Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 330 Two Teachers
Above the sea of ​​his mind, Jiang Chen sat cross-legged, an invisible portal opening above his head, casting down mysterious rays of light.

Immersed in it, Jiang Chen saw the changes in the power of water and fire from a completely new perspective. Within the Water and Fire Immortal Diagram, the demonic ape roared and constantly attacked the weak points of the Water and Fire Immortal Diagram, causing it to show signs of collapse.

Taking in all these changes, Jiang Chen was not surprised but rather pleased.

"The Heart Demon Ape is, after all, a Purple Mansion Demon King, and is more proficient in the art of the soul. Even with only a wisp of consciousness remaining, it can still accurately grasp the shortcomings of the transformation of water and fire."

"Now it seems that the Kanli Soul Forging Method I originally created was indeed too crude."

With his mind in harmony with heaven and earth, Jiang Chen manipulated water and fire, constantly repairing and perfecting the Water and Fire Immortal Diagram. Whenever the Heart Demon Ape found a flaw, Jiang Chen would immediately work to perfect it, giving the Heart Demon Ape no chance to escape.

Seeing this, the demon ape grew even angrier.

"You actually expect me to help you find the flaws in your water and fire techniques so that you can use me to further improve your own magic? You are truly arrogant, young man."

"Very well, today I will make you pay the price for your arrogance."

With its divine sense surging and multiplying into countless forms, the demonic ape immediately increased its speed. Now, it had no choice but to make a desperate gamble.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen's expression remained unchanged as he continued to circulate water and fire to suppress the demonic ape.

His water and fire techniques were only in their infancy and had many shortcomings. His own cultivation level was also not high, and he could not compare to the Demon Ape, who was once a Purple Mansion cultivator. Under normal circumstances, he would definitely not be able to defeat the Demon Ape in this kind of battle. However, at this moment, with the spiritual inspiration of Chen Jingshu's blessing, his thoughts were in harmony with heaven and earth, and his understanding of the profound laws was much smoother, as if he had divine assistance.

"The Spiritual Physique is close to the heavens and earth, allowing one to observe the heavens and comprehend the Dao. It is truly an excellent physique. No wonder the Demon Ape chose to possess Chen Jingshu's body."

"At this moment, I have two teachers: the Demon Ape and Heaven and Earth. The Demon Ape helps me find the problems, and Heaven and Earth answer my questions and solve my problems."

With each passing thought, Jiang Chen grew closer to the world.

The wonders of heaven and earth are vast and boundless; even if ordinary people try to grasp them, they will be like headless flies, and it will be difficult to gain anything in a short time. The existence of the demonic ape, on the contrary, provided guidance for Jiang Chen's comprehension.

With a whoosh, the wonders of heaven and earth were revealed. As time passed, the water and fire energies continued to evolve under Jiang Chen's manipulation. Although there were several dangerous moments in the process, Jiang Chen stabilized them each time, and the demonic ape was unable to escape.

However, just as things were getting better, Chen Jingshu found herself unable to cope.

The Spiritual Body does indeed have the ability to break through the barriers between heaven and man, allowing people to observe the wonders of the world and comprehend the mysteries of the universe. However, the principles of the universe are too vast and seemingly ethereal, yet they also possess an unspoken weight. Without sufficient foundation, it is simply impossible to bear them.

If one were to force it, one would inevitably be assimilated by the principles of heaven and earth and lose oneself. It was precisely for this reason that she had always had strict time limits when comprehending the mysteries of heaven and earth. Regardless of whether she gained anything, she would end the process on time and never become immersed in it.

“Fellow Daoist Taiping, Heaven and Earth have their weight, and I can hardly hold on any longer.”

His consciousness was beginning to crumble when Chen Jingshu's voice rang in Jiang Chen's ears.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen's thoughts of aligning with the Dao wavered, but quickly subsided as he continued to comprehend the mysteries of heaven and earth, without departing from it.

Seeing this scene, Chen Jingshu felt a sense of urgency. Just then, a snowflake appeared deep within Jiang Chen's soul, emitting a chilling aura. In an instant, a thick layer of ice formed on the surface of Chen Jingshu's heart.

At that moment, Chen Jingshu's previously turbulent mind calmed down.

"This is..." Chen Jingshu's expression changed slightly upon noticing this change.

Despite the chill, she felt no discomfort; instead, she felt completely refreshed, and the pressure from the power of heaven and earth was greatly relieved.

"What an amazing secret technique! I never imagined that the Taoist of Peace would possess such a method."

After glancing at Jiang Chen, who was still immersed in the wonders of the world, Chen Jingshu silently activated her Spiritual Rhinoceros Body to continue maintaining the Celestial-Human Gate.

The problem of the demonic ape has not been truly resolved. Right now, she and Jiang Chen are in the same boat. If the demonic ape really escapes, neither Jiang Chen nor she will be at ease. What she can do now is to help Jiang Chen suppress the demonic ape as much as possible.

With Chen Jingshu's support, Jiang Chen was able to continue his study of water and fire.

Time passed, and before he knew how much time had gone by, a sudden flash of inspiration struck Jiang Chen.

"The transformation between water and fire lies in balance, and this balance is dynamic, so that the mutual generation of water and fire can be truly realized."

A sudden inspiration struck, and Jiang Chen's understanding of the changes in water and fire instantly reached a new level.

As Jiang Chen attained enlightenment, the original immortal diagram underwent a transformation. Amidst the collision of water and fire energies, the two energies rose and transformed into a water and fire furnace. It had three legs and two ears, and inside, two mysterious fish, one red and one blue, constantly chased each other, generating profound power in an instant.

"Compared to before, the efficiency of the Kanli Soul Forging Secret Technique has improved a lot. Most importantly, with it, I can try to turn the remnant soul of the demonic ape into a great medicine to help me open the gate to the third tier. However, this is my current limit."

Having exhausted his inspiration, Jiang Chen stopped trying and detached himself from the mysteries of heaven and earth.

Although the Ice Heart Mantra can help him alleviate the erosion of the power of heaven and earth, allowing him to comprehend the mysteries of heaven and earth for a longer period of time, it also has its limits. Moreover, if he does not have sufficient foundation, even if the mysteries of heaven and earth are within reach, it will be difficult to gain anything in a short period of time.

"This time you can't escape."

With his gaze lowered, looking at the demonic ape that had fallen into the furnace of water and fire, Jiang Chen reached out his palm.

The next instant, darkness enveloped everything, and Jiang Chen completely shut down the water-fire furnace.

Sensing this change, the demonic ape let out an angry roar. It mustered all its strength to make a final stand, but it was all in vain. The water and fire energies washed over it, and its aura weakened instantly. By the time it managed to break free from the water and fire energies, the water and fire furnace had already stabilized and solidified completely, leaving it with no chance of escape.

"The furnace is used to refine the mind and spirit; I wonder how much this former demon king of the Purple Mansion can bring me."

Holding up the alchemy furnace with one hand, Jiang Chen looked at the remnant soul of the demonic ape that was constantly being tormented by water and fire inside, and a look of anticipation flashed in his eyes.

For him, the cultivation of the Divine Soul Path was undoubtedly simpler than the Immortal Path, at least he wouldn't be blocked by resources like spiritual treasures. However, the Divine Soul Path also had its own drawbacks, namely, that it lacked a complete path. In his previous life, he had only reached the second level.

"It's time to leave."

Sensing the weakness of his own soul, Jiang Chen glanced at Chen Jingshu's mind one last time, then his figure flickered and disappeared.

(End of this chapter)