He Kao had never concurrently studied the Lingxi Skill, but the Sorcerers of the Lingxi Sect practiced the realm of "Observing Conditions". Through the demonstration of Divine Thought by Immortal Tan, He Kao gained firsthand experience—this was almost the most exquisite way of masterly transmission!
Now, He Kao wants to concurrently study the Lingxi Skill, but it will likely be difficult. Not only is his cultivation lacking, but the fundamental heart method of the Lingxi Skill is also very difficult to comprehend.
At this moment, although he has not practiced, he has already witnessed something.
Through that apple, the second observation method demonstrated in the painting's Divine Thought is the "Observing Nature", which is also the fundamental heart method of the Alchemy Cauldron Skill.
The "nature" in Observing Nature is not what people commonly refer to as "disposition"; its meaning is subtle and hard to describe. It can be roughly understood as a concept corresponding to "quality," encompassing changes, combinations, and functionalities of quality.
He Kao had not concurrently studied the Alchemy Cauldron Skill but had concurrently studied the Applied Techniques of the Alchemy Sect, the Medicine Identification Skill.
The foundation of performing the Medicine Identification Skill is actually the cultivation realm of Observing Nature, while He Kao approached it from a different angle and experienced the Medicine Identification Skill based on the Sensory Communication Technique and Poison Detection Skill. This could be considered as an achievement.
The so-called identification usually only perceives a part of what is seen in Observing Nature.
Therefore, He Kao once understood the Divine Thought in the painting as the identification of the apple. If Tan Ancestor had a spirit, he might think it was like casting envious glances towards a blind man, feeling that this later descendant was too obtuse!
Perhaps Immortal Tan had pointed out and demonstrated more mysteries, but when the apple was placed on the offering table, He Kao only understood this much, and this was only after receiving a blow to the head, realizing it now.
The Divine Thought in the painting did not separately demonstrate these two observation methods but merged them into one. He Kao could experience the mysteries of both the Observing Conditions and the Observing Nature from within.
The second time He Kao offered worship, a Snowy Cold was placed on the incense table.
Immortal Tan then demonstrated three observation methods simultaneously, or rather, He Kao experienced three of them, besides Observing Conditions and Observing Nature, there was also the fundamental heart method of the Micro-Entry Skill, "Observing the Subtle".
However, the experience of Observing the Subtle was quite unique to He Kao.
Everyone has different insights into the Divine Thought. According to He Kao's understanding, it can be described as — Observing Me as Such.
The so-called Observing Me is the fundamental heart method "Observing Me" after the entry-level practice of the Insect Concealment Skill; the so-called As Such means that while interpreting the Divine Thought, he himself seemed to transform into that pearl.
Because the Divine Thought in the painting gave him an experience not as an Observer, but with the "identity" of this pearl.
To achieve this, at least Tier Three Cultivation is needed. It is also the most exquisite realm in practicing artifact mastery. Snowy Cold could be experienced in this way, as could other things.
This is not only the mystery of the Artifact Identification Skill of the Micro Realm Sect, but also the prerequisite foundation for practicing Artifact Refining and Mastery. If the disciples of the Micro Realm Sect are skilled in Artifact Refining, how can they refine various Treasures of Heaven and Earth into magical artifacts that are compatible with the body and mind without such a realm?
In He Kao's experience, the mysteries of "Observing Me" and "Observing the Subtle" are inseparable, so he calls it "Observing Me as Such".
Those two white jade candles had burned out, leaving the cave hall in darkness. He Kao sat in meditation for a long time and suddenly levitated the Snowy Cold placed on the rack.
Placing it before his chest, this Treasure Bead seemed to emit a sheet of snowy glow. This light, invisible to ordinary human eyes, seemed to contract inward, absorbed into the body.
With his eyes closed, his muscles, bones, and organs appeared snow-white and translucent in introspection, which actually implied the realm of the fundamental heart method "Observing Life" of the Observing Body Skill. Observing Life is an ancient term, now also called "Observing Life".
The last time He Kao offered Snowy Cold in worship, he did not experience Observing Life. It was after today's awakening and reviewing during meditation that he finally grasped a bit of its mystery.
Guided by the Divine Thought in the painting, he mainly experienced the mysterious nature of the Snowy Cold, with Observing Nature as the primary focus, supplemented by the realm of Observing Life.
This Snowy Cold is near a Natural Treasure, but ultimately it is not a genuine Magical Treasure. If buried in mud and sand, it would gradually lose its spiritual nature over a hundred years.
Now, in He Kao's hands, nurturing it with Divine Sense can consolidate its spirituality. In the future, when He Kao breaks through to the Fourth Realm, with a bit of ritual refining, it could become a genuine Magical Treasure.
Even now, as long as the spirituality of Snowy Cold is nurtured, it can demonstrate certain wondrous uses, which is what He Kao is displaying as "Ice Skin and Jade Flesh", combined with the heart method mysteries of the Observing Body Skill.
This is not to say that He Kao has successfully concurrently studied the Observing Body Skill, but rather he borrowed the corresponding realm based on the Divine Thought's guidance.
In this way, what Immortal Tan demonstrated in the painting was not just three observation methods, but five!
He Kao himself does not have the idea of cultivating the Ice Skin and Jade Flesh, but this Snowy Cold could be given to Gao Xue'e in the future. For Gao Xue'e to cultivate Ice Skin and Jade Flesh, at least Tier Three Cultivation is needed, and to truly achieve something, Tier Four Cultivation is required.
When He Kao himself reaches Tier Four Cultivation in the future, he can first refine it into a Passive Magical Artifact, even if an ordinary person wears it, over time, it would have some effects in strengthening the body and improving complexion...
He's quite amused by his thoughts. After receiving that blow to the head, he now revealed a mischievous smile.
This time, he had stayed here too long. He planned to return to Sesame Apartment first, made the action to leave but didn't move until he realized he had forgotten to put away the painting.
He quickly ran over to pay respects to Tan Ancestor, respectfully took down the painting and rolled it up, then placed it on a designated holder on the incense table.
The fundamental heart method of the Lingxi Skill: "Observing Conditions".
The fundamental heart method of the Observing Body Skill: "Observing Life".
The fundamental heart method of the Micro-Entry Skill: "Observing the Subtle".
The fundamental heart method of the Heart Plate Sect: "Observing Realm View".
The fundamental heart method of the Alchemy Sect: "Observing Nature".
The fundamental heart method of the Qi Observation Sect: "Observing Emotion".
The fundamental heart method of the Xingshen Sect: "Observing Desire".
Combined with the fundamental heart method of the Insect Concealment Skill: "Observing Me", the heart methods of the eight branches of the Magic Sect have been profound since ancient times. The Divine Thought in the painting demonstrated at least five to He Kao...
Perhaps there are more, but for now, He Kao can only comprehend to this extent, already enough for him to digest for a long time.
As He Kao left the Gu Mountain Secret Mansion, far away in Acheng in a courtyard with exotic charm, Elder Kang Rulin of the Micro Realm Sect was speaking to Wu Yanjun—
"The Divine Thought I just demonstrated to you, also letting you experience, is precisely the realm of 'Observing Objects as Me, Observing the Subtle as Such'.
As a Tier Two Scholar of the Micro Realm Sect, if your cultivation advances further, the realm you seek to verify is this, and the key lies in the Fire... Your master is no longer here, and your Master Ye is not diligent in his practice; his cultivation is not profound, and he may not be able to guide you much.
As an Elder of the Micro Realm Sect, seeing that you have good aptitude, I have especially pointed out a bit today, hoping you will cherish the karmic ties."
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