Chapter 8, The Innate Seed of the Dao

By the time he awoke, the setting sun had already descended below the peaks, leaving traces of a rosy hue in the sky. The nearby cliff plateau was already dim, making it difficult to see.

Another young girl said, "I heard he is from Chaoge, but I don't know which noble family he belongs to."

Gradually, murmurs and low laughter began to arise. Through the explanations of his companions, the young disciple came to understand that only those disciples who have achieved perfection in the first realm are qualified to participate in the Sword Acceptance Conference

Jing Jiu and Liu Shi were standing there

Liu, at the age of ten, knelt before him with a loud thud and bowed his head twice with great force

Jing Jiu knew that he was feeling uneasy because he had heard the mocking discussions of his fellow disciples, so he smiled and said nothing

Jing Jiu, however, had long since fallen asleep

A somewhat immature voice pulled Lv Shichong out of his feelings of nostalgia

What remarkable qualities does that little boy possess

The Qing Shan sect has countless exceptionally talented disciples. Over the years, how many innate Dao seeds have emerged?

A young girl softly said, "That Young Master Jing Jiu... is truly handsome."

The cliff platform is exceptionally quiet, to the extent that even the chirping of birds in the distant trees has vanished

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Liu, aged ten, said: "The sound of the stream is so loud, how could the young master be willing to live there when he likes to sleep?"

After the ritual comes the embrace of the divine, this is the initial realm; thereafter comes the understanding of communication, and only then does one attain the state of unity

That entry mantra was placed on the lap.

The sunlight is obscured by the shade of the trees, making the small courtyard appear quite clear.

Jing Jiu recalled the memories from many years ago, reminding him: "In the future, do not call out to people like this when you are outside, or you will get beaten."

The gap between the two is indeed too vast, and they do not exist on the same level; what use is envy?

It seems that if there are no disciples residing here on a regular basis, this cleanliness will be maintained continuously

The small courtyard is very quiet, and the seemingly thatched cottage is, in fact, a clean dwelling that resembles a cave, so much so that it can be described as spotless.

Focus more, regardless of your talents, gifts, or understanding, you must strive to break through to the Realm of Instruments within three months. Only then will you have the hope of achieving the Perfected Divine Realm within three years, and have the opportunity to be recruited into the inner sect, becoming a true disciple of Qingshan. Our sect practices the True Path of the Heavenly Sword, emphasizing the principle of decisiveness. The initial stages of cultivation are not difficult; even the most dull-witted individuals, as long as they are willing to invest time and effort, will eventually succeed in breaking through. However, how many thousands of miles does the path to the Great Way stretch? The journey becomes increasingly arduous as one progresses; the peaks are steep and perilous, and the final hundreds of feet are as difficult as ascending to the heavens. Therefore, if you cannot enter the inner sect within three years, then it is better not to pursue this path to the heavens.

With a creak, Liu Shisui pushed open the courtyard door and ran in, his face glistening with sweat and filled with excitement as he shouted: "Young Master... Young Master... Young Master... Young Master!"

The young disciple who was speaking had somehow learned about certain matters concerning the Qing Shan Sect, understanding that the Sword Holding Grand Competition was the most significant test for the young disciples

The previously mentioned youth who mocked his peers was named Xue Yongge. He was a scion of a prominent family from Yuzhou County, and his family had a great-uncle who was cultivating at the Sixth Peak, Shiyue Peak. He was currently inquiring about news.

Jing Jiu looked at the walls of the cave, feeling a sense of emotion arise. He turned around, not empty of all things, but how many years had it been already

The disciples were astonished and speechless as they watched the young man in white heading deeper into the mountain path along with the boy who was born with a natural affinity for the Dao

Lu Shi was momentarily taken aback, then he smiled and did not answer the question. In his view, the question posed by this young disciple was indeed too naive.

A chilling sound of a sword echoed in front of the hall

Junior Brother Liu, each of us will have a small courtyard to rest in. Which one are you planning to choose? If you are not afraid of the noise from the night stream, the fourth room is indeed an excellent choice. It is close to the Sword Hall, allowing us to frequently seek guidance from the immortal masters. Moreover, outside the courtyard, there is a patch of Zhengyang flowers, whose fragrance is subtle and refreshing, greatly beneficial for calming the mind and spirit, which is quite advantageous for our cultivation.

Jing Jiu sat down on the stone bench, watching him with considerable interest

Liu, at the age of ten, raised her head and said with a slight blush on her face: "I am not in a hurry to leave to look at that manual."

Today is ultimately somewhat different, as both the disciples from wealthy families and the children from impoverished backgrounds are all gazing at a certain place

However, at the Qing Shan Sect, he could not enter the Unmarked Realm, his lifespan was limited, and he had no hope of breaking through the subsequent major realms, making it impossible for him to become a key training target of the sect

The disciples felt a slight tremor in their hearts, and suddenly became alert, quickly turning around.

The young girls paid no attention to this, gazing towards the mountain path.

Throughout this year, he has had numerous conversations with Liu Shisui, yet such emotions are rarely expressed outwardly

The wind entered the cave, gently stirring his garments, causing the pages of the book to flip rapidly, sometimes forward, sometimes backward

The sound of tea and the sound of the wind, each sound resonates in the ear

The pages are flipping rapidly, the text is unclear, and only the little figure drawn is constantly moving

Master, if our cultivation goes smoothly, will we have the opportunity to participate in the Sword Acceptance Competition in three years?

The little figure occasionally squats in a strange horse stance, sometimes stands like a pine tree, but more often is seen practicing a set of punches, appearing vigorous and incredibly diligent.

Some people are looking at Jing Jiu, while more are looking at Liu Shisui, yet no one has forgotten the words spoken by Master Lü before his departure

He has already reached the realm of complete understanding, able to wield his sword and fly freely, killing within ten steps without staining his clothes with blood. To the common people of the world, he is like a sword immortal, and in the courts of the ministers of the Chaoge City dynasty, he would undoubtedly be revered as a deity.

He sat down by the window and opened the thin book in his hand

There are very few tasks for Liu, who is ten years old. Making the bed and folding the blankets quickly comes to an end. He carries a plate of mountain fruits, which the steward had prepared in advance, to the courtyard and places it on the stone table in front of Jing Jiu.

In front of the sword hall, discussions arose, and it was inevitable that some would mock Jing Jiu a few times

A disciple mocked, saying: "Do you think you are a genius like Senior Sister Zhao?"

Deep in the mountain path, away from the stream, there are two adjacent small courtyards in the dense forest

I don't know, but that senior brother said that the courtyard is next to the stream

Following Master Lü's gaze, the disciples looked towards the rear of the line, landing on a single individual.

Soon, definite news arrived

The outer disciples who have just entered the mountain gate are still four levels away from reaching the first realm of guarding.

These two modifications are quite interesting, but they cannot be observed for long

Liu, at the age of ten, cast a grateful smile at Xue Yongge, shouldered his luggage, and walked towards the Sword Hall, requesting the doorplates for two small courtyards on the back mountain from the steward

A voice echoed in the venue, shocking everyone

This little boy is actually a natural-born Dao seed

Master Lü observed the commotion in that area, his brows slightly furrowing, revealing a hint of displeasure. He gently flicked his right finger, which was resting behind his back.

Some disciples were taken aback, wondering why Brother Xue, who usually appeared so proud and aloof, was so warm today. Others could only smile wryly, thinking how quick Brother Xue's reaction was. No one knew whether the Zhengyang flower had any benefits for cultivation, but living next to that innate Dao seed would undoubtedly be extremely helpful for his practice.

Is it possible to achieve perfection in a realm in just two years?

Unlike before, there was no longer any jealousy, only shock, and even envy was absent

However, the person to whom Master Lü was speaking was not the disciple who wished to participate in the Chengjian Grand Competition

The disciples looked at Liu Shijiu with eyes full of astonishment

Liu, at the age of ten, raised his sleeves to wipe the sweat from his face, nodding repeatedly, wanting to say something, but unable to find the words, feeling somewhat anxious

It is astonishing that such a person has emerged among them; how can they not be shocked

Master Lü's gaze moved among the disciples, lingering slightly longer on Jing Jiu and Liu Shisui, before finally settling on the distant mountain peaks.

Because the speaker is Master Lü

More disciples noticed the commotion from behind and couldn't help but be taken aback

Xue Yongge was the first to learn the news and the quickest to awaken from the shock. Ignoring the classmates who were still in a daze, she walked straight to Liu Shisui, her face displaying a gentle smile

Master Lü said: "Indeed, I hope you can become another surprise of the Nine Peaks of Qingshan"

The mountain breeze gently caresses, and the white frost grass falls down.

He feels somewhat emotional. This statement is meant for these disciples, and it also reflects his genuine experience

Jing Jiu said: "Do you understand?"

It is very simple and also very familiar, with only two extremely minor modifications compared to the past

It is indeed strange that a naturally gifted individual would serve as a bookkeeper for others, who would not find this odd

I hope you can catch up with the twelfth month of the lunar calendar

Even those disciples who were diligently reviewing their books and daydreaming in the sunlight would occasionally glance over with the corner of their eyes.

Liu, who was ten years old, was stunned for a moment before coming to her senses, pointing at herself and saying: "Are you talking about me?"

Seeing the anxious expression on the little boy's face, Jing Jiu said: "Go back to your courtyard, and if you want to read that book, then read it well"

Xue Yongge shook his head in confusion and said, "This is truly strange"

How do you know that I do not like the scent of the sunflowers

Apart from that Senior Sister Zhao, there is only Senior Brother Zhuo, who was personally accepted as a closed-door disciple by the esteemed Sect Leader on Tian Guang Peak

Jing Jiu said: "Yes, I completely forgot about this matter"

Jing Jiu's eyes gradually closed

Yet no one dared to mock each other

The entry mantra of the Qing Shan sect

Xue Yongge did not wait for Liu Shisui's response, because Liu Shisui knew that Jing Jiu would not choose this courtyard

Since these young disciples entered the Qing Shan Sect, such scenes have occurred several times. They are still naturally separated according to their place of origin and their status in the world, but in the future, it will depend on each individual's level of cultivation.

The young outer disciples dispersed, some were continuously reading the entry techniques in their hands, while others were lost in thought, gazing at the sunlight filtering through the leaves, naturally forming several groups.

Who would have thought that the disciple most valued by the immortal master was not the extraordinarily handsome young man in white, but rather the little boy who seemed to be his follower

The courtyard gate was pushed open, and Liu Shijiu set down his luggage. He looked around the surroundings, wiped clean a stone bench, and then prepared to clean up.

Just like now, he can only teach these ignorant outer disciples at Nansong Pavilion. Although this is also a very important matter for the sect, it is...