Chapter 171
Fang Qing was actually quite satisfied with the effects of the Horse-Headed Vajra Protector Divine Method.
Although the various methods within it that relied on external power were unusable for him, merely reaching major success in the second stage had already granted him a second-rank upper-grade physique along with divine sense comparable to peak Foundation Establishment cultivators. This allowed him to unleash even greater power from the Tide-Birth Pearl, especially since the consumption was fairly low. Overall, it was more than worth the cost.
That said, as his status and horizons continued to rise, this technique truly could be discarded little by little.
“Venerable One, if you wish to perfect the second stage without borrowing the protector divine power of the Hidden Treasury… or even advance into the third stage, it is not impossible.”
At that moment, Sangji pressed his palms together and spoke words that delighted Fang Qing greatly.
“Oh? What must be done?”
Fang Qing immediately asked.
“This humble monk has brought a portion of the ‘Dragon-Elephant Prajna Secret Medicine.’ This medicine is a secret transmission of our Hidden Treasury lineage and greatly benefits body refinement. It cannot be exposed to light, or it will disperse into qi. Nor can it come into contact with water, fire, earth, or wood. Normally it must be stored within a golden box.”
“When the time comes to use it, the Venerable One must form the ‘Ksitigarbha Seal,’ draw forth the medicinal qi, and circulate it through the three wheels and seven channels…afterward, switch to the ‘Demon-Subduing Vajra Seal.’ At that time, a Dumu must assist the Venerable One in cultivation through the ‘Lotus-Seated Form.’ Using her status and wondrous nature to replace the visualized Horse-Headed Wisdom King while assuming the posture of being subdued, one may walk the path of dual cultivation between form and emptiness. In this way, the second stage may be perfected, and one may even break through into the third stage.”