[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-immortal-path-among-the-stars":3,"chapter-the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-chapter-10":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Immortal Path Among the Stars",{"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},2319942,4537,"Chapter 10","the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-chapter-10",10,"\u003Cp>I can think of two ways to fully awaken your bloodline: one is external force, the other is internal cultivation. External force means taking drugs that aid awakening; internal cultivation means practicing body-strengthening arts to stimulate bloodline awakening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll find a way to get you the medicine. But body-strengthening arts are rare—I’ll need time to search for one. Before that, I plan to teach you the basic art of Baiyun Temple: the Yin Water Art. But to learn it, you must first pass the trial of planting the Spirit Seed. Hmm, your blood qi was just activated by me; your body is now perfectly suited for seeding.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Planting the Spirit Seed?” Wang Yu blinked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Precisely. Though you possess Spiritual Sensitivity, to truly begin cultivation, you must first implant a tiny Spirit Seed within your body. Only then can you use the art to nurture it into a Spirit Root. The seeding process is excruciatingly painful—you must endure it with immense willpower. If you fail, you’ll either be gravely injured and unable to rise, or die outright. You must hold on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand, Master. I’ll endure it.” Though Wang Yu didn’t fully grasp what a “Spirit Seed” or “Spirit Root” was, the mention of unbearable pain and mortal danger made his heart skip. But then he remembered this body wasn’t his original one—and he felt slightly reassured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now close your eyes and relax your entire body…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Wang Yu closed his eyes, he felt two palms press against his shoulders. Two streams of chilling Yin energy surged in from both sides, initially just cold—but soon turned bone-chilling, creeping slowly down his spine. Wherever it passed, it felt like countless ice needles piercing deep into his flesh, making muscles and vessels spasm. His entire back gradually turned black-blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a modern university student from Blue Star, Wang Yu had never endured such inhuman agony. At first he gritted his teeth, but moments later, he suddenly opened his eyes, ready to scream at the top of his lungs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist seemed to have anticipated this. He swiftly withdrew one hand and tapped twice on Wang Yu’s back. Instantly, Wang Yu’s whole body went numb—he couldn’t move a muscle. But the icy pain lessened by nearly half, allowing him to barely hold on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist’s cold voice echoed in Wang Yu’s ear: “I’m using the Meridian-Sealing Technique to assist you. Your only task is to stay conscious. If you faint, the seeding fails.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had he finished than Wang Yu felt the two icy streams converge below his abdomen, slowly rotating, then accelerating. What had been needle-like pricks now became like countless blades churning inside his belly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Wang Yu couldn’t cry out, his eyes instantly filled with bloodshot veins, his eyeballs bulging. Inside, he cursed wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No human could endure such agony. The Daoist’s actions clearly meant to kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within a few breaths, Wang Yu was tortured to the brink of death. Had his body not been greatly strengthened by the bloodline awakening, he would have fainted long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know how long it lasted—but it felt like a hundred years. Finally, the icy pain in his abdomen eased, then vanished entirely into a faint coolness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tap. Tap.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist finally removed his hands from Wang Yu’s shoulders, tapped his back twice more, and said, voice weary:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Done. Your Spirit Seed has taken root. I never expected you to endure it so easily. When Qingfeng seeded, he nearly bit his tongue out in agony. Bloodline bearers truly aren’t ordinary.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Master!” Wang Yu felt his body loosen. His limbs regained mobility. He struggled to rise and bowed deeply to the Daoist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough. Seeding you drained me. Come back tomorrow afternoon—I’ll teach you the first three levels of the Yin Water Art. This morning, go to Qingfeng and learn the basics of cultivation.” The Daoist waved him off, then closed his eyes to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu murmured an acknowledgment and quietly slipped out of the meditation chamber, returning to his quarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d received too much information in just half a morning—he needed to organize it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment he entered his room, he felt overwhelming exhaustion, as if every cell in his body was saturated with fatigue, his eyelids instantly too heavy to lift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could think further, Wang Yu collapsed onto his bed with a thud and began snoring deeply, sleeping soundly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, Wang Yu awoke, astonished at how long he’d slept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his first act upon rising was to carefully examine the icy spot in his abdomen. When he pressed his palm against it, he felt only a faint chill—nothing else unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the Spirit Seed was intangible. The term was merely metaphorical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remembering the Daoist’s instructions, Wang Yu ate something, then hurried out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist had told him to seek Qingfeng for cultivation basics—he couldn’t refuse. These were priceless insights from another world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, he met Dongyue, who shrieked loudly upon seeing Wang Yu’s sudden growth in stature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu spent considerable effort shaking off the endlessly curious Dongyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside a side chamber of the temple, Qingfeng pointed to a detailed human meridian chart and explained to the young man before him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master said you’ve successfully seeded your Spirit Seed—congratulations. I’ve been tasked to teach you cultivation basics, and I won’t withhold anything. First, I’ll explain the body’s meridians and acupoints used in cultivation, then cover essential principles, and finally, how to use your Spirit Seed to sense heavenly qi. Meridians are divided into regular and extraordinary…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu listened solemnly, nodding occasionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour later, Wang Yu sat cross-legged on the floor opposite Qingfeng, hands cupped before him, eyes half-closed, as Qingfeng’s clear voice continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, you now have a Spirit Seed. Your mind naturally forms a Spiritual Sea—the Shen Shi Sea. Remember: Spiritual Sensitivity is the mind’s sense; the mind is the source of Spiritual Sensitivity. Together, they form Shen Shi. Spiritual Sensitivity is Shen Shi, and Shen Shi is a form of active awareness—you can direct it, and it can be depleted. As cultivators, we use Shen Shi to touch the surrounding void and sense heavenly qi. Do this: clear all other thoughts. Imagine yourself in a void space, and carefully sense whether anything exists around you… Still nothing? Try again. And again…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With eyes closed, Wang Yu followed Qingfeng’s method, trying repeatedly. Finally, he “saw” faint specks of light floating around him—some as large as soybeans, others no bigger than ants. They shimmered in myriad colors, drifting in the void, dazzling and vivid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy froze in awe…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu returned to the Daoist’s meditation chamber, anticipation on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he entered, he smelled a strong herbal aroma. To his surprise, the Daoist sat cross-legged before a large white porcelain bowl, filled to the brim with green liquid—the source of the scent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the Blood Refining Decoction I prepared myself. It greatly aids your bloodline awakening. Drink it while hot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Wang Yu picked up the bowl and drank the entire green liquid in one gulp. It wasn’t bitter at all—slightly sweet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. This decoction cannot be stored. Though its effects take time to manifest, you must drink it within a tea’s time after preparation, or half its potency is lost. Before I teach you the art, I want to ask you: what do you think I am?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, Elder Brother can perform magic. You must be able to too. Only immortals can do magic, right?” Wang Yu blinked, feeling a slight fullness in his abdomen after drinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hah! I’m no immortal. Legends say immortals live forever, ageless—who wouldn’t want that? But I’m merely a cultivator. Though Baiyun Temple is small, we’re one of the few cultivation factions in Huangshi City.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivator!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu memorized the term firmly. This, then, was the true name for supernatural beings in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A cultivator is one who breathes in heavenly qi. When reaching a certain realm, one can summon wind and rain, manipulate natural forces, extend lifespan, and live far longer than ordinary mortals. High-level cultivators might as well be called immortals. But humanity is never born equal. Without Spiritual Sensitivity, you cannot sense heavenly qi—and thus cannot cultivate at all. To become a cultivator, you must possess Spiritual Sensitivity. After passing the seeding trial, you use breathing arts to absorb heavenly qi, slowly nurturing your Spirit Seed. When the Seed matures into a Spirit Root, your ability to absorb heavenly qi surges dramatically. Only then are you a true cultivator. Before that, you’re merely a ‘pseudo-cultivator,’ capable only of trivial tricks, barely able to control low-grade artifacts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirit Root! Trickery! Artifacts!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu silently memorized these key terms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, I formally transmit to you the Yin Water Art—the foundational breathing technique every cultivator must learn. The first three levels strengthen your Spirit Seed. Listen carefully: the opening verse is—Nothing in the world is softer than water; nothing is more Yin than cold…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu listened intently, asking immediately when he didn’t understand. The Daoist patiently explained each point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first three levels’ incantations were short and easy to grasp. Once Wang Yu memorized them all, under the Daoist’s watchful gaze, he closed his eyes, placed his hands on his knees, and began his first true cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Remember: the Seed becomes the Root, Spiritual Sensitivity becomes Shen Shi, meridians must flow clear, the art is your vessel. Breathe slowly according to the first-level incantation. Focus completely—no distraction. Each inhale and exhale must harmonize with the rhythm of heaven and earth…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yu breathed rhythmically according to the Yin Water Art’s first level. In full concentration, the floating specks of heavenly qi around him gradually drifted toward his body with each breath, turning into threads of coolness that flowed toward his dantian. The moment his focus wavered, the specks drifted away—forcing him to stretch his Shen Shi to its utmost limit.\u003C\u002Fp>",1665,"2026-06-20T15:44:30.991Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","6d06ccd0928a1b938d0aeb824b03e7d7d757f52b151bfb735c86560506bc9bbc","the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-chapter-11","the-immortal-path-among-the-stars-chapter-9",530,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-immortal-path-among-the-stars-cover.jpg"]