Chapter 10, the convergence of true energy through Yin, Yang, and the Five Elements
Lu Sheng has now overcome the first hurdle, making further progress in his cultivation. During this period, he has also experienced significant improvement in his mental state. His perception of time and the world has become much broader than before, and his overall demeanor has undergone a complete transformation. In these two months, the most noticeable change has been in his height. Originally slightly shorter than Li Mengyun, Lu Sheng has now grown a head taller, reaching a height of over 1.7 meters. Coupled with his impressive presence, he stands out among the crowd as a remarkable young man.
Finally, both streams of air came to a halt, and the essence of the water valley surprisingly seeped into the innate vital energy, transforming into a flow of energy that was even more refined.
Lu Sheng has not yet condensed his true energy, yet he has already achieved a strength of a thousand pounds solely through his physical body. Therefore, on that day within the Zhenwu Hall, someone remarked that there are likely very few who could defeat him now
This is also due to the fact that the mysterious fruit forges the internal organs of terrestrial beings. The tentacle-like, warm, and mysterious fruit can invigorate the flow of blood and energy, and naturally, it can also forge the internal organs.
The mysteries between heaven and earth are boundless, with the interplay of yin and yang, ever-changing. Heaven represents the creative force, while earth embodies receptivity, and together they transform into the five elements.
Three days from now, Elder Bai Shichun will personally select five disciples to undertake the sect's mission. At that time, I must secure one of the spots.
The reason Yi Su did not defeat Lu Sheng with a single punch is that Yi Su did not utilize his true energy at that time; otherwise, Lu Sheng would have been destined to be defeated.
An ordinary person can only exert a force of a thousand pounds by channeling their vital energy into their limbs, leveraging their physical strength. However, the surging vital energy cannot simply be compared to sheer physical power. Therefore, when faced with an opponent capable of utilizing vital energy, Lu Sheng remains helpless.
Now, Lu Sheng, who has entered the realm of condensed true energy, is filled with confidence and exuberance.
A person is like a condensed world, filled with countless mysteries. Only through the harmonious balance of yin and yang can the five elements thrive endlessly. The five elements govern the five organs and six bowels, and their mutual transformation is essential for the normal functioning of these organs, ensuring smooth meridian flow and unobstructed circulation of qi and blood, allowing the limbs to move freely
After about half a day, Lu Sheng gradually began to feel a faint pain in his internal organs, so he stopped his cultivation.
The Dayu Temple and Kunlun Gate are indeed prominent sects, and the orders they issue are obeyed by all other sects without question. Thus, from that time on, all disciples at the level of mental and spiritual cultivation have been lurking within their respective sects, wholeheartedly focusing on their training, leading to an extreme expansion of strength within each sect.
Calm the mind and breathe deeply, achieving unity between heaven and humanity. Within the dantian, two streams of energy intertwine and clash, seemingly incompatible like water and fire, swirling up and down, each striving to assimilate the other
Is it that the five elements derive and draw the essence of water and grains, transforming the innate vital energy into true energy
With five hearts directed towards the heavens, one calms the mind and breathes in the essence of the universe. By harnessing the spiritual energy between heaven and earth, one stimulates and draws upon the combination of two types of "qi": the innate vital energy within and the essence of food and water.
Lu Sheng decided to visit Luofeng City to see how Zhu Xin was doing. He also thought about going to the Pujisi Temple. Although the people at the temple usually treated him with cold glances and harsh words, after spending so many years together, there were inevitably countless emotional ties in his heart
It has been nearly a month, and each time I can feel the innate vital energy and the essence of food within me surging incessantly, as if they are merging together. However, at critical moments, it seems as though I encounter a powerful repulsion that causes them to separate abruptly. Why is this the case
The mysterious fruit that the ginseng doll gave to Lu Sheng is a treasure that has absorbed countless vital energies and spiritual essences. After using it, Lu Sheng's physical abilities can significantly improve for a period of time. In fact, the medicinal effects of that mysterious fruit have only been partially realized; most of its efficacy remains hidden within the various acupoints throughout Lu Sheng's body. As long as he encounters the appropriate stimulation, it can be activated.
Within the five grains and miscellaneous cereals, there exists the essence of water and grains; similarly, within ginseng and reishi mushrooms, there is also the essence of water and grains. However, the quantities contained in the two are vastly different.
Lu Sheng suppressed the fervor within his heart and continued to guide the two types of energy flowing within his organs into the Dantian. The originally two streams of energy transformed into true energy, yet only a trace of true energy remained. This illustrates how abundant the primordial energy and essence must be for the cultivation of true energy as depicted in the diagrams and texts.
Fortunately, ever since Lu Sheng ingested that mysterious fruit, the innate vital energy and the essence of water and grains within his body have been surging and flowing continuously, and he no longer needs to worry about gathering vital energy and essence.
It seems that I have reached my limit today; continuing to practice would harm my internal organs. Lu Sheng shook his head helplessly
It seems that the primary breakthrough for Lu Sheng at present is to generate true energy within his body, true energy
In order to be selected, one must condense true energy within the body. However, despite the passage of time, true energy has yet to manifest within me. The method states that one should use their heart to sense the energy of heaven and earth to guide the energy within. I can perceive this, yet every time the innate primordial energy and the essence of water and grains attempt to combine, they are met with intense repulsion.
Between the heavens and the earth, innate spiritual energy, the essence of water and grains, the essence of the sun and moon, and the energy of dragons and tigers can be generated, among many others. What is the reason for this?
Later, Dayu Temple and Kunlun Gate stepped forward, using their formidable strength to prohibit the slaughter among various sects. They also established a rule that anyone above the mental realm of the various sects must not directly participate in the struggles of the "mundane world." Should any sect have a member who dares to violate this rule, they shall be punished by all.
Lu Sheng held a strong disdain for this, believing that those individuals were merely self-important. To truly transcend the ordinary, one must achieve great mastery of the mind and spirit, forming the primordial spirit. Only after cultivating various supernatural abilities through the primordial spirit can one truly be considered "self-important".
"With five hearts directed towards the heavens, the energy sinks into the lower dantian." Lu Sheng draws two streams of the essence of food and water, as well as the innate vital energy, from each of the five organs: the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys, into the lower dantian.
If others were to know of Lu Sheng's thoughts, they would surely scold him for being oblivious to the blessings he possesses. While an ordinary person would typically need to pause and recuperate after gathering their vital energy for about one hour, Lu Sheng, on the other hand, has been practicing for half a day without feeling satisfied.
Lu Sheng could sense the presence of two currents of energy. As these two currents gradually merged, a strand of more powerful energy was born within the dantian, which is known as true qi
Today, a command has been issued from the Sunset Peak. Three days later, five disciples with a certain level of physical prowess will be selected to go to Luofeng City to complete a task. Furthermore, it is required that the selected disciples must be at least at the fourth level of the True Qi Condensation realm.
Every day at the rise of dawn, I rush to the summit of Mount Hua, witnessing the magnificent spectacle of the sky ablaze with brilliant hues. Standing atop the towering peak of Mount Hua, I feel the grandeur of the purple aura coming from the east, and both my body and spirit are unknowingly growing.
At the same time, disciples from various sects frequently engage in violent conflicts due to disputes over interests, resulting in a bloody and chaotic atmosphere that leaves the common people, who are defenseless, suffering the most.
There is an agreement among various sects that disciples at the level of spiritual enlightenment must not personally interfere in the "secular world". Over a thousand years ago, there were originally no such rules
The Ginseng Doll at www.hetushu.com has not been seen for a long time; it should now be absorbing the pure Yang energy within the heavenly thunder, refining its original form and transforming into a human shape. Since the last time Lu Sheng saw the Ginseng Doll, he has not encountered it again. Next time he sees the Ginseng Doll, he must clarify what that mysterious fruit it gave him actually is
Although there has been no breakthrough in the realm of cultivation, the heart and spirit have experienced an unprecedented cleansing
At that time, among mortals, there were many disciples of various sects who had attained the realm of the mind. These disciples, when dealing with ordinary people, were like tigers hunting rabbits, often capable of slaughtering an entire ordinary estate single-handedly
Those who have cultivated to the realm of the mind often hold themselves in high regard. They consider themselves extraordinary, referring to those below the realm of the mind as mortals, and labeling the outside world as the secular realm
On a night when the moonlight is like water, lying quietly beneath the pine trees, watching the gentle moonlight reflecting on the rushing Yellow River, a sense of tranquil beauty washes over Lu Sheng's restless body and mind, purifying them
Within the Huashan Sect, there are over 300 disciples, among whom fewer than ten are able to condense true energy within their bodies, highlighting the difficulty of achieving this skill
True Qi requires the combination of innate vital energy and the essence of food and water to manifest. Innate vital energy is released by the mother into the newborn's body from the moment of birth, while postnatal energy can also be absorbed through the secrets of mental practices to supplement the vital energy from the universe. The essence of food and water, however, must be entirely supplemented postnatally.