Transmission of the Dharma

However, while the status of True Disciple comes with many advantages and preferential treatment, one must also bear corresponding obligations to the sect.

Occasionally, depending on the circumstances, sects will assign special tasks that only True Disciple can handle.

Fu Yunshen changed the subject and began to tell Su Bai some basic but crucial common sense about the Foundation Establishment of Cultivator.

"Foundation Establishment is the first true chasm on the Immortal Path. Its essence lies in condensing a more refined Spirit Body Prototype and compressing the original gaseous Spiritual Power within the body into a higher level of Liquid True Essence."

Fu Yunshen's voice was calm, "This process requires absorbing a massive amount of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi to cleanse the Meridians and rebuild the Dao Foundation."

"Therefore, whether the Spiritual Qi in the Foundation Establishment is abundant is of paramount importance."

"The safest place is within the Jade Mist Sect Mountain Gate, supported by Spirit Vein core and Spirit-Gathering Grand Formation, ensuring a continuous flow of Spiritual Qi."

"If one is in the mortal world or a place with scarce Spiritual Qi, it is often difficult to even draw in enough Spiritual Qi energy, let alone succeed."

He paused, looked at Su Bai, and said with a hint of reminder in his eyes, "The chances of successfully Foundation Establishment are closely related to your Spirit Root aptitude."

Those with Single Attribute Spirit Root are blessed by heaven and have extremely high efficiency in communicating with and absorbing Spiritual Qi of a specific attribute, with a success rate often exceeding 80%. If they have Foundation Establishment Pill to assist them, they are almost certain to achieve Foundation Establishment.

Those with Dual Attribute Spirit Root will have their chances reduced to around 50%.

As for the Three Spirit Root... even with Foundation Establishment Pill, the success rate often drops to 30% or even lower.

Therefore, your chances of successfully Foundation Establishment are not high; one Foundation Establishment Pill might not even be enough.

"However, you have already obtained the status of True Disciple. True Disciple are the foundation of our Jade Mist Sect and have the right to exchange Foundation Establishment Pill in the Inner Sect. The price is 10,000 Contribution Points per pill."

"Furthermore, you must be careful that if you feel you cannot succeed on the day of Foundation Establishment, you should try your best to protect your foundation."

"Otherwise, if you force yourself to establish Foundation Establishment Foundation Establishment, you may fail and even damage your Spirit Root, making it impossible for you to advance to the Foundation Establishment in the future."

Fu Yunshen looked at Su Bai with a clear gaze. "What I just said concerns the very foundation of your future Dao Path. Did you understand?"

Su Bai took a deep breath and bowed deeply. "Disciple understands! Thank you, Hall Master, for your generous guidance and detailed instruction on the Foundation Establishment stage. Disciple will remember it well and dare not forget it."

A Golden Core Ancestor personally analyzed the details of Foundation Establishment for him, a Qi Refining Disciple. Such fortuitous opportunity was something ordinary Disciple could only dream of, so he naturally imprinted every word into his heart.

"Your current cultivation level is only at the Qi Refining Layer Eight; you still have a long way to go before reaching the Great Perfection."

"These Foundation Establishment techniques can be memorized; the focus right now should still be on steadily improving cultivation and solidifying the foundation."

"You have to eat one bite at a time, and walk one step at a time." Fu Yunshen nodded slightly, his tone softening.

He then changed the subject again. "Xu Shangran should have already mentioned the matter of the Immortal Palace to you, right?"

Su Bai nodded. "The Academy Master has indeed informed me that this Disciple is willing to participate in this training arranged by the sect."

Fu Yunshen smiled faintly, "This trip is not impossible without True Disciple like you."

"The key point is that the Immortal Palace organization has been making frequent moves in Qingzhou recently, showing its intention to establish a foothold. In the future, the Disciple our Jade Mist Sect will likely have many opportunities to deal with them."

"There are frequent rumors among the Qianyuan Cultivation Alliance that the Disciple trained by the Immortal Palace possess exceptional Combat Power, rarely encountering rivals among their peers."

The Sect Master and the Academy Master the Law Enforcement Court disagreed, believing that the True Disciple cultivated by the Jade Mist Sect were the real leaders of their generation.

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes. "The sect has made ample preparations for this operation, and has corresponding countermeasures against the Immortal Palace's elusive Teleportation Method and Concealment Art."

"This is sufficient to ensure the safety of you True Disciple are participating in the training."

"What you need to do is to do your best to apply what you have learned, prove your own Daoist skills in actual combat, and spread the fame of Yuxia."

"The deeper purpose of this move is to solidify your Dao Heart, allowing you to witness and prove firsthand that the Jade Mist True Disciple is no less than anyone else's!"

"So that when I travel outside in the future, if I hear of the Immortal Palace's name, which is similar to that of the Demonic Path, I won't be intimidated and lose my spirit for no reason."

Su Bai understood immediately and cupped his hands in greeting again. "This Disciple understands and will certainly do my utmost to live up to the sect's expectations."

"Very well, then count me in for the trip to the Immortal Palace."

"The specific date, assembly point, and operational details will be communicated to you at that time. Just go back and prepare, and wait for news," Fu Yunshen concluded.

"This Disciple takes his leave." Su Bai and slowly withdrew from the Study bathed in Moonlight Essence.

Having successfully advanced to the rank of True Disciple and acquired the Foundation Establishment Pill, Su Bai was naturally thrilled.

However, he was not blinded by joy, knowing full well that his cultivation level of the Qi Refining Layer Eight was still a fact, and there was still a long way to go before he could truly use that Foundation Establishment Pill.

He decided to return to his cave for a period of quiet cultivation, both to consolidate the gains from the fierce competition and to calm his State of Mind.

On the other hand, it is also necessary to carefully plan the next stage of spiritual practice.

Taking out the heavy, dark black True Disciple Token Transmit Message, Su Bai sent a brief Flying Letter to Xu Shangran explaining the situation.

Without lingering, he subtly moved his mind, and the Azure Dragon Sword hummed as it was drawn from its sheath, carrying him as a swift yet unassuming Azure Light that pierced the tranquil night sky and flew straight toward Qingyun Cliff.

As True Disciple, his access to his cave dwelling naturally increased.

The cave, originally located in the middle section of Qingyun Cliff, has now automatically moved to the upper part of the cliff where the Spiritual Qi is more abundant.

This place is usually a secluded cultivation spot for True Disciple and some Foundation Establishment Cultivator. The environment is more tranquil and the restrictions are more powerful.

Before long, Su Bai found himself in a newly renovated Quiet Chamber in the cave.

Sitting cross-legged, without needing to consciously sense it, one can clearly perceive that the concentration of Spiritual Qi here is much higher than before.

The pure Spiritual Qi, like an invisible stream, slowly permeates every pore of the body, making one feel refreshed and invigorated, and its benefits to cultivation are self-evident.

"Just as the Hall Master said, if I still had those mixed Three Spirit Root, with only a Foundation Establishment Pill, the probability of Foundation Establishment would be less than 30%... the hope would be truly slim."

Su Bai examined himself inwardly, secretly relieved. "Now that my Spirit Root has been upgraded to dual attributes and my chance of Foundation Establishment has increased to over 50%, although it has greatly improved, it is still not a sure thing."

His thoughts were clear, and his goal was set. "Next June, the opportunity to Copy the [Immortal Talent Reflection] Talent will be refreshed."

"At that time, we must find an opportunity to Copy a Single Attribute Spirit Root! Only in this way, combined with the Foundation Establishment Pill, can we be absolutely certain of success!"

Su Bai took out the Jade Bottle containing the Golden Marrow Pill from his bosom, poured out a Pill the size of Longan that emitted a pure medicinal fragrance, and put it into his mouth without hesitation.

The Pill melted upon entering the stomach, transforming into a gentle and lasting warm current that spread throughout the limbs and bones.

"At the current cultivation speed of Dual Spirit Root, even if one takes Golden Marrow Pill daily and devotes oneself to arduous seclusion, it will probably still take several years to cultivate from the Qi Refining Layer Eight to the Great Perfection."

While circulating his Cultivation Method to guide the medicinal power, Su Bai calmly assessed the situation, "There's still plenty of time. I can find a suitable Single Spirit Root target and complete the Copy. Right now, I just need to proceed step by step and steadily improve."

Discarding all distractions, Su Bai completely immersed himself in cultivation.

Time slips away quietly during spiritual practice.

Su Bai secluded himself in his cave to cultivate, and more than half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

The Spiritual Power within his dantian had become even more abundant and solid. Although he was still some distance from breaking through to the Qi Refining Layer Nine, his progress was clearly perceptible.

Meanwhile, the various waves and heated discussions caused by this year's Inner Sect Grand Competition have gradually subsided over time.

However, the profound impact it brought, especially the legends surrounding the name Su Bai, continued to resonate throughout the Jade Mist Sect.

In this competition, the most influential and eye-catching participant was undoubtedly Su Bai.

From the lowest-ranking Labor Disciple to the highest-ranking Golden Core Elder, almost everyone knows that the Jade Mist Sect Sword Cultivator, the newly appointed Chief Swordsman of the Sword Academy, Su Bai!

The last person to obtain the position of True Disciple as Sword Cultivator was Xu Shangran decades ago.

Therefore, the symbolic significance and impact of Su Bai's sudden emergence are self-evident.

The most obvious change is seen in the Sword Academy.

In a short period of time, the number of Disciple applying to transfer into the Sword Academy has surged, and the number of those officially admitted has exceeded one hundred.

The fees collected by Xu Shangran were not only enough to cover the portion that needed to be handed over to the sect, but there was even a surplus. This allowed them to occasionally hold small Exchange Event within the Sword Academy or provide additional cultivation resources, giving the Sword Academy a completely new look.

The season has now quietly entered the beginning of January.

Su Bai has now turned twenty.

If he hadn't left the Yan Kingdom family back then, he might already have a large number of wives and concubines and children by now.

However, in the Cultivation World where centuries are often measured in years, twenty years old, especially for a genius like him who has already reached the Late Qi Refining and has a promising future, is practically no different from an ordinary child.

The Path of Cultivation has only just begun.

On this day, Su Bai finished another round of Refinement Pill and circulating his Cultivation Method. Feeling that his State of Mind was at peace and his cultivation was stable, he decided to leave his cave and head to the Sword Academy.

He had previously received Transmit Message from Xu Shangran, hoping that he could explain some basics of Sword Dao to the new Disciple and answer their questions when he had time.

With a thought, the Azure Dragon Sword appeared as summoned. Su Bai stepped onto the sword, his Azure Robe robes fluttering, and soon he was flying above the Sword Academy.

That Azure Dragon Sword, with its radiant light and unique design, has now become almost a symbol of Su Bai in the eyes of the Sword Academy Disciple.

As soon as he appeared above the Sword Academy, the Disciple who were cultivating or exchanging ideas in the Training Ground below sensed it and looked up.

"He's the Chief!"

"Chief Su is here!"

Amid gasps and whispers, Su Bai manipulated the Sword Light, landing lightly and steadily in the center of the Training Ground.

"Chief!" A familiar voice, tinged with obvious surprise, rang out.

Su Bai looked up and saw a round-faced, slightly chubby young man with a friendly smile quickly pushing through the crowd. It was Wang Jue, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

"Wang Jue?" Su Bai was slightly surprised.

He remembered that after Wang Jue successfully advanced to the Late Qi Refining, he sent Transmit Message informing him that he had chosen to join the Water Court.

Wang Jue chuckled and scratched the back of his head, "There's not much point in staying at the Water Court..."

"Anyway, my Water Attribute Talent is mediocre, and my progress has been slow after several months of training."

"I've heard that you, Chief, have shone brightly in the Sword Academy, and the Sword Academy is thriving now. I was thinking, why don't I come to the Sword Academy and follow you and Chief Senior Brother Zhao!"

"We've known each other since we Outer Sect, so we can always look out for each other."

Upon hearing this, Su Bai couldn't help but smile, shook his head slightly, and then transmitted his voice, "Since you are willing to transfer here, I will certainly not turn you away."

"I can talk to you about the key points of the ' Profound Sword True Essence Art ' when I have some free time later."

"However, the path of Sword Cultivator does require Talent and temperament. Whether you can ultimately condense Sword Qi and step into the gate of Sword Dao depends on yourself. I can't guarantee anything."

Wang Jue's eyes lit up, and he nodded vigorously, "Thank you so much, Chief! With your guidance, I will definitely work even harder!"

After calming Wang Jue, Su Bai looked around.

On the Training Ground, more than a hundred newly enrolled Disciple of the Sword Academy had spontaneously gathered, forming a loose semicircle.

Those young faces were filled with curiosity about the legends, admiration for the strong, and a fervent yearning for the future of Sword Dao.

This scene, in a daze, reminded Su Bai of how he used to look up at the Inner Sect Elite preaching when he was in the Outer Sect.

He raised his hand in a gesture of apology, his voice calm yet clear, reaching everyone's ears. "Fellow disciples, please be seated."

As soon as he finished speaking, none of the more than one hundred Disciple hesitated. They all sat down cross-legged as instructed, their movements synchronized, their eyes fixed intently on Su Bai. The Training Ground fell silent instantly.

Su Bai didn't waste any time on pleasantries and went straight to the point. "Today I'm here to explain in detail the essentials of cultivating the ' Profound Sword True Essence Art,' as well as the most common obstacles encountered when condensing the first Sword Qi and how to overcome them."

Although his Sword Qi originated from the Talent [Clear Heart Sword Intent], which can be described as "innate", precisely because of this, his perception of the essence of Sword Qi and his understanding of how Spiritual Power is transformed into sharp Sword Intent are more profound and direct than many Sword Cultivator who have cultivated step by step.

When explaining, they can often get straight to the point and simplify complex concepts.

Su Bai's voice was not loud, but it carried a calm power that flowed slowly through the Training Ground.

He started by explaining the principle of opening up the "Sword Vein Prototype" in the "Profound Sword True Essence Art", and combined it with his own Body Refinement to break down and dissect the obscure parts one by one.

When he got to the crucial point, he casually picked up a practice iron sword and personally demonstrated the subtle differences in the circulation of Spiritual Power. As he moved his sword fingers, although he did not generate Sword Qi, a sharp and piercing aura emanated from it.

He not only talks about the "method," but also about the "meaning."

When discussing the control of Sword Qi at its initial stage, he reminded his Disciple that they must "let their thoughts guide their energy, and let their intentions reach the edge of the sword," meaning that their mind and Sword Qi must be as attuned as their own limbs.

When discussing the characteristics of Sword Qi, he used arena combat as an example to briefly analyze the advantages, disadvantages, and applicable scenarios of different Sword Qi forms such as compression, burst, duration, and agility.

After explaining each stage, he would set aside time for his Disciple to ask questions.

He patiently answered all questions, regardless of their difficulty.

As the sun set, its golden afterglow bathed the Training Ground in a warm glow.

Su Bai's lecture lasted from dawn until dusk.

No one left during that time, and no one was even distracted; everyone was immersed in that exquisite and real world of Sword Dao.

In the distance, Xu Shangran had quietly appeared, leaning against an old tree, gazing at the figure calmly preaching amidst a crowd of Disciple in the Training Ground.

Looking at those eager young faces, a smile of satisfaction, which he hadn't shown in a long time, appeared on his face, and he slowly nodded.

Finally, Su Bai fell silent, stood still, and scanned the entire room with his gaze.

"In the future, barring fortuitous opportunity circumstances, I will try my best to set aside one day each month to come here and exchange insights on Sword Dao with you all."

Su Bai discovered that he also possessed considerable Talent as Sword Dao Mentor.

Su Bai's voice sounded exceptionally clear in the twilight, "I hope all my fellow disciples will diligently cultivate and achieve Sword Qi as soon as possible."

"I further hope that everyone in our Sword Academy will work together with one heart and one mind, Passing on the Flame from generation to generation, so that in time we can truly become an indispensable Pillar Hall the sect!"

More than a hundred Sword Academy Disciple rose in unison, solemnly cupped their hands, and their shouts merged into one, echoing in the rising evening breeze:

"Thank you Chief Transmission of the Dharma!!"