A useless person with five spiritual roots? What if you add the Journey to the West method to him?

Chapter 82: With All Five Virtues Understood, One Comprehends Supernatural Powers Again

Chen Chunan received the spiritual message from Lin Jing and scanned it with his divine sense:

"Chu Nan, Hong Xian, it's been a long time. I'm starting to miss your cooking."

I am sending this message today to remind you to be careful of the Daoist sect.

The last time a disciple of the Central Region died, his sect was still investigating. They learned that Tianmu Mountain used to be your family's residence, and now they are looking for you.

Oh, right, the Dao Yi Sect also captured several Golden Core cultivators from the Lieyang Sect.

Fortunately, Grandpa persuaded the head of the family not to get involved in the Dragon's Roar incident, otherwise our Lin family might not have survived.

However, we dared not stay in Lingzhou any longer. Grandpa said he planned to move to Jiangzhou. My great-grandfather Lin was a disciple of the Sword Sect, and they could take us in there.

Finally, I'll let you in on a little secret: I actually guessed that the events at Falling Dragon Ridge and Tianmu Mountain were related to you. Didn't expect that, did you? I didn't really intend to send you this message, but I was afraid you'd be caught off guard. That's all I have to say. Until we meet again.

Chen Chunan put down Fei and laughed, "It is indeed quite a coincidence, but if you see me again now, you might not dare to recognize me."

Hongxian smiled and said, "Sister Lin probably never imagined that brother would be so powerful now, associating with Nascent Soul True Monarchs."

Chen Chunan smiled, the worry in his eyes flashing by.

Dao Yi Sect's method of investigation is so sophisticated that even they themselves cannot guarantee they will be able to find themselves.

It's not a big problem that I didn't kill Shoucheng, but I did kill Zongyao with my own hands.

I am currently unable to deal with Nascent Soul cultivators, let alone Deity Transformation cultivators.

Moreover, internal alchemy is a gradual process with no shortcuts.

If I want to improve my strength quickly, I can only start with magical powers and treasures.

My strongest protective measure right now is the Five Elements Array Flag.

Therefore, transforming the acquired five elements into the five virtues becomes an urgent matter.

I have already understood the virtues of wood and metal, and now I also have the virtues of water, fire, and earth.

The Five Thieves, also known as joy, anger, sorrow, pleasure, and fear, or as joy, anger, thought, grief, and desire, are several emotions that affect the mind of Tao.

The five thieves correspond to the five internal organs, but in reality, they originate from the heart and damage the five internal organs.

The five thieves are delusional emotions; to eliminate them, true emotions are needed.

I have already realized that metal represents righteousness and wood represents benevolence.

The virtue of the spleen (earth element) should be to maintain balance and apply it in both ways, without indulging in wild thoughts or actions. Confucianism speaks of this as trustworthiness.

However, the fire in the heart and the water in the kidneys are difficult to subdue.

This is because the mind is the pivot, while the eyes are the thieves. Therefore, the Tao Te Ching says: "Do not let desires be seen, and the mind will not be disturbed."

However, it is difficult to avoid desires. Taoists believe that it is not advisable to observe precepts for the sake of abstinence, as it does not conform to the way of nature.

Just like the ordeal of Golden Horn and Silver Horn in Lotus Cave, the author, through Golden Horn's words, says: "If you get Pigsy, you'll get Tang Sanzang." This is because keeping the precepts for the sake of abstinence from desires will not lead to enlightenment, let alone the attainment of the Golden Elixir, and will instead lead to falling into the demonic path.

In particular, Neidan (internal alchemy) integrates Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, emphasizing worldly cultivation.

Therefore, the Confucian "rites" should be used to govern it, that is, one should have one's own standards for doing things.

Kidney water generates desires; indulging in desires destroys the foundation. One must not have unrestrained desires and must understand what can and cannot be done. Understanding this principle is what Confucianism calls wisdom.

The path of internal alchemy is rooted in Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism; one should adopt the best aspects of each.

"Rectify your heart with propriety, understand your actions with wisdom, practice benevolence, act with righteousness, and uphold the middle way without bias. Although I may have been too deliberate in the early stages, which may have seemed like a lower-level approach, Confucius said: 'Follow your heart's desires without transgressing the rules.' I have neither great talent nor extraordinary understanding, so I will simply follow the broad path pointed out by my predecessors!"

Chen Chunan suddenly attained enlightenment, and the five virtues manifested. The five energies in his chest shone brightly, illuminating the entire Cold Moon Cave with a dazzling array of colors.

The members of the Chen clan came out in astonishment, looking at the source of the five-colored light and discussing it amongst themselves.

"Has the clan leader broken through again?"

"Of course! The clan leader has five spiritual roots, and these five colors perfectly match the five elements. I wonder what realm the clan leader is at now."

"A breakthrough is great! If my Chen family also becomes a Nascent Soul family, how wonderful will our lives be?"

...

On the other side, Han Yuqiu and Chi Mianxi, who were protecting Jian Chen, knew that it must have been the work of the mysterious Chen Chunan.

The blue and white radiance was exactly the same as what I had seen on the Five Elements Flag before.

Upon realizing that Chen Chunan was able to draw upon the true fire of the sun, Han Yuqiu had the idea of ​​asking for help for the first time.

"I have reached the realm of extreme yin, but I am still unable to comprehend the principle of yin giving rise to yang. Why don't I ask Chen Chunan for a turn? I can observe the extreme yang meaning of the True Sun Fire and perhaps I can glean something from it."

With a thought, Han Yuqiu appeared in Chen Chunan's courtyard.

Only Chi Mianxi, who wanted to leave but dared not, puffed out her little face.

As soon as Han Yuqiu arrived, Chen Chunan, who was in the room, noticed her, but he was still focused on reflecting on what he had gained this time.

He looked inward again and found that his five internal organs were just as described in the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic: "The five internal organs are like hanging chimes, with their five colors clearly distinguished."

The only difference is that the five internal organs seem to contain five deities.

In particular, the metal and wood elements that he first comprehended had clearer outlines than the other three.

The deity contained within that golden energy was vaguely similar to Taibai Jinxing from the TV series Journey to the West in my previous life, bearing a resemblance of five or six points.

Chen Chunan's eyes widened in disbelief: "The 'Secret Transmission Scripture of the Five Stars of the Supreme Cavern' speaks of the Five Virtue Star Lords. My Metal Virtue Qi has transformed into the form of Venus. Am I trying to refine the five Qi within my chest into the Five Virtue Star Lords?"

Suppressing the shock in his heart, Chen Chunan once again circulated the Five Qi. The five forces that used to affect the seven emotions and six desires now moved as easily as his own limbs.

"The Metal element governs punishment and killing, but not indiscriminate killing; it is killing for righteousness. Now, the Jiangzhou water demon is causing chaos; we should slay the demon and eliminate the evil, upholding humanity and nurturing it! The Wood element represents benevolence. The Book of Changes says: 'The greatest virtue of Heaven and Earth is life.' Not being recklessly angry, not being greedy for killing, one can cultivate benevolence, eliminate demons and calamities, and protect the peace of the region—this is the practice of benevolence. The Water element represents wisdom; cultivation requires upholding precepts, that is, not being controlled by desires. The Earth element's balanced application and the Fire element's 'standard of propriety' still require further understanding."

Chen Chunan recalled the damaged Five Elements Flag and immediately incorporated it into his Yellow Court, using the power of the Five Virtues to refine it and enhance its power.

...

Han Yuqiu waited outside for a long time but Chen Chunan did not come out. She assumed that he was still consolidating his gains and patiently waited.

Upon seeing this, Chen Yunling, who had been mentored by Chen Chunan, offered him a cup of spiritual tea as a gesture of hospitality.

Bored, Han Yuqiu asked Chen Yunling, "Your name is Chen Yunling?"

"That's exactly what the True Lord said."

"You are Chen Chunan's only disciple, why are you only at the fifth level of Qi Refining?"

"I am naturally dull-witted, and although I strive to cultivate, my progress is still slow. I would be satisfied if I could achieve the Foundation Establishment stage before the age of 30."

Chen Yunling replied cautiously.

Han Yuqiu had only asked casually and wasn't really concerned about her cultivation level, so he didn't pursue the matter further.

Half a day later

Chen Chunan then stepped out of the room.

"Han Zhenjun, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting~"

"It's alright. I'm just curious what kind of supernatural power you've mastered that has caused my Cold Moon Cave to shine so brightly."

"My Dharma name is 'Observing Heaven and Nourishing the Five Virtues,' which should be the path of nourishing the spirits of the five internal organs."

"should?"

"should."