Chapter 303 : Opening the Hall to Teach the Law

Chapter 303: Opening the Hall to Teach the Law

One must be willing to give in order to gain.

The young people of today were truly extraordinary!

Hearing Chen Beiwu’s words, True Monarch Yue Shan slightly raised his brows and shifted his gaze toward the Sect Master.

As expected, True Venerable Purple Firmament shook his head and said calmly,

“Since the founding of the Yuqing Immortal Sect, there has never been a precedent of forcibly taking a disciple’s fortuitous opportunity. This method was something you comprehended yourself, so you may handle it as you see fit.”

“Of course, if you are willing to transmit the law, you may choose a few juniors you find agreeable within the Immortal Sect and teach them. You may also become a lecturer of the Immortal Sect, open classes, and pass down the cultivation method.”

As he spoke, True Venerable Purple Firmament lightly flicked his sleeve. An identity jade slip flew on its own into Chen Beiwu’s hand.

“The Dao is passed to those with affinity. How you choose is entirely up to your own heart.”

No matter how good a cultivation method was, it was ultimately a dead thing.

What the Yuqing Immortal Sect lacked was not cultivation methods, but peerless geniuses capable of blazing new paths.

In True Venerable Purple Firmament’s eyes, although Chen Beiwu’s simplified Yuqing Nine Revolutions Yuanshi Pill Canon was marvelous, it still could not compare to Chen Beiwu himself.

If Chen Beiwu were willing to select a few prodigies he found pleasing within the sect and teach them, he could open up a new line of inheritance, allowing him to integrate even more smoothly into the Yuqing Immortal Sect.

“This student is willing to open classes and teach the law.”

Chen Beiwu gently rubbed the jade slip with his fingertips and bowed slightly.

He had to admit that compared to the Sect Master’s suggestion, his previous considerations had indeed been somewhat limited.

The Yuqing Immortal Sect transmitting immortal methods and Chen Beiwu transmitting immortal methods were two entirely different concepts.

The former was the sect bestowing grace upon prodigies; the latter was Chen Beiwu transmitting the Dao to prodigies.

Exchanging a simplified Core Formation immortal method for the sect’s recognition and support, thereby expressing his sense of belonging, was indeed a good idea—but it could only earn him some cultivation resources.

As the saying went, a lone tree could not support a forest, and one hand could not make a sound.

A commander without subordinates could not rely on the power of the Immortal Sect to command the entire Immortal Alliance, nor could he further develop the greater potential of the Nine-Breath Chaos Divine Ability.

What Chen Beiwu needed were cultivator prodigies and cultivation families he could truly trust as his foundation.

Teaching the Core Formation immortal method and establishing master–disciple relationships was an excellent medium for building such a foundation. It could even gradually form a community of shared interests as Chen Beiwu’s strength and status increased.

Of course, there were drawbacks as well. Cultivation families that could thrive for long periods within the Immortal Alliance were no pushovers.

If Chen Beiwu borrowed too much power, a single misstep could easily result in those cultivation families turning the tables and taking control instead.

Therefore, Chen Beiwu did not plan to become fat in one bite. He intended to proceed steadily, slowly nurturing prodigies, building his own foundation, and forging his own immortal path.

True Venerable Purple Firmament nodded slightly but said nothing more.

Chen Beiwu, keenly reading the situation, immediately performed a respectful salute.

“This student takes his leave.”

True Venerable Purple Firmament lightly waved his sleeve, sending Chen Beiwu away through spatial transposition from the Yuqing Hall.

“Buzz.”

As soon as Chen Beiwu opened his eyes, he discovered that a figure had suddenly appeared before him.

“You really smell so good!”

The Jade Moon Protector twitched her nose, her eyes fixed straight on him.

“Protector, you jest.”

Chen Beiwu’s heart tightened as he calmly took half a step back.

“Can I lick just one bite?”

Jade Moon pursed her lips and spoke words that immediately made Chen Beiwu feel a strong sense of danger.

“Ah, that hurts, that hurts!”

Fortunately, in the very next moment, the Azure Crane Dao Attendant appeared in time. With one hand, he grabbed the jade horn hidden in Jade Moon’s hair and pulled her away.

Seeing this, Chen Beiwu let out a sigh of relief and quickly took his leave.

“Damn it, not even one lick allowed?”

Jade Moon pouted, turning her head to the left while her eyes glanced sideways at the Azure Crane, her expression full of dissatisfaction.

“What do you mean one lick? From the looks of it, you wanted to drain all the Yuanshi Golden Attribute from his dantian and sea of qi.”

The Azure Crane shook his head, bluntly exposing her true intentions.

“How could I drain him dry? I was only planning to lightly sip a little.”

Jade Moon pinched her thumb and index finger together, gesturing that it would only be a tiny amount.

“Not even a sip is allowed.”

The Azure Crane frowned and said seriously, “This child has forged a Yuanshi Golden Core. His future is immeasurable. How could you lightly offend him?”

“Hmph, why are you being so fierce!”

Jade Moon turned her head away, pouting. In front of the Azure Crane, she showed none of the domineering presence of a Primordial Dao Beast.

She was not planning to take it for free.

If Chen Beiwu were willing to let her lick once, she could give him one of the jade horns she had previously shed.

Although this jade horn looked ordinary, if held by a Golden Core True Person who had forged a Yuanshi Golden Core, it would allow them to easily kill a Nascent Soul True Monarch across realms. That would count as forming a karmic bond. Who would have thought the Azure Crane would intervene and stop her?

…

After leaving the Yuqing Hall, Chen Beiwu let out a breath of relief and immediately sent a message to his parents, informing them that he had successfully completed Core Formation.

“Buzz.”

In the next moment, his phone vibrated.

Chen Beiwu activated his divine sense and connected the call. The screen projected the illusory images of his parents.

“It really worked?”

When Huang Xiaoling spoke, her face was flushed with excitement, her eyes brimming with joy.

Seeing his father squeezed to the edge of the screen yet constantly trying to lean in and ask questions, Chen Beiwu smiled and said proudly,

“That’s right. Your son is now a bona fide Golden Core True Person!”

Hearing this, Huang Xiaoling said nothing. Her right hand holding the phone trembled slightly, and the smile at the corner of her lips refused to fade.

“Good, good, good! My son has formed a Golden Core!”

Chen Dong turned his head and looked at the peach tree in the backyard. Fourteen years of accumulated worry completely dissipated, and he could not help but burst into laughter.

It was not that he could not keep his composure. In Kaiyuan Prefecture of the Youying Path, within Tianyan Commandery, a Golden Core True Person was nothing special.

But in a small place like Yuan-Kong County of Fallen Dragon Manor, a Golden Core True Person was like a stabilizing pillar, enough to allow a cultivation family to endure for a thousand years.

“This kind of joyous event must be celebrated,” Chen Dong suggested.

After all, the Chen Family had finally produced a Golden Core True Person. No celebration would be too extravagant.

“There’s no rush to celebrate.”

Chen Beiwu shook his head and chatted casually with his parents.

Fourteen years was neither long nor short for a Golden Core cultivator, but it was enough to bring earth-shaking changes to the Chen Family—especially to his mother’s business.

Riding on her son’s rising status, Huang Xiaoling had leveraged the influence of the Yuqing Immortal Sect to open a pill shop near Shouhe No. 2 High School. Business had been booming.

In order to seek advice on raising children, many parents from the six counties of Fallen Dragon Manor had deliberately brought their children to the pill shop near the school. Some parents were even willing to pay high prices to obtain Chen Beiwu’s cultivation notes.

In addition, some parents harbored thoughts of currying favor and wished to recommend their daughters to Huang Xiaoling for evaluation, hoping they might be qualified to follow Chen Beiwu in cultivation.

Over time, Huang Xiaoling grew somewhat weary of the constant flattery and praise. She began to ignore the pill shop’s business and instead focus on cultivation, which could be considered a good thing.

After chatting for over ten minutes, even after hanging up the call, the joy in Huang Xiaoling’s eyes was still impossible to conceal.

“Ding ding ding.”

At that moment, the doorbell rang. Huang Xiaoling’s expression shifted as she stepped forward to open the door.

Standing there was a slender young woman in white robes, her features cool and refined, with an Illusion-Tailed Fox perched on her shoulder—Chen Qin.

“Good morning, Aunt Huang.”

Chen Qin smiled sweetly and familiarly looped her arm around Huang Xiaoling’s.

Fourteen years had passed. Without the burden of an Immortal Loan, and with Senior Hu’s wholehearted assistance, she had successfully entered one of the Seven-Nine Upper Sects—the Cloud-Mist Upper Sect—advancing to Foundation Establishment as an unaffiliated cultivator. Whenever she had free time, she would visit the Chen Family.

“You came at just the right time.”

Finding a familiar person to share her joy with, Huang Xiaoling’s lips curved upward.

“Beiwu formed his core?” Chen Qin guessed.

The reason she had continued visiting the Chen Family all these years was because Chen Beiwu’s seclusion had been too long, with no news at all, which made her worried.

Huang Xiaoling raised her head in surprise. “How did you guess?”

“Because Aunt Huang looks especially happy today.”

Chen Qin smiled brightly.

They chatted for nearly an hour before Chen Qin found an excuse to leave under Senior Hu’s urging.

“As a cultivator, one should sever mortal ties and pursue longevity. Dwelling all day on these feelings between men and women will only hinder your future,” the Illusion-Tailed Fox reminded her.

“Senior is right, but if I do not confirm Beiwu’s safety, I truly cannot feel at ease, let alone devote all my essence and spirit to forming a core.”

After soothing the senior with a thought, Chen Qin took out her phone and made a video call to Chen Beiwu, only to find that he was currently on another call.

“Silly child. You have him in your heart, but he may not necessarily have you in his.”

Seeing this, the Illusion-Tailed Fox shook its head.

Although they had only met a few times, as a Fifth-Realm Beast Venerable, even with its cultivation mostly gone, its insight still far surpassed that of ordinary Nascent Soul True Monarchs. It could tell Chen Beiwu’s temperament at a glance.

Chen Qin quietly looked at her phone without speaking.

She and Beiwu had grown up together, sharing a childhood bond. That was not something Senior Hu’s few words could shake.

…

Core Formation without showing it off was like wearing fine clothes at night.

Elsewhere, Chen Beiwu was currently on a video call with Xu Ziqing and Xu Lingling.

“See this?”

Chen Beiwu picked up another phone, opened the announcement on the Yuqing official website, and turned the screen toward them.

“I see it, I see it. I’ve seen it so many times both my eyes have memorized it.”

Xu Lingling used her thumbs and index fingers to pull open her eyelids, deliberately making an exaggerated, stunned expression.

“I knew you wouldn’t fail.”

Xu Ziqing said sincerely.

“???”

Hearing that, Xu Lingling immediately sensed something was off. She lowered her hands and shifted her gaze back and forth between Chen Beiwu and Xu Ziqing.

Something was definitely wrong—nine times out of ten, something was wrong!

Since when had Chen Beiwu and Xu Ziqing become so close?

Noticing Xu Lingling’s expression, Xu Ziqing hurriedly changed the topic.

“I heard you didn’t take a Tribulation-Breaking Golden Core pill when forming your core?”

Chen Beiwu nodded slightly.

With the Fourth-Tier Heavenly-Evolution Pill and the Supreme Sutra of Boundless Salvation of Taiyuan assisting him, he had never even had the chance to use the Tribulation-Breaking Golden Core or the Qi-Consolidating Foundation-Stabilizing Pill.

Those two precious pills could be saved for his parents’ future Core Formation.

“That’s amazing.”

Xu Ziqing’s eyes shone as she looked at Chen Beiwu.

The more she interacted with him, the more she felt the gap between people.

Thus, she chose to set aside her pride and follow her heart, becoming Chen Beiwu’s confidante rather than competing with him in talent.

“By the way, this Immortal Sect exchange meeting is being held at the Tianyan Immortal Sect. Beiwu, will you be participating?”

Seeing herself about to be sidelined, Xu Lingling could not help but speak up.

“I will. If nothing unexpected happens, I should be the leading representative of the Yuqing Immortal Sect for this generation.”

Chen Beiwu answered straightforwardly.

Normally he was cautious, but when it came time to bring glory to the Yuqing Immortal Sect, he would never shrink back.

It was not arrogance. Having forged a Yuanshi Golden Core and stepped into the late Golden Core stage, his realm might only place him within the top ten of the Jade-Void Rankings.

But in terms of actual strength, he could fully claim the top spot.

The once seemingly unassailable innate Dao body, Yu Zhaohua, was no longer in his eyes.

Even against Shen Lingxing, the current Yuqing chief whose cultivation had reached Golden Core consummation, Chen Beiwu had an eighty to ninety percent chance of victory across two minor realms.

As for the peerless geniuses within the Five Great Grotto-Heavens who could not be judged by common sense, Chen Beiwu did not dare make a definitive claim. Only a true battle would decide the outcome.

“The Scarlet Lotus Root Tea at the Tianyan Immortal Sect is really good. I’ll treat you to some when the time comes.”

Xu Lingling said enthusiastically.

“Sure. Oh right, I almost forgot to tell you both something.”

Chen Beiwu raised his brows slightly, as if suddenly remembering something.

The two women exchanged a glance, their expressions curious. “What is it?”

“I’m preparing to open a hall next month to teach the law, transmitting the Taiyi Five-Directions Nine-Revolutions Core-Stabilizing Marvelous Method. The exact schedule hasn’t been set yet.

You haven’t formed your cores yet. If you’re interested, you can come to the Yuqing Immortal Sect to attend the lectures. I’ll reserve seats for you.”

Chen Beiwu said.

He could not be bothered to elevate cultivators with average talent and fortune, but Xu Ziqing and Xu Lingling were exceptions. They were old friends he had known for many years.

Even though both women were now over-limit Foundation Establishment cultivators at mid-stage Foundation Establishment, still quite far from Core Formation, and at best would only forge Third-Grade Golden Cores with no chance at First- or Second-Grade cores—at least in Chen Beiwu’s estimation—he was still willing.

Between friends, help required no words.

By listening to his teachings, Xu Ziqing and Xu Lingling might break through their innate limitations and glimpse a Core Formation path beyond Third-Grade Golden Cores.

“Taiyi Five-Directions Nine-Revolutions Core-Stabilizing Marvelous Method?”

Hearing this name, both women froze slightly.

What kind of Core Formation method was that?

The famous Core Formation methods of the Yuqing Immortal Sect were renowned throughout the Immortal Alliance. Even disciples of the Seven-Nine Upper Sects and the Ninety-Nine Orthodox Clans had heard of them.

Yet neither Xu Ziqing nor Xu Lingling had ever heard of this Taiyi Five-Directions Nine-Revolutions Core-Stabilizing Marvelous Method.

Moreover, the Yuqing Immortal Sect was extremely strict about teaching classes. Most lectures were given by Nascent Soul True Monarchs, not Golden Core True Persons.

Chen Beiwu had only just advanced to Golden Core. Even if he were to teach, he should start as an assistant lecturer, not directly as the main lecturer.

Unless…?

Thinking of a possibility, Xu Ziqing’s eyes widened in surprise.

“Beiwu, what method are you planning to teach? Could you say it again?”

“The Taiyi Five-Directions Nine-Revolutions Core-Stabilizing Marvelous Method… This Core Formation method was something I comprehended by combining the Yuqing Nine Revolutions Yuanshi Pill Canon. I also came up with the name myself. What do you think?”

Chen Beiwu spoke each word clearly, afraid the two of them might not grasp the importance of this class and miss such a rare opportunity.

Hearing this, Xu Lingling suddenly raised her head, her almond eyes wide, staring blankly at Chen Beiwu as if seeing him anew.

What the hell—self-created Core Formation method?

And one derived from the Yuqing Immortal Sect’s famed supreme immortal law, the Yuqing Nine Revolutions Yuanshi Pill Canon!

To be honest, if Xu Lingling did not know Chen Beiwu’s temperament inside out, and did not know that he was a once-in-ten-thousand-years Yuanshi Golden Core forger of the Yuqing Immortal Sect, she would have thought he had gone mad—or that she herself was dreaming.

“Hey, are your reactions really that exaggerated?”

Chen Beiwu complained.

“Beiwu, you’re really underestimating yourself.”

Xu Ziqing swallowed, her throat dry.

“Forging a Yuanshi Golden Core alone is already incredible.

But combining the Yuqing Nine Revolutions Yuanshi Pill Canon to create a new Core Formation method—that’s a feat even Divine Transformation True Venerables might not be able to accomplish!”

Xu Lingling nodded vigorously in agreement.

If the Divine Transformation True Venerables of the Yuqing Immortal Sect could simplify Core Formation immortal methods, they would not have broken precedent by allowing Chen Beiwu, a mere student, to open a hall and teach the law.