Supreme Clarity Body Forging Art, First Mention of Lin Fengjiao

True Immortal Qianyuan didn't hesitate, reaching out to tap Zhong Bai on the forehead.

Instantly, a flash of spiritual light surged into Zhong Bai's mind, and a body-forging art vividly appeared in his thoughts.

"This is the Supreme Clarity Body Forging Art!

In ancient times, cultivation was divided into two paths: one pursued physical transcendence, like the legendary True Lord Erlang Manifesting Sageliness, who achieved sainthood through his physical body.

However, the path of the physical body requires immense perseverance and great opportunities; success is extremely difficult.

The other path involves absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, pursuing the transcendence of the primordial spirit.

Though the Supreme Clarity Body Forging Art is merely the foundational basics of physical cultivation, it is more than sufficient for cleansing your body.

When cultivated to perfection, it can grant ten thousand catties of strength, condense vital energy into protective qi, cleanse marrow and wash bone, and form an immaculate body."

Zhong Bai was a little confused. Could a mere body-forging method truly cultivate such power?

Then... what if I were to cultivate other divine abilities and spells, hiss!

Seeing the confusion in Zhong Bai's eyes, True Immortal Qianyuan couldn't help but chuckle. This kid, Zhong Bai, really thinks the Supreme Clarity Body Forging Art is common as dirt, doesn't he? Does he really believe anyone can cultivate it to perfection?

Naive!

He reached out and gently tapped Zhong Bai on the forehead.

Zhong Bai, wincing in pain, immediately snapped back to reality, quickly discarding all those unrealistic thoughts in his mind.

"Without accumulating small steps, one cannot reach a thousand miles. The path of cultivation relies on daily accumulation. My disciple, you must not daydream.

To tell you the truth, although every Maoshan disciple who enters the sect can cultivate the Supreme Clarity Body Forging Art, yet...

Heh heh, in the past three hundred years, not a single person has cultivated it to perfection before reaching Foundation Establishment."

"Master, your disciple has been enlightened!"

Zhong Bai bowed his head, then closed his eyes, beginning to examine the memories of the Supreme Clarity Body Forging Art in his mind.

Seeing this, True Immortal Qianyuan didn't disturb him. He arrived like a spring breeze and departed like an autumn wind, silently and imperceptibly.

The moon hung high in the southeast.

In a residence behind the Law Enforcement Hall, Zhong Bai, sitting on a meditation cushion, had spent the entire day observing and had now officially begun cultivating the Supreme Clarity Body Forging Art.

As Zhong Bai performed the movements according to the images in his mind, cracking sounds continuously echoed. It was the sound of Zhong Bai's bones shifting.

In less than half an incense stick's time, Zhong Bai was drenched in sweat, his body covered in bruises. Although he had only done a few movements, the difficulty was far beyond Zhong Bai's imagination.

However, Zhong Bai grit his teeth and persevered.

There were a total of thirty-six diagrams, and Zhong Bai was forced to stop at the ninth diagram.

There was no other way; his skin was completely red, and continuing would be counterproductive.

After washing himself clean, it was already past midnight.

Zhong Bai fell into a deep sleep within half an hour of lying down.

Meanwhile, in the Law Enforcement Hall, as True Immortal Qianyuan's figure appeared, a faint smile graced his lips.

"Zhong Bai's talent is decent; he managed to cultivate to the ninth diagram on his first attempt. It seems Lin Fengjiao, the one Senior Brother Lin from the Talisman Hall took in, is similar.

Even Shi Jian, the sect leader's personal disciple, also cultivated to the ninth diagram back then.

If he can persevere, the Law Enforcement Hall might just have a qualified successor..."

With that, True Immortal Qianyuan fell into silence, suspended in the void. With each inhale and exhale, bolts of lightning surged from the Kui Niu Drum within the hall!

Purple lightning continuously struck True Immortal Qianyuan throughout the night.

The next morning.

As dawn approached, Zhong Bai rolled out of bed.

The day's plan begins in the morning. Although Zhong Bai felt some soreness in his body after waking up, it didn't hinder his cultivation.

Just as he was about to cultivate, his stomach began to rumble loudly.

At this moment, Zhong Bai's face paled slightly, and his body felt somewhat weak. The overwhelming hunger left him in a daze.

But thinking about it, it made sense; since ancient times, the saying "poor scholars, rich martial artists" has held true, and the Daoist sect also emphasizes wealth, companionship, methods, and land.

Tempering the physical body is absolutely a bottomless pit in terms of food consumption.

This became clear when True Immortal Qianyuan pushed open the door, holding a plate full of meat in one hand and a delicate jade bottle in the other.

"My disciple, cultivating the Supreme Clarity Body Forging Art all night consumes quite a bit. From now on, you can eat as much as you need every day.

Meat will be your primary food, and pills will be supplementary. Once the Supreme Clarity Body Forging Art achieves minor success and most impurities are expelled from your body, you can officially begin Qi Condensation."

Hearing his master's arrangements, Zhong Bai was delighted.

"Master, your disciple will cultivate diligently and strive for early minor success."

Zhong Bai knew that anything he said now would be powerless. A master for a day is a father for life. It was truly heartwarming that True Immortal Qianyuan treated him so well after only one day of apprenticeship.

"Hmph, hmph, my disciple, I know what you're thinking. But there's really no need."

"A hundred years ago, when I first stepped through the gates of Maoshan, your grandmaster — my master — treated me the exact same way.

Consider this a legacy.

It's passed down through generations. If there's one thing I ask of you, it's to stay true to your heart and guard the Law Enforcement Hall well.

Of course, if you can achieve what you spoke of yesterday—sweeping away all demons from the Nine Provinces—then what does it matter if I do this every day?"

True Immortal Qianyuan left something unsaid: his own reasons for joining Maoshan back then were strikingly similar to Zhong Bai's…

Both had their parents fall victim to rampant demons. In True Immortal Qianyuan's case, it was even more tragic; out of a large family of over a hundred people, he was the only one who survived.

"I will heed your teachings, Master!"

He sighed, as if the memory of his past ordeal had darkened his mood, and a dimness flickered in True Immortal Qianyuan's eyes at that moment.

"Oh, right, when you cultivate, remember to balance intensity with rest. Don't just push yourself recklessly.

Otherwise, if you damage your meridians, it'll be very difficult to fix.

A few years ago, the sect master's disciple was like that when he first started practicing the Supreme Clarity Body Forging Art.

In the end, his meridians were damaged. He had joined the sect two years earlier than Lin Fengjiao, who was taken in by the Talisman Hall.

Yet, they're both at the second level of Qi Condensation now.

Haste makes waste. You need to find your own balance."

With that, True Immortal Qianyuan placed the pills and meat he was holding down and turned to leave.

Meanwhile, Zhong Bai.

His gaze was somewhat blank.

What had he just heard? Lin Fengjiao? Was that man's common name?

At this moment, Zhong Bai was utterly stunned. It wasn't until waves of hunger churned in his stomach that he shook his head, casting all thoughts from his mind.

Ten minutes later, Zhong Bai let out a satisfied burp.

A contented expression, tinged with a hint of ease, spread across his face as he opened his mouth and looked at the jade bottle.

The bottle had the pill's name and effects written on it.

"Body Tempering Pill, one pill per day, thirty pills per bottle..."

He murmured softly. Zhong Bai was a little curious; after all, this was the first time in his two lives that he had encountered a legendary pill so closely.

He poured one out into his palm, looking at its crystalline clarity, which emanated a faint herbal fragrance.

"I wonder what the effects will be..."

As he spoke, Zhong Bai swallowed the pill.

Zhong Bai initially thought that since it was one pill a day, the effects wouldn't be too terrifying.

But he quickly regretted it...

The pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth, transforming into a warm current that spread through Zhong Bai's limbs and bones. Under the impact of the violent medicinal power, Zhong Bai's face rapidly turned crimson.

"Damn it!"

Without time to think, he hastily put down the jade bottle, then quickly began to circulate the Supreme Clarity Body Forging Art in the courtyard, performing the poses repeatedly.

In the blink of an eye, two hours passed.

At this moment, Zhong Bai was panting heavily, large beads of sweat dripping continuously.

Like an eggplant wilted by frost, he had no spirit or energy left. At this moment, Zhong Bai only felt his entire body was incredibly empty and weak.

He couldn't even stand steadily.

He swayed precariously, finally having to crawl back to the bed in his small room