Chapter 862 - 79: Mortal by Following, Immortal by Opposing

Chapter 862: Chapter 79: Mortal by Following, Immortal by Opposing

Li Xin’s life is not as leisurely as Simmons’. He is fully immersing himself in feeling the powerful impact of the Martial Heart Technique.

In the third-person perspective, he is experiencing a complete immersive operation method of the Martial Heart Technique’s Grand Circulation. The densely packed meridian lines alone are dizzying to look at, yet the complex meridians are clearly layered in Li Xin’s eyes, like art.

To follow leads to mortality, to reverse leads to immortality, the mystery lies in the inversion. It’s not chaos, but a methodical way of seizing Celestial Secret Spiritual Energy.

Moreover, Li Xin feels his body immensely craving this power. Accompanied by the virtual shadow’s practice, in the room, Li Xin’s body is already sitting cross-legged, starting the flow of Spiritual Energy from the first step.

The first circulation of any cultivation technique in the Divine Land is both slow and difficult, but Li Xin didn’t notice anything obstructive, smoothly completing the Martial Heart Technique’s first 108 routes of Small Circulation—that’s a comfortable feeling of unimpeded muscles and bones. Li Xin deduces that the disciples of the Martial Heart Sect likely practice the Small Circulation, a result that nonetheless surprises him.

This also sparks Li Xin’s strong interest in the Grand Circulation.

Of course, meridians are easier; the meridian routes are complex, the Spiritual Energy circulation method cannot be mistaken, cannot be weak. According to the Jade and Silk’s instructions, enough time must first be spent watching the virtual shadow’s trajectory, then after memorizing it, attempt with the sect’s elders as protectors, providing assistance at critical moments to overcome difficulties.

This Inheritance Jade and Silk are extraordinary; one of its uses is to aid memory. If passed down from the Sect Leader’s disciple, holding it can avoid the initial painful process of memorization, allowing simultaneous practice and familiarization; otherwise, one must memorize first and then slowly explore, with at least a few years of difference in time involved.

Fang Chi gave Li Xin the Jade and Silk, not at all thinking Li Xin could learn. A normal person takes a look, doesn’t understand it, marvels at it, then obediently returns it, showing immense gratitude. He isn’t worried about Li Xin stealing the learning; never mind the Grand Circulation, even the Small Circulation isn’t understood just by looking—the functions of different meridians vary, and how Spiritual Energy passes through, clears, the force, and rhythm are all different.

Without sufficient skill, even attempting to go astray with cultivation deviation is difficult; one would get stuck at the first hurdle.

Small Circulation is similar across major sects, mainly depending on personal Spirit Root qualifications. As for the Grand Circulation, this thing is not suitable for learning in the Divine Land anymore—typically, those with unique talents completely master the Small Circulation first, then gradually accumulate resources based on personal circumstances, slowly attempting the Grand Circulation; the more deep and complex, the greater the risk.

Perhaps only the inheritance disciples of top sects can complete it with the support of the powerful sect resources.

Fang Chi also doesn’t think Li Xin would attempt blindly, because normally, there are blockages in the meridians more or less; without the help of a Golden Core elder, it’s absolutely impossible to clear them.

At this moment, Li Xin has completely forgotten everything around him, thoroughly immersed in the Martial Heart Technique. He instinctively feels this is perfect for his Nine-character True Words—if mastered completely, he might even unlock his Nine-character True Words limitations. Although he already has Three Lives, Li Xin still feels using the Nine-character True Words is extremely burdensome; the feeling is like his Spiritual Energy usage method and Nine-character True Words are not the same system, so every use drains him. But looking at the Grand Circulation’s operation method, isn’t this a perfect match?

If he masters this meridian circulation method, along with Spirit Stone, he won’t be risking his life when using the Nine-character True Words, he might even explore the secrets of the Twelve Zodiac Star Disc.

Of course, Li Xin isn’t foolish; he knows this complex cultivation technique still poses risks, so he first practiced the 108 meridians’ Small Circulation several times, finding it straightforward, very smooth and natural, then couldn’t resist beginning the Grand Circulation.

The Grand Circulation is like a complex multi-layered map, akin to clearing stages in a game, conquering one by one; it’s easy to get addicted, and easy to immerse oneself in.

While it looks complex, it actually follows a pattern, with the Small Circulation’s 108 meridian routes as the core, each meridian route can extend into its own cycle, cycles within cycles; some complex areas have even deeper cycles, akin to a small universe within the body. But essentially, it’s very patterned, and once clarified, patiently cycling will reveal its wonders.

Of course, it requires considerable spatial perception and clear discernment ability; otherwise, just a glance would befuddle the brain.

After such circulation, seven days have passed. These seven days Fang Chi didn’t have time to find Li Xin—not that he didn’t want to, but Elder Wang lost his temper, forcing everyone to train overtime intensely, not even planning to return home for rest, just sitting on the ground and practicing cultivation techniques; all disciples dared not speak up against the treatment, lest the old man truly chastise them.

Who knows about this old man’s level, but his aptitude for insulting is incredibly vicious, targeting the very core of one’s pride.

Gan Jiu and Shi Dazhu are also extremely busy; all logistics are handled by these two. Previously, even though this was also the case, before Elder Wang came, things were actually very slack, with inner sect disciples occasionally going home during breaks. The two were very leisurely, but now that’s no longer possible, with so many disciples gathered together, responsibility falls solely on them, even including laundry.

Both lamented, often wanting Li Xin to help, but ultimately didn’t dare—after all, they’d just been beaten, so endured through gritted teeth.

Finally catching a breath, when everyone prepared for some rest, Wang Zhigao unexpectedly led all disciples down the mountain to another sect, "Hidden Mountain Sect" in Cloud Mist Mountain, for inter-sect challenge and exchange.

This kind of inter-sect exchange is rare, but there’s an important Divine Land competition this year. To enhance strength, sects without direct competition will hold such exchanges—some for a fee, like Martial Heart Sect.

Martial Heart Sect challenged Hidden Mountain Sect; originally, Hidden Mountain Sect was unwilling despite Wang Zhigao’s reputation. Ultimately, Wang Zhigao had to personally pay Spirit Stones, as within this training period, the Martial Heart Sect people became somewhat restless; another sect’s exchange would provide the necessary reality check.

During the Martial Heart Sect’s inner sect disciples’ challenge with Wang Zhigao leading at Hidden Mountain Sect, Gan Jiu and Shi Dazhu remained at the sect; they lacked the qualification to go, since everyone is calculated by Spirit Stone.

The entire Martial Heart Sect was left with only Li Xin, granting him an uninterrupted opportunity—Li Xin hadn’t anticipated the Grand Circulation would consume such extensive time; to be precise, once he began the Grand Circulation, he lost track of time.

Li Xin has extraordinary memory, coupled with proficient control of Spiritual Energy, using the Jade and Silk to receive guidance at each step, conquering each section with introspection and external observation, maintaining very stable overall rhythm.

Nonetheless, he soon discovered a problem: during such prolonged circulation, Spiritual Energy easily faces depletion, even though Li Xin’s recovery ability is monstrous, it still falls short. The Small Circulation remains manageable, but the Grand Circulation is practically an energy-devouring Spirit Beast.