Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path
Chapter 258 - 227: Gather Momentum, Refine Intent, The Convergence of Two Martial Branches

Chapter 258: Chapter 227: Gather Momentum, Refine Intent, The Convergence of Two Martial Branches

"Master, don’t be sad. Perhaps a spark of inspiration will loosen the bottleneck, and one day, on a whim, you’ll directly break through your Divine Aperture."

Seeing Su Lianxue begin to lose heart, Zhou Ping’an quickly reassured her.

As a Master, you must never lose your fighting spirit.

He had cultivated the "Karmic Fire Red Lotus Visualization Method" and understood all too well.

The Martial Arts of this world seem to make sense, methodically transforming the body one stage after another, from muscles and bones to viscera, blood, marrow, and then to the True Power Intent, evolving in every aspect.

In reality, such improvements are quite irrational, with a somewhat idealistic feeling to them.

From the physique to the spirit, the transformation of the flesh induces the metamorphosis of the soul.

In between, True Qi acts as a bridge, connecting them.

Thus, a person is trained to be unlike any human, becoming another species altogether, from mortal to immortal.

In this process, the role of mental strength is tremendous.

It is the belief that "I trust," "I can," "I will make it happen."

And then one day, you realize you’ve done it without even noticing.

If this power didn’t exist, what would be the "Mind Wish Power Silk Threads" sensed by the "Karmic Fire Red Lotus Visualization Method"?

"Born from love, wishes materialize; from faith, strength manifests." This love and trust can transform into a power capable of changing the heavens and recreating the universe.

The beliefs of others can help one advance in cultivation.

Therefore, one’s own beliefs can also play a significant role.

At present, it seems that Master Su Lianxue truly cherishes both her disciples, especially Lin Huaiyu.

A Master like this must not fall behind.

She also said that this is the best opportunity in a thousand years.

From the low tide of Divine Opportunities to the highest, welcoming the resurgence of the Divine Opportunity, advancing one step ahead means gaining the upper hand every step of the way.

"You are kind-hearted, my child, and that is good."

Su Lianxue covered her mouth with a light smile, very pleased with Zhou Ping’an’s concern.

"If it were still ancient times when Heaven and Earth’s Divine Opportunities were at their peak, I wouldn’t belittle myself.

Not to mention opening the Divine Aperture, even Refining True Form, I would have the confidence to break through directly.

Back then, I was considered one of the chosen few in the world, and I had such self-confidence.

But after watching my fellow disciples, one after another, eagerly opening their apertures only to fail at the last moment.

In the end, either they went mad or turned into idiots...

Don’t laugh at me, but having seen too much of this, I’ve become scared.

Without an Aperture Opening Pill to protect and empower me, it’s better not to touch that Mysterious Barrier Aperture if possible.

Only when my life is nearing its end and time is running out will I then take the risk."

Su Lianxue looked reluctantly at the vast mountain range.

The great foundations of the Cloud Water Immortal Sect.

They require the protection of the Elders.

They don’t have the luxury of going all-in, willing to succeed or die trying.

...

It seems that the risk is significant.

Zhou Ping’an and Lin Huaiyu exchanged glances.

They had basically understood what Mortal Rank Seventh Refinement, Eighth Refinement, and Ninth Refinement in Martial Arts cultivation were all about.

Mortal Rank Seventh Refinement involves cultivating True Qi, melting and unblocking acupoints, circulating the Minor Heavenly Cycle and Grand Circulation, connecting all the body’s meridians, and accumulating vast True Qi.

Mortal Rank Eighth Stage Refinement is about Refining Qi into Power, a qualitative change from the inside out.

And Mortal Rank Ninth Refinement is about Powerful Qi Transforming into Intent... infusing the force of Divine Will into one’s own Powerful Qi with the fundamental philosophy of learned Martial Arts as the base, refining the Powerful Qi into a sentient Martial Intent.

The tempering of Martial Intent or the growth of one’s own will is not achieved from nothing but requires the trials of life and death, the momentum of the world, and sudden enlightenment in Martial Arts.

This is also the origin of the "Gather Momentum, Refine Intent" as mentioned by the Green Lady of the Red Lotus Sect.

Gathering the world’s momentum and refining one’s true intent until completion.

Indeed, it is the best method to perform.

And a relatively safe one at that.

Because walking the path of life and death trials, aiming to be invincible and challenging masters everywhere, gathering an invincible belief, you might carelessly hit a snag, injuring yourself grievously.

It’s a minor issue if the Martial Intent shatters, but if worse comes to worst, you could even lose your life.

In a fight to the death, who would hold back?

To lose is to die.

This path is as crazy as they come...

Unless you truly are a favored child of the heavens, confident of surviving until the end.

Otherwise, who can ensure they won’t fall halfway on the road to invincibility?

Sudden enlightenment in Martial Arts is the path of a single thought creating heaven.

This mysterious path means one might wake up one day with a Blessed Spiritual Heart, understanding everything.

Or, one might struggle a lifetime and comprehend nothing at all.

It’s entirely a game of chance.

Thus, those who managed to succeed on the path of sudden enlightenment were later hailed as ancient sages and Martial Arts prodigies.

If anyone can compare themselves to ancient sages, then let them seek their own enlightenment...

The Mortal Rank Nine Refinements, a fleeting span of one hundred twenty years; if one understands, they will leap like a fish over the dragon gate, transforming from a cocoon into a butterfly;

If one does not, their lifespan will be exhausted, becoming nothing but earth.

As long as the cost is bearable, one can indeed strive to comprehend during the most vibrant period of one’s life force, the youthful phase of cultivation.

These two methods are actually not very reliable.

Therefore, various clans and factions across the world, when they see the end of a dynasty approaching and anticipate chaos in the realm, immediately join in to stir the wind and the rain.

Some support the Dragon Hall, while others hold their ground.

What they seek, naturally, is to have this great trend backing them.

The effect on the tempering of Martial Intent is first-rate.

After Su Lianxue had spoken for a while, she also felt thirsty, took a cup of tea, drank a sip, and turned back to see the two exchanging glances. She smiled and said:

"I must say, you mustn’t be overambitious. It is good for young people to be eager to make progress, but there really isn’t any need for pointless risks.

If Martial Intent isn’t complete, trying to open the Mysterious Barrier Aperture is certainly a road to death, and, at best, if not becoming a lunatic, one would become an idiot.

Even if you refine your Martial Intent to completion, the process of opening the Mysterious Barrier Aperture is still incredibly dangerous...

Since you have the chance to obtain the Aperture Opening Pill to increase the chances of success, why not choose the safer option?

Don’t think that because ancient grandmasters could open the divine gates with a single sword strike, directly breaking open the Divine Aperture, you can do the same. Being arrogant will get people killed.

In the Ancient Times, there were naturally born Holy Constitutions, who had all nine orifices opened from birth. There were also natural Dao Bodies, who could ascend to the heavens with a single thought, being hailed as Buddha or ancestor.

With today’s environment, the Spiritual Mechanism hasn’t reached its peak; there simply isn’t support for such constitutions to emerge, nor is there any opportunity left for people to ascend to the heavens in one step."

Worried about hurting her two disciples’ confidence, Su Lianxue advised them earnestly, fearing they might recklessly attempt something dangerous, thinking that if someone in history could achieve it, they should be able to do the same.

"Rest assured, Master, we won’t act recklessly."

Zhou Ping’an was moved at the moment.

You wonder how such a good master could have such a worthless son.

This has made it so that now he didn’t really want to purposely target that kid anymore.

Forget it, he couldn’t be bothered with him.

Anyway, the half-crazy, half-mad one, troubled by inner demons, doesn’t seem like he will do anything bad to them.

Just treat him as if he doesn’t exist.

"This autumn, in August, is the Bi-Clan Martial Competition. You won’t mention achieving Grand Circulation, but at least you must refine your True Qi to the point of Minor Heavenly Cycle Completion...

With your understanding of the Sword Technique, even if you don’t win a position as one of the ten true inheritors, you can still compete for a spot to go to the Yin Spirit Illusory Realm, where if you come across an opportunity, True Martial is hopeful."

Su Lianxue looked at them with expectation: "Inside the Illusory Realm, it is said that most areas still preserve the scenery from the Ancient Times, making cultivation much faster...

There are also some rare and extinct medicinal herbs present.

If you can bring back the main ingredients to concoct the Aperture Opening Pill and the Divine Origin Elixir, with your ages, breaking through to True Martial wo’t be much difficulty."

"Within the Sect, resources are now dwindling, and there isn’t much Elixir left...

In recent years, I’ve only managed to save up two vials of Yellow Sprout Pills, which can greatly assist in the cultivation of True Qi."

Su Lianxue took two Jade Vials from her waist and gave one each to Zhou Ping’an and Lin Huaiyu.

"Oh right, I forgot that you, Huaiyu, also know Alchemy."

Thinking of the two who concocted the Seven-Colored Pill and completed the bounty, Su Lianxue went to the study, picked up a brush and ink, and wrote a prescription, handing it over.

"The two main ingredients, Light Spirit Grass and Yellow Sprout Fruit, are harder to find, are picked clean as soon as they appear.

You can stroll around the mountains when you’re free to look for medicinal herbs.

You can refine it yourself or seek the sect’s Alchemy Hall; though they would take half...

If you’re confident, it’s better to refine it yourself."

"Understood, Master."

Lin Huaiyu joyfully accepted the prescription, eyes shining.

Inside the Floating Cloud Mountains, these two main ingredients were likely harvested by many.

The sect disciples, coming and going loftily, would not be stopped by any perilous environment, so finding them was hard.

But deep in Black Mountain, where miasma lurks everywhere and far from the major sects, few masters go to harvest herbs, so there should be quite a bit remaining.

With his own dominance over Qingyang City and safeguarding Black Mountain, for him, collecting herbs was an old skill...

"Ping’an, Huaiyu, are you thinking of going to Black Mountain to look for herbs?"

Seeing Lin Huaiyu was not worried about the main ingredients, Su Lianxue understood after a moment of thought and laughed, "Going back to Qingyang to cultivate is also an option. We on Emerald Peak don’t have that many rules; it doesn’t matter whether or not you stay on the mountain.

These days, I have to guard against the evil sects invading the main peak and causing trouble, so I might not be free to guide you carefully.

However, you must not miss the Bi-Clan Martial Competition during the Mid-Autumn Festival in August. I am counting on you to earn some glory for our Emerald Peak."

Thinking of the disciples she had sent out to look for the "Seven-Colored Pill."

Su Lianxue sighed quietly.

They couldn’t be counted on, with only mediocre talents, not outstanding.

However, they would also have to be called back to add to the show of strength.

...

After Master Su Lianxue had hurriedly given many instructions and left.

Both of them let out a long breath.

They completely relaxed.

"Senior Brother, are you thinking of staying on the mountain to cultivate for a while, or are you eager to return to Qingyang?"

"There’s no rush for this little bit of time. You should familiarize yourself with the Blue Wave Heart Method first; the more you improve, the more combat strength you will have."

Zhou Ping’an wasn’t in a hurry at all.

"Moreover, my five viscera are about to be complete and will soon come to fruition... I need to take advantage of this period of full vigor to, in one effort, condense the Canghai Sword Pill."

"Congratulations, Senior Brother."

"The same to you."

The two looked at each other, both showing a smile in their eyes.