Enlightenment: Beginning as a Disposable Warrior-Chapter 243 - 167: Alien Kings, Dharma Gates of the World! (Part 2)

Chapter 243: Chapter 167: Alien Kings, Dharma Gates of the World! (Part 2)

But soon, the heaviness in Su Mu’s eyes dispersed, leaving only an increasing firmness.

This time, Su Mu narrowly escaped death. If he could recover in the future, with his comprehension panel, he would surely surpass the ancient sages step by step, let alone a mere Prince Zhenbei.

"I will bring Xiaoyue back, and I will personally avenge Yuan Qing!"

The change in Su Mu’s eyes was noticed by the Pharmacist. While feeling relieved, he was also amazed at Su Mu’s determination, as solid as a rock.

"Do you want to know what kind of power the Pharmacist has and what cultivation method I practice?"

Hearing this question, the Pharmacist chuckled, knowing that since Su Mu asked, he wouldn’t seek death in the future, "Thanks to my young friend, over the years, I’ve continually been exposed to pure Yin Sha Qi, and I’m just a step away from forming a Golden Core, at the peak of Fifth Grade."

"As for the cultivation method, both Yuan Qing and I practice the Taoist method."

Peak of Fifth Grade, Yin Sha Qi?

The Yin Sha Qi must be that chilling aura. During the battle, Su Mu found that the Gu Insect in his chest could also manipulate that cold aura, even more refined than Yuan Qing’s. A major doubt in Su Mu’s heart was answered.

"Taoist method? How many cultivation methods exist in this world?"

"The world’s cultivation methods are numerous and varied, but they can generally be divided into five major categories: Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian, Martial, and Gu. In the early stages of Buddhism and martial arts, they are the same, focusing on Body Tempering and Refining Force. Martial artists cultivate their bodies, their physical bodies can become sacred, breaking all methods with strength, unmatched in close combat, but their lifespan is short."

"The Taoist sect pursues the natural Dao, with long lifespans, absorbing the spiritual Qi of heaven and earth. Both Yuan Qing and I practice the Taoist method, and in the Great Yan, most members of noble families and the main branches of celestial royal families also practice this method."

"Confucianism enters the world to aid and stabilize, nurturing Vast Qi, taking the duty of supporting the world upon themselves, cultivating slowly. Many scholars, great Confucians, and noble family descendants practice this method. The more prosperous a dynasty’s destiny, the stronger Confucian cultivation becomes."

"The Buddhist family practices causality and reincarnation, initially cultivating the flesh body, then attaining Zen enlightenment to cultivate the Buddha Realm, suppressing evil spirits, requiring the severing of worldly ties. There are many profound mysteries but also many restrictions."

"As for Gu cultivation, it is a lifetime’s pursuit of refining a Gu King that captures the fortune of heaven and earth. There’s even a saying that ’morning becomes Gu, evening becomes Dao,’ a very mysterious method that I know little about."

Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian, Martial, and Gu!

Su Mu quietly listened, his eyes becoming increasingly bright and intense. Besides the Martial Dao, there were so many cultivation methods in this world!

When the Pharmacist mentioned Confucianism, Su Mu inexplicably thought of a little beggar in Shuangbai Town who sold poems.

"Entering the world to aid it, destiny gathers, that person is most likely a Confucian cultivator?"

Soon, Su Mu also thought about his comprehension panel. With such comprehension, could he cultivate Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian methods simultaneously?

"Pharmacist, is it possible to cultivate other methods simultaneously?"

"It is possible but also not possible. Most Three Religions cultivators dabble in multiple methods. I have also practiced some Confucian Dao myself, but for someone like you who is primarily cultivating Martial Dao, it’s difficult to practice other methods."

"Why?"

"Martial artists cultivate their bodies exclusively, requiring purity, or it will be hard to reach profound heights. Moreover..." The Pharmacist paused here, "Three thousand years ago, Great Qin was aggressive, building the Great Wall, suppressing demons, sweeping the eight directions, unifying the world. That was when the Martial Dao was most prosperous."

"After unifying the world, King Qin declared himself First Emperor, for the sake of the Imperial Dynasty’s eternity, he had the Nine Tripods melted to cast the Thirteen Bronze Men, capturing the world’s destiny. At that time, the world had many strong martial artists, whether from celestial royal families or noble family descendants, most practiced martial arts. The Martial Dao was the first to be suppressed by Great Qin’s destiny, and martial artists across the lands were subjected to Great Qin’s constraints. Afterward, the Martial Dao declined, and the term ’martial artist’ appeared in history books."

"In the subsequent thousands of years, martial artists faced two major restrictions: a blocked path ahead and a short lifespan hindering profound attainment."

"Even though Chu had only three households, it was certain that Chu would destroy Qin. Later, a peerless martial artist who was unrivaled in battle, Overlord Xiang Yu of Western Chu, overthrew Great Qin, setting fire to the Qin Imperial Palace, destroying the Thirteen Bronze Men, and continued the Martial Dao. Thus, the Martial Dao did not continue to decline further. Perhaps it was Heavenly Jealousy at his matchless talent, but the Overlord died at thirty. Later dynasties posthumously honored him as Martial Emperor."

Su Mu listened silently, his eyes sometimes bright, sometimes showing doubt. He originally thought this world was unrelated to his previous life, but today he heard many familiar names and historical records from the Pharmacist.

First Emperor, Xiang Yu!

In his previous life, it was also Xiang Yu who overthrew Great Qin’s rule. Afterward, Chu and Han contended, and Han Gaozu hunted for the deer in the Central Plains, seizing the world.

However, the historical trajectory of this world diverged... according to the Pharmacist, Great Qin ruled for over a thousand years, completely different from its downfall in the second generation in his previous life.

The Overlord continuing the Martial Dao, and being posthumously honored as Martial Emperor, was also unheard of in his previous life. The Great Yan he currently resided in was not any dynasty from his previous life’s history books.

The majestic millennia-old history books closed, bringing Su Mu’s thoughts back. Pursuing these matters held no meaning for him now. He was just an unknown pawn with no qualifications to explore these depths.

After confirming that Xiaoyue was taken back to the Huo Family without any immediate life threats, a heavy stone fell from Su Mu’s heart. His eyes flickered as he carefully examined his own body.

During this time, the Pharmacist sat quietly in the room, waiting for Su Mu.

"Pharmacist, is there hope for me to fully recover?"

"There is, indeed, although one method may seem extremely improbable for ordinary people, I believe you can achieve it." Though the Pharmacist spoke these words, a trace of deep concern flashed in his eyes.

"Have you ever heard of the two secret realms for martial artists?"

"Martial Artist Secret Realms?"

"The lower three grades for martial artists consist of fifteen realms altogether. If you cultivate twelve of these realms, you become a Little Vajra; if you perfect all fifteen realms, you become a Great Vajra."

"Whether you achieve Little Vajra or Great Vajra, the martial artist’s physical body will undergo an unprecedented transformation, moving from postnatal to innate perfection, possibly even achieving a Vajra Indestructible Body."

Twelve realm Little Vajra, fifteen realm Great Vajra!

Upon hearing this, Su Mu trembled all over, his eyes lighting up intensely. He suddenly became enlightened; since completing the fourth Bone Forging to achieve the Jade Bone, he could sense a mysterious realm, where he could drive the Jade Bone into an integrated state with flesh, bones, and tendons. Without the Jade Bone state, he would have long perished at Yuan Qing’s hands.

Now, hearing the Pharmacist’s explanation, Su Mu immediately understood that it was most likely not just the Jade Bone state; rather, it was touching upon the Twelve Realm Little Vajra Secret Realm. The mystical integration of flesh, bone, and muscle was the Little Vajra Secret Realm.

"Is the Pharmacist saying that if I can cultivate into a Little Vajra, leveraging the rebirth upon entering the Secret Realm, I can fully recover?"

The Pharmacist hesitated upon hearing this, as he had only heard of it and never witnessed it firsthand, "I once read such accounts in ancient texts, where a martial artist from Jing State achieved Twelve Realms, and upon entering Little Vajra, his lost arm regrew, extending his life by several decades as if reborn."

Upon hearing this, Su Mu’s heart burned with excitement.

"If I am not mistaken, you have completed the fourth Refining Force, fourth Bone Forging, and third Yijin, correct?"

"The Pharmacist has keen insight." 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

At this moment, the Pharmacist had a complex expression. Su Mu’s meridians were eroded by Yin Sha Qi, crumbling inch by inch. The fourth Yijin would be as challenging as climbing the sky, and to attempt Little Vajra, he could only start from Refining Force and Bone Forging.

However, the Pharmacist had never heard of anyone who, without entering Little Vajra, had achieved the peak of one of the Third Grade’s fifteen realms in Body Tempering. Even prodigies from noble families had faint hopes of such a feat.

Nonetheless, the Pharmacist brought it up, knowing he didn’t have many days left. Over the years, he not only worked on curing the Gu Poison but also used himself for experimentation. When he mentioned being indebted to Su Mu before, it wasn’t false.

It was precisely the Yin Sha Qi within the Gu Poison that allowed the Pharmacist’s cultivation to reach the peak of Fifth Grade, advancing leaps and bounds in the face of declining vitality, nearly forming a Golden Core. After achieving a Daoist Golden Core, he would reach Three Flowers Gathering at the Top, becoming an Upper Three Grade Grandmaster.

But to awaken Su Mu, the Pharmacist transferred his remaining lifespan to Su Mu using silver needles, becoming the vessel that sealed the rampaging Gu Poison and Yin Sha Qi within Su Mu’s body.

Thanks to this, in just a few days, the Pharmacist had become like this, nearing his end.

Unless something unexpected happens, today would likely be their last meeting.

"If you want to bring Xiaoyue back from the Huo Family, there’s little chance unless you become a Little Vajra... I hope my young friend won’t blame this old man in the future."

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