“The Marrow Cleansing Scripture!”
Yun Yi looked at the Marrow Cleansing Scripture in his hand with mixed emotions.
Although he had known about it for some time, it was still a little surreal to have it in his possession.
After all, he had finally gathered all four of Bodhidharma’s Divine Skills. With all four in hand, his future path would be smooth sailing.
Upon entering the Innate Realm, one’s internal energy would transform into Innate Qi.
The Innate Realm is a process of condensing Innate Qi, where it gradually undergoes a qualitative transformation based on the individual's martial arts and unique characteristics.
For instance, the Innate Gaseous Qi Yun Yi had previously unleashed could also be called the Golden Bell Gaseous Qi, a formidable force of pure yang, unmatched in defense.
Terror Angel, on the other hand, utilizes Corpse Qi—cunning, venomous, and unpredictable.
In this realm, it all boils down to quantity and purity. Clearly, both the quantity and purity of Yun Yi’s Qi surpassed those of Terror Angel, and it countered his abilities. That’s why Terror Angel lost.
Cultivating the quantity and purity of Qi is an extremely slow process—years, decades, even centuries.
Only martial artists who achieve a further qualitative transformation can ascend to a higher realm—the legendary Grandmaster Realm.
However, this is merely a legend. No one in the real world has ever witnessed a Grandmaster, so the exact method of breaking through to this realm can only be speculated upon.
Based on his knowledge and past experiences, Yun Yi felt that the two most likely candidates for the Grandmaster Realm were the old beggar who sold him the secret manuals and the old Heavenly Master on the Dragon and Tiger Mountain of the mainland.
But this world was terrifying, and he had no way of knowing if it might merge with even more horrifying existences. So, Yun Yi didn't dare to assume those two were the only ones. Maybe there were realms even higher than Grandmaster, which he simply hadn't encountered yet.
Despite not knowing about realms beyond Grandmaster, Yun Yi was confident in his ability to break through to Grandmaster.
Because the path he was following with Bodhidharma Ancestor made reaching Grandmaster relatively easy.
The Marrow Cleansing Scripture was created by Bodhidharma Ancestor specifically to accelerate the breakthrough to the Grandmaster Realm.
Just as the name suggests, the Marrow Cleansing Scripture has the effect of altering one’s constitution and purifying the marrow. Practiced alone, it can lead to a complete transformation.
If one has also cultivated the Childlike Purity Technique, Golden Bell罩, and 易筋经, then the effects of the Marrow Cleansing Scripture become even more terrifying.
It fuses those three great techniques into one’s being, seamlessly merging them. The cultivator will achieve a state of unified energy, spirit, and mind, entering a different realm altogether.
“The soul,”
Yun Yi said, looking at the Marrow Cleansing Scripture.
Yes, the true terror of the Marrow Cleansing Scripture lies in its ability to allow individuals to touch the mysterious realm of the soul.
Foundation building, body refinement, Qi refinement, and finally, soul refinement.
From any angle, Bodhidharma Ancestor’s path seems like the levels from a cultivation novel from his previous life.
When the body and soul are cultivated together to a certain level, their power will undergo a qualitative transformation once again. That will be when he steps into the Grandmaster Realm.
However, there is no definite timeframe for this transformation.
After reaching his limit, Bodhidharma Ancestor spent nine years in seclusion before creating the Marrow Cleansing Scripture and breaking through to Grandmaster. Yun Yi didn’t know if it would take him longer.
As for spending nine years in seclusion, he wouldn’t even think about it. He didn’t have the same level of mental fortitude as Bodhidharma Ancestor.
It would all come naturally.
…
The next day.
Yun Yi walked out of his room.
His aura had changed. The previously sharp, outward-facing energy had completely withdrawn, as if he had merged with his surroundings.
He was now simply a handsome but ordinary young man, giving no indication of being a powerful martial artist.
“Wow, Senior Brother, why are you different?”
Xiao Wen’s voice rang out. He and Xiao Long had walked over, both staring at Yun Yi in surprise.
“Is the change that obvious?”
Yun Yi asked with a hint of curiosity.
He wasn’t entirely sure what he was experiencing.
“Senior Brother, your appearance reminds me of what Master said about returning to simplicity.”
Xiao Long pondered for a moment before speaking.
Although young, he possessed a great deal of martial arts knowledge. Especially Yun Yi’s current state, which strongly resembled that legendary realm.
“Huh? Did Master ever talk about this?”
Xiao Wen was completely baffled.
“Why are you always not paying attention during lessons?”
Xiao Long gave Xiao Wen a withering look.
Yun Yi smiled at the sight.
The reason he was like this was that the Marrow Cleansing Scripture had completely fused the other three martial arts techniques. The combined power of the four techniques had brought Yun Yi’s energy, spirit, and mind to a state of perfect harmony.
Now, Yun Yi could perfectly control his own Qi. Whether it was a sharp, outward-facing energy or a return to simplicity was simply a matter of thought.
Although he had only cultivated for a day, the benefits were already substantial. He would definitely become a Grandmaster with continued practice.
“Where are Master and Senior Brother?”
Yun Yi asked the two.
“Master is speaking with a guest, and we were sent to get you. Senior Brother just left with Hong Lemon and said he’d be back in two minutes. Senior Brother, what kind of business can be done in two minutes?”
Xiao Wen responded, then asked in a puzzled tone.
Yun Yi, “…”
He hadn’t expected Senior Brother and Hong Lemon to develop so quickly. And their progress in other areas was equally swift.
“Kids shouldn’t ask so many questions. You’ll understand when you grow up.”
Yun Yi patted Xiao Wen on the head and headed towards the main hall, with Xiao Wen and Xiao Long quickly following behind.
The three soon arrived at the main hall of the Wu Long Temple.
They noticed the people inside the hall.
Besides the Abbot, there were several other figures.
Two men, a child, and a beautiful young woman.
Yun Yi recognized one of the men—Gao Jin, the legendary gambler, whom he hadn’t seen in years.
“Master.”
Yun Yi greeted the Abbot.
“Yun Yi has arrived. Just in time, Master Gao is looking for you.”
The Abbot nodded and spoke to Yun Yi.
Gao Jin and the others also noticed Yun Yi. Their initial impression was that he was wasting his potential.
Especially the young woman. She felt that such a handsome young man being a monk was a waste of resources.
“Yun Yi Shifu, it’s been a long time.”
Gao Jin was the first to speak. He looked at Yun Yi with a complex expression.
“It’s been many years. Master Gao hasn’t changed much.”
Yun Yi nodded in response.
The last time he had seen Gao Jin, he was being chased by his brother, Gao Yi, and he looked completely miserable and dejected.
Years later, Gao Jin was still miserable and dejected, with an added hint of murderous intent. Clearly, he wasn’t doing very well.
“Yun Yi Shifu, you warned me that I was destined to be a widower, and I didn’t believe it. Now, I believe it.”
Gao Jin said, his voice filled with pain.
Yun Yi fell silent.
He had only said that because Gao Jin had donated a large sum of money. It seemed the outcome hadn’t changed.
Although Gao Jin was the legendary gambler, his love life had always been tragic. He was either betrayed by his lovers or they were killed. No woman who was with him had a good ending.
At the time, Yun Yi had thought it would be best for him to remain single. After all, being the legendary gambler meant that he could never have peace. But Gao Jin had not listened.