Chapter 817
Introduction to the Five Poisons, The Secret Journey of the Heavenly Lotus
Chen Ping'an was preoccupied with important matters, and Lan Yingjun was still injured, so the two did not talk for long. However, the atmosphere between them did change subtly.
After calling out "Brother Chen," a faint glow appeared on Lan Yingjun's face.
Her eyes lowered slightly, her delicate feathers trembled.
It has a touch of liveliness, and a touch of the past.
In such circumstances, having just endured hardship and faced death, the young girl's heart was naturally filled with turmoil. Ordinary warm greetings were out of the question.
Chen Ping'an didn't linger. After a few brief words, he prepared to leave.
“Miss Lan, I have just acquired a new cultivation technique and need to study it carefully, so I will not stay here any longer. I will come back here when Grandmaster Lan comes out of seclusion!”
After saying this, he bowed slightly and then turned to leave.
Lan Yingjun gazed into the distance until Chen Ping'an's figure transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the horizon.
Brother Chen
Lan Yingjun's eyes trembled slightly, revealing a complex mix of emotions and expectations within their sparkle.
That day.
Whoosh!
A streak of blue light flashed across the sky and then landed among the mountains.
"To be on the safe side, let's first learn the basics of the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm."
Chen Ping'an tossed out four command flags, which fluttered out and were planted in the four directions.
hum~
A flash of blue light and flickering blue flames created an invisible confinement that spread throughout the four directions of heaven and earth, isolating the inside from the outside and concealing all fluctuations.
The Azure Flame Four Directions Command Flags, a set of top-tier divine weapons, are of a lower grade than Chen Ping'an's current level, making them unsuitable for primary combat.
However, under his influence, it can still produce remarkable results.
hum~
Chen Ping'an formed a hand seal with one hand, outlining a spiritual light, and in an instant, he had carved a spiritual pattern.
This process was repeated for a full ten breaths, until his front was covered with spirit runes.
Then, he withdrew his divine light, and these spirit runes hovered in the air, landing in the four directions of space.
Warning and prohibition!
With his current skill as a second-tier restriction master, although the effect was a bit weak, it was better than nothing.
With more practice and continuous research, one can always improve their skills in creating a barrier.
He studied the martial arts cultivation technique, which was much easier for him than for those cultivators at lower levels.
His vast, flawless divine soul alone allows him to bear far too much information that would be difficult for lower-level cultivators to handle. A great deal of complex information will be greatly simplified before him.
At least, before his skills improve to a certain level, there aren't many bottlenecks for him in the art of restriction.
With inherited methods, detailed explanations of restrictions, and a foundation in the divine soul, the combination of these factors is enough to allow someone of mediocre talent to cultivate some skills.
Furthermore, given his current situation, while his aptitude for the art of enchanting restrictions may not be outstanding, it is by no means mediocre.
If we're really going to talk about it, it could be considered a pretty good one, if not exceptional.
By starting with advanced study and learning, and with the corresponding methods of transmission, one's progress in study and learning will be rapid.
However, for Chen Ping'an, the most important thing is his cultivation level. For him, the art of restriction is just a little bit of relaxation in his spare time.
After setting up the formation and inscribing the restrictions, Chen Ping'an finally sat down cross-legged.
He gleaned a great deal of useful information from the soul of the man with the wax apple.
This includes gleaned insights into the trends of demonic and heretical paths from snippets of conversation, as well as experiences and insights gained over the previous hundreds of years.
However, the lotus-flower man's soul was already fragmented, and Chen Ping'an only glimpsed a tiny fraction of it. It differed greatly from true memories spanning hundreds of years. Only some important parts were extracted. Furthermore, there were incomplete parts, so it couldn't be entirely considered genuine experience.
Even so, such gains are still a valuable asset for Chen Ping'an.
This added a significant chapter to his recollections of his experiences.
"This is what a pseudo-celestial being is like. If one could draw upon the soul of a celestial being, what would the rewards be like?"
Chen Ping'an's eyes gleamed, and he couldn't help but wonder.
However, given the current situation, such a scenario is merely wishful thinking.
Unlike pseudo-celestial beings, celestial beings possess flawless souls and have truly transcended the illusion of inner demons. Their desire for the Dao is extremely firm. Even if one is severely injured and in poor condition, it is clear that Chen Ping'an is still far from being able to guide their souls, given his current cultivation level.
Matters concerning the soul are fraught with unpredictable dangers. A slight misstep can damage one's very foundation, and Chen Ping'an does not want to take any risks unless absolutely necessary.
Based on previous experience, to attract the soul of a celestial being, one must at least reach the second level of the Celestial Being realm, and further improve one's mastery of the soul-attracting technique before there is any possibility of attempting it.
Without these two essential elements, rashly summoning the soul of a celestial being would likely be extremely dangerous. Even if one forcibly casts a secret technique, one would probably suffer a severe backlash from it.
"It's not too late to do this after I've reached the second realm of perfection!" Chen Ping'an's eyes lit up, and he calmed his mind.
His departure from Black Mist Valley to seek cultivation in this place was not without reason.
In the wax apple man's memory, he glimpsed the general outline of the incident.
The wax apple man's appearance here was not without reason.
"Heavenly Lotus Sect!"
Chen Ping'an's divine light faded, and he closed his eyes.
"Mountain peaks and valleys, cliffs and clear walls, the Supreme Elder, Lord Dream-Eating Lotus!"
hum~
A flash of spiritual light, a flow of true essence, and a boundless, pure spiritual power rippled continuously.
+1!
+1!
+1!
As time went by, a series of cultivation experiences flashed before Chen Ping'an's eyes.
The Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm is a supreme divine skill specializing in the path of poison. In terms of its power and scale, it incorporates the five poisons with the five elements and the earthly fiends to prove the heavenly spirit. It can be described as a magnificent and grand martial art, the most profound and mysterious martial art in the world.
However, in actual practice, the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm lacks such spirit. It starts more from small things and focuses on the details, making the overall tone extremely dull and boring.
This applies not only to the methods of cultivation but also to the artistic conception of the techniques.
This skill clearly requires a long period of time and constant perseverance to master.
Chen Ping'an, with his keen insight, realized that the cost-effectiveness of this cultivation technique was by no means very high.
While its imagery is grand and imposing, compared to its overall scale and grandeur, the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm cannot be described as mediocre in power, but it is at most a supreme divine skill. Compared to top-tier supreme divine skills, it still falls considerably short.
However, in terms of cultivation, the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm tends to align mostly with the imagery of cultivation techniques. This mismatch between high and low levels results in an extremely low return on investment in cultivation. One might expect to achieve the level of a true cultivation scroll, but in reality, what one ultimately cultivates is merely an unparalleled divine skill. With such cultivation, it's truly difficult to imagine the origin of this technique.
另外
Lan Yingjun's ability to master this technique and reach its peak is truly a testament to her exceptional talent.
Given the imagery of this cultivation method, even a grandmaster who obtains it and cultivates it, even with a complete understanding of its essence, would still need to painstakingly study it, and might not even be able to grasp the method. In fact, if Chen Ping'an had a clearer understanding of the situation of other celestial beings, he would probably have used them as a reference for comparison.
Back then, even though Lan Yingjun's cultivation level was below that of a Grandmaster, she had already mastered this technique to a considerable degree. This suggests that she had already begun practicing this technique much earlier.
It's hard to imagine how she, so young and delicate, managed to master this skill.
With her talent, if she hadn't wasted so much energy practicing this technique, she probably would have become a grandmaster much earlier.
In other words, if she had used the talent and energy she had devoted to cultivating this technique on other, more cost-effective techniques, he probably wouldn't have stood a chance in that direct confrontation in the battle in Northern Cang back then.
He might not actually be her match.
The Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm is extremely difficult to cultivate, yet the rewards of its power are completely disproportionate to the effort and talent invested.
The same talent and energy, if used to cultivate those top-tier, supreme divine skills, would not only be easier, but their power would also be even more terrifying.
If it were an ordinary cultivator, even if they obtained this technique, they would probably have other ideas if they had no other choice.
Even Chen Ping'an, if it weren't for the martial arts philosophy, probably wouldn't have chosen this technique after actually understanding it.
but
He was different from other cultivators. Although the cultivation of this sect was difficult, it was not so difficult for him.
The main loss lies in the power that is not commensurate with the difficulty.
However, this is not a big deal. Chen Ping'an's cultivation of the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm is more about the resources and foundation he has accumulated. He wants to combine this with the Seven Killings Heavenly Gang Fist, the Three-Part Human Calamity Finger, and other martial arts techniques, integrate them, and refine himself in order to create a cultivation method that is unique to him.
As long as the resources are sufficient and the foundation is adequate, he can completely accept minor flaws.
+1!
As the last cultivation experience passed by, Chen Ping'an slowly opened his eyes.
His eyes focused intently until his breathing reached its peak, at which point they suddenly tightened.
Wow~
The panel surged like a tide, and starlight entered the mind.
boom!
The aura vibrated, and the artistic conception descended.
Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm, Beginner Level!
Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Celestial Realm 1 - Perfected Pivotal Radiance Realm (Pivotal Radiance at its peak, penetrating like the sun)
武学：青阳血炼法小成（0/15360）颠鸾倒凤·阴阳枢入门（225/8640）、无相自在法（残篇）未入门（237/1920）广寒剑法（残篇）小成（0/7680）、狂雷刀法入门（1021/2160）、五毒地煞掌入门（0/1080）太虚御风步圆满、七绝禁法圆满、七杀天罡拳圆满、霸刀圆满、万魔铸身诀圆满
Secret Techniques: Soul-Guiding Technique, Butterfly Dream Bewitching Technique, Illusionary Eye
hum~
The spiritual light gradually faded, the azure light dimmed and dissipated, and Chen Ping'an slowly opened his eyes.
His eyes were deep, and a hint of regret flashed in the depths of his gaze.
"It's still a little short."
Within the spiritual platform, the illusory image of the spiritual bridge connects the inside and outside, shining brightly as if it were a real spiritual bridge.
But a phantom is still just a phantom; no matter how realistic it may seem, it is ultimately not the real Spirit Bridge.
The Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm technique, despite its basics, ultimately failed to allow Chen Ping'an to truly advance his cultivation and reach a higher realm.
He secluded himself here, planning to master the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm technique and, with the help of the panel, whether he could advance his cultivation to a higher level.
With the attitude of the Piercing Rainbow Realm and the Celestial and Human Realms, we will deal with his next plans, and have a real confrontation in the Celestial and Human Realms, and truly feel our own killing power.
Take this opportunity to clarify your own position among the heavens and humanity.
Sometimes, understanding yourself is far more important than understanding your enemy.
Know yourself, and you will know your enemy!
To clearly define one's bottom line—what one can and cannot do—one needs a thorough understanding of oneself.
He benefited greatly from the previous gathering of experts, but ultimately failed to engage in a real battle. Many things still need further clarification.
The Heavenly Lotus Sect secretly arrived in Xuanling. Upon learning of this, he was filled with fighting spirit.
But as the time was about to end, he still wanted to be on the safe side, so he calmed himself down and began to meditate quietly.
He originally intended to use the power of the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm to condense the Spirit Bridge in one fell swoop and push his cultivation to the Piercing Rainbow Realm.
But ultimately...
Still a little bit off.
"Pity."
Chen Ping'an's eyes flashed, and the panel in the void in front of him immediately disappeared.
The Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm is merely a supreme divine skill, far from being a top-tier supreme divine skill. If mastered to a high level, it could provide considerable benefits. However, the benefits of merely reaching the entry level are ultimately far too little for his current cultivation level.
If it were replaced with the introductory text to a true martial arts manual, that might be enough.
With one burst of energy, we entered the realm of Heaven and Man, the realm of Piercing the Rainbow!
"That's all."
Chen Ping'an's gaze sharpened, and he stopped thinking about the matter.
It would be good to be able to enter the Heavenly Realm and the Human Realm by using the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm technique, but if you can't enter it, there's nothing you can do.
According to the glimpses of the divine soul's memories, the other party should wait there for a few more days. Once the Xuanling event has completely subsided and the powerful figures have left Xuanling, that will be the time for them to launch their attack.
This attack was a high-level operation, focusing on precision strikes and inciting panic and chaos. In the process, they also seized cultivation resources, making a considerable profit.
If things go well, the man from the lotus tree, as a fellow traveler, will also be able to share in the spoils.
The reason for choosing to hold the event after the Xuanling Grand Event, rather than on other days, was from the perspective of prestige.
Nothing is more captivating than the chaos that follows a grand event. If there is, it is the riots that occur during the event itself.
This operation was personally led by the Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Lotus Sect, and the several experts accompanying him were all top-tier pseudo-celestial beings, the true core pillars of the Heavenly Lotus Sect.
Although the Heavenly Lotus Sect's influence far surpasses that of the Myriad Demons Sect and the Evil Extreme Path, a pseudo-Celestial Being is still an extremely rare existence for them.
"Only the Supreme Elder leading the team knows the exact timing of the operation. We don't know how many days they'll stay there, so if we're going to make a move, the sooner the better!"
Chen Ping'an's emotions shifted as he quietly pondered the information he had gleaned from his memories.
Although some of the information is incomplete or missing, piecing it together can still outline the whole picture and reveal a lot of useful information.
Know yourself and the enemy, and you will be safe in a hundred battles!
Having prior intelligence is extremely important in high-level battles. Knowing the opponent's strengths and weaknesses beforehand can save a lot of trouble in actual combat.
Numerous thoughts flashed through his mind. Once Chen Ping'an made up his mind, he had already formulated a plan.
"The purpose of this battle is to verify what we have learned and to determine our combat strength. If we can kill them, that would be best. If not, then we should focus on the gains!"
"But before that."
A glint of light flashed in Chen Ping'an's eyes, and numerous objects appeared before him, enveloped in a bluish light. (End of Chapter)