Covering the Sky: I Prove the Great Dao Through the Gate of Immortality

"Essence is transformed from the innate essence, and primordial essence is primordial yang. If one does not know how to cultivate and refine it, the primordial essence will be depleted, leading to weakness of qi, and weakness of qi will cause the spirit to dissipate."

"The practitioner should recognize the primordial essence within the body and gather it to transform it into qi. At the same time every day, concentrate the mind and enter the orifice, let the qi follow the mind, and let the breath return to the navel, gradually until the breathing through the mouth and nose becomes very little and then disappears. This is called fetal breathing."

"Gathering in the morning and refining in the evening, after fourteen days, thunder rumbles in the abdomen, the yin energy is dispersed, the yin worms are expelled, and the energy rises from the orifices and descends from the heart to the central palace. This is the interaction of Kan and Li, which is the Small Heavenly Circuit."

Li Chenzhou closed a Taoist canon, his thoughts drifting back to the past.

He is not a person of this world, but a traveler from a parallel Earth.

It wasn't a simple and direct arrival like time travel in the traditional sense, but rather like breaking free from the innate shackles that bound the soul, shattering the mystery of the womb that seemed like a fog, and slowly awakening in this world.

Initially, Li Chenzhou was shrouded in endless confusion and fear. However, as he gradually integrated into the rhythm of life in this world, he went to school and made friends.

When he inadvertently caught a glimpse of those familiar names in the academy—Ye Fan, Pang Bo, Li Xiaoman, and others—it was as if a lightning bolt had struck his heart, instantly confirming that he was indeed in the legendary world of Shrouding the Heavens.

Along with breaking the mystery of the womb, a scripture and a watch were automatically imprinted in the deepest part of my mind, just like real objects.

"Our ancestors' ways are not to be followed blindly, nor is the way of Heaven to be feared. My way is the way of Heaven, and my method surpasses all other methods!"

"The Demonic Prison Mystic Embryo Scripture!"

"The Reincarnation Watch!"

Li Chenzhou strongly suspected that this was a demonic art practiced by the Great Celestial Venerable of that terrifying world in his youth.

However, this Demon Prison Mystic Embryo Scripture only contains the general outline; it doesn't even include the first step of martial arts cultivation in that world, making it impossible to cultivate.

Feeling the watch in his mind, Li Chenzhou was puzzled. The name "Reincarnation Watch" sounded like a standard watch from a multiverse organization in a novel from his previous life.

"But this timepiece seems...damaged, and doesn't seem to have any special functions?"

"Hmm? Tiger Form Divine Communication Technique!" His consciousness sank into the watch, and another cultivation method appeared.

"Cultivation leads to immortality!"

During his freshman year of college, Li Chenzhou deciphered the mystery of his birth and spent half a year seeking immortality and enlightenment. Unfortunately, in this Dharma-ending Age, true cultivators are not found in the mortal world, and even though Li Chenzhou was familiar with his original path, he could not enter the path.

After a brief period of frustration, Li Chenzhou composed himself.

As long as you want to walk, the path is right under your feet!

If there's no way to find the method, then keep searching, and start with the Tiger Form Divine Art of Mortal Martial Arts from the watch.

Having been an orphan in two lifetimes without any support, he was able to enjoy tea and read books with Ye Fan and others in the same hall. His unwavering will and profound wisdom are beyond the comprehension of outsiders.

Li Chenzhou was overjoyed to have found a treasure. He used the Demon Prison Mystic Embryo Scripture as the foundation, the Tiger Form Divine Communication Technique as the leaf, and supplemented it with various Taoist scriptures, and actually achieved some success in his studies.

His cultivation involves a series of practices, including specific breathing techniques, mindfulness exercises, meridian guidance, and meditation, which enable him to concentrate his internal energy, focus his mind, and freely regulate the flow of breath, blood circulation, and energy in his body.

When the practice of refining essence into qi reaches a profound and advanced level, the practitioner will enter a very special state of "inner breath returning to its origin".

"Kowloon Coffin Pulling took place three years after graduation; I'm only a junior in college now, it's still early!"

Shaking off distracting thoughts, Li Chenzhou stood tall and took a deep breath. A fist-sized air sac suddenly rose from his abdomen. As the air sac surged, wind and thunder seemed to accompany it, like a lively creature, slowly circling around his waist.

His waist seemed to be infused with a powerful force, instantly becoming round and robust, as if he were wearing a solid suit of armor, and that fierce and powerful aura overflowed.

In the system of the eight extraordinary meridians in traditional Chinese medicine, this circular meridian in the waist is called the "belt meridian," which acts as a crucial link, maintaining the circulation of Qi throughout the body.

Those who practice martial arts can condense and fill their dantian with qi, and then let it flow smoothly around the "belt meridian," thus creating a powerful and extraordinary physique. This is the profound state of "belt meridian surging" in qigong. Those who reach this state have power in every movement.

Three breaths passed in the blink of an eye. Li Chenzhou pressed his arms firmly down on his abdomen, and the airflow within his belt meridian surged through his abdominal cavity like a rushing river, spraying out from his throat.

In an instant, it transformed into a deafening roar, like the cry of a tiger. Where the sound waves surged, the windowpanes shattered, scattering into countless sparkling fragments.

At this moment, Li Chenzhou's body changed color slightly, with a layer of bronze luster spreading on the iron-blue background. As he moved, the sound of his bones colliding could be heard clearly, just like the clang of metal, demonstrating his fierce strength and profound skill.

"A thousand pounds of weight fall from beneath the sleeve, a single thread of cloud is shattered at the fingertips."

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After quickly tidying up, Li Chenzhou walked slowly towards the university.

He possesses the strength to break two thousand jin and can shatter boulders with a full-force punch. He is just one step away from reaching the Grandmaster level in the Tiger Form Divine Art. Simply practicing his fist techniques is no longer enough to allow him to advance further.

Experience enlightenment in stillness and movement, and meditate in sitting and lying down.

Walking is like a nimble bird pacing, each step shattering illusions, measuring the troubles of the world, questioning the earth with the sound of footsteps, and seeking inner peace.

Sitting or lying down, like the gnarled roots of an ancient pine, one can quietly guard one's own heart, calming one's thoughts with each breath, allowing the body and mind to merge with heaven and earth, and gaining insight into oneself in tranquility.

When practicing boxing, the wind howls, like a dragon emerging from the sea or a tiger returning to the mountain. Each punch is a breakthrough from adversity, a battle against inner demons.

Each punch is a testament to resilience and unwavering faith. In stillness and movement, the path of cultivation is revealed; every move is a tempering of the soul.

Whether traversing mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, residing in a humble abode, or striking with one's fists, all are paths to inner cultivation.

The trials of the body forge the sublimation of the soul, cultivating an unwavering heart amidst the hustle and bustle of the world.

"Chenzhou, you're here." Ye Fan, who was in the classroom, was the first to notice Li Chenzhou and greeted him.

In this life, Li Chenzhou and Ye Fan and Pang Bo had a good relationship. Although they did not deliberately befriend each other, the three of them got along well because they shared similar interests.

In addition, the three of them have a "secret that cannot be told."

"Ye Fan, Pang Bo," Li Chenzhou greeted them.

When Li Chenzhou appeared at the classroom door, his extraordinary and otherworldly aura instantly silenced the entire classroom.

Li Chenzhou stood tall and straight, with deep, starry eyes and a face as white as jade. He exuded a serene and distant aura, a transcendent composure that revealed an aloofness that kept people at a distance.

In a corner of the classroom, many female students' eyes were also fixed on him.

The classroom was bustling with noise, like a pot of boiling water, with all sorts of sounds intertwined and swirling.

His black hair was neatly tied up with a plain ribbon, and a few stray strands fell across his cheeks, adding to his ethereal and otherworldly charm.

In this urban world, it is extremely rare for men to have long hair, but it looks perfectly natural on Li Chenzhou.

Li Chenzhou stepped into the classroom.

A peaceful and tranquil atmosphere rippled outwards like waves; this atmosphere was invisible and colorless, yet possessed an irresistible power.

The students who were chasing and playing suddenly froze, as if time had been paused on them.

The loud conversation abruptly stopped, as if it had been instantly cut off by an invisible hand.

The students' eyes all turned to Li Chenzhou, and the panic and restlessness in their eyes were gradually replaced by awe and calmness.

Students near the entrance could clearly feel the aura gently caressing their bodies and minds like smooth silk, peeling away layers of noise and distractions, leaving only a serene and clear state.

Under this atmosphere, the entire classroom seemed to be filled with a peaceful tranquility, without a trace of noise.