Chapter 3: First Entry into the Lingxiao Sect
The two types of mental cultivation target different objects, allowing for simultaneous practice. However, this requires a strong control over one's mind and spirit. Lin Xiao, as a time traveler with extraordinary mental strength, was already able to cultivate both simultaneously by the time the two arrived at Lingxiao Sect
While there has been significant progress in the "Heart Purification Technique," there are no issues with the "Body Refinement Technique." Practicing the "Body Refinement Technique" generates true energy, which flows through the meridians while continuously dissipating, thereby expanding and strengthening the meridians. At the same time, the bones and flesh will also be reinforced. Naturally, the true energy of body refinement is akin to flames, and the body is like metal awaiting enhancement, requiring strengthening materials to achieve this. Therefore, after practicing the "Body Refinement Technique," Lin Xiao has developed a particularly strong appetite, consuming chicken, duck, fish, meat, and various grains. Indeed, the true energy of body refinement is like flames, and the body is like metal awaiting enhancement, necessitating strengthening materials for reinforcement. Consequently, after practicing the "Body Refinement Technique," Lin Xiao has become especially voracious, indulging in chicken, duck, fish, meat, and various grains.
"The Heart Purification Technique" is a mental practice for cultivating spiritual awareness, which does not generate any elemental force or true energy. Within this small body resides a traveler from the era of information explosion, burdened with a chaotic mind filled with too many thoughts. After seven or eight days, Lin Xiao still cannot enter the first level of tranquility and calmness, and even achieving a meditative state is quite difficult.
Lin Xiao's cultivation has gradually reached a new level, and his body has been steadily strengthened through both training and nutrition. What makes him even happier is that he has grown an inch taller. Therefore, he now resembles a thirteen or fourteen-year-old youth, rather than a mere skeleton
As Lin Xiao followed Master Mingxin through the protective barrier of the mountain, his eyes suddenly brightened, and he then gasped in surprise. The peaks before him towered into the clouds, with mist swirling and drifting between them, creating an ethereal atmosphere. Although he could not yet sense any spiritual energy, he could feel that the air was fresher than outside, making his breathing particularly comfortable.
His performance greatly surprised Master Mingxin, who secretly felt fortunate for having been soft-hearted at the time, as it allowed him not to miss out on such an excellent disciple; otherwise, he would have had no place to express his regret
Master Mingxin was quite satisfied with Lin Xiao's reaction. The previous five disciples had all gone through similar experiences, and without exception, they were all frightened and cried out in panic, with two of them even bursting into tears. The flying sword continued to ascend to the peak of Wangyun Peak, where a grand hall appeared before Lin Xiao. This hall, constructed entirely of wood, lacked ornate beams and painted rafters, and had no decorative items whatsoever. Perhaps in the eyes of ordinary people, this hall appeared quite unattractive, yet it gave Lin Xiao an extremely natural and appropriate feeling.
The elements contained in these foods, under the influence of the refining body true energy, began to correspondingly strengthen various parts of the body, including the bones, flesh, and meridians. Along the way, Lin Xiao's appetite left onlookers speechless, as if he were a monkey in a zoo being pointed at and discussed. Lin Xiao, feeling frustrated, asked Master Mingxin: "Master, did you experience this when you were cultivating back then?"
This is a three-foot-long clear blade, with a silver sword body emitting a faint white light, and a light blue gemstone embedded in the hilt. A sword aura flickers at the tip, seemingly ready to shoot out at any moment. Lin Xiao was drooling at the sight. Master Mingxin smiled and said, "Alright, stop looking. In the storage bracelet I gave you, there are many materials that I do not need, along with your stardust. Once you reach the Golden Core stage and cultivate the Golden Core primordial fire, you will be able to forge your own flying sword. Come on, I will take you back to Wangyun Peak to meet your five senior brothers." Master Mingxin smiled and said, "Alright, stop looking. In the storage bracelet I gave you, there are many materials that I do not need, along with your stardust. Once you reach the Golden Core stage and cultivate the Golden Core primordial fire, you will be able to forge your own flying sword. Come on, I will take you back to Wangyun Peak to meet your five senior brothers."
The Real Person Mingxin suppressed a laugh and said: "This, of course not, because when I was cultivating back then, I was indeed within the sect. Every disciple of our Lingxiao Sect has their own small courtyard, and there are dedicated people who bring food, so..." Seeing Lin Xiaoyou's resentful gaze, the Real Person Mingxin finally couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Master Mingxin is a good teacher. While Lin Xiao was practicing the "Qingxin Jue," he simply set up a soundproof barrier, isolating all external sounds and creating an environment suitable for his cultivation. However, perhaps due to the immense pressure Lin Xiao felt, his progress was very slow. Master Mingxin noticed this and called Lin Xiao before him, smiling as he said: "Lin Xiao, you are a smart child. What I want to tell you is that although the 'Qingxin Jue' is a foundational mental method, it is also a profound one. You are capable of understanding it deeply, yet your cultivation progress is exceptionally slow. Have you considered the reasons within yourself?"
Master Mingxin nodded and smiled beside him. Throughout this journey, he discovered that Lin Xiao possessed a maturity far beyond his years. He believed that Lin Xiao would surely overcome his inner obstacles, and indeed, Lin Xiao did not disappoint him
The Lingxiao Sect occupies a vast cluster of mountain peaks, comprising a total of thirty-six peaks, each overseen by a disciple of the Ming generation responsible for teaching. The main gate is situated on the highest peak, Lingxiao Peak, while the peak where Master Mingxin resides is called Wangyun Peak. As Master Mingxin draws his sword technique, a beam of white sword light suddenly shoots forth from his body, drawing a circle in the air before landing in front of the two individuals, revealing its true form
The Lingxiao Sect is a major sect in the realm of cultivation, alongside the Xianling Sect, the Heavy Weapon Sect, the Danxia Sect, and the Martial Dao Sect, collectively known as the Five Great Sects, which serve as the pillars of the Tianyuan Star cultivation world. Other smaller sects or families, in order to survive or develop, often rely on the Five Great Sects for protection. Each of the Five Great Sects has its own characteristics: the Xianling Sect is renowned for its Daoist techniques; the Lingxiao Sect excels in sword cultivation, standing out in the cultivation world; the Heavy Weapon Sect practices the way of refining tools; the Danxia Sect specializes in concocting various elixirs with marvelous effects; and the Martial Dao Sect approaches the Dao through martial arts, with close combat capabilities that are not inferior to those of the Lingxiao Sect. Each of the Five Great Sects has its own characteristics: the Xianling Sect is renowned for its Daoist techniques; the Lingxiao Sect excels in sword cultivation, standing out in the cultivation world; the Heavy Weapon Sect practices the way of refining tools; the Danxia Sect specializes in concocting various elixirs with marvelous effects; and the Martial Dao Sect approaches the Dao through martial arts, with close combat capabilities that are not inferior to those of the Lingxiao Sect
With over twenty years of cramming education and online knowledge from a previous life, combined with the extraordinary memory and comprehension brought by this reincarnation, along with the dedicated teachings of Master Mingxin, Lin Xiao astonishingly memorized both sets of foundational cultivation techniques before dawn, and under Master Mingxin's guidance, he also comprehended the first three layers of both techniques.
Upon discovering the root of the problem, Lin Xiao experienced a profound enlightenment. When he sat down to cultivate again, he no longer felt anxious and was able to enter a meditative state with ease. Instead, he relaxed his mind, allowing himself to gradually merge with the entirety of nature through each breath. He listened to the sound of the wind rustling through the leaves, the crisp chirping of the birds, and the gentle flow of the stream. In that moment, he was entranced, savoring the tranquility and harmony of the natural world. At that moment, he successfully entered the first level of the "Clear Heart Technique".
Lin Xiao was taken aback, as if he had come to an understanding. Sitting cross-legged, he began to recall the events since he became a disciple. Everything flashed through his mind like a film playing on hetushu.com. In the scenes, he saw himself frowning and gritting his teeth during his training, and that eager expression caused a great shock to Lin Xiao. It turned out to be like this. He had been too eager for success, neglecting the artistic conception required by the "Qingxin Jue".
Before Lin Xiao could begin his cultivation, the sky had already brightened. After having a light meal, Master Mingxin took Lin Xiao back to the Lingxiao Sect. Due to Lin Xiao's frail condition, he was unable to endure the high-speed friction and cold of flying on a sword, so they could only walk slowly. During this time, Master Mingxin took the opportunity to guide Lin Xiao in his cultivation.
The Real Person Mingxin led him inside, simultaneously extending his hand to unleash a stream of sword energy. The sword energy struck a suspended bronze bell, and the gentle chime immediately resonated outward.
Lin Xiao felt immense admiration for Master Mingxin, truly deserving of the strength of the late stage of Returning to Emptiness. Their understanding of the Dao of Heaven is profound; even an ordinary great hall can be cultivated to such a state, tsk tsk. As the sword light descended, Lin Xiao saw the name of the great hall: Woyun Hall. This name is indeed quite fitting and carries a deep artistic conception.
The flying sword ascended, and Master Mingxin took care of this novice, thus flying very slowly. Lin Xiao tightly grasped Master Mingxin's robe, the airflow lifting his hair, while his energy surged below. In that moment, he felt as if he were among the immortals, despite having no cultivation whatsoever.