Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao
Chapter 444 - 093 Heaven and Earth Qi Observation Technique

Chapter 444: Chapter 093 Heaven and Earth Qi Observation Technique

Such an advantage, combined with his own powerful soul ability, could become a formidable method.

That’s why, when Zhou Yan proposed his views on the Tao, he had already conceived this idea.

If he could not succeed, then it would merely be a bit of enlightenment, with no loss to himself.

If he could succeed, then he would obtain a method to further refine and better utilize his soul ability.

It was an all-gain, no-loss situation, something Zhou Yan was quite willing to happen.

The key question was whether Jia Yongheng cared about this so-called "Original Dao" or not.

This was fishing strategy, the advice to Si Yuan Cultivator and Yan Ran Cultivator was all a guise; the true aim lay in the cultivation technique for the Body of Destiny.

That was Zhou Yan’s calculation, but even with such thoughts, he wouldn’t take the initiative to bring it up, instead waiting for Jia Yongheng to express his doubts, and then enticing him further.

Now, although Zhou Yan felt somewhat creeped out by Jia Yongheng’s intense gaze and somewhat provoked by Qingyao Cultivator’s ample bosom, he still managed to remain calm.

Before they knew it, this temporary team had come to acknowledge him as the leader.

"The energy law contained within Mixed Yuan Qi is the way to transform all things, the method through all methods..."

Qingyao Cultivator shared her understanding.

Her insights were profound, and even more in-depth than those of Yan Ran Cultivator, but in Zhou Yan’s view, it was merely a drop in the ocean. Zhou Yan casually remarked a few words, which left Qingyao Cultivator amazed and deeply moved.

At last, Jiayue Cultivator shared her own revelations.

Her insights were more about the Heavenly Mechanism such as the derivation of Chaos; Zhou Yan wasn’t particularly adept in these areas, but still managed to stun Zhuge Jiayue with impressive phrases like "The Tao that can be spoken is not the eternal Tao; the name that can be named is not the eternal name."

Watching Zhuge Jiayue tremble with excitement, Zhou Yan felt elated.

While he noticed that Jiayue had come to a deeper understanding, he had no idea what she had realized, because even though Zhuge Jiayue shared her process of enlightenment and experiences, Zhou Yan couldn’t understand it.

Not just Zhou Yan, but Qingyao Cultivator, Eternal Cultivator, and the other two also didn’t understand, as if listening to a heavenly book.

Zhuge Jiayue’s every word, even every character, was understandable to the five of them, but strung together, they understood nothing—like a chaotic jumble of characters, giving the impression of "gibberish."

Seeing that Zhuge Jiayue had finished her enlightening monologue and was speaking endlessly with the fervor of a flowing river, Zhou Yan and others, not wanting to interrupt her, felt their heads swell with bewilderment, offering wry smiles.

After a while, Jiayue finished her spiel, her cheeks flushed with excitement and joy.

However, she then seemed to realize something, glanced at Zhou Yan and the others sheepishly, and her pretty face turned even redder, more embarrassed.

"The Dao techniques of Tianji Mountain are indeed profound; after listening for so long, I truly didn’t understand a word, it’s really bizarre."

Jia Yongheng sighed.

"The Dao techniques of Tianji Mountain are the Heavenly Mechanism Technique, indeed not understandable by outsiders. Even when understood, they are not really understood."

Qingyao Cultivator explained.

Now Jiayue seemed even more embarrassed.

"Zhou Yan Cultivator is impressive, with profound words such as ’The Tao that can be spoken is not the eternal Tao,’ inspiring awe; truly, Zhou Yan Cultivator is a learned sage that commands respect."

Yan Ran Cultivator’s eyes were sparkling with stars, almost idolizing Zhou Yan.

"Much appreciated, just some minor research, minor research after all."

Zhou Yan chuckled, unabashedly accepting these words of praise, feeling quite pleased.

"Zhou Cultivator, my understanding pertains to Qi Observation. This inheritance can only be cultivated by a Body of Destiny, and, like the Heavenly Mechanism Technique of Tianji Mountain, it follows its own rules. If you don’t mind, I would also like to share it with everyone."

"Why would I mind? Eternal Cultivator, please share. If there is any help to be had, I wouldn’t hesitate to reveal to you the further secrets of ’All Things are Law, Primordial Transformation.’"

Zhou Yan said with a beaming smile.

At this point, Zhou Yan also didn’t hide his thoughts.

"Hm?" Jia Yongheng paused, then had a sudden epiphany, and soon he smiled, pointing at Zhou Yan, the meaning clear without words—

"You... are truly impressive. Before we knew it, we’ve all been pulled into your orbit, revealing our own cultivation insights without reservation, and now we owe you a great debt of gratitude. From now on, we’ll carry a sense of reverence for you in our hearts!"

Jia Yongheng didn’t say it, but the meaning was clear, and it signified his admiration.

"My realization lies in Mixed Yuan Qi.

Mixed Yuan, a single Qi, Tao achieved.

Mixed Yuan Qi is the Tai Chu Qi, the Hongmeng Qi.

Qi Observation Technique is to transform Qi, sense energy, observe Qi.

In the Ancient Era, Cultivators were known as ’Qi Refiners.’ They harnessed the Qi of heaven and universe, roamed the universe, and left behind ancient legends in every Star River.

In these legends, they were divine beings, they created Heaven and Earth, they established Primordial times.

My Qi Refining Skill originates from the ancient Star River Qi Refiners, my constitution is Qi.

Every person is Qi, a solidified Qi, also Qi.

The Thunderflame Sword Body is the Thunder Flame Sword Qi.

The Body of Destiny is dominated by the Qi Fortune among all Qi—it is the Body of Destiny.

..."

"Transforming Qi to shape, transforming shape to Tao."

"Refine Qi to sense energy, change Qi Shu, counter disasters."

"Sensing the energy form requires the heart of a Nine Orifice Soul. The nine orifices of the soul, derive the Supreme Dao. Without a Nine Orifice Soul, one can’t understand, nor is it possible to understand the Luck Technique."

...

Jia Yongheng explained bit by bit.

Qingyao Cultivator was as if listening to a heavenly book.

Yan Ran Cultivator was as if listening to a heavenly book.

Si Yuan Cultivator was as if listening to a heavenly book.

Jiayue Cultivator especially was as if listening to a heavenly book.

None of them understood.

But Zhou Yan understood.

Not only did he understand, but Zhou Yan’s soul trembled as he listened.

Because this system was all too familiar to Zhou Yan.

It was the ’Eight Diagrams’ system from his Master’s memories, and it was also the ’Feng Shui’ system from his Master’s memories!

The energy transformation form of it, too, was the kind his Master had cultivated, yet, there were some local differences.

...

After Jia Yongheng’s explanation, Zhou Yan understood the method of employing the Qi Observation Technique and the purpose of the ’Nine Orifice Soul.’

He also understood that although he was not a Body of Destiny, he could also use the Qi Observation Technique and have such partial abilities.

"Zhou Xuanzhe, do you understand?"

After Jia Yongheng finished speaking, seeing Zhou Yan in a daze, he couldn’t help asking.

Jia Yongheng’s words interrupted Zhou Yan’s train of thought and also brought Qingyao Xuanzhe and the rest back to their senses. As a result, their gazes all rested on Zhou Yan.

Everyone’s gaze was fixed on Zhou Yan, waiting for his answer.

"It’s somewhat regrettable. Understanding it and having some insights, yet unable to perform techniques like the Qi Observation Technique. Nonetheless, I can still combine it with my own Tao and provide you with guidance.

Similar to the guidance I gave to Yan Ran Xuanzhe, there may be some omissions, but I hope it will be helpful to you."

Zhou Yan hesitated slightly, then spoke with a bit of concealment.

Jia Yongheng’s eyes brightened, understanding Zhou Yan’s meaning, and immediately said with respect, "Please do not hesitate to guide me, Zhou Yanxuan."

"Then I will say it, sixteen words—’Refine essence to Qi, refine Qi to God, return God to Void, merge Void with Tao.’"

Just like the previous times, anomalies appeared again.

And having witnessed so many anomalies before, Qingyao Xuanzhe and others were already numb to how shocking Zhou Yan’s talent was, unable to be shocked anymore.

It seemed that if Zhou Yan didn’t amaze them, it would be somewhat abnormal.

These four sentences, although no longer shocking, were still extremely impactful to them.

Zhou Yan’s words seemed to contain the Supreme Dao and exude the aura of the ’Original Dao.’ To what extent had Zhou Yan understood the ’Original Dao’ then?

Could it be he was not only initiated into it but even close to minor completion? Otherwise, how could it be so frightening?

Qingyao Xuanzhe, Yan Ran Xuanzhe, Jiayue Xuanzhe, and Si Yuan Xuanzhe all thought so, but no one knew just how shocked Jia Yongheng truly was!

Zhou Yan’s words opened up a bright path for him, a door!

He finally knew how high Zhou Yan’s future achievements would be, finally understood just how incredible the person who transformed the Emperor Qi Sword Body into the Thunderflame Sword Body was.

At that moment, a thousand words of sentiment could not compare to his single heartfelt exclamation of thanks.

"Zhou Yanxuan, thank you for your teaching. A word has been gifted, and the teachings are profound. I, Jia Yongheng, will remember this."

Jia Yongheng spoke with the utmost seriousness and weight.

"Eternal Taoist friend, it’s mutual."

Zhou Yan said with a smile.

The two exchanged smiles, understanding each other without words.

...

Within the Purple Flame Void.

"A set of theories on ’Qi Refining to Divinity,’ acquiring the great art of Feng Shui from the Qi Observation Technique, Zhou Yan knows how to do business," Zhou Lingyao said with a smile.

"The theories on ’Qi Refining to Divinity’ originate from the Primordial era. That was an era where ’True Immortals were as common as dogs and Golden Immortals were even less so.’ Do you consider these theories to be vulgar?" The Ni Chang Fairy said, her voice cold.

"True Immortals wandering everywhere? Perhaps those were just the Void River Map and the Divine Kingdom Illusion."

"It can’t be. Aren’t you and I real?"

"I don’t know. I’m alive, but I can’t prove that I exist."

"Brother Extreme, I find that you always have some inexplicable paranoia nowadays," the Ni Chang Fairy suddenly said in an ancient Earth language.

"The term ’inexplicable paranoia’ is, in itself, quite suspicious," Zhou Lingyao also replied in the ancient Earth language.

"The Star River is a dream; we cannot deny our non-existence, so let us affirm our existence instead. Why worry about so much?"

The Ni Chang Fairy sighed gently and said.

"Yes, with Zhuang Zhou dreaming of butterflies, who knows what is real and what is an illusion? The one I love is by my side, my daughter is also growing up. Then this is the reality, this is my happiness. The rest is not as important as I imagined."

"Thank you, I think so too."

The Ni Chang Fairy said softly.

...

"Transform the soul into Qi, harness the power of Heaven and Earth with Qi, then open the Soul’s Eye..."

"My Soul’s Eye is already open; now, all I need is to learn the Qi Observation Technique."

"There’s no need to be as authentic as the Body of Destiny, to see the distribution of ’Qi Fortune’, it is already enough."

Zhou Yan, deep in contemplation, continually changed the form of his soul, beginning to alter with the practice of the Qi Observation Technique.

Gradually, Zhou Yan felt everything he saw with his eyes change step by step.

A world already ’full of color’ in his eyes now became even more extraordinary. At the same time, Zhou Yan felt his body become much lighter, as if he were a whiff of Qi, ethereally transcending the mundane.

It was as if, all at once, he himself had become ’extraordinary and detached from the world.’

The feeling was very peculiar.

And at the moment this feeling arose, Zhou Yan, sensing something, suddenly saw Jia Yongheng, who was immersed in Sudden Enlightenment, look at him with startling amazement.

"You..."

Zhou Yan’s gaze met Jia Yongheng’s, and through his eyes, filled with utmost astonishment, Zhou Yan saw the ’transformation and ascension’ of his own Qi Observation Technique, as well as Jia Yongheng’s incredible achievements.

This suggested that although Zhou Yan might not have fully cultivated the Qi Observation Technique, his achievements in some aspects far exceeded those of Jia Yongheng.