The Myriad Great Daos Are All Grist for My Transcendence (Making Up for Yesterday's Missed Update)
As for the other path in the Yang God World, the path of Dao Yi, its cultivation path in the early stages is indeed not very different, and can even be described as simple and even boring.
It begins with the most basic " Flesh Training " to solidify the foundation of the physique, and then gradually strengthens the fascia, skin, bones, internal organs, and bone marrow until it achieves Blood Changing.
This series of realms—Martial Apprentice, Martial Warrior, Martial Master, Innate Martial Master, Grandmaster, and Martial Saint—are essentially the refinement and sublimation of the physical body. Although they are enough to dominate in the mortal world, they have not yet transcended the realm of the mortal body. The strength of a Martial Saint is only equivalent to the combat power of someone who has just opened up the Bitter Sea in the early stages of the Shrouding Heaven Secret Realm's Dharma Sea Secret Realm.
Therefore, in Li Qingshan's eyes, who had seen a wider world, these tempering processes below the Martial Saint Realm, while indispensable cornerstones of martial arts, were indeed difficult to attract his much attention.
However, the true turning point on the path of martial arts, which can be described as a transformation and even touches the edge of "Tao", begins with the completion of " Blood Changing ", that is, after the peak of Martial Saint.
Once you break through that boundary between heaven and man, you can step into the realm of " Human Immortal ".
Only then did martial arts truly demonstrate its terrifying power to move mountains and overturn seas, and shake the universe.
Upon first entering the realm of the Human Immortal, one is no longer an ordinary person. The essence of one's fist is refined and solidified, enabling one to communicate with heaven and earth, resonate with the power of the sun, moon, and stars, and achieve a flawless true body.
As the Qi and blood circulate, the Yang energy is as blazing and intense as the sun. Within a radius of several miles, Yin spirits retreat, and Ghost Immortal and immortals find it difficult to approach. All divine souls and magical arts are greatly suppressed or even dissolved under this vast Qi and blood.
But this is only the beginning. In the cultivation of the Human Immortal realm, every step forward brings a Heaven-Overturning in strength. The difference is far greater than that of the previous realms.
Upon reaching the mid-stage of the Human Immortal, the exploration of the body's acupoints enters a completely new level.
As the acupoints throughout the body gradually open up, it's as if miniature stars are illuminating within the body. This not only allows for the accumulation of vast amounts of vital energy and true essence, but also enables a mysterious resonance with the outside world. With every gesture, one can draw upon the vital energy of heaven and earth, resulting in boundless power.
However, if one can ascend to the late stage or even the peak of the Human Immortal, then it will be a completely different and unbelievable sight.
At this point, "one acupoint connects to all acupoints," and each acupoint that has been cultivated to perfection seems to transform into an independent micro-space, a nascent universe containing birth and death.
They can spontaneously absorb and release special primordial energy, malevolent energy, and essence from infinite alternate dimensions, making the martial artist's body itself an infinite source of energy and a spatial node.
At this level, the spirit of the fist can be materialized, Void and interfering with the boundary between reality and illusion.
A single punch not only delivers overwhelming power, but also contains immense spiritual pressure and the power to tear apart space, enough to shatter layers of spatial barriers.
Its movement is no longer limited to simple speed, but also involves the folding and crossing of space. With full force, moving mountains and overturning seas is no longer a metaphor, but a real possibility.
They can even use their overwhelming strength and willpower to briefly distort the flow of time, creating a temporary, tiny spatial domain, or directly crush their opponent's soul and thoughts into their fist intent.
From the initial stage of entering the Human Immortal, when his vital energy and blood were so vigorous that they covered the surrounding area, to his peak state where his fist intent pierced through space and created time and space, the leap in strength involved was more than a hundredfold or a thousandfold.
Its essence has gradually shifted from "using power" to "managing rules".
This is why, even among Human Immortal, the difference between the initial stage and the peak is so vast and immense, like the difference between clouds and mud. It is almost not like the difference within the same major realm, but rather like another earth-shattering transformation of the level of life itself.
The wonder and awe of the path of martial arts have only just begun to reveal a small part of its magnificence.
There are three thousand great paths and countless realms. Although the cultivation systems may differ greatly, there may be commonalities in the pursuit of transcendence and the exploration of the essence of laws.
Chan Yinsha's mind raced as she rapidly weighed her options.
The senior before me possessed unimaginably profound cultivation. His demeanor appeared calm, but his will was clearly not to be defied.
A direct confrontation would undoubtedly lead to certain death, but the opponent didn't seem to intend to kill immediately.
This might be a crisis, but it could also be an unimaginable opportunity. This big shot seems to be a figure from ancient times, who has been out of the world for a long time and is unaware of the ways of the present. This is a good opportunity to build a relationship and turn misfortune into fortune.
Thinking of this, she suppressed all her unease, doubts, and calculations, and tried her best to show the most proper and respectful smile. She bowed again to Li Qingshan, who was already seated on a deep blue water lily. "Senior, your magnanimity and high ideals, not taking offense at my previous rudeness, but instead inviting me to discuss the Dao, are truly a great blessing for me. I, Chan Yinsha, dare not refuse?"
Li Qingshan sat calmly on the lotus platform, and upon hearing this, he merely smiled faintly, his voice even. "The Way transcends time and space, and there is no absolute superiority or inferiority; those who attain enlightenment are simply those who take the first step. The moonlight is exceptionally bright tonight, the storm has temporarily subsided, and we have met here to discuss this matter. There is no need to be overly bound by formalities and empty words."
That azure water lily throne, seemingly formed from seawater, is actually cool and comfortable to sit on, supple and supportive, with a texture even surpassing the finest warm jade.
Furthermore, a cool and tranquil Daoist aura permeated the area, slowly permeating the soul and calming the mind, thus eliminating distracting thoughts; clearly, it was no ordinary being.
Seeing that Li Qingshan's attitude remained gentle and his mind was as vast as the sea, and that the opportunity before him was once in a lifetime, Hong Yi's thirst for knowledge burned brightly.
Without further hesitation, his Yin Spirit rose gracefully and, with reverence and anticipation, settled steadily upon another lotus throne.
As soon as he sat down, he felt as if his soul was enveloped by a warm and clear spiritual spring. The feeling of being lightheaded and swaying that he had inevitably experienced due to his shallow cultivation quickly calmed down and settled down.
This throne was created by Li Qingshan using his profound supernatural powers to enlighten the source of the seawater; it is itself a rare treasure that nourishes the soul.
It can not only calm the mind and soothe the nerves, dispel inner demons and distracting thoughts, but also gently stabilize the soul and body, and enhance enlightenment and spiritual insight.
For someone like Hong Yi, who has just entered the path of Manifestation and whose spiritual foundation is still weak, it has the miraculous effect of strengthening the foundation, cultivating the essence, and opening the mind; even for Ghost Immortal like Chan Yinsha, it has the precious benefit of purifying the Dao mind and assisting in comprehending the laws of heaven and earth.
Hong Yi inwardly sighed at the rarity of this opportunity, and quickly cupped his hands again, speaking sincerely, "To be able to meet you, senior, is already Hong Yi stroke of luck for me. Although my cultivation is shallow and my knowledge limited, I am willing to share everything I have learned and understood. If this can be of even the slightest help to you, senior, it would be my great fortune."
Seeing that the two had already taken their seats, Chan Yinsha knew that this was the inevitable outcome and the best option at present.
She took a soft breath, lifted the hem of her pale yellow gauze dress, and gracefully and respectfully sat on the third lotus throne.
The magnificent white ox beside her had long since shed all its ferocity, letting out a soft moo. Auspicious clouds seemed to rise from beneath its four hooves as it obediently hovered beside its master, as if it too knew that the person before it was not to be profaned.
Li Qingshan was about to speak again, but suddenly a thought stirred in his mind. When he first arrived in this world, his divine sense, which had swept across the surroundings, had detected a large golden spider in Hong Yi's army camp.
This giant golden spider has a rather peculiar appearance; its body is a thousand times larger than that of an ordinary spider.
Its entire body is covered with a layer of bright golden carapace, its luster like the finest gold satin. Unlike the hairy and terrifying appearance of ordinary spiders, it exudes a strange and exquisite quality.
Only two long fangs protruded from beside its mouthparts, gleaming with a faint blue light, clearly indicating that they contained potent poison, inspiring fear in those who beheld them.
Its origins are also extraordinary; its grandfather was one of the Eight Great Demon Immortals immortals in the world, the national teacher of the Rouran Kingdom, the Golden Spider Dharma King.
This trip away from his homeland to travel infiltrate the territory of the Great Qian Dynasty was actually to avoid an arranged marriage.
The Dharma King wished to use a secret soul-shifting technique to help it reincarnate as a human, and then marry the Rouran prince.
The golden spider, unwilling to accept this arrangement, quietly ran away, making her quite an unusual girl who "escaped marriage."
It has its own name, Jin Xun'er.
With a change of heart, he remembered that this little fellow had by chance inherited many cultivation manuals from the Great Zen Temple. Now that he had come across them, he might as well borrow them for study and reference, so as to save himself the trouble of searching for them later.
He then briefly mentioned this intention to Hong Yi.
Upon hearing this, Hong Yi was secretly amazed by the senior's ability to perceive things from afar and arrange them so effortlessly, but he had no objections whatsoever, only replying, "Since it was the senior's intention, it is naturally the golden spider's Fortune."
In that instant of thought, the large golden spider inside the tent, which was breathing heavily, felt an invisible fluctuation in the surrounding space, and the scenery before its eyes blurred and shifted instantly.
Before she could even panic and struggle, her figure had already passed through layers of Void and landed steadily on the open ground not far in front of Li Qingshan.
The little creature's eight legs were curled up, and the golden light on its carapace trembled wildly, clearly indicating that it was quite frightened. "Who are you? I, I am a member of the Great Qian Sea-Pacifying Army," she instinctively tried to announce her background to intimidate, but her voice sounded childish and sharp due to her panic.
"Golden Spider, do not panic."
A familiar, gentle voice rang out just in time, like a Calming the Mind.
Upon hearing the sound, Jin Xun'er's eyes flashed, and she finally recognized the figure on the lotus throne not far away as Hong Yi.
Although he manifested in the form of Yin Spirit, his face remained clear, and his expression was calm with a sense of reassurance as he nodded slightly to her.
Seeing Hong Yi safe and sound, Jin Xun'er's fear subsided considerably, but she was still filled with doubt and surprise. " Hong Yi? You, how come you are here? Where is this place? And who is this person?" She timidly turned her gaze to Li Qingshan, who always wore a faint smile, no longer daring to be presumptuous.
Hong Yi explained gently, "This senior's Daoist arts are profound and he has no ill intentions. I am fortunate to be here to receive your teachings because of your kindness. Since you have been brought here, it must also be by fate, so please do not be impolite."
Chan Yinsha, who was observing quietly from the side, was inwardly shaken.
Although she had witnessed Li Qingshan's great supernatural power in controlling the sea and condensing water into a lotus throne, this mysterious method of instantly disregarding distance and directly bringing living beings from the military camp to her eyes still made her secretly tremble.
This was no longer within the realm of ordinary Daoist arts; it was more akin to a kind of mastery over the rules of space. Even among the Lightning Tribulation Ghost Immortal and other highly skilled individuals she knew, it was considered extremely rare. This made her even more certain of the Creator's realm that she had in mind regarding this mysterious person.
She couldn't help but take another deep look at the figure in black, suppressing her amazement.
At the same time, her gaze fell on the large golden spider with its gleaming golden shell and brimming with spirituality, and a thought crossed her mind.
Could this pure Golden Spider bloodline be related to the " Golden Spider Dharma King," Jin Gushen, who was ranked among the Eight Great Demon Immortals but has been missing for a long time?
But now was not the time to delve into it; she suppressed her doubts and waited to see how things would unfold.
Li Qingshan then spoke slowly, his voice still calm, yet it seemed to resonate directly into the depths of Jin Xun'er's soul. "Little Spider, there is no need to be afraid. I know you have a past with Hong Yi, and I also know that you have by chance received some of the legacy of the Great Zen Temple."
He appeared calm and collected, yet seemed to see through everything. "I have some interest in the teachings of that vanished sect. I'll borrow it to take a look; it won't be for nothing. Since you're here, you're also part of this scheme. Listening attentively may not be of no benefit to your cultivation."
Upon hearing the words " Great Zen Temple," Jin Xun'er's body beneath its shell trembled slightly.
Seeing Hong Yi sitting there calmly, Li Qingshan's tone, though indifferent, was not coercive or hostile; instead, it exuded a magnanimous and reassuring aura.
Although she was still somewhat uneasy, she knew that the situation was beyond her control, and she had a vague feeling that this might really be a great opportunity.
The golden light emanating from its body immediately subsided, and it lowered its eight legs, bowing respectfully in the manner of a demon, saying, "Yes, Jin Xun'er understands, and will obey Senior's instructions."
At this moment, the scene between the sea and the sky forms a strange and harmonious picture.
Above the sky, the bright moon hangs high, its clear light like mercury spilling onto the vast, calm, deep blue sea.
Three "people"! A mysterious guest in black robes, a demon immortal in yellow robes, and a young scholar- Yin Spirit! They sat on three blooming azure water lilies, forming a circle.
Beside them, a huge, transparent water sphere enveloped a gleaming white clam, moonlight flowing between the opening and closing of its shell, shimmering white; a divine white ox lay quietly on the clouds, auspicious light wafting around it, while the newly arrived giant golden spider lay peacefully beside Hong Yi's lotus throne, all bathed in this serene and grand Daoist atmosphere.
The tense atmosphere and murderous intent of just moments ago had vanished without a trace, replaced by a mysterious tranquility.
The sea breeze is gentle, the tides are soft, the moonlight is soft, and the fragrance of lotus is faint. The vast Daoist spirit flows silently in this sea area.