This halo, no bigger than the mouth of a bowl, seemed to contain its own universe, its flow faintly conveying the natural sounds of tides rising and falling, and the growth of plants.
Li Qingshan tilted his palm slightly, and the clear halo seemed to possess its own spirit, slowly drifting down and gently enveloping Jin Xun'er on the lotus platform.
The halo enveloped her body, but without any domineering force. Instead, it was like the life-giving nectar that perfectly matched her demonic origins, silently seeping into her.
This "bestowal" clearly took into account the characteristics of Jin Xun'er's demon race and its relatively weak foundation, resulting in a more comprehensive and gentle improvement.
Within the radiance, the pure power of the stars and the principles of the Great Dao seeped into her Yin Spirit and demonic body.
In terms of her spirit, her Yin Spirit was repeatedly refined and nourished, quickly becoming stable and solid. Her spiritual wisdom increased significantly, and she even crossed several barriers from her original state of Object Manipulation, steadily reaching the state of " Body Attachment ".
At the same time, another stream of refined blood essence, as fine as crimson gold threads, flowed into her powerful demonic body, penetrating deep into her marrow and stimulating the profound potential of her bloodline originating from the " Golden Spider Dharma King." Her demonic blood surged and roared, and her martial arts cultivation soared, breaking through from the Bone Refining Martial Master realm to the " Marrow Training Grandmaster " level in one fell swoop!
This wasn't the end of it. Li Qingshan's thoughts shifted slightly. The essence of the " Dragon Elephant Dharma Seal " that Hong Yi had just described collided with his own understanding of the secret realm of the physical body and the origin of life in the Shrouding Method Marrow Training, creating something new in an instant.
A Dao pattern flashed in the Void, and a brand-new Marrow Training method, more exquisite and profound, directly addressing the essence of tempering and far surpassing the original " Dragon Elephant Dharma Seal," had taken shape, transforming into a Divine Seed shimmering with starlight, and gently imprinted into the depths of Jin Xun'er's soul.
This manual is titled " Starlight Marrow Refining Art," and it was created specifically to temper the foundation of the physical body and stimulate the potential of the bloodline. You should study it diligently.
Jin Xun'er felt incredibly comfortable, as if every crevices in his shell and every wisp of his demon soul were bathed in a warm spring, filled with an unprecedented sense of power and lightness. A profound and extraordinary incantation appeared in his mind, and he was overjoyed. His eight spider legs moved merrily, and he repeatedly bowed, his voice clear and cheerful. "Thank you, senior! Thank you, senior, for bestowing this treasure and transmitting this magic!"
Senior is truly the best in the world!
All the Cause and Effect have come to a temporary end here.
Li Qingshan swept his light over the three people, each with a different aura and having gained something, and then glanced at the ancient clam beside him, which shone with inner radiance and floated quietly. He nodded slightly, seemingly quite satisfied with the results of this discussion.
"The arising and ceasing of conditions, the gathering and scattering of the Way. Today's discussion on the Way has come to this point, and each of you has gained something. Well done."
His voice was calm, yet it carried a rhythm that seemed to resonate with the heavens and earth.
Having said that, he raised his hand and gently beckoned to the endless starlight hanging overhead.
In an instant, the starlight, like ministers summoned by a king, emitted a melodious hum, converging into an incomparably dazzling torrent of starlight that swirled and surrounded Li Qingshan.
Surrounded by the vast starlight, his figure began to become hazy and ethereal, as if he were about to merge into the starlight.
A grand, lofty, and seemingly transcendent Daoist aura, emanating from Li Qingshan, naturally spread throughout the sea and sky.
"If fate allows, we may meet again someday."
The peaceful voice left behind a final message, its lingering echoes fading away along with the last brilliant starlight surrounding it, until it finally vanished into nothingness.
The starlight faded, and the figure in black had vanished without a trace, as if it had never truly existed here.
Only the lingering, still-settling echoes of the Great Road in the air, and the tiny specks of starlight still gently swaying on the sea surface, silently testified that the incredible encounter just now was not a mere illusion.
After Li Qingshan left, the sea area shrouded in starlight fell into a brief, almost frozen silence.
Only the gentle lapping of the waves, making a rhythmic gurgling sound, accentuated the tranquility of the moment.
The three stood on the sea, their auras vastly different from moments before, yet they remained silent, seemingly still processing the impact of the immense information and the transformation of their bodies and souls.
Finally, it was Chan Yinsha who broke the silence first. She slowly exhaled a long breath, which faintly contained a trace of pure Yang lightning pattern, which disappeared in a flash.
She looked around, then gazed at the Void where Li Qingshan had disappeared, her eyes filled with complex and unfathomable emotions. Finally, she let out a soft sigh, her tone carrying an unprecedented solemnity mixed with a hint of relief. "Today's encounter was like a dream, yet undeniably real. Your realm, senior, is beyond our comprehension. To receive such guidance is truly a stroke of good fortune."
Hong Yi's Yin Spirit body was now even more solid and warm. Hearing this, he nodded deeply and replied, "Fellow Daoist Yinsha Sha is absolutely right. The Dao passed down by the senior points directly to the source, like parting the clouds to see the sun, allowing us to see clearly the path ahead. Moreover, you have bestowed such a great fortune upon us!" He paused, feeling the surging power of the Immortal God within his body and the lotus platform that stabilized his soul, and said sincerely, " Hong Yi can only keep this in mind and Fortune diligently without ceasing, so as not to waste this opportunity."
"Yes, yes, yes!" Jin Xun'er couldn't contain herself any longer. Her eight legs moved lightly on the sea surface, and her voice was cheerful. "Senior is so kind! He gave me so many good things! I feel so powerful now! Sister Yinsha, Hong Yi, do you think Senior is a real celestial being descended from heaven?" She was simple-minded and directly asked the question that was on her mind.
Chan Yinsha and Hong Yi exchanged a glance, both seeing similar sentiments in each other's eyes.
Immortals? Even the immortals in ordinary legends probably don't possess such abilities.
Chan Yinsha gently shook her head, her tone regaining some of its usual coolness, but no longer carrying the initial aloofness and arrogance. "Whether or not they are immortals, it is no longer important. What is important is that we have seized this opportunity. Little Spider, now that you have received the teachings from your senior, you should diligently cultivate them and not let them go to waste."
After a brief exchange, an unspoken understanding flowed between the three.
They were briefly brought together by Li Qingshan, each gaining unimaginable Fortune and witnessing a legendary tale beyond comprehension.
This shared experience has brought us closer together.
Chan Yinsha was the first to take action.
She let out a long breath, and a trace of pure yang lightning energy naturally flowed around her, a manifestation of her divine soul essence after surviving a tribulation of lightning.
He bowed once more in the direction where Li Qingshan had disappeared, and then his yellow-robed figure flickered, transforming into a streak of light as swift as water and lightning, disappearing into the vast night. In an instant, he vanished, his aura perfectly smooth and flawless, his speed several times faster than before, fully displaying the carefree and swift nature of One-Tribulation Ghost Immortal.
Next was Hong Yi. He silently comprehended the completely stabilized Immortal God, and then sensed the calming and soul-stabilizing lotus platform within his ancestral aperture between his eyebrows. His eyes became increasingly clear and resolute.
He also faced the direction Li Qingshan had left and solemnly performed the three disciple's salutes. Although he had not formally become a disciple, this salute showed the same respect as that for a teacher.
After the ceremony, his Yin Spirit gradually faded away, clearly indicating that his mind had returned to his physical body in the military camp.
It is conceivable that when his true form opens his eyes, his martial arts cultivation will also improve accordingly, and what he gains in exchange for the " Past Amitabha Sutra " that directly points to the Yang God is an unprecedentedly broad path.
Jin Xun'er was the last to leave.
The little creature excitedly spun around on its lotus platform several times, adapting to the newfound power. Sometimes it would try to project its Yin Spirit into its body to perceive the surroundings, and other times it would wave its spider legs to feel the surging blood and energy.
After a long while, she finally remembered that it was time to leave.
She called out Void into the void, "Goodbye, senior! Xun'er will cultivate diligently!" Then, with her eight legs paddling, she "swam" towards the land, somewhat clumsily but joyfully. Her speed was surprisingly not slow, clearly indicating that the dual improvement of her soul and body had greatly benefited her.
Finally, on the vast ocean, only that crystalline water sphere containing the thousand-year-old clam remained, floating quietly under the clear light of the stars and moon.
Inside the water sphere, the old clam's thick, bluish-green shell slowly opened and closed with a strange rhythm, as if it were breathing.
Each opening and closing gently inhales and exhales the lingering starlight and the afterglow of the Great Dao from the surrounding sea.
The radiance within the shell, which was originally as lustrous Ruyu, became even more condensed and substantial, flowing with extraordinary agility, and faintly revealing a mysterious charm of enlightenment and inner wisdom.
Although it did not receive personal guidance from that supreme being, it had the opportunity to hear the true words of the Great Dao and was immersed for a long time in the Daoist field where the vast star power and several masters converged, so the divine benefits it gained were already immense.
Spiritual wisdom is thus suddenly enlightened, and ignorance is completely dispelled; the foundation of the Way is thus baptized and reshaped and strengthened.
On the long road of cultivation ahead, if one can hold onto this wisdom and make good use of this accumulated knowledge, perhaps one can truly find a new path and embark on a quiet and natural path to enlightenment that is different from that of ordinary demons.
The stars shift and their shadows fade; the moon sets and the tide calms.
The vastness and solitude between the sea and sky returned, with only the night breeze gently stirring the last, almost imperceptible ripples on the water's surface, as if drawing a long and ethereal pause to this serendipitous encounter under the starry night.