Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 390 Illusory Sea Captivates the Mind
Wuchangzong, Diancui Mountain, where clouds and mist rise and fall like tides.

Before the pine-covered cliff, Jiang Chen burned incense, sipped tea, and quietly recited Taoist scriptures to nourish his mind and spirit.

“Refining essence into qi, refining qi into spirit, is different from the current immortal path. The ancient qi cultivation techniques also placed great importance on the cultivation of the soul, and developed a path of nourishing the spirit with qi. It’s just a pity that this kind of qi is not the true qi of today, and it can no longer be cultivated.”

Shaking his head, Jiang Chen sighed at the decline of ancient methods.

During this time, he often read the Taoist books left by Yuan Gang Daoren and gained a certain understanding of the ancient methods. It can be said that there is still a big difference between the ancient methods and the modern methods. The ancient methods value the Tao more than the techniques and the understanding of the Great Tao. Many cultivators in that era took Heaven and Earth as their teachers to cultivate.

The current situation is different. The Great Dao is silent, and cultivators rely heavily on resources for their cultivation. Without the corresponding resources, it is difficult to make any progress.

If the ancient methods work, perhaps he could refer to the practice of cultivating Qi to transform into spirit, nourishing his own spirit and soul, and making his spiritual path smoother.

"The Great Dao is silent and difficult to comprehend, so one can only seize it from Heaven and Earth. This applies to the Dao Foundation and the Purple Mansion. Perhaps this is the essence of the current method."

With a sudden thought, Jiang Chen put down the Taoist book in his hand.

"However, there is always a way out. Although the ancient methods are no longer suitable for cultivation, some of the principles behind them can still be used."

With his spiritual energy surging, Jiang Chen attempted to simulate the Qi of a Qi cultivator.

Just then, a gust of wind swept up, and the fog suddenly rose, rising from the foot of the mountain and gradually engulfing the entire sacred mountain. Bathed in the fog, the sunlight was obscured, and the verdant sacred pines all over the mountain swayed, emitting specks of spiritual light.

In an instant, Diancui Mountain was once again surrounded by a sea of ​​emerald green.

Seeing this scene, Jiang Chen was deeply moved.

In that instant, his consciousness soared, and he seemed to hear a whale's cry in a daze. But when he tried to trace the source of this anomaly, he found nothing, as if it were all just his illusion.

"It's not an illusion, but there really is some kind of mystery hidden in this verdant mountain, which is most likely left behind by Senior Yuan Gang."

As the thought crossed his mind, Jiang Chen guessed what was going on.

While Jiang Chen was causing changes in Diancui Mountain, the people of Yuangang Island opened their eyes on Qijue Island.

"I never expected that he would actually glean some profound insights from the Taoist texts I left behind."

Lowering his gaze to Diancui Mountain, Yuan Gang Daoist's face revealed a complex expression.

Everyone knows that he possesses two great abilities: the Primordial Dragon Whale Transformation and the One Qi Yuan Gang Transformation. His supernatural powers are formidable, allowing him to fight against True Monarchs. However, they are unaware that both of these abilities are based on another secret technique. Strictly speaking, the Primordial Dragon Whale Transformation and the One Qi Yuan Gang Transformation are merely superficial. The true essence lies in the secret technique unknown to outsiders.

"First came the Taihua Supporting Heaven Secret Manual, then the Primordial Qi True Explanation, and now with my current understanding, perhaps the juniors I brought back from the Southern Wilderness are truly suitable for my inheritance."

Recalling the events of the past, the thoughts that Yuan Gang Daoist had suppressed began to stir again.

He was willing to make the trip to the Southern Wilderness to personally bring Jiang Chen back, firstly because he valued talent, and secondly to clear up some past karma along the way. Under normal circumstances, after bringing Jiang Chen back to the sect, he would have achieved his goal. The reason he later gave him so much guidance and care was because he did have some thoughts of taking him as a disciple.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have let Jiang Chen live in Diancui Mountain, nor would he have opened his former library.

However, his lineage is unique; while powerful, it is incomplete and contains hidden dangers. This is why he has been unable to break through to the Celestial Phenomenon stage. Of course, there is another reason why he is unwilling to take on disciples: his lifespan is nearing its end, and he carries considerable karma. While he is alive, things will be fine, but once he dies, he will likely suffer a backlash. "Let fate decide."

With a sigh, Daoist Yuan Gang withdrew his gaze.

On the other side, atop a second-tier spiritual peak, a powerful aura surged into the sky.

"To have achieved the Dao Foundation so quickly, he truly is a prodigy."

"The phenomenon is astonishing. This is no ordinary Dao Foundation. It is most likely a high-grade Dao Foundation. Wu Jun'an truly deserves to be called a genius with a precious body."

"It is said that Wu Jun'an was born with extraordinary features, possessing a pair of spiritual eyes that can disturb people's minds. Now that he has joined the Wuchang Sect and switched to cultivating the True Dharma Boundless Illusion Sea Mind-Controlling Sutra, he is like a tiger with wings, and I'm afraid there are few rivals among his peers."

"That's right. He's just started practicing, and he had a conflict with some of the older disciples. With his spiritual eyes, he easily subdued three disciples who had reached the Qi Refining stage. His magical techniques are truly unpredictable."

Upon noticing Wu Jun'an's breakthrough, the crowd around Lingfeng began to discuss it animatedly.

Wu Jun'an was a newly initiated disciple. Because of his innate precious body, he was valued by an elder and brought back to the Wuchang Sect. After entering the sect, he became an inner disciple and was taught a true technique.

As time went by, more and more people were drawn to Wu Jun'an's breakthrough. Unlike Jiang Chen, who had broken through the Spirit Peak alone and quietly, Wu Jun'an's breakthrough this time was spectacular.

"Wu Jun'an is truly a genius. He has mastered the true method so quickly. I wonder where he got his spiritual treasures. Logically speaking, he shouldn't have been able to come up with enough merit points to exchange for spiritual treasures in such a short time."

Do you think Wu Junan is capable of forming a flawless Dao foundation?

"Heh, how could that be? Although a Treasure Body is rare, the Impermanence Sect still has some. I've never seen anyone who can condense a flawless Dao Foundation. Although Wu Jun'an is a genius, he's probably still a bit lacking when it comes to condensing a flawless Dao Foundation."

"Indeed, the Dao foundation is flawless. This is a manifestation of the true seed of the Great Dao. It is not so easy to appear."

Outside Lingfeng, everyone silently waited for Wu Jun'an to emerge from seclusion. The extraordinary phenomena indicated that they did not believe Wu Jun'an's breakthrough would fail.

And indeed, an hour later, the strange phenomena dissipated, and Wu Jun'an emerged from his secluded chamber. He was handsome, with silver hair and silver eyes, and a hint of arrogance in his eyes, making people hesitant to approach him.

However, he certainly had the right to be arrogant. At the young age of thirty, he had already condensed his Dao Foundation, and it was even a high-grade Dao Foundation. No matter where he was placed, he would be a true genius. Even in the Wuchang Sect, he would be among the top.

Looking at Wu Jun'an like this, everyone was even more impressed by his extraordinary demeanor.

Taking in all of this, Wu Jun'an's lips curled into a subtle smile. However, even in such an environment, there were discordant voices. Looking at Wu Jun'an, many people unconsciously associated him with Jiang Chen.

Both were newly initiated disciples and had condensed their Dao foundations in a very short time, so they were naturally compared by everyone.

"Wu Junan is indeed remarkable, it's just a pity that he met Jiang Chen."

With a sigh, he gained everyone's approval. Since entering the sect, Jiang Chen had done nothing, but his flawless Dao foundation had already proven everything.

Hearing all these whispers and whispers, a dark look flashed across Wu Jun'an's face.

(End of this chapter)