The visitor was tall and thin, his face showed an awkward expression. It was none other than Celestial Master Xie Liang, who had been absent for many days. Yu Ci had no idea how long he had been there, as his Soul Sensing had not detected his presence. Yu Ci also noticed that Elder Jie Liang was holding the crow that had fallen from the mountain.
Yu Ci was surprised and greeted Elder Jie Liang as he flew closer, "Master Jie Xian, how are you? Have you returned from the Sky Rift Valley?"
Elder Jie Liang grunted in acknowledgment, his gaze sweeping over Yu Ci's face. His lips twitched in what could be considered a smile, "I was in the Sky Rift Valley, and your elder brother couldn't wait to send me a message every day, telling me your Qi Leading Method has succeeded, urging me to return to teach you. Is that what the Sect Communication Flying Sword is for?"
Yu Ci bowed his head, unsure whether to laugh or be moved.
For a large sect like the Lichen Sect, there were two ways to send messages over long distances. One was through specially bred Message Hawks, a Primordial Different Species, capable of long-distance flights at high altitudes, their speed comparable to a Golden Elixir cultivator at full capacity. After training, they could distinguish directions and deliver messages. Although in the boundless Cultivation World, this method might seem slow, but it was cost-effective. Li You had mentioned this in his letter just now.
The second method was the Communication Flying Sword. Compared to Message Hawks, this method was much faster. With a flash of sword light, hundreds of miles could be covered. From the east end of the Cultivation World to the west end, it would only take a few days and nights. However, this method was more troublesome than Message Hawks, because Flying Swords couldn't automatically recognize directions. They were generally used between two fixed locations with a preset Array Formation for point-to-point transmission. If an individual needed to be notified, it could only be done through pre-binding the target's aura and Divine Soul imprint, and there were strict distance limitations. Of course, the cost was also high.
If it was as Elder Jie Liang said, sending a message every day, Yu Ci wondered how much Old Daoist Yu Zhou would have to spend. Moreover, it was clear that the Old Daoist had been constantly concerned about him, knowing his progress like the back of his hand. Knowing that his Qi Leading Method had succeeded, he thought of striking while the iron was hot, inviting Elder Jie Liang back to help him master the Primordial Root Qi Method.
Yu Ci said nothing about this, but kept it in his heart!
At the same time, Yu Ci wasn't sure what Elder Jie Liang was thinking, so he changed the subject and pointed to the dead crow, "I wonder what happened to this poor creature."
"I saw it."
Elder Jie Liang lifted the crow, opened its eyelids, and saw a purplish-red color inside, "It has been tainted with the aura of Demons and its physique has changed. Recently, have there been any Demons appearing near the Still Heart Temple?"
"Ah, I've never seen."
Yu Ci was rather surprised, "Have the Demons of Sky Rift Valley really infiltrated this area?"
Elder Jie Liang hummed in agreement, unwilling to say more. He looked at the Pure Yang Talisman Sword in his hand and nodded, "Your swordsmanship is quite good."
Receiving praise from this cold-faced Immortal teacher, Yu Ci felt a sense of honor. He was about to respond with a smile when the world before him darkened, and Elder Jie Liang abruptly struck towards his face.
What does it feel like to be attacked by a Vacuum Walking Cultivator?
Yu Ci didn't know because at that moment, his brain was nearly crushed by the overwhelming pressure. He didn't even have time to think about why this was happening. The instinct honed by years of life-and-death battles was driving him. He thrust his sword upward, aiming for Elder Jie Liang's chest and abdomen. His first move was the Half Mountain Mirage, the Sword Energy was like fog, eliminating the physical body so completely that even the sound of breaking through the air disappeared. There was no holding back.
The next moment, the pressure in his mind abruptly lessened. As his thoughts began to flow, Yu Ci realized something was wrong, "What's happening?"
Just as he was puzzled, Elder Jie Liang caught the blade of his sword. With a flick, the fierce Vaporized Sword Qi also disappeared. Elder Jie Liang casually nullified this fierce counterattack. Of course, the sleeve that brushed against Yu Ci's face was undoubtedly a feint.
Elder Jie Liang then released his grip. Yu Ci hurriedly sheathed his sword and apologized. He expected Elder Jie Liang to provide an explanation.
"Leaving aside the origin of this subtle and refined Sword aura, what about this Primordial Qi that you've emulated?"
"Emulated?"
Yu Ci was confused. Ever since he used the Divine Bronze Mirror to transform all his True Breath into "Primordial Qi", he had encountered many masters, including Golden Elixir cultivators like Jin Huan, Tu Du, and Yu Zhou. However, no one had ever ascertained, like Elder Jie Liang, that his "Primordial Qi" was a fake.
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Although Yu Ci himself wasn't sure if the True Breath transformed by the Treasure Mirror had truly become the complete "Primordial Qi", Elder Jie Liang's conclusion still made him uncomfortable.
"What's the problem with it?"
When communicating with Elder Jie Liang, there was no need to beat around the bush. However, Elder Jie Liang glanced at him and did not answer immediately. He simply said, "Follow me."
With that, he turned and walked away, not using his Qi to fly, allowing Yu Ci to keep up.
Yu Ci followed him towards the Still Heart Temple. After walking about half a mile, Elder Jie Liang said, "The problem with you, I can't explain why. However, one thing is certain, only on a Golden Elixir cultivator can there be Primordial Qi, True Gang and True Evil. Without this prerequisite, everything else, no matter how similar, is meaningless."
Yu Ci was utterly perplexed.
Elder Jie Liang, not being a man of quick tongue, also needed some time to adjust and organize his language. After a moment of silence, he said:
"The greatest difference between a Golden Elixir cultivator and the preceding stages of Qi Moving, Qi Breathing, Acupoint Developing, and Nature-Connecting, is that such a cultivator always maintains an internally cohesive and leak-free state. The essence, energy, and spirit are all harmoniously integrated, embracing each other, and the vitality of the entire body is governed by the Golden Elixir, without any leakage or dissipation.
"This is not only a realm, but also a continuous state. In this state, without any deliberate effort, every move is filled with Gang energy, and Sha energy pervades the entire body. Only in this way can it be considered Primordial Qi, distinguishing it from the previous stages.
"I don't know what kind of opportunity you had to advance the quality of your True Breath before reaching the Golden Elixir stage, but this is like walking with one leg. You have taken a step forward here, but your other leg hasn't caught up. The quality of your Primordial Qi and Physical Spirit are not harmonious. Apart from the Vaporized Sword Qi, do you have any other methods to fully drive the Primordial Qi within your body?"
Yu Ci could only shake his head.
Elder Jie Liang stopped in his tracks, turned around, and stared at him: "The way you wield your Vaporized Sword Qi is very clever, fully unleashing the power of the simulated Primordial Qi, which is much stronger than the average Nature-Connecting Cultivator. But the burden on your body is also quite heavy. Have you noticed that recently?"
Yu Ci was about to shake his head again, but a thought flashed through his mind. He suddenly remembered that when he was in Sky Rift Valley, using "Primordial Qi" greatly increased his strength, speed, perception, explosive power, and recovery. However, his endurance seemed to have decreased somewhat. It was acceptable when using Half Mountain Mirage, but after running for a dozen miles, he felt exhausted, which was inexplicable.
He lowered his head in contemplation, but Elder Jie Liang did not outright deny it. He continued, "Although there are some drawbacks, this simulated Primordial Qi is naturally generated and circulated. Even though it is a case of putting the cart before the horse, you can still infer some sensations unique to the Golden Elixir Stage.
"You were able to quickly grasp the Qi Leading Method, which shows that your understanding is excellent in terms of the Knowledge Aperture. In terms of opening the apertures, apart from your own efforts, this simulated Primordial Qi must have helped a lot. Many people understand the principle that Drawing Talismans requires the Knowledge Aperture, but how to merge the Divine Intent Energy within the aperture after forming it is a big problem. However, with your experience of the essence, energy, and spirit of the Primordial Qi blending together, you probably didn't have this difficulty."
Upon witnessing Elder Jie Liang's deduction, which was as clear as if he had seen it with his own eyes, Yu Ci could only express his admiration.
"Additionally, your Soul Sensing just now was very good, extremely good," Elder Jie Liang complimented, emphasizing his words unusually. "I was observing your Aura changes from the side. Although it took a long time to cultivate, at its peak, you could sense a crow flying from five miles away and respond accordingly. This is truly remarkable. Under the same conditions, disciples within the Sect's Mountain Gate at the Golden Elixir Stage or below would not do better than you. How did you feel at that time?"
These few words of praise from the stern-faced Immortal teacher - "very good", "extremely good", "remarkable" - truly flattered Yu Ci. He steadied his mind, and with the intention to learn, he described his previous sensing situation as clearly as possible.
After listening, Elder Jie Liang pondered for a while before saying, "Using Soul Sensing as the foundation and the Five-orientation Telepathizing Talisman to expand the sensing range is a common method used by Cultivators proficient in Talismans to train their Divine Souls. There's nothing surprising about that. But it's rare that when you sense heaven and earth, and absorb external information, your cognition operates clearly, your cycles are orderly, your Original Soul's Divine Light is not obscured, and your judgments are precise. Moreover, you have the imitation of Primordial Qi communicating with the Physical Spirit, reacting randomly."
At this point, he paused and asked, "Do you know what kind of state that is?"
Seeing Elder Jie Liang playing coy, Yu Ci was both surprised and amused, and cooperatively shook his head.
"That is the state of a Golden Elixir cultivator whose divine intention is harmoniously flawless, a golden elixir that illuminates the void and reflects the universe!" Elder Jie Liang said seriously and earnestly, "Ordinary people usually need a long time to adjust when they first encounter this panoramic sensing. But you managed to make the Original Soul and cognition each do their job in an orderly manner within a few days. The changes within several miles are as clear as if you were seeing them. Although it's still immature and can't constantly illuminate like a Golden Elixir cultivator without any blind spots, you're on the right path!"
Yu Ci felt a warmth and a sense of accomplishment in his heart. To receive affirmation from others, especially from a rigorous and serious Vacuum Walking Immortal Elder, was an achievement in itself.
At the same time, he didn't feel the difficulty of the "panoramic" sensing that Elder Jie Liang mentioned.
He was already very familiar with the "panoramic" space within fifty miles on the Divine Map.
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