Chapter 6: First Layer Dahuanman, Meeting Lin Jingyu Again

In the days that followed, Su Changqing, having joined the Xiaozhu Peak of the Qingyun Sect, began his daily closed-door cultivation within the Jingxin Cave. With the Against-Heaven Comprehension to grasp the Boundless Profound Clear Dao, his cultivation speed was simply a thousand miles a day, and he frequently gained new insights.

By the seventh day.

Su Changqing sat cross-legged in the Jingxin Cave, practicing in meditation, when he suddenly felt a strange movement from within his body.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth began to surge toward Su Changqing, the essence energy within his body began to leap with it, and his dantian felt a faint sense of expansion.

Su Changqing sensed it carefully and hurriedly circulated the Boundless Profound Clear Dao to let these surging spiritual energies flow orderly through his meridians, following the direction of the meridians to enter his five viscera and six bowels, using them to nourish and regulate the Qi in his body.

After successfully circulating for sixteen cycles, Su Changqing opened his eyes and slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air.

"First layer Dahuanman, complete!"

Su Changqing felt the extraordinary state of his body and a faint smile appeared at the corners of his mouth.

In this world, the path of cultivation consists of seven great realms: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Transformation of Spirit, Tribulation Transcendence, and Celestial Platform. Within each realm, there are levels from one to nine, and one must ascend in order; the difference between each major realm is like heaven and earth.

Like Su Changqing at this moment, the first layer of the Boundless Profound Clear Dao corresponds to the third layer of the Qi Refining realm.

And his Master Shuiyue has already practiced the Taiji Profound Clear Dao to the sixth layer of the Taiqing, her cultivation being at the peak of the Transformation of Spirit Sixth Realm, which is extremely profound in this world.

There are also the various peak masters and heads of the Qingyun Sect, among whom the Longshou Peak head, True Person Cangsong, has a cultivation of the Transformation of Spirit Eighth Realm, while the Dazhu Peak head Tian Buyi and several other heads are all at the Transformation of Spirit Sixth or Seventh Realm.

The one with the highest cultivation in the entire sect is the Sect Leader, True Person Daoxuan, whose cultivation is already at the peak of the Transformation of Spirit Ninth Realm, waiting only to break through the bottleneck to step into the legendary Tribulation Transcendence realm.

"Once you enter the path of the Dao, you go deep into the sea; the road ahead is vast and requires diligence."

Su Changqing sighed leisurely, yet he was full of confidence inside.

Just at this moment, a voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"Is the Junior Brother in the dwelling?"

This was precisely the voice of Senior Sister Wen Min.

"Greetings, Senior Sister!"

Su Changqing put on his clothes, stood up, walked out, and bowed to greet her.

"It is good that you are here, Junior Brother. The sect is holding a grand assembly, and all disciples must go to the Mountain Gate Square to attend. Master asked me to come and take you there together."

Senior Sister Wen Min explained with a slight smile.

At the same time, she felt the extraordinary aura on Su Changqing at this moment and thought to herself, why does it feel like his aura is so different after not seeing this Junior Brother for a few days?

"Oh, then I will trouble Senior Sister to take me there."

Su Changqing also sensed Wen Min's gaze and hurriedly responded to divert her attention.

Wen Min did not think much of it; she took out her Flying Sword, jumped onto it with Su Changqing, and headed toward the Mountain Gate Square.

On the Flying Sword, Wen Min wore a kind smile and asked with concern: "Junior Brother, you have been at our Xiaozhu Peak for a few days now; are you accustomed to life on the peak? If there is anything you are unhappy about, you can tell me and Master."

"Senior Sister, all the Senior Sisters treat me very well, and Master often looks after me. To have this, this Junior Brother is already completely satisfied."

Su Changqing replied with a slight smile.

These were his true feelings. Although Xiaozhu Peak consisted entirely of female cultivators, he, a boy living here, was not looked down upon at all. On the contrary, all the Senior Sisters treated him very well, and knowing he was still growing, they would occasionally send him delicious food.

Not to mention that Master Shuiyue had even given up her own closed-door cultivation cave for him to practice in peace. "That is good. Master and I were worried you wouldn't be used to living here."

Senior Sister Wen Min rubbed Su Changqing's head, feeling relieved, and then asked with concern: "How is your practice of the Taiji Profound Clear Dao? Have you gained any insights? If you encounter anything you don't understand, you can come to the hall to ask us."

"Senior Sister, I have gained some insights into the Dao scriptures during my recent practice, and the speed of cultivation is alright. If I encounter anything I don't understand, I will go and ask you, Senior Sister. I only hope you won't find me dull then."

Su Changqing only said it was alright and found an excuse to gloss over it.

With the blessing of the Against-Heaven Comprehension, his path of cultivation had been quite smooth so far, and there was nothing he didn't understand that required asking for answers.

"What are you saying? Would Senior Sister ever dislike her Junior Brother?"

Senior Sister Wen Min laughed prettily and gently tapped Su Changqing's forehead with her finger; knowing it was a joke, she was not angry at all.

However, she thought of a name that had been frequently mentioned in the sect recently.

"By the way, Junior Brother, you have been practicing in the Jingxin Cave and are not very aware of the news in the sect. That Lin Jingyu who joined the sect with you has been in the spotlight recently."

"What happened to him?"

Su Changqing felt curious and asked Wen Min.

"It is rumored recently that Lin Jingyu is a heaven-gifted child with extraordinary talent. In just seven days of cultivation, he has already entered the path of drawing Qi, and before long, he will be able to complete the first layer of the Profound Clear Dao and step into the first layer of Qi Refining!"

"This kind of talent and cultivation speed is rare in the sect, only slightly inferior to Senior Brother Xiao Yicai and Senior Brother Qi Hao from back then. If he can complete it in three days, he will be able to rival Junior Sister Lu!"

Senior Sister Wen Min exclaimed repeatedly.

"So that is how it is. Back in the main hall, the Sect Leader and the uncles of each peak praised him endlessly. I didn't expect him to be this formidable after embarking on the path of cultivation."

Su Changqing nodded with a smile, following Senior Sister Wen Min's words to praise him.

"However, Junior Brother, do not be discouraged. You must not be influenced by others and develop a greedy or rash heart. Just do your own thing and follow your original heart."

"The so-called path of cultivation values gradual progress and being down-to-earth. As long as you do not give up and endure hardships, you will surely have the day you achieve the Great Dao."

Senior Sister Wen Min exhorted him repeatedly.

Su Changqing nodded obediently in agreement, which made Wen Min very happy. This Junior Brother, if nothing else, had a very good personality, and perhaps one day he could truly achieve his Great Dao.

The Flying Sword arrived above the Mountain Gate Square and gradually descended.

At this time, the Mountain Gate Square was already bustling with people. Thousands of disciples from the entire sect were gathered here, and one could only hear them discussing among themselves, very lively.

"Junior Brother Lin, I heard you have already been able to draw Qi into your body and will be able to complete the first layer in a few days. Is it true?"

"Could it be fake? Look at the spiritual energy flowing toward Junior Brother Lin; isn't this the sign of drawing Qi into the body?"

"So, Junior Brother Lin can really complete it in a few days? This cultivation speed is about the same as Senior Brother Qi Hao back then, and perhaps he can even surpass Senior Brother Qi Hao."

At a glance, Su Changqing saw the figure of Lin Jingyu in the crowd. He saw him surrounded by a group of disciples, laughing and talking, with a tendency to be the leader among them.

"I cannot say that. Senior Brother Qi Hao is my role model. Jingyu does not seek to surpass Senior Brother Qi Hao, only hoping to stand side by side with him."

Lin Jingyu looked high-spirited, talking to them one by one, no longer having the heart of the child who ran in the countryside back in Caomiao Village.

(End of chapter)