Chapter 208: Seeking Quick Success, the Mystery of the Sea of Suffering System
“Want to know the secrets of today’s cultivation system? You should first understand the previous cultivation system.”
“Before the current cultivation system appeared, the cultivation world was roughly divided into internal and external cultivation.”
As he spoke, Chen Changsheng moved his fingers slightly, and some pale yellow energy began to gather in the innermost translucent sphere.
“What I’m demonstrating now is the general method of internal cultivation.”
“Cultivators absorb spiritual energy from the heavens and earth into their dan fields, then condense it into a dan.”
“When cultivators want to do something, they mobilize the spiritual energy within their dan fields and, through unique methods, transform it into various abilities.”
“The ‘abilities’ mentioned here are the spells you often talk about.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Shisan asked doubtfully, “Sir, if all the power is concentrated in the center by the internal cultivation method, wouldn’t the outer layers be too fragile?”
“That’s correct. This was one of the drawbacks of internal cultivation at that time—weak physical bodies.”
“In the era when internal cultivation flourished, possession of consciousness wasn’t rare.”
“Because cultivators placed everything in their dantians, the physical body was merely a shell to powerful beings.”
“However, some cultivators scoffed at internal cultivation.”
“Because they believed such cultivation methods were not orthodox, and a possessed body could never match the original one.”
“So they focused on strengthening their physical bodies.”
Chen Changsheng’s ball in his hand changed again. The pale yellow energy in the innermost layer started to move outward.
The originally fragile ball became sturdy, but the smaller ball inside turned fragile.
“External cultivation methods also have notable advantages, but their flaws are unavoidable.”
“They cannot possess consciousness like internal cultivators and lack diverse means.”
“The debate between internal and external cultivation lasted for countless years until a turning point emerged around four to five thousand years ago.”
“At that time, the rules of heaven and earth changed drastically, severely suppressing both internal and external cultivation methods.”
“All cultivators were searching for solutions, or rather, new cultivation paths.”
“Back then, it was a flourishing era with myriad paths contending.”
“Even today, I marvel at some of the ‘paths’ people have thought up.”
After saying this, Chen Changsheng smiled, reminiscing about the golden age of the past.
At this moment, Meng Yu, who had been silent, spoke up.
“Senior, so you created the method of cultivating both internally and externally during that period?”
Meng Yu’s voice pulled Chen Changsheng back from his memories.
“Yes, theoretically speaking, only internal and external cultivation combined is the perfect cultivation method.”
“But cultivating both internally and externally isn’t easy; countless geniuses have failed along this path.”
“Because there is always a problem that can’t be avoided—conflict.”
As the words fell, the ball in Chen Changsheng’s hand began to expand rapidly.
Both the inner and outer spheres showed a massive influx of energy, constantly expanding and conflicting.
“Boom!”
The ball in Chen Changsheng’s hand exploded, indicating that the method of cultivating both internally and externally was unfeasible.
Seeing this scene, Meng Yu couldn’t help feeling a sense of relief.
She really couldn’t imagine how Chen Changsheng and Emperor Huangtian solved this seemingly unsolvable problem.
Exploring new cultivation methods, any misstep could lead to destruction.
Were they truly fearless when they first considered this method?
After a slight sigh, Meng Yu couldn’t help but ask again, “Senior, how did you solve this difficult problem back then?”
Warm Reminder: If you think this book is good, please add it to your bookshelf to avoid losing it next time.
Simplified Traditional
Facing Meng Yu’s inquiry, Chen Changsheng grinned.
“You’re asking this question, which means you don’t understand the ‘Sea of Suffering System’ deeply enough.”
“Watch carefully. What I’m going to explain next is the essence of the ‘Sea of Suffering System.'”
Chen Changsheng’s left hand appeared with another double-layered ball.
This double-layered ball expanded quickly, but this time, a slender needle appeared inside the inner ball.
“Whoosh!”
The needle pierced through the innermost layer, causing the outer layer’s energy to surge into the inner layer.
Immediately after, the energy in the inner layer nourished the outer layer in a peculiar way.
Thus, the inner and outer layers formed a complete cycle.
Internal and external cultivation succeeded!
After seeing Chen Changsheng’s demonstration, Meng Yu was left in shock.
Although she currently practiced the ‘Sea of Suffering System,’ she had never realized its ingenuity.
How did they come up with such ingenious methods back then?
“Gulp!”
Swallowing her saliva, Meng Yu was stunned, “Senior, my cultivation method strictly follows the rules you established.”
“If so, why do you say I am doing it wrong?”
“Because you are too hasty.”
Before Chen Changsheng could speak, Chen Shisan suddenly interjected.
“I don’t quite understand what you mean by internal and external cultivation, but I’ve seen many cultivators along the way.”
“I noticed that all cultivators are in a rush, using various methods to become stronger.”
“The most popular method is dan medicine because consuming it significantly boosts their cultivation.”
“Though I’m unsure if this approach is right, I feel it’s impractical.”
“Everything must be done step by step; how can one leap forward?”
“Clap clap clap!”
After Chen Shisan finished speaking, Chen Changsheng clapped immediately.
“My Little Thirteen is amazing.”
“Though stubborn, lacking talent, and having poor insight, he has a clear heart!”
“As long as his heart remains untainted, he will see the path ahead and reach the destination.”
“Moving slowly doesn’t mean one won’t reach the destination.”
Speaking, Chen Changsheng looked at Meng Yu.
“Your talent and insight are far better than Shisan’s, but your heart is not calm.”
“All cultivators, including you, made a fatal mistake—being too eager for success.”
“The first step of the Sea of Suffering System is to open the spring eye.”
“Opening the spring eye signifies the beginning of internal and external cultivation, but it doesn’t mean you have laid a solid foundation for internal and external cultivation.”
“Opening the spring eye allows vitality to flow into the dan field, merging with spiritual energy, and then circulating back to nourish the body.”
“This process is the integration of essence, energy, and spirit.”
“But you find this process too slow and recklessly consume dan medicine and precious materials.”
“Focusing only on increasing the amount of spiritual energy in the dan field, you neglected the transformation process.”
“On the surface, your cultivation seems to grow rapidly, but in reality, your foundation is unstable.”
