Chapter Nine, the hearts of all demons arise, burning with inner turmoil

In the realm of cultivation, Luo Bei can be considered a complete blank slate. For an ordinary novice cultivator, merely achieving a state of "entering tranquility" is quite challenging. Moreover, Luo Bei relies solely on rote memorization, often unconsciously pondering whether he has remembered everything correctly, yet his nature is simple and untainted by worldly affairs, leaving little room for distractions in his mind. As a result, reaching this stage becomes significantly easier for him. After sitting for about a stick of incense, he gradually enters the desired state.

This feeling is truly one of being consumed by fire from within

Just by observing Luo Bei, who appeared on the verge of collapse, with a face full of anguish and beads of sweat the size of soybeans falling one by one, Lao Zhao Nan already knew that Luo Bei had fallen into an extremely perilous situation

Within the sea of consciousness, clarity has returned, with only the initial fireball spinning round and round. This fireball has transformed from its original red hue to a faint golden color

As the horrifying thought just emerged in his mind, Luo Bei's spirit was immediately overwhelmed. Before him, the scene transformed once again; the malevolent night demon instantaneously morphed into an enormous red-faced demon god, its entire body engulfed in raging flames. The mountain of corpses and sea of blood swiftly transformed into a vast ocean of fire, enveloping Luo Bei in the blazing inferno.

On a day like today, it is merely a small suffering; the true pain endured and the horrors witnessed during actual cultivation are hundreds or even thousands of times greater... However, at this moment, Luo Bei suddenly recalled that day by the seaside when Yuan Tianyi, with a single glance, placed him into the illusion of volcanic lava and the words spoken to him.

Along this specific cycle, after completing thirty-two small circulations, the golden Buddha image that Luo Bei visualized suddenly radiated a brilliant golden light. The raging demon, like ice and snow as well as books, swiftly melted away

Lao Zhaonan did not dare to defy this rule of Luofu, so he abruptly halted his steps, only to loudly cry out in confusion within his heart: "Master, why do you not allow him to cultivate your 'Kongsheng Mieh Hai Liuli Jue', but instead require him to practice this technique?"

However, at this moment, Luo Bei, who is directly practicing such profound techniques, is evidently being invaded by inner demons, with true fire burning his body

In addition, there is an even more important point

Luo Bei remained undeterred, once again calming himself to sit in meditation and form seals. Soon, he felt a gentle influx of radiant energy throughout his body, bringing him comfort. This time, he had gained experience and firmly maintained his focus. He continued to follow the scriptures, gradually integrating the radiant energy into his internal organs. Subsequently, it flowed upward from the dantian, passing through his hands forming seals, traversing his throat, settling at the roots of his teeth, and directly condensing in the niwan palace. This time, he had gained experience and firmly maintained his focus. He continued to follow the scriptures, gradually integrating the radiant energy into his internal organs. Subsequently, it flowed upward from the dantian, passing through his hands forming seals, traversing his throat, settling at the roots of his teeth, and directly condensing in the niwan palace.

However, Luo Bei's body remained motionless, as he contained the trace of spiritual energy mixed with the true fire of the sun, circulating through the meridians of his body according to the technique.

In Luo Bei's mind, he reimagines that golden, fierce Buddha statue

Surrounded by the blazing flames, Luo Bei felt as if his entire body was truly being scorched, as if he were about to split apart. He instinctively wanted to stop his cultivation, but found that he could not move at all, feeling as if he was truly on the verge of being burned to the point of losing his very soul.

To subdue demons and vanquish evil, one must first encounter demons and evil. One's heart must remain unmoved, for evil arises from the heart. Therefore, in cultivating this technique, one faces not merely simple illusions. During the practice, the three poisons of greed, anger, and ignorance, along with sounds, colors, scents, tastes, touch, hatred, grievances, loss, deception, flattery, delusion, and fear, will all come to attack! Only those with a steadfast mind and great concentration can maintain their true nature and diligently cultivate their skills. Otherwise, they will immediately face the peril of losing their lives! Only those with a steadfast mind and great concentration can maintain their true nature and diligently cultivate their skills. Otherwise, they will immediately face the peril of losing their lives!

Within his sea of consciousness, he transformed into that golden Buddha, facing the overwhelming demon god whose entire body was engulfed in raging flames, desperately resisting the inferno surrounding him in the void.

The "Mahāgarbha Secret Method" was laid out before him on the ground, measuring three feet in length and width. The golden characters inscribed upon it were quite small, yet they appeared as if they were embossed, remarkably clear. In the center of the first volume of scriptures was a golden Buddha, seated in the void, surrounded by jewels and ornaments, with a red sun suspended above, bestowing its radiance upon this golden statue. The posture of this golden Buddha in meditation was similar to that of Luo Bei, but its appearance was entirely different from the ordinary statues found in temples; instead, it had a blue face and fangs, exuding a fierce demeanor that sent a chill to the heart at first glance. In the center of the first volume of scriptures was a golden Buddha, seated in the void, surrounded by jewels and ornaments, with a red sun suspended above, bestowing its radiance upon this golden statue. The posture of this golden Buddha in meditation was similar to that of Luo Bei, but its appearance was entirely different from the ordinary statues found in temples; instead, it had a blue face and fangs, exuding a fierce demeanor that sent a chill to the heart at first glance.

The reason why Lao Zhaonan did not disclose all of this to Luo Bei is that revealing it would be futile; the more one fears and dreads, the more susceptible one becomes to the invasion of inner demons

The state of being absorbed and forgetting oneself has been disrupted

The pain of the body is magnified several times within the sea of consciousness

He and Luo Fu Sect have always been a master and disciple, passing down knowledge in a single lineage, which is also a rule of the Luo Fu Sect

In many major sects, during the disciples' cultivation, there are often highly accomplished mentors present to provide protection. With guardians in place, the dangers during cultivation are significantly reduced, and the improvement in one's skills is also accelerated.

This is just the beginning! I must persevere! Suddenly, Luo Bei's resolve became exceptionally firm again

Before my eyes, it seemed as if I had fallen into the hell of Asura, with mountains of corpses and seas of blood ahead. Countless ferocious and terrifying demons surrounded me from all directions, as if each one was ready to pounce and devour flesh and drink blood

Cultivating the path and understanding the teachings ultimately relies on oneself. Otherwise, even if a mentor provides extensive support, once you reach the same height as them, you will still have to depend on yourself.

With a sigh, the old Zhao Nan, who had been staring intently at Luo Bei from a distance, exhaled deeply, and a strange glimmer flashed in his murky eyes

In the contemplation of thoughts, the brilliance of the rising sun, like tangible rays of light, penetrated into his body in fine strands. As these strands of light entered, it felt as if a gentle warmth flowed through the meridians of Luo Bei, akin to soaking in a hot spring, leaving him with an unparalleled sense of comfort. "This is the first step mentioned in the scriptures!" Luo Bei involuntarily felt a surge of joy, but as soon as this thought arose in his mind, the sensation throughout his body instantly vanished.

Luo Bei sat cross-legged under a lush tree, with the morning sunlight filtering through the leaves and dappling his body.

However, the more profound and mysterious the cultivation techniques are, the more perilous the cultivation process becomes. Moreover, unlike general cultivation methods, the esoteric tradition places great emphasis on practice, aiming for immediate enlightenment. Therefore, this volume of "Mahākaramitra" also begins with the cultivation of the primordial spirit and mind.

Luobei has surprisingly mastered the first volume of the "Maha Garu Secret Method," successfully performing the technique of guiding energy into the body and connecting the meridians, thus taking the first step forward

After silently reciting the scriptures once more, Luo Bei raised his head to calm his mind, slowly casting aside the distractions in his heart. He looked up at the sky, observing and memorizing, then suddenly closed his eyes. He imitated the golden Buddha statue depicted in the first volume of the "Mahāyāna Sutra," forming the hand mudras, visualizing himself suspended in the void, as the radiance of the sky gradually entered his body.

As the hunchbacked old man loosened his tightly clenched fists, he and Luo Bei were unaware that, not far away on a mountain peak, a pair of eyes was quietly observing everything.

However, Luo Bei's body seemed to be getting hotter and hotter, and the sweat all over his body was being evaporated. This cycle of sweating and drying out caused Luo Bei to rapidly lose weight, while a layer of salt formed on the surface of his entire body, crystallizing into a shiny hard shell. His lips and the corners of his eyes cracked from extreme dryness, and the blood that oozed out was instantly scorched, forming scabs.

A wisp of the world's spiritual energy, mixed with the true fire of the sun, was absorbed into Luo Bei's body at an accelerated pace. The weeds surrounding him were scorched yellow and charred by the overwhelming and fierce heat of the sun's true fire, while Luo Bei's frail body was drenched in sweat as if he had just been pulled out of water

The Buddha statues above all have blue faces and fierce expressions, which is because this "Mahāgarbha Secret Method" is indeed the temple's treasured scripture of the Tibetan Buddhist philosophy from the Western regions, serving as one of the supreme mantras for subduing demons and evil spirits. The Buddhas depicted are all manifestations of the esoteric tradition. This scripture is incomparably superior to ordinary cultivation methods; if Hetu and others could obtain the Mouchazhu and exchange it for this scripture from the original Tianyi, they would likely be overjoyed.

Those were a pair of clear eyes that could evoke jealousy even in women, beautiful enough to be described as such, yet seemingly devoid of any trace of worldly allure

Suddenly, countless tongues of fire erupted from the fireball, causing a sharp pain throughout Luo Bei's body and making his scalp feel as if it were exploding. Subsequently, the tongues of fire emanating from the fireball seemed to envelop Luo Bei entirely.

However, under the constant support provided, the ultimate consequence is that many disciples are unable to surpass the realm of their mentors

However, the Luo Fu sect has always practiced in solitude, without the concept of guardianship.

However, this *illustrated* book "Maha Karuna Dharma" is not merely an ordinary cultivation method.

As the brilliance continued to accumulate, the sea of consciousness in Luobei seemed to grow increasingly fervent, coalescing into a small red fireball. This red fireball began to rotate slowly, gaining speed, much like a great whale siphoning water, drawing in every strand of incoming brilliance.

Old Zhao Nan could not help but take a step towards the place where Luo Bei was sitting cross-legged, but after just one step, he abruptly halted his movement.

It turns out that this cultivation is indeed so dangerous

In those clear eyes, there remains a hint of admiration and a touch of warmth. "Luo Bei, you truly have not disappointed me!"

With a crack, Luo Bei, whose physical strength had reached its limit, finally could not hold on any longer and opened his eyes. The desiccated salt crust and blood scab fell away, and fresh blood surged forth from the cracked, withered skin. However, in Luo Bei's gaze, there was an abundance of joy, determination, and endurance

The practice of the "Maha Karuna Dharma" becomes increasingly profound as one progresses; however, the onslaught of inner demons intensifies. If external forces provide temporary relief, yet one's original spirit and nature remain unrefined, further cultivation will inevitably lead to the same mistakes, plunging one into an even more perilous situation.

In the depths of a nightmare, Luo Bei had never witnessed such a scene; almost instinctively, he could not help but raise his arm and exclaim in astonishment

Although Lao Zhaonan had told Luobei that practicing the "Maha Jialuo Secret Method" would involve experiencing unprecedented illusions, one must resist the temptations of one's nature and maintain one's true heart

The disciples of the Luo Fu sect either do not appear at all, or if they walk the world, they must be astonishing and extraordinary. This rule is also one of the reasons behind it

"Not good!" The old Zhao Nan, hidden behind a rock a hundred meters away, changed his expression drastically