Invisible Security Guard
Chapter 1489: The Method Others Use to Cultivate Ben Berry Qi

Chapter 1489: Chapter 1489: The Method Others Use to Cultivate Ben Berry Qi

Ivy Frost, this little girl, is the kind of chatterbox kid who asks questions endlessly and talks a lot.

To be honest, Yusuf Zuck, who was hiding inside her body, could barely tolerate her repetitive and long-winded questions.

Fortunately for him, the Saint Maiden seemed to have a very good temperament and personality; anyone else would’ve lost patience by now.

"Master, what does ’special’ mean? How exactly is he specially favored?" Ivy Frost asked Yusuf Zuck again.

Yusuf felt like coughing up blood in frustration. Still, this little girl seemed determined to dig into everything—if you didn’t answer her, she’d definitely nag you to death.

"What does ’special’ mean?" Yusuf explained, "There are a few possibilities."

"First, Pierre and the Old Patriarch might have closely related bloodlines, so the Old Patriarch could even think Pierre is his accidental son who... eh... somehow arrived!"

"Pfft... Master, you’re so funny!" Ivy Frost giggled.

"Second, your Old Patriarch might be a lady, and since Pierre shares a similar bloodline with her, that’s why she’s particularly fond of him—maybe even wants to have a child with him! You know, your Old Patriarch doesn’t have kids, right? I don’t believe there exists anyone in this world who wouldn’t want children!"

"Third, if your Old Patriarch is a man but... happens to have a preference for men, then he and Pierre might be involved in, uh, somewhat of a ’same-gender romance.’ You know, a relationship between two men, which involves some activities akin to trying for children—but, well, no children actually result from those activities!"

"Master, I’m confused. How do two men... uh, do whatever you’re talking about? What do you mean exactly?"

"Hahahaha!" Yusuf Zuck burst into laughter; at this moment, he was exceptionally happy—it had been years since he laughed like this.

"Alright, you’re just a kid. Stop asking nonsense and zip it," Yusuf commanded.

"Oh, but, uh, two men? Activities? No children? How’s that implemented? What kind of activity is it? What does ’activity’ mean?" This little girl was way too curious!

Yusuf completely ignored her. These kinds of things? She’d figure them out on her own, later.

A short while later, they arrived at the Heart Pavilion. The so-called Heart Pavilion was one of the secret cultivation grounds within the Sacred Mountain—only accessible to individuals of relatively high standing residing there.

Inside, it was like a miniature paradise, and there were traces of Spiritual Energy within it—but surprisingly, this energy was Ben Berry’s ancient power! Who knows where the Old Patriarch and the Saint Master managed to acquire Ben Berry’s ancient energy!

"What is this energy? It feels so strong!" The moment Ivy Frost stepped into the Heart Pavilion, she immediately forgot all about Pierre and the boys-love topic, her curiosity drawn to the powerful energy present here.

"This is Ben Berry’s ancient energy—a one-of-a-kind energy flow in this world. This energy was purified by the Old Patriarch and the Saint Master from the Element World, and at the central region of the Heart Pavilion lies a Creation Gourd, which continuously releases ancient energy over the years."

"Ancient energy is a type of flow that existed before the new world was formed and as the new world was about to form. It’s precisely because of Ben Berry’s ancient energy that new worlds can come into existence."

"However, absorbing ancient energy into the body is extremely challenging. This energy is particularly wild and volatile, and many people who try to channel it into their bodies end up dying—including me, the Saint Heir, and everyone else here. Nobody dares to absorb it in large quantities; we only take in a tiny wisp each day, allowing that trace to roam through the body. Gradually, over time, the traces of ancient energy accumulate in your body, your meridians, and your internal organs. But mind you, this is just the first stage!"

"Accumulate in the meridians and internal organs? Why not channel it into the mind-sea or crown nodes?" Ivy Frost asked curiously.

"Absolutely not! The mind-sea constitutes a person’s soul and consciousness. If Ben Berry’s ancient energy enters the mind-sea, it would cause enormous harm—ranging from serious injuries and mental derangement to instant death!"

"Only after reaching the second stage, using the meridians and internal organs as mediators, can you cautiously guide small traces of the earliest accumulated energy into the mind-sea—and it must be done gradually!"

"The ancient energy stored in your body will manifest in three distinct colors," the Saint Maiden explained in terms Ivy Frost could understand. "Once the body has absorbed the ancient energy, after about three thousand six hundred years of sedimentation, the energy will turn red. Only the red-colored energy can be guided into the mind-sea—and the channeling must still proceed slowly."

"When the ancient energy first enters the body, it appears white, then gradually shifts to green, and finally transforms into red. Only the red energy, which aligns with you, can be guided into the mind-sea, enabling its usage for attacking enemies or strengthening oneself, for example!"

"Will the red-colored energy differ from the current ancient energy?" Ivy Frost seemed to understand a little; basically, everyone must store the energy in their body first, allowing it to settle over time and take on their characteristics before channeling it into their mind-sea!

"Of course it’s different. The red energy essentially represents altered ancient energy; it’s far weaker compared to the pure, untainted form of Ben Berry’s ancient energy!"

"What about others? Did the ancient gods, whether good or evil, practice cultivation in the same manner? Could they also not channel pure energy directly into their mind-sea?"

"They probably couldn’t, either. Ben Berry’s energy signifies the force transitioning between old and new—it’s the power of the heavens, and humans cannot surpass the heavens. Hence, even Mortals and the Saint Master can only absorb the altered red energy."

"I understand." Ivy Frost nodded.

"Alright, would you like to meet the others here or should I take you directly beneath the Creation Gourd? You now qualify to enter the area beneath the Creation Gourd directly—others don’t have this privilege!"

"What about you? Do you qualify? Also, I’d like to see my aunt. She’s also cultivating here in the Sacred Mountain!"

"Your aunt?"

"Yes, to be exact, she’s my mother’s cousin."

"Alright then, aside from the Sacred Hall, you can go anywhere on the mountain. What’s your aunt’s name? I’ll bring her here!"

"My aunt’s name is..." Ivy Frost had just started to speak when Yusuf Zuck, hidden inside her body, immediately interrupted, "Don’t call her over; go find her yourself and explore the place while you’re at it—get familiar with the surroundings!"

Catching on quickly, Ivy Frost changed her response, "No need to call my aunt over. I’m the junior here; I can’t have an elder come see me. I’ll go visit her instead—and explore the Sacred Mountain in the process. It’s boring just cultivating here without exploring!"

"You’re such a thoughtful and well-mannered child. Very well, go ahead. Here’s a Waist Badge; aside from the Sacred Hall, you can freely access all other secret areas. Furthermore, if you show this Waist Badge, anyone in the Sacred Land with a lower rank than you must kneel and pay their respects!"

"Oh, oh, oh, that’s great! Hehehe, does that mean I’m ’specially favored,’ too?"

"Pfft~" The Saint Maiden nearly spat blood, while Yusuf Zuck was utterly flabbergasted!