Martial Arts: After ten years of sword-drawing, the Sword God must bow his head when he sees me

Chapter 188 Above the Celestial Realm

After pondering for a moment, Shen Ping'an asked, "Speaking of which, I am also a little curious. I heard that there were originally nine Blood Bodhis in the Yihua Palace, but only one remained when it came to you, Senior."

"Since your sect was able to use the first eight Blood Bodhi beads safely, it means that the Yihua Palace must have a method to neutralize the fire poison in the Blood Bodhi beads."

"Why is it that even you, senior, are still suffering from the fire poison?"

In response to Shen Ping'an's question, the old palace master sighed and said, "To be honest, when my master first obtained this Blood Bodhi, he knew that although it could help increase one's power, it contained a kind of poison that could affect one's mind."

"But when the Grandmaster obtained the Blood Bodhi, he also unexpectedly obtained a pill called the Ice Heart Tranquilizing Pill."

"By taking this Ice Heart Tranquilizing Pill in combination with Blood Bodhi, one can be assured that one will not be troubled by the toxicity of Blood Bodhi."

"But back then, there were only eight Ice Heart Tranquility Pills in total. When it came to the last Blood Bodhi Pill, there was no more Ice Heart Tranquility Pill to complement it, so I had no choice but to take the risk."

"I thought that my cultivation at the ninth level of the Celestial Realm, along with some calming and tranquilizing medicines, would be enough, but who would have thought..."

In the end, the old palace master couldn't help but sigh.

"The Ice Heart Calming Pill?"

Upon hearing the name, Shen Ping'an raised an eyebrow slightly, clearly recognizing the type of elixir.

A medicine made by mixing Ice Heart Leaf with Tranquil Incense.

It can indeed solve the problem of internal fire poison in Bodhi seeds.

However, both Ice Heart Leaf and Tranquil Incense are miraculous medicines. When mixed with appropriate medicines, they can enhance a martial artist's spiritual energy and increase their skill.

Using it to deal with fire poison would be a bit of a waste.

However, through the old palace master's description, Shen Ping'an also understood why there were no problems when the eight Blood Bodhis of the Yihua Palace were used before, but problems arose when they were used by the old palace master.

Just then, Kong Qingyan, who was standing behind the old palace master, asked, "Master had already reached the limit of the Celestial Realm ten years ago, which is why he had to risk using the Blood Bodhi to break through to a realm above the Celestial Realm."

"For the past ten years, Master has suffered from the Blood Bodhi Fire Poison. Although the fire poison has been eliminated now, I wonder if the erosion caused by the fire poison over the past ten years will have any other effects on Master?"

Faced with Kong Qingyan's question, Shen Ping'an hesitated for a moment before not hiding anything, but truthfully said: "I have already discovered through pulse diagnosis that among the three flowers of heaven, earth and man in your body, the earth flower and the man flower have been condensed, which is barely enough to meet the lower limit of the minor three-in-one."

"However, in the case of the senior, there were hidden injuries accumulated in his body. Compared with the human flower, the earth flower gathered but did not condense."

"If I had used the power of the Blood Bodhi and the special medicinal properties it contained to repair the hidden injuries in my body ten years ago, and allowed the Earth Flower to solidify completely, I might have been able to step into the Celestial Realm."

"But unfortunately, the senior was too eager for quick results. He only thought of using the medicinal power of the Blood Bodhi to force the Earth Flower and the Human Flower to become one, which in the end caused the Fire Poison to corrode them instead."

"Over the past ten years, the injuries in your body have not decreased but increased. Now your body is no different from a withered tree."

"Given its current state, under the influence of the Decline of Heaven and Man, I'm afraid its cultivation will only continue to decline."

Upon hearing Shen Ping'an's words, the old palace master's expression stiffened slightly, and he finally sighed helplessly.

Kong Qingyan's expression changed drastically.

Lianxing and Yaoyue seemed interested, but neither of them spoke.

Noticing Yaoyue and Lianxing's reactions, Kong Qingyan couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

However, at that moment, Shen Ping'an suddenly raised his hand and flipped an upside-down cup on the table, using his true energy to draw out some water and pour it into the cup.

Then, with a flick of the fingertip, a light green pill fell into the cup.

The medicine dissolves upon contact with water, instantly turning the clear water in the cup into a shimmering, clear blue.

Shen Ping'an turned his head to look at Yaoyue and asked, "Do you still have the Rejuvenation Pill I gave you last time?"

Upon hearing Shen Ping'an's question, both Yaoyue and Lianxing immediately took out a pill bottle from their pockets.

On the contrary, Kong Qingyan was slow to realize what was happening and quickly took out a pill bottle as well.

Shen Ping'an did not look at the pill bottle that Kong Qingyan had placed on the table. Instead, he opened the pill bottle that Yaoyue had taken out and poured out a Rejuvenation Pill into a cup.

After a hundred breaths, as the Rejuvenating Life-Sustaining Pill also dissolved, the bright green liquid in the cup turned into a dark red color.

The aroma of herbs also wafts from this cup.

Just smelling the medicinal fragrance made the old palace master sitting opposite Shen Ping'an feel that his discomfort had lessened a little.

"please!"

At Shen Ping'an's signal, the old palace master picked up the teacup on the table.

His gaze lingered briefly on the dark red tea in the teacup before he drank it all in one gulp.

A few breaths later, as if sensing something, the old palace master's expression changed drastically. He closed his eyes tightly, and his internal energy began to circulate unconsciously.

A moment later, the old palace master's tightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed.

Sun Qingyan, who was standing nearby, could clearly see that the old palace master's face, which had been pale just moments before, now had more color, and even the wrinkles on his face had been reduced by more than half over time.

It no longer gives off that gloomy and lifeless feeling it used to.

It's as if I've suddenly become twenty years younger.

Seeing the changes in the old palace master, even Shen Ping'an couldn't help but sigh.

The medicine he just used could only repair the old palace's internal injuries, but it did not slow down the aging process.

Such a change in appearance can only be caused by the "Mingyu Gong" that the other party cultivates.

At this moment, Shen Ping'an reached into his robes.

When he took his hand out, he found two pills in it.

"Every seven days thereafter, mix this pill with the Rejuvenating Life-Sustaining Pill and add it to clean water. Once the two medicines have completely blended, take it. After two more times, the problem in your body will be resolved."

"If you, senior, could calm down and solidify your Earth Flower and Human Flower, you might also be able to achieve the Minor Three-in-One Merge and thus advance to a level above the Celestial Realm."

After glancing at the two pills on the table, the old palace master slowly rose and bowed to Shen Ping'an.

"Young Master Shen is so kind. If you ever need anything in the future, as long as it doesn't involve the Yihua Palace, I will go through fire and water for you."

It has to be said that people become shrewd with age.

Even when it came to repaying a debt of gratitude, the old palace master only mentioned himself, saying that he had removed the Yihua Palace from the list.

However, Shen Ping'an did not pay attention to the old palace master's little scheme.

After calmly accepting the old palace master's bow, he remained silent.

Seeing this, Kong Qingyan, understanding Shen Ping'an's meaning, first put away the two pills on the table, then bowed to Shen Ping'an before turning and leaving with the old palace master.

Yaoyue, who was standing to the side, said, "I'll go see Master and Grandmaster off."

As she spoke, Yaoyue glanced at Lianxing, who then stood up and followed behind her.

After walking some distance from the courtyard, Sun Qingyan suddenly turned around and looked at Yaoyue, who was following behind her without saying a word.

After a moment's hesitation, he said, "Did you guess that Young Master Shen would intervene to heal your grandmaster, which is why you didn't speak up for him just now?"

In response to Sun Qingyan's question, Yaoyue replied, "Although I haven't known him for very long, after spending these past few months together, I've come to understand his style and character. If he has a way to cure our master, considering our master's relationship with us, he wouldn't stand idly by. Why should I say anything more?"

"If he doesn't take the initiative to treat his master, then he can't do anything about the master's methods either, so there's no point in saying more."

Yaoyue's voice remained calm as ever, but her words revealed a trust in Shen Ping'an.

Hearing Yaoyue's words, even Lianxing looked at Yaoyue in surprise, seemingly not expecting such protective words to come from Yaoyue's mouth.

Not to mention Sun Qingyan.

After a short while, Sun Qingyan finally spoke up: "I never expected that you would trust him so much."

Just then, the old palace master interjected, "Yue'er has good taste; this child is indeed outstanding."

Before Sun Qingyan could speak, the old palace master waved his hand and said, "Alright, you two can go back now!"

Upon hearing the old palace master's words, Yaoyue and Lianxing bowed and turned to leave.

After the two left, Sun Qingyan frowned slightly.

"Master, Yue'er trusts this boy so much, if..."

However, before Sun Qingyan could finish her sentence, she was interrupted by the old palace master's sigh.

Immediately afterwards, the old palace master shook his head and said, "You saw that young master Shen as well. Regardless of his temperament, speech, talent and strength, even I have to admire him."

"Judging from the way this young master Shen looked and acted just now, he also values ​​Yue'er and Xing'er quite a bit."

"The fact that Yue'er and Xing'er can have such a good match is beneficial to both of them and even to our Yihua Palace."

"Why must you act like a petty person and plant a thorn in their hearts?"

At this point, the old palace master paused for a moment, then softened his tone slightly.

"I know you suffered heartbreak when you were young, but people are different in the end."

"Your situation doesn't mean it will happen to Yue'er and Xing'er."

"And what right does the person who harmed you have to compare with the one in the academy?"

Hearing this, Sun Qingyan's heart trembled.

A few breaths later, Sun Qingyan gave a bitter smile and said, "That's right, I was blind back then to have been bewitched."

"That good-looking fellow, what makes him worthy of being compared to a peerless genius like Young Master Shen?"

Thinking of this, Sun Qingyan sighed softly.

Suddenly, a feeling of envy for Yaoyue and Lianxing arose in her heart.

Of all the people in the world, how many can truly find a good partner to spend their lives with?

Especially for women like them who are already extraordinary in the martial arts world, with their status, strength, and power.

What you think you've found your soulmate may very well be nothing more than a deliberately staged encounter.

Their purpose is nothing more than to use them as stepping stones to reach the pinnacle of martial arts and seize fame and fortune.

As for Shen Ping'an...

Sun Qingyan shook her head.

Even the Yihua Palace is not taken seriously, so how can it be considered as being used?

As she pondered the matter, Kong Qingyan suddenly felt her spirits dampen considerably.

Seeing Kong Qingyan's reaction, the old palace master couldn't help but shake his head, but said nothing more.

the other side.

Back in the courtyard, Yaoyue said to Shen Ping'an, "Thank you for your help, Grandmaster."

Upon hearing this, Shen Ping'an smiled gently and said in a soft tone, "I've heard more thanks from you in just a few days than in the previous months combined."

Hearing Shen Ping'an's teasing, Yaoyue gave a soft hum and remained silent.

But the smile on his lips was impossible to hide.

At this moment, Shen Qingshan asked curiously, "Cousin, what were you referring to when you mentioned the Three Flowers of Heaven, Earth, and Man?"

Not only Shen Qingshan, but Qu Feiyan, who was standing to the side, also looked at Shen Ping'an with curiosity.

Qu Feiyan and Shen Qingshan lacked cultivation, and unlike Shen Ping'an, they did not have any understanding of realms beyond the Celestial Realm because their medical skills had reached the Saintly level.

Naturally, they were unaware of the Three Flowers of Heaven, Earth, and Man, which only come into play after reaching the Celestial Realm.

Meeting their gazes, Shen Ping'an explained, "After a martial artist enters the Celestial Realm, they need to first temper the three flowers of Heaven, Earth, and Man with the power of Heaven and Earth, and then use the power of Heaven and Earth as a medium and furnace to fuse the three flowers of Essence, Qi, and Spirit."

"Among the three flowers of heaven, earth, and man, man is the essence, which refers to the source of life in the human body and also the strength of the body."

"Earth is qi, which refers to the life qi of a martial artist."

"Heaven represents the divine, and can be interpreted as spiritual power."

"Once the three flowers of Heaven, Earth, and Man are condensed and the three elements are united, one can take another step forward and enter a realm beyond the Heavenly Man Realm?"

Qu Feiyan thought for a moment and asked, "Then what are the 'Greater Triad' and 'Lesser Triad' that you mentioned earlier, young master?"

This time, before Shen Ping'an could speak, Lianxing took the initiative to explain: "The Great Three Harmonies is the unity of the three elements achieved by merging the three flowers of Heaven, Earth, and Man after they have been condensed."

"However, martial artists have limited energy, and the condensation of the three flowers of Heaven, Earth, and Man is extremely difficult. Even for martial artists at the Heaven and Man realm, it is extremely difficult to condense all three flowers of Heaven, Earth, and Man."

"Therefore, most martial artists in the Celestial Realm, even after reaching the ninth level of the Celestial Realm, can only condense two of the three flowers of Heaven, Earth, and Man."

"The 'small three-in-one' refers to the fusion of two of the three elements of Heaven, Earth, and Man, also known as the union of two elements."

"However, according to the records in my Yihua Palace, it is easier to enter the realm above the Celestial Realm by combining two elements than by combining three elements. However, once you enter the realm above the Celestial Realm, your strength is far inferior to that of a martial artist who has combined three elements."

With Shen Ping'an and Lianxing's explanation, Qu Feiyan and Shen Qingshan also understood the difference between the small three-way combination and the large three-way combination.

After thinking for a moment, Shen Qingshan spoke again: "But what realm is beyond the Celestial Realm? Why haven't I heard of any other realms above the Celestial Realm before?"

Zhang San Niang, who was standing to the side, said, "Some ancient books do record that there are even higher martial arts realms after the Celestial Realm. However, for some reason, no one has been able to break through to the Celestial Realm or higher in the past few hundred years."

"This has led people in the martial arts world to believe that the Celestial Realm is the limit of martial arts."

"As for the realms beyond the Celestial Realm, Su San Niang is ignorant and has never heard of them."

Yaoyue and Lianxing remained silent, clearly unaware of what lay beyond the Celestial Realm.

Seeing that Zhang San Niang and the others were also unclear, Shen Ping An said, "After the Celestial Realm comes the Dao Foundation Realm, which is the level of entering the Dao through martial arts. This realm is also known as the Core Formation Realm."

"At this level, one can draw upon the power of heaven and earth and integrate it into one's own true energy, greatly increasing the power of every move."

(End of this chapter)