Chapter 4, Choice

The lifespan of the demon race has also been significantly reduced, yet it still exceeds that of the human race by a considerable margin. When it is said to be of a thousand years of maturity, it may merely refer to an item belonging to an inner scene demon with a cultivation level of around eight or nine hundred years.

However, in the past thirty years, Qingwei has not ventured beyond the boundaries of Taikong Mountain, and if he is to practice the "He Sha Qi Shu," he must first seek its origins.

As she ascended the stairs, it was merely a four-story building. In the blink of an eye, Qingwei felt a brightness before her eyes, having already arrived at the fourth floor

The Heavenly Ranking includes the existing enlightened beings of the Ten Continents, with most of the renowned figures listed, excluding those who live in seclusion and some newly emerged enlightened beings

Qing Wei respectfully said: "I will diligently follow the teachings of my esteemed uncle."

Now that I have the inner elixir of the millennium fish demon in hand, I do not dare to hope for a small achievement in water walking true energy, but I can still attain the basics of cultivation.

Shoucheng nodded and said: "In today's world, while it is important to establish a foundation in the Dao, one should not solely focus on solitary cultivation within the confines of the door. Some obstacles cannot be overcome merely by working in isolation."

Another method is quite straightforward and brutal; it simply requires the consumption of a large amount of heavenly materials and earthly treasures related to the five elements to begin cultivating the true energy of the five elements. However, this method consumes too many resources. Generally speaking, it is advisable to start with one element first. Once the true energy of one element has reached a small completion, one can then proceed to complete the subsequent cultivation step by step, relying on the principle of the mutual generation of the five elements.

Qingwei plans to start with the water element true energy, and once a small mastery of the water element true energy is achieved, he will then proceed to the wood element, fire element, earth element, and metal element.

In today's world, the atmosphere of cultivation is strong. To inspire cultivators across the land, several sects, regarded as sacred places, established the three major rankings of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity three thousand years ago

However, nowadays, there is hardly any mention of such a balanced spiritual aperture of the five elements within the Ten Continents

The Daoist Shoucheng nodded and then a jade slip flew towards Qingwei: "At present, you can only view the interior scene and the previous parts, go over there."

With the insight gained from comprehending the "True Method of the Milky Way," it turned out that understanding the foundational chapters of the "Strange Book of the Sand" was not as difficult as imagined

The Daoist Shoucheng had a kind demeanor, and Qingwei also relaxed considerably, smiling as he said: "As a disciple, I am certainly not as good as Senior Brother Qinghe; only through diligent practice can I live up to the cultivation bestowed by the sect."

Qingwei is merely boasting about being a sincere person

After receiving the jade tablet, Qingwei found a quiet place to focus on accepting the inheritance. The path of water is greatly beneficial for Qingwei's future understanding of the five elements, thus his attitude was extremely serious.

The Daoist Shoucheng appears to be only around forty years old, yet he has practiced for merely three cycles of sixty years. Nevertheless, his cultivation is regarded as the foremost among the Guizhen Sect in the present day, and he wields a divine weapon, the Hunyuan Halberd, representing the Guizhen Sect. He ranks thirtieth on the Earth Ranking of the Ten Continents

The Earth Ranking is a classification of the great masters of the Dharma, while the Human Ranking primarily includes exceptionally skilled inner scene masters who are relatively young

Only then did he return to his cave, feeling as if he had finally found relief

In response to Master Shushu's words, the disciple also intends to venture out after transforming their foundation, to experience and appreciate the scenery of the Ten Continents.

After parting ways with Elder Chuan Gong, Qing Wei went alone to the Merit Hall to receive the reward for being a true disciple.

Not daring to gaze too boldly, after greeting Elder Chuan Gong and Shou Cheng, Qing Wei respectfully bowed and said: "I, Qing Wei, the one hundred thirty-second generation true disciple, pay my respects to Master Shou Cheng"

However, today's matters are not yet concluded. After being promoted to a true disciple, I still need to pay a visit to my great-grandfather. Following another round of admonitions and instructions, Qingwei must also engage in some pleasantries with the Li family disciples who have been waiting there for quite some time

Without further ado, Shoucheng waved his hand and summoned two green jade slips from the bookshelf behind him, saying: "As you already know, our sect has two primary techniques that directly lead to the realm of the Dharma Body, namely the 'Return to Truth Sutra' and the 'Heavenly River True Method.' In addition, there are several other techniques that can also be cultivated to the level of the Great Accomplishment of the Dharma Appearance. Although they are not complete, their original quality surpasses that of the first two techniques. In the future, when you travel outside, you may still acquire content at the level of the Dharma Body."

That said, the majority of practitioners do not care about superficial fame; therefore, although there are quite a few who pay attention to the three lists, their impact has not been as compelling as initially anticipated

He has long been aware of this Qingwei, but now that he possesses the complete "He Sha Qi Shu," he no longer needs to worry about matters concerning the cultivation method

The Daoist Shoucheng nodded and said: "Let us go to the Hall of Meritorious Deeds. In the future, when you venture out for training, do not bring shame to the sect"

Thank you, Master Uncle, for imparting the teachings

A clear voice was heard, carrying a hint of laughter, saying: "There is no need for formalities; I have already heard about you. At thirty years old, with a seventh-grade Dao foundation, you are quite impressive. Although you may be slightly inferior to Qinghe, it is not certain that you will not surpass him in the future"

It is the inner elixir of a thousand-year-old fish demon, which has been refined by the elders within the sect to remove impurities and demonic energy, leaving only the rich essence of water, making it an excellent material to assist in cultivation

One will not practice on either side, but this method is indeed a superior technique of the Five Elements path. Furthermore, later on, Qingwei can also obtain a water attribute heavenly material and earthly treasure to assist in cultivation, which will also be beneficial for practicing the "He Sha Qi Shu".

This type of inherited jade slip is different from ordinary jade slips, as it contains some of the true meanings of the "Heavenly River True Method" and the insights of predecessors, which can assist disciples in quickly understanding the techniques

Qing He, is indeed the contemporary of Qing Wei, who forged the Eighth Rank Dao Foundation a few years ago and has now come close to achieving the perfection of the Dao Foundation.

However, this method requires additional preparations after cultivating two types of vital energy

The comprehension of true meaning consumes a cultivator's spirit, specifically the power of the soul, sustaining the duration of two incense sticks. Qingwei has already proven to be no less than those of the eighth-grade Dao foundation.

As for whether to submit the sect exchange merits, it is entirely up to one's own will

As for the words before her, Qingwei did not hesitate much and directly expressed her thoughts: "Disciple chooses the 'True Method of the Heavenly River', I kindly request the master uncle to bestow the method!"

Therefore, after the promotion of Zhenchuan, Qingwei does not need to move, and the sect only needs to enhance the vitality of the area around Qingwei's cave dwelling by a few levels under the regulation of the grand formation

Qingwei can also be considered to have a solid foundation. Moreover, having read many fundamental texts within the sect, the inner landscape section of "Tianhe Zhenfa" was not particularly obscure or difficult to understand. Immersed in thought, various insights surged into my mind, and it felt as though only a short time had passed before I was expelled from that state.

"Not bad, nearly the time it takes to burn two sticks of incense, which is not short at all," the Daoist Shoucheng said softly.

At this moment, the elder in charge of passing on the teachings smiled and said, "Junior brother, you may not be aware, but among the twelve true disciples, if we are to speak of diligence, it must be none other than the nephew of Qingwei."

It is fortunate that the Guizhen Sect maintains an open door policy, where the superiors and subordinates within the sect do not excessively interfere with or deprive disciples of the opportunities they gain outside, as long as they do not practice cruel demonic cultivation methods, it is not considered a major issue

The introduction to "He Sha Qi Shu" is not particularly difficult, yet it is not entirely easy either

Simply find a location where the five elements' vital energy is balanced, and concentrate the true energy of the five elements within it. This method can quickly lead to a minor achievement in the true energy of the five elements.

Therefore, Qingwei is not concerned about the issues that may arise after practicing the "He Sha Qi Shu"; it is sufficient to provide a reasonable origin for it

Apart from the outer disciples, the true inheritors and the inner disciples mostly establish their caves in the same area