Education for All, the Heart-Tempering Tower!

A giant deer head broke through the water's surface, followed by its body slowly rising, the water cascading like a waterfall, creating a misty, frosty spray that was refreshingly cool...

The Spirit Peak Giant Deer raises its head to gaze at the sun, its mournful cry echoing throughout the universe!

The vegetation is lush, and all living things thrive!

The earth rose, and the mountains grew taller!

Thick, Spiritual Qi clouds gathered, followed by a torrential downpour. A young man, dressed in a magnificent blue-black robe, appeared...

He possessed the power of heaven and earth, surrounded by water; every movement he made carried the implication of the immense power of heaven and earth bestowed upon him...

"The Thick Earth sustains all things, the trees stand out in the forest, the abundant waters nourish countless things, and the three elements return to me!"

"The path of life, ever-repeating, ultimately returns to me..."

As you walk through Qin Zhuang, the gentle flow of water dissipates, and you feel a powerful force emanating from you!

"Is this what Qi Condensation is?"

"With such immense power bestowed upon a mortal heart, it's no wonder so many yearn to Qi Condensation. Immortality is one thing, but to truly control one's own destiny..."

"That's another matter entirely; power is truly fascinating!"

As he spoke--

Two figures, one in green and one in gold, arrived beside Qin Zhuang, revealing genuine smiles. Qin Hui and Qin Wu patted Qin Zhuang on the shoulder one after the other...

At this moment, no words are needed!

The three men looked at each other and smiled, overjoyed that their brother had made a breakthrough.

"Big brother has already broken through. Counting sixth brother and the two of us, only fourth and fifth brothers haven't Breaking Condensing Qi yet..."

"Fifth Brother is calm and collected, and his skills and temperament are extraordinary; there's nothing to worry about."

But what about the fourth child?

"Brother Wen's aptitude and comprehension are lacking, and his temperament is peaceful and kind. Can he truly comprehend and attain enlightenment through the methods of Confucian cultivation?"

Upon hearing this—

Neither Qin Zhuang nor Qin Wu spoke.

That's hard to say. These guys grew up together, and none of them want Qin Wen to be able to Qi Condensation his Qi more than they do...

They didn't want to have to watch their brothers say goodbye a hundred years from now.

Qin Wu, in particular, was the most distressed.

But there was no good way to do it, so all I could do was silently protect this brother...

"Actually, I have also studied the methods of Confucian cultivation. Confucian cultivation emphasizes a Vast Righteous Qi, being upright, honest, and honorable."

"Logically speaking, Brother Wen had been away from his clan since childhood, studying and learning outside, and had not committed any crimes. He later served as an official in various places for more than ten years, and could be considered an honest and upright official..."

"If one learns this Confucian method of self-cultivation, it shouldn't be difficult."

"But Confucianism tests one's comprehension most highly. If one's thoughts are not clear and one lacks the wisdom to comprehend the Way, one may cultivate in vain for a hundred years and still not achieve complete enlightenment..."

"This situation is the norm for Confucian scholars."

"Brother Wen can cultivate, but he may not be able to comprehend it."

"It all depends on Brother Wen's Fortune Dao..."

"If Brother Wen's Dao Path enlightenment is nearing its end, then let him sign a contract with a Natal Spirit Beast; that Snake-Necked Spirit Turtle has a long lifespan..."

"We can use a method specific to his destiny to extend Brother Wen's lifespan by a little."

Speaking of this--

All three sighed. Everyone has their own destiny, their own fate...

All the brothers and sisters could do was try their best to think of solutions, plan ahead, and leave the rest to Heavenly Fate.

Let's leave that aside for now.

The conversation gradually shifted to the three generations of the Qin Clan...

Of the three generations of descendants, only eight are qualified, while thirteen are not, all of whom are children born in recent years.

After settling down, Qin Xiao, Qin Wu, Qin Wen, and the others put in a tremendous amount of effort.

Everyone had several children, Qin Wu's wife even gave birth to triplets, but unfortunately, none of them were fertile. And these fertile offspring...

They have dedicated caregivers to arrange their upbringing and education, ensuring their livelihood, leading to relative wealth and a privileged status.

Otherwise, he's just like any other ordinary wealthy man, no different from anyone else...

Ambitious people will naturally try every means to climb the social ladder by leveraging their Qin Clan family lineage, like Qin Hui...

Though he was a mortal.

But at such a young age, he already knew a great deal and was well-read...

His ambition was to be like his grandfather, Han Fei, to use his mortal body to herd the people, manage a county, and command Warrior with his mortal body!

This was exactly what Qin Hui was thinking.

Since he is not a cultivator and cannot be the phoenix tail among immortals, then he will strive to be the chicken head among mortals...

Ultimately, he commanded immortals with his mortal body!

Ordinary people may be as insignificant as ants, but they must exert efforts beyond the reach of ordinary people, studying with a hundredfold, a thousandfold diligence...

Finally, stand up straight and become the master of your own life!

A mere Qin Hui, a mere mortal.

Even the ambition of an ordinary person can swallow the heavens!

How can a sparrow know the ambition of a swan? How can a tiny insect possibly see the blue sky and the white moon?

Under this vast sky, no nameless person is born, and no nameless grass grows. How can a person appreciate the breathtaking scenery of overlooking all the mountains without experiencing the mud beneath their feet?

Between humans and beasts.

The difference isn't between immortals and mortals, but between humans being able to live upright and independent lives!

People can stand tall, and even those born ordinary can live proudly as human beings; the spirit of passing on the torch will never fade...

He will only keep passing it on!

When mortals dare to face their Heavenly Fate and fate without being overwhelmed by so-called immortals...

Then he has already transcended worldly concerns, so why should he distinguish between immortals and mortals?

Then you can be your own immortal!

And your path will continue to extend through the transmission of will, until Eternity. When the will is undying, isn't that another form of attaining immortality?!

It is precisely because of the spirit of Qin Hui that the ordinary descendants of the Qin Family across three generations...

On the contrary, they were extremely diligent!

They studied at sunrise and reviewed at sunset, day after day, expanding their horizons and knowledge with books and learning from teachers and scholars...

To fill the void in my heart, the longing for immortality.

They have parents, yet they are extremely independent...

Because they know that their birth is the end for many people in this world, so why should they demand so-called parental care?

Be your own master, using the Qin Clan's system.

They too can shine brightly, becoming dazzling raw gems of starlight...

"Minghan is personally raised by his father, and his character and learning are beyond our concern..."

"Although Mingdao has a somewhat eccentric temperament, he has a clear sense of right and wrong, and he sees things through to the end. He can certainly shoulder great responsibilities in the future."

"That Mingxi, has always been very steady and reliable since she was little; she doesn't require much attention."

"The fourth brother has been incredibly bloodthirsty these past few years. Sending him to the army for some training could make him a pillar of our clan..."

"Fifth brother Mingzheng is a quiet type, let him be."

"Sixth Mingyi is too low-key, just like Wendi. Eighth brother Mingyuan independent and self-reliant, which makes things easier for him..."

"Seventh Sister Mingwan seems a bit insecure on the outside but strong on the inside. It's tough on her, so it's only right that we show her some favoritism."

"No matter what..."

"These three generations of disciples each have their own strengths and weaknesses, and their personalities also have their merits and shortcomings."

"I plan to use the remains of that Illusory Form Demon Tree as a foundation to build a Heart-Tempering Tower, thereby tempering the State of Mind of the younger generation..."

"Third brother, sixth brother, what do you think?"

Upon hearing this—

Qin Wu and Qin Zhuang both bowed, not finding anything amiss, and said:

"Excellent!"

(I can't finish writing today, I can't handle it at work, so I'm taking a day off. Mwah!)