Chapter 3, True Transmission

As for attaining the Dharma body, it does not mean one can rest easy. Although the lifespan is significantly longer than that of the inner realm, the nature of the Dharma still only extends to a little over a thousand years

Therefore, if one cannot prove the existence of the Dharma body, the lifespan of a practitioner is merely around 300 years, and even with fluctuations, it will not vary significantly

The ten continents of the world are distributed across the vast ocean, with each continent's area far exceeding that of the star where Li Xuan resided in his previous life

As for the third level, it still requires merit, but it is quite inexpensive, and can be considered one of the privileges of true disciples

On the Yuan Continent, there are countless sects, and only those sects that have high-level practitioners or have produced high-level practitioners are considered to be of reputable standing

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Ceremony concluded

Therefore, regarding the environment he currently finds himself in, Li Xuan is not the least bit dissatisfied. The sect is strong, he is a true disciple, and the atmosphere within the sect is harmonious. He has not witnessed any of the open and covert struggles or sordid affairs described in novels from his previous life about certain cultivation sects. Although there is competition, it is all healthy competition under the control of the sect.

Thus, three days pass in the blink of an eye

Having been granted the title and received the identity token of a true disciple, Li Xuan, also known as Qingwei, now holds a position in the sect that is entirely different from before

Among the Ten Continents, the Ancestral Continent has long been shrouded in mist since ancient times, making it difficult for both immortals and demons to explore. The situation in the Ying Continent is somewhat better, yet its traces remain elusive. It is said that there are countless heavenly materials and earthly treasures on it, with the last appearance being twenty thousand years ago. However, over the years, it has continuously attracted numerous cultivators to venture overseas in search of it

Under the leadership of the Transmission Elder, Qingwei quickly arrived at the Scripture Pavilion, where another Grand Master of the sect was stationed. This individual was Qingwei's previous generation's Shishu, currently in the prime of life, possessing the strongest power within the Returning Truth Sect. This year marked his turn to oversee this location.

In the Hall of Returning to Truth, as the words of the Elder of Transmission resonated, Li Xuan respectfully received from the hands of the Sect Leader the items symbolizing his identity as a true disciple, which included the ceremonial robe and the identity jade tablet among others

As for outer disciples and inner disciples, who may face oppression from the outside, although the sect will seek justice for them, the extent to which this can be achieved remains uncertain

Miao Le San Ren nodded in satisfaction and said, "In that case, let us follow Elder Chuan Gong to the Sutra Repository."

During the era of Li Xuandong, there were already twelve direct disciples, among whom the oldest was nearly one hundred years old, and their cultivation far surpassed that of Li Xuan. It is said that they have already reached the level of complete internal insight and are currently out in the world honing their skills, striving to quickly break through to the realm of Dharma manifestation

Cultivating the body, nurturing the vital energy, strengthening the inner self, transcending the mundane realm, one’s lifespan is comparable to that of an ordinary person, with a maximum limit of around 120 years

Just thinking of his great-grandfather, Li Xuan couldn't help but sigh. If nothing unexpected happens, this existence that has protected Li Xuan and the Li family for many years is not far from its end of life.

This place has become a realm that ordinary individuals cannot easily enter. Currently, only the three prominent Dharma Masters, the Elder of Transmission, and the true disciples who are to receive the inheritance are permitted to step inside.

Not to mention the distant past, just considering the experiences of Li Xuan, five years ago, the high-ranking figure of the Jiu Xuan Sect, "Qian Yuan Sword Immortal" Shen Su Ming, passed away peacefully, creating quite a stir in the world.

As a blood relative of the family in this lifetime, and having benefited from the family's resources for so many years, Li Xuan cannot neglect the family. In the future, after achieving success, he will naturally need to provide some support.

The continent of Yuanzhou, where the Guizhen Sect is located, is one of the foremost continents, characterized by a flourishing atmosphere of cultivation, numerous sects, and a mix of immortals and demons. The ability to occupy a superior spiritual vein in this region, establish a sect, and pass down its teachings to the present day, indeed reflects the profound fortune of the founding master of Guizhen.

This also causes countless individuals, whose lifespans are nearing their end and who cannot break through, to cry out in frustration, resenting themselves for not being born in ancient times

Although the realms of Qi Nourishment and Dao Foundation have increased, they only extend lifespan by a total of one cycle of the sexagenary cycle. Moreover, the lifespan of Inner Scene Grandmasters and Dharma Aspect Grandmasters has only increased by approximately one cycle of the sexagenary cycle as well

Although Qingwei does not wish for the day when he needs the sect's assistance to seek justice, having the sect as a backing certainly provides him with confidence when venturing out for training

Moreover, although the Li family has fallen into decline, there is still an elder from the previous generation serving within the family, whose cultivation level is that of a master in the later stage of the Inner Scene, providing Li Xuan with considerable protection

It is fortunate to see that the sect has a promising future, and Miaole Sanren is also enjoying himself. He smiled at Li Xuan and said: "With a Dao foundation of the seventh rank, there is hope for your future. However, you must remember not to be complacent; you still need to diligently cultivate and adhere to your true intentions. You, the one hundred thirty-second generation disciples, belong to the 'Qing' character lineage. The character I drew for you earlier is 'Wei', and now I bestow upon you the Dao title Qingwei."

Apart from this great-grandfather, Li Xuan himself possesses the highest cultivation level in the Li family. Although there are a few other disciples from the Li family in the outer sect, their aptitude is somewhat inferior to that of Li Xuan, making their future achievements uncertain.

The Sutra Repository is characterized by its ancient simplicity, consisting of only four floors. The first floor primarily houses discussions on cultivation and foundational practices prior to the attainment of Qi. The second floor contains texts corresponding to the realms of Qi and Dao Foundation. The third floor corresponds to the levels of inner scenery and Dharma characteristics.

The lifespan of a master is indeed much longer than that of today; not to mention the dharmakaya, even the great masters of the dharma appearance can live for over a thousand years

Therefore, although there is no Dharma body, there exist several grand masters at the level of Dharma appearances, whose overall strength still ranks among the top in the world. While they may be significantly inferior to the top sects, they will ultimately not be subjected to disrespect.

Although the Guizhen Sect currently does not have a Dharmakaya to suppress the sect, there have been five Dharmakayas to date, including the founding master Guizhenzi. They possess three divine weapons and magical treasures to suppress the sect, and combined with the mountain-protecting grand formation, even if a Dharmakaya were to attack, they would not be afraid

The Master Miaole Sanren has been cultivating for over 200 years, achieving a level of perfection in his practice, just half a step away from attaining the Dharma body. However, this half step has kept him trapped for a full 60 years

Although many texts among the various sects have recorded this, in ancient times, even the lifespan of mortals was three cycles of sixty years, or even more

The fourth floor of the Sutra Repository houses the fundamental teachings of the Return to Truth School, including the complete "Scripture of Returning to Truth" and the transmission of the "Heavenly River True Method." Additionally, it contains secret transmissions of supernatural powers, celestial formations, and esoteric techniques.

On the Phoenix and Qilin Continent, there are many mythical creatures such as phoenixes and qilins residing, while the human race is rarely able to enter. In contrast, the Gathering Cave Continent serves as the stronghold of the demon race. Therefore, the human cultivators of today occupy places such as Xuan Continent, Chang Continent, Liu Continent, Yuan Continent, Sheng Continent, and Yan Continent.

The fragrance of the incense still lingered as Li Xuan focused his mind and began to contemplate the "He Sha Qi Shu". Naturally, he did not intend to cultivate immediately, as the day he would be included among the true disciples was just three days away, leaving him little time to do anything.

However, by the medieval period, the lifespan of monks seemed to have been sharply cut down by some unseen force, resulting in a dramatic decline.

The true disciples are the fundamental basis for the continuous inheritance of a sect, holding a status equivalent to that of ordinary elders within the sect, along with numerous advantages

Qingwei was previously an inner disciple, allowed to freely browse the texts on the first floor and, based on his contributions to the sect, permitted to access the texts on the second floor. Now, having been promoted to a true disciple, he is fully entitled to freely browse the texts on the first two floors.

Although there are various longevity elixirs in the realm of cultivation, their value has always been precious, and with many monks and little porridge, they are extremely rare

Li Xuan was taken aback, but still stepped forward to pay his respects, as he would henceforth be known as Qingwei Daoist of the Return to Truth Sect. He appeared solemn and respectfully replied: "Disciple will diligently follow the teachings of the Master, thank you for bestowing the title, Master!"

If a true disciple is killed by someone using their strength to bully the weak, it is sufficient to provoke a sect to send out a powerful figure with divine weapons and treasures to seek justice for them