He bent down and picked it up, only to find that one side was hairy and the other side was smooth, with no written record whatsoever.
Holding up the sheepskin, Zhang Cuishan asked doubtfully, "Uncle-Master, there's only a sheepskin; there are no wills, secret manuals, or anything like that."
A hint of joy appeared on Xiao Ning's face as he said, "This is the Ming Cult's supreme mental cultivation technique, the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Cuishan was filled with disbelief. Looking at the two blank sheepskins, he exclaimed, "Uncle-Master, this...this is the divine skill you spoke of? Impossible!"
"This is the brilliance of the Ming Cult. Only by making the secret cultivation method into a wordless form can they prevent the supreme cultivation method from being leaked!"
Xiao Ning reached out and took the sheepskin, then said to Zhang Cuishan, "Hold out your hand!"
Zhang Cuishan, unaware of what was going on, obediently extended one hand, only to see Xiao Ning flick his finger across his wrist, causing blood to flow incessantly.
Xiao Ning caught the blood with the sheepskin, then took out a porcelain bottle from his pocket, tossed it to Zhang Cuishan, and said, "This is the Nine-Turn Bear-Snake Pill, which is specially used to treat wounds. Apply it to your wound!"
Zhang Cuishan followed instructions and uncorked the bottle. Inside, he found about ten pills, yellow in color, with a strong, pungent odor.
He poured out a pill, crushed it, and applied it to the wound. The bleeding stopped immediately; it was incredibly effective.
Zhang Cuishan was overjoyed and asked, "Uncle-Master, what kind of pill is this? How can it be so effective?"
Xiao Ning did not answer, but stared intently at the sheepskin in his hand. Zhang Cuishan looked over as well and witnessed a miraculous scene.
The once smooth sheepskin, after being stained with blood, slowly revealed writing. The first line from the right read "Ming Cult Sacred Fire Heart Method: Great Shift of Heaven and Earth" in eleven large characters.
Then came the main text of the cultivation method, which Xiao Ning read attentively and memorized.
The general outline of the manual states that this skill is divided into seven levels. If one has high comprehension, it takes seven years to complete the first level, double that for the second level, and so on.
However, the creator of the manual himself only practiced it to the sixth level and did not break through to the highest level.
Xiao Ning continued reading and saw that the first layer contained simple methods for circulating qi and meridians, and shifting energy.
With a thought, he circulated his internal energy according to the method, and the energy flowed smoothly and unobstructed, allowing him to complete the first level in an instant.
He continued with the second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth levels, mastering them with unstoppable momentum.
After a while, Zhang Cuishan, who was silently memorizing the contents of the mental cultivation method, suddenly noticed that half of Xiao Ning's face was flushed red, while the other half of his cheek was ashen. He felt a little scared.
But seeing that he looked very energetic and his eyes were shining brightly, I guessed that he was not seriously injured.
Then, his face turned pale and red. When his face turned pale, his body trembled slightly, as if he had fallen into ice. When his face turned red, sweat poured down his forehead.
Zhang Cuishan was startled and was about to make a move, but seeing that Xiao Ning had already returned to normal, he gave up.
"Haha, I see! The incantation for the seventh level must have been imagined by the old man in the mountains based on his talent and martial arts cultivation. It is full of errors. If you want to cultivate to the highest level with just a few words, you will probably suffer a qi deviation!"
Xiao Ning raised his hand and lightly flicked his palm forward, but a force swirled around his body, which was none other than the unique force of the Qiankun Great Shift.
Although Zhang Cuishan's martial arts skills were somewhat lacking, his eyesight was quite good. He was surprised to find that his martial uncle had learned the secret manual after only reading it once.
What surprised him even more was that he had not only learned it, but had also reached the sixth level and comprehended the highest secret of the seventh level.
Upon this discovery, Zhang Cuishan was shocked. He was unwilling to believe his guess, yet he knew he had not been wrong.
But how could that be!
According to the manual, the first level of the mental cultivation method can be mastered in seven years for those with high comprehension and in fourteen years for those with less comprehension; the second level of the mental cultivation method can be mastered in seven years for those with high comprehension and in fourteen years for those with less comprehension.
If one has practiced for twenty-one years without making any progress, then one should not attempt to practice the third level, lest one suffer a qi deviation that is beyond redemption.
Even those with exceptional talent need seven years to master the first level, while those with duller talents need fourteen years.
However, his own martial uncle only spent about an hour to cultivate this mental technique to the sixth level. What kind of talent is this?
One in a million?
One in a billion?
Countless thoughts flashed through Zhang Cuishan's mind. With a hint of respect, a hint of admiration, and a hint of fervor on his face, he bowed to Xiao Ning and said respectfully, "Uncle-Master, your divine skills have reached a great level. Cuishan admires you!"
Xiao Ning circulated his internal energy back to his dantian and slowly finished his practice. Hearing Zhang Cuishan's respectful words, he smiled and said, "As I expected, this mental cultivation method is an extremely ingenious way of exerting force. Its fundamental principle is to bring out the potential hidden in the human body itself."
"Once mastered, one can exert twelve times the force with just one unit of power; it is truly a supreme mental technique!"
"Therefore, the deeper one's internal strength, the more effective one will be in practicing this mental cultivation method."
"It was only because of his powerful cultivation at the Innate Realm that my Martial Uncle was able to advance so rapidly, reaching the sixth level in an instant."
"Don't even mention your uncle, even your master could do this."
"Therefore, junior nephew, you don't need to underestimate yourself. When your inner strength is profound and you reach my level, you will naturally be able to do this easily as well."
Zhang Cuishan's thoughts were written all over his face. Xiao Ning knew what he was thinking with just one glance, so she gave him a heartfelt explanation.
Zhang Cuishan suddenly realized why his uncle could master this mental cultivation technique so quickly; it was due to his higher level of understanding.
Indeed, a high level of attainment allows one to do whatever one wants!
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Chapter 43 Yang Xiao of the Ming Cult
After cultivating the "Great Shift of Heaven and Earth" to the sixth level, Xiao Ning felt that he could control all the strength in his body at will, releasing it whenever he wanted and withdrawing it whenever he wanted. His strength increased by 30% out of nowhere, which was an unexpected joy.
The reason why this mental cultivation method is so difficult to master, or can easily lead to qi deviation if one is not careful, is because its method of channeling energy is extremely complex and ingenious, while the practitioner does not have the powerful internal strength to match it.
It's like asking a seven or eight-year-old child to wield a hundred-pound iron hammer; the more intricate and subtle the hammering technique, the more likely he is to end up with a bloody head and splattered brains.
But if the hammer wielder is a strongman, then he can handle it with ease.