Chapter 4: Transmission of Skills and Teachings

Lu Yun looked around for a moment and called out loudly, "Ancestral Spirit, are you still here? Answer me, are you here?" The voice sounded very hollow, but unfortunately, there was no echo, indicating that the ancestral spirit's consciousness had already departed. Lu Yun let out a slight sigh; there were still many things he did not understand and had not had the chance to ask. It was a pity that he had left. After glancing around, Lu Yun gradually calmed down. He decided to focus on his cultivation; this was indeed a place where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth converged. He must seize the time and hope to quickly enhance his cultivation level, so as not to disappoint the ancestral spirit's high expectations and to possess the ability to contend against the heavens.

The strange man glared at him and said: "You have learned all my skills, yet you should still focus on diligent practice. Others in cultivation only learn one discipline, aiming for mastery rather than breadth, which allows for faster progress. However, you have acquired all my abilities, gathering the supreme skills of the five sects into one body, and yet you remain unsatisfied. This is truly a major taboo for cultivators. Cultivators must remember to avoid greed; otherwise, during their training, there is an eighty to ninety percent chance they will go astray and ultimately meet a tragic end. What you need to cultivate now is how to conceal your aura, preventing others from discerning your true capabilities; that is the key. Regarding this, I can offer you some guidance. If you have the time, you can stay for three days, and after that, you may leave, ensuring that you will gain significantly."

It was not until the seventh time that the small knife slowly disappeared above Lu Yun's head, being absorbed into his body. From that moment on, Lu Yun's speed of absorbing spiritual energy immediately increased, and in an instant, he absorbed countless amounts of spiritual energy into his body, rapidly transforming it into his own power, enhancing his cultivation. After Lu Yun absorbed the small knife, another colorful nebula immediately approached him, instantly emitting a colorful beam of light that enveloped Lu Yun's body. Countless colorful incantations transformed into various shapes and symbols, quickly being absorbed into Lu Yun's body and converted into his true energy. After Lu Yun absorbed the small knife, another colorful nebula immediately approached him, instantly emitting a colorful beam of light that enveloped Lu Yun's body. Countless colorful incantations transformed into various shapes and symbols, quickly being absorbed into Lu Yun's body and converted into his true energy.

Everything in the world is governed by fate, and the bond between us is merely this fleeting connection, so I hope you cherish it well. How things will unfold in the future depends on you. As a descendant of the Lu family, you must face everything with courage and strive against the heavens, never giving up easily. Now, calm your mind, and I will impart to you the technique of 'Heaven and Earth Boundless.' This technique is extremely powerful, and in the future, you will come to understand its significance. Pay attention. " After saying this, countless techniques suddenly appeared in Lu Yun's mind, deeply imprinted in his consciousness. Before long, Lu Yun had memorized them all, never to forget.

The small knife suddenly descended, instantly piercing the top of Lu Yun's head. In that moment, the surrounding nebulae accelerated to ten times their speed, frantically pouring into Lu Yun's body. But just for a moment, the knife rose an inch, leaving the top of Lu Yun's head, and immediately the surrounding nebulae became dense again. As time slowly passed, tremendous changes were occurring within Lu Yun. The knife pierced the top of Lu Yun's head seven times in succession. With each insertion into the Baihui point at the top of his head, Lu Yun's speed of absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy would explode, instantly increasing tenfold, resulting in an ever-growing amount of spiritual energy within him. As time slowly passed, tremendous changes were occurring within Lu Yun. The knife pierced the top of Lu Yun's head seven times in succession. With each insertion into the Baihui point at the top of his head, Lu Yun's speed of absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy would explode, instantly increasing tenfold, resulting in an ever-growing amount of spiritual energy within him.

In the western region of Shu, beneath the Cangfeng Ridge, a light blue figure appeared at the entrance of a small village. This person, around twenty-one or twenty-two years old, was exceptionally handsome, with a smile that conveyed warmth and friendliness. His eyes were as clear as water, resembling a radiant pearl, and were remarkably captivating. Lu Yun slowly walked towards his home, having returned specifically to visit his parents and to inform them that he had retrieved the treasures left by his ancestors and had also cured his illness, so that they could rest assured. After meeting his parents, Lu Yun planned to visit his master and then go with Tushu to the Yiyuan to take a look. If the opportunity arose, he intended to cultivate there, seeking a solid foundation for himself.

Lu Yun was still astonished when a voice suddenly echoed: "Finally, it is accomplished, everything went smoothly. Because of the Soul Destroying Blade and the God Destroying Sword, you have instantaneously absorbed half of the spiritual energy from the entire space, resulting in a significant advancement in your cultivation, allowing you to leap across two realms. This is an unprecedented occurrence in the world. The path of cultivation is divided into ten levels: Foundation Establishment, Talisman Crafting, Object Manipulation, Artifact Refining, Primordial Transformation, Spirit Gathering, Nascent Soul, Returning to Emptiness, Indestructibility, and Ascending to Immortality. Generally, it takes an average person five years to progress from Foundation Establishment to Talisman Crafting, ten years from Talisman Crafting to Object Manipulation, and to reach Artifact Refining, it usually requires no less than twenty to thirty years, unless one is exceptionally gifted. The path of cultivation is divided into ten levels: Foundation Establishment, Talisman Crafting, Object Manipulation, Artifact Refining, Primordial Transformation, Spirit Gathering, Nascent Soul, Returning to Emptiness, Indestructibility, and Ascending to Immortality. Generally, it takes an average person five years to progress from Foundation Establishment to Talisman Crafting, ten years from Talisman Crafting to Object Manipulation, and to reach Artifact Refining, it usually requires no less than twenty to thirty years, unless one is exceptionally gifted.

Ni Yuan smiled and said, "Then I must first thank you, Master. I will study a few more days with you to avoid embarrassing you in the future. Don't you think so?" After speaking, a hint of calm smile lingered on his handsome face, making it quite alluring

Glancing around at the now sparse spiritual energy, Lu Yun smiled calmly. His cultivation had already broken through the Nascent Soul stage and entered the Void Realm, which was truly remarkable. With Lu Yun's current level of cultivation, he was quite rare in the world. He slightly raised his head and looked upward, and a moment later, a colorful light burst forth from above his head, piercing the heavens. The Sword of Annihilation instantly appeared above him, shattering the spatial gate created by his ancestors, which was the lid of the stone coffin. Lu Yun's body rose instantly, appearing in the large opening. He glanced at the stone coffin lid on the ground; although he understood that this space was about to be destroyed, he couldn't help but forcefully close it. Then, he looked around, and his body transformed into a streak of azure light, vanishing in an instant.

In mid-air, a three-inch small sword radiating with colorful light spun continuously. The surrounding colorful nebulae formed a beam of light, which was rapidly absorbed into Lu Yun's body. As Lu Yun absorbed more and more spiritual energy, the brilliance of the colorful small sword gradually diminished, eventually transforming into a beam of colorful light that entered his body through the Baihui point at the top of his head. Suddenly, a dazzling rainbow light erupted from Lu Yun's entire body, instantly illuminating the entire space. The intensity of the light was such that it resembled a brilliant star within this space, enveloping Lu Yun completely. After a considerable amount of time, the colorful light suddenly vanished. At this moment, the surrounding nebulae had gradually thinned, and the nebulae near Lu Yun had been absorbed by him to a large extent, with nearly half of the spiritual energy in the space completely drawn in by him, which was truly astonishing.

You have now reached the realm of gathering spirit, which is quite rare. Continue to strive, and there will come a day of great achievement. The cultivation methods for the Soul Destroying Blade and the God Destroying Sword have already been imprinted in your mind. In the future, if you cultivate diligently, their marvelous uses will naturally unfold. Now, I will pass on to you 'Heaven and Earth Boundless', and then you will slowly cultivate here on your own. 'Heaven and Earth Boundless' is divided into nine levels, starting from the fifth level 'Ten Thousand Returns to One'. Now, I will pass on to you 'Heaven and Earth Boundless', and then you will slowly cultivate here on your own. 'Heaven and Earth Boundless' is divided into nine levels, starting from the fifth level 'Ten Thousand Returns to One', the sixth level 'Infinite Extension', the seventh level 'Heaven and Earth in Spring', the eighth level 'Unmatched in All Directions', and the ninth level 'As One Wishes'. Each level is more difficult to practice than the last, and you will need strong willpower to have a chance for great success. When you reach the sixth level 'Infinite Extension' in your cultivation of 'Heaven and Earth Boundless', you will be able to leave. Given your current situation, you can only cultivate to that stage at most. When you reach the sixth level 'Infinite Extension' in your cultivation of 'Heaven and Earth Boundless', you will be able to leave. Given your current situation, you can only cultivate to that stage at most

As soon as Lu Yun approached the door, he saw his mother standing at the entrance, looking at him with eyes full of love. He said to her, "Mother, Yun'er is back. Where is Father? Is he here?"

Lu Yun looked at his parents, his eyes filled with reluctance, and could not help but softly comfort them: "Today is a happy day; we should celebrate. Let’s have a family reunion dinner to celebrate this matter and be joyful about it."

After the meal, Lu Yun set up a peculiar formation around the house to prevent any malevolent entities from approaching. He erected six stone pillars, each several feet tall, arranged in a specific orientation. Lu Yun infused each stone pillar with a strand of spiritual energy, ensuring that it would remain intact indefinitely. Ordinary malevolent entities would find it impossible to come near; even cultivators, if they harbored evil intentions, would be blocked from entering the formation.

Lu Yun quietly awaited his ancestors to restore the one soul and one spirit that were inherently incomplete. His heart was clear and empty, devoid of any thoughts. At that moment, if he were to open his eyes, he would discover that the surrounding nebulae had begun to change. Countless colorful nebulae suddenly started to swirl rapidly around him, forming a vibrant, multicolored nebula that gradually transformed into fine true energy, flowing into his body. Not far away, two glowing and peculiar nebulae were each radiating beautiful brilliance, slowly approaching Lu Yun.

In a peculiar space, Lu Yun's body gently floated in mid-air. Countless nebulae surrounded him, shimmering with a myriad of colorful lights, both beautiful and mysterious. It evoked a sense of entering a dreamlike realm, a feeling so unreal that it was hard to believe.

Lu Yun was momentarily taken aback by the words, but quickly regained his composure and smiled, saying: "Mother, rest assured. Do I look like someone who cannot find a wife? In the future, when I find the girl I love, I will bring her back for you to see. You can be at ease."

Lu Yun smiled and said: "Dear parents, rest assured, I have already found the treasures left by our ancestors, and my illness has also been cured, so you need not worry. This time I returned to visit you, and I have decided that after seeing my master, I will go to the Yi Garden to learn more. Please take good care of your health here, and do not worry about me. I now possess exceptional skills, and there is nothing that can harm me, so you can be at ease." This time I returned to visit you, and I have decided that after seeing my master, I will go to the Yi Garden to learn more. Please take good care of your health here, and do not worry about me. I now possess exceptional skills, and there is nothing that can harm me, so you can be at ease.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yun's expression changed dramatically, and he exclaimed in astonishment: "So, does this mean that my master can already be considered among the ranks of immortals? But why does he still remain in this mortal world?" This puzzled Lu Yun, as ordinary practitioners of cultivation seek to become immortals. Once they reach the realm of returning to immortality, they can attain the Dao and ascend to the heavens. Yet, why has his master, having cultivated to that level, still chosen to stay in this earthly realm? It is strange. Why has his master, having cultivated to that level, still chosen to stay in this earthly realm? It is strange.

Father Lu Wenyu and Mother Zhang Huafeng both looked very happy upon hearing this, appearing extremely joyful. The father said: "It is truly wonderful that the illness has been cured, truly wonderful. It is a blessing from heaven; my son has finally freed himself from the clutches of illness. Thank you, heavens"

Lu Wenyu, upon hearing this, quickly agreed, saying: "Yes, yes, stop crying, you should be a bit happier. We will go prepare right away." After saying this, he got up and hurriedly took his wife to prepare.

Three days is a short time. The strange man looked at Lu Yun, his eyes revealing a hint of satisfaction, and said with a light laugh: "Not bad, your progress is truly remarkable. You can now confidently venture out into the world. With your current cultivation, you would likely be considered a master in the realm of cultivation. In the future, remember to conceal your strength; this is something very difficult to achieve in the cultivation world. People in the cultivation world also love fame and fortune, and they enjoy showing off their abilities. Those who do not hide their strength are often seen through at a glance by others, making it hard for them to pose any real threat. They belong to the category of foolish individuals, and such people are most common, especially among the youth. This is a significant taboo, and you must remember it. Do you plan to leave now or tomorrow?"

A day in the mountains equates to a year in the world. Lu Yun had been cultivating in that space filled with spiritual energy until his "Heaven and Earth Boundless" reached the sixth level of "Infinite Extension" before he finally stopped. Lu Yun tried several more times, but unfortunately, as his ancestors had said, he truly could only cultivate to the sixth level and could not advance further. Lu Yun knew it was time to leave; he had lost track of how long he had been there. Aside from the "Heaven and Earth Boundless" passed down from his ancestors, he had made significant progress in the five techniques taught by his master, and he had also gained much understanding of the Soul Destroying Blade and the God Destroying Sword within him. It was indeed time to depart, was it not?

The strange man shot him a glance and said, "Do not be ungrateful. In fact, with your current level of cultivation, there are not many in the world who can see through you. I can do so because I am your master; others would likely find it difficult. Furthermore, you have not deliberately concealed yourself in my presence, which is why I can perceive your cultivation. If you were to be in front of others, as long as you pay attention to hiding your aura, there would certainly be very few who could discern your level of cultivation. As for the realm I have reached in my cultivation, it is no harm to tell you; two hundred years ago, I had already attained the Realm of Returning to Immortality. As for now, you can ponder that for yourself."

After Lu Yun had settled everything at home, he left the house and went to visit his master. Upon arriving at the cave where his master lived, he saw his master standing there from a distance, as if he had anticipated Lu Yun's visit today

Zhang Huafeng looked at her son and said softly: "Yun'er, you are no longer a child. In the future, if you see a girl you like, remember to cherish her well. I have nothing left to hope for, only that you marry early and leave a legacy for the Lu family. I hope you can find a girl you truly like. If you do, remember to bring her back to make me happy. Don't forget that."

Lu Yun, a boy who was born lacking a soul and a spirit, encountered two extraordinary events in his life that changed his destiny. This boy, punished by heaven, will his future path be smooth or fraught with difficulties? Perhaps it depends on whether heaven continues to punish him.

Shortly after Lu Yun's departure, the stone coffin suddenly erupted with a loud bang, exploding in an instant. A powerful spiritual energy surged forth like a flood, quickly dissipating into the heavens and the earth. The dragon's energy has been released, the spiritual vein is about to run dry, the demonic sect is emerging, and a great calamity is imminent

A reunion dinner was enjoyed slowly, with all three wearing smiles, appearing very happy. Regarding Lu Yun's decision to go out for training, both Lu Wenyu and his wife Zhang Huafeng did not object. They understood that their son was destined to lead an extraordinary life, so aside from some reluctance, they did not impose any significant restrictions.

Lu Yun smiled and said, "Disciple has come specifically to visit you, Master. I have already planned to go to Yiyuan to learn some skills there and, by the way, find a good support to continue my cultivation. This time I returned also to inquire if there are any unparalleled skills that you have not taught me before, which can now be imparted to me." After saying this, he smiled, appearing somewhat sinister.

The strange person looked at Lu Yun, a hint of surprise in his eyes, and said: "I never expected that after a few months apart, you have actually crossed three realms in succession and reached the initial stage of the Void Realm. This is truly incredible; I fear there is no second person like you in the world. For an ordinary cultivator, to advance from the Refining Stage to the Void Stage, it would take at least two hundred years, and that is absolutely impossible. Even the most talented genius would require thirty years. You have truly astonished me."

The surrounding nebulae grew increasingly dense, and within the boundless expanse of space, an inexhaustible source of spiritual energy filled the air, rapidly converging towards Lu Yun's body. Lu Yun relaxed completely, his body resembling a large vessel, continuously absorbing this spiritual energy and claiming it as his own, frantically transforming it into his own power. At that moment, the ancient small knife in mid-air suddenly emitted a brilliant radiance, firmly enveloping Lu Yun's body. The dense nebulae around him instantly thinned, clearly absorbed into Lu Yun's body in an instant. The small knife suddenly appeared above Lu Yun's head, its blade radiating an incredibly dazzling light, slowly approaching the Baihui acupoint at the top of Lu Yun's head, seemingly intending to enter his body from there.

Once Lu Yun remembered, the voice said: "Vast universe, boundless heaven and earth, on the day of success, do as you wish. Fate and destiny, all illusions, are predetermined. Strive, the only most legendary descendant of the Lu family. From now on, everything will depend on you; I can only do this much for you. When you leave here, the stone coffin outside will be destroyed, all formations will collapse, and the Heavenly Dragon spiritual vein will gradually disappear soon after; everything is destined, and you need not concern yourself with it. Be cautious of the three-headed spirit snake outside the cave; this creature is extraordinarily mystical, its lifespan is not yet over, and now is not the time for you to kill it; there will be a conclusion in the future. Cherish every moment here, seize the opportunity well, farewell." After saying this, the voice slowly faded away.

After the radiant colors, Lu Yun's body suddenly split into three, and then further divided into seven. Countless figures intertwined and overlapped in mid-air, resembling a soul leaving the body, instantly creating numerous identical Lu Yuns. The myriad figures in the air crisscrossed, each shimmering with different hues, representing various attributes. Among these ten figures, the most striking were a seven-colored figure and a black, glossy figure. These were the soul transformed from the Annihilation Sword and the spirit transformed from the Annihilation Blade, both exhibiting distinct colors, unlike the other figures. Surrounding each figure were swirling nebulae of different colors, rapidly being absorbed by Lu Yun's body.

The strange person glanced at him and said lightly: "You will naturally understand this point in the future, so do not ask too many questions now. This time you came back specifically to see me, didn't you?"

Time passes silently, and Lu Yun, alone in this special space, diligently cultivates his "Heaven and Earth Boundless." Without any time constraints, he practices day and night, regardless of the hour. As time flows, his cultivation improves, and his destiny changes. Not only does it transform himself, but it also affects many others. Yet, at this moment, he remains unaware of it. Time flows on, his cultivation advances, and his fate continues to shift. It not only alters him but also impacts many others. Yet, at this moment, he remains oblivious.

Lu Yun said in a low voice: "Father, Yun understands. You can rest assured. I will take good care of myself and will not take unnecessary risks."

Lu Wenyu looked at his tall and handsome son, a hint of paternal love and reluctance in his eyes. He spoke softly: "Yun'er, your life is destined to be extraordinary, and both your mother and I understand this, so we will not hinder your decisions. Just be careful on your journey; although you possess great skills, the world is vast and full of wonders, and there are always people beyond you and realms beyond the heavens. You must remember to be cautious and not to overexert yourself. As long as you live safely, your mother and I will be happy, do you understand?"

Thus, Lu Yun stayed here for another three days. During these three days, the eccentric individual taught him numerous clever techniques, resulting in significant progress in his cultivation, making it even more difficult for others to perceive any changes in his appearance. The results of these three days were quite evident

Zhang Huafeng looked at her son, her eyes filled with surprise, and softly said: "Your father is inside the house, come in quickly, let your mother have a good look at you. You have been away for half a year, and I don't know how you have been doing. Your mother is truly worried."

Upon closer inspection, those two peculiar star clusters turned out to be a mass of colorful light and a dark, glossy nebula, each transforming into different shapes. As the nebula surrounding Lu Yun rapidly entered his body, the dark nebula suddenly emitted an extraordinarily dark beam of light, flashing with a black sheen, instantly enveloping Lu Yun. In that moment, a three-inch long ancient knife revealed its true form in mid-air. The knife was three inches long, with the handle and blade seamlessly integrated, making it impossible to discern what material it was forged from. As the nebula surrounding Lu Yun continued to rush into his body, the dark nebula once again emitted an extraordinarily dark beam of light, flashing with a black sheen, instantly enveloping Lu Yun. In that moment, a three-inch long ancient knife revealed its true form in mid-air. The knife was three inches long, with the handle and blade seamlessly integrated, making it impossible to discern what material it was forged from. The blade was engraved with countless incantations, radiating a strange black light. As time passed, the numerous incantations on the knife slowly appeared in mid-air, forming countless peculiar symbols, each imprinting onto Lu Yun's body, gradually being absorbed into him.

The shadows transformed, and in an instant, ten figures merged into one, gradually revealing Lu Yun's true form. At this moment, Lu Yun's body was no longer absorbing the spiritual energy from the surroundings, and he slowly opened his eyes. Lu Yun carefully examined his physical condition and was immediately taken aback; he realized that his cultivation had increased sevenfold compared to the beginning, which was truly incredible and astonishing.

Zhang Huafeng stood by, her eyes filled with tears of joy, her expression unusually excited, and her tone somewhat disordered as she said: "How wonderful, my son is cured, cured, cured, what a joyous occasion, what a happy event, I am truly overjoyed." As she spoke, tears streamed down her face, revealing the depth of her emotions. Over the years, this mother has endured countless hardships and tears for her son's illness. Today, with her son healed, her happiness is overwhelming, and her tears fall like rain

Lu Yun gently held her mother's hand and slowly walked into the room. At this moment, her father had already come out upon hearing the sound, and he was extremely happy to see Lu Yun. After the three of them sat down, her father asked, "Yun'er, have you found the location of the treasure left by our ancestors this time? Did you gain anything? Please tell us about it." Her father appeared very eager, his expression full of concern.

Lu Yun smiled and said, "Disciple's abilities are all taught by the Master. As the saying goes, a renowned teacher produces outstanding students; the credit should all go to you, Master. I wonder what stage you have reached in your cultivation, as you were able to discern my level at a glance, which truly surprises me! Could you tell me? I was originally thinking that I could conceal my identity at Yiyuan, but unexpectedly, you saw through it immediately. It seems that even at Yiyuan, one cannot escape the eyes of others."

Lu Yun smiled and said, "I plan to go home and stay for one night, and tomorrow I will set off for Yiyuan to begin a new life." After speaking, he gazed slightly at the sky, as if he were conveying his decision to the heavens.

Lu Yun stood quietly in mid-air, his mind free of distractions, as his body began to exhibit unusual phenomena. Surrounding him, a radiant glow of five colors gradually emerged, its brilliance at least several times stronger than before. The five-colored light flowed incessantly, alternating in appearance, representing the five superior techniques he had mastered. As the five-colored light manifested, countless incantations flashed across Lu Yun's body, and numerous strange black patterns appeared, arrayed around him, firmly protecting his form. As time passed, a dazzling seven-colored light erupted from Lu Yun, instantly illuminating the entire space, exuding an overwhelming aura, as if he were a sovereign presiding over the world. With the emergence of the five-colored light, countless incantations again flashed across Lu Yun's body, and numerous strange black patterns appeared, arrayed around him, firmly protecting his form. As time passed, a dazzling seven-colored light erupted from Lu Yun, instantly illuminating the entire space, exuding an overwhelming aura, as if he were a sovereign presiding over the world