The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 998 Advancement in Cultivation Techniques, Baosha Sanren

The Azure Spirit Heart Method is a method for cultivating the soul.

Among all cultivation methods, it is an extremely rare type.

Among the true skill scrolls of the same level, the Soul Cultivation Method is the most precious.

The significance of the Jade Spirit Heart Method lies in the fact that it is not merely a secret technique, but a complete cultivation method that can truly be used for practice.

For Chen Ping'an, it has an irreplaceable and unique role.

While focusing on spiritual cultivation, it can also provide panel assistance, thereby enhancing one's realm and abilities.

hum~

In the restricted space of Qingchi Courtyard, Chen Ping'an's eyes were slightly closed, his brows gleaming with spiritual light, surrounded by azure light that reflected within his spiritual platform.

"The azure sky holds true meaning, the spiritual platform nurtures the jade soul, heaven and earth are like spiritual rhythm, drawing forth the Dao naturally."

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A sense of wonder emerged, inspiration struck, and insights surged within Chen Ping'an's heart.

With an understanding of the artistic conception, supplemented by the essential points and profound changes, the outline of the technique gradually became clear to Chen Ping'an.

True skill scrolls, especially those involving the secrets of the soul, are techniques whose essence is so profound that even with a complete inheritance of their meaning, it is difficult for even a celestial being to achieve enlightenment in a day or two.

It requires years of continuous refinement, research, and reflection before any achievement is possible.

But Chen Ping'an is different from others. The existence of his control panel gives him a natural advantage that is difficult for others to match. And this advantage becomes more and more obvious as the grade of his cultivation technique increases.

The higher the grade of the cultivation technique, the longer it takes for others to study and comprehend it, and some may even spend half their lives studying it without finding the right method or entering the door. But he, as always, can easily enter the door without spending too much time.

These differences are not measured in millimeters.

hum~

The azure light flowed and intertwined like faint light in the mist, making the outline in Chen Ping'an's mind increasingly clear.

"Azure Spirit Heart Sutra!"

This profound cultivation method, which focuses on strengthening the spiritual foundation, can purify the mind, ward off obstacles, and refresh the spirit.

If one reaches a certain stage, one can enhance their spiritual foundation and increase their potential for breaking through realms.

Although the Azure Spirit Heart Sutra is not responsible for breaking through realms, practicing this sutra can subtly enhance the potential of the soul, allowing it to reach a higher limit.

Those who can become great cultivators generally have a pure Dao foundation. Even if there are exceptions, they are obviously not much different.

However, there are still differences between them during the major overhaul.

Some exceptionally gifted individuals possess a solid foundation in Dao cultivation. Compared to others, their potential for future breakthroughs is undoubtedly greater.

Even when they are in the same realm, there will be natural differences in their spiritual essence.

Although the Azure Spirit Heart Method cannot solve the problem of the Dao Foundation, it takes a different approach by strengthening the Divine Soul to improve this weakness.

hum~

A flash of light, a flowing blue glow.

+1!

As the insights and perceptions of the artistic conception continued to emerge, information that only Chen Ping'an could see kept flashing in the void in front of him.

After an unknown amount of time, Chen Pingan slowly opened his eyes.

When he opened his eyes, a faint blue line suddenly appeared between his eyebrows, and then quickly disappeared.

"Azure Light and Spiritual Charm!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes shone brightly, with golden light swirling within them.

Wow~

As his eyes narrowed, a panel quickly took shape and appeared out of thin air.

Name: Chen Ping'an

Realm: Celestial Realm 3 - Hidden Radiance Realm (Perfected Emptiness)

武学：青阳血炼法大成（0/38400）、颠鸾倒凤·阴阳枢入门（2285/8640）、三分归元真卷小成（1965/15360）、碧灵心法入门（0/5760）、无相自在法（残篇）小成（0/15360）、广寒剑法（三式）圆满、狂雷刀法圆满、太虚御风步圆满、七绝禁法圆满.

Secret Techniques: Soul Suppression Technique, Soul Guiding Technique, Butterfly Dream Bewitching Technique, Illusionary Eye

"Azure Spirit Heart Sutra, Beginner Level!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes shone brightly, as if a golden sun was hidden within, and as if countless mountains and rivers were rippling from the bottom of a blue lake.

Within the spiritual platform of the brow, the hidden vortex, deep as ink, gradually subsided, radiating an invisible power that stirred countless waves, connecting heaven and earth.

Through the inheritance of cultivation techniques and the essence of key points, Chen Ping'an has mastered the Biling Heart Method to the point of entry. With the help of the panel, he has also reached perfection in the three realms of Heaven and Man, specifically the step of Void and Stillness.

Mo Chen is only one step away from the next stage.

Under normal circumstances, although the Biling Heart Sutra is a true treasure, it is only at the entry level. It is unrealistic to expect to push one's cultivation to the Void Perfection stage in one go.

After all, Chen Ping'an had only recently become a Grand Cultivator. Although his spiritual foundation was different from others in the same realm, his cultivation level was not yet very stable. Without years of accumulation, it was obviously quite difficult for him to advance several steps in a row.

However, the Azure Spirit Heart Method focuses on the spiritual realm, and its enhancement in all realms complements Chen Ping'an's current situation.

Only by taking all factors into account could his level of attainment be pushed to this point.

If one reaches this level of cultivation and has no obvious weaknesses in external methods, techniques, or skills compared to others in the same realm, then one can be called a veteran master cultivator.

In other words, the hidden brilliance has faded and the void has been formed, which is one of the indicators of a veteran cultivator.

If one takes this step forward and reaches the Ink-Sinking stage, where the vortex is as dark as ink, then as long as one's cultivation methods and external protective objects have unique features, one can be considered a powerful cultivator among great cultivators.

Among established overhauls, it is a formidable force.

If this were to be displayed in the outside world, it would be enough to attract the deep fear of powerful cultivators of the same realm, who would dare not engage in battle casually.

However, while cultivation level can be measured by the state of one's spiritual platform, combat strength is measured by extremely complex factors. It cannot be determined by a single cultivation level.

There are also cultivators at the Heavenly Realm, whose realm is transcendent, but their protective methods are not obvious, and their combat strength is mediocre among cultivators of the same realm.

However, this situation often occurs among independent cultivators who lack powerful channels for purchasing supplies and, despite their efforts, often result in delays.

However, we cannot make such a definitive judgment based on this alone. Among the independent cultivators, there are some truly ruthless individuals who, with their unparalleled talent, have broken through class monopolies and cultivated step by step to reach their current state.

One's mind, spirit, and courage are all used as means, making one exceptionally brilliant even among those in the same realm.

"Now that I'm at my current level, if my combat power were at its peak, I wonder if I could contend with He Xinchen?" Chen Ping'an pondered, calculating in his heart.

He Xinchen, as the Crimson Gold Commander of the Northern Territory Garrison, stands above Cangyu and Xuanbi, holding a prestigious position and lofty status. He is stationed in Wentian City, a major city in the Northern Territory, and his combat prowess is exemplary among the great cultivators of the Celestial Realm.

Their combat strength must be above that of a powerful cultivator; they are considered top-tier cultivators.

Chen Ping'an didn't dwell on it too much. When it comes to major repairs, especially at this stage, it's hard to say which is stronger, even among major repairs of the same level. The specifics will only be known after a battle.

Upon entering the Biling Heart Sutra, his spiritual foundation showed a slight upward trend, and his spiritual power also increased.

While the Azure Spirit Heart Sutra may not be very effective in direct combat, it can provide a great deal of assistance indirectly.

Upon mastering the Azure Spirit Heart Sutra, a faint blue mist began to emanate from his brow and spiritual altar, capable of resisting illusions, malevolent influences, and soul poisons, granting him a certain degree of resistance and immunity. This signifies that his mastery of spiritual protection has deepened, compensating for some of his previous weaknesses.

The faint blue mist within the spiritual platform can complement his soul-suppressing technique, maximizing the platform's security.

For him, this was definitely worth more than his money.

The initial stage of the Azure Spirit Heart Sutra is merely a trial run. Subsequent stages offer different gains and benefits. For example, upon achieving minor mastery of the Azure Spirit Heart Sutra, one can advance a minor realm of the Divine Soul to fight, similar to a burst of power in combat.

With a powerful spiritual energy, use the same method to suppress the opponent.

For example, when the Azure Spirit Heart Technique is fully mastered, one's soul can transform into a patch of azure light, containing countless spiritual energies, making one feel as if they are in an ocean of souls, experiencing endless waves of soul attacks.

Unlike precious treasures and external objects, this is a restriction within the realm of the soul, with an overwhelming sense of oppression. Even cultivators of the same realm would likely be severely hampered.

As for the perfected Azure Spirit Heart Sutra, it can condense into an Azure Spirit Jade Embryo, which can concentrate the mind and spirit, briefly leave the body, and has endless wonderful uses.

However, mastering a True Skill Scroll to perfection is by no means easy. Even for martial arts masters, not everyone can master a True Skill Scroll to perfection.

And this is even more true during major repairs.

The Azure Spirit Heart Sutra can enhance the soul; its faint blue mist can resist illusions and malevolent influences. In addition, it has many other wonderful uses.

With a thought, a faint blue mark appeared out of thin air between Chen Ping'an's brows.

This light blue mark is the sign of entering the Biling Heart Sutra cultivation.

Previously, this had also been demonstrated during the battles of the Prince of Bi Cang. The more profound one's cultivation of the technique, the more azure and deep the color of the mark becomes.

It can be used to observe the universe internally, and to sense the four directions. Its sensitivity is even greater than that of ordinary spiritual perception.

Chen Ping'an speculated that the fact that Prince Bi Cang was critically ill and nearing the end of his lifespan, yet still managed to persevere to this day, was likely due to the spiritual assistance provided by this cultivation technique.

Without a powerful and well-nurtured divine soul, the mere fact that his physical body was old and depleted meant that he absolutely could not have lasted this long.

"With the initial cultivation of the mental technique and the blessing of azure light, the range of my spiritual perception has been slightly improved, and the accuracy has increased by nearly one-tenth." Chen Ping'an carefully comprehended the changes within himself.

With his cultivation level rising, his spiritual perception had already improved. Now, with the help of the cultivation technique, it has been further enhanced. Compared to the range of perception, the accuracy within that range is what Chen Ping'an is truly concerned about.

This means that he has more control over the details, and it is difficult for anyone at the same level to hide anything from him.

even if

The other party is proficient in some kind of concealment technique.

The Azure Spirit Heart Sutra, at its very introductory stage, has already produced such effects; what would it be like at its full potential?

The upcoming enhancements are undoubtedly something he can look forward to.

Furthermore, the profound spiritual foundation and mysteries gleaned from the Azure Spirit Heart Sutra can serve as his resources and foundation, which can be applied to other cultivation techniques. For example...

The Seven Forbidden Techniques, which he is about to perfect and bring to the level of True Skill Treasure Scroll, are about to be implemented.

Chen Ping'an's gaze sharpened, his thoughts gradually returning to him, and he focused his attention on Baosha Sanren standing to the side.

The reason he spared Baosha's life, besides the Baosha technique, was also related to the upcoming advancement of the Seven Forbidden Techniques for Transcendent Ascension.

Seven forbidden techniques, soul control techniques, sealing techniques.

Baosha, a rogue cultivator, awoke from his coma. His memory was still stuck in the previous stage. Looking around, he found himself in a dimly lit, quiet room.

Above the quiet room, ancient gray beads spun around, constantly releasing a chilling wind and absorbing malevolent energy, forming a yin realm that isolated the inside from the outside.

His soul seemed to be imprisoned by some secret technique, his true energy was paralyzed and obscured, and he couldn't muster any strength at all. His soul was locked within his spiritual platform, making it difficult for him to sense his surroundings; he could only observe with his naked eyes.

"You're awake." A calm, still voice sounded behind him. He turned around sharply and found a familiar young man standing right behind him.

"Who are you?" Bao Sha Sanren felt a chill in his heart. He never expected that after a lifetime of prowess, he would now be a prisoner.

The only thing to be thankful for now is that the other party didn't kill him and he's still alive.

When he made his move, he never imagined that he would be defeated so easily, without even having a chance to escape.

Even though he assessed the situation and tried to lull his opponent into a false sense of security by pleading for mercy, he did not achieve the desired result. Instead, his opponent saw through his plan at a glance and sealed his soul, causing him to fall into a coma.

This kind of spiritual connection is a realm of its own.

Even now, when he thinks back on it, Baosha Sanren is still deeply moved.

Only a powerful cultivator with mastery of the Dao of the Divine Soul could possibly achieve this. Otherwise, if he secretly activated the Treasure Sand Technique, his opponent would have no chance of noticing.

Bao Sha Sanren was extremely wary, but since the other party had not killed him, it was clear that they had other plans.

Having ulterior motives, he actually knew how to handle things, and his entire demeanor did not appear overly weak. He also showed none of the previous cowardice or pleading for mercy.

His earlier pleas for mercy were a tactic to lull the enemy into a false sense of security and create an opportunity for escape.

Now that the tactics were ineffective, he naturally stopped imitating them.

When asking questions, he adopted an air of equality and deference.

But as soon as he finished speaking, he heard the man in front of him let out a soft sigh.

"It seems you haven't figured out your situation yet."

snort!

With a cold snort, Baosha Sanren felt his soul explode, as if his spirit had been scattered, and he suffered a splitting headache and excruciating pain.

His face turned deathly pale in an instant. He snorted and stood up, struggling to maintain his posture.

"Situation? Since I've fallen into your hands, I had no intention of leaving alive."

"Kill me or torture me, it's all up to you!"

"Oh?"

Chen Ping'an looked surprised; he hadn't expected him to be such a tough nut to crack.

As expected, his previous cowardice, fleeing and begging for mercy were just a facade. How many of those who can become great cultivators are truly afraid of death?

"Since that's the case, then I'll grant your wish and send you on your way." Chen Ping'an sneered, his eyes as cold as ice, the Yin energy around him swaying, and a ball of bone fire igniting in his hand.

Yin Bone Corpse Fire!

With his advanced cultivation, he would normally be unafraid of the burning corpse fire. But that's normal. At this moment, Baosha Sanren's soul is sealed, his true essence is obscured, and his aura is weak. Without the protection of a powerful treasure, his soul is isolated. Under the burning corpse fire, he would have no chance of survival.

Even with a body honed through great cultivation, which is extraordinary, it is still difficult to withstand the power of the corpse fire.

Looking at the cold, bone-fire before him, Baosha Sanren remained unmoved, his spirit as firm as iron, utterly undaunted.

Chen Ping'an hadn't expected him to be such a tough nut to crack. There were many who weren't afraid of death, but few who, with their souls sealed, could remain calm and composed upon seeing the bone fire, without a trace of emotion.

call!

The bone fire suddenly burst into flames, transforming into a massive ball of fire. The fire, fueled by the wind, raged fiercely within the quiet room, burning endlessly.

Amidst the raging flames, Baosha Sanren stood proudly amidst the fire, his unyielding spirit shining through the flickering flames.

The fire raged on and on. Just as Chen Ping'an stopped his calculations, a wail rang out. Bao Sha Sanren, who had been so upright and proud, suddenly knelt down.

"Senior, senior, spare my life! I know I was wrong." (End of Chapter)