Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 728: Chapter 724: One Stance

At this moment, Chu Honglin had already realized that they were not heading to the Imperial City, and wondered aloud, ”The real Qianji Tower isn’t actually in the Imperial City?”

”Indeed, it’s not in the Imperial City,” replied Chu Zhiyuan. ”We really shouldn’t underestimate these Demon Sect folks.”

From their expressions, it seemed this location was beyond the Court’s wildest guesses.

Where could this place possibly be?

Driven by curiosity, the two did not hasten to confront the Feiyun Sect but followed behind the group instead.

They watched as the group walked eastward, covering a hundred miles to reach a majestic mountain peak.

At the summit of this peak stood a giant stone sculpture of a man, posed with both hands supporting the sky.

Not far from the statue was a large temple.

The group eventually entered the large temple on the mountain peak.

Chu Zhiyuan looked at Chu Honglin.

Chu Honglin furrowed his brows in thought.

Moments later, he murmured, ”This peak is Dragon Subduing Peak, and atop it is a Mountain God. That temple is the Mountain God Temple.”

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

The original owner’s memory did not include this Dragon Subduing Peak.

”I know of it only because of a legend,” said Chu Honglin. ”It’s said that this mountain peak descended from the heavens. Ever since its appearance, a hundred miles around, no Earth Dragon upheaval has occurred, thus the statue is called the Mountain God.”

”Dragon Subduing? Does it subdue the Earth Dragon?”

”Yes, in this mountain range, Earth Dragon upheavals occur frequently, caused by the turbulent Earth Qi. External forces can’t suppress it, but since the peak’s descent, there have been no more Earth Dragon upheavals.”

”Is it because the Earth Qi disturbance became balanced?”

Chu Zhiyuan was somewhat skeptical of this legend.

A mountain peak descending from the sky and suppressing the Earth Qi within a hundred miles seemed implausible.

Even if a mountain peak did descend, it couldn’t directly suppress the Earth Qi.

After all, Earth Qi is deep below, and a mountain is merely an exterior, lacking the pressure to alter Earth Qi.

But if this mountain possesses inherent power, it might be different.

He activated his Super Sensing Illumination.

This mountain indeed had peculiar properties, teeming with vitality greater than the surrounding peaks.

An unusual aura was perpetually circulating, making the mountain’s aura smooth and harmonious.

It seemed more in tune with nature, hence the abundant vitality.

He continued to delve with his Super Sense, seeking its peculiar source, his attention finally resting on the Mountain God Statue at the summit.

This Mountain God Statue was carved from a giant stone, with a rugged and ancient visage, feet planted on the rock, and hands uplifted as if holding up the sky.

Chu Zhiyuan furrowed his brows.

This posture was somewhat odd.

The statue’s power stemmed from this very stance.

Unconsciously, he mimicked the posture, continuously adjusting himself in the Insight, striving to match the Mountain God precisely.

Immediately, True Yuan circulated, swiftly flowing within his body, forming a unique path.

This path was something he had never conceived.

Since his cultivation, he had always absorbed nature’s spiritual energy, following a unique path into Dantian or Shan Zhong.

This path not only bolstered his physique, continuously enhancing it, but also formed a True Yuan with unique characteristics, embodying the Martial Arts Heart Method’s profoundness.

Martial Skills involved channeling True Yuan from Dantian or Shan Zhong through a special path within the body, thereby drawing nature’s spiritual energy to form formidable attacks.

This stance, however, formed an exceptionally unique path.

It didn’t draw nature’s spiritual energy into the body to form True Yuan returning to Shan Zhong.

Nor did it channel True Yuan through a unique path to draw nature’s spiritual energy for attacking.

Instead, it guided nature’s spiritual energy into the body’s interior, circulating along a unique path, finally merging into the flesh, not returning to Dantian or Shan Zhong.

This was somewhat similar to the Spiritual Abyss Body Cleansing Record, yet without the dominance and intensity.

If the Spiritual Abyss Body Cleansing Record was like a drill, this stance was a spring washing over the body.

A crisp, clean spring washed over the body, refreshingly pleasant, the spirit becoming invigorated, the body light and comfortable.

Chu Honglin observed him curiously.

Chu Zhiyuan reflected, ”This Mountain God Temple does indeed have some mysteries.”

”What kind of mysteries?”

”It appears to have quite a history,” Chu Zhiyuan said while maintaining the posture, ”Uncle, please investigate for me.”

Chu Honglin nodded.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, ”It’s a real shame that the Mountain God Temple is occupied by these Demon Sect people.”

He felt that the Demon Sect likely hadn’t discovered the peculiar aspects of the Mountain God Statue.

Because throughout the entire temple, inside and out, none of the dozens of people possessed any aura associated with this stance.

Being surrounded by treasure yet unaware.

”What mystery does this Mountain God Temple truly hold?”

”This stance is extraordinary,” Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Uncle, you might as well try this posture.”

This stance, compared with the Spiritual Abyss Body Cleansing Record, was still far inferior.

To others, it was a Miracle Technique, but to him, it merely washed away fatigue and enhanced the body.

”Like this?” Chu Honglin strained his Eyesight to focus on the Mountain God Statue, mimicking its posture.

Chu Zhiyuan assisted in making corrections, soon perfecting his stance.

Chu Honglin immediately revealed a look of surprise.

Moments later, his eyes sparkled, exclaiming, ”This stance is truly marvelous.”

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, ”The legend isn’t completely baseless; it has some merit, though I’m unsure of this stance’s origin.”

”I really haven’t heard of this stance,” Chu Honglin laughed, ”No wonder it’s you, Zhao’er.”

The Mountain God Statue had been there for so many years, yet no one had mimicked its posture?

Surely someone had tried.

But no one had discovered its mysteries.

If he hadn’t known, and if he hadn’t been guided to precisely position himself, he might not have discovered it either.

This is intuition, this is luck.

With intuition and luck combined, nothing is insurmountable, destined to be a cultivation prodigy.

Chu Zhiyuan remarked, ”Pity, there’s only this one stance, and its potency is ordinary.”

Though practicing it was comfortable and somewhat effective, it was a far cry from the Spiritual Abyss Body Cleansing Record.

It enhanced the body, but only incrementally, a quantitative change.

The Spiritual Abyss Body Cleansing Record altered the body, effecting a qualitative change.

Should this technique have other stances, it would be a different story.

Who knows if they could uncover the origin of this stance and thus acquire the complete set?

Chu Honglin’s eyes glowed brighter, and he became visibly excited.

Chu Zhiyuan watched him with curiosity.

Chu Honglin’s eyes shone as he earnestly declared, ”I will find a way to discover the other stances!”

His old injury seemed to have slightly improved!

This discovery filled him with great excitement and delight.

The old injury was a fatal wound inflicted by a joint assault from the Demon Clan and Demon Sect.

He had survived by taking the Great Bright Heart Protecting Pill and used Spirit Pills for treatment, yet he was never fully restored.

It became a chronic ailment, hindering his cultivation progress, keeping him in place.

Having initially despaired, he now found a glimmer of hope in this stance.

His excitement was uncontrollable.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”Uncle, does this stance greatly benefit you?”

”It can heal my old injury!” Chu Honglin said excitedly, his eyes shining.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”Then congratulations, Uncle.”

He was also aware of Chu Honglin’s predicament but had been powerless to help.

After all, his cultivation level wasn’t high enough.

Chu Honglin’s smile curved up his lips, unable to suppress it, his excitement overflowing.

Chu Zhiyuan asked, ”Even if we can’t find the others, is this stance enough for you?”

”There’s hope!” Chu Honglin replied with bright determination.

Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, ”It certainly deserves congratulations.”

Chu Honglin stopped himself from laughing aloud, his eyes fixed on the opposite peak, ”Those guys did help us, ha!”

If not for them, they wouldn’t have come to Dragon Subduing Peak, wouldn’t have seen this Mountain God Statue.