Cosmic-Level Demon God
Chapter 226 - 154: Cosmic Furnace, The Five Great Secret Collections, Begin Cultivation!_2

Chapter 226: Chapter 154: Cosmic Furnace, The Five Great Secret Collections, Begin Cultivation!_2

The white-haired elder asked with a smile:

"Ask yourself, how vast a world do you wish to see?"

This time, Qin Shi answered decisively, almost without thinking:

"Wherever I go, I will climb the highest peak there. If there is a road, I will travel it. If there isn’t, I will forge one. Heaven and Earth will not come to me; I will go to them. That is all."

This was a response following his true heart.

The white-haired elder was slightly shocked, then burst out laughing. However, his voice was hoarse, like an owl, and it sounded harsh and unpleasant.

"Such a statement, ’If there is a road, I will travel it; if there isn’t, I will forge one,’ seems ordinary but contains extraordinary ambition. The Martial Arts Path that we pursue is the transformation of the Mortal Body, infinitely elevating it, and it’s not enough to connect with the heavens or level with the Star Sea! We must surpass the heavens, merging with the Great Dao!"

He looked at the upright figure of Qin Shi and finally made a certain decision. With another wave of his hand, the vast galaxy transformed into an infinite, colossal furnace, with numerous stars burning fiercely like fuel, emitting a dazzling divine glow.

Is this the "Cosmic Furnace Secret Manual"?

The imagery is so terrifying!

Qin Shi was somewhat shocked, his gaze fixated on the majestic spectacle as if Heaven and Earth were being created.

This wondrous scene truly surpassed his limit of imagination.

"Although I am the creator of the ’Cosmic Furnace Secret Manual’, I have not reached perfection. Five major secret collections have been unearthed, but I couldn’t evolve the five elements, causing the five colors to blend, the Mortal Body to transform into the Divine Body."

The white-haired elder’s tone was filled with regret. He couldn’t break through the Seven Great Limits, making the perfect realm of the "Cosmic Furnace Secret Manual" unachievable.

"The reason for pioneering this path was due to my expedition to the Galactic Frontier, on that ancient Heavenly Road, gaining some inspiration from the Martial Artists of the Dongxia Empire era, and coincidentally witnessing the galactic wonders, having a sudden realization."

Qin Shi watched, entranced. Through powerful spiritual force stimulating his spirit, he captured the divine light to comprehend deeper insights.

Within the colossal Cosmic Furnace, he glimpsed some mysteries of flesh and blood evolvement and universal absorption.

"If the ’Void Meditation Technique’ is about ’Only Me’, excluding oneself, there’s nothing else, everything exists based on oneself, then the ’Cosmic Furnace Secret Manual’ is about ’Bolstering Me’. Swallowing all things, nurturing the Mortal Body, causing it to transform and evolve time and time again."

Qin Shi housed his spirit in the inner world, imprinting his mind, firmly remembering the enormous imagery of the Cosmic Furnace burning stars.

Coupled with the "Aggressive as Fire" refinement stance of the hundred conditions, significant progress was made.

After a moment, the projection of the mysterious scene dissipated.

The room returned to tranquility.

"How is it?"

The white-haired elder looked at Qin Shi, eyes filled with expectation.

"I roughly understood. As for specific cultivation, it might require some thought," Qin Shi said hesitantly. He pondered that the "Cosmic Furnace Secret Manual" in the Nanhuang Daoist School has an entry challenge: one must have a strong physique and extraordinary organs to withstand the pain of swallowing and transforming.

No wonder Senior Brother Nie only cultivated one secret collection and was unwilling to refine any more.

This inheritance mainly focuses on "wild eating."

For example, to forge the heart into the "Perpetual Furnace," mastering blood vitality, inexhaustible, with a life force powerful enough to regenerate even if limbs are severed.

But how to forge it?

Qin Shi had a flash of insight, his spirit comprehending, grasping some clues.

Initially, drink sixteen different kinds of iron juice and iron pills, grind them through organs to extract their properties, merge them into the heart.

Then gradually increase the quantity, later pairing with different metals for refining.

From the initial sixteen kinds to the final ninety-seven kinds.

Only then can one forge the prototype of the "Perpetual Furnace."

"Everyone who has seen the ’Cosmic Furnace Secret Manual’ can understand the thought and the true essence at first glance, only you and Ayuan."

The white-haired elder sighed deeply, seeing too many reflections of others in Qin Shi.

This boy seemed like a collection of prodigies.

Comprehension, physique, spirit, perseverance... all top-notch.

Like the legendary special physiques.

In ancient times, classifications like "Divine Body," "Holy Body," "Demon Body" were favored.

They were different from ordinary people, born extraordinary, regarded as the finest roots.

"Which secret collection do you plan to cultivate first?"

The white-haired elder asked gently, collecting his thoughts.

Qin Shi did not inquire about who "Ayuan" was. He had heard from Senior Sister Jian Yuzhu that there were nine true inheritors in the Nanhuang Daoist School besides himself.

Two of them had died young: Second Senior Brother Shen Changyuan, Sixth Senior Brother Zhao Bing.

"The Supreme Emperor Weapon, starting from the lungs."

Qin Shi pondered.

The "Cosmic Furnace Secret Manual" records five major secret collections, which correspond to the five organs and five elements.

He wished to attempt unlocking them in the sequence of the five elements.

"The lungs belong to metal and govern qi; qi movement creates wind, which indeed aligns with your Hong Sheng inheritance."

The white-haired elder nodded, seeing that this boy had indeed comprehended, not merely speaking offhand.

Unlike his other disciples who weren’t ambitious: Fourth chose the kidney secret collection with ill intentions, Ninth chose the easiest spleen secret collection without any personal conviction.

"To forge the Supreme Emperor Weapon, your life force needs to be at least eighty points. You’re nearly meeting the standard, so you can try."

The white-haired elder thought, directing Mystical Ming to have Ren You bring the resources corresponding to the lung secret collection.

"Go to the adjacent room; lungs govern qi, so it’s ’Qi Eating.’ The first time, don’t overdo it. Even though your physique is extraordinary, don’t exceed three doses."

Qi Eating?

Qin Shi was curious, the heart relies on eating, and the lungs rely on breathing in qi?

Breathing in what?

He stepped out of the spacious room, like a football field, into a small chamber, quietly waiting for Ren You.

About a few minutes later, Ren You walked around the screen and placed some items in front of Qin Shi, solemnly advising:

"Being too greedy with this stuff can cause hallucinations, so proceed cautiously."

Qin Shi opened the three porcelain cups on the wooden tray containing some ground powder.

He pinched it. It was quite fine, not coarse.

Then, using the method taught by Elder Zhang, he scooped it into the tray.

Poured in clear water, then slowly roasted over an alcohol lamp.

This method is called "Water Stewing."

Soon, a cloud of dense smoke emitted, forming a ball, about the size of a fist.

Qin Shi twitched his nose, gently inhaling.

"Hmm!"

He raised his eyebrows.

Similar to rough tobacco, somewhat pungent, somewhat spicy.

After inhaling a few times, the flesh seemed to come alive, continuously writhing.

"Hallucinations... Indeed, there are hallucinations."

Qin Shi felt under every inch of his skin as if countless mouths were splitting, craving more.

However, his extraordinary physique, with accelerated blood flow, soon made the unusual sensation disappear.

It didn’t cause hallucinations as Ren You mentioned, bewildering him.

"Not strong enough!"

Qin Shi thought for a moment, then simply poured out all three cups of powder, increasing the fire.

Suddenly!

A cloud of smoke exploded like a fan, engulfing him.

"This feels right!"

Qin Shi bowed his head, inhaling fiercely!

Like a whale swallowing the sea, everything entering his body!

His head felt struck, a strong dizziness sensation followed.

Next, the gas coated his lungs like spider silk, weaving into a white cocoon.

"The effect of the secret collection is indeed potent."

Qin Shi carefully felt his lungs seem to grow stronger, no longer fragile, easily harmed.