New concept of the mysterious way to ascend to immortality

Chapter 334 Nine Revolutions Profound Technique Leads to Sainthood, Three Religions Become One Family
After listening to her senior's answer, Yuan Zhu seemed thoughtful: "Oh? So, they are both 'spiritual medicines' within the scope of classical medicine. But the [Lingzhi lineage (fungi)] has little connection with immortal cultivation. It's only suitable for refining pills, but can't be cultivated into [immortal spiritual roots], right?"

The senior student looked conflicted and confused, then waved her finger to indicate her disapproval.

"Your concept is flawed! Medicinal herbs are medicinal herbs, the path of immortality is the path of immortality, and spiritual roots are spiritual roots; the three cannot be confused. The Ganoderma lucidum, Cordyceps, and fungi cultivated from the 'strains' you provide... as long as they contain enough 'spiritual essence (contamination)' and can be refined and utilized, they are spiritual medicines. The scope of spiritual medicines is very broad; various animal organs, bones, and contamination products from different systems can all be considered spiritual medicines as long as the method of refining them is discovered."

"Furthermore, regarding cultivation spiritual roots, the Kunlun Immortal Path monopolizes all woody spiritual roots in the world, unless you don't breathe in the spiritual energy produced by the Kunlun Mother Tree (the Great Source) for cultivation. The Loose Immortal is a variant of the Kunlun Path, which bypasses the control and influence of the Kunlun Mother Tree on orthodox spiritual energy by relying on herbal Dao seeds. Ultimately, it opens up a new path with the Three Flowers on the Top, breathing in the essence of the sun, moon and stars."

"As for the so-called 'Immortal Path,' in a narrow sense, it only includes the 'Kunlun Path (including Loose Immortals)' and the 'Yellow Heaven Path.' In a broader sense, it also encompasses 'Sword Cultivation, Corpse-Dissolving Immortals, Yang Gods,' and even the 'Power Path' represented by the 'Frog God' is called the 'Immortal Method.'"

Yuan Zhu's eyes widened: "What?! [Power Path]... is also a method of cultivating immortality?"

The two are completely unrelated!
The senior student nodded seriously and asked in return, "When you were a child, you listened to the storybook 'The Mad God List,' but have you ever heard of the 'Nine Revolutions Profound Technique'? Successfully completing nine revolutions leads to physical sainthood."

Yuan Zhuhu's body trembled, and he suddenly connected several keywords: "Nine? Revolution? Profound? Technique? — [Power Pathway]?!"

The senior student smiled, as if to say, "This student is teachable!"

"Yes! [Power Path, Frog God Power, the World's Number One Body Tempering Secret Technique, Nine Revolutions Profound Technique]... all point to the same mythological origin: Pangu, the creator of heaven and earth in classical mythological novels! Cultivating [Frog God Power], each time muscle fibers are synthesized, one revolution is achieved, and the physical strength explodes by a huge margin. This is the most primitive and essential [Body Tempering]! Theoretically, if one can achieve nine revolutions, each muscle fiber of the cultivator is synthesized from 29 'demonic muscle fibers', undergoing nine rounds of qualitative transformation and tempering. What terrifying power does such physical strength contain, and how strong is it? It's unimaginable; it must be a physical sainthood, indestructible through countless eons!"

Hearing his senior's explanation of "physical ascension to sainthood," "Pangu's true form," "Eight-Nine Arcane Arts," and "Nine-Turn Muscles"... both scientific and defying the heavens, Yuan Zhu even had the illusion that it was "perfectly reasonable and as it should be"!

Good news! The [Du Ling Star] contains a primordial fantasy novel, naturally featuring characters like 'Pangu, Hongjun, and the Three Pure Ones'. Therefore, the [Power Path] is anchored to the concept of [Pangu].

The bad news is that "prehistoric fantasy" stories were not mainstream in ancient times and belonged to the category of supernatural fiction. They were considered low-brow fan fiction, merely attempts to piggyback on the local Taoism, and therefore failed to form a "mythological system."

The indigenous orthodox Taoist belief system has always been based on the Yellow Heaven Way and has never declined.

As for the Kunlun Path, although it has a corresponding mythological system, it is not a mainstream belief and has always been relegated to the sidelines. It was not until the first magical resurgence in modern times, when the Kunlun Mother Plant suddenly appeared, growing against the heavens and penetrating the world, that the Kunlun Immortal Path began to flourish.

Therefore, the 'mythological concept' of Pangu does not have a high presence in the Duling; instead, the extraordinary power of the Frog God appears all over the world, integrates into people's lives, and is more famous.

The naming conventions for "Nine Revolutions Profound Technique" and "Pangu Sacred Body (Max Level Frog God Body)" have become very obscure.

Only a college student like the senior student would know that the [Power Path] had once tried to scam the [Immortal Path], claiming to be able to [achieve physical sainthood], 'the true body of Pangu, creating heaven and earth!' and other such dark history.

...

Yuan Zhu was filled with mixed feelings after hearing this. [Pangu] Brother, do you have so little influence in Duling?
"So, the [Fate God] is actually anchored to [Pangu] from ancient mythology?"

The senior student shook her head with the same confused expression: "I don't know about that. I've only heard that after the 'Power System' has undergone nine transformations in the muscles, one can achieve 'physical sainthood, indestructible through countless eons.' But I've never heard of anyone linking the 'Frog God' with 'Pangu,' but there are more claims about 'Xingtian.' After all, neither of them has a head! Don't always get hung up on the records of ancient 'religions and myths.' The evolution and arrival of the contemporary 'source of pollution' are just using mythological concepts as a pretext for cultivation, anchoring themselves in the human world, and manifesting themselves."

Unlike Zhu Zi, an Earthling, the native senior student grew up in a world where the "source of pollution" manifested, and only knew Earth's stories as unofficial history and legends. After all, figures like the "Kunlun Mother," "Huang Tian," and "Si Ming Frog God" were living, breathing figures from official history.

On the contrary, Yuan Zhu is more convinced of the authentic 'Earth mythology'. Unfortunately, they have all been distorted beyond recognition by the local 'pollution system'.

He retorted, "Since we're both practicing body refinement, tell me, isn't the 'Iron Body' cultivated through the 'Iron Breathing Technique' of the [Knight Series] considered external training? Isn't it considered physical ascension to sainthood?"

The senior rolled her eyes: "You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask? I don't understand any of this, but I do know one thing: the core of the [Knight System] lies in [Armor], which is derived from the [Golden Rule] and the [Law System]. If it tries to imitate 'Immortal Path,' it will definitely be [Corpse Dissection Immortal]!"

Yuan: "【Corpse Dissection Immortal】?"

"The 'Golden Corpse Dissolution Immortal' is about cultivating a 'Golden Divine Artifact' that carries the laws of nature, then entrusting all one's 'essence, energy, and spirit' into it, creating a 'spirit,' abandoning the physical body, and residing within the 'Golden Divine Artifact'—this is called Corpse Dissolution. The 'Knight's' path also involves forging an indestructible 'armor,' ultimately merging the body, spirit, and soul into it—this is called 'Military Dissolution'!"

Yuan Zhu remained numb for a moment, then shouted, "That makes sense! Family, we've learned something new!"

He didn't understand the Golden Rule, but the Knight System truly involved forging living people (knights) into armor, constantly strengthening and expanding them, deserving the title of "disintegration of the warrior".

Having given up all expectations of the various 'immortals' of Duling, Yuan Zhu turned his attention back to the [greenhouse], pointing at the 'badger corpse' that Yuan Tang was fiddling with, and asked, "What is that [Ritual of Death] you just mentioned?"

Senior: "It is the 'Lunar Phase Ritual' corresponding to the [Earth God of Fate]. Even though it is not 'June' or 'Earth Year' now, as long as the [Rite of Death] is performed, a small amount of divine power can still be summoned from the other party. Through the ritual, the 'corpse' can be given a supernatural blessing. The [Rite of Death] is also the finishing touch of traditional corpse refining techniques in the world today."

...

At this moment, the little helper Snake appeared and gave his ignorant boss a simple science lesson:
The Earth God of Fate ranks sixth, and is mystically opposed to the God of Fate, the Great Moth, in the seventh year. The sixth month of each year is called the Corpse Month; the seventh month is the Cocoon Month.

The term "Corpse Month" is easy to understand; it represents corpses buried in the ground. Therefore, the nights of June each year are the most suitable time for various "death rituals," a prime opportunity for creating zombies, nurturing the undead, and even 'resurrecting the dead'!

The effect is best when encountering the combination of "Earth Year + Corpse Month".

Similarly, in July, the "Cocoon Month," regardless of whether this year is the "Great Moth's" birth year, it is also a great time for "resurrection."

Because the [Cocoon Moon] is also known as the [Rebirth Moon], and the [Great Moth] is a top-tier figure in the [Sanctuary], the success rate of the 'Holy Light Great Resurrection Spell' is maximized.

As for why both the Corpse Moon and the Cocoon Moon are suitable for 'resurrection'?
It can only be said that the former's resurrection leans more towards 'death and negativity,' belonging to the resurrection of the dead, the resurrection of the undead... and even having some connection with the [Underworld]. After resurrection, it exists in the form of the undead, skeletons, ghosts, zombies... etc. It is more suitable for the [Alien Lich. Bone Scholar]. The latter's resurrection, on the other hand, is what ordinary people understand as 'coming back to life,' a complete resurrection. Because the [Cocoon] itself has the meaning of rebirth, July is more suitable for rituals such as 'rebirth, resurrection, resurrection from the dead, metamorphosis...'.

Every July, the Sanctuary is overwhelmed with resurrection orders.

If Yuan Zhu were to be killed one day, and had already exhausted the 'perfect resurrection opportunity' given by the [Gate], what would happen?

Don't panic. As long as the Sanctuary recovers his Soul Crystal, you can patiently wait until July to have his Soul Crystals combined with those of other deceased individuals for a 'resurrection' process, creating a large-scale resurrection and producing celestial soldiers and generals.

Because of the [July. Holy Light Resurrection Shocking Discount Price!!!], you can enjoy the resurrection package and return to the world of the living for only 60% of the price of other months.

Every day in July is Easter! What are you waiting for? Head to the nearest [Sanctuary Church] to inquire about the Holy Light Resurrection service and purchase the "Holy Light Resurrection Insurance"!

...

After listening to the explanations from both the senior student and the snake, Yuan Zhu finally understood the special combination of [zombie fungus + corpse species].

"So, these bacteria were able to survive successfully thanks to the power of the [Corpse Moon (June)], which completed the crucial activation, allowing the otherworldly bacteria to successfully grow on ordinary corpses?"

The senior student nodded: "That's right. We are currently observing the development and growth of the 'mycelium.' I wonder how much of its original medicinal properties and spiritual essence it will retain once it is fully mature?"

Yuan Zhu also has a considerable interest in Cordyceps and Zombie Fungus. He's designed his own Auspicious White Deer with a festive "White Deer Carrying Fungus" theme, aiming to piggyback on the fame of the Antarctic Immortal. He's even considering signing another White Crane flying mount in Group E (Group 5) to form a couple with the White Deer!

As for myself, I am of course [Yuan Shi Tianzun]!

It was precisely because of the auspicious white deer that Yuan Zhu named the mountain next to Yinshan "Holding Ganoderma Mountain." Therefore, this mountain must be planted with a large amount of Ganoderma lucidum (reishi mushroom) to fit the setting.

However, given the harsh, deathly environment of the [Yin Sha Land (Mountain Lord's Domain)], it's unlikely that a truly ethereal 'proper Ganoderma lucidum' could grow there. Therefore, using 'Cordyceps and Zombie Ganoderma' cultivated from 'corpses' is perfectly acceptable!
After all, Ganoderma lucidum, mushrooms, cordyceps... the three religions were originally one family, all of them are fungi, just with different names, but they are all 'immortal medicines' certified by the Reverse Life Immortal Sect.

The thought of the powerful demonic corpses covering the entire mountainside of Mount Xianzhi, with various 'immortal zombie mushrooms' sprouting from their heads, eye sockets, and mouths, instantly makes the scenery of the Mountain Lord's Domain seem ethereal and otherworldly!
...

Zhu Zi looked at the rows of animal carcasses on the shelf and said, "These are good. Give me ten! I want to take them home and carefully cultivate them like 'succulent plants'!"

The senior student waved her hand and refused: "No, we haven't figured out the rules for this kind of [Corpse Species] yet. Once it's removed from the [Greenhouse], it probably won't survive and will wither and die very quickly. Giving it to you would be a waste. It's not too late to give it to you after we've figured out the planting techniques."

After all, who would put 'animal corpses' in their home and grow 'zombie cordyceps' that parasitize flesh and blood? That's too bizarre! Once she comes up with the [New Version. Corpse Species], she can make a mummy-like package for the corpses and sell them as [Mushroom Buns], which would be more aesthetically pleasing.

Yuan Zhu, however, said confidently, "Don't worry, I have a better growing environment. We can definitely have a competition, take them out regularly to compare, and see who grows better and whose 'zombie Ganoderma' has a better appearance!"

He couldn't guarantee anything about the [Mountain Lord's Domain] species, but raising this kind of underworld creature, which is deeply connected to 'death, corpses, and death energy', would still be full of advantages even without the [Corpse Moon] bonus.

Is there any place more suitable than the [Mountain Lord's Domain]? Especially since he is conducting experiments simulating the [Ascension World. Miasma Environment]. If successful, there's no need to even hold the [Rite of Death]; just use the original [Corpse Species] directly—the effect will be even better!

...

The senior student was unaware that Yuan Zhu had a core base called [Law Domain] in addition to [Frog Factory] as a backup plan, but Yuan Tang knew it all too well.

Then the little girl jumped out and said enthusiastically, "Big brother, let me pick out 10 of the best quality 'corpse flowerpots' for you. This wild boar, that deer, and this python..."

Soon, Yuan Tang selected the ten largest 'corpse flower pots'.

The senior student sneered: "Tsk, you really are a family. By picking the best quality, you naturally have a greater chance of winning."

Yuan Zhu replied, "Don't be angry, I brought you a gift, didn't I?"

As he spoke, he activated the Shadow Uniform on his body, and the shadow beneath his feet suddenly wriggled, spitting out two fleshy lumps wrapped in translucent amniotic sacs.

The surface of the amniotic sac was covered with veins, and inside, a polluted creature with a constantly beating heart was curled up. It looked like a monkey-like humanoid and exuded a strong aura of 'shadow,' causing the senior student to frown.

"What is this thing? It looks rather evil, yet also a bit weak?"

Yuan Zhu: "Senior, you know me. Although I cultivate [Holy Light], that qualification was bought with money, and I don't have a close relationship with [Sanctuary]. On the contrary, before entering this circle, I carried out 'cleaning missions' for a long time and have many special connections."

"Got it. It's just a secret deal with some shady 'evil gods' that can't be brought to the light. What's so special about it? Judging from this thing's aura, the 'demon god' behind you isn't that strong. That's a good thing. If it's too strong, you'll easily get caught up in it."

Yuan Zhu had become somewhat numb to the reactions of these indigenous people.

Just how terrible is [Shadow]? Everyone who has seen [Shadow Pollution], from the senior to A-Miao, from Zhou Chu to the captain, seems to think it's safe and harmless. They greatly admire Yuan Zhu for making the wisest decision to feign compliance with the [Shadow Demon God], which is just too damn safe!

No one ever worried about him, let alone that he would go astray, be seduced by evil gods, embrace corruption, and fall into complete depravity... Perhaps even if he really did become a demon in the shadows, it would just be a path he walked on the side of the road.

(End of this chapter)