Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

Ji Jingqiu's eyes lit up.

The phrase "entering a rank" has profound implications.

He had researched beforehand.

Federation Martial Arts is divided into Body Skills, Combat Skill, and Visualization Map.

The grades of these elements, from the lowest to highest, are: Non-stream, Lower Rank, Mid-grade, and Superior.

It is said that above the Superior, there are further divisions, but such information couldn't be found online.

Since Master Yang mentioned the phrase "entering a rank," it definitely doesn't pertain to Non-stream.

It couldn't possibly be Mid-grade either.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have just mentioned entering a rank.

All things considered, it must be Lower Rank martial arts!

He had searched and found that some martial arts clubs opened guide classes for Lower Rank Combat Skill online, with prices starting from one hundred thousand Federation coins!

However, Ji Jingqiu noted that Master Yang didn't mention the Visualization Method.

Among these three aspects, Combat Skill is the cheapest, Body Skills are more than twice as expensive, and as for the Visualization Method, he couldn't find any guide classes online.

"Much obliged, Master Yang," Ji Jingqiu continued, "I would also like to understand more about the Visualization Method. Could you enlighten me?"

"Visualization Method…"

Yang Yan was silent for a moment, then spoke gravely,

"If you really want to learn the Visualization Method, I can teach you when you enter the True Seed Realm."

Yang Yao's expression changed beside him, his lips moved as if he wanted to say something.

But before he could speak, under Yang Yan's warning gaze, he swallowed his words and obediently bowed his head.

"True Seed?"

Yang Yan nodded:

"The five realms of martial arts are Body Refining, True Seed, Divine Travel, Chains, and Heart Image."

"The Visualization Method is a form of spiritual cultivation. Only when the Qi and blood are sufficient, the Divine Intent prospers. Therefore, martial artists generally complete Body Refining first, enter the True Seed Realm, and then begin spiritual cultivation."

"Starting tomorrow, Yang Yao will teach you Pile Skills. If fast enough, you could complete Body Refining and enter the True Seed Realm within a year."

Ji Jingqiu pondered for a moment and said:

"I don't understand Martial Arts. I will follow all of Master Yang's arrangements. However, I would still like to understand more about the specific cultivation process of the Visualization Method with you."

Yang Yan pondered silently.

He noticed that Ji Jingqiu seemed particularly persistent about the Visualization Method.

Yang Yan suddenly turned to Yang Yao and said, "Go inform Liuzi and Wei'er, and bring those two here too. Teaching one is teaching, and teaching a group is equally teaching."

Yang Yao went off on his order.

After Yang Yao left, Yang Yan raised two fingers:

"Before practicing the Visualization Method, there are usually two preliminary arrangements, which I will explain in detail shortly."

Ji Jingqiu was greatly startled—two preliminary steps?

Wasn't he jumping levels then?

Soon after, Yang Yao led several disciples of the Martial Arts Hall into the room.

Including the man who had introduced himself as Liu Xi.

They all respectfully called Yang Yan "Master," clearly his True Disciples.

Also, there were two other teenagers, boys and girls about the same age as Ji Jingqiu, following at the back.

Yang Yan motioned for his disciples to sit down and slowly said:

"Good, you all get acquainted. This is Zhang Xingshan, this is Luo Xi.

And this young brother is Ji Jingqiu.

They will be furthering their studies in the Martial Arts Hall, and though they're not under my tutelage, you should all treat them as junior brothers and sisters."

Everyone cast friendly and curious glances at Ji Jingqiu.

They had all heard the detailed circumstances from big brother Yang Yao.

They knew beforehand from Master about Zhang and Luo's situations, merely a transaction and compromise between the Master and relevant departments.

But Ji Jingqiu was under the care of Miss Mei.

Miss Mei was the Master's lifesaver.

The importance of each was clear at a glance.

After a brief introduction.

"I will soon show you the Visualization Map of Yang Yan Martial Arts Hall so that you can report back to your families."

Yang Yan looked at Zhang Xingshan and Luo Xi, advising:

"Moreover, although I agreed with your elders, whether you can learn or not depends on your own efforts, remember not to slack off."

Zhang and Luo respectfully responded:

"We will definitely strive hard."

Both were composed and cool, not lacking in appearance, and extremely respectful at this moment.

From the corner of their eyes, they occasionally cast curious glances at Ji Jingqiu.

Being here was because their families had paid a significant price to allow them to follow Master Yang and learn the Martial Arts Hall's Visualization Method.

Which family is he from then?

Yang Yan Martial Arts Hall became famous in a recent battle. Among the most noteworthy was their "Starving Tiger Holding a Knife Visualization Map".

This is a Mid-grade Visualization Method that stands out across the entire East Three Bright Star!

Yang Yan nodded and began teaching:

"Today we won't discuss Pile Skill or Body Skills Cultivation Techniques. Instead, we will talk about the Visualization Method."

"The Visualization Method deals with Spiritual Cultivation, which should ideally begin after you have entered the True Seed Realm.

However, I have an exclusive method to lead you early into the practice on the spiritual layer."

"In today's Federation Martial Arts, Martial Arts is divided into External and Inner Realms.

The Inner Realm is the human body itself, the External Realm encompasses Heaven and Earth and all things in the universe, and the bridge that connects them is the Visualization Method."

"Without the Visualization Method connecting the inner and outer, the physically refined body, no matter how strong, is just a prison for a martial artist, confined to a limited sky, unaware of the vastness beyond."

"Spiritual Cultivation is difficult, hard to begin with, and even harder to master!

The first step can be summarized in four words—subdue one's own heart."

Master Yang activated the projector inside the room.

In an instant, a range of bizarre postures appeared, some sitting, some standing, some forming strange hand gestures, their eyes wide open in fury...

Overall they were strange, yet intriguing.

Ji Jingqiu felt inexplicably familiar with them.

It seemed similar to yoga poses, Buddhist hand gestures, and Daoist True Words from a previous life.

"Concerning Spiritual Cultivation, it was already popular during the era of the stars, where ancestors observed and mimicked the universe to create various postures, hand gestures, and True Words to subdue the mind and achieve peace and freedom at the spiritual level."

"However, this type of cultivation is a slow grind, often taking years or even decades to see a glimmer of progress."

"Until ten thousand years ago, a Supreme Grandmaster observed the beings of Heaven and Earth, discovered the True Self, and combined ancient methods with innovation to pave a new path for the Martial Arts world.

This path is the Visualization Method."

"Master, which Supreme Grandmaster are you referring to?" Liu Xi raised his hand, unable to resist asking.

Yang Yan said solemnly:

"Not just one, but seven! The seven Founding Marshals who laid the foundation of the Federation ten thousand years ago!

They are not only the founders of the Federation but also the pioneers of today's Martial Arts, and trailblazers!"

Next to him, Luo Xi's eyes were full of admiration, sharing in the glory:

"Among the Six Marshals, Marshal Ji Tianxing hails from our East Three Bright Star!"

With this mention, many showed a sense of shared pride.

"Hero's Hometown"

This is the only label worth mentioning for the now border-planet East Three Bright Star.

Ji Jingqiu, well-versed in Federation history.

Knew they were discussing the seven heroic figures from the beginnings of the Federation, who established unparalleled merits.

Without these seven, there would be no Federation today.

As for why Master Yang speaks of seven Founding Marshals, while Zhang Xingshan mentions only Six Marshals, this relates to a controversial federal scandal still unresolved today.

Meanwhile, Yang Yan continued to explain:

"The first realm of Spiritual Cultivation is called meditation."

"What is meditation?"

"Simply put, it's a state of mind free from stray thoughts, clear and bright."

"It sounds simple, but it's hard to achieve.

The mind changes like a monkey and runs wild like an unbridled horse. To subdue one's heart and keep it consistently free of distractions requires immense willpower."

Master Yang's voice continued calmly, explaining very meticulously.

Ji Jingqiu listened very seriously, not missing a word.

Although Master Yang did not explicitly say, this lesson was clearly due to him and was organized spontaneously.

"After entering meditation, you can construct scenes within the Inner Realm of the mind, imprinting the Divine Form of the Visualization Map into the spiritual layer.

With this step, you are on the right track in the practice of the Visualization Method."

"So, your next goal is to achieve meditation."

"The sooner you enter meditation, the more beneficial it is for your Martial Arts cultivation!"

"There are many benefits to meditation. It can make your thinking sharper, your judgments in situations calmer, and freely enter deep sleep."

"Deep sleep, also known as golden sleep, two to three hours of deep sleep is enough to keep one's spirit vibrant all day and speed up physical recovery.

Take Pile Skill for example; modern Pile Skill is intense and greatly damaging to the body. If you can master meditation and enter deep sleep after training, your recovery will far surpass others, and you can further unlock the potential of your body."

Someone raised their hand and asked: "Teacher, what comes after meditation?"

Yang Yan nodded, "After meditation comes Residence, Pan Ding, and Fetal Breathing, but don't aim too high. Meditation is the starting point of Spiritual Cultivation but also the endpoint for many martial artists."

"Teacher, what realm are you in now?"

This question immediately intrigued everyone, especially Zhang Xingshan and Luo Xi.

At a recent Martial Arts Association demonstration, Master Yang of Yang Yan Martial Arts Hall had personally killed two underground organization experts, demonstrating such skill and spiritual realm that both the Security Bureau and the Security Bureau couldn't help but try to recruit him.

"I am currently in Residence, just one step away from Pan Ding, but I don't know if I will have the chance to cross that step in this lifetime."

Yang Yan sighed regretfully, then his eyes sparkled with aspiration,

"If I could achieve Pan Ding, untouched by fire and water, life undying, not only would I live significantly longer, but I could also endure the suffering of the mortal world. Even if plunged into a sea of fire or a mountain of blades, I would not frown in the slightest!"

Hearing this, Ji Jingqiu's eyes brightened.