Chapter 6, Transformation, Era

Tie Jun is not concerned about this obsession. Although it is said that there are so-called heavenly laws in this world, where the mortal realm must not interfere with the affairs of the underworld, and the underworld must not interfere with the mortal realm, these laws are more superficial than anything else. The heavenly court does not address him, and there are many intersecting business dealings between the underworld and the mortal realm. To claim that they do not interfere with each other is simply nonsense. As long as such matters are not brought to light and no one can find fault, there is nothing that cannot be done. The heavenly court does not address him, and there are many intersecting business dealings between the underworld and the mortal realm. To claim that they do not interfere with each other is simply nonsense. As long as such matters are not brought to light and no one can find fault, there is nothing that cannot be done

The second period is the Era of Divine Powers, which spans from three thousand years after the Investiture of the Gods to eight thousand years after the Investiture of the Gods, covering a duration of five thousand years. During this era, as both tangible and intangible spiritual resources of heaven and earth have been nearly exhausted, cultivators, in order to enhance their strength, turn to seek certain spiritual resources of heaven and earth that are not difficult to find, which the cultivators of the Investiture of the Gods era looked down upon.

This is the distinction of the times; as the world changes and time shifts, so do heaven and earth

How dare you use the power of a galloping steed to judge a person's abilities

Because the people of the Qi Refining Era have almost no means to resist magical treasures and divine abilities

Although the Fengshen Era and the Divine Powers Era have long passed, and we are now in the Qi Refinement Era, this does not mean that the magical artifacts of the Fengshen Era and the divine powers of the Divine Powers Era are no longer popular here

Before the establishment of the divine order, he did not speak of it, nor did he understand it

The era of divine powers lasted for five thousand years, after which it encountered the same problem as the era of deification: the secondary level of spiritual materials from heaven and earth that could be used for cultivating divine powers had been nearly exhausted. It is important to note that the more powerful the divine power, the rarer and less renewable the required spiritual materials from heaven and earth become. Consequently, the cultivation of various divine powers gradually came to a standstill, marking the end of the era of divine powers

On the contrary, everything that remains is a powerful weapon

What is the Demon-Subduing Pestle? It is a peculiar weapon that resembles neither a stick nor a gun, yet has characteristics of both. In the understanding of Tie Jun, it is essentially a short gun

Moreover, these changes are all occurring in the mortal realm, while there have been no changes in the underworld or the heavenly court

Like the Chen Qi of yesteryear, possessing the strength of eight hundred galloping steeds with both hands, and wielding the demon-subduing staff, sweeping across all directions

In the next ten thousand years, cultivators could only accompany themselves with Qi Gong. However, they soon discovered that the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was becoming increasingly thin, sufficient only to meet the physiological needs of living beings. To cultivate further was no longer feasible. The Qi Gong passed down from the era of the Divine Sealing became increasingly unsuitable, as the older the Qi Gong, the more it required vast amounts of rare primordial energy. The sparse heavenly and earthly primordial energy could not support these practices. Thus, a transformation began, but this transformation was not smooth at first. It was not until Laozi incarnated in the mortal realm, named Li Er, and established Daoism, teaching cultivators the method of refining ordinary heavenly and earthly primordial energy, that the door to the era of Qi Refinement was opened.

However, after thoroughly digesting Chen Jiu's memories, Tie Jun finally understood and felt that it was quite natural.

Is your swordsmanship impressive? What sword intent or ultimate moves do you possess? With just one stamp of the Fan Tian seal, I could directly crush you into a pulp, so why bother exerting that effort?

The ultimate outcome is that the mortal realm is increasingly declining, while both the heavenly realm and the underworld are losing interest in the mortal realm, leading to a more relaxed oversight. Consequently, the mortal realm is becoming increasingly chaotic

Moreover, what is most bizarre is that, in Chen Jiu's memory, the cultivation methods of this world are actually called Qigong, and the tone is quite strange. The purpose is to enhance a person's strength for the sake of combat. Furthermore, the standard for judging a person's cultivation level is actually based on the magnitude of their strength, with the most basic unit of measurement being horsepower

Indeed, the Soul-Dispersing Profound Light is not infallible. Not to mention the time during the Investiture of the Gods when the two guardians, Heng and Ha, suffered setbacks against those formidable beings, it is worth noting that this technique has only a limited number of uses. For instance, in the past, Chen Qi could only unleash three beams of Soul-Dispersing Profound Light at a time. After each use, he required at least one hour of rest before he could employ it again, and even then, he could only use one beam. This reflects a limitation in quantity, and additionally, there are constraints regarding its power.

The conditions for cultivating the Soul-Separating Mysterious Light are quite simple: first, the presence of the Yin-Yang separation and combined malevolent energy; second, the possession of internal energy within the body; third, the ability of the body to withstand this malevolent energy; and fourth, knowledge of the cultivation methods.

The Qi Refining Era is the third era. The so-called Qi refining is essentially Qigong, which Laozi has improved upon from the ancient practices. It is said that one should do as much as one can afford; if you only have money for a bicycle, do not think about buying a BMW. The wisest choice is to make the most of the bicycle. Laozi passed down the methods of refining Qi using the fundamental principles of Yin, Yang, and the Five Elements, which are the prototypes and ancestors of contemporary Qigong. This is because the Qi of Yin, Yang, and the Five Elements is the most basic form of Qi in the mortal realm, required by all living beings. If even this Qi were to disappear, then all life in the mortal realm would also vanish. Moreover, the Qi of Yin, Yang, and the Five Elements is balanced and perpetually vibrant, thus there is no need to worry about the concerns of the Era of Deification or the Era of Divine Powers. After five thousand years of the Qi Refining Era, Qigong evolved and mutated, once again giving rise to a prosperous scene. However, merely having Qigong is not enough; without divine powers and magical treasures, practitioners can only rely on their bodies and ordinary weapons to engage in combat. Consequently, various mental techniques and martial arts saw significant development, with an abundance of martial skills and secret techniques emerging. During the Qi Refining Era, as it continued for five thousand years, Qigong evolved and mutated, leading to another flourishing scene. Yet, merely possessing Qigong is insufficient; without divine powers and magical treasures, practitioners can only depend on their bodies and ordinary weapons to fight. Thus, various mental techniques and martial arts experienced substantial growth, with numerous martial skills and secret techniques continuously arising, while everyone increasingly focused on the techniques of martial arts.

The divine abilities are not akin to martial arts techniques; they do not require any foundational skills. As long as one understands the correct methods and possesses suitable conditions, everything will be manageable

Qigong refers to the practice of absorbing the vital energy of heaven and earth into oneself, while martial arts is the study of the way that combines Qigong with the body, giving rise to countless techniques.

With a peculiar method of using the demon-slaying staff and the power of eight hundred galloping steeds, he became the grain supervisor for King Zhou of Shang, a general of great significance.

Thus, relying on his current youth and vigor, he has already decided that once his injuries heal, he will go to the tomb of King Yue, as remembered by the Earth God, to absorb the malevolent energy of separation and union, gradually refining it.

The first era is the Era of Canonization, which refers to the period of canonization and the subsequent three thousand years. During this era, conflicts primarily revolved around magical artifacts and divine powers, with martial skills serving as a supplementary aspect. In that time, due to the frenzied plundering by cultivators, the tangible spiritual materials of heaven and earth were nearly exhausted. By the end of the three thousand years following the canonization, there were no longer sufficient spiritual materials in the world to refine magical artifacts, and those that had already been refined had become the possessions of others. Consequently, the focus of cultivation shifted, transitioning into the Era of Divine Powers. The tangible spiritual materials of heaven and earth were nearly exhausted, and by the end of the three thousand years following the canonization, there were no longer sufficient spiritual materials in the world to refine magical artifacts, and those that had already been refined had become the possessions of others. Thus, the focus of cultivation changed, transitioning into the Era of Divine Powers.

A Soul-Severing Profound Light can incapacitate a martial artist with deep cultivation, yet it may fail to affect an ordinary person. This is not dependent on one's character, but rather on the depth of mastery of a particular supernatural ability. When Chen Qi achieved his legendary status, he was able to defeat numerous opponents, earning a formidable reputation, because his Soul-Severing Profound Light had been cultivated to an extraordinary level. For someone like Tie Jun, even if he manages to achieve minor success in cultivating the Soul-Severing Profound Light, it would only be effective against ordinary people. When faced with a determined martial artist, it would at most cause a momentary dizziness, but would not be sufficient to incapacitate them entirely. To truly attain the illustrious reputation of Chen Qi, it is evident that one must engage in extremely diligent cultivation, which is a lengthy process. However, Tie Jun is not concerned about time; at only fifteen or sixteen years old, he has plenty of it.

The first point is not an issue, hetushucom.com. As for the second point, Tie Jun has just begun to sense his internal energy and possesses it within him. The third aspect pertains to physical issues, but Tie Jun has no problems in that regard. Although his internal skills have only recently developed a sense of energy, he is a robust young man of about fifteen or sixteen years old, which is the time in life when one's Yang energy is at its peak. The slight Yin-Yang separation and malevolent energy found in the tomb of King Yue would pose no challenge to him. As long as he absorbs that malevolent energy into his abdomen and assimilates it according to his cultivation methods, it is unlikely that he will master this divine ability immediately. However, it would take at most three to four years, and by then, the world will have another Ha Jiang Lai.

In Chen Jiu's memory, this world has gone through three eras

This left Tie Jun astonished and at a loss for words

Chen Qi is a general of King Zhou of Shang. Although he gained widespread fame through the use of the Soul-Severing Profound Light, his martial skills should not be underestimated. In Tie Jun's impression, this fellow could easily defeat several young ones from the Huang Feihu family, and could also contend with disciples of the Chan Sect's third generation, such as Tu Xing Sun. Naturally, he possesses exceptional martial arts. However, little did he know that the breathing technique Chen Qi practiced, while profound, was far from the complexity he imagined. The most critical aspect was that this technique, aside from enhancing strength, had the greatest effect of increasing a person's physical power.

In addition, there is Chen Qi's cultivation method

However, this is far too distant for the current Tie Jun; he is merely a martial artist who has just begun to sense a hint of energy through his training. To challenge the City God now would be nothing short of a joke.

Your mastery of Qigong is profound, isn't it? The Nine Heavens Fiery Sun Technique absorbs the essence of solar fire, capable of melting gold and stone without resistance. What about the raging flames that scorch the earth, the fire robes that boil the sea, and the infernal flames that burn the heavens? Impressive, right? The true form is a three-legged crow, and just a fart could incinerate you.

This method of cultivation left Tie Jun in a state of astonishment; this is clearly a world of immortals, yet everyone is practicing qigong and martial arts

This left him somewhat at a loss, even completely disoriented

The development of martial arts and mental techniques is, in fact, a matter of necessity. If one possesses supernatural abilities and magical treasures, who would care about these matters

The primordial energy of heaven and earth is indeed extremely complex. Each breath a person takes contains countless components, and the primordial energy of heaven and earth is composed of these myriad energies. The primordial energies from the time of the initial creation of heaven and earth either coalesced into tangible forms, were refined into magical treasures, or were directly transformed into certain existing divine abilities, all of which have long since vanished. By the time of the divine ability era, the primordial energies that could be found could no longer coalesce into tangible forms. In the eyes of the great divine ability practitioners of the sealing gods era, these things held no value or were looked down upon. However, during the divine ability era, no one paid attention to these matters, as they lacked the capabilities of the great divine practitioners from the sealing gods era. They had to make do by refining these primordial energies, integrating them into their own vital energies, and crafting divine abilities. Over the course of five thousand years, various divine abilities emerged in abundance, known as the divine ability era. Of course, the divine abilities of this era cannot be compared to those of the sealing gods era, because the primordial energies used to refine divine abilities back then were the most original energies that had been passed down since the time of creation. For instance, the innate five-colored divine light of Kong Xuan utilized the primordial energies of the five elements that were preserved since the time of creation. However, the quantity of these primordial energies is limited. By the time of the divine ability era, where could one find the primordial energies of the five elements? Even the essence of the five elements had become precious, allowing only the refinement of certain divine abilities such as the Thick Earth Seal, Divine Fire Ball, and the Withered Tree Blossoming in Spring. You should not look down upon these divine abilities; five thousand years after the divine ability era, even these techniques have not been practiced.

Let us first cultivate the Soul-Departing Mysterious Light

The times are changing, the focus of cultivation is shifting, but one thing remains eternally unchanged: the pursuit of power by cultivators.