Chapter 608: Immortal Travel of Longevity - Chapter 622: Convergence of the Three Blossoms, Five Qi Returning to the Origin
Spiritual Energy entered his body, rose from his Dantian, circulated through all his acupoints, completed full Circuits, and repeated the cycle endlessly.
After taking a deep breath, Chen Changsheng slowly closed his eyes. His expression emptied in that moment, his consciousness seeming to drift into a realm of pure nothingness.
He knew this state all too well.
Spiritual Energy from his surroundings gradually gathered toward Chen Changsheng.
When Manyue looked over, she saw that Chen Changsheng had already entered deep meditation.
‘That fast?’
She had witnessed countless individuals—truly gifted ones were far from rare—yet Chen Changsheng’s speed still amazed her.
Barely a single breath, wasn’t it?
Closing his eyes meant entering meditation; no wonder he possessed such profound Magical Power.
However, returning to his previous level… no, that seemed genuinely difficult. At best, it might require several hundred years.
As Manyue continued watching, her brows suddenly furrowed.
‘What sort of energy circulation is this?’
It struck her as odd. Ordinary Cultivators circulated energy through a Grand Circuit before settling it into the Dantian Qi Sea or various acupoints. Yet after his Circuit, Chen Changsheng’s energy descended straight into his five viscera.
Manyue didn’t interrupt, only waited quietly.
About two hours later, Chen Changsheng slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a murky breath.
Seeing him awake, Manyue finally spoke, “The way you circulate energy feels rather… unorthodox.”
Chen Changsheng asked, “Unorthodox?”
He paused before adding, “How?”
Perplexed by her observation.
Seeing his confusion, Manyue questioned, “You truly don’t know?”
Chen Changsheng just blinked, baffled.
Manyue clarified, “When ordinary Cultivators complete a Circuit, their Spiritual Energy gathers either in their Dantian Qi Sea or their acupoints. Why channel yours specifically into the five viscera? How can internal organs store Magical Power or Spiritual Energy? And how would you even access it later?”
Chen Changsheng frowned. “Isn’t Cultivation meant to forge the viscera and Three Blossoms using Heaven and Earth as the forge? Achieving Convergence of the Three Blossoms and Five Qi Returning to the Origin? That’s how one ascends to immortality, right?”
Hearing Chen Changsheng state this with such certainty actually made Manyue doubt herself.
His description contradicted everything she knew. No Cultivator she’d ever met spoke of such techniques.
Chen Changsheng, receiving no reply, also felt uncertain.
“Is there something wrong?”
To him, “Convergence of the Three Blossoms” and “Five Qi Returning to the Origin” formed the root of Qi refinement—knowledge from a previous life. Yet Manyue’s reaction sparked fear: what if these principles didn’t function in this world?
If so, his entire practice might have gone astray.
That couldn’t be allowed.
Qi Deviation wasn’t just some minor setback—it could be fatal.
Manyue snapped back to attention. “I cannot say right or wrong. But honestly, I’ve never heard of ‘Three Blossoms Convergence’ or ‘Five Qi Returning’ from anyone, ever.”
Chen Changsheng’s heart sank slightly. “So… how do most Cultivators circulate energy?”
Manyue explained, “Spiritual Energy settles in the Dantian and meridians, transforms into Magical Power, and then flows at will. How can storing it in viscera ever match the Dantian Qi Sea’s capacity? Test it yourself—drawn power stored in the viscera, you’ll certainly feel resistance.”
“Is that so…”
After pondering, Chen Changsheng decided, “I’ll test it now.”
He attempted to draw out a wisp of freshly refined Magical Power.
And indeed, he sensed the sluggishness she mentioned.
Perhaps… she wasn’t wrong.
“It does feel constrained,” he admitted.
Yet aside from this friction, he felt perfectly fine otherwise.
This alone didn’t prove Five Qi Returning was flawed.
Noticing his contemplation, Manyue pressed further, “Moreover, the viscera govern the Five Elements. Refining them individually could trigger elemental imbalance. At worst, it risks your life.”
Chen Changsheng looked up. “And refining them altogether? Would that prevent instability?”
“Theoretically… possible. But balancing five viscera simultaneously proves vastly more complex than channeling through the Dantian or meridians. Beyond that—if the Qi Sea doesn’t store spiritual energy, how can one even gauge Cultivation progress?”
Chen Changsheng fell silent, rhythmically tapping the desk.
After a long stare, he turned her logic around. “Therefore… storing energy directly in the viscera isn’t inherently impossible? Just demands greater caution. Correct?”
Manyue hesitated, then nodded. “Theoretically, yes. However, I strongly discourage it.”
Chen Changsheng countered simply, “Can’t say for certain until I try.”
Manyue met his gaze. “Cultivation isn’t a game. Countless Cultivators have succumbed to Qi Deviation. Do you truly hold your existence so cheaply?”
Chen Changsheng froze briefly… then chuckled. “Perhaps I’ve simply seen… too many cycles of life and death.”
His indifference toward survival chilled his tone.
Manyue offered no further arguments. “I only offer counsel. After all, you helped me too.”
Chen Changsheng smiled. “Favors deserve equal returns.”
Manyue gave a soft “Mn” before standing. “I’ll investigate the lower level. Will you join?”
Chen Changsheng thought for a moment. “Better not. The Devil Qi and Baleful Aura… my current strength remains insufficient.”
Manyue actually laughed faintly this time. “Now you value your life?”
Chen Changsheng replied plainly, “Challenging danger requires preparation. Otherwise, it’s merely foolish recklessness.”
Manyue smiled lightly and prepared to leave.
Suddenly, Chen Changsheng remembered something. “Miss Manyue, please wait.”
“Yes?”
He explained further, “Regarding the Underworld creation process… with the Power of Heaven and Earth supporting you, implementation proves far easier than if I attempted it.”
Miss Manyue returned. “What approach do you envision?”
Chen Changsheng responded, “Allow me paper and ink. I shall sketch the blueprint.”
He retrieved brushes and paper from another room.
He ground the inkstone, wet the brush tip, lifted it, then set pen to paper.
Drawing proved unexpectedly difficult. Lacking Magical Power truly hindered him. Carelessly squandering abilities like before… impossible now.
Roughly half an hour passed.
Chen Changsheng presented the Underworld blueprint.
Manyue studied it critically. “A single river… and a solitary bridge?”
Chen Changsheng detailed, “The river represents the Yellow Springs. Hereafter, Wandering Spirits shall traverse its currents to reach this realm. However, the Yellow Springs beneath this bridge bear distinct purpose: its depths shall imprison Evil Spirits and malicious ghosts. The bridge itself… is Naihe Bridge! Tiers define it: crimson highest; Xuan Huang in the middle; deepest layer built of black stone. Those virtuous in life cross via the upper path; the indifferent traverse central bridges; evildoers walk solely the raw black slabs.”
“Beyond it lies the ‘Hometown Glimpse Platform’—design remains tentative, but please preserve ample space. Following that is the ‘Soul Disorientation Hall.’ Finally… we reach the capital city of Fengdu itself…”
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