Chapter 5, Seven Star Qian Kun Step Technique
Until it was time to go to bed at night, Mumu was still not hungry at all. With a sense of regret, she glanced at the food in the refrigerator and thought to herself: I guess I will have to eat it for breakfast tomorrow.
After practicing for a while longer, a knock on the door interrupted Mu Mu's concentration. He looked up in surprise to see Liu Yue entering with a tray of dishes. It turned out that, without realizing it, it was already time for dinner.
Thank you, Sister Yue. Mu Mu sent her to the door and only closed it after watching Liu Yue walk away. Returning to the table to prepare for a meal, he picked up the chopsticks but suddenly realized he was not hungry at all. His stomach was empty, yet he felt no sense of hunger. Looking at the fragrant and delicious dishes, he found that he had no appetite whatsoever.
Although Mu Mu did not understand these matters, he guessed that his unusual state today was due to the gathering spirit formation on his abdomen. The cool and refreshing spiritual energy slowly flowed into his body, then spread to his limbs and bones, not only eliminating his fatigue but also invigorating him, making him lose his appetite for food and the need for sleep.
There is truly no need for a formation! Mu Mu suddenly stood up from the ground. This formation can actually take effect without using any formation. It is truly remarkable. Realizing that this formation might be different from others, Mu Mu quickly squatted down again and tapped seven times with a pen. Immediately, the person was moved away again.
What has happened? Mu Mu rested his head on his hand, lost in thought. As he became engrossed, his entire body naturally relaxed, and each heartbeat gradually became clearer. He faintly sensed a cool stream of air flowing gently in his abdomen. The flow was very slow; if Mu Mu had not been so absorbed in his thoughts and relaxed, he might not have felt it at all. At that moment, upon realization, his whole body trembled. He immediately remembered that he had drawn a Spirit Gathering Array on his dantian that morning. The cool stream of air was the energy accumulated by the Spirit Gathering Array. It was this array that made him feel energetic and not want to sleep, despite having no appetite.
In a state of helplessness, Mu Mu once again opened the book, comparing the small formations with those in the text one by one. Finally, he managed to identify what it was; it turned out to be the central part of a small teleportation array. No wonder he couldn't recognize it. The small formation was not a complete array at all, but merely a small component of the small teleportation array.
There are only two experts at the Separation Stage: one is Ru Yue from the Xianyin Sect, and the other is Gu Bang from the Tian Shuo Star. Gu Bang is one of the cultivators captured by Leng Yu, hailing from Tian Shuo Star. At the time of his capture, he was already an expert at the early Separation Stage. After Leng Yu left, the blood curse on Gu Bang lost its effect, restoring his powers, and he quickly became the second strongest cultivator under Ru Ying at that time. Later, when Ye Zhendong returned, he automatically stepped aside. After the disappearance of Ye Zhendong and his companions, Gu Bang, with his cultivation at the Separation Stage, rightfully became the foremost figure in the current cultivation world on Earth. However, these extraterrestrial cultivators generally rely on crystal stones for their cultivation, but Earth lacks crystal stones, resulting in little improvement in their powers over the past two hundred years. Gu Bang's cultivation has only slightly progressed from the early Separation Stage to the mid Separation Stage.
Upon thinking of this, Mu Mu's expression changed. Ignoring the pain in his backside, he dashed to the stone table and picked up a pen to sequentially mark the diagram.
What is the purpose of such a formation? Does it merely throw people three feet away? What is the use of that? Three feet is not very far; one step can cover that distance. Is it really necessary to go through so much trouble to set up a formation? If this formation only has such a function, then isn't it rather useless
Um. Mu Mu nodded.
What is the purpose of combining one part of the seven small teleportation arrays together? Mu Mu furrowed his brow in deep thought, and each independent part was also marked with a sequence. Does it mean that they must be arranged in order?
Is it really going to be this effective? Mu Mu murmured to himself. Since it was his first time, Mu Mu only drew a palm-sized formation, as he was unsure whether this method would truly work or if there would be any side effects, so he did not dare to draw it too large. However, even a palm-sized formation gave him a sense of comfort and lightness, no wonder Mu Mu felt anxious. It seemed too easy; often, the easier something is to obtain, the more dangerous the process becomes. Yet, just a palm-sized formation provided him with a sense of comfort and lightness, which only heightened Mu Mu's unease. It seemed too easy; often, the easier something is to obtain, the more dangerous the process becomes.
Isn't this just incredible? Mu Mu marveled inwardly, wondering if this continued, he would become a monster that neither eats nor sleeps. In fact, he did not know that this phenomenon is called fasting, a capability possessed only by experts in the Nascent Soul stage. By utilizing the Nascent Soul to absorb the spiritual energy from the heavens and the earth, one can replenish the body's energy without the need for food, sleep, or even breathing, and still remain alive.
"Formation?" Liu Yue had heard Mu Mu mention studying formations last time, and upon hearing this, she curiously asked, "What kind of formation?"
However, he no longer dared to practice while stepping on the formation, as the room was small, and stepping on the formation would inevitably cause him to collide with the walls each time, an experience that was quite unpleasant
What is wrong with me? Mu Mu began to feel puzzled. Usually, at this time, when faced with such delicious dishes, he would always devour them in a whirlwind, leaving nothing behind. As Mu Mu was in a growth spurt, his appetite was particularly large; even a big bowl of white rice would not be enough for him in just a few bites. Moreover, he had practiced his footwork all afternoon, so logically, he should be even hungrier. But why did he have no appetite at all? Holding his chopsticks, he gestured at the food a few times, but ultimately could not muster any desire to eat. He had no choice but to draw a preservation array and place the food inside. He thought to himself, "I will eat it later." After making up his mind, he began to practice the array. He dared not practice footwork anymore, for fear of making a mess of the room; he would find a more spacious place to practice tomorrow.
Mu Mu turned around and saw that his cheeks flushed instantly. It turned out that he had been so focused on practicing his footwork that he hadn't noticed the entire room was in disarray. The quilt was thrown into the corner, and white paper was scattered all over the floor. It was simply like the scene after a typhoon had passed.
Mu Mu smiled awkwardly, quickly placing the food on the stone table, and hurriedly began tidying up the room
In those martial arts novels, the phenomenon of going into a frenzy is quite common. Some martial arts masters can easily fall into this state, resulting in conditions as mild as paralysis or as severe as spitting blood and dying. The outcomes are often tragic. Thinking of this, Mu Mu couldn't help but feel worried. However, she also thought to herself: I am not a master, nor do I understand qigong, so how could I possibly go into a frenzy? Moreover, Mu Mu jumped out of bed, moved her limbs, and twisted her body, feeling no discomfort whatsoever. Not only was there no unease, but she also felt light all over, as if filled with strength.
Mu Mu Bian looked at the sequence of markings for the formation in the book, and while using a pen, he sequentially tapped on the formation he had drawn himself. Initially, this was merely an unconscious action. Who would have thought that when he tapped the last part, his vision blurred. The stone table and stone chair suddenly moved three feet forward.
In just over two hundred years, the exceptionally gifted Ru Yue has remarkably reached the initial stage of the Spirit Separation realm, closely following the foremost figure of the Heavenly Path, Gu Bang. Now possessing the initial stage of Spirit Separation, most people find this phenomenon astonishing and unanimously agree that Ru Yue is extraordinary
The method employed by Mu Mu to gather spiritual energy through formations can be regarded as an innovative act without precedent, as the formations operate autonomously without the need for command, functioning continuously at any time and place, constantly absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy. Unbeknownst to him, Mu Mu has already accumulated a significant amount of spiritual power. Due to his lack of understanding of cultivation techniques, he does not know how to guide the spiritual energy to transform and store it within his body; instead, he allows the spiritual energy to disperse throughout his body. These spiritual entities wander within him, attracted by his body, and automatically begin to transform into his physical form, supplementing the energy he has consumed. Unbeknownst to him, Mu Mu has already accumulated a significant amount of spiritual power. Due to his lack of understanding of cultivation techniques, he does not know how to guide the spiritual energy to transform and store it within his body; instead, he allows the spiritual energy to disperse throughout his body. These spiritual entities wander within him, attracted by his body, and automatically begin to transform into his physical form, supplementing the energy he has consumed. With abundant energy in his body, it is strange that he would feel hungry.
Oh, before the master entered seclusion, he gave me a book on formations and instructed me to study the formations within it diligently
Mu Mu smiled apologetically and said, "I... I was practicing formations, and it accidentally turned out like this"
However, if he continues like this, due to his lack of understanding of the cultivation methods, he will be unable to convert the spiritual energy for his own use. Even if he gathers a large amount of spiritual energy, it will be of no use. It is possible that one day, the excess spiritual energy within his body could even cause it to explode.
Originally, Mu Mu was sitting on a chair, which was directly fixed to the floor and could not be moved. In other words, Mu Mu's entire body was moved three feet away. The suddenly displaced Mu Mu maintained the posture of sitting on the chair, and before he could comprehend what had happened, he fell heavily to the ground
Most composite formations have more than one gathering array to provide the spiritual power necessary for their operation, but this one does not. Unlike other formations that are unified as a whole, this one consists of seven unknown arrays arranged in peculiar orientations, with no connections between them. Each small array is marked with a number in red ink.
No, it should be one day. Within three months, he practiced the formation almost every day, and no one had taught him the methods of foundation building. The real cultivation began when, on a whim one morning, he drew a gathering spirit formation on his dantian. With just a gathering spirit formation, he astonishingly reached the initial stage of rotation within one day, which is truly remarkable
Dizzy and disoriented, he had collided heavily this time, nearly causing him to faint. However, Mu Mu merely let out a soft groan of pain and then broke into a wide, cheerful smile. Although this smile was more unsightly than a cry, he was genuinely happy, as his deep engagement in research made every small new discovery enough to excite and thrill him like Columbus discovering a new continent. If it were anyone else, they would have already been cheering and shouting, but he remained composed, smiling joyfully, as each small new finding was sufficient to evoke the same exhilaration and excitement.
Mu Mu scratched his head and sat back in the chair, bringing the formation diagram before his eyes for scrutiny. Having just clicked several times in succession, his hand instinctively continued to tap on the tabletop as he settled down. Suddenly, everything blurred before him, and he was thrown back again. This time, he was completely unprepared, as he already held the formation diagram in his hand, and his pen was aimlessly marking the blank surface of the table. Who would have thought it would still be moved away? Before he even realized what was happening, he fell to the ground once more. This time, he was completely unprepared, as he already held the formation diagram in his hand, and his pen was aimlessly marking the blank surface of the table. Who would have thought it would still be moved away? Before he even realized what was happening, he fell to the ground once more.
If there were a master of cultivation nearby, using their energy to examine Mu Mu's body, they would be very surprised to find that Mu Mu's cultivation level had already preliminarily entered the early stage of Xuan Zhao. This means that Mu Mu has stepped into the door of cultivation. This step is usually very critical; generally, it takes a person one to two years to initially reach Xuan Zhao, which is also a threshold in cultivation. Those who cannot cross this barrier will never be able to cultivate. However, once one enters the early stage of Xuan Zhao, as long as the cultivation method is correct, the improvement in cultivation will be rapid. From Xuan Zhao to Yuan Ying, a person with high talent can reach it in just over a hundred years. Once one enters the Yuan Ying stage, they can transcend life and death. This step is usually very critical; generally, it takes a person one to two years to initially reach Xuan Zhao, which is also a threshold in cultivation. Those who cannot cross this barrier will never be able to cultivate. However, once one enters the early stage of Xuan Zhao, as long as the cultivation method is correct, the improvement in cultivation will be rapid. From Xuan Zhao to Yuan Ying, a person with high talent can reach it in just over a hundred years. Once one enters the Yuan Ying stage, they can transcend life and death, and thereafter have infinite life to cultivate. As long as there are no accidents, one day they can reach the Tribulation Crossing stage. As long as they survive the heavenly tribulation, they can ascend to the heavenly realm via the Great Dao. However, the cultivation from Yuan Ying to Tribulation Crossing becomes increasingly difficult, usually requiring thousands of years. As long as there are no accidents, one day they can reach the Tribulation Crossing stage. As long as they survive the heavenly tribulation, they can ascend to the heavenly realm via the Great Dao. However, the cultivation from Yuan Ying to Tribulation Crossing becomes increasingly difficult, usually requiring thousands of years. Moreover, unexpected events can occur at any time, such as going mad and exploding, or being invaded by inner demons and falling into the demonic path. The path of heaven is difficult, akin to walking on thin ice, with every step being a cause for alarm. Even if one successfully cultivates to the Tribulation Crossing stage, there is still a major hurdle to overcome, which is the heavenly tribulation.
Before him was yet another flower, and he found himself thrown three feet away. This time, he was well-prepared, standing firmly on the ground, yet his eyes widened in astonishment. Was this formation really used in such a way? Unwilling to believe it, he ran back to the table and tried again seven or eight times, each time being sent back to the same spot three feet away. He finally confirmed that this formation would indeed throw a person three feet away.
Realizing the value of this step, Mu Mu excitedly practiced, constantly stepping in place, moving back and forth in the room. The more he stepped, the faster he became, and the more skilled he grew, gradually figuring out some tricks, such as the direction of movement being the direction indicated by the last step. Moreover, the distance of movement was not fixed; the wider the stepping range, the farther the movement would be. With this thought, Mu Mu suddenly realized a problem. When he pointed at the formation on the paper, he had moved three feet away in one go. The distance of movement was also not fixed; the wider the stepping range, the farther the movement would be. With this thought, Mu Mu suddenly realized a problem. When he pointed at the formation on the paper, he had moved three feet away in one go. The paper was A4 size, and the formation was no larger than the A4 page, so such a small area could move him three feet away, while the area he was stepping on the ground was definitely more than four times larger than that on the paper. Yet he could only move about three feet; could it be that there is a difference in movement distance with and without the formation?
Liu Yue smiled gently and replied, "No need to be polite." Then, her gaze passed over Mu Mu and looked into the room, where she saw the chaotic state of the room. Liu Yue exclaimed in astonishment, "Mu Mu, Master Uncle, what have you been doing in here? It looks like a battle has taken place."
The formation had no annotations, and Mu Mu did not know what purpose this formation served. Nevertheless, he attempted to draw the formation. After completing the drawing, the formation neither glowed nor reacted. Could it be an ineffective formation? Mu Mu murmured to himself.
Is this the aura? Mu Mu felt the cool flow of energy with surprise, as it slowly and orderly infused into his dantian from the center of the formation, then radiated throughout his limbs and bones. It brought him a sense of comfort, making his entire body feel much lighter
Rubbing his sore bottom, Mu Mu stood up in confusion and turned to survey his surroundings. He had no idea what had happened; he only felt a blur before he was thrown aside. Could someone be playing tricks on him? However, after looking around once, he found no one! Could it be that the book had a ghost? At this thought, Mu Mu felt a chill run down his back, but then he reassured himself; the Xianyin Sect was a place of great importance, and no ghost would dare to cause trouble here.
Mu Mu was puzzled. He looked at the pen in his hand and then at the table three feet away. He thought to himself: Could it be that instead of using a formation, I can simply tap in a fixed position in order?
With a mindset of experimentation, Mu Mu sequentially tapped the ground seven times with a pen. In a flash, he found himself moved three feet away.
Mu Mu hurriedly stepped forward to take the food and said to Liu Yue: "Thank you, Sister Yue"
Oh, so you have been cooped up in your room all day studying formations. Liu Yue does not understand what formations are. Her cultivation level is too low, and she is not yet able to approach formations, so she has no idea that formations are a method of study reserved for the elders of the sect. If she were to learn that Ruyue is allowing someone like Mumu, who has no foundation at all, to study such an advanced method, she would surely be taken aback.
Liu Yue reproached, "You, being such a grown person, can make the room this messy." As she spoke, she also walked in to help him tidy up.
Mu Mu was suddenly taken aback, for he realized that this might not be a formation, but rather a type of footwork. If he stepped on these positions and moved back and forth, who could possibly hit him? With each movement covering three feet, even if several people surrounded him, he could easily slip out of the encirclement with a quick shift. If he mastered this technique, he might be able to come and go freely even amidst a thousand troops.
There are eleven masters in the Out-of-Body stage. The Xianyin Sect accounts for four of them, namely Li Xuan and three other elders, while the rest are leaders from various major sects. In the Nascent Soul stage, there are one hundred and twenty-three masters, with the Xianyin Sect comprising thirty-three of them. The Xianyin Sect holds one-third of the masters in the Out-of-Body stage and one-fourth in the Nascent Soul stage, along with the second strongest in the world, Ruyue, and more than seventy-three thousand disciples. The Xianyin Sect undoubtedly stands as the number one sect in the world. The Xianyin Sect holds one-third of the masters in the Out-of-Body stage and one-fourth in the Nascent Soul stage, along with the second strongest in the world, Ruyue, and more than seventy-three thousand disciples. The Xianyin Sect undoubtedly stands as the number one sect in the world
Oh, I digressed. Let me talk about Mu Mu's current situation. He has surprisingly taken the first step in cultivation, entering the initial stage of Xuan Zhao. Typically, an ordinary person requires at least one to two years to achieve this, and they must start practicing from a young age. Disciples of the Xianyin Sect usually join the sect at the age of three to five. Now, Mu Mu is already fifteen years old, which should make cultivation even more challenging. However, he entered the initial stage of Xuan Zhao just three months after joining the sect. Now, Mu Mu is already fifteen years old, which should make cultivation even more challenging. However, he entered the initial stage of Xuan Zhao just three months after joining the sect.
Mu Mu drew a formation on the ground, with each independent part being the size of a palm. Mu Mu began to step on them in order. Suddenly, everything blurred before his eyes. He was violently thrown against the wall. This impact actually propelled him from one wall to the opposite wall, increasing the distance of movement by a full five times
Indeed, it is truly exceptional; it can take effect without the need for formation. This new discovery thrilled Mu Mu immensely. He tested it several more times with his pen, and as long as the order and orientation were correct, he could immediately move it away. What could be the reason? Could it be the pen's issue? Mu Mu glanced at the pen tip smeared with bright red cinnabar and thought: I wonder if it would work with my hand? With this thought, he tapped the ground seven times with his hand. Suddenly, a flash appeared before his eyes. He looked again at the pen tip covered in bright red cinnabar and thought: I wonder if it would work with my hand? He tapped the ground seven times again. Before him, another flash appeared. He moved back three feet. The room couldn't be that large; Mu Mu had already moved several three-foot distances and was nearly against the wall. This sudden movement caused him to crash into the wall, making him feel dizzy and his blood surge, stars dancing before his eyes. Although he was quite hurt from the impact, Mu Mu felt an overwhelming excitement in his heart, having made another new discovery. It turned out that some formations could be effective without needing to be set up. Although he was quite hurt from the impact, Mu Mu felt an overwhelming excitement in his heart, having made another new discovery. It turned out that some formations could be effective without needing to be set up.
Every time he discovers more about the formations through books, it signifies a deeper understanding of them, which naturally excites Mu Mu. However, he is not satisfied and wonders: if the fingers can do it, can the feet also manage? As he contemplates this, his feet instinctively begin to step in sequence and direction... before his eyes, a new scene unfolds...
However, Mu Mu did not understand these things; he only knew that a small gathering spirit array could allow him to go without food or sleep. He wondered what would happen if he made it larger. Excited, Mu Mu nodded and quickly stripped himself bare, intending to erase the gathering spirit array on his belly and redraw a larger one. However, after some thought, he decided to simply draw another one above the existing array. The two gathering spirit arrays intertwined and fit together perfectly. The spiritual energy flowing into his body immediately doubled. This method of fitting was discovered by Mu Mu; he found that combining three gathering spirit arrays in this way was more effective than having two separate arrays, with each one able to exert an additional twenty percent of its power. In his mind, Mu Mu named this method of combination the Amplification Combination Method.
After cautiously sensing for a long time and finding no discomfort, Mu Mu finally felt relieved. He planned to leave the formation in place for a while to observe any reactions before making further decisions. If it proved to be effective, he would enlarge the formation, as a larger formation would gather spiritual energy more quickly.
It was neither a prank nor a ghost; so what exactly happened just now? I was just looking at the formation diagram, using a pen to sequentially point at the formation I had drawn myself. Could it be an issue with the formation?
Setting this aside, Mu Mu began to practice the formation again. The entire formation text can be described as profound and extensive, and it is not an exaggeration. Each time Mu Mu practices, he gains new insights, just like with the Seven Stars Qian Kun Formation. This formation is quite different from others. The description of the formation only states a few words: "Reversing the Universe," without explaining its function. Moreover, unlike most formations, this one does not have a spirit-gathering array. The description of the formation only states a few words: "Reversing the Universe," without explaining its function. Moreover, unlike most formations, this one does not have a spirit-gathering array.
"Alright, take your time to practice. I will step out for a moment." After placing the tidied items on the stone table, Liu Yue turned and left.
More than 2,300 years ago, after the migration of the realms of immortals and demons, the cultivation forces on Earth had already declined. During the chaotic era of demons and monsters 300 years ago, Ye Ruying reorganized the Xianyin Sect. The 400 extraterrestrial cultivators left by Leng Yu also established their own sects. Additionally, the cultivators from Group A and the Dragon Group re-entered the mortal realm, which gradually revitalized the cultivation world. However, cultivation is a matter of millions of years. By today, there are not many true cultivation masters left, excluding the extraordinary figures such as Ye Zhendong, the Holy Master of the Xianyin Sect, Ye Ruying, the founding ancestor, and Meixue, the Guardian Deity. The highest cultivation level on the entire Earth is only at the Dividing Spirit stage.
Lying in bed, tossing and turning, Mu Mu suddenly realized that he was unable to sleep. It wasn't exactly insomnia; he simply felt particularly energetic, with not a trace of drowsiness. After turning over in bed repeatedly, Mu Mu sat up and thought to himself: What is wrong with me today? Not only do I not want to eat, but I also can't fall asleep. Have I become foolish from practicing formations, or have I gotten my breathing wrong while practicing footwork, leading to a deviation in my training?
The strangest thing is that he could not recognize what the seven independent small formations were. Throughout the entire treatise on formations, Mu Mu could be said to have memorized it thoroughly; he could draw many simple formations with his eyes closed. However, although the seven independent small formations were quite simple, he could not discern what type of formations they were.