On the summit of Tongtian Peak, surrounded by lush mountains and forests, there is a secluded courtyard with an ancient and strong pine tree on the left and five or six well-trimmed bamboo on the right.
In the center of the courtyard, there is a small path made of stone eggs, leading from the courtyard door to the eaves, surrounded by green grass. When the breeze blows, a faint fragrance of green grass comes, giving a sense of tranquility and nature.
Inside the house, there are no calligraphy or paintings, nothing fancy, it is very simple and plain, it seems to be a suitable place for deep cultivation.
On the bamboo platform, a young man in a green robe with clear eyes and eyebrows is meditating. After a long time, he stopped his cultivation and slowly exhales a turbid breath.
Four months have passed since Li Xiu deliberately released the Qilin bloodline to attract the attention of Daoxuan and others. At that time, Daoxuan deliberately frightened Li Xiu in order to keep him in the Qing Yun Sect, and Li Xiu was naturally frightened and stayed.
Over the next two months, Li Xiu gradually recovered his normal appearance and Daoxuan kept observing Li Xiu's behavior and character, feeling that they were all excellent. On that day, he took the opportunity to propose to take him as a disciple and Li Xiu came here specifically for the Qing Yun Sect's cultivation method, so how could he refuse.
Daoxuan was ecstatic to get such a great disciple, and after Li Xiu made a heavy oath, he immediately passed on the Qing Yun Sect's cultivation method.
The root of all the mysterious and marvelous techniques in the Qing Yun Sect is the Taiji Xuanqing Dao, which was understood and derived from a nameless ancient scroll by the founder of the Qing Yun Sect, Qing Yun Saint, two thousand years ago. After generations of refinement by masters of the Qing Yun Sect, it has become an unparalleled and unmatched Tao that transcends nature and creation.
This is what Daoxuan told Li Xiu and at that time Li Xiu also had an eager expression. However, he knew in his heart that Taiji Xuanqing Dao wasn't the best cultivation method in the world. He wouldn't be foolish enough not to practice it, after all, it was still a method of cultivation. He figured that after practicing, whether it was to cultivate the "Heavenly Book" or the nameless ancient scroll that Taiji Xuanqing Dao was derived from, he would surely achieve twice the results with half the effort.
Taiji Xuanqing Dao has three realms: Juyqing, Shangqing and Taiqing. The top realm of Juyqing is already rare in the world, and there are few disciples of Qing Yun who have broken through Juyqing to reach the realm of Shangqing. Nowadays, there are only a dozen people in Qing Yun who have reached the realm of Shangqing, which already makes Qing Yun one of the strongest sects in the world. As for the supreme realm of Taiqing, it is said that only the extraordinary genius Daoist Qing Ye has reached it.
Taiji Xuanqing's Dao is easy to learn but difficult to master. Normally, those with average talent can achieve the first level of Juyqing realm in a year, the second level takes five years, and the third level is a watershed. Those with slightly inferior talent will stop at this point and at least take dozens of years to achieve it. As for the fourth level of Juyqing, it is the fundamental principle of all things and begins to show extraordinary abilities, allowing the spirit to control things outside the body.
Just these four levels, ordinary people with average talent will take a hundred years, but Li Xiu only took one night. After all, the first three levels are nothing more than moving the essence within the body, and the fourth level allows the elemental spirit to control things outside the body. These are not difficult for Li Xiu.
However, Li Xiu played down his abilities and told Daoxuan that it took him a month, which still shocked Daoxuan and made him feel mixed emotions. He felt that the heavens were unjust and wondered why he was not gifted, but at the same time, he paid more attention to Li Xiu and regarded him as the next leader to be cultivated in the Qing Yun sect.
Perhaps it may seem abrupt and hasty, but one must understand that in cultivation, aptitude is extremely important. The people of Qing Yun Sect have a deeper understanding of this. If it weren't for the appearance of a Daoist Qing Ye with exceptional talent when the Qing Yun Sect was in dire straits, the Qing Yun Sect wouldn't have its current reputation. To put it exaggeratively, it's not an exaggeration to say that one person attaining the Tao can even make chickens and dogs ascend to heaven.
Now, the next Daoist Qing Ye is right in front of him. How can Daoxuan not seize this opportunity?
Li Xiu's cultivation is so fast that Daoxuan worries that he will become increasingly arrogant. He often reminds Li Xiu that this is just the beginning of his cultivation and that the enhancement of his bloodline is most obvious at this time. As his cultivation deepens, the speed of his cultivation will slow down and will no longer be so frightening. He must not waste his cultivation.
Li Xiu, on the other hand, always listens humbly to the teachings and never shows off his skills. He stays in the courtyard all day and tirelessly cultivates, which makes Daoxuan feel deeply comforted. Seeing everything become comfortable makes him feel relieved, and he feels that there will be someone to follow in his footsteps.
Another half-month of seclusion has passed, and things have indeed slowed down as Daoxuan had said. Li Xiu's cultivation speed has gradually slowed down and is no longer as terrifying, but that was after he reached the eighth level of the Juyqing realm. After all, he is not just as simple as having a Qilin bloodline.
Li Xiu pushed open the gate of the courtyard and went to the bamboo forest in the mountains, beginning his daily routine as an entrance disciple, which was to chop down the black bamboo that was as hard as iron. Although it was called a routine, it was actually just a test of his techniques for him.
Li Xiu's hand flicked, and a magic sword suddenly appeared. The sword was four feet long, with a dark purple body and an exceptionally thin and strong blade. The sword was named "Purple Wing" and was given to him by Daoxuan.
In fact, after reaching the fourth level of the Juyqing realm, the Qing Yun disciples can study various strange skills and techniques and cultivate their own magical treasures.
Cultivators who practice the Dao use their magical treasures to control the creation of heaven and earth and shake off evil spirits and monsters. The weak can fly through the air, moving rapidly like the wind and lightning amidst the blue sky and white clouds. The strong can destroy mountains and flood the seas, causing heaven and earth to change color and tremble.
According to tradition, once a disciple reaches the fourth level of the Juyqing realm, they will leave the mountain to travel and search for treasures of heaven and earth to forge their own magical treasures.
However, Li Xiu, who has just arrived at the mountain, did not have a strong sense of belonging to the Qing Yun Sect yet. Moreover, Daoxuan felt that Li Xiu's cultivation was too fast and that he did not know any martial arts or have any fighting experience.
Therefore, he did not allow Li Xiu to go down the mountain for travel. Instead, he directly gave him a Purple Wing magical sword and asked Li Xiu to make do with it for now, saying that when he has a deeper understanding of martial arts and cultivation in the future, it would not be too late to go down the mountain to forge a sword.
Of course, Daoxuan knew that any heavy weapon had to be forged through intense flames and repeated beating before it could be formed. So he notified Li Xiu that the Seven Peaks Meeting of Martial Arts will be held soon. He asked him to practice diligently and even if he couldn't be the best, he should not fall behind the prestige of the Tongtian Peak's Main Peak.
In the black bamboo forest, Li Xiu's eyes flickered and he made a seal with his hand. The purple wing sword instantly became dazzling and purple, and the next moment Li Xiu pointed with his sword, and the purple wing sword immediately left his hand and transformed into a purple streamer that circled around Li Xiu.
With Li Xiu's intention, the flowing light from the purple-wing sword became faster and faster, gradually forming into a piece and finally turning into a purple light vortex with a width of several tens of meters. Wherever it hit, it was immediately cut open, with a shocking sound and terrifying power.
In a few moments of effort, Li Xiu's heart turned and the purple light vortex immediately circled several rounds, clearing all the bamboo within tens of meters around him, and the bamboo fragments were lifted into the air by the wind, like a heavy snowfall.
Li Xiu stood in the middle, surrounded by purple flowing light, making him look graceful and elegant.