Chapter 008: First Layer of the Primordial Spirit
This person is dressed in white, untainted by dust, and even a gentle smile reveals a radiant spirit. He appears handsome, like a jade tree standing in the wind, and his eyes resemble two luminous jewels, shining brightly in the night. If it were not for his striking resemblance to someone from the Da Jian Dynasty, Lu Cheng would almost have mistaken him for a person from the British Empire.
I certainly understand. However... this young man rolled his eyes and said, "Since we are all acquainted, it must be fate. How about this: recite the method of cleansing the heart from chaos to me. Whatever you wish to learn, feel free to speak up. I possess seven thousand two hundred eighty-one types of minor supernatural techniques; anything you wish to learn is possible as long as you express your desire."
Quickly, while reciting the Chaotic Heart-Purifying Technique, dissolve this mass of vital energy
Second Young Master?" He bent down slightly and called out softly
As Shangguan Yusheng's words were conveyed to Lu Cheng, each word resonated in his ears
Vulgar martial artist
The young man in white changed his expression upon hearing this, and his heart was filled with anger
Lu Cheng was completely dumbfounded. The innate expert's ability to be killed instantly by a minor divine technique was merely a lower-level divine ability. If this young man was not boasting, then he was truly a person of divine caliber
Respectfully, I say: "Hello, Your Excellency. I am feeling a bit unwell in my stomach and am unsure where I can..."
Then suddenly, "boom"!
Lu Cheng's expression turned serious, no longer playful. Suddenly, he respectfully clasped his fists and bowed, saying, "Senior is indeed a great immortal. Since I, as a junior, have said I will not change, then I will certainly not change. A man must keep his word; one must act on what one says, and a promise is as heavy as gold..."
As soon as Lu Cheng saw his smile, he knew that the person meant no harm, and quickly gestured with his finger to indicate "shh," signaling him to be quiet and cautious, lest they attract the attention of the skilled guards of the Wang residence
The young man's face fell: "Nonsense, if this chaotic heart-cleansing technique is so easy to learn, would I exchange it for over 7,000 minor divine arts? So, how about it? Recite it for me to hear."
"What?" The young man in white almost jumped up. "You bastard, do you believe I will kill you, draw out your soul and strip your essence, and absorb your memories and illustrations?"
I am right in front of you, why don't you turn around and take a look!
Lu Cheng quickly seized the opportunity to retreat and hurried over to a nearby eunuch.
"Of course, I am a celestial being. How dare you say that I am more lecherous than you? Can you even compare with me?" The youth seemed to see through his thoughts; Lu Cheng could know everything he was thinking.
Before Lu Cheng could ask him how to handle this jade slip, he waved his hand and took out a piece of jade. "This contains ten practical minor supernatural techniques. You are currently a half-step cultivator, which does not qualify you as a true cultivator. Once you become a cultivator, you will be able to truly learn these supernatural techniques and use this jade slip"
Noble Samurai
Not good
"Are you trying to lure me over?" A pleasant voice, slightly nasal, gently sounded from behind him as it just started up.
"You..." Lu Cheng was both surprised and terrified. "Can you tell what I am thinking?"
Please lower your voice, this is the royal palace
However, if this person truly has any thoughts about themselves, even if they return to the Lu residence, they will still face misfortune
Yet, with his eyes closed, Lu Cheng suddenly perceived every detail within a hundred zhang in all directions—the flowers, grass, and trees, Shangguan Yusheng, the small courtyard and pavilions, everything was vividly clear. He could even faintly sense that every stone possessed a kind of life, and that all the air was filled with spirits
From this moment on, he has finally stepped into the realm of cultivation, successfully entering the first level of the primordial spirit.
The young man in white did not intimidate Lu Cheng, who immediately wilted, appearing quite dispirited: "Bastard, countless cultivators in the world wish to seek my guidance, yet I can hardly be bothered with them. Now, you have the opportunity to engage and learn from me; this is a fortune earned over several lifetimes. What exactly do you want?"
Inferior innate master
Clearly, the eyes are closed, and it is evidently night and dark.
However, the junior can offer something to the senior, only hoping that the senior can share some stories about cultivating immortality from https://m.hetushu.com. As ordinary people in the secular world, we yearn for longevity and pursue the path of immortality. Everyone harbors such dreams, even our great emperor of Dajian thinks about abdicating to cultivate immortality, attempting to achieve eternal life. The junior is also very eager to hear some legends about cultivating immortality
There are three possible paths for a mortal to enter the realm of cultivation. The first is to possess exceptional innate talent, and with the guidance of a cultivator, embark on the path to immortality and become a cultivator. Such individuals with top-tier talent may be found once in a hundred thousand. The second path involves reaching the level of a congenital master in martial arts and then forcibly breaking through using a vitality pill. This type of individual constitutes the mainstream source of cultivators today. The final path requires a master of great powers to use supreme means to burn their essence and even their life force to forcibly elevate a person into the ranks of cultivators. Such individuals are exceedingly rare, with perhaps one in a hundred million, as the cost is so great that no expert would undertake such an action.
Intermediate-level Martial Artist
Thank you, Your Excellency" Lu Cheng bowed to his background, as we are all servants; you respect me, and I respect you, even though you are slightly lacking in something compared to me
Middle-grade Samurai
What are you afraid of? With the Chaos Heart-Washing Technique you have learned, what is there to fear? Moreover, even if you are here indulging in pleasures with that enchanting beauty, Shi Miaoyin, I can assure you that no one will know.
Lu Zhiwu was greatly enraged and waved his hand in disgust
Upon hearing this, Lu Cheng was first taken aback, and then his face turned completely red. Damn it, how could this kid guess my thoughts? What the hell, this seemingly pure person in white, once he opens his mouth, is even more lewd than I am
Shangguan Yusheng smiled and, with a flick of his hand, took out a piece of jade slip. "This jade slip is called 'Cultivation Manual.' It is an introductory guide to cultivation that every disciple from various sects possesses. Most of the stories you wish to know about cultivation can be found within it"
Shangguan Yusheng's gentle voice sounded in his ear
Although Lu Cheng cannot be compared to Lu An, this father-in-law is unaware of that. Seeing that the other party is from m.hetushu.com, he quickly returned a greeting: "You are too kind, please follow me..."
Lu Cheng also chuckled and said, "If you were a deity, you would certainly be a good one, and would not do such things"
However, I saw Shangguan Yusheng extend the wine flask in his hand and say, "Have a sip!"
This mouthful was poured in abundantly and hastily. Clearly, as the wine just entered, it transformed into a mass of gas, which was at least ten times greater than what was originally within him
What? Roll away, quickly roll away!
Every person who enters here has been counted by the imperial court. Lu Cheng, who came in with Lu Zhiwu, is also considered a distinguished guest. As the saying goes, a prime minister's guests are of the seventh rank. Lu Mingxian is one person below, yet above countless others. His steward, Lu An, does not need to show excessive courtesy even to a former minister.
The young man spoke more and more fiercely, also putting on a fierce expression on his face
Hahaha! The young man in white laughed heartily upon hearing this: "Lu Cheng, you are indeed a naturally intelligent person with great fortune. What a pity, what a pity, that I cannot take you as my disciple. Remember this, my name is Shangguan Yusheng, and you need not call me senior; just call me Brother Shangguan."
"What is it?" Lu Zhiwu was engaged in a boisterous conversation with the attendant Chen Yingbai beside him. However, feeling quite cheerful, he immediately responded.
"You... how do you know that I have learned the Chaos Heart Purification Technique? Who are you?" For some reason, Lu Cheng believed that even if the sky were to fall here right now, perhaps no one around would know.
"No change." Lu Cheng firmly refused
Lu Cheng felt an excruciating pain throughout his body, as if he had been struck by a deadly poison that pierced through his intestines and bones
Ah, you have saliva, sigh, Lu Cheng took it over, just as it reached his mouth, a strong aroma, a hundred times more intense than that of the guqin from earlier, flooded his mind
Lu Cheng was taken aback; the voice was clearly right beside him, yet he felt no presence of a person. Could it be a ghost? He couldn't help but feel a bit regretful about his actions, thinking he should not have come out to stir trouble, but rather stayed by Lu Zhiwu's side
In the midst of conversation, the young man suddenly produced a small white jade wine flask in his hand, took a sip, gave it a shake, and began to play with the small wine flask in his hand
Lu Cheng's mind felt as if it had exploded, suddenly overwhelmed by a wave of intense pain. Yet, after a single breath, he stepped into a new realm once again, entering an unprecedented and extraordinary state.
"Brother Shangguan," Lu Cheng quickly echoed. Yet he did not understand, could it be that my aptitude is too poor to be worthy of being your disciple
"Hehe, the art of mind reading and telepathy is also a very useful supernatural skill. Once you learn it, it will be easy to pursue Shi Miaoyin." The young man cast the bait once again.
Indeed, the path of cultivation is divided into three realms: the Primordial Spirit, the Transforming Spirit, and the Immortal Spirit. You are currently at the first level of the ninth stage of the Primordial Spirit!
Feeling his own true transformation, Lu Cheng was both surprised and delighted. "Brother Shangguan, I... I..."
This surge of energy descended from his throat, directly transforming within his body into a dragon of qi, soaring and dancing with the grace of a dragon and phoenix, sweeping through like a tempest, spreading throughout his limbs, veins, blood, and bones, altering everything within his flesh and blood.
Lu Cheng's eyes shifted as he said: "You know what I'm thinking; you must have memorized the Chaotic Heart Purification Technique just now, haven't you?"
The little person... before the little person arrived, I drank too much water, and just now I felt a bit chilly, my stomach is a little uncomfortable
Finally, all the way to the Master of the Highest Quality
Who? Who is it? Come out
Good wine? Lu Cheng quickly tilted his neck and gulped it down vigorously
... ...
With a snort, the young man in white sprayed out half of his drink, looking both amused and helpless. "What does the Great Luo technique even count for? Once I master my 'Great Treasure Golden Body Technique,' my body will be impervious to blades and bullets, unaffected by water or fire. Among a million troops, you can move freely without a scratch. With 'Thousand Shadows Transformation,' I can become a thousand, my movements are continuous and as swift as lightning. Even the fastest arrows of this world cannot catch up to my shadow. With 'Thousand Miles Wind Chase Technique,' I can cover two thousand miles in a day, and even the fastest steed in the world can only match half of my speed. The 'Critical Strike Great Seal' allows me to kill enemies from a hundred paces away, instantly slaying innate masters upon contact. These are merely the most basic techniques among my over seven thousand minor divine abilities. So tell me, how can your so-called Great Luo technique compare to this?"
The "Great Luo Divine Skill" he mentioned is said to be the number one secret manual in the martial arts world, and Lu Cheng had also heard it mentioned during the casual conversations of those guards
Lu Chengyi turned around, and his face nearly touched another's, their breaths mingling. He let out a startled cry, "Ah..." and took a big step back. Looking up, he saw a boy who appeared to be under twenty, making faces at him and laughing uncontrollably.
As the Chaotic Heart Purification Technique circulated throughout his body, this immensely powerful vital energy was instantaneously refined and dissolved. Within just five breaths, it completely vanished, ultimately forming a thumb-sized energy mass in Lu Cheng's dantian
This person appears young, but Lu Cheng believes that his true age is absolutely unimaginable, which is why he constantly refers to him as a senior
Lu Cheng's body must also undergo changes
Lu Chengxin said, "Brother, you have called me a half-step cultivator, so what use is this jade slip to me?"
So this is what is called vitality? Lu Cheng felt a stir in his heart, as if flipping through a book in his mind, the Chaotic Heart Purification Technique emerged in segments, and he read it out word by word, sentence by sentence.
The eunuch led Lu Cheng through two corridors and arrived at the entrance of a courtyard: "Once inside, turn left and you will find a place. After you are done, return quickly. This is the imperial palace, and there are many guards. It is always unwise to cause unnecessary trouble." With that, he left first.
Lu Cheng walked into the courtyard, which measured nearly fifty zhang in length and width. As it was already dark, he could not see a single figure around him. He then stood in the middle, closed his eyes, and began to practice the Chaotic Heart Purification Technique, synchronizing his breath with each inhalation and exhalation.
What... what are the 7,281 types? What is this so-called minor supernatural technique? You actually want to learn my Chaos Heart Cleansing Technique? Lu Cheng was taken aback for a moment, and after a while, he said: "How does your so-called minor supernatural technique compare to my dynasty's 'Great Luo Divine Skill'?"