Magu chuckled and explained, "I don't know where the ascetics ascend to. Many ascetics pursue ascension throughout their lives, in order to transcend the limitations of the laws of space. But as far as I know, among the ascetics in the past few hundred years, there are less than three people who have been able to ascend."
"The abilities of Taoists are different from those of ghost hunters. Taoists generally understand the 'spirit' and master the spiritual energy to stimulate the Taoist formation and nourish the body. As for ghost hunters, although the ghost hunters in ancient times may have mastered the 'spirit', it was a long time ago after all."
"The body functions of today's Taoists have deteriorated, and their perception of 'spirits' is no longer as sharp. That's why they have regressed and turned to using Yin De Qi to replace 'spiritual energy'. It can be said that Taoists are closer to the Way of Heaven, while Taoists, including ghost-catching Taoists, are already far away from the Way of Heaven."
Magu's words were very profound, but I still understood them. After all, I had the Yin-Yang Soul Transfer Notes. The notes also introduced things about "spirits".
Seeing me nod, Magu continued, "That's your second question. Now, can you tell me your third question?"
Apart from Susu's matter and the Bodhi tree's matter, I really didn't have anything to ask. I was originally planning to ask two questions and leave it at that, but I suddenly thought of the broken "divine map" in Magu's hand.
Then I told Magu about my curiosity about the "divine picture".
Magu then took out the broken piece of the divine map from the Pavilion Master's order.
She handed me the divine map and said, "I found this divine map by accident in a swamp in the underworld. It was just thrown into the mud at the time, and there was nothing strange about it. It was not until ten years ago that I was able to fully understand this divine map."
"This divine map is not an ordinary thing, or it is not something from the Yin and Yang worlds. This thing contains a certain spirituality, and it has its own space. At that time, I burned it with fire first, and then dripped my blood essence on it, and then I opened this divine map."
"As for the ancient humans inside, they only accepted me as their master after I opened the divine map. I have most of the control over this divine map."
"Also, as you can see, this divine map is incomplete. It may take many pieces to piece together a complete picture. And it is precisely because of the 'spirituality' on this map that I was able to comprehend the Taoist magic. However, I cannot absorb the spiritual energy. I can only use the dark energy to activate the Taoist magic, but the effect is not very good."
"You must know that if you want to unleash the full power of Taoism, you cannot do it without 'spiritual energy'."
Magu’s words reminded me of the old woman Liu Ruyi.
Didn't Liu Ruyi master the Taoist technique "Liuyun Body Technique"? When she used that technique, she used the energy of Yin De to stimulate it. So, Liu Ruyi also comprehended the "spiritual", but like Magu, she did not absorb the "spiritual energy" to stimulate the Taoist technique.
Magu thought for a moment, and then said, "Although I have a certain understanding of this broken divine map and have mastered some of its power, I have never been inside the map. It seems that there is a repulsive force on it that is stopping me."
"However, I know that this divine map is not that simple. If we can collect all the other fragments of the divine map, I think the power of the divine map will definitely be greater."
So that's how it is. When I heard Magu talk about the wonders of the magic map, I also seemed a little excited.
Magu handed me the magical map and I took it.
I found that there was no writing on the divine map, but instead there were paintings of mountains, rivers, flying birds, etc. I even noticed a mountain in the corner of the divine map.
There are three words "Tianyun Peak" engraved in red on the top of the mountain.
"Tianyun Peak? What is that place?"
I asked Magu.
Magu shook her head and said, "Tianyun Peak is a mountain on the divine map. It looks steep and majestic, but I really don't know if there is a similar mountain in the underworld or the world of the living. I'm afraid it was drawn by a cultivator or Taoist priest in ancient times."
I said nothing and prepared to return the sacred map to Magu.
But Magu smiled at me and said, "This divine map is the opportunity I give you. It contains the 'spirit'. As long as you can sense the 'spirit' from it, you may be able to cultivate the Tao. If that happens, your achievements in the future will be limitless."
Is the divine picture the opportunity that Magu gave me
I thought she would give me a life-extending bead or a pill to break the evil. But if I could really get this divine map, it would be a great benefit to me.
On the one hand, there are ancient humans in the divine map who can help me fight.
On the other hand, the divine map contains a "spirit", which I may also be able to sense.
However, I still asked Magu in confusion, "But Magu-sama, the Yin-Yang Soul-crossing Notes says that everything in the world has a 'spirit'. Why don't you sense the 'spirits' of all things? Instead, you rely on this divine map?"
There was a look of approval in Magu's eyes.
She smiled and said, "It seems that you have studied the Yin-Yang Soul Crossing Notes very thoroughly these days. Indeed, everything in the world has a spirit, but the spirits contained in different creatures are very different. And it is very difficult to sense those complex spiritual energies."
"But the 'spirit' in this divine map is different. It is easy to sense it as long as you pay attention. And you have a pure Yang constitution. You should know that most of the Taoists and ascetics in ancient times had pure Yang constitutions. So I think this divine map may be more suitable for you."
“So that’s how it is!”
Now I finally understood.
I said a little embarrassedly: "But Master Magu, this divine map is really too valuable. I really don't dare to accept such a valuable thing you gave me. After all, I have only been here at the Offering Pavilion for a few months."
Magu curled her lips and said unhappily, "You like to play tricks on me, don't you? I know you've been coveting this divine map in your heart! And you don't dare to take it? I think if you don't dare to take it, no one else will."
I blushed a little, smiled and said, "Ms. Magu really understands me. In that case, I will accept this divine map. Thank you for the opportunity you gave me."
Magu looked at me and sighed, "Tianyi, I feel sorry for you because you are in trouble. But I really can't help you! It's hard to say whether the Bodhi tree with "natural spiritual patterns" exists or not! So I am still a little worried about you."
I have already let it go in my heart. As the saying goes, life and death are determined by fate, and wealth and honor are determined by God. Perhaps my fate is closely related to my "lack of fate".
I smiled and said, "Master Magu, please don't say that. Although I have committed a sin of lack of life, this is something that cannot be changed. However, you said before that if my life span is really over, I can still be a ghost messenger."
"When the time comes, I will have accumulated 10,000 points of Yinde. If I die, I will definitely come to your side and guard the Offering Pavilion with you."
Magu nodded and said with a smile: "This is the best. I think you are a talented little guy."
After that, Magu and I talked about some more things.
Then I left Room 34.
I have already told Magu that I will leave the Gongyang Pavilion in three days.
Magu said she would personally send me back to the world of the living. That way, I felt at ease.
After leaving Room 34, I returned to my own room impatiently.
My room had become tattered because of the Yin-Yang diagram released by the Ganoderma Lucidum I swallowed. But now the damaged parts have been repaired. There is not much difference from the original.
This time there was no one in my room.
After entering the room, I locked the door and then took out the magical picture from the cloth bag.
Magu said that she could sense the "spirit" from the divine map, so I also need to give it a try.
If I could sense the "spirit" as soon as possible, it would definitely benefit me a lot.
After all, whether it is the Taoist technique "Liuyun Body Technique" learned from Liu Ruyi, or the two pieces of "turtle shells" stuck together, they both require the perception of "spirits" and the stimulation of spiritual energy before they can be practiced.
I spread the divine picture flat on the golden round table.
Just now, the essence and blood on the divine map were taken back by Magu, and now the divine map has become an ownerless object.
Because this sacred picture had been burned by Magu, I didn't need to bother. I just took out a knife and cut a small cut on my middle finger.
Then I dripped my blood onto the divine picture.
At the beginning, the divine picture did not react at all.
But within a few minutes, a white light suddenly emerged from the divine picture. Then, my eyes blurred and the white light disappeared into my eyes.
I closed my eyes subconsciously.
The white light did not make me feel uncomfortable, on the contrary, it was refreshing. And I felt that there was a slight connection between me and the divine picture. The connection was vague, but it was definitely there.
Then, my head sank and a mysterious mantra flooded into my mind.
After I had memorized all the formulas, I slowly opened my eyes.
At this time, I found that my image appeared on the divine map. My drop of blood turned into my appearance and jumped directly into the divine map.
Good man, blood turned into a little man, interesting. If I had seen such a scene before I became a Taoist priest, I would have been scared to death.
But now, I have become a ghost-catching Taoist priest, and I have come to the underworld again. Although it is only the tenth stop in the underworld, the Gongyang Pavilion, I feel that I have seen many incredible things.
After the "blood man" entered the divine map, I resonated with the divine map. Even the ancient humans in the divine map made sounds. Their voices were very dry, but I could still hear them clearly. They were calling me "Master!"
Not bad, not bad. With this group of ancient humans as my helpers, when I return to the world of the living, let’s see who dares to mess with me.
A slight smile appeared on the corner of my mouth. At the same time, I pointed my finger at the divine picture and recited the magic formula.
"rise!"
Then I saw the divine picture slowly rising in front of me.
This is much more awesome than controlling a peach wood sword!
"exhibition!"
I uttered a word.
I saw the divine map slowly unfolding in front of me, and soon, it became as big as a carpet.
What I found funny was that at this moment, an old man from ancient times actually poked his head out from the divine map.
When he saw me, the ancient human elder showed piety on his face.
He called out respectfully, "Master, we have been waiting for you for a long time. You have the pure Yang blood, and you are our true master. After thousands of years, we have finally waited for you."
(to be continued)
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