Chapter 10, The Three Methods of This and That

What is it called? Su was taken aback by the name of this technique

The knife used for butchering cattle should be considered a low-grade magical artifact, a defensive tool crafted by an unremarkable cultivator. Its spiritual awareness has long since vanished, and its most notable characteristic is its durability; it has been sharpened by Su Qiangqiang for over ten years without breaking.

At this point, Su Jing finally understood why, despite knowing that his death was imminent, Lu Ya Jiu still hesitated over whether to cultivate that incomplete technique and needed to find someone to test the method before making a decision

The realm of the Green Lantern is distinct from the outside world; there is no spiritual essence available for absorption here. Every time Lu Ya Jiu uses a portion of his magical power, his cultivation weakens by an equal measure. Although activating the jade pendant is not much more strenuous for him than blowing a breath, it is better to conserve energy. Cultivators have spent thousands of years diligently seeking the Dao, and they are quite adept at managing their resources.

Sharpening a knife can calm the mind? In fact, this is a form of "nature." Su Qiangqiang has been sharpening knives since he can remember, following his grandfather's advice. From childhood to adulthood, he has never taken a day off, and has long since developed the habit and tendency of sharpening knives.

Looking across the world, how many can possess the same spirit as Lu Ya Jiu

The two methods of death are different

However, the "Three This and That Formula" was not picked up by Lu Yajiu from the roadside; it originates from the most mysterious and unfathomable ancient celestial court in the Central Land, the "Skyward Treasure Temple." Moreover, it uses the resentment of souls as ink, and the attached power of the underworld is difficult for even the most skilled practitioners who have just begun to cultivate their primordial spirit to withstand

Lu Ya Jiu is just like this; even if he has already "paid the price," and even if that sinister technique is his last hope for eternal life, he still does not fear wasting his breath. He starts from the realm of cultivation to explain the entire matter clearly, all for the purpose of ensuring that Su Jing has a thorough understanding and can make the correct judgment

Even now, to ask Su Jing whether he is willing is not due to Lu Yajiu's fondness for this young man, but rather because a truly righteous person would never bully the innocent or impose difficulties on others.

Later on, he casually saved Su Jingzu and his grandson, and with a thought, left them the knife and stone. Just as Lu Ya Jiu had mentioned before, he originally held little hope for this sinister skill, but he firmly believed in "opportunity," thus leaving a thread for the future, trusting that "opportunity" would guide what was to come.

The second type of death is much more straightforward; the soul is scattered, and one completely disappears from the world, with no chance of reincarnation. Lu Ya Jiu is the most pure practitioner of the righteous path in the human realm. Recklessly practicing ghost sect or evil techniques could lead to a clash between righteousness and evil, which may result in losing oneself to madness. At that point, the outcome would be the scattering of the soul, leading to a complete and utter demise.

Sharpening a knife, wielding a brush, and playing the qin and se follow the same principle. Su Jing sharpens his knife, his mind is tranquil.

Su Jing said to the elderly: "It's fine, just let that piece of jade produce characters; I am used to it."

I am afraid of wasting my efforts

Su Qiangqiang sharpened the knife with a calm mind, and a satisfied expression gradually appeared on Lu Ya Jiu's face as he flicked his hand to reveal a jade ring, officially passing on his skills

Su Jing heard the word "sword" and tentatively asked, "Is the San Zhe San Na Jue... a sword technique?"

The "Three This and Three That Formula" had long been translated by him from the Ghost Seal into Han characters and recorded within this jade token. As long as Old Ancestor Lu slightly infused a bit of magical power into the jade token, the contents recorded within would manifest as written documents in the air.

However, as soon as Lu Yajiu began to perform the technique, he furrowed his brow again, put away the jade pendant, and took out the four treasures of the study from his sleeve. He honestly used the brush to write the "Three This and That Formula" on the paper

The young man directly renamed it to "The Three This and That Technique." Lu Ya Jiu smiled and shook his head, saying, "No, this martial art is neither a legitimate practice of Qi nor a classic of divine powers, but it is written in a very obscure manner..." As he spoke, he made a somewhat peculiar smile and did not continue to explain.

Finally, Lu Ya Jiu looked at Su Jing and said: "I have already explained the cause and effect. If you still have any questions, feel free to ask. Even if you do not wish to practice that technique, it is no problem. I will send you away right now"

Initially, Lu Yaijiu acquired several items together. He had once used spiritual essence to probe them, and both the token and the blue lamp left him astounded. However, the knife and the stone that accompanied the cultivation method were truly unremarkable

A series of coincidences led Su Jing to seek him out the day before his death, which truly invigorated Lu Yajiu, making him feel that this young man and this sinister skill were indeed his "opportunity".

Su Jing took out the ox-cleaving knife and the stone he had carried with him for many years, and sat down on the ground to sharpen them. As he himself said, when the clanging sound echoed, with each stroke of the sharpening, the expression and gaze of the young man... soon became tranquil...

For profound practitioners, "death" can be categorized into two situations. The first is physical death and the dissolution of the Dao, yet the soul can still be preserved, allowing it to escape the underworld and re-enter the cycle of reincarnation. After being sealed and having its memories erased, it may be reborn and become human again. After enduring countless tribulations over many lifetimes, there is a possibility that in some future life, it may regain the opportunity to cultivate and reach a certain level, thereby recalling the events of its past life. Although this possibility is exceedingly slim, it still retains a glimmer of hope. If Lu Ya Jiu and * Tu * Shu cannot pass the heavenly tribulation test, they would face this form of death. Although this possibility is exceedingly slim, it still retains a glimmer of hope. If Lu Ya Jiu and * Tu * Shu cannot pass the heavenly tribulation test, they would face this form of death.

The Three Holy and Three Dark Lords, the Three Immortals and Three Great Masters, the Hundred Calamities of the Evening, the Rebirth of the Sword, the Supreme Heart Technique. The Ancestor added punctuation this time, his tone filled with helplessness: I do not know who gave this name, nor do I understand what this name means

Lu Ya Jiu smiled and shifted to the main topic: "The cultivation method you are to practice has a name, called ... ... " At this point, Lu Ya Jiu hesitated for a moment, but still truthfully revealed the full name of the method: "It is called 'The Supreme Heart Method of the Three Holy Three Dark Lords, Three Immortals, Three Great Sages, and the Hundred Calamities Slaughtering the Evening Cleansing Sword Rebirth.'"

The "Three This and Three That Formula" along with the Ox-Slicing Knife and the Stone Slab are inherently a set of three items. The introduction to the technique clearly states that in order to master this skill, one must first spend years continuously sharpening the knife. Only by achieving a state of tranquility and focus during the sharpening process can one begin the formal practice of the technique

Some individuals find tranquility in the act of writing with a suspended wrist, while others soothe their emotions through the strings of a musical instrument. It is not that the strokes of the pen or the strings of the instrument possess any magic; rather, these activities have become their habits, the most familiar and easiest means for them to engage.

Old Ancestor Lu instructed Su Jing: "When you were at home, you once mentioned that after the age of ten, sharpening a knife would calm the mind. Now, show me how you sharpen a knife."

The stone is merely ordinary granite, and like a knife, it is simply solid. When the year 9 of the Luya period was repeatedly tested by the various methods, it was ultimately determined that this knife and this stone were nothing but mundane objects

Su Jing appeared drowsy and was too lazy to respond... Since you are already here, what else is there to ask

The cost of being utterly terrified is too severe; how could Lu Yaijiu dare to attempt it lightly

I had thought that the treasures hidden within the Tianfo Ruins and the ancient pagodas were all righteous and divine artifacts. To my surprise, the tokens, the blue lanterns, and the unknown scrolls of techniques were each more sinister than the last. According to Lu Ya Jiu, they should be the spoils of war captured and sealed after the ancient pagodas vanquished evil forces.

Lu Ya Jiu let out a long sigh: "I took a trip to the towering treasure pagoda and acquired several items. The others are manageable, but that manual on the leather scroll contains astonishing records. If it could be realized, it might greatly aid my cultivation. However... I do not dare to practice it lightly"

The techniques had long been firmly etched in Lu Ya Jiu's mind, and with a swift stroke of the pen, he quickly produced the freshly completed "Three This and Three That Formula" on a stack of Chengxin Hall paper, still imbued with the lingering fragrance of ink

In fact, this cultivation method, in the eyes of practitioners like Lu Ya Jiu, seems to lack any rationale. If any junior from the sect were to approach him for guidance with it, Old Ancestor Lu would certainly reprimand them for wasting their time on such nonsensical and convoluted texts, deeming it a pure waste of effort