Courtyard House: Time Traveler Not Yet a Ghost

一、基础信息

The name He Damin is renowned throughout the Xuan Tian Continent, shrouded in mystery. He is the undisputed patriarch of the He Clan Immortal Sect, the undisputed Lord of the Underworld, and a "Four Emperors" who has reached the pinnacle of the four arts of immortal cultivation: alchemy, weapon crafting, array formation, and talisman drawing. Yet, he always tells people that he is just a "rogue cultivator," without any Daoist title, living a carefree life.

Right now, he was on Mount Tianzhu in the Xuan Tian Continent, within the territory of his own sect—the He Clan Immortal Sect. This mountain was so high it seemed to pierce the sky, shrouded in clouds and mist, exuding an ethereal aura.

II. Cultivation Realms

As for He Damin's cultivation level, it's a solid peak of the Tribulation Transcending stage, with one foot almost stepping into the legendary immortal realm. His lifespan? That's calculated in tens of thousands of years—something ordinary people wouldn't even dare to dream of.

His dantian, or Purple Mansion, contained a primordial spirit that sat steadily on a radiant purple lotus platform. Purple energy swirled around the platform, creating a serene and invigorating sight. This primordial spirit and his physical body had long since merged into one, inseparable and incredibly powerful.

Let's talk about his divine sense. This thing is like his "eyes that can see a thousand miles" and "ears that can hear the wind." If he were to fully unleash his divine sense, he could see every blade of grass and every rustle of wind across the entire Xuan Tian Continent, spanning tens of thousands of miles. If he wanted to do something precise, like retrieving an embroidery needle from a distance, he could cover a range of tens of thousands of miles with perfect accuracy.

The most amazing thing is that he can "whoosh" open a hole in space and jump from the Xuan Tian Continent to Earth in an instant, and then jump back from Earth, just like visiting someone's house.

III. Main Practice Method

The cultivation techniques He Damin practices are all top-notch.

First, let's talk about the "Taoist Innate Alchemy Method." This is a supreme-grade cultivation technique, something countless people would fight tooth and nail to obtain. From the most basic refining essence into qi, to refining qi into spirit, then to refining spirit into emptiness, and finally refining emptiness into the Dao, step by step, he has now reached the stage of transcending tribulation. This technique complements his alchemy skills, proving to be of great help.

There's also "Tai Chi Harmony Exercise," which sounds a bit... off, but it's actually a legitimate internal martial arts technique, at the Saint level. Practicing it can harmonize the Yin and Yang energies in the body, solidify the foundation, and replenish vital energy. He Damin had long ago mastered this technique, reaching its highest level.

The Chaos Technique is also a Saint-level cultivation method, specifically designed to complement his Chaos Saint Body, enabling him to absorb the most primordial chaotic energy in the world.

The "Time and Space True Scripture" is at the Saint level. Combined with his Time and Space Saint Body, it allows him to manipulate time and adjust space, such as making time pass faster or making space in a certain place more viscous. Isn't that amazing?

IV. Martial Arts Skills

Don't think that cultivators can only cast spells. He Damin's martial arts skills are also superb, all of which are real skills from Earth.

He had mastered the Twelve Tan Legs technique to perfection. When he kicked out, the wind howled, and the force was so fast and powerful that it could shatter a large blue stone into pieces.

Bajiquan is incredibly powerful and fierce; he has already mastered it to the point of perfect Dan Jin (internal energy). When he throws a punch, his fist carries an invisible force that can send a person flying from several steps away. It emphasizes a "crushing and striking attack."

In Xingyi Quan, he combines both hardness and softness. One moment he's like a fierce tiger descending the mountain, full of imposing power; the next he's like a nimble snake spitting its tongue, cunning and agile.

Tai Chi is his forte, emphasizing using softness to overcome hardness. When someone throws a punch, he doesn't take it head-on; instead, he gently guides and leads the opponent, deflecting their force and even causing them to stumble—using minimal force to deflect a great weight.

Wing Chun is most effective in close-quarters combat. Once you get close, his fists rain down like raindrops, fast and accurate, targeting vital points.

There's also the "swallow skimming the water" technique, where the body is light and airy, and with a light touch of the toes on the water's surface, it can "whoosh" and dart far away, just like a swallow skimming the water, both agile and swift.

V. Spells and Techniques

In terms of magic and techniques, He Damin is also an all-rounder.

Basic talisman making? That's child's play. He's incredibly skilled at drawing yellow, purple, and gold talismans, his brush moving effortlessly and smoothly. He can draw talismans for exorcising evil, attracting wealth, attacking, and defending—he's long since reached the level of a Talisman Emperor, and the talismans he draws are incredibly powerful.

He could perform those strange and unusual footwork techniques, as well as the hand seals for chanting incantations, flawlessly and skillfully even with his eyes closed.

The Three Purities Bell is used to deal with evil spirits and ghosts. When you ring it, the clear and melodious sound will make those little ghosts and monsters feel headaches and fevers, and they will not dare to come near. It is very effective.

He also knows a little bit about peach wood sword forging, and can concoct some simple magical peach wood swords that are enough to deal with ordinary wandering ghosts.

As for formations, that was one of his specialties—he was the Formation Emperor! In his eyes, everything in the world—flowers, grass, stones, trees, even the stars in the sky and the rivers on the ground—could be used as materials for setting up formations. He could simply stand there, and the surrounding aura would change, trapping people inside the formation without them even realizing it. The protective formation of their He Clan Immortal Sect was personally set up by him, and it was as solid as a rock.

VI. Soul Secrets

Because he became the Lord of the Underworld, He Damin's research on the soul reached its pinnacle.

The Soul Splitting Technique allows him to separate his Yang Spirit into a clone. This clone can leave its physical body and travel tens of thousands of miles away to wander, see the scenery, and gather information. It is almost identical to the original, except that it is weaker.

Memory reading—this is a bit domineering; it can forcibly "read" the memories from someone else's mind. However, this method damages the soul, so he generally doesn't use it unless absolutely necessary.

Soul control allows him to directly manipulate souls much weaker than himself, making them do whatever he commands.

VII. Constitution and Blood Vessels

He Damin's physique and bloodline are simply blessed by God.

The Chaos Saint Body, a Saint-level physique! This physique is incredible because it can directly absorb chaotic energy, the most primal and powerful energy in the world. Moreover, ordinary spells are like a tickle to him; he is impervious to all magic, with off-the-charts defense.

The Spacetime Sacred Body is also a Sacred-level physique. With this physique, he can slightly control the laws of spacetime. For example, if he wants to finish refining a batch of pills quickly, he can speed up the flow of time around the pill furnace; if he wants to escape, he can distort the surrounding space to make it impossible for his enemies to catch up.

The bloodline of the Ancestral Dragon, a Saint-level bloodline! A dragon! That's a legendary creature. With this bloodline, his physical body is incredibly strong; every punch and kick carries the force of a thousand pounds, his bones are made of steel, and he is impervious to swords and spears.

Phoenix bloodline, and a Saint-level bloodline at that! Phoenix rebirth, rising from the ashes. With this bloodline, even if he suffers the most severe injuries, as long as he has a breath left, he can slowly recover, like an unkillable cockroach.

With these four top-tier physiques and bloodlines combined in one person, how could he not be powerful?

8. Soul Refining Flag (Treasure)

If you were to ask what He Damin treasured most, it would undoubtedly be the Soul Refining Banner. This treasure had already advanced five times with him, and now it was incredibly powerful, having merged with his Yin-Yang Space to support the operation of the entire Eighteen Levels of Hell and the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

Its capabilities are simply too numerous to count:

The essence of the banner has undergone a leap: After five advancements, the capacity and efficiency of refining souls of this banner have increased tenfold! It can swallow and refine 100,000 souls at once as easily as playing a game, without any effort at all.

Netherworld Chains - Yin-Yang Twin Chains: Two chains fly out from the banner, one yin and one yang. When both chains are swung out together, they instantly wrap around the target, freezing the opponent's body and spirit for a short while, rendering them unable to move.

Soul Banner Domain - Netherworld Ghost Realm: With a wave of the banner, a domain spanning a kilometer can be created. Inside, it's pitch black, filled with eerie winds, forming its own little world. Temperature, light, gravity—he can adjust them however he wants; within it, he's the boss.

A Hundred Ghosts Parade at Night, Ten Thousand Ghosts Pay Homage: With a mere thought, one can summon thousands of ghostly figures, baring their fangs and brandishing their claws. One can also summon ten late-stage Foundation Establishment ghost generals, each a ferocious and menacing figure. With a little more effort, even a Golden Core stage ghost king can be summoned to aid in the battle.

Soul Banner Projection - External Avatar: He can entrust a wisp of his soul to the projection of the Soul Banner, creating an avatar. This avatar possesses 30% of his original strength; although weaker, it is still capable of standing alone.

Blood Soul Dao Soldier Legion: This banner can also be used to create something called "Blood Soul Dao Soldier," with a maximum of one hundred. It contains a complete range of soldiers, including swordsmen, spearmen, and archers. When arranged in formation, it can defeat an army of thousands.

Soul-Bound by a Single Thread, Chasing Souls Across Thousands of Miles: As long as he knows the other person's name and appearance, even if they are hundreds of miles away, he can sense their location through the soul banner and chase whoever he wants.

Soul Banner Grotto: A grotto about ten miles in size is generated inside the banner, like a small pocket. It can hold a lot of souls and nurture them inside, refining them slowly.

Reincarnation Guidance: Newly deceased souls can be directly guided into the soul banner using a soul banner, and then, based on their good or evil deeds, cast into the six realms of reincarnation for rebirth.

This treasure is simply an essential item for home and travel, and even for murder and robbery (oh no, I mean managing the underworld)!