Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

Ji Jingqiu's eyes lit up.

The words "initiation stage" were profound.

He had checked beforehand.

Federation Martial Arts was divided into body skills, combat skills, and visualization maps.

The grades of these three were ranked from bottom to top as follows: Non-stream, Lower Rank, Mid-grade, and Superior.

It was said that above Superior, there was another division, but it couldn't be found online.

Since Master Yang brought up the words "initiation stage," it was certainly more than Non-stream.

Mid-grade was also unlikely.

Otherwise, he would not have only said "initiation stage."

In summary, it was Lower Rank Martial Arts!

He had checked, and certain martial arts halls openly sold instructional courses for Lower Rank combat skills online, with prices starting at 100,000 Federation coins!

However, Ji Jingqiu noticed that Master Yang had not mentioned the visualization method earlier.

Among the three, combat skills were the cheapest, body skills costing at least twice as much, and as for the visualization method, he had not found any instructional courses related to it at all.

"Thank you, Master Yang," Ji Jingqiu said again, "I also want to learn about the visualization method. Can you enlighten me, Master Yang?"

"Visualization method..."

Yang Yan was silent for a moment, then said gravely,

"If you truly wish to learn the visualization method, I can teach you when you reach the True Seed Realm."

Yang Yao, who stood by, had a change of expression. His lips moved as if he wanted to say something.

But before he could speak, he swallowed his words under Yang Yan's warning gaze and obediently lowered his head.

"True Seed Realm?"

Yang Yan nodded and said,

"In Martial Arts, there are five realms: Body Refining, True Seed, Divine Travel, Chains, and Heart Image."

"The visualization method pertains to spiritual cultivation. Only when your qi and blood are sufficient will your divine intent be strong, so martial artists usually only begin spiritual cultivation after achieving Body Refining and entering True Seed."

"Starting tomorrow, Yang Yao will guide you in learning Pile Skill. If you're quick, you can complete Body Refining and enter True Seed within a year."

Ji Jingqiu thought for a moment, then said,

"I don't understand Martial Arts, so I will follow Master Yang's arrangements. But I still want to learn about the specific cultivation process of the visualization method first."

Yang Yan pondered silently.

He sensed Ji Jingqiu's particular fascination with the visualization method.

Yang Yan suddenly turned to Yang Yao, saying, "Go inform Liuzi and Wei'er, and bring those two over. Teaching one is teaching, teaching a group is also teaching."

Yang Yao received his orders and left.

After Yang Yao left, Yang Yan raised two fingers:

"Usually, before practicing the visualization method, there are two preparatory steps, which I will explain to you all in detail later."

*Ji Jingqiu was greatly shocked. Were there two preliminary steps?*

*Wouldn't that mean he was skipping levels?*

Shortly after, Yang Yao led several disciples of the martial arts hall into the room.

The man who had previously introduced himself as Liu Xi was among them.

They all respectfully addressed Yang Yan as "Master," clearly true disciples.

Additionally, there were two teenagers around Ji Jingqiu's age who followed behind.

Yang Yan signaled for the disciples to sit down and said slowly,

"It's good timing for you all to get acquainted. This is Zhang Xingshan, and this is Luo Xi.

Additionally, this young fellow is Ji Jingqiu.

Going forward, the three of them will study at the martial arts hall. Though they are not my direct disciples, you should all regard them as younger brothers and sisters in your daily interactions."

Everyone cast friendly and curious glances at Ji Jingqiu.

They had already heard the details from Senior Brother Yang Yao.

Zhang and Luo's circumstances were known to them from their master earlier, and it was no more than a mutual benefit exchange with the relevant departments.

It was a transaction and a compromise.

But Ji Jingqiu was at the request of Miss Mei.

Miss Mei was the savior of their master.

The importance was obvious.

After the brief introduction.

"In a moment, I will let you witness the visualization map from our Yang Yan Martial Arts Hall. You can explain it to your families when you return."

Yang Yan looked at Zhang Xingshan and Luo Xi, instructing,

"Furthermore, although I have agreed with your elders, whether you can learn or not still depends on your own efforts. Remember not to slack off in your daily practice."

Zhang and Luo respectfully returned the courtesy,

"We will certainly work hard."

The two were serene and cool respectively, and although not exceedingly handsome, were now showing utmost respect.

They occasionally cast curious and inquisitive glances at Ji Jingqiu.

Their presence here was due to their families paying a considerable price for them to follow Master Yang to learn the martial arts hall's visualization method.

Which family was this one from?

Yang Yan Martial Arts Hall had recently gained fame, and most notable among them was their [Starving Tiger Holding a Knife].

This was a Mid-grade Visualization Method that was rare in the entire East Three Bright Star!

Yang Yan nodded and began imparting his wisdom,

"Today, we won't talk about Pile Skill, nor body skill cultivation. We'll discuss the visualization method."

"The visualization method is related to spiritual cultivation. Normally, you should only begin learning after reaching True Seed.

However, I have a unique method to lead you into spiritual realm cultivation earlier."

"Currently, Federation Martial Arts divides martial arts into the Outer Realm and Inner Realm.

The Inner Realm is the person themselves, the Outer Realm is the Universe, and the bridge linking the two is the visualization method."

"Without the visualization method connecting the inner and outer, the body refined by body skills remains nothing more than a prison for the martial artist, constrained within the corners of the world, unable to perceive the vastness beyond."

"Spiritual cultivation is very difficult, difficult to begin and even harder to master!

The first step can be summarized in four words — temper one's heart."

Master Yang opened the projection inside the room.

In an instant, peculiar postures appeared in mid-air, some sitting, some standing, while others formed strange hand seals with wide eyes...

In short, they were bizarre in appearance yet possessed a unique charm.

Ji Jingqiu felt an inexplicable familiarity.

*They seemed very similar to yoga poses, Buddhist hand seals, Daoist True Words from his past life.*

"Spiritual cultivation, in fact, was already prevalent during the planetary era. At that time, the predecessors emulated the heavens and earth and the movement of all things in creating various postures, hand seals, and true words to subdue the spirit, attaining peace and freedom on the level of the soul."

"But such cultivation is destined to be a water-grinding millstone, too slow, often taking years, even decades to see the slightest glimpse of results."

"Until ten thousand years ago, several Supreme Grandmasters successively observed the world and its beings, discovered their True Self, and finally combined ancient methods while innovating, opening up a new path for martial arts."

"And this path is the visualization method."

"Master, of whom are you speaking in history as the Supreme Grandmaster?" Liu Xi raised his hand, unable to resist asking.

Yang Yan said gravely,

"Not one, but seven! The seven Founding Marshals who laid the foundation of the Federation ten thousand years ago!

They were not only the founders of the Federation but also the pioneers of modern martial arts, the trailblazers who forged the path!"

Beside him, Luo Xi's eyes were full of admiration and shared honor,

"Marshal Ji Tianxing, one of the Six Marshals, hailed from our East Three Bright Star!"

Upon this mention, everyone revealed similar feelings of shared honor, more or less.

"Heroes' Former Residences"

This was the only noteworthy label of East Three Bright Star, now reduced to a marginal planet.

Ji Jingqiu was well-versed in Federation history.

He knew they were talking about the seven historical heroes whose unparalleled feats laid the foundation at the inception of the Federation.

Without these seven, there would be no present-day Federation.

As for why Master Yang mentioned seven Founding Marshals while Zhang Xingshan referred only to the Six Marshals, this pertained to a scandalous case within the Federation that has yet to reach a definitive conclusion.

Meanwhile, Yang Yan continued his introduction,

"The first realm of spiritual cultivation is called meditation."

"What is meditation?"

"To put it simply, it is a state of being free from distracting thoughts, crystal clear and tranquil."

"It sounds simple, but it is incredibly challenging to achieve.

The mind is as changeable as a monkey, as wild as a runaway horse, and to subdue it, keeping the heart free from distracting thoughts for an extended period requires enormous willpower."

Master Yang's voice flowed like a stream, detailing specifics.

Ji Jingqiu listened intently, not missing a single word.

Although Master Yang did not directly say so, this lesson was clearly held because of him.

"Once in meditation, you can construct images in the inner realm of your spirit, imprinting the divine form of the visualization map upon your soul.

At this point, the practice of the visualization method begins in earnest."

"Thus, your immediate goal is meditation."

"The sooner you achieve meditation, the more beneficial it will be to your martial arts training!"

"There are many benefits of meditation. It sharpens your mind, makes your judgment cooler, and allows you to enter a deep sleep at will."

"Deep sleep, also known as golden sleep, requires only two to three hours for a full day's energy replenishment and speeds up body recovery.

For example, take Pile Skill, modern practice is quite vigorous, and damaging to the body. If you master meditation and enter deep sleep, your recovery after training will far exceed others, and you can further unlock your body's potential."

Someone raised a hand and asked: "Teacher, what comes after meditation?"

Yang Yan nodded, "After meditation comes residence, Pan Ding, and Fetal Breathing, but don't set your sights too high. Meditation is the starting point of spiritual cultivation, yet it is also the endpoint for many martial artists."

"Teacher, what realm are you in now?"

This question immediately drew everyone's curiosity.

Especially Zhang Xingshan and Luo Xi.

At the recent martial arts association demonstration, Master Yang personally killed two underground organization experts, showcasing strength and spiritual realms that even led the Order Office and Security Bureau to try to recruit him.

"I am currently in the residence stage, just a step away from Pan Ding, though I'm not sure if I'll get the chance to move past it in this life."

Yang Yan sighed with regret, then gleamed with hope,

"If one manages to cultivate to Pan Ding, they will be impervious to water and fire, unable to die even in mortal peril; not only will their lifespan greatly increase, but they will endure worldly suffering. Even if they fall into a mountain of knives or a sea of flames, they wouldn't so much as furrow a brow!"

*Hearing this, Ji Jingqiu's eyes lit up.*