So This Was the Eleventh Layer of the Spark Instruction? (4.5k)

Yu Tunzhou had already heard about the theory of Immortal Foundation from Senior Zhang and Senior Brother Zhou.

The day he first heard about Martial Dao, he learned of the profound mysteries of the Immortal Foundation, which involved the Nine Heavens Clear Qi, the calamity energy, the twenty-four solar terms, and the Martial Fortune they were currently vying for.

But even now, Yu Tunzhou hasn't really grasped much of the mystery.

Whether it's Martial Fortune or Water Fortune Profound Qi, for him, they only have a remarkable effect on widening and strengthening his meridians, and aside from that, they also enhance his Primordial Spirit.

However, his Primordial Spirit perception stopped progressing after reaching a range of ten meters, as if it had encountered an invisible bottleneck.

The remaining benefits all came from Little Black's "growth".

These effects are all quite remarkable, but they are far from being miraculous.

As for the blessing of Martial Fortune, he didn't feel it very clearly, probably because his own Martial Dao aptitude was already extremely high.

Therefore, Yu Tunzhou's first question was, "Senior Lu, where exactly does the mystery of Profound Qi lie?"

"It lies in the accumulation of Daoist principles; just as accumulating soil forms a mountain and accumulating water forms a deep pool."

Lu Huaiqing opened his palm, which seemed empty, but with Yu Tunzhou's current sense of energy, he instantly sensed a Profound Qi, like a small fish swimming in his palm.

At this moment.

This wisp of azure Profound Qi, of unknown origin, gradually became formless and intangible, disappearing from the aura of the Yu Tunzhou, as if Revert to Root, Return to Origin.

But Yu Tunzhou kept his eyes fixed on Lu Huaiqing's palm.

In his senses, the azure Profound Qi had vanished, but he clearly felt that something still remained in Senior Lu's palm.

Intangible and formless, yet impossible to ignore.

"What's this?"

"Legal principles, Daoist rhythm, Daoist meaning—all can be invoked."

Lu Huaiqing said calmly, "This is the essence of Profound Qi, and also the core of the Qi Ingestion Absorption Realm."

"You have now mastered four Chain Forming Martial Arts. After Chain Forming Martial Arts come Divine Ability, which correspond to the Divine Ability Realm and involve the mysteries of the laws."

The Yu Tunzhou, listening quietly.

According to Senior Lu's previous statement, Chain Forming Martial Arts are still focused on the tempering and stretching of tendons, bones, and flesh, while after the Form Refinement comes Divine Ability.

The term "Divine Ability Realm power" in the "Supernatural Divine Ability Realm" has two meanings:

"Firstly, this level allows one to develop Flesh and Blood Divine Ability- and -Flesh and Blood Divine Ability abilities. These abilities are derived from Chain Forming Martial Arts and possess some profound principles, far surpassing simple fist and foot techniques."

"Secondly, it alludes to the Divine Ability and Xuanqi that begin from the third realm."

"The reason I only taught you Chain Forming Martial Arts is because even the most rudimentary and simple Flesh and Blood Divine Ability are beyond your current capabilities."

Lu Huaiqing pushed the object in his palm towards Yu Tunzhou.

Yu Tunzhou felt as if something brushed across his face, but nothing remained, more invisible than the wind.

"If your level of understanding isn't high enough, you won't even be able to grasp the principles of the Dharma when they're placed before you, let alone comprehend or cultivate them."

"And the foundation of Divine Ability is the principle of law."

Yu Tunzhou suddenly realized, "Profound Qi contains the principles of law? The Qi Ingestion Realm is about absorbing and exhaling Profound Qi to retain the principles of law contained within it within the body?"

He suddenly remembered the Water Fortune Dragon Qi extracted from that Dragon Fish.

Normally, those below the seventh level of the Qi Ingestion Realm cannot absorb or exhale Profound Qi, but the Dragon Fish is an exception, using the Water Fortune Profound Qi it has refined.

The relationship between legal principles and Profound Qi is roughly the same.

From this, he roughly understood what Senior Lu meant.

"Good."

Lu Huaiqing said with admiration, "Ordinary people can hardly retain the principles of the law, but they can inscribe the principles contained within the profound energy into their Inner Qi Seed by absorbing and exhaling Profound Qi, thereby forging the Immortal Foundation."

"Therefore, the essence of the Immortal Foundation is the condensation of legal principles, which can be regarded as a kind of Dao-Bestowed Divine Ability, or rather, Innate Divine Ability Celestial Person."

"That is why the formation of your Immortal Foundation is largely determined by the properties of the Profound Qi you absorb."

"For example, if you breathe in and out Water Fortune Profound Qi, then the Divine Ability nurtured by your Immortal Foundation will most likely be either water-friendly or water-resistant."

Yu Tunzhou asked in confusion, "Counteracting? Could it be that my Immortal Foundation, built on the basis of water, can also give birth to fire-attribute Divine Ability?"

Lu Huaiqing nodded. "This is based on the principle of 'things reaching their extreme will reverse.'"

"Of course, the formation of Immortal Foundation depends not only on the profound principles of the Great Dao contained within the Profound Qi, but also on the martial artist's own innate talent."

The Way of the Heart.

Yu Tunzhou couldn't help but ask, "Senior Lu, do you know anyone from the Heavenly Peng Daoist Temple?"

Lu Huaiqing slowly said, "That person once mistakenly entered an ancient battlefield, and the Profound Qi he absorbed was killing intent, battle spirit..."

The condensation of Sha Qi forged a [Profound Gold Horn], which, according to its Divine Ability power, would belong to the category of Creation Divine Ability.

"Creation Divine Ability? I thought it was something like the Golden Spear." Yu Tunzhou said in surprise.

"The classification of Divine Ability has nothing to do with the principles of law. Principles of law are just principles of law; they are a manifestation of the Dao and have no inherent attributes," Lu Huaiqing explained. "The classification of Divine Ability is based on their specific power: first, offensive power; second, defensive power; third, escape techniques; fourth, the Primordial Spirit; and fifth, creation."

"The first four categories, you should be able to guess the basis for their classification just by their names. Only this final destiny," those that cannot be included in the first four, are all categorized here."

"That Daoist Fuyao, before reaching the External Scenery, as long as he continuously accumulates his fighting spirit, he can forge an invincible Dao heart."

"His resolve to follow the Dao was not thwarted; on the contrary, he became even more diligent, and his progress in cultivation improved day by day. Such miraculous effects should be attributed to the workings of nature."

"No wonder that person started from humble beginnings and won every single battle, never suffering a defeat. It's like a snowball rolling downhill!" Yu Tunzhou exclaimed sincerely, then asked in confusion, "Why before the External Scenery?"

"One can discern the principles of the law and master all kinds of Divine Ability through External Scenery. Therefore, the Dao-Bestowed Divine Ability can take the lead before reaching the External Scenery External Scenery, but they gradually become insufficient, let alone the Dharma Aspect, unless there are other evolutions in the future that elevate the Divine Ability."

After explaining in detail, Lu Huaiqing's expression turned slightly strange as he asked, "You told Zhou Tianchen about that person, right?"

Yu Tunzhou nodded.

"He told you that his senior brother had won every battle and never suffered a defeat?"

Yu Tunzhou continued to nod, his eyes filled with admiration.

Lu Huaiqing chuckled, but finally nodded, remarking, "What's most impressive about this person isn't his winning streak, but rather that he genuinely believes—that's what winning streak is all about."

Once the Daoist heart is forged, it can deceive the world, but it can never deceive oneself.

Therefore, this Daoist Fuyao must be considered to be of the highest caliber in the world.

"You've emerged victorious in all four battles for destiny, and with the Martial Fortune I bestowed upon you, the principles of law you've accumulated should now be laying a solid foundation."

"Next, I will guide you to comprehend the principles within the Inner Qi Seed, and then plant the Inner Qi Seed in your Dantian, which is the first step in cultivating the Immortal Foundation."

Upon hearing this, Yu Tunzhou suddenly recalled his conversation with Junior Brother Li not long ago and couldn't help but ask, "Senior Lu, do both Meditative Concentration meditation through visualization diagrams and cultivating Immortal Foundation require guidance from predecessors?"

Lu Huaiqing gave Yu Tunzhou a deep look, not expecting him to ask such a question, then slowly nodded, but did not delve further into the matter.

The Yu Tunzhou, but it already understood.

This world's monopoly on Martial Dao is so tight, starting from the very first step, that it's locked down completely, leaving no loopholes whatsoever.

At Lu Huaiqing's prompting, Yu Tunzhou sat down cross-legged.

"Concentrate your mind and calm your breath. First, find and regulate your Inner Qi Seed. Everyone's Inner Qi flow has its own rhythm. Carefully feel its fluctuations."

Lu Huaiqing offered his guidance.

Yu Tunzhou closed his eyes and instantly entered Meditative Concentration state. His mind sank into his Dantian, and without even searching, his Inner Qi Seed had grown many times stronger than before.

If this Dantian were a world unto itself, then his Inner Qi Seed would almost burst that world apart.

Even if Senior Lu hadn't brought it up, he was prepared to ask whether Inner Qi Seed that was too large might risk bursting his Dantian.

He calmed himself down and felt the pulse of the Inner Qi Seed, gradually discovering that the rhythm was unusually familiar.

[Refining the True]?

It's unclear whether he started cultivating by combining [Refining the True] with the Qi Ingestion Method, but now the Qi of his Inner Qi Seed circulates at the same rhythm, even without flowing through the Great Spirit Courtyard.

With his proficiency in the [Refining the True] method, he easily and skillfully discerned the fluctuations of the Inner Qi Seed.

It was also at this time--

Yu Tunzhou faintly sensed another subtle pulsation of airflow.

What's this?

Driven by curiosity, he investigated the source and discovered it in a corner—

Yu Tunzhou stood there, stunned.

It seems he's gained an extra Inner Qi Seed?

Compared to the first Inner Qi Seed, which had been repeatedly tempered by water and Martial Fortune, this Inner Qi Seed, which had been born at some unknown time, was pitifully small, squeezed into a corner, looking pathetic and having no presence whatsoever.

Yu Tunzhou carefully recalled the experiences of the past few days, but he couldn't remember when he had generated his second Inner Qi Seed.

Judging from its appearance, it was clearly a newborn.

Yu Tunzhou was filled with surprise and doubt.

Could this be an anomaly that occurred when he broke through to the eleventh level of the [Spark Instruction]?

It was so "small" that almost all the Heaven and Earth Clear Qi that Yu Tunzhou swallowed was monopolized by the first Inner Qi Seed, and it could only drink a sip of soup.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing that Yu Tunzhou's expression was off and his breathing froze for a moment, Lu Huaiqing frowned and asked.

Given Yu Tunzhou's current level of cultivation, organizing the Inner Qi Seed and planting them in his Dantian should not be a problem.

Yu Tunzhou opened his eyes and hesitated, "Senior Lu, can a person only have one Inner Qi Seed?"

He had no choice but to ask again, otherwise, when planting them in his Dantian, should both be planted, or should only one be planted?

In the practice of spiritual cultivation, one wrong step may mean there is no second chance.

Upon hearing this, Lu Huaiqing's expression turned strange. Did Yu Tunzhou have more than one Inner Qi Seed?

This situation does occur, but it is more common among Demon Race.

In battles of the same level, the reason why the Demon Race is ahead of the Human Race is because of their great physical advantage. They even have more than one Dantian and one heart.

Of course, this also means that the Demon Race's cultivation is slow, their demand for resources is greater, and their internal competition is more intense.

As for the Human Race ----

It seems that certain special constitutions or special fortuitous opportunity can also lead to the development of dual Inner Qi Seed within one body.

But he had only vaguely heard of it and had never seen it.

However, this perfectly explains the extraordinary cyclone that Yu Tunzhou not long ago.

A cyclone constructed with two Inner Qi Seed is naturally incomparable to one with a single Inner Qi Seed.

Lu Huaiqing nodded slightly and said, "Lairu. I was wondering why your Qi Ingestion Method was a bit strange and beyond common sense. It turns out you possess two Inner Qi Seed."

"Some martial artists with special physical constitutions are indeed different from ordinary people."

"Furthermore, certain schools of martial arts possess special Cultivation Method that also have the ability to split Inner Qi Seed."

Yu Tunzhou understood, but felt a pang of regret, as he had thought this was unique to the eleventh level of the [Spark Instruction].

He continued, "Senior Lu, my second Inner Qi Seed has just sprouted. Should I infuse it with Martial Fortune and wait until it matures before planting it?"

Lu Huaiqing's pupils suddenly contracted.

What does it mean to be "newly born"?

The two Inner Qi Seed of Yu Tunzhou were not born or gestated at the same time.

He had dissected many Demon Race. Although Demon Race had multiple Dantian that could nurture multiple Inner Qi Seed, these Inner Qi Seed were essentially of the same origin, more like differentiation. They were born and grew at the same time, easily overwhelming Human Race of the same level in terms of the amount of Inner Qi.

This is completely different from the example of the Yu Tunzhou.

The difference between the two is like -

Can you forge one Immortal Foundation Immortal Foundation, or two?

Lu Huaiqing fell silent, appearing to Yu Tunzhou as if he were deep in thought.

Yu Tunzhou sighed, "It seems this situation is indeed not common; even Senior Lu needs to ponder it."

A moment later.

Lu Huaiqing said solemnly, "I will examine your Dantian first before making a decision."

Subsequently, Lu Huaiqing separated a barely perceptible Primordial Spirit and probed into Yu Tunzhou's Dantian.

The first thing you see is a Inner Qi Seed that is far larger than it should be.

Even among the Demon Race he had dissected in the past, few could compare to this.

Judging by size alone, Yu Tunzhou's Inner Qi Seed can be described as "extraordinarily gifted".

Soon, Lu Huaiqing found the second Inner Qi Seed that Yu Tunzhou had mentioned in the corner.

really----

These two are not from the same source!

Lu Huaiqing was startled. There seemed to be some kind of subtle connection between the two Inner Qi Seed, but he was certain that their essence was not the same.

In other words, the Yu Tunzhou can truly nurture two Immortal Foundation?!

After his Primordial Spirit withdrew from his Dantian, Lu Huaiqing pondered deeply.

Once the Immortal Foundation is established and the Inner Qi Seed is planted in the Dantian, there is no second chance. In other words, Yu Tunzhou can only plant two Inner Qi Seed at the same time.

However, judging from the current situation, it will take at least half a month for his other Inner Qi Seed to grow.

The problem is, do they have that much time left?

He had already used the old Daoist priest as an excuse to forcibly postpone the plan for a month because of the Yu Tunzhou. If it dragged on any longer, the variables would only increase.

Lu Huaiqing felt incredibly conflicted.

He didn't know how much time had passed, but he sighed silently in his heart.

"Ten days!" he said in a deep voice. "Yu Tunzhou, you must do your utmost to nurture this newly formed Inner Qi Seed over the next ten days. If your Martial Fortune is insufficient during this period, feel free to come and find me."

"Remember, you only have ten days."

"Ten days later, I will help you plant the Inner Qi Seed, to first nurture the Immortal Foundation."

"After that, I will strive to secure enough Martial Fortune for you until you have fully nurtured two Immortal Foundation."

Yu Tunzhou exclaimed in astonishment, "Two Immortal Foundation?!"

Lu Huaiqing nodded. "Your two Inner Qi Seed are faintly connected, but they are not from the same source, enough to support you in nurturing two Immortal Foundation."

"You need to change the order of your training. Practicing boxing is secondary; Qi Ingestion is primary."

Yu Tunzhou nodded solemnly in agreement.

But for some reason, he always felt that Senior Lu seemed somewhat—

urgent?

Immediately afterwards.

Lu Huaiqing then instructed Yu Tunzhou on how to organize the Inner Qi Seed and how to suppress the first Inner Qi Seed Inner Qi Seed while fully nourishing the second.

As the Yu Tunzhou technique was being executed, Lu Huaiqing suddenly looked up, his gaze piercing through the courtyard and directly towards the Daoist temple.

The old Daoist priest, who usually stayed at home as if isolated from the world, was now standing quietly by the vermilion threshold of the Daoist temple. His brows showed no emotion, and his gaze fell lightly on Lu Huaiqing, as if he were just lightly sweeping over him, but it made Lu Huaiqing's expression solemn.

A thought echoed in Lu Huaiqing's mind, carrying a tone that was hard to decipher—whether it was congratulations or sarcasm. "A gentleman's actions are not stopped by the fact that no one knows."

"Fellow Daoist Lu, congratulations on upholding your original intention in Martial Dao."

Lu Huaiqing narrowed his eyes slightly.

This person has actually been watching this area the whole time?

It seems his earlier guess was correct; the reason this person hadn't left yet was indeed because of Yu Tunzhou.

Lu Huaiqing couldn't help but sigh.

The sarcasm he made earlier wasn't entirely wrong; Lu Huaiqing almost allowed Yu Tunzhou to forcibly plant two Inner Qi Seed at that moment because of his own selfish desires.

Otherwise, even if Yu Tunzhou's second Immortal Foundation could be formed, it would inevitably be inherently flawed.

Fortunately, he ultimately managed to uphold his original aspirations in Martial Dao.

Lu Huaiqing's State of Mind was somewhat turbulent at this moment, and he couldn't help but give a self-deprecating smile.

Are we asking for too much?