As the main peak of Cyan Hope Sect, it is naturally the area with the most abundant spiritual energy.

The palace built on the main peak is hidden among the vegetation, not obtrusive at all.

At first glance, even the most ordinary plants appear unusually verdant, as if sculpted from emerald jade.

In the graceful bamboo grove, Lv Bai sits cross-legged on a meditation mat, holding the Qi Cultivation Technique of Cyan Hope Sect.

Through the gaps in the bamboo grove, distant mountains can be seen, stunningly beautiful, majestic and tranquil.

However, Lv Bai’s attention is not on these magnificent sceneries right now.

Master Yuxu stands in front of him, hands clasped behind his back, speaking slowly, with an air of ease.

"...The path of cultivation is to harness the power of the heavens and earth for one’s own use. As a newcomer, you should follow nature..."

He speaks slowly, not in a hurry to let Lv Bai start his cultivation.

Because he knows that someone with talent as formidable as Lv Bai’s truly needs to cultivate the mind.

Yet before he has spoken much, he suddenly senses spiritual energy fluctuations emanating from Lv Bai.

Lv Bai experiences the unique new energy within him and asks, looking up, "Does this mean I’ve reached Qi Cultivation First Layer?"

Master Yuxu is so shocked he almost tears out his own beard.

To know he hasn’t even told Lv Bai how to sense the spiritual energy in the world, let alone using the technique to absorb it.

For others, cultivation is a difficult process, without guidance, even the best cultivation technique can’t be utilized, serving as the best self-study barrier.

Master Yuxu: "..." Simply standing in a place rich in spiritual energy, could you naturally enter the path of cultivation? What terrifying talent you possess, Lv Bai.

Seeing Lv Bai’s speed in cultivation, even knowing this is his own disciple, Master Yuxu couldn’t help feeling a bit of envy.

Discouraged at mentioning how he, the most outstanding disciple of his generation, had wasted three days sensing spiritual energy.

"So be it."

He takes a deep breath and raises a finger: "The way of immortality is elusive, and the future unpredictable, thus rooting deeply in the beginning is paramount for walking further on the path."

A streak of green light shoots from his fingertip, landing on Lv Bai’s forehead, instantly enveloping Lv Bai, gradually purifying the muddled aura of mortal dust.

"At the beginning of the Dao path, it’s essential to gather the one strand of innate qi within oneself, your master shall assist..."

Lv Bai doesn’t quite hear what Master Yuxu said.

Because a resonant sound, akin to a great bell chiming, reverberates in his mind, faintly he can discern scriptures within it.

During this period, the spiritual power waves emitted from his body expanded rapidly over time.

Instantly breaking through Qi Cultivation Second Layer.

Then Qi Cultivation Third Layer, Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer...

...Qi Cultivation Tenth Layer.

A brief period of accumulation induced a qualitative transformation due to quantitative change.

A strand of pure spiritual energy is born within Lv Bai, allowing him to directly cross the threshold of the Foundation Establishment Stage.

The spiritual energy originally dispersed around Lv Bai, under some mysterious influence, condenses into various Dao Patterns, encircling Lv Bai, swimming like little fish.

The growth in cultivation hasn’t stopped, the newly formed spiritual energy operates within the body autonomously, circulating a round, and the cultivation advances to a new level.

Master Yuxu’s expression became akin to petrification, witnessing Lv Bai’s rapidly growing cultivation, his eyes bulged wide.

He knew Lv Bai’s talent might allow fast cultivation, but this speed is absurdly fast, isn’t it?

Suddenly the Sect Leader starts contemplating life’s meaning. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Even questioning his role as a mentor.

Who is he? Where is he? Is this really the cultivation realm?

...

The sun rises, casting golden rays upon the earth.

On the muddy path leading to Cyan Hope Sect, carts laden with goods come and go.

Notably, due to the limitations of Spirit Root and Talent, ninety-nine percent of people in this world lack the qualifications to embark on the path of cultivation.

These ordinary people, unable to cultivate, naturally resort to earning an honest living.

"Didn’t Landlord Liu say he would pay to repair the road? Yet it’s still so rough," grumbled a farmer driving a cart, feeling the pinch of the toll fee he paid.

Just then, a young man in peculiar attire grabs the farmer’s attention.

Although it isn’t raining, the man wears a straw cape and a bamboo hat.

What unsettled the farmer the most were the flecks and stains of blood on the young man’s clothes.

They looked as though they splattered during a murder.

Sensing the farmer’s gaze, the young man turns and stops walking, calling out to the farmer.

"Is this above, Cyan Hope Sect?"

The farmer, fearing the young man might suddenly become violent, nodded cautiously.

Sang Wen didn’t say much else, upon receiving the answer he desired, he waved indicating the farmer could go.

As a Death Fighter, upon learning of this world’s cultivation system, his first thought was naturally how to obtain this world’s extraordinary power.

Regrettably, he descended far from any major sects.

In this world devoid of airplanes or high-speed trains, traveling relied on one’s feet, or perhaps a horse for riding.

Under such circumstances, it took him a week to finally reach Cyan Hope Sect.

Staring at the summit shrouded in mist, he quietly pondered.

"Based on my understanding, although Cyan Hope Sect cannot be compared with those renowned Great Teachings, it has a long lineage, not too shabby. Excluding servant disciples, there are over a thousand cultivators within the sect, making it an ideal stepping stone for my initial journey."

"Are you planning to ascend to Cyan Hope Sect to seek immortality and inquire about the Dao?" the farmer hesitantly asked.

Sang Wen noticed the farmer hadn’t left, and responded calmly, "Indeed."

The farmer, sensing although Sang Wen’s attitude was arrogant, he didn’t appear malicious, thought about it and kindly warned, "Cyan Hope Sect’s recruitment period has passed. If you go up now, there might not be any results."

Sang Wen arrogantly raised his chin, "No matter, with my talent, no sect would refuse me."

"Hmph! Such a boastful demeanor."

Shi Qingyu, clad in Cyan Hope Sect’s standard white robe for regular disciples, gazed at Sang Wen with a displeased expression.

She was about to leave the sect to purchase supplies.

Despite having Earth-level talent, even after a week she could barely sense spiritual energy, yet to successfully absorb it into her body and advance to Qi Cultivation First Layer.

Because of this, she comprehends just how arduous the path of cultivation truly is.

So upon hearing Sang Wen’s words, she couldn’t help but ridicule, "Truly naïve; even that incredibly talented guy isn’t as arrogant as you."