Under One Person: Sincerity Moves the Gods

Chapter 88 Samadhi Fire

After reading the booklet, Li Cunzhen immediately realized that this item was worth a fortune.

He solemnly put the booklet into his bosom and bowed deeply to the head of the Zhuge family.

"Thank you so much for your kind advice, senior!"

"I will certainly devote myself to studying and live up to your expectations."

The head of the Zhuge family waved his hand, picked up his teacup, and took a sip.

Then, Li Cunzhen straightened up and asked again.

"Senior, you said before that if I succeed, the final gains will be far more than just the Wuhou Qimen."

"You mean this notebook of notes and reflections?"

The head of the Zhuge family put down his teacup and shook his head.

Li Cunzhen was taken aback.

If it's not this, then what else could it be?

Upon hearing Li Cunzhen mention this matter, Zhuge Yunhui became curious and stopped fanning himself.

Zhuge Yunlan also turned his head to look, even he didn't know what his village chief was up to.

Under the watchful eyes of many.

The head of the Zhuge family looked at Li Cunzhen and remained silent for a moment.

Then, he slowly uttered four words.

"Samadhi Fire"

These words shocked everyone in the room!

The air around the training ground seemed to freeze!

The folding fan in Zhuge Yunhui's hand fell to the ground with a thud, but he was completely unaware of it, and just stared wide-eyed at the village chief.

Zhuge Yunlan's expression changed drastically, and he couldn't help but blurt out.

"No!"

Not to mention the other members of the Zhuge family, they all couldn't help but gasp in shock.

Li Cunzhen's head was buzzing from the shock of those four words.

Samadhi Fire

The ultimate secret technique of the Wuhou School, the divine fire that burns the soul, cannot be ignited unless one's essence, energy, and spirit are fully replenished.

The status of this technique within the Wuhou School is far superior to that of Wuhou Qimen.

It could even be said that the combined power of Wuhou Qimen and Wuhou Shenji cannot compare to this one Samadhi True Fire!

If we were to use methods from other schools of thought as an analogy...

That is the Five Thunder Orthodox Method at the Celestial Master's Mansion!

The Triple Rebirth of the Three Ones Sect!

This is the foundation of a sect, its most closely guarded secrets, and a core technique that is never to be passed on to outsiders!

What is the head of the Zhuge family thinking?!

Li Cunzhen came to his senses and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Senior, this Samadhi True Fire is a closely guarded secret of the Wuhou School. How could I possibly be worthy of it?"

The head of the Zhuge family raised his hand to interrupt him.

"Don't be so quick to refuse, let me finish what I have to say."

Li Cunzhen had no choice but to shut up.

The head of the Zhuge family stood up, walked to the center of the training ground with his hands behind his back, and looked at the Bagua pattern under his feet.

After a long pause, he finally spoke slowly.

"Do you know why my ancestor, Zhuge Liang, the founder of the Wuhou School, created these methods?"

Li Cunzhen thought about it.

"Given Zhuge Liang's character and conduct, the answer would probably be nothing more than six words: to bring peace to the world and to save the common people."

"That's right."

Upon hearing this, the head of the Zhuge family revealed a hint of appreciation in his eyes.

"Our ancestor devoted his life to the well-being of the people, working tirelessly and selflessly. How could the methods he created be something he would cherish only as a trifle?"

He pointed to the sky.

"Do you know that when Zhuge Liang left his will, he said that if his descendants encountered someone with both good character and talent, they should pass on the Samadhi True Fire to them, without being bound by sectarian prejudices."

These words caused another moment of silence in the hall.

Zhuge Yunlan and Zhuge Yunhui exchanged a glance, both seeing shock in each other's eyes.

The dying wish of Zhuge Liang?!

This was the first time they had ever heard of this!

The head of the Zhuge family looked at their expressions, shook his head, and sighed.

"It's normal that you don't know. This dying wish has always been passed down only to the head of the family, orally, and never in writing."

"When Zhuge Liang said, 'There are many extraordinary people in the world, each with their own strengths. If we can learn from each other and make up for each other's weaknesses, why should we worry about the righteous path not flourishing?' He created the Samadhi Fire with the intention of cultivating more capable people for the world, not for the Zhuge family to enjoy it alone."

"Unfortunately, later generations were short-sighted and few put this advice into practice, so they gradually forgot this dying wish."

He looked at Li Cunzhen with a hint of expectation in his eyes.

"I am telling you this today in the hope that you will not let down the Lord Wu's painstaking efforts."

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After hearing this, Li Cunzhen was deeply shocked and could not calm down for a long time.

He thought that being able to learn the Wuhou Qimen was already an incredible opportunity.

Unexpectedly, the head of the Zhuge family wanted to pass on the Samadhi True Fire to him as well!

He took a deep breath, straightened his Taoist robe, and bowed respectfully to the head of the Zhuge family.

"May Zhuge Liang live forever!"

The head of the Zhuge family quickly got up and helped him up.

"Get up, get up, there's no need."

He patted Li Cunzhen on the shoulder and smiled.

"If you really want to thank him, then master the Samadhi True Fire and don't let the Zhuge Liang's unique skills be lost in my hands."

Li Cunzhen nodded emphatically.

"This junior will certainly do my utmost."

Zhuge Yunhui then came to his senses, bent down to pick up the folding fan that had fallen to the ground, and cupped his hands in a smile to Li Cunzhen.

"Master Li, congratulations! This is a unique skill that no one in my Zhuge family has mastered in hundreds of years. If you can master it, then you will truly be—"

He thought for a moment, then managed to utter a sentence.

"Then we are absolutely certain we can defeat Master Zhang Zhiwei."

Li Cunzhen chuckled softly and shook his head.

"Young Master Yunhui, please don't spread this around. It's not certain whether I can master it."

Zhuge Yunlan, who had previously said no, also stepped forward and patted Li Cunzhen on the shoulder.

"Master Li, since it is a legacy of our ancestors, I shouldn't say anything more."

"Since my father passed on the Samadhi True Fire to you, he has recognized that you are qualified. You can practice it with peace of mind."

Looking at the two brothers, Li Cunzhen felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

Of course, he knew.

The Zhuge clan members agreed to let him cultivate the Samadhi Fire.

It wasn't because of his own reputation, or even because of the reputation of the Zhuge family head.

It was left behind by Zhuge Liang, who died more than a thousand years ago.

In my mind.

The head of the Zhuge family waved his hand, interrupting the polite exchanges between the group.

"Alright, stop dawdling here."

"Master Li, please come with me."

The head of the Zhuge family turned and walked back into the hall, speaking without looking back.

"The method of cultivating Samadhi Fire has always been passed down orally. It's not convenient here. Come with me to the quiet room."

Li Cunzhen quickly followed.

Zhuge Yunhui and Zhuge Yunlan also wanted to follow, but were stopped by a single sentence from the head of the Zhuge family.

"You two wait outside."

The two had no choice but to stop and watch Li Cunzhen and the Zhuge family head disappear from sight.

A short while later, Li Cunzhen followed the Zhuge family head to the quiet room.

This quiet room is located behind the main hall. It is not large, about two zhang square.

The room had no windows on its four walls, only a small skylight in the roof that let in a beam of light, which shone on a futon in the center of the room.

In front of the futon was a low table, on which sat an oil lamp. The wick was burnt black, clearly indicating that it hadn't been lit for a long time.

The head of the Zhuge family closed the door, and the room immediately darkened, leaving only the beam of light shining through the courtyard, illuminating the dust particles in the air clearly.

"sit."

The head of the Zhuge family pointed to the prayer mat.

Li Cunzhen sat down as instructed, crossed his legs, and placed his hands on his knees.

The head of the Zhuge family sat down opposite him and remained silent for a moment, seemingly organizing his thoughts.

Then he spoke.

"The Samadhi True Fire is a pure Yang fire of life that is ignited by using the essence, energy, and spirit of one's own upper, middle, and lower dantian as fuel. It does not burn the mortal body or earth and stone, but only burns the spirit and soul."

"Once this fire is ignited, it will not be extinguished once it touches the soul, until the soul is completely burned out. Ordinary water and soil cannot put it out."

Li Cunzhen felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing this.

It is specifically used to burn the soul; once it touches the soul, it will never be extinguished.

This method is truly extremely domineering!

"The Samadhi True Fire is divided into three Samadhis, each fueled by one of the three treasures of the human body."

The head of the Zhuge family looked solemn and slowly raised three fingers.

"The Supreme Divine Fire is stored in the Niwan point of the upper dantian; it is the fire of the spirit. It is ignited by condensing the primordial spirit and calming the mind, and it governs the burning of the soul."

"The fire of the middle dantian is stored in the middle dantian, and it is the fire of qi. It is used to ignite the true qi throughout the body and to extend the fire's power."

"The lower Dantian fire, located in the lower Dantian, is the fire of essence. It is generated by consuming primordial essence to strengthen the foundation and sustain the fire."

With each word he spoke, he bent down one finger.

After bending all three fingers down, he said again.

"Only when the three samadhis are gathered together and the three fires are united can the complete true fire of samadhi be ignited."

Li Cunzhen silently memorized it, not daring to miss a single word.

"Ignite the Samadhi Fire in four steps."

The head of the Zhuge family continued.

"The first step is to enter a state of deep meditation and lock away all thoughts. Sit quietly and enter a state of profound samadhi, cutting off all external thoughts, mental demons, and distracting thoughts, and completely taking control of your own mind."

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"The second step is to regulate the three treasures. In turn, guide the primordial spirit of the Niwan point, the ancestral qi of the Tanzhong point, and the primordial essence of the Qihai point, allowing the energy of each of the three dantian to ignite a spark."

"The third step is to unite the three fires into one. The scattered true fires in the upper, middle, and lower parts are merged into one and condensed into a complete Samadhi True Fire, which is then stored in the dantian."

"The fourth step is to control and nurture the fire. This involves slowly nourishing the true fire through meditation, and it should not be released casually. Each time it is used, it will permanently deplete one's essence, energy, spirit, and lifespan."

At this point, the Zhuge family head's expression became more serious.

"Master Li, you must remember, the Samadhi True Fire is a life-threatening secret technique. Use it only when absolutely necessary. Never use it lightly unless absolutely necessary."

Li Cunzhen nodded solemnly.

"I have noted it down."

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The head of the Zhuge family gave further instructions.

"The Samadhi True Fire places extremely high demands on practitioners. If the physical body is damaged, it will never ignite. If the body is truly deficient, it will also be unable to ignite. If the mind is scattered, it will be even more impossible to ignite."

"Although your life cultivation is not low, whether you can ignite this fire depends on your fate."

Li Cunzhen took a deep breath and closed his eyes.

He went through what the head of the Zhuge family had just said in his mind, making sure he hadn't missed anything, before opening his eyes.

"Senior, may I give it a try?"

The head of the Zhuge family nodded.

"If you think it's possible, then give it a try."

Li Cunzhen closed his eyes again, calming his mind.

He started with his breathing, each inhale and exhale gradually becoming long, even, and smooth.

The noise from the outside world gradually faded away; the breathing of the Zhuge family head, the beams of light shining through the courtyard, and the dust in the air all disappeared from his perception.

He was left all alone.

The internal energy circulates slowly and silently through the meridians.

Li Cunzhen focused his mind on the lower dantian (energy center).

There was a vast, chaotic ocean, where the primordial essence was like the bottomless seawater, calm yet profound.

He tried to draw upon this power, making it generate a slight heat.

Soon, a faint light appeared deep within the lower dantian, like a spark flickering in the darkness.

The fire that had been lit among the ignorant people was now burning.

Li Cunzhen was slightly pleased, but did not rush to continue.

He kept the spark in place, preventing it from going out, while simultaneously diverting a wisp of his mind to the middle dantian (CV17).

The middle dantian is the place where true energy converges, like a great river that flows endlessly.

He activated the essence throughout his body, allowing it to swirl, condense, and heat up in his chest.

Gradually, a soft flame lit up in the middle dantian, like the afterglow of the setting sun reflected on the river.

The fire of righteous indignation in the court has also been ignited.

Li Cunzhen stabilized the two sparks of fire and focused his remaining attention on the upper dantian, Niwan Palace.

The upper dantian is the most dangerous.

This is where the spirit resides; the slightest carelessness will damage its very essence.

Li Cunzhen carefully sank his mind into the Niwan Palace, a void space devoid of light, sound, and anything to rely on.

He sat in that void for a long time, trying to condense his primordial spirit.

The primordial spirit is where the heart gathers and where the spirit returns.

As soon as Li Cunzhen began to try, countless thoughts and memories flooded his mind like a tide.

Among them, the most important memory is about those years of spiritual practice.

From his initial entry into the Lower Courtyard, to his integration into the Sanyi Sect, to his battle with Zhang Zhiwei at the Lu family's birthday banquet, and then to his hesitation when facing Wugensheng during Ghost Hand King's quest for a karmic connection.

Along the way, he may have experienced confusion and hesitation, but his heart has never wavered in his pursuit of the Way.

only----

He suddenly remembered the look in Zuo Ruotong's eyes when she tried to break through the Reverse Life Triple Realm using the Divine Spirit.

I recall how flustered I was when Wugensheng invited me.

And the seventh level of the Reverse Life Triple Realm, which he has been unable to break through for a long time.

For a moment, Li Cunzhen's mind was slightly disturbed.

The fire in his upper dantian suddenly leaped, then dimmed again.

He took a deep breath, suppressed his distracting thoughts, and focused his mind again.

I can't think about it anymore.

He steadied his mind and continued to draw upon the power of his primordial spirit within his Niwan Palace.

however.

Whenever Li Cunzhen tried to condense the Samadhi True Fire, those thoughts would reappear.

The harder he tried, the more difficult it became to solidify.

A moment later, Li Cunzhen opened his eyes, his face pale.

The head of the Zhuge family looked at him with a furrowed brow.

"Didn't work out?"

Li Cunzhen shook his head and confessed the truth.

"When the mind is filled with distracting thoughts, it is difficult to gather the primordial spirit and form the supreme true fire."

The Zhuge family head was not disappointed. The fact that Li Cunzhen was able to successfully condense the lower and middle True Fires showed that he had enough comprehension to cultivate this supernatural power.

He thought for a moment and then offered his advice.

"The fact that the three fires cannot unite indicates that you have an unresolved attachment in your heart. This attachment is not a malicious thought, but something deeper, which you may not even be aware of yourself."

Li Cunzhen frowned.

The head of the Zhuge family stood up and paced a few steps in the quiet room.

Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, he stopped and turned around to look at Li Cunzhen.

"I have a suggestion."

"Please speak, senior."

The head of the Zhuge family looked at Li Cunzhen with concern.

"Go to the Three Demon Sect."

"The Three Demon Sect specializes in the Three Corpses and Inner Demons. In terms of understanding human nature, no other sect in the world is more profound than them. If you go to them, you might be able to find the source of your own inner demons."

"This sect has few members, and their whereabouts are uncertain. Fortunately, I happen to have news of them, and they should be in Jiangxi now."

He paused, then continued.

"Of course, whether you go or not is up to you."

Li Cunzhen remained silent for a moment, then stood up and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards the head of the Zhuge family.

"Thank you for your guidance, senior. I will remember it."

The head of the Zhuge family waved his hand, pushed open the door, and sunlight flooded into the quiet room, illuminating the dim space.

"Let's go."

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