The central main courtyard of the Song-Style Courtyard House.
The night was as tranquil as water. Bright lights along the covered walkways illuminated the pavilions and waterside terraces, creating a scene worthy of an immortal's painting.
Chen Lin summoned Song Qiuya, Li Xiaoyue, Zhang Ruoxi, and Qin Chuxia to stand on the White Jade Platform in the main courtyard.
His usual easygoing manner was gone, replaced by unprecedented seriousness.
"Starting today, I will formally guide your cultivation."
Chen Lin's gaze swept across their varied faces, his voice steady and firm. "The path of cultivation of immortality is no game. Talent, temperament, and perseverance are all indispensable. Once you enter this path, you will face an entirely new world far beyond mortal imagination. As you gain power, you will also sever many of the ties binding you to your past."
The four women grew solemn and nodded together, their eyes filled with anticipation and resolve.
"Sit cross-legged, with your palms, soles, and the crown of your head facing heaven."
Chen Lin gave the order.
Without wasting words, he began explaining the core principles of the Azure Origin Sword Art's qi refining stage. Then he divided his immense spiritual power, cultivated at the eleventh level of qi refining, into four streams and sent them into the four women's bodies simultaneously.
"Keep your spirit platforms steady and follow my guidance!"
Boom!
The four women felt an irresistible yet extraordinarily gentle energy surge into their bodies. It firmly drew their own faint energy along intricate, mysterious meridian pathways, setting it racing through them.
One man guiding four people at once!
Such exquisite control over spiritual power shocked Song Qiuya and Li Xiaoyue, who had already achieved qi induction. Once again, their understanding of Chen Lin's strength was overturned.
Soon, the differences became apparent.
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