Chapter 595 Taiyi (2/2)

This was the only way for him to prolong his life.

The method that Shen Lian used was similar to the Mara Separation Technique but Mara Separation Technique would consume all three elements of essence, Qi and spirit. The technique that Shen Lian was using, however, was able to conserve the spirit completely.

Wen Zhong remained silent as he used every single ounce of his power to restrain Shen Lian. All that was left in this matter would be to drain Shen Lian's Qi completely, rendering him defenseless.

As with Primordial Spirit, 'Primordality' resembled the brain while 'Qi' resembled the limbs. If Qi were to be totally depleted, every power that one owned would disappear. Regardless of the presence of the state, he or she would no longer be qualified as an immortal.

Just like the story told among the folks: an immortal that was defeated by his enemy had his five Qi ripped off from his chest and immediately, he became nothing more than the mortals on earth.

And as that being said, that was the sole reason behind the phrase 'training of Qi' instead of 'training of spirit'.

Apart from exhausting Shen Lian's Qi, Wen Zhong could not come up with a better plan. The slightest slackness would complicate the whole matter as it would allow Shen Lian to connect with people and channel Primordial Spirit from the other side of the border of his restraint.

Even though the Qi between heaven and earth would be incomparable to the Qi that was gained through years of training, it would still stir up unnecessary problems. It would not be beneficial for him if the time were to be delayed.

It could be said that Wen Zhong was fortunate to come up with this plan. He would definitely be able to use up all of Shen Lian's Qi within two hours.

If he were to have the spiritual treasure Hunyuan Jindou that was mentioned by his Master, he would have empty Shen Lian's power within moments and take him away but the treasure was nowhere to be found.

Even though the precious and pure Qi of Shen Lian were depleted swiftly, he did not show any sign of agony, he was very calm instead.

In between loss and gain, there was no clear demarcation differing between both of them.

All the powers within him rooted from Taixu Divine Qi which had enabled him to master all kinds of techniques and masteries. Hence, he was capable of braving the world, rarely defeated by his enemies.

On the contrary to these advantages, for him to gain and to loss powers, Taixu Shen Qi was his greatest hurdle.

Wen Zhong's presence had given him an opportunity to discard all his powers, both to defend himself against Wen Zhong as well as to remove his powers through this process.

The universe in his heart was not fully formed but Shen Lian understood that he would be expecting a constitutional leap-through.

Just when Wen Zhong and Shen Lian had used up all their powers, the two Thunder Dragons let out a loud roar, prepared to contain and bring Shen Lian away once and for all. Just when the dragons were about to do so, a silent rhythm occurred in the Netherworld.

This rhythm was like a seed which went through the freezing cold in winter and budded out from its kernel as it welcomed the arrival of spring, touching the hearts of people with its new life.

Where there was no distinction between yin and yang, no limits to the boundaries of emptiness, in this state, there were no light, no images, shapeless and nameless. Silent and without any form, this state was called Taiyi. Taiyi was the beginning of all gods but Qi did not exist just yet.

Shen Lian smiled, the smile flaunting, breaking the solemn in his face.

Among the practitioners, Taiyi was regarded as the first stage in the birth of heaven and earth where it was an empty universe without boundaries.

There, Yin and Yang were not disintegrated into their respective forms; there were no separations between heaven and earth.

This explained as well that it was a phase that Shen Lian must go through in order to convert from his original state of heavenly immortal into the State of Taiyi.

It was not compulsory for all heavenly immortals to understand the meaning of Taiyi, it was just that when Shen Lian reached the State of Taiyi, Taiyi was the path that he needed to go through. It was a phase that he had to experience however it was not a phase that would be required to credit his achievements.先为己之不可胜,再为敌之可胜 - Original translation from text was 'For one self shall not win, to be enemy then, one shall win.' It means one should lose in order to protect himself first, and regain his victory in the future when he was capable to.积累 - Accumulation in the text means to accumulate good deeds and Qi from continuous training.如同迦叶拈花一笑 - which translates into 'like Mahakassapa smiling at the flower'. Mahakassapa was one of the principal disciples of Gautama Buddha.This phrase was used to describe a faint smile, like how Mahakassapa smiled at the white lotus held up by Gautama Buddha when all the other disciples just looked on without knowing how to react.