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Wukong returned to his mountain gate and dispersed the common people of Xi Qie Mi.
He entered the quiet room to cultivate with the aid of the Nirvana Pearl, a pre-birth treasure that likely originated from another world. But it didn't matter where it came from as long as it was of great use to him. Holding the Nirvana Pearl, he sat cross-legged on the lotus platform.
Sitting cross-legged is a special method for those practicing cultivation. The Bubbling Spring acupoint on the sole of the foot connects to many meridians and channels throughout the body. Placing both soles on the thighs, facing upward, enhances the absorption of congenital true qi. This is "Five Hearts Facing the Sky," a practice embraced by both the Daoist and Buddhist sects during cultivation.