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Chapter 33
🕑 Added 2024-01-15 14:34:42 +0000 UTCThe True Martial Arts Treasury is built within the body of Mount Long, extremely concealed.
The internal space is vast, and the walls are covered with densely packed characters.
"These characters were written by the Celestial Masters of past generations."
"They contain the essence of cultivation."
"Don't observe them too often."
"Just occasionally is enough."
Lord Cangqing (Azure Daoist), the head of the sect, reminded.
Because, apart from Lin Yuan, the other four Dao disciples had already crowded around, staring at the characters on the wall with big eyes.
Only when Lord Cangqing reminded them did the disciples reluctantly shift their gaze.
"Your main focus in the coming time is to comprehend the essence of the Fire Pearl and Ice Pearl."
Lord Cangqing brought everyone to the center of the treasury.
There were two stones placed here, one with a fiery red surface and the other with a deep blue surface.
Faintly, a large amount of heat and cold radiated from them.
"These Fire Pearl and Ice Pearl are made from the Tian Crystal Stone deep in the East Sea, capable of preserving various auras."
"Our Celestial Masters of past generations would often infuse their own power into them."
"Accumulated over the long years, they have formed the Fire Pearl and Ice Pearl we have now."
Lord Cangqing explained.
Beside him, Lin Yuan, upon hearing this, seemed to be lost in thought.
These Fire Pearl and Ice Pearl should be a heavily truncated version of the Sun and Moon forces within the True Martial Sword.
They are imitations created by the collective power of the Celestial Masters of past generations who sought to simulate the essence of the Sun and Moon forces.
Unfortunately, whether it was due to the material or a significant difference in strength, even if the collective power of the Celestial Masters was combined to create the Fire Pearl and Ice Pearl, when compared to the Sun and Moon forces within the True Martial Sword.
It was still like comparing the light of a firefly to the brilliance of the sun.
This was Lin Yuan's first impression.
While Lin Yuan was contemplating, Lord Cangqing continued, "Your main goal now is to comprehend the Sun Force and Moon Force from within the Fire Pearl and Ice Pearl."
"Our sect's experts generally follow two paths, Taiyin Wuji and Taiyang Wuji."
"Whether it's Taiyin Wuji or Taiyang Wuji, as long as you comprehend three or four points, you can step into the Celestial Phenomenon Realm."
Lord Cangqing scanned the whole room and continued speaking.
This was also the cultivation path set by the first Celestial Master of the sect for the disciples of future generations.
In fact, it has been proven that these two cultivation paths are indeed very powerful, and the strength of the Celestial Phenomenon Realm in the sect has always been a few steps ahead of those outside.
They rely on Taiyin Wuji or Taiyang Wuji.
Even the Celestial Masters of past generations walked on one of the paths of Taiyin Wuji and Taiyang Wuji.
But Celestial Masters could comprehend the essence of the Sun and Moon forces within the True Martial Sword.
The effects of that were unknown but certainly much stronger than the Fire Pearl and Ice Pearl before them.
So, the Celestial Masters have been able to walk far on the paths of Taiyin Wuji and Taiyang Wuji.
Lord Cangqing finished speaking and sent the four Dao disciples away.
Then he came to Lin Yuan.
"You don't need to sense the Fire Pearl and Ice Pearl."
Lord Cangqing stared at Lin Yuan.
Although he didn't know the secret of the True Martial Sword.
According to the records of the sect, when Celestial Masters of past generations came to cultivate in this True Martial Arts Treasury.
It seemed that they were not very interested in the Fire Pearl and Ice Pearl.
In such a situation, Celestial Masters have still been able to maintain a lead in the paths of Taiyin Wuji and Taiyang Wuji.
Lord Cangqing speculated that there might be other cultivation methods for the Celestial Masters.
"Mainly, you should observe the characters on the walls. Those are the insights and realizations of the Celestial Masters, which should be helpful to you."
This was the advice given by Lord Cangqing to Lin Yuan.
As Lin Yuan was identified as the future Celestial Master, this advice was given with great emphasis.
"In case you have any problems or difficulties, you can always call me."
Before leaving, Lord Cangqing left this sentence specifically for Lin Yuan.
It was evident that he highly valued Lin Yuan.
For the following period of time, Lin Yuan did not step out of the True Martial Arts Treasury.
Food and drink were delivered by the Daoists of the sect.
There was no need for him to leave.
In fact, even if Lin Yuan wanted to go out, he could at most stroll around Longhu Mountain (Mount Long).
The Celestial Seeds selected by the True Martial Sword in each generation, before becoming a Celestial Master, were forbidden to leave Longhu Mountain.
The main reason was to ensure that the True Martial Sword would not be lost.
The True Martial Sword was crucial for the birth of a Celestial Master in the Tian Shi Sect.
It absolutely must not be lost.
Time slowly passed.
In the blink of an eye, over half a year had gone by.
Lin Yuan sat cross-legged in front of a stone wall.
Numerous characters were carved on it.
These characters were left by the 18th-generation Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain.
They narrated the insights and realizations of this Celestial Master on the path of Taiyang Wuji.
[Your unrivaled insight deepens when watching the Celestial Master's stone wall, enhancing your comprehension of the Yin-Yang Dao]
Half an hour later, Lin Yuan opened his eyes.
"It's finally completely transformed."
A smile appeared on Lin Yuan's face.
During this time, besides contemplating the Yin-Yang Dao, Lin Yuan spent the remaining time transforming all his previous Celestial Phenomenon Realm true energy into Yin and Yang forces.
Stepping into the Celestial Phenomenon Realm with Yin or Yang as a foundation would make one's strength two to four times stronger than normal.
And this was just the initial change.
In terms of potential and cultivation speed, Taiyin Wuji and Taiyang Wuji surpassed many others in the Celestial Phenomenon Realm.
Originally, Lin Yuan needed fifty years to surpass the Celestial Phenomenon Realm.
However, by converting his foundation into Taiyin Wuji and Taiyang Wuji, even without relying on the essential insights of Yin and Yang from within the True Martial Sword, the time to surpass the Celestial Phenomenon Realm would be at most twenty to thirty years.
A nearly halved time-saving.
"Senior Brother Shanfeng."
"How's your contemplation going?"
At this moment, Qingping, a junior Daoist, ran over.
"Ah, it's too difficult to comprehend the Fire Pearl. Until now, I haven't realized anything."
Qingping's face was full of disappointment.
"Take it slow."
"Don't rush."
Lin Yuan comforted him.
Qingping had chosen the path of Taiyang Wuji, so he was contemplating the Fire Pearl.
Although the effect of the Fire Pearl was far from that of the True Martial Sword, it was still better than nothing. Given Qingping's qualifications as a disciple chosen by the Celestial Master's sword, with patience and contemplation for several or even a dozen years, he would surely gain something.
"Senior Brother Shanfeng, how's your contemplation going?"
Seemingly recalling something, Qingping, full of anticipation, looked at Lin Yuan.
"I've gained a bit."
After thinking for a moment, Lin Yuan raised his right hand, and a trace of Yin and Yang forces circulated and collided between his fingers.
"Wow."
"Shanfeng Senior Brother, you're amazing."
Qingping widened his eyes.
Although he was amazed, Qingping didn't show disbelief.
As early as when Lin Yuan held the True Martial Sword in the Sword Tomb, all the Daoists felt an irresistible aura emanating from him.
Later, Lord Cangqing reminded them several times not to compare themselves to Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan was the future Celestial Master, destined to overlook the world. Comparing themselves to Lin Yuan could easily lead to a disturbance in their mental state.
By then, it would be challenging to step into the Celestial Phenomenon Realm.
Upon seeing Lin Yuan simultaneously manipulating Yin and Yang forces, Qingping, the junior Daoist, could only marvel.
Seeing this, the other three junior Daoists also gathered around, blinking their big eyes, expressing envy.
Half a month later, Lord Cangqing and the other two Celestial Phenomenon Realm experts came over to inspect the progress of the disciples' cultivation.
First was Qingping, who struggled to raise his hand, and a faint trace of scorching heat circulated.
"Not bad."
"You've made some progress."
Lord Cangqing nodded. As someone on the path of Taiyang Wuji, he was particularly sensitive to the fiery aura in the world.
Next were the three junior Daoists.
One of them, like Qingping, had barely made progress on the path of Taiyin Wuji.
The other two still hadn't made any progress.
"The paths of Taiyin Wuji and Taiyang Wuji are profound and challenging to comprehend. Even with the guidance of the Fire Pearl and Ice Pearl, it's not an easy task to make progress."
This was roughly Lord Cangqing's message, encouraging everyone not to be discouraged and to take their time in contemplation and cultivation.
After checking the cultivation progress of the four junior Daoists, Lord Cangqing's gaze fell on Lin Yuan.
Not only Lord Cangqing but also the other two Celestial Phenomenon Realm experts were focused on Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan was chosen by the True Martial Sword and was the seed of the future Celestial Master.
Among the other four junior Daoists, two had made progress on the paths of Taiyin Wuji and Taiyang Wuji.
Considering this, what achievements would Lin Yuan, with the strongest qualifications, achieve?
Lord Cangqing and the other two Celestial Phenomenon Realm experts were highly anticipative.
"Sect Master."
Lin Yuan walked forward and raised his right hand.
Yin and Yang forces emerged, constantly colliding and intertwining, emitting a deeper and more profound aura.
"Amazing."
"Senior Brother Shanfeng has become even stronger."
"I wonder when I can reach Senior Brother Shanfeng's level."
Seeing this, the other four junior Daoists began discussing with excitement.
Among them, even the two who had made progress had only gathered Taiyin or Taiyang forces as fine as a strand of hair.
In contrast, Lin Yuan had accumulated Yin and Yang forces as thick as a thumb.
The disparity was clear at a glance.
What the junior Daoists didn't notice was that when Lin Yuan simultaneously operated Yin and Yang forces, not far away, Lord Cangqing's expression suddenly turned very ugly.
"Who allowed you to simultaneously cultivate Taiyin Wuji and Taiyang Wuji?"
Lord Cangqing's face even turned somewhat red, and he looked at Lin Yuan with a pained expression.
"Taiyin Wuji and Taiyang Wuji are both supreme paths."
"But cultivating both simultaneously is a dead end, an absolute road to ruin."
"Yin and Yang are fundamentally opposing forces. Cultivating them simultaneously may not show problems in the early stages, but the further you go, the more troublesome it becomes."
"The third-generation Celestial Master of our Tian Shi Sect wanted to cultivate both Yin and Yang. He tried to infuse Yin and Yang forces into his Celestial Master's body, and the result was a burst and death."
"Do you realize the consequences of your reckless actions?"
Lord Cangqing was nearly driven mad and couldn't help but reprimand Lin Yuan.
