Yinshan Record

Chapter 320 The Difficult Choice Between Rejuvenating the Elixir and Advancing/Retreating
Su Che closed his eyes, slowly breathing to calm his mind and erase the fear from his heart.

Zhongyuan.

I can't get to where I am today without him.

But it's not just the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Without Yu Lizi, I would not have been able to cultivate the "Zhou Jue Yin Tian Secret Manual".

It can be said that without this method, I would not be who I am today.

Zhongyuan and the forces he represents have indeed been of great help to him, but not all of them.

"Although you are indeed quite talented, without that person's careful guidance, you might not have achieved your current level of cultivation."

The Yin-Yang Dharma King picked up the cup of fragrant tea, took a sip, smacked his lips, and then spoke.

"Moreover, this world is quite wondrous. What helped you achieve your current level of cultivation may very well become an obstacle to your further advancement tomorrow."

"Please enlighten me, senior."

Su Che quickly refilled the old gentleman's teapot with hot tea.

As the saying goes, "An elder in the family is like a treasure." The Yin-Yang Dharma King, an old fellow who has lived since the time of the ancient Heavenly Court, is truly a living treasure.

"The Rejuvenation Realm is divided into three levels. The first level is your current pinnacle."

The Yin-Yang Dharma King explained, "When the core of the body is established and the essence, energy, mind, and spirit are integrated into one, this is the foundation for condensing the elixir. But the question is, where does the elixir come from?"

Where does the elixir come from?

Su Che hadn't even considered this question, because it wasn't a question at all.

Where does the Elixir of Rejuvenation come from? It comes from nothing more than cultivation through alchemical techniques. It can't possibly fall from the sky.

Young Master Su naturally knew that it was best to refrain from saying such ignorant things, so he kept quiet and listened attentively to the senior's explanation.

"The so-called alchemical formulas include external alchemy and internal alchemy. In ancient times, external alchemy was practiced. After the Middle Ages, internal alchemy gradually became popular. Now, various schools of Taoism have both external and internal alchemy, but this is just a superficial appearance."

The Yin-Yang Dharma King spoke eloquently, while Su Che, listening attentively, calmed his mind and listened attentively.

At present, it has already taken on a rather theoretical and theoretical tone.

The Yin-Yang Dharma King, an elder who has stood proudly since ancient times, chatted with Su Che about his experience in cultivation.

"The Rejuvenation Pill is a crucial hurdle on the path of cultivation. Countless people have mastered it, but why is it that some who have mastered it possess profound magical power, while others seem to fall short?"

Su Che recalled the experts he had met who had mastered the Rejuvenation Pill.

The man who had just been defeated by me, Shichananda, was far stronger than the Ghost General Sikongtu whom I had met in the Yin-Yang Realm.

If he hadn't possessed a trace of the true meaning of the Future Star Tribulation Sutra, he would definitely not have been a match for Śikṣānanda.

However, upon closer examination, both of them are at the same level of the Rejuvenation Realm.

I remember hearing Master Yu Lizi say that the difference in their cultivation levels is only one factor in determining the outcome of a battle; many other factors also play a role.

In retrospect, the very concept of "level" in the so-called "same level" is worth examining.

No wonder Master Yu Lizi said that the current cultivation system was created by a certain end-of-days deity; there are indeed elements of evil people's paths within it.

“Since essence, energy, mind and spirit are integrated, then we can just continue to accumulate this process. Why do we need alchemy techniques?” The Yin-Yang Dharma King tapped his fingers lightly on the desk: “This is all because of the word ‘law’.”

"The law here is not the law of cultivation, but the law that naturally exists between heaven and earth. Humans grow old, get sick and die, things are formed, exist, decay and become empty. Why does the sun rise in the east and set in the west? Why does water turn into ice when it gets cold? All the phenomena of nature and all the ways of human nature are contained within it."

The Yin-Yang Dharma King spoke eloquently, while Su Che listened attentively.

"The so-called alchemical formula, setting aside those complicated names, is essentially about choosing one or more principles for continued cultivation after the essence, energy, mind and spirit have come together."

"Buddhist relics and Taoist elixirs both rely on the laws of existence to fight against heaven, earth, and the vast expanse of time for longevity. Different sects and schools add to these laws to achieve perfection, while others subtract from them to achieve transcendence. But no matter which one they are, they cannot bypass the word 'laws'."

The Yin-Yang Dharma King looked at Su Che and said.

"That's why I say that the very things that have made you who you are today may very well be obstacles to your future success."

"You must understand that establishing the foundation of the Golden Core is merely laying the groundwork for the Golden Core. After condensing the Golden Core through the alchemy, to truly enter the fourth rank of the Xuanmen, the Void Step, one must continuously refine one's own Golden Core, returning it to its original state and even reaching its limit."

"Once that time comes, not to mention the sword technique of the old ghost of Beimang, how will you deal with the fundamental Buddhist teachings like the Future Star Tribulation Sutra?"

Su Che is no ordinary person. The fact that the Third Young Master Su has achieved his current level of cultivation is not only due to the help he received, but also to his excellent character and talent.

As soon as the Yin-Yang Dharma King spoke, Su Che began to ponder carefully.

indeed.

My spiritual practice today can be divided into three parts.

The most important thing is naturally the "Zhou Jue Yin Tian Secret Manual" passed down by Huang Tiandao, which is the foundation of my cultivation today.

Secondly, there is the Taiyu Abi Sword, a fierce sword technique that is also a killing move that I rely on.

Finally, there is the true meaning of the Future Star Constellation Tribulation Sutra and the Pure Lapis Lazuli Buddha Light.

Su Che has always been reserved about the strict Buddhist system, and he has never practiced these two methods. He only occasionally uses them when he encounters a Buddhist opponent.

The Zhou Jue Yin Tian Secret Manual can naturally be practiced gradually according to the Huang Tian Dao lineage, but what should be done with the Tai Yu A Bi Sword and the true meaning of the future Xing Su Jie Jing in the future?

Even if Huang Tiandao's alchemy can fuse the Taiyu Abi Sword into one, the Future Star Tribulation Scripture is the most fundamental classic of Buddhism. Should we try to remove this true meaning?

To be honest, although Su Che doesn't usually provoke this true meaning, he is really reluctant to give it up.

However, some things must be given up, and when it really comes to that, Young Master Su will naturally be willing to let go.

As the Yin-Yang Dharma King spoke, he carefully observed the expression on Su Che's face. After watching for a while, he estimated that the time was right before continuing.

“Young Su, you are too lucky. You have the Three Swords of Taiyu and the true meaning of the future star tribulation. These are the foundations that can become the basis for proving the Dao and achieving immortality. But you are too unlucky. If you had found these after you had achieved immortality, you would have been able to reach a higher level. But now you are only at the pivot point. I'm afraid they will become a heavy burden on your path of cultivation.”

The Yin-Yang Dharma King shook his head as he spoke.

"Comparing the two, Su boy, you have more good luck."

"What do you mean by that, senior?"

"Because I, the old man, will give you advice and suggestions."

The Yin-Yang Dharma King smiled slightly: "If you had met me a hundred years ago, I would probably have been powerless to help you, but now, I can indeed help you solve this problem."

(End of this chapter)