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Chapter 626 The Jade Emperor's Aura Observation Technique: Four Types of True Blood!

[Inside the Hall of Tranquility.]

[Lord Zishan slowly opened his eyes. He did not awaken from meditation, but was startled by a cluster of clear light gradually gathering in the hall.]

The light was clear and translucent, like flowing glass, pure and flawless.

He gazed intently at Zhou Jing, who was enveloped in the center of the clear light, and felt a slight tremor in his heart. This was precisely the fifth realm described in the "Heavenly Emperor's Heart Sutra": "The light of the heart shines forth, and the spirit is reflected in crystal."

According to the scriptures, the first three states of mind described in this sutra are attainable by those with firm resolve and mature character, who practice diligently according to the Dharma.

However, starting from the fourth level, it's like climbing a ladder to heaven, with each step revealing a new realm.

Legend has it that even the ancient Heavenly Emperor, after thousands of years of arduous cultivation, only reached the eighth level.

[But this human before us has actually reached the fifth level of the Heavenly Realm in just three days.]

Even with his previous life's foundation, after so much cultivation, he has only barely broken through to the sixth level.

[The talent of this human race is so formidable? It completely exceeds his imagination.]

Just as Lord Zishan was about to re-enter meditation, the clear, crystalline light surrounding Zhou Jing began to shift and change once more—a Bodhi tree emerged from the light, its branches and leaves unfurling, brimming with Daoist essence.

"If the mind is like Bodhi..."

[Zishan Jun was utterly stunned, his mind reeling. He was certain that this human before him had never had any prior contact with the *Heavenly Emperor's Heart Sutra*, let alone cultivated the Dao Heart Divine Treasury. So why… could he have progressed so rapidly?]

[It should be understood that the power of the mind is entirely different from ordinary magical power. This is the power that arises spontaneously from the heart, ethereal and elusive. Let alone systematic cultivation, even the most brilliant and talented individuals of ancient times, exhausting all means, could only achieve a drop in the ocean of developing their Dao heart's divine treasures.]

Only someone with cultivation as transcendent as Daoist Dingxu, who transcends the limitations of this world, could, with such a superior perspective, record and pass on the cultivation methods of the Dao Heart Divine Treasury to future generations.

[But this human before me is clearly one of the lowest spiritual beings among all the acquired races, how could he have made such a terrifying progress?]

Even a naturally powerful spirit like Lord Zishan, whose cultivation speed is far inferior to his, cannot match his.

[You seemed to sense something, noticing a gaze fixed upon you, and slowly opened your eyes.]

[You were met with Zishan Jun's undisguised astonishment. You lightly withdrew your hand seals, and the shadow of the Bodhi tree behind you gradually faded, dissipating into specks of clear light.]

You looked puzzled and asked softly, "Why is Lord Zishan looking at me like that?"

"Could it be... that there's something wrong with my cultivation?"

[Zishan Jun shook his head slightly, "Fellow Daoist's talent is truly exceptional!"]

He paused briefly, as if recalling something, then said, "This reminds me of an ancient legend."

You smiled and said, "Please speak freely, Lord Zishan."

Zishan Jun's tone was somewhat ethereal: "However, this rumor is from a long time ago, and its truth is hard to discern. Fellow Daoist, please take it with a grain of salt."

[Legend has it that at the beginning of the primordial world, a Great Dao Lord preached to all races, mentioning that there were originally three thousand innate deities in the primordial world, all of whom were innate humanoid Dao bodies. Later generations of humans were modeled after these deities.]

"Legend has it that it was created by using the Nine Heavens Breath Soil as a foundation, the chaotic energy as a guide, supplemented by the essence of the Five Primordial Elements, and then fused with the blood of gods and demons."

"One of the three thousand primordial deities was the one who personally molded humans from clay. Those sculpted by his own hands were the first primordial humans. Later, because creating humans was too cumbersome, he used gourd vines dipped in mud to spread the clay, thus giving birth to another group of humans."

"Both of these groups are known as the Primordial Human Race. Even when countless races existed in the primordial world, they were no less powerful than most True Spirit Beasts."

"Unfortunately, the human race, which was born through reproduction in later generations, became weaker with each generation, eventually becoming the weakest race in the primordial world..."

[The Purple Mountain Lord's gaze slowly fell upon the young man, and he said in a deep voice, "However, the human race was ultimately formed from such a supreme divine object. Even though the bloodline has been diluted generation after generation, some offspring will eventually reappear with the true blood of the innate human race."]

"Such beings, whose talent and destiny rival those of the geniuses of all races, were not uncommon in ancient times."

He gazed intently at the youth, his words growing deeper: "In my opinion, fellow Daoist... perhaps you are the one in this life who bears the true blood of the human race, or who has inherited the destiny of the human race."

[You remained unmoved upon hearing this. What Lord Zishan said is recorded in all the Great Daoist scriptures; the ancient human race produced many outstanding figures, indeed no less than any other race.]

Unfortunately, such figures are ultimately too few. Compared to the profound foundations of other great clans, the human race remains weak.

When all races cultivate to a certain level, they often transform into human form. However, this transformation is not an imitation of humanity, but rather a return to the form of their "innate Dao body."

That was originally the true form of the three thousand sacred beings, and also the form most in harmony with the Great Dao in the world.

After exchanging a few words with Lord Zishan, you said no more.

Zishan Jun sat down cross-legged again and suddenly spoke: "Fellow Daoist, are you not going to continue cultivating the Heavenly Emperor's Heart Sutra?"

You nodded slightly: "The first five realms are my current limit. I'm afraid I won't be able to break through to the sixth realm before the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury opens. It will require a lot of effort."

[That's true. Even you haven't fully comprehended the sixth level of the Heavenly Emperor's Heart Sutra. It takes time, and it's probably in the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury. Now that Mount Tian is about to open it, I'm afraid it's too late.]

[Upon hearing this, Lord Zishan nodded, rose, and walked to one side of the main hall, resuming his solitary cultivation.]

[You also calmed your mind and stopped focusing on the "Heavenly Emperor's Heart Sutra".]

Since the Dao Heart Divine Treasury was opened five times, a transformation has already begun.

That was not the power of the primordial spirit, but a power of entirely different nature. If spiritual power is what cultivators obtain by refining the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, then this power is more like the Daoist essence that naturally arises from the origin of the mind and spirit.

It seems to have existed forever, neither increasing nor decreasing, unaffected by changes in external circumstances.

Aside from these qualities, its most mysterious aspect lies in its ability to internalize magical arts and supernatural powers, greatly enhancing its strength.

[It can even replace magical power and activate all laws. More importantly, it makes the primordial spirit increasingly stable.]

[You speculate that once the "Heavenly Emperor Heart Sutra" breaks through to the sixth level, that is, after the sixth opening of the Divine Treasury, you will be able to condense a second "Dao Heart Primordial Spirit" outside of the Primordial Spirit.]

At that time, this power of the Dao will also enhance the cultivation itself, making breakthroughs in realms twice as effective.

The profound mysteries of this hidden realm of mind are beyond your imagination; however, the difficulty of cultivating it far exceeds expectations.

[When I practiced techniques like the Pure Yang Skill in the past, I knew that these profound skills were the signature techniques of various sects in this world, but I had never felt such boundless mystery and difficulty in comprehending them.]

[With your aptitude, you've only been cultivating for a few days, yet you frequently feel mentally and physically exhausted, dizzy and lightheaded. You need to rest and recuperate.]

This experience inevitably brings to mind the incredibly profound "Jade Emperor's Aura Observation Technique," the only martial art in the world that has ever given you a similar feeling.

[The realm it encompasses is lofty and ethereal, its depths still difficult to fathom.]

The "Jade Emperor's Aura Observation Technique" was originally obtained from a woman in white, and even among ancient traditions, it was considered mysterious and unpredictable.

[Your mind stirred slightly: What would happen if you used the power of your Dao heart to activate this method?]

[With a mind at ease, the power of the Dao Heart quietly began to circulate. In an instant, a second pupil bloomed deep within the already jade-like eyes.]

Like lotus petals unfolding, a clear radiance shines again in the pupils.

[“Huh?”]

[A slight tremor runs through you—this process is so smooth and natural, as if the *Jade Emperor's Aura Observation Technique* was meant to be practiced this way.] [Could it be that this Daoist Mind Treasury is the correct way to unlock the true meaning of this technique?]

[The Jade Emperor's Aura Observation Technique activated on its own, and in an instant, you comprehended and grasped two brand-new eye techniques.]

This is not recorded in your inherited knowledge, yet it contains two supernatural powers!

[The first is called "Great Luo Demon Body".]

[You quietly activated the technique, your pupils opening like lotus petals, and a gigantic, illusory hand, condensed from azure jade-like light, appeared around you, almost as if it were a physical entity.]

This half-hand moves at your will; when the five fingers close, it can protect you within.

[As you continue to activate the power of your Dao Heart Divine Treasury, the outline of a complete arm faintly appears behind that palm.]

[You did not summon him rashly, after all, Lord Zishan was still by your side inside the main hall.]

[Based on your calculations, with your current cultivation level of having opened the Dao Heart Divine Treasury five times, you should be able to summon half of the Great Luo Demon God's Dharma form.]

[To condense the complete Great Luo Demon Body Dharma Form, your current Dao Heart cultivation is far from sufficient.]

[His double pupils closed gently like lotus petals, and the divine demonic hand formed from azure jade vanished.]

According to scattered Daoist records found on Fangcun Mountain, the "Great Luo Demon Body" is one of the primordial gods and demons originating from ancient times, who wields power over destruction.

The second eye technique you have awakened is called "Purple Curse Flower".

This eye technique operates more directly; purple light can burst forth from the eyes, striking directly at the cultivator's soul.

With your current cultivation level of Dao Heart and Divine Treasury, a Dragon Court Realm cultivator only needs to be exposed to the purple light for their soul to be instantly shattered by the "Purple Curse Flower."

[You've always wondered: why doesn't a supreme eye technique like the "Jade Emperor's Aura Observation Technique," which can see through the three realms and six paths, have a corresponding offensive eye technique?]

Now I realize that it wasn't that the Dharma didn't exist, but rather that I hadn't encountered the corresponding true Dharma to trigger its activation.

[You vaguely sense that when your Dao Heart and Divine Treasury break through to the sixth level, the Jade Emperor's Qi Observation Technique will awaken a new eye technique.]

[At this moment!]

[Zishan Jun suddenly opened his eyes. Just a moment ago, he clearly sensed a terrifying aura of gods and demons surging within the hall, causing his body to tremble instinctively.]

[After the ancient era, gods and demons have long since vanished. They were ancient beings who once fed on primordial life!]

Arcs of lightning erupted uncontrollably from his body, flickering and illuminating the surroundings.

The hall remained silent; the aura had arrived abruptly and vanished without a trace.

"Is it just my imagination?" Zishanjun murmured, suppressing the pounding in his heart.

[Just then, I saw you slowly open your eyes, a hint of confusion in them.]

"Lord Zishan?" you asked.

"It's nothing." He suppressed the electric light flowing around him, his gaze still sweeping warily over his surroundings. After a long pause, he said, "Fellow Daoist... please continue your cultivation."

You closed your eyes again, a thought suddenly striking you: you had only used your pupil technique slightly, yet it had elicited such a reaction from Lord Zishan.

[You briefly deduced and then temporarily withdrew your pupil technique. If you wish to make a further breakthrough, you will likely need to wait for the next advancement of your Dao Heart and Divine Treasury.]

This matter cannot be rushed, nor can it be forced.

You once again entered a meditative state, but this time you were not using the "Jade Emperor's Qi Observation Technique," but rather another profound skill you possessed—

【The Seven Treasures Book of Physiognomy!】

[Although you possess several profound martial arts techniques, including the Ling Sect's supreme method, the "Innate Five Virtues Revolving Scripture," as well as top-tier inheritances such as the "Pure Yang Technique," the "Tai Su Scripture," and the "Ziwei Imperial Law."]

However, the only truly fundamental text comparable to the "Jade Emperor's Art of Observing Qi" is the "Seven Treasures Mystic Physiognomy Book," which I obtained from the Ant Immortal.

[The Ant Immortal is a true spirit, and has mostly not studied human cultivation techniques. In addition, true spirits are extinct in this world, so they don't value this technique much, which is why it benefited you.]

The conditions for cultivating this technique are extremely demanding. With each condensation of a new Dharma body, the requirements for one's physical constitution and physique increase exponentially.

If the foundation is insufficient, at best all efforts will be wasted, at worst the body will explode and death will result.

However, its profound mysteries are probably not even fully understood by the Ant Immortal, for "though the human body is weak, it can steal the life of a true spirit."

The creator of this technique hunted down hundreds of true spirits, ultimately selecting seven types of true blood that best suited the human physique to forge this method.

[You have now condensed the first three levels of Dharma Body without any burden, which shows that you are still far from your limit.]

According to the cultivation method, only when the seven types of true blood are united can one truly undergo a transformation, a qualitative change, and transcend the ordinary to become a saint.

[Your biggest worry was that the four most elusive True Spirit Bloodlines had actually been gathered in the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury.]

[In the past, within the gourd obtained from the Centipede Immortal in Huanghua Temple, dozens of true spirit bloodlines were sealed, including the "Zhu Yan," "Sea-Suppressing Turtle," "Mountain-Chasing Dog," and "Golden-Winged Roc"—four rare and nearly extinct true spirits from ancient times.]

[It's unclear whether Huang Huazong possessed extraordinary abilities, or... whether the Heavenly Emperor himself once hunted him down.]

Through a series of coincidences, it ultimately fell into your hands.

You can't help but wonder: if you could fuse these four Dharma Bodies, and all seven Dharma Bodies were activated, what kind of transformation would occur?

Without further hesitation, he took out the gourd given to him by Master Huanghua and gently tapped it to open the seal.

Although the gourd was small, it suddenly felt incredibly heavy in my hand, as if it were supporting an entire palace. If it were an ordinary person, they would probably have already turned into mincemeat.

Fortunately, your body has been tempered by countless trials; your wrist only slipped slightly before you regained your balance.

The combined weight of these hundred kinds of essence blood is indeed extraordinary.

[You sent a wisp of your divine sense into the gourd, instantly locking onto the four portions of essence blood and extracting them from mid-air.]

[This gourd was crafted by some unknown force; the essence blood within still retains immense vitality, sealing the opening, otherwise all the hundred kinds of true blood would have escaped.]

As soon as Fang Li left the gourd's mouth, the essence blood surged and condensed in the air, transforming into four illusory true spirit figures, heads held high and wings flapping, their aura ancient and ancient.

[Even the Purple Mountain Lord, who had been keeping his eyes closed, was startled. He opened his eyes and looked over, his gaze falling on the four illusory forms of true spirits before you. His expression slightly hardened.]

"True Spirit Bloodline!?"

[A look of surprise and doubt suddenly appeared in Zishan Jun's eyes, for he saw that you had actually swallowed four illusory images of true spirits mid-air!]

In an instant, a layer of crimson mist rose around you, your aura surging like the tide, beginning a violent transformation.

He gazed intently, watching the young man's figure constantly shift and change amidst the light and shadow—sometimes swirling with five-colored divine light, sometimes soaring into the sky with the purple-gold aura of the Three Mountains, and in the blink of an eye, transforming into the phantom of a golden-winged roc, flapping its wings and letting out a long cry that shook the palace.

"What...what kind of earth-shattering skill is this?!"

(End of this chapter)