Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 443 The Theory of Ascension
The atmosphere at the Wuchang Sect was somewhat eerie.

Inside the Taixu Hall, while Daoist Yuangang was instructing Jiang Chen in the Dharma, Daoist Wumu's expression was extremely grim.

"Yuan Gang, this madman, he's already about to die, yet he still dares to attack so recklessly. He really doesn't want to die sooner."

Lowering his gaze to the indelible fist mark on his chest, the Blind Taoist's face was filled with a chilling expression.

Yuan Gang Daoist cultivated the Primordial Dragon Whale Transformation. The true meaning of his palm strike, though seemingly ordinary, was actually extremely terrifying, and it caused him considerable losses.

At this moment, his aura fluctuated violently, and his originally aged face showed signs of rejuvenation.

Upon noticing this change, the Blind Daoist's expression changed, and he quickly used a secret technique to suppress it.

"Yuan Gang has no hope of breaking through and has gone completely mad, but I am different. I still have hope, so I will let him have his way this time."

"As for the Nine Abyss Returning Flow Cup, it's just a low-grade magic weapon; losing it is no big deal."

With a thought in mind, the Blind Taoist suppressed the anger in his heart.

As fellow Great True Persons, the reason he was beaten so badly by Yuan Gang Daoist this time was twofold: firstly, Yuan Gang Daoist was indeed powerful, and secondly, his condition was special, preventing him from using many of his full abilities. It should be noted that since he was able to become the Palace Master of Taixu Palace, his own strength at the Purple Mansion level was naturally top-notch.

As the Blind Daoist swallowed his breath and fell silent, several eyes that had been watching the changes in the Taixu Palace quietly withdrew. The battle between Yuan Gang Daoist and the Blind Daoist in the void had been quite intense and had attracted their attention.

"The Palace Master is still mindful of the overall situation."

"Heh, that's certainly considering the bigger picture."

"Yuan Gang's personality hasn't changed at all; he's still very domineering. In recent years, he has basically stopped taking action, which has made many people forget his methods."

As their thoughts collided, the several Purple Mansions exchanged their views. They were roughly divided into two factions: one supporting the Blind Daoist and the other supporting the Yuan Gang Daoist. The former held a high position and great power, while the latter had a special status, and both had many supporters.

Of course, in the past, the Blind Daoist could not compare with the Yuan Gang Daoist. At his peak, the Yuan Gang Daoist was not a True Lord, but he was better than a True Lord, and his status was even above the three Palace Masters. However, as the Yuan Gang Daoist was unable to break through and his lifespan was nearing its end, things gradually changed subtly.

A moment later, the several Purple Mansions dispersed.

However, after the final result of the battle between Yuan Gang Dao Ren and Wu Mu Dao Ren was announced, the higher-ups of Wu Chang Sect paid more attention to Jiang Chen. For them, a mere genius was actually not a big deal, since this genius had not yet truly grown up and there were still many variables in the future.

But with the protection of a powerful figure, the situation changes.

“Yuan Gang has been silent for a long time, but this time he is actually willing to take action for Jiang Chen. It seems that he really intends to take him as his successor.”

"Jiang Chen's talent is already quite remarkable, and now he has Yuan Gang's high regard for him. He may very well achieve the Heavenly Phenomenon in the future. Should we get to know him a little earlier?"

“Yuan Gang’s high regard for him is both a good thing and a bad thing for Jiang Chen. It depends on whether he can handle it.”

Some frowned, some pondered, because Yuan Gang's move this time truly brought Jiang Chen's name into the minds of the Wuchang Sect's higher-ups. Of course, the one most affected this time was Xin Yi Zhenren. "Yuan Gang Daoist actually made a direct move. Could it be that he has completely given up on breaking through to the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm?"

Thinking of a certain possibility, Xin Yi frowned.

To be fair, Yuan Gang Daoist's actions this time were truly unexpected. After all, what Wu Mu Daoist did was not actually excessive. Although he changed Jiang Chen's trial ground, there was no sinister plot involved, at least not on the surface.

In contrast, Yuan Gang Daoist's reaction was somewhat excessive.

"This time, Yuan Gang Daoist's actions have left me somewhat confused. However, the more this is the case, the less we can afford to let Jiang Chen live. We just need to be even more discreet. As long as we can't find any evidence, with that person around, Yuan Gang Daoist can't do anything to me."

With these thoughts colliding, Xin Yi Dao Ren made a decision: for Gu Ling Xiao's scheme, she was willing to sacrifice everything, including herself.

Jiang Chen was completely unaware of all this, as he was currently digesting the inheritance given to him by Daoist Yuan Gang.

"The Nine Revolutions to Sainthood Great Method consists of three revolutions: the first three revolutions refine the physical form, the middle three revolutions refine the blood, and the last three revolutions refine sainthood. These correspond to the Dao Foundation, the Purple Mansion, and the Celestial Phenomena, respectively. Finally, the nine revolutions are combined into one, and the physical body becomes a saint, thus pursuing the legendary immortals."

As his thoughts traveled, trying to comprehend the profound mysteries of the Nine Revolutions Ascension to Sainthood Technique, Jiang Chen sometimes frowned and sometimes smiled.

As one of the fundamental laws of the Impermanence Sect, the Nine Revolutions Ascension to Sainthood Law is profound and mysterious. For the time being, he could only see some of its superficial aspects, but that was enough for him now.

"After the celestial phenomenon comes ascension, which corresponds to physical sainthood. In an era when the path to immortality was not interrupted, cultivators at this level were already qualified to knock on the gates of heaven and ascend to become immortals. In the present world, this level should be the most outstanding existence. I just don't know if there are still such beings in the current Spirit Void Realm."

"After all, according to the records in the Nine Revolutions Ascension to Sainthood Great Method, since the Immortal Path was severed, no one in the Impermanence Sect has been able to achieve physical sainthood."

Escaping the profound mysteries of the Nine Revolutions Ascension to Sainthood Technique, Jiang Chen's thoughts drifted away as he contemplated the realm of physical sainthood. Ascending to immortality was the highest pursuit of cultivators in this world, naturally inspiring longing and admiration.

"I am still stuck at the foundation of the Dao. Whether it is physical sainthood or ascension, it is too far away for me. Now I understand why my teacher asked me to comprehend the Nine Revolutions Ascension to Sainthood Method. It is because the Heavenly Gang True Form Method he created has the same effect as the Nine Revolutions Ascension to Sainthood Method."

"Or perhaps, when the teacher created the Heavenly Gang True Form Treasure Technique, he absorbed the profound mysteries of the Nine Revolutions Ascension to Sainthood Great Method."

Having discerned Yuan Gang Zhenren's intentions, Jiang Chen placed even greater emphasis on the Nine Revolutions Ascension to Sainthood Technique.

The first three stages of the Nine Revolutions Ascension to Sainthood Technique involve refining the physical form. In each stage, the cultivator can refine a natal demon skin. Ultimately, the three demon skins are combined into one, and in the fourth stage, when breaking through to the Purple Mansion, they are forged into their own true form and precious body.

The Heavenly Gang True Form technique also focuses on refining forms, but it is more extreme than the Nine Revolutions Ascension to Sainthood Technique. It cultivates thirty-six transformations and requires the fusion of thirty-six true forms of demons. Each level consists of twelve forms, with one form as the main form and the other eleven forms as auxiliary forms. A total of three main forms and thirty-three auxiliary forms are cultivated.

Ultimately, the thirty-six true forms merge into one, perfectly flawless, which is the Heavenly Gang True Form, and also the perfection of this precious technique.

"I have a mist dragon, which can serve as my main form and may alleviate my pressure to some extent. However, I haven't mastered the Qi of the Mist, so it will be quite troublesome for me to truly enter the realm of this divine power."

With these thoughts racing, Jiang Chen became engrossed in comprehending the true form of the Heavenly Gang.

(End of this chapter)