Chapter 278 Fish in the Fish Tank
In the Qixing Dojo and the banquet hall, there were countless fine wines and delicacies, but no one tasted them.

For some reason, Li Zhi suddenly pointed out the background of Saint Yaoguang, which made the atmosphere on the scene become a little weird.

The aura of a great king that Li Zhi exuded, that special aura of the great way that was filled with the artistic conception of immortality, all made the Holy Son Yaoguang feel fearful.

The calm and composed Li Zhi and the almost defenseless Holy Son Yaoguang made the atmosphere in the hall extremely depressing.

Maybe he really needed something from Li Zhi, or maybe there were other reasons.

In the end, the mentality of the Holy Son Yaoguang underwent a substantial change. He put aside all the calculations in his mind and began to truly discuss the practice of the Great Dao with Li Zhi.

"What is Tao Seed?"

The Holy Son Yaoguang was sincere and seemed to be very interested in Li Zhi's "Theory of Tao Seeds".

Faced with the questioning of Saint Yaoguang, Li Zhi did not choose to keep it to himself or hide it.

The practice of the Great Dao is one and only. However, on the path, one cannot do without fellow Taoists to discuss the Dao with. The Holy Son Yaoguang is more than qualified to be Li Zhi's fellow Taoist, both in terms of talent and foundation.

A fellow Taoist is a friend of the Great Dao. It does not matter what position one holds in the mortal world. Even if one is a mortal enemy, as long as one can discuss the Dao on the level of the Great Dao, one is a fellow Taoist.

Therefore, Li Zhi said in detail: "The so-called Dao seed literally means the seed of the Great Dao. But if you really want to understand what the Dao seed is, you need to know the origin of the Dao seed. Since ancient times, the cultivation system has actually been changing, one version per era.

The origin of Dao Seeds can be traced back to the cultivation system of the ancient times. At that time, if cultivators wanted to attain Dao and become immortals, they had to have Dao Seeds to assist in their cultivation. Dao Seeds are a kind of original Dao principle condensed from the myriad Daos of heaven and earth, and have similar effects to the special Dharma bodies that many cultivators have today.

Later, the original ancient world was broken, the heaven and earth were no longer perfect, the Dao Seed Method lost its fertile ground for cultivation, and became no longer adapted to the times. Moreover, the broken heaven and earth could no longer breed new Dao Seeds. The monks could only find another way and began to practice the Shinto system.

However, the evolution of heaven and earth will not suddenly change direction without reason. During the chaotic ancient times, although heaven and earth could no longer give birth to new seeds of the Great Dao, they did give birth to innate Great Dao runes in the bodies of many living beings.

It was not until Emperor Huang Tian succeeded in using his body as a seed that he combined the Dao Seed Method of the Ancient Immortals and the Shinto Rune Method of the Ancient Chaos, and then created the current Human Body Secret Realm Method. This left hope for future generations to cultivate and become immortals in the mortal world in a cruel environment.

Nowadays, many creatures have special physiques, whether it is a holy body, a divine body, a Taoist fetus, a heavenly demon body, or a human king body. In fact, they can all be regarded as a kind of Taoist seed that is born with special laws of the Tao.

Mortal bodies like us also possess Tao seeds, but the innate laws are not engraved within them.

What is manifested externally is the difference in the origin of life.

If fellow Taoists want to transform into a chaotic body, they must first understand what a chaotic body is.

When you fully realize the true meaning of chaos and understand the great way of chaos, the origin of life will naturally evolve towards the direction of chaos.

In fact, it is not important for us cultivators to have what kind of innate origin. What is important is the acquired understanding and comprehension of various great ways. If you cannot fully comprehend it, even if the origin of the innate chaotic body is placed in front of you, you will not be able to cultivate a true chaotic body. "

After Li Zhi told without reservation about his understanding of the Tao Seed, the origin of life, and cultivation, the Saint Yaoguang's guard against Li Zhi was greatly reduced. He found that he had still underestimated Li Zhi.

He no longer had any reservations or tentativeness when discussing the Dao with Li Zhi.

Because he found that Li Zhi's understanding of the origin of life and the great Dao seemed to be qualitatively different from that of the people in the world. It can't be considered a qualitative difference, but a difference in perspective.

And when it comes to spiritual practice, we will start thinking from the source.

The Holy Son of Yaoguang was born in the Holy Land of Yaoguang, and he didn’t know the source of the current cultivation system, but Li Zhi knew it clearly.

Just as Li Zhi's understanding of various physical conditions allowed the Holy Son Yaoguang to reap great rewards.

The so-called special physique is nothing more than special laws that are inherently engraved within the human body.

From the perspective of exception, the Dao seeds possessed by mortal bodies that do not possess any special innate laws seem to have the strongest potential, because the Dao seeds of mortal bodies are blank and can be scribbled by cultivators without being affected by innate laws.

Suddenly, Saint Yaoguang understood a cultivation theory that has been passed down since ancient times: the mortal body is the strongest physique for cultivation.

It's not that the mortal body is inherently strong, but the mortal body does not have the innate obstacles that cultivators with special physiques have, which allows cultivators to evolve without interference.

The reason why the human body is strong is because of this place.

Don't underestimate the characteristics of the mortal body that allow cultivators to express themselves freely.

For those peerless geniuses with truly extraordinary understanding, this unrestrained innate characteristic can allow them to create countless breathtaking miracles of cultivation.

Li Zhi's remarks broadened the horizons of Saint Yaoguang. This discussion even allowed him to take his understanding of "Heaven-Devouring Demon Art" and "Immortal Heaven Art" to a higher level.

"Master, according to what you said, for cultivators like us, the skills we practice do not seem to be important. Instead, comprehension is the key to determining one's own achievements?" asked the Holy Son Yaoguang after thinking for a moment.

Li Zhi nodded and said, "For ordinary cultivators, the importance of cultivation techniques is self-evident, but for true peerless geniuses, cultivation techniques sometimes become their shackles. The more powerful the cultivation techniques, the more likely they are to become their shackles.

Take the example of the ruthless emperor. The reason why the emperor was able to achieve enlightenment was not because he possessed the Heaven Devouring Demonic Art, but because he became enlightened, he had the Heaven Devouring Demonic Art. The Immortal Heavenly Art is similar, because the ruthless emperor first realized the origin of chaos, and then created the Immortal Heavenly Art suitable for the practice of the chaotic body. It is not that the Immortal Heavenly Art cultivated the chaotic body.

Daoist friend, you are now using the power of the technique to make your own essence evolve towards the Chaos Body. In fact, you have got the order wrong. You should first understand what the Chaos Body is and what the Chaos Dao is, and then use the power of the technique to cultivate the Chaos Body without being affected. Otherwise, the Immortal Heavenly Art will not help you achieve enlightenment, but will become a shackle for you after you have cultivated to a certain level. "

There was a basis for what Li Zhi said. The future Emperor Ye Tian first comprehended the origin of the chaotic body, and then evolved his own physique into a chaotic body, and finally created the Ancient Chaos Scripture for the cultivation of the chaotic body.

"Immortal Heavenly Art" is the practice method that the Henren Emperor cultivated after he transformed the divine fetus from his old body. In other words, it is the practice method of the chaotic body, not the practice method of the incarnated chaotic body.

If the order is wrong, a strange situation will arise where the skills pull the cultivator forward, rather than the cultivator following the skills.

This problem exists not only in practicing the "Immortal Heavenly Art", but also in practicing the ancient scriptures of other great emperors.

Throughout history, there have been a limited number of people who have achieved enlightenment, but there are many cultivators who can cultivate the ancient scriptures of the Great Emperor to the ninth level of the Quasi-Emperor.

However, even if they raised their cultivation to the ninth level of Quasi-Emperor, there is almost no possibility of achieving enlightenment.

The future Lord of the Divine Court is the best example. He did not create his own ancient scriptures, and he could only be a foil on the road to becoming an emperor.

Gai Jiuyou created his own "Nine Nether Fairy Song". Although he failed in his attempt to prove his Dao, he was able to survive the failure, which undoubtedly showed how powerful Gai Jiuyou was. At this level, Gai Jiuyou was far stronger than the Lord of the Divine Court.

After all, the Lord of the Divine Court couldn’t even attempt to prove his truth.

If we summarize the enlightenment experiences of the great emperors in ancient times, we will find that almost all of them who were able to achieve enlightenment created ancient scriptures of their own before achieving enlightenment.

Only the cultivators who can create their own ancient scriptures can reach an alternative level of enlightenment, or ultimately become emperors.

For those who aspire to become emperors, it is not that they cannot practice the ancient scripture of the Great Emperor, but that they cannot take it as a guiding principle.

The cultivation of the Great Emperor is like a mortal climbing a mountain, and the Ancient Scriptures of the Great Emperor are the steps leading to the top of the mountain.

However, the end of the stairs has been occupied by a former emperor, and even the top of the mountain has been flattened, so future generations will never be able to see the original state of the top of the mountain.

If you want to attain enlightenment, you must find another mountain to climb.

But there is no road to cross from the top of one mountain to the top of another mountain.

Unless you go down the mountain and climb again, or fly over with supreme supernatural powers.

But how many people can do it?

Monks should view the scriptures they practice as steps to climb a mountain, rather than a cable car.

Because once you get on the cable car, there is no chance to change direction along the way.

For example, can the Wheel Sea Scroll scripture of "The Great Way of Longevity Sutra" created by Li Zhi really be compared with the ancient scriptures of the great emperors that he obtained?
In fact, no, the gap is even quite large.

The ancient scriptures of the Great Emperor are like the stone steps when climbing a mountain.

Li Zhi's ancient scripture is like a climbing spot that has been newly excavated in the original forest near the steps.

Although it would allow Li Zhi to reach the top of the mountain, it would be very dangerous.

But the road ahead is broad, and the speed of climbing is fast enough. At the same time, in terms of the effect shown to the outside world, there is almost no difference with those cultivators who practiced the Great Emperor Ancient Scripture.

Even because the self-created scriptures are most in line with the truest state of one's own practice, one can unleash twelve points of power with ten points of potential.

For cultivators who practice the ancient scriptures of the Great Emperor, it would be a rare honor if they could unleash 90% of their potential.

After all, even the emperor's own son cannot unleash the full power of the emperor's ancient scripture.

Not to mention other monks.

Regarding Li Zhi's explanation, the Holy Son Yaoguang fell into deep thought again.

According to Li Zhi, he seemed to have taken the wrong path.

It turned out that he came in person to invite Li Zhi to go to the Zhongzhou Ancestral Temple together. In fact, he had some thoughts of devouring Li Zhi's life source in the Zhongzhou Ancestral Temple.

But now, this idea has faded.

According to Li Zhi, if he does not correct his current practice, his skills will probably limit his limits.

Collecting various bloodlines, smelting them into the only true blood, and even evolving chaotic true blood, is actually a method of longevity that the Supreme Being of the Underworld is also studying.

It seems to be similar to the Heaven-Devouring Demonic Art.

However, this method cannot produce the true and only true blood.

It is definitely not the case that the Henren Emperor naturally realized the true meaning of the Chaos Body just because he devoured the essences of many cultivators.

It was probably after she became enlightened that she realized the true meaning of chaos contained in the chaotic body of the flesh that was integrated into the Big Dipper world, and then she transformed the divine fetus in her old body and finally transformed the divine fetus into a chaotic body.

In the first life of the Henren Emperor, he achieved enlightenment through the Heaven-Swallowing Demonic Art, but at that time the Henren Emperor was definitely not a chaotic body.

Moreover, when practicing the Heaven-Devouring Demon Art, a group of evil spirits would follow one through the tribulation. In Li Zhi's opinion, this was incredible.

Evil spirits will appear, which is a clear sign of indigestion.

The Heaven-Devouring Magic Skill used by the Henren Emperor would definitely not have the hidden danger of complicating the source of his own life.

Otherwise, she would never have been able to achieve enlightenment and become an emperor.

For a person who has achieved enlightenment, his origin remains the same. This is the most basic condition.

The Holy Son Yaoguang suddenly felt that he seemed to not understand Li Zhi.

Li Zhi seemed to be intentionally or unintentionally helping him to resolve the impact of his technique. Wasn't Li Zhi afraid that after he turned around and solved this hidden danger, he would become a powerful enemy in the battle for the emperor's road?
If Li Zhi knew what Saint Yaoguang was thinking, he would probably laugh out loud.

Sometimes, just because you know you’ve made a mistake doesn’t mean you can correct it. The greater possibility is that you will continue to rush down the wrong path.

This is the real life.

Otherwise, there wouldn’t be the saying “It’s a great help to admit one’s mistakes and improve them.”

If mistakes were so easy to correct, there wouldn't be so many regrettable things happening in the world.

Although the talent of the Holy Son Yaoguang is unrivaled in the world, he is still too immature compared to the ruthless emperor who created the "Heaven-Devouring Demon Art" and the "Immortal Heaven Art".

If the ancient scripture of the great emperor was so easy to get rid of, the great emperors would not be so rare in ancient times.

Being powerless is the norm in the long river of time and among countless living beings.

There have been only a few true principles since ancient times, but knowing them is one thing, but how many monks can truly integrate knowledge and practice?

It’s not that Li Zhi underestimates the Holy Son Yaoguang. Although the Holy Son Yaoguang possesses a talent for cultivation that is not inferior to that of the ancient prince, his talent is indeed not as good as that of the Henren Emperor.

Even though he knew he was taking the wrong path, he had no choice but to keep going.

The Dao Fruit of the Chaos Emperor would probably be something out of reach for him in the end.

However, this is the real world of practice, always filled with irreparable regrets.

Even the great emperors of ancient times could not change this regret.

After discussing the Dao with Li Zhi for a long time, Saint Yaoguang's mind became very complicated, and finally he said: "No matter whether Yaoguang can achieve enlightenment in the future, discussing the Dao with the Taoist today is a gain that Yaoguang will never forget in this life. I owe the Taoist a favor, and I will repay you handsomely in the future."

"There is no need for a generous reward. If fellow Taoist wants to resolve the cause and effect, I actually have a request as well." Li Zhi said.

"Master, whatever you want, I will never refuse it as long as I have it." said the Holy Son Yaoguang.

"One secret method is enough." Li Zhi said with a smile.

Afterwards, the Holy Son Yaoguang left behind the supreme secret method of creating a divine fetus recorded in the "Immortal Heavenly Art" and then left the Seven Stars Dojo.

At the same time, he also left behind a token representing the identity of the Yaoguang Holy Land, which allowed him to enter and exit the Zhongzhou Ancestral Temple.

Li Zhi could see that the Holy Son Yaoguang was essentially a very arrogant person, with the ambition to use the world as a chessboard and all living things as chess pieces.

But he is not a person favored by destiny, and forcing a plan will only benefit others in the end.

Li Zhi didn't care much about what the Holy Son Yaoguang thought.

Instead, he wanted to see if the other party could get rid of the constraints of "Immortal Heavenly Art" and break free from the shackles of fate.

However, the unexpected discovery of the method of creating a divine fetus recorded in the Immortal Heavenly Art gave Li Zhi a greater grasp of the next plan.

If he could successfully implement his chicken-raising plan, it would definitely allow him to take a long step towards immortality.

Rather than letting Ye Fan and others kill the Crown Prince, it would be better to leave him for study, so that he can research what is so special about the fairyland bloodline.

Only after Saint Yaoguang left did the four maids and the little Qilin dare to return to the hall.

Previously, the overwhelming aura emanating from Saint Yaoguang and Li Zhi made them tremble with fear and they did not dare to approach the hall.

"Boss Changshou, are you going out again?" asked the little Qilin.

"Do you want to go too?" Li Zhi said, looking at the eager look on the face of the little Qilin.

"Yeah, I want to go." The little Qilin beast nodded frantically, and then said disappointedly: "But I can't go. My cultivation is too weak. I will become a burden to you, Boss."

Li Zhi touched the head of the Qilin beast and said, "I'll take you there this time. Maybe I can get you a suitable cultivation method."

At the Zhongzhou Ancestral Temple, the brother and sister Huo Lin'er and Huo Qizi from the Huolin Cave should all be present. By then, we will try to get the Ancient Qilin Scripture from them. Even if we cannot get the Ancient Qilin Scripture, we will try to figure out the cultivation method of the Qilin lineage.

Now, Li Zhi also wants to try out the effect of "Stealing the Secrets of Heaven" after it has been upgraded again.

Is it possible to steal the fundamental scriptures used by the opponent in his practice during the fight?

If this can be done, it will definitely bring immeasurable benefits to Li Zhi's future cultivation.

Moreover, the Zhongzhou Ancestral Temple was also the place where the Great Emperor Yuhua transformed himself into a holy spirit. It was there that the Great Emperor Yuhua completed his own transformation into a holy spirit. After that, he left for the ancient star Yuhua and nurtured the body of the holy spirit to the state of great perfection.

Bring along the little Qilin beast, which has a close karmic relationship with Emperor Yuhua, and there might be unexpected surprises.

(End of this chapter)