Chapter 6, cultivation is now possible

Chen Xun continued to flip through the pages. In the silk book, aside from documenting his numerous experiences while traveling through Yunzhou, the primary focus was on recording his discussions with the practitioners of Yunzhou regarding cultivation.

The Western Wilderness primarily relies on the inheritance of barbaric martial arts, while the Yunzhou, located to the east of Tushan, boasts a much more diverse array of cultivation traditions

Although Aoki Makoto did not write down any specific methods for the practice of barbarian martial arts in the silk manuscripts, he has actually elucidated the principles of such practice thoroughly

Although you may have forgotten where you came from, the knowledge you possess is truly beyond what we old sorcerers can compare to. Nan Liao, Zong Sang, and the others still do not fully understand you, but I believe you should be able to gain something from this fragment of silk scroll

What exactly is that bit of vitality bestowed by heaven and earth? Chen Xun is still unable to comprehend it for the time being, but isn't the primal bloodline somewhat similar to genetic inheritance?

The practice of barbaric martial arts relies more on the arduous training of daily perseverance. Over the course of a millennium, only three to five individuals have been able to comprehend the barbaric soul within three to five months. The Southern Liao have agreed to your participation in the soul sacrifice, but you only have one night to gain insight, and it is unlikely that you will achieve much. On this trip, I found an old friend and exchanged for this fragment of a scroll from him

The principle is quite simple; when the sheep graze and fatten themselves, it has never been a good thing

After repeatedly comparing with the records in the silk manuscripts, Chen Xun realized that the method he had developed over the past three years, which involved pushing the limits of his body to unlock its potential, could actually be considered one of the most primitive forms of martial arts training.

The enlightenment of the barbarian soul cultivated through martial practice, although it is said to be a secret not passed down among the various tribes, ultimately boils down to the ten characters written at the beginning of the silk book: "Heavenly marks and earthly terrains, the Dao is naturally formed, all things possess spirit, and one can visualize and enact it." This bears a remarkable similarity to the visualization secret arts of the major sects in the Cloud Continent

Although the stockade walls are built with stones, they are quite rudimentary; within the stockade, there are absolutely no drainage systems, wells, or public toilets. The survival of the clan primarily relies on fishing, hunting, and foraging for wild fruits, and they have no understanding of farming or animal husbandry.

He arrived in this celestial domain, following the teachings of the Grand Ancestor Zongtu to learn the barbarian language and to discern pharmacology, all the while seeking to understand the similarities and differences between this realm and Earth

Only during this grand sacrificial ceremony can ordinary people not participate; it is solely the responsibility of a few leader-level figures such as Nan Liao and Zong Sang to organize it. Strangely, Wu Gong Zong Tu has disappeared for two days, and it is unknown where he has gone.

Although the herbs in Tushan are vastly different from those on Earth, with none being the same, there are still many similarities when it comes to their pharmacological properties

If other major tribes mistakenly believe that the python harbors some profound secret techniques, what it brings to the python can only be catastrophic disaster

In addition to the magnificent and grand Stone Hall, which is located at the center of the village, there is essentially no discernible layout for the other buildings.

The remaining fragments of the silk manuscripts consist of fewer than one hundred pages, totaling just over twenty thousand characters

The secret technique of the equal visualization of the Vajra is also a closely guarded secret among the major sects of Yunzhou. There are no further specific introductions in the remnants of the silk scrolls, but Daoist Qingmu included a secret boxing manual titled "Five Forces of the Great Peng" as an appendix at the end of the silk scroll.

Chen Xun felt a deep sense of guilt in his heart, yet he had no way to discuss matters such as crossing the void and the infusion of demonic blood with his grandfather.

In the Yunzhou cultivation sect, it is widely believed that at the moment of conception, a person receives the essence and vital energy from their parents, as well as the life force bestowed by heaven and earth. This marks the beginning of the creation of the fetal body from nothingness within the mother's womb, and cultivation is aimed at developing the potential of the body

Returning to the shack, Chen Xun closed the door and shut the windows. Using the twilight that filtered in through the cracks in the wall, he took out and carefully read "The Residual Understanding of the Dao"

Upon seeing this, Chen Xun's unsettled heart was filled with surprise

Chen Xun deeply bowed to the ancestral portrait, carefully hiding the remaining scroll of silk close to his body. He then turned and left the stone house, returning to his humble yet sheltered little shack that protected him from the wind and rain

Crossing Tushan, beyond the Western Wilderness, or deep within the desolate regions of the Western Wilderness, there are countless powerful true cultivators with the ability to split mountains and fill seas.

The remnants of the silk manuscripts record that practitioners of the Cloud Continent have advanced their cultivation to a profound level, enabling them to guide the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to refine their bodies. This not only greatly extends their lifespan but also grants them the ability to rejuvenate and regain their youth

Chen Xun only then realized that his grandfather had come out these past two days, actually using his private collection to exchange for cultivation methods. Overwhelmed with gratitude, he knelt on the ground and choked out, "Grandfather..."

I previously instructed you never to disclose what you have learned to outsiders. This time is no different; do not mention the matter of the silk books to others, especially Zongya, as he cannot keep secrets.

In the past three years, Chen Xun became well-acquainted with the barbarian language, finding it effortless to read. Before nightfall, he thoroughly read the silk book, finally gaining a general understanding of the cultivation system of this realm.

After Chen Xun asked Grandfather Zongtu to stay, he proposed several suggestions on how to improve the lives of the Wumang people

As soon as Zongtu returned, he instructed Zongya to summon Chen Xun to the stone hall, and from his bosom, he carefully took out a fragment of a silk book wrapped in animal skin

This fragment of "Dao Yun Can Jie" follows the same principle

Chen Xun recalled that after the drop of golden magical blood seeped into his body, he transformed into his appearance from around ten years old within just over a month. Wasn't this what the silk book referred to as "spiritual energy refining the body and returning to youth"?

Before the troll's death, could the drop of golden demon blood that seeped into his body be regarded as a presence similar to the "Primordial Barbarian Bloodline"?

In this realm, when discussing the strength of military power, it is not merely a matter of organizing three to five hundred able-bodied men, or even more, for training.

Zongya, at merely fourteen years of age, was already a head taller than him. Having awakened the barbarian spirit, he had just entered the fourth level of the barbarian martial realm, yet his arms possessed nearly a thousand pounds of strength. This was something that Chen Xun found difficult to imagine on Earth

Qing Mu Dao Ren stated in the silk book that the Great Peng Secret Fist is merely a foundational practice method for the early stages of martial cultivation in the Cloud Continent. However, there is no essential difference between martial cultivation and barbaric martial arts, and it can indeed serve as the first step for Chen Xun to embark on the path of barbaric martial cultivation

The discourse on cultivation is rather fragmented, and Qingmu Daoist does not consider some of his understandings to be definitively correct. Therefore, he specifically notes the term "Incomplete" on the cover. However, for Chen Xun, who has been struggling without any method to enter the path of cultivation, this is already invaluable.

This realm is the domain of cultivators, a space for the endless display of individual formidable power

The troll claims to be a "mole", and he is aware that he can only be considered a mole.

In the next three days, the Python tribe will be preparing for the Soul Festival

The rare and subtle primal blood within the barbarian body is essentially inherited through the reception of the vital essence of the parents at the time of conception, passed down through generations.

Over the decades, the U-Mang tribe has conducted very few soul rituals, and any occurrence of such a ritual is naturally of the utmost significance

He had just arrived at Wumang Shizhai and saw that the Wumang tribe was living a life worse than that of slash-and-burn agriculture

Upon seeing this, Chen Xun suddenly felt a sense of clarity and enlightenment

This Qingmu Daoist is an old friend of mine. Thirty years ago, his cultivation had already reached the peak of the Shamanic realm. Although he traveled through the Cloud Continent, he could not help himself break through the peak of the Shamanic realm. However, some of his experiences and insights are invaluable. He also has no disciples, and thus exchanged this scroll for me

He became increasingly clear in his mind that in order to establish himself in this realm, or to indulge in the extravagant thought of tearing through the void like the giants or Daoists, finding a way back to Earth and learning the cultivation methods of this world was fundamental

Thinking of this, Chen Xun gratefully knelt down again on the ground

Now, upon examining this passage from the remnants of the silk manuscripts, although it is stated that the meaning of the eight characters "Heavenly Marks and Earthly Features, the Dao is Innate to Heaven" is not fully understood, it fundamentally still adheres to the theory of "following the principles of Heaven and Earth"

As Chen Xun spent more time living in the Umanbu, his understanding of this land deepened, and he realized that his grandfather, Zongtu, truly possessed profound foresight

Grandfather Zongtu, after hearing his suggestion, was shocked but did not follow his advice. He insisted that he keep it a secret, not even revealing a word to Zongya.

As the upper-tier warriors of the Wumang tribe, Nanliao and Zongsang have cultivated their skills to the realm of blood transformation and marrow washing. With a single punch, they can shatter boulders the size of a hut, their power rivaling that of a rocket. They can run through the lofty mountains and steep ridges faster than wild horses. After undergoing rigorous training, their muscles, bones, and skin have become as tough as the hide of an old bull, and their bones are comparable to those forged from fine iron, impervious to ordinary blades and spears

Heavenly marks and earthly formations, the Dao is naturally endowed, all things possess spirit, contemplate and apply the law of them

Chen Xun felt a tremendous upheaval in his heart as he recalled the words spoken by the Void Giant Troll before its death: "This is a bargain for you, you ant..." At this moment, he finally gained a deeper understanding of this statement.

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On one hand, traditional forces are particularly powerful; the methods of farming and animal husbandry may be regarded as sorcery by the obstinate barbarian tribes, leading to their prohibition and encirclement

Isn't the upper-tier barbarian weapon, comparable to an alien creature, merely an ant under the might of the purple thunder and before the six-armed giant troll

Chen Xun stayed in the village to recuperate from his injuries and did not venture into the mountains to gather herbs again. It was not until the night before the grand ceremony that Grandpa Zongtu hurried back.

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In combat with the enemy, the upper-tier barbaric warriors exist like alien beings

Upon seeing this, Chen Xun's heart began to race again, secretly feeling that this scroll of silk book had indeed brought him many surprises

Silly child..." Zong Tu extended his withered hand, thin as a bird's claw, and gently stroked Chen Xun's shoulder

The handwriting on the cover is somewhat blurred, but the four large characters "Dao Yun Can Jie" can still be barely recognized. In the lower left corner, there are five smaller characters "Qing Mu Dao Ren Zhu" followed by the website m.hetushu.com. Upon opening the first page of the silk manuscript, it is written:

Zong Tu slightly squinted his eyes, which held profound meaning, as if he had already seen through the secrets surrounding Chen Xun, and continued to speak

However, even a group of thirty to fifty upper-class barbarian warriors such as the Zong Sang and Nan Liao may not necessarily be able to defeat a single Tianman who has condensed true blood

This world is filled with an abundance of mysteries, or rather, the six-armed giant traverses the void, bringing him to this celestial domain, completely creating a brand new space before Chen Xun.

The vitality bestowed by heaven and earth at the moment of conception is regarded by practitioners in the Cloud Continent as the True Yang of Dao Essence, and the cultivation of profound skills is almost entirely based on this True Yang of Dao Essence; however, the Qingmu Daoist believes that when a person is conceived, they inherit the essence and vital energy from their parents, which is fundamentally the basis for martial cultivation.

Having witnessed the scene where the Heavenly Might Purple Thunder cleaved countless mountains into powder, Chen Xun absolutely believed that his grandfather Wu Tu's words were not exaggerated in the slightest

Zong Tu slowly said

Chen Xunping calmed his agitated emotions, sitting upright on the mat, and received the fragment of the silk manuscript handed over by his grandfather, Zongtu.

If Chen Xun were to gain some insight from it, although it is merely a superficial practice of the profound arts, once the news leaks out, many matters become difficult to articulate and clarify

It is unknown how many private collections Grandfather Zongtu possesses, as he exchanged this silk book with his old friend, the Daoist Qingmu.

"Very well, I still need to make some preparations for tomorrow's grand ceremony. You go back and keep an eye on things. If there is anything unclear, after the grand ceremony, I will study it with you again," said Zongtu.

More importantly, before the formation of sufficient military strength in the Umpa tribe, the implementation of agriculture and animal husbandry methods enriched material resources and led to a comfortable life. However, once it attracts the covetousness of large tribes, it will only bring about disaster and annihilation.

Whether the Python Clan can regain its strength at Python Tooth Ridge largely depends on the number of upper-tier barbarian warriors and whether new celestial barbarian powerhouses will emerge in the future

A Xun knew that, apart from his grandfather, he would never reveal even a fraction to anyone else. Chen Xun agreed.