Enlightenment in Qi Refining, Unprecedented and Unsurpassed, The First Person of All Time

Qingyun Back Cliff.

As a gentle breeze swept by, a series of lights suddenly appeared in Ye Ping's mind.

They were as brilliant as stars, twinkling and shining.

The lights resembled stars and were connected, totaling thirty-six in number, forming a pattern.

These were Immortal Acupoints.

Ye Ping instantly understood that he had found the Immortal Treasury Acupoints within his body.

Without much thought, Ye Ping began to guide spiritual energy into his body.

But soon, a terrible problem arose.

Ye Ping suddenly realized that he didn't know how to guide spiritual energy into his body.

This was a very bad situation.

He had found the Immortal Treasury Acupoints but didn't know how to guide spiritual energy into his body, which was quite a headache.

"Let me think about it."

Ye Ping pondered in his mind.

He didn't know how to guide spiritual energy into his body, but he was still capable of reasoning.

The first realm of cultivation is called the Qi Refining Realm. Therefore, the Qi Refining Realm involves absorbing heaven and earth spiritual energy, refining impurities, taking the essence, and nourishing the spiritual meridians. That's why it's called the Qi Refining Realm.

"But how do I absorb heaven and earth spiritual energy?"

A new problem emerged.

Ye Ping furrowed his brow.

Time ticked by.

He had been contemplating this seemingly simple yet extremely complex question.

"No, no. I should think from the perspective of the very first cultivator. How did the first person who learned to refine Qi do it? I need to put myself in their shoes to find the answer."

Ye Ping thought to himself and continued to ponder.

However, if the world knew what Ye Ping was doing, even Immortals would likely be shocked.

Because although Ye Ping was only contemplating the simplest of questions, this question was terrifyingly profound.

The Qi Refining Realm was ordinary, and Qi Induction into Body was simple for many. However, all cultivators were following paths laid out by others.

It was like mathematics; a three-year-old child knows that one plus one equals two because the textbook states it.

What Ye Ping was doing, however, was contemplating why one plus one equals two.

All cultivators in the world knew how to perform Qi Induction into Body because it was written in their cultivation techniques, taught by someone, and thus they naturally understood.

But if no one taught them, or if the cultivation technique didn't explain how to perform Qi Induction into Body, then even a peerless genius might not be able to embark on the path of cultivation.

What Ye Ping was doing was equivalent to forging his own path.

If he succeeded, Ye Ping's cultivation journey would be the first of its kind in history, as it would be a path he forged himself. Regardless of success or failure, if he truly achieved Qi Induction into Body, he would be extraordinary.

However, comprehending a Qi Refining method was extremely difficult; even an Immortal reincarnated might not be able to achieve it.

On the Back Cliff.

Ye Ping remained lost in deep thought.

Time flowed by.

Like a fleeting moment, more than half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

A full nineteen days.

Ye Ping still hadn't comprehended how to perform Qi Induction into Body.

This made Ye Ping feel miserable.

He increasingly felt that his aptitude was poor.

Nearly twenty days had passed, and he couldn't even achieve Qi Induction into Body. He was truly useless.

Despite his complaints, Ye Ping still worked hard.

After all, how could he know how truly useless he was without giving it his all?

During this time, Senior Brother Luochen had also come to find him. Ye Ping had wanted to ask how to perform Qi Induction into Body multiple times, but in the end, he didn't.

He just couldn't bring himself to ask, fearing he would leave a bad impression on Senior Brother Luochen.

Late at night.

Ye Ping opened his eyes.

He still hadn't comprehended it.

Standing alone on the cliff, he quietly gazed at the sky.

The stars shone brightly, competing with the bright moon.

The sky was as dark as ink, resembling a boundless night.

On the cliff, Ye Ping felt the cool breeze on his face, but his heart was filled with helplessness and frustration.

Yet, Ye Ping knew that the more agitated he felt, the calmer he needed to be, otherwise, it would be even harder to figure things out.

"Forget it, I'll paint a picture, maybe I'll gain some insight."

Suddenly, Ye Ping thought to himself.

He wanted to paint something to pass the time.

With that thought, Ye Ping got up to retrieve the Four Treasures of the Study.

By the time Ye Ping returned with the Four Treasures of the Study, a figure had appeared on the cliff.

It was his Second Disciple Brother, Xu Luochen.

"Brother Luochen, why have you come?"

Ye Ping, carrying the Four Treasures of the Study, looked at Xu Luochen with some curiosity.

"Junior Brother Ye, I came to chat with you. I've noticed you've been looking quite troubled lately. Have you encountered any problems?"

Xu Luochen walked over with a gentle smile.

He had occasionally come to check on Ye Ping during this period and noticed his recent despondency. He instinctively assumed Ye Ping was struggling with the Poison-Free Alchemy.

Therefore, feeling a bit guilty, he came to help Ye Ping relax.

If Ye Ping developed an obsession, the sect would surely not let him off the hook.

"Oh, there are some troubles, but they're just personal matters, nothing significant."

Ye Ping had initially wanted to ask Xu Luochen directly, but in the end, he kept his thoughts to himself, not asking.

"Personal matters? Junior Brother Ye, don't be too hasty with anything. The path of cultivation is a long journey; you need to relax."

Xu Luochen comforted him slowly. Seeing the Four Treasures of the Study Ye Ping was carrying, he couldn't help but ask curiously, "Are you planning to paint?"

Xu Luochen was somewhat curious, as he didn't know if his little junior brother possessed the Art of Painting and Calligraphy.

"Yes, I'm feeling a bit down, so I wanted to paint to relieve my mood."

Ye Ping answered truthfully.

"That's great. The night scenery is so beautiful; it's indeed a good subject to paint."

Xu Luochen nodded with a smile.

However, he added, "Junior Brother Ye, can you paint portraits?"

Xu Luochen asked.

"Yes, I even painted a portrait for Senior Disciple Brother a few days ago."

Ye Ping nodded.

"You painted for Senior Disciple Brother?" Xu Luochen frowned slightly. He had never seen any paintings by Su Changyu, but it was a minor matter, and Xu Luochen didn't pay it much mind. Instead, his smile widened.

"Junior Brother Ye, would you mind painting a portrait for me?"

Xu Luochen asked with a light chuckle.

"Of course, I can. Do you want a profile or a frontal view, Senior Brother?"

Ye Ping asked.

It didn't matter who he painted for; Ye Ping simply wanted to use painting to relieve his mood.

"A frontal view, naturally. Come, paint my face. But Junior Brother Ye, remember to make it look good, capture the artistic conception, and feel free to use some exaggeration. I can handle it."

Upon hearing that he could have a portrait painted, Xu Luochen became enthusiastic and specifically requested a frontal view.

"Alright."

Ye Ping didn't say much more. He spread the Xuan paper on the ground, secured it with a paperweight, and then began grinding ink.

Half an hour later, Ye Ping started painting.

A full hour passed.

Finally, the painting was finished.

"Brother Luochen, it's done."

Ye Ping called out.

Instantly, Xu Luochen twisted his neck and then walked over with a face full of joy, looking at the scroll.

Within the scroll, the night was as dark as ink, with stars shining brightly, possessing an indescribable artistic conception, extremely beautiful.

Especially the depiction of himself in the painting; although it didn't fully capture his handsomeness, it was still quite good.

"Good, very good, excellent! Little Junior Brother, your Art of Painting and Calligraphy is quite skillful. Not bad, not bad."

Xu Luochen praised him, completely satisfied.

"It's alright, it's alright. Brother Luochen, would you like to inscribe a poem?"

Ye Ping asked.

He thought about composing a poem to match the night scene.

"No, no, this painting is fine, it's fine."

Xu Luochen didn't want to add a poem. What was the point of that? He just needed to showcase his image.

Wouldn't adding a poem be unsightly?

"Mm."

Ye Ping rolled up the painting without even stamping it. He could tell that Senior Brother Luochen had a very high state of mind, preferring simplicity and disliking flashy things.

Truly a high realm.

Soon, Xu Luochen put the painting away, and after comforting Ye Ping, he left alone.

As he walked along the road, under the moonlight, Xu Luochen couldn't help but open the painting again to admire his own handsomeness.

"Later, when Master and Senior Disciple Brother return, I'll let them see it too. I wonder if they understand the Art of Painting and Calligraphy, but they'll definitely praise my handsomeness, hee hee hee hee."

"No, no, I should have composed a poem, but it's okay, I'll compose one myself when I get back."

At night.

Xu Luochen's self-muttering laughter gradually faded.

Meanwhile.

In the Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

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