Infiltrating the world of cultivation

Amidst the vast mountains, flashes of lightning streaked across the landscape. Wang Chao saw the elder who was passing on his sword and looked on with envy.

It wasn't just these newly initiated outer disciples; those who had been in the outer sect for a long time were also filled with enthusiasm.

The distance was too far for Wang Chao to see clearly, but one thing was certain: the elder who was passing on his skills was showing off.

Because the dynasty had also seen people flying on swords, whether it was the black-robed Taoist or Nangong Qingyu, their speed was so fast that even the eyes couldn't keep up.

But this elder who imparted his skills flew very slowly, and he also had a dazzling seven-colored light.

A dignified elder who transmits skills wouldn't act presumptuously in front of them; this might be the elder's tactic to motivate everyone.

As they got closer, Wang Chao realized that this so-called elder who was passing on his skills had no air of otherworldly elegance whatsoever. He was dressed in rags, unkempt, and looked rather slovenly.

At his waist was a purplish-blue gourd with a single character written on it in a flamboyant style. Wang Chao couldn't understand it; he guessed it was some kind of regional character.

"What's the background of this elder who imparts skills? Is he reliable? He doesn't seem like an immortal at all to me; on the contrary, on the contrary—"

When newly initiated disciples saw the appearance of the elder who imparted skills, their expressions were indescribable.

"On the contrary, he looks rather slovenly, doesn't he? This Elder Zhou was once a disciple of the Mortal Beggar Clan before he entered the Qinghui Sword Sect."

Now, although he has achieved great success in his cultivation, he has also continued to have worldly habits.

This Elder Zhou may appear somewhat unkempt, but his strength is undeniable. Moreover, he is approachable and well-liked among the outer disciples.

"You are very fortunate to meet Elder Zhou on your first lecture."

A veteran outer disciple who knew their identity explained that for those at the bottom, no matter how fierce the fighting was at the top, it was none of their business. As long as they could improve their strength and gain tangible benefits, they would immediately switch sides.

Therefore, while the horse-faced cultivator and Ying Su were locked in a fierce confrontation, the people below had not completely severed ties.

You have to understand that those powerful people will eventually leave. Even after they leave, these people at the bottom will still need to maintain contact. If we strain the relationship now, it won't benefit either of us.

Cultivators adhere to the principle that "my fate is in my own hands, not in the hands of heaven."

This is an era where people prey on each other; an era where gods will kill gods if they stand in my way, and Buddhas will slay Buddhas if they obstruct me. Few people will reason with you; if they do, it means they are weaker than you.

If a person does not serve himself, he will be destroyed by heaven and earth.

In this environment, it's hard to find that kind of pure relationship.

Only in the mortal world can such a deep and passionate love as that between Atao and the Third Prince exist.

The world of cultivators is too cruel; a slight misstep can lead to death and the annihilation of one's cultivation.

Relationships between people are fragile, and relationships without self-interest are difficult to maintain.

Elder Zhou, who was so dashing on his sword, landed without moving an inch, his robes fluttering even without wind.

This thirteen-piece set actually looks quite convincing.

Suddenly, Wang Chao felt a chill run through his body, a feeling that seemed familiar.

He had done the same thing when Nangong Qingyu used mental magic on him, but this time, it was slightly gentler.

When the dynasty looked at the others, they seemed oblivious.

Could it be that only I noticed it? What could be the reason? Why did neither the horse-faced middle-aged man at the sixth stage of Qi Refining nor Ying Su show any abnormalities?

Wang Chao was somewhat puzzled. If there was anything unusual about him, it was the nine-story ancient pagoda.

"what?"

The elder on the platform, who was transmitting skills, let out a slightly surprised sound, and his gaze shifted slightly to Wang Chao.

Wang Chao's appearance was no different from others, but his soul fluctuations betrayed his thoughts. At his level, he could even detect brainwaves.

But how did this dynasty discover itself?

On the surface, Wang Chao was just like everyone else, chatting and laughing. But in his heart, he felt a chill. Could it be that this elder who was passing on his skills had noticed something?

His acting skills should be flawless; he also went to Hengdian and let his true nature shine through.

Unbeknownst to Wang Chao, Elder Zhou had already discovered the traces of his resistance.

"What is Qi cultivation? It is drawing out a breath of immortal energy, so that one's hair turns like a willow branch, transcending the mundane world, and protecting the clear and bright state of one's mind."

The so-called Qi cultivation is a process of drawing Qi into the body. The most important thing in this process is not the accumulation of spiritual energy, but the cultivation of mental state, which can also be understood as the control of spiritual energy.

The higher one's level of cultivation, the more emphasis one places on cultivating one's character and temperament.

Some ancient cultivators placed great emphasis on their state of mind. In modern times, those soul cultivators gradually declined, which led to the emergence of modern cultivation.

In ancient times, those with exceptional talent did not possess a single spiritual root, but rather five spiritual roots.

Why have the five elemental spiritual roots fallen into decline today? Firstly, resources were scarce; secondly, the invasion of extraterrestrial demons caused a break in civilization, resulting in the loss of a large number of soul cultivation manuals.

Those with the Five Elements Spiritual Roots are born with a deep understanding of the Five Elements and are in harmony with the Great Dao. The trials they encounter when breaking through are far greater than those of their peers. However, if they learn soul techniques and build a Five Elements foundation, they will be invincible among their peers.

Unfortunately, the resources consumed by the Five Elements Spiritual Roots are far too enormous; even if our entire sect were to dedicate its full resources, we could not cultivate them.

Elder Zhou, as he spoke, veered off-topic. From his words, it was not hard to tell that deep down he still felt some regret.

Upon hearing this, Wang Chao's expression turned strange, because he himself possessed the Five Elements Spiritual Roots.

At this moment, he was both amused and exasperated. What he was proud of was that his five elemental roots had an extremely glorious past in ancient times.

But now, it's just a burden, consuming resources that even a behemoth like the Qinghui Sword Sect can't afford to supply.

"However, you need not worry. These five-element spiritual roots are extremely rare, even more so than single-element spiritual roots."

Currently, our sect has only one single-attribute spiritual root, but there is a five-attribute spiritual root. Ten thousand years ago, there was one such person.

"Your immediate priority is not to improve your cultivation level, but to temper your mind. You may not notice anything in the short term, but once you reach Foundation Establishment and your spiritual consciousness transforms into divine consciousness, you will be able to perceive the difference."

Perhaps because there were new disciples entering the outer sect, Elder Zhou focused on explaining the framework of the Qi Refining stage.

During the conversation, many people asked questions, and Wang Chao listened attentively to them.

The Qi Refining stage is divided into nine levels. During this period, advancing from the third to the fourth level and from the sixth to the seventh level are both hurdles that have blocked many people.

Wang Chao then realized how much Nangong Qingyu had sacrificed for him. Without Nangong Qingyu, he would never have been able to break through to the fourth stage of Qi Refining in such a short time.

Although there is no such thing as refining one's realm during the Qi Refining stage, Wang Chao also took note of it after Elder Zhou's reminder.

Wang Chao only had a vague understanding of Elder Zhou's teachings, but he had a clearer direction for the future and was no longer as clueless as before, blindly cultivating.