Chapter 138

Chapter 138: Solving Doubts

Chen Ansheng fell into deep thought.

Elder Ji had just mentioned that creatures born in the Martial Immortal Realm, under normal circumstances, cannot align with the laws of the Alien Immortal Realm.

If that is the case, then the Xuan Yang Immortal Mansion either has a unique set of laws or cultivators who have transformed their immortal bodies and souls; as for those who open law palaces, that is most likely impossible.

In fact, Chen Ansheng speculated on another possibility: the Xuan Yang Immortal Mansion might be raising beings from the Alien Immortal Realm!

“Regardless of the situation, it’s bound to involve me, so I really need to be more cautious from now on!”

Chen Ansheng murmured to himself.

Why?

It’s because the Xuan Yang Immortal Mansion has been doing everything possible to recruit disciples qualified for technique cultivation, which is mostly related to the Alien Immortal Realm.

And now that he’s entered the immortal mansion and boarded the ship, how could he remain uninvolved?

“Chen, why do you frown so deeply?”

Ji Hongfu spoke up, interrupting Chen Ansheng’s thoughts.

“Oh, it’s nothing. I’m just a bit disappointed that I can’t understand the laws of the Alien Immortal Realm,” Chen Ansheng replied with a faint smile.

“The path of cultivation is inherently fraught with difficulties. It cannot be accomplished overnight. Do not be impatient, Chen,” Ji Hongfu comforted.

“Hmm, I appreciate your guidance, senior.” Chen Ansheng nodded.

Ji Hongfu didn’t elaborate further and led Chen Ansheng to the second floor of the tower.

This second floor appeared unremarkable, just a simple training hall.

“Chen, you can cultivate in this quiet room,” Ji Hongfu said.

“Senior Ji, is there something special about this place for my training?” Chen Ansheng asked.

Ji Hongfu pondered for a moment and replied, “I have set up a law here that will help you quickly calm down and enter a state of deep cultivation. Over the past thousands of years, I too have felt lonely and restless, spending most of my time here to avoid nurturing heart demons.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Ansheng admired Elder Ji’s methods even more.

“Very well, I shall begin my cultivation now. I hope senior will offer more guidance.”

After saying this, Chen Ansheng sat cross-legged on the meditation cushion, formed a mental Idea Body, and entered his sea of consciousness.

Opening the heart technique sent by Elder Ji, he started to study and practice it.

Half an hour later, he had a good grasp of the heart technique.

This technique is called the Soul Locking Separation Method, and its function is to seal the cultivator’s immortal soul within a secret space, achieving the goal of separating it from the immortal body.

Of course, this so-called “separation” only takes effect when faced with certain law constraints and will not negatively impact the cultivator themselves.

If this step is not taken, once Chen Ansheng becomes a technique cultivator and his immortal soul merges with various complex laws, it would disrupt the flow of his vital energy. Subsequently, when using martial immortal techniques, he might fall into madness or even explode.

This is why common cultivators cannot practice both technique and martial arts simultaneously.

As for those peerless talents, including Immortal Sovereigns and Immortal Emperors, they have naturally found ways to avoid this drawback, achieving the goal of dual cultivation.

However, it’s easy to imagine how rare such immortal techniques are; ordinary powers simply cannot acquire them.

Thus, Chen Ansheng felt incredibly lucky to encounter Elder Ji, a genius well-versed in law and technique cultivation.

“Using the soul as a guide, absorbing the laws of heaven and earth, the laws become threads, the threads form a wall, enclosing and separating them, only then can great success be achieved…”

Chen Ansheng emptied his mind and began to cultivate according to the heart technique.

In an instant, he felt as though everything around him had vanished, with his body, mind, and soul fixated solely on the thought of cultivation.

This was the “state of forgetfulness” that Elder Ji spoke of.

It should be noted that the higher one’s realm, the deeper their connection with the laws of all things, making it increasingly difficult to reach this so-called state of forgetting oneself.

As a ninth-level immortal, Chen Ansheng would never have been able to achieve this state without Elder Ji’s assistance.

More than ten hours passed.

Chen Ansheng awakened from his meditative state and opened his eyes.

“How was it? Did you have any questions?”

Seeing Chen Ansheng awaken, Elder Ji immediately inquired about his progress.

Chen Ansheng nodded and said, “I followed the heart technique and was able to extract some laws of heaven and earth, and I could convert them into threads. However, the threads of law I formed were very fragile, and despite multiple attempts, I couldn’t create the soul-locking space.”

Upon hearing this, Ji Hongfu revealed a look of approval and said, “In terms of comprehension, you are no less than a true law cultivator. Very good, very good. As for the issue of the threads’ insufficient strength, it actually has nothing to do with your cultivation; it’s simply because you are in the lower realm, where the laws of heaven and earth are inherently weak. It is only natural that the threads you extract cannot lock your immortal soul. Do you understand now, Chen?”

With Elder Ji’s prompt, Chen Ansheng immediately realized that his soul’s strength was close to exceeding the limits of the cultivation world; how could the laws drawn from the cultivation world lock him?

“In that case, I will have to wait until I return to the Immortal Realm to condense the soul-locking laws and form the soul-locking space to isolate my soul and body,” Chen Ansheng replied.

“Exactly,” Ji Hongfu nodded, then said, “Chen, the technique I have imparted to you may not be regarded highly by those Immortal Sovereigns and Immortal Emperors, but among ordinary cultivators, even some scattered Immortal Kings will likely covet it. Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, it would be best for you not to reveal your ability to cultivate both techniques and martial arts.”

“Hmm, I understand, and I will be more cautious,” Chen Ansheng nodded.

However, merely hearing Chen Ansheng verbally affirm this made Ji Hongfu feel somewhat uneasy. He then said, “Chen, if you trust me, I can store a trace of a unique law in your soul, allowing you to hide either your martial or technique energy.”

Chen Ansheng’s mind raced. He felt that Elder Ji wouldn’t, and had no reason to, harm him. Furthermore, if anything went wrong, he could instantly activate the Cross-Boundary Stone to escape into the Immortal Realm.

Thus, he agreed directly, saying, “I naturally trust your guidance, senior. Please proceed.”

“Alright.” Elder Ji extended his palm, grasping at nothingness, as if pinching a thread. “You relax. This trace of law will allow you to manipulate it later, functioning like a top-tier concealment technique. As long as you don’t deliberately expose it, even Immortal Kings will struggle to sense your dual cultivation aura.”

The trace of law entered Chen Ansheng’s immortal soul.

Chen Ansheng secretly maintained some vigilance, staying in touch with the Cross-Boundary Stone at all times.

“Alright, I will impart to you the method for controlling it. Give it a try.”

Chen Ansheng received the few mantras imparted by Elder Ji, mentally recited them, and concealed all traces of his cultivation energy.

“Truly marvelous! I now feel like an ordinary immortal with no cultivation at all, haha!” Chen Ansheng laughed.

Ji Hongfu also smiled, feeling more at ease, as this young fellow’s safety was tied to his own life; he had to do everything possible to keep him safe.

“Now, I feel more assured,” Ji Hongfu said, taking out a blue immortal talisman. “The beings outside are becoming increasingly agitated. I should assist you in breaking into the True Immortal Realm as soon as possible.”