Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 42: Ghost Immortals Are Also Immortals

"Become an immortal?!"

Hearing this, Tu Junfang's pupils trembled. He had never thought about this matter, nor dared to think about it. It was already extremely difficult for him to make up for the deficiencies in the sect's skills.

Therefore, after being shocked, doubts emerged on his face again. After all, from ancient times to the present, there has never been any definite proof that anyone has truly become an immortal. At most, they are just "suspected of having ascended to heaven", which is all like a bubble.

"It seems that you don't believe it, so let's do this..."

This guy's reaction was not beyond Xia Ye's expectations, but it didn't matter. Xia Ye smiled indifferently and made a suggestion.

"I am not very talented, but I have done some research on the practice of your Sanshi Sect. I will tell you what I am saying and you can listen to me. If you think my idea is feasible, we can continue the discussion."

"can."

Tu Junfang nodded. Since the guy opposite him was known as a "miracle doctor" and had trained a figure like Xia He, it would not hurt to listen.

So Xia Ye began to narrate:

"As far as I know, the techniques of your three demon sects are all based on 'soul power' and centered around the 'three corpses of the human body'. Ultimately, you reach the pinnacle of your techniques by 'slaying the three corpses', and then there is nothing more you can practice, right?"

"Yeah." Tu Junfang nodded in response.

"Looking back at the past, even if the masters in your sect succeeded in killing the three corpses, what they finally entered was only a 'tranquil state', where their hearts were as still as water and they forgot about all emotions. Although they were close to the Tao, they were only 'close' to the Tao. Their souls could not be truly sublimated, so it was difficult for them to make any further progress. In the end, they were just out of this world but could not transcend it. Is that right or not?"

"..."

"Yes."

"Then let me ask you again. Although it has not been confirmed, the senior masters who have truly 'ascended to heaven' since ancient times are all from the Taoist sect. In your opinion...how are the 'Golden Light Curse' of Zhengyi and the 'Golden Pill Method' of Quanzhen stronger than the skills of your three demon sects?"

"Strong in... cultivating both sex and life?"

This seems like an obvious answer.

"That's right, but this is just one of the points. Their real strength lies in their purity and extremeness. There are not so many twists and turns. They just practice constantly and temper their lives endlessly!"

When saying the word "endless", Xia Ye added emphasis.

"Um……"

Hearing this, Tu Junfang narrowed his eyes and looked thoughtful. In fact, everyone understands this principle, but the simpler the practice, the more profound it is. Otherwise, there would not be differences between the various practices.

And at this time...

"Of course, I also know that the skills of each sect were actually created by the ancient sages, and they all point directly to the great way, which is the essence. But this is exactly the problem. These original methods are all personal comprehension. After being passed down, it is difficult for future generations to touch the realm of their ancestors. After all, 'comprehension' is a unique and private thing..."

Xia Ye continued.

"Just like the founders of your three demon sects, or the founders of the three one sects in the past, they all left a legend in the world, and eventually their whereabouts were unknown. No matter how talented the descendants of your two sects are, they can never compare with the founders."

"Well, you're right."

To this point, Tu Junfang nodded in acknowledgment. It is indeed easy to get started but difficult to break through by following the path of predecessors. Moreover, once the foundation of cultivation is laid, one can only continue to move forward along this path. If one easily changes it, one will only be doomed.

Can……

"But without the support of our ancestors and without the amazing talents of the founders, how can we, the younger generation, move forward and embark on the path of cultivation?"

So, Tu Junfang began to discuss the issue seriously.

"Regarding this point, it is both difficult and simple. The key lies in 'cultivation has no end'. This is also the biggest problem of the current martial arts of various sects. The highest realm is set there. Regardless of whether you can cultivate or not, you can see the end at a glance..."

Xia Ye responded.

"That's because, up to that point, how to practice in the future is all in the understanding of the ancestors themselves. Often, they are just one step away from reaching the sky. If they can't break through, they will die. If they can break through, they will reach the sky and ascend. No matter which possibility is true, they can no longer pass on the subsequent skills!" "So?"

"So, in my opinion, since you have already achieved such a high level of cultivation, your Three Corpses foundation is already solid, and you are also trying to innovate, you might as well put aside the 'Slaying the Three Corpses' that you have already seen the end of, and try to embark on another path based on your current foundation..."

"A path that you can completely explore and understand on your own, and the future may be endless!"

"Oh?"

Tu Junfang's eyes narrowed.

"From the look of you, do you already have an idea?"

He immediately became interested, and his curiosity as a researcher was also aroused.

"I guess so. Regarding your 'Three Corpses Method', I do have some ideas and can help you get started. If you agree, I will also study and explore with you in the future to help you achieve success soon."

Xia Ye smiled slightly.

"Tell me."

"Um……"

Seeing the other party urging him, Xia Ye did not hesitate. After a brief pause, he asked, "You have studied the Three Corpses for so many years, you should know... what this 'ghost' is, right?"

"ghost?"

Tu Junfang was stunned, and after thinking carefully, he immediately widened his eyes.

"you mean?!"

"That's right!"

Seeing that he had reacted, Xia Ye nodded and smiled.

"Since ancient times, the mortal world has believed that 'people become ghosts after death', but this is not true. When a person dies, his or her soul will quickly dissipate in a short period of time, and the so-called 'spirit' or 'ghost' that remains in the end, which looks the same as when he or she was alive, is actually the 'three corpses' of this person..."

"That is to say, after a person dies, his three corpses will separate from the body, and will not dissipate with the dissipation of the soul. In the end, they will always wander between heaven and earth, becoming stronger or annihilated due to natural opportunities, and thus go back and forth naturally!"

"What do you say……"

Having said that, Xia Ye looked at Tu Junfang with a serious expression.

"If a ghost can continue to grow stronger, to the point where it will not be destroyed for any reason, and can even influence the entire world with its own power, is this... immortality?"

"!!!"

Hearing this, Tu Junfang was shocked.

"And if the spirit of the ghost's original body does not dissipate, but instead coexists with it as its body, or even takes the lead, practices with its ghost body, and becomes stronger together with it, when it can comprehend the secret of heaven in its longevity, can it then 'become an immortal'?"

At this time, Xia Ye smiled, a smile that was bright and full of expectation.

"From ancient times to now, no one has ever known what an 'immortal' is or what it looks like. But if 'immortality' and 'heavenly connection' are used as the criteria, then aren't 'ghost immortals' also 'immortals'?"

"Brother Tu, this is a road that no one has ever walked on, but it is also a road that is well-founded and worth exploring. If you are willing..."

Xia Ye extended his hand towards Tu Junfang.

"Let's explore together!"

(End of this chapter)