Chapter 34: Cultivate Formation into Path

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio  Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

“A phoenix’s chirp?” Pearl exclaimed.

“Impossible!” Su Qinghuang glared with her pretty eyes. “He is cultivating the Reversed Yin Yang Grand Technique. Even if he cultivates the other two techniques, how can he create the Phoenix Voice?”

The two gaped at Chen Jingzhai, surprise filling their eyes. At the moment, Chen Jingzhai still did not feel anything. He had attained enlightenment. After he entered Level 10 of the Meditation Plane, the Dragon and Phoenix Consummation Seal Script suddenly flashed into his mind.

All the words in the script started changing their shapes and appearing in his mind. It was similar to when he had cultivated the Five-Element Skill, reshaped his foundation, and formed the celestial bones. But this time, he could actually understand the script. The meditation passage of the Dragon and Phoenix Consummation Seal Script unfurled before his eyes. The Hongluan Sky Scripture appeared as well.

The contents of the meditation passage of the sky scripture also appeared quickly. It was consistent with a portion of the runes in the script. The Yin and Yang Qi in his body changed unexpectedly. The fire raven formed by the Innate Yang Qi turned into a dragon at that moment. The fire dragon was illusory and unclear. It only had some scales and half a claw. The rest was hidden inside the Yang Qi.

It caused the spiritual power to circulate 108 times in his body. Then the Yang descended, while the Yin rose. The fire dragon was hidden, while the ice phoenix surged forward. The jade toad formed by the Innate Yin Qi had turned into an ice phoenix.

The ice phoenix looked very lifelike. Its entire body was like a rune and possessed both shape and form. It opened its beak and chirped brightly. This was under Pearl and Su Qinghuang’s watch.

The ice phoenix flew out of the black hole formed by Chen Jingzhai’s Mystery Gate. After it circled his head nine times, it dove down and crashed into his spinal celestial bone.

At that moment, the aura of Chen Jingzhai changed again. He used this opportunity to enter the Foundation Plane.

The spiritual power in his body liquified instantly. The fire dragon appeared again. This time, the fire dragon emerged from his core and began circulating endlessly, breaking through the various gates. It flew into his throat and broke into his upper core between his brows.

The upper core buzzed loudly, waking Chen Jingzhai from his cultivation. His mind jumped out of his own body. He could clearly see Su Qinghuang standing before him with Pearl. He could also see the majestic tide of essence power. This was the divine mind formed by his upper core after reaching the Foundation Plane.

Chen Jingzhai quickly retracted his divine mind and opened his mouth instinctively. A rumble came from within his body, like either a toad or a dragon. A powerful swallowing force came from his mouth. A large amount of essence power entered his stomach like a river entering the sea.

The divine stone in his body brushed softly, and the essence power entered his meridians in an orderly fashion. It flew into his upper core as if it had a mind of its own and shimmered faintly with illumination.

It calmed Chen Jingzhai’s mind, and he gathered his thoughts and Qi. The black hole dissipated, and the tide of essence power retreated. Everything inside the Reversed Formation returned to a peaceful state. All abnormal phenomena disappeared. Chen Jingzhai also left the cultivation state.

Before he could greet his senior sister, Chen Jingzhai’s expression turned into one of surprise. He seemed conflicted.

[Formation: Mountains and Rivers Reversed Formation]

[Effect: Reverse the mountains and rivers, hide your murderous intent, 10 levels of mirages, 10 shooting stars.]

[Flaws: Pearl.]

After entering the Foundation Plane, Chen Jingzhai finally became accustomed to his special talent. From now on, he could control and use the talent on his own.

He saw through the truth of the Reversed Formation with one glance. What he did not expect was that the Reversed Formation’s flaw was Pearl. He could not figure out why, but he grew more curious about Pearl.

“Senior sister!” Chen Jingzhai called out.

“Congratulations.” Su Qinghuang looked at him. “You cultivated for 72 days and went from being an ordinary mortal to breaking past the Meditation Plane directly and entering the Meditation Plane. You’ve broken the record of the Luo Sheng Sword School.”

“I was just lucky!” Chen Jingzhai smiled humbly. “The Sky Scripture is powerful too. I never thought that the Reversed Yin Yang Grand Technique would be so tolerant. Formation runes even appeared in my body. It’s no surprise that the Daoxuan Peak produces many formation experts.”

After entering the Foundation Plane, he finally understood the depths of the Reversed Yin Yang Grand Technique. Different from other cultivation techniques, Chen Jingzhai had to use his acupoints as the eyes of the formation and construct a basic formation in the Foundation Plane. This way, he could improve his formation and complete his cultivation.

“The basic sky scriptures of all the peaks have their specialties,” Su Qinghuang said. “Younger brother, what will be the first formation that you choose?”

“For my first formation, I choose the Yin Yang Formation,” Chen Jingzhai said honestly. “With my celestial bones as the foundation and acupoints as the eyes of the formation, I set up the Yin Yang Formation in my body. It will be the foundation for the two auxiliary celestial codes.”

“Only celestial codes?” Su Qinghuang could not help but ask.

“Lord, do you know that a phoenix flew out of your body and even chirped?” Pearl asked curiously. “When did you encounter a phoenix? You even received the divine song of the phoenix.”

“Phoenix?” Chen Jingzhai looked shocked. Then he started pondering.

“Younger brother, is there anything you wish to say?” Su Qinghuang asked.

“The opportunity in the Blessed Land,” Chen Jingzhai said hesitantly. “Can we speak elsewhere?”

“Lord, do not worry. This is a safe place,” Pearl said.

Su Qinghuang looked at him but did not speak. Her eyes were emotionless as well.

“This doesn’t count as a secret,” Chen Jingzhai explained. “I received a Dragon and Phoenix Consummation Seal Script in the Blessed Land of Western Sands and Miraculous Illusions. It is a celestial scripture.”

“It’s a celestial scripture!” Pearl cried in surprise. Then she continued happily, “Master, this is fate. If you study this scripture, you will be able to enter the Nascent Plane!”

But Su Qinghuang did not speak. Her body flashed brightly, and she disappeared. Chen Jingzhai was a bit confused, seeing how senior sister Su Qinghuang left so suddenly.

Pearl went before Chen Jingzhai with a happy expression. “Lord, did you really receive the top duo-cultivation celestial scripture of the cultivation world? If it’s true, then it must be fate!”

“What do you mean?” Chen Jingzhai pinched Pearl’s cheeks with his fingers. “Hurry and explain clearly.”

“Lord, do you know that the Dragon and Phoenix Consummation Seal Script is an ancient heritage and known as the top duo-cultivation celestial scripture of the cultivation world?” Pearl said.

“Back then, when Master Mingyue created the Hongluan Sky Scripture, she referenced the remnant pages of the script. Master has formed her core, so if she wants to have a breakthrough, she’ll either have to cultivate the complete Hongluan Sky Scripture or cultivate the phoenix passage of the Dragon and Phoenix Consummation Seal Script.”

Chen Jingzhai let go of his grasp. He immediately understood why his senior sister had left. He believed what Pearl had said because she had accurately mentioned the phoenix passage.

The Dragon and Phoenix Consummation Seal Script contained two passages for the dragon and phoenix. Chen Jingzhai had cultivated both due to his Yin Yang Formation.

But in reality, men should only cultivate the dragon passage. This was the long-lost duo-cultivation celestial scripture.

The Demon King, Huangsha, did not know its true value. Otherwise, he would not choose Miao Yun for the duo-cultivation cauldron. In the end, he could not survive the tribulation and died.

Thinking back now, Miao Yun did know the value. She did not want the original and had also instructed him many times not to say it out loud. It seemed that she did not want to bring trouble on herself.

At that moment, Chen Jingzhai figured out many things and felt emotionally moved. This was a celestial scripture. It was a direct way to become a celestial being. No ordinary cultivator would be able to stay calm. Even if he could not cultivate it himself, he would benefit greatly by reporting it to his celestial clan.

“Lord!” Pearl called.

“Don’t worry!” Chen Jingzhai looked at her and smiled. “I will not be selfish, but this all depends on senior sister’s attitude. I can’t do anything if she doesn’t want to cultivate it.”

“Why won’t she cultivate it?” Pearl cocked her head. “You have to cultivate a celestial scripture to continue the inheritance and break through the limit of one’s longevity, reaching higher planes. It’s a good thing from all aspects!”

“You’ll understand in the future!” Chen Jingzhai said. “Let us return!”

Pearl nodded. She held his hand, and they disappeared from the Reversed Formation.