Shocking Secrets of the Celestial Realm

Since then, the four have devoted themselves to cultivation, constantly consolidating the results they have obtained in their exploration of the connection between the sun, the moon and the human body.

They understood that the mysteries of the universe and the human body were unfathomable, and their current discoveries were far from sufficient. During an in-depth discussion, Jasmine proposed the theory of Five Elements and Six Phases. This ancient and mysterious doctrine instantly attracted everyone's attention, and they decided to delve deeper into its study to explore its secrets.

To gather relevant information, the four embarked on a journey. They wandered through ancient libraries, searching among mountains of ancient books for any fragments of information about the Five Elements and Six Phases. Each ancient book was like a treasure trove to them; they carefully perused every detail. During this process, they met a young scholar named Su Yu. Su Yu had a deep interest in ancient texts and was proficient in various ancient scripts. Inspired by the four's passion for exploring mysteries, he decided to join their team in their search for clues about the Five Elements and Six Phases.

Besides ancient texts, they also inquired about reclusive sages. These sages were said to live deep in the mountains and forests, possessing profound understanding of the mysteries of nature and the human body. After a difficult search, they finally found an old man named Xuanfeng in a misty, deep mountain. The old man, Xuanfeng, had white hair but bright, piercing eyes. He had already heard of the four's explorations of the universe and the human body and welcomed them.

Inside the thatched hut of Elder Xuanfeng, the group sat in a circle. Elder Xuanfeng slowly began to speak, explaining the mysteries of the Five Qi and Six Phases. He said that the Five Qi refer to the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water, while the Six Phases refer to the six climatic changes of wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, and fire. The interaction of the Five Qi and Six Phases in the universe not only affects the climatic changes in nature but also has a profound impact on the five internal organs of the human body.

"Wood energy governs growth and development, corresponding to the liver in the human body. In spring, when wood energy is abundant, the liver's function is also most active. However, if wood energy is excessive, it will restrain the spleen earth, affecting the spleen and stomach's digestive function." As he spoke, the old man Xuanfeng used a twig to draw a diagram of the five elements' mutual generation and restraint on the ground.

Everyone listened intently, occasionally raising their own questions. Lin Qing asked, "Then what specific connection do the elements of fire, earth, metal, and water have with the human body?"

The old man smiled slightly and patiently explained, "Fire energy governs upward movement and corresponds to the heart in the human body. In summer, when fire energy is at its peak, the heart's blood and qi are also at their most abundant. However, excessive fire energy can easily disturb the mind. Earth energy governs transformation and corresponds to the spleen and stomach. The spleen and stomach are the foundation of acquired health, and the balance of earth energy is crucial for the body's nutrient absorption. Metal energy governs contraction and corresponds to the lungs. In autumn, when metal energy is dominant, the lungs' function is strengthened, governing qi and respiration. If metal energy is imbalanced, symptoms such as coughing and wheezing will occur. Water energy governs moistening and downward movement and corresponds to the kidneys. In winter, when the cold water energy is abundant, the kidneys need to store more essence to resist the severe cold."

Jasmine then asked, "So how do the Six Elements affect the human body?"

The old man stroked his beard and said, "The six elements of wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, and fire are interconnected with the five elements. Wind is the transformation of wood, cold is the transformation of water, heat is the same as fire, dampness is the transformation of earth, and dryness is the transformation of metal. For example, excessive wind can easily cause internal liver wind in the human body; excessive cold can easily damage the body's yang energy, especially kidney yang."

After gaining invaluable knowledge from Elder Xuanfeng, the four bid farewell to Su Yu and returned to their temporary base. They began to organize the knowledge they had learned from the ancient texts and Elder Xuanfeng, and formulated a detailed research plan. They decided to verify the theory of Five Qi and Six Cycles through their own cultivation and observation at different times of the year.

With the arrival of spring, all things revive, and the wood element begins to flourish. Following their plan, the four began to focus on observing changes in their livers and their own bodily responses. They discovered that in spring, their energy levels increased, and their thinking became more agile, which aligned with the liver's function of regulating the flow of qi.

On one occasion, Ye Lan overexerted herself in cultivation, causing her liver qi to rise excessively, resulting in symptoms such as headaches and red eyes. Using her microscopic energy perception, Jasmine discovered that the wood qi within Ye Lan's body was too strong, disrupting the balance of the five elements. Therefore, she guided Ye Lan through a special breathing technique and microscopic energy regulation to calm the excessive liver qi and restore balance to her body.

In summer, the body's energy is at its peak. They felt a significant increase in the flow of blood and energy in their hearts, and their heartbeats quickened slightly. When Qin Feng was cultivating his spatial power, he discovered that when he used the power of the summer's heat, opening spatial rifts became easier, and the energy within the rifts was more active. However, they also noticed that in the hot weather, people were prone to irritability, a manifestation of the heat disturbing the mind. To cope with this, they calmed their inner heat and maintained mental tranquility by relaxing and regulating their breathing.

Just as they were delving into the relationship between the Five Elements and the Six Phases and the human body, a mysterious woman named Lingyue appeared in their lives. Lingyue was skilled in medicine and possessed unique insights into the meridians and blood circulation of the human body. Upon hearing of their research, she proactively came to exchange ideas. Lingyue's involvement brought new perspectives to their research. Through her own medical practice, she provided the four with numerous case studies on the influence of the Five Elements and Six Phases on human health, enriching their theoretical research.

However, as their research deepened, they attracted some uninvited guests. A mysterious organization learned of their research on the Five Elements and Six Phases theory, and this organization intended to use the power of the Five Elements and Six Phases to achieve its own evil purposes. They sent their henchmen to try to steal the four's research results and prevent them from continuing their exploration.

One day, while the four were discussing their research progress with Su Yu and Ling Yue, a group of men in black suddenly broke in. These men were highly skilled in martial arts and ruthless, launching an immediate attack. Lin Qing was the first to meet the attack, wielding his longsword and displaying fierce swordsmanship, engaging in a fierce battle with the men in black. Ye Lan waved her jade flute, drawing upon natural elements; a howling wind and flying sand and stones created a significant obstacle for the men in black.

Jasmine activated her microscopic energy perception to search for the weaknesses of the men in black. She discovered that these men all exuded an evil aura, seemingly related to the malevolent energy within the Five Elements and Six Cycles. She immediately informed everyone of this discovery, and Qin Feng opened a spatial rift, attempting to suck the men in black into it. However, the leader of the men in black seemed to be wary of the spatial rift; he used a peculiar technique that allowed him to resist the rift's suction force.

During the battle, although Su Yu lacked formidable martial prowess, he used his knowledge of ancient texts to discover the attack patterns of the men in black. He shouted loudly, warning everyone to dodge the attacks and looking for an opportunity to counterattack. Ling Yue, meanwhile, treated the wounded on the sidelines, using her superb medical skills to quickly stop the bleeding and heal their wounds, enabling them to continue fighting.

Just as the battle reached a stalemate, Jasmine suddenly recalled the principle of the Five Elements' mutual restraint in the Five Elements and Six Cycles theory. She concentrated her mind, circulated microscopic energy, and attempted to use the power of the Five Elements' mutual restraint to suppress the evil aura of the man in black. She guided the surrounding Five Elements energy to form a huge Five Elements magic array, enveloping the man in black within it.

Under the influence of the Five Elements Formation, the evil aura of the men in black was gradually suppressed. Their attacks became increasingly weak, and they began to experience various physical discomforts. Seeing this, the leader of the men in black's expression changed drastically; he knew he had met a formidable opponent. Unwilling to accept defeat, he unleashed his final, desperate move, attempting to break free from the constraints of the Five Elements Formation.

Qin Feng had already sensed his intentions. He concentrated all his spatial power, opening a massive spatial rift behind the black-clad leader. As the leader attacked, Qin Feng instantly manipulated the rift, sucking him in. Seeing their leader sucked into the rift, the other black-clad men were thrown into chaos. They seized the opportunity to attack, repelling all the black-clad men.