Chapter 06: Without entering the immortal gate before the age of 20, one will have no hope for a lifetime

"Come." The three-inch flying sword suspended in front of him rapidly enlarged, reaching a full three feet in length, resembling an ordinary broadsword

Most of the demonic energy has been eliminated, Qin Yun said, however, the demonic energy has permeated your organs, and some of it is rooted too deeply to be removed by the healing talisman

Elder brother Qin An soon felt relieved and smiled, saying: "Second brother, when you were thirteen, you had already reached the ninth level of Qi Refinement. I knew you would definitely be able to knock on the door of immortality and step into the realm of cultivation. Now, seeing that you can perceive demonic energy and deal with monsters, you have indeed entered the realm of cultivation."

Looking at every blade of grass and tree within the residence, the winding paths and corridors evoke a deep sense of familiarity, and soon I arrived at the training ground

At the beginning, I only told my father about receiving the inheritance of the Sword Immortal! My father strictly ordered that it must not be disclosed to others, not even to my mother or brother, fearing that a careless slip of the tongue might bring about great disaster

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Qin Yun smiled and changed the subject, saying: "Elder brother, you arrived so early. It is not yet time for breakfast, and you came all the way from the South City to the West City?"

I opened the gate to immortality by myself, without the help of any masters or seniors, relying entirely on my own efforts to break through.

"Why didn't you say anything yesterday?" Elder Brother Qin An asked in confusion

In the early morning, with a heavy chill in the air, the servants of the Qin residence had already begun to clean, light the fire, and prepare meals

When attempting to write the tenth layer of the Qi Refinement method on ordinary paper, the words would vanish immediately! Even when trying to articulate it to others, one would find oneself tongue-tied, unable to utter a single word.

He took out a talisman that he had prepared earlier from his bosom and said, "This 'disease-repelling talisman' was actually snatched from my friend; I can't draw this myself!" As he spoke, he infused his true essence into the talisman to activate it. Instantly, the talisman ignited without fire, and an invisible force merged into the body of my elder brother, Qin An. He felt a refreshing sensation throughout his body, and the slight heaviness he had been experiencing vanished, making him feel much more comfortable.

Cultivation can be divided into three major realms based on the stages of development: acquired, innate, and primordial spirit

"Do you care about me? If you do, then why was there nothing wrong for over five years, and only in the past six months have you been unwell?" Qin Yun said with a smirk, "You must have been possessed by some demonic energy."

Open the door and step out of the house

Good morning, Second Young Master

What should we do then? Elder brother Qin An asked repeatedly

Having reached a state of perfection, one would theoretically not need to practice diligently every day. However, although Qin Yun has reduced his sword training time, he still maintains the habit of practicing swordsmanship daily

"Demonic energy has entered the body?" Brother Qin An's expression changed.

Qin Yun smiled

Is it because I am concerned about you, my second brother? When you return, I feel better, and everything will be fine?" Elder brother Qin An murmured.

Although it has not yet achieved great success, it remains unmatched in sharpness, cutting through ordinary iron and stone as easily as cutting through tofu. However, Qin Yun is reluctant to use it; if it were to sustain even slight damage, it would be too late for regret

The saying "If one does not enter the immortal gate before the age of twenty, one will have no hope for a lifetime" is based on the idea that before the age of twenty, the body is still growing, filled with endless vitality, and the meridians within are full of infinite possibilities. At this time, the hope of opening the immortal gate and refining true essence is the greatest. Once past the age of twenty, as the body reaches its peak and begins to gradually decline, the prospect of opening the immortal gate becomes almost hopeless.

Elder brother Qin An immediately breathed a sigh of relief, then asked in confusion: "Second brother, how could there be monsters coming to harm me? I am just a small merchant; why would monsters target me? Is it because of our father?"

Qin Yun stood in place, occasionally shifting his steps, casually wielding a long sword in his hand. As the long sword was brandished, it seemed that the speed was not fast, yet the sword light was hazy, resembling the misty rain of March, dreamlike and ethereal, possessing a captivating beauty. It seemed no longer a sword for killing, but rather a poem, a painting

Innate can be further divided into the realms of Void Dan, Solid Dan, and Golden Dan

When I was thirteen, I received the inheritance of the Sword Immortal, filled with joy, yet I did not expect that opening the immortal gate would be so difficult. Qin Yun sighed, "If one does not enter the immortal gate before the age of twenty, there is no hope for a lifetime. I only managed to open the immortal gate when I was nearly nineteen."

Of course I know this. "Big Brother Qin An nodded repeatedly, "Is my body alright?"

"To stir the grass is to startle the snake; what should one do when a dog is driven to desperation? Naturally, one should feign ignorance and investigate discreetly. Last night, I uncovered everything and resolved the threat before I dared to inform you," said Qin Yun. "By the way, do not speak of this matter to outsiders."

"I noticed it yesterday," said Qin Yun

"Well, you defeated me when you were 10 years old, and by the age of 15, you were the foremost among the younger generation in Guangling County. Back then, I could at least see that your swordsmanship was impressive, but now, I cannot even comprehend your sword at all"

The Primordial Spirit? That has long been a legend

Hmm. Qin Yun nodded, "When father returns, I will explain everything to you in detail."

Without any leaks, it is almost the pinnacle of postnatal beings, with a body that is flawless, controlling every single hair to perfection. The sword techniques learned will not become rusty even after a long period of disuse.

"Rest assured, there is still hope." Qin Yun smirked.

"Second brother, why is your sword so slow?" Elder brother Qin An finally spoke with confusion, "Although I feel your sword is beautiful, and your swordsmanship is more exquisite than the sword dances of those courtesans, it is just too slow. With such a slow sword, how can one kill the enemy?"

"Go take a look and see who it is," Qin Yun said as he got up

Qin Yun's heart stirred

Hoo

"Friend? You just returned yesterday, and someone wants to see you already?" Elder brother Qin An asked in confusion

A person appeared beside the training ground, and it was none other than the elder brother, Qin An. Qin An looked on with curiosity, not making a sound to disturb.

Good morning, Second Young Master

Opening the gates of immortality is not an easy task said Qin Yun simply

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After washing up, Qin Yun changed into a splendid robe, presenting himself as a graceful young nobleman. When one is in a foreign land, it is natural to dress modestly and simply. However, now that he has returned to his hometown, as the second son of the Qin family, he naturally cannot tarnish the reputation of the Qin family.

"Received." With a thought from Qin Yun, the three-foot divine sword in his hand immediately shrank dramatically, reducing to the size of a hair. It swiftly burrowed into the skin of his index finger, traveling along the veins into his body, and soon returned to the dantian. Within the dantian, it began to spin and coiled up, forming a bright silver metallic sphere the size of a grain of sand.

This sword pellet, within the body, is nurtured over a long period by the soul and true essence

Reach out and grasp this divine sword

Only upon nearing the age of nineteen did one finally knock on the door of immortality

The realm of "Unity of Man and Sword" is followed by an even higher realm known as "No Leakage"

Equally, it is also subject to the jealousy of heaven

The phrase "knocking open the immortal gate" refers to the breakthrough from the ninth level of Qi Refinement to the tenth level of Qi Refinement. This breakthrough signifies the liquefaction of true energy, transforming into true essence. It also marks the beginning of cultivation

Hmm? Is it dawn? Qin Yun noticed that it was dimly bright outside the window

When I was thirteen years old, I achieved the unity of man and sword, and that same year I reached the ninth level of Qi Refinement! Joining some second-rate or third-rate cultivation sects would not be difficult, and opening the gates to immortality should also be quite easy. However, what I obtained was a legacy of the Sword Immortal left by the predecessor 'Chen Dao Ren' from eight hundred years ago. Qin Yun sighed, 'The legacy of the Sword Immortal is one of the most prestigious inheritances in the cultivation world, and the difficulty of cultivation is tenfold or even a hundredfold compared to ordinary cultivation methods.'

Haha... Qin Yun smiled, "This is my self-created sword technique, the Misty Rain Sword. What you see is just one aspect of the Misty Rain Sword."

"It has been six years since we last met, so it is only natural for us to gather more often," Qin An remarked. "I often worry about you while you are away, fearing that you might leave and never return. Well, let's not dwell on that! It is somewhat strange, though; for the past six months, I have felt fatigued every morning upon waking. I consulted a doctor, who said there was nothing wrong, but today I feel quite well."

Today is quite good? Perhaps it is because I was not drained of my vital energy by the cat demon last night

Qin Yun did not hide anything from his elder brother, after all, they had both endured great hardships and suffered greatly during their youth. The matter of "demonic energy entering the body" was something his elder brother could easily accept.

Qin Yun was strolling within the residence, and the servants all bowed and greeted him.

In the realm of cultivation, there is a saying: "One sword breaks ten thousand laws." This sword refers to the flying sword of the Sword Immortal. Qin Yun shook his head, saying, "But I have only received the inheritance, without the assistance of a master or senior. The inheritance of the Sword Immortal is ten or even a hundred times more difficult than ordinary methods."

Rising from the bed, Qin Yun glanced at the remnants of the star-patterned steel that had been refined, now scattered on the ground. With a surge of true essence, he enveloped the debris on the ground, forming it into a small ball. With a wave of his hand, the small ball of debris fell into a nearby bamboo basket. He then picked up the wrapped star-patterned steel from the bed and placed it into the clothing chest, hiding both packages beneath some clothes in the chest, leaving behind a mark of true essence before closing and locking the chest.

The two brothers had breakfast with their mother and chatted for a long time. Suddenly, a servant from the residence came to report: "Second Young Master, there is someone outside the residence who wishes to see you, claiming to be your friend."

"Training Ground." Qin Yun revealed a faint smile, recalling that his father had practiced martial arts here, as had his elder brother. In his youth, he too had endured hardships and sweated while training with the sword in this very place. His mother would often sit by the stone table nearby, watching and smiling.

Haha, without the monster harming you, the demonic energy that has entered your body is like water without a source. You are still young and strong; even without the disease-repelling talisman, your body will gradually improve in three to five years. Now that the talisman has removed most of it, the remaining bit will not have much impact on you. It is likely that in a few months, it will naturally be eliminated completely. " Qin Yun sighed, " The vitality of the body itself is truly remarkable "

The sword at the waist is drawn from its sheath

At the age of thirteen, he received the inheritance; at fifteen, he left home; he then experienced numerous battles of life and death, and ventured to the northern frontier.

The day after tomorrow can be subdivided into twelve levels of Qi refining, each level more difficult than the last

Beside the training ground, there is a weapon rack, and in the distance, there is a target by the wall

Qin Yun did not stop; instead, after practicing the sword for a while, he finally felt satisfied and ceased, sheathing his sword.

Qin Yun himself felt a sense of regret