In the quiet room, Chen Yun is quietly listening to the Jade Emperor's transmission of power.

    A series of celestial sounds float in the air, as if directly rising in his mind.

    "Through cultivation, one polishes the body... cleanses the mind of impurities, forgets about the external world while facing it, ceases all attachments, keeps external thoughts out and internal thoughts in check, does not give rise to a single thought, and forgets all things... It seems to exist but not really; do not let it be interrupted. Let the breath depend on the stillness of the mind, and when the nature is still, the fate is settled. Attaining both life and vital essence, with both body and spirit being excellent, one merges with the truth of the Tao."

    This sound seems like an impression that is deeply etched into Chen Yun's memory.

    He listened to the first part of the content, feeling very surprised.

    Just this passage of content involves almost all the content of "refining the spirit and merging with the Tao."

    Chen Yun immediately realized the profoundness of this divine cultivation to an almost unimaginable extent.

    He focused even more intently, continuously listening to the content of this mystical cultivation technique.

    "Precious and clear, obscure and mysterious... Unifying the four symbols, the five elixir energies ascending to the origin, the three flowers converging at the top, returning to the original and fundamental source, restoring life to its root, all deities returning to one, encompassing all, admitting nothing... When the cultivation is completed and fruit is ripe, yin is exhausted and yang is pure, the sacred fetus is accomplished, within there is a body within a body, spirit becomes a true sage... Born before heaven and earth, existing without form; growing before existence, growing without substance... Everlasting and imperishable, dwelling with all saints... Living as long as heaven and earth, sharing the same age as sun and moon... Only then can one attain the fruit of the Golden Immortal path."

    Chen Yun knows that the "Golden Immortal path" here does not refer to achieving enlightenment, but rather refers to half a step into the Dao Realm of Great Might.

    The second segment is expected to lead one to half a step into the Dao Realm of Great Might. This mystical cultivation technique is truly profound and vast.

    He immediately became more serious, continuing to listen to the transmission of the Tao from the Jade Emperor.

    "The Dao originates from emptiness, within the three universes and six directions, there is no entity that is not awakened, no entity that is not saintly. The Dao is the ancestor of all saints and the origin of all things... The Taiji (the supreme ultimate) is the source of reason and Qi, and when two yin and yang merge (concupiscence), four elements are born; with the distinction between yin and yang defining heaven and earth... A mixed element Qi demonstrates eternity."

    Not long after, the Jade Emperor recited the incantation to its completion.

    Chen Yun was still immersed in the mystical realm, constantly attempting to integrate the content of this cultivation technique with the Inner Alchemy Art. He was eager to discover a faster way to cultivate his Yang Shen (the soul) himself.

    While thinking, the voice of the Jade Emperor once again resounded in his mind, "This is the fruit of the mixed origin Dao. If you can comprehend its mysteries, it cannot be said that there is hope to attain the mixed origin, but at least you can reach half a step into the realm of Great Might."

    Chen Yun naturally knew the meaning of the mixed origin Dao fruit, which refers to the Dao Realm of Great Might.

    "Mixed origin" refers to the original Qi before it was divided, the only state of confusion. It is the beginning of the original Qi!

    It is rumored that the Original Founder of the Heaven, having been born before confusion and in the absence of the supreme void, at the very beginning of original Qi, was thus named "Original Founder."

    It can be seen from this that the Mixed Origin Dao fruit is truly profound and mysterious.

    Chen Yun did not expect to have the opportunity to hear about the Mixed Origin Dao fruit.

    After all, in the myriad realms and worlds, only the Three Pure Ones of the Three Realms and Treasures, as well as the Jade Emperor, understand the Mixed Origin Dao fruit; all other deities are unaware of it.

    The Three Pure Ones of the Three Realms and Treasures themselves are already Great Immortals, so it is not surprising that they understand the Mixed Origin Dao fruit.

    The Jade Emperor, although he has not yet attained the status of a Great Immortal, had previously revealed that he should have been the "Original Founder of the Heaven" in this realm by birthright. Due to certain circumstances, he was compelled to "step aside," so it is normal for him to understand the Mixed Origin Dao fruit.

    Chen Yun was visibly moved and said, "Great Emperor, will you also impart the Mixed Origin Dao fruit to me?"

    The Jade Emperor smiled and said, "It is your destiny to learn the Mixed Origin Dao fruit. Someday, it will be my turn to attain the status of Great Immortal."

    Chen Yun didn't quite understand what it meant, but he knew that these deities liked to speak in riddles and leave things for others to guess. He was fine not understanding it for now, as the chance would come when he would comprehend it.

    The Jade Emperor said, "This is a mystical cultivation technique, not a method for self-protection. How much you can understand from the technique depends entirely on your own destiny."

    Chen Yun said, "I have already learned the mystical cultivation technique. I dare not be too greedy and expect a method for self-protection."

    "Er, that's not entirely true," the Jade Emperor said with a profound meaning, "The mystical cultivation technique will aid you in your cultivation. This is a long-term plan, not a solution for immediate emergencies. If you encounter another situation like today, what will you do? You must learn this method of self-protection, otherwise it would not be good if you perish midway."

    Chen Yun quickly said, "Thank you very much, Great Emperor."

    The Jade Emperor said, "No need to thank, I am passing on this method of self-protection to you. It is a magical technique derived from the mystical cultivation technique I just taught you, known as the 'Eight Scenery Self-Protection Canon.' One must learn the mystical cultivation technique from before to be able to practice this magical technique. Once practiced, it will mobilize the power of all realms and worlds to create eight sceneries, invulnerable and indestructible. In fact, if your cultivation and realm are sufficient, you can also independently understand this magical technique from the mystical cultivation technique. But since your current level of cultivation is low, I will pass it on to you directly."

    Soon, the Jade Emperor passed on the 'Eight Scenery Self-Protection Canon.'

    This time the transmission is different from the previous oral instructions. Instead, it is in the form of "drip of nectar to the crown" allowing Chen Yun to directly understand how to practice this magic technique.

    Chen Yun instantly understood the power of this magic technique.

    The 'Eight Scenery Self-Protection Canon' is appropriately named. When activated, it will create eight scenic vistas to protect the body.

    These eight sceneries are: boundless seas and deep waters, towering peaks and splendid mountains, the divine beauty of Zhenhua, the radiant glow of moon and sun, the enchanting aura of Yao Guang, misty clouds and moist fog, blue cloud abyss and crimson sky river, as well as the cascade of celestial rivers.

    These are the eight sceneries that can be practiced.

    In fact, it has a ninth scenery.

    However, nine is the ultimate number, and once activated, it would truly destroy the heavens and the earth. Therefore, the Jade Emperor did not impart this knowledge.

    It is said that the ninth scenery is called "Confusion Primordial."

    The 'Eight Scenery Self-Protection Canon' lacks the ninth scenery, so it doesn't possess any offensive capabilities. However, its defensive power is astonishing.

    Just as the Jade Emperor said, it is invulnerable to all methods and indestructible.

    Whether an enemy uses a spell or any divine weapon, it cannot break through this defense.

    Of course, nothing in the world is perfect.

    The 'Eight Scenery Self-Protection Canon' also has a flaw, or a point that can be exploited.

    This problem is caused by the lack of the ninth scenery "Confusion Primordial," which prevents the eight scenery from being unified. If someone can concentrate their power to break through one of the eight scenery, or find a "gazing hole" like an array, then the other seven scenery will collapse without a fight.

    This possibility is extremely small.

    Because it is highly unlikely for someone unfamiliar with the eight sceneries to break it, unless they possess great magical power.

    However, the great magical power required to break through the eight sceneries is beyond the capability of a general half-step Great Immortal.

    Moreover, these eight sceneries are insights gained by the Jade Emperor from the mystical cultivation technique. There is likely only the Jade Emperor himself and Chen Yun, who has been imparted the technique, in the world who are familiar with them.

    After learning about the 'Eight Scenery Self-Protection Canon,' Chen Yun couldn't help but exclaim, "Great Emperor, this magical technique is truly mysterious to the extreme."

    "The technique is indeed very mysterious." The Jade Emperor did not modestly decline, but the following sentence became quite serious: "Do not use this magical technique unless you are in an emergency situation. Otherwise, the power of all realms and worlds gathered into one body will be too much for your mortal body to bear. You will suffer serious backlash. This is a life-saving spell, not one to be used in ordinary battles. Oh, in ordinary battles, there is the Hao Tian Sword, which should be sufficient to withstand its might."

    Chen Yun understood it clearly, the 'Eight Scenery Self-Protection Canon' has a stronger defensive power than the Hao Tian Sword.

    Chen Yun quickly said, "I understand."

    The Jade Emperor nodded, "So it is. Practice diligently. If there are any things you do not understand, do not seek answers from others. Just burn the scriptures and inform me, I will find the time to explain them in detail to you."

    He said, and then he "hung up the phone."

    Chen Yun roughly understood why the Jade Emperor did not allow him to seek answers from others. It was likely to prevent the "Mixed Origin Dao Fruit" from being stolen by others.

    After carefully studying for a while, he roughly figured out some things, not expecting that it was already dawn.

    ...

    As expected, the Qidan army suffered a decisive defeat.

    Zhao Yanshou, Zhao Yanzhao, and other generals managed to escape alive, and the soldiers suffered relatively minor losses. Approximately one hundred people were killed, and three hundred or four hundred people were injured. However, due to the capture of their stronghold, the Qidan army could no longer pose any threat to Linyang City. They had no choice but to look for other routes to cross the Yellow River.

    During this time, Ye Jingguang was greatly angry and harshly scolded Zhao Yanlong and Zhao Yanzhao and other soldiers.

    If the only problem was with Linyang City, it wouldn't be a big issue. After all, Ye Jingguang's main force was still in the front line.

    However, there was also an issue on the western front.

    The Western Qidan army was led by Ye Jingguang's uncle and prince, Ye Yifan, who marched from Yanmen Pass south to attack Xin and Dai states, in order to distract the Later Jin forces in the Hedong River region. originally everyone thought that there would be no problems on the western front because it was just a matter of holding back.

    Unexpectedly, later Han Gaozu, now the Campaign Director of the Later Jin's Xinzhou Circuit and the Administrator of Xuzhou Operations, Liu Zhiyuan, devastated the Qidan army at Xin Kou and almost completely collapsed the western front.

    The news of such a shocking event immediately plunged Ye Jingguang into an endless abyss.

    Just a few days ago, the Qidan army was in full advantage, and the Later Jin even thought of cutting land and paying compensation. Ye Jingguang never expected the situation to change so quickly.

    He instantly recalled the words that Chen Yun had said before, and his regret was as green as his intestines.

    So, Ye Jingguang hurriedly bathed and changed his clothes, then went to visit Chen Yun to seek his opinion on the war.

    The unfortunate thing is that Chen Yun had received the mystical cultivation technique from the Jade Emperor and was in a closed-door cultivation, so Ye Jingguang did not manage to see him.

    For a moment, Ye Jingguang was in a panic, thinking that he had angered Chen Yun by not following orders previously, and he appeared to be very uneasy.

    ...

    In the quiet room.

    Chen Yun would not ignore Ye Jingguang simply because he had disobeyed in the past. After all, according to the historical trajectory, it was essential for Liao to eliminate Later Jin and thus depend on Qidan.

    The reason why Chen Yun did not meet Ye Jingguang was indeed because he had reached a critical point in his contemplation of the mystical cultivation technique.

    "This mystical cultivation technique is truly vast and profound. I have immersed myself in Taoist sutras for dozens of years, but I have never been able to understand the true meaning."

    Chen Yun was moved and thoughtful, "Even though I have not yet grasped the true essence, I have benefited greatly from it. If my estimates are correct, with the understanding of the mystical cultivation technique, I will have a chance to achieve pure Yang throughout my body and establish a palace of Yang spirit within a day or two."

    Once the palace of Yang spirit is established, then the true stage of refining the Yang spirit will begin.

    Chen Yun knew that "Yang spirit palace" was a metaphor, not really constructing a palace in the body. Rather, it referred to the completion of bone-changing, the destruction of Guiyue in the body, reaching the state of seeking fire with water and seeking yang with yin, where water and fire are balanced and yin and yang are in harmony. Then naturally, one can achieve pure Yang throughout the body.

    In fact, this realm has already touched upon the mutual generation of yin and yang, which is a very profound realm.

    As the saying goes, "Fire is born from water." Imagine for a moment, if someone could achieve the state of fire arising from water, what a high level of cultivation it would be? The concept of "water and fire not being compatible" is an adjective, but for one to actually achieve fire from water, it represents a remarkable level of cultivation.

    Since Chen Yun already knew how to quickly establish a palace of Yang spirit, he would naturally no longer delay.

    He excitedly absorbed the qi of solar brilliance within his body and operated it according to the methods taught by the Jade Emperor within the mystical cultivation technique he had received.

    In the past, when practicing the fifth turning of the cultivation technique, Chen Yun would feel the movement of qi in his heart. But this time, using the mystical cultivation technique taught by the Jade Emperor, he actually felt as if his heart were "burning."

    This "burning" is different from the usual cultivation of igniting the heart fire. It is hot without being dry and scorching without being too hot.

    As this "burning" continued, he felt that countless "sand of Yang" had accumulated in his Dantian.

    These "sand of Yang" integrated with the practice of the cultivation technique, continuously merging into the bones.

    Suddenly, Chen Yun's whole body was covered in sweat, which looked like white slime.

    He knew that this was the process of changing bones through Yang sand. Once all bones had been completely replaced by "Immortal bones," the final step before truly refining Yang spirit could be taken, which was establishing the palace of Yang spirit.

    Time passed minute by minute and second by second.

    The progress of changing bones through Yang sand continued to increase.

    After about two to three hours, it was night outside, and Chen Yun stopped practicing.

    At this moment, he felt as though his entire body was wrapped in white slime.

    Chen Yun's body trembled slightly, and the white slime that had long since accumulated was shattered and scattered on the ground.

    He used magic to clean his body, then carefully examined the progress.

    Not checking was fine.

    After checking, Chen Yun revealed a surprised expression, "I achieved the process of changing bones through Yang sand with the mystical cultivation technique taught by the Jade Emperor in just one day?"

    Although he knew that there was a lot of his previous accumulation in it, the accumulation should have taken a relatively long time for him to completely replace his bones with immortal bones.

    After all, nothing can be achieved overnight, right?

    After all, the most important thing in changing bones through Yang sand is accumulating Yang sand, which itself requires a lot of time to refine solar brilliance.

    Chen Yun had predicted that without any external help, it would take three years to accumulate enough Yang sand for bone transformation. After receiving guidance from Xiwangmu and the Pure Yang Dragon Fire Pill, this time could be shortened to about three months. The surprising thing was that with the mystical cultivation technique taught by the Jade Emperor, he achieved it in just one training session.

    The main reason is that he originally needed to rely on external objects to refine solar brilliance into Yang sand, but now it is not the case.

    According to the Jade Emperor's mystical cultivation technique, he can utilize his own magic power combined with the qi of solar brilliance to directly refine a large amount of Yang sand.

    Therefore, he easily completed the accumulation of Yang sand and then performed the bone transformation process.

    "Now, my bones have all been replaced by immortal bones. Not only has my defense increased significantly, but I feel like I have shed the impurities and have become incredibly light and agile."

    Chen Yun knew that the success of Yang sand bone transformation had greatly increased his strength.

    To put it that way, now, in the realm of immortals, it is generally very difficult to break through his physical defenses unless they directly attack his spiritual essence.

    Chen Yun was satisfied with this, but he did not become arrogant or overconfident.

    He thought to himself, "Now that the bone transformation through Yang sand has succeeded, I can take the final step before truly refining Yang spirit and establish the palace of Yang spirit."

    Chen Yun secretly anticipated, hoping that establishing the palace of Yang spirit would be as smooth as the bone transformation through Yang sand.