The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 597 - 426: Cultivation Method (Alliance Leader Addition: Book Friends 20230403081922590)

Chapter 597: Chapter 426: Cultivation Method (Alliance Leader Addition: Book Friends 20230403081922590)

"Come, fellow Daoists, eat heartily, drink heartily, today the bill is on Taiyi."

Tu Daoist was full of energy at this moment, raising his glass to invite everyone, as if he were the host of today’s gathering, letting all the stall friends enjoy the delicacies before them thoroughly. Although the Heavenly Dao Sect had also fallen, a skinny camel is still bigger than a horse. They had numerous industries under their name, with the Heavenly Fragrance Building being one of them. Though they could no longer cultivate, at least the people at the Heavenly Fragrance Building didn’t worry about food and shelter, unlike them, who were living hand to mouth, relying on hawking to make a living.

The dining table was filled with countless delicious dishes, both meat and vegetarian, including fresh fruits and vegetables.

In the past, these were all very ordinary items, but now... all the stall owners were devouring the food like starving ghosts, wishing they could stuff everything in their mouths, disregarding any image they might have. One must know that they were all experts in cultivation before, though their strength couldn’t compare to this bald man; they weren’t far behind either.

"These useless talents."

Seeing nobody paying attention to him, Tu Daoist downed a glass of liquor in one go, couldn’t help but mutter a curse under his breath.

"Not everyone can sense the existence of the Dao Machine; they are just here for fun, to grab a free meal, without understanding what to do. Never mind, never mind, let’s just eat on our own." Wu the Taoist coaxed Tu Daoist to sit down again, pouring him another cup.

Next to him, Nun Liu also said, "Why bother with them, it’s a waste of time."

Realizing this, Tu Daoist felt much better.

"When we entered earlier, that Taoist nun named Xiang Xiangzi gave me a Primordial Spirit Flower. What does that mean?" Finally having some time, Li Yi asked what was troubling him.

"In our cultivation, we emphasize the gathering of three flowers at the top and the convergence of five Qi towards the original source. If one can cultivate to this level, they can be considered enlightened. The Primordial Spirit Flower is one of the three flowers at the top, representing one’s primordial spirit. Xiang Xiangzi depositing a Primordial Spirit Flower into your body allows you to possess the comprehension of a Tri-Floral Realm master, possibly helping you multitask, making the application of Daoist skills as natural as fish in water. The benefits are numerous, with endless uses."

Wu the Taoist explained straightforwardly without holding anything back.

Li Yi’s eyelids moved, "Is it really that good? There’s no cost?"

"There is a cost, which is that Xiang Xiangzi, who gave you the Primordial Spirit Flower, suffers a decline in her realm, severely injuring her vitality, almost directly causing her death... However, the Heavenly Dao harms the overgrown and benefits the undernourished. This Primordial Spirit Flower will assist you until you reach the Tri-Floral Realm, but when you open your three flowers, you have to allocate part of your Primordial Spirit Power to reciprocate Xiang Xiangzi’s flower until her primordial spirit is thoroughly nurtured, and then you can break free from shackles, continuing forward," Tu Daoist added reluctantly.

Li Yi understood, "Isn’t this akin to a cultivation loan?"

"You can choose not to repay. By the time you reach the Tri-Floral Realm, if you consume Xiang Xiangzi’s Primordial Spirit Flower to nourish yourself," Wu the Taoist chuckled, "but doing so would result in Xiang Xiangzi’s complete primordial spirit annihilation, along with your own demise too at that moment."

"Ah?" Li Yi was surprised, "Why would Xiang Xiangzi do something so disadvantageous?"

Beside him, Nun Liu answered, "For us cultivators, there’s no hope left. With the advent of the End of Dharma, realms plummet constantly, devoid of mana entirely. Initially, there were some savings, and the foundation could withstand temporarily, but with the passing of time, many have been forced into meditation leading to death. Xiang Xiangzi may look young due to her techniques of preserving youth, but in reality, she too won’t last long, likely not more than a decade before she has to meditate till death."

"Rather than ending up as a mound of yellow earth in a few years, leaving nothing behind, it’s better to give the Primordial Spirit Flower to you while there’s still a last bit of strength to gamble on the future."

"Why choose me? I’m just a junior in cultivation," Li Yi said.

"In you, we see hope," Tu Daoist said in a low voice, "You’re extraordinary, resembling a cultivator though not one, abundant in Spiritual Energy, vigorous in life, and arriving at the Tao Court with a mutant beast. Probably you’re not from this place, whether you hail from outer realms or some Cave Heaven Blessed Land, in any case, you have the prospect of achieving Tao."

"Furthermore, given your title is Taiyi, emerged in response to the End of Dharma tribulation, with destinies appearing, we cultivators naturally follow the Heavenly Dao, how would we dare to go against it? You see Xiang Xiangzi, enlightened to the destinies, aligned with the Heavenly Dao, utilized the Transplanting Flower and Wood technique to grant you the Primordial Spirit Flower, she immediately received feedback, reinforcing her life for another hundred years, living another life anew, and also, in the future, the Primordial Spirit Flower may bloom once more."

Li Yi’s expression shifted slightly, "But my title was casually taken just now, the person was also saved conveniently..."

"Hush."

Wu the Taoist quickly shushed him, "Taiyi, under the Heavenly Dao there’s no coincidence. You uttering Taiyi as your title is indeed emerging conforming to circumstances, else why am I not called Taiyi, why aren’t the numerous cultivators in the Tao Court named Taiyi? If the Dao could be spoken clearly, then it wouldn’t be the Dao."

"Is it so?" Li Yi was somewhat hesitant.

However, he did traverse cross-border, capable of opening a Cross-border Gate. In truth, being able to save them was really due to himself.

But these cultivators, just through a simple interaction, could sense some kind of guidance from the unseen?

That’s unbelievably strange.

Or perhaps, having cultivated to their level, they already possess foreknowledge?

Without reaching the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top realm, one might not comprehend their thoughts, which might just be the disparity in levels of life. The enigmatic behavior of the Taoist nun, seemed perfectly normal through the eyes of Tu Daoist, Wu the Taoist, and Nun Liu.

This might indeed be akin to summer insects not discussing ice.

"Never mind, let’s not talk about this, let’s chat about cultivation. I can pass my martial arts onto you seniors, but could you possibly teach me how to cultivate?" Li Yi revealed his intention at that moment.

"Cultivation, no problem, if Taiyi wishes to grasp cultivation, we will certainly impart all our knowledge." The three of them, upon hearing this, immediately lit up with expectation.

They were pondering how to forge a good relationship with Taiyi, unexpectedly the opportunity presented itself. Unlike Xiang Xiangzi, who could gift the Primordial Spirit Flower, they, however, were impoverished, having only a lifetime of cultivation experiences which held any value. But in these times, cultivation methods were deemed as worthless as dirt, one could pick a few genuine manuals just by strolling around the streets.

Li Yi said, "Could you elaborate on cultivation? You all know I practice martial arts, not being a cultivator."

"Cultivation—it’s naturally for achieving Tao. What is Tao? The origin of life itself is an embodiment of Tao. So, what is the origin of life? It’s an infant. Hence, the first realm in cultivation is called Fetal Breathing, suggesting breathing like an infant. Observe me."

Wu the Taoist, rather than sitting cross-legged, simply found a spot to lie down. His demeanor was serene, body relaxed, eyes closed, appearing as an aged person yet resembling a baby sleeping, with each breath being rhythmic.

Li Yi immediately comprehended and imitated the example, quickly reaching a level of seventy-eighty percent proficiency, soon slipping into a state akin to half-sleeping and half-awake. His breathing was noticeably different than usual, yet an unexplained sense of ease and comfort washed over him.

Simultaneously, the cosmic energy within his body began to stir, continuously surging forth, if not for the absence of cosmic energy around, he would have instantaneously entered a cultivation state.

"Entering the Fetal Breathing so quickly?" Tu Daoist was stunned for a moment, then patted his head, "Indeed, with the Primordial Spirit Flower atop his head, his comprehension rivals that of a Tri-Floral Realm master, making cultivation seem as effortless as rebirth renewal to him."

It wasn’t that Li Yi was strong, but rather he was advancing rapidly due to Xiang Xiangzi’s Primordial Spirit Flower’s boost.

Wu the Taoist pointed out a few more aspects, imparting the Hundred Dao Sect’s Fetal Breathing Method to Li Yi. He remarked, "Although our Hundred Dao Sect isn’t considered a top sect, our Mystic Origin Fetal Breathing Method is unique, not lacking compared to the Heavenly Dao Sect’s Sun and Moon Breathing Technique."

"This acknowledgment from the old man is valid, the Mystic Origin Fetal Breathing Method is indeed exceptional, cultivating whilst lying down, and upon mastery, one can cultivate whilst walking, sitting, or lying." Tu Daoist couldn’t help nodding.

After all, the Hundred Dao Sect was once a grand sect, possessing impressive foundational legacies.

Li Yi opened his eyes at that moment, then stood up, "Is this the Fetal Breathing Realm? What follows next?"

"After Fetal Breathing is the Primordial Light Realm. You can sense light emitting from within your body, illuminating the surroundings; thus, you have achieved success. This realm requires a sufficiently long Fetal Breathing period and few inner distractions, otherwise the Primordial Light cannot be released, posing a hurdle," Wu the Taoist stated.

Li Yi’s mind turned, having recalled the prior encounters in the Barbaric World, what the Merchant Master’s guest, Nanshan Bo said: When universe harmonizes, heavenly light emerges.

Heavenly Light, Primordial Light, could they indicate the same thing, namely Soul Light?

"Following the Primordial Light Realm is the Five Qi Realm, harnessing the five Qi of heaven and earth: gold, wood, water, fire, earth, corresponding to the lungs, liver, kidneys, heart, spleen, hence the Five Qi Realm is divided into five layers. Upon mastery, one’s body emanates light, becoming flawless and untarnished, capable of traversing the firmament and performing Dao skills, casting spells of infinite intricacies," Liu the nun explained.

Though these were basic knowledge, she patiently educated like a seasoned instructor to a novice.

Li Yi listened with thoughtful interest.

Apparently, evolvers who undergo full-body evolution still don’t delve deeply enough into physical potential. In this world, cultivators refine their internal organs, causing them to drive entire body evolution.

Remarkably intricate.

Because evolving the whole body is too slow, refining only the five organs expedites the process. Once the five Qi are established, breathing circulates within, causing constant evolution in the body.

"After the Five Qi Realm, comes the Chao Yuan Realm, meaning Five Qi converge towards Yuan. What is Chao Yuan? It’s simply the five Qi nurturing the Primordial Spirit. When one’s Primordial Spirit power is fully cultivated, one can progress to the Tri-Floral Realm, birthing one’s own Primordial Spirit Flower. If your mana is robust, you can first condense the Mana Flower; if your life force is abundant, you can nurture the Life Flower."

"Mana, Primordial Spirit, and Life. These are the three most crucial flowers for cultivators. Gathering the three flowers at the top is termed Great Perfection, taking another step results in Enlightenment..."

Tu Daoist eloquently narrated the broad process of cultivation.

Although seemingly simple, truly reaching the stage of Three Flowers Gathering at the Top and Five Qi Chaoyuan demands countless days of arduous practice and impeccable comprehension.

"Now I understand. What about spells? Earlier, Boss Tu, when you exhaled, was it spellcasting?" Li Yi inquired once more.

Beside him, Old Man Wu said, "The Dao Skill of the Daoqi Sect is most refined in its singular craft, the Call the Wind and Summon the Rain technique. Earlier, he utilized the Call Wind Skill, a breath of turbid air can pollute one’s primordial spirit and seal the five Qi, remarkably formidable."

"One might exclude the turbid air, should the old man devour the heaven and earth Qi, under a Call Wind, a gale encompassing a thousand miles may rage, scattering rivers and upheaving mountains, boundlessly potent." Tu Daoist smiled complacently, as if he had returned to his heyday’s grandeur. "If the heart’s Qi is used, the gale turns to fire, melting mountains and rivers."

"That astounding?" Li Yi was amazed.

Yet suddenly, Nun Liu interjected a cold remark: "But it’s a pity you, the bald one, only learned to Call Wind but not Summon Rain, losing half of the inheritance."

"That’s because I, as an elder of the Daoqi Sect, was responsible for Artifact Refining, thus could only learn to Call Wind, understand the regulation? The complete spell of Call the Wind and Summon the Rain, only the Sect Leader masters." Tu Daoist immediately became anxious.

"But your sect’s Sect Leader passed away five years ago from a sudden breath, you won’t complete this Dao skill in your lifetime." Nun Liu snorted, "Such is the prejudice of sects, so many Taoists lost their legacy due to this, unlike our Three Flowers Sect, where the seed remains, retaining the inheritance."

Tu Daoist, upon hearing this, burst into tears, "No, a senior brother of mine inherited the Rain Summoning Technique, if I find him, retrieve the Heaven and Earth Furnace, the Daoqi Sect can be restored..."

Yet the more he spoke, the less confident he appeared.