Martial Arts Crossover: That night, Huang Rong descended from the sky.

Chapter 168: The Compassionate Sword Manual, the Secrets of Dao Embryo Cultivation

Upon hearing this, Qiao Feng was dumbfounded: "Is this still martial arts? This is practically like cultivating Taoism..."

Not only him, but also Li Ping's friends found these two names incredibly subversive and impactful.

Qin Mengyao nodded: "You think it's a matter of course to cultivate Taoism."

"Back then, my ancestor of Jingzhai, Di Ni, after reading 'The Record of Demonic Thoughts,' combined it with the Taoist internal alchemy practice to create the Cihang Sword Manual, which is a combination of Zen and martial arts."

"Both the Dao embryo and the demon seed are merely images."

"The Dao Embryo is the essence of our Cihang Jingzhai practice."

"The demon seed comes from the supreme demonic technique, the Dao Heart Demon Seed Technique, which is also the cultivation method of the demon master Pang Ban and the thief Chi Zunxin."

"Master Zhang has already told you the direction of innate cultivation, so what you lack is just some practical methods."

"Of course, there are definitely more methods than these. Take, for example, the great swordsman Lang Fanyun. He attained enlightenment through the sword, for only when a person is deeply moved by emotions can they reach the pinnacle of swordsmanship..."

"And there's the evil spirit Li Ruohai, and the Eagle Fate Master..."

"They all reached the pinnacle of innate cultivation, but how they did it, I have no idea."

"I can only tell you about the cultivation of the Dao Embryo. Remember, the methods of cultivation vary from person to person. This is for reference only..."

Upon hearing the words, "Only by being able to fully express one's emotions can one be able to fully wield one's sword," Ximen Chuixue trembled.

Isn't this completely contrary to my own beliefs?

Was I wrong?

Then he heard Qin Mengyao say that it varies from person to person!

It varies from person to person...

So there's no right or wrong in this kind of thing, it's just a matter of different directions?

There's more than one main road!

Qin Mengyao certainly didn't mind telling them what the Cihang Sword Manual was like. If any expert could find Emperor Peak and come to Cihang Jingzhai, they were always willing to lend the Cihang Sword Manual to others.

There weren't many conspiracy theories.

In the eyes of Cihang Jingzhai, comprehending the Cihang Sword Manual from the perspective of others provides a completely new viewpoint. If someone can master the Cihang Sword Manual, they will only be happy for that person!

"The essence of Jingzhai lies in stillness, guarding, emptiness, and nothingness."

"The guiding principles are: Sword Qi Resonates Through the Yangtze River, Sword Dominates Heaven and Earth, Sword Spirit Reaches the Universe, Sword God is Selfless, and Sword Heart is Clear and Bright!"

"The Dao Embryo is the root of the Sword Manual, formed by the fusion of innate true energy and Zen mind. Once this embryo is formed, the sword energy of the Yangtze River can borrow the primordial energy of heaven and earth, and the sword heart, clear and bright, can reflect all things in the world. It is the foundation of the five essential techniques!"

"The beginning of the Dao embryo is the foundation building."

"Sever worldly distractions, regulate your breathing, concentrate your mind on the dantian, gather primordial true qi, like a magnet attracting iron, so that spirit and qi unite, nurture it gently in silence, generate Dharma joy and Zen bliss, and gradually form the embryo of the Dao..."

"This also corresponds to the Hundred-Day Foundation Building in Daoist alchemy, which is also the process of refining essence into qi..."

Upon hearing this, Li Ping blinked, remaining silent. This was completely different from the innate skill he and Rong'er had haphazardly concocted; they had focused on relentlessly working on the spiritual platform and ancestral aperture...

But I still succeeded, just as expected! For your reference!

"The second step, embryo formation, is when the spirit enters the qi, and the qi surrounds the spirit, like a mother nurturing an infant in the womb. This is the crucial stage of the fusion of spirit and qi, and it also corresponds to the refining of qi into spirit..."

"The third step, strengthening the embryo, involves cultivating both sword and Zen, fusing the Dao embryo with sword energy, using the sword energy to flow like the Yangtze River, and the sword mastering heaven and earth to refine the embryo, borrowing the power of heaven and earth to nourish the Dao embryo, and spreading spiritual awareness throughout the whole body..."

"This corresponds to the process of refining the spirit and returning to emptiness..."

"The fourth step, connecting with the divine, is based on the Sword Spirit Universe and the Sword God's Selflessness..."

"The Dao Embryo connects to the universe, transcending self and other, the sword follows the heart, without ego or attachment. When the Dao Embryo moves, the true energy throughout the body flows like the Yangtze River, endlessly replenished by the primordial energy of heaven and earth. Within the reach of spiritual perception, a radius of several miles is under control."

"This is the initial stage of refining emptiness and merging with the Dao, the unity of spirit and emptiness..."

"The fifth step is the transformation of the embryo. The Dao embryo merges with the sword heart, achieving sword heart clarity. One then abandons the sword and the embryo, attempting to break through the death barrier. This is similar to the ascension of the Yang spirit in the Dao of Alchemy..."

Qin Mengyao explained it in great detail, and even matched these cultivation methods with alchemy cultivation one by one, so that everyone could use it as a reference, rather than blindly practicing it!

After all, they are not disciples of Jingzhai, and blindly following the textbook would likely be harmful.

The audience listened with rapt attention. If Zhang Sanfeng's sermons at Wudang Mountain showed them the path to cultivation at the Innate Realm, then...

Qin Mengyao told them how to take this road.

Li Ping was completely confused, so he simply took out a piece of paper and wrote it down first!

After Qin Mengyao finished speaking, everyone suddenly turned to look and saw a small boat drifting towards them from the riverbank, moving as fast as an arrow, faster than they could have imagined!

A burly man sat on the boat. His eyes were dim and yellow. He carried a wine jug in his hand and casually placed a thin, long sword beside him.

His gaze swept over the crowd and landed on Qin Mengyao. Without a word, he recognized her, and Qin Mengyao recognized him as well.

The sword overturns the rain and waves, stirring up clouds!

Lang Fanyun, carrying a wine jug, looked at everyone and said, "I am delighted to see Mengyao and all of you esteemed guests today, and I would like to invite you all to drink together."

After saying that, he tossed a wine jug into Qin Mengyao's hands, sighed, and said, "Gentlemen, it's not that I'm stingy, it's just that I only have two jugs left!"

Everyone was stunned. So this was the world's number one divine sword. It was indeed extraordinary!

Lu Xiaofeng looked at Lang Fanyun: "For a drunkard, to have one of his last two jugs of wine left is already unimaginably generous!"

Lang Fanyun finished his wine and then threw the wine jug into the river: "Brother, you are truly a kindred spirit! I am truly finished!"

Qin Mengyao first introduced everyone to Lang Fanyun, then looked at the wine pot in her hand with some worry: "Hero Lang, Mengyao never drinks alcohol. Are you trying to force Mengyao to break her vow?"

Lang Fanyun laughed and said, "This wine is called Clear Stream Spring. It was brewed by the daughter of Zuo Boyan, the God of Wine. I guarantee that after you drink this wine, you will look down on all the ordinary wines in the world."

"Wouldn't it be a wonderful thing if people could quit drinking it so easily?!"

Li Ping took the wine pot from Qin Mengyao's hand, opened it, and indeed smelled a pleasant aroma of wine. But for him, no matter how good the wine smelled, he wouldn't drink it.

"Thank you very much, Master Lang, but neither Qin Mengyao nor I drink, so it would be a waste to give it to us! But my good brothers, they all love to drink..."

He then handed the wine jug to Qiao Feng.

Qiao Feng smelled the aroma of the wine and his face lit up with joy: "Indeed, fine wine..."

He tilted his head back and took a big gulp, but it wasn't enough and he wanted to drink more. However, he saw a group of drunkards around him handing him the wine jug. In the end, these drunkards each drank the wine in one gulp.

Lang Fanyun remained unperturbed by Li Ping's behavior: "You all are indeed quite bold. May I ask where you intend to go this time?"

Li Ping looked at the ship churning the waves, his expression somewhat subtle: "Wherever you go, we'll go, but your ship seems a bit small..."

Lang Fanyun was also a little worried, as his boat really couldn't hold so many people!

At this moment, Li Ping smiled and said, "However, I do have a way."

Before long, the small boat, amidst turbulent waves, moved forward again, its speed still like an arrow released from a bow.

Many ropes were tied to the back of the boat. Li Ping and his group pulled on the ropes, stepping on a carved wooden plank, and walked on the waves.

Looking at the splashing water behind him, Lang Fanyun said with a hint of envy, "I grew up in Dongting Lake and I've seen all sorts of ways to play in the water, but this is the first time I've ever done it."

"Brother Li is truly an interesting person."

Li Ping manipulated the wooden plank beneath his feet, suddenly leaping into the air, performing a trick, before landing back in the river: "There's something even more fun."

"We could make a similar plank, so that when the waves come in at sea, we could walk on the plank and even get swept into the waves..."

Lang Fanyun's eyes gleamed with excitement. He really wanted to try. He shook his head and chuckled, "Brother Li is truly an interesting person. I can't believe I've never heard of you before. What a pity I didn't make your acquaintance sooner..."

At this moment, Qin Mengyao looked at Lang Fanyun: "Because they come from another world!"

Lang Fanyun: "..."

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