Refining Spirit and Returning to the Void, the Perfect Dao Body (2/3)
"Refining Spirit and Returning to the Void, emptiness being nothingness, symbolizes the impermanent change of the Dao---"
"Whether physical or mental, only by maintaining a state of 'emptiness' can one contain all things."
When one's spirit is "empty," one is sincere and earnest, like a newborn infant who learns everything quickly and can grasp concepts easily and comprehensively.
Reaching the Grandmaster level.
"Physical weakness" means longevity and immortality, with the body constantly at its peak, extremely sensitive to changes in itself and the external world.
Strolling in the drizzling rain, Li Boyang was seen playing with a few small spiders in his hand, muttering to himself.
"If Refining Essence into Qi and Refining Qi into Spirit Transformation both belong to the realm of 'existence' --"
"So the essence of Refining Spirit and Returning to the Void is actually a process from existence to non-existence."
"The Yang God is the ultimate form of spiritual existence, which I reached four years ago."
"The Black and Yellow Qi is the ultimate state of existence, which I reached a few months ago."
"But what is the ultimate state of the physical body?"
"Is it a formless body that Myriad Transformations?"
"Or Vajra Indestructibility, immortal body?"
Having considered this, Li Boyang looked down at his own bright red skin and began to have a vague guess in his mind.
According to Li Boyang's own classification, he is currently clearly at the stage of advancing to the realm of Refining Spirit and Returning to the Void.
From existence to non-existence, from tangible things to the intangible Dao.
This is a long process, and a path that no one has ever walked before.
It was only when he reached this level that Li Boyang realized this.
My own spiritual cultivation may have already qualified me to knock on the door of Refining Spirit and Returning to the Void.
He just had taken it so seriously that he hadn't even realized it himself.
From the fetal stage in his mother's womb, Li Boyang always maintained a childlike state of mind, and was able to learn a new language simply by listening in.
After its birth, a complete system of spiritual practice was built from scratch.
This is enough to show that Li Boyang's learning ability has remained at the infant stage, and his ability to receive and learn new things is simply extraordinary.
Even the birth of the Primordial Spirit, and its subsequent manifestation in the complete state of the Yang God, are hard to say are unrelated to this.
As for Yuan Ran?
The birth of the Black and Yellow Qi is enough to explain everything—the universe is primordial and the Great Dao endures forever.
In comparison, Li Boyang's physical body was what truly held him back, let alone achieving the immortality of the physical body.
Li Boyang's physical body in this life has not even reached its peak development.
Even if we calculate based on the oldest possible biological age.
Li Boyang's physical body in this life is only about eight and a half years old, and his nominal age is only nine.
In other words, unless one tries to force the seedlings to grow faster, it would be absolutely impossible for Li Boyang to enter the Refining Spirit and Returning to the Void realm in the most perfect form.
Of course, Li Boyang also had the means to help seedlings grow faster.
A few days ago, the Imprisoned Soul Cauldron was used to simulate the state of a fetus in the womb. Then, the "innate essence" extracted by transforming and extracting the Life Primordial Qi was one of the methods used to help the seedling grow.
In addition, the Thousand Transformations Divine Ability from Deception Rabbit and the Transformation Method that Hanging Silk Lady is trying out may also accelerate Li Boyang's physical body to maturity ahead of schedule.
But is it really necessary?
Using unorthodox or even Demon Path methods to prematurely mature one's physical body, and then attempt to reach the realm of Refining Spirit and Returning to the Void.
For Li Boyang now, this is simply a losing proposition.
At the very least, the army led by Wuzhiqi could not bring Li Boyang such a great sense of urgency.
His Primordial Spirit had already manifested the form of Yang God, and the Life Primordial Qi within his body had undergone nine transformations into Black and Yellow Qi. What Li Boyang needed to do next was to cultivate the most perfect Dao body according to his own deductions.
When these three are united, then knocking on the door to the realm of Refining Spirit and Returning to the Void will be the moment of true Merit.
"That's difficult, but that's what makes it challenging!"
With a slight smile playing on his lips, Li Boyang suddenly reached out and beckoned.
Several golden ropes shot out from behind him, plunging straight into the river not far away.
Boom!
With a splashing sound, a Single Horn monster that looked like a water buffalo was abruptly pulled up.
"Months have passed, and I thought I had caught all those brainless gods by now?"
With a hint of curiosity in their eyes.
Li Boyang scrutinized the monster that looked like a water buffalo.
Without a doubt, the only ones who would dare to ambush Li Boyang at this time and place are the Ghost God who escaped from Ghost God Cliff.
"Stop! I've come to surrender!"
He watched as the God-Binding Cord was about to drag him into the Ghost God Cliff.
The water god, who was in the form of a buffalo, immediately spoke up in a panic, shouting loudly.
"I heard from Chi that you are currently lacking help, so I came here specifically to seek your assistance!"
When Li Boyang heard the water god mention the name Chi, he was visibly taken aback.
"Refuge with me? What can you do?"
After a brief moment of contemplation, Li Boyang asked with great interest.
With the protection of the water god Chi, Li Boyang has little to worry about the safety of Li Household Village.
As for the upcoming confrontation with Wuzhiqi?
Let's set aside whether this water buffalo god actually has that ability.
Judging from the other party's background alone, Li Boyang would not feel comfortable sending them to carry out any important mission.
What can I do?
Completely unprepared for Li Boyang's question, the Single Horn Water God panicked once again.
It was only at this moment that I realized that Li Boyang was different from the Witch of the Huai River from a thousand years ago; he did not have that compassionate heart that could help people overcome all suffering.
Fortunately, although the Single Horn Water God was panicked, he was ultimately an old monster who had lived for over a thousand years.
With his mind racing, he quickly found a suitable reason.
"I am captivated by your description of the Way of the Celestial Person, and I am willing to follow you on that Dao Path to seek that Way of the Celestial Person."
Without hesitation, they prostrated themselves on all fours, kowtowing and bowing their heads.
The Single Horn water god swore that his sudden, impulsive act of kneeling had used the greatest wisdom of his life.
"Hmm--"
After gazing silently at the Single Horn water god for a long time, Li Boyang finally couldn't resist this unexpected surprise.
"I've recently been experimenting with some elixirs, and I just happen to need a test subject—"
"If you're willing to participate in the drug trials with me, I might consider taking you in temporarily."
He hurriedly kowtowed repeatedly, his head bobbing like a pestle being crushed, and the Single Horn Water God quickly put on a look of ecstatic joy—anyway, this ending was definitely much better than being sealed at Ghost God Cliff.
"Furthermore, I believe you are aware of the recent situation regarding these Hundred Lands Mountain Range."
"If you're truly determined to follow me, there are definitely many chores I'll need you to do."
"These chores may be somewhat unseemly, and some may even insult your dignity as a deity."
Before Li Boyang could even finish speaking, the Single Horn Water God immediately responded.
"Rest assured, Celestial Person, as long as you give the order, I, the One-Horned Incantation, will not even blink an eye, no matter if it means going through fire or water!"
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