Swords emerge from Mount Hua, sweeping across the heavens from the world of Swordsman.

As a local tyrant, Yue Zhuoqun was clearly different from the ruthless and cruel types.

They could have simply seized the Longevity Manual from them using their superior strength, but instead, they first helped Fu Junzhuo and showed her kindness before asking to see the manual.

Yue Zhuoqun's attitude in making the request was gentle, but they could clearly feel the pressure that went straight to their hearts, knowing that this was not a choice at all.

The other party has already shown courtesy; if I don't reciprocate, then it'll be time for war.

Is this the method of a regional overlord?

Although Kou and Xu felt somewhat uncomfortable, they couldn't help but admire Yue Zhuoqun.

This is the kind of approach that those who achieve great things should have.

The Yuwen Huaji and Song Shidao I've met before, despite their power and status not being much less than Yue Zhuoqun's, were far inferior in their conduct and were unlikely to achieve anything significant.

Of course, while we admire them, we still have to face the reality of the situation.

He glanced at Fu Junzhuo, who was still injured not far away, and after thinking for a moment, he could only choose to back down: "Brother Yue saved Mother's life, which is an immense favor to us. It is only right and proper that we should give up the Longevity Manual."

Yue Zhuoqun nodded in satisfaction, smiling broadly, and said, "You two are very smart, and you will surely achieve great things in the future. I am not a domineering and ruthless person. After obtaining the Longevity Manual, I will not only help Miss Fu heal her injuries, but I will also give you great opportunities and make sure you don't suffer any losses!"

Yue Zhuoqun's smile was like a spring breeze, instantly dispelling the pressure on Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling.

Kou Xu felt relieved and much better. He took out the silk scroll containing the secret of longevity from his pocket.

Yue Zhuoqun took the document, glanced at it briefly, and put it away. He wasn't in a hurry to understand it and turned back to Fu Junzhuo: "Miss Fu, let me help you circulate your internal energy to heal your injuries for a while longer."

Fu Junzhuo sighed, deeply moved by her two sons' actions.

However, she didn't say much, since the Longevity Manual wasn't important to her and wouldn't matter if she gave it to someone else.

At worst, I'll pass on the Nine Profound Techniques and the Yi Sword Technique to Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling as compensation.

"Good work."

Yue Zhuoqun's undisguised and open attitude made her feel no need to be wary, and she sat cross-legged openly, allowing Yue Zhuoqun to treat her.

This healing process lasted for a full six hours, from daytime to nighttime, and from nighttime until the sun rose the next day.

He only stopped practicing his internal energy after he had completely repaired Fu Junzhuo's meridians.

Fu Junzhuo's internal injuries have been basically healed; she can now restore her strength by circulating her internal energy.

Yue Zhuoqun withdrew his palm and stood up, while Fu Junzhuo continued her meditation.

Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling had been on guard all night and were so sleepy that their eyelids were drooping, but when they saw him get up, they still came over to ask about the situation.

"Miss Fu's injuries have healed. As long as she practices her internal energy on her own for two more days, she will be back to her peak condition. I will look after her from now on. You two go and rest!"

The two were delighted and clasped their hands in greeting, saying, "Then we'll have to trouble you, Brother Yue."

They didn't stand on ceremony anymore, found a comfortable spot to lie down together, and soon began snoring loudly.

Yue Zhuoqun sat down next to Fu Junzhuo and took out the Longevity Manual diagram to examine it carefully.

The first thing that catches the eye is the long text of oracle bone script, which contains more than 7,400 different characters, and is extremely strange.

With the help of his later life experiences, he could only barely recognize a few hundred characters by deducing their forms. Through his thorough reading of Taoist classics, he deciphered over a thousand more.

World-weary Jun Yang ⑦1 ④⒋ Eight ㈥ ⑦ Seven ０

Besides the original oracle bone text, there are also annotations from those who previously obtained the Longevity Formula, but all of them together amount to only three or four thousand characters.

Although most of the film is still unsolved, it is disjointed and incoherent, leaving viewers confused.

There are some contents that can be corroborated with Taoist classics, but they are not very helpful for cultivation.

After looking at it over and over for more than two hours, Yue Zhuoqun had no choice but to give up and instead choose to study the seven human figure diagrams that followed.

This diagram is similar to a martial arts manual, with arrows of different colors guiding the flow of energy through the meridians, forming seven different methods of energy cultivation.

The Five Blessings diagram is relatively simple, with each of the five internal organs selected as its foundation, circulating throughout the body.

The third image shows a golden arrow emerging from the lungs, circulating throughout the body via the Ren and Du meridians.

The fourth image shows a green arrow originating from the liver, flowing through the Ren and Du meridians and spreading throughout the body.

The fifth image shows a yellow arrow pointing out from the spleen, which then circulates throughout the body via the Ren and Du meridians.

The sixth image shows a blue arrow originating from the kidney, flowing through the Ren and Du meridians and spreading throughout the body.

The seventh image shows a red arrow originating from the heart, flowing through the Ren and Du meridians and spreading throughout the body.

The first and second diagrams are more complex, both featuring arrows of five different colors emerging from the five internal organs. However, in the first diagram, the arrows ascend to the Tanzhong acupoint, where they meet and transform into white arrows, which then circulate throughout the Ren and Du meridians. In the second diagram, the arrows descend to the Qihai acupoint, where they meet and transform into black arrows, which also circulate throughout the Ren and Du meridians.

Looking at these seven diagrams alone, one cannot discern anything profound.

Yue Zhuoqun decided to choose a picture to practice on. To be on the safe side, he wanted to hide his true energy first, in case of any conflict.

When he was at the height of his power, he had obtained the secret techniques of hidden martial arts created by Zuo Lengchan.

This martial art was only used twice against Ren Woxing and Zhu Wushi, and then it became useless. Unexpectedly, it came in handy again at this moment.

After concealing one's innate true energy within the body, one can calm the mind and face the heavens with one's five hearts facing upwards.

The first two images were too complex and were eliminated first. Finally, the seventh image, which came from the heart, was chosen.

With a thought, energy rises from the heart and circulates through the meridians following the guidance of the red arrows.

But as soon as this energy was activated, he felt his pores open up, and the power of heaven and earth seeped in through his pores, turning into a scorching gas like a flame, burning his meridians as if they were about to explode.

If it were just burning, that would be fine; with his physique and willpower, he could still endure it.

The key is that this scorching power is like a wild horse that has broken free of his control. It has deviated from its original path and is rushing around in the meridians throughout his body.

Fortunately, he had concealed his true energy beforehand; otherwise, he would have suffered a qi deviation from the impact.

However, if this force is not expelled or tamed, and is allowed to run rampant, it will eventually find the hidden true energy and still end up going astray.

Just then, the demonic seed nurtured in the dantian suddenly became active, seizing the fluctuations of the scorching power and drawing it in to devour it.

Once the demonic seed had completely absorbed the power, Yue Zhuoqun quickly dispersed his mind and stopped circulating his energy.

Even so, a fine layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.

On the contrary, the demonic seed grew stronger after absorbing this power, and it even had a similar effect to absorbing the essence of the Evil Emperor's relic.

As Yue Zhuoqun gradually calmed down, his eyes gleamed with a sharp light.

I finally understand the essence of the Longevity Secret.

Chapter 174 Seed of Demons

Martial arts training inevitably involves two paths: internal energy cultivation and physical conditioning.

Regardless of the path chosen, the body is the fundamental element.

Internal strength originates from the flesh and blood, flows through the meridians, and converges in the dantian; external training is about tempering the flesh and blood, strengthening the bones and muscles, and increasing physical strength.

The essence of power comes from within itself.

Even if one breaks through to the Innate Realm and can control the power of heaven and earth, the power of heaven and earth is only an external force and never belongs to oneself.

At most, after improving their strength, they can temper their will and embark on the path of spiritual martial arts.

However, the cultivation of this Longevity Technique is completely different; its power does not come from within itself, but is collected from the world.

This results in the power entering the body not belonging to oneself, and it cannot be controlled at all without refining and taming it.

Using internal energy cultivation techniques to refine and control it is clearly not feasible; it will only lead to qi deviation and demonic possession.

The true method of refining is hidden in this oracle bone script containing more than seven thousand characters.

"Gathering Qi and refining Qi are the cultivation methods of ancient Qi cultivators, or rather, the secrets to achieving immortality."

Yue Zhuoqun was both excited and helpless.

Whether you cultivate based on your own strength or on the power of heaven and earth, just think about it and you'll know which path has a broader prospect.

The potential of the human body is indeed limitless. It is always faster to nourish oneself with the power of heaven and earth than to nurture the physical body with one's own power, isn't it?

Having a treasure mountain but being unable to enter it—how can one not feel regret?

With a determined look, he secretly summoned the system: "System, how many martial coins can I exchange for this Longevity Manual diagram?"

[The Longevity Manual Diagram, an event item, records the wondrous method of achieving immortality and can be exchanged for 5,000 Martial Coins.]

Five thousand? That's quite a lot!

"How many martial coins are needed to purchase the immortality method translated from oracle bone script?"

The Longevity Secret Method was written by Guang Chengzi, the teacher of the Yellow Emperor. It belongs to the entry-level cultivation method and requires 50,000 martial coins.

Note: Cultivation techniques at the entry-level (ordinary entry-level) are different from those at the ordinary entry-level (ordinary entry-level) and are of higher value.

"Fifty thousand? It's just an oracle bone inscription, why are you drinking blood like this?" Yue Zhuoqun protested speechlessly.

Unfortunately, the system completely ignored him, leaving him with no choice but to shut down the engine.

It seems that the only way to master these seven operating techniques is through slow and gradual study and experimentation, or by learning them from Kou Zhong or Xu Ziling.

Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were able to master the sixth and seventh diagrams by adopting the training philosophy of the Nine Profound Techniques. The power they cultivated still belonged to martial arts internal energy and did not fall under the category of cultivation.

But you have to eat one bite at a time, and walk one step at a time!

Thinking of this, I composed myself and opened my eyes.