txolops Chapter 2385 Star Spirit
Chapter 2385 Star Spirit
Chapter 2385 Star Spirit
The guests and hosts took their seats.
Qin Sang noticed that at this banquet, there were only him and the three Feixian friends. The group of flower spirit maids from last time were gone. Without the chirping of birds, the banquet seemed cold and deserted.
Thinking about how the three Feixian friends had just been overly enthusiastic towards him, Qin Sang felt something was a little strange.
"This is the famous Biluoli. To thank you, Brother, I came to your house specially this time to ask for a jar."
There was no maid, so the third brother Duanqiao poured wine for Qin Sang himself.
'Snapped! '
The wine jar is opened and the aroma is fragrant.
The aroma is not strong, but it has a long lasting flavor, and the aroma of the wine alone is mouth-watering.
Duanqiao picked up the wine jar and poured the wine into the cup. The sound was like a clear spring and the color was as blue as the sky.
"Fellow Taoist, please!"
The three flying immortal friends raised their jade cups and toasted Qin Sang first.
Qin Sang was flattered. He raised the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. He felt as if he had drunk a mouthful of cold spring water. The cool wine flowed down his throat into his stomach, and then reversed its polarity, as if a ball of fire exploded in his stomach, and streams of heat rushed to his limbs and bones, swirling endlessly.
Qin Sang closed his eyes and tasted the wine carefully. The fragrance lingered on his teeth and cheeks, and the aftertaste was endless. He couldn't help but exclaimed, "It's really a good wine. It's worthy of the famous Biluoli!"
I felt more and more strange in my heart.
This Biluoli is known as the best wine in the north. The so-called north and south are divided according to the Liandu Lake. The area north of the Liandu Lake and as far as the ice field is called the north.
The one who brewed the best wine in the north was a demon king, but his nickname was more popular than his honorific title, which was called the Wine Bug. It was said that this demon king was addicted to alcohol before he became famous, so he was nicknamed the Wine Bug.
Every time it was called a wine bug, it not only did not take it as an offense but was happy with it. Over time, it became the wine bug demon king. The wine bug demon king not only liked to drink, but also liked to make wine. His winemaking skills were unparalleled in the world. The fine wine he made was highly sought after. Even if the fine wine had no effect on spiritual practice, it could be sold at a high price comparable to natural treasures, and it was often difficult to find a jar.
Biluo Li is one of the masterpieces of the Drunken Bug Demon King. This fine wine was mentioned at the last banquet. Mo Yan and Chi Lian had the honor of tasting it, and both praised Biluo Li highly.
Qin Sang had shown his curiosity at first, but he didn't expect that the Three Feixian Friends not only remembered it, but also specially asked for a jar.
This made Qin Sang feel more and more that the Three Feixian Friends had other intentions, but he was confident enough. Even if the Three Feixian Friends had ill intentions and made trouble at the table, he was not afraid at all. He put his thoughts aside, concentrated on tasting the wine, and waited and saw what would happen.
This praise was not just a show. The reputation of Biluoli is well-deserved and it is indeed a peerless wine.
With the help of fine wine and delicious food, and the three Feixian friends' flattery to Qin Sang, the atmosphere quickly became lively.
There was constant drinking and laughter at the banquet.
The attitude of the three Feixian friends made Qin Sang secretly alert, but it was also a good opportunity. Qin Sang seized the opportunity and asked Mo Yan about painting in person.
When monks discuss the Dao, they can only be sincere to each other if they have a deep friendship or are extremely compatible with each other.
This was only the second time Qin Sang and Mo Yan met, and they couldn't say they hit it off right away. This request was a bit presumptuous, but Mo Yan did not hesitate to explain his understanding and insights on painting.
When it came to the wonderful parts, not only Qin Sang, but also Wuxian and Duanqiao became quiet and listened attentively.
"The last time I painted the portraits of Daoist Fellow Chi Lian and my third brother, it was actually not what I was best at. I prefer to depict the heavens, the earth, the sun and the moon, the mountains, the rivers and the lakes, and seek the way of heaven from the natural world..."
Mo Yan drank a glass of wine, held the jade cup, and looked at the bright moon in the sky, lost in thought, muttering, "It is my lifelong wish to write the great Dao of heaven and earth on a six-foot-long painting scroll. Unfortunately, my talent is dull, and I have only achieved the skill, but have not been able to enter the Dao."
"Seek the Way of Heaven from the nature of heaven and earth..."
Qin Sang repeated softly, it turned out that the art of painting and the art of talismans were indeed similar in nature.
According to Taoist scriptures, the original runes and talisman shapes evolved from the ancient sages' observations and records of various celestial phenomena, hence the sayings of cloud seals, thunder talismans, dragon patterns and phoenix seals.
Man follows the earth, the earth follows the sky, the sky follows the Tao, and the Tao follows nature. If you want to continue to improve in the Tao, you must return to nature and pursue the essence of Tao.
Seeing Mo Yan being so frank, Qin Sang did not hold back and asked several questions in succession, some of which even involved the secrets of cultivation and were answered.
Qin Sang sat silent, and gained much more from this discussion with Mo Yan than he had expected.
Mo Yan's painting skills are unquestionable. The portrait he drew last time was of no use. The painting is still in Chi Lian's hands, and she regards it as a treasure.
Despite these abilities, Mo Yan admitted that he had not yet realized the "Tao".
After I broke through the realm of refining emptiness, I practiced the "Purple Star Sword Sutra" and comprehended the Mahayana killing path. Was what I comprehended the true "Tao" or just what I thought was the "Tao"?
Qin Sang certainly would not doubt himself, but he had a hunch that if he could solve this problem, he might be able to get a glimpse of the path to the fusion stage.
He was lost in thought, forgetting his surroundings for a moment. When he came to his senses, he found that the table had become quiet and the three demons were looking at him.
Since it is a discussion of Taoism, one cannot just listen and not comment. Qin Sang did not dare to directly judge the Taoism of Painting, but he used the Taoism of Talismans to explain his own views and also put forward some unique insights.
Mo Yan felt that he had benefited a lot, and couldn't help but sigh: "Daoyou is indeed extraordinary, no wonder you can have such a high level of cultivation!"
Qin Sang's smile froze and he looked around at the three monsters.
Mo Yan looked at Qin Sang calmly. Wu Xian and Duan Qiao both put down the jade cups in their hands, without showing any surprise on their faces.
For a moment, the atmosphere was a little stagnant.
"When did the three Taoist friends discover it?"
Qin Sang frowned and asked in a deep voice.
Judging from the performance of the Mo Yan Three Monsters, they had already seen through his true cultivation level. Recalling his previous performance, when he was traveling with the Mo Yan Three Monsters, he came back because he did not see the treasure and had almost no chance to make a move.
Qin Sang couldn't figure out when he was exposed.
"Don't be angry, fellow Taoist!"
Mo Yan explained repeatedly, "We have no intention of spying on Daoyou's secrets. It's just that I have cultivated a special magical power of painting. With the help of this magical power, I can capture the subtle charm of all things and spirits. Only by drawing in this way can I achieve both spirit and form, so I can see through some hidden things. Daoyou has a kind of charm that other Daoyou don't have. I noticed it when I met Daoyou for the first time. And this kind of charm, I have only seen those top powerhouses..."
"Painting has such magical powers. It seems that I have underestimated the heroes of the world," Qin Sang said in surprise.
He deliberately restrained his aura and suppressed his cultivation, confident that even cultivators of the same level would not be able to see through his true colors. Unexpectedly, he was exposed in his so-called "charm".
The three Feixian demons showed no ill intentions, so Qin Sang did not attack immediately. He looked at Mo Yan deeply and said, "I'm afraid not everyone can perform this kind of magical power, right?"
Upon hearing this, Mo Yan's robes fluttered slightly, and he immediately burst out with an overwhelming aura.
The cups and plates trembled, the bamboo forest rustled, and the bells rang.
Qin Sang's eyes narrowed slightly. As expected, Mo Yan was actually a late-stage Void Refinement expert. Otherwise, even if Mo Yan possessed such a mysterious magical power, it would be difficult for him to see through his true identity.
"what?"
Then, Qin Sang was slightly surprised, because Mo Yan's aura suddenly began to decline rapidly, and in a moment it fell back to the level of the middle stage of the Refining Void Realm. And he was sure that Mo Yan was not hiding it deliberately, but that his cultivation had really fallen.
"Fellow Daoist has seen it."
Mo Yan smiled bitterly and said, "I have been concealing my aura, not to be mysterious, but because I have encountered an accident in the past, which has buried hidden dangers. I have never been able to stabilize my realm. Sometimes I become stronger, sometimes I become weaker, and this cycle repeats over and over again. No matter how I practice, I can't stop it."
as big as World, nothing is nonexistent.
Qin Sang clicked his tongue in surprise.
It's no wonder that Mo Yan's tone was sad. In this situation, he had to choose the right time before fighting with others. It was like being trapped in a cycle. Anyone who fell into this situation would feel desperate.
Qin Sang couldn't imagine what kind of hidden danger would cause this situation. Cultivation should be something that cultivators cultivate step by step, so how could it rise and fall like the tide, and with such a large amplitude?
Mo Yan revealed this secret, obviously to show his goodwill to me and to resolve the grudge in my heart. What was his intention?
If the secret were to be leaked out, anyone who wanted to deal with Mo Yan would only need to calculate the right time and strike when he was at his weakest, which would be equivalent to Mo Yan handing over his life.
Of course, the decline in cultivation does not mean that Mo Yan is not strong enough. Even if Qin Sang were to return to the early stage of refining emptiness, his strength would certainly be far better than before.
"Can that 'clam pearl' solve the hidden danger of fellow Taoist?"
Qin Sang thought of Mo Yan's original determination.
Mo Yan restrained his aura again. He just wanted to show his sincerity to Qin Sang and could not really reveal the law of the rise and fall of his cultivation. "Not completely. To be honest, the incident left hidden dangers for the three of us brothers, so we all have our own troubles. The 'Clam Pearl' is related to a secret, which is of great significance to the three of us brothers."
"I heard that celestial phenomena appeared there again after we left. Did you get what you wished for, fellow Daoist?" Qin Sang asked.
"I did get the clam pearl," Mo Yan admitted.
Qin Sang said congratulations.
Mo Yan suddenly sighed, "I wonder if it was affected by the battle between the powerful. The clam pearl is very different from what we imagined."
Qin Sang looked at Mo Yan, then at Wu Xian and Duan Sheath, "My fellow Taoists, you invited me here just for this matter, right? You may as well speak frankly."
Mo Yan did not answer directly, but changed his tone and said: "In fact, I not only see that you have a special charm, but I also see something... Third brother!"
Mo Yan looked at the broken scabbard.
Duan Sheath stood up and took out a wooden box from his sleeve.
The wooden box was opened a crack, and light shone through the gap. The light was not strong, giving people a sense of lightness, like starlight.
Duan Shao solemnly held up the wooden box, handed it to Qin Sang, and motioned Qin Sang to open it.
The moment he saw the light, Qin Sang felt an inexplicable throbbing and his eyes were fixed on the wooden box.
He slowly opened the wooden box, and saw a ball of light the size of a longan, like a firefly, floating out.
This ball of light was as light as a feather and danced up and down like a living thing.
"This is……"
Qin Sang's expression was slightly moved. This was actually a ball of starlight. The previous throbbing was caused by the technique. But this ball of starlight was different from the starlight he was familiar with. It seemed to have spirituality.
The stars were dancing in the air, flying around him and his three friends like a naughty firefly.
“We call this thing Star Spirit!
“The ancient method of cultivating the Great Way of Stars means that the soul will eventually be placed in the stars, so the power of the stars is more important to ancient cultivators than to modern cultivators.
“This star spirit contains the purest star power, and it seems to have other properties. Unfortunately, we are not practicing ancient methods, so we cannot comprehend it. Keeping it would be a waste of natural resources.
"I'll give this star spirit to you, you may want to give it a try."
Mo Yan raised his finger, the Star Spirit fell on its fingertips, and then was pushed towards Qin Sang.
The three Feixian friends not only saw Qin Sang's true cultivation level, but also saw that he was practicing the ancient method of the demon clan.
"Then I will respectfully obey your command!"
Qin Sang did not refuse. He sent out a ray of lightning, which wrapped around the star spirit, brought it into his palm, and concentrated on comprehending it.
The three Feixian friends sat aside, not saying a word, for fear of disturbing Qin Sang.
The star spirit was caught by Qin Sang, and gradually calmed down and began to flicker slightly. After an incense stick, it suddenly became dim, and a little light was absorbed by Qin Sang. Qin Sang quickly became familiar with the characteristics of the star spirit and accelerated the speed of absorption. The star spirit became smaller and smaller, and finally disappeared in his hand, leaving nothing behind.
"Where did you get this thing from?"
Qin Sang opened his eyes, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and he asked impatiently.
After refining the star spirit just now, his cultivation base actually improved a little bit. Even though it was only a tiny bit, it was amazing enough for him at this level.
Moreover, unlike other natural treasures, this kind of star spirit seems to be tailor-made for demon cultivators who practice ancient methods.
The three Feixian friends were unable to comprehend the characteristics of star spirits because they were practicing modern methods. The ultimate goal of the ancient method was for the demon soul to reside in the stars. In the process of practice, it was not enough to simply absorb and exhale the power of the stars. One needed to move closer to the stars step by step. Modern practitioners no longer pursued this path, so naturally they could not appreciate the mystery of it.
In the eyes of Qin Sang who was practicing "The Heavenly Demon Refining Form", the characteristics of the star spirits were clearly visible, just to fit in with the ancient methods of the demon clan!
Not only did his cultivation improve, but he also got closer to the star that he sensed in the dark.
It is impossible for such a strange creature to appear in the world, it must have been created by humans!
If he could obtain a sufficient number of star spirits, he would be able to push "The Heavenly Demon Refining Form" to its peak without any effort.
Of course, refining too many star spirits may also have hidden dangers, but Qin Sang has not discovered them yet. However, compared with the huge gains, as long as the hidden dangers are not too big, Qin Sang is willing to try it.
"Is this thing really of great use to ancient cultivators?" Mo Yan asked.
“It’s a real treasure!”
Qin Sang nodded. The three Feixian friends were not fools, and it was useless to hide the effects of the Star Spirit from them.
"it is good!"
Mo Yan was overjoyed. "To be honest, obtaining the 'clam pearl' is only the first step of our goal. Although we succeeded in obtaining the clam pearl, unexpected changes occurred, and we were not well prepared, which led to setbacks later. However, it is not a complete failure. This kind of star spirit is one of them... We suspect that in addition to this star spirit, there may be other treasures that are suitable for ancient cultivation. I wonder if you are interested?"