Chapter 8, so this is the Barbarian Soul

This mysterious power, referred to by the python as the True Blood Divine Splendor or the Barbaric Soul Divine Splendor... the Witch Master continued to speak.

Although dining well and practicing martial arts can nourish one's vital energy and blood, the effects are still far inferior to those of spiritual elixirs. Therefore, when cultivating through brute force, moderation is essential. Otherwise, without sufficient spiritual elixirs for supplementation, one may often become weak for many days, which is less stable than gradual practice.

Pride may fill his heart, but Chen Xun's thoughts remain focused on the Barbarian Soul.

Even if the visualization of the tangible secret arts is a closely guarded secret among the major sects of Yunzhou, what difference does it make

Chen Xun nodded slightly, also secretly feeling that although the Qingmu Daoist had not advanced to the Tianman level, the work "Dao Yun Can Jie" he authored was a classic guide for ordinary barbarian martial arts practitioners.

Grandfather Zongtu stated that since he has already attained enlightenment of the Barbarian Soul, even if he is promoted to the intermediate level of Barbarian Martial Arts, Chen Xun thought to himself that the key to cultivation lies in gradually utilizing the essence of true blood to temper his entire body, including bones, muscles, and skin

The Aoki Daoist and the Yunzhou cultivator Lanshan, in terms of martial cultivation and true cultivation, do not have any essential differences apart from their differing practices. They are quite commendable!

It is unclear how much time has passed, but Chen Xun finally extricated himself from the state of heightened awareness that felt both lucid and as if he were trapped in a dream.

The body and mind are in harmony, with the fist technique penetrating deeply, as the thoughts enter the sea of spirit and consciousness; simultaneously, due to the unity of intention and body, there is no need for conscious effort to actively shape it, as the essence of the fist technique naturally emerges, drawing upon vital energy and spiritual brilliance

The Wugong Sect's leader seemed to notice the confusion and bewilderment in Chen Xun's eyes, and continued to speak

For martial practitioners, executing the subtle realm of fist techniques and combat skills serves as a convenient gateway to enter a state of profound stillness and contemplation with tangible imagery

Chen Xun felt a sudden clarity in his heart, his body and mind in perfect harmony. His spirit and consciousness opened up in an instant, and countless subtle divine essences were drawn from his blood and bones, coalescing into a human-shaped light and shadow. Wasn't the myriad subtle divine essences released from his blood and bones precisely the mysterious power spoken of by the shaman?

The Wugong Zongtu said:

Zong Tu let out a deep sigh, and after a long while, he gradually reined in the shock and emotion within him. His deep-set, triangular old eyes, which had been filled with clarity, turned murky again as he spoke to Chen Xun

So this is the supreme method for cultivating the physical body

Chen Xun shared various experiences with his grandfather and said

Chen Xun was exceptionally shocked, as he did not expect that the secret martial inheritance of the U Python, which had been kept confidential, was actually akin to the Five Stances Diagram of the Great Peng Secret Fist, depicting a mural of the unique skills of the barbarian spirit.

During the night of the Soul Festival, the python will summon the remnants of the barbarian. With your exceptional talent, you may gain insight into the barbarian's soul in just one night. Observing the remnants of the barbarian at night may also yield some benefits. However, you must remember one thing: try your best not to reveal any abnormalities

Thirty years ago, the celestial python still existed, and the Wu Gong sect was not unfamiliar with the cultivation of this celestial python.

Although he is genuinely devoted to Grandpa, he is ultimately an outsider. If he openly accepts Grandpa's favoritism, he would feel guilty when facing Zong Sang and Zong Ya.

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In this small shack, there is truly no room to stretch one's limbs; otherwise, Chen Xun would really like to try unleashing the power of the Barbarian Soul Divine Splendor to see just how great its might is

Chen Xun thought to himself, although practicing the Barbarian Soul is indeed much more efficient than the primitive method of constantly pushing the limits of his body, where did he obtain so many spiritual herbs for supplementation

As he contemplated all of this, Chen Xun couldn't help but feel a bit pleased with himself

The black python is very much like what is depicted; it is indeed the force unleashed by this spear thrust. Although the Nine Underworld War Spear passed down by the black python consists of nine styles, only this particular move can truly be regarded as the battle weapon of the barbarian soul. The awakening of the barbarian soul requires manifesting the Nine Underworld Barbarian Soul above the sea of consciousness to activate the mysterious power within the vital energy.

I just do not know whether the barbaric strongman of the Heavenly Barbarian level can possess the power to split towering mountains and cliffs, thousands or even tens of thousands of feet high, into dust with a single hand

Seeing Chen Xun lost in thought, Wu Gongzong picked up a branch and, on the ground, depicted the fierce battle stance of the black python's secret technique with just a few strokes, capturing both form and spirit.

The mind extends infinitely along both arms, and the sea of consciousness suddenly opens up, resembling a vast and boundless golden ocean, with delicate golden waves surging and breaking. Subtle divine essence is released within the blood and energy... In the next moment, a human-shaped light and shadow condenses above the sea of consciousness, soaring into the sky like a "dream".

This is where the advantage of the large tribes lies, as they have more strength and can cultivate higher-level barbarian warriors and even celestial barbarians. In contrast, the Wumang can only refine about one hundred Wumang pills in a year, exhausting the entire strength of their camp

Grandfather Zongtu cannot make decisions on his own; giving him one-tenth of the annual python essence privately would naturally mean saving all the python essence within his own share for his use

The cultivation method of the python is quite rudimentary and simple. To cultivate the barbarian soul, one must draw true blood essence from the vital energy and blood to refine the muscles and bones. Then, either by consuming food or taking medicine, one replenishes the consumption of vital energy and blood, thereby refining the physical body to be as solid as divine iron, while the vital energy and blood also become increasingly pure. Until the first drop of primal barbarian true blood is凝出, breaking through the barriers of the physical body, the barbarian soul can then connect with the power of heaven and earth, thus advancing into the heavenly barbarian.

In this moment, the barbaric soul that emerged above the sea of consciousness shattered into countless fragments of light, scattering into every limb and bone.

It seems that with every moment, the vital energy is becoming more vigorous

Senior Aoki speaks of the laws of heaven and earth in the silk manuscripts, stating that the essence of the Dao is naturally formed. I believe this essentially refers to the principles of the universe. Whether it is the Five Forms of the Great Peng Secret Fist or the Nine Nether Barbarian Soul transmitted by the Black Python, both are manifestations of the laws of heaven and earth, which is why they are so profound. Visualization with form means to inscribe the laws of heaven and earth upon the sea of consciousness of the spirit and soul

The Spirit of Barbarian Souls

Even without relying on the subtlety of the boxing stance, as long as one can enter a state of profound stillness and tranquility, and imprint the boxing stance upon the sea of the soul with one's thoughts, one can equally draw upon the essence of vitality and spirit, embodying the fierce soul

Every muscle, bone, skin, and flesh seems to be singing joyfully, crazily absorbing nourishment from the countless tiny fragments of light

The black python pill held in his mouth had long since dissolved, his arms were filled with surging strength, his heartbeat had become more steady and powerful, and his vital energy was brimming with vitality. Although the light in the hut was dim, Chen Xun felt a sense of clarity in his vision

This is without calling Wu Gong m.hetushu.com. If Zongtu were to know that Chen Xun had spent most of the day, he would have condensed the barbarian soul to the extent of revealing his features, and would have completely absorbed and digested the medicinal power of a black python pill, I fear his jaw would drop again.

It is not surprising to think that Aoki Daoren mentioned in the silk manuscript that Manwu is a form of martial cultivation, and that the awakening of the Man soul is fundamentally no different from the visualization of forms.

In its early years, the python was regarded as a spirit, and by observing the python patterns, it comprehended the nine ultimate martial arts techniques. Was it not a way of learning from the principles of heaven and earth

At this moment, time stands still, space comes to a halt, and only the vital energy circulates rapidly within the body, as if golden glimmers are born, devouring the medicinal power emitted by the black python pill.

"What should one do to cultivate and enhance their skills?" Chen Xun asked again. The remnants of the silk scroll elucidated some principles, but there were few details regarding specific cultivation methods.

Channeling the power of heaven and earth

Hearing Chen Xun say this, Wu Gongzong felt his heart tremble, never imagining that after a lifetime of comprehension, he would not achieve the clarity that Ah Xun attained in just one night

One python pill per month amounts to twelve pills in a year, which accounts for more than one-tenth of the total number of python pills that can be refined annually.

Upon careful comparison with past experiences of pushing his physical limits, Chen Xun secretly felt that the training of this night had yielded results equivalent to several months of effort. Judging solely by the sense of strength emanating from his arms, it seemed that he was not inferior to a newly advanced mid-tier martial artist.

If there are no elixirs, and one solely relies on food to replenish the consumption of vital energy and blood, the actual progress in cultivation will not be significantly faster

Recalling the moment when he first arrived in this realm, Chen Xun was still astonished by the sight of countless heavenly thunders reducing dozens of towering mountains to dust in the blink of an eye, secretly pondering, could that be the power of heaven and earth

At this moment, Chen Xun felt an immense yearning for the heavens in his heart

A python pill each month will not actually help you much, unfortunately, the python is just a small tribe

When it comes to the elixir of life, Master Wu Gongzong is filled with deep emotions

Do not say that the clan is currently in a critical period of needing spiritual medicine; the clan's elder and his nephew are his legitimate son and grandson. If they could obtain a few more Wumang Pills each year, their cultivation would progress much faster.

Although Chen Xun did not injure himself as he had in the past, he did experience a sense of exhaustion after visualizing the barbarian spirit twice in one night. It seemed as if there were countless invisible mouths in his vital energy, all eagerly awaiting nourishment

Chen Xun thought of this and sighed, saying: "To rush is to not reach, this principle, I still understand."

A person thrusts out a spear

It seems that at every moment, there is a continuous outpouring of subtle divine essence within the vital energy, and the humanoid light and shadow formed by the condensation of true blood divine essence has become even more solid, with the features of the face, including the eyebrows and eyes, faintly taking shape

Chen Xun thought to himself that he had always developed his potential by pushing his limits, and there was fundamentally no difference in principle. The so-called potential was essentially "true blood and divine essence"; it was just that he had not been able to "see" this process before, as his soul sea had not yet opened.

At this moment, striking is to unleash the powerful Barbarian Soul Battle Weapon; if one does not release the stored energy, the divine essence drawn from one's vital energy can refine the muscles, bones, and flesh.

For thousands of years, the python has only known how to enlighten the souls of the nine underworlds, which can activate the power of true blood divine splendor, resulting in the formidable martial arts of the barbarian soul; if the power is not released, the true blood divine splendor can temper the muscles, bones, and flesh. The underlying principles of this phenomenon are indeed not something many have contemplated

Oh, this is the visualization of form, this is the awakening of the barbarian soul

It is precisely because of the accumulation over the previous three years that he has actually mastered the subtle realm of the unity of body and mind; otherwise, it would not have been possible for him to comprehend the essence of the Great Roc Fist overnight

True Blood Divine Splendor

Ordinary barbarian martial arts training can only strengthen the body, while the mid to upper-tier barbarian martial arts, such as those of Zongsang and Nanliao, can enhance the physical body to the level of steel and iron. He has always been unable to comprehend the reasoning behind this; it turns out to be the remarkable effects that come after the enlightenment of the barbarian soul.

The Master Wu Gongzong further stated: "Whether the Barbarian Soul awakens or not, and whether it takes form or not, the vast majority of the Barbarian Warriors in the clan initially perceive only vague and indistinct shadows. As their cultivation progresses and the primal Barbarian blood within them becomes increasingly pure, the Nine Nether Barbarian Soul gradually becomes clearer and stronger, like you, who can take form and comprehend the Barbarian Soul Fist's momentum in just one night, is one in a hundred."

For a thousand years, the clan members have regarded this episode from the past as a legend

The fist intent etched above the sea of souls is, in fact, a form of brute spirit

The Nine Nether War Spear, inherited by the Black Python for a thousand years, is essentially a depiction of the battle arts of the Barbarian Soul. For centuries, the members of the Black Python tribe have been honing their muscles and bones from a young age, diligently practicing the martial arts as illustrated in the barbaric images. Only by refining those martial arts to the subtle realm where body and intent are in harmony can one attain enlightenment of the Barbarian Soul

"Grandfather, this is absolutely unacceptable!" Even though Chen Xun was filled with a desire for the elixir, he could not allow his grandfather to treat him so preferentially and resolutely declined.

Although the meat soup consumed by the Manwu people daily is enriched with a large amount of herbs that can nourish and invigorate the vital energy and blood, the only true elixir that can be refined in the village is the Black Python Pill, which is produced in extremely limited quantities

Zong Tu further stated

Chen Xun followed the guidance of the ancestral diagram, placing the black python pill in his mouth, extending his arms, executing the soaring strike posture, and entering the subtle realm of unity with his intention

The greatest benefit of the Barbarian Soul cultivation is that one can refine the medicinal power without suffering injuries all over the body

Then, Wu Gongzongtu explained to Chen Xun the key points of practicing with the consumption of the python pill, and then got up to leave

In the village, there is no custom of knocking before entering a house. Chen Xun was afraid that someone might inadvertently walk in and see him practicing, so he took a wooden stick to prop the door shut, and then he took out a black python pill from his pocket.

Not only should cultivation be moderate, but when hunting or engaging in combat with others, one should not easily unleash the barbaric soul martial arts. If one cannot defeat the enemy in a single strike and suffers excessive consumption, it will be easy to fall under the control of others. Furthermore, from now on, you are to come to me every month to receive a Black Python Pill

Chen Xun thought that he could attain the spirit of the barbarian overnight, but in reality, it was directly related to the three years he had spent continuously pushing the limits of his body through rigorous training

Wugong Zongtu sighed deeply, reflecting on the past that was somewhat difficult to revisit; taking a long breath to calm his mind, he said: