Battle Through the Heavens: His comprehension is extraordinary, shocking Yao Lao from the very begin

Chapter 169 Cloud Rhyme Assists in Activation, Spirit of the Strange Fire

The temperature inside the cave gradually rose, and the peach blossoms, as vibrant as blood, bloomed, making the simple cave feel exceptionally warm and inviting.

Xiao Yan used the secret technique "Diamond Four Virtues" to stir up the clouds and rain with the vajra pestle, purifying and clearing the violent medicinal power from Yun Yun's body.

After the effects of the medicine wore off, Yun Yun regained her senses and became fully conscious.

Because the newly enlightened cultivation technique was extraordinary, when it was used, both of them were able to obtain an ultimate enjoyment that was hundreds or even thousands of times greater than before.

Their bodies were like cauldrons with raging flames, radiating powerful heat wave after wave, while pure battle qi surged back and forth between them.

Just as Xiao Yan was pondering the Buddhist story, he suddenly had an epiphany and was no longer bound by the concepts of "gradual enlightenment" and "sudden enlightenment".

Because viewing all external things as demons is like only knowing how to eat vegetarian food and chant Buddhist scriptures, which is wrong and will ultimately prevent one from becoming a Buddha.

However, it is also wrong to practice without any taboos or rigid forms, like "wine and meat pass through the intestines, but Buddha remains in the heart."

The text also includes a warning: "If people follow my example, they will fall into the path of evil."

Therefore, the secret technique "Diamond Four Virtues" that Xiao Yan comprehended no longer rejects all temptations, but it does not simply allow many external things to flood into his mind. At the final moment, there is also the step of tempering with the Heart-Concentrating Fire.

Of course, the true essence of this secret technique cannot be explained in just a few words, and Xiao Yan can only offer a brief overview.

The secrets of the art should not be passed on to just a few ears. Even oral transmission and personal instruction can be less effective from generation to generation, let alone such a rudimentary expression as his.

With this sudden realization, Xiao Yan's mind became exceptionally clear. He realized that what was sealed was only his past strength, not that he had lost his ability to cultivate in the future.

Even though he is currently sealed by the amethyst, he can still begin to cultivate this secret technique and advance its power.

The Fourfold Principles of Vajra are a later enlightenment, incorporating some of the effects of the Three Enlightenments of Bodhi.

When practicing this secret technique, it is sufficient to temper impurities in the body, refine flesh and blood, bones, fighting spirit, and soul, among many other effects, and the tempering ability is even stronger.

At the same time, during the process of cultivating this secret method, Yun Yun was also very fortunate to receive the polishing effect of the Vajra pestle, which was blessed with the special energy of the secret method.

With each exchange of energy, the medicinal power within the body is not only purified, but the body's physical attributes are also enhanced once again.

As the fighting spirit circulated, it was rubbed and purified by that Vajra pestle, as if it had been crushed by a giant wheel.

After this ordeal, the immense fighting spirit was noticeably reduced by one-tenth. However, its quality was also much purer.

Its rich cyan luster means that if it is used again in combat, its power will be enhanced.

Moreover, the holy golden light released by the vajra seemed to illuminate Yunyun's entire body meridians.

The gentle energy slowly rippled through the weak meridians, strengthening them. As the golden light gradually dimmed, it finally penetrated into the meridians.

A golden light flowed across the meridian walls, instantly making the originally slender meridian walls much stronger.

Immediately afterwards, a warm current seeped through the walls of her meridians, spreading to her limbs and bones, making Yun Yun feel indescribably comfortable.

Although Xiao Yan's body was in a state of extreme heat, his mind was surprisingly clear.

What's even stranger is that what most people can do in a few minutes is completely different for him.

Even though an hour had passed, every time he seemed about to reach an uncontrollable climax, a soothing force would immediately surge and relax within him.

It was as if there was a dazzling golden furnace in Xiao Yan's heart, refining and purifying the wind-attribute Dou Qi generated by the secret technique.

At the same time, the energy of heaven and earth that was activated by this secret method was also affected by this special refining method, becoming exceptionally pure and having the miraculous effect of nourishing the meridians, bones, and cells.

In this way, Xiao Yan seemed to have inexhaustible energy.

In the end, these new energies circulated in the meridians according to the fighting qi technique, becoming a fighting qi outside the energy sealed by the fighting qi vortex.

Each time Xiao Yan fully mastered this secret technique and cultivation method, his mind would rise to a higher level.

As if he had touched something, Xiao Yan felt a vague sense of understanding, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

As the sun set and the moon rose, after cultivating for a while, Xiao Yan finally managed to grasp some of the thoughts that had flashed through his mind.

As for his current cultivation technique, gathering different flames is not just for the purpose of evolving the technique; this is only one of the functions of different flames, and it is a very basic application.

In addition, cultivating each type of strange fire into a strange fire spirit that can exist independently like Xiao Yi is the second function of strange fire, which is the method of advancement.

However, Xiao Yan previously believed that for a strange fire to develop sentience, it must first be at least at the level of a Dou Zong.

For example, the mature Fallen Heart Flame trapped in Canaan Academy gave birth to some intelligence in the strange magma world where the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Cave is located.

Its strength is roughly at the level of a Dou Zong.

It stands out as a unique entity among other strange flames with even stronger intelligence, such as the Pure Lotus Demon Flame and the Void Devouring Flame. It's not just a matter of strength; there's no point in thinking about it further.

Considering both, Xiao Yan did not give the second method much thought. Improving the power of the strange fire was the foundation for the emergence of intelligence.

That's what he thought, and that's what he did. Currently, many of the different flames are only in the cultivation stage.

But now, Xiao Yan has vaguely grasped some of the insights gained from the birth of the spirit of the strange fire, which greatly shocked him.

If he could get the strange fire to help him sooner, he would have more trump cards in his hand.

To be honest, Xiao Yan was quite wary of that protector from the Jia Ma Empire.

It's not that I'm afraid of a powerful enemy, it's that I'm afraid of an enemy who is not only powerful but also intelligent.

The Soul Palace's Protector, Wu Ying, is the one whose plans have been most successful.

The capture of Xiao Zhan, the destruction of the Xiao family, and the arrest of Yao Lao—the first two bear his strong imprint, and the last one was even carried out personally.

After he left the Gama Empire, the three major empires besieged the Gama Empire, which may very well have been partly due to his advice to the Soul Hall to which he belonged.

Xiao Yan knew very well that his biggest asset was Yao Lao.

After years of recovery, Yao Lao's strength should give him a more than 90% chance of defeating the branch hall master of the Heavenly Heart Empire's Soul Hall.

After eliminating Iron Guardian, if the nearest Soul Palace sends someone to the Cloud Empire, Yao Lao can eliminate them as well.

Even if Yao Lao is powerful, he can only guard one area and is unable to be in two places at once.

As time goes by, Protector Wu may also receive news that this cunning old fox may wait for Yunshan to stabilize his realm, or he may go to the Soul Palace to find some help.

Xiao Yan could handle one or two people, but if the number increased, it would be troublesome.

Moreover, the Jia Ma Empire, where Protector Wu resides, is the closest to the Chu Yun Empire. Given the death of the powerful Protector Tie, it would be perfectly reasonable for the Soul Palace to send someone to the Jia Ma Empire to investigate.

(End of this chapter)