Chapter 1017: Chapter 660: Origin of Qi Body and Second Inner Breath!

Taoist Qi glanced at him from the corner of his eye, pursed his lips, and shook his head saying:

"The Heart Sutra of Yin-Yang Demon Exorcism, you only see the external Yin-Yang, the inner intention of exorcising demons has not yet been revealed, and the latter is the true core.

To take Yin-Yang and exorcise demons, the former requires an understanding of martial arts you lack, and the latter you are even further from achieving. Moreover, this method is a secret technique unique to Wudang. Even I, your mentor, can’t practice it, let alone you..."

Xu Qingfeng understood and thought to himself that learning this was pointless, as he’s "unconnected"...

"But how did Meng manage to practice it? Went to Wudang once and became one of them?"

Xu Qingfeng thought silently about Meng Chuan’s past travels.

He decided to apply to United University to study abroad at Wudang once the Martial Arts Exhibition concluded!

As the saying goes, what’s suitable for oneself is the best.

Xu Qingfeng felt he also had a fate with the Daoist sect...

Ignoring his "misguided disciple," Taoist Qi shifted his gaze back to the arena.

He saw as Meng Chuan’s abdomen faintly rose and fell, his clothes tightening and loosening with a force like a storm surging within.

Simultaneously, a faint wisp of smoky energy rose behind him, "whooshing" as it grew stronger in the wind, becoming more pronounced and immense.

Upon closer inspection, the smoke gradually displayed "limbs" as Meng Chuan exercised his power.

Turtle and snake combined, extending a long neck, stretching to gaze at the sun.

"Good lad..."

Taoist Qi nodded silently.

Seeing this scene, he suddenly understood.

Meng Chuan being able to learn such profound Wudang techniques seemed reasonable.

"Xuanwu’s aura... This kid’s opportunity is truly not small."

This sight left Xu Qingfeng beside him stunned, his eyes widening involuntarily.

"What kind of strange method is this..."

Unaware of their thoughts, Meng Chuan immersed himself in self-enlightenment.

Within his body, the Yin-Yang airflow circulated with his breathing, containing a certain rhythm; the Chaos Divine Mountain emitted vast divine light, steadying his mind.

This airflow, enveloped by meticulously controlled manipulation, extracted the essence within, merging with the body’s vitality.

As if resonating, during long inhales, the airflow swirled like a vortex, and during short exhales, it was like old trees spreading roots, discreetly assimilating the Power of Heaven and Earth drawn in.

As his breath deepened, the external and internal energies converged, with unavoidable impurities being drawn in, circulating within the meridians, stealthily seeking a place to lurk.

Over time, these became "troubles."

Without needing Taoist Qi’s guidance, Meng Chuan already understood.

Yin governs descent.

With a thought, a stream of gray energy diverged within his body, sinking into the crevices of his limbs and bones, stealthily enveloping impurities imperceptible to his senses.

He silently operated the Foundation Establishment method, sweeping away with profound light.

Time passed during the energy operation.

Each breath brought subtle changes to Meng Chuan’s form, which he silently comprehended, mastering and gathering.

Upon completing a Grand Circulation, Meng Chuan opened his eyes with a look of joy.

"Did it work?"

Taoist Qi asked, feeling his own presence unnecessary...

"It did."

Meng Chuan nodded.

Whether it worked or not was most directly reflected on the panel.

Sitting on a rattan stool beside them, Xu Qingfeng earnestly brought tea for both.

Meng Chuan thanked him and took it, introspecting himself.

In the core cultivation technique section, indeed, a new technique name appeared:

[Yin-Yang Demon Exorcism Heart Sutra: Beginner (1%) Awaiting Limit Breaking]

[Limit Breaking Attribute: Qi Source (Advanced)]

"Hmm?"

The tea vapors wafted as Meng Chuan’s expression seemed slightly incredulous.

He placed the cup back on the table to check once more.

"It really is this [Qi]. This attribute indeed has some significance..."

What is Qi?

Also known as innate ancestral Qi, the Daoist sect calls it celestial energy.

It is the fundamental energy of the world that has disappeared from the human realm, existing at a level above vitality.

Its disappearance was caused by the Demon God Shanghao to lower the dimension of the human realm, directly leading to the decline of the ancient Qi refiner system.

Could this [Qi Source] allow his body to generate Qi...?

Become the source?

From a literal interpretation, Meng Chuan felt it indeed seemed like that...

If true, this attribute would be truly formidable.

Qi, as the source of all things, transcends all human energies and materials.

Not only can it greatly impact martial cultivation, it can also lead the world to ascension, Qi is almost omnipotent!

Of course, he didn’t assume the effect of Qi Source to be that powerful.

But what is certain is that the depths of Yin-Yang bear some relation to Qi.

Meng Chuan looked to Taoist Qi at his side and suddenly had an idea.

Might as well inquire whether there’s a chance for Qi to "regenerate."

Today’s learning points weren’t spent in vain...

...

Taoist Qi listened to Meng Chuan’s words and slowly leaned back against the chair.

Two fingers gently tapped the armrest, his lips pressed together.

Xu Qingfeng knew this was his mentor’s habitual posture when contemplating martial theories and pondering tough questions.

After a moment, they heard the mentor speak slowly:

"Just like the innate Qi of the human body, which is exhausted as an infant grows and develops and cannot regenerate.

[Qi] follows the same principle. It is like the innate Qi of Heaven and Earth, which is why our Daoist sect refers to it as [Innate Ancestral Qi].

Although Qi did not exhaust with the growth of the human realm, it was taken by the old thief Shanghao, and the Earth’s mother could not nurture it a second time, making it a non-renewable resource."

Irreproducible...

Meng Chuan pondered, then spoke up:

"The innate Qi of the human body can be regenerated, rooted in the life gate, cultivated, drawn, and renewed."

Taoist Qi gazed at his cup, slowly shaking his head:

"Difficult...What you speak of is nothing short of reversing the natural order of the innate, so difficult!

Though so, how many people in the world can achieve it?"