Chapter Nine, Master

Those celestial arts and legends seem to be never-ending tales for these young individuals

Old Master Xiao said: "Here is a set of the Hundred Refinements Meridians Sutra for cultivating the Twelve Primary Channels, as well as the Weak Water Formula—the most basic introductory mantra for water attribute mystical arts. Today, I shall impart these to you."

You cannot be directly selected as an inner disciple; it is generally due to a deficiency in your innate spiritual roots. However, this does not mean that you will no longer have the opportunity to practice spells and embark on the path of immortality

Witnessing the living magic, Mu Yi and the others were greatly shocked, staring without blinking.

"Junior Brother Mu Yi!" the disciple with the surname Qu said in a deep voice, "What Master has said, you must have understood. Before night falls, pack your things, and I will take you to the Servants' Hall to receive your punishment"

Old Xiao's expression was severe, seemingly filled with anger, causing Mu Yi's heart to chill

Mu Yi and others hurriedly arranged themselves into a neat line in the open area according to the instructions of the senior disciple.

Someone is really flying

The herbal garden is filled with a dense atmosphere of vegetation, making it suitable for cultivating the lung meridian. After completing the 108 cycles of inhalation and exhalation nine times, Mu Yi then began to activate the hand and foot meridians.

Old Xiao once again activated his cultivation technique, his five fingers forming a virtual grip. As he reached into the air, countless tiny raindrops instantly coalesced in midair.

Certainly, for those who do not wish to pursue the path of the mystic but simply want to acquire a particular skill, it is also possible to specialize in a single discipline. This approach makes it easier to attain a higher level of mastery in that specific area. Mastery of one discipline is sufficient to benefit one for a lifetime

The figure had already approached, revealing an elderly man in blue, flying atop a mass of blue, cloud-like water. In an instant, he appeared above the heads of the crowd

Life is not abundant; for dozens of external disciples, it only takes half an hour to complete. After this, some disciples gathered around a few older deacons, pestering them to explain some interesting anecdotes and secrets

Especially regarding the most difficult cultivation of the heart meridian, it seems that there has been a small breakthrough recently, allowing him to feel that his mind is clear and his memory is improving. It is uncertain whether this is due to gradual maturation or the benefits of cultivating the heart meridian

A chill ran through Mu Yi's heart, and a wave of desolation surged within him, causing him to sit down on the ground in utter dejection.

Gathering Qi to Transform into Rain! A disciple serving as a steward recognized this technique. Gathering Qi to Transform into Rain is the most basic water attribute spell. After a period of training, inner disciples can all perform it. However, none can execute it with the same skill and flawlessness as Elder Xiao, who can summon it with a mere wave of his hand

Ye Mingtian, today you have taken advantage of my misfortune, and I, Mu Yi, will remember this clearly!

The disciples were overjoyed, eagerly awaiting their master's command to either transcribe or memorize these incantations

"Condensing water into a blade!" Zhao Liang murmured softly, his excited eyes nearly bursting with light

Mu Yi exclaimed in surprise, and as he focused his gaze, a faint purple light flickered in his eyes. He clearly saw that there was indeed a figure wrapped in blue light, flying towards this mountain peak.

The disciple acknowledged his mistake and accepted the master's punishment without protest. When the old man exposed him in public, Mu Yi felt an overwhelming sense of shame. With his strong-willed nature, he wished he could jump off the mountain peak. However, after experiencing setbacks in the recent past, his character had clearly undergone significant refinement. At this moment, he simply lowered his head, his face flushed, and admitted his fault.

Ye Mingtian, what are you going to do! Mu Yi exclaimed angrily, if he missed this opportunity, he would never obtain that mantra again

In fact, all living beings in the world possess a path to immortality and a root of immortality, but the strength varies. Those with prominent roots of immortality are more easily able to attract the energies of heaven and earth, making it easier for them to cultivate immortal techniques. Even those with inferior roots of immortality have the opportunity to improve their constitution through postnatal efforts, cleansing their marrow and transforming their muscles.

The disciples pay their respects to the master! The most senior steward leads the worship.

The subsequent scene was even more astonishing

Mu Yi was taken aback. Following the direction pointed out by Zhao Liang, he indeed saw a blue light flying through the air in the east. Within the light, there seemed to be a faint silhouette of a person.

As the ancient saying goes: "The master leads you to the door, but the practice of the art is up to the individual." The path you choose to take in the future is for you to decide

This elder—the master of the Good Medicine Hall—was, at this moment, the very immortal master who had initially assessed his celestial root qualifications and deemed him "unqualified"!

"Thank you, Master, for your forgiveness." Mu Yi felt a slight relief in his heart; going to the Servants' Hall was clearly not a good thing, but it was certainly much better than being directly expelled from the Pinghai Sect.

After the disciples watched their master leave, they hurriedly crowded in front of the stone wall, silently reciting the mantras of their cultivation techniques

At this point, Old Xiao's voice became much more severe, clearly indicating that he had already guessed some of the circumstances.

In Mu Yi's heart, a tumultuous wave surged, a medley of emotions intertwined, and faintly, there was an unsettling premonition.

I hope you will take this as a warning and take care of yourselves! After Elder Xiao instructed his disciples, he once again summoned a mass of blue rain clouds from his sleeve and, riding on this cloud, flew away from Lingcao Peak

Mu Yi and others have been waiting for this day, but unexpectedly, they waited for more than half a year

These raindrops, under the manipulation of Old Xiao, continuously struck the stone wall, leaving behind numerous pits of varying lengths and depths. These pits, connected together, formed countless dense characters.

With a wave of his hand, Old Xiao immediately commanded the water blade to strike down, cleaving a massive rock several meters away in two, revealing a smooth and even stone wall behind it

Cultivating the meridians is an act of defying fate, requiring extraordinary perseverance and the ability to endure exceptional suffering; otherwise, it is difficult to reach a higher level

The disciples respectfully greeted their master! The disciples, including Mu Yi, immediately bowed in reverence, their curiosity piqued, yet they did not dare to raise their heads.

Upon hearing the voice of the elder, Mu Yi suddenly felt a chill in his heart and could not help but slightly turn his head, glancing at the elder with the corner of his eye

This method of washing the marrow and strengthening the tendons is widely disseminated and is essentially about cultivating the meridians. When you have cultivated all twelve primary meridians to a higher level, you will be able to break through the limitations of your inferior celestial roots, drawing the mysterious energy of heaven and earth into your body, and subsequently practicing profound arts to become a practitioner of the mysterious.

There were also some disciples who quietly sat to the side, while others, like Mu Yi, found an open space to continue their practice.

Hmph, with such an unclear identity, you also wish to see the teachings left by the master?" A young man spread his arms, blocking Mu Yi in front of him, not allowing Mu Yi to approach the stone wall

While Mu Yi was practicing, he suddenly heard Zhao Liang shout, "Quick, look! Someone is flying over there!"

With every punch and kick, there is a resounding sound! Over the past six months, Mu Yi has diligently practiced the two meridians of his hands and feet, and there have been some improvements in his five senses, five meridians, and five organs.

Upon merely casting a glance, Mu Yi's body trembled slightly

"What, do you want to fight?" Ye Ming Tian sneered coldly, looking at Mu Yi with disdain and said, "Don't forget, Master has said that if you dare to make even the slightest mistake again, you will be expelled from our sect"

At this moment, however, Elder Xiao's expression darkened, and his gaze turned to the indecisive Mu Yi. He said in a deep voice: "You are the child named Mu Yi, aren't you? It was I who personally tested your celestial root aptitude back then, yet I did not recruit you into the Pinghai Sect. I never expected you to become an outer disciple of our sect!"

I am Master Xiao Yuehan, the head of the Good Medicine Hall. You are all outer disciples of our sect and also nominal disciples of mine. Although you are not formal disciples of the inner sect, I treat each disciple equally. As long as you can comprehend the true essence of the profound methods one day, you will be able to enter the inner sect and become formal disciples of mine.

After successfully cultivating the meridians, even if one still finds it difficult to become a profound practitioner, it can still strengthen the body, promote longevity, and be quite beneficial to you all

In the heart of this child, who has always endured hardships with a cheerful disposition, a deep-seated hatred ignited for the first time

These cultivation mantras must not be disclosed to outsiders. Those who violate this will have their meridians shattered and their powers rendered useless! The stone wall will collapse and be destroyed on the following day, so make sure to memorize them well!

At this point, Elder Xiao paused for a moment, suddenly raising his hand to make a sweeping gesture. A brilliant blue mist was seen slicing out from the edge of his hand, transforming in mid-air into a long blade, shimmering blue like flowing water, approximately ten feet in size.

Hmm! Elder Xiao's expression eased slightly. After a brief contemplation, he said calmly: "Since you have already joined our sect, I will give you an opportunity! I will punish you by sending you to the miscellaneous hall for three years of hard training. If you can endure for three years and do not make any more mistakes, you may return here as an outer disciple! However, if you make even the slightest mistake within these three years, I will expel you from our sect!"

Well, since you are all here, that is just right said the old man淡淡地说道

Old Xiao continued, saying: "There must be many hidden secrets in this. At such a young age, to actually engage in bribery and achieve one's goals through unscrupulous means is not the conduct expected of righteous cultivators like us"

Before leaving, Min Junzi mentioned that their master, the head of the Shanyao Hall, would soon visit Lingcao Peak to provide guidance to these outer disciples in their cultivation

Old Xiao's movements were extremely swift. After finishing his words, he had already inscribed over a thousand characters of the incantation on the stone wall with drops of water. He then put away his technique and said solemnly

On this day, Mu Yi and other outer disciples, under the leadership of several senior deacons, arrived at a medicinal herb garden located on the southern side of the mountain peak to clear the weeds

Master Xiao spoke loudly to all his disciples: "Listen, I usually do not have much time to guide you, but there is one principle that must be upheld: wrongdoings must be punished, and merits must be rewarded! Now, Mu Yi has entered this hall through improper means, and he must be punished! Mu Yi, do you acknowledge your mistake?"

Mu Yi wanted to seek help from Senior Brother Qu, who was not far away, but saw Senior Brother Qu looking over here with a smile, clearly indicating a stance of watching coldly from the sidelines

"It is the Master!" A steward with the surname Qu exclaimed, his expression changing. "Quick, everyone stand in line and wait for the Master's reprimand!"

Yes, Senior Brother! Mu Yi could not afford to be sad and hurried to check the instructions left by the Master

Ye Mingtian spoke, casting a glance at several young men, who immediately seized the opportunity to surround Mu Yi, preventing him from approaching the stone wall

Every three months, a disciple from the inner sect will be sent here to guide your cultivation of techniques. I hope you will diligently practice and strictly adhere to the sect's rules, so as not to tarnish the reputation of our Good Medicine Hall

With a wave of his sleeve, the old man suddenly transformed the blue raincloud into a mist, which dispersed into the sky. The old man's figure also slowly descended before the crowd