Exploring Immortality Cultivation-Chapter 886 - 115: Trivialities...

The Cloud Sky Snow Mountain is a snow mountain in the West Continent of Shenzhou.

Due to the Dragon Clan's anchoring of the West Sea's tectonic plate, the orogeny in the West Continent of Shenzhou is more apparent. Compared to the vast East Land, the West Continent is more tumultuous.

And the Cloud Sky Snow Mountain is one among them.

This mountain is not considered high nor is it part of any mountain range. It is a solitary peak, standing abruptly there, reaching the heavens and connecting with the clouds, seemingly devoid of any intersection with the world below. Such terrain does not seem naturally formed. Later, according to investigations by Mountain River City, a dreadful battle between high-level cultivators took place here, completely altering this mountain range, even reversing the specific location where the orogeny occurred.

The specific time this battle occurred, and the reason for its eruption, cannot be verified now. The once earth-shattering story is buried in time, and now only this solitary peak stands upright here.

And the Mysterious Palace is atop this snow mountain. This grand sect, one of the five greats, has its principal building integrated with the peak of the Cloud Sky Snow Mountain - no, it can even be said that the Mysterious Palace simply hollowed out the mountaintop to construct this nearly suspended structure.

Transportation to Cloud Sky Snow Mountain is inconvenient; it is inherently a place disconnected from the mortal world. Apart from Geben, a small town developed at the mountain's foot due to the Mysterious Palace, there are no large cities, forming a stark contrast to the populous Guiyi Alliance nearby.

Initially, the Immortals of the Mysterious Palace chose this site to establish their sect precisely because it is a bitter cold and solitary place.

The initial circumstances of the birth of the Mysterious Path were similar to this peak, absolutely isolated. It was born in the same era as the Shape Comparison Technique, but unlike the latter, which redefined the Immortal Dao Civilization and penetrated all cultivators' practices upon its emergence, the creation of the Mysterious Path was fraught with hardship and obstacles, filled with negation.

If the Shape Comparison Technique is the genius in the spotlight, then the Mysterious Path is almost like the orphan despised by the masses. The initiator of this path did not even believe in it themselves. Those seeking the Dao through this path were treading on thin ice, with every step being treacherous.

Yet, even so, the Mysterious Path ultimately obtained the qualification to stand on par with the Shape Comparison Technique. In some aspects, the Mysterious Path is even superior.

And now, the Cloud Sky Snow Mountain no longer holds the inaccessible stance of the past.

Today, it is revered as the Holy Land of the Modern Immortal Path by thousands.

The solitary and bitter intent now represents, in the eyes of contemporaries, the essence of "plum blossoms derive their fragrance from the bitter cold."

——The only problem, perhaps, is the inconvenience of access.

Since the Cloud Sky Snow Mountain is exceedingly high, entering and exiting even once is challenging for low-level disciples. Hence, the Mysterious Palace is compelled to reject disciples who lack cultivation talent. Not to mention, going in and out of the house and getting half-dead tired or risking life just to get from the bedroom to the practice room, such disciples likely have little energy left to continue exploring the Mysterious Path.

Therefore, in terms of cultivation talent alone, the disciples of the Mysterious Palace are unquestionably first among the five great sects.

And the current Chief Disciple of the Mysterious Palace is even more of an outstanding figure among them.

This Senior Sister has sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, with an extraordinary demeanor yet retaining feminine charm, giving off a vibrant and graceful impression. At this moment, this genius of unmatched era is reading a spirit message, nodding lightly from time to time.

"'...Regarding Senior Sister's current perplexity, I also do not know how to respond. As for whether there is meaning in discussing the Xue Clan's Wave Character Heavenly Element… However, regarding this question, perhaps we should not be so obsessed… This issue has entangled too many cultivators of the Immortal Alliance. But on the other hand, our exploration of the Heavenly Material Circulation Path has not stagnated due to this. Currently, we still have a large amount of observational data to analyze and explain, numerous issues urgently needing resolution — even including the theoretical system itself… For the development of the Immortal Dao, these specific issues (like how to solve a specific Heavenly Element Formation) are a stronger motivation than the Xue Clan's Wave Character Heavenly Element itself… Our task is not only to resolve these fundamental issues but also to address those specific problems…'"

"'Moreover, by exploring these specific problems, we are deepening our own accumulation. Only by amassing can we unfurl. The insights and wisdom, the traces of thought accumulated in exploring these specific problems, often provide new assistance in resolving fundamental issues and approaching that inexplicable Great Dao… Perhaps this is the excellence of the 'Modern.'"

After reading in one breath, Lu Xiaoqian nodded and sighed, "This person indeed has great insight."

The excellence of Modern lies in its gaze on not only the Great Dao. It fundamentally differs from those who talk about the mystical and point to the fundamental without caring about 'entry' level, mysticism.

"However, this guy… Hmm. Is he advising me not to be too entangled with this issue…" Lu Xiaoqian furrowed her brows: "'This issue has entangled too many cultivators of the Immortal Alliance. But on the other hand, our exploration of the Heavenly Material Circulation Path has not stagnated due to this.' Hmm, this guy is dismissive of the reasons for the collapse of the Xue Clan's Wave Character Heavenly Element… No. That's not it. For him, this is merely an 'ideology' or 'preference' issue, right?"

'Preference' is not a belief. For Wang Qi, a preference can be spoken about, and if there is time, one can even argue with peers over it. But. It is not a 'belief' and does not require dedicated focus.

"Lu Xiaoqian! Lu Xiaoqian!" That characteristic loud voice, along with that coarse, undisguised spiritual sense sweep. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Lu Xiaoqian closed her eyes and immediately knew who had arrived.

She hurriedly put away her letter. In Shenzhou, holding viewpoints contrary to your teacher's isn't something particularly outrageous. Take, for example, Xi Baiche and He Wai'er. In their teacher-student pair, the teacher is the leader of the Li Sect, while the student represents the Guiyi Sect, yet their relationship remains intact. But, for someone like her, not yet a Primordial Spirit and still not entirely independent, going against her instructing master means future practical work would be riddled with misfortune.

Especially her teacher, Daoist Bu Rong Po Li. Compared to the gentle Master of Calculation, Daoist Bu Rong is simply a neurotic—though Lu Xiaoqian generally refrains from thinking this, as it somewhat lacks in teacher-student respect.

However, Master Po Li is at the Carefree Realm, his cultivation deep beyond measurement. When he comes to find his disciple, he certainly doesn't carry the attitude of combat. Nevertheless, Lu Xiaoqian's manner while reading her letter still caught his eye.

Master Po Li eyed his disciple suspiciously: "What letter is so sneaky?"

"Just exchanging some thoughts on mathematics with a Daoist fellow." Lu Xiaoqian laughed: "One of the Wanfa Sect disciples I've recently met."

"Mathematics, mathematics again." Master Po Li grumbled rather unhappily: "Those fools from the Wanfa Sect treat the Heavenly Material Circulation as their mere paper games. You don't know, do you, they're all trying to manipulate everything with that mechanical set. Ah, back then your Junior Master..."

Speechless for a moment when mentioning his fellow Daoist of Uncertainty, Daoist Bu Rong shook his head: "I said similar things to your Junior Master Hai before. Mathematics, just those sufficient would do. Don't let mathematics impair your own inspiration here. Do you understand?"

"Yes." Lu Xiaoqian humbly accepted her master's words.

"Speaking of which, which Wanfa Sect disciple are you communicating with? If their level is too poor, you'd be better off asking me, your master." Master Po Li said: "Although my mathematics isn't particularly advanced, it's quite beyond any ordinary Wanfa Sect disciple."

"His name is Wang Qi. I paid attention after he wrote a few papers on the Mysterious Path."

"Wang Qi?" Master Po Li hesitated for a moment: "This name... 'Wang Qi,' are these the characters?"

Master Po Li concentrated his strength on his fingertips, writing the characters for "Wang Qi" in the air. Lu Xiaoqian nodded: "That's him. You know him, Master?"

"He also has papers on the Mysterious Path?" Master Po Li's expression was quite shocked, asking back.

"You didn't know? Then how do you know him?"

"How to know..." Master Po Li's expression was notably complex: "This kid, I also just recently remembered him... If it's him, the mathematical level shouldn't be a problem..."

—No, not just no problem. If his so-called proof is indeed without issue... the second question of the Ximen Twenty-Three Questions, this is the achievement capable of reigning in the Carefree Realm! Recently, rumors have it that he's tackling the tenth question... If this is true, indeed within the Mysterious Palace, no one could surpass his mathematical skills. Damn, I spoke too assuredly before my disciple.

Master Po Li only on the day of Shenzhou's Ten Thousand Immortals Illusion Realm collapse was called by Feng Luoyi for cover, thus knowing part of it. He didn't know Wang Qi currently has perfectly solved the second and tenth questions, currently tackling the first question, with the results achieved having significance beyond merely "the first question."

However, Master Po Li nonetheless warned his disciple: "When you exchange mathematics with that kid, be cautious not to be deceived. That guy is thick-skinned and shady-hearted..."

Lu Xiaoqian was greatly surprised: "What did he do that makes you appear so peculiar when thinking of him, Master? Could it be this guy is a... hmm, is he someone of flirtatious nature?"

"Where did a Wanfa Sect disciple develop such extravagant habits? Besides, for us dedicated Seekers of Dao, such things are of little importance." Master Po Li snorted: "You don't know, do you, when he does things, he's truly insane..."

Lu Xiaoqian could only smile helplessly. Her master's skills were all excellent, just when picking faults in others, he leaves no room for manner, and once he starts, he goes on endlessly. To avoid hearing anything particularly disgraceful, she interrupted: "Master, what did you originally want from me?"

"Oh, with your interruption, I was almost led astray." Master Po Li shook his head: "The 'that' verification group is about to operate, you need to thoroughly prepare, pass the assessment over there... really, I've been waiting for this for so long, now it's finally starting."

Lu Xiaoqian frowned: "Master's recent research isn't going smoothly?"

"More than not smoothly? I'm nearly driven insane by the so-called 'massless' concept."