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Lingfeng felt puzzled. Isn't there only one way to cultivate immortality? He asked, "Are there other methods of cultivation?"
Azure Vine nodded. "Yes, cultivation can be achieved through three methods: Buddhism, Demon Cultivation, and Daoism. Among them, Buddhism involves understanding the truths of the world. When you reach a state of enlightenment, you can ascend to the Western Paradise. However, the key to this practice is to see through the mundane world..."
"Then forget it. My goal is to revive Ling Xueer and be with her. If I see through the mundane world, what meaning would there be in reviving Ling Xueer?" Before Azure Vine could finish, Lingfeng interrupted.
Azure Vine shot Lingfeng an annoyed glare and continued, "Demon Cultivation is the simplest method of cultivation. However, for those with impure intentions or shallow talents, it is the most dangerous method because if one is not careful, they may fall into madness or tread the Demonic Path. Daoism is our method of cultivation and is the most difficult among the three. Although it also requires talent, as long as one is willing to work hard, results will surely follow. So, have you decided which method of cultivation to choose?"
After pondering for a moment, Lingfeng resolutely said, "I choose Daoism." There were two reasons: he already understood why he didn't like Buddhism. As for not wanting to choose Demon Cultivation, Lingfeng didn't think his intentions were pure enough; moreover, he disliked engaging in uncertain endeavors.
A week later, Monkey Head rushed over to Lingfeng in a hurry and excitedly told him that Lame Li was leaving.
Lingfeng was not surprised; he had known about Lame Li's departure long ago. However, what intrigued him was that students from the academy had been assigned to Five Peaks to begin learning spells.
"Is Lame Li the only teacher in the entire Demon Suppression Sect?" Lingfeng asked.
Monkey Head seemed unsure and replied vaguely, "I don't know, but it seems that things have changed here since he left. We went directly to learn the methods of cultivating immortality. Guess which peak I was assigned to?" Monkey Head said mysteriously.
Monkey Head was lively and energetic, almost hyperactive. Therefore, Lingfeng guessed that the peak named after wood would suit Monkey Head best and confidently said, "Is it Wood Peak?"
Upon hearing Lingfeng's answer, Monkey Head's jaw dropped in surprise as he exclaimed, "Wow! You're amazing; you guessed it right away!"
"So what are you learning now?"
"Nothing," Monkey Head shook his head in disappointment. "Earth Wind's Peak Master Earth Spirit is an extraordinary beauty, but she has principles when it comes to accepting disciples. If one is fortunate enough to become her true disciple, they can learn her private techniques. Unfortunately, I wasn't chosen by her and became a disciple of her senior disciple Earth Dragon instead. Right now, we are undergoing physical training; I haven't learned anything yet—it's exhausting."
"Wow! So you're a disciple of Earth Spirit Peak Master now?" Lingfeng laughed heartily with a hint of schadenfreude.
Monkey Head looked dejected and displeased. "What a pity! Such a beautiful woman has become my master; it's so awkward. I dare say if she were willing to follow me, my powers would definitely increase!"
Lingfeng pouted and said dismissively, "Hmph, how could your magical power increase just because she followed you? Besides, it's quite shameless of you to even think that!" Lingfeng struck a shy pose.
After chatting for a while longer, Monkey Head reluctantly took his leave. According to him, the regulations at Earth Peak were strict, and unless something unexpected happened with the Demon Suppression Sect, they were not allowed to go to other places on their own, nor were they permitted to privately share the secret techniques of Wood Peak.
Once Monkey Head was gone, Lingfeng opened the first chapter of Cultivation Essentials. The content of the first chapter had already been translated with the help of Azure Vine. Now, Lingfeng's primary task was to memorize the contents of the first chapter thoroughly for future cultivation.
Lingfeng had been away from the academy for two weeks. After translating the first chapter, Azure Vine had left again. Lingfeng had no idea what he was doing and wasn't interested either. The only thing that felt strange was living alone in Azure Vine's large house; it felt empty and lonely. Often at night, when unable to sleep, Lingfeng would think of Ling Xueer.
Lingfeng spent two days memorizing the content of the first chapter. However, he did not understand the methods of cultivation and could only wait for Azure Vine to return.
Before he knew it, the fifteenth day of the eighth month was approaching. In the Mortal Realm, during this festival, Azure Vine would always buy many mooncakes. Lingfeng also had a fondness for mooncakes and felt unsatisfied after eating them each time. At that moment, he was worried about whether there would be mooncakes to eat here.
In the afternoon, the sect leader called Lingfeng over again.
However, there was no mention of taking Lingfeng as a disciple, which relieved him. The sect leader casually asked about Lingfeng's progress in learning. Lingfeng nodded enthusiastically and said, "I've memorized the first chapter of Cultivation Essentials!"
"I'm asking about your studies; how many characters do you recognize now?"
Lingfeng thought for a moment and replied without hesitation, "I don't know; anyway, I basically recognize all the characters in the first chapter of Cultivation Notes written in true script." Lingfeng wasn't bragging; after memorizing the content in simple script, he had read through the true script version several times and recognized most of the characters now.
"Mm~~!" The sect leader nodded and asked again, "Have you learned the content of the first chapter?"
"No," Lingfeng said somewhat dejectedly. Having not seen Azure Vine for several days meant no one was there to teach him how to cultivate. He reluctantly added, "I’ve only memorized theoretical concepts but don’t know how to practice them."
The sect leader stroked his long white beard thoughtfully and said, "That makes sense; Junior Brother Azure Vine is busy with the Cultivation Conference on the fifteenth day of the eighth month and doesn't have time to guide you. However, I have plenty of free time and can give you some pointers."
Lingfeng's eyes lit up at this thought. If he could receive guidance from the sect leader without being taken as a disciple, it wouldn't violate his promise to Azure Vine. This way, he could learn about Cultivation Essentials without becoming a disciple—truly killing two birds with one stone.
However, Qing You said, "But if your physical condition does not meet the requirements, recklessly practicing the content here may lead to your meridians being severed and death. I will first assess your physical qualities before deciding whether to teach you!"
Lingfeng had been learning martial arts to strengthen his body from Azure Vine since he was five years old. Although he was still young, he was already a master among his peers. "So, how do you determine if my physical qualities meet the requirements?" Lingfeng asked.
"This is simple; you just need to compare your martial arts skills with Zhi Lian. At that time, I will observe from the side and will be able to judge your skill level!" With that, he called for Disciple to summon Zhi Lian.
Upon hearing the reason for the summoning, Zhi Lian hesitated and stammered, "I don't dare to spar with Shixu!" Although he had become friends with Lingfeng, he still did not dare to act recklessly in front of the master and disrupt the hierarchy.
"It's okay; just go easy on it," Lingfeng reassured him, then added, "But you must really hold back; don't go too hard on me!"
Zhi Lian glanced at the master again and, seeing him nod slightly, felt relieved. He assumed a stance and prepared to attack.
Lingfeng did not know Lightness Skill and could only move on the ground, pondering how he could restrain Zhi Lian.
Suddenly, Zhi Lian let out a loud shout and leaped into the air. His movements were somewhat clumsy, likely due to insufficient training, but he was still three feet off the ground, which posed a significant threat in Lingfeng's eyes.
Lingfeng quickly retreated a few steps before Zhi Lian reached him. He suddenly turned around like a cunning cat, arching his back and bending low to effortlessly evade Zhi Lian's attack.
Zhi Lian missed his strike and pushed off the edge of a flower bed, changing direction like an eagle making a sharp turn, eagerly pouncing toward the rabbit.
Lingfeng was alarmed; although he had relied on his small stature and lightness to dodge Zhi Lian's attack, Zhi Lian's speed was not inferior to his own. Moreover, Zhi Lian's cultivation level far surpassed Lingfeng's.
Zhi Lian did not dare to harm Lingfeng; his hands that should have executed an eagle claw technique transformed into open palms instead. This way, he could reduce the force of his attack while still being able to grab Lingfeng's clothing if necessary.
Lingfeng felt some regret about not having persisted in learning Lightness Skill when Azure Vine had offered to teach him. However, Lingfeng found practicing Lightness Skill too exhausting and gave up after a short time.
The foundation of practicing Lightness Skill is primarily about increasing one's body weight. This way, one would increase their original weight by half each month and stop after three years. At that point, one would feel as light as a swallow; this is the basis for practicing Lightness Skill.
In the second phase, as those practicing the Lightness Skill make progress in their Spell learning, their physical qualities will naturally improve. The amount of weight their bodies can bear will also increase. At this time, practitioners should wear protective gear such as iron armor, iron bracers, and iron leg bindings. They should run quickly for dozens of miles until they reach their physical limits, persisting for five years, after which they can master the ability to walk on walls and fly with the Lightness Skill. However, this method of cultivation is only applicable to mortals; for cultivators, once they reach a certain level of mastery, they can naturally achieve the ability to ride the clouds and mist.
At this moment, Lingfeng was struggling to dodge under Zhi Lian's relentless attacks. Each strike was so perilous that he didn't even have a chance to counterattack.
Just then, Lingfeng narrowly evaded Zhi Lian's move "Mountain Split Palm," quickly bent down, and pushed off the ground with both hands, delivering a kick that landed squarely on Zhi Lian's leg.
Zhi Lian involuntarily stepped back a few paces but found himself unable to retaliate. Lingfeng was overjoyed and sprang up, unleashing a series of kicks including "Raging Dragon Opens the Mountain" and "Serpent's Tail," catching Zhi Lian off guard.
Watching from the sidelines, Master Qing couldn't help but show a hint of surprise. Although he viewed their duel as akin to children fighting, Lingfeng's martial arts skills were indeed impressive.
Zhi Lian continued to retreat, using his hands to block Lingfeng's attacks but unable to use the Lightness Skill to escape. He had no choice but to gradually increase his resistance to neutralize Lingfeng's offensive.
As Zhi Lian exerted more strength, Lingfeng began to feel the strain. His wrists and legs started to ache as he continued to attack while thinking, "I bet this hurts!"
In an instant, Zhi Lian was cornered by Lingfeng against the wall.
Zhi Lian remained calm and displayed a pleased expression. He continued to deflect Lingfeng's strikes while his feet seemed to have suction cups, allowing him to walk steadily up the wall. In no time, Zhi Lian had reached a height beyond Lingfeng's reach.
"Shixu, take this!" Zhi Lian shouted loudly, pushing off with his feet and flipping directly behind Lingfeng.
Lingfeng suddenly felt a strong gust of wind rushing toward him, causing his scalp to tingle.
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