Li Qingshan's gaze first fell on Yu Xin's pale but expectant face.
Especially the spot on her shoulder where the blazing palm strike had struck, still bearing the lingering heat and damage to her meridians.
"The injury cannot be delayed." He said calmly, then pointed his fingers like a sword and pointed at Yu Xin's shoulder from a distance.
There was no dazzling divine light, no grand spectacle, only a warm and gentle current, brimming with boundless vitality, flowing quietly through Yu Xin's body like melting snow in early spring.
Yu Xin felt the burning pain in her shoulder instantly disappear.
The damaged meridians were repaired and healed at a speed perceptible to the naked eye under the nourishment of that warm current.
Even the hidden injuries caused by forcibly activating the Supreme Forgetfulness Record were slowly soothed by this powerful yet gentle force.
She groaned softly, her pale cheeks quickly regaining color, and her previously listless aura returned to its fullness.
This is not simply healing; it is more like a nourishment and gift from the very source of life.
She stared blankly at the changes within her body, her gaze towards Li Qingshan filled with even more gratitude.
Thank you, senior.
She spoke softly, her voice carrying a subtle hint of intimacy.
Li Qingshan nodded slightly, then with a flick of his sleeve, an invisible yet powerful force enveloped the entire valley.
The lakeshore, which had been ravaged by the previous battle, quickly returned to normal, broken vegetation grew back, and the churning lake calmed down.
Even the remaining violent energy in the air was completely swept away.
The valley regained its secluded tranquility and ethereal beauty, even more so than before, now imbued with a clarity purified by the power of the strong.
He sat cross-legged on the smoothest bluestone by the lake and placed the " Supreme Forgetfulness Record " in front of him.
"I will be in seclusion to refine the cultivation technique. During this time, you may move about freely in the valley and listen to the Daoist chants, but you must not disturb me or stray far."
Li Qingshan gave the order, his voice calm yet serious.
Now, with the great calamity of heaven and earth, death and destruction are commonplace in the outside world. It is unacceptable that Yu Xin did not die in this calamity of Heavenly Dao's destruction before I arrived, but I am the one who suffers calamity after I come.
"Yes, senior."
Yu Xin respectfully agreed, retreated to a nearby spot, found a clean rock to sit on, and silently guarded the area while observing it with curiosity.
She knew that her senior's actions were to find a way for her to survive.
Li Qingshan closed his eyes, but his divine sense spread out like a vast starry sea, sinking into the endless deduction of the Dao principles.
The pages of " The Supreme Forgetfulness Record " moved without wind, and the words, which contained dangerous magic, seemed to come alive, transforming into cold chains of rules.
This led to an unprecedented collision and fusion with Li Qingshan's own profound martial arts philosophy, which contained the mysteries of "Summoning Demons, Seeding Embryo, Nirvana, Divine Birth, Reincarnation, Nine Revolutions".
Within his sea of consciousness, it seemed as if two universes were being created and destroyed.
On one side is the cold, absolutely rational world constructed by the Supreme Forgetfulness Record, a world where "slaying oneself" is sought to achieve " Union with the Dao ";
On the other side is the path of transformation represented by the Eight-Nine Profound Art: Nirvana from chaos and destruction, and transcendence through endless cycles of reincarnation.
Time passed silently. The rising and setting of the sun and moon, the withering and flourishing of plants, were but a fleeting moment for Li Qingshan, who was immersed in the Dao Sea.
The first seclusion lasted for about three months.
When Li Qingshan opened his eyes again, countless star trails seemed to flash across the depths of his eyes, carrying a hint of weariness, but also a hint of enlightenment.
He saw Yu Xin still sitting quietly not far away, her cool profile appearing exceptionally gentle in the morning light.
"The Way is not about ruthlessness, but about mastery."
Li Qingshan suddenly spoke, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching Yu Xin's ears.
Yu Xin paused, then looked up in surprise.
Li Qingshan didn't look at her; he seemed to be talking to himself, or perhaps explaining the initial results of his deduction:
" The Supreme Forgetfulness aims to detach oneself from feelings in order to approach the Heavenly Dao."
Emotions are not the obstacle; persistence is.
Willpower is not about suppression, but about clarity.
A mind like a clear mirror reflects what comes and leaves what goes, neither clinging to emotions nor fearing them.
These words were like sweet rain falling on Yu Xin's parched heart.
Since she began cultivating the Supreme Forgetfulness Record, she has been forced to abandon emotions and view the seven emotions and six desires as monstrous floods, her heart filled with resistance and struggle.
Li Qingshan's words, however, opened another window for her: emotions don't need to be rejected, they only need to be understood and controlled.
"Senior, do you mean that emotions themselves are not at fault?"
She couldn't help but ask, her eyes shining with a thirst for knowledge.
Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it.
The same applies to emotions.
Li Qingshan's gaze swept over her.
The key lies in whether your "boat" is sturdy and whether your "rudder" is steady.
Simply blocking the floodgates will eventually lead to a breach.
Only through proper channeling and utilization can a powerful force be unleashed.
This brief exchange was like a seed that was quietly planted in Yu Xin's heart.
Life in the valley seemed to have become more colorful. She began to take care of the flowers and plants more carefully, and occasionally she would smile faintly at the fish swimming in the lake.
The icy aura that enveloped her seemed to have faded slightly.
Several months later, Li Qingshan once again entered deep seclusion.
This time, his aura was faintly connected with the entire valley and even the wider world.
Sometimes, a primordial demonic aura, like that of undeveloped chaos, would emanate from him, sending chills down one's spine;
At other times, it becomes radiant and majestic, like a deity descending to earth, radiating a purifying light;
At times, several distinct Daoist auras flowed and alternated around him, as if simulating some kind of reincarnation.
This time, the seclusion lasted even longer, nearly half a year.
When we left the pass, it was late autumn, and the valley was filled with fallen leaves.
Instead of cultivating as usual, Yu Xin used the golden willow branches she had collected to weave a small basket, her eyes focused intently.
A hint of girlish mischief, which she herself was unaware of, even played at the corners of her mouth.
When she noticed Li Qingshan's gaze, she shyly hid the unfinished basket behind her back.
A barely perceptible hint of gentleness flashed across Li Qingshan's eyes.
He could sense that as his understanding of the Supreme Forgetfulness Record deepened and his own new cultivation method began to take shape, the essence of "orderly stripping and precise control" was becoming increasingly apparent.
It can not only be used in martial arts techniques, but also seems to be subtly influencing Yu Xin.
The cold, Tai Shang Dao energy within her was neutralized by a gentler, more inclusive force, allowing her suppressed nature to gradually be released.
"Rules are the bones, will is the soul."
He watched the falling leaves and said slowly,
"To build a system, you need a framework, and you also need an immortal spirit to govern that framework."
Like a falling leaf, its drifting trajectory is controlled by wind and gravity; this is the rule.
But its ultimate meaning is the instinct of the Wheel of Life, which is guided by will.
Yu Xin seemed to understand, but she remembered these words firmly.
Li Qingshan's third seclusion was the most crucial one.
He not only wanted to thoroughly integrate his insights from the previous two experiences, but also to begin constructing a complete cultivation system that started from the mortal realm and eventually reached the pinnacle of the Great Dao.
He fused his past combat experience, life-and-death insights, and understanding of the laws of different worlds into one.
During this time, he briefly regained consciousness several times, his breath sometimes as deep and unfathomable as an abyss.
Sometimes it's like a gentle spring breeze and nourishing rain, silently nurturing all things.
He even casually demonstrated some basic applications of principles, guiding Yu Xin.
Yu Xin is extremely talented; she grasps concepts quickly and can apply them to other situations.
Under Li Qingshan's deliberate guidance, her personality became more and more cheerful.
She would curiously inquire about Li Qingshan's experiences traveling to various places, and when he encountered a bottleneck in his deductions and his brows furrowed slightly, she would quietly offer him a cup of tea brewed with morning dew.
She might even occasionally, with a touch of girlish naiveté, complain that a certain spiritual fruit in the valley was too sour and astringent.
Although Li Qingshan remained silent most of the time, he did not reject these subtle interactions.
He watched as Yu Xin transformed from the aloof, wary, and stubborn girl he first met into a vibrant and lively young woman, her eyes regaining the radiance that belonged to her age, and a faint sense of relief welled up in his heart.
Having accepted this Cause and Effect, he could not afford to lose it.
Nearly three years have passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, the immense aura surrounding Li Qingshan, which was constantly changing, sometimes conflicting, and sometimes merging, suddenly subsided and returned to calm.
He slowly opened his eyes, and there were no longer any strange phenomena of stars being born and dying or chaos being created in them, only a profound and peaceful sense of returning to simplicity.
The new " Eight-Nine Profound Art " system has been completely perfected in his mind!
This method is based on supreme willpower, integrates the strengths of various schools, takes the essence and discards the dross.
In particular, it cleverly utilizes the subtle manipulation of mind and consciousness found in the " Supreme Forgetfulness Record ".
It also draws on the profound concepts of " Present Self, Departed Self, Dao Self " from the Dao Palace chapter of the Western Emperor Scripture.
A Path to Heaven, unlike anything ever built before!
Foundation Establishment Chapter (Levels 1-6): This stage is not simply about accumulating energy, but about thoroughly solidifying the foundation of the physical body and will.
By drawing upon the primordial energy of heaven and earth to temper the body, one can achieve a spiritual connection with the physical form, making it comparable to a divine weapon.
At the same time, one should temper one's will, understand one's true nature, recognize the location of one's " Present Self," and initially condense a trace of true spirit deep within one's soul.
This is the "foundation for building gods and demons," enabling even a mortal body to bear the earth-shattering power of the Demonic Embryo and the changes of reincarnation that follow.
The entry barrier has been greatly lowered, but the foundation is a hundred times stronger than that of ordinary techniques.
Reincarnation Chapter, 7th Tier/ Immortal God Realm Begins: The Path of Nine Revolutions Begins, Only Now Can the First Revolution Be Officially Begin!
Only then can the first transformation officially begin!
"Summoning Demons: Implantation" is centered on an unwavering "true Present Self " will, drawing upon the power of heaven and earth to awaken the most primal and powerful demonic nature deep within the origin of life and bloodline.
A " Demonic Embryo " containing the potential for ultimate destruction and rebirth was planted at the core of the Dao foundation.
This process remains perilous, but because the foundation laid in the early stages is incredibly solid, and the awareness of the " Present Self " is extremely clear and stable, and the key method, the " Spirit-Slaying Wisdom Sword," has been introduced!
This is a profound method that utilizes the essence of "precise stripping" and "orderly transformation" from the " Supreme Forgetfulness Record " and applies its principles.
It is not used for "forgetting emotions," but rather it acts on the core of the Demonic Embryo's gestation and eruption!
It is not used for "forgetting emotions," but rather it acts on the core of the Demonic Embryo's gestation and eruption!
When demonic forces surge and consciousness faces erosion, the " Spirit-Slaying Wisdom Sword " technique becomes like an invisible yet precise scalpel.
In an instant, it can perceive and "cut away" the violent distractions, chaotic consciousness, and fragments of ancient bloodline imprints that arise from demonic instincts and are capable of polluting the core self 'Present Self will.
This process is the very act of "purifying the cycle of reincarnation"!
It's not about stripping away emotions, but rather about precisely eliminating "impurities" at the level of consciousness to ensure that the power of the Demonic Embryo, though incomparably violent, is preserved.
However, its influence is always confined to the absolute control of the " Present Self " will, as if a precise navigation system has been put on the power of destruction.
This prevents it from deviating from the predetermined " Nirvana " trajectory, thereby reducing the risk of backlash to an unprecedented low.
" Nirvana and Divine Birth": When the power of the Demonic Embryo reaches its peak, it triggers the reversal of Yin-Yang. Using the Demonic Embryo as fuel and the will of the " Present Self " as the inextinguishable flame, it performs the act of Nirvana.
Amidst the ruins of destruction, the " Indestructible Divine Embryo," representing order, sublimation, and divinity, was forged, completing the first qualitative leap in the level of life.
The newly created Dharma gate, " Reincarnation Imprint," is thus fully formed and mutually dependent with it!
The prototype of this seal actually began to take shape as early as the Foundation Establishment Stage!
During the Foundation Establishment Chapter, as cultivators temper their will and come to understand their " Present Self," they integrate with the supreme methods of the Western Emperor Scripture's Dao Palace, transforming into the " Departed Self " of the Divine Tomb World.
By accumulating experience and wisdom, we can remotely perceive the " Dao Self " and clarify the direction ahead.
This process itself is a profound tempering of the Present Self, which can greatly enhance the cultivator's comprehension, wisdom, and spiritual resilience, making them far superior to those of others at the same level.
As one's cultivation deepens, the concepts of " Present Self, Departed Self, and Dao Self " naturally intertwine within one's soul.
Around that unfailing true spirit, a phantom rune, containing the true meaning of reincarnation and transcendence, gradually took shape.
This is the precursor to the " Reincarnation Imprint "!
When one reaches the Immortal God Realm and undergoes this first Nirvana, the will of the undying battle spirit can be naturally activated, combined with the Dao Fruit of the cycle of gods and demons.
This rune prototype, which already had a solid foundation, was completely solidified and transformed into a true " Reincarnation Imprint "!
Once this seal is formed, it is deeply anchored to the true spirit of the " Present Self," carrying the accumulation of the " Departed Self," and pointing towards the transcendence of the " Dao Self."
In every subsequent reversal of divine and demonic powers, and at crucial moments when consciousness undergoes intense erosion and reshaping, this " Reincarnation Imprint " serves as an inextinguishable lighthouse and the most solid anchor.
Ensure that the most core " Present Self " awareness, the most important memories, and the imprint of will remain intact.
It makes each Nirvana a sublimation and strengthening of the "true self" on the existing foundation, greatly reducing the crisis of the "old self" being lost or covered by the "new self".
It is precisely because of this profound foundation concerning " the Present Self, the Departed Self, Dao Self " laid from the Foundation Establishment Stage, and the " Reincarnation Imprint " born from it.
The difficulty and danger of cultivating this new version of the " Eight-Nine Profound Art " have been transformed from the original path of "hard-won resistance" that almost no one could pass into a smooth road to heaven that, although fraught with peril, is firmly rooted and has a bright future!
This greatly reduces the requirements and dangers of cultivating this technique, eliminating the need for Li Qingshan to rely entirely on his indomitable will to force his way through, as was the case before.
How many people in this world possess the foundation that Li Qingshan has?
The Reincarnation Imprint, this method is the method of protection.
Otherwise, if ordinary cultivators or even geniuses practice the old version of the Eight-Nine Profound Art, this method is no different from the " Supreme Forgetfulness Record " practiced by Yu Xin; both are destined to lead to certain death.
"Reincarnation - Nine Revolutions": Once the Divine Embryo is perfected, it can decline from its peak and actively fall into the next cycle of " Demonic Embryo " gestation. This cycle can be repeated up to nine times!
Each cycle of reincarnation is an ultimate transformation, a rebirth from the brink of death and a rebuilding from the ashes. It is a comprehensive tempering and expansion of the will, spirit, body, and the Great Dao.
New law is born.
Li Qingshan stood up, his body exuding a natural, flawless, and self-contained Daoist charm, without any imposing aura.
His gaze swept across the valley where he had sat for three years, finally landing on Yu Xin, who had walked quickly towards him upon hearing the sound.
Three years have passed, and the girl Tingting grown even more graceful and beautiful. The coldness in her eyes, born from the Supreme Forgetfulness Record, has long since dissipated.
Instead, she possesses a lively and clever temperament, with clear, sparkling eyes.
She sensed the harmonious and unhindered aura emanating from Li Qingshan, and her eyes immediately lit up with surprise.
"Senior, you... you succeeded?" Her voice was filled with anticipation and excitement.
Li Qingshan nodded slightly, looking at the completely transformed young woman before him, and his last thought was finally settled.
After three years of observation and guidance, her temperament, talent, and even the teacher-student relationship between him have all naturally developed.
"The technique is complete."
He spoke calmly, but his voice carried a deep, resonant quality.
"This method, incorporating my profound understanding of the Heaven-Opening and can help you break free from the shackles of your old path and resume your journey."
He raised his hand and gently touched Yu Xin's brow with one finger.
"This is the essence of the Foundation Establishment Chapter and the First Transformation of the Eight-Nine Profound Art Techniques."
You should calm down and contemplate this.
A vast yet gentle flow of information, imbued with Li Qingshan's supreme wisdom gleaned from three years of meditation and a novel interpretation of the origin of the Great Dao, surged into Yu Xin's sea of consciousness.
That is not just a cultivation technique, but a completely new path to enlightenment, a bright stairway to heaven!
Yu Xin closed her eyes, immersed in that vast enlightenment, her body trembling slightly, and crystal tears sliding down her cheeks.
It was the joy of escaping from a desperate situation, the emotion of witnessing the Great Dao, and endless gratitude for the senior before me.
Li Qingshan stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the sky.
The new method, which combined the Western Emperor Scripture, the Demon Summoning Scripture, the Supreme Forgetfulness Record, and the Eight-Nine Profound Art, was now complete, and the path ahead became clear.
This was not only a way out for Yu Xin, but also a huge leap forward in his own life.
Perhaps soon after the Stone Gate opens and we return to the Big Dipper, we can create our own Secret Realm Method scriptures.