Five years have passed in the blink of an eye.
Five years have passed since Lu Li killed Bai Sheng, took in a disciple, concealed the Spirit Vein, and returned to his sect.
Five years might not seem like much to other cultivators.
For him, however, things were somewhat different...
Imprisoned Dragon Realm, outer sect of the Azure Pool Sect.
Lu Li cave abode was filled with rich Spiritual Qi, which flowed slowly within.
If other outer sect disciples were here, they would be astonished, for the Spiritual Power here is much denser than in other areas of the outer sect.
Inside the quiet room, Lu Li slowly opened his eyes.
His eyes did not gleam with brilliance; instead, they were as deep and unfathomable as an ancient well.
It reflects the subtle and ingenious workings of Zhou Sheng.
His aura was harmonious and restrained.
Five years...
A soft sigh rippled through the silence.
For the past five years, he has lived a secluded life, practicing martial arts, refining weapons and elixirs, and carving arrays and setting up talismans.
He made up for his shortcomings in all his skills one by one, and his weapon-forging skills even reached the first-tier grandmaster level.
Even his cultivation level was pushed to the Qi Refinement Peak two years ago.
He's just one step away from Foundation Establishment True Person.
This emergence from seclusion... also marks the moment he Foundation Establishment!
"Master."
Congratulations, Master, on your progress in cultivation!
From inside the cave abode dwelling came the clear, melodious voice of a young boy.
Lu Changming and Lu Changye held the Jade Slip and waited respectfully.
They felt the restrained yet chilling pressure emanating from the cave abode, their eyes filled with awe.
In five years, the two have grown from little boys into outer disciples at the Qi Refinement Sixth Layer.
He was only one level away from the Late Qi Refining, where he could fly on a sword.
The more they practiced, the more they realized how difficult it was.
He not only admired Lu Li but also held him in even greater respect.
Lu Li glanced at the two of them and nodded slightly.
His greatest achievement over the past few years has not been the improvement in his various skills and personal cultivation.
The guidance he received from his two disciples was what truly benefited him.
"Seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune..."
"In just five years, Changming avoided nine calamities... Changye, fortuitous opportunity three opportunities to seek fortune."
"Not only did it greatly increase my foundation, but it also gave me an extra Foundation Establishment Pill."
"This disciple is... truly exceptional."
Standing up, Lu Li gently helped his two beloved disciples to their feet.
Changming and Changye were born handsome, and they became even more dashing as they grew up.
Both men had striking features, including sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, red lips, and white teeth; they were already eight feet tall.
His white robe fluttered in the wind.
He has an upright posture.
He looks handsome and dashing, with a refined demeanor.
" The Changming Changye has passed, and I, your master, have now reached the crucial stage of Foundation Establishment."
"You two will soon be attempting a breakthrough, so you must both work diligently to improve."
"We must not slack off."
Lu Li's expression turned slightly serious.
Foundation Establishment is undoubtedly considered the gateway to Qi Refinement cultivators.
He leaped over the Dragon Gate and attained the status of True Person. Thereafter, he lived for more than 220 years, his Divine Sense radiated outward, his five senses were clear, and his Law Power was immense.
Only then did I have the privilege of glimpsing the signs of longevity.
But this Dragon Gate is not so easy to leap over.
The worse one's aptitude, the greater the risk; many Qi Refinement Refining cultivators get stuck at this stage.
Even with the aid of Foundation Establishment Pill, there is still a possibility of failure.
If one fails, one will have no further chance to pursue the Dao Path, and will only have to wait a few years before dying and disappearing, turning into withered bones and dust...
"I will obey my teacher's instructions."
Lu Changming was respectful, having spent many years with Lu Li.
The two were also given the surname Lu, and Lu Li was both their teacher and father.
They naturally treated him with respect and affection.
"Hmm, come, let me see how well you've grasped the Cultivation Method lately."
Lu Li nodded, signaling the two to hand over the Jade Slip.
Similar to homework assigned in advance.
It contains their insights into cultivation Cultivation Method.
Over the past five years, he has exchanged numerous magical techniques from the Scripture Pavilion and transmitted them back to the Great Xia.
After the state improved and optimized the system, he and his disciples then comprehended and practiced it together.
"Master, this is mine."
Lu Changye carefully handed over a Jade Slip.
Lu Li held it in his hand and subtly transferred his Divine Sense into it.
Buzz!
The next second, a spell called ' Explosive Flame Technique 2.0 ' appeared in his mind.
With a single thought, insights arise in the mind.
" Explosive Flame Technique, uses fire- Spiritual Power to create a vortex of Spiritual Power..."
"Increasing the frequency and power of Spiritual Power collisions... optimizing planar combustion into linear cutting... can significantly improve penetration and Spiritual Power utilization."
Lu Li nodded slightly; the optimized techniques of the Great Xia Dynasty were all extremely ingenious.
Lu Changye's ability to grasp these points is quite remarkable.
" Changye, show me your skills once."
Lu Changye accepted the order, his expression focused.
With his hands Hand Seals swiftly, he formed Spiritual Power, creating an extremely intricate vortex of spiritual fire in his palms.
The next moment.
With a soft "hiss" sound.
The vortex condensed and shot out like a thin line.
It pierced through a testing stone several meters away in an instant, leaving a smooth cut with even signs of melting at the edges.
"Master, I can now cast it consistently, and its penetrating power far surpasses that of the beginner-level Explosive Flame Technique."
Lu Changye's tone carried a hint of confidence.
Lu Li shook his head slightly.
"This method has indeed reached a high level of sophistication, but are you aware that you have already gone astray?"
He raised his hand, and another 'fire line' shot out, also a Explosive Flame Technique 2.0.
Their speeds and Spiritual Power fluctuations are similar.
But the moment it struck another testing stone, the fire line trembled violently, as if a tiny explosion had occurred inside.
Not only was it pierced through, but it also caused the entire stone to crack open from the inside, creating countless fissures!
"This!" Lu Changye's eyes widened.
"Did you understand? The essence of the Explosive Flame Technique is 'explosion,' not 'flame.'"
"I simply pre-set a few unstable Spiritual Power nodes within the structure of your spell."
"The structure collapses the moment it hits the target, releasing Spiritual Power a second time."
"Remember, technique is for harnessing power, not for binding it; the true path lies in the balance of strength and flexibility."
Lu Changye felt as if he had been enlightened, and bowed deeply.
"Disciple understands! Thank you for your guidance, Master!"
Then, Lu Li looked at Lu Changming.
Lu Changming respectfully handed over his Jade Slip.
It contains his reflections on learning ' Wind Control Step 2.0 '.
"Intermediate Wind Control Step: Constructing an instantaneous jet stream array at key acupoints on the feet..."
"The continuous wind force will be replaced by multiple short bursts, enabling rapid changes in direction and instantaneous stops..."
Lu Changming then demonstrated.
Half an hour later, Lu Li also gave some pointers.
The optimized techniques developed by the state mostly contain some technical terms.
Lu Li could quickly understand these words, but his disciples could not.
This resulted in versions 2.0 and 3.0 of the spells, which were comparable to intermediate or even advanced spells.
However, the two of them still needed to study and ponder carefully, and they were far less quick to grasp it than Lu Li.
Over the years, while teaching his disciples and cultivating himself, Lu Li's understanding of magic and combat has become increasingly profound.
I am no longer the novice who just began my cultivation journey.
He explained the situation to the two of them in detail, then glanced at the sky.
Lu Li waved his hand.
"Alright, the insights have been imparted. You two go and carefully contemplate and reflect upon them."
"I still have an agreement with your Senior Master Xu."