Hidden moth

Chapter 236: Creation of Light

He Kao thought that the "future" that Elder Jiang mentioned was something that would happen a long time in the future. However, right after finishing the meal, he became the person to be consulted, because the three elders all wanted to ask him about the art of hiding moths.

As a living Hidden Moth, He Kao is the only one who has personally cultivated the Hidden Moth Technique to the fourth level and has complete personal experience.

Normally, secret techniques cannot be easily passed on to non-disciples of the sect. However, there is a special case in the sect, that is, the elders of the clan law hall can master the entire inheritance of the sect, usually in the form of divine thoughts and heart seals.

If not, He Kao wouldn't have inherited the techniques of the other seven major sects. Although he hadn't yet reached the level of a sixth-rank elder, he held the title of the head of the Hidden Moth Sect. The elders on duty at the Zongfa Hall were actually the heads of the various major sects.

The reason for this arrangement is to prevent the situation of the Yin'e Sect becoming extinct a thousand years ago. If any sect encounters a problem, the clan hall can continue to inherit and rebuild the lineage.

There are also some rules for practicing magic skills. If the sect still exists, you cannot interfere in the matter of passing on the magic.

For example, if a Xinpan Sect sorcerer wants to practice Xingshen Sect as well, although Gu Chun has mastered the secret method, he cannot teach it privately. He must obtain the consent of Xingshen Sect and make a record. It would be best if he can ask a master from Xingshen Sect to teach him in person.

Because there have been independent cultivators in the martial arts world since ancient times, some low-level secret techniques of some sects may be found through other channels, so this rule is not strictly enforced.

For example, Xingshen Sect's sorcerer Peng Xian found the Guanshen Sect's foundation-building method and asked Meng Ya to practice it privately.

However, the elders of the clan law hall mastered the complete techniques of each major sect and would not violate the rules and teach another technique to their disciples without authorization. In fact, in most cases, it was just a matter of greeting someone, so there was no need for them to violate the rules.

The various spells can not only complement each other, but may also repel and counteract each other. The qualifications and energy of disciples are limited, so it is best for low-level sorcerers not to practice multiple spells.

After a sorcerer breaks through the fourth level, he can practice some applied techniques from other sects to enrich his methods, broaden his horizons, and increase his knowledge. However, if he wants to practice the fundamental techniques, it depends on opportunity.

What is opportunity? For example, practicing the art of mind-dispensing is an opportunity. It is both conditional and necessary, and is within the scope of one's own energy and ability.

As for someone like Gu Chun, who first cultivated the Dan Ding technique to a high level and then joined the Xin Pan Sect to become a sixth-level earth master, that was a completely different situation. His method wasn't called concurrent cultivation but rather a restart, and only those with exceptional aptitude could attempt it.

He Kao also had this plan for Lan Jiuwan's future cultivation route.

Usually, only after breaking through the sixth level will a warlock consider studying another secret technique in its entirety as a systematic reference.

But the ancestors also left a legacy. Even if you break through the sixth level, you should not practice all the techniques at the same time, because the energy consumed is not worth the effort, and it is impossible to practice them all. Just choose one or two techniques to practice at the same time.

There is also a saying that if one practices a technique to the highest level, one will suddenly see the light, and then practice all kinds of techniques at the same time without any obstacles... However, even the three elders cannot glimpse this state now.

The three elders wanted to ask about the art of hiding moths today, perhaps with the intention of trying to practice it as well, but mainly out of curiosity. This was a secret art that had been lost for thousands of years, yet it had reappeared in the world.

He Kao replied, "My cultivation is limited, and I haven't mastered the divine consciousness yet. If I want to explain it clearly, it will probably take quite a while. I have to call and ask for a day off first."

Old Man Jiang smiled and waved his hand: "Then go ask for leave, and come back quickly... The door is open, you know how to get in and out."

This is the Jinghua Cave Heaven of Lingxi Sect, so it is definitely not possible to make a phone call. Fortunately, He Kao has been able to teleport in the cave heaven. He walked out of the courtyard and came directly to the gate. Passing through the gate is Fengwei Township outside.

He Kao was very cautious. He teleported back to Nanhua's apartment again, then turned off the airplane mode on his phone and sent a message asking for leave.

In fact, given He Kao's current status, even if he was absent from work without reason, no one would probably say anything. He was not only a guest of honor for the group's leaders, but also a major shareholder in Huishi Mingpin. It was surprising that he honestly came to work every day.

Then he returned to the Banquet Hall in Jinghua Cave along the same route, which took less than two minutes.

Old Man Jiang suggested again, "Seeking the Dharma should not be neglected. We should go to Piaocai Cave Heaven to make it more formal."

Gu Chun: "You and Lao Li just want to see it, no need to make excuses."

Of course He Kao would not refuse. He picked up the painting and walked out. A moment later, the door of the house underwent a strange change. Not only did a ray of light emit, but the scenery outside had also changed... The three elders walked out of the door and came directly to the Piaocai Cave Heaven.

They appeared in front of the same stone niche, where He Kao had hung the painting. Gu Chun was already familiar with the place, but Jiang Daozhen and Li Xiuyuan squinted their eyes and looked around for a long time.

Jiang Daozhen looked at the painting and said, "If the cave heaven is in the painting, then this painting is now in the cave heaven..."

Before he could finish his words, Gu Chun interrupted him, saying, "This kind of hyperdimensional structure isn't incomprehensible. It can be modeled mathematically. I can even write out many different formulas for you."

Don't forget, Elder Gu was a top student who transferred from the Department of Physical Education to the Department of Mathematics.

He Kao also said silently in his heart: "Actually, in the virtual world, this is the kind of work I do."

Li Xiuyuan sighed again, "On a physical level, it also exists in reality. An example is the cave in front of us."

Gu Chun pondered, "Speaking of super-dimensional things, divine weapons are also... Unfortunately, one needs to have at least the ninth realm of cultivation to create a divine weapon. Nowadays, all divine weapons are passed down from ancestors."

Li Xiuyuan: "Let's first learn the art of hiding moths."

Since they were seeking guidance from He Kao, the three elders all bowed to him. This had nothing to do with seniority; it simply expressed their attitude towards the inheritance. He Kao couldn't refuse, but he didn't dare to accept the bow either, so he just reluctantly bowed.

Although He Kao's introductory techniques for the Hidden Moth Technique were compiled online using an AI program, they were actually related to Jiang Daozhen, and Jiang Daozhen also provided annotations through Lin Qingshuang during his practice. However, Jiang Daozhen sought not only the subsequent techniques but also his actual cultivation experience, which only He Kao could answer. He Kao spent a full day in the mountains explaining them, summarizing his own experiences with cultivation in as much detail as possible.

By sunset, He Kao had said almost everything he could. Jiang Daozhen spoke first, "Thank you for your hard work. It's not easy to explain so clearly. Let's stop here for today. If I have any questions, I can ask you later."

He Kao finally found an opportunity and asked, "You are the most advanced sorcerer I have ever met. In your opinion, why can I open the Piaocai Cave Heaven in Jinghua Cave Heaven, but cannot use the power of the Hidden Moth to travel elsewhere?"

Jiang Daozhen shook his head and said, "I don't know either."

Li Xiuyuan: "He's not asking you to answer, he's asking you to guess. Aren't you the best at guessing?"

Jiang Daozhen: "That's not called guessing, it's called analysis."

Li Xiuyuan: "Then analyze it."

Jiang Daozhen: "The so-called Jinghua Cave Heaven is not the same world as the outside world. The hidden moth's ability can travel through the world, and the cave heaven is a world unto itself. From this, we can also infer that the method of sneaking across using the hidden moth's ability is not feasible."

The method of smuggling that the old man was talking about did not mean smuggling from the East Country to a foreign country, but was a specific term.

Legend has it that those who reach the ultimate state of cultivation can ascend to the immortal realm. Theoretically, then, the legendary immortal master could first lead mortals into the Piaocai Cave Heaven, then open another portal directly to the immortal realm, thus achieving travel between different dimensions of time and space.

But today's attempt proved that this approach was not feasible. Not only could the mortal world and the immortal world be separated, but even the Jinghua Cave Heaven and the outside world were impossible to sneak across with the power of the hidden moth.

Jinghua Cave and the outside world are obviously not in the same time and space. In fact, the so-called "outside" is not accurate, it is just a relative concept.

He Kao then asked, "What are the origins of the various caves in the Shu sect?"

Jiang Daozhen shook his head again and said, "I don't know either. They only say it was left by the ancestors of past generations. But in my opinion, it must have been created by immortal methods, otherwise it would not be completely consistent with the mountains and rivers of Fengwei Township. As for the specific method, I can't say."

This statement seems to be insignificant, but it contains a very important judgment: the seven major magic caves, plus the Piaocai Cave, make up the eight major caves, all of which are man-made worlds.

Li Xiuyuan added, "We can actually do some verification. I'm also very interested. I wonder what the Immortal Pot Palace looked like a thousand years ago?"

Gu Chun waved his hand and said, "Then go and take a look."

He Kao: "Xianhu Palace, what Xianhu Palace?"

Li Xiuyuan: "Just follow me. It seems you haven't explored all the cave world yet."

He Kao had actually traveled all over Piaocai Cave Heaven, but he was just circling in the sky. He was still far from observing every mountain, stone, grass and tree in detail, and there were still many secrets he had not discovered.

Xianhu Palace is actually a natural cave. If you compare it to Fengwei Township, it is located deep in the mountains near Xianhuping. There is a high cliff, few people around, and a mountain stream cascades down on the right.

The mountain stream was on the side, so this wasn't the Water Curtain Cave, but the entrance was completely obscured by overgrown vines. These vines were actually a rare spiritual plant called the Heavenly Palace Curtain.

If Li Xiuyuan had not just given He Kao a legacy before breakfast, He Kao would not have recognized the Tiangong Curtain.

After pulling away the vines, a cave entrance appeared on the cliff. It seemed both natural and artificial, because after walking in, there was a large cave hall with an extremely flat ground, and the walls and the top were also very flat, as if it was deliberately carved out.

Further in, there are several stone chambers. If they are slightly modified by a high-level sorcerer, they can become caves suitable for long-term residence and cultivation, and they can also be decorated very comfortably.

There's a water source nearby, so not only can you renovate the classical-style alchemy room, instrument room, and scripture pavilion, but you can also renovate the modern kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom! Including the doors, ventilation, and lighting, all can be well renovated.

Jiang Daozhen stood at the door of a stone chamber, frowning slightly as he said, "There is no trace of human presence here. It is the original pristine appearance, yet the natural cave looks as if it was carved and built."

Li Xiuyuan also sighed: "This is what the Immortal Pot Palace looks like!"

Gu Chun sent a divine thought to He Kao, explaining what was going on. Near Xianhuping in Fengwei Township, there was a cave hall on the cliff face. Inside the cave hall were several stone chambers, which were said to be the cave dwellings of ancient immortals.

Because a rare spiritual plant called Tiangonglian (Heavenly Palace Curtain) grew in that area, later generations called it Xianhu Palace. Since ancient times, Xianhu Palace has been used as a cultivation cave by disciples of the magic sect. After being carved and renovated over the generations, it has long since changed its original appearance.

In the corresponding seven magic gates, there is also a place similar to the Fairy Pot Palace. It has also been transformed by disciples of successive generations and its original natural appearance can no longer be seen.

But today they also found this "Xianhu Palace" in the Piaocai Cave of Yin'e Gate, which still retains its original naturally formed appearance.

This proves one thing: the eight great caves of the Shumen were originally created by masters with great magical powers, with reference to the mountains and terrain of Fengwei Township.

The so-called naturalness of the Xianhu Palace here is actually man-made, or it can be said to be immortal work, because the entire cave was built with reference to Fengwei Township, but it retains its original appearance.

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　It is difficult to describe the super-dimensional structure from an ordinary perspective, so I wrote a painting. The painting is in the cave and the cave is in the painting. I also wrote about Fengwei Township and the caves of various major sects. Several worlds are the same mountains and rivers.

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