CHAPTER 268: CHAPTER 255: 4 GREAT DIVINE TECHNIQUES! (3 MORE UPDATES, PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!)

The so-called invisible things in cultivation are not the microorganisms that mortals cannot see, but the Dao Laws.

This can be said: The Dao is in the invisible.

The so-called inaudible sounds in cultivation are not the infrasound waves that mortals cannot hear, but the sound of the Dao.

This can be said: The Dao is in the inaudible.

The so-called unobservable things in cultivation are also not the Yin Soul Ghosts that the mortal eye cannot see, but the formless Dao.

This can be said: The Dao is in the unnamable.

These invisible things, inaudible sounds, unobservable matters, each involves the Dao Laws, far beyond what cultivators below the Nascent Soul Stage can comprehend.

Even a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator must be extremely cautious when touching these things, lest they encounter disaster.

Therefore, when opening the Purple Mansion, cultivators, when uniquely exposed to these things, must steadfastly guard their true selves, free from any temptation, to pursue and study these matters.

This is somewhat similar to, yet unlike, the "Divine Sense Barrier" encountered during the Three Foundation Establishment Gates.

The realms experienced in the "Divine Sense Barrier" are all illusory non-existent things, fundamentally unreal.

But the things Zhouyang now encounters are the real Dao Laws.

These might not be the true forms he’s currently experiencing, but they do exist, and can be touched and comprehended by higher-tier existences.

No matter how, for Zhouyang at this moment, what he needs to do is exactly like when he broke through the "Divine Sense Barrier" during his Foundation Establishment, to steadfastly guard his true self, see nothing, hear nothing, perceive nothing, and focus solely on constructing the dwelling for his Divine Soul in the Shenting Acupoint.

After an unknown amount of time, a majestic palace rose up in his Shenting Acupoint.

This palace, guarded by the statues of the Cyan Dragon and White Tiger at its entrance, with the Vermilion Bird poised to fly on its roof, and the Black Tortoise carrying a monument inside as the house guardian.

This Daoist Palace has a name: "Four Spirits Guardian Daoist Palace," an excellent Purple Mansion abode.

The four spirits of the Cyan Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise are not just for show; they possess the power to guard and uphold the Dao.

Zhouyang’s Divine Soul resides within, and if he encounters a high-tier cultivator attempting possession, or a fierce ghost attaching, or is attacked with a secret technique targeting the Divine Soul, these four spirits can provide some protection.

Once this "Four Spirits Guardian Daoist Palace" was constructed, Zhouyang’s Divine Soul instantly transformed into a golden light and entered it, and then a profound and mystical sensation quickly rose from Zhouyang’s consciousness.

His consciousness suddenly elevated infinitely, being clearly isolated in the cave dwelling, yet he quickly saw the scenes outside the cave, saw Zhang Yunpeng guarding him, saw the fellow Yellow Sand Sect cultivators meditating in other cave dwellings on the mountain, and saw the cultivators coming and going about their business on the mountain.

He tried recalling the confusions and bottlenecks he encountered while cultivating the "Great Derivation Sword Technique" and found that those things he couldn’t understand before now became clear with just a thought.

Originally occupied with cultivation, he had only comprehended the first five of the nine basic sword arrays recorded in the "Great Derivation Sword Technique," while the "Six Harmonies Unifying Sword Array" was still a significant distance from mastery.

But now, he quickly grasped the secret to the "Six Harmonies Unifying Sword Array," and also comprehensively understood the "Seven Stars Accompanying the Moon Sword Array," directly advancing his proficiency to the "Eight Gates Immortal Locking Sword Array," and even gained some insight into the ninth basic sword array, the "Nine Palace Sword Array."

Then he tried to think about artifact refining, about his past failures, and about some insights recorded by the old clan leader Zhou Minghan on artifact refining.

In an instant, many previously unnoticed errors and misunderstandings naturally surfaced and became understood.

He felt that if he were to refine that magical artifact now, he would absolutely not fail.

He originally wanted to think deeper, but at this moment, he suddenly felt like he had forgotten something, a sense of foreboding arose.

Before he could ponder what it was, a burning pain suddenly surged, and he suddenly let out an "ah" and came to his senses.

Coming to his senses, Zhouyang saw his Divine Soul sitting weakly against the Black Tortoise in the Daoist Palace Purple Mansion, with a layer of golden flame on his Divine Soul shining brightly and burning fiercely.

At this point, he immediately understood what had happened.

"Phew, that was close!"

"If my Divine Soul hadn’t voluntarily ignited the True Flame as a warning, I could have been lost, unable to extricate myself from the Divine Traveling Heaven and Earth!"

Zhouyang, with a face full of lingering fear, let out a deep breath and quickly took out a piece of "Soul Calming Grass" from his Storage Bag and put it into his mouth, using the effect of this Spiritual Object to nourish his Divine Soul.

Meanwhile, outside the cave, when Zhouyang successfully established the "Four Spirits Guardian Daoist Palace," and his Divine Soul entered it, consciousness elevating infinitely, seeing the situation outside the cave, Zhang Yunpeng, who was guarding him outside, opened his eyes knowingly.

"Divine Traveling Heaven and Earth, huh? It seems Fellow Daoist Zhou succeeded, though I wonder if he can pass this last hurdle, also the most perilous one!"

Zhang Yunpeng, who had established the Purple Mansion many years ago, through combined dual cultivation with Jiang Yuyan upon exiting seclusion after achieving the "Outer Dao Golden Core," has now reached the Ninth-Layer of the Purple Mansion Realm in cultivation.

With his cultivation level and personal experience in "Divine Traveling Heaven and Earth," he is certainly not unfamiliar with this phenomenon.

It was precisely because he knew the dangers within that he had some concerns about Zhouyang’s chances of success.

He no longer doubts Zhouyang’s talent, but he understands one thing very clearly: those with higher talent, sometimes face even greater dangers in the state of "Divine Traveling Heaven and Earth."

Because for those with high talent, the state of "Divine Traveling Heaven and Earth" often lasts longer than for those with lower talent. This can certainly allow them to gain more, but it also makes it easier for them to get lost in it and unable to extricate themselves, making harvests and dangers coexist.

After anxiously waiting for several days, Zhang Yunpeng finally received a Sound Transmission Talisman from Zhouyang, sent out from the cultivation cave.

"Great! This news must be immediately conveyed to Senior Sister."

Upon receiving the news of Zhouyang successfully opening his Purple Mansion, Zhang Yunpeng was overjoyed and quickly passed the good news to Jiang Yuyan, who was waiting for updates at Luofeng Mountain.

Then he turned back and glanced at Zhouyang’s cultivation cave, his expression shifted with emotion, and eventually, he flicked his sleeve and left.

Having just successfully opened the Purple Mansion, Zhouyang still needs to stabilize his realm and elevate his magical power to the level of a Purple Mansion Stage Cultivator, which includes practicing various magical techniques unique to this stage. He, as a sect leader, certainly did not need to stay here forever.

Of course, if Zhouyang wishes to leave the Yellow Sand Sect’s mountain gate, that is absolutely impossible. Without signing the "Nether Blood Contract," he certainly will not allow Zhouyang to leave.

Zhouyang, inside the cultivation cave, naturally knew nothing about the affairs outside.

After recuperating for half a month to restore his Divine Soul, he focused on elevating his magical cultivation.

Opening the Purple Mansion only advanced his realm to the Purple Mansion Stage, but his magical power had yet to transform.

However, the barrier restricting the advancement of his magical cultivation was no longer there; to rise in magical cultivation, he only needs to absorb and refine the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi step by step.

Zhouyang currently resides atop a Tier Five Spiritual Vein; this cultivation cave has dense Spiritual Qi, incomparable to ordinary Tier Four Spiritual Veins and yet unable to rival the cave at the mountain summit owned by Cao Wenjin.

As he cultivated within the cave, the thick Spiritual Qi formed Spiritual Mist, surging into his body, which he refined into his own magical power.

In this way, after less than a year of cultivation, Zhouyang officially elevated his magical cultivation to the level expected of a First-Layer Purple Mansion Stage Cultivator.

Though only at the First-Layer of the Purple Mansion, his current magical power is approximately triple what it was at the Ninth-Layer Foundation Establishment, with his Divine Sense also doubling in growth.

Now, when he extends his Divine Sense, everything within a range of twenty miles is in full view as if observed in his palm.

This coverage range of his Divine Sense is only slightly lesser than a Ninth-Layer Purple Mansion Cultivator like Zhang Yunpeng.

Yet upon reaching the Purple Mansion Stage, due to the existence of the Purple Mansion Daoist Palace, each Purple Mansion Stage Cultivator possesses significant resistance to Divine Sense attacks.

Therefore, even with such a powerful Divine Sense, aiming to use the "Godslaying Needle" Secret Technique for an instant kill against peers as in the Foundation Establishment Stage is essentially impossible.

Nevertheless, the benefits brought by robust Divine Sense are undoubtedly significant.

At the same time, upon reaching the Purple Mansion Stage, the "Qianyang Treasure Pearl" within his body unlocked information about the Purple Mansion Stage Cultivation Techniques and magical techniques from the "Qianyang Immortal Scripture."

The information obtained this time is considerable.

Upon reaching the Purple Mansion Stage, not only did the powers of the "Qianyang Golden Light" and "Qianyang Celestial Sword," which he had mastered previously, get upgraded and enhanced, but he also gained access to four fundamental magical techniques recorded in the "Qianyang Immortal Scripture."

These four fundamental magical techniques are: "Separation Fire Golden Eye," "Rainbow Light Gold Escape," "Qianyang Golden Body," and "Qianyang Divine Thunder."

Once mastered, "Separation Fire Golden Eye" allows one to observe people’s realms and cultivation, see the flow of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, penetrate illusions, detect enemies’ defensive weak spots, capture souls, and eradicate ghosts!

"Rainbow Light Gold Escape" is an escape technique; once mastered, with a flash of golden light, one reappears a hundred miles away, a must-learn skill for pursuing enemies or fleeing.

"Qianyang Golden Body" is a defense magic; once released, it temporarily elevates the body’s strength to the extent that even a Tier Four Spiritual Artifact is hard to damage, a practical lifesaving divine technique.

"Qianyang Divine Thunder" is an attack skill; once mastered, it gathers the metal and fire elements of Heaven and Earth to form "Qianyang Divine Thunder."

"Qianyang Divine Thunder," condensed from metal and fire elements, is top-tier amongst numerous Thunder Secret Techniques, comparable to the renowned "Celestial Spirit Divine Thunder."

Zhouyang occasionally felt that during the Foundation Establishment Stage, the "Qianyang Immortal Scripture" only provided him two magical techniques, somewhat unfitting its reputation.

But now, upon seeing these four magical techniques, he no longer held any doubts regarding the cultivation method created by a Tribulation Crossing True Immortal.

Moreover, besides the four magical techniques, upon advancing to the Purple Mansion Stage, he gained information about his Lifebound Spiritual Artifact in advance.

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