World’s End: My Keyword is One More Than Others - Chapter 270: Soul Concentration Technique

Mastering the hundred meridians, the ability to see the Ghost King, and possessing Heavenly Ear—these three talents alone made Daoist Priest Suwen feel as if he had stumbled upon a treasure.

Yet, Du Ge’s celebrity status was equally a source of headache for him.

After all,

Cultivators seek tranquility and non-action, with a pure heart. Overthinking can indeed lead to deviating from the path and madness.

However,

The body that the Ghost King coveted for Body Possession was something Daoist Priest Suwen couldn’t stop worrying about.

Du Ge was right; becoming the Ghost King meant surviving for over a thousand years. If it took over a body with all meridians unblocked, who knows what calamity it could bring to the world!

There are only thieves for a thousand days, but no defense against theft for a thousand days.

He couldn’t guard Du Ge at all times. To protect him, Daoist Priest Suwen had no choice but to take Du Ge as his disciple. With his guidance, it was unlikely that such a promising cultivator would deviate from the path.

Perhaps with time and cultivation, Du Ge might let go of his worldly desires and truly enter the door of cultivation.

Du Ge’s decision to become a disciple of Daoist Priest Suwen naturally met with Zhao Hongmei’s strong disapproval, but with one willing to teach and the other willing to learn, she couldn’t afford to offend Daoist Priest Suwen and could only watch as Du Ge completed the ceremony to become a disciple.

From start to finish,

She didn’t dare report Du Ge’s apprenticeship to the company, and could only take things one step at a time.

“…Cheng Yu, from this moment on, your Daoist name shall be Wuwei. This name embodies the essence of purity and non-action, urging you to restrain material desires, to follow nature, and to clear your mind,” Daoist Priest Suwen said to Du Ge, “I bestow this name upon you in the hopes that one day, you will truly break free from worldly attachments and comprehend the great Dao.”

To break free from worldly attachments, yet you sell a piece of jade for thirty-eight thousand?

Du Ge couldn’t help but snark internally, as he bowed to Daoist Priest Suwen, “Thank you, Master, for the name.” He then turned to the three Daoist priests who were observing the ceremony, “Greetings to my three senior brothers.”

“Greetings, junior brother,” the three middle-aged Daoist priests returned the greeting one by one, congratulating him on his formal entry into the sect.

“You all may leave now!” Daoist Priest Suwen waved his hand, dismissing the three Daoist priests, and then led Du Ge back to his cloud chamber. He gestured for Du Ge to sit down before continuing, “Wuwei, Qingxin Temple belongs to the Upper Pure Sect of talismans, using talismans to communicate with heaven and earth, to dispel disasters and diseases, to command ghosts and gods, to suppress demons and ward off evil, and to protect and safeguard oneself. Talismans can move heaven and earth, shake mountains and rivers, command dragons and tigers in the light, and capture ghosts and spirits in the dark. They can revive the decayed and help one escape life and death…”

As he spoke,

Daoist Priest Suwen picked up a yellow talisman that was drawn on the table. With a slight flick of his finger, the talisman shot out.

In mid-flight, the talisman turned into a fireball and with a bang, struck the wall, bursting into sparks and leaving a black mark.

Du Ge showed a timely expression of amazement.

This was true cultivation. Although it seemed weak, on the Alien Star Battlefield, this was exactly what cultivators sought after!

Daoist Priest Suwen, pleased with Du Ge’s reaction, continued, “This is a Fire Talisman from the Five Elements Talismans. The fire I just invoked was mere mortal fire. When the Fire Talisman is refined to a higher level, it can conjure Samadhi True Fire, which easily dispels all evil. This is a one-time talisman, while the jade amulet you had shattered by the Ghost King is called a Jade Talisman, different from the yellow talisman, as it can be reused…”

“Master, do we of the talisman sect need to prepare talismans in advance?” Du Ge asked during a pause in Daoist Priest Suwen’s explanation, “What if the prepared talismans are lost? Is there a way to draw talismans in the void?”

“You haven’t even learned to walk, yet you wish to run,” Daoist Priest Suwen glared at him, frowning, “Wuwei, if you don’t put away your impatience, you will never achieve anything.”

I’m only in this world for two months; who has the time to learn step by step with you?

Even if I learn, it’s still uncertain whether it can be used outside!

“Master, we haven’t even started learning yet. Can you just satisfy my curiosity?” Du Ge smiled, “There’s a saying that goes, ‘Shoot for the moon, and even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.’ Give me a target, and I can run towards it with all my might.”

“Impatience,” Daoist Priest Suwen scolded.

“So, it’s not possible,” Du Ge sighed.

“It is possible,” Daoist Priest Suwen glanced at him and shook his head, “Harbor the Golden Elixir within the body to form a Golden Elixir in the dantian, creating Primordial Energy. You can then exert force in the void and draw talismans in mid-air. However, upon forming the Golden Elixir, one is considered a terrestrial immortal. Even without talismans, one can command lightning, travel as a Yang God, and cover vast distances in an instant. Throughout history, only the founder of the Upper Pure Sect and the second patriarch, Dan Yangzi, have achieved this.”

Commanding lightning, traveling as a Yang God?

It sounds more impressive than the Golden Elixir Realm on the Alien Star Battlefield, but how does it fare in actual combat?

Traveling as a Yang God, does that mean one can undergo a second Body Possession?

If one can do a second Body Possession, would that mean escaping the control of Pan-Universal Entertainment?

“Don’t think too much for now. Today, I will impart to you the Soul Concentration Technique,” Daoist Priest Suwen looked at Du Ge, “This is the method of concentrating the soul. After you return, practice it daily. Once your spirit, energy, and soul unite, I will then teach you the way of talismans. During cultivation, abstain from alcohol and lust.”

“Understood,” Du Ge nodded. On the Alien Star Battlefield, he had practiced many cultivation techniques and was not unfamiliar with cultivation. Moreover, due to the enhancement of his mental power and memory, Alien Star warriors basically had photographic memories and made no mistakes during cultivation.

Daoist Priest Suwen placed his palm on top of Du Ge’s head: “Close your eyes, concentrate, and follow the flow of my Qi in your body with your thoughts. This is the method of circulating energy in a full circle. Today, I will assist you in cultivation. Remember the route of the flow. After you return, find a quiet place and diligently cultivate. During this period, do not let anyone disturb you…”

After finishing,

Daoist Priest Suwen first recited a set of breathing techniques, then began to chant the incantations sentence by sentence, explaining to Du Ge as he went along.

At the same time,

Du Ge felt a warm current slowly entering from the Baihui acupoint on top of his head, beginning to circulate within his meridians.

About half an hour later,

The transmission of the cultivation technique was complete.

Daoist Priest Suwen was about to explain it again, but before he could speak, he was stunned.

He distinctly felt that Du Ge, who was sitting cross-legged, had already begun to circulate energy in a full circle on his own. It was no longer his Qi leading Du Ge, but Du Ge’s own Qi leading his, rapidly circulating through the meridians.

In an instant, a full circle was completed, many times faster than himself.

Moreover,

As Du Ge continued to circulate energy, Daoist Priest Suwen could clearly feel the Qi within Du Ge’s body rapidly growing stronger. After a few circles, it went from the thickness of a hair to that of a pinky finger.

And within his meridians, there was even the faint sound of flowing water.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Daoist Priest Suwen’s heart pounded like a drum. He silently removed his palm from Du Ge’s head, looking at him in shock as he maintained his concentration. In that moment, a hint of jealousy arose in his heart.

Was this the genius of someone with all meridians unblocked?

At this rate of cultivation, it wouldn’t take a month for his cultivation level to catch up to, no, surpass his own.

No wonder he asked if there was a way to draw talismans in the void?

With such a speed of cultivation, he might indeed have the chance to form a Golden Elixir and achieve the great Dao…

You see, in modern society, with restless hearts and various temptations in the world, finding a place for quiet cultivation is not easy. Daily disturbances by worldly affairs have made the Golden Elixir and the great Dao a distant dream.

But who would have thought that a celebrity, embroiled in the world of fame, could achieve instant meditation?

Is his heart truly impatient?

No wonder the Ghost King also wanted to possess his body. With such a body to aid it, given the Ghost King’s thousand years of cultivation experience, it could potentially dominate the cultivation world in time…

Daoist Priest Suwen wiped the sweat from his forehead, suddenly grateful for Du Ge’s persistence. If he hadn’t insisted on becoming a disciple and had been driven down the mountain, the Ghost King taking over his body would have made him the sinner of the entire cultivation world!

Fortunately, he had taken him as a disciple. It was a stroke of luck for the talisman sect, a fortune for the cultivation world!

Daoist Priest Suwen looked at Du Ge, who was focused on his cultivation, filled with emotion. At that moment, he made a new decision—to keep Du Ge on the mountain at all costs and not let the rolling world taint this excellent seed of cultivation.

…

While Daoist Priest Suwen was reflecting, Du Ge was also full of surprise.

While practicing the Soul Concentration Technique, he clearly felt his soul becoming more solidified, a sensation similar to when the Power of Poseidon had infused his body and transformed his soul.

He wondered if his mental power had increased, but if it felt like this, then the Soul Concentration Technique should also be usable in reality.

First the Power of Poseidon, now the Soul Concentration Technique!

Du Ge’s mind once again pondered the question: Is the Simulation Field truly a virtual world?