Chapter 50

"Listen! Listen! Listen! Listen! Congratulations!"

The Taoist priest leading the ceremony shouted loudly.

The ceremony had reached its final stage, with the leaders of various sects offering their congratulations.

"The Orthodox Unity Sect’s Zhang Jintao Celestial Master congratulates Xuanwu Zhenren on his foundation building, and presents him with a Xuan Du Celestial Master Seal!"

The seal is made of high-quality jade, engraved with divine script, and fed with cinnabar. It must be consecrated in the Celestial Master Hall for forty-nine days before it can be completed.

Receiving this seal also signifies that Wang Zhong has gained the recognition of the Celestial Master Sect.

"The Maoshan Sect’s Xuan Lingzi congratulates Xuanwu Zhenren on his foundation building, and presents him with a secret manual of the Three Peaks!"

"The Kunlun Sect’s Xuan Ji Zhenren congratulates Xuanwu Zhenren on his foundation building, and presents him with an Eight Trigram Blessing Robe!"

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One after another, the leaders of various sects came forward to offer their gifts.

You Xuande led Wang Zhong in returning the courtesies one by one.

In no time, Wang Zhong had received dozens of gifts, including magical artifacts and secret transmissions, each of which was a rare and precious item.

Wang Zhong deeply felt the benefits of being part of an organization. No wonder so many people wanted to join!

The entire ceremony lasted until late at night.

Wang Zhong took the opportunity to ask You Xuande about the supernatural powers. He had gained the favor of the patriarch, communicated with the Dharma realm, not only receiving a Daoist name but also the protection of the Six Dings and Six Jias.

Of course, these Six Dings and Six Jias are not the Six Dings of the heavenly realm but a type of Daoist protector.

It is similar to how Buddhists believe that they are guarded by various deities in their daily lives.

"There are many types of supernatural powers. Due to religious differences, they have various names, but they can be categorized into five types.

The first type is innate supernatural power, which some people are born with. This is a result of their previous life's karma. Such people were often highly intelligent and well-practiced in their previous lives, and this supernatural power is very rare.

The second type is cultivated supernatural power, which is obtained through cultivation in this life. When a person reaches a state of extreme stillness and enters meditation, their innate wisdom will burst forth, granting them a certain supernatural power.

The third and fourth types are the supernatural powers of demons and ghosts, which are similar to what we commonly call schizophrenia or possession. If the possessing entity is powerful and benevolent, it is a celestial being; if malevolent, it is a demon; and if less powerful, it is a ghost. This abnormal mental state is called the supernatural power of demons and ghosts.

Some of these phenomena are regional. For example, a bone reader in a certain area may be very effective, but once they leave that area, they lose their effectiveness. These are all considered the supernatural powers of demons and ghosts, which rely on the inspiration of another entity.

The fifth type is the supernatural power of reliance, which is achieved through material tools, such as divination and fortune-telling. These are all forms of reliance, using certain methods to gain foresight. For example, physiognomy and fortune-telling are practiced by different cultures around the world, each with its own system. The Indian, Egyptian, and Western systems are somewhat similar. These all fall under the category of reliance, and of course, China has its own system, which is divination."

You Xuande explained with a smile.

"Doesn't that mean I already have supernatural powers?"

Wang Zhong touched his nose, somewhat disbelieving.

"You who study the I Ching often say: 'People use it every day without knowing it.' Isn't that true of you as well?"

You Xuande smiled slightly.

"What a profound statement: 'People use it every day without knowing it!'"

The other Celestial Masters also laughed.

This laughter contained both ridicule and bitterness!

Due to the turmoil, the situation of the Daoist sects was not good, and traditional culture suffered greatly. Some sects even faced the problem of interrupted lineage.

And the root cause of all this is that people use it every day without knowing it!

People use it every day but label it as feudal superstition, which is truly a tragedy!

Taking advantage of the Nine Palace Sword Sect's return to their mountain, several Celestial Masters gathered at Wudang Mountain to discuss Daoist principles. Wang Zhong, being the main character of this grand event, was also invited.

Although the skills of these Zhenren might not be as high as Wang Zhong's, their understanding of Daoism was undoubtedly the best in the world.

Wang Zhong listened quietly, and the Zhenren intentionally cultivated him, explaining many profound issues in simple terms. Wang Zhong felt that he benefited greatly every day.

His understanding of martial arts also became clearer!

Seeing Wang Zhong's high level of enlightenment, the Zhenren were even more generous. Except for the core secrets of their sects, they shared everything with Wang Zhong.

Wang Zhong was not stingy either. He not only shared his understanding of Daoism but also systematically introduced his understanding of martial arts and the I Ching, which the Zhenren nodded in agreement.

After all, the I Ching is the foremost of the Three Mysteries, and the Tao Te Ching is, to some extent, a commentary on the I Ching!

The grand event lasted a week.

Wang Zhong's gains were indescribable!

After the guests left Wudang, Wang Zhong entered a half-month-long seclusion for cultivation.

The "Ancestral Court Guarding Technique" is a method for storing qi and blood, and hiding vitality. It is somewhat similar to the Withered Wood Zen of Buddhism, where all the qi and blood in the body are stored in the Shenting point, and when needed, they burst forth, releasing an unimaginable combat power.

Wang Zhong was already a master at the Transformation level, with his skills deeply ingrained in his bones. His qi and blood were as abundant as those of large animals like mammoths, elephants, and lions.

This "Ancestral Court Guarding Technique" was perfect for Wang Zhong's cultivation!

He focused his mind on the Shenting point, storing the blood from his entire body.

Wang Zhong stored the blood in the Shenting point, and his body's qi and blood were massively drained. His muscles and skin visibly withered, and his organs, which were previously crystal clear, became somewhat dull due to the lack of blood.

Unlike the withering of his muscles and the decline of his qi and blood, Wang Zhong's eyes were very bright, like a lion's eyes shining in the dark.

The empty room became bright!

Wang Zhong's qi and blood gathered in the Shenting point, and his mental energy was exceptionally strong, even his vision reached the state of the empty room becoming bright.

But it was still not enough!

Wang Zhong, somewhat helplessly, continued to circulate his qi and blood.

Thick ginseng, lingzhi, and other precious herbs that replenish qi and blood were chewed by Wang Zhong like wax, with no taste. Fortunately, as the medicinal power slowly released, fresh blood gradually seeped into his blood vessels.

A hint of red appeared on Wang Zhong's pale cheeks!

Continue!

More blood was stored in the Shenting point.

More precious herbs were consumed by Wang Zhong!

It was unknown how long it had been, but all the herbs around Wang Zhong were consumed. These were the accumulation of over a hundred years on Wudang Mountain.

But it was still not enough!

Wang Zhong's expression became completely frantic!

Due to the massive loss of blood, his skin turned a sickly yellow.

He could not withdraw more blood!

Wang Zhong suddenly had the thought of giving up.

I won't give up!

You will die!

I won't give up even if I die!

Not giving up means death!

Then let me die!

Wang Zhong's mind experienced a fierce internal struggle, but as a martial artist, he not only needed a strong body but also a brave and never-give-up heart!

Wang Zhong gritted his teeth and continued to store the remaining blood in the Shenting point!

Another forced blood supply, and Wang Zhong's blood vessels, lacking sufficient blood, became shriveled.

He could still continue!

Another forced blood supply, and Wang Zhong's overworked heart began to fail!

I can still do it!

Wang Zhong once again supplied blood recklessly, and to maintain survival, his body's functions entered a forced hibernation state.

Wang Zhong's brain also entered a hibernation state!

As Wang Zhong entered hibernation, stimulated by the massive lack of blood, the hematopoietic stem cells in his bone marrow were fully mobilized.

A thick, active, gold-colored blood, like mercury, was produced from the bone marrow, while old red blood and black toxins were expelled through tiny pores. Wang Zhong's body quickly turned black and red.

The production of the gold-colored blood finally brought the greedy Shenting point to a state of saturation.

At the same time that the Shenting point's qi and blood reached saturation, a red mole the size of a soybean grew between Wang Zhong's eyebrows!

Seeing this red mole, Wang Zhong was even more convinced that the "Ancestral Court Guarding Technique" must have a connection with Buddhism!

It was unknown how long it had been, but Wang Zhong finally woke up from his coma.

To be precise, he was awakened by the stench of the black, dirty substances covering his body.

It took Wang Zhong a full hour to wash off all the foreign substances from his body.

Wang Zhong found that his skin had become as tough as old cowhide, and he could feel a powerful force flowing through his body with every movement.

Wang Zhong discovered that his physical abilities had improved significantly!

"Strengthening the tendons and washing the marrow, transforming the body and renewing the bones!"

You Xuande, looking at Wang Zhong's somewhat emaciated face, exclaimed in shock.