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Chapter 614 The Scripture of Life and Death at Four Hours
Chapter 614 The Scripture of Life and Death in the Four Seasons
"Hey."
Schiller looked up at Chen Beiwu, his eyes filled with undisguised confusion.
"Your talent doesn't lie here, and you haven't yet reached the Demon Lord realm, so it's normal that you can't comprehend the Five Elements Stele," Chen Beiwu comforted him with his divine sense.
His spiritual root aptitude and innate comprehension were greatly enhanced, and he forged the Five Virtues Body with the Tai Xuan Shou Yi visualization method. However, he only comprehended some of the true meaning and Daoist rhyme of the Five Elements. He further purified the Five Virtues Body he had forged later, fed back to the original fundamental immortal law, and then began to cultivate the "Karma and Cause Warp and Ten Thousand Laws Integration and Response Chapter".
Unlike ordinary Five Elements Vine, Schiller is more adept at farming than observing and comprehending the Dao, and is suitable for comprehending the Five Elements in daily spiritual plant care and planting.
Upon hearing this, Schiller's expression softened, and his face gradually brightened, putting the matter of comprehending the Five Elements Stele out of his mind.
Beiwu is right. Farming is more suitable for him than enlightenment!
"Which ruins should we go to next?" Aji asked.
First go to Zhouguang, then go to Huncheng.
Chen Beiwu's eyes flashed, and he knew what Aji was thinking.
The failure to activate the true meaning and Daoist charm of the Yin-Yang Stele, thus missing the opportunity to advance to the Fifth Realm Demon Lord, was a significant blow to Aji.
However, Aji, being proud by nature, did not show it and instead set his sights on the most mysterious of the nine Ruins Stele, the Zhouguang Stele.
The past and present are called the universe, and the four directions and the space above and below are called the space!
The Time-Light Stele carries the Great Dao of Time, which is recognized by the Immortal Alliance cultivators as one of the strongest, and also one of the most difficult to master Great Daos.
However, since Aji possesses the power of the four seasons, he may still be able to gain something from the Timeless Monument.
Deep within the Heavenly Ruins.
A colossal monument, shimmering with countless points of light, resembled the rise and fall of a galaxy. But what surprised Chen Beiwu even more was the faint watermarks that slowly rotated on the surface of the monument.
Just by focusing his gaze on this mark, fragments of memories began to rise in Chen Beiwu's spiritual sea of consciousness.
"You've arrived."
Upon seeing Chen Beiwu, Shi Wujian politely stood up and greeted him, attracting the attention of some cultivators from the Zhouhua Cave Heaven.
"Oh, so this is Chen Beiwu. He's got some skills."
A beautiful female cultivator leaned against the stone railing beside the monument, the sunlight shining on Chen Beiwu.
Her skin was as white as snow, and she looked no more than thirty years old. Her long hair was not tied up, but was simply tied behind her shoulder with a single silver thread. Her features were not delicate, but she had a kind of languid and composed air that grew more and more captivating the more you looked at her, and her temperament was quite extraordinary.
A True Monarch from the Zhouhua Cave Heaven subconsciously turned to look at the beautiful female cultivator, revealing a look of awe: "Uncle-Master Shu, have you noticed something?"
In the eyes of most Nascent Soul True Monarchs in the Immortal Alliance, Divine Transformation True Venerables are all noble beings who are high above and cannot be resisted, with little difference in status. However, it is different for True Monarch Zhouhua Cave Heaven.
There are strong and weak Nascent Soul True Monarchs, and naturally, there are also differences in cultivation level and status among Cave Heaven Transformation True Venerables.
The cultivator who just spoke was Shu Yunlan, the master of the Liuxia lineage of the Zhouhua Cave Heaven, and a noble being who is expected to take charge of the Zhouhua Cave Heaven in the future.
"It's nothing. Chen Beiwu is exceptionally talented in the Path of Time, it's a pity he joined the Jade Purity Immortal Sect," Shu Yunlan commented casually.
Upon hearing this, the Nascent Soul True Monarch's pupils shrank sharply.
There are countless geniuses in the Zhouhua Cave, but only a handful of cultivators can receive such praise from True Venerable Shu. Even he was only considered "acceptable" by True Venerable Shu!
"Don't overthink it, and don't try to compare yourself to others. The Immortal Alliance will always produce geniuses that are hard for ordinary cultivators to comprehend." Shu Yunlan glanced at her junior nephew Zhao and saw through his thoughts.
"Yes."
Although Junior Nephew Zhao was somewhat unwilling, he dared not disobey the decree of True Venerable Wan Shi.
At the same time, Chen Beiwu's head moved slightly, meeting a pair of extremely bright eyes.
His eyes had light-colored pupils, like amber, and his gaze seemed to scrutinize his prey, causing Chen Beiwu to raise an eyebrow and nod in greeting.
"Who is that senior?"
"This is Master Shu, the Venerable Master Wanshi."
Following Chen Beiwu's gaze, Shi Wujian quickly explained using his divine sense.
"The True Venerable One of Ten Thousand Time?"
Chen Beiwu narrowed his eyes, pondering the matter, but couldn't find the corresponding entity.
However, judging from the attitude that Shi Wujian showed, this person's status in the Zhouhua Cave Heaven is definitely extraordinary.
Suddenly, the surrounding scenery changed, and Shi Wujian and the others disappeared. Wan Shi Zhenzun appeared in front of Chen Beiwu.
"Senior, what is this?" Chen Beiwu asked, neither humble nor arrogant.
Shu Yunlan smiled and went straight to the point: "You and I are destined to meet. Would you be willing to become my disciple?"
Chen Beiwu's gaze fell on the smiling face before him, and he said gently, "Senior, please don't joke. I am a Yuqing cultivator."
"It's alright. The Immortal Alliance, the Cave Heaven, and the Immortal Sect are all one family. In the past, the Jade Purity Immortal Sect has also had cultivators who went to the Five Great Cave Heavens for further study," Shu Yunlan said nonchalantly.
She only asked Chen Beiwu to become her disciple, not to join the Zhouhua Cave Heaven, so it didn't violate any taboos of the Yuqing Immortal Sect.
If the higher-ups of the Dongtian Immortal Sect were all guarding their own factions, the Immortal Alliance would not have been able to usher in the golden age of cultivating immortality by borrowing beasts, and the emergence of many Nascent Soul True Venerables.
Chen Beiwu carefully considered his words and said, "Thank you for your kindness, senior, but I already have a master. My master is the True Venerable Dongming Changqing."
"I know all of this." Shu Yunlan's gaze was deep, as if she could see Aji hidden in Chen Beiwu's sleeve.
"I possess a supreme immortal technique called the 'Scripture of Life and Death in the Four Seasons,' which is extremely difficult to learn. Even the most talented individuals from the Celestial Splendor Cave find it difficult to cultivate successfully."
"But you are different. You have a contract with the beasts of the four seasons, which is extremely compatible with this immortal technique. You have the potential to master it."
"The Four Seasons Dao is different from the Primordial Dao. No cultivator in the Immortal Alliance has yet taken it over. If you abandon the Primordial Immortal Method and focus on cultivating the 'Four Seasons Life and Death Scripture of Casting Time and Refining Years,' you may be able to attain the Dao and become a deity within a hundred years, and touch the threshold of the Void Refinement within three thousand years," Shu Yunlan said bluntly.
She wouldn't bother to guide ordinary cultivators, let alone take them on as disciples.
However, the "Scripture of Life and Death in the Four Seasons" is different. This supreme immortal technique was created by her master when he was a giant in the cultivation world, but in the end he reached the pinnacle of the Void Refinement Realm through another path, so he had some obsession with it.
"I am grateful for your high regard, but I currently have no intention of becoming someone else's apprentice."
Faced with the irresistible temptation of the Void Refinement Realm, which is hard for ordinary cultivators to resist, Chen Beiwu refused without hesitation.
It's not that he doesn't believe in free lunches!
With the power of the Nine Breaths Chaos Treasure, even a Creation Elixir falling from the sky could land right in front of him.
For Chen Beiwu, however, switching sides would do more harm than good, and there was no need to go against his conscience to do it.
"Since that's the case, could you do me a favor?" Shu Yunlan changed the subject.
"What kind of busy work?" Chen Beiwu asked tentatively.
Shu Yunlan remained silent, but with a flick of her finger, a streak of light landed in front of Chen Beiwu.
"Senior, what is this?"
Chen Beiwu could vaguely see the jade slip in the flowing light through his eyes.
"Payment for helping."
Shu Yunlan succinctly stated, "I gained insights from observing the Time Light Stele and comprehended a profound technique called the Divine Sundial Seal. When this seal is used, it can transform a cultivator's physical body, making it more aligned with the Great Dao of Time."
"If you are willing to help test the specific effects of this profound technique, this 'Scripture of Casting Time and Refining Years: The Four Seasons of Life and Death' will be yours, and you will no longer need to become my disciple."
Upon hearing this, Chen Beiwu was slightly taken aback, quite surprised.
How is this any different from giving away immortal techniques for free? Could it be that this Divine Seal of the Sundial is extremely dangerous?
This profound power is without danger or hidden danger; I can solemnly swear this oath.
As if sensing Chen Beiwu's thoughts, Shu Yunlan's voice rang out slowly, quietly waiting for the former to make a decision.
If Chen Beiwu's aptitude hadn't truly aligned with the principles of the four seasons, she wouldn't have been able to make so many concessions.
To try or not to try?
Aji glanced at Chen Beiwu, feeling that there was something wrong with Wan Shi Zhenzun.
Chen Beiwu hesitated, his mind sinking into the chaotic world, sensing the noble status of the purple aura.
The Time-Traveling Immortal Technique is already extremely rare and precious!
If he could use the beast to cultivate immortality and allow Aji to cultivate a supreme immortal technique that is in harmony with the power of the four seasons, the little guy would be able to reach the fifth realm of demon lord more peacefully and easily in the future.
Since fate did not issue a warning, and the True Venerable of Ten Thousand Times was willing to swear an oath, it was impossible for him to attack me in public.
With this in mind, Chen Beiwu made up his mind and decided to proceed.
"I'm sorry, senior." Chen Beiwu clasped his hands in a salute but did not accept the jade slip.
Wan Shi Zhen Zun is ultimately a Zhou Hua Dong Tian Zhen Zun. Even if there is a 70-80% chance that it won't be a problem, Chen Bei Wu is unwilling to take that risk.
Aji may indeed lack a suitable supreme immortal technique, but he may not be unable to support himself and comprehend an immortal technique related to the power of the four seasons from the perspective of his own comprehension on the Time Light Stele.
Shu Yunlan remained expressionless, showing no surprise, and even somewhat admiring of Chen Beiwu.
Being able to calmly refuse temptations and remain undisturbed is a truly admirable quality.
If it were a prodigy from the Zhouhua Cave, he would probably agree without hesitation, or even be overjoyed.
"Since you are unwilling, then let's just forget about it."
Shu Yunlan didn't press the matter, but changed the subject: "I have a grandniece named Peng Yuyan, who is sixteen years old. She possesses the three elemental roots of metal, wood, and water, and is at the Qi Refining Limit Exceeding Realm. She needs to find a renowned master to lay her foundation and teach her how to forge her Golden Core in the future."
"After the Heavenly Ruins close, I wonder if True Lord Chen could help with the instruction?" Shu Yunlan looked directly at Chen Beiwu.
"I am willing to serve you, senior." Chen Beiwu readily agreed.
Becoming an apprentice and expanding one's network by taking on disciples are two different things.
Having been able to connect with the Zhouhua Cave Heaven, he will be able to find the corresponding channels to collect high-level time-related natural treasures in the Immortal Alliance in the future, without having to put in much effort.
"Um."
Shu Yunlan nodded, and the surrounding scenery quickly changed back to normal.
At the same time, a jade slip quietly appeared in Chen Beiwu's hand.
When?
Chen Beiwu's heart tightened, amazed by the strength of a Nascent Soul True Venerable.
He never actually took the jade slip, but somehow he ended up holding it in his palm without anyone noticing.
This means that if Wan Shi Zhen Zun wanted to harm him, he could take his life at any time.
"Brother Chen?"
Seeing that Chen Beiwu's gaze was fixed on Shu Zhenzun, Shi Wujian couldn't help but remind him with his divine sense.
Shu Zhenzun holds a prestigious position in the Zhouhua Cave Heaven. If Chen Beiwu angers him, he won't be able to help him at all.
Chen Beiwu withdrew his gaze, changed the subject, and thanked Shi Wujian for helping to find the Huang family's lost items.
Shu Yunlan's eyes flickered slightly as she focused her consciousness into the Time Light Stele.
You have to give up something to gain something; these days, even fishing requires bait.
As long as Chen Beiwu is immersed in the "Scripture of Life and Death in the Four Seasons of Forging Time and Refining Years" and is determined to refine the void, he will eventually turn to the Zhouhua Cave Heaven Sect for the sake of the Great Dao of Refining the Void.
Even if things don't work out in the end, this interaction will give the Jade Purity Immortal Sect another high-ranking Nascent Soul cultivator who is slightly more inclined to favor the Zhouhua Cave Heaven. Why not take advantage of it?
On the other side, after the pleasantries were over, Shi Wujian took the initiative to remind Chen Beiwu of some things to pay attention to when observing the Zhouguang Stele.
He was too reckless when he first tried to comprehend the Zhouguang Stele, and almost suffered a great loss.
Chen Beiwu nodded, closed his eyes, and sat cross-legged on the futon. He did not immediately look at the Four Seasons Life and Death Scripture, but instead used his divine sense to explore the Time Light Stele with Aji.
In an instant, an invisible Daoist aura invaded Chen Beiwu's spiritual platform and sea of consciousness, manifesting as profound and obscure seal script characters.
The seal script shone brightly, exuding an artistic conception that Chen Beiwu and Aji could understand.
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If you could go back in time and rewrite the thing you regret most in your life, the price would be forgetting everything in the present. Would you go back, or not?
If you could see the future and know your death date, but couldn't change it, would you look or not?
If you could stay in the present forever, never aging, never changing, living as long as the heavens, and roaming freely in the world, would you be willing to stop?
The three lines of ancient seal script moved slowly, radiating brilliance, as if quietly waiting for Chen Beiwu to respond.
Chen Beiwu remained expressionless.
Sometimes, without being reminded, he knew that the Zhouguang Stele was different from other ruin steles. It was very rigid, like a spiritual clone, but it was also good at using questions to test the cultivator's Dao heart.
Therefore, a cultivator's answer should follow their true heart. A false answer that goes against their true heart will only cause the Time Light Stele to reject it, making it difficult to continue to observe the Daoist charm it carries.
No, do I still need to answer?
Aji paused for a moment, then looked at Chen Beiwu.
"Just answer according to your heart," Chen Beiwu advised.
Aji pondered for a moment: "If I could rewrite the past and make my thoughts clear, I would definitely go back; if I could see the future and know my death date, I would definitely see it; if I could stop time and live as long as heaven, I would definitely stop."
Why?
"Because I like it, I want it all," Aji said matter-of-factly.
As for the so-called cost of making a choice, it can even reverse the flow of time, so naturally it can also completely eliminate the associated costs.
[Acting recklessly and greedily, he is utterly hopeless!]
The three lines of seal script dissipated, transforming into countless silver, violent rays of light that fell upon Aji, completely expelling the latter's consciousness from the Time Light Stele.
Upon seeing this, Chen Beiwu immediately used the Covenant Contract to determine Aji's condition.
Knowing that Aji was alright, Chen Beiwu breathed a sigh of relief, looked at the three lines of seal script that had reappeared around him, and began to answer the first question.
"The past is unattainable. Clinging to the past and trying to rewrite it by forgetting everything is both an obsession and an escape. Therefore, I will not go back," Chen Beiwu pondered.
The next second, the first line of seal script disappeared, and the Zhouguang Stele did not show any further reaction.
Chen Beiwu was unsure whether he had answered correctly or incorrectly, so he simply went ahead and answered the second question: "The mind does not follow the circumstances, it dwells in the future and does not perish, but the future mind is also unattainable, so I choose not to look."
Why?
"To be fixated on the future is to be obsessed, and in doing so, one loses one's true self."
As soon as Chen Beiwu finished speaking, the second line of ancient seal script disappeared, leaving only the last line of seal script.
"If the heavens and earth remain unchanged, even a stubborn rock can live as long as the heavens and earth. So what is the meaning of carefree living? Therefore, I choose to keep moving."
After a moment of contemplation, Chen Beiwu spoke his thoughts. The ancient seal script before him vanished completely, and then wisps of cosmic light and Daoist charm reappeared.
Reject the past without regret, reject the future without confusion, and reject the present without stagnation.
These three answers were neither wrong nor particularly outstanding.
Upon seeing the ancient seal script evaluation, Chen Beiwu remained unmoved.
Unexpectedly, in the next instant, endless cosmic light and Daoist charm surged like a rising tide, completely engulfing Chen Beiwu's divine sense and triggering a vast and wondrous phenomenon.