Chapter 5

Zhao Luan pouted and said, "After that great deity opened this world, he never appeared again. However, people later revered him as the Father God Pangu."

Zhao Shuo's jaw almost dropped, and he said in surprise, "What, Pangu?"

Zhao Luan rolled her eyes at Zhao Shuo and said, "Yes, exactly the Father God Pangu. Before the chaos was opened, the universe was like an egg, called 'Pan.' With supreme power and boundless might, it is called 'Gu.' Although everyone knows that the so-called Pangu might just be an embodiment of the Dao, manifesting as Pangu to open the heavens and earth, later generations still revered him as Pangu, not for the Dao."

Zhao Shuo's mind calmed down a bit, and he nodded slightly. Although the name Pangu was the same as the great deity who opened the heavens and earth in the mythology of his Earth, it might not be the same person. The speculation that Pangu was an embodiment of the Dao, appearing to open the heavens and earth, and then returning to the Dao, was likely true.

Smiling, Zhao Shuo said, "Little sister, tell me about the Nine Star Maps. Although the ancient Nine Star Maps were shattered, I imagine even the fragments are supreme treasures, being manifestations of the Dao."

Zhao Luan said, "Second Brother, when did you become so smart, to even think of this?"

Hearing this, Zhao Shuo couldn't help but pout, as if he should have thought of nothing. He glared at Zhao Luan, who was smiling.

After a few days of interaction, Zhao Luan found that her second brother seemed to have undergone a significant change. He was no longer timid and had even become more outgoing. Sometimes his thinking speed even surpassed hers. After all, even if she wasn't a genius, she wasn't far behind one. Could it be that her second brother, after being beaten, suddenly became a genius?

If Zhao Shuo knew what Zhao Luan was thinking, he might have given her a good knock on the head.

Noticing Zhao Shuo's gaze, Zhao Luan couldn't help but stick out her tongue and said with a smile, "Second Brother, you're not far off. The Nine Star Maps were shattered into countless pieces, scattered in all directions. Many people obtained fragments and used them to open their spiritual acupoints. Thanks to these fragments, many sects and families emerged. After all, even the fragments of the star maps contain the secrets of a starry sky, with the Dao still present, capable of drawing star power and opening spiritual acupoints, making them supreme treasures. Therefore, these fragments are called Heavenly Rank Star Maps."

Zhao Shuo nodded. Of course, he knew that star maps could be divided into Heavenly, Earthly, and Human ranks. As for the highest level, the Primal Ancient rank, with the shattering of the nine Primal Ancient rank inheritance star maps, it was unlikely that they would reappear in the world.

However, soon, Zhao Shuo asked in confusion, "That doesn't make sense. If that's the case, how can there be such a ranking system of Heavenly, Earthly, Human, and ordinary?"

Zhao Luan laughed and said, "Second Brother, from what you're saying, I can tell you didn't pay much attention in school. Otherwise, you wouldn't need me to explain it to you."

Zhao Shuo laughed awkwardly and said, "Alright, you know Second Brother isn't as smart as you. Quickly, help me understand."

Zhao Luan said smugly, "Actually, there isn't much difference between Heavenly, Earthly, and Human ranks. Whether it's Heavenly, Earthly, or Human, the ranking is based on the level of the spiritual acupoint opened, not the star map itself, but rather the level of the spiritual acupoint."

Zhao Shuo suddenly understood and said, "I get it. Some of these star map fragments can open the highest level of Heavenly Rank spiritual acupoints, while others can only open Earthly or Human Rank spiritual acupoints, leading to significant differences in cultivation speed, which is why the star maps are ranked!"

Zhao Luan said, "Exactly. For example, if Second Brother and I use a Human Rank star map to open our spiritual acupoints, even with great luck, we might not open an Earthly Rank spiritual acupoint. But if we use a Heavenly Rank star map, we would at least open an Earthly Rank spiritual acupoint, and there's even a chance to open a Heavenly Rank spiritual acupoint."

Hearing this, Zhao Shuo looked wistfully and said, "Unfortunately, there are only so many fragments of the ancient star maps. Even a Heavenly Rank fragment is rare, let alone one in Wanghai City, which might not even have an Earthly Rank fragment."

Zhao Luan nodded and said, "As everyone knows, the many star maps ultimately come from the fragments of the ancient nine Primal Ancient rank inheritance star maps, containing profound Dao principles. However, even in the ancient times without inheritance star maps, there were countless supreme geniuses who observed the changes in heaven and earth and the mysteries of the stars, thereby comprehending the Dao and opening their spiritual acupoints. During this period, anyone who could open their spiritual acupoints and cultivate was a rare genius, creating the glorious ancient era of many powerful figures. However, those who could open their spiritual acupoints on their own were few. Compared to today's cultivators, many ancient humans, who could be described as geniuses, were unable to open their spiritual acupoints and thus could not cultivate. After the role of star maps was discovered, many Dao masters, inspired, sought various materials to refine inheritance star maps to pass down their understanding of the Dao and cultivation techniques. The emergence of countless star maps has led to the current cultivation prosperity."

Zhao Shuo's eyes lit up and said, "So, these inheritance star maps are not much worse than the fragments of the Dao essence treasures?"

Zhao Luan nodded and said, "Exactly. Of course, the star maps refined by these Dao masters later on vary in quality, but at least they can be used to open spiritual acupoints, and their function is not inferior to the fragments of Dao essence star maps."

Zhao Shuo frowned and said, "I remember that Eldest Brother and Chen Tiangui used ordinary star maps to open their spiritual acupoints, resulting in only a simple first level. Compared to the three levels of Human Rank, six levels of Earthly Rank, and nine levels of Heavenly Rank spiritual acupoints, the cultivation speed is several times slower. Unless a miracle happens and they open higher levels of spiritual acupoints with great determination, their future achievements will be limited."

Zhao Luan said, "The Zhao family, Chen family, and Su family in Wanghai City each have a Human Rank inheritance star map as a family treasure. According to the level of the spiritual acupoints, a Human Rank inheritance star map can cultivate to the Dharmic Image stage, where having three Dharmic Images is already very good."

Opening spiritual acupoints, refining the body, forming the Primordial Pill, solidifying the spirit, and manifesting Dharmic Images are the first five stages of cultivation.

The Opening Acupoints stage involves opening the spiritual acupoints to allow the body to absorb external elemental energy and unblock the internal meridians. When the meridians are fully unblocked, it is considered the completion of the Opening Acupoints stage, advancing to the Body Refinement stage.

The Body Refinement stage involves absorbing elemental energy to strengthen the body, making it dozens or even hundreds of times stronger. When the body is strong enough to form a protective aura outside, the elemental energy begins to gather in the dantian, advancing to the Primordial Pill stage.

The Primordial Pill stage involves accumulating a large amount of elemental energy. When the energy goes through the stages of elemental energy, liquid, and pill, it can be slowly nurtured, advancing to the Spirit Solidification stage.

The Spirit Solidification stage involves strengthening the spirit, making it more robust. When the spirit is fully developed, it advances to the Dharmic Image stage.

The Dharmic Image stage involves splitting a strand of the fully developed spirit to form a spirit image, which merges with the Primordial Pill, breaking it and transforming it into a Dharmic Image. At the same time, searching for celestial materials to strengthen the spirit body, the Dharmic Image and spirit body merge, completing the Dharmic Image.

Once one reaches the Dharmic Image stage, it means having one or several Dharmic Image avatars, with the spirit condensed into a tangible form, infinite lifespan, and unlikely to perish easily, achieving immortality.

After this, cultivators no longer have to worry about their lives and can focus on cultivating their power and Dharmic Images, comprehending the profound Dao principles, preparing to advance to the Divine Power stage. Therefore, after this, all cultivators are powerful figures with great abilities, and it is rare for someone with deep Dao cultivation to have weak power. The higher the stage, the greater the difference between the two stages. Before the Dharmic Image stage, one can still defeat higher-level opponents with various treasures, but after the Dharmic Image stage, it is extremely difficult to do so.

"Eldest Brother used an ordinary star map for inheritance, and his spiritual acupoint is only at the first level, the simplest. This means that whether absorbing elemental energy or comprehending the profound Dao principles, he is far behind."

Hearing this, Zhao Luan said, "A few days ago, when Eldest Brother returned from a mission, he said he has already reached the Great Completion of the Opening Acupoints stage, with all his meridians fully unblocked, and he could advance to the Body Refinement stage at any time. He is even more powerful than Chen Tiangui. Eldest Brother's talent and comprehension are not bad, but unfortunately, the inheritance star map is too poor, with only a first-level spiritual acupoint. This makes the absorption of elemental energy extremely slow. Plus, he started cultivating a bit late. If he had a good inheritance star map, his cultivation speed would have increased several times, and he might already be at the Body Refinement stage."

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