"Taoism is the principle of the changes in the world, the wonder of all things in nature …"
As the old man explained, Zuo Qingcang slowly understood that the so-called Taoism in this world was different from the Taoism in his previous world.
It was more like a kind of knowledge that summed up the laws of the world. It could be said to be the science of this world, but because the environment and human body were different, Taoism seemed more mysterious and strange.
It was said that in ancient times, everyone had magical powers. Everyone was born with the ability to swallow water and fire, summon the wind and rain, and so on. It could be said that it was an era where everyone became gods and devils. A battle between a dozen people was enough to overturn rivers and seas, and change the color of mountains and rivers.
"Unfortunately, those days were gone. As time passed and the environment changed, the spiritual power in the world gradually decreased. Because of that, humans gradually lost their magical powers, and we became weaker and weaker."
Halfway through his speech, the old man suddenly laughed again. "However, some of the wise men among the humans were unwilling to give up. They were unwilling to lose their power. Under their efforts and countless sacrifices, they finally found the secret of the divine power and created a method for humans to regain control of the divine power through cultivation. This method is called Taoism. "
"The source of Taoism comes from spiritual power. Everything in the world is born with a spirit. Everything in this world emits spiritual power at all times. Taoism allows the human body to absorb this spiritual power and then exert special power. "
"However, although everything has a spirit, not every kind of spiritual power can be absorbed easily. Most Taoism absorbs spiritual power through the power of light, fire, and electricity. The organ that can absorb spiritual power in humans is called the life cluster. "
"Because of the weakening of the spiritual power in the world, the life cluster of humans gradually degenerated and finally lost its ability. The first step of Taoism cultivation is to cultivate the life cluster. "
Zuo Qingcang listened to the old man's explanation as he repaired the brick. When he heard about spiritual power and the life cluster, he could not help but have an idea.
After all, he was not born and raised in Da Qi State. He came from a modern and technologically advanced world. Therefore, when he heard the theory of Taoism, he could not help but start to guess the scientific principles. Especially when he heard that everything in the world was constantly releasing spiritual energy, he thought of radiation.
'All objects in the natural world, as long as their temperature is above absolute zero, will constantly transmit heat in the form of electromagnetic waves and particles. This method of transmitting energy is called radiation.
The description of this so-called spiritual power was too similar to radiation. If it was really radiation, then the so-called Life Plexus was a specially evolved organ that could absorb radiation. However, due to the changes in the environment, this organ has degenerated. Is the first purpose of dao techniques to reverse this degeneration through cultivation? '
Although Zuo Qingcang had some scientific speculations about the so-called Daoist techniques, he naturally wouldn't say it out loud. After all, he was only speculating. If he wanted to truly confirm the essence of Daoist techniques, he was afraid that he would have to have a deeper understanding of Daoist techniques. Then, he would have to carry out various experiments and test equipment.
'It's a pity that although we can reactivate the Life Plexus through Daoist techniques, the number of Life Plexus on humans is decreasing. In the end, most mortals don't even have Life Plexus on their bodies. '
The old man on the side naturally didn't know that so many thoughts flashed through Zuo Qingcang's mind. He just continued, "In the ancient God and Devil Age, there were a total of 1024 types of Life Plexus recorded in the human body. When most people were born, they would have more than ten Life Plexus on their bodies.
However, in the Middle Ages, although Daoist techniques were prosperous and the entire Central Plains was ruled by various Daoist sects, as the Life Plexus deteriorated and the divine powers were lost, there were only about four hundred types of Life Plexus recorded. Most people were born without Life Plexus. Those who had seven or eight Life Plexus were already cultivation geniuses.
After that, when the Western Wei was the first to unify the Central Plains, there were only about two hundred Life Plexus recorded by various sects. Those who had two or three Life Plexus were already rare cultivation geniuses. "
Zuo Qingcang nodded and gestured for the old man to continue.
"The Life Plexus is the source of spiritual energy used by humans. Different Life Plexuses have different cultivation methods and can be cultivated into different divine powers and Daoist techniques. However, the beginning must be sensing the Life Plexus, activating it, and finally lighting it up. Only when the Life Plexus is cultivated to the peak can one continue to cultivate the Heavenly Palace, create the Milky Way, build the Golden Bridge, and so on. "
"Cultivating the Life Plexus, cultivating the Heavenly Palace, creating the Milky Way, and building the Golden Bridge?" Zuo Qingcang nodded and said, "So the most basic and essential thing of Daoist techniques is to absorb spiritual energy through the Life Plexus and then use it as the power to perform Daoist techniques?"
"Yes, but before the Life Plexus reaches the 'leakless' state, the spiritual energy in the human body is too weak. All Daoist techniques can only be performed after they are strengthened by the power in the real world. Only when the Life Plexus reaches the 'leakless' state can one perform Daoist techniques out of thin air."
Zuo Qingcang asked, "For example, the Blinking Fire that you performed just now was performed out of thin air, right?"
The old man lowered his head in embarrassment. "I'm ashamed. I started practicing Daoist techniques when I was five years old. After decades, I've only just reached the 'leakless' state. I'm ashamed to face my ancestors. "
"Alright, now's not the time to be sentimental." Zuo Qingcang asked, "You mean to say that only when the spiritual energy is strong enough can one perform Daoist techniques out of thin air. Then, when the spiritual energy is weak, one needs to use the materials in the real world to perform Daoist techniques?"
"That's right. If spiritual energy is a flame, then the materials for Daoist techniques are a basin of black oil. After pouring on it, the flame will become stronger and the effect of spiritual energy will be magnified. Therefore, other than having a high cultivation level, a Daoist must also have profound knowledge. They must be familiar with the properties of various materials to be able to perform Daoist techniques smoothly.
This is because even if one reaches the 'leakless' or even higher state and is able to perform Daoist techniques out of thin air, the use of materials and various methods, or even the use of weather, terrain, and so on can amplify the power of Daoist techniques. "
Zuo Qingcang thought of a question. "Then, does this tomb also use spiritual energy? If we cut off the supply of spiritual energy, will we be able to destroy the formation? "
"No, ordinary people have mortal bodies and can only absorb the weakest spiritual energy bit by bit. However, a profound formation like the Shifting Stars Spell usually uses the power of the sun, the earth, and so on. Like this tomb, it borrows the power of an underwater volcano. To use this power, not only does one have to have a high cultivation level, but also extensive knowledge. As long as this Shifting Stars Spell Formation is still operating, every step in it has been carefully calculated. If we destroy it and trigger an earthquake or a volcano, we will definitely die. The danger is a hundred times greater than opening the coffin."
"Understood." At this moment, Zuo Qingcang said seemingly unintentionally, "Oh right, have you heard of a Daoist technique book called 'Divine Reflection of Fire'?"
"Divine Reflection of Fire?" The old man shook his head in confusion. "Never heard of it."
Zuo Qingcang nodded. "Is that so?" He thought to himself, "Then, are all the materials for Daoist techniques in that package? But he has never heard of it …"
"All in all, you can use this time to learn some Daoist techniques and related knowledge. This will be of great help to us when we get out of here. You can also practice some martial arts. When the time comes, you will be able to escape faster …"
"Martial arts and Daoist techniques can't be learned overnight." Zuo Qingcang was a little doubtful. Moreover, based on the martial arts that Liu Zhicheng had practiced in the Northern Battlefront Army, they were no different from the combat arts of the modern era. Zuo Qingcang did not think that there was much to learn. On the contrary, Daoist techniques sounded more like a combination of superpowers, chemistry, and physics. He was very interested in that. But it couldn't be learned overnight. Besides, he didn't know if he, or Liu Zhicheng, had the Life Confluence.
"Ha-ha, you will know later. Although this is a dangerous place, it has a unique advantage in practicing Daoist techniques and martial arts. As long as you have the Life Confluence. "
When the old man said this, he realized that Zuo Qingcang did not reply to him. Just as he felt that it was a little strange, he realized that Zuo Qingcang had suddenly widened his eyes and was staring behind him. His face turned pale. He said in a panic, "Hey, don't scare me. Is there anything behind me?"
"Nothing." Before the old man felt relieved, Zuo Qingcang continued, "But have you noticed that the sound down there is getting louder and louder?"
What Zuo Qingcang was talking about was the gurgling sound that had allowed him to discover the underground robber's cave. At first, they thought it might be the sound of water, falling stones, or some kind of mechanism.
But now, hearing Zuo Qingcang's words, the old man's heart skipped a beat. "It seems that the sound is getting louder."
"There is something down there," Zuo Qingcang's face turned cold. "I don't know what it is, but it is approaching us." He walked toward the tunnel, but it was less than a meter in diameter. It was pitch black and he couldn't see anything.
"Come over and seal this hole with me." Hearing the sound getting closer and closer, Zuo Qingcang's face changed and he shouted to the old man beside him.
The old man was stunned for a moment and immediately went to help. The two of them put back the bricks that Zuo Qingcang had pried open one by one. The old man asked in horror, "Could it be that this cave really leads to the main tomb? Could it be that something has climbed up?"
"You are so timid. How did you survive here for so long?" Zuo Qingcang said as he worked, "We don't know which hole leads to the outside and which leads to the bottom. Maybe some animals came in from the outside."
"Anyway, let's seal the hole first."
The two of them quickly moved the brick back to its original position. After it was sealed again, the gurgling sound seemed to be much softer.
Just as the old man sighed in relief, Zuo Qingcang stood up and walked toward the bronze statue.
"What are you doing?"
"Who knows if something wants to come up?" As Zuo Qingcang said this, he pushed the statue. "Help me. We'll use this statue to press down on the cave entrance. There shouldn't be any problems."
The statue looked as tall as a person and was a warrior in armor. Just as the two of them were pushing the statue, the sound under their feet suddenly became more urgent.
"What's going on!"
"Push it!"
The sound became more and more hurried and louder, and they could clearly feel that something was rapidly approaching. Just as the two of them were about to push the statue to the hole, a blue brick was poked out from the bottom with a bang, revealing a dark hole.
(Thanks to Demon Li Anping for tipping the Alliance Leader. Thank you so much!)
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