Chapter 002: The Return to Unity
Lin Tian was somewhat perplexed by this. After the pages of the book were completely burned away, a golden and a purple rune mark emerged. The two runes suddenly shot towards Lin Tian at a speed as fast as a meteor, and before he could react, they entered his brow.
Returning to the villa, Lin Tian instructed the servants to withdraw and ordered that they should not disturb him in the coming days, stating that meals should only be placed at the door each day
With a mind free of distractions, Lin Tian gradually became completely immersed in the essence of his cultivation. Two birds flew past from the other garden, and Lin Tian seemed to hear the tender words exchanged between the pair, causing a faint smile to appear at the corners of his mouth. The breath of the grass and trees was so tranquil, allowing him to appreciate the wonders of nature. The pulsation of the earth was so powerful and magnificent that he could not help but marvel at the vastness of heaven and earth
In that fleeting moment, Lin Tian felt an excruciating pain in his mind as if it were about to burst. He clutched his head, his fingers digging into his hairline, the immense pain causing his entire body to tremble, with veins bulging beneath his skin.
The strongest member of the Lin family is none other than the head of the family, Lin Wei, who is merely a martial artist at the Eighth Level of the Meridian Opening.
After Lin Wei departed, Lin Tian leaned against the bed, closing his eyes to organize the information that had been integrated into his mind. When he opened his eyes again, a profound shock was evident in his gaze
The levels of cultivation, from low to high, are as follows: Foundation Establishment, Channel Opening, True Self, and Nirvana Void, each of which is further divided into nine heavens. Cultivation is a path that goes against the heavens, and the difficulty of cultivation can be seen from Lin Wei's level of attainment.
Lin Tian, unable to endure the news that was both piercing and maddening, saw it spread among the people through various channels, leading to a flurry of discussions within the residence.
Feeling the gentle love of his father, Lin Tian felt a warmth in his heart. His peripheral vision swept over the black wooden table and discovered that the two yellowed pages were completely gone, as if a series of scenes had unfolded, seemingly not an illusion
Taking out two sheets of yellow paper from his bosom, Lin Tian laid them flat on the black wooden table in front of him. A faint golden light flickered in the depths of his pupils, and then two beams of golden light, almost tangible, emanated from his eyes, landing on the two sheets of yellow paper.
Wan'er is Lin Tian's biological mother and also the most beloved woman of Lin Wei, the head of the Lin family. Unfortunately, she passed away on the very day Lin Tian was born
Under the gaze of the All-Seeing Eye, the yellowed pages of the book were coated with a layer of golden light, yet no unusual phenomena occurred, nor did any characters emerge.
The cultivation of the Foundation Establishment Realm is fundamentally a process in which practitioners expand their own extraordinary meridians. After nine rounds of cultivation, combined with the miraculous transformation that occurs after the final return to unity, the practitioner's meridians will be expanded to an astonishing degree
A faint smile appeared at the corner of Lin Tian's mouth. Although the teachings of the Nine-Nine Returns to One method may seem bizarre, the results obtained after successful cultivation are indeed delightful
Bang ! ... ...
Regarding all of this, Lin Tian was naturally unaware. Even if he were to know, he would merely smile faintly, without the slightest concern. Having lived for eight years in the shadows, his heart and will had long been tempered to an extraordinary degree of steadfastness
The excruciating pain from the * picture * book made Lin Tian want to scream, but he found that although he opened his mouth, no sound came out. Gradually, his pupils widened more and more, revealing profound shock.
Hiss ... ...
Lin Tian's meridians are inherently weaker than those of ordinary people, and this affliction is fundamentally beyond remedy. Lin Wei once commanded a search across the world but was unable to find anyone capable of providing a cure. Although masters at the True Self realm can manipulate innate energy, it is simply impossible to invite them given the Lin family's reputation.
The first step of cultivation is naturally to perceive the primordial energy of heaven and earth, to inhale and exhale the power of the universe into one's body, using it to cultivate oneself and transcend the ordinary. Cultivation requires a certain degree of talent; some individuals may go through their entire lives without the opportunity to cultivate, as they are fundamentally unable to sense the energy of heaven and earth.
What do the words of the world have to do with me? In this life, Lin Tian seeks nothing but to roam freely in the world, unrestrained and carefree
Waving his hand to dismiss the servant who had come to report, Lin Wei couldn't help but furrow his brows, murmuring to himself: "Wan'er, for your sake, even if Tian can only live as a mortal in this lifetime, I will ensure he has a comfortable life"
Time passed quietly and imperceptibly. Lin Tian, with a hazy consciousness, heard the sound of the door being pushed open. His heavy eyelids slowly opened, revealing his father, Lin Wei, striding towards him.
The power of heaven and earth, vibrant and colorful, resplendent and diverse, encompassing all things, with the primordial energy wandering within, akin to azure fireflies, embellishing the vast starry river of heaven and earth
The so-called foundation building is naturally aimed at laying a groundwork for future cultivation. The better the foundation, the higher the achievements in the future, and it also brings immeasurable benefits to subsequent practice
As the cultivation deepened, an endless stream of innate energy gathered, coalescing around Lin Tian into a hazy mist that obscured his figure. His meridians gradually recovered under the nourishment of the innate energy, and given some time, they would reach a level sufficient for foundation establishment.
According to the teachings on cultivation in the method of returning to the unity of the nine, it is necessary to cultivate the foundation nine times. After each cultivation reaches the ninth level of foundation establishment, one must disperse the energy and start anew. This process is repeated nine times to achieve the ultimate unity of the nine.
However, none of this is significant to Lin Tian, as he can effortlessly perceive the forces of heaven and earth, even the breath of plants and the pulse of the earth. It is merely that the connections have always been too weak to withstand the baptism and tempering of the forces of heaven and earth
When the news reached Lin Wei, the head of the Lin family, he merely smiled dismissively, showing no concern whatsoever. No one understood his son better than he did, and he did not believe that Lin Tian would become a madman
Turning his head to look out the window, he could feel the vibrant vitality of the morning. He joyfully got out of bed, his fists clenched, clearly sensing a strength greater than ever before.
Feeling a bit hungry in his stomach, Lin Tian suddenly remembered that he had actually neglected sleep and food for an entire day due to his cultivation
To repair or not to repair? This is a choice for Lin Tian
As the sun rises and the moon sets, Lin Tian, immersed in his cultivation, forgets the passage of time. When those calm eyes slowly open, a faint blue firefly flickers and vanishes deep within the pupils
Until the pain completely subsided, Lin Tianruan collapsed onto the bed, his body nearly soaked in cold sweat. Enduring the excruciating pain left him feeling mentally exhausted, and before he realized it, he fell into a deep sleep on the bed.
The innate energy is indeed miraculous; a frail body can achieve such results with just one day's cultivation. Lin Tian's face was beaming with joy. According to his calculations, with the nurturing of the innate energy on the meridians, it would only take half a month to begin laying the foundation.
The mind is as calm as an ancient well. Lin Tian followed the method of the Primordial Qi Enlightenment Technique, forming a peculiar hand seal in front of his chest. His thoughts guided the Primordial Qi to slowly draw closer to him, accompanied by the inhalation and exhalation through his mouth and nose.
Just as Lin Tian's hand was about to touch the yellowed pages of the book, two brilliant beams of golden light suddenly burst forth from the pages, the radiance somewhat blinding, causing Lin Tian to involuntarily take several steps back
The Heavenly Eye is a gift bestowed upon Lin Tian at birth, enabling him to see through all methods and the essence of all things. As long as there is a secret hidden within the yellowed pages of this book, he believes he will certainly be able to discern it
With astonished eyes, under Lin Tian's shocked gaze, two pages of the book unexpectedly floated up mysteriously, and were then enveloped by golden and purple flames, turning to ashes in an instant
Within the yellowed pages of the ancient texts left by our ancestors, there lies a mysterious method known as the Nine-Nine Returns to One
Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Lin Tian took a deep breath, slowly exhaling the turbid energy from his chest and abdomen. He then closed his eyes, focused his mind, and held his breath, feeling the primordial energy drifting in the world around him
Lin Tian did not expect that he had actually been asleep for three days. Coupled with the day spent in seclusion for cultivation, it amounted to a full four days without stepping out of his room. His father, Lin Wei, came over because he had heard that Lin Tian had locked himself in his room, and he was unable to put his mind at ease.
Even with Lin Tian's composure, he couldn't help but gasp in astonishment. For an ordinary person to cultivate to the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, even those with decent talent would require at least ten years, while those with poor talent might never achieve it in their lifetime. However, the Nine-Nine Return to One method allows one to cultivate nine times, which would be difficult for anyone to accept.
Pushing open the door, I saw the meals that the servant placed here daily. The food that was not eaten yesterday had already been taken away by the servant, and what remained here was today's breakfast
Within the two runes lies an immense amount of information, and the reason for such excruciating pain is that the sea of consciousness suddenly experiences a jarring fusion of this vast information
Having satisfied his hunger, Lin Tian suddenly recalled the yellowed pages he had obtained from the study yesterday. According to his father, Lin Wei, those were relics left by their ancestors, which piqued his curiosity
It seems that there are no secrets at all on this yellowed page. Retracting the golden light of the all-seeing eye, Lin Tian's calm black eyes returned to their usual clarity. He shook his head and was about to put the page away, intending to return it to the library.
The innate energy radiated gently within the body, allowing Lin Tian to feel a warmth enveloping him. Guided by the method, the azure light flickered and continuously gathered within the meridians, resembling a trickling stream flowing through, nourishing the fragile pathways. Although slow, one could distinctly sense the meridians growing stronger.