Ding Ding Little Stone
Chapter 261 The Secret of Tongxuan!
For Chen Yuan now, there was no need for any conspiracies or tricks, at least not with Wei Xin. He gave him only two choices:
Either annihilation, or cooperation!
There was no third choice.
This wasn't because Chen Yuan was arrogant and didn't take Wei Xin seriously, but because his time was tight, and he couldn't afford to develop a good relationship through other means.
That would be putting the cart before the horse.
Wei Xin had always been a smart man, which could be seen from his years of dormancy. Chen Yuan believed he would give him a satisfactory answer.
Even if Wei Xin was unwilling to cooperate and wanted to fight him head-on, Chen Yuan wasn't afraid. Aside from his own strength, they also had three Profound Realm experts, making it easy to destroy the Shenxiao Hall.
Moreover, Chen Yuan had just wiped out the Dragon Tiger Gate and the Azure Flood Dragon Society not long ago, and his momentum was at its peak. How many dared to challenge him?
After Chen Yuan finished speaking, he stared intently at Wei Xin, seemingly giving him the choice, but in reality, it was still in his hands. When he told Tao Qingyuan and Lü Yuan that he was confident in persuading Wei Xin, he had already prepared this speech.
"Lord Chen is threatening me?"
Wei Xin said in a deep voice, suppressing the anger in his heart. His years of cultivation hadn't been in vain.
"It's a choice." Chen Yuan loosened his grip on the saber and said:
"My feud with the Jinshan Temple is irreconcilable. Once Fahai breaks through, I'll be in danger, so I must strike first. If Hall Master Wei is unwilling to cooperate, our chances of winning are not high, and we may very well fail.
The consequences of failure are clear to both of us, so I must do this. Don't think I'm exaggerating. You've seen the examples of the Dragon Tiger Gate and the Azure Flood Dragon Society."
"When I act, I never have a shred of mercy."
His words softened the previous coercion, giving Wei Xin a way out. After all, he was old, with a high reputation and status. Chen Yuan had to give him some face, right?
However, what Chen Yuan saw as giving a way out, Wei Xin saw as a deeper threat. After a long silence, Wei Xin knew that he couldn't refuse Chen Yuan.
Refusal meant death, the destruction of the Shenxiao Hall. He believed Chen Yuan wasn't joking. He might be able to drag Chen Yuan down with him, but that wasn't worth it.
"What benefits will the Shenxiao Hall get?" In the end, he agreed to the terms.
Mainly because Chen Yuan's straightforwardness was too fast, giving him little time to react, demanding his position on the spot.
A smile appeared at the corner of Chen Yuan's mouth. Wei Xin was indeed clear-headed, and he had achieved his goal. Counting Wei Xin, they had as many as five Profound Realm experts.
He had essentially brought together all the experts in Nanling Prefecture, except for the Jinshan Temple.
"Firstly, with the destruction of the Jinshan Temple, a large amount of benefits will be freed up. The Shenxiao Hall can take a portion of these. Without the constraints of other forces,
the Shenxiao Hall no longer needs to remain dormant. Secondly, Fahai's breakthrough concerns the entire Nanling Prefecture. Hall Master Wei also knows that if he breaks through, the situation in Nanling Prefecture will be unpredictable."
"Thirdly, cooperation with the Sky Patrol Division can reduce a lot of trouble."
Chen Yuan held out three fingers, explaining to Wei Xin one by one.
He actually knew these things himself, but he needed a guarantee from Chen Yuan.
After all, Chen Yuan's bloodthirstiness was obvious to all. What if he attacked the Shenxiao Hall after destroying the Jinshan Temple? But he couldn't ask Chen Yuan to sign an agreement. If he did, it would be even more dangerous.
"Who will be taking action?" Wei Xin continued to ask.
He needed to know this clearly. He knew something about Fahai's strength. If their strength wasn't enough, they would simply be going to their deaths. Wei Xin cherished his life. The entire Shenxiao Hall was relying on him alone. If he were to fall, the consequences would be unimaginable...
"Hall Master Wei knows in his heart." Chen Yuan gave Wei Xin a look:
"I never act rashly. If I'm going to attack Fahai, it must be foolproof."
"I understand."
"That's for the best."
"When will we act?"
"Wait for my message, but it should be in the next few days. We must act before Fahai breaks through." Chen Yuan said with a solemn expression.
"Alright."
"Then... I'll take my leave."
Wei Xin: "Lord Chen, please wait."
Chen Yuan: "Does Hall Master Wei have any other questions?"
"No questions, I've just heard that Patrol Envoy Chen's strength is extraordinary, and I'd like to discuss the Dao with you." Wei Xin's eyes flashed with a glint. Although he said 'discuss the Dao', they were not qualified to discuss the 'Dao' at their level. He just wanted to exchange some experiences with Chen Yuan, and perhaps... get closer.
Chen Yuan's potential was obvious to all, and Wei Xin had witnessed his temperament today. He knew that his future might be extraordinary. If he could befriend him, there might be unexpected rewards.
Of course, even if Chen Yuan didn't contact the Shenxiao Hall in the future, his power could still bring many benefits to the Shenxiao Hall.
Although he said discuss the Dao, he actually wanted to impart some experience.
Regarding Chen Yuan's background, he had already investigated it after sending the invitation a few days ago. He knew that he had no background and that his rise was too fast, so he must not have had a systematic understanding of martial arts.
Although the Shenxiao Hall was a small sect, it had been passed down through generations and had many scriptures left by previous elders. And he himself had once been a master capable of challenging the Celestial Core Realm, and he could definitely bring some help to Chen Yuan. He shouldn't refuse.
Wei Xin guessed correctly. After Chen Yuan heard this, he didn't refuse. Instead, he sat down solemnly, cupped his hands to him, and indicated that he was willing to listen.
Although he had failed to break through, he could still bring a lot of help to Chen Yuan. Compared to Tao Qingyuan, Wei Xin, who had once challenged the Core Realm, was stronger.
Chen Yuan had read some scriptures in the Sky Patrol Division, but unfortunately, the records were scarce and didn't help him much. Tao Qingyuan had provided a lot of assistance after several teachings.
Smiling, Wei Xin didn't hide much, gradually explaining to Chen Yuan some of his insights over the years and the things to pay attention to in the Profound Realm.
He knew that he was just buying some time. With Chen Yuan's cultivation base, he estimated that it wouldn't be long before he was transferred. If he was transferred to Qingzhou City, his little experience wouldn't amount to much.
What insights could compare to the direct guidance of a Core Realm expert?
Jiang He, the Golden Envoy of Qingzhou, was a notorious figure in the martial world, and the difference between his strength and realm was like heaven and earth.
Wei Xin explained his cultivation process in detail, from the first Profound Acupoint, Tianxuan, to the second Acupoint, Tianyuan, to the final third Acupoint, Tiangong.
According to him, the cultivation process of the Profound Realm was to gradually open up the three major acupoints, so that the essence, Qi, and spirit in the body were gradually awakened. The Tianxuan Acupoint represents Qi, which is true essence.
When the true essence is full of the dantian, it means that the first acupoint is complete.
The Tianyuan Acupoint represents essence, meaning the essence in the body, representing the physical essence and blood. When all the meridians in the body are unblocked and all the acupoints are opened, and it can be combined with the vitality of heaven and earth, it represents the completion of the second acupoint.
When Wei Xin talked about this level, Chen Yuan's eyes flickered. It seemed that he had already opened all the acupoints in his body. When he broke through to the Coagulation Astral Realm, he was infused with the tadpole script in the Tai Xuan Scripture, which was distributed throughout his body.
Until now, when he cultivates, all the acupoints are open to absorb the vitality of heaven and earth.
Could it be that he had already cultivated to the second acupoint?
When Tao Qingyuan explained it during the Coagulation Astral Realm, he didn't say it in such detail. Therefore, Chen Yuan didn't understand it very clearly. Thinking of this, he began to subtly ask Wei Xin about the situation of the second acupoint.
The answers he received were not satisfactory, but he had a little understanding of his situation.
He did gain the upper hand in the second acupoint, but these were not enough. He also had to unblock the meridians throughout his body and integrate everything, closely connecting the vitality of heaven and earth with the dantian.
After briefly talking about the second acupoint, Wei Xin solemnly explained to Chen Yuan the third acupoint of the Profound Realm, Tiangong.
This was the last level of the Profound Realm, and also the most difficult level. It required understanding the martial dao true intent of the martial artist and opening up the Tiangong Divine Acupoint located in the head.
This step was very dangerous, and it was also something that could only be encountered by chance and couldn't be completely achieved by piling up resources. It also required comprehension.
The third acupoint was also a watershed. When a martial artist understood the true meaning of martial dao, their strength would be greatly improved, and this improvement varied from person to person....
When one felt that their true intent was complete and their spirit was full, they could start preparing for breaking through.
Regarding how to break through, Wei Xin was silent for a long time, as if he had awakened a sealed memory, and told Chen Yuan that forming the core must be done with caution, because one had to pass three trials to succeed.
He had failed in the second trial, the trial of life and death, which led to failure, a great loss of cultivation and lifespan, and his hair turning white overnight.
Looking at Chen Yuan's pensive look, Wei Xin smiled and said that everyone's situation was different, and some of the experiences he said could only be used as a reference, and there might be some inaccuracies in them, and it was just his personal opinion.
Even the description of the three acupoints of the Profound Realm might not be in line with Chen Yuan, so don't be too influenced by him.
But in any case, Wei Xin's words were still quite enlightening to Chen Yuan. After a long time, he solemnly cupped his hands to Wei Xin and nodded slightly,
as a thank you for imparting his experience.
Of course, he wouldn't just listen to one person. He would also ask Tao Qingyuan and other martial artists for advice in the future to find the most suitable cultivation path for himself.
It was true that martial dao was divided into six realms, but there were no two martial artists who were the same in the world. Everyone's experiences and cultivation were different. Chen Yuan, because of the I Have a Destiny Altar, was even more impossible to be the same as ordinary martial artists.
Chen Yuan gained a lot from this trip. Perhaps he himself didn't expect that after he coerced and enticed Wei Xin, he would instead tell him about his experience when he was cultivating.
Looking at Chen Yuan's gradually receding back, Wei Xin, who had been staring at him, raised the corners of his mouth and showed a smile.
With his guidance and favor, the Shenxiao Hall might have an easier time.