Wet viviparity

Chapter 926 Vital Energy, Flower Goddess Technique
Lingcui Mountain, outside Plum Blossom Temple, the night was as clear as if it had been washed.

Several old plum trees leaned against the bamboo fence, their sparse shadows letting in shards of moonlight like scattered silver.

A thin layer of moss grows on the stone steps in front of the hermitage, and occasionally night dew drips from the eaves, tapping rhythmically on the bluestone. In the distance, a stream murmurs, harmonizing with the chirping of insects in the grass, making the solitary hermitage seem even more desolate.

When Ji Ming walked in the moonlight, he saw the local master sitting under the exotic plum tree that he had carefully transplanted, grinding medicine.

The sound of the mortar and pestle striking the medicine plant was neither hurried nor slow. A few birds startled from their roosting outside, fluttering across the roof of the temple. Even hearing his footsteps, the master did not look up, saying, "There's still some Poria cocos tea simmering on the stove. Your mind is unsettled right now; drinking some medicinal tea will calm you."

Ji Ming went to the stove in the nunnery, poured a cup of Poria cocos tea, and then sat down at the table.

After taking a few sips of tea, he gradually felt relieved. Remembering that the master always advised him to slow down his cultivation and do more things that required reflection, he unconsciously felt guilty and said in a defensive tone, "I originally intended to go into seclusion and cultivate for a hundred years, but I have suddenly risen to a high position in the sect, and I still need to take the lead in many matters."

“The three sects of the righteous path and the Xuanmen are not like the various lineages under our Great Pure Yang Palace, who have no peace and joy all year round.”

The master put down his pestle and said with concern, "Given your current status, every move you make will inevitably bring fortune or misfortune. You may have always had more good fortune than bad, but great calamity is also lurking within you. If this continues for a long time, you will be adrift in the vast net of the mortal world."

The seven seats in the inner cabinet you set up in the Divine Palace can indeed help you decide on worldly affairs and get rid of trivialities, but can you truly escape the mortal world in this way?
This move, seemingly seeking peace and quiet, is merely an exercise of centralized power. It uses your own will to control the will of the masses, relinquishing minor power to seize greater power. While it may appear that nothing will affect you, in reality, everything will be related to you.

The master's words resonated like thunder in Ji Ming's ears. No one else would say these things to him, and only the master would speak so bluntly. Ji Ming was drenched in sweat, unable to deny a single word.

He would have had plenty of witty rebuttals for anyone else, but in front of a master, he didn't need to embellish himself and could reveal his true self.

"In this era of great competition, one must either advance or fall behind."

Since I began my cultivation and entered the Dao, I have always been vying for supremacy on the path to immortality. Although I know that immortals value purity and emphasize accumulation, I have always believed that as long as I occupy a favorable central position and capture the hearts of millions, all the "vital energy" of the world will converge upon me.

The master understood that the "vital energy" the Golden Boy spoke of referred to worldly relationships, fame, opportunities, and so on. Although she did not understand how such worldly concepts could have penetrated the Golden Boy's heart, she was genuinely pleased with her disciple's honesty at this moment.

"The essence of vital energy lies in the Dao."

The master first pointed out the essence of cultivation, and then said: "If you were to truly be inactive, I'm afraid you would find it difficult to adapt. Once everything in your spiritual court is in good order, come to the Fire Ruins Cave in Jiheng Mountain to cultivate, live in seclusion for a hundred years, and enjoy the pleasure of tranquility."

Ji Ming immediately nodded in agreement and prepared to discuss the matters he wanted to inquire about from the master when he asked him to stay at the nunnery temporarily.

He picked up the cup, letting the steam moisten his brows and eyes, took a small sip, and then recounted in detail what he had seen in the wooden room. When he spoke of the golden flower plate, his speech quickened: "Teacher, if I could obtain the Twelve Capital Heavenly Flower Demon God Technique, I might truly be able to resolve my tribulations and reach a new level in the Obstructing Sun God Star Chapter."

Upon hearing Ji Ming's words, the master's expression became extremely serious.

She pulled the plum branch from the golden bottle, and with a wave of her hand, a blizzard suddenly appeared outside, swirling and swirling, as if every frost grain and snowflake was colliding and rubbing against each other, preventing her primordial spirit's magical power from penetrating to the outside world.

Clearly, the master's next words were very important, so he set up a Dharma realm to separate the inside from the outside and prevent outsiders from spying and eavesdropping.

"The Flower Demon God Technique has a very deep origin. During the Immortal Tour at the end of the Tianzhou era, the Heavenly Court used the Flower Demon God Technique of the Twelve Capitals as a blessing, which moved almost all the sacred beings in the world. Afterwards, the Heavenly Palace specially set up the Fragrant Pavilion and established the Taiyi position for various flower fairies as a reward for the many winners in the Immortal Tour."

Even now, the conflict sparked by the Twelve Capital Heavenly Flower Demon God Technique continues in the shadows. The immortals involved are all capable figures of their time. You are currently at a crucial moment before attaining enlightenment; why seek so far and wide, instead of finding the method to refine your tribulation thoughts here?

Ji Ming gazed at the floating and sinking Poria cocos slices in the cup, silently savoring the master's care.

He suddenly had a subtle feeling that the master's pure words were truly from his own insightful understanding, while the words he now wished for him to attain immortality and be free from the suffering of the mortal world came from the master's deep love and care.

The feeling of being cared for was so intense that the master forgot that the Golden Boy's goals were always lofty.

He could endure austere spiritual practice, relinquish great power, and humbly accept instruction because he knew these would all become resources for his future spiritual cultivation. "Teacher!"

Ji Ming offered no explanation or rebuttal, unwilling to disturb the master's affection, and simply called out softly.

"Idiot."

Upon hearing Ji Ming's soft call, the master understood his meaning and realized he had been too hasty in his concern. Considering Ji Ming's insistence on taking the risk, he lightly tapped Ji Ming's forehead with his pestle. "You only think about resolving it, but have you considered whether the calamity itself is willing to be resolved?"

Seeing Ji Ming stunned, she pointed to the plum branches outside the temple and said, "Look at this old plum tree, growing in the cracks of the rocks, twisted and gnarled. Isn't it a good plum tree?! The calamity is also like this plum tree. If you force it to be transplanted to a warm room, it will lose its true nature."

Ji Ming seemed thoughtful: "Teacher, you mean..."

"If one is to undergo the process of refining the tribulation thoughts, then it is best to follow the refining method."

The master collected the calming and tranquilizing medicinal powder from the stone mortar into a brocade pouch, tied it to Ji Ming's waist, and said, "If you insist on asking for the Flower Demon Divine Method, you must first ask the Winged Constellation Tribulation Thought—whether you are willing to be the thorns by your side or the lotus on your seat."

"In any case, if you wish to fulfill my request, the only way is to cultivate your resolve to overcome this obstacle and release your obsession. This will be twice as effective with half the effort, and only then can you seek divine intervention."

Ji Ming touched the brocade pouch at his waist and said earnestly, "Teacher, I promise to overcome the Winged Constellation Tribulation."

Upon hearing Ji Ming's assurance, the master began to speak of the golden disc flower that Ji Ming had seen in the fourth bud. "If I am not mistaken, this flower should be the [Ten-Crow Falling Shadow Flower Fiend Technique] from the Twelve Capital Heavenly Flower Fiend Technique."

He had barely begun speaking when the master suddenly stopped, seemingly unsure how to continue.

She solemnly said to Ji Ming, "What I am about to say concerns a secret of the imperial family. It must not be spoken aloud, but can only be conveyed through the method of communication between hearts. Once you understand it, you must be careful to prevent this secret from being uttered, or you will surely face great disaster in the future."

As soon as Ji Mingyuan's spirit condensed, he felt a jolt in his heart, and then he felt as if a great deal of secret knowledge had been automatically understood and was already circulating in his mind.

"The Twelve Capital Heavenly Flower Demon God Technique was actually created by the Azure Heaven dissecting the 'Fusang Primordial Qi Flower Body' of the Azure Emperor." Ji Ming trembled and shook his head, feeling a deep sense of terror. He dared not think further, yet he couldn't help but think deeper.

In this world, "Son of Heaven" is not a title for the secular emperor, but means literally—the descendant of the Son of Heaven. The Azure Son of Heaven is the son of the Azure Heaven. In other words, the Azure Heaven cut off the remains of its son during the Immortal Journey and refined the Twelve Flower Demon Divine Techniques, which were then distributed to many flower fairies.

Although Ji Ming told himself that he could not use human morality and logic to infer the affairs of immortals, he still could not escape the enormous impact this matter had on him as a human being.

"The Green Emperor".

He had heard of this honorific name before; it had appeared in Lu Zhenjun's words after the Great Calamity of Tiannan.

I still remember those words vividly. Zhenjun told him that the old golden rooster had served as an important minister of the late Qingtianzi during the reign of the Emperor.

So why did this Azure Emperor die, and why was he personally divided by Heaven to become a divine power bestowed upon the immortals in the Immortal Journey?

"I can't think about it any further."

Ji Ming reminded himself again, resolutely using his willpower to eliminate these thoughts.

"My priority now is to understand the [Ten-Crow Fallen Shadow Flower Evil God Technique] represented by the golden disc flower. As for these forbidden secrets, I can leave them until I attain immortality."

(End of this chapter)