Chapter 12 Planet Life and Cosmic Life

This was the first time Xu Jingming had learned about the difference between planet lifeforms and cosmic lifeforms, and he read it carefully.

"According to the descriptions in the inheritance," Xu Jingming read, "are we Blue Star humans, whether the ordinary humans before evolution or those who obtained the evolution method, only considered planet lifeforms? So fragile and weak?"

Cosmic lifeforms could fly, even traverse the cosmos, possessed long lifespans, required no food or drink, and could absorb the light of stars and even various forms of radiant energy.

Even he, who was considered a very strong human on Blue Star, was still far from reaching that level.

"Oh, there's a detailed description here."

"Planet lifeforms cultivate evolution methods, divided into five levels: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced, Transcendent, and Perfected," Xu Jingming read. "After the evolution method is perfected, the previous evolution method becomes useless, and a new evolution method is required! Only by relying on a higher-level evolution method can one break through to become a cosmic lifeform."

"Reaching the fifth level means the evolution method can be perfected."

"After that, one can cultivate the evolution method of a 'cosmic lifeform.' Generally, reaching 50% of the fifth level allows one to successfully cultivate the new evolution method and break through to become a cosmic lifeform," Xu Jingming understood. "In reality, it all boils down to one thing: reaching the fifth level!"

As long as one reached the fifth level, perfecting the evolution method was easy.

As long as one reached the fifth level, reaching 50% of the fifth level would only take a bit of time.

As for the evolution method?

The Blue Star Alliance could exchange for a tenth-level inheritance, so he believed there would also be an evolution method for cosmic lifeforms.

"Becoming a fifth level is the biggest hurdle to becoming a cosmic lifeform." Xu Jingming read carefully. "At the fourth level, control over the body reaches the level of 'muscle bundles.' At the fifth level, control over the body must reach the 'cellular level.'"

"To consciously control every cell in the body. If one can perfectly control every cell, that is 99% of the fifth level." Xu Jingming looked at the description, somewhat astonished.

"Breaking through to the fifth level is a difficult hurdle faced by countless humans on countless planets. The difficulty in breaking through lies in the first step: being able to clearly sense all the cells in the body. The second step is to gradually gain conscious control."

Xu Jingming took a deep breath. "If there were no inheritance to guide me, I really wouldn't know the key points for breaking through."

"First, sense all the cells? That first step is already very difficult." Xu Jingming thought to himself. Actually, by persistently practicing the Mind Cultivation Method, and with the gradual improvements at the fourth level, Xu Jingming could vaguely sense his cells.

But it was easy to clearly sense some of the larger cells, while the smaller cells were difficult.

The sensitivity of perception was like 'eyesight.' The better the eyesight, the farther and clearer one could see. Perception was the same! The more acute the perception, the more subtle levels of the body one could sense.

"This requires Mind Cultivation." Xu Jingming flipped through the book.

"Five Methods of Mind Cultivation?"

Xu Jingming's eyes lit up as he read carefully.

First Method of Mind Cultivation: Twelve Styles of Refining Apertures.

Normal evolution methods comprehensively evolve the body, evolving the life level. The brain will naturally become stronger, neural reactions will become faster, brain signals will become stronger, and perception will become more acute.

But ultimately, it wasn't a dedicated brain evolution method! The 'Twelve Styles of Refining Apertures' refined the apertures of the brain and head. It was a supplementary evolution method to increase the limits of brain growth.

The mind, though mysterious, was essentially the brain's consciousness.

With a powerful brain, perception would naturally be much more acute.

This 'Twelve Styles of Refining Apertures' was only suitable for planet lifeforms. Cosmic lifeforms underwent an essential transformation, rendering the Twelve Styles of Refining Apertures useless to them.

Second Method of Mind Cultivation: Star Observation Method.

The Observation Method purifies the heart, allowing the mind to be pure and unleash greater potential. This Observation Method is the method I have practiced throughout my life. For planet lifeforms, 3-4 hours of daily practice is advisable.

"This Star Observation Method, isn't it the Mind Cultivation Method I insist on practicing every day? Three to four hours a day is the best?" Xu Jingming blinked and carefully read the contents of this Observation Method.

With the detailed descriptions of the Observation Method, combined with his experiences during possession, Xu Jingming had a deeper understanding of this Observation Method.

"What's described here are the basics, without delving deeply. But some of the basics... I haven't paid attention to." Xu Jingming looked at the Observation Method and sighed inwardly. For example, when practicing Mind Cultivation, one's self was like a celestial star.

At the same time, one had to sense every fluctuation in the body, such as the flow of blood in the body and the digestion of food. These were like the 'flow of magma' within a star, and the natural operation of the star's ecosystem.

For example, light shining on the skin and dust touching the skin were like a star being illuminated by the light of a star, or like small meteorites touching a star.

Numerous detailed guides.

Although they were all basics, they made the visualization clearer, and one's mind, like a star, became more vast and magnificent.

Third Method of Mind Cultivation: Refine the Heart Through Trials.

Even with a powerful physique and a strong brain consciousness, without experiencing any setbacks, any sudden situation could cause one to become disoriented, fearful, and apprehensive. This meant that one's mental fortitude was not strong enough.

One must temper the heart, undergoing countless trials, so that the heart is like refined steel! The will must be unshakable!

There were many methods to temper one's mental fortitude. Saying 'countless trials' was no exaggeration. The planet lifeform stage recorded twelve methods of tempering the will. One could experience them one by one, undergoing trials.

"Refine through trials? Heart like refined steel?" Xu Jingming pondered. The twelve methods attached to the end made Xu Jingming inwardly alarmed.

Fourth Method of Mind Cultivation: Read to Understand Principles, Clarify the Heart.

Reading allows one to understand the principles of all things, to be free from doubt.

When the workings of society, the fate of individuals, and even the operation of all things are no longer confusing in your eyes, and you can see through them at a glance, you can naturally calm your mind and deal with everything, because everything is within your expectations.

You will not be apprehensive or uneasy, and your mind will naturally become stronger.

Recommended Reading List: History, Individuals, Science...

"Reading?" Xu Jingming was very surprised.

Before reading the inheritance, he hadn't expected that the fourth method of Mind Cultivation would be 'reading.'

"The importance of reading may become increasingly important in the middle and late stages of evolution." Xu Jingming realized this. "After all, Ambro broke through to the tenth level by reading. Ambro and Xuan have one thing in common: they are highly educated."

"Reading, huh?"

Although Xu Jingming had also graduated from university, he had put down his books after graduation.

"The books recommended in the inheritance don't seem to be Blue Star books?" Xu Jingming muttered to himself. "They should be books that Xuan thinks are very good, which means they are books from the universe from a very, very long time ago."

"I wonder if it's possible to see these books on Blue Star."

Xu Jingming didn't think too much about it and continued to read the inheritance.

Fifth Method of Mind Cultivation: Practice.

Reading clarifies the principles of all things. But it's just understanding! One also needs to practice and experience it personally.

Experience the fates of humans in different civilizations and social classes, experience different industries, prove the scientific principles you understand... Put everything you understand from reading into practice.

The time spent in practice will be much longer than the time spent reading. One needs a long lifespan to practice them one by one.

I once read superficially for ten years and practiced for over a hundred years, achieving some minor success.

Later, I devoted myself to reading for a thousand years and practiced for over ten thousand years before stepping into the tenth level. Even so, being 'free from doubt' is still far away.