Chapter 8, The Sky Bridge Emerges from the Sea of Clouds
On this day, as the sun rose, Su Yun absorbed the essence of the sun and moon, suddenly feeling that the eight-sided celestial tower no longer absorbed his vital energy, which brought him an unexpected joy
The Crocodile Dragon Chant requires the visualization of the Crocodile Dragon, from which the thunderous sound is produced.
He let out a sigh and carefully observed his surroundings
His vitality cultivation has not only failed to progress during this period, but has also significantly regressed.
Su Yun looked up, and stone bridges continued to emerge from the mist, while in the distance, there were floating celestial mountains and high platforms.
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Mythical beasts and extraordinary creatures soar, charging towards the heavenly gate!
These strange beasts clung to the Heavenly Gate, unexpectedly becoming a part of it, when suddenly a violent wave of energy surged forth
The sea of clouds, illuminated by those rays of light, seems to have acquired color
Although Su Yun has not yet mastered the first level of the "Transformation of the Flood Furnace: Cultivating Qi" chapter, his comprehension is indeed remarkable. In the latter part of the "Transformation of the Flood Furnace," although Qiu Shuijing only provided a general overview, he has already grasped it thoroughly
The roar of the crocodile dragon reverberates through the vital energy, the fascia, strengthening the body and amplifying power
Where does this stone bridge lead to
He had just thought of this when he suddenly saw a mass of mist dissipate, revealing a figure on the bridge facing him, one hand resting on a small stone pillar on the bridge, while the other hand reached out towards Su Yun.
The mist on the stone bridge billows like flowing water cascading down from both sides of the bridge, plunging into the sea of clouds below
Qiu Shuijing also painted a picture of the crocodile dragon and took them to search for the crocodile dragon, listening to the thunderous sounds it emitted, facilitating their observation and contemplation
Su Yun felt a slight stir in his heart and attempted to use this as a basis to deduce the Crocodile Dragon's Chant, but after a short while, he gave up.
The flower fox and the other three little foxes were also quickly starving, and their cultivation progressed very rapidly. The flower fox had already reached the second level of the "Transformation of the Furnace: Nourishing Qi" chapter and sought Su Yun's guidance on the latter part of the "Transformation of the Furnace: Nourishing Qi" chapter
Hua Erge's qualifications are truly impressive. Su Yun smiled, genuinely feeling happy for Hua Hu.
It was a long stone bridge, gradually rising above the clouds
This is his greatest challenge, and it is also the reason why Qiu Shuijing, despite admiring him, has some reservations about teaching him cultivation
An even more alarming change is that his appetite has increased significantly; shortly after finishing a meal, he feels hungry again
He felt quite nervous, but he knew that his anxiety was of no use and would only complicate matters for himself
The light from the heavenly gate flows out from all sides of the door frame, filling every entrance, and ultimately transforms into a mirror-like screen of light at the central portal
This is the transformation of creation into craftsmanship, where the power of creation alters the functions of the physical body, enhancing the vital energy
Su Yun heard the sound of a bell and looked up, only to see a small yellow bell hanging above her head
The first part is learning, and the second part is application
This world is magnificent and grand, giving one an extremely unreal feeling
He is unable to visualize the Crocodile Dragon, and thus cannot cultivate the Crocodile Dragon Chant
But precisely because he could not see, he was unable to view the crocodile dragon painting created by Qiu Shuijing, nor did he witness the crocodile dragon with his own eyes
As the mirror gently trembled, Su Yun suddenly felt herself being lifted against her will, pulled by an inexplicable force. In an instant, she passed through the mirror and arrived in the world within it
This is a magnificent and grand world, where he stands amidst a sea of clouds and mist. In the distance, majestic fairy mountains float in the air, their peaks shaped into terraces, adorned with various brilliant hues of light.
The stone bridges mostly connect those high platforms. Perhaps by heading towards those high platforms, one might find a way out
He practiced even more diligently; however, despite having learned the "Transforming Qi in the Great Furnace" chapter, his progress was slow. The eight-sided celestial gate in his eyes continued to absorb his vital energy.
One could see the various textures of divine and mythical beasts on the surface of the Octagonal Sky Tower, as if they had come to life, flying out from the tower. In an instant, Su Yun's mind was filled with the roars, cries, and long chants of these divine and mythical beasts, deafening!
However, Su Yun was unaware of all this
Isn't this the yellow clock I imagined for timing? How did it appear? And my eyes... what is happening?
Buzz
In the distance, amidst the clouds and mist, stone bridges continuously emerge from the fog, winding and twisting like dragons and serpents stretching their bodies from the clouds.
It was only then that he noticed he was standing at the edge of the broken bridge
In the eyes of the flower fox and other fox spirits, Su Yun remained sitting there in perfect condition, not having moved at all
The first transformation of the furnace has finally been achieved
After a long while, Su Yun finally turned back.
The ground beneath his feet was still trembling, the clouds and mist were still swirling upwards, and Su Yun turned back to glance at the Heavenly Gate.
His five fingers are spread wide, his strides are large, his mouth is open, as if he is desperately running, yet also as if he is calling out for something
He cannot cultivate the next part of the Crocodile Dragon Chant
On the stone bridge, there are many small stone pillars, intricately carved with scales. Upon closer inspection, the stone pillars resemble the claws of some creature.
Although Qiu Shuijing has walked far away, his voice still clearly reaches Su Yun's ears, resonating profoundly.
The stone bridge is only three or four zhang away from Tianmen, yet he is unable to leap across.
I was drawn by a force, passing through the Heavenly Gate to arrive here, so the Heavenly Gate must also be able to take me back
The flower fox had not been cultivating for long when a series of astonishing crocodile dragon thunder sounds began to resonate within its body
A drop of cold sweat appeared on Su Yun's forehead
He felt as if the yin and yang energies within his body had transformed into charcoal, his internal organs and viscera into copper pillars and a copper furnace, and his blood seemed to have turned into molten copper!
In the sky, the great sun resembles amber, yet it is not glaring
This stone bridge is supposed to connect to the Heavenly Gate, but for some unknown reason, the part connecting to the Heavenly Gate has broken off. If he takes a step back, he will fall off the stone bridge!
Although Su Yun could not see the crocodile dragon, the thunderous sound of the crocodile dragon left a profound impression on him
The opening of the next chapter is the Crocodile Dragon's Chant, resonating with vitality in the chest and producing the thunderous sound of the Crocodile Dragon
Beyond that mirror surface lies the world of the immortals, a realm that has captivated the Great Emperor of the Yuanshuo Kingdom and countless powerful beings, known as the Celestial Realm
Fortunately, I did not take this step
Although Su Yun has thoroughly comprehended the techniques of the Crocodile Dragon Chant, he is unable to practice them due to his inability to see, which prevents him from observing the Crocodile Dragon and achieving visualization
To cultivate the Crocodile Dragon Chant, one must first observe the true Crocodile Dragon, studying how it breathes and how it emits its dragon roar, thereby achieving the level of visualizing the Crocodile Dragon.
At the lowest level of the Huangzhong, there are 360 divisions representing the celestial cycles, which rotate continuously. The upper level, representing seconds, also features 360 divisions for the celestial cycles; as the divisions complete one full rotation, the second divisions advance by one division.
A stone bridge is ultimately a stone bridge, not a crocodile dragon
Behind Su Yun stood the enormous Fivefold Heavenly Gate, adorned with various divine and exotic beasts that clung to it, slowly moving about
If you wish to heal your eyes, when you have cultivated the first part of the "Transformation of the Fiery Furnace to Nourish Qi" to the seventh level, you will be able to dissolve the marks in your eyes. However, if you aspire to achieve great success and stand out, you must leave the countryside and go to the city
Su Yun cautiously surveyed his surroundings. The stone bridge was long, extending into the misty clouds, with no visible end in sight. He thought to himself: "The distance on the bridge is sufficient for me to gain momentum; the only problem now is that I have not practiced the Crocodile Dragon's Chant."
This bridge is damaged in many places, as if it has endured the ravages of war. In some areas, there are even large claw marks, as if it has been torn apart by some monster lurking in the mist.
Su Yun quickly came to her senses, calmed down, and greedily looked around at the scenery: "It is truly wonderful to see these colors..."
The mist on the bridge surface dissipated, revealing a texture resembling that of a turtle's back, imprinted on the bridge surface, while on either side of the turtle's back, there were wing-like patterns
He just thought of this place when an unexpected change suddenly occurred before his eyes
His vitality surged, coursing through his body, and Su Yun felt a surge of joy: "If only Mr. Shui Jing were here, but unfortunately, I arrived more than ten days late..."
Fortunately, the flower fox and the other three little foxes often brought some chicken, duck, fish, meat, and fruits, allowing him to satisfy his hunger
In this world, he is no longer blind; on the contrary, he can see colors dozens of times more than an ordinary person
His gaze flickered as he secretly calculated in his heart: "The Heavenly Gate is three zhang and six chi away from me; I certainly cannot jump over it. I must rely on a running start, employing the technique of 'Crocodile Dragon Emerging from the Abyss' from the latter part of the 'Transforming Qi with the Great Furnace' chapter. When I am halfway through the leap, I will transition from 'Crocodile Dragon Emerging from the Abyss' to 'Crocodile Dragon Rolling', with my head leading and my body following, rotating and tumbling to extend the distance of my jump, landing with my hands as feet, jumping into the Heavenly Gate and leaving this place. Now I stand amidst the sea of clouds, unaware of what lies ahead, and for now, I can only respond to the myriad changes with steadfastness."
At that moment, a slight tremor was felt beneath his feet, and the clouds surged. Su Yun sensed his body rising gently with the clouds and immediately steadied his footing.
He could feel the sincere encouragement from Qiu Shuijing, and he was deeply moved.
The Chaotianque no longer absorbed his vital energy, and the vital energy within him suddenly became vast and fiery, like a small furnace burning fiercely in his dantian
He does not know what is surging in the clouds, but he knows that his feet are safe beneath him, and at this moment, he must not move his steps without permission
After a moment, the object carrying him upward from the clouds finally revealed its true form
However, in Su Yun's view, he had left Tianmen Town and suddenly entered another world
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