Chapter 5, The Old Mother

Young Master, I have previously heard people mention the Star Prayer Technique of the Beiya clan. It is said to be a powerful and mysterious form of magic, unique to the rituals of the Beiya noble family

There exists a certain principle between heaven and earth that allows living beings to harness the power of the stars

Integrating with the starry sky, exploring the underlying logic of the operation of star prayer techniques, seeking the path that governs all in the cosmos, and condensing it into one's own law

Young master, continuing like this is not a solution

The scene before me suddenly transformed; the originally calm and peaceful starry sky turned into an endless stream of light. Ahead lay a pitch-black void, when suddenly a beam of light expanded rapidly within the darkness, transforming into a magnificent grand hall, towering above the myriad stars

This grand hall is entirely constructed from translucent star jade, featuring only a simple dome, a foundation, and twelve supporting pillars

Lin Suqing could not help but rub her eyelids, while the surrounding guards stood silently like iron towers

Wu Wang fixed his gaze on that strand of stellar power, the closer he got to this moment, the more likely he was to fail at the last hurdle

When one truly believes in their own strength, they will become strong

It is the process of strengthening self-suggestion ... . ... There is a slight sense of shame

The dim thread that Wu Wang had been twisting between his fingertips had long since vanished, and he stood suspended outside the grand hall, staring blankly at the scene within.

Just this moment

The 'spirit' within one's vitality largely depends on one's own willpower

Kelin felt a subtle sense that Wu Wang's current state was somewhat off

Ha, a yawn

Then the figures in the large tent began to yawn in succession

Whenever I practice the art of Qi and Star, my vital energy surges uncontrollably. In the pursuit of immortality, I do not consume blood-based food, and there is hardly any blood to regurgitate. I truly cannot endure it any longer

Grandmother is the chief priestess of the clan, so he naturally has access to the means of learning the art of star invocation

The word that Wu Wang shouted seemed to still be echoing within the tent, yet it was a sound ... ...

Whether he cultivates the method of human domain based on the art of star invocation, or Lin Suqing cultivates the art of star invocation based on the method of human domain, the result is the same

In the starry sky, Wu Wang's ethereal figure sits quietly, as if before him there is a curtain of pearls woven from starlight, with each thread of starlight representing a type of star-pleading technique mastered by Wu Wang

Lin Suqing's forehead immediately displayed two question marks; before she could comprehend what Wu Wang meant, she saw Wu Wang make a gesture, and a group of robust men exuding the scent of sweat from the grasslands rushed in, isolating her in the corner

This place contains the ultimate essence of the art of star invocation

The guards, however, had already knelt on one knee, with one hand placed over their chests, bowing their heads in salute

In the orderly sound of footsteps, two teams of guards entered in succession, taking the place of their companions who had been on duty here for half a day

Lin Suqing held her breath, and although she could not comprehend what was happening at that moment, she could feel the overwhelming power of the starry force.

Wu Wang raised his head and asked, "Su Qing, was it not the power of the stars that first stirred?"

It seems that I have inadvertently opened some great door

According to Wu Wang's understanding, whether it is the techniques of cultivating immortality or the art of star invocation, they ultimately rely on resonating one's essence, energy, and spirit with the laws of heaven and earth

Lin Suqing slightly curled her lips, standing there honestly, her expression momentarily very obedient

Is this the way to practice the Star Prayer Technique

Like the twinkling stars in the night sky

At this moment, he appeared ethereal, his fingertips deftly twisting strands of silk, as if weaving the celestial canopy like an ancient deity.

Wu Wang let out a slow breath, signaling Lin Su to take a short rest. He called for the guards to clean the room and to bring some food to replenish her blood.

Is this method feasible

Wu Wang's voice carried a hint of apology

He is able to quickly master the art of prayer and rapidly enhance his 'divinity', with the memories from his past life providing him with immense benefits

How could this happen

I feel very ashamed, I have brought disgrace to my hometown, Blue Star

In addition, it is necessary to supplement with various precious medicinal materials and training

Astrology, through prayers to the gods of the stars, allows one to receive the celestial power bestowed by the gods, enabling the control of wind, frost, rain, snow, and thunder

It seems that the Star Prayer Technique unilaterally excludes the cultivation methods of the human realm

However, to be fair, the young master, who at this moment is unknowingly employing some kind of magical technique, is indeed quite handsome

She only saw

Wu Wang has been in this world called the Great Wilderness for twelve years, and the activity that has consumed the most time is the collection of knowledge and the study of the Star Prayer Technique

This is the awareness of being the heir of the clan

That's all, I was merely passing through this place, having stayed for six years

However, in a moment, brilliant spots of light gradually appeared on Wu Wang's palms, elbows, shoulders, back, and legs

The figure in the temple quickly closed and opened its eyes, the divine light in its gaze instantly receding, anxiously extending its left hand towards Wu Wang

Living beings continuously strengthen their spirit through methods such as prayer and self-suggestion, resonating with the celestial principles.

To speak seriously, Wu Wang was able to stand out among thousands of volunteers and become the only designated member of the wormhole exploration death squad, demonstrating exceptional psychological resilience, having undergone several years of extremely rigorous training

Before the last word fell, a figure wielding a long staff unleashed a bolt of lightning, striking directly at Wu Wang's consciousness

This profound and far-reaching feeling, she has only experienced in the few white-haired elders of the neighboring major sect

Why can the two not coexist compatibly

Wu Wang's lips gently parted, and a few strange syllables echoed from within the large tent. Accompanied by these murmurs, the starlight around Wu Wang intensified, and his figure became somewhat transparent, revealing a brilliant river of stars within him, extending into an unknown void.

... ...

Those who trespass the temple shall die

The Path of the Stars

In the hierarchy of the Star Prayer Technique, the Star Priest is positioned above the Blessing, Great Blessing, Prayer, and Great Prayer levels, while the Great Star Priest ranks just below the Moon Priest and possesses its own title of the Sun Priest

Is it possible that there are certain limitations inherent in the art of divination itself

Wu Wang suddenly opened his eyes, turned his head to look at Lin Suqing, and smiled

Cough cough

Wu Wang simply responded, saying: "Please keep a little distance from me, I will investigate the reason."

A bizarre emerald green lightning bolt suddenly appeared deep in the starry sky, striking down fiercely towards Wu Wang's large tent. The people inside the tent did not even have time to notice the invasion of this lightning bolt, and were on the verge of being reduced to ashes!

It is this willpower forged through hardship, combined with the slight assistance from his grandmother and mother, that led to his modest achievement of becoming a great star priest at the age of twelve

Then the goddess spoke in an obscure tone, but Wu Wang instantly understood the meaning of her words

Why do the foundational techniques of human domain and the star-pleading art mutually exclude each other

Mother

As the stars around Wu Wang flickered brightly at times and dimmed at others, his closed eyes remained shut.

However, speaking of which

In the starry sky, faint starlight converges into oneself, the divine consciousness gradually and continuously strengthens, the whole body feels a tingling sensation, quite comfortable

Lin Suqing looked at Wu Wang with a hint of concern. At this moment, the starlight around Wu Wang had dimmed somewhat, yet amidst this dimness, some unusual phenomena would occasionally emerge.

It is this call!

Three days later

To understand this principle

This is not a dangerous experiment; he will only use a faint trace of stellar power. At most, it will result in a clash of energies causing him to spit blood. Could it possibly lead to a loss of life?

Lin Suqing stood by, looking dazed and bewildered

In the practice of astrology, Wu Wang has always sailed smoothly. Even when faced with difficult concepts to comprehend, he draws parallels, infers from one instance to another, boldly hypothesizes, and cautiously puts his ideas into practice, ultimately overcoming all challenges successfully

If one were to think more deeply, what hinders oneself from practicing the ordinary foundation-building methods of cultivators in the realm of practitioners should be the principle behind the Star Prayer Technique

No, that is not correct

The practice of human domain cultivation emphasizes the equal importance of "essence," "qi," and "spirit." It involves refining essence to nourish qi, transforming qi into spirit, and returning spirit to emptiness, thereby achieving one's own divine nature and attaining a long and prosperous life.

Go seek the answer

Wu Wang closed his eyes and focused his mind, gently inhaling a breath. A strand of stellar energy flowed from his mouth into his body, converging in the dantian and circulating through the meridians, attempting to traverse a small cycle of the microcosmic orbit

The onset of this strange illness coincided almost exactly with the time he began to engage with the art of star invocation. Although both his grandmother and mother claimed that this art was a gift from the deity of the starry sky, Wu Wang had always harbored doubts about it

Half an hour later

Please stop for now

Wu Wang suddenly opened his eyes, and before him was a brilliant starry sky, with a curtain of stars strung together. However, within the curtain, a faint gray thread was about to dissipate

There was no time for further contemplation, nor could she afford to think too much about anything. In Wu Wang's mind, she 'raised her hand' to grasp this thread and 'pulled' it with force

I possess a method that integrates all techniques, daring to call it the transformation of the heavens in ten days

Wu Wang's understanding of the Star Prayer Technique has become more direct

Puff

Inside the large tent, two individuals occasionally bowed their heads to spit blood, creating a rather frightening scene

It is it

Steady hand ~ youth ~ steady hand ~ '

Did he misunderstand previously?

Only today, when he wished to step beyond the realm of the Star Prayer Technique and attempt the cultivation method of the Human Domain, which was crucial for him, the Star Prayer Technique, in turn, bound his steps.

Wu Wang maintained a seated posture, with both hands continuously forming intricate and complex hand seals.

This understanding has been correct up until now

Was there once a powerful practitioner of the art of star divination who set a shackle upon this path

Let us meditate, after all, we have nothing else to do

Wow

Haven't we only known each other for two or three days

Wu Wang tilted his head slightly, his pupils trembling a bit

In the large tent where Wu Wang was located, a verdant green barrier suddenly appeared, closely adhering to the top of the tent. Unbeknownst to Wu Wang, a figure had materialized before him, with long hair and a wide robe gently fluttering.

A graceful yawn, covered by her hand, involuntarily brought tears to Lin Su's eyes. Just as she was about to raise her hand to wipe the corners of her eyes, several guards in front turned their heads and glared at her.

This place houses the complete interpretations of the principles of the starry sky

Such matters vary and cannot be generalized

Wu Wang's lips twitched slightly, as he calmly closed his eyes and embraced the unity of all things with both hands

With just a glance, boundless information suddenly manifested in Wu Wang's heart, and his gaze was abruptly captured by a figure, a figure standing in the center of this Hall of Ten Thousand Stars, resembling a stone sculpture

The several guards in front appeared to be more tense, constantly on the lookout for any unusual movements from her, which made Lin Su feel slightly uncomfortable

Tsk tsk, the more I look, the more I feel that these guards are quite impressive.

Lin Suqing retreated to the corner of the large tent, her eyes filled with a hint of concern as she watched Wu Wang, who was closing his eyes in concentration, seemingly preparing to perform some kind of mysterious ritual

Meanwhile, above the large tent where Wu Wang was located

Where exactly did the problem arise? Why is there a rejection of other cultivation methods

This moment

Without any warning, this thread of stellar power exploded in a strange manner

Wu Wang's divine consciousness was in front of the grand hall, while his body was in the large tent, his movements momentarily halted, filled with confusion, as he opened his mouth to utter an incredibly astonished syllable

Lin Suqing cast a dismissive glance at Wu Wang, who was still meditating, her gaze wandering back and forth among the guards

One by one, the questions melted in his heart, as Wu Wang continuously attempted to enter a state of oblivion to both self and the external world

Wu Wang was trying hard to recall the many details from before, resting his chin on his hand as he sat there, gradually becoming engrossed in thought

Comparable to the sect leader in the later stages of one's own golden elixir, no!

The answer to this question should be hidden within the art of divination.

This is actually the norm for Wu Wangping in his daily practice of the Star Prayer technique

Is this strange illness of mine related to the art of divination?

In Wu Wang's understanding, the essence of each cultivation method can be simplified to the approach of mastering the resonance with the Dao, achieving resonance with the Dao, and utilizing the Dao to harness the corresponding spiritual power, thereby forming spells

Let's get to work!

Is it because the laws of the stars are incompatible with other laws, manifested in the inability of different cultivation systems to practice together

Wu Wang raised his eyebrows, eager to attempt it immediately, but just as he was about to take action, he seemed to hear a call that was incredibly distant in the void

Astrology focuses on the 'divine'

The ancient stone temple floating in the void, the exotic beasts roaming among the stars, and the silhouettes of people engaged in fierce combat

This road is impassable, blood is spewed three times

Three hours later

Unaware of the passage of time, imperceptive to the changes of the universe

A flicker of inspiration suddenly flashed through Wu Wangxin's mind

If one practices the foundational techniques of the human domain cultivation method by treating the power of the stars as the spiritual energy to be absorbed, allowing the power of the stars to circulate within the body, would that not be... ? ... Star Refinement of the Body?

If there truly exists a will that governs this principle, can one reach such an existence through the principle itself

Puff

Generally, late at night when all is quiet, one puts on a cloak and a mask, stands before a glass mirror, makes some shameful gestures, and shouts to oneself that one is 'Starry Ultraman'

Therefore, the Star Prayer Technique does not extend one's lifespan, which is also the main motivation for Wu Wang to keep Lin Suqing and to continuously attempt the human realm cultivation method despite spitting blood

Lin Suqing carefully recalled and nodded, saying: "My breath has not become chaotic; rather, it is the celestial power that I attracted that interfered with the operation of my breath.

Whether it is the power of the starry sky or the power of the five elements, it ultimately amounts to the 'spiritual energy' that permeates the vast wilderness of the world

She was dressed in a dazzling star robe, holding a long black staff, and at this moment, she was slowly turning around. Her eyes, devoid of any expression and filled with divine light, were already fixed on Wu Wang

Wu Wang reinforced his self-suggestion through various means, continuously honing his 'divine' abilities, and within a short period, he mastered numerous star-pleading techniques

Lin Suqing lightly wiped the corner of her mouth, the faint starlight power around her completely dissipated, looking pitifully at Wu Wang

Hmm

The entire Beiyao Festival does not exceed seven people, and the Moon Festival is already capable of serving as the chief priest for a major clan.

This, this, this

The power of the stars flows like a stream, slowly swirling within Wu Wang's chest, passing through numerous checkpoints, and converging towards the dantian.

Finally, by means of a fixed method, consuming one's own spirit, invoking the power of the stars, and releasing various star-pleading techniques

This is the official explanation of the Prayer Star Technique

Hmm?

Does this principle itself contradict the fundamental principles of human domain cultivation?