Chapter 7, Yumen Tianchong
Ling Tai Yu Men, the door opens nine turns, refers to the extent to which the Yu Men opens during the period of the Chong Men.
Xu Mu Yang nodded slightly: "So... you are indeed the last villager of Xiaohe Village... Well, very well, I have actually been deceived by a 12-year-old boy."
Is a reason needed to seek promotion and wealth
Moreover, the twelve postures of the Zangxiang Classic are also of great importance, with each movement being closely related to the principles of Qi circulation.
However, spiritual energy is not the only way to break through the barrier; a certain degree of bloodlust and heroism can also breach the restrictions.
Xu Mu Yang initially did not take it seriously, thinking that he simply had not mastered it yet. After all, the creator of this technique was an extraordinary master, and it had been carefully hidden by him, so it surely could not be a useless item. Perhaps with further practice, he would advance at the same pace, significantly increasing his cultivation speed. Therefore, he continued to study it diligently every day.
Therefore, when the disciples of the immortal family are about to break through the gate, they must not only take adequate precautionary measures but also have their predecessors to guard and supervise at all times before proceeding.
However, the arrival of the Yumen Tianchong does not necessarily indicate that it is a good thing
Moreover, when he practiced the Zangxiang Sutra, the efficiency of absorbing spiritual energy through the Yumen Gate was significantly reduced, resulting in an overall worse effect.
At this point, he finally spoke out loud what he truly wanted
The operation of the hundred meridians must follow a certain order. Since it begins with the Qi points, which belong to the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian, the corresponding pathway is this Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian. Therefore, the next step involves the points such as Sì Mǎn and Zhōng Zhù, which are to be traversed along the meridian. In this way, Tang Jie naturally clarifies the sequence of certain mnemonic phrases, and even if there are some omissions, he can temporarily fill them in through reasoning.
It felt as if a bolt of lightning had struck within his heart. Xu Mu Yang exclaimed, "So that's how it is! The hidden is contained within, while the manifested is external. After manifesting externally, it is then applied internally, without the need for external force, it can break through the Jade Gate... This Sutra of Concealed Forms is fundamentally the method of breaking through the gate prepared by the Lord of the Nine Li for his own reincarnation! Damn it, I am really foolish, truly foolish, how could I not have thought of this!"
Is it still not enough? Tang Jie asked with a smile. Although his spiritual energy had been significantly weakened by Xu Mu Yang at this moment, he still endured immense pain yet continued to maintain his smile.
Tang Jie responded with difficulty: "Brother Xu... I was just practicing the Zangxiang Sutra..."
This is also the first major threshold in the practice of immortality cultivation
However, the intricate matter of circulating energy through the hundred meridians and amplifying spiritual energy is beyond what he can merely imagine. The various leaps of thought and fabrications lead to a state of confusion and obsession. Without Xu Mu Yang, he would have already perished from his own reckless actions.
To pursue immortality, one must first break through this Jade Gate, only then can one step onto the Spirit Platform and sense the heavens and the earth. Therefore, the first realm of immortality is referred to as the Spirit Platform Realm
The Sutra of the Hidden Elephant
Certainly, excessive bravery is also unfeasible. The human body has its limits; once these limits are exceeded, the spiritual energy may backflow into the spiritual platform, which can easily lead to damage to the spiritual platform
At this moment, the celestial light of the Tang Jie Tian Ling is soaring, precisely embodying the symbolism of the Jade Gate's heavenly surge
Unfortunately, after practicing repeatedly, he discovered that the amount of spiritual energy he could absorb was merely a tiny fraction, far inferior to the effect of absorbing spiritual energy through the Jade Gate. Despite Tang Jie’s spiritual energy surging to the point of going berserk, for Xu Mu Yang, this amount of spiritual energy could easily be achieved with just a single breath.
In other words, at this moment, Tang Jie is not actually charging at the gate; rather, the spiritual energy within him is running amok after losing control, and it merely collided with the Jade Gate in passing
At that moment, upon hearing Tang Jie’s words, Xu Mu Yang shook his head: "Although you have deceived me, I do not wish to blame you. After all, it is true that you saved me back then. Moreover, during this period, you have taken good care of me, so it is only reasonable to pass on some cultivation techniques to you. The reason I do not take you as my disciple is actually to avoid harming you. Do you know... the path of immortality is fraught with danger"
Xu Mu Yang is not a fool. At first, he may have been deceived by Tang Jie, but over time, he will naturally discover the issues.
At that moment, under the single finger of Xu Mu Yang, Tang Jie felt a spark of spiritual light entering from the Fengfu point at the back of his neck, guiding him upward. Before his eyes appeared a world that words could not describe. Tang Jie felt as if he were standing on a cloud, above which stood a towering Nine-Ringed Jade Gate, at its center a strange black hole continuously rotating, drawing Tang Jie's mind and spirit toward it.
Of course, I know. "But I have no choice," Tang Jie forced a smile through his pain. "Brother Xu, I want to cultivate immortality!"
He looked at Tang Jie, and there was a hint of complexity in his gaze
Thus, the number of turns the door opens also represents the aptitude of the cultivator to a certain extent
Upon hearing this word, Xu Mu Yang was completely taken aback
Spiritual energy is not a trivial matter, and cultivation is certainly not something that can be whimsically imagined. Every type of technique and every incantation has been forged by the countless blood and sweat of those who came before.
Once such an event occurs, the consequences can be mild, resulting in overall physical damage and severe depletion of vitality; moderate, leading to the destruction of the spiritual platform and the severance of the path to immortality; or severe, causing the complete incineration of the internal organs and instant death.
At that moment, he discovered the problem with hetushu.com, which greatly excited him. However, he then realized that the skill he had been diligently practicing for many days was actually a technique of no use to himself, and he immediately felt disheartened.
Moreover, observing the radiant energy surging within him, it is evident that the abundant spiritual energy is not merely a result of blood rushing to his head, but rather the consequence of spiritual energy entering his body and going out of control
However, Xu Mu Yang completely could not understand why there was suddenly spiritual energy within Tang Jie
The spiritual energy that had just stabilized within Tang Jie suddenly surged again, causing him such pain that he was about to cry out. However, Xu Mu Yang sternly commanded, "Do not shout! Focus your mind, hold your breath, guide the spiritual energy into the Wind Palace, and only with a courageous and diligent heart can you break through the Jade Gate and ascend the Spirit Platform..."
This phenomenon is referred to as Yumen Tianchong, which signifies breaking through the Jade Gate alone without any assistance
Breaking through the Jade Gate requires energy. Since ordinary people generally do not possess spiritual energy within them, it is therefore quite difficult to break through the Jade Gate through self-effort alone; most often, assistance from seniors is needed.
After all, with a low foundation, the troubles a child can cause are limited
The more doors that are opened, the greater the flow of spiritual energy, and the better the cultivation results will be. Once the door is fully opened, the jade door will be permanently shaped, making it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for everyone
Although the Yumen Tianchong does not rely on external assistance, its own limited power makes it difficult to sustain, resulting in the Yumen often opening only slightly. Some individuals may not even be able to turn at all, managing to open only a small crack in the door, ultimately missing the opportunity to step onto the spiritual platform
This simple yet profound statement encapsulating all of Tang Jie’s pursuits made Xu Mu Yang's heart tremble slightly
Xu Mu Yang was brought back to reality by the call, and only then did he realize that Tang Jie was still on the brink of life and death
As Xu Mu Yang spoke, Tang Jie gritted his teeth and remained silent
Tang Jie spoke each word with great difficulty, while Xu Mu Yang was already somewhat stunned by what he heard
The heavens and the earth possess spiritual energy, yet mortals are unable to sense, absorb, or transform it, and can only passively receive it, precisely because of the existence of this Jade Gate
Tang Jie looked at him without the slightest fear: "Yes, didn't you guess it too?! Is this the reason why you are unwilling to accept me?"
Tang Jie was able to cultivate spiritual energy using his own imaginative interpretation of the Tibetan Sutra. Rather than being called a genius, it would be more accurate to say he was fortunate, as the sensing and absorption of spiritual energy are fundamentally the basic functions of the Tibetan Sutra
"Yes." Xu Mu Yang nodded and said, "The Twelve Forms of the Zangxiang Classic are each incredibly complex, composed of numerous techniques, and each exercise has its corresponding cultivation mantra. The Zangxiang Classic mantras you have mastered are incomplete and even the sequence is disordered. How did you manage to cultivate spiritual energy within yourself with these incomplete mantras?"
This roar expressed the pent-up emotions he had suppressed in his heart for many days, it voiced all the hatred he felt towards those who destroyed his homeland and his loved ones, and it also unleashed the long-buried thoughts from deep within his heart
Without having cultivated, yet experiencing a deviation, Tang Jie can be considered the first person in the history of the cultivation world, unparalleled and unprecedented.
Firstly, the method of absorbing spiritual energy through the Yumen Pass is inherently difficult to create; secondly, those who are capable of developing this technique no longer require it.
In the world of martial heroes, many rise suddenly amidst the bloodshed and slaughter, their strength increasing, and this is precisely the reason for such occurrences
Within the human body lies the Jade Gate, akin to a horizontal beam of gold, sealing off the heavens and the earth
After Xu Mu Yang obtained this technique, he discovered that it was a method to absorb spiritual energy without passing through the Jade Gate
Thus, the notion of seeking nothing from outside ultimately remains just a well-sounding term. Without external assistance, the Yumen Tianchong is merely equivalent to a kindergarten child drawing a picture on their own without any guidance from a teacher
Tang Jie noticed that the first movement exerted the greatest amplitude, opening all the meridian positions of the Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian, which corresponded precisely with the Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian.
Xu Mu Yang was taken aback and said: "Is this your explanation?"
Tang Jie coughed up blood and laughed heartily: "Is there anywhere in this world that is not dangerous? What sins have the villagers of Xiahe Village committed to be slaughtered en masse?"
"It is!" Tang Jie replied loudly
He looked at Xu Mu Yang and finally shouted with all his strength: "Then how about I give you another reason? Because... because I don't want to end up like the villagers of Xiaohe Village, becoming fish meat to be slaughtered by others"
With such a sorrowful and indignant response from Tang Jie, if he still cannot discern it, then he is truly foolish to the extreme
No need!
Tang Jie’s method is quite simple; it involves skipping over everything one does not understand and then attempting based on one’s own understanding
Fortunately, it is not difficult for Xu Mu Yang to save him.
At this moment, witnessing the surge of spiritual energy within Tang Jie and the impact on Yumen, his thoughts finally became clear.
The twelve primary meridians of the human body correspond directly to the twelve functional powers of the Zangxiang Classic. Thus, Tang Jie smoothly discovered the sequence of Qi flowing through the hundred meridians, connecting the scattered phrases that Xu Mu Yang casually mentioned, and remarkably proceeded along this path.
Thus, there is no need for a reason to pursue immortality; it is the lack of desire to pursue it that requires justification
He shouted loudly: "I want to learn, so I will follow you. I am studying the Tibetan Buddhist scriptures. Even though I know it is very dangerous to do so without the guidance of the teachings, I still want to learn!"
Xu Mu Yang was left dumbfounded; he had never imagined that someone could cultivate using such a method. He murmured, "Do you realize how dangerous this is?"
Could it be that some cultivator suddenly came and infused a strand of spiritual energy into Tang Jie’s body, yet did not teach him the method of guidance, causing his spiritual energy to go out of control
However, as time went by, Xu Mu Yang's study of the hidden symbols showed no progress whatsoever, and he gradually became somewhat disheartened, viewing it as a mere trifle; otherwise, he would not have so easily imparted it to Tang Jie
Rushing through the door relies on energy as its force, while crying out dissipates the spiritual energy. If the rushing force is insufficient, the Jade Gate is difficult to open. Fear of pain leads to a retreat in determination, resulting in obstructed meridians and sluggish energy flow, yielding results that are only half of the effort expended. Even if the gate is opened, it often results in only one or two turns.
As their relationship deepened, Xu Mu Yang developed a considerable fondness for Tang Jie, and there were certain matters he was no longer inclined to dwell upon. Consequently, he was even less willing to think about or concern himself with whether Tang Jie was truly a villager of Xiaohe Village.
I want to cultivate immortality
Tang Jie inadvertently uttered a phrase that stirred up tremendous waves in Xu Mu Yang's heart. After a long while, he let out a deep sigh and said: "Very well, very well. Since your will is steadfast, let us see what fate has in store for you. Right now, the spiritual energy within you is surging, and this is the critical moment to break through the Jade Gate. If you succeed, the path to immortality will be within reach. I will now impart to you the complete mental method of the藏象经 (Zang Xiang Jing). You should operate the spiritual energy within your body according to this method and break through the Jade Gate."
Why? Tang Jie laughed heartily: "A true man should aspire to the world, standing tall and proud under the heavens. How can one be content with a meager existence, wasting a lifetime? If one seeks immortality, then one should pursue it without needing any reason!"
He extended his hand and pointed at Tang Jie, causing the chaotic spiritual energy to stabilize significantly. It no longer surged wildly as it had before, but remained within Tang Jie's body. Although it was still uncomfortable for him, it was much better than before
It is no wonder that he could not conceive of it; throughout history, no one in the realm of immortality has ever created this method of breaking through the barrier.
Xu Mu Yang began to lament while patting his head
Why
This scene feels so familiar, reminiscent of the past, when that young boy, who remained steadfast in his ambitions despite facing his father, also spoke similar words
Therefore, rather than saying this is the Jade Gate's Heavenly Charge, it is more accurate to say this is a case of being possessed by madness
The misfortune of the villagers in Xiahe Village does not imply that everyone is unfortunate. However, those who embark on the path to immortality are all engaged in a struggle against heaven for benefits and competing with others, thus they will never find peace again
In Tang Jie's view, the desire of people to pursue immortality is akin to their aspiration for promotion and wealth
When the door turns once, it opens a hole at the bullseye; if it turns three times, it is equivalent to opening holes at the seventh, eighth, and ninth rings simultaneously.
Xu Mu Yang finally fell silent
As for future generations, they will naturally open the jade gate for themselves by directly instilling spiritual energy, and there is no need to waste time and effort on such meaningless tasks.
He pointed his finger at Tang Jie, and with that one point, it landed precisely on the Fengfu acupoint at the back of Tang Jie's neck
After some thought, he nodded and said: "If you want to learn, I can help you, but you must first answer me a question"
Tang Jie comes from a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. Although he has never truly practiced medicine, the profession of a doctor relies more on knowledge accumulation than on technical skills. Influenced by his family's background and through constant exposure, Tang Jie has gained considerable understanding of the human body, which enabled him to accomplish such a remarkable feat
He is well aware of the efficacy of the Tibetan Buddhist scriptures.
Therefore, those who charge through the door must possess fearless determination, be unafraid of pain, and strive with valiant diligence
At first, he felt as if he had obtained a treasure. Consider that others can only absorb spiritual energy through the Jade Gate, while those who cultivate the Zangxiang Sutra can absorb it in both directions, thus their efficiency is naturally doubled. Therefore, this is an exceptional technique for enhancing cultivation efficiency
"Do you want to know how I accumulated spiritual energy?" Tang Jie asked.
The fixed mindset that has persisted for thousands of years has completely prevented Xu Mu Yang from considering this aspect, which is why he regards it as a treasure that can double his cultivation speed and practices diligently.
Tang Jie replied: "The formulas I have mastered are indeed incomplete, but even if they are incomplete, there are many aspects that I do not understand, even among those I have grasped. I do not fully comprehend concepts such as 'Zhi Wei Si' and 'Cang Ying She Yi', but I can choose to disregard what I do not understand and focus on what I do. I still understand the meaning of 'Qi travels through the hundred meridians unobstructed'. What cultivators practice is precisely the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, right? Since one must have Qi flowing through the hundred meridians, one must first possess Qi. I remember you mentioned that distant sensing of Qi points allows the breath to connect. This means that Qi begins from the Qi points..."
Thus, it follows that the second set of skills naturally has corresponding pathways
Then Xu Mu Yang said: "Do you really want to cultivate immortality?"
He asked urgently: "What is going on?"
How is this possible
He is feeling anxious and uncertain, his mood fluctuating, while Tang Jie is on the verge of breaking down, lying on the ground and lamenting: "Brother Xu... Brother Xu..."
The Ling Tai Yu Men is like a nine-layered target; each time a layer is opened, it is akin to creating a hole in the center of the target, allowing spiritual energy to enter the cultivator's body through this opening
Then it doesn't matter if I am one less!