[Hall of All Dharmas]

The courtyard was quiet, and the moonlight poured down like quicksilver. Qi Yun sat cross-legged on a blue futon.

His eyes were slightly closed, his breathing was long and rhythmic, and a faint, almost visible aura of True Qi permeated his body.

At this moment, he was fully utilizing his Cultivation Method, attempting to break through to the Qi Refining Fifth Layer.

"Fire energy arises and accumulates in the detached palace..."

Silently Method Formula, Qi Yun silently guided the True Qi to permeate the heart.

At first, it went quite smoothly. The heart beat powerfully under the nourishment of the True Qi, and a faint red glow appeared. A warm and cozy vitality then spread out.

Then there's the liver, where True Qi merges into the place where blood is stored and discharged, and the green qi dissipates.

The spleen, nourishing the source of transformation and growth, radiates a calm, faint yellow glow.

The lungs, cleansing the respiratory system, shimmered with a hazy white light.

He channeled his True Qi into his five internal organs, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead Qi Yun. However, his mind remained calm, and he gradually energized each of his organs until they were full and abundant.

Next comes the most crucial step.

It draws in the Qi of the five internal organs and merges it with the original True Qi of the Dantian, thus initially generating the Five Elements and constructing the Lesser Celestial Circuit of internal circulation.

Then you can reach the Qi Refining Fifth Layer!

Taking a deep breath, Qi Yun attempted to mobilize the five strands of internal energy, each with different attributes yet equally vigorous, as if riding five wild horses of different temperaments, slowly drawing them towards his Dantian.

The five auras each possessed different attributes and subtle differences in strength. Although they all originated from him, they were difficult to truly harmonize.

They are close to each other, yet like oil and water, there is an invisible barrier and repulsion between them.

Qi Yun frowned, trying his best to maintain control and forcibly twist the five energies into one, incorporating them into the cycle.

However, the Qi of the five internal organs was restless, and instead of establishing a circulation, it caused the Qi and Blood in the body to churn slightly.

Once, twice, three times...

He tried repeatedly, adjusting the strength and rhythm of each breath, searching for that the Unseen balance.

Every attempt seemed to bring me to the point where I was almost there.

But the final fusion always falls short by a hair's breadth, never quite reaching perfection.

Time passed slowly, and the moon had already begun to set in the west.

Qi Yun's face was slightly pale. The long period of meticulous control and repeated failed attempts had not only exhausted a lot of his mental energy, but also greatly depleted the True Qi in his Dantian due to the constant effort to harmonize it.

The light of the Qi in the five internal organs dimmed, and they slowly retreated back into their respective organs.

The True Qi within his Dantian calmed down, though it was considerably thinner than before.

The attack failed...

Qi Yun slowly opened his eyes, a faint trace of weariness and regret flashing deep within them, but more than that, a calm acceptance. He exhaled a long, silent breath, feeling the slight emptiness in his Dantian and the fatigue in his internal organs.

"The Qi Refining Fifth Layer is the Realm of Returning to Origin. Once this realm is reached, True Qi can circulate within the five internal organs, subtly nourishing the body."

Therefore, cultivators at the Qi Refining Fifth Layer can theoretically maintain their life force by relying on True Qi, without eating grains or drinking spring water.

Their lifespan can reach over a hundred years.

The human body is like a small world.

Achieving a profound balance among the five internal organs is indeed very difficult.

Qi Yun looked up at the sky, silently calculating the gains and losses of this attempt. Then he closed his eyes again, not discouraged. He simply began to meditate and regulate his breathing as usual, restoring his depleted True Qi and mental strength to accumulate power for the next breakthrough.

Since his conversation with Li Chong, no one has bothered him for the past six months.

It's unclear whether it was Captain Li's words that had an effect.

It was his ruthless methods, which almost shattered the Seventh Outer Prefecture, that finally put real pressure on those who were secretly plotting against him, causing them to restrain themselves and stop targeting him.

But in any case, he's had a lot more peace and quiet these days.

Therefore, he rarely went out during this period, focusing on honing his skills and preparing for the next examination.

Only half a year has passed.

His cultivation level did not improve much. Apart from his True Qi qi becoming more abundant, he attempted to break through to the Qi Refining Fifth Layer dozens of times, but all attempts ended in failure.

"Don't rush. On the path of spiritual practice, the more you rush, the slower you will progress."

Having been a student for over a year, I've reached the Qi Refining Fourth Layer. My cultivation level remains among the top in the Outer Mansion.

Slowly suppressing the rising restlessness in his heart, Qi Yun calmed his mind.

At that moment, the Great Void Jade Tally at his waist suddenly trembled.

Qi Yun opened his eyes and glanced at the jade token.

A concise message appeared.

[The Hall of All Dharmas will open in three days. Don't miss the opportunity.]

"The Hall of All Dharmas?"

With his eyes slightly narrowed, Qi Yun stood up, went to the bookshelf in the inner room, and after carefully searching for a moment, pulled out a thread-bound book.

Record of Xun's Discussions of a Thousand Difficulties

Opening this booklet that specifically explains the inner workings of the Wuji Sacred Sect, Qi Yun quickly found the record about the Hall of All Dharmas by following the remnants of his memories from the past.

[Hall of All Dharmas]

One of the three most extraordinary palaces in the Outer Mansion.

It opens once every ten years, and each time it is open for one month.

The hall does not store physical Cultivation Method, but rather seals the cultivation insights and breakthrough experiences left by countless predecessors of the Holy Sect.

These insights are stored in an extremely mysterious way.

If one has the fortuitous opportunity to enter the hall and successfully awakens an understanding that resonates with them, integrating it into their being, it is equivalent to instantly gaining the profound insights of previous cultivators on a particular path.

It is extremely beneficial for breakthroughs in cultivation, and can be described as an opportunity to defy fate and change one's destiny.

Therefore, all the people of this Outer Mansion respectfully refer to it as the "Sacred Land of Comprehending Methods".

However, the number of people who can enter the [Hall of All Dharmas] each time it opens is limited, and a portion of the slots are allocated and distributed by the Inner Mansion.

A portion of the spots will be set aside for the Outer Mansion gatekeepers to compete for.

"Although the [Hall of All Dharmas] in the Outer Mansion only records the insights of cultivators from the Outer Mansion, its level may not be as high as that of the Inner Mansion."

However, if I can gain insight into balancing the Qi of the five internal organs at the Qi Refining Fifth Layer, I will definitely be able to break through to the fifth level in one fell swoop.

However, the sect has not yet made an announcement, but Li Chong has learned of it in advance.

Could it be... that he has already qualified to enter the temple?

Having thought of this, Qi Yun shrugged slightly.

Well, I've gotten this far entirely through my own wisdom and hard work, so it doesn't really matter.

Having made up his mind to participate in the competition for a spot in the [Hall of All Dharmas], Qi Yun began his preparations.

The competition for slots in the [Hall of All Dharmas] is not divided among individual prefectures.

Instead, the entire Outer Mansion participated!

Therefore, after the examination, he will once again face all the disciples of the Outer Mansion.

Opening a dusty box in the inner room, and looking down at the contents, Qi Yun's clear and bright eyes revealed a familiar sharpness.

Last time, he silenced the Seventh Outer Prefecture with his killings.

This time it's the entire Outer Mansion's turn...