Chapter 002: Looking Back, I Have Entered the Immortal Gate

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To follow one's own path and move freely is to embody one's own style

Of course, Lu Yuan is completely unaware of this now

The five peaks of Mount Hua each accept only ten true disciples, which clearly demonstrates the rarity of true disciples.

This sect's four prohibitions collude with the demonic path, harming fellow practitioners

In this cultivation practice, the first stage is the Qi Refinement Period, and the second stage is the Body Refinement Period

This precept prohibits the wanton killing of the innocent and the slaying of mortals

The morning sun shone through the window.

This residence in Changchun is located on the hillside of the northern peak's rear mountain

Alright, to exhale and inhale, to exhale and inhale, to exhale and inhale

What a stern master! I accidentally slipped once and attracted this celestial fate, which led to such a strict master. However, I am not afraid; my father has always been extremely strict as well, but he never treated me unfairly. Thinking of my father, Dr. Lu, with his stern face, and now Master Li Yuanbai with his serious expression, I suddenly realize that these two stern faces bear some resemblance, and I can't help but chuckle inwardly.

"I see that your character is exceptionally good. Even in the face of personal danger, you are willing to help others, which is why I have taken you under my wing. However, if you were to violate any of the five major precepts, I would travel to the ends of the earth to reclaim all that you have learned." At this moment, Li Yuanbai said sternly.

Lu Yuan also held a high position under Master Li Yuanbai at Beifeng, and by chance, he was the only disciple of Li Yuanbai. Thus, upon entering the sect, he became the invaluable tenth-generation true disciple of Beifeng, which can be described as a meteoric rise.

Hua Shan Xian Men is one of the five great sects of the Da Jin Kingdom, a super large sect that has been established for five thousand years

The endless glow of dawn and the seven-colored radiance upon entering the Huashan Immortal Gate completely captivated Lu Yuan, who had only ever stayed in Donglin Town, as he beheld the five-mile corridor and the ten-mile pavilion.

However, no matter how few people there are, they cannot withstand your five thousand years of refinement

At this point, Li Yuanbai's expression became serious, and he spoke loudly: "Our sect has one rule: do not deceive one's teacher or betray one's ancestors, and show respect to elders"

In the days that followed, Lu Yuan settled down in Changchun on the North Peak

Internal strife within this sect harms its own members

However, only Li Yuanbai knew that this was the process of recruiting disciples, while Lu Yuan himself was unaware of what he was following Li Yuanbai for. His small mind was already overwhelmed by the exaggerated scenery before him

Lu Yuan is currently sitting in his room, beginning to practice meditation and breathing exercises. At the outset, he has not learned any profound skills; according to his master's teachings, it is not necessary to possess advanced techniques to start cultivating immortality; simple breathing exercises are sufficient.

Damn, I almost fell asleep

At this moment, Lu Yuan was completely unaware of the value of the true disciples.

Indeed, it is the means of the immortals

Moreover, cultivators have long lifespans, living for several hundred years is quite normal. It is said that the longest-lived individual in the Great Jin Kingdom has already surpassed ten thousand years. With such an accumulation over five thousand years, how could there not be many people from the Huashan Immortal Sect? Not only are there many, but it can be stated outright that there are indeed a great number of them. As for the tenth generation disciples, there are likely already several thousand.

Fearful, I recall that stern-faced master, and my heart is filled with trepidation. It is better not to ask, better not to ask.

In fact, the Huashan Immortal Gate has a relatively low number of disciples.

Surrounded by lush and verdant trees, there was a simple fence that separated the residence of Changchun from the outside world. Although the fence appeared quite ordinary, it actually concealed powerful runic prohibitions; if activated, it would form a formidable array. Of course, at this moment, Lu Yuan was unable to discern any of this, as he followed his master, Li Yuanbai, into the secluded dwelling.

Lu Yuan suddenly woke up and continued his breathing exercises. After all, he aspired to become a celestial being greater than the emperor, so how could he give up here? However, the drowsiness was overwhelming; the more he focused on his breathing and cleared his mind, the sleepier he felt. At that moment, Lu Yuan recalled a humorous poem he had heard in Donglin Town.

Of course, Lu Yuan had no intention of violating these five major precepts. Betraying one's teacher, harming one's ancestors, injuring fellow disciples, or killing one's peers were simply not in his character. While he did not aspire to be a great benefactor, he also had no desire to become a great villain

The Body Refinement Stage consists of ten levels, yet the specific classification of these ten levels remains unknown. According to my master, Li Yuanbai, I only remember him sternly stating at that time: "You have not yet begun your cultivation; you must first go through the ten levels of Qi Refinement before you can reach the ten levels of Body Refinement. At this moment, there is no need for you to know about the ten levels of the Body Refinement Stage; do not be overly ambitious."

Time has passed, and the procedures for accepting disciples have been completed in a flurry. In a state of confusion, Lu Yuan has already become the tenth generation true disciple of the North Peak of the Huashan Immortal Sect

As for the great realm after the physical training period, it is said to be the longevity period. However, merely inquiring about the ten levels of the physical training period earned me a stern reprimand from my master. If I were to ask about the longevity period, I fear I would be reprimanded even more.

This sect has two prohibitions against betraying the master. Once betrayal occurs, the punishment will be pursued to the death.

Both the Qi Refinement Stage and the Body Refinement Stage each consist of ten levels of realms

Indeed, it turns out that there are such magnificent scenes in the world

An emperor does not change even when he works for himself

Throughout this journey, Lu Yuan has been following closely behind Li Yuanbai, attending to the formalities of accepting disciples

Spring is not a time for studying, summer's heat is perfect for sleeping, autumn has mosquitoes and winter brings snow, it's better to pack up the school bag and celebrate the New Year

In the past decade, Lu Yuan had seen the most magnificent residence, which belonged to the town mayor. However, to be honest, when compared to the palace here at Beifeng, the mayor's estate was simply worlds apart, the disparity was beyond measure, and these celestial beings, resembling goddesses, left Lu Yuan in awe.

Upon entering the fence, a stone path led to several exquisite wooden houses. Li Yuanbai said, "This is where I reside. From now on, you will live here with your master. By the way, I will now tell you about the five major precepts of the Huashan Sect. Our Huashan Sect is a prestigious and righteous school, yet the principles of the Dao are fundamentally simple, thus we only establish five major precepts."

First, one examines the character, and second, the innate talent. For instance, Li Yuanbai believed that Lu Yuan, despite his young age, understood the importance of sacrificing oneself to save others. Having passed the test of character, he also found Lu Yuan's innate talent to be quite satisfactory, thus accepting him as a disciple. This examination of character and innate talent has eliminated countless individuals at the character stage, and many have also been filtered out at the talent stage.

Li Yuanbai, accompanied by Lu Yuan, completed all the necessary procedures for entry. Lu Yuan is now the first among the top ten true disciples of the tenth generation of Beifeng, ranked sixth. Subsequently, he took Lu Yuan to his residence in Changchun.

In the midst of the clouds and wind, there are corridors every five li and pavilions every ten li, with flying eaves at the corners of the corridors, palace walls and courtyards, scales of tiles, walls of azure, and several willows of the palace. Clear waters ripple, with jagged rocks resembling artificial stones, celestial cranes soaring, and immortal monkeys climbing in the trees. It is as if a goddess-like fairy has passed by, and there are also elderly figures with the demeanor of immortals resting beneath the bamboo. Truly, it is a scene of the immortal realm.

In the days to come, Lu Yuan inquired about the realm of cultivation from his master, Li Yuanbai.

Indeed, I must also become an immortal in the future, or rather, as my master would say, a cultivator of immortality

As a result, the number of those who can enter the immortal gate becomes exceedingly few

The ten stages of Qi cultivation are as follows: the first stage is the sensation of Qi, the second stage is the generation of true Qi, the third stage involves the twelve primary meridians, the fourth stage encompasses the eight extraordinary meridians, the fifth stage is the small circulation, the sixth stage is the formation of Qi into a solid state, the seventh stage is the separation of Qi from the body, the eighth stage involves the subtle channels and micro-meridians, the ninth stage is the great circulation, and the tenth stage is the great perfection. Each stage has its own characteristics, and each is quite difficult to cultivate, not easily achievable.