Hyperdimensional Player

Chapter 298 The Gluttonous Method, the Temple of the Five Internal Organs

The twenty-third day since the black dragon failed to transform into a dragon.

With the Free and Easy Movement Technique provided by the Jade-Faced Lady, Duncan finally made up for one of his shortcomings. However, superior movement techniques require a lot of internal strength, and his total amount of true qi was still a little lacking. Fortunately, after the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian was opened, his qi recovery was significantly better than others. Although his true qi pool was not large, his qi recovery speed was faster than that of Monk Bujie.

This movement technique has an extremely high ceiling; it took Duncan two days to even begin to grasp its basics.

But this already made the Jade-Faced Lady exclaim that he was a genius. The young man's comprehension and aptitude were at the level of a martial arts prodigy. If you had to compare him to someone, you could say Dog Brother from The Wanderer's Journey, because he could also directly learn the Vajra Palm technique from Monk Bujie.

Unfortunately, you can only learn the moves by stealing techniques, not the methods of circulating qi. Circulation is the core secret of martial arts.

——"Free and Easy Wandering (Gold) (Incomplete): In the Northern Darkness there is a fish, its name is Kun. Kun is so large that no one knows how many thousands of miles it is. It transforms into a bird, its name is Peng. The back of Peng is so large that no one knows how many thousands of miles it is. When it is angry and flies, its wings are like clouds hanging from the sky."

Upon mastering a martial art, one can harness the power of wind and qi, moving with the wind and consuming vast amounts of true qi to temporarily unleash astonishing speed.

(Special effect [Kunpeng Transformation], not activated.)
(Prerequisite: Entering the path.)
Duncan found this movement technique increasingly strange as he practiced it, because it had two parts. The upper part was before entering the Dao, somewhat like the Lingbo Weibu (a martial arts technique), which greatly improved movement and evasion. The lower part was much more domineering, requiring one to use innate true qi to gather and control qi, which was basically similar to flying.

However, no one in this world flies around in the sky. Even Taoist masters who have cultivated to the Golden Core stage cannot. When Zhang Daoling, the Celestial Master, entered Sichuan, he did not ride the clouds. Everyone usually travels by carriage or horse.

Using lightness skills consumes just as much internal energy as using techniques, and sometimes even more.

Duncan realized that his understanding of Taoism was still insufficient. Although he learned the moves and techniques very quickly, the circulation of true qi seemed to require a certain state of mind to control. Therefore, he could never compare with the Jade-Faced Lady. He always felt a sense of stagnation, which meant that his understanding of the intention was not yet complete.

"It should be related to the 'human world.' The Jade-Faced Lady mentioned that all cultivation methods based on Zhuangzi's philosophy have a threshold of tempering the heart in the mortal world."

The ordinary martial arts in this world are similar to those in martial arts novels, but those martial arts that can be 'entered into the Dao' are not simple at all.

The Eastern system has more bottlenecks, often requiring a transformation in one's realm and alignment with the Great Dao.

The upper limit of this technique is much higher than that of Lu Shanjun's Tiger Fiend Fist.

Duncan put in a lot of effort and barely managed to get the basics down, but he had already amazed the Jade-Faced Lady, who thought the young man was simply a martial arts prodigy.

She taught him the "Free and Easy Wandering" course so that the young man could learn from her for three to five years. But judging from his current state, he will be able to master it in at most six months. If he wants to break through to the next level, he can only rely on the innate realm and use Zhuangzi as one of the thresholds for entering the Dao.

"Do I really have to spend time reading books?"

Having grown accustomed to violence in the West, Duncan suddenly found himself finding it somewhat strange to discover that studying classical texts and doctrines was the easier way to enter the path of enlightenment.

He could fight his way out, but that would probably be another path of carnage.

Just as Duncan was deep in thought.

A fat, big-eared, and lovable-looking monk walked in from outside the inn. Monk Bu Tan had been coming over from time to time lately, purely to freeload. With his enormous appetite, he couldn't get enough to eat just by begging for alms. Since monks couldn't kill animals at will, he didn't like going out and was always hungry.

"I am not greedy, Senior Brother."

Downstairs at the inn, Monk Bujie looked somewhat distressed. When he saw the senior monk approaching, he gestured for him to sit down, as if he had something to say.

The monk Bu Tan slowly poured himself a cup of tea, looked at the other person and said, "Junior brother, is something on your mind?"

Monk Bujie nodded and pondered, "I wrote a letter to the elder before, but I was scolded."

The monk Bu Tan also knew about this matter, and asked with a serious expression, "Is it because of the Yi Jin Jing?"

The monk Bujie wanted to recruit the young man into Buddhism, but the elders were unwilling to pass on the Yi Jin Jing to outsiders. They said that he should bring the young man back to the temple, and only after some consideration could they teach him Buddhist martial arts.

But how could we possibly wait until then?

The Jade-Faced Goddess pressed on relentlessly, and during this time she was teaching the young man an extremely profound movement technique. If this continued, the Dharma Protector of Buddhism would escape, and his great achievement would be in vain.

However, he dared not pass on martial arts techniques in private, which caused him some distress.

Upon hearing this, Monk Bu Tan pondered for a moment, then laughed and said, "Junior brother, nothing should be forced."

"If that benefactor has a karmic connection with Buddhism, he will one day take refuge in Buddhism."

"but."

At this point, Monk Bu Tan pondered and said, "Recently, I have consumed quite a bit of his wine and meat."

"This favor should be repaid."

"It's better than this."

"I'll teach him the Gluttony Technique."

"It can be considered a good connection."

This Gluttonous Method is a method created by the monk Bu Tan. Although it is called a martial art, it is actually a secret technique. He is exceptionally talented and does not practice martial arts, yet his strength has improved by leaps and bounds. He is an anomaly in the entire Buddhist sect. Only his master, who adopted him from childhood, can persuade him.

The monk Bujie looked delighted, then hesitated and said, "Then count it as part of my contribution?"

This junior brother is good in every way, except that he can't stop thinking about his achievements.

The monk Bu Tan laughed and said, "It's all yours."

"I will say the same thing when I meet Buddha in the future."

The monk Bujie was overjoyed. He had been thinking about how to outdo that demoness. The young man's mind was still unsettled, and if he were to be led astray by the demoness, everything would be over.

At noon.

After the monk Bu Tan took his seat, the young man, as usual, had a large table of food and wine prepared. However, upon hearing the monk's next words, he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Master Bu Tan wants to teach me kung fu?"

Huh?
I feel like the East is really lucky for me; I want to form good relationships with all the extraordinary people I meet.

The monk Bu Tan was quite carefree, nodding and saying, "The world is in turmoil now, but you have amazing talent and will surely achieve great things in the future."

"I have a secret technique called the Gluttony Technique."

"If you are interested, you may learn it. If the people of the world suffer in the future, I only hope that you will remember the matter of this humble monk transmitting the Dharma today."

Upon hearing this, the boy's expression turned serious, and he slowly nodded, saying, "I will definitely keep this in mind."

This monk Bu Tan has a similar aura to Lu Shan Jun.

Monk Bujie got up to leave, but Monk Butan smiled and shook his head, saying, "Junior brother, please stay."

"Whether it's one person or two, it's still a story."

"The patroness."

"If you are interested, you can stay and listen in as well."

The Jade-Faced Lady was about to get up and leave, but upon hearing this, she sat down with a smile. She thought that even if the monk Bu Tan's cultivation was extremely high, and he couldn't master this secret technique, it would still be good to listen to his teachings.

The monk Bu Tan likes to settle all karmic debts and leave no worldly ties, which is somewhat similar to Lu Shan Jun's attitude of not owing favors.

These past few days, the Jade-Faced Lady has been diligently preparing feasts and drinks.

The monk poured himself a cup of wine, opened his mouth slightly, and drank it down in mid-air. He smiled and said modestly, "This secret technique is something I created myself; it's not particularly profound."

"The main focus of training is the five internal organs of the human body, with the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys corresponding to the spirit, soul, and will."

The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic states that the five internal organs store the spirit: the heart stores the spirit, the lungs store the corporeal soul, the liver stores the ethereal soul, the spleen stores the intention, and the kidneys store the will.

At this point, he turned to look at Duncan and praised, "Your spirit is exceptionally strong."

"Moreover, it embodies the form of a tiger."

"There must be a master guiding me. Practicing my method will surely be twice as effective with half the effort."

Tiger Soul.

Although he had never met Lu Shanjun, Monk Bu Tan could sense something from the young man's spirit and energy. His soul was so strong that even Ox-Head and Horse-Face could not steal the young man's three souls and seven spirits.

The moment the monk Bu Tan opened his mouth, the Jade-Faced Goddess's expression turned solemn; this was no ordinary method.

Some of them even have the air of ancient secret techniques.

The monk Bu Tan continued, “The five internal organs are the temple, where the spirit is stored and the Qi is transformed—the heart fire is the ruler, the kidney water is the foundation, and the circulation of the five Qi is the path to heaven.”

"If the liver wood is not nourished, toxins and miasma will proliferate; if the lung metal is weak, qi will dissipate and function will collapse."

"To cultivate this method, one must circulate the five elements."

"Heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys."

"Indispensable."

An expert's words reveal their skill.

The monk is being too modest.

All three people present had solemn expressions and took it to heart.

This monk's moral character is far superior to that of Lu Shanjun!

Lu Shanjun came from an unorthodox background, and his method of teaching young people, though it succeeded by accident, lacked a clear foundation and lineage. If someone with less talent were to learn it, they would surely go astray and become possessed by evil spirits.

The Dharma of non-greed monks can be learned by anyone, but it is extremely difficult to master.

"The Kidney Temple is where the Mysterious Water is drawn."

"The sounds of the four seas return to the cold abyss; the essence of the Kan water condenses, helping me to surge against the heavenly river!"

"The temple of the heart is forged in the fire of karma."

"The seven emotions are the fuel, and delusions are the flames! Only by burning away all karmic obstacles can one see the pure heart!" "The spleen temple is turned into filthy earth."

"It gathers all poisons into soil, transforms the five grains into essence, and with the earth and metal residing in the center, all things become its food!"

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The monk Bu Tan spoke faster and faster, and the three people present tried their best to remember it. After he finished reciting the mantra, he taught everyone the breathing method: "Use the Xu seal (liver), the He seal (heart), the Hu seal (spleen), the Xi seal (lungs), and the Chui seal (kidneys)."

The five elements rotate and generate each other.

But for some reason, everyone present felt that something was missing, and the technique seemed incomplete.

The monk Bu Tan poured himself another cup of wine, drank it down with relish, and said with a slightly embarrassed expression, "Master said I have innate wisdom, but I don't really remember it."

"This gluttonous method is not yet complete."

"After training the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys, there should be ways to cultivate the spirit, soul, will, and will."

"Unfortunately, my knowledge is limited, and I can only go so far."

The monk Bu Tan chuckled self-deprecatingly and said, "I originally wanted to name this technique the Five Organs Temple, but I mainly cultivate the Spleen Temple and also practice the Sleeping Arhat Technique."

"They eat and sleep all day long, and their gluttony is quite fitting."

He gazed at the young man before him, his eyes filled with expectation, and said, “Your talent is astonishing. If you can complete this method after you enter the Dao, you can come to the White Horse Temple to find me.”

This is definitely not a martial arts technique.

The Jade-Faced Lady was increasingly shocked as she listened. The reason why the monk Bu Tan could eat and sleep so much was because he had cultivated his internal organs to an extraordinary level.

If this method is successful, it will likely be far more complex than simply entering the Dao.

This can be called 'attaining the Tao'.

The Taoist internal alchemy is now flourishing, and this method of refining the five internal organs is very similar to an ancient secret technique she had seen before.

It's strange, really.

This monk Bu Tan seems to have a connection with Taoism. His self-created Taotie Technique, although incomplete, still has the shadow of Taoism. I don't know why he entered Buddhism and became a secret disciple.

It's impossible for the three people present to complete all the training in one go.

The Jade-Faced Goddess can only cultivate the Kidney Temple, condensing essence from the Kan Water. She also possesses Xuan Yin True Qi, and this method can greatly improve the efficiency of refining essence into Qi. However, after cultivating the Five Organs Temple, her appetite will definitely increase significantly. Unless she can directly eat the wind and drink the dew like the ancient cultivators, everyone will need to be able to eat and sleep well.

For this reason, the Temple of the Five Internal Organs was renamed the Taotie Method.

You can't get the nutrients you need if you don't eat them.

However, the Jade-Faced Lady had also seen many Taoist secret techniques and knew of a way to make up for this, but the price was extremely high. That was to feed on all kinds of rare and precious materials. If she could not absorb the energy of heaven and earth, she would take the essence of heaven and earth.

She owes this good fortune entirely to that young man.

Firstly, the monk Bu Tan was magnanimous; secondly, these two senior monks valued the young man highly, and incidentally, the Jade-Faced Lady also benefited from listening to the secret teachings.

If we think about it more deeply...

Bu Tan and He may not have been without the intention of using the young man's hands to complete the Taotie Technique, after all, someone who can learn the Free and Easy Wandering so quickly can be said to be a true genius.

At this moment, the young man respectfully stood up, put his palms together in a gesture of respect to Master Bu Tan, and said, "I will repay your kindness today in the future."

This technique was even listed on its own page.

—"The Gluttonous Method (Five Internal Organs Temple) (Incomplete) (Ancient Secret Method - God) (Can Attain the Dao) (Can Condense Supernatural Powers)!"

(Significantly enhances the transformation of essence into qi!)
(Significantly enhances physical fitness!)
(Slightly increases soul strength!)
This secret technique is far superior to the Tiger Fiend Fist, but it only strengthens the foundation and does not offer any specific methods for dealing with enemies.

Monk Bujie never expected to have such an opportunity. He only knew that his senior brother had profound cultivation, but he never knew how profound it was. He usually just helped him pay for his meals. Only today did he realize that his senior brother's cultivation was probably as high as a three-story building.

The three were each comprehending the secret techniques, while the monk Bu Tan indulged in a hearty feast.

He is leaving today.

Since he couldn't catch up with the benevolent mother of the Great Ming Sect, he might as well go back to sleep. Anyway, his relationship with Buddhism was rather delicate, and the one who truly did him a great favor was an old monk who adopted him.

When the monk Bu Tan left, the boy quietly prepared some travel expenses.

The monk picked it up and found it quite heavy, but he didn't mind. He laughed and took a roasted fat duck, eating as he walked. When he passed a dilapidated temple outside the city, he took out a handful of loose silver and gave it to the beggars who had been eating and sleeping with him for the past few days.

His figure floated downstream, seemingly ready to go back to sleep.

"It shouldn't be difficult for Master Bu Tan to enter the Dao in the future."

The Jade-Faced Lady gazed at the retreating figure of the great monk and whispered, "Young Master."

"A strange tale from the martial arts world has recently emerged."

"I don't know if you've heard of it?"

Upon hearing this, Duncan withdrew his gaze. They exchanged only glances, and he guessed what the Jade-Faced Goddess was referring to. He slowly said, "The Twelve Yuan Chen?"

The Jade-Faced Lady nodded gently. The young man had traveled with Lord Lu Shan before, so he must have had some guesses about this.

The twelve zodiac animals.

Their origins predate Taoism, beginning around the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. The complete system took shape during the Eastern Han Dynasty. After Taoism transformed into Taoism as a religion, it became the Twelve Yuan Chen worshipped by Taoists.

Although the Taoist sect has ranked all the gods and immortals into a hierarchy, some people do not recognize this hierarchy.

Most of the Taoist immortals we know today took shape after the Eastern Han Dynasty, and many of them originated from ancient sacrificial rituals.

"The Songs of Chu: Nine Songs: The Eastern Emperor Taiyi"

Beyond Taoism, the Chinese people have a long history of worshipping gods. Among the martial arts sects, there are also some secluded sects. Among them, the Jade-Faced Lady had come into contact with one whose leader was called the "Great Master of Fate," which corresponds to the "Great Master of Fate" chapter in the Chu Ci-Nine Songs.

There are too many extraordinary people in the martial arts world, some of whom are not even recognized by the Ten Kings of Hell in the underworld. Although Buddhism crossed the sea to the east and became one of the three major religions, too many people do not buy into their doctrines.

Moreover, although the three religions flourished, they did not represent the entirety of Chinese civilization.

Duncan seemed lost in thought for a long time before finally asking, "Do you believe me?"

The Jade-Faced Lady nodded gently.

When she saw the young man looking at her, she smiled, captivating everyone's attention. Beneath her moon-white palace dress, something gradually rose up, as if a fluffy fox tail was about to emerge.

But all of this seemed like an illusion; the moon-white palace dress seemed to be billowing and billowing with true energy.

She was testing him, revealing her true self, and opening her heart to him.

Since we are going to use the boy's 'great medicine' to break through our current realm, we must give him our body and soul.

"Miss!"

At that moment, a hurried cry came, and the maid holding the pipa looked terrified and extremely anxious: "Something bad has happened."

"Sister Yin has been captured by cannibals!"

what? !

The two men's expressions changed slightly upon hearing this.

The Sister Yin she spoke of was the plump woman with a full moon-shaped bottom and extremely white skin. She was a pitiful person rescued by the Jade-Faced Goddess. She was the first to follow her in cultivating the Qimen martial arts. She was skilled in leg techniques and had extraordinary lightness skills. She was often sent out to gather information.

The cannibal saw that she had snow-white skin and a voluptuous figure, so he prepared to use her as a snack.

"Valley of Villains?"

Upon hearing the sound, the monk Bujie came out, his face full of murderous intent, and said, "If a man-eating demon appears, a murderer must be nearby."

"The two of them, one kills, the other eats people."

"They are all heinous monsters."

The three of them leaped out. The young man had just begun to grasp the essence of the Free and Easy Wandering Technique, and his movements were even faster than those of the monk Bujie. The maid dressed as a courtesan pointed in the direction of the south of the city, and the group of them immediately rushed to the rescue.

If this had been delayed even slightly, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

The young man, skilled in the Water and Metal arts, was already on par with top-tier martial artists when he used the Free and Easy Wandering technique. However, when he changed his movements, there was a slight sense of stagnation, indicating that his intentions were not fully expressed and he had not yet grasped the true meaning of 'free and easy wandering'.

They are barbarians from the West. If you enter a barbarian land, you are treated like a barbarian; if you enter the Chinese land, you are treated like a Chinese.

Young man, just a barbarian.

The cannibal saw that the woman was thin and weak, and seemed to have very little flesh, so he let her go and focused on capturing Sister Yin. In order to buy her companions a chance to escape, the woman flew directly towards the woods south of the city, wanting to lure away the people from the Valley of Villains on her own.

The appearance of the vicious ghosts from the Valley of Villains here most likely means that someone has contacted them for help.

At that time, a group of Hehuan Sect disciples were not able to completely eliminate the threat, and some of them suggested seeking help from the Valley of Villains.

The boy's eyes were filled with bloodlust, and the murderous aura emanating from him made the monk Bujie secretly tremble.

In the past few days, the murderous aura around him had faded somewhat, but now that it was surging again, it made people feel as if they were facing a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood.

Bloodlust gathered in his eyes, making them appear as double pupils.

The monk Bujie couldn't help but think of a legendary figure, a grandmaster of military strategy, a master of all evil, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu, Xiang Yu!
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(End of this chapter)