CHAPTER 249: 0167 THREE ELIXIR FIELDS (2-IN-1)_2

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Much later.

Xu Chang’an understood what Li Zhibai meant, but the worry in the furrows of his brows deepened.

A person’s elixir field is divided into upper, middle, and lower three types.

At the initial stage of Qi cultivation, Spiritual Power travels through the entire body, finally locking at Guan Yuan, which is the position of the lower elixir field.

As the realm advances, with a more detailed grasp of True Qi, the lower elixir field becomes insufficient to contain the refined True Qi. At this time, the middle elixir field is developed by opening the Red Palace near the Shanzhong Acupoint in the chest, turning the physical body from postnatal to innate.

At this time, soaring and stepping on the glow, with colorful clouds supporting the feet, it can be considered successful cultivation in the eyes of ordinary people.

Once the middle elixir field’s Red Palace is fully developed, the body is united with the Divine Soul, and after the Heart Cultivation Minor Tribulation, there’s eligibility to unlock the upper elixir field, which is the Purple Mansion Sea of Consciousness at the brow. By then, the day and night are brightly lit, roving among the celestial palaces.

Each elixir field is like a checkpoint, drawing Spiritual Power into the body through the lower elixir field with low efficiency.

The efficiency of the middle elixir field’s Red Palace is superior to the lower elixir field, with more space for storing Spiritual Qi.

As for the upper elixir field’s Purple Mansion, it’s wide like the sea, and the speed of cultivation compared to before can be described as skyrocketing.

But these do not concern Xu Chang’an, who is in the Open Source Realm. Even Wen Li has only opened the middle elixir field’s Red Palace, which shows the difficulty involved.

"You will understand the wonders of the elixir field in due time." Li Zhibai slowly said, "Cultivation progresses from postnatal to innate, body to Divine Soul, when the three elixir fields align in a line, becoming one... At a raise of hand, you can draw Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi."

Xu Chang’an nodded.

He understood Li Zhibai’s meaning, realizing the importance of advancing the elixir field. A cultivator who has developed the Sea of Consciousness, even using the most basic Breathing Technique, would be far more efficient than using the lower or middle elixir field’s Red Palace.

"Sir, am I also supposed to develop the middle elixir field in the future?" Xu Chang’an asked.

"Naturally, but your current realm isn’t enough." Li Zhibai glanced at the rouge box beside him, and said, "You seem to be quite close to that Wen’Er. She’s at the pinnacle of the Mingxin Realm and has opened the middle elixir field. She’s extremely talented."

"I don’t know what realm is required to develop the middle elixir field?" Xu Chang’an couldn’t help but ask.

Qi Cultivation, Open Source Realm, Mingxin Realm, the initial three realms.

Wen Li looks like she has only surpassed him by one major realm, and thus encountered the existence of the middle elixir field. Xu Chang’an was unclear of its significance.

"There’s no realm requirement. Just the purity of Spiritual Qi would be enough." Li Zhibai sensed Xu Chang’an’s meaning and said, "I know what you’re thinking. Since Ms. Yun can’t use her lower elixir field, why not start cultivating from the middle elixir field... right?"

Xu Chang’an was startled, asking, "Sir, isn’t this what you meant?"

Upon hearing Li Zhibai’s explanation, he thought that was her implication.

"You don’t think there’s some sort of shortcut to bypass Guan Yuan, directly cultivating the Red Palace, do you?" Li Zhibai looked at the position of the brow on the Meridian Chart and said, "If that were the case, people would simply start cultivating from the upper elixir field immediately."

"..." Xu Chang’an also thought, things couldn’t be that simple.

"Without adequate strength to support it, leave aside the Sea of Consciousness, even the Middle Jiaogong Acupoint is exceedingly dangerous. And as for the Sea of Consciousness... At least, one must be in the Fourth Realm to have the opportunity to attempt it. Many who tried to prematurely develop the Purple Mansion Sea of Consciousness have met their demise." Li Zhibai said, glancing sideways at Xu Chang’an thoughtfully, "But speaking of which, there are records in ancient texts that there do exist individuals naturally born with unified three elixir fields... Immortal reincarnations who can naturally cultivate Divine Sense in the Purple Mansion, with meridians as spacious as the sea."

Xu Chang’an listened but wasn’t particularly attentive.

He didn’t believe Yun Qian was any reincarnation of an immortal.

Li Zhibai thought similarly.

Immortal reincarnations can directly cultivate the upper elixir field, but Xu Chang’an cultivates honestly. However, speaking of the Sea of Consciousness... Xu Chang’an’s Spirit Platform is indeed quite mysterious, frighteningly stable, with no Inner Realm being effective against him.

"The world is still vast..." Li Zhibai sighed softly. Even the Sect Leader stepping into the Qiankun Realm couldn’t perceive even a corner of the heavens and earth, let alone someone like her.

"Sir, if I can’t cultivate with the middle elixir field, how can one cultivate?" Xu Chang’an reminded Li Zhibai, anxious.

"Don’t be hasty." Li Zhibai’s eyes narrowed slightly, slowly saying, "In the ’Eastern Medical Treasure Mirror’ it is written: Middle elixir field, the abode of Qi, emphasizes Qi sensitivity... Ms. Yun wants to cultivate, it’s simple. Her lower elixir field can’t store Spiritual Qi, so temporarily store it in the Red Palace, the abode of Qi."

"?" Xu Chang’an asked, puzzled, "Isn’t it said that we can’t develop the middle elixir field prematurely?"

"I didn’t say develop it, just temporarily store it in the Red Palace for an hour or so, no harm done." Li Zhibai explained.

Ultimately, Xu Chang’an wasn’t a cultivator with a solid foundation. She was very patient.

"Gathered Spiritual Qi is temporarily stored in the Red Palace. Then find someone to guide this Spiritual Qi, using her own Spiritual Qi to slowly open Yun Qian’s blocked meridians..."

With Li Zhibai’s explanation, Xu Chang’an began to ponder.

Li Zhibai’s intention was clear, if Yun Qian’s lower elixir field is blocked, let her store the cultivated Spiritual Qi temporarily in the middle elixir field, and then have someone guide this Spiritual Qi to gradually solve the blockage of the lower elixir field.

Importantly, the most crucial step in developing Yun Qian’s elixir field must be done using her own cultivated Spiritual Power, not someone else’s.

"Sir, is this step... very dangerous?" Xu Chang’an suddenly asked. He felt if it were that simple, Li Zhibai wouldn’t discuss it so extensively with him.

"Very dangerous." Li Zhibai did not shy away, stating, "The elixir field is the foundation of the Way. Developing the elixir field not only opens up the meridians, it also leaves an imprint on the Divine Soul. If this imprint is made by another, the hidden dangers are immense, even a slight error can greatly influence cultivation."

"Developing the elixir field equates to leaving an imprint on the Divine Soul... that’s a first-time thing." Xu Chang’an couldn’t help but furrow his brow.

He didn’t quite understand what it meant, but it sounded extremely dangerous.

"Consider it as entrusting it to someone else would leave a Heart Demon. Therefore, the guiding person must be fully trusted, so much that ’I am you, you are me’... that’s the only way to perfectly develop the elixir field without leaving any aftereffects." Li Zhibai sat up straighter, "Understand?"

"I understand." Xu Chang’an nodded, then asked, "Are there any other methods?"

Li Zhibai didn’t respond directly, instead said, "If Ms. Yun can absolutely trust you, becoming one in spirit and body, then the current method to guide the middle elixir field clearing the blockage is the best choice."

Xu Chang’an: "..."

He fell silent.

Xu Chang’an’s silence surprised Li Zhibai slightly.

Her words were mostly true, but she had added some of her own embellishments. The idea of Divine Soul imprints causing Heart Demons isn’t impossible to resolve; the main principle was accurate.

The better the relationship between husband and wife, the better the cultivation effect was true as well.

"Why, are you worried?" Li Zhibai furrowed her brow, "Are you afraid that Ms. Yun doesn’t trust you that much?"

"Very dangerous." Xu Chang’an’s expression was serious, not doubting the bond between him and Yun Qian, but fearing the process of guidance could harm Yun Qian, as he’d never done anything similar before.

But Li Zhibai was clear, developing an elixir field leaves an imprint on the Divine Soul, aside from him, no one else could make Yun Qian let her guard down.

"You’re cautious, indeed... without someone overseeing, there can be danger." Li Zhibai looked at Xu Chang’an with satisfaction, "Unlocking the lower elixir field isn’t something that can be accomplished overnight. I’ll help you keep watch. If Ms. Yun’s breath shows any abnormalities, I’ll handle it."

Li Zhibai stood up and said, "You only need to ensure there’s no issue between you two emotionally."

"I understand, professor." Xu Chang’an had no other recourse, naturally placing trust in Li Zhibai, he stood up and bowed, "Please teach me the technique of guidance."

"?"

Li Zhibai was taken aback, then held her forehead.

The subtleties of Yin Yang cultivation between husband and wife, how could she teach?

Li Zhibai helplessly said, "I can’t teach you; you have to learn it yourself."

"...Why?"