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What were originally somewhat dry basic theories now sounded quite interesting, and many previously vague concepts became clear.

"...Therefore, drawing qi into the body is not about forcibly pulling, but about using one's own divine will as a guide and breath as a bridge, connecting with heaven and earth, and drawing spiritual energy into the meridians, like water flowing downwards, naturally and spontaneously..."

Shen Mo explained the concepts in a simple and easy-to-understand way, combining his own insights with some ideas from "Optimization of Basic Breathing Techniques".

The disciples below listened, completely captivated. Shi Tie scratched his head and muttered, "Strange, what the sect leader is saying seems familiar, but why does it make so much sense to me today?"

Su Xiao's beautiful eyes sparkled. She discovered that many details the sect leader had described corroborated her own experience of cultivating the "Basic Breathing Technique Optimization Chapter," giving her a new understanding of controlling spiritual energy.

Zhao Qingyan took out a jade slip and quickly recorded the key points, as these principles were very helpful for her understanding and setting up of the formation.

The most excited were the new disciples, including Wang Hu. Their understanding of the basics was still shallow, and they only had a vague grasp of many fundamental concepts. But as the sect leader explained them in detail, they felt as if the fog that had shrouded their path of cultivation was being cleared away, and their vision was suddenly illuminated!

The joy of sudden enlightenment is indescribable.

The explanation came to an end, and we moved on to the Q&A session. The disciples raised their questions that had accumulated over time.

"Sect Leader, when I cultivate, I always feel sluggishness when my spiritual energy reaches the Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin. What is the reason for this?" a disciple asked.

Shen Mo pondered for a moment and explained, "The Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin governs the dispersal of Qi. The feeling of stagnation may be due to incomplete coordination of breathing or excessive mental tension."

"You can try to imagine the spiritual energy nourishing your lung meridian like mist and dew when you inhale, and imagine the stale air being expelled through this meridian when you exhale. Relax your mind and do not force yourself to achieve results quickly."

The disciple silently comprehended the instructions, and after a moment, a look of delight appeared on his face: "It seems...it seems much smoother! Thank you for your guidance, Sect Leader!"

Another disciple asked, "Sect Leader, I... I feel my dantian is full of energy, but when I try to break through to the third level of Qi Refining, I always fall short by just one breath. What is the reason for this?"

This time, Shen Mo did not answer directly, but looked at Han Lin: "Elder Han, you are experienced, what are your thoughts on this?"

Han Lin was slightly taken aback, not expecting the sect leader to specifically ask him, and then solemnly replied:

"The third level of Qi Refining is the beginning of the transformation of spiritual energy into liquid. It requires sufficient accumulation and a single thought to achieve enlightenment. If one cannot break through even with abundant Qi, it may be because one's control over spiritual energy is not precise enough, and one has failed to compress gaseous spiritual power to the critical point."

"You can try focusing your mind and introspecting when the spiritual energy is at its peak, guiding the spiritual energy to rotate and compress like a vortex, which may be effective. In addition, a solid foundation is especially important, so do not be greedy for quick results or rush into things."

The disciple suddenly understood and thanked him repeatedly. The other disciples also seemed to be deep in thought.

Shen Mo's question not only demonstrated Elder Han Lin's value and enhanced his sense of belonging, but also made the disciple understand the importance of learning from others' strengths.

The Q&A session lasted for a full hour, with a lively atmosphere. Shen Mo, combining the effects of "Echoes of the Dao," was always able to hit the nail on the head. His words were simple yet went straight to the essence, greatly benefiting all the disciples.

When the sermon ended and the disciples dispersed, each of them wore a look of joyful accomplishment and thoughtful reflection.

The first sermon from the pulpit was a great success!

From then on, Shen Mo set a rule that he would give a lecture on the first and fifteenth of each month at the lecture platform, either explaining cultivation methods, imparting magic, or answering questions.

Han Lin, Su Xiao, Zhao Qingyan, and other experienced individuals were also encouraged to share their insights regularly.

The lecture platform quickly became another important cultivation holy ground for the Qingyun Sect. It was not only a place to impart knowledge, but also a platform to unite the sect members, exchange ideas, and make progress together.

On this day, it was Su Xiao's turn to share her experiences in managing her medicinal garden and cultivating spiritual plants on the lectern.

Her voice was gentle and her explanations were clear and logical. Combining her own experience, she made the otherwise dry descriptions of the characteristics and growth patterns of spiritual plants vivid and interesting. The disciples in the audience, especially those interested in alchemy and spiritual plants, listened with great interest.

Just as they were talking about how to determine if the "Moonlight Grass" was lacking water by observing the veins of its leaves, Zhang Daniu, who was guarding the mountain gate, came to the vicinity of the preaching platform with a troubled expression and a stranger.

He was a young man who looked to be in his early twenties, wearing a faded blue cloth shirt, with a bamboo pole casually tucked into his waistband. His hair was loosely tied with a straw rope, and he had a somewhat cynical smile on his face, but his eyes were quite lively.

His cultivation level was not high, around the fourth level of Qi Refining, but his aura flowed smoothly and naturally, unlike that of ordinary rogue cultivators.

"Senior Sister Su," Zhang Daniu interrupted somewhat embarrassedly, scratching his head, "This kid... uh, this fellow Daoist has been lingering outside the mountain gate for several days, saying that he admires the teaching style of our Qingyun Sect and wants... wants to come in and listen."

"I tried to stop him several times, but he absolutely refused to leave today. He even said... if I didn't let him hear it, he would build a thatched hut outside the mountain gate and listen to the echoes every day..."

The young man in blue immediately stepped forward with a grin, cupping his hands in a gesture of respect to Su Xiao and the disciples on and off the stage who had come to look at him. His movements were casual, but not at all offensive.

"Li Xiaoyao, a rogue cultivator, greets all the esteemed disciples of the Qingyun Sect! This fairy's explanation is truly excellent! Her description of the relationship between the translucency of the Moonlight Grass's leaf veins and its moisture content is absolutely spot on!"

"This humble one has been wandering far from home and has developed a keen interest in the Dao of Spiritual Plants, but unfortunately, I have no one to guide me. Today, I happened to hear some Daoist teachings, and my interest is burning with curiosity. I am taking the liberty of disturbing you, and I hope that you, my esteemed fairy, and your fellow Daoists will grant me the privilege of listening for a moment and absorbing some of your divine aura! I will leave immediately afterward and will not cause any trouble!"

He spoke quickly and shamelessly, and his words were impeccable. He expressed his admiration while making it clear that he was only "listening in," adopting a humble posture that made it difficult for anyone to forcefully expel him.

Su Xiao frowned slightly. The lecture was an internal matter of the sect, and outsiders were not allowed to listen in at will.

Just as she was about to politely decline, she saw that Shen Mo had quietly arrived nearby and nodded slightly to her.

Shen Mo had already noticed this rogue cultivator who called himself Li Xiaoyao through his divine sense. This person had a pure aura and clear eyes. Although he was somewhat slick, he had no malice. He seemed more like a cultivator who was naturally carefree and pursued fun.

Now that the Qingyun Sect's reputation is growing, it's understandable that it attracts some curious people. Simply turning them away would seem petty.

Moreover, letting the outside world hear about the "Tao" of Qingyun Sect might not be a bad thing.

Having received the sect leader's signal, Su Xiao understood and said calmly to Li Xiaoyao:

"Fellow Daoist Li, our sect does not usually preach to outsiders. However, since you are so sincere in your desire to learn, we will make an exception today and allow you to listen from outside this circle. You must not make a sound or take notes. You may leave after the lecture is over."

She casually drew a line around the outside of the lectern.

"Thank you, fairy! Thank you, your sect!" Li Xiaoyao was overjoyed and quickly cupped his hands. He obediently found a rock outside the boundary and sat down, resting his chin on his hands, looking like he was listening attentively. However, his darting eyes showed that he was not as well-behaved as he appeared.

Su Xiao, standing on the stage, composed herself and continued her explanation. Li Xiaoyao initially looked around, but as she listened, her expression gradually became serious.

Although Su Xiao's lecture was basic, it contained many unique insights that she had summarized from her own practice, combining the concepts of "Optimization of Basic Breathing Techniques". In particular, her method of gently guiding the vitality of spiritual plants and promoting their growth with one's own spiritual power was a clever idea that he had never heard of before.