Chapter 10, Qigong, Discovery
You, you are still too young. In this day and age, what is there to regret? If one were to truly become a spirit, it might end up harming others!" Chen Sheng shook his head and laughed, as they entered the area of the mass grave, "Hurry up, if we miss the opportunity, we will inevitably face a reprimand!"
This is naturally not something that can be openly declared; one can only find ways to evade the issue, saying little. Sitting cross-legged, I began to mobilize the slight yang energy within me to dispel the internal阴气.
It's good that nothing happened! Chen Sheng crawled out from the mound, glanced at the sun that had already passed overhead, and said, "Let's hurry, we've wasted quite a bit of time. The other brothers might have already returned. We should go take a look; if nothing is wrong..."
After Tie Jun returned home, he took out the eye-catching pearl to examine it closely. Unfortunately, the pearl was severely damaged; apart from the faint flickering of the flame light, there was truly nothing else remarkable about it. He could only put it away close to him, and the night passed without further conversation.
You must be cautious; this bead can only be used once, meaning it can save your life at the most critical moment. Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, do not invoke it under any circumstances! Tie Dan repeatedly reminded, fearing that his son might act recklessly and, out of curiosity, use the bead prematurely, leaving him helpless when it truly matters.
No, no! Although my cultivation is shallow, I still understand a thing or two about this treasure. The orb still emits divine light, indicating that it has not yet reached depletion. As long as you do not exhaust the flame within it, you can strike it against the ground without breaking it. However, once you deplete the flame, it is likely that it will shatter on its own without needing to be struck!
Brother Chen Sheng, I apologize for keeping you waiting!
Chen Sheng was taken aback at that moment, initially thinking he had been attacked. Upon seeing his appearance, he quickly supported him and asked anxiously, "Junzi, what happened to you? Where do you feel unwell?"
It would be good to take a look, after all, I have the double assurance of the sword talisman and the piercing eye pearl, so there should not be any issues
When Chen Qi was eight years old, he practiced this form of qigong, and in just two years, he already possessed the strength of ten horses. Of course, Chen Qi was also exceptionally gifted. Although he gained fame during the Battle of the Gods through the use of the Soul-Severing Mysterious Light, being able to stand out and make a name for himself in such an era and on such a battlefield was certainly not something an ordinary person could achieve
Through Chen Jiuxiu's experience of cultivating the Northern Wilderness Battle King Qi, Tie Jun is able to comprehend the overwhelming power possessed by this form of Qi Gong. However, he also recognizes the difficulties of practicing this Qi Gong in the present world. Therefore, he approaches it with utmost caution, which is quite different from the balanced and harmonious Shaoyang Qi Gong. If the body is not well-conditioned, recklessly practicing it could easily harm the very foundation of one's health.
At that moment, curiosity slightly took the upper hand, and I called out, "Brother Chen Sheng, wait for me, I want to go too!"
Upon reaching the entrance of the mass grave, I cast a glance at the old locust tree that had been severed, feeling a slight stir in my heart, yet my steps slowed down
The evil cultivator has been found! Both individuals were taken aback, exchanging glances. Chen Sheng gritted his teeth and said, "Junzi, stay here and do not move. I will go provide support!" After speaking, he swiftly activated his movement technique and rushed towards the source of the fighting sounds.
Now that Tie Jun's body has suddenly encountered issues, it can be considered a sufficient reason to take a break. It is possible that before Tie Jun recovers, the evil cultivator will be discovered by others and then eliminated by the Mingjian, resulting in a day that passes without any surprises or dangers.
I just feel that this old locust tree, having been worshipped repeatedly, is quite a pity to be suddenly cut down
Tie Jun's gaze sharpened, realizing that he had somewhat lost his composure. Fortunately, Ming Jian had already led Lei Dong and others into the mass grave ahead; otherwise, it could have led to some trouble
Chen Sheng's actions surprised Tie Jun somewhat, but he quickly understood. With Lei Dong exerting pressure from above, it would not be easy for Chen Sheng to rise in status. Given such a good opportunity, he naturally had to make a show of himself. The location of the fight was about five or six li away. According to Ming Jian's plan, as long as the sword talisman shattered, they would definitely be able to reach the scene within ten breaths. With Chen Sheng's lightness skill, it was impossible for him to cover five or six li in ten breaths; a hundred breaths would be more feasible, though still somewhat dangerous. Therefore, even if he could arrive, it would likely be nearing the end, and at most, he could only show his face in front of Ming Jian.
Father was right; this fellow is indeed eager to achieve merit, truly seeking danger in the midst of opportunity
Yes, Father, I understand! Tie Jun nodded repeatedly, reassuring him as he took the jade pendant from his possession and kept it close to him. "Father, this item is already quite cracked; will it not break when I leave?"
Tie Jun did not dare to linger, bowing his head slightly, he pressed the sword talisman in his arms and followed Chen Sheng directly into the mass grave.
These concerns are unknown to Tie Dan; he only knows that his son has already developed a sense of energy and can utilize his piercing eyes, which is the crux of the matter
He immediately let go and chased after her
Tie Jun nodded, having acquired Chen Jiu's memories, as well as his knowledge from https://m.hetushu.com. Shaoyang Qigong is a foundational practice of a legitimate sect, characterized by its balance and tranquility. Continuous practice poses no risk of deviation or obsession, and there are virtually no bottlenecks. However, this very nature results in relatively limited power; even after over a decade of practice, one might only possess the strength of three or four galloping horses. Tie Dan practiced this method for thirty-two years, and at his peak, he could only muster the strength of five galloping horses. In comparison, Chen Qi's Qigong is significantly more advanced.
Tie Jun is now in a state of silent suffering, having unknowingly absorbed so much negative energy that it has gathered in his abdomen, as if a pair of scissors were chaotically cutting within him. Fortunately, there is already a trace of lesser yang energy in his abdomen, which firmly protects his dantian; otherwise, if the dantian were to be invaded, even if he did not die, his original essence would have been harmed, making it impossible for him to achieve any future accomplishments in qigong.
First, use the Shaoyang Qigong to protect the Dantian, and then slowly guide the Yin energy out of the body through the most basic breathing methods. This is a lengthy process; after a full three to four hours, when Chen Sheng felt it was becoming excessive, Tie Jun finally let out a long sigh.
"Junzi, what is the matter? Why aren't you leaving quickly?"
No, it is nothing, perhaps it was a slight chill from last night
After finishing his words, he meticulously reminded about the actions for the following day, until Tie Jun showed signs of impatience, and only then did he allow Tie Jun to leave the room
Chen Sheng, sitting nearby, also decided to take a seat. He was rather relaxed, as this search did carry certain dangers. Although he had the protection of the sword talisman and the support of the Ming sword, no one could guarantee that encountering that evil cultivator would not pose a threat to life.
Without mentioning Chen Qi from https://wwwhetushu.com, let us talk about Chen Jiu. In his lifetime, Chen Jiu was a personal guard of Chen Qi and learned the art of the Western Wilderness War King from him. Although he did not possess as many fortuitous encounters and conditions as Chen Qi, he managed to cultivate the strength of eighty galloping steeds within a mere ten years. Ultimately, his achievement was only the strength of ninety-eight galloping steeds, which was far inferior to that of Chen Qi. However, it was significantly more powerful than that of Tie Dan, and in the current martial world, he could still be considered a master. This is still due to his relatively low aptitude. Nevertheless, he cultivated the strength of eighty galloping steeds in just ten years, and although his final achievement was only ninety-eight galloping steeds, it was still much stronger than Tie Dan, allowing him to be regarded as a master in today's martial world, again due to his limited aptitude.
With such an intention, upon discovering that Tie Jun seemed to be unharmed and was practicing Qigong, he also sought a mound of earth and a desolate grave to lean against, allowing Tie Jun to fumble about on his own.
Moreover, there is a fundamental difference in the cultivation progress between ancient Qigong and modern Qigong
On the morning of the second day, Tie Jun gathered at the county office as instructed by Ming Jian, teaming up with Chen Sheng. They proceeded directly out of the city gate, heading towards the mass grave site.
Before the words had left his mouth, a sharp reprimand echoed from a distance, and a beam of sword light shot up into the sky, heading straight towards a location approximately five or six miles away from them
Upon thinking of this, Tie Jun's eyes brightened. He was not seeking to rise in status, but rather wished to witness the battle between Ming Jian and that evil cultivator with his own eyes. Although Chen Jiu's memories contained numerous high-level conflicts, he was merely a personal guard, a small fry on the battlefield of the Gods. Moreover, after more than ten thousand years, many memories had long since faded, leaving him with no clear concept of the true battles between cultivators in this world.
Tie Jun gritted his teeth and slowly crouched down to the ground, his heart tightly understanding that this was not merely a case of catching a chill. It was clearly the result of being influenced by the memories of that scoundrel Chen Jiu, having absorbed too much yin energy. He had forgotten that he was not a spirit of the underworld, and such an abundance of yin energy naturally had a significant adverse effect on his body, which was why such a situation had occurred to him.
Given his current state, the best choice is to continue practicing the Shaoyang Qigong. Once he has made some progress in Shaoyang Qigong, he can then shift to practicing the Beihuang Battle King Qigong. This way, the meridians in his body will have adapted to the Qigong, allowing him to bear the energy of the Beihuang Battle King. Moreover, he also needs to find a way to absorb the Yin-Yang Separation and Combination Evil Qi, which similarly places a significant burden on the body. Although the Yin-Yang Separation and Combination Evil Qi in the Tomb of the King of Yue is not abundant, he estimates that it will take at least one year to fully absorb it. During this process, his body must adapt to the Qigong to be able to bear the energy of the Beihuang Battle King. Furthermore, he needs to find a way to absorb the Yin-Yang Separation and Combination Evil Qi, which also imposes a considerable burden on the body. Although the Yin-Yang Separation and Combination Evil Qi in the Tomb of the King of Yue is not plentiful, he estimates that it will take at least one year to fully absorb it. Throughout this process, his body will undoubtedly no longer be suitable for bearing more domineering energy.
Chen Sheng, along with him, noticed a slight pause in their steps as their gaze turned towards the old locust tree, revealing a hint of sorrow. This left them somewhat puzzled. "Sir Ming has mentioned that the tree possesses an aura of the supernatural. It is likely that it has long been steeped in the malevolent energy of this chaotic burial ground, and has already attained a spirit, becoming a creature of essence. If it is not removed, it may pose a danger to people in the future"
This visit to the mass grave was completely different from the last. Previously, in this eerie environment, he felt anxious and uncomfortable, even in broad daylight. Today, however, that feeling was entirely absent. Having integrated Chen Jiu's memories, he developed a sense of nostalgia for this place and even found enjoyment in the surrounding chill. With each breath, he naturally inhaled the wisps of cold air into his abdomen, influenced by Chen Jiu's memories. After walking about five or six miles and entering the area marked by Ming Jian as a cold grave, Tie Jun suddenly took a sharp breath, feeling a sharp pain in his abdomen. He gasped in surprise, doubled over, his face turning pale, as beads of cold sweat dripped from his forehead.