[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t":3,"chapter-struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-chapter-159":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Struggling to Survive with Regression Power in the Primordial Saint Sect",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1730151,2212,"Chapter 159: Observing the Golden Core Edict","struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-chapter-159",159,"\u003Cp>In the following month, Lü Yang still stayed in the Primordial Saint Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed, he simply stayed overnight at Mending Heaven Peak, either discussing Dao with Madam Ruo Xiang or listening to Chen Shuqian play the xiao, living quite a tasteful life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, these were only embellishments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Yang's body was like steel, and his Dao heart like iron; such fleeting romantic entanglements could not affect his determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the time, he was still focused on studying the Dao book in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Observing the Golden Core Edict... What a fine book this Observing the Golden Core Edict is!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The True Person who authored this Dao book was titled【True Person Ang Xiao Bi Ri】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had refined the Golden Core and attained the【Great Forest Wood】, yet was considered the most disgraceful True Person in the history of the Primordial Saint Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he had been a good person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even maintained private friendships with the Sword Pavilion, Dao Court, and Pure Land, with connections spread across the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Although it is quite unbelievable, it is not entirely incomprehensible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After all, what True Person, with nothing better to do, would write something like the Observing the Golden Core Edict, a book that teaches others how to seek the Golden Core?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Was he worried that after his reincarnation no one would fight him for the Fruit Position?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Being capable of such a deed, it’s not strange that he was a good person.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least if it were Lü Yang, he would never have done such a thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daoist Hong Yun was a clear warning example—a dignified True Person, yet after reincarnation, he was utterly suppressed by True Person Chong Guang, a mere junior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the height of frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head, Lü Yang dismissed these distracting thoughts and refocused his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a month of studying, this Observing the Golden Core Edict had indeed been of tremendous help to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had almost pointed out the exact method to ascend the Foundation Establishment and seek the Golden Core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A towering skyscraper rises from the ground.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To seek the Golden Core, the foundation must be laid solidly during the early stage of Foundation Establishment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Otherwise, if a mistake is made, there will be no chance to regret it by the mid-stage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Observing the Golden Core Edict, written from the perspective of a True Person, described his views on the Fruit Positions of Heaven and Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also detailed the corresponding Ten Heavenly Stems and Twelve Earthly Branches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even annotated their attributes and divided them into the Five Elements, making their imagery much clearer and more vivid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In this lifetime, what I seek is【Cheng Tou Tu】, the Soil on the City Wall.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was【Cheng Tou Tu】?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To take the Heavenly Stem positions of【Zhuo Yong】and【Tu Wei】, and the Earthly Branch positions of【She Ti Ge】and【Dan Yan】.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Unite the four medicines into one, achieve the Great Dao, and only then can one seek【Cheng Tou Tu】.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was common knowledge yet extremely obscure and difficult to understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in the Observing the Golden Core Edict, this statement was explained much more clearly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the Heavenly Stems,【Zhuo Yong】belongs to Yang Earth, and【Tu Wei】belongs to Yin Earth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the Earthly Branches,【She Ti Ge】belongs to Yang Wood, and【Dan Yan】belongs to Yin Wood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When Yin and Yang Earth and Wood converge, it becomes【Cheng Tou Tu】.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding the Dao book in his hands, Lü Yang already had an idea about the first Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch he needed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I need a Heavenly Stem Qi that embodies【Zhuo Yong】.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Zhuo Yong】was of the Earth element, occupying the Yang position, also known as 'Wu'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Heavenly Stem was said to be fog in the sky and mountain on the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the chaos of Hong Meng was separated, it embraced unity and guarded the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Heaven and Earth were divided, it carried all things and was the correct path of the Earth Dao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it sounded simple, there were deeper mysteries within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Ten Heavenly Stems and Twelve Earthly Branches were never entirely separate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the same Wu Earth Qi would change when converging with different Earthly Branches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For me, the best choice is Wu Earth Qi that merges with【She Ti Ge】or【Dan Yan】.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only then will it remain true to the imagery of【Cheng Tou Tu】.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“However, there are also unknown taboos in this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When Wu Earth Qi merges with【She Ti Ge】, the resulting innate divine ability is called【Bao Shou Shan】, the Mountain Guardian.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Observing the Golden Core Edict describes it as pure Yang Earth and Wood, capable of balancing all Qi and stabilizing Heaven and Earth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“However, when Wu Earth Qi merges with【Dan Yan】, the Observing the Golden Core Edict calls it a path to self-destruction.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yin Wood overcomes Yang Earth. Once refined, you might as well wait to die a violent death.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, not all Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches could be refined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some would lead to death if refined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Damn it, all of them are traps!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Yang closed the Dao book and couldn't help but curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was fortunate that a True Person had written this guidance, providing a complete method and theory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, who would think about all this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were a rogue cultivator, just finding a Heavenly Stem or Earthly Branch would be a heavenly fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would definitely seize it and refine it without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would care about taboos?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder only late Foundation Establishment cultivators are called Great True Persons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems that those who reach late Foundation Establishment either have supreme luck or belong to a top Dao lineage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former relies on chance, the latter on heritage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daydreaming was useless compared to action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Yang sighed, pushed aside Madam Ruo Xiang, changed his clothes, and walked out of the secluded chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thirty days had passed, and all preparations were complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that Arhat Fulong had been executed and the master of Mending Heaven Peak had died suddenly, he was free of worries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could now follow the guidance of fortune and seek his opportunity in peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, at that moment, Lü Yang suddenly raised his eyebrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately looked up and smiled slightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who is it, fellow Daoist?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Coming here in the dead of night and sneaking around, why not show yourself instead?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his voice fell, the night wind rustled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lü Yang remain calm, with his eyes locking firmly onto him, the intruder realized that Lü Yang had truly discovered him and was not merely bluffing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha, worthy of being Yuan Tu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, laughter rang out, and a formation suddenly descended from nowhere, trapping Lü Yang and the intruder inside, cutting them off from the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole operation was smooth and seamless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Lü Yang narrowed his eyes at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without saying a word, he immediately isolated information transmission, clearly showing he was experienced—most likely not his first time dealing with such situations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a figure floated out gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man wore black Daoist robes, with a fairly handsome face and calm demeanor, his face adorned with a kind smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Inferior one is Wu Cang, greetings to fellow Daoist Yuan Tu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So it is fellow Daoist Wu Cang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Yang cupped his fists, while quickly recalling the man’s background in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person was originally a rogue cultivator who had reached Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reincarnation, he joined the Primordial Saint Sect and broke through to the mid-stage, thus washing away his rogue background to become a sect True Person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wonder what business fellow Daoist Wu Cang has with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lü Yang finished speaking, Wu Cang smiled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To be honest, I heard that fellow Daoist recently obtained a handwritten Dao book from True Person at Sacred Fire Cliff?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...That is true.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Yang immediately understood the other party’s intention and smiled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could it be that fellow Daoist wishes to borrow the Dao book for a read?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That is not a problem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you intend to exchange for it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That is exactly the issue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Cang maintained his smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Unfortunately, I am currently short on resources and unable to offer any benefits.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“However, I still wish to borrow the Dao book.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Would fellow Daoist be willing to extend me credit?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As these words fell, Lü Yang’s smile quickly faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them were sect True Persons—did he really expect him to fall for such nonsense?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Credit? What a freeloader!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Lü Yang’s gaze became even calmer, his tone laced with coldness:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So fellow Daoist does not intend to make a proper transaction?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Wu Cang sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He certainly knew Yuan Tu was not easy to deal with, but that was only in terms of karma and calculations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, by suddenly showing up, he gave Lü Yang no time to plot against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could Lü Yang possibly do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Blame yourself for being greedy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve only just reached early Foundation Establishment and already taken over Mending Heaven Peak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yet you dare to borrow a True Person’s handwritten Dao book?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tonight, I shall teach you a lesson.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Wu Cang stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A wise man submits to circumstances. Hand over the Dao book, and I will leave immediately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the oppressive aura of a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator bore down like Mount Tai, crushing onto Lü Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Or do you prefer to suffer a little before handing it over?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Cang had assumed Lü Yang would choose to compromise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, to his surprise, when Lü Yang felt the pressure, he actually smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I am not mistaken, fellow Daoist has only refined one innate divine ability, correct?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Lü Yang seriously scrutinized Wu Cang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze, burning with desire and hunger, made Wu Cang instinctively frown:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean by that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I mean that fellow Daoist’s cultivation is quite good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Yang lowered his hand, gripping the【Abi Sword】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How precious is a True Person’s handwritten Dao book?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since fellow Daoist desires it so much, why not exchange it with your cultivation?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1673,"2026-06-06T16:06:03.280Z",1,"novelbin.me","cda27e98e40a4abf329bd365c712e09b8f59a84b3dade3946c93cc9a5803b943","struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-chapter-160","struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-chapter-158",449,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstruggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-cover.jpg"]