Chapter 584: Third Eye Awakens

Qin Mu and Granny Si continued exploring the ruins of Untroubled City. Each member of their group, including Granny Si, possessed unique strengths, leading them to interpret the remnants of divine arts in various ways. Their mutual discussions proved highly beneficial, especially for Qin Mu.

While Qin Mu had already comprehended his own cultivation method for entering the Dao, his physical accomplishments in every aspect were still considerably less refined than those of Granny Si, the Blind Man, and the others. This disparity stemmed from his cultivation method, which simultaneously developed the physical body, primordial spirit, and vital qi for entering the Dao. This comprehensive approach naturally progressed slower and allowed for less in-depth research compared to the specialized expertise of the Blind Man and the Mute.

Nevertheless, the exchange of knowledge among the Blind Man and the others was immensely beneficial for all. It was a case of "stones from other mountains polishing jade," especially since each of them was a formidable expert who had achieved the pinnacle in their respective fields. By studying the divine arts left by the gods and devils of the Primordial Realm, they also identified their own deficiencies. This process of mutual verification led to substantial insights and progress.

"Granny," Qin Mu announced, "I've combined the cultivation system of the Primordial Realm and developed the Overlord Body Three Elixir Technique, which can temper the entire body!"

Qin Mu then demonstrated his vital qi circulation pathways. In the air before them, he conjured a transparent internal human structure, meticulously displaying the vital qi flow through the divine eye, brain, dantian, limbs, spirit embryo, Five Luminaries, Six Harmonies, Seven Stars, and every other part, holding nothing back.

Granny Si, the Blind Man, the Butcher, the Mute, and the others were immediately captivated, meticulously examining the vital qi-constructed human anatomy. The more closely they observed, the more profound their astonishment grew.

Qin Mu's divine eye held a hidden space revealing its unique operational structure. His brain also contained distinct vital qi pathways designed to enhance mental power. Every part of the body, from hands and feet to skin, and from the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys to the gallbladder, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, bladder, and triple burner, featured incredibly intricate vital qi circulation patterns.

Furthermore, within each divine treasure, vital qi flowed in accordance with its specific mysteries. The spirit embryo merged with the soul, refining the primordial spirit through the energetic flow of vital qi. In the Five Luminaries Divine Treasure, vital qi was categorized by the Five Elements, with the Five Luminaries deities meditating in temples on five stars, each with its own distinct vital qi circulation path.

The Six Harmonies Divine Treasure channeled the flowing earth qi, converting it into geomagnetic vital force. The Seven Stars Divine Treasure, meanwhile, governed the Five Luminaries stars and the twin stars of the sun and moon, unifying their power and channeling it back to nourish the primordial spirit.

Moreover, Qin Mu's spirit embryo merged with his soul to form his primordial spirit, which then integrated seamlessly with his physical body. This unique unity meant that the vital qi flowing through his physical body followed the exact same pathways as the vital qi within his primordial spirit. Consequently, cultivating his physical body simultaneously refined his primordial spirit.

Qin Mu's cultivation method pathways were inherently three-dimensional and incredibly sophisticated. Each organ of the physical body contained hidden profundities, concealing a complete, multi-layered cultivation system. The cultivation method for any single organ, if isolated, was potent enough to allow one to achieve godhood in that specific aspect. What was even more remarkable was Qin Mu's ability to unify these intricate cultivation methods. Through the profound integration of the primordial spirit and the physical body, he consolidated these techniques, refining them by discarding impurities and preserving their essence. This allowed him to merge vastly different and seemingly irreconcilable cultivation systems into a single, cohesive whole.

This was Qin Mu's greatest innovation.

"My boy's Overlord Body Three Elixir Technique is absolutely brilliant!" exclaimed the Butcher.

Granny Si, the Cripple, and the others offered continuous praise, feeling as though a dense fog had lifted, revealing a clear sky. In the past, they had all laboriously cultivated specific aspects of their bodies to the divine realm, only to find themselves without a clear path forward or a method to simultaneously cultivate other bodily parts.

"The challenging aspect of Mu'er's technique," the Butcher remarked, "is its inherent complexity during operation. An ordinary cultivation method would require dozens of different techniques to achieve the same results, yet he has managed to simplify it."

The Butcher praised him wholeheartedly, adding, "The most crucial point is his precise integration of the primordial spirit with the physical body. The Five Luminaries stars correspond to the five zang organs and six fu organs, the twin stars of the sun and moon align with the eyes, and the Six Harmonies Continent, formed from the spirit platform, corresponds to the dantian. This unified approach is what makes the technique so brilliant."

Granny Si nodded. "This is the most exquisite part of the Overlord Body Three Elixir Technique. Without this method of integrating the primordial spirit and physical body, he couldn't have achieved such unification. Mu'er, did you learn this from the gods and devils of the Primordial Realm?"

Qin Mu's expression clouded over. He shook his head and replied, "I comprehended this method from the First Ancestor Human Emperor."

"The First Ancestor Human Emperor?"

The residents of Crippled Creek were immediately invigorated, showering him with praise. "That senior truly possesses immense divine powers!" they exclaimed. "This cultivation method solves a colossal problem that has troubled us for years!"

Qin Mu felt even more dispirited. The Butcher and Granny Si were correct; the fundamental secret to the grand success of his Overlord Body Three Elixir Technique lay in the seamless and unified integration of his primordial spirit and physical body. And this was precisely what he had learned from the First Ancestor Human Emperor.

He had set out to defeat the First Ancestor Human Emperor, which had led him to enter the Primordial Realm, where he cultivated diligently, comprehended earnestly, and absorbed the strengths of its gods and devils. However, he had never anticipated that the true source of his significant breakthrough would still be the First Ancestor Human Emperor. He still aimed to defeat the First Ancestor Human Emperor, but it now seemed that even at the same cultivation level, achieving this would be exceptionally challenging.

However, he still had another strategy.

"Granny, Butcher Grandpa," Qin Mu suddenly stated, "this is only half of my Overlord Body Three Elixir Technique's circulation pathway."

Granny Si, the Butcher, and the others were meticulously observing the vital qi-formed human figure, gleaning useful insights. Hearing Qin Mu's words, they paused, astonished, and exclaimed, "This is only half of the Overlord Body Three Elixir Technique?"

Qin Mu nodded. Instantly, the vital qi human figure before him transformed. Demonic divine treasures emerged, and the cultivation pathways split into two, revealing the demonic cultivation methods. The group was deeply shaken and left speechless.

Demonic divine treasures. These were not divine treasures that humans could cultivate! Qin Mu astonishingly possessed two distinct types of divine treasures within him, which he had unified. These two sets of treasures corresponded with each other, their vital qi mirroring and operating along identical pathways.

The Blind Man turned to Qin Mu, his eyes sharp as lightning. Qin Mu remained unperturbed, openly revealing his demonic divine treasures for inspection. He was showcasing his Overlord Body Three Elixir Technique not out of vanity, but with a genuine desire to help the residents of Crippled Creek comprehend the technique, enabling them to break through earlier and avoid unnecessary detours.

The others also gathered around, meticulously examining it. Despite prolonged study, they couldn't discern anything substantial.

"I can't learn this," the Butcher admitted. The Butcher, visibly dejected, shook his head. "I'm not an Overlord Body, and neither can any of you learn this. Village Chief, that old man, was right; Mu'er truly is the unique Overlord Body."

Even with Qin Mu demonstrating all his cultivation pathways, they couldn't master the technique because they lacked the demonic divine treasures within their own bodies.

The Blind Man studied him for a long time, then looked with curiosity at the willow-leaf-shaped mark between Qin Mu's eyebrows. "Mu'er," he said, "while your cultivation method is incredibly intricate, it seems the divine eye's portion is incomplete."

Qin Mu nodded and explained how a high-ranking demon had interrupted him while he was comprehending the divine eye. The Blind Man chuckled. "I see. However, the fact that you gained an extra eye and didn't complete the divine eye's technique at that time might actually be a blessing. I can help you complete the divine eye's cultivation! Give me some time, and I guarantee I can help you open that vertical eye between your eyebrows!"

He was filled with enthusiasm, rubbing his hands together in anticipation.

Qin Mu had always been perplexed by the sudden appearance of this eye between his eyebrows. "This vertical eye might not be a result of cultivation," he mused. "It simply appeared unexpectedly. I'm concerned that opening it could be dangerous."

The others came forward to examine the eye between his eyebrows. The Apothecary meticulously checked it, then shook his head. "It's just a demonic eye refined from the demonic spirit embryo divine treasure," he stated. "It shouldn't pose a significant problem; feel free to open it. If the Blind Man can't complete the divine eye technique, I can forcibly open it for you."

The others dismissed him, returning their attention to Qin Mu's vital qi-formed human figure to comprehend its mysteries.

Soon after, they returned to the outpost, each delving into their own comprehension and integrating their cultivation methods. The insights gained from Qin Mu's cultivation system proved far more beneficial than their observations of the divine art remnants in the Untroubled City ruins, revealing a clear shortcut to breaking through their bottlenecks.

Granny Si, whose numerology skills were not particularly advanced, made the slowest progress and had to seek guidance from the Blind Man and others. The group decided to convene, merging their individual strengths and engaging in mutual discussions. Fox Spirit, having followed the Deaf Man to learn calligraphy and painting, and the Blind Man to learn numerology, had also achieved a modest level of skill. She thus joined their discussions, subtly learning their cultivation methods.

Elder Ba Shan also joined in, further accelerating everyone's progress. By daybreak, everyone had made significant gains.

Qin Mu prepared breakfast. Noticing that Granny Si, the Blind Man, and the others had been discussing all night and that the cultivation method they were developing by combining their strengths was largely complete, he decided not to disturb them. Instead, he called Fox Spirit to eat with him.

"Cult Master, I want Water Element Divine Essence Pills," Dragon Qilin said. Dragon Qilin approached, carrying a basin in his mouth, set it down, and declared, "I want half a *dou*!"

Qin Mu was greatly pleased. "Dragon Fatty has truly matured," he praised. "I'll give you a whole *dou*!"

Dragon Qilin was ecstatic. After Qin Mu refined the spiritual pills for him, he turned to the Green Ox, his eyes lighting up. "Ox Three," he chuckled, "what kind of pill would you like?"

The Green Ox had also been awake all night, cultivating the Ancestral Dragon Grand Profound Technique, yet he was still brimming with vitality. He strode over and bowed. "Young Master," he stated, "I don't consume spiritual pills. Cultivation gained from them is merely excess."

Qin Mu chuckled. "Spiritual pills can swiftly enhance your cultivation. If you then intensify your diligent training, you can refine away any excess medicinal power. Cultivating the Ancestral Dragon Grand Profound Technique consumes immense energy. Without replenishment from spiritual pills, it will deplete your physical body, making you gaunt and, in severe cases, endangering your life. You possess the Azure Dragon bloodline, which is of the wind and thunder affinity, so... I'll prepare a batch of Wind and Thunder Yang God Pills for you! Just a moment!"

The Green Ox was overjoyed. "This little ox is extremely grateful," he quickly said. "Young Master, if you could add some floral and herbal fragrance to the Wind and Thunder Yang God Pills, that would be even better."

Qin Mu nodded, then prepared the ingredients and began refining the Wind and Thunder Yang God Pills. He also persuaded the Green Ox to provide some flowers and herbs, which he incorporated into the mixture. The resulting pills emitted a uniquely fragrant aroma.

The Green Ox tasted a pill, was overjoyed, praised it effusively, and immediately went to cultivate.

Dragon Qilin felt a chill run down his spine. He quickly gulped down the Water Element Divine Essence Pills and rushed off to cultivate. Suddenly, a thought struck him with alarm: "Something's off. The Cult Master seems to have found my weakness! First, he taught the Green Ox the Ancestral Dragon Grand Profound Technique, and now he's refining pills for him. He's trying to force me to cultivate diligently! Could it be... my Human-Rearing Scripture!" He quickly retrieved his Human-Rearing Scripture. Seeing it was still there, he breathed a sigh of relief. "I must have been overly suspicious," he thought.

Qin Mu and Fox Spirit sat at the table eating breakfast. Qin Mu took out a small booklet and began to read through it. Fox Spirit quickly interjected, "Young Master, burn that after you read it once. You can't say I copied it."

Qin Mu nodded, continuing to flip through the pages. He sneered, "That Dragon Fatty! To portray me this way! Good thing I discovered it early. Otherwise, I'd become his personal pill attendant! Don't worry, Ling'er, I won't betray you."

Suddenly, the Blind Man's voice rang out, full of delight. "Mu'er, I've completed the deficiencies in your divine eye cultivation method! Try cultivating it now!"

Qin Mu set down his bowl and chopsticks and quickly went over. The Blind Man used vital qi to manifest the divine eye's cultivation method pathway, smiling. "After some research, we believe this is the way to activate your third eye. Take a look first and see if there are any omissions."

Qin Mu meticulously examined the pathway. The divine eye pathway completed by the Blind Man and the others indeed rectified the deficiencies in his divine eye, and furthermore, it incorporated the vital qi circulation method for a third eye. After careful deduction, he shook his head. "Blind Grandpa," he said, "I can't find any omissions."

He memorized the vital qi circulation pathway and immediately activated the Overlord Body Three Elixir Technique following its instructions.

Everyone watched his glabella with bated breath, awaiting the opening of this eye.

As Qin Mu activated the Overlord Body Three Elixir Technique, his vital qi vibrated, emitting dragon roars, and converged at his glabella. Suddenly, from beneath the willow-leaf-shaped mark on his brow, a single drop of black blood trickled down. Then, two eyelids slowly parted, revealing the eye beneath!