Chapter 005: Immortal Divine Skill · Awakening of the Celestial Pearl

One day, Zhou Weiqing felt a surge of energy, and he was overjoyed. He quickly focused all his mental intent on his lower abdomen, carefully sensing the presence of the cool airflow and guiding it to rise slowly.

In the previous moment, Zhou Weiqing was floating in a state of bliss, but in the next moment, he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar. The numb sensation was instantly replaced by an overwhelming chill. At that moment, a strong bloodthirst suddenly arose within him, and his originally black eyes turned blood red. His previously smooth black short hair now stood on end, and every pore in his body emitted a stream of gray-black energy.

A surge of restless energy suddenly erupted from the shoulder well on his left side, rampaging wildly within him. However, at that moment, Zhou Weiqing could no longer feel the pain in his body; he only sensed that his consciousness was becoming increasingly blurred. With a gasp, he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. Unbeknownst to him, during the process of cultivating celestial energy, pain was not truly terrifying; the most frightening aspect was the state he was facing—numbness. This was clearly a sign of going astray in his cultivation. The manual of the Undying Divine Skill explicitly recorded it as a fatal technique. This skill indeed existed, but he merely felt his consciousness fading further into obscurity. With another gasp, he spat out blood again. He was unaware that during the cultivation of celestial energy, pain was not the real fear; the true terror lay in the numbness he was experiencing, a clear indication of having gone astray. The manual of the Undying Divine Skill itself stated that it was a technique leading to certain death. This skill was indeed valid, but in the early stages of cultivation, it was entirely a matter of luck. Those who succeeded could be said to be one in ten thousand. It was evident that Zhou Weiqing was not that fortunate one in ten thousand; he had already gone astray.

The ordinary celestial power cultivation methods, regardless of their level, are fundamentally based on various techniques such as meditation, sitting in stillness, and body refinement to stimulate one's potential and absorb the power of heaven and earth. However, this Undying Divine Skill takes a different approach. Its cultivation method can be described as exceedingly simple: it involves breaking through the thirty-six major death points in the human body. There is no need to absorb the power of heaven and earth, nor to engage in meditation, sitting in stillness, or body refinement. Each time a death point is broken through, the celestial power naturally increases by one level. The entire process of accumulating celestial power is merely preparation for breaking through the death points. It can be said to be as simple as it gets, yet also extremely difficult. If one can break through all thirty-six death points, then the cultivation method can be described as exceedingly simple: it involves breaking through the thirty-six major death points in the human body. There is no need to absorb the power of heaven and earth, nor to engage in meditation, sitting in stillness, or body refinement. Each time a death point is broken through, the celestial power naturally increases by one level. The entire process of accumulating celestial power is merely preparation for breaking through the death points. It can be said to be as simple as it gets, yet also extremely difficult. If one can break through all thirty-six death points, then the celestial power can at least be cultivated to thirty-six levels, or even surpass the divine celestial power, entering the final level of heavenly Dao power. It is worth noting that his father, Marshal Zhou Dayuan, as the strongest in the Heavenly Bow Empire, has only cultivated his celestial power to the thirty-second level, which corresponds to the eighth level of divine celestial power, and has not made any progress in five years.

Half an hour had passed, and the feelings of fatigue and soreness throughout his body made Zhou Weiqing's heart unable to remain calm. At this moment, he had not yet discovered any sense of heavenly power within him. Although he feared death, he also possessed a certain determination; since he had decided to act, he would certainly see it through to the end

Today, after hearing about the mysteries of the Heavenly Pearl from Shangguan Bing'er, the impulse to become a Heavenly Pearl Master far surpassed the pain he was experiencing in his body. He resolved that, no matter what, he must attempt the cultivation of this immortal divine skill. If he did not try, he would never be able to accept it. He was acutely aware that his time was running out. If a human's life pearl did not awaken by the age of sixteen, they would forever lose the opportunity to awaken their life pearl. At that point, he would truly be nothing more than a waste. Who would want to be a waste for a lifetime? Although Zhou Weiqing was fearful of death, he was even more afraid of continuing to be such a waste.

If cultivating the Immortal Technique is one in ten thousand, then devouring that black orb is the only way, because as he activated the Immortal Technique, the Jianjing acupoint suddenly ruptured, simultaneously awakening the black orb that had been swallowed into his body and fallen into silence. The scene that unfolded at this moment was precisely triggered by the eruption of that black orb.

Zhou Shuiniu said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, how could I dare to deceive you? Do not be fooled by this little rascal's seemingly honest exterior; in fact, he is more cunning than anyone else. Even I have been deceived by him numerous times. This time, he probably knows he has caused trouble and is afraid I will beat him, which is why he does not dare to return. He speaks nicely about going out to experience the world, but that is nonsense. I believe he is simply too afraid to come back, so there is no need to pay him any mind"

Having cleaned his body and changed into a fresh military uniform, Zhou Weiqing returned to his tent after washing away the dirt. At this moment, the entire military camp had already quieted down

"Damn it, is it still not over? It's just that I touched you once, isn't it?" Zhou Weiqing huffed in annoyance, and rather lewdly squeezed the bun in his hand, as if to find the right feel.

After completing these tasks, he quietly lifted the tent flap to peek outside. Confirming that no one was around, he then withdrew his head and carefully reached into his bosom, retrieving an oilcloth pouch from his close-fitting clothing

Poor fellow, struggling with all his might, is still unaware of what he is about to face. He merely feels that the position of his left shoulder's acupoint resembles a funnel, as if all his vital energy is gushing out from there. In this near-death moment, he feels no pain at all; instead, he experiences a sensation of ethereal bliss.

However, the energy within this black bead is exceedingly domineering. In addition to its inherent dark attribute, it possesses multiple other attributes, including the spatial power absorbed during its journey through the异空间 (other space), as well as its own multiple forms of manifest and hidden energy. This immense energy intertwines and integrates into Zhou Weiqing's body, effectively altering his fundamental attributes. The intensity of this pain is incomparably greater than the muscle fatigue and soreness Zhou Weiqing experienced previously.

Suddenly, while in meditation, Shangguan Bing'er slightly furrowed her brows. A faint blue stream of air was expelled from her mouth, then slowly inhaled through her nostrils. She gently raised her hands before placing them back on her knees, gradually opening her beautiful light blue eyes.

In one large bowl, there were three big steamed buns, while the other bowl contained two dishes: one was stir-fried greens, and the other was surprisingly braised meat. After a tiring afternoon, Zhou Weiqing was already famished and immediately grabbed a bun to eat without hesitation. He thought to himself: Considering that Guo Bing'er, this little girl, still has a bit of conscience, the buns and dishes were still warm, and the taste was quite good, clearly not the kind of slop from an ordinary soldier's mess hall. While eating, Zhou Weiqing then looked at the note, which contained very simple content: just four words: "Continue tomorrow".

An incomparably malevolent aura was wildly expanding within him, and the extreme cold emanating from it was precisely the immense energy contained within that black orb. This energy invaded every corner of Zhou Weiqing's body without any obstruction; it was simply too domineering.

Di Fengling smiled bitterly and said: "As long as Wei Qing does not return for a day, I cannot find peace for a day. This matter is all Di Fuya's fault. Brother, if Wei Qing comes back, you must not hit him. Speaking of which, this child is quite pitiful; his congenital venous obstruction is not something he desired. You should not be too hard on him."

Zhou Shuiniu snorted and said, "Like father, like son. However, this young man does have a bit of self-awareness. What he said is correct; how could he be worthy of Her Highness the Princess? I think, as he suggested, that the marriage should be canceled."

When the fated bead of a Celestial Bead Master awakens, it releases a considerable amount of energy, after which the celestial beads will then divide into the Body Bead and the Intention Bead, taking shape. Regarding this aura, Celestial Bead Masters within a certain range will experience a strong resonance; however, this range is quite limited. For instance, General Zhou, who is located within the Marshal's Mansion, is unable to sense it.

Regardless of whether one is a Yizhu Master, a Tizhu Master, or a Tianzhu Master, celestial energy is the fundamental basis. To refine pearls, one must first cultivate celestial energy

The encampment located outside Tian Gong City actually consists of only two companies, totaling two hundred troops. One company is affiliated with the Third Archery Battalion, while the other belongs to an infantry battalion. After all, they are merely here for recruitment, and these two hundred personnel are sufficient.

What kind of creature is this? Zhou Weiqing was filled with surprise and confusion. He was not a fool; on the contrary, he was an exceptionally intelligent person. At this moment, if he still did not understand that the changes in his body were related to the black bead he had swallowed, then he would no longer be Zhou Weiqing. However, everything was now completely beyond his control, and all he could do was passively endure. At this moment, if he still did not understand that the changes in his body were related to the black bead he had swallowed, then he would no longer be Zhou Weiqing. However, everything was now completely beyond his control, and all he could do was passively endure

As for why Zhou Weiqing possesses blood with dark attributes, the answer is straightforward: it is because Marshal Zhou's attribute of the Pearl is darkness. Zhou Weiqing naturally shares the same attribute as his father, which is why he is now able to merge the power of this black pearl with his body under the same dark attribute.

"Brother Zhou, you didn't do this just to comfort me, did you? My mind is made up. If Wei Qing really encounters any misfortune, that girl Di Fuya will have to accompany him in death," Di Fengling said resolutely. Yesterday, he personally took Di Fuya to apologize, but upon learning that Zhou Wei Qing had not returned, he immediately dispatched a large number of personnel to search outside the city, yet found nothing.

It is noted that the ancient parchment states: The human body has approximately 52 single points, 300 double points, and 50 extraordinary points outside the meridians, totaling 720 acupoints. Among these, there are 108 critical points, of which 72 points are generally not fatal, while the remaining 36 points are lethal, commonly referred to as 'dead points'.

While contemplating, Shangguan Bing'er had already taken action. She knew that the Celestial Pearl Masters were at their most dangerous during the awakening process. A moment's carelessness could result in their bodies being destroyed by the immense energy released from the dual life pearls. The number of Celestial Pearl Masters was already extremely rare, and among ten individuals capable of awakening a Celestial Pearl, at least three would fall due to this reason. Therefore, she had to quickly locate the person who was awakening the Celestial Pearl and the book, and do her utmost to assist him in successfully overcoming this critical moment. The number of Celestial Pearl Masters was already extremely rare, and among ten individuals capable of awakening a Celestial Pearl, at least three would fall due to this reason. Therefore, she had to quickly locate the person who was awakening the Celestial Pearl and the book, and do her utmost to assist him in successfully overcoming this critical moment.

If it were someone else, they might have already perished from the overwhelming force, but Zhou Weiqing was different; his body was frantically and greedily absorbing the energy contained within this pearl

Initially, when Zhou Weiqing obtained this Undying Skill, he was so intimidated by the general principles that he did not dare to practice it, and he had only briefly glanced at the contents recorded in this Undying Skill.

After finishing dinner, Zhou Weiqing stepped out of the tent without a moment's pause, enduring the soreness in his body to wash himself. Although this fellow was somewhat lewd and cowardly, he had one good trait: he was very clean. He also took the liberty of washing his clothes. Do not assume that just because he came from a noble background, he would be incapable of doing housework. On the contrary, he was proficient in all household chores and cooking, a skill forced upon him by his strict father, Marshal Water Buffalo. In the Marshal's residence, Zhou Weiqing lived in a small courtyard by himself. After the age of six, he became completely self-sufficient; everything he needed was provided, but there was no one to attend to him. This situation led to countless arguments between Marshal Zhou and the Marshal's wife. Unfortunately, the Marshal's dominance was irresistible, and in the end, the Marshal's wife could only secure the right to teach Zhou Weiqing how to do these tasks.

Time passed second by second, and Zhou Weiqing only felt his body alternating between chills and heat, at times experiencing intense soreness and numbness, and at other times an unbearable itch. He rolled continuously within the tent, layers of black-gray substance seeping from his skin and dispersing into the surroundings, while the entire tent gradually filled with this black-gray airflow.

Based on the aura she sensed, Shangguan Bing'er quickly located its source. As she passed through numerous military camps and finally came to a halt at the small tent in the corner, she found herself momentarily stunned.

Marshal Zhou himself is a Celestial Pearl Master. According to the inheritance of Celestial Pearl Masters, as long as their descendants can awaken their innate pearl, there is a high probability that they will possess a Celestial Pearl. Zhou Weiqing has studied the human meridians in detail and discovered that the blocked meridians he has include several critical points. Because of this, although Marshal Zhou hopes for his son to achieve greatness, he absolutely does not dare to take the risk of using celestial power to help him break through the meridians. At that time, Zhou Weiqing thought that if he could cultivate this immortal divine skill and open up these critical points, the issue of blocked meridians would naturally be resolved, and he would be able to possess celestial power.

At that moment, an incredibly cold current suddenly erupted from his lower abdomen, as if a massive ice ball had shattered within him, unleashing countless ice arrows that crazily penetrated his body's meridians.

Having broken through the deadlock and become obsessed, his fate can only be one: death

Every individual must possess a cultivation method to refine their celestial energy, utilizing this method to channel celestial power, absorb the forces of heaven and earth, and forge themselves, thereby advancing their celestial energy. The cultivation of celestial energy is divided into four major stages: Celestial Essence, Celestial Void, Celestial Divine, and Celestial Dao. Each stage is further divided into twelve levels. The Undying Divine Art is a method for cultivating celestial energy; however, it is exceptionally unique, as its cultivation approach is entirely different from that of conventional celestial energy cultivation methods.

Your Majesty, take a look at this. It was delivered this morning, and it is in that little brat's handwriting. " Zhou Shuiniu handed a letter to Di Fengling.

Zhou Weiqing is very afraid of death, yet his willpower is much more resilient than that of the vast majority of people. He must thank his father for this; if it were not for Marshal Zhou's rigorous training from a young age, his spirit would certainly not be so robust.

This is the treasure that Zhou Weiqing retrieved from the Starry Forest yesterday. He found this item beside a skeleton when he was thrown into a deep mountain forest by General Zhou Dayuan at the age of ten to train his survival skills. Even General Zhou Dayuan was unaware of it, and it has been hidden by him in a tree hollow in the Starry Forest.

Fortunately, it was covered with an oilcloth; otherwise, having sweated so much today, it would have been troublesome if it got soaked.

This page provides a detailed account of the cultivation methods for the Jianjing acupoint, accompanied by illustrations that clearly indicate the location of the Jianjing acupoint

Zhou Weiqing took out the cleaned rice bowl from before, poured a little kerosene into it, and then took some fine threads, twisted them together, and soaked them in the kerosene, leaving a thread exposed. He then used a flint to ignite it, and immediately created a temporary small oil lamp, illuminating his not-so-large tent.

Originally, the black bead would gradually change his body imperceptibly after entering it, being digested and absorbed by him. However, with his practice of the Undying Divine Skill, he immediately triggered the energy within the black bead ahead of time

Determined not to be wasteful or idle, and with a steadfast belief in his heart, Zhou Weiqing finally took his first step in cultivation. He began to focus his mind and calm his spirit, practicing according to the methods outlined in the first chapter of the Undying Divine Skill.

The Jianjing acupoint is a pair, with one on each side. Zhou Weiqing gently pressed on his left Jianjing acupoint and immediately felt a tingling sensation throughout half of his body, which startled him. Indeed, it is formidable. It is known that among the thirty-six major death points, there are varying degrees of strength. He had probably skimmed through this book on the Undying Divine Skill; the further one progresses in the practice, the more formidable the death points become. The Undying Divine Skill is divided into four sections. The first section covers the practice methods for the death points of the upper and lower limbs, which includes five death points. The second section addresses the practice methods for the death points in the back, waist, and sacral region, totaling eight death points. Following that is the third section, which focuses on the practice methods for the death points in the chest and abdomen, comprising fourteen death points. Finally, the fourth section deals with the practice methods for the death points in the head and neck, totaling nine. It can be said that the difficulty increases progressively. Even so, the mere sensation brought about by this Jianjing acupoint made Zhou Weiqing feel a chill of fear. If this thing were to strike, could it really lead to a breakthrough?

What is this aura? Such a cold aura, is it the dual cultivation of body and mind? A Celestial Pearl Master? Is the innate pearl of a Celestial Pearl Master awakening in the military camp?

In a swift motion, Shangguan Bing'er had already moved from the bed to the floor, her beautiful eyes filled with uncertainty. As a Celestial Pearl Master, her sensory perception was ten times that of an ordinary person, especially when it came to sensing the presence of other Celestial Pearl Masters, which she could detect with remarkable acuity

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When Zhou Weiqing was young, Marshal Zhou Dayuan once gathered numerous methods for cultivating celestial energy for him to try. At least among the techniques that Zhou Weiqing attempted, none of them included the trajectories of operation that encompassed the thirty-six vital acupoints of the human body, which are the most crucial.

It was a gigantic black tiger, entirely pitch black without any other colors, exuding a strong black-gray radiance all over its body. Its dark red eyes were filled with a sense of death, and surrounding its body were streams of cyan and blue energy. Most remarkably, the tail of this enormous black tiger was not a typical tiger's tail, but rather a scorpion-like tail made up of connected segments, with a massive hook shimmering with a dim light raised in the air

What he did not know was that at this moment, the meridians that had been obstructed for thirteen years had been completely unblocked by the powerful black-gray energy flow, and the impurities within his body were being rapidly expelled amidst the immense pain. This was precisely the process of transformation that one must undergo in the first three levels of cultivating celestial power

General Zhou, like Shangguan Bing'er, also came from a humble background. In his childhood, he made a living by herding cattle, which is how he acquired this name. No one dares to mock his name, for those who have done so are already dead

When Zhou Weiqing awoke from his coma, he found himself inside a tent. As he regained consciousness, he immediately felt pain throughout his entire body, and his skin was uncomfortably clammy with sweat. His legs, in particular, felt as if they were filled with lead; even the slightest movement caused him excruciating pain, as if thousands of steel needles were piercing him, prompting him to involuntarily moan.

Before the tent flap was even lifted, Shangguan Bing'er immediately felt a surge of chilling, oppressive air rush towards her. Even with her cultivation at the Eighth Heaven, she couldn't help but shiver involuntarily, as if her entire bloodline had momentarily frozen. She hurriedly urged her celestial energy, barely managing to keep this coldness at bay.

Such a strong fluctuation of energy. During the day, I did not sense this individual’s celestial power, yet by night, he has awakened his celestial pearl. Could it be that within such a short time, his celestial power has directly increased by four levels? Celestial pearl masters differ from intention pearl and body pearl masters; the awakening of the intention pearl and body pearl requires cultivating celestial power to the third level, while celestial pearl masters need to reach the fourth level for awakening. Thinking of this, Shangguan Bing'er is filled with confusion. What astonishes her even more is the extremely cold aura, chilling to the bone. Even a water attribute celestial pearl master would not exhibit such an energy fluctuation; water, even when turned to ice, is merely cold, not this kind of chilling cold. Could it be that the attribute of the awakened intention pearl is—darkness?

As the commander of the Third Archery Battalion, Shangguan Bing'er is now the highest authority in this military camp. Naturally, her tent is situated in the central position of the camp. At this moment, she is sitting cross-legged on her bed, cultivating her celestial energy.

Steeling herself, Shangguan Bing'er focused her mind and carefully sensed the source of this aura. Soon, her gaze locked onto a specific direction, and in that moment, she confirmed that indeed a Heavenly Pearl Master had awakened, causing her heart to swell with joy.

To his surprise, after this cool airflow appeared, it became increasingly pronounced, contrary to the records of the Undying Divine Skill which stated it was merely a trace. When it was guided to the chest area, it had already transformed into a small current. The entire guiding process was very smooth, and it was just about to reach the Jianjing acupoint.

Is it him? How could it be him? That tent is precisely where Zhou Xiaopang, who fainted from exhaustion this afternoon, stayed. In fact, she did not harbor much animosity towards Zhou Weiqing; it was merely a coincidence or perhaps Zhou Weiqing's own lewdness that always provoked her, which led her to decide to punish this fellow. However, in her heart, she did not truly despise this new recruit. To her, Zhou Weiqing was just a cunning little soldier from her Third Battalion, appearing honest on the outside but treacherous within, nothing particularly remarkable. When she saw Zhou Weiqing faint from exhaustion today, she had already decided to lighten the weight of the stones a bit tomorrow. She did this not only to retaliate against Zhou Weiqing's lewdness but also because she had developed a bit of admiration for his quite impressive archery skills. If Zhou Weiqing were to know this, he would surely be quite pleased.

Taking a deep breath, the simplicity on Zhou Weiqing's face vanished, leaving only a solemn expression. Then, under the faint glow of the small oil lamp, he turned to the second page of the Undying Divine Skill. This second page recorded the first of the thirty-six critical death points that the Undying Divine Skill aimed to penetrate.

At that time, it was attracted by the unwillingness and resentment emitted by Zhou Weiqing when he was on the brink of death from being struck by the explosive fireball of Di Fuyah. This caused a rupture in space, and he happened to be hit by a mouthful of his own blood. Zhou Weiqing's blood itself contained a dark aura, and the inherent energy of this black orb was also of a dark nature. The convergence of darkness with darkness led it to choose Zhou Weiqing.

In the entire Tian Gong Empire, only Marshal Zhou and she are Tianzhu Masters. For a nation, especially a small one like the Tian Gong Empire, each additional Tianzhu Master represents a significant deterrent. The reason the Klesi Empire has been able to consistently suppress the Tian Gong Empire is that they have three Tianzhu Masters on their side. If their cultivation levels were not inferior to that of Marshal Zhou, the Tian Gong Empire would likely have been annihilated by Klesi long ago. The Klesi people have coveted the Starry Forest for quite some time.

After Zhou Weiqing returned to the tent, he opened the cloth bag he had brought with him. Inside were some essential items he had purchased yesterday after leaving the blacksmith's shop, such as some simple powdered seasonings, a bottle of lamp oil, and other trivial yet necessary supplies for daily life. His greatest fear after joining the army was not having enough to eat, so he bought some seasonings, which would make it easier to sneak a bite later on. As for the lamp oil, it was immediately put to use.

"Shangguan Bing'er, you little vixen, just wait. One day, I will pin you down and ravage you."

The Jianjing acupoint is located at the highest point of the shoulder

The First Chapter of the Undying Divine Skill, Cultivation Methods for the Dead Points of the Upper and Lower Limbs, First Point: Jianjing Point

After resting for a moment, Zhou Weiqing barely managed to get up from the bedding. As soon as he sat up, he noticed two large bowls and a note placed beside the bedding.

After hesitating for a moment, he finally strengthened his resolve. People die, but birds soar to the sky; if one does not die, one lives for countless years. Once he succeeds, he will have the hope of becoming a Heavenly Pearl Master. If he does not take this chance, he will forever be worthless.

An hour has passed, and it is now deep into the night outside, with only the occasional chirping of insects and the calls of birds breaking the silence of the dark night

Di Feng's expression changed dramatically, and he said: "How can that be? Di Fuya is a member of your Zhou family in life and a ghost of your Zhou family in death. Brother, Jun Wuxi is not joking; you need not speak of this matter any further. If the engagement is to be broken simply because Wei Qing is not a Yu Zhu Master, then am I still worthy to be your brother?"

Shangguan Bing'er was inherently kind-hearted. Although she was momentarily taken aback upon realizing that this was Zhou Weiqing's tent, she quickly regained her composure. Zhou Weiqing was her subordinate, and aside from the benefits that another Heavenly Jewel Master from the Third Battalion would bring, they were all citizens of the Heavenly Bow Empire. She felt compelled to assist Zhou Weiqing.

Marshal's Office

At the moment this thought arose in his mind, Zhou Weiqing suddenly felt a chilling breath stir in the area of his lower abdomen, exactly as described in the first chapter of the Undying Divine Skill.

Zhou Weiqing's eyes grew increasingly red, and his mind, clouded by pain, became more and more blurred. In his subconscious, he beheld a strange scene, or rather, he saw an unusual creature

It is precisely for this reason that Zhou Weiqing has always refrained from practicing this technique. However, years have passed, and almost every year, Marshal Zhou has conducted a physical examination for him. Yet, the blocked meridians within him show no signs of improvement with the passage of time. If this continues, he will only be a useless person. Zhou Weiqing has struggled countless times in his heart, contemplating whether to cultivate this immortal technique, and it is only today that he has finally made up his mind.

In the realm of Celestial Pearl Masters, the attributes of the Intent Pearl often determine the strength of a Celestial Pearl Master. Among the strongest attributes, the four known as the Four Supreme Celestial Pearls include Darkness, Light, Space, and Life. These attributes are not only rare but also significantly more powerful than those of other attribute Celestial Pearl Masters. Among them, the Darkness attribute is the most mysterious. If this week, Xiao Pang awakens the true Darkness attribute, then his future will be limitless, and he may even surpass himself. These four attributes are referred to as the Four Supreme Celestial Pearls, which are not only rare but also much stronger than the Intent Pearls of other attribute Celestial Pearl Masters. Among them, the Darkness attribute is the most mysterious. If this week, Xiao Pang awakens the true Darkness attribute, then his future will be limitless, and he may even surpass himself

Upon thinking of this, Shangguan Bing'er did not dare to delay for even a moment. She immediately lifted the tent flap and swiftly entered. The moment she stepped inside the tent, what she saw was a pair of blood-red eyes

He focused his thoughts on the Jianjing acupoint, beginning to silently sense his own body. The hardest part of any endeavor is the beginning; the most challenging first step is to perceive the faint celestial energy within. This awareness would then be directed towards the Jianjing acupoint. According to the records in the first chapter of the Undying Divine Skill, the Jianjing acupoint is the easiest to breach among the thirty-six major death points. The key question is whether one can survive after breaching it. If one survives after breaking through the Jianjing acupoint, it signifies that the first hurdle has been passed.

Without great willpower, one cannot cultivate; without a determination to face death, one cannot cultivate. The art of immortality is, in fact, an art of certain death. Transform the impossible into the possible, using the thirty-six major death points of celestial bodies as the objects of cultivation. Seek life amidst death; a moment's carelessness will lead to certain death. Be cautious, be cautious. Only those who can break through the thirty-six major death points can truly connect with the forces of heaven and earth, achieving longevity alongside the universe and immortality with the sun and moon.

Do I really lack the fate to cultivate? Is it even impossible for me to operate this Undying Divine Skill? Zhou Weiqing is beginning to feel a bit like giving up. After a full hour, he is sitting with a sore back, aching waist, and cramping legs, yet he still feels no hint of celestial energy activating.

In fact, this is also the reason why this black bead chose him after drifting in space for an unknown period of time

In the reception room, two individuals occupy the foremost seats. One of them is Emperor Di Fengling of the Tiangong Empire, while the other is a towering man resembling an iron tower, appearing to be in his fifties. Beneath his bronze skin, a subtle glow seems to circulate. He has a square face, fierce tiger-like eyes, a straight nose, and a square jaw. Even while seated, his imposing physique is evident; his rock-solid muscles fill out his fitted attire completely. His eyes are bright and spirited, with a deep luster emanating from his black pupils. This man is the pillar of the Tiangong Empire, Grand Marshal Zhou Shuiniu, who is also the father of Zhou Weiqing.

The consciousness became increasingly blurred, and Zhou Weiqing still harbored a glimmer of hope, wondering, could it be that I have succeeded

The sensation of release at the Jianjing acupoint almost vanished the moment the gray-black airflow appeared. If we say that Zhou Weiqing previously broke through the Jianjing acupoint as if puncturing a hole in a ball, then at this moment, that hole has been sealed by the gray-black airflow.

Zhou Weiqing's reckless attempt to cultivate the Immortal Divine Skill is, in fact, akin to suicide; the chance of success is one in ten thousand and not easily encountered. However, although he lacks good fortune in his cultivation endeavors, he is extraordinarily fortunate in another aspect. This stroke of luck stems from the black orb he had previously swallowed in the Starry Forest, which shimmered with multiple hues.

In an instant, when the cool breeze rushed into the Jianjing acupoint, Zhou Weiqing felt as if his left side had been struck by lightning, losing sensation in that moment. Immediately afterward, this numbness rapidly spread from the left side of his body to the right. Within just a few breaths, his entire body, except for his head, had lost all feeling.

It is imperative to succeed! Zhou Weiqing shouted inwardly, at this point, he could not possibly regret it any longer. Gritting his teeth, he urged the cool airflow to surge fiercely towards the left shoulder acupoint.

Zhou Weiqing's body trembled almost simultaneously, not from the external temperature, but from a cold that erupted from within his bones, chilling his organs, his blood, and even penetrating to his marrow. He felt waves of cold air continuously surging from his body, and with each surge, layers of black and gray dust could be distinctly seen emerging from the depths of his skin. The extreme cold rendered him unable to control his body any longer, and he suddenly collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath. With each inhalation and exhalation, a stream of black and gray air burst forth from within him, and the surface of his skin had quietly spread with overlapping patterns of black and gray.

Carefully unwrapping the oilcloth bag revealed an ancient book inside. This could indeed be considered an ancient text, as it was not made of paper but rather stitched from high-quality sheepskin, measuring a full two inches in thickness and containing dozens of pages. Its style was archaic, with the edges already showing some wear. The cover bore four large characters: Undying Divine Skill

Therefore, she did not have the slightest hesitation in her heart; with a light touch of her toes on the ground, she swiftly arrived at Zhou Weiqing's tent like a wisp of smoke

Lifting the cover reveals the first page, at the top is a line of small text: The General Principles of the Undying Divine Skill