Immortality Starts With Ignorant Heart Sword Art

Chapter 135: I Heard Enlightenment is Difficult?

The closer relationship and visible hope made Old Qin not let Zhong Cang learn talisman crafting on his own like he did with the previous study. He personally taught Zhong Cang how to craft tools, using formation arrays.

During this teaching, which lasted only three minutes, he was stunned. It wasn't that Zhong Cang was too foolish to learn, but rather a change occurred in Zhong Cang himself—he had an enlightenment.

"How did he have an enlightenment just like that?"

Thinking about what he had said before, "Enlightenment is a heaven-sent opportunity, a chance that cannot be sought after. In a cultivator's lifetime, being able to have two or three enlightenments is considered talented."

Looking at Zhong Cang, who had an enlightenment just from a few words, Old Qin was confused.

"Could I be wrong? Is enlightenment actually easy?"

As soon as this thought arose, Old Qin shook his head and dismissed it from his mind.

"No, it's impossible. Enlightenment is difficult. I have been cultivating for nearly a hundred years and have only had seven enlightenments... Cang'er is naturally gifted."

At this moment, Zhong Cang, due to receiving a massive amount of comprehension information, had countless sparks of inspiration flickering, colliding, and bursting in his divine soul. This made him completely unable to divert his attention to anything else.

Especially during his enlightenment, Zhong Cang continuously incorporated his knowledge from his past life, intensifying the collisions of sparks of inspiration.

In this situation, he naturally couldn't respond to his master, and he didn't even hear his master's murmurs.

If he had heard them, he would have told his master that he wasn't naturally gifted, but rather worked harder.

"Everything I have now is the result of hard work." (Confident face)

Well, although this statement has some errors and omissions, most of it is still correct.

Zhong Cang's enlightenment this time indeed had nothing to do with natural talent or transcendent comprehension.

In these past few months, not only did Zhong Cang make remarkable progress in the Heaven and Earth Eight Trigrams Diagram, but his skill in formations also improved rapidly through his diligent cultivation.

Of course, because the proficiency limit of formations is higher and more difficult to cultivate, under normal circumstances, it would take Zhong Cang another month or two to advance.

Fortunately, during the advancement of the Heaven and Earth Eight Trigrams Diagram, the enlightenment not only linked with the cultivation method "Five Organs Divine Palace True Form Diagram," but also benefited the formations.

—This is an extremely normal occurrence. Formations include the Heaven and Earth Eight Trigrams Diagram, so the progress of the latter naturally drives the former.

As a result, the formations that originally required another month or two to advance were now on the verge of reaching their limit.

And the master's dedicated teaching was the final straw that broke the camel's back for Zhong Cang.

His profound knowledge allowed his teaching to greatly benefit Zhong Cang, which was reflected in the attribute panel as proficiency +1, +1, +1...

The formations that were on the verge of reaching their limit naturally advanced through this continuous increase of +1, +1, +1...

And whenever there is an advancement, Zhong Cang will have an enlightenment.

Therefore, the scene that made Old Qin doubt his life appeared before his eyes.

...

Formations encompass everything, which also made this enlightenment last an extremely long time.

It took the time it takes for an incense stick to burn for Zhong Cang's enlightenment to end.

After regaining consciousness, Zhong Cang realized that his proficiency in the second realm of formations had reached 2/48000, and he had gained two characteristics.

[Formation, Second Realm Proficiency (1/48000), Characteristics: ① Five Elements Transformation, ② Formation Talisman]

The appearance of the Five Elements Transformation is easy to understand. Formations at a slightly higher level can convert the energy of mountains, rivers, spiritual stones, volcanoes, and even the energy of the sun, moon, and stars into what they desire.

This kind of transformation is considered the foundation of formations. It is not surprising that awakening occurs in the skill of formations.

The fusion of formations and talismans is the ability of formation and talisman combination.

Afterwards, Zhong Cang can arrange a large formation, using the power of formations to nurture innate talismans. This method of drawing talismans allows Zhong Cang to continuously obtain talismans like an assembly line in his previous life, without any effort.

However, in order to fuse formations and talismans, Zhong Cang must find a place with abundant energy.

What frustrates him even more is:

"It's a pity that it's only the fusion of formations and talismans, not the fusion of formations and artifacts. If I obtain the latter ability, I can start refining artifacts. Once I refine the Law Weapon of the Five Viscera God Sovereign, my cultivation in the Heaven and Earth Eight Trigrams Diagram2 realm will be considered complete."

Zhong Cang sighed, but he also knew that it was normal to not have the fusion of formations and artifacts.

Enlightenment is not about creating something out of nothing. Zhong Cang's previous accumulation was not enough, so he naturally couldn't obtain the characteristics of refining formations with formations.

Fortunately, from the characteristic of fusion of formations and talismans, Zhong Cang discovered that as long as he diligently cultivates, the fusion of formations and artifacts will eventually be obtained by himself.

...

Although there are gains, Zhong Cang sighed because he didn't get what he wanted.

On the other hand, although Old Qin was initially confused, Zhong Cang's long enlightenment allowed him enough time to calm down.

Therefore, when Zhong Cang's enlightenment ended, Old Qin had already regained his composure and instructed him:

"To be able to gain insight from just a few words of mine, Cang'er, your talent is indeed good. But precisely because of this, you cannot be arrogant. You must work even harder. Only then can you make the most of your talent."

"Also, don't think that you can casually cultivate just because you have consecutive enlightenments. Don't focus all your thoughts on seeking enlightenment... Enlightenment is like a flower in a mirror, a reflection in water. Cultivators should be delighted when they gain it, but they shouldn't deliberately pursue it..."

"Hmm!?"

Old Qin's instructions were only halfway through when he suddenly realized that he couldn't continue.

Right in front of him, Zhong Cang once again... had another enlightenment.

One day, three consecutive enlightenments. Old Qin's expression became trance-like.

For a moment, he even felt like he was dreaming, that the world wasn't quite real.

This sudden breakthrough and the slight swaying of his mental state startled Luo Yunlu, the senior sister who was watching nearby. Unable to hide, she hurriedly came to Old Qin's side and supported him.

- Zhong Cang's enlightenment, as well as the subsequent release of the Heaven and Earth Eight Trigrams Diagram, made too much noise and had already alarmed her.

However, due to her introverted nature, she didn't dare to show herself and had been hiding in the shadows all this time.

At this moment, the scene of Old Qin's trance-like expression startled her.

"Master, are you okay?"

"I'm fine... sigh, if I had such an opportunity for enlightenment, why would I waste a hundred years!"

Old Qin felt uncomfortable in his heart, and Senior Sister looked at Zhong Cang with envy.

Enlightenment three times in one day, this talent was truly frightening.

...

Both Old Qin and Senior Sister were amazed by Zhong Cang's enlightenment.

Zhong Cang himself was also the same.

The sudden enlightenment made him a bit confused about which cultivation technique he had broken through.

It wasn't until he fell into enlightenment and sparks of thought began to burst and collide that Zhong Cang finally understood the reason for his enlightenment.

Wuling Town seals the Great Handprint of the Five Spirits. This technique is still in the 2nd realm, but due to the transformation of the Five Elements, it has entered the 3rd realm.

This technique can be considered as one that Zhong Cang deliberately learned a few months ago to enrich his means.

However, with the acquisition of the Heaven and Earth Eight Trigrams Diagram, Zhong Cang has neglected this technique due to the increase in his arsenal of offensive techniques.

According to reason, if one does not practice, the technique will not grow.

Even with the Heaven Rewards Diligence, Zhong Cang still needs to cultivate in order to make the technique grow.

However, although Zhong Cang has not practiced the Great Handprint of the Five Spirits, he has never relaxed in his cultivation of the True Form Diagram of the Five Organs Divine Palace.

Both the Five Spirits Great Handprint and the Five Organs Divine Palace True Form Diagram belong to the Five Elements. The growth of one will enhance Zhong Cang's understanding of the Five Elements.

Therefore, even though Zhong Cang has not practiced the Great Handprint, its proficiency has been slowly increasing due to Zhong Cang's deepening understanding of the Five Elements.

As for why it ultimately becomes a formation, it is naturally closely related to the Five Elements and formations.

"All methods are interconnected... Although I have cultivated many techniques, they are mostly related to the Five Elements and Sword Dao."

"The same origin allows my progress in one technique to trigger enlightenment and promote the growth of other techniques..."

Here, Zhong Cang has clarified everything.

However, when he opened his eyes, he found that his master was gone, and only his restless senior sister remained.

"???"

"Where is the master?"

"The master said that he couldn't understand your talent and didn't know how to teach you. He asked me to give you this manual on formation refining, and you can learn it on your own. If you don't understand anything, you can ask the master..."

"Uh..."

With these words, Zhong Cang understood that his consecutive enlightenments had affected his master, and he needed some time to recover.

On the other hand, after finishing delivering the message and handing a jade slip to Zhong Cang, senior sister Luo Yunlu left without waiting for his response.

This scene made Zhong Cang somewhat helpless.

"It's a pity. I wanted to test my abilities gained from the Great Handprint of the Five Spirits against senior sister."

Fortunately, although senior sister had left, the extremely brave Yan Lingdie was still there.

During this period, although she had been continuously defeated in battles, she became more and more courageous.

Her spirit of not admitting defeat, combined with her good talent in swordsmanship, and Zhong Cang's unrestrained release of Sword Heart, all these factors combined, making her also have a tendency to condense her own Sword Heart.

Unfortunately, although her strength had grown, Zhong Cang was even stronger. Like a plane, he had left Yan Lingdie far behind.

"Yan Lingdie as an opponent is already somewhat unsatisfactory. I need to find a stronger existence to test the limits of my strength..."

Here, Zhong Cang was silently contemplating.

On the other hand, Yan Lingdie, sensing something, had a cold expression.

"Hmph, I feel like you're thinking of something bad."

"There's nothing. Come on, let's start today's battle... Oh, by the way, today I won't deprive you of your Brilliant Flame Heavenly Spirit. You can unleash it to your heart's content."

"Really?"

"Of course, I shouldn't have deceived you, right?"

"Hmph, then be careful."

"Boom..."

With a furious shout, flames erupted around Yan Lingdie, forming a giant red-armored figure wielding a heavy sword.

Looking at the Brilliant Flame Heavenly Spirit, which resembled a guardian deity, Yan Lingdie's eyes welled up with tears.

It had been a long time since she had fought alongside the Brilliant Flame Heavenly Spirit.

Amidst the emotions, there was also confidence.

Swinging her heavy sword, Yan Lingdie pointed it directly at Zhong Cang and spoke with a proud tone.

"Today, I will make you draw your sword."

Yes, draw his sword.

After battling Zhong Cang for two months, although the courage in Yan Lingdie's heart had not diminished, her goal had gradually shifted from defeating Zhong Cang to catching up to him.

And now, her goal had been further lowered, only hoping to make Zhong Cang draw his sword.

After releasing the Brilliant Flame Heavenly Spirit, she felt that this goal would surely be achieved.

Then, full of confidence, she met with tragedy.

As she charged forward, she saw a colorful giant palm print coming towards her.

Her heavy sword swung, but instead of shattering the palm print, it landed on her own body.

However, what made Yan Lingdie's eyes light up was that the palm print seemed to have no attacking power.

After landing on her, the enormous palm print did not cause her any harm.

"It's just an illusion, scared me for a moment."

With no harm done to herself, Yan Lingdie breathed a sigh of relief.

However, before she could fully relax, her expression changed.

The colorful palm print had indeed imprinted itself on Yan Lingdie's body, but it did not injure her.

Instead, colorful cloud patterns appeared on her body.

And as these patterns flickered, Yan Lingdie bitterly discovered that her Brilliant Flame Heavenly Spirit had disappeared.

Moreover, this time, she lost more than just the Brilliant Flame Heavenly Spirit.

Any spiritual energy that tried to emanate from her body would trigger the seals on her.

Subsequently, this spiritual energy would be absorbed by the fire spirit, then the fire would generate earth, the earth would generate metal, the metal would generate water, the water would generate wood, and the wood would generate fire... After this cycle, the Five Elements Sealing Palm would not weaken due to Yan Lingdie's spiritual energy impact, but instead become stronger.

In the end, Yan Lingdie not only couldn't release her spiritual energy outwardly, but she also didn't dare to create large fluctuations of spiritual energy within her body.

Once anything unusual occurred, the Five Elements Sealing Palm would absorb the excess spiritual energy and, after a cycle of the five elements, make the Five Elements Sealing Palm even stronger.

With a single palm print, Zhong Cang knocked Yan Lingdie down from being a cultivator to a "mortal."

This scene made Zhong Cang couldn't help but sigh, this cultivation technique truly deserved its position as an Earth Level High Grade technique.

...

On the Starry Sky Archipelago, Zhong Cang marveled at the power of the Five Elements Sealing Palm.

Outside, Zhong Cang also caused quite a stir.

- The second issue of the Observing Heaven Rankings was released as scheduled.

(End of this chapter)