Creation Yuan Convergence Technique's Profound Mystery, Heavenly Book Seeks the Dao from Journey to the West

"He's dead?"

Fu Danwei's eyes widened as he looked at Fu Henghua.

Henghua, however, ignored him for the moment.

After the puppet's cultivation record was completed, Fu Henghua proceeded to examine Xiang Feng's body.

"Third Brother's meridians are stronger than I anticipated. Is it related to the fortuitous encounter you had while you were out? When you cultivate next, you can consider changing your circulation technique. When circulating energy through the Hand Greater Yin Heart Meridian, try adding some True Essence. If you can enhance the circulation of Qi and Blood, it will help you refine your Samadhi True Fire. Oh, and among your Twelve Meridians, the Foot Greater Yin is your weak point. Be careful when circulating energy. The three cultivation methods I've chosen should generally help you patch up your flaws."

At the door, Xiaoyú entered carrying a tea tray and happened to hear Fu Danwei ask, "Wait, Henghua, how do you know Wei Xingyu is dead?"

Henghua tilted his chin up, deliberately ignoring the old man, and continued talking to Xiang Feng.

"Third Brother, which one will you choose?"

"The first one, the one for cultivating the Xuanfeng Secret Method."

Xiang Feng noticed Fu Danwei repeatedly winking at him.

Being naturally respectful and polite, he asked on behalf of his grandfather, "Little Sixth, how did you know about Wei Xingyu's death?"

Fu Henghua gave his Third Brother, Fu Xiang Feng, a good deal of face.

"I calculated it."

Calculated it? Didn't you design the trap that killed him, young master?

Xiaoyú muttered silently in her heart, serving three bowls of tea to the grandfather and grandson.

The bowls were wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, shaped like funnels. The tea was topped with white foam, with an Azure Dragon appearing to be within, beautifully named "Dragon Soaring Through the Clouds."

"Calculated it?" Fu Danwei furrowed his aged brow. "When did you learn Heavenly Mystery Deduction?"

Deduction techniques and heavenly divination, though seemingly part of the same lineage of calculation, had vastly different foundations. Furthermore, the Fu Family's Heluo Calculation Scripture required Golden Core cultivation to practice, and this brat hadn't even read it.

"When I study and cultivate in the library, I always learn a thing or two from the books."

Henghua picked up his tea bowl and, seeing the tea art inside, silently shook his head at Xiaoyú. "You girl, you just love to play tricks with tea art. How many times have I told you, your young master prefers plain tea."

Xiaoyú: "Plain tea makes it difficult to bring out the spiritual energy of the 'Hidden Dragon Golden Leaf.' Only by whisking or boiling the tea can the spiritual energy within the leaves be fully activated."

Besides, Old Master is here.

"Indeed, I like whisked tea." Fu Danwei took another tea bowl and, seeing the Azure Dragon floating amidst the foam, was greatly delighted.

"Xiaoyú girl's tea art is excellent, it deeply pleases me. I wonder which cultivator will benefit from her in the future."

Henghua rolled his eyes repeatedly. "Old man, instead of playing matchmaker for the girls, why don't you think about how to marry off those few young ladies of ours? Those girls of ours are debts you incurred in your past life."

In recent years, Fu Danwei had been enjoying his old age and, for some unknown reason, had taken up matchmaking.

Most of the maidservants in Panlong Pavilion had been matched by Fu Danwei with guest elders and disciples as Dao companions.

"What do you know, brat."

Fu Danwei looked at Xiaoyú, secretly contemplating which of his disciples would be more suitable.

Such personal connections could preserve some vitality for Baihuang Hall for a few years after his passing.

"I don't understand your old-fashioned matchmaking. But I know that with Wei Xingyu dead, shouldn't our family be making some big moves?"

Wei Xingyu was the recognized genius among the five major families in the eastern part of Yanlong Waters.

He was at the seventh level of Qi Refining and had defeated a ninth-level Qi Refining cultivator from the Yin Family.

At the seventh level of Qi Refining, he had defeated Fu Henghua, a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Fu Family.

At the seventh level of Qi Refining, he had defeated Bao Mufeng, a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Bao Family, piercing his Dantian. At the same time, Wei Xingyu had advanced to the eighth level of Qi Refining.

At the eighth level of Qi Refining, he had defeated a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Cheng Family, breaking one of his arms.

It was precisely because he had defeated the other four of the five major cultivation families that the clan did not hold Fu Henghua accountable for his defeat back then.

After all, everyone else had lost too, and Fu Henghua's ability to preserve himself unharmed was already quite remarkable.

"The Bao Family and the Wei Family were originally related by marriage. But ten years ago, Wei Xingyu pierced the Dantian of Bao Mufeng, the legitimate grandson of the Bao Family, and they became estranged. Now that he is dead and his connection with the East Sea Sword Sect is severed, shouldn't our families make a move?"

The eastern part of Yanlong Waters was dominated by five major cultivation families, and the relationship between the Wei Family and the Fu Family was the worst.

Ten years ago, after defeating the Yin Family cultivator, Wei Xingyu had come to Panlong Pavilion to challenge them, stepping on the faces of Fu Henghua and Fu Danwei to establish his reputation as a genius.

Fu Danwei mused, "If the news is true, it is indeed a good opportunity."

After Wei Xingyu defeated the four families, the Bao Family and the Wei Family became estranged. The Fu Family allied with the Yin Family, and the Cheng Family also frequently targeted the Wei Family in secret.

If it was confirmed that Wei Xingyu was dead, then the four families could join forces to tear off a large piece of flesh from the Wei Family.

"So, shouldn't your top priority right now be to make arrangements and find a way to flatten the Wei Family's old residence and bring the Wei Family's inherited Fufeng Yangqi Jue to Langhuan?"

"That's the fundamental cultivation method of the Wei Family, do you think it can be obtained so easily?"

Fu Danwei mumbled, calculating in his mind.

If they could gain something from the Wei Family, even if Baihuang Hall withdrew from Panlong Island, they could still preserve their strength and cultivate another Golden Core cultivator.

Just as he and his father had managed Panlong Island back then, these descendants might be able to create another "Panlong Island."

Seeing the old man lost in thought, Xiaoyú silently lowered her head.

No one knew better than she and Hengshou how Fu Danwei had died.

Back then, that simpleton and a Golden Core cultivator from the Wei family went to the Yanlong Waters. They bullied the old master, who was too old to fight. The young master, not known for his combat prowess, blocked their entrance and used Fu Henghua's grandfather to make a name for himself.

Annoyed, the young master feigned defeat. He secretly hid his Magical Power within the opponent's body, setting up the opponent to break through during his fight with Bao Mufeng, and then piercing Bao Mufeng's dantian.

Later, he had Hengshou pass on the flaws in the Cheng Family's Foundation Establishment cultivation method to Wei Xingyu. He even deliberately helped him gain fame, attracting people from the East Sea Sword Sect to take him as a disciple.

The current situation in the Yanlong Waters, where the four families are targeting the Wei family, was all orchestrated by their young master.

And Wei Xingyu's death was likely also a result of their young master's schemes.

The root cause was the hidden danger left from that battle years ago.

Xingyu didn't know the specifics. He only vaguely overheard Fu Henghua and Hengshou chatting once about how the Wei family's cultivation method and the East Sea Sword Sect's sword techniques had a subtle conflict.

Glancing at Fu Danwei, who was completely oblivious, Xingyu thought to himself: The young master's personality is vastly different from the old master's. He's more like the Great Elder Fu, liking to scheme behind people's backs.

"Wait--"

Fu Danwei came back to his senses.

"Don't get sidetracked. I'm talking about you, kid. You can't always stay at home; you need to get out and about."

"When our four families are targeting the Wei family? The Yanlong Waters are about to descend into chaos. You want me to run off now? Don't worry, the Great Elder wouldn't allow it, right?"

"..."

"Alright, alright. Old man, stop worrying about me and quickly help Third Brother choose a cultivation method. He'll have to go out and fight for our family in the future."

Xiang Feng grumbled, "Why does it sound like you're describing a street brawl between hooligans fighting over territory?"

"Isn't it? Aren't the schemes between immortal cultivation families just for cultivation resources? -- Third Brother, are you sure you want to choose the Xuanfeng Secret Scripture, right?"

He picked up the first cultivation method.

"Lingxuan Fenghua Jue primarily uses spiritual winds. It's a precursor I derived from our family's foundational scripture. Later, you can directly cultivate the Golden Core chapter of our Nine Degrees Fufeng Immortal Scripture."

Cultivation methods are divided into four grades: Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow.

Yellow grade for Foundation Establishment, Black grade for Core Forging, Earth grade for Ascension to Immortality, and Heaven grade for Seeking the Dao.

The Nine Degrees Fufeng Immortal Scripture passed down in the Fu family is an Earth grade method for Ascension to Immortality, but it only contains the Golden Core chapter.

It lacks the precursor steps and the cultivation after Golden Core.

Fu Henghua's significance to the Fu family lies in paving the way for fellow clansmen, building a bridge for them to smoothly cultivate the Nine Degrees Fufeng Immortal Scripture.

The Golden Core formed by the Fufeng Scripture may not reach the most perfect level, but barring any accidents, it forges top-tier Golden Cores, with combat power far exceeding that of ordinary Golden Core cultivators.

"To cultivate Fenghua Jue, you need to refine twelve True Essence Qi vortexes within the Twelve Regular Meridians. Afterward, the twelve vortexes merge into one, forming the Xuanfeng Spirit Embryo. This method helps strengthen the meridians. I've made a slight addition to your Foot Greater Yin meridian. When the Qi vortexes circulate, they'll slow down here. As for the Heart Meridian, Third Brother's heart is very resilient; you can try circulating the energy one more time in the Heart Meridian when practicing."

Henghua explained the cultivation precautions one by one to Xiang Feng and demonstrated the Fenghua Jue on a wooden puppet. The True Essence started from the Hand Greater Yin Lung Meridian and circulated like a whirlwind through the Twelve Regular Meridians.

Occasionally, Henghua would jot down the key points of the puppet's cultivation.

Xiang Feng stood by, silently memorizing this modified, personalized Lingxuan Fenghua Jue.

This is the purpose of a Technique Evolution Master.

An ancient cultivation method is passed down through generations after its creation, but it's not suitable for everyone's constitution. Technique Evolution Masters need to make minor adjustments based on individual physiques.

In Henghua's view, it's like the relationship between an athlete and a coach.

As a coach, he must always ensure his athlete is in perfect condition.

"I have a copy of this cultivation method here. Third Brother, take it back and study it slowly."

After borrowing Fu Xiang Feng's identity jade token and completing the borrowing procedures, Henghua instructed, "This will deduct three minor merits. According to the rules, it's a three-month loan, but I'll count it as six months. Remember, don't get it dirty; this is my personal handwriting.

"Oh, right. If you have any cultivation insights, you can write them on the blank pages at the back of the manual."

Henghua not only deduced cultivation methods for others but also encouraged others to write down their cultivation experiences when borrowing manuals. Through these insights, he could not only adjust the cultivation progress of his clansmen but also benefit his own creation of cultivation methods.

Fu Danwei, thinking about the current situation of the five major families, left in a hurry with his grandson after Xiang Feng finished borrowing the book.

Henghua saw them out of the Langhuan Pavilion and then rushed back to the third-floor technique evolution room like the wind.

"How is it, how is it?"

Hengshou was waiting by the side and pointed to the Jade Figurine in the center of the technique evolution room.

The golden jade armor on the surface of the Jade Figurine had been damaged, scattering into jade dust on the floor.

However, the Jade Figurine itself was unharmed, undoubtedly indicating that the cultivation method was not only successful but had also successfully overcome the Heavenly Tribulation.

"Hahaha... hahaha... I finally deduced my own cultivation method!"

With a sweep of his sleeve, the scattered jade dust vanished.

Thirty years! Ever since he moved into the Langhuan Pavilion, Henghua had been calculating the most suitable cultivation method for himself.

Now, it was finally complete!

He couldn't help but want to roar at the sky.

But then he suddenly looked out the window. Henghua covered his mouth and muttered to himself: Hold back, hold back, grandfather and the others just left.

Yet, his heart was still surging with excitement.

Yellow-tier Foundation Establishment, Profound-tier Golden Core, Earth-tier Ascension to Immortality, Heaven-tier Seeking the Dao.

Fu Henghua had lived two lives; how could he possibly allow his future to stop at the Golden Core stage?

Besides, this Golden Core thing... he had already mastered lesser versions of it. It was just that due to the heretical nature of the cultivation technique, classifying it under the Devilish Dao, it was not tolerated by his family. Moreover, he himself disdained it, so he dispersed his cultivation that very day.

His goal was Heaven-tier books and Earth-tier scriptures.

If he couldn't find a suitable Heaven-tier book or Earth-tier scripture, then he would create one himself.

"Even though it's only the first three layers of the mental cultivation technique. But—it's worth it!"

The cultivation technique created by Fu Henghua was named the Creation Yuan Convergence Technique, drawing inspiration from the novel Journey to the West he had read in his previous life.

In his past life, people often said that Journey to the West was a Taoist cultivation mantra. Fu Henghua heard it and forgot about it, not taking it seriously.

Upon arriving in this world of cultivation, while researching and creating the most suitable cultivation technique for himself, he coincidentally recalled the Taoist cultivation mantras from his past life, which greatly inspired him.

Initially, creating a cultivation method based on Journey to the West was merely a childhood game for Fu Henghua. But when compared to the mainstream cultivation system of this world, it surprisingly matched up in a peculiar way.

Qi Refining's nine layers are the prerequisite for Foundation Establishment and the initial stage of cultivation.

In the Yanlong Waters, there are two mainstream cultivation methods. One is Qi Inhalation and Exhalation, refining Essence, and circulating energy in the Qi Sea Dantian. The other is to Enter Samadhi, Preserve Spirit, opening up the Niwan Palace within the brain, and thus visualizing to cultivate the Dao.

Fu Henghua's created Creation Yuan Convergence Technique belongs to the latter.

The first chapter of Journey to the West states: "This mountain is the Ancestral Vein of the Ten Continents, the Dragon Vein of the Three Islands; it was established from the separation of Clarity and Turbidity, and formed after the separation of Primordial Chaos."

If this were compared to the human body, then as the origin of all meridians, the Three Islands and Ten Continents would naturally be the Heavenly Court of the brain.

The book also says: Flower-Fruit Mountain is the Pillar Supporting the Sky Where a Hundred Rivers Meet, the Root of the Great Earth Unmoved by Ten Thousand Calamities.

The Baihui Acupoint, located at the center of the top of the head, signifies the convergence of a hundred meridians.

From the Baihui Acupoint downwards, the lowest point is the Huiyin Acupoint. These two are the channels for the body's Essence, Qi, and Spirit. The Baihui Acupoint, being Yang, connects with the Qi of Heaven, while the Huiyin Acupoint, being Yin, absorbs the Qi of Earth, integrating the Ren and Du Meridians.

Therefore, Henghua believed: If Flower-Fruit Mountain symbolizes the brain, then the Immortal Stone nurtured by heaven and earth atop Flower-Fruit Mountain must be the Niwan Palace.

The first level of his Creation Yuan Convergence Technique is to visualize the Immortal Stone Spirit Embryo in the Niwan Palace, and then nurture one's own Spirit Monkey Mind Monkey.

Next, one must Attain Bodhi and Wreak Havoc in Heaven, completing the nine layers of Qi Refining step by step.

The hurdle of Foundation Establishment, in Henghua's design, is the "Five Elements Mountain." It utilizes the Primordial Five Elements Qi to suppress the Mind Monkey, gather stray thoughts, and thus establish the Dao Foundation.

Unfortunately, high-level cultivation techniques are accompanied by tribulations during their creation.

After Fu Henghua deduced the second level of the Creation Yuan Convergence Technique, "Five Elements Mountain · Foundation Establishment Chapter," a bolt of Heavenly Thunder struck him directly.

At that time, he was unprepared and was severely injured. Later, with precautions in place, he would still be struck from time to time.

For ten years, he had experimented with countless thunder strikes before finally grasping the profound principles behind it.

Cultivation is inherently an act against heaven. Heaven-tier books and Earth-tier scriptures also reveal the Great Derivation Principles, accompanied by numerous tribulations.

An Earth-tier cultivation technique for achieving eternal life and Ascension to Immortality faces ninety-nine tribulations upon completion. However, Heaven-tier books face tribulations from their very inception.

Those who practice Heaven-tier techniques must face more powerful Dao Tribulations than ordinary cultivators.

The nine layers of Qi Refining that Henghua created, by preserving the Spirit Embryo in the Niwan Palace and visualizing the Mind Monkey, were too solid. This was the crystallization of the wisdom of eighty thousand books, and establishing the Dao Foundation with the Five Elements Mountain meant a Dao Foundation strength of Heaven-tier.

Therefore, the Heavenly Dao issued a warning, demanding that he take a step back.

Five years ago, Henghua abridged the Creation Yuan Convergence Technique and, referencing the few surviving fragmented chapters of Earth-tier cultivation techniques from the Fu Family, created the Foundation Establishment chapter of an Earth-tier immortal technique.

It uses the Spirit Monkey entering the Heavenly Court as the nine layers of Qi Refining. It uses "Worship Jade Emperor, Revere Heavenly Dao, Enter Immortal Registry" as the division for Foundation Establishment.

Upon its completion, the tribulations had not yet arrived.

However, the technique's power was also significantly weaker than a Heaven-tier book.

Torn, Henghua repeatedly experimented with abridging and revising the Heaven-tier book.

Finally, while preserving the quality of a Heaven-tier book, he used a Tribulation Evasion Secret Technique to reduce the might of the Heavenly Tribulation, preventing himself from being struck down by lightning from the heavens at the very beginning of his cultivation.