Chapter 272 - - 270 Focus Determination (Congratulations to Alliance Hierarch Sha Mon Shi 1)

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All the meridians were unblocked, and even a mortal like me could see the Ghost King and have clairaudient abilities. Just these three things alone were enough to make Daoist Suwen feel like he had stumbled upon a treasure.

But Duge’s identity as a superstar was giving him a headache.

After all,

practitioners of the Dao seek tranquility and nonaction, with pure hearts. Too much contemplation could indeed lead to mental derangement.

However,

the body coveted by the Ghost King for possession also kept Daoist Suwen from feeling at ease.

Duge was correct, becoming the Ghost King meant surviving for at least a thousand years. If it were to occupy a body with unblocked meridians, who could say what calamity it might bring upon the world!

There are only thieves for a thousand days, but no prevention for a thousand days.

He couldn’t always be by Duge’s side, so to protect him, Daoist Suwen had no choice but to take Duge as his disciple. With him watching over, a good cultivation seedling like Duge wouldn’t truly become deranged.

Given enough time in cultivation, maybe Duge would also let go of his worldly desires and truly step onto the path of cultivation.

Duge becoming a disciple of Daoist Suwen was something Zhao Hongmei was naturally very reluctant to accept, but with one willing to teach and the other willing to learn, she was in no place to provoke Daoist Suwen and could only watch helplessly as Duge completed the apprenticeship ceremony.

From the beginning to the end,

she didn’t dare report the matter of Duge becoming a disciple to the company and could only take things one step at a time.

“…Cheng Yu, from this moment on, your Daoist name shall be Wu Wei. This name is taken from the concept of purity and nonaction, meant to remind you to control your desires, go with the flow, and calm your spirit,” said Zen Master Suwen, looking at Duge, “I bestow upon you this name in the hopes that one day, you will truly break free from worldly ties and comprehend the greater Dao.”

Breaking free from the mortal world, then why did you sell a piece of jade for thirty-eight thousand?

Duge scoffed, bowed to Suwen, and said, “Thank you, Master, for the name.” He then turned to the three Taoists standing to the side, “I pay my respects to my three senior brothers.”

“We greet our little brother,” the three middle-aged Taoists beside Suwen returned his greeting one by one and congratulated him on officially joining the ranks.

“The rest of you may leave!” Suwen waved his hand, dismissing the three Taoists and then led Duge back to his abode in the clouds. He gestured for him to sit down before continuing, “Wu Wei, Clear Heart temple is part of the Shangqing Talisman Sect. We communicate with heaven and earth through talismans, ward off misfortune, heal diseases, exorcise ghosts, repel demons, and use protective talismans. With these, we can shake heaven and earth, move mountains and rivers, command dragons and tigers, captivate ghosts and immortals, raise the decayed, and escape life and death…”

As he spoke,

Daoist Suwen picked up a yellow talisman that was drawn on the table, flicked his finger slightly, and the talisman shot out.

In flight, the talisman transformed into a fireball, which struck the wall with a bang, exploding into a shower of sparks and leaving a black mark on the wall.

Duge showed a timely expression of astonishment.

He had to admit, this was truly the art of cultivation. Although it seemed somewhat weak, on the Alien Battlefield, weren’t the cultivators earnestly seeking precisely these things?

Pleased with Duge’s reaction, Daoist Suwen continued, “That was one of the Five Elements talismans, a fire talisman. The fire I just channeled was ordinary fire. When the fire talisman is refined to a higher level, one can draw out Samadhi True Fire, which can easily dispel all malevolent forces. This is a single-use talisman, and the jade pendant that was shattered by the Ghost King is known as a jade talisman. Unlike the yellow talismans, it can be reused…”

“Master, do we in the Talisman Sect have to draw talismans in advance?” Duge asked during a pause in Suwen’s explanation, “What if the prepared talismans are lost? Is there something like conjuring talismans out of thin air?”

“Trying to run before learning to walk,” Suwen glared at him, frowning, “Wu Wei, if you don’t let go of this impetuosity, you’ll never achieve anything in life.”

I’m only staying in this world for two months, who has time to learn step by step from you?

Even if I do learn, it’s still uncertain whether it’ll work outside!

“Master, aren’t we just starting? Please indulge my curiosity!” Duge smiled, “There’s a saying, shoot for the moon; even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars. Give me a goal, and I can fully dedicate myself toward it.”

“Impulsive,” barked Suwen angrily.

“So that’s a no,” Duge sighed.

“Yes,” Suwen glanced at him and shook his head, “Harboring the Golden Core within, forming the primordial chi in the Dantian, one can channel energy in the void, draw talismans in midair, but attaining the Golden Core Realm is to be regarded as a Land Immortal. Even without talismans, one can summon lightning, travel as a Yang God, crossing thousands of miles in an instant. Since ancient times, only our sect’s founder and the second-generation disciple Danyang have achieved this.”

Summoning lightning, traveling as a Yang God?

It sounded more impressive than the Golden Core Realm warriors from the Alien Battlefield, but how effective would it be in actual combat?

Traveling as a Yang God, does that mean one could perform a second possession?

If I could seize possession of a body for a second time, would that mean I could escape the control of Pan-Universe Entertainment?

"Don't think too much for now. Today, I will impart to you the Spirit Condensing Jue," Daoist Suwen looked toward Duge and said, "This is the method of condensing the spirit. After you return, practice it daily. Once your essence, qi, and spirit are unified, I will teach you the way of the talisman. During your cultivation, abstain from alcohol and sexual activities."

"Mm," Duge nodded. On the Alien Battlefield, he had practiced many cultivation techniques and was not unfamiliar with cultivation. Moreover, because the improvement of spiritual power had enhanced his memory, alien warriors could remember everything at a glance and would make no mistakes during their cultivation.

Daoist Suwen placed his palm on top of Duge's head: "Close your eyes, concentrate, and with your thoughts follow my qi as it flows through your body---this is the method of circulating the Celestial Circuit. Today, I'll assist you in your cultivation. Remember the pathway of the energy as you practice it. After you return, find a tranquil location and diligently cultivate. During this period, do not allow yourself to be disturbed by others..."

Having said that.

Daoist Suwen first recited a set of breathing techniques, and then began to chant the incantation, line by line, explaining it to Duge as he went along.

Meanwhile.

Duge felt a warm current slowly flowing into the Baihui acupoint on the top of his head, beginning to circulate through his meridians.

About half an hour later.

The transmission of the cultivation technique was complete.

Daoist Suwen was just about to explain it all over again when, before he could speak, he stood there stunned and speechless.

He distinctly felt that Duge, sitting cross-legged, had already begun to circulate his own Celestial Circuit. It was no longer his qi that was leading Duge, but Duge's own qi that was guiding his, rapidly circling through the meridians.

In an instant, he completed a circulation of the Celestial Circuit, many times faster than himself.

And moreover.

As Duge continued to circulate the Celestial Circuit, Daoist Suwen could clearly feel the strength of Duge's qi inside him growing rapidly. After several circuits, it had grown from the thickness of a hair to that of a little finger.

Furthermore, within his meridians, a faint sound of flowing water could be heard.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Daoist Suwen's heart pounded like a drum. Silently, he removed his palm from the top of Duge's head and looked at him, in shock, holding onto his primordial unity. In that moment, a hint of jealousy unexpectedly emerged in his heart.

Is this the genius with all meridians unobstructed?

At this rate of cultivation, it would take less than a month for his cultivation level to catch up to, no, surpass his own.

No wonder he asked if there was a way to draw talismans in the void.

With such a speed of cultivation, he might truly have a chance to form a Golden Core and achieve the Great Path...

Keep in mind, in modern society, where people are restless and surrounded by the myriad temptations of the mortal world, finding a secluded place for pure cultivation is nearly impossible. Disturbed daily by the affairs of the mundane world, the Golden Core Great Path has become an extravagant hope.

Yet who would have thought, a celebrity entangled in the world of fame and wealth could attain instant meditation?

Is his heart really restless?

No wonder the Ghost King also wanted to seize his body. With this physical form and the Ghost King's thousand years of cultivation experience, given time, dominating the Cultivation World might not be a problem...

Daoist Suwen wiped the sweat from his forehead and suddenly felt relieved about Duge's persistence. If it weren't for his insistence on becoming a disciple and had he been driven off the mountain, the Ghost King would have taken over his body, making him the sinner of the entire Cultivation World!

Fortunately, he had taken him as a disciple. It was fortunate for the Talisman Sect, fortunate for the cultivation community!

Watching Duge, who was concentrating on his cultivation, Daoist Suwen felt a surge of emotion. At that moment, he made a new decision: at all costs, he must keep Duge on the mountain and not let the rolling red dust taint this fine seed of cultivation.

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While Daoist Suwen was caught up in his emotions, Duge was also full of surprise.

While operating the Spirit Condensing Jue, he distinctly felt his soul becoming more solid. This feeling was almost the same as when the Sea God's Power was infused into his body, transforming his soul.

He didn't know if his spiritual power had increased, but if this was the feeling, then the Spirit Condensing Jue should also be usable in reality.

First the Sea God's Power, now the Spirit Condensing Jue!

Duge's heart once again harbored the question he had before: Is the simulation really just a virtual world?

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