Tai Chi Xuan Qing Dao First Level!

Great Bamboo Peak.

Inside the quiet room, the spiritual energy vortex spun faster and faster.

Tian Buyi's Daoist robe flapped noisily in the wind.

He had wanted to reach out and steady Ye Xuan, but feared that interrupting rashly might cause his beloved disciple to go berserk.

His two chubby hands hovered in mid-air, caught in a dilemma, his expression on his face a kaleidoscope of emotions.

Astonishment, ecstasy, worry, and a trace of undetectable... jealousy?

No, it was relief!

It was the relief of a father watching his accomplished son!

Tian Buyi sternly corrected himself in his heart.

At this moment, Ye Xuan had no idea what was happening outside.

He was immersed in that wondrous state, as if bathing in a warm spring.

Every pore rejoiced, greedily devouring the multicolored light spots pouring into his body.

Those light spots flowed along his meridians, finally converging in his Dantian, transforming into a gentle stream.

Was this the first layer of the Tai Chi Xuan Qing Dao?

It seemed... not as difficult as the legends made it out to be?

It could even be said to be too easy, as natural as drinking water or eating food.

Ye Xuan attempted to guide this stream to circulate through a Heavenly Cycle.

One cycle, two cycles... thirty-six cycles!

With each completed cycle, the spiritual energy within him grew stronger, and his meridians widened slightly.

The feeling of fullness and power made Ye Xuan want to let out a long roar.

Time ticked by, second by second.

The storm in the quiet room gradually subsided.

The originally multicolored light spots slowly faded, and everything returned to peace.

Ye Xuan slowly opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing in their depths before disappearing.

The entire world appeared different in his eyes.

The trajectory of dust motes dancing in the air, the frequency of bamboo leaves swaying outside the window, all became clear and discernible.

"Master?"

"Disciple, I think... I think I've succeeded?"

Ye Xuan looked at the stunned Tian Buyi, a look of innocence on his face.

Tian Buyi jolted, snapping back to reality.

He stared at Ye Xuan as if he were a monster, his throat moving. He wanted to say something, but found his throat to be extremely dry.

Succeeded?

Nonsense!

I'm not blind!

That was the first layer of the Tai Chi Xuan Qing Dao!

Although it was just an introduction, it was the foundation of cultivation!

For ordinary disciples to achieve it within three months would already be considered excellent talent!

Even Senior Brother Wan Jianyi, hailed as the greatest genius of the Qingyun Sect in a thousand years, took several days back then!

And how long did this kid take?

Tian Buyi subconsciously glanced at the hourglass beside him.

One hour!

Just one hour!

This was no Innate Dao Body, this was practically the Dao Ancestor's own son descending to the mortal realm!

"Ahem!"

"Hmm, not bad, you've barely managed to touch the threshold."

Tian Buyi took a deep breath, trying his best to maintain a serious expression. His demeanor as a master must be preserved!

He clasped his hands behind his back, puffed out his round belly, and spoke with feigned profundity.

Barely?

Ye Xuan chuckled inwardly.

This chubby Master's crow's feet were practically smiling, yet he was still pretending.

"Thank you for your teachings, Master!"

"This disciple will definitely cultivate diligently and not disappoint Master's high expectations!"

However, Ye Xuan's face showed a look of being receptive to instruction.

"Mm."

"It's good that you have this intention."

"Although your aptitude is acceptable, remember not to become arrogant and complacent!"

"The path of cultivation becomes harder and harder as one progresses. Do not let temporary gains or losses disrupt your state of mind."

"We'll stop here for today!"

"You have just achieved Spirit Induction into Body, and your Realm is not yet stable. Go back and cultivate on your own to consolidate your cultivation!"

Tian Buyi nodded, his plump face struggling to maintain a dignified expression.

"Yes, Master!"

Ye Xuan responded obediently and turned to leave the quiet room.

Watching Ye Xuan's retreating back.

Tian Buyi's taut, plump face finally relaxed.

He first peeked around the doorway.

Confirming that Ye Xuan had indeed walked far away.

Tian Buyi suddenly jumped up and paced back and forth in the quiet room like a child weighing two hundred pounds.

"Hahaha!"

"Heaven bless Great Bamboo Peak!"

"Heaven bless me, Tian Buyi!"

"One hour! The first layer!"

"Who would believe it if I said it? Who would believe it!"

"Cang Song, that old bastard, brags all day about how talented his disciple Qi Hao is. Let's see how he compares to me this time!"

"And Shui Yue's…"

"Hmph! Who will dare say that Great Bamboo Peak can't get good disciples anymore!"

Tian Buyi grew more excited the more he thought about it.

He felt as though the humiliation he had endured for over a hundred years had vanished at this moment.

He even hummed an unknown little tune and walked out of the quiet room with a swagger, heading straight for the back hall.

This incredibly good news had to be shared with his wife immediately!

The backyard of Great Bamboo Peak.

Su Ru was sitting at a table, mending a piece of clothing that Tian Ling'er had torn while being mischievous yesterday.

Suddenly.

A sound of hurried footsteps approached.

Following that.

Tian Buyi's chubby figure rushed in.

"Wife! Wife!"

Tian Buyi's face was flushed red, and he was shouting before he even entered the room.

"You're about to be a Master!"

"Why are you still so flustered?"

"What kind of image will you present if the disciples see you?"

Su Ru was startled by him, nearly pricking her finger with the needle and thread. She gave him an exasperated glance.

"Sigh!"

"Can't worry about that anymore!"

"Wife, guess what!"

"How is Old Seven cultivating?"

Tian Buyi plopped down opposite Su Ru and asked mysteriously.

"It's only been half a day, what could have happened?"

"Could he have memorized all those hundreds of words of incantations?"

Su Ru put down her needlework and looked at her husband helplessly.

She knew Tian Buyi had high hopes for this new disciple he'd taken in, but cultivation was not something to rush.

"Memorized it?"

"Madam, you underestimate our Seventh!"

"Not only did he memorize it, but he also..."

Tian Buyi snorted, a hint of pride showing on his face.

He deliberately drew out his words, creating suspense.

"He's already mastered the first layer of the Tai Chi Xuan Qing Dao!"

"What?"

"Buyi, are you feverish?"

"You mean... he mastered the first layer in half a day?"

Su Ru's hand trembled.

The garment she was almost done mending dropped to the floor.

She stared at Tian Buyi with wide, disbelieving eyes.

"What half a day!"

"It was one hour!"

"At most, just one hour!"

Tian Buyi stuck out a finger and waved it in front of Su Ru.

"Hiss!"

Su Ru couldn't help but gasp.

One hour?!

How was that possible?

"It's absolutely true!"

Tian Buyi patted his chest as a guarantee.

"Good! Good! Good!"

Su Ru said "good" three times in a row, a look of excitement spreading across her face.

The Great Bamboo Peak lineage was thinly populated, and disciples with outstanding talent were even rarer, always being overshadowed by the other peaks.

Now that they had Ye Xuan, a monstrous genius, why worry about Great Bamboo Peak not prospering?

Meanwhile.

Great Bamboo Peak disciple quarters.

Ye Xuan returned to his room and closed the door.

The calm on his face instantly shattered, replaced by uncontrollable ecstasy.

He leaned against the door, his heart pounding wildly, as if it would leap out of his throat.

He'd done it!

He'd really done it!

It wasn't just because he had mastered the first layer of the Tai Chi Xuan Qing Dao, but also because...

Just now.

The moment his spiritual energy circulated within him and completed the thirty-sixth Heavenly Cycle.

A cold, mechanical voice sounded in Ye Xuan's mind.

System!

His true golden finger had finally arrived!