Shocking Secrets of the Celestial Realm

The alarm blared sharply within the sect. Disciples, weapons in hand, their yang energy surging with the flow of their meridians, nervously watched the sect entrance. However, when the mysterious figure appeared, they did not immediately attack. Instead, they stopped a short distance outside the sect, and the leader shouted, "We have not come here to be your enemy, but merely to borrow one person from your sect. This person is extremely important to us, and we hope your sect will grant us permission!"

Jasmine, her expression cold and stern, stepped forward and replied, "You have forcibly entered our territory without prior notification, and even dared to demand our people. What kind of logic is this? If you don't explain your reasons, don't even think about leaving today!" The two sides were deadlocked, the atmosphere tense and on the verge of conflict. Just as a conflict was about to erupt, someone in the mysterious group suddenly whispered a few words, then slowly retreated. Everyone was puzzled, but they understood that the crisis had temporarily averted.

Once the mysterious figure had completely disappeared from sight, Jasmine breathed a sigh of relief and turned to her disciples: "Although they retreated this time, they certainly won't let it go. However, our cultivation cannot be halted because of this. Next, we will begin cultivating the Ren meridian."

Ziling continued Jasmine's words, explaining to the disciples: "The Ren Meridian is opposite to the Du Meridian and is known as the 'Sea of ​​Yin Meridians.' It originates in the uterus, descends to the perineum, and then ascends along the midline of the abdomen and chest until it reaches the jaw and encircles the lips. The Du Meridian controls Yang energy, while the Ren Meridian harmonizes Yin energy within the body. Only when Yin and Yang are in balance can our cultivation reach a higher level."

The disciples sat around the training ground, listening intently. Yi Chen frowned slightly, silently tracing the route of the Ren Meridian in his mind, while pondering how to combine it with the Du Meridian he had previously cultivated; Meng Li gently closed her eyes, placing her hands folded on her abdomen, trying to sense the flow of Yin energy within her body, seeking a feeling of harmony with the Ren Meridian.

Just as the disciples were preparing to devote themselves fully to cultivating the Ren Meridian, a serious disagreement arose within the sect. Some disciples worriedly suggested, "The mysterious forces outside are eyeing us covetously, and we may face danger at any time. We should focus on dealing with the external threats first, and cultivation can be postponed."

However, another group of disciples firmly opposed it: "Cultivation is like rowing against the current; if you don't advance, you fall behind. If we interrupt our cultivation because of external threats, wouldn't all our previous efforts be wasted? Moreover, only by cultivating and becoming stronger can we better deal with enemies."

The disciples from both factions argued vehemently, their faces flushed, shattering the previously harmonious atmosphere of cultivation. Even during practice, the disciples were unable to concentrate due to their internal conflict, significantly impacting their progress.

Jasmine keenly sensed the seriousness of the problem. She realized that if this disagreement wasn't resolved, not only would the disciples' cultivation be hindered, but the unity of the sect would also be in jeopardy. Therefore, she made a decisive decision to temporarily suspend cultivation and organize a Daoist debate conference.

At the Daoist discussion, disciples from both factions spoke one after another, expressing their opinions. Xiaofeng, who advocated defending against the enemy first, looked anxious: "Those mysterious people suddenly broke in a few days ago. Who can guarantee they won't come back? We don't even know their purpose. What if they come with even stronger forces next time? We'll be caught off guard, and the consequences will be unimaginable!"

Yi Chen, who insisted on cultivating, argued: "We have worked so hard to cultivate to this point, and we have finally mastered the mysteries of the Du Meridian. We are about to explore the Ren Meridian. If we stop now, all the insights and energy we have accumulated will dissipate. After we defeat the external enemies, how much time and energy will it take to start cultivating again?"

Mengli also stood up, trying to mediate the conflict between the two sides: "Everyone, please stop arguing. We can't just focus on the immediate threat, nor can we ignore the importance of cultivation. Isn't there a way to have the best of both worlds?"

Everyone fell into deep thought, and for a moment, the hall fell silent. Jasmine looked at her disciples and said earnestly, "Your thoughts are all reasonable. We cannot ignore the external threats, nor can we abandon our cultivation. In fact, we can cultivate while simultaneously defending against external enemies."

She elaborated on her plan: "We can assign some disciples to be responsible for the sect's defense, strengthen patrols and guards, and promptly detect and respond to enemy attacks; while the other group of disciples will continue to cultivate and improve their strength. The two groups of disciples will rotate regularly, which will ensure the sect's safety while allowing cultivation to continue."

The disciples listened to Jasmine's plan and nodded in agreement. The two factions, who had previously been arguing, also realized that unity was key to dealing with the crisis. Ultimately, they reached a consensus and decided to act according to Jasmine's plan.

Having resolved their internal differences, the disciples returned to the training grounds, ready to begin cultivating their Ren meridian. However, when they calmed their minds and tried to circulate the Yin energy within their bodies, they found that the mental turmoil caused by the previous conflict made it difficult for them to find the right feeling for cultivating their Ren meridian.

Seeing this, Jasmine stepped forward and said, "Everyone, don't be anxious. Cultivating the Ren meridian is not only about the circulation of energy, but also about cultivating one's state of mind. First, calm down, let go of your distracting thoughts, and feel the natural flow of Yin energy within your body."

The disciples took a deep breath and, following Jasmine's guidance, gradually calmed themselves. Yichen closed his eyes, cleared his mind, and focused his attention on his abdomen. Slowly, he felt a cool aura gathering there, seemingly the source of Yin energy. Mengli, on the other hand, guided the water element from nature to resonate with the Yin energy within her body. She discovered that when the water element merged with the Yin energy, the flow of Yin energy became smoother, and her understanding of the Ren meridian deepened.

As their cultivation deepened, the disciples gradually grasped the mysteries of the Ren meridian. Their bodies became more supple, and the Yin energy merged with the Yang energy they had cultivated in the Du meridian, achieving a preliminary balance of Yin and Yang. However, just as they were immersed in the joy of cultivation, the disciple responsible for defense rushed over, looking panicked: "Something's wrong! Those mysterious people have appeared again, and this time, their group seems to be even larger!"

Jasmine and Ziling immediately stood up. Jasmine's expression was firm: "Everyone, don't panic. As previously arranged, the disciples responsible for defense should take their positions immediately, and the rest of you should continue to cultivate and be ready to provide support at any time!"