Chapter 8, Auspicious Qi Comes from the East, Refining Essence and Cutting Off the Marrow

Ye Xiao was suddenly stunned by the sound of the bell, a sensation akin to being enlightened struck him, and he distinctly felt that this single sound seemed to have allowed him to glimpse his own reincarnation through countless lifetimes

Heaven

A world of difference

The next morning, before dawn had fully arrived, Ye Xiao hurriedly walked out of the door and "plopped" into the fish pond outside.

In the beginning of heaven and earth, only the purple energy comes from the east

There was no way, Ye Xiao had just awakened from his retreat, only to be astonished to find that his body had turned into a cesspool, emitting an unbearable stench

As for the warning words that shimmer with brilliance all around, they are not even worth a second glance

To achieve is to overlook the world, while to fail is to become mere dust and ashes

Suddenly, a second character fell.

This is precisely the first step on the true path of cultivation, the beginning of walking the great way; if it were an ordinary practice, one would at least need to reach the pre-natal realm or above to achieve such effects, completely breaking free from the mundane body and transforming into the Dao body

Sister, I know you are taking a shower. The issue is, one, it is still dark outside and you are showering; don’t you think it’s a bit too early? ... Two, those who know you are showering are aware, but those who don’t might think you are cleaning a public restroom instead ...

After these eight characters, another twelve characters suddenly appeared, as if they were directly embedded in my mind

The dissipated spiritual energy between heaven and earth is gradually gathering here, converging towards Ye Xiao's body, trickling into him and entering his dantian...

There is only one sovereign over heaven and earth. But who is the sovereign

A rich and vibrant purple aura, radiating with dazzling brilliance, suddenly appeared and erupted, rushing into Ye Xiao's brow with lightning speed, catching him completely off guard

Ye Xiao sat there for an entire night

Unexpectedly, a sudden sound of "dang" echoed in the air, reminiscent of the evening drum and morning bell, resonating gently with the illustrations and texts...

As Ye Xiaowang continued to execute the Ziqi Donglai divine skill, a layer upon layer of sticky mucus gradually oozed from his body, dark and foul-smelling

Ye Xiao even felt as if her eyelids were being smeared with those filthy things

Ye Xiao remembered very clearly that when he was operating this brand new cultivation technique for the one thousand nine hundred and ninety-ninth cycle, suddenly, with a sound of "hu," it seemed as if his very soul was vibrating in an instant, and all the acupoints in his body simultaneously opened up, causing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to surge wildly into his body.

Qingyun Sky Domain, Three Major Sects

Cleansing the tendons and marrow

Seemingly real, seemingly dreamlike, seemingly substantial yet elusive...

In the next moment, the originally closed door swung open with a loud bang

The current state is precisely the condition that practitioners in the early stages of their cultivation yearn for the most

In the beginning of chaos, the spiritual pearl shone forth; exhausting the efforts of creation and depleting the power of the universe, this entity was formed; it gives rise to all living things, above are the sun, moon, and stars, below are the mountains, rivers, and peaks

In the dantian, an immense amount of spiritual energy surged in from the heavens and the earth, while at the same time, a cool force appeared subtly, like an extremely resilient thread, entering Ye Xiao's meridians

The strong foul odor could be carried by the wind, and anyone who smelled it felt nauseated.

At present, having only read the prologue, I already feel the boundless vastness and the infinite expanse of the great way

This is a bead that has blended with the power of the Celestial Crystal Essence, resulting in the first trace of innate spiritual energy.

Indeed!

Directly beneath the palace are two massive gates made of white jade, completely empty and as smooth as a mirror

You all wait! ... I laugh at the monarch ...! ... I will return soon!

Perhaps what is stated at the beginning of that martial arts text, that the Purple Qi from the East is the foremost skill in the creation of heaven and earth, as well as the art of calligraphy, is not mere empty words

As Ye Xiao focused intently and observed closely, he suddenly heard a sound, as if a word had flown in from the heavens, falling like a meteor in a swift descent onto the empty doorpost on the left side of the entrance

If it cannot succeed, then it will become a speck of dust

If we say that ordinary spiritual energy enters the dantian and condenses into ordinary threads, then this innate spiritual power is akin to the celestial silk that can lift a thousand pounds

This is a very clear statement: Since you have entered here, you are destined to accept the legacy of this place, and then, there is only one path: to become the master of the heavens!

This bead clearly exists within my body, how could it possibly draw me in? What is this situation? As Ye Xiao's bewildered thoughts just began to arise, with a whoosh, his consciousness had already entered a strange space.

Just as Ye Xiao was about to step forward, a sudden flash of golden light appeared, and a line of text abruptly presented itself before his eyes

... ...

Such conditions are simply excessively stringent

Such a lengthy and eloquent piece.

This is also known as the boundary between the celestial and the mortal realms

... ...

The guard fled in panic, covering his nose

The long passage of time over countless generations transforms in this moment into a fleeting glimmer, swiftly passing before Ye Xiao's eyes

Ye Xiao's heart was already prepared; looking at these characters, which were like meteors falling from the sky, embedded in the doorposts on both sides, were precisely the ten characters he had just seen: 'The Unparalleled Master of Heaven and Earth, the First Spirit of Chaos'

In the fish pond, several carp, measuring several feet in length, were startled and panicked, darting about in all directions due to the unexpected visitor

This place, such a warning, is truly well-suited to Ye Xiao's character! — If one does not succeed, one will be ground to powder!

What the hell is this? I went through so much trouble to obtain this, and in the end, I can't even touch it?" Ye Xiao said, feeling very indignant. And the book.

If one does not become the master of the world, then one will be reduced to cosmic dust

The smell was simply overwhelming, and a guard came over, pinching his nose and frowning to see what was going on, only to be directly scolded away by Ye Xiao: "Did you not see this young master is taking a bath? What are you doing here?"

there is not the slightest margin for buffer

In his previous life, he had indeed acted in this manner

Casually reaching out, one can grasp a substantial handful, something tangible. ... With another motion, it transforms into a long strip, as thick as a finger and over one foot long. ... Those unaware might think that Young Master Ye has caught a small catfish in his own fish pond ... ...

After confirming the spiritual pearl and the heavenly crystal essence in this place, Ye Xiao once again surveyed the surrounding environment. However, he discovered that although he had entered this enormous palace, he could only move within a very limited area. The other buildings behind him remained shrouded in an extremely dense white mist, rendering visibility nearly nonexistent, or one might say, lost in the depths of the clouds.

In the beginning of heaven and earth, the purple energy comes from the east, which is the mother of all things, nourishing the vast sky... This method of gathering purple energy involves aligning the heart and spirit, with my heart as heaven, the interplay of yin and yang, the unity of the three luminaries, the spirit platform being crystal clear, and the purple energy coming from the east

The fish pond at the Ye residence is quite large, remarkably so

In simple terms, it is: If you do not succeed, you will perish

Unexpectedly, this Purple Qi from the East divine skill, at the very beginning of my entry into it, has already commenced such a process of cleansing the tendons and marrow

A dense white mist surged forth to the utmost degree

Before his rebirth, the monarch of laughter was able to achieve a remarkable reputation, with a foundation and cultivation that could be described as extraordinary. The techniques he practiced were certainly not trivial, and his insight and knowledge were beyond that of ordinary individuals. However, in Ye Xiao's view, regardless of whether this "Purple Qi from the East" truly is the foremost technique in the creation of heaven and earth, it is at least incomparable to the Pure Yang Formula he practiced before his rebirth. The two are worlds apart, and to say one is in the realm of heaven and the other on earth would be an overestimation of the Pure Yang Formula, as they do not exist on the same level at all.

In an instant, Ye Xiao felt a sudden lightness in his head and heaviness in his feet, yet a technique unexpectedly appeared in his mind

Suddenly, a phrase began to appear word by word on the white jade gate

Ye Xiao stood quietly for a moment and softly murmured: "A man in this world should dominate everything! Even if he does not succeed, he has fought valiantly and dies without regret! What of the dust? What of the grass and trees? Life is but a fleeting autumn for grass and trees!"

Indeed, here it is! Above the vast hall, there exists a peculiar area where a piece of heavenly crystal essence is placed precisely in the center. It is slowly emanating thick white mist, which enters the purple aura within the hall, while the purple aura in the hall is also gradually entering the heavenly crystal essence

He sat on the bed, fully focused on operating the new cultivation technique, again and again, harnessing the meager vitality in his dantian, following this entirely new pathway...

Ye Xiao felt a heavy jolt in her heart

Extinction

Who do you think you are, a god? A saint? A superpower?

I truly struck gold this time

In a brief moment of distraction, Ye Xiao quickly regained his composure, looking around, only to find a massive palace standing majestically amidst a sea of swirling white clouds

Ye Xiaodun halted his steps and gazed intently ahead

At the moment when the lingering sound faded, a sudden surge of purple energy erupted in the grand hall. A magnificent stream of purple energy shot up violently from the center of the hall's floor, transforming into ten large characters

I can only feel a surge of blood in my heart, filled with an indescribable impulse

Ye Xiao remained completely still, seemingly unaware that her body was gradually becoming dirty, yet her heart was filled with an inexplicable exhilaration

That... that can't be possible

If these fish could speak, they would surely shed tears before uttering a word: "What the hell... it's so stinky... there is no way to survive with books..."

However, when Ye Xiao climbed out of the fish pond and turned back to look, all the large fish in the pond, without exception, were lying on the water's surface with their white bellies exposed, their mouths opening and closing as they desperately gasped for the fresh air above

After the white mist, there lies a long passageway

To not live is to die

The transformation of all things, the auspicious energy comes from the east!

Moments later, those ten large characters began to shrink smaller and smaller, drawing inward towards the interior of the bead. Even more astonishing was that Ye Xiao's spirit seemed to be drawn inward as well, pulled into the bead by this force of contraction

Ye Xiao meticulously examined each word and phrase of this cultivation mantra. After a moment of contemplation, an overwhelming sense of enlightenment, akin to discovering a treasured gem, lingered in his heart

Inside the bead, the newly entered Celestial Crystal Essence continues to emanate pure spiritual energy incessantly. As the spiritual energy disperses, this space increasingly appears more solidified

But if I succeed, I shall be the master

With hands clasped behind his back, he walked in with an air of nonchalance

The Divine Skill of Auspicious Qi Coming from the East

The once debauched young master had an unknown amount of filth within his body, all of which was expelled this time, leaving a thick layer on him

I was right in my guess; the convergence and mutual stimulation between them create an opportunity for a certain cyclical pattern to emerge. Ye Xiao pondered... Although I still do not fully understand what this is all about, it is evident that the essence of this bead requires this piece of heavenly crystal spirit marrow as its activating force.

However, it is possible that the current laughing monarch is even more confident than before

Ye Xiao looked on, feeling somewhat dazed. The words about the space within this bead seemed a bit too grand, didn't they? You claim to have created even the sun, moon, and stars?

Ye Xiao attempted to extract the Celestial Crystal Essence, only to find that she could not reach it at all

To enter this door, life and death hinge on a single thought