chsdbacks Chapter 190 The Sage Expounds the Dao, Nirvana and Transformation from Mortal State
Chapter 190 The Sage Expounds the Dao, Nirvana and Transformation from Mortal State
Chapter 190 The Sage Expounds the Dao, Nirvana and Transformation from Mortal State
Southernmost point of the Great Xia territory
In a leaf in the forest of Zengmu Island,
A small world, brimming with wood-elemental energy and boundless vitality, exists here.
In this world of a leaf,
Time flowed extremely slowly, like viscous amber.
The far left side of the entire world is covered with towering ancient trees, exotic flowers and rare herbs. All sorts of rare and precious medicinal herbs and immortal plants from the outside world are blooming all over the mountains and fields.
On the far right of this world is a scene of withered yellow and deathly silence, withered trees, flowers and plants drained of moisture and life, with an eerie stillness, without a sound.
At the center of the world,
Beneath a massive ancient tree, half withered and half thriving,
A bluish-gray stone tablet covered with natural patterns stands quietly.
The patterns sometimes resemble tender buds sprouting and sometimes fall like autumn leaves, repeating endlessly and illustrating the profound truth of the cycle of life and death of plants.
A young man dressed in a simple blue robe sat quietly before the stone tablet. He had a handsome young face and looked to be no more than twenty years old.
But the eyes that were gazing at the stone tablet were so deep that they seemed to have experienced countless reincarnations, filled with vicissitudes and weariness.
His aura merged with the entire secret realm, and every move he made drew upon the boundless power of this small world.
Without a doubt, this person is the ruler of this realm—the Wood Saint.
however,
If there were other martial saints present, they would be able to keenly sense it.
Beneath his aura, which seemed perfectly integrated with the secret realm, lay an extreme weakness and decay.
His life, like the laws he controlled, oscillated violently between "glory" and "decay," but most of the time he was forced to remain on the edge of "decay."
An image of a gruesome wound, almost splitting him in two, was faintly visible on his body.
That's a wound!
It was a devastating blow to the level of laws!
If it weren't for his profound understanding of the true meaning of "withering and flourishing," which allowed him to forcefully cling to the last glimmer of hope,
Maintaining oneself in a strange state of "not quite withered" means one has already died and vanished.
Even so, every breath was accompanied by unimaginable pain and torment.
Just then, the eternal rhythm of life and death in the secret realm was abruptly broken by an external force.
"laugh!"
Without warning, a wisp of intensely hot light appeared in this world.
It's like burning a scorch mark onto an ancient painting.
In an instant,
The flames coalesced into a figure dressed in a black robe.
The newcomer was tall and handsome, with an almost otherworldly face. A crimson fire lotus mark between his brows slowly rotated, as if containing a terrifying power to incinerate the world.
And this manner of appearance undoubtedly belongs to Yan Sheng, one of the seven Martial Saints.
Mu Sheng did not turn around, still gazing at the stone tablet, his voice hoarse yet calm:
"You're still so impolite."
"It always happens like this. Only the old Taoist priest and I don't mind. If it were Lei Sheng, we would probably have to fight first."
Yan Sheng chuckled and strolled over until he stood beside Mu Sheng.
"There's always a certain degree of freedom within one's own territory."
As he spoke, he looked at the young man before him, his tone revealing deep concern:
"How much longer can we hold out?"
"It should be able to hold out for a while."
Mu Sheng responded calmly, his tone revealing neither joy nor anger, his gaze remaining fixed on the stone tablet.
"You wouldn't come here without a reason, so what brings you here this time?"
"good."
When Yan Sheng spoke of this matter, his expression also became solemn.
"The annual event is approaching again. As usual, the six of us will each have one nomination slot. And the old Taoist priest has already decided on the nominees for this year."
The wood sage's expression shifted slightly, and the imagery of decay and prosperity rippled around him, revealing the unease in his heart.
Recommending geniuses for trials and inheritance is the duty of a Martial Saint and a necessary step to perpetuate the power of the human race.
Their trials are a tremendous opportunity for the younger generation, and may even determine their future successors.
However, for Mu Sheng at this moment, this feeling was complex and hard to describe.
Like a terminally ill emperor who holds absolute power, knowing full well that the empire needs to be entrusted to someone else, and rationally agreeing to select the virtuous and capable,
But every time I see those vibrant, exceptionally talented young faces...
I could feel their burning vitality and their infinitely possible future.
The pride of the strong, the attachment to life, and a trace of jealousy that is hard to completely extinguish would quietly grow deep within him, making him extremely uncomfortable.
Each recommendation feels like choosing pallbearers for one's own funeral in advance.
"...Understood." After a long silence, Mu Sheng slowly uttered three words, "Just send the candidate over on time."
Yan Sheng, being such a figure, could naturally sense the complex emotions in Mu Sheng's heart, but he didn't point it out. He simply shrugged and changed the subject:
"Speaking of which, the Global National Team Championship is about to begin this year. If you have nothing to do, you might want to keep an eye on it."
These words piqued Mu Sheng's interest, and recalling his previous remarks, he spoke up:
"I think you want me to pay more attention to the people the old Taoist priest recommended, right?"
"Indeed, that's a genius who broke all records and completely defied common sense, named Li Xijun. He has the same flair you had back then. This time, I'm optimistic that he will lead the team to victory for Great Xia and become the strongest among the world's geniuses."
Hearing this name, especially the words "Da Xia" and "Champion,"
A faint ripple finally appeared in Mu Sheng's desolate eyes.
That was his glory and pride from his youth.
He gave a soft hum, with an almost instinctive nostalgia and sense of superiority for his youthful self:
"Global champion? That's easy for you to say. Back then, I was the only one with a gun, and none of the geniuses of my time dared to claim the title of champion."
He paused, seemingly recalling some of his glorious past.
Although his tone was still weak, it carried an undeniable air of arrogance.
"That junior... is called Li Xijun?"
"If he could truly repeat my path from back then and bring that championship trophy back to Great Xia..."
"At that time, as long as you can pass my test..."
Mu Sheng's gaze returned to the stone tablet, a slight smile playing on his lips as he spoke, word by word:
"I personally demonstrated the Way to him!"
at the same time,
Unaware of the conversation between the two saints, Li Xijun reached out and embraced the girl's supple and slender waist.
What you touch is the slender, resilient curve beneath the training clothes, full of elasticity and amazing explosive power.
He felt the girl getting closer with just a gentle touch.
This made Li Xijun feel even more confident.
"Qiyue."
Li Xijun spoke, her voice calm and earnest:
"You just mentioned wanting to break through in a short time. I do have a method, but I don't know if you'd be willing?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qiyue not only did not back down, but her eyes lit up with an astonishing intensity, as if she were a cheetah that had smelled blood.
She nodded without hesitation, her tone resolute:
"Of course it counts! On the path of martial arts, how can one be timid and hesitant? As long as one can become stronger, what does suffering a little matter?"
She paused, then pressed on with a hint of urgency.
"hope Jun, do you have some special cultivation method? Tell me quickly!"
Seeing her expression, as if she couldn't wait to throw herself into a mountain of knives and a sea of fire,
A barely perceptible smile flashed in Li Xijun's eyes, but his expression remained serious as he slowly said:
"I do know of an ancient secret technique called the Yin-Yang Nirvana Technique. This method requires two people to cultivate together, drawing upon the Yin and Yang energies, and using the most concentrated fire-attribute spiritual power to temper the physical body, breaking it down and rebuilding it. If successful, the benefits are immense."
"Furthermore, because I was in charge, the Vermilion Bird True Meaning of the Fire element will have a remarkable effect on your understanding and breakthrough of martial arts. It may help you break through the bottleneck in one fell swoop. If all goes well, comprehending the meaning will not be difficult at all."
Jiang Qiyue's breathing quickened slightly as she listened, her eyes filled with longing:
"Nirvana? Destruction followed by creation? Sounds impressive! What do you need me to do? Just say the word!"
Li Xijun stared into her eyes and said, word by word:
"This method is extremely dangerous, requiring absolute harmony of mind and spirit, with qi and blood guiding each other, allowing no separation or obstruction. Therefore, during practice, the two must be completely naked before each other, with nothing covering their bodies, in order to ensure the unimpeded circulation of qi."
After he finished speaking, he looked quietly at Jiang Qiyue, waiting for her reaction. The expected embarrassment, anger, or hesitation did not appear.
Jiang Qiyue was stunned for a moment, blinked, and seemed to take a second to process the meaning of "open and honest" and "without any concealment".
Immediately, an intense, even ecstatic, light burst forth from her eyes!
"Is this for real?" she blurted out.
After saying that, Jiang Qiyue quickly coughed twice to salvage the situation, adding:
"I thought I was going to have to endure some inhuman pain, like having my bones scraped and my soul torn apart."
"I didn't expect it to be so easy, and hehe."
The girl, lost in her fantasies, couldn't suppress the smile playing on her lips.
Completely unable to contain herself, she even grabbed Li Xijun's arm, her pretty face flushed with excitement, and eagerly pulled him outside.
Li Xijun: "..."
Jiang Qiyue, however, had already excitedly begun planning:
"I recently prepared a pool of fire-attribute spiritual liquid in the bathroom in preparation for my breakthrough to the Great Perfection of Mortal Transformation."
Inside the bathroom,
The air was thick with heat, and the rich fire-attribute spiritual energy had almost solidified into a tangible red mist, permeating the air with a scorching heat.
Within a pool constructed of warm jade, crimson, magma-like spiritual liquid flowed slowly, radiating astonishing energy fluctuations.
Feeling that the situation seemed somewhat familiar, Li Xijun entered the familiar pool.
This time, however, it wasn't Lisa who came to help him cultivate.
Instead, Li Xijun used a top-tier secret technique from the exterior chapter of the "Vermilion Bird's Blazing Fire Burns the Heavens Scripture" from the Star Palace.
This will help Jiang Qiyue undergo the Transcendental Transformation ahead of schedule, directly aiming for the Perfect Transcendental Transformation Realm of Life Level 20.0.
Jiang Qiyue looked at Li Xijun expectantly and asked:
"Come on! What do you need me to do? Should I unleash my full power to cooperate with you?"
Seeing her "heroic" yet impatient appearance, Li Xijun felt an even stronger sense of unease.
But with the die already cast, he composed himself, calmly stepped into the pool, and sat down cross-legged opposite her.
"Concentrate your mind and calm your spirit, open your body and mind, and entrust your vital energy and spiritual power to me for guidance. No matter what happens, remember to maintain a clear mind and do not resist my power."
Li Xijun gave the order in a deep voice, his tone carrying an unquestionable authority.
"Understood!" Jiang Qiyue nodded emphatically.
She immediately closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, and tried her best to calm herself down and completely open herself up.
Li Xijun took a deep breath, and a dazzling crimson-gold light suddenly flashed in his eyes.
He slowly raised his hands, forming a complex and ancient hand seal.
It is the top-tier auxiliary secret technique, [Vermilion Bird Nirvana], recorded in the outer landscape chapter of the "Vermilion Bird Fire Burning Heaven Scripture".
"Buzz!"
As the hand seals were formed, the vast and pure Vermilion Bird spiritual power within his body began to circulate rapidly.
It was no longer the gentleness it displayed during its daily cultivation, but instead revealed its domineering nature as the Southern Ming Fire, capable of burning the heavens and boiling the seas!
The entire bathroom seemed to have transformed into a furnace.
The originally calm crimson spiritual liquid in the pool instantly boiled and churned, making a loud gurgling sound. The extremely dense fire-attribute spiritual energy was drawn by some supreme power and frantically converged towards the two of them, especially towards Li Xijun's palm seal!
Li Xijun's hands turned crimson and transparent, as if they had transformed into two pieces of red-hot glass. The terrifyingly high temperature caused the surrounding space to distort slightly.
He gave a low shout, and without hesitation, he imprinted his two seals onto Jiang Qiyue's smooth middle and lower dantian.
"Hmm!"
Jiang Qiyue let out a muffled groan, her delicate body trembling violently.
She felt two pure, domineering, yet vibrant torrents of heat surge into her body, like two ancient vermilion birds awakening.
This power was countless times purer and more vast than her own spiritual power, carrying a will to burn away impurities and forge everything, and surged through her meridians with unstoppable force.
pain!
The pain was unimaginable!
It was as if every inch of the meridians and every bone had been thrown into magma and forged, hammered and pounded.
Her fair skin instantly turned bright red, and the fine beads of sweat that had just seeped out were evaporated and then purified by the high temperature.
However, within this extreme suffering lies a strange vitality of "life".
Wherever the Vermilion Bird's spiritual power passed, it brought burning and tearing pain, yet it also continuously repaired and strengthened her physical body.
It burned away all the flaws in her body, causing her physical body to transform in an extremely rapid manner.
Li Xijun focused intently, manipulating the immense Vermilion Bird spiritual power.
It gently yet resolutely washed over Jiang Qiyue's entire body.
His mental power was like the most precise instrument, sensing her most subtle changes and guiding the strength and flow of her spiritual energy.
The core of the Yin-Yang Nirvana Technique is to use the high-level power that absolutely dominates one side to carry out a complete "Nirvana" baptism for the other side, to destroy and then build, to live from death.
Time passed little by little.
As Jiang Qiyue's transformation into a mortal and breakthrough process entered a smooth and natural phase, the girl also regained her senses.
And even before Li Xijun could reach out, Jiang Qiyue, just like Lisa had done before, pushed him into the water.
Neither of us has taken the initiative yet.
"Hehe, I've wanted to do this for a long time, to betray Nianyi in a ruthless way."
As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Qiyue completed her revenge against her seemingly close friend.
at the same time,
On the huge plaza where the martial arts competition was held at Qingquan Chunhui Hall.
Su Nianyi was wearing a purple traditional-style outfit, the leather belt cinching her waist and highlighting her slender figure.
The girl, who had just defeated a third-year martial arts master, stood quietly on the arena, exuding an aura of quiet authority.
"Looks like I've won again today!"
(End of this chapter)