Immortality and Cultivation: This old man seeks enlightenment through mere survival.

"Oh, by the way, Master, we've already received our share of the Youth Preservation Pill spirit stones we consigned for the auction."

The total is 24,750 spirit stones…

Xueyi continued her report.

"Okay, I understand. Take all the spirit stones and exchange them for spirit herbs and materials to store in the warehouse."

Lu Zaian nodded.

The situation in the northern airspace has been chaotic recently.

But the price of elixirs, a form of hard currency, will only rise and never fall.

His business at Youjian Dange will not be affected.

Afterwards, Lu Zaian ate, drank, played, and relaxed for two days before immersing himself in new rigorous training.

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Before we begin, let's take stock of our spoils.

Lu Zaian opened the witch's storage bag and rummaged through it.

Inside were some common pills, spirit stones, and spiritual materials, etc.

The total value does not exceed 100,000 spirit stones.

Of course, there are also some lewd practices like dual cultivation and bedroom pleasures.

Beaded chains, unicorns, binding ropes, and the like.

"Tsk tsk... This witch is really playing tricks."

Lu Zaian stared in disbelief, clicking his tongue and shaking his head.

Besides that, there is a second-tier, low-grade cultivation technique for replenishing one's vital energy.

And that second-tier mid-grade magic weapon—the Purple Demon Bell.

This Purple Demon Bell is a rare sonic magical artifact.

Unfortunately, although its power was considerable, it was not suitable for the cultivation technique that Lu Zaian practiced.

Even the cultivation technique for replenishing vital energy can only be auctioned off under the guise of a scholar in blue robes when the opportunity arises.

It should be worth forty or fifty thousand spirit stones.

Next, is the main event.

Lu Zaian opened the fat monk's storage bag.

Inside were also some pills, spirit stones, and spiritual materials...

"Oh? Life-Giving Jade Elixir, a top-grade second-tier body-refining spiritual item. This fat monk is quite fortunate."

A jade jar filled with two-thirds emerald-green liquid caught Lu Zaian's attention.

This is a chalcedony liquid that only condenses deep underground, absorbing the essence of the earth's vitality.

Just a few drops applied to a cultivator's body can enhance the strength of that specific area of ​​their physical body.

"It seems that the fat monk was reluctant to use it, but this time it's a good deal for me."

If this jar of Life-Giving Elixir were used to make a medicinal bath...

Lu Zaian estimated that he could further improve his body refinement cultivation.

He continued searching until a tattered Buddhist scripture caught Lu Zaian's attention.

When it was slowly unfolded, it was found to be about ten feet long!

A sense of antiquity and desolation suddenly washed over me.

On the scroll, unfamiliar and mysterious characters, like tadpoles, were strung together to form a text.

It seems to describe a grand, epic ancient chapter.

"It looks like it was written in ancient Sanskrit, but I can't understand it..."

Lu Zaian rested his chin on his hand, stroking his white stubble, lost in thought.

This scripture must be the supernatural power cultivated by that fat monk.

[The law of heaven and earth] [Three heads and six arms], I really crave it.

Let's see how much skill that fat monk has actually mastered.

He was able to almost break his own second-tier mid-grade grand formation while he was only in the early stage of Foundation Establishment.

If it were in its complete form, that would be incredible!

"Keep searching. This ancient Sanskrit is incredibly complex. To translate it accurately into a cultivation method, it must be done word for word."

I don't believe that fat monk knew them all; there must be something to compare them to..."

As expected.

Lu Zaian discovered another golden jade slip.

Upon immersing his consciousness into it, he discovered that it was actually an interpretation of an ancient Sanskrit text from Buddhism.

Each Sanskrit word has its corresponding meaning and context, and is accompanied by annotations…

“That’s it!”

Lu Zaian's eyes lit up, and he couldn't wait to pick it up and study it.

Several months later...

Lu Zaian's mental energy was exhausted, and he felt dizzy and lightheaded, so he stopped deducing.

"Good heavens, this is truly an incomplete ancient divine power!"

Unfortunately, this fragment only records half of it...

The Heavenly Manifestation Earth could only be a hundred feet tall at most, and possess two heads and four arms...

Moreover, this supernatural ability is clearly more suitable for body-refining cultivators.

While recuperating and regaining his senses, Lu Zaian pondered and savored the experience.

This fragment actually records a story of Buddhism exterminating demons in ancient times.

The scroll records that extraterrestrial demons wreak havoc on the world and poison the human race.

Then a powerful Buddhist monk used his supernatural powers to destroy him...

Among the supernatural powers used in this technique are the "Heaven and Earth Manifestation" and "Three Heads and Six Arms" techniques.

Clearly, such supernatural powers are infinitely powerful, and their inheritance and cultivation are extremely difficult.

And it is more suitable for body cultivation.

The reason why the fat monk only mastered a little bit of the skills was because...

It's estimated that this supernatural power was obtained after reaching the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages, and the person no longer has the energy to switch to physical cultivation...

As for whether this supernatural power belongs to Buddhism?

Lu Zaian, however, believes this is debatable.

According to his understanding, all Buddhist practices and supernatural powers are based on Buddhist teachings and scriptures.

If one does not understand Buddhism, having supernatural powers alone is not enough for cultivation.

The fragment records the supernatural powers of "following the laws of heaven and earth" and "three heads and six arms".

Although it was written in ancient Sanskrit.

Yet there was no trace of Buddhist teachings whatsoever.

The only connection is the so-called Buddhist sage "Manjushri Bodhisattva" with three faces and six arms...

"Never mind all that, as long as I can cultivate, that's enough."

The method of cultivating this supernatural power is quite unique.

The cultivator needs to use himself as a furnace to continuously absorb the essence of heaven and earth to refine and strengthen his physical body.

Note that the essence of heaven and earth here is different from the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Rather, it refers to the essence of heaven and earth and all things.

A day, a month, a flower, a blade of grass—all things in the world, from the grand scale of mountains and the universe to the minute detail of leaf veins.

Each has its unique original essence.

By understanding this essence of heaven and earth, one can control its absorption.

"To cultivate this supernatural power, in addition to having a certain level of physical strength, one must also have exceptional comprehension."

Furthermore, this supernatural power is not suitable for closed-door cultivation in a secret chamber...

Only by immersing oneself in the vast external world and experiencing all things can one gain insight and understanding.

The simplest way is to absorb the essence of the sun and moon.

Day and night.

As long as there is the sun and moonlight, one can cultivate.

That's how the decision was made.

Lu Zaian planned to set aside time each day when the sun was rising and the moon was high in the sky to cultivate this supernatural power.

It should be twice as effective with half the effort...

"Next up is the Nine Nether Blood Spirit Embryo."

Lu Zaian studied them one by one, and then took out a blood-red stone embryo the size of a heart.

This is the thing that caused the violent deaths of two Foundation Establishment cultivators.

The crimson glow shone on Lu Zaian's face, casting an eerie, dark red light over the entire secret room.

Thump—thump—thump…

The light flickered on and off, and when held in the hand, it actually made a thumping sound like a heartbeat.

This was the first time Lu Zaian had ever handled this thing.

Its only efficacy was learned from Luo Quan at the auction.

As for the specific effects, whether they are real or not, you'll have to verify it yourself.

"Let's try dripping a drop of semen first."

Lu Zaian flicked his hand, and a drop of bright red blood fell onto the stone embryo.

The bloodstains disappeared into the stone in the blink of an eye.

Thump—thump!

Lu Zaian's powerful divine sense instantly made the judgment.

The pulsating sound of the stone seemed to have become slightly stronger...

At the same time, a subtle connection was formed between himself and the stone body.