In Emei, start by obtaining golden attributes.

Chapter 361 Zhang Sanfeng's Little Tricks

After Gu Shaoan swallowed the truth mixed with his tea, Zhang Sanfeng casually asked, "What are your plans next?"

"My upper dantian has just been opened and my divine seed has returned to its place. Next, I will return to Emei to stabilize my divine seed and upper dantian."

Zhang Sanfeng asked, "When I went to see you at the Emei Sect on your wedding day, hadn't the spiritual seed within you already condensed? How come your upper dantian only opened recently? Before your upper dantian was open, how did you condense the spiritual seed?"

Gu Shaoan did not mention his own physical constitution, but said, "I previously obtained a medicine that can enhance spiritual energy. After preparing and taking the medicine, my spiritual energy was greatly enhanced. When I entered the second realm of swordsmanship, I condensed a divine seed in my Shen Ting acupoint."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Sanfeng shook his head and said, "I don't know how much benefit your Emei Sect's founder gave you down there to have such a string of good fortunes. Before you've even opened up your upper dantian, you've already condensed the divine seed."

Gu Shaoan smiled lightly and said nothing.

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Sanfeng pointed to the ancient three passages beside him: "If this kid could naturally condense the three elements of essence, energy, and spirit, I wouldn't say anything. But since you have already condensed the three elements of essence, energy, and spirit, I'll give you a little trick that might help you condense the three flowers of essence, energy, and spirit faster."

Pointed at by Zhang Sanfeng, Gu Santong muttered to himself, "Why am I treated differently here?"

Although he didn't say it aloud, seeing Gu Santong's resentful expression, Zhang Sanfeng snorted coldly, "What? You're not convinced?"

Gu Santong whispered, "A little."

Zhang Sanfeng curled his lip and said, "The little trick I'm going to tell you has a condition: you have to be able to draw upon the power of heaven and earth when you reach the Condensing Yuan to Form Gang level. Now, call upon the power of heaven and earth and see if they respond to you."

"If you agree, I'll apologize to you."

Gu Santong opened his mouth, then held the teacup in both hands and sipped it slowly, feeling colder with each sip.

Seeing that Gu Santong had quieted down, Zhang Sanfeng spoke up: "Ordinary martial artists who have condensed their essence, qi and spirit in their bodies often only have two methods if they want to make these three condense into a flower: either search for the corresponding martial arts to improve them."

"For example, if you want to enhance your spiritual energy, you can search for martial arts and secret techniques related to spiritual energy; if you want to enhance your blood and qi, you can practice martial arts that refine the body."

"The second method is to collect relevant precious medicines to enhance one's own skills, spiritual energy, and blood circulation."

"But you are different. Although your internal strength is only at the level of Condensing Yuan into Gang, the sword technique you created in Wudang allows you to draw upon the power of heaven and earth. Therefore, you have developed a third method: drawing upon the power of heaven and earth to enter the three internal energys of essence, qi, and spirit."

Gu Shaoan asked, "Didn't you say that even martial artists at the Celestial Realm can only draw upon the power of heaven and earth, but cannot absorb it into their bodies?"

Zhang Sanfeng looked at Gu Shaoan with suspicion and said, "When did I say that?"

"I clearly remember what you said when I accompanied my master to Wudang before," Gu Shaoan said with certainty.

In order to maximize the benefits of the "Martial Arts Enlightenment Card", before creating the "Emei Sword Manual", Gu Shaoan spent almost six out of twelve hours a day by Zhang Sanfeng's side, asking him about information on the power of heaven and earth and feeling the power of heaven and earth through Zhang Sanfeng.

The memory is particularly vivid.

Zhang Sanfeng looked at Gu Shaoan and asked, "Then let me ask you, what realm is this old Taoist at now?"

Although Gu Shaoan was puzzled, he still replied, "As you said last night, you have now entered the Sitting Illumination Realm, which is above the Celestial Realm."

Zhang Sanfeng said slowly, "The one who said those things to you was Zhang Sanfeng, who is at the Celestial Realm. What does he have to do with this old Taoist who is at the Seated Illumination Realm?"

Gu Shaoan: "."

Gu Santong, who was standing to the side, looked at Zhang Sanfeng, who had spoken those words while holding a sutra, and suddenly felt a sense of awe and wonder.

Seeing Gu Shaoan's pursed lips and frustrated expression, Zhang Sanfeng chuckled and stopped teasing him, saying, "At first, I also thought that the power of heaven and earth was created by heaven and earth, and that mortals could not control it."

"But after entering the Sitting Illumination Realm, the old Taoist realized that it wasn't that he couldn't control it, but that his realm was simply insufficient."

At this point, Zhang Sanfeng asked, "What level have you reached in your cultivation of the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth?"

Gu Shaoan was not surprised that Zhang Sanfeng knew that he had practiced the "Great Shift of the Universe".

Gu Shaoan sought guidance from Zhang Sanfeng through several encounters, each time giving his all, and naturally employing the principles of Yin and Yang in his battles.

With Zhang Sanfeng's level of understanding and strength, how could he not perceive the uniqueness of Gu Shaoan's Yin and Yang energies?

Gu Shaoan stated directly, "The sixth level is complete."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Sanfeng exclaimed in surprise, "That's impressive! Yang Dingtian of the Ming Cult has cultivated for fifty years and has only managed to reach the third or fourth level of the 'Great Shift of Heaven and Earth.' You've only had this martial art for a few years, yet you've already mastered it to the sixth level. Your progress is even faster than I imagined."

Then, Zhang Sanfeng changed the subject.

"Since you have already reached the sixth level of the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth, things are simple, and there is no need for this old Taoist to teach you Tai Chi."

Then, Zhang Sanfeng said, "After entering the Sitting God Realm, as my understanding of the power of heaven and earth increased, I discovered that the reason why the power of heaven and earth is unique is that there is a special energy in its body. It is this energy that makes the power of heaven and earth difficult for martial artists below the Sitting Illumination Realm to control."

"However, if one can draw the power of heaven and earth into the body and then slowly wear it down with two opposing energies, then that special energy within the power of heaven and earth can be extracted between these opposing forces."

"At that time, this wisp of heaven and earth power will be able to be controlled by martial artists."

"At that time, you will be able to incorporate these refined elements of heaven and earth into your essence, energy, and spirit, turning them into nourishment."

Gu Santong, who had been listening for a while, asked, "How effective is it to nourish the three elements of essence, qi, and spirit with the power of heaven and earth?"

After comparing the options in his mind, Zhang Sanfeng replied, "With your skill and talent, normally it would take at least ten years for your essence, energy, and spirit to blossom."

"But this method can shorten the time by half. Perhaps five years will be enough for you to cultivate the three flowers of essence, energy and spirit, and thus achieve the unity of the three elements and step into the realm of celestial beings."

"Hiss~ It can save half the time? Doesn't that mean this kid can reach the Celestial Realm when he's twenty-six or twenty-seven?"

Sure enough, as Gu Santong spoke, Zhang Sanfeng suddenly remembered that Gu Shaoan in front of him was only twenty-two years old at most.

He was even younger than Zhang Songxi and his disciples.

Thinking about it this way, Zhang Sanfeng suddenly felt a pang of envy.

Looking at Gu Santong, who was filled with envy, Zhang Sanfeng shook his head and said, "Don't even think about it. The conditions are too harsh. Even if I knew this method when I was condensing my Yuan Qi into Gang Qi, I wouldn't be able to use it."

Gu Santong thought about it and realized that it was indeed true.

Martial arts that can allow practitioners to condense two completely different energies within their bodies, like the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth and Tai Chi, are rare indeed.

Not to mention, one must also possess the ability to draw upon the power of heaven and earth before reaching the Celestial Realm.

The requirements may seem few, but each one is extremely difficult. Not to mention meeting two of them at the same time.

At the same time, after listening to what Zhang Sanfeng said, Gu Shaoan pondered for a moment, then suddenly stood up and took two steps to the side. As he placed his right hand on the hilt of the Yitian Sword, his internal energy began to circulate rapidly.

In Zhang Sanfeng's perception, a wisp of the power of heaven and earth was quietly drawn down from the sky and then entered Gu Shaoan's body.

The instant the power of heaven and earth entered his body, Gu Shaoan immediately felt it. He then manipulated the internal energy and yin-yang energies to wrap around this wisp of power, attempting to refine it.

After an incense stick's time, in Gu Shaoan's perception, a wisp of energy as thin as a hair actually slowly separated from the power of heaven and earth within his body.

After being separated, this special energy actually emerged directly from Gu Shaoan's body and then dissolved into the world.

Gu Shaoan manipulated the Yin and Yang energies, sending this wisp of refined heaven and earth power into the lower dantian next to the Qi seed.

Immediately afterwards, in Gu Shaoan's perception, the Qi seed in his lower dantian absorbed this wisp of heaven and earth power instantly, just like a sponge that was thirsty.

A moment later, Gu Shaoan was surprised to find that the power of his blood and qi within his seed had indeed increased significantly.

Upon realizing this, Gu Shaoan opened his eyes, his tone revealing a hint of joy.

"feasible."

Gu Santong pressed further, "How was the effect?"

Gu Shaoan replied, "It's similar to what Master Zhang said. Although the increase is small, it can shorten the time considerably."

Having obtained definitive experimental results, Gu Santong's envy was evident on his face.

Looking at Gu Shaoan and then thinking about his own "Invincible Vajra Divine Skill," Gu Santong suddenly felt that the "Invincible Vajra Divine Skill" he had obtained with great difficulty was not so powerful after all.

Otherwise, how could it be that even the power of heaven and earth could not be activated?
Seeing Gu Santong's expression, Zhang Sanfeng sighed inwardly.

The way of martial arts is not to say that there are no shortcuts.

But if you want to take a shortcut, you must first meet the conditions for taking a shortcut.

Otherwise, even if a shortcut is right in front of you, you won't know where to start.

Gu Shaoan had originally planned to use his medical skills to collect some medicines to shorten the time needed for the three flowers of essence, qi and spirit to develop. He never expected that this trip to Wudang would bring such an unexpected surprise.

Just then, Gu Shaoan suddenly remembered the "Four Symbols of Heavenly Will" technique that he had drawn not long ago.

Based on Gu Shaoan's previous research, the "Heavenly Will Four Symbols Technique" is a special martial art that can attract or even control the power of heaven and earth.

Furthermore, its effect of drawing upon the power of heaven and earth is several times stronger than that of "Sword Nine" and "Sword Ten" in the "Emei Sword Manual".

"If one cultivates the Four Symbols of Heavenly Will to a certain level, will it also be possible to quickly refine and absorb the gathered power of heaven and earth?"

The thought immediately took root in Gu Shaoan's mind.

If the "Four Symbols of Heavenly Will" technique can truly achieve this, then the time required for Gu Shaoan's essence, energy, and spirit to blossom can be greatly shortened.

Perhaps within two or three years, the three flowers will gather at the top.

After a moment, once his thoughts had calmed down, Gu Shaoan walked to Zhang Sanfeng's side, bowed, and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Master Zhang."

Zhang Sanfeng waved his hand and said, "With this method, it's best to stay in Mount Emei for the next few years and condense the Three Flowers to enter the Celestial Realm as soon as possible. With your foundation, once you can enter the Celestial Realm, your strength may only be slightly inferior to experts like Meng Chixing."

Gu Shaoan nodded and said, "This junior understands."

After glancing at the sky and finishing their tea, Gu Shaoan and Gu Santong stood up.

After watching Gu Shaoan and Gu Santong leave, Zhang Sanfeng couldn't help but sigh, recalling the time Gu Shaoan had spent refining that wisp of heaven and earth power.

"This kid is even more talented than I was in my youth, and even more unreasonable!"

Immediately afterwards, as if he had thought of something, Zhang Sanfeng began to circulate his internal energy.

Her previously rosy complexion instantly turned pale.

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Sanfeng forced out a little more blood from his mouth, making his aura and expression appear even more listless.

Then, Zhang Sanfeng couldn't help but curse under his breath.

"If I had known, I wouldn't have started this damn sect when I was young. That little girl, Miejue, is always so arrogant because she has a good disciple. This old Taoist is so powerful, yet I still have to rack my brains to clean up the messes of my two idiots."

After sighing, Zhang Sanfeng's body swayed, and with a pale face and traces of blood on his body, he floated towards the Zhenwu Hall.

Half an hour later, on the bank of a small river about twenty miles from Wudang, Gu Shaoan, who was grilling fish, suddenly sighed and said to Gu San, who had a resentful look on his face, "Uncle Gu, you've been staring at me with that resentful look the whole way. Aren't your eyes tired?"

Gu Santong snorted coldly, "Keep an eye on it, even if it's sour."

Judging from his tone and reaction, Gu Shaoan knew that Gu Santong's tears weren't just in his eyes, but also in his fragile little heart.

Gu Shaoan said helplessly, "If you want to, I will teach you the Emei Sword Manual when we get back. But you should know that if you can't comprehend your own Sword Nine, you can't draw upon the power of heaven and earth."

Upon hearing this, Gu Santong finally beamed with joy and took the wooden stick with the fish stuck in it from Gu Shaoan's hand.

"Look at what you're saying. Do you think I'm such a petty person? Just teach me. If I can't learn it, it's my own fault."

Seeing Gu Santong's face change so quickly, Gu Shaoan couldn't help but find it amusing.

However, at that moment, a peculiar scent suddenly wafted into Gu Shaoan's nostrils.

Even as these scents entered his nostrils, Gu Shaoan's smile remained unchanged, but a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

At the same time, he quietly circulated his internal energy and transmitted his voice: "Tu Baichuan is hiding in the shadows, be careful."

Upon hearing the sound, Gu Santong, who was busy grilling fish, remained expressionless, but his muscles suddenly tensed up at that moment.

　Starting tomorrow, I'll be working late into the night for the next two days to catch up on what I've missed!
　
(End of this chapter)