After the time it took for an incense stick to burn, all the outer disciples had arrived.
More than a hundred people stood densely packed in the square, yet not a sound could be heard. It was utterly quiet.
Everyone's gaze was fixed on Su Yin at the front.
They were all eagerly awaiting Su Yin's instruction in the Azure Spirit Body-Healing Art.
"Good, everyone is here..."
Su Yin swept his gaze around. Seeing that everyone had arrived, he took an ancient stone stele from his Storage Ring.
The stele stood roughly three feet tall, blue-gray throughout and covered in dense, intricate runes. A faint green radiance flowed within them, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.
"Everyone—"
Su Yin planted the stele before him and said in a clear voice, "This is the cultivation stone stele of the Azure Spirit Body-Healing Art. It records the contents of the first half of this technique."
His gaze passed over the crowd, and his tone turned solemn. "The Azure Spirit Body-Healing Art is a secret art passed down through my Su Clan for tens of thousands of years and has never been taught outside the clan. Today, an exception is being made to pass it on to you. I hope you will cherish this opportunity."
"The Azure Spirit Body-Healing Art is divided into upper, middle, and lower sections. They must be cultivated in order; none may be skipped."
"Today, I will first teach you the first half of the technique."
After saying this, Su Yin formed hand seals with both hands. A streak of azure light flew from his palm and sank into the stone stele.
Buzz...
The runes upon the stele abruptly lit up. An expanse of azure light surged from it, transforming in midair into ancient characters arranged in dense rows.