The entire hall was covered in a cold silver color, as though it was made of special metal. Here, it was filled with whistling cold winds, falling "goose feathers", and sparkling crystals. It was so cold that it was like a place of two extremes.
Yes, in the middle of the mountain, where it was isolated from the outside world, there was a terrifying snowstorm raging, as though it wanted to bury all living things.
Lou Cheng subconsciously circulated his Flame Force to warm his body. Looking around, he realized that the source of the snowstorm came from nine paintings hanging in different positions. They were made of special materials, like cloth or silk, and had different charms. Some were dark and cold, some were covered in snow and wind, some were crystal clear, and some were white. Together, they formed an illusory world of ice and snow.
With so many objects with charms placed together, it was easy to attract and influence the outside world, forming a cycle. It was different from taking them out individually, where one could only sense them by touching them … Lou Cheng nodded thoughtfully, his gaze sweeping the other places.
At the corresponding positions of the nine paintings, there was a stone platform on which different items were placed. Some were golden pages, some were crystal items, some were plain, and some were full of charm. The nine stone platforms were like stars, surrounding a transparent cabinet in the center. Inside the cabinet was the Ice Essence Bead, which seemed to be condensed by blue light. It was also the source of the unusual scene in this place!
"Different paintings correspond to different visualizations of different unique arts. The stone platforms below them have written descriptions of the practice, explanations of the moves, and the charms left behind by previous generations of Physical Invulnerability Grandmasters. You can combine them and comprehend them. Don't blindly follow the visualizations. It's better to not have books than books. Martial arts are improved over time." He Yi gave a brief explanation and smiled. "Stay here for three hours every day. Don't force yourself. Don't think that you can withstand the harsh environment here just because you have Emperor Yan Force. Be careful of the cold charms seeping into your bones. You may get arthritis for no reason, and it will affect your progress to Physical Invulnerability."
"Thank you for your advice, Sect Leader. I understand. I'll stay here from 1: 30 to 4: 30 every day." Lou Cheng knew what was good for him and bowed sincerely.
"Good. Comprehension is up to you. I'll take my leave first." "That's the 'Enemy Heart Freezing Move', the 'Ice Mirror' is a simplified version of it … That's the 'Ice Spirit Holy Light', the ancestor of the 'Ice Burning'. It comes with a set of saber and sword techniques. You can take a look and try to understand it. Even if you don't learn how to use weapons, you can still integrate it into your fists and legs … That's the 'Eternal Ice Wall', a purely defensive martial art. But you youngsters have a broader mind, maybe you can come up with other uses … That's the 'Boundless Starry Sky', one of the two killing moves of the Ice Sect …"
Since the Thunder, Fire, Battle, and Plague of the Five Sects of Daoism had condensed the Physical Invulnerability related techniques into nine, many of the later generations imitated and categorized them. The first to seventh forms were Physical Invulnerability techniques with different effects, while the eighth and ninth forms were the most powerful killer moves. They were named differently to differentiate them. For example, the eighth form of the Thunder Sect, Thunder from a Clear Sky, Cloudless Thunder Blade, the ninth form of the Fire Sect, Nine Rotations of Five Flames, Descent of the Sun, the ninth form of the Fighting Sect, Wrath of the Doumu, Heavenly Punishment of the Star Palace, the eighth form of the Plague Sect, Demons, Demons, and Monsters, Road to the Underworld, and the ninth form of the Dark Sect, Dark Devouring the Sun, Descent of the Eternal Night.
The eighth and ninth forms of the Ice Spirit Holy Kung Fu, also known as the Ice Sect's secret art, were Frozen Heaven and Earth, Eternally Unchanging, and Boundless Starry Sky, Absolute Frost, respectively.
After giving the instructions, He Yi didn't waste any more of Lou Cheng's time. He slowly walked out of the place and closed the heavy door, isolating the inside from the outside world.
Lou Cheng weighed the pros and cons before striding towards the location of the Enemy Heart Freezing Move.
The Ice Mirror had already become the core of his martial arts. It would be best if he could understand and improve upon it!
The "painting" seemed to be carved with a mirror made of ice crystals, but if one looked closely, they would find that it seemed to be more like a transparent heart with all seven orifices. As the cold fog around it shrank and expanded, it seemed to come alive and was beating.
Lou Cheng tried to understand it directly, but to no avail. Then, he flipped through the text descriptions, diagrams, secret manuals, notes left behind by the predecessors, and the insights left behind by the Ancestral Masters. He went through them one by one, seriously and attentively.
When he had a grasp of the overall situation and had a certain level of understanding, he walked back to the front of the visualization diagram. Once again, he entered meditation and tried to comprehend it calmly.
Three hours passed quickly. Lou Cheng woke up from the cold with his Flame Force circulating naturally. His body was shivering uncontrollably.
"It's been a long time since I had this feeling. No wonder Master only gave me three days. Otherwise, even if I only came here for three hours a day, I wouldn't be able to take it. I would have to wait for at least ten days to half a month before I can enter this place again …" Lou Cheng transformed his Flame Force into Emperor Yan and stopped shivering. He waited patiently for He Yi to open the door as though nothing had happened.
As for the Enemy Heart Freezing Move, he didn't understand much due to his low realm. He only vaguely understood that not only could it be used to control one's body, but it was also the nemesis of negative emotions. It could also be used to connect with the outside world. Within a certain range, one could "see" the enemy's emotions and changes in their muscles. In other words, the "God" who looked down on him could also see his opponent.
Based on this, Lou Cheng had a preliminary idea of how to train after the Ice Mirror.
On the second day, he comprehended the Ice Spirit Holy Light. This was a unique skill that strengthened the Ice Spirit Force. It could be released without dissipating, and it could be condensed into blades and swords. It was a set of moves and techniques.
Lou Cheng couldn't understand the essence of the technique, so he couldn't increase his force. However, with the support of Encountering Gods in the Void, Self Reflection, he could barely be considered a beginner. As for the bladesmanship and swordsmanship, he studied them seriously for quite some time. Combined with the notes of predecessors, he gained some insight into the simple changes.
On the third day, he found a possible way to improve his Ice Armor from the compression and thickening of the Millennium Ice Wall.
As this was a purely defensive technique, there weren't many details related to it. There was still an hour and a half before his comprehension came to an end.
Since he had nothing to do, he walked to the incomplete version of the Vast Starry Sky, Absolute Frost. Its background was dark, dotted with dozens of tiny, distant stars. The contrast between the two made the silence and coldness of the starry sky even more apparent. It was as though all heat no longer existed, and all civilizations had turned into tombs.
Taking a closer look, Lou Cheng found that there seemed to be another palm in the visualization diagram. It was a palm that encompassed the darkness and brought about eternal silence. It seemed both real and illusory, making it hard to grasp.
After comprehending for a while, he still didn't gain anything. Lou Cheng tried to "taste" it from another angle.
"Let's not talk about that palm for now. How do I create the Absolute Frost of the Vast Starry Sky? In the Vast Universe, the temperature will naturally drop to a terrifying level in places far away from the stars. There's no need for other procedures. Imitating the martial arts of the stars, don't tell me I have to completely isolate the radiation of the sun or the spread of heat? "Lou Cheng thought aimlessly. He shivered as he activated the Ice Spirit Force in an experimental manner.
First, he used the principle of heat insulation to stack his force, leaving a gap in the outer layer to block the heat and increase the temperature of the core. However, he failed miserably.
Following that, he expanded his force in an attempt to lower the temperature, but he still failed.
Again and again, Lou Cheng's fire could only last for less than a minute. Just like his previous attempts, he always failed.
Seeing that there were still more than ten minutes left, he gave up and stared at the visualization diagram again. The more he looked at it, the more he felt that it was very similar to the starry sky when he reached Dan Equilibrium.
"It's very similar …" Lou Cheng thought and a bold idea came to him.
"I can't feel the charm of the diagram, but I can directly imitate its state!
Let's see if I can get some experience from it! "
Lou Cheng immediately put his thoughts into action. He withdrew his Qi and blood and balanced his Ice and Fire. The former was dark and cold, while the latter was heavy and hot. Together, they maintained the existence of the Starry Sky Universe.
For other Dan stage practitioners, they would have to expand their Dan Force at this point. However, Lou Cheng kept his consciousness at the top of the starry sky and controlled his Fire Force and Qi and blood to shrink to the core, away from the darkness at the edge. This was to create a "scene" similar to the visualization diagram.
This process was very difficult. When the contraction reached a certain level, Lou Cheng, who was in the state of Dan Equilibrium, didn't have enough strength to continue the operation. He repeated it over and over again, failing again and again.
When he was nearing the end, he suddenly thought that he could find a helper, so he used Force Concentration again to shrink his Fire Force, Qi and blood, and spirit.
Just as he was about to reach his limit, Lou Cheng suddenly triggered the Jindan in his lower abdomen and transferred a small amount of energy. The light instantly collapsed and sank into the core, distancing itself from the darkness. This allowed the starry sky to appear in a state similar to a visualization diagram.
This state was out of balance and couldn't be maintained. Lou Cheng suddenly exploded his Dan Force and let the warmth return to his body. He then threw a Cannon Punch forward, pouring out the darkness.
There was no cracking sound or banging sound. In front of his fist, large pieces of light blue ice crystals silently condensed in the void where the snow was falling. It was as if the air was solidified.
This strange phenomenon disappeared in a flash. Lou Cheng's whole body was sore and weak. He gasped for breath as he looked at the effect of the punch. He was a little happy.
This power seems to be much stronger than the normal Ice Spirit Force …
I wonder if I can push it bit by bit without the help of the Jindan and achieve an effect of 30 to 40%?
What should I call this self-created move?
At this moment, the heavy metal door moved back and He Yi walked in. Looking at Lou Cheng, who was obviously not in good condition, he shook his head and laughed.
"You don't have to work so hard. This place is also yours. You'll have plenty of chances to come back in the future. Sooner or later, you'll get something."
I'm already getting something now … Lou Cheng muttered and replied with a smile.
"Sect Leader Martial Uncle is right."
I'll keep this a secret until I can use a weaker version without the help of the Jindan. I'll let Taoist or Ren Li experience it in April!
PS: It's the end of the month. Looking for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets ~
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