Cultivating Immortality in a Family: I Prove Immortality Through the Chaotic Dao Realm

Chapter 240 The Five Elements Elucidate the Dao, and All Beings Hear the Profound Sound!
This magic array left many rogue cultivators who had studied array formations completely bewildered, unable to discern any useful information.

Not to mention those who have never studied formations.

In fact, this is just Chen Qian's casual doodle. No matter what style it is, it does not affect the function of Aka.

How could the independent cultivators know the inside story? They could only attribute it to their own lack of knowledge. They were filled with admiration for the mountain lord who was able to improve such a profound formation.

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After entering the mountain gate, the independent cultivators, guided by the Chen family members who were in charge of maintaining order, slowly made their way towards the White Jade Square.

Dressed in brand-new clothes, the Chen family member spoke in a clear voice, reciting the rules to the hundred or so scattered cultivators gathered around him:

“...The daily sermons are held at irregular times and will be given by the mountain lord or his wife. A bell will be rung to announce the start of the sermon. You can pay attention to this yourself.”

"The 'Morning Glow Terrace' below Baiyutai has been designated as a stall area. Food and lodging will be provided in the newly built reception area, and all needs will be borne by my Chen family. I hope all fellow Daoists will maintain order, observe etiquette, and refrain from causing trouble."

"Don't worry, Steward Chen!" a middle-aged man in a gray robe replied loudly. Beside him was a boy of about fifteen or sixteen years old, whose eyes revealed a cleverness.

Elsewhere, a group of young men and women who had come together were whispering about the rumors surrounding yesterday's Qianlong Ceremony, occasionally letting out a soft exclamation.

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It's the beginning of time.

Several clear, melodious bell tolls echoed throughout the area in front of the mountain.

On one side of the vast Baiyu Square, beneath the Chengtian Terrace, a temporary wooden platform has been erected.

Instead of luxurious tables and chairs, there were many futons laid out under the altar, each less than half a zhang (approximately 3.3 meters) apart from the others, making them look densely packed.

Before long, the hundreds of prayer cushions were filled with the independent cultivators who had arrived earlier.

Those who arrived late could only stomp their feet in frustration and sit cross-legged on the clean white jade slab.

Without the constraints of the prayer cushions, they sat much more casually and in much closer proximity.

The rogue cultivators, dressed in various styles, looked expectant. The air was no longer filled with the exotic fragrance of yesterday's spirit wine, but rather a mixture of various scents—

There are smells of dust, medicinal herbs, mythical beasts, and embers from refining fire, making one feel as if they are in Qixia Fang of the Immortal City of Ten Thousand Spirits.

There was only one cushion on the platform, but it was much larger and thicker than the cushions in front of the audience. It was a "super deluxe version" that was wider and thicker than the cushions in front of the audience.

Chen Qian's figure had appeared and was now sitting cross-legged on it.

His aura was profound and deep, blending seamlessly with the futon beneath him, the spiritual veins beneath his feet, and even the entire Qianlong Mountain.

The five elements of Daoist energy flowed around him, and his figure seemed to merge into the void.

It stands firm as a rock, seemingly unshakable even if the sky were to collapse or the earth to cave in.

He simply sat there, without uttering a word or making any movement, yet his vast and boundless aura, imbued with the cycle of birth and death, enveloped the entire White Jade Square like an invisible net.

At first glance, it brings peace of mind and dispels all distracting thoughts.

The monks arrived in a hurry, but from the moment they looked at the platform and sat down cross-legged, they consciously straightened their appearance and became solemn.

They dared not whisper to each other, and were recklessly lazy.

This transformation was quite miraculous. None of the independent cultivators felt it was abrupt or unnatural. They simply instinctively asked themselves to correct their attitude and calm their minds.

For independent cultivators without any lineage, this kind of occasion is definitely a significant opportunity. The huge difference in strength and status will also force them to correct their attitude, but...

The effect was so obvious, of course, that was due in no small part to Lord Chen Shan's divine skill, the Bewildering Wave.

At 3:45 AM, the sermon began.

The echoes of the bells had faded, and the White Jade Square was now packed with people.

The monks, dressed in various robes, sat on the ground, their prayer mats layered upon each other, with figures crowding the gaps between them.

The aroma of yesterday's divine wine and delicacies has long been replaced by the dust, herbs, and sweat of the world. Amidst the clamor, there is an ardent yearning for the Dao, creating a heavy atmosphere.

The air was not particularly fresh or clear, yet it was strangely cleansed by an invisible force, leaving only pure thoughts of cultivation. People held their breath, focused their attention, and stared intently at the simple wooden platform below the Chengtian Terrace.

Chen Qian slightly raised his eyelids, his voice not loud, but like a hum from the depths of the earth, reaching the very soul of everyone below the altar: "Today we will not discuss the subtleties of techniques, nor the refinement of spiritual consciousness. All paths and methods ultimately lead to one source. What I cultivate is to follow the flow of the five elements of heaven and earth, to rely on the mysteries of the mutual generation and restraint of the five elements, and to evolve the true meaning of the primordial chaos of the five elements."

At this moment, those surrounding Chengtiantai were not limited to the numerous independent cultivators on Baiyu Square.

There were also many members of the Chen family standing around the square, serving as guests and worshippers.

In addition, the Empress, Star Consorts, Chief Envoys, and Selected Attendants from the Mysterious Pearl Palace of the Fate Wheel Realm also gathered somewhere in the Jade Corridor.

Upon hearing that the Venerable Master was preaching, everyone from the Xuanzhu Palace came.

The newly appointed concubines, who had not had the chance to get close to Chen Qian last night, were now called to Chen Yunyi's side to listen to Chen Qian preach.

Next, Chen Qian did not confine himself to preaching, but transformed into a practitioner of the Heavenly Dao!
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The void rippled silently, and five-colored primordial light suddenly shone from his body. This was not a spell, but rather the manifestation of the five elements using his divine soul and true intention.

Chen Qian pressed his hands down lightly, palms facing down.

In an instant, the square floor emitted a deep, resonant rumble and trembled slightly.

"The earth is vast and fertile, bearing all things; its virtue is boundless." His voice, steady as the earth itself, drifted slowly over. "Cultivators should feel the nourishment of its profound virtue and return to their origin!"

All the cultivators around felt a warm and powerful current surge up from below, seeping into their limbs and bones.

At the edge of the group of independent cultivators, Wu Dayong, whose foundation had been damaged, trembled violently. He felt the floating spiritual energy in his body being slowly moved by this thick warm current, and it gradually became solid and profound. In an instant, he had a flash of inspiration and began to circulate his cultivation technique.

A verse flowed from Chen Qian's lips: "The body is the primordial ground, the mind is as firm as a thousand pounds. All things return to their root, immovability is the towering mountain." ...

Chen Qian pointed his fingers together like a sword, and a point of cold, deep blue light, like that of the deep sea, condensed at his fingertips.

“Water in the Kan trigram embodies the profound, combining strength and gentleness.” He said slowly, “The path of cultivation is not about relentless, forceful attacks. Like water, it is formless, adapting to circumstances; like water, it does not contend, benefiting all things without being self-important.”

A cool, moist mist filled the air, slowly seeping into the surrounding area.

Those who listened to the sermon felt as if the dust and confusion in their hearts had been washed away, leaving them clear and lucid.

Su Yun, who had arrived at the square early, sat on the futon at the very front, only a few feet away from Chen Qian.

She was already sensitive to fluctuations in spiritual energy, and at this moment she felt her perception of various auras around her suddenly amplified several times over!
Her pupils contracted sharply, her mind completely absorbed in Chen Qian's demonstration. For a moment, she seemed to be in a state of sudden enlightenment, and her understanding of her own technique was rushing forward in an incredible way.

Chen Qian's tone was like a flowing stream: "All rivers flow into the sea, a single thought nourishes a spiritual sprout. Extreme rigidity is easily broken, while gentle caresses can transform into clouds and mist."

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Chen Qian flicked his finger, and a brilliant white light, refined to its extreme, pierced through the void like a sharp sword, then transformed into a supple whip that danced gracefully.

“The metal element is ruthless and its sharp edge is invincible.” His gaze sharpened, then softened again. “Magic power should be like refined gold, and divine sense should be tempered a thousand times. However, its sharpness should not be fully revealed, for excessive rigidity will easily break it. It must be concealed in its sheath.”

An invisible sharpness swept across the entire area, and everyone felt as if their souls were being held by an invisible blade, giving rise to a chilling aura.

But after being stimulated by this sharpness, I felt as if my consciousness had been polished, and it became lighter and more acute as it circulated.

Zhao Tiezhu, a swordsman in the center of the crowd, was pondering his own fire-element sword technique with the help of the sharp metal intent when he suddenly realized that fire could not only become more violent, but also condense and compress the rage into a hidden edge sword!

Chen Qian's voice, like the clash of metal and stone, echoed in his heart: "Bone forged through a thousand hammers, radiance concealed by the purple sun. Dragons and tigers hidden in the box, their breaths severing wind and clouds."

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Chen Qian waved his hand lightly, like a spring breeze passing by, and a rich blue aura, carrying a powerful life force, spread out.

"Thunder awakens hibernating creatures, and the gentle breeze of spring penetrates. Wood governs growth and contains the strongest vitality of heaven and earth." His voice seemed to be full of energy as well. "The flow of magical power should have the tenacity of withered wood coming back to life in spring; the extension of divine thoughts should have the perseverance of green vines climbing endlessly. Cultivation bottlenecks can also be the cradle where the opportunity to break free from the cocoon is hidden!"

All the cultivators in the arena, regardless of their cultivation level, felt their dormant energy being awakened, brimming with vibrant vitality.

Yang Xiaozhi, a boy who was hiding at the back of the crowd and whose breath was weak, regained his color on his pale face. He could clearly feel that the faint spiritual power in the depths of his dantian, which was almost dead, was like a parched seed meeting sweet rain and began to stir, as if it was about to break through the soil!

Even more shockingly, a gray-haired middle-aged man who had been stuck at the peak of the early stage of Qi Refining for many years and had been unable to break through suddenly widened his cloudy eyes at this moment, and his soul became more solid than ever before, initiating the process of manifestation.

Under the stimulation of soul power, the meridians in the body also began to evolve new branches!

Now that his divine soul has manifested, he only needs to go into seclusion for a few days to advance to the mid-stage of Qi Refining!
Chen Qian smiled and nodded, then released a gentle burst of magic power, moving the middle-aged man to the open space on the outskirts.

Just make sure no one disturbs him.

His lips twitched slightly, uttering a sound like grass sprouting and growing: "Withering and flourishing are but a thought away, new leaves break through the solid ice. Death hides a path to life, wind and thunder transform into a jade courtyard."

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Deep within Chen Qian's eyes, a golden-red flame seemed to flicker quietly.

He took a deep breath. The surrounding temperature remained unchanged, but the countless cultivators below the altar seemed to sense a scorching heat instantly!
"The fire burns fiercely, blazing through time. This is not the scorching fire that burns mountains and boils seas, but the true flame of civilization that illuminates the mind!" His voice carried a penetrating power. "Use the fire to temper your magical power, to remove the dross and retain the essence; use the fire to ignite your soul, to understand your true nature. On the path of cultivation, this fire must burn eternally, to perceive the subtle and profound, and to illuminate the illusions."

At that moment, the eyes of countless cultivators changed instantly, and a sense of enlightenment shone in their eyes.

Some cultivation key points that had been lingering in their minds and puzzling over were now illuminated by this fire of wisdom, the fog of confusion dissipated, and the direction forward began to become clear.

Upon hearing this, the talisman master Lao Tian was in a daze, his consciousness drifting. A key point in the talisman circuit that had been blocking him for months was suddenly opened under the "light of fire." He almost couldn't resist taking out his talisman brush and trying to make talismans on the spot!
Meanwhile, somewhere in the Jade Corridor, among the group of beautiful women who belonged exclusively to Chen Qian, Sun Luoxue was pressing her chest tightly. Deep within her dantian and meridians, which had been frozen for years, a tiny, warm flame had emerged, launching an attack on the cold poison entrenched deep within her body!
Under this warm but not scorching firelight, the cold poison was being melted away bit by bit!
The unprecedented sense of ease was unbelievable to her, and her fingertips trembled slightly.

Chen Qian's verse rose like flames, its heat spreading all around: "The lamp of the heart illuminates ignorance, the furnace refines true crystal. Burn away the stagnation of dust, and a spark can start a prairie fire."

The five-colored primordial light flowed endlessly, eventually intertwining and converging around Chen Qian, transforming into a profound, vast, and all-encompassing chaotic color.

"The five elements interact and counteract each other in a cycle, which is the natural order. Water and fire are incompatible, but they can also complement and coexist; metal and wood are mutually destructive, but ultimately they share the same origin and form a unified whole."

Chen Qian's aura subsided, returning to its profound and peaceful state. His gaze swept over the hundreds of faces below the altar, each with a different expression, yet all filled with shock and awe. His voice was calm yet contained supreme majesty, "The so-called Hunyuan is not chaos, mixture, or disordered blending... but rather the understanding of the origin, the flow of life, and the ultimate return to oneness."

His gaze lingered on those who were excited by the insights they had gained, and his voice was filled with endless vastness and remoteness: "To cultivate the Dharma, one must align it with one's own path. Even if one cultivates the same Dharma, each person's path will be different."

He paused slightly, his voice clear and distinct in the silent white jade square: "However—the Dao is as vast as the ocean, and what I have comprehended is but a drop in the ocean. The path to immortality is long and arduous, requiring countless external opportunities and methods, but one must uphold one's original heart within. By understanding external phenomena, reflecting on one's own path, and striving forward, one can achieve one's goal."

After saying this, he stood up and disappeared in an instant.

As he stood up, the colorful clouds on the Chengtian Terrace seemed to receive a command, gathering and surging once more, shining brightly!
As the glow of the sunset drew the attention of everyone present, the stunningly beautiful women in the Jade Corridor vanished.

However, under the coverage of the Aka Monitoring and Knowledge Domain, and the influence of the Bewildering Wave, even Chen Ruiang and Chen Ruiyang, who were sitting in a small pavilion outside the square in quiet contemplation, were completely unaware.

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The reason why Chen Qian's teachings were so miraculous and unparalleled, which can be described as a miracle, is not only because his cultivation understanding far surpasses that of many cultivators present, but more importantly, because he has also been given a cheat code!

Within the Zhixuan Domain, which is spread across Qianlong Mountain in Aka, Chen Qian used the power of the Destiny Wheel Realm to evolve and manifest his Primordial True Meaning through the rules of the Destiny Wheel Realm, thus achieving such a stunning effect.

It must be said that these independent cultivators who attended the meeting today have unknowingly received a great opportunity.

In the future, perhaps someone will be able to make the seeds that Chen Qian casually sow take root and sprout in their cultivation career, eventually growing into a towering tree. Who knows?

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Chen Qian led the women back to Qianlong Residence, and first sent Jing Lengyue, Chi Qianliu and others to take the chosen attendants back to the Realm of Destiny.

These women currently hold no status or position in Qianlong Mountain, and aside from chance encounters like today, they rarely appear there.

(End of this chapter)