Chapter 0003: The Fire Era and the Emperor of the Palace of Fire
The young child scrutinized him from top to bottom and said, "The realm of detachment is too trivial; your soul is still very weak, unable even to perform soul offerings, let alone sense the spirit."
There is still so much spirit left in my sea of consciousness, it should be enough to support me in leaving the Palace of Fire Chronicles
However, although his body has become thinner, Zhong Yue feels that he has not become weaker; his strength remains.
Two little children looked at each other and suddenly burst into laughter
He steadied his mind and once again visualized the Fire Era Palace and the Sovereign of Fire. As his spirit had become significantly stronger, he found it much easier to visualize the Fire Era Palace, the Sovereign of Fire, and the Fire Tree this time.
As he moved his steps, his spirit was rapidly depleting; one step, two steps, three steps, the sea of consciousness transformed from his spirit was swiftly diminishing
The little deity of fire and flame stepped out of his sea of consciousness and returned to the broken lamp. Surrounding him was a rolling black haze, accompanied by continuous loud noises. The tiny figure, no larger than a finger, glanced at the sleeping Zhongyue and then at the black haze, revealing a look of confusion: "How long have I actually been asleep? Why has the Fuxi divine clan of yore become like this? What has happened during this time? Moreover, what is the nature of the things within this black haze... This little divine clan claims that we are now in the era of the Human Emperor. What kind of era is the Human Emperor era?" The look of confusion persisted: "How long have I actually been asleep? Why has the Fuxi divine clan of yore become like this? What has happened during this time? Moreover, what is the nature of the things within this black haze... This little divine clan claims that we are now in the era of the Human Emperor. What kind of era is the Human Emperor era?"
Do not be surprised, this is a vision you have conjured through your mental imagery, existing solely within your consciousness, consuming your spirit, yet it is your soul that is being refined
The martial arts technique that Zhong Yue obtained from the outer gate is called the "Coiling Technique of the Dragon Totem." It is also a method of visualization, originating from a human tribe that reveres the dragon as its totem. The practitioner visualizes a fierce dragon coiling around their body, enhancing their physique, and their every movement is as if empowered by the dragon, granting them immense strength
In the Hall of Fire, the Suihuang, transformed from the soul of Zhongyue, took a step forward and walked out of the Hall of Fire
In the sea of consciousness, the essence flows like a continuous stream, gradually filling the depths of awareness
Out of body
Suddenly, he felt dizzy and his vision blurred, becoming drowsy and involuntarily closing his eyelids, falling into a deep sleep. Indeed, the previous visualization had consumed too much of his energy.
Zhong Yue has cultivated for a considerable time, and his physique is several times stronger than that of ordinary outer disciples. The reason he diligently practices this martial arts technique is due to his humble origins, which require him to frequently descend the mountain to search for medicinal herbs and refine elixirs to enhance himself, necessitating a means of self-preservation
A thunderous roar, akin to the rushing spring thunder, erupted beside his ear, deafening and overwhelming. In an instant, Zhong Yue felt as if he had stepped into an entirely new realm, with the world spinning around him.
In the midst of conversation, he felt that his spirits had somewhat recovered, but this recovery was much slower than that of a deep sleep. To quickly restore his energy, he still needed to have a good long sleep.
The young boy of the Fire and Flame smiled and said: "Fortunately, your physical condition is still quite good, allowing you to endure two visualizations. However, if you attempt a third visualization, I fear you will turn into a mere skeleton. Now, you must eat, and you need to eat a lot. Not only should you eat until you are full, but you should also eat well. It is best to avoid grains and instead consume elixirs; otherwise, your body will be completely depleted"
You have only just begun to achieve a state of detachment, and there remains a considerable distance to becoming a Qi Refiner
The young fire spirit explained: "Your body is quite strong, and you must have some body refining techniques, right? You are doing well; the body, spirit, and soul complement each other. To achieve great success, one must have a good body! If the body is even slightly weaker, during the first visualization of the Fire Era Palace's Flame Emperor, it could lead to your body starving to death first."
Zhong Yue's eyelids grew heavier as he murmured, "How could it be so fast..."
Zhong Yue focused his mind and concentrated fully, while the Fire Calendar Palace, the Fire Tree, and the Fire Emperor became increasingly stable and complete, showing no signs of wavering.
Zhong Yue was both surprised and delighted, wishing he could cry and laugh heartily to fully express the joy in his heart
Really?" Zhong Yue's eyes lit up as he said joyfully
The young boy of the Fire Heritage proudly said on his shoulder: "The Fire Era Palace's Sui Huang Visualization Diagram is not the same as the rudimentary techniques you practiced before. Your rudimentary techniques have only a minimal effect on soul refinement and no benefit at all for mental training. In contrast, the Fire Era Palace's Sui Huang Visualization Diagram that I imparted to you can not only refine the soul but also strengthen the spirit, making your spirit stronger each time!"
The young fire bearer immediately adopted a stern expression, crossing his arms behind his back as he moved about, sneering: "Descendant of Fuxi, do not be arrogant. You are far inferior to the pure-blooded inheritors of the fire. A pure-blooded inheritor can visualize the entire diagram with just a glance, while you can only grasp a rough outline. You still need to continue your cultivation!" You are far inferior to the pure-blooded inheritors of the fire. A pure-blooded inheritor can visualize the entire diagram with just a glance, while you can only grasp a rough outline. You still need to continue your cultivation!
Ritual for the Souls
Zhong Yue was taken aback and exclaimed, "Can practicing this technique actually lead to death?"
Zhong Yue's heart raced twice; he had never achieved soul separation in six years of cultivation. Yet now, after only practicing the Fire Era Palace's Sui Huang visualization twice, he felt confident that he could achieve soul separation.
Martial arts are not important for Qi Refiners, and it is rarely heard that those who practice martial arts among Qi Refiners can achieve great accomplishments. Therefore, the Sword Sect is not enthusiastic about martial arts
Do not get distracted
By the time he reached the ninth step, Zhong Yue had arrived at the entrance of the Fire Era Palace, with one foot about to step out of this divine palace, and at that moment, his spirit was nearing exhaustion
The cultivation of the Fire Era Palace's Sui Huang visualization requires a substantial amount of energy, and the muscles in your body have been depleted by your two visualizations
Zhong Yue, however, was quite open-minded and smiled, saying: "The pure-blooded divine race is so powerful? But they are the divine race, and I am of the human race; it is only natural that I cannot compare to them. Hard work can make up for shortcomings, so I will intensify my training and I do not believe I will be inferior to them."
Boom
It is important to note that he spent several years cultivating the Sword Sect's Out-of-Body Visualization Technique to develop a sea of consciousness measuring over ten zhang, while the Fire Era Palace's Sui Huang Visualization Diagram surprisingly allowed him to strengthen his spirit by half after just one session
At this moment, his soul unexpectedly emerged from his body, standing before himself
If you were to step out of the Hall of Fire, it would mean your soul has left your body
The young child of Xinhua furrowed his brow, feeling perplexed: "Can diligence make up for clumsiness? With a higher aptitude than others and being more diligent than others, how can the others possibly survive?"
Is it very difficult to perform a soul ritual
The Sword Sect primarily cultivates sword energy, first comprehending the spirit, and then using the spirit to refine sword energy. Ordinary Qi practitioners of the Sword Sect can achieve sword energy that dances in the air, with a three-foot sword energy that is indestructible. However, the Sword Sect is indeed a time-honored sacred place with some traditions regarding martial arts, and it does not prohibit outer disciples from practicing.
After a long while, Zhong Yue felt utterly exhausted. He opened his eyes and looked around in disbelief at the magnificent and resplendent Hall of Fire. He then lowered his head to look at himself, and was even more incredulous.
The young child of the Flame and Fire smiled and said: "Whether it is the Palace of Fire or the Sword Gate, both represent a portal. Within the portal lies your inner self, and outside the portal is the realm beyond your body. Whether you step out of the Palace of Fire or the Sword Gate, it is the soul leaving the body. Now, you have only just begun to engage with the visualization of the Flame Emperor's diagram; achieving this step is already quite commendable."
Your mental state is quite poor; just a single visualization has exhausted your spirit, and you need to rest for a while. If you practice the Fire Chronicle Palace's Emperor's Visualization Diagram a few more times, your spirit will become stronger and stronger. Once you can achieve mental manifestation, making your gaze visible, you will have made some small progress. Xinhou looked at his sea of consciousness and saw that the sea, which was over ten zhang in size, had already dried up, and he smiled.
Zhong Yue was just about to rise and step out of the Hall of Fire to observe the scenery outside when suddenly there was a loud crash, the Hall of Fire collapsed, the fiery trees melted away, and even the body of the Fire Sovereign that he had condensed disintegrated, revealing his true soul form
Zhong Yue's comprehension can only be considered ordinary among the generations of inheritors, yet each of the inheritors experienced by the young torchbearer is a pure-blooded member of the Fuxi divine clan
After a few hours, Zhong Yue awoke. After a brief moment of contemplation, he immediately entered his sea of consciousness. A surge of joy welled up in his heart as he noticed that the sea of consciousness, which had originally spanned only a little over ten zhang, had now expanded by nearly half, measuring a full twenty zhang or more
Finally, he completely took the ninth step, and at the same time, his sea of consciousness was thoroughly exhausted
What is the origin of such a powerful visualization method?
He entered the Sword Gate at the age of nine, and it has been six years since then. Over the course of six years, he has diligently practiced, working a hundred times harder than others, and has remained undeterred despite numerous setbacks. Yet, he has never achieved the state of separation until now, when he practiced the Fire Era Palace's Sui Huang visualization for just a few short hours, and astonishingly, he has managed to achieve separation!
Zhong Yue's mind was in turmoil; he had finally achieved the separation of his soul from his body
This is? '' Zhong Yue was somewhat confused
In just these two or three days, the well-trained physique he had developed through the arduous practice of the Dragon Totem Body Technique had suddenly withered away, which was somewhat difficult for Zhong Yue to accept.
Nature. The spirit is connected to the body; when the body is strong, the spirit will also become strong. The consumption of the spirit will deplete the energy within the body. During visualization, the spirit consumes energy, which simultaneously depletes the energy in the body. If the body is slightly weaker, it will definitely starve.
Those who are capable of performing soul rituals are exceptional individuals among the outer disciples
Zhong Yue's ability to achieve this step has already surprised the young disciples of the Fire and Flame sect
The Dragon Totem Body Technique has allowed him to escape from fierce beasts multiple times, leaving only a series of scars on his body, without losing his life
Zhong Yue seemed to sense the changes in the sea of consciousness, wanting to open his eyes, while the Suihuang Diagram he had mentally constructed was also in a state of turmoil, on the verge of collapse at any moment
He looked down and was shocked to see that in just two or three days, he had lost a significant amount of weight, leaving only skin and bones. Although Zhong Yue was only fifteen years old, his physical fitness was among the best among the tens of thousands of outer disciples at Jianmen. He was one of the few martial arts practitioners among the outer disciples.
The torch fell upon his shoulders, and he wondered: "Next time you visualize, you can try to offer a sacrifice to the soul."
When he woke up once again, he immediately checked his sea of consciousness and found that it had expanded a few more degrees. He couldn't help but feel both surprised and delighted: "Perhaps this time I can really try to summon the soul... Huh, why have I lost so much weight?"
The flame floated, and the spark flew out from the copper lamp, facing Zhong Yue. This time, as it flew out, Zhong Yue realized how small his soul was, almost comparable to the spark.
Zhong Yue's soul returned to his body, and he felt dizzy and disoriented, a side effect of complete mental exhaustion. Zhong Yue suppressed his desire to fall into a deep sleep and said: "Among the fifty thousand outer disciples of my Sword Sect, there are fewer than a thousand who can perform soul offerings. Is it really so easy to accomplish a soul offering?"
The young disciple of the Fire of Inheritance exclaimed: "If you allow your mind to wander, you will squander all your previous efforts, causing harm to your spirit. It will become increasingly difficult to fully visualize the Imperial Diagram of the Fire Palace! Now, you must gather your strength and complete this cultivation!"
After a moment, Zhong Yue opened his eyes, and he saw that the Hall of Fire, which was a manifestation of his spirit, had become much more stable than before. Although this visualization had consumed a significant amount of his mental energy, he still had nearly half of it left to expend.
Ritualistic soul offering is another realm. After the soul leaves the body, it can attach itself to an object, allowing that object to be summoned and take flight. However, performing a soul offering requires an exceptionally powerful soul, which is not easily achieved.
Zhong Yue was taken aback: "The manifestation of spirit, visible to the eye, is it merely a small achievement? This is something only a Qi Refinement practitioner can accomplish. Can I truly achieve this?"