Black Myth: Starting from the Destined One
Chapter 250 - 195: Eight Nine Profound Art!_2

Chapter 250: Chapter 195: Eight Nine Profound Art!_2

"Master, did you see? What do you think of Li Ping’an’s techniques?"

A faint voice emanated from his left shoulder:

"I think I’m beginning to understand a little! This Li Ping’an is not simple!"

"If I’m not mistaken, the Divine Skill he used must be the legendary Eight Nine Profound Art, which has been lost for five hundred years!"

"It also resembles Sage Sun’s Seventy Two Transformations somewhat. This Li Ping’an is cunning, purposefully closing the distance with Jia Zhengfeng before using the Divine Skill, making it difficult for me to see clearly!"

The Orthodox Zhengyi Temple Cultivator Nangong Zhidao exclaimed in surprise:

"Master, what are the Eight Nine Profound Art and the Seventy Two Transformations? Although I have heard of them, I am not clear about what they specifically are. Could they be the Divine Skills of Erlang Shen, the True Lord Yang Jian?"

The voice from his left shoulder explained:

"Exactly, it is indeed the Eight Nine Profound Art of Erlang Shen!"

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"To master the Eight Nine Profound Art, you can traverse the world freely, as it allows transformations of all beings within heaven and earth, including birds, beasts, mountains, stones, plants, yin and yang, and the five elements."

The Orthodox Zhengyi Temple Cultivator Jia Zhengfeng retorted:

"Isn’t the Eight Nine Profound Art just like the Seventy Two Transformations then?"

"Not at all!"

The voice from his left shoulder continued:

"The Seventy Two Transformations, also known as Devil Star Seventy-Two Transformations, not only allow the cultivator to transform at will but also endow the cultivator with Divine Skills like Law of Heaven and Earth, Primordial Spirit Leaving Body, Substitute Indestructibility, and Beheading Indestructibility. The ultimate purpose of cultivating the Devil Star Seventy-Two Transformations is to evade the three calamities—thunder, yin fire, and strong winds—and to achieve immortality."

"On the other hand, if one could master the Eight Nine Profound Art, one could reach the realm where neither the primordial spirit nor the physical body perishes, which is the most valuable aspect of the Eight Nine Profound Art."

"What is the purpose of a cultivator’s cultivation? Isn’t it to achieve the so-called immortality and live forever, to exist as long as heaven and earth? Once you master the Eight Nine Profound Art, you have already reached the ultimate goal of an immortal’s cultivation."

"However, in terms of transformations, the Eight Nine Profound Art is superior to the Seventy Two Transformations because it is not limited to just seventy-two changes but infinite transformations."

"This Li Ping’an has far exceeded my expectations, having mastered the Eight Nine Profound Art or the Devil Star Seventy-Two Transformations, lost for five hundred years!"

"Puppet, now you understand why I’m not in a rush to kill Li Ping’an, don’t you?"

The Orthodox Zhengyi Temple Cultivator Nangong Zhidao looked at Li Ping’an with envy and asked again:

"May I ask, Master, what are the cultivation methods above the Eight Nine Profound Art and the Seventy Two Transformations?"

The voice from his left shoulder intoned solemnly:

"The Great Grade Heavenly Immortal Technique!"

"The Great Grade Heavenly Immortal Technique?"

If the Orthodox Zhengyi Temple Cultivator Nangong Zhidao had heard rumors about the Eight Nine Profound Art and Devil Star Seventy-Two Transformations, before today he had never heard of The Great Grade Heavenly Immortal Technique. Were it not for Kumarajiva’s revelation today, he might never have known about it, hence he eagerly asked:

"Master, what is the Great Grade Heavenly Immortal Technique?"

In an almost unattainable tone, the voice from his left shoulder explained:

"The Great Grade Heavenly Immortal Technique, also known as Profound and Secret Universal True Subtle Technique, is the fundamental aspect of cultivation. It is the marvelous technique to cultivate Golden Core, to condense Essence Qi, and to eliminate evil desires."

"The legend goes that Great Sage Equalling Heaven, Sun Wukong, caused an uproar in the Heavenly Palace a thousand years ago and after three years of cultivation under the Bodhi Master in the Cave of Slanting Moon and Three Stars on Spirit Platform Fangcun Mountain, he comprehended the Principle of Dao, grasped the source, embodied the divine, and became a Heavenly Immortal."

"Not only was his Dao high and virtue great, coexisting with heaven, but he also harmonized fire and water, never falling ill. Furthermore, he could leap out of the cycle of reincarnation, withstand myriad calamities, and achieve endless longevity."

"However, this technique is extremely profound, seizing the creation of heaven and earth, and delving into the mystery of the sun and the moon. Once the core is formed, even spirits and deities can barely tolerate it. While it can reduce aging and extend life, it cannot withstand the three calamities without also mastering the Devil Star Seventy-Two Transformations to evade them."

"That is to say, the Devil Star Seventy-Two Transformations must be used in conjunction with the Great Grade Heavenly Immortal Technique to achieve the Divine Skills like those of the Great Sage!"

The Orthodox Zhengyi Temple Cultivator Nangong Zhidao listened excitedly, eagerly saying:

"Then, Master, do you know how to do it?"

"Hahaha!"

The voice from his left shoulder awkwardly laughed:

"Throughout history, only the Great Sage has achieved it. If I knew how, wouldn’t I have taught you already? That’s why I encouraged you to force Li Ping’an to reveal his fullest capabilities!"

"I understand now! As long as Li Ping’an knows, then you can surely make him teach you, Master, and you will teach me too, right?"

"That’s right! So, we must not kill Li Ping’an before we force him into a desperate situation and see all of his spells and Divine Skills,"

"Disciple now fully understands the Master’s good intentions!"

At that moment, Zhengyi Taoism Cultivator Nangong Zhidao completely let go of his hatred towards Li Ping’an and instead wanted to keep Li Ping’an alive to force him to hand over the Eight Nine Profound Art or the Devil Star Seventy-Two Transformations Cultivation Methods!

...

Head of Immeasurable Sect, Taishu Yiqing, seeing this bizarre situation, urgently shouted:

"Jia Zhengfeng, if not now, then when will you defeat Li Ping’an!"

"..."

But Immeasurable Sect Cultivator Jia Zhengfeng remained motionless, like a clay statue or wooden carving, seemingly as if he were dead!

Under everyone’s discussion and tense gaze, they saw Li Ping’an, who was crossing his arms, slowly raise his hand and softly chant:

"Borrowing Wind!"

Everyone saw Li Ping’an ascend like an Immortal, with no wind yet arising on its own, lifting him lightly, floating over to the top of Immeasurable Sect Cultivator Jia Zhengfeng’s head like a feather carried by the wind.

Whether it was the Taoist sect leaders, senior brothers, or those from the Ghost Path, everyone was stunned:

"This Mount Longhu cultivator Li Ping’an did not chant any incantations, nor did he cast any spells, yet he rose without wind, this is definitely not the flight technique we practice in our Taoist sect nowadays!"

"Then what exactly is Li Ping’an up to?"

"The spells he’s using are not the ones that have been circulating in our Dao for the past five hundred years!"

"Then what spell is he exactly using?"

"Could it be some untransmitted Daoist magic from Mount Longhu?"

Meanwhile, Zixia gaped in awe as she watched the Immortal-like Li Ping’an, thinking to herself:

"It’s been days since I’ve seen Young Master Li, and he has grown stronger! Now I understand how he managed to escape from the clutches of the Six Demons of Five Fingers Mountain!"

Senior Brother Taishi Bao of Qingyun Sect said through gritted teeth:

"What an eerie person!"

Night Traveler Muqiang Baoshan, along with Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of Flame Cloud Sect, vaguely felt that the person who killed Pei Yuanjing in the Fallen Dragon Pit last night was Li Ping’an, and that Li Ping’an indeed possessed the cultivation of an Earth Immortal!

And Wang Tianran, who had been soundly sleeping, woke up abruptly in astonishment and said:

"Is he a reincarnation of Erlang Shen, the True Lord Yang Jian, or... surely not!"

"Carrying Mountains!"

Li Ping’an called out again, his arms filled with boundless strength, as he floated in front of Immeasurable Sect Cultivator Jia Zhengfeng and pointed at his Heavenly Spirit Cover’s Battle Qi:

"Break!"

Suddenly, the entire place fell silent, a pin drop could be heard, as they saw Li Ping’an easily break through the Red Battle Qi of Immeasurable Sect Cultivator Jia Zhengfeng with just one finger.

"I said why wouldn’t Li Ping’an let me help him, it turns out he is so capable!"

Overjoyed beyond the shock, the Ghost Taoist said:

"Previously, I thought this unruly Li Ping’an was just bragging, but now I see he is truly inscrutable! Even I can’t make out the spells and Divine Skills he’s using; it looks like the rejuvenation of our Mount Longhu is hopeful!"

"What the hell is Jia Zhengfeng doing?"

Though Taishu Yiqing, Head of Immeasurable Sect, was amazed at Li Ping’an’s skills, he was even more angered by his disciple’s inaction!

"So young yet capable of breaking Battle Qi with one finger, outstanding! Among us here today, likely only a few can match his prowess!"

Head of Heavenly Mist Sect, Mo Liqi, couldn’t help shaking his head in admiration, not sparing any praise!

"..."

In contrast, Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of Flame Cloud Sect, Senior Brother Taishi Bao of Qingyun Sect, and Night Traveler Muqiang Baoshan were all shocked beyond belief!

"Break again!"

After breaking through the protective Battle Qi of Immeasurable Sect Cultivator Jia Zhengfeng, Li Ping’an pointed again towards his chest, this time holding back his force, for if he had used his full power in "Carrying Mountains" with one finger, he would have certainly killed Immeasurable Sect Cultivator Jia Zhengfeng, who lacked protective Battle Qi and Mana!