Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

Water and fire cannot invade, life cannot be ended...

Mountains of blades and seas of flames cannot wrinkle his brow!

Isn't this exactly what he is so desperately craving?

Ji Jingqiu pondered in his heart; currently, he could use the Visualization Method to avoid half an hour of painful episodes.

According to his guess, as long as he continues to improve his Spirit Realm, this time can definitely be extended.

And now, Master Yang has confirmed his conjecture.

Thus, what is most important for him is the cultivation at the spiritual level.

However, from Master Yang's description, Spiritual Cultivation seems to be very difficult.

Take Master Yang as an example; he has only reached… um, Half-step Firm?

Liu Xi curiously asked, "Master, if Spiritual Cultivation has so many benefits, why did you only mention it now?"

"Because it's difficult! And it costs a lot of money and effort!"

Yang Yan then stood up, took out an incense stick from a cabinet similar to the hundreds-drawer chest in traditional Chinese medicine shops.

"Back in ancient times, it was possible for people to practice their entire lives and still not reach the meditative state."

"What I hold is the Purifying Divine Incense, which can stabilize the mind and spirit, making it easier to enter the meditative state.

Next, I will light it and personally guide you all into the meditative state."

"Additionally…"

Yang Yan inserted the Purifying Divine Incense properly and then turned to take out a scroll.

On it, with only a few simple strokes, both divine form and intent were endowed, clearly portraying a malnourished vicious tiger holding a knife in its mouth, sitting atop a mountain summit, coldly watching those outside the painting.

The aura of ferocity nearly pierced through the paper, giving viewers a mental and spiritual shock.

Seeing the painting, Zhang Xingshan and Luo Xi's eyes suddenly brightened, their expressions excited.

This is the [Starving Tiger Holding a Knife] of Yang Yan Martial Arts Hall!

A Mid-grade Visualization Map!

Lower Rank Visualization Maps can only cultivate to meditation, but Mid-grade Visualization Maps can cultivate to Firm; the difference between them is immense.

Within the entirety of Taian City, there are only a few Mid-grade Visualization Maps.

In today's Martial Arts, dual cultivation of spirit and body, without sufficient spiritual power, no matter how the body is tempered, it cannot reach a higher realm.

They originally thought they would have to wait until they cast the True Seed before the old hall master would take out the Visualization Map for them to observe and cultivate.

Unexpectedly, on their very first day, the old hall master, not minding the consumption of his own spiritual power, decided to guide them into meditation!

At this moment, Yang Yao, as the senior apprentice brother, received a subtle glance as a hint.

Yang Yao promptly said sternly,

"Xi, and the rest of you, pay close attention!

Master is already injured, and guiding you into meditation today will consume a lot of his mental power.

Additionally, each stick of Purifying Divine Incense costs three hundred thousand but is priceless as it's scarcely available! This is one of the only stocks left in the hall! You must cherish this opportunity!"

All present were grave, sitting upright and alert.

The old hall master, Master Yang, waved his hand gently, saying softly,

"It's not that serious. Although I have sustained injuries, my Spirit Realm actually advanced instead of regressing during the recent major battle, which is why I have some surplus energy to guide so many of you at once."

"However, it is indeed difficult to obtain the Purifying Divine Incense; it's rarely circulated on the market, and I only have this one stick left. You all must cherish this opportunity."

Between his words, a tinge of regret and longing was evident.

The disciples all responded affirmatively.

Suddenly, Zhang Xingshan raised his hand and said, "Master Yang, my family still has two sticks of Purifying Divine Incense, and I am willing to share them with my fellow apprentices!"

Luo Xi also quickly raised his hand, not to be outdone, "Disciple also has two sticks at home, and I'm also willing to share them with my fellow apprentices!"

Master Yang immediately showed a benevolent smile, his tone relieved,

"There's no need for that, it's the thought that counts."

On the side, Ji Jingqiu automatically classified himself under "junior fellow."

It's great to have senior brothers and sisters caring for one!

Yang Yan hung the Visualization Map on the wall.

From this angle, it felt as if one were being intensely stared at by a ferocious tiger, making one feel uneasy!

Yang Yan observed the subtle movements and expressions of the disciples below.

A Visualization Map inherently carries the divine intent of Martial Arts; it's not just any painting that could be called a Visualization Map.

These disciples, except for Yang Yao, had not yet contacted Spiritual Cultivation.

So just from their current subtle reactions and small movements, one could discern the strength of their mental power.

Alike Zhang and Luo, who have not yet started training in Martial Arts, their Qi and vitality were insufficient, their spirit somewhat weak. Under the "starving tiger's gaze," they uncomfortably shifted their bodies and their breathing became somewhat rapid.

And his two other disciples had already undergone Opening Veins, abundant in Qi and blood, naturally superior to Zhang and Luo, so their conditions barely passed.

But Ji Jingqiu's reaction surprised him...

This young man actually widened his eyes, completely unaffected by the Divine Intent of the Starving Tiger Holding a Knife!

It seemed like he feared the next second the Visualization Map would be taken away, and he was fiercely fixated on it, as if trying to imprint the Visualization Map into his mind.

Yang Yan chuckled, the cultivation of the Visualization Map was not something achievable overnight.

Without predecessors to lead the way, even if he were to stare at it for days and nights, he wouldn't gain any insight.

However, this young man looked pale and skinny, akin to those weak patients who had been lying on the hospital bed for too long, with an unhealthy pale skin...

But his spiritual power was not weak!

He pulled the curtain in front of the window, leaving only a slit.

A ray of sunlight shone through the gap of the curtain, falling onto the Visualization Map hung directly opposite, as if splashing on the tiger's mouth blade, suddenly a cold gleam erupted, the blade light scattered, and the fierce aura filled the room, startling everyone and causing goosebumps to form.

After pulling the curtain, the light inside the room dimmed, nearly unable to see the faces of people seated nearby.

But Master Yang could see clearly—

Ji Jingqiu's eyelids did not twitch at all!

You little rascal, even this didn't intimidate him.

Master Yang's interest was instantly piqued.

The Spirit Realm and root bone are different, largely not dependent on innate factors, more on Acquired Spiritual Cultivation, refinement, and Transformation.

Those with a strong spirit have an innate advantage in meditative Spiritual Cultivation.

It is rumored that some talented individuals, upon being guided into their first meditation, can feel the call of the Spirit Ocean, ignite their own "Heart Fire," and directly obtain the ticket to breakthrough to the Third Realm of Martial Arts.

Master Yang slowly spoke:

"Meditation has three steps, adjusting the body, breath, and thoughts.

Adjust the body's posture, adjust the rhythm of breathing, adjust the thoughts, and strive to enter a state of 'emptiness.'"

As his words ended.

He lit the Purifying Divine Incense.

A wisp of blue smoke rose gently, with a haunting fragrance accompanying it, diffusing and filling every corner of the room.

The fragrance was neither too strong nor too weak, just perfect, compelling one to take a deep breath, filling the lungs with this haunting aroma.

Ji Jingqiu couldn't help taking a deep breath, savoring the taste of three hundred thousand.

As the fragrant smoke entered his lungs, his Spirit God felt unprecedented purity and peace.

"Don't resist, I'll guide you into meditation, you must feel it well..."

The voice of Master Yang in his ears grew more distant.

As if being withdrawn from his world—

Ji Jingqiu's consciousness gradually sunk into a vast darkness.

He saw a small flame slowly igniting.

Like a candle burning in the deep darkness, from deep red to golden, entwined with the breath of life.

It swayed in the profound darkness, yet did not extinguish, resilient and tenacious, silently burning.

Ji Jingqiu seemed to understand something, and sat down cross-legged on the spot.

Among the flames, a small tree took root and sprouted, branching out and blooming brilliantly, holding up a round of Glazed Glass Light, the radiant light expanding, clear and flawless.

Ji Jingqiu looked up, gazing into the boundless deep darkness, vaguely sensing a certain call, familiar yet strange.

It seemed to be summoning him to come.

...

Yang Yan regulated his breath with calm mind, integrating his spiritual power into the fragrant filled room, enveloping all his disciples like water.

Purifying Divine Incense, not only calming the mind but also the best medium for the propagation of spiritual power.

It's extremely difficult for the spiritual realm to interfere with and manifest in the physical world.

Possibly just a few centimeters away, the rate of power loss could be over 90%.

Without Purifying Divine Incense, even if he could lead disciples into meditation, it would come at a great cost.

Not to mention guiding so many disciples at once like now.

Gradually.

Yang Yan tightly closed his eyes, his expression revealing deep exhaustion, his brows discreetly furrowing.

He successively guided various disciples into a meditative state, even Luo Xi, who had relatively weaker Spirit God, entered a Light Meditation state.

But he always felt something was off, feeling an abnormal sense.

He suddenly realized something—

In this room...

Why was there one person missing?