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“It’s indeed a good move.”

Xie Que clapped his hands lightly, with a hint of sincere approval in his voice.
"It is truly rare to be able to demonstrate such accomplishments at the very beginning of entering the divine realm."

"This not only proves your extraordinary talent, but also proves that your understanding is truly extraordinary."

When Chu Junyin heard this, a ripple appeared in his heart.
He was already full of curiosity about the "real practice" that was about to begin.

Xie Que's eyes became extremely serious at this moment: "Those Taoist magics you have mastered are still pretty good."

"But it is a far cry from what I am about to teach you."

"So now you must prepare yourself to completely forget everything you have learned in the past, leaving no trace behind. Abandon it all."

"Just like the phoenix, it can be reborn from the ashes."

Chu Junyin felt a strong curiosity when he heard this.
He was well aware that this training was unusual, so he nodded solemnly to show that he was ready.

Seeing this, Xie Que raised a meaningful smile.

He asked slowly, "You have been immersed in the realm of subtlety for many years, and your perception of everything in the world has reached an unprecedented level."

"Then let me ask you, have you ever calmed down and thought deeply about what this vast world is made of? What kind of power supports the operation of this world?"

Chu Junyin answered almost without thinking: "It's Qi."

He knew that, as recorded in the Daoist Canon, all things in the world
Whether it is the physical body or the soul, they are all created by the innate Qi, which is the most fundamental element that constitutes this world.

The same is true for spiritual energy, various substances in the world, and even the underworld and the dead spirits therein.

The innate Qi is everywhere. Even the Taoist scriptures record that even the void is created by the innate Qi.

Xie Que shook his head slightly at this moment, directly denying Chu Junyin's answer:

"Didn't I just warn you to completely forget those inherent perceptions?"

When Chu Junyin heard this, he was stunned.

He reviewed what he had learned and understood over the years. Those understandings that he regarded as truth now seemed to become vague and unfamiliar.

He couldn't help but feel confused and incredible: "Does it mean that even these most basic and fundamental things have to be completely forgotten?"

Xie Que nodded without hesitation, his tone filled with unquestionable determination:
"When I say 'all', I am including those basics that you feel are indispensable."

“Only in this way can you break free from the constraints of the past and understand what I am saying with a new perspective and mentality.”

Chu Junyin's brows were furrowed, his heart full of doubts.

These basic galaxies are the cornerstones for him to understand this world and the magical powers of Taoism.

If he abandons them all, how can he establish his understanding of the world?
Xie Que seemed to have seen through Chu Junyin's inner confusion. He smiled slightly and said, "There is no right or wrong in what you have learned."

“But you need to understand that these cognitions are just tools, and how you use these tools is the key to whether you can reach a higher level.”

"So now you need to relearn them in a different cognitive way."

"Only in this way can you hope to achieve the blood realm."

Chu Junyin nodded slowly in silence, a thoughtful gleam in his eyes, as if he was digesting the profound meaning of Xie Que's words.

Seeing this, Xie Que raised a faint smile at the corner of his mouth: "Whether it is the Qi mentioned by Taoism or the emptiness discussed by Buddhism."

"Although these concepts have their own merits, they are just hypotheses and do not actually exist."

"And what I want to teach you today is also a cognitive concept. It is neither dependent on the flow of Qi nor limited by the illusion of emptiness."

“It’s a more essential, purer way of knowing.”

Chu Junyin had a very high level of comprehension. He immediately grasped the essence of Xie Que's words and nodded thoughtfully.

Seeing this, Xie Que secretly praised in his heart:
"Everything in the world can be divided into two, two into four, four into eight, and so on, and so forth."

“Therefore, all things in the world are made of extremely tiny particles.”

"What I want to teach you today is what this extremely tiny quality is."

Although these theories had long been recorded in Taoist scriptures, he had never understood them from a completely new perspective like he did now.

Chu Junyin also wanted to see how the other party would put it into words.

Xie Que continued, "All things are not created without cause, nor are they a chaotic whole. In fact, they are composed of even finer particles, which are called molecules."

"Molecules are like grains of millet in a granary; though they are tiny, they can be gathered together to form something huge."

"But molecules are not the ultimate microscopic things, they can still be divided further."

"When you divide it to its extreme, you get particles that cannot be divided any further, called atoms."

"Atoms are like the original energy of heaven and earth, the basis of all things, solid and immutable. When they gather together, they become things, and when they disperse, they return to nothingness."

When Chu Junyin heard this, his brows slightly frowned, and he was not too surprised by what Xie Que said.

He thought to himself that this was just a more complex way of describing the innate Qi.

He did not interrupt Xie Que, but chose to continue listening.

Xie Que seemed to see through Chu Junyin's thoughts, but he did not point it out, but continued to speak:

"There are even smaller particles inside atoms, called quarks."

"Quarks are so subtle that they cannot be detected."

"Its nature is unpredictable, sometimes gathering and sometimes dispersing to form the nucleus and maintain the stability of the atom."

"There are also neutrinos, which are also hidden deep in the atom and difficult to see directly."

……

Chu Junyin gradually heard the profound points and finally understood the difference between the two.

The Taoist and Buddhist teachings are so mysterious that I have no way of understanding what these things are.

But what he heard now was something he could understand easily.

When Xie Que finished speaking, Chu Junyin felt a little unsatisfied, and he couldn't help but ask:
"Is this all you have taught me?"

“So after learning these things, what should we do?”

Xie Que smiled slightly: "This knowledge is enough for you to think deeply for a while."

"As for how to understand and use them, that depends on your own wisdom and understanding."

"The more advanced you are in the practice of Hongmeng Parasitic Art, the more profound your grasp of the microscopic world will need to be." Xie Que continued, "Didn't you notice?"

"Although the area of ​​your blood river has now shrunk ten thousand times, its power has been enhanced unprecedentedly."

"This is because the density has increased, and the blood river can also change at a more subtle level."

Chu Junyin's mind suddenly became clear after hearing this.

He also realized that the so-called "real practice"
It is not just about pursuing the improvement of strength and realm, but also about understanding the essence of power.

After Chu Junyin pondered for a moment, he nodded slowly.

He realized that his previous control over the Blood River was indeed only superficial.

Now, after receiving guidance, he has been able to go deeper into the microscopic world.
In this way, every bit of power of the Blood River can be compressed and condensed to the extreme.

And this power is like a volcano that has been accumulated to the extreme.
Once released, it will explode with unprecedented power.

Chu Junyin thought to himself, if he could go one step further,
If the control over the blood river reaches a more subtle level, then the power contained in the blood river will be
It will surely rise again and reach a whole new height.

Seeing this, Xie Que smiled slightly and continued, "Since you have already comprehended this level, then we should proceed to the next step of learning."

Upon hearing this, Chu Junyin nodded again.

Seeing this, Xie Que continued, "At this point, you should also have a technique that matches the Hongmeng Parasitic Technique."

"Although the paper-cut shadow painting you practiced before has its own unique features, it is completely incomparable to the Hongmeng Parasitic Art."

"This is also the reason why the area of ​​your blood river is extremely limited."

"Only when you possess a technique that matches the Hongmeng Parasitic Art can your blood river truly unleash its full power."

Xie Que said this and looked at Chu Junyin with an almost scrutinizing look:
"Have you ever truly explored the essence of the Hongmeng Parasitic Art?"

A hint of hesitation flashed across Chu Junyin's face, and it was obvious that he was not completely sure about this question.

However, he still revealed his guess: "Could it be... a kind of magic?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Que raised a meaningful smile: "If you only look at it superficially, it is indeed easy to confuse it with those unorthodox magic skills."

“But what I want to tell you is that the Hongmeng Parasitic Art is by no means a magic skill. It is an upright and righteous supernatural power that originates from the great principles of heaven and earth!”

Chu Junyin was shocked when he heard this.
He could never have imagined that this seemingly evil martial art could actually have a connection with the Great Dao.

He opened his mouth, but could only utter a simple syllable: "Huh?"

Xie Que didn't give him much time to digest this information, but gently extended a finger.

With the light touch of his fingertips, a memory about the origin of Hongmeng Parasitic Art came to mind.
It came like a surging tide and instantly poured into Chu Junyin's mind.

At this moment, Chu Junyin

He felt as if he had turned into a bamboo shoot buried deep in the earth, waiting for the moment to break out of the soil.

In just a few moments, he felt his body begin to grow at an incredible speed.

Wherever he looked, he saw tender green leaves swaying gently in the breeze.

His head had also turned into a lush tree crown, with dense green leaves blocking out the sun.
It completely blocked out the sky above, leaving only a few dappled rays of sunlight filtering through the gaps between the leaves.

At the same time, the ground beneath Chu Junyin's feet also turned into countless long and thin lines.

They spread madly in all directions, penetrating into every corner of the underground.

These "tentacles" penetrate the rocks, bypass the grass roots, and continue to extend downwards in search of water and nutrients.

As these roots continue to spread and expand, they gradually form a large and complex network underground.

Gradually, Chu Junyin completely transformed into a towering bamboo.
Its roots are deeply embedded in the earth, and its branches stretch out toward the sky.

At that moment, Chu Junyin seemed to resonate with every inch of land, every leaf, and every drop of dew in this vast world.
They breathe in the air between heaven and earth together and feel the vibrations coming from the underground together.

He could feel very clearly the subtle movement and extension of every root under his feet.
They are like countless tentacles exploring the world, deeply rooted in every corner of the soil.
Greedily absorbing all kinds of nutrients and water, nourishing every inch of his skin and every green leaf.

"I see!"

Chu Junyin couldn't help but feel an indescribable shock in his heart.

In an instant, a mysterious Taoist rhythm quietly gathered in his heart, and was about to break out of the cocoon.

However, at this critical moment, Chu Junyin suddenly came out of that strange state.
The Dao rhyme that was about to condense also collapsed and dissipated into nothingness.

He had no regrets because he had already gotten what he wanted most.

At this time, the scene in front of Chu Junyin remained the same, and the monk was sitting quietly opposite him.

Seeing this, Xie Que smiled slightly and asked, "Since you have seen it, what do you think?"

Chu Junyin's expression seemed a little complicated. He took a deep breath and said slowly:
"The method created by the predecessor is indeed profound and unfathomable. I was previously confused by its appearance and failed to comprehend its true essence."

Upon hearing this, Xie Que nodded slightly, with a hint of approval in his eyes: "Not bad."

Chu Junyin pondered for a moment, then said solemnly: "The Hongmeng Parasitic Art created by the predecessor is based on the Great Dao of Nature. It is indeed a great Dao-level magical power."

Xie Que slowly stretched out his hand, and there were endless changes in his palm. All things were born and died on it, and the cycle of reincarnation continued.

He asked, "Do you know that the way of nature is not just the alternation of birth and death, but also the coexistence and prosperity of birth and death and reincarnation?"

"What you have learned is just the tip of the iceberg. There is much more you need to learn."

"Next, what I'm going to teach you is the last thing you need to learn."

Chu Junyin was a little nervous, but still nodded.

Seeing this, Xie Que smiled slightly and continued:

"In the following practice, you don't need to stick to the appearances you just felt and realized."

"What you need to do is to integrate the Tao into yourself, so that wherever your heart goes, everything will become the Tao."

"At this level, cultivation is no longer just about external skills and magical powers."

"It's your inner tenacity and perseverance, your indomitable spirit and your courage to move forward."

“Remember, true practice is not to blindly learn the rules, but to become the rules themselves.”

“You must learn to interpret and apply these rules in your own way, so that they become the sharpest sword and the strongest shield in your hand.”

At this point, Xie Que's eyes became unusually firm: "Next, what I want to teach you is... martial arts!" (End of this chapter)