This is a shortcut, and also a demonic path (1/3)
"Purpose?"
He blinked, puzzled.
At this moment, Hanging Silk Lady's eyes revealed a kind of innocent foolishness.
It seems that Li Jingshu did reveal some information to Hanging Silk Lady.
However, she remained quite tight-lipped about some crucial intelligence and key information.
"Yes, just as the purpose of the Breathing Method ' is to continuously strengthen the physical body, nurture life essence, and ultimately achieve longevity and an immortal body, the purpose of the ' Perception Method ' is to awaken the innate spirituality hidden in the sea of consciousness, ultimately allowing it to manifest as the Primordial Spirit, becoming a true bridge connecting heaven and earth."
"In this process, Cognitive Spirit, spiritual awareness, and even the Yin Deity and Yang God manifested in a spiritual body are merely byproducts."
"Only when your Primordial Spirit resides permanently will you discover that this world is completely different from the world you see with your naked eyes."
"Even if you were not Innate Divine Being, nor did you receive the favor of the primordial chaos of heaven and earth, you can still perceive and control the primordial chaos of heaven and earth through your Primordial Spirit."
Li Boyang paused slightly at this point.
"Essence is the physical body, Qi is the primordial energy, and Shen is the Primordial Spirit— "
"To make it easier for me to differentiate, I call the stage of practicing Breathing Method ' Refining Essence into Qi,' and the stage of practicing Perception Method 'Refining Qi, Spirit Transformation.'"
"You can tell from these two terms that this is a higher level of understanding."
"Through the physical body, the essence of the five grains is transformed into life essence, which is then used to strengthen the innate spirituality, ultimately achieving the goal of perceiving and controlling the primordial chaos of heaven and earth."
"That's what I always thought."
With a puzzled look, Hanging Silk Lady blinked and asked, somewhat perplexed.
Isn't that so?
Even the relatively unsophisticated Hanging Silk Lady thought this was a perfectly normal step.
"Of course not, or rather, not entirely."
Smiling and shaking his head, Li Boyang took the initiative to deny it.
"The physical body, the primordial essence, and the Primordial Spirit —these three require a lifetime of dedicated cultivation. How can there be any talk of advancement?"
"It's just that the ' Breathing Method ' has a relatively low barrier to entry."
Even an ordinary person with little talent or aptitude can at least improve their physical fitness through Breathing Method.
"On the other hand," the "Perception Method," although I have repeatedly lowered the threshold—"
"But that ultimately involves the spiritual, and it's difficult to describe that feeling using language and words that are commonly understood."
"Unless someone is born with a powerful soul or extraordinary talent, making their perception of the soul more sensitive than that of the physical body."
"Then the threshold for him to cultivate the Perception Method might even be lower than that for the Breathing Method."
Li Boyang's words successfully reminded Hanging Silk Lady of the three-eyed baby in Mountain Hollow Village.
Without a doubt, those born with divine abilities, like the three-eyed infant, are among the very few exceptional individuals naturally suited to cultivate the "Perception Method."
"Now that we've clarified that, let's return to our initial topic."
"Since Refining Essence into Qi and Refining Qi into Spirit Transformation are not strictly speaking advanced levels, but rather low-threshold and high-threshold levels..."
"So, once one's essence, mind, and spirit all reach the threshold, should one simultaneously practice the Breathing Method and Perception Method?"
When Li Boyang turned his gaze to Hanging Silk Lady, she immediately understood his meaning.
Hanging Silk Lady was originally a spirit.
His physical strength and abundance of vital energy can be seen from his physique alone.
Not to mention, she is currently practicing the Transformation Method, which specializes in physical transformation.
It's no exaggeration to say that Hanging Silk Lady doesn't even need to undergo the most basic "Refining Essence into Qi qi" process; her physical body and primordial energy are already incredibly powerful.
Therefore, practicing "Breathing Method" mainly serves as a follow-up enhancement, gradually leading to perfect control over the physical body and the primordial void.
Perhaps, at most, I could also cultivate a "Body-Protecting Gang Qi" derived from the essence of life?
As for the spiritual potential required for practicing "Perception Method"?
This is a bit of a mystery.
However, one can still glean some insight from Hanging Silk Lady's quick wit and specific personality traits.
Can I really practice Breathing Method and Perception Method simultaneously?
Logically speaking, Hanging Silk Lady does indeed meet the cultivation thresholds of both of these cultivation methods.
The problem is that, precisely because she had practiced the complete "Breathing Method," Hanging Silk Lady knew just how difficult it was to get started; the low barrier to entry only meant it was easy to practice.
To truly master it, one needs a long period of adaptation and training.
Simultaneously cultivate essence, energy, and spirit.
Hanging Silk Lady truly lacked confidence in simultaneously advancing the progress of her cultivation.
"When the primordial spirit is strong, the physical body is immortal; when the spiritual essence manifests, the Primordial Spirit is indestructible."
"Anyway, if you want to follow my path, strong spirit, energy, and mental fortitude are indispensable."
"Instead of perfecting one path and then trying to complete another, perhaps the best approach is to move forward on both fronts simultaneously?"
Li Boyang's words were not an exaggeration at all.
As a pioneer, he had already embarked on this path that no one had ever trod before.
Once the physical body, primordial energy, and Primordial Spirit become powerful enough...
One will naturally enter a state of unity of essence, energy, and spirit, and thus achieve the true way of "Unity of Celestial Person and Heaven".
This is how Li Boyang's Black and Yellow Qi came about, and it is also one of the pieces of evidence for this pioneering path.
Whenever he thought of this, Li Boyang felt deeply sorry for Heaven-Eroding Lord.
Forcing unity before the essence, energy, and spirit are fully developed.
Heaven-Eroding Lord achieved the Primordial Core, he also lost the possibility of comprehending "the Unity of Celestial Person and Heaven".
Of course, this doesn't mean that the Heaven-Eroding Lord has gone astray.
To be in harmony with heaven and earth is the "Tao," but isn't upholding one's own purity also a kind of "Tao"?
As the saying goes, those who walk different paths cannot make plans together.
Perhaps even the Heaven-Eroding Lord once scorned Li Boyang's attempt to take shortcuts and achieve his goals by harnessing the essence of heaven and earth?
"I see! I'll give it a try then!"
Without much hesitation or doubt, Hanging Silk Lady nodded in agreement to this entirely new endeavor.
Divine Ability are innate, Law Technique is a secret that is not passed on.
This is common sense and common understanding in this era.
Now that Li Boyang is willing to break this common sense and perception, Hanging Silk Lady naturally cannot refuse this unexpected blessing.
You should be able to read, right?
After receiving a positive reply from Hanging Silk Lady, Li Boyang smiled slightly.
Then, as if he had expected it, he pulled a brand new book out of his coat.
The book is prominently titled "First Edition: Transformation Type: Perception of Heaven and Earth and Advanced Methods".
"Then try following what's written in this book first."
"Entering a meditative state" is only one way to perceive and awaken the Primordial Spirit, not the only way.
"When the mind is at peace, spirituality naturally manifests, and vice versa."
The pain you endure while practicing the Transformation Method may also awaken the spirituality hidden deep within your consciousness.
Compared to entering a meditative state, this method of awakening does not require you to have perfect control over the operation of your own primordial nothingness.
Therefore, the requirements for Breathing Method can be lowered somewhat, and it is possible to learn them quickly.
"Its only drawback is that the forced awakening of spirituality can affect the balance between the physical body and the primordial void, greatly increasing the possibility of Qi Deviation."
"This is a shortcut, and also Demon Path."
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