"When it comes to matters of martial arts cultivation, you should go to the Transmission Hall and consult the Inheritance Elder."
"Inner Sect seed disciples consulting the Inheritance Elder about cultivation matters do not require any contribution points."
Lu Changsheng nodded.
With the Deacon Elder’s guidance, he headed directly to the Transmission Hall and found the Inheritance Elder.
The Inheritance Elder was no ordinary figure.
To serve as an Inheritance Elder, one had to be a martial artist at the Divine Storage Realm!
When Lu Changsheng saw the Inheritance Elder for the first time, he instantly felt something unusual.
The person before him seemed distinct from any martial artist he had ever encountered.
"I greet the Inheritance Elder. I am Lu Changsheng, an Inner Sect seed disciple. Here is my Identity Token."
Lu Changsheng handed over the Identity Token outright.
"What is your concern?"
After verifying the Identity Token, the Inheritance Elder’s gaze fell upon Lu Changsheng.
"I recently entered the Inner Sect and wish to understand how to break through to the Divine Storage Realm."
"Divine Storage Realm..."
The Inheritance Elder appeared unsurprised.
Energy and Divine Power—ordinary martial artists generally knew a little about them.
They even had a vague sense of direction.
But Divine Storage was different.
Rarely did martial artists from the clans reach the Divine Storage Realm.
Only the Heavenly Sect in the North Region and a handful of select forces possessed Divine Storage Realm martial artists.
It seemed extraordinarily mysterious.
Even the cultivation direction was unclear.
The Inheritance Elder slowly began to explain: "Divine Storage Realm primarily cultivates the brain domain."
"Once the brain domain is opened, one gains various inconceivable abilities."
"You have already condensed Divine Power, so you likely know that our physical bodies have limits. Essentially, the Thousand Cauldrons Realm represents the pinnacle of the physical body. Even if one has condensed Divine Power, it merely augments the physical body, enabling occasional bursts of tremendous strength. But the physical body remains incapable of further improvement."
"So, if the physical body cannot evolve, how should the path of martial arts progress? The answer lies in opening the brain domain."
Lu Changsheng’s eyes lit up.
It turned out that the cultivation direction after the Divine Astral Realm was the brain domain.
The physical body had reached its limits, making further refinement useless.
Only by charting a new path and opening the brain domain could limitless possibilities emerge.
This represented the direction of martial arts.
Though it was merely a direction, it left Lu Changsheng feeling profoundly enlightened.
The mist of cultivation seemed to disperse in an instant.
"How does one open the brain domain?"
Lu Changsheng asked further.
"To open the brain domain, one must rely on spiritual power."
"Have you heard the saying, ’The heart’s breadth defines the world’s breadth’?"
"Spiritual power is incredibly mysterious. Though it appears intangible, it has the capacity to open the brain domain. Furthermore, future advancements in the brain domain will be intimately tied to spiritual power."
"As for how to cultivate spiritual power? Ordinarily, comprehending the heavens and earth serves as the best method for refining the spirit. If you cannot perceive the heavens, then engaging in life-and-death struggles, or duels, where survival hangs by a thread, can temper the spirit most effectively. Alternatively, immersing yourself in the mundane world, experiencing its joys and sorrows, ultimately attaining great enlightenment—this, too, can elevate the spirit."
"Though spiritual power seems intangible, once the brain domain is unlocked, one can sense it. Before the brain domain is opened, however, sensing spiritual power is impossible."
Lu Changsheng understood.
Comprehend the heavens and earth!
Struggle between life and death!
Immerse in the mundane!
There were many ways to cultivate spiritual power.
Each individual must find their own suitable approach.
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"So, by comprehending intention and manifesting domains, one can unconsciously strengthen spiritual power?"
Lu Changsheng had an epiphany regarding intention and domains.
The Inheritance Elder smiled faintly and said, "Indeed, correlating with intention and domains."
"In truth, perceiving intention and manifesting domains equates to comprehending the heavens and earth. This is why certain Divine Storage Realm experts disseminate these cultivation techniques to help younger disciples train their spirit."
Lu Changsheng became acutely aware.
So, that’s how it is.
Intention and domains were avenues for perceiving the heavens and earth.
Even more so, intention and domains essentially serve as preparatory steps for unlocking the brain domain.
No wonder the Heavenly Sect in the North Region prioritizes disciples who grasp intention and especially those who manifest domains during recruitment.
Nonetheless, manifesting a domain did not guarantee unlocking the brain domain.
Among disciples able to manifest a domain, spiritual power was not necessarily greater than other disciples.
Yet, disciples manifesting domains undeniably possessed certain advantages.
Their spiritual power was generally stronger than that of other martial artists.
"You’ve comprehended five domains, so I assume your spiritual power isn’t too weak."
Lu Changsheng’s gaze subtly sharpened.
The Inheritance Elder before him directly stated that Lu Changsheng had five domains.
In the Outer Sect and Inner Sect, Lu Changsheng had only showcased four domains.
But in reality, Lu Changsheng did possess five domains.
Apart from the four displayed domains, he also had the Perception Domain.
"Do not be surprised—for a Divine Storage Realm martial artist, there are no secrets hidden from us."
"However, five domains or ten domains—it matters not. Without strengthening spiritual power or unlocking the brain domain, it all amounts to nothing."
"At the Divine Astral Realm, enhancing spiritual power becomes most vital. Yet, improving spiritual power contributes nothing to immediate combat ability. How you strike a balance is for you to decide."
"The Transmission Hall houses a Heart-Testing Monument, which measures the scale of spiritual power. You should test yourself there to discover your spiritual scale."
Having spoken, the Inheritance Elder closed his eyes.