With all these qualities, I will eventually become immortal.

Chapter 427 Not worshipping immortals or Buddhas, but cultivating oneself, preserving both life and death, and comprehending the truth through fist and foot!

He closed his eyes, trying to process the bitterness in his heart.

The Heavenly King shed tears.

Although Meng Chuan did not have a god in his heart, he could still feel the pain in Wu Yang Daojun's heart in this atmosphere.

It's as if someone tells him and confirms to him that practicing martial arts is a dead end.

This feeling is worse than death.

Meng Chuan didn't want to bother him any longer, so he got up, said goodbye, and left.

Wu Yang then came to his senses and said seriously:
"The patriarch's actions are precisely to select you as his successor. The core of his legacy will naturally be entrusted to you."

After saying that, he brought the box from earlier to Meng Chuan.

Inside were the Five Bright Fans and the Purple Gold Pill.

Meng Chuan repeatedly refused.

Although I don't know what these things are for, I can't just come to Dingxian Temple and eat and take things from them.
Wu Yang said:

"To be honest, the phenomenon of demonic contamination has only started to appear in recent years. The core inheritance items are mostly just a thought, and even the Great Chu doesn't really know what they are used for."

But I have a general idea that if the patriarch were to be resurrected one day, these two objects would be his real-world anchor.

This anchor point is of such importance to Him that, to take us martial artists as an example, it is as important as the martial will.

"You are the successor chosen by the founder; accept this."

Seeing that the other party had gone this far, Meng Chuan felt it would be impolite to refuse.

"Daojun, I have to go out for a while and I don't know when I will return to Yong'an."

"This pot isn't the one; it's a core item passed down from Master Zhengyang. Please keep it safe for now, and I'll retrieve it when I return."

"Okay, Xiao Meng, where are you going?"

"Wudang and Shaolin".

Wu Yang laughed and said:

"Alright, I can also see that your studies are quite diverse, neither Buddhist nor Taoist, and you have taken all the martial arts from ancient times to use for your own purposes."

In this context, Wudang Mountain is the Taoist temple of Zhenwu the Great, and Shaolin Temple is the ancestral temple of Bodhidharma's Zen and martial arts.

This journey will serve as a test of what I have learned, and I should organize my thoughts and plan my future carefully.

Otherwise, the attainment of the "Communion between Heaven and Man" will be hindered, preventing one from becoming a True Lord.

True Lord is the Taoist term for the fifth major limit, the realm of Martial Arts Venerable.

Master Wuyang also saw Meng Chuan's potential and gave him some pointers in advance.

Meng Chuan nodded solemnly in gratitude, keeping Daojun's words firmly in mind.

Under the starry night sky, Meng Chuan politely declined the other party's offer to stay the night and left under the stars and moon.

Goodbye, Daoist Lord.

"I wish you a successful and fulfilling journey."

Meng Chuan left Yong'an and went to Huayin.

Since we're starting our journey from Yong'an, how can we not climb Mount Hua (the Western Peak)?
Mount Hua is located in the southern suburbs of Huayin City, about 100 kilometers from Yong'an.

This place held great significance in the ancient martial arts era. It was the headquarters of the Huashan Sect, one of the six major sects in the world during the Ming Dynasty.

The famous "Huashan Sword Debate" once took place here.

Martial arts masters once fought here to determine who was the best in the world at the time, vying for the "Nine Yin Manual" created by the ancient martial arts master Huang Shang.

Later, when the era of Qi and Blood Martial Arts arrived, the Great Chu originally intended to preserve the tradition of the Mount Hua Sword Tournament and establish it as the number one martial arts competition in the Great Chu.

However, this place is also home to a top-tier martial arts university, Huashan Martial Arts University.

Considering the disturbance to those seeking spiritual cultivation, and the fact that Mount Hua is treacherous and inconvenient for vehicles and horses.

Ultimately, the North and South were determined based on the dividing line between the North and South, with the North and South respectively located on the Yangtze River and the Yellow River, to establish their respective "North-South representatives".

Representatives from all sides gathered at Dahong Mountain, a key node connecting the Yangtze River civilization and the Yellow River civilization.

Thus, it was determined that, apart from the Great Sage, the greatest martial artist of the Great Chu was the greatest martial artist of the time.

This is the largest martial arts competition in the Great Chu Kingdom – the [River and River Gathering].

Principal Sui was also the champion of the previous year, the number one person after the Great Sage.

When Meng Chuan arrived at the foot of Mount Hua, he looked at the "cut-out square" Mount Hua, whose ridges resembled blades, and was moved to write this.

Mount Hua is dangerous, but that's true for ordinary people.

His figure resembled a crane in the clouds, rising and falling several times before disappearing into the mist, heading towards Huashan Martial Arts University on the mountaintop.

After the ideological conflict between the Sword and Qi sects and the continuous wars, it has lost the glory of the ancient martial arts era.

Now, following the reform of the Great Chu, it failed to become a top-tier martial arts university and can only be ranked as a first-class university.

After all, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. In terms of martial arts foundation alone, it is still far superior to Yong'an Martial Arts University, a modern martial arts university.

The school still retains famous martial arts scenes such as the "Peak of the Huashan Sword Competition", "Cliff of Contemplation", and "Jade Maiden Peak" for visitors to take photos.

Meng Chuan's destination for this trip was precisely these three places.

Can the scenery evoke emotions and enhance martial arts skills?

The mountain wind whistled past my ears as I leaped up the steep mountainside.

He deliberately suppressed his qi and blood, climbing only with the strength of his physical body, feeling the hardships that ancient martial artists had endured to reach the summit.

Under the starry night, the stone steps were not clearly visible in the clouds and mist.

He would sometimes pause in front of the cliff carvings, his fingertips tracing the mottled characters of "sword energy soaring to the sky";

Sometimes, he would close his eyes on the treacherous path of Canglong Ridge, and he could almost hear the sound of the sword and qi sects debating martial arts back then.

As he stepped over the "hawk's somersault," a sudden inspiration struck him.

By combining the guiding technique of "shaking the heavenly pillar" taught by Han Zhongli with his body movements, he was able to draw out clouds around his body with a slight cracking of his neck bones.

Upon reaching the North Peak, the rising sun pierced through the sea of ​​clouds.

Meng Chuan gazed at the majestic main gate of Huashan Martial Arts University in the morning light, and the plaque with the inscription "Sword Qi Through the Ages" on the antique-style archway. "The story of the sword qi struggle here is just like the various schools of martial arts within me. I have learned from many schools, but I must fuse them into one."

Meng Chuan gained more and more insights, and the [Dawn and Dusk Enlightenment] event was triggered as the panel flashed.

He decided to practice his boxing first, so as not to waste this rare opportunity, before visiting Wuhan University.

He turned and disappeared, landing on a massive granite slab on the ridge.

The stone was perfectly smooth, but his feet gripped it firmly like eagle claws.

The little fan in his mind grew brighter, as if urging him on:
"Clap your teeth three times and saliva will naturally be produced; concentrate your mind and return your energy to its origin."

He took three deep breaths, intending to throw a punch.

But "Master Zhengyang" couldn't resist, so he took the opportunity of sudden enlightenment to enter the more profound Qi refining method spoken of by Daoist Wuyang.

Sit upright on the stone with your back straight and your whole body relaxed.

Calming the mind and body is the key to tranquility and focus.

Following the tune of the song in his mind, he gently closed his eyes, tapped his upper and lower teeth 36 times, then interlaced his fingers, held the back of his head, and covered his ears with his palms.

Then, place your index finger on top of your middle finger and forcefully slide it down to flick the back of your head, 24 times on each side. This is the whole process of "tapping the teeth to gather the spirit and ringing the heavenly drum".

Han Zhongli's voice reached my ears through the gradually fading fan imprint:

"This is the key to enhancing mental clarity and unlocking vital energy!"

Vital energy resides deep within the kidneys, serving as the fundamental driving force for promoting organ function, fostering growth and development, and resisting evil spirits and thoughts.

In layman's terms, it is "essence".

Meng Chuan understood.

In martial arts terms, this means that learning this Qi cultivation method can strengthen the body, boost energy, increase physical reserves, and greatly enhance endurance.

Not only that, but by continuing to follow Han Zhongli's voice and demonstration of the movements, he finally understood why Daoist Wuyang lived such a long life.

When this method is fully practiced, it can give the body another chance to "reverse its innate nature".

Cell regeneration is like a new life; it can not only slightly improve physical fitness but also seemingly extend lifespan by a hundred years.

"Truly worthy of the name 'Eternal Life'."

Upon hearing the introductory prompt in his mind, Meng Chuan swallowed the last of his saliva, feeling it nourish his entire body.

When he opened his eyes, he was once again awestruck by the wisdom of the ancient Qi cultivator.

[The Longevity and Happiness Method: Beginner Level (3%) Awaiting Breakthrough]

[Limit-Breaking Trait: Return to Simplicity (Advanced)]

The word "high-end" is particularly eye-catching, not to mention the true value of the phrase "returning to simplicity."

Before the effects of his sudden enlightenment wore off, Meng Chuan decided to continue practicing.

After the introductory movements ended, he gracefully began to practice Zhongli Baduanjin.

The mouth and tongue constantly produce saliva, nourishing things like a spring breeze and gentle rain.

Under internal visualization, one can feel the vital energy continuously accumulating within the body, and then spreading throughout the limbs and bones via the internal triple burner.

On the rock, the panel kept sending notifications, and the proficiency level kept refreshing.

While practicing, I gazed at the perilous scenery of Mount Hua.

Meng Chuan felt extremely happy and gradually experienced the feeling of "the form moves with the will, and the will follows the qi"—a perfect harmony of form and spirit.

This feeling caused his martial arts will to slowly rise.

When this feedback is transmitted to the martial arts cosmos within the body, the stars, star orbits, and other elements are all being enhanced.

Even on the dark earth beneath the starry sky, signs of life are becoming increasingly evident.

Unexpectedly, even before this method was perfected, it was able to subtly enhance his physical foundation.

So much so that by accumulating power, one can ultimately "reverse one's innate nature" once again at the moment of perfection.

As expected of a top-tier Qi refining method, it not only grants advanced traits upon breaking through limits but also allows the use of [Primordial Qi] to modify the body. It is truly a marvelous method.

[The Method of Longevity and Peace: Introduction (3%) → (50%)]

As the state of enlightenment faded, he stopped practicing and stood still, gazing into the distance.

"A sudden enlightenment is only the entry stage, and it can only improve proficiency by about 50%."

Most likely, it's a late-stage cultivation technique, like Brahma's Prison Suppression, that can't be broken through in a short time.

However, Meng Chuan still decided to make this method the main subject of daily practice.

Not only because of the wonderful uses of vital energy, but also because he cared about his uncle and aunt and wanted to break through the limitations of this method as soon as possible, starting by lowering the threshold for cultivation.

This will allow the two elders to practice this method in the future, just as they practice the art of observing qi, and thus extend their lifespan.

He had no grand ambitions, only that his family and friends would always be safe and sound.

Previously, when Meng Chuan was integrating the [Fear Chapter] into the Demon Seed in his Dao Heart, he experienced the feeling of loneliness of having no one to turn to.

Hopefully, this scene will never happen in reality.

Coming to his senses, Meng Chuan, whose martial will had undergone another slight transformation, had a profound light shining in his eyes.

His figure standing on the cliff edge this time already has the air of a master.

A martial arts master is a master-level figure who focuses on his own path; achieving mastery of qi and blood alone is not enough.

In terms of martial arts theory, one must also elevate oneself to the master level.

Before even reaching Wudang, Meng Chuan experienced the trials of Master Zhongli's Dharma Realm and Mount Hua, which spurred his martial arts to grow once again.

This will greatly benefit his future martial arts journey, as the "integration of multiple teachings" will be of immense benefit.

"Shortcuts to immortality through incense and alchemy are delusions, and sectarianism is also a delusion. Only the true meaning gained through martial arts is the foundation for attaining divine enlightenment."

This is Meng Chuan's own path to breaking through illusions and realizing truth, and it is also the ultimate method for fusing various martial arts styles into one.

Before even leaving the Shaanxi region, Meng Chuan had already taken the first step in clarifying his future path:
[Not worshipping immortals or Buddhas, but cultivating oneself; preserving both body and soul, one finds true understanding through martial arts.]

(End of this chapter)