Immortality Begins with Breathing Exercises

Lin Zheyu harbored many secrets that could not be revealed to others.

"The Shackled Realm is the end of the Martial Dao, but also its beginning."

"Now that you’ve stepped into the Shackled Realm, you can begin to ponder your future path in the Martial Arts."

Xia Ping said calmly.

"I seek your guidance, senior."

Lin Zheyu snapped back to reality and responded respectfully.

He decided not to disclose the secrets contained in the Divine Treasure to Senior Xia Ping just yet.

He would wait until he became stronger, then it wouldn’t be too late to tell him.

With the Source Power that Lin Zheyu possessed, the wait wouldn’t be long, and Xia Ping could definitely afford to wait.

"It’s not exactly guidance."

"Every Martial Artist, upon advancing to the Shackled Realm, embarks on a unique path in Martial Dao."

"In today’s Martial Arts Realm, there is no universally acknowledged path for all to take after the Shackled Realm."

"Though we old fellows may indeed become stronger upon embarking on our chosen Martial Arts paths."

"The most powerful among us can even rival Divinity Transformation Cultivators."

"But combat power and realm are two different matters. Whether the path taken is correct or not, no one knows."

"We can’t offer you much guidance because we don’t even know if the path we have taken is the right one."

"Too much guidance could have an unknown impact on your future path in Martial Dao, leaving traces of our own interpretations."

"Whether those impacts are positive or negative is hard to predict."

"No matter which senior you communicate with in the future or whose notes you read, don’t let their Dao influence your own path in Martial Dao."

"Put nicely, these paths have not been verified as correct; whether they are correct is still unknown."

"But all these paths, after years of being walked, have not yet reached completion, not even to uncover the next realm beyond the Shackled Realm."

"Clearly, they are most likely erroneous..."

"..."

Xia Ping said slowly.

Time flowed slowly.

Lin Zheyu listened quietly to Xia Ping’s guidance; he spoke of many methods, paths, and points of caution for exploring one’s future path in the Martial Arts.

Much was said.

The focus was on teaching him how to fish, not just giving him a fish.

"Thank you, senior. I will remember this deeply."

Lin Zheyu finished listening and respectfully bowed.

Without Senior Xia Ping’s guidance, he would have likely taken many detours to comprehend these principles on his own.

"I too have personal intentions."

"I devoted my entire life to Martial Dao, hoping to walk a path as grand as the Immortal Dao."

"But I failed, unable to explore even the realm beyond the Shackled Realm."

"My remaining time is limited."

"In the days I have left, I no longer hope for Martial Dao to become a Great Tao like the Immortal Dao.

"I only wish to see a brilliant Martial Artist extend the path of Martial Dao, exploring the realm beyond the Shackled Realm."

"Let me see what the Martial Arts Realm beyond the Shackled Realm looks like."

Xia Ping smiled faintly and spoke in a calm voice.

His life could be said to be born for Martial Dao.

Xia Ping, with extraordinary talent, rose from the mundane, joined a Martial Dao sect, and advanced to the Innate Realm.

He declined the recruitment of various Immortal Dao factions, joining the Martial Alliance instead, and has been practicing martial arts diligently ever since.

Not being able to extend the Martial Dao path to find the true Martial Arts path has always been Xia Ping’s regret.

"..."

Upon hearing these words from Senior Xia Ping, Lin Zheyu opened his mouth, feeling somewhat at a loss for words.

With Senior Xia Ping’s strength and realm, he saw through many things, and did not need Lin Zheyu’s verbal comfort.

Lin Zheyu also did not have the qualification to do so.

"I will do my best."

Lin Zheyu pondered for a moment and said solemnly.

"Hmm."

"The cultivation methods of the Witch Race and Ancient Demons have some similarities with Martial Dao, you can start from there."

"There are quite a few research tomes in District Three on these topics, use them as references."

"Read more, observe more, think more, accumulate more..."

"You are still young, just beginning to break free from the shackles within, don’t rush into cultivation."

"Wait until you truly have confidence, then it’s not too late to take that step."

Xia Ping said calmly.

After speaking, he waved his hand, signaling Lin Zheyu to leave.

"Yes, senior."

Lin Zheyu responded.

He bowed towards Senior Xia Ping, who had closed his eyes, and walked towards the location of District Three.

Tap, tap, tap—

The crisp sound of footsteps on the wooden floor receded into the distance.

Xia Ping opened his eyes, glanced at Lin Zheyu’s departing figure, and sighed softly.

Lin Zheyu arrived at the location of District Three.

He looked at the densely packed tomes, most recorded on Jade Scrolls, with a small portion on special parchment.

Lin Zheyu took a glance.

Most were research notes, with few being Witch Race cultivation techniques or Ancient Demon cultivation techniques.

These techniques were extremely difficult to acquire, as Witch Race techniques were passed down through relics, and few manuals ever surfaced.

Ancient Demon techniques were passed through bloodlines, with few remaining in traditions.

Lin Zheyu had purchased a few either incomplete or very basic low-level techniques in the market.

He had never seen a complete high-level technique.

The Martial Alliance’s library did not have them either.

But there were many related research notes.

Currently, Lin Zheyu could only rely on these notes for research and comprehension.

After looking for a while, Lin Zheyu finally found the tome he wanted.

At present, he focused on two main areas of exploration and research: the unknown realms of the Divine Treasure Realm and the Primordial Golden Body.

Due to the existence of the Heavenly Dao shackles, Lin Zheyu’s physical strength had little room for improvement.

He could only delve into the unknown realms of the Divine Treasure to see if he could find means to break free from the shackles.