Courtyard House: The Cultivation System Takes Me Flying

Night fell over Qinglan Prefecture, and the night sky over the cultivation world was ablaze with stars. Star power and spiritual energy intertwined, transforming into streams of light that flowed through the mountains. The Eternal Immortal Abode was enveloped by layers of concealment formations and the Eternal Barrier, like a secluded paradise hidden in the void. Even in the deep of night, it remained surrounded by spiritual energy, tranquil and peaceful.

Qin Lindong sat cross-legged on the central stone platform, cultivating diligently throughout the night. His cultivation at the mid-stage of the fifth level of the Golden Core realm was now completely stable. His spiritual sense covered a territory of four thousand miles, constantly monitoring all movements around the cave heaven to ensure the safety of the entire prefecture.

After being tempered by the spiritual spring during the day, all the disciples in the academy have greatly increased their cultivation. At this moment, they are all meditating quietly in their respective residences, absorbing spiritual energy to stabilize their cultivation. The only sound in the entire cave is the slow and long breathing, which is in stark contrast to the darkness and danger outside.

In the dead of night, a violent roar of a demonic beast suddenly erupted from Luoxia Ridge, a hundred miles outside the cave.

Roar--!

A deafening roar shattered the night, demonic energy soared to the sky, and the violent aura of a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator swept across a radius of ten miles. Ancient trees in the mountains and forests snapped, sand and stones flew, and a fierce aura permeated all directions.

Qin Lindong activated his spiritual sense and instantly understood the reason.

Within Sunset Ridge, two Crimson Flame Tigers at the peak of Foundation Establishment stage engaged in a fierce battle for the position of Ridge Lord and spiritual vein resources. The aftershocks of the battle swept in all directions, and the violent demonic energy and power surged all the way towards the Eternal Immortal Mansion.

These two Crimson Flame Tigers are the strongest demonic beasts in Luoxia Ridge. They have powerful bodies and can breathe fire. Ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators would not dare to provoke them. Even disciples of the Qinglan Sect would not easily step into Luoxia Ridge to provoke such ferocious creatures.

The battle intensified, and the two Crimson Flame Tigers, fighting their way from the center of Sunset Ridge, inadvertently rushed towards the location where the Eternal Immortal Abode was hidden. They were unaware of the Immortal Abode's presence, driven only by their fighting instincts, rampaging through everything in their path, leaving devastation in their wake and turning mountains and forests into scorched earth.

In less than half an incense stick's time, the two Crimson Flame Tigers rushed to within three miles of the edge of the Eternal Immortal Abode's formation, their violent demonic energy and flame attacks slamming heavily onto the hidden formation of the cave.

Om-!

A slight tremor resounded, and the concealment array flashed, instantly activating both defensive and illusionary arrays. The invisible barrier blocked all attacks, and the raging flames and demonic energy collided with the array, instantly dissipating without even causing a ripple.

Inside the cave, everyone was awakened by a slight tremor and got up, their faces showing a hint of doubt.

"Immortal Lord, is there any movement outside?" He Yuzhu rushed to the entrance of the cave immediately, circulating his fiery spiritual energy throughout his body, holding a short sword, his expression vigilant, ready to fight at any moment.

Yan Bugui, Liu Haizhong, and Qin Huairu, along with their three children and the Jia family of four, also gathered. Their faces showed some unease, but they remained orderly and composed. After many days of peaceful cultivation, they had developed absolute trust in the Immortal Lord, firmly believing that even in the event of an accident, he would protect them all.

Qin Lindong slowly opened his eyes, a flash of golden light in them, his voice calm and unwavering: "Two Foundation Establishment Peak demonic beasts fighting in Luoxia Ridge accidentally entered the formation's range. There's no need to panic; the formation can withstand it."

No sooner had he finished speaking than another ferocious roar erupted from the outside world. The two Crimson Flame Tigers, enraged by the force rebounded from the formation, mistook it for their natural enemy and launched a frenzied attack on the forest where the formation was located. Their claws tore through the earth, and flames burned the forest, creating a terrifying spectacle.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Several heavy blows landed on the array barrier, and the Eternal Barrier and the Mountain-Protecting Array were activated simultaneously. A golden light flashed and disappeared, and all the attacks vanished without a trace, like mud oxen entering the sea.

Not only did they fail to break through the formation, they didn't even reveal a trace of it.

[Ding! Detection indicates the cave is under attack by a demonic beast. The formation has automatically activated its defense. Security level assessment: Extremely safe]

The Eternal Barrier triggers a counter-attack effect, dealing the same damage to the attacker.

[All disciples remained calm and composed, with no one experiencing fear, triggering a mental state reward.]

[Reward for all: Slight increase in cultivation level, enhanced demonic beast intimidation, and an inherent aura of pressure when facing demonic beasts]

[Host reward: The Golden Core stage has been stabilized from the mid-stage to the late stage, and the Undying Battle Body has gained another layer.]

The system notification sounded calmly, and everyone inside the cave felt a slight increase in their spiritual energy. A sense of confidence welled up in their hearts, and their unease in the face of the demon beast vanished instantly, replaced by peace and tranquility.

Outside, the two Crimson Flame Tigers, reeling from the formation's backlash, were wracked with pain, several bones broken, and the fiery spiritual energy consuming them, causing them to let out mournful roars. Finally gripped by fear, this seemingly ordinary forest before them appeared as a forbidden zone, and they dared not linger any longer. Dragging their wounded bodies, they howled and fled towards Sunset Ridge, disappearing without a trace in moments.

In less than half an incense stick's time, the outside world returned to calm, with only the burned forests and broken ancient trees remaining to prove that the battle had just taken place.

Inside the cave, everyone clearly felt the demonic energy and roars from the outside world disappear, and relieved smiles appeared on their faces.

"Immortal Lord, the demonic beasts have retreated!" He Yuzhu breathed a sigh of relief, sheathed his short sword, but remained on guard.

"The formation is indeed powerful. Even a peak Foundation Establishment stage demon beast couldn't budge it an inch with its full-force attack!" Yan Bugui exclaimed, his sense of security about the Immortal Abode growing stronger.

Qin Huairu gently stroked the heads of the three children and smiled sweetly: "With the protection of the Immortal Lord and the formation, we will always be safe."

Banggeng, Xiaodang, and Huaihua, the three children, looked determined and said in unison, "We will cultivate diligently so that we can protect the Immortal Abode in the future!"

The four members of the Jia family nodded repeatedly, feeling fortunate to have stayed in the immortal abode. If they had encountered such a ferocious beast in the mortal realm or the outside world, they would have been reduced to ashes long ago.

Qin Lindong stood up and slowly walked to the edge of the cave. Looking at the dark mountains and forests outside, he said calmly, "The cultivation world is a place where the strong prey on the weak, where demonic beasts roam freely, and where strife is constant. Only my Immortal Abode is an eternal pure land. Today's events have made you aware of the dangers outside, so you should cherish this peace even more in the future."

"We will remember the Immortal's teachings!" the crowd replied in unison.

After this incident, everyone in the academy understood the good intentions of the Immortal Lord even more, cherished the hard-won peaceful life even more, became more determined in their cultivation, and worked even more diligently.

With a wave of his hand, Qin Lindong caused the array to flash, erasing the traces of the burned forest outside and restoring it to its original state. This completely eliminated the possibility of outside cultivators coming to investigate due to the anomaly, ensuring that the Immortal Abode would never be disturbed.

With everything settled, everyone returned to their respective residences to continue their spiritual practice.

Having been tempered by the monster incident, everyone's temperament became more stable, and their cultivation efficiency actually improved again. He Yuzhu guarded the entrance and exit, and his flame spiritual energy became more and more condensed; Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong practiced breathing exercises, and their Foundation Establishment cultivation steadily improved; Qin Huairu helped the child stabilize their realm; the four members of the Jia family diligently cultivated, and their Qi Refining cultivation advanced another step; the white jade rhinoceros let out a gentle chirp, lay down under the stone platform, and guarded the cave.

Night returned to calm, and the Eternal Immortal Abode remained serene, as if the monster attack was merely a trivial incident.

Qin Lindong sat cross-legged back on the central stone platform, closed his eyes and began to cultivate. His cultivation level, which was at the late stage of the fifth level of the Golden Core realm, steadily increased under the influence of spiritual energy. The defensive power of his Undying Battle Body became increasingly strong, and his spiritual sense still covered the four thousand miles of territory, protecting the peace of this cave heaven at all times.

Four thousand miles away, the Golden Core Sect Master of the Qinglan Sect is in seclusion, completely unaware of the battles between demonic beasts in Luoxia Ridge and the display of power of the immortal mansion's formations; the rogue cultivators in Qingxi Town are still fighting over resources, living in a daze; the two Crimson Flame Tigers of Luoxia Ridge have fled back to their lair, severely injured and unable to get up, and dare not easily step out of the ridge again.

The dangers and conflicts of the outside world can never touch the Eternal Immortal Abode in the slightest.

Here, you are protected by the strongest formations, blessed by unfathomable immortal lords, accompanied by harmonious family members, and provided with abundant resources. It is a true place of longevity and an eternal pure land.

As dawn broke, the first rays of sunlight fell upon the green mountains, and the Eternal Immortal Abode was once again enveloped in rosy light. The spirit valley was fragrant, the spirit lake shimmered, and the spirit bamboo swayed—everything was as it had always been.

Last night's monster attack did not disturb the peace in the slightest, nor did it harm a single person or a single blade of grass; it only made everyone cherish the peace they had before them even more.

The demonic beasts of the setting sun, the array's power is revealed, the evil spirits retreat, and the grotto is at peace.

On this day, there was still no strife or fighting, the days were peaceful, everyone was at ease, and longevity was within reach.

The mortal world is far gone, the path to immortality is long, the immortal abode is eternal, and the original intention remains unchanged.

Protect the peace of the prefecture, ward off the dangers of the world, cultivate the path to immortality, and live a peaceful life.

Undisturbed by the world, untouched by evil, living peacefully and quietly, forever.