[Nature] and [Life]

Li Zhengjun swallowed hard, taken aback by the scene before him.

Even though he knew his grandfather's intentions, he was still utterly astonished by the sight of so many spiritual treasures and powerful medicines.

"Father, I don't know if I can hold on..."

Dayu's gaze towards Li Zhengjun also became meaningful, and he thought to himself:

"I've heard that this young man spends his days indulging in pleasure. Perhaps Senior Yuhong has discovered his talent in this area and wants to use him to expand the Li Household family's direct lineage. Oh well, many people would be more than willing to be a tool for reproduction."

As she thought this, she raised her delicate hand and gently brushed it aside, causing a faint, radiant light to rise around her.

The light was divided into two colors, one warm red and the other silvery white. With a soft shout, the two beams of light suddenly separated. The warm red one transformed into a crimson sun, while the silvery white one condensed into a clear radiance, completely surrounding Li Zhengjun.

Yuhong began to speak:

"Zhengjun, this method is called [Celebrate Yang's Balance]. Legend has it that before the Tinder Fire was produced, the yin and yang of heaven and earth were out of balance. Isolated yin could not produce life, and solitary yang could not grow. Although the human race possessed intelligence, they suffered from the imbalance of yin and yang within their bodies, either withering away or dying. Later, a celestial being drilled a hole in the long night to obtain fire, using the first wisp of human fire to harmonize the qi of heaven and earth, and the yin and yang of the human world were finally at peace. This Divine Ability of Dayu is derived from the meaning of this first fire. You should carefully comprehend it."

Li Zhengjun noticed his grandfather's choice of words. "The human world and the yin and yang worlds." Could it be that "Yuyu Realm) contains other realms? Perhaps the underworld? Or the Cloud Lang Heavenly Palace?

The thought flashed through his mind, but before he could think about it, the scene before him suddenly changed.

Everything in my eyes disappeared, replaced by an endless, crimson world.

He felt as if he had fallen into a sea of fire, with flames like lotuses surging up from his feet and lifting him into the air.

Before him hung two enormous, boundless orbs of light.

On the left is the blazing red sun, on the right is the cold silver moon, one hot and one cool, one bright and one dark, as if they were facing each other at the beginning of time.

Li Zhengjun subconsciously narrowed his eyes, Mystic Mirror in his Sea of Consciousness trembled slightly.

In an instant, all illusions vanished.

He saw clearly that the so-called "red sun" and "silver moon" were actually the two eyes of the True Person Dayu!

At this moment, he had somehow shrunk to the size of a palm, gently cradled in Dayu's hand, while her exquisite eyes lowered, their gentle gaze enveloping him.

The Tinder Fire beneath her palm surged ceaselessly, and the spiritual medicine on the jade table had already been transformed into strands of pure Yin and Yang energy under the operation of Divine Ability supernatural powers, which were now slowly flowing into his life gate.

Without the pain his father had gone through to reshape his body last time, Li Zhengjun felt extremely refreshed, and his vital essence was constantly being generated.

It wasn't just a change in essence, Qi and Blood; Li Zhengjun looked inward and discovered that the Spiritual Qi within his body was gradually returning to peace.

The body of the Bright Yang always has a slightly heavier inner light.

Li Zhengjun was suddenly enlightened, and his mind became clear.

"[Night Star Fire] is not just fire, but the first ray of light at the dawn of a long night. It neither steals the brilliance of my Bright Yang nor changes the foundation of my Dao Path, but rather nourishes the light with the night and crosses the sun with the stars, so that my destiny and the Bright Yang Dao Path are completely in harmony."

Li Zhengjun recalled the words his grandfather had spoken on the way to Heart-Destroying Mountain: "Throughout history, those with great Divine Ability have always been matched with each other in life and death."

Going down a single path will not lead to long-term success.

The Daoist scriptures say, "Nature is the origin of spirit; destiny is the root of vital energy."

"Sex" is the spirit of the spiritual platform, which governs clarity, knowledge, and the reason why I am who I am.

"Life" refers to the essence within the body, governing vitality, endowment, and the reason for our existence in this world.

If one's spiritual cultivation does not match one's life force, it is like a lamp without oil; though it shines, it will eventually go out. If one's life force does not match one's spiritual cultivation, it is like oil without fire; though it exists, it will eventually rot. Only when the two complement each other can one achieve the Great Way.

Now that Li Zhengjun has the Mystic Mirror guarding his Sea of Consciousness, his foundation in the path of "sex" is solid, and he is not afraid that he will be like those Demon Beasts, whose true nature can be manipulated at will.

The concept of "fate" is far more complex, encompassing both what is ordained by Heaven, known as "destiny," and what is inherited by the body, called "foundation of destiny."

"While the destiny ordained by Heaven is difficult to fathom, one can take this opportunity to properly harmonize one's own fate."

At this moment, True Person Dayu's [Night Star Fire] and [Celebrate Yang's Balance] are precisely adjusting the foundation of his body to be in harmony with the Bright Yang Dao Path.

When he builds his Immortal Foundation in the future, with the help of today's mediation, he will be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort.

After an unknown amount of time, Li Zhengjun blinked and returned to the Alchemy Chamber.

The surrounding scenery remained unchanged, as if the extraordinary sight just moments before was nothing more than a dream.

But he knew that his body had undergone a complete transformation, and a surge of vitality was welling up within him.

Dayu smiled slightly, and handed a Jade Slip to Li Zhengjun, saying:

"These spiritual treasures on your table are well worth the effort, Senior. Zhengjun's vital essence has reached its peak, and he will no longer need to worry about having offspring. This is the 'Rhapsody of Great Bliss in Yin-Yang Coupling.' Take it and study it carefully. With it, you will be blessed with many descendants in the future, and you will certainly not disappoint Senior Yuhong."

Li Zhengjun accepted it, his face flushing slightly, but he still bowed gracefully.

"Thank you, True Person."

Asking for the Cultivation Method was just an extra bonus, merely to make the trip more authentic.

Seeing that his goal had been achieved and he had unexpectedly gained a contract to cultivate the Clear Heart Fruit, Yuhong was in a very good mood. He stood up and bowed slightly to Dayu.

"In that case, we will not trouble you any further. Dayu assured, the Li Household will take good care of that spirit tree."

Dayu also rose to see them off, her smile as radiant as a flower.

"Then we'll await good news from you, senior."

After Yuhong and the other two figures disappeared outside the mountain gate, True Person Dayu slowly turned around and looked at Duan Hongyu beside him:

"Hongyu, what do you think of Li Zhengjun?"

Duan Hongyu pursed her lips, tilted her head, and thought for a moment:

"This disciple observes that he possesses a handsome appearance, exuding an air of nobility, with a hint of authority between his brows. He truly Bright Yang lineage. He must have been pampered and protected at home, otherwise, True Person Yuhong wouldn't have personally brought him before Master."

"Now that he has received personal guidance from his master to harmonize his yin and yang, and with more and more descendants in the future, he will be able to continue the incense offerings of the declining Li Household family line. His status in the clan will likely rise even higher."

Dayu smiled slightly, deliberately teasing her:

"In that case, I'll act as your matchmaker and arrange for you to marry into the Li Household and become their young mistress. How about that?"

Duan Hongyu was startled and waved her hands repeatedly, saying:

"Master, please don't tease Hongyu! This Li Zhengjun is all show and no substance. He only got to where he is today because of the protection of True Person Yuhong. Hongyu doesn't want to find such dao companion. Hongyu is going to build her Immortal Foundation in the future. Whether Li Zhengjun will succeed or not is still uncertain!"

As she spoke, the girl slightly raised her chin, looking quite smug.

It's no wonder she's so confident. Duan Hongyu is young, but she has already achieved a high level of Qi Ingestion, and her talent and temperament are both top-notch.

The True Person Dayu made an exception and accepted her as a disciple was because he valued her extraordinary talent in cultivation and alchemy.

Such a prodigy naturally has high standards, and ordinary men could never catch her eye.

Dayu smiled and shook his head. Although he did not refute her, his eyes showed a hint of doting and approval.

She reached out and gently tapped Duan Hongyu's forehead, saying earnestly:

"You silly girl, having high aspirations isn't a bad thing, but you mustn't let them become arrogant or reckless. On the path of cultivation, those you look down on might just become your tribulations."

"Alright, go finish this month's pill-making assignments, then it'll be time to practice your Technique Method. [Radiant Bright Blessed Land] is about to open, and you are the most suitable candidate for the first stage of Qi Ingestion under my tutelage. This time, you'll have to shoulder the heavy responsibility for your master."

Upon hearing her master mention [Radiant Bright Blessed Land], Duan Hongyu stopped her playful antics and nodded solemnly:

"I will certainly not let Master down!"