Refining Emptiness and Uniting with the Dao Was Behind Him; Only Today Did He Know What It Meant to Be an Immortal
Kang Anyu stepped forward and patted Lin Yu on the shoulder with considerable force, making Lin Yu stagger. "Haha, good! You have a spirit that refuses to admit defeat, I like that."
"Come on, brother will take you to Cloud Light Cave. That place has the most abundant spiritual energy, perfect for you to meditate and digest what you've learned today."
Yao Gonglin interjected, "Yes, let's settle them down first."
"I see Brother Lin's aura is perfectly balanced, just one step away from success. Fortunately, the immortal energy here is abundant, so I wish you great success."
"If needed, we can also act as your protectors."
Li Huanzhang and Guo Shen nodded in agreement.
The six people's sincere acceptance and care warmed Lin Yu's heart, and he once again expressed his sincere gratitude.
Led by Zhang Boshi, Lin Yu arrived at the east side of the dojo.
The scenery here is indeed superb. In the distance, one can see a sea of clouds and fairy mountains, while nearby, a clear spring flows gently, forming a pool of emerald water. The pool is surrounded by fragrant exotic flowers and herbs, and the spiritual energy is so rich that it is almost visible as a faint mist.
Several cave dwellings are built against the mountains and beside the water, with simple and ancient entrances.
Lin Yu chose a small but elegant cave dwelling, complete with a stone bed, stone table, and futon, and even a simple spirit-gathering and mind-calming array, clearly a standard feature of any Daoist temple.
After seeing off the Six Sages of Mount Mei, Lin Yu closed the stone door of his cave and activated the protective barrier.
The cave fell silent instantly, with only the faint hum of the flowing Spirit Vein and the sound of one's own breathing.
He sat cross-legged on the futon, not immediately attempting to break through the bottleneck, but instead closing his eyes to Zhi Jian.
At the same time, the divine talisman of General of Manifest Martial Prowess within his body began to heat up slightly, connecting with the unseen fortune of the Daoist temple, making his mind even clearer.
Lin Yu didn't know how much time had passed, but he felt that his physical and mental state had reached an unprecedented peak. His internal magical power surged like a tide, his pure yang Golden Core was perfect and flawless, and his Primordial Spirit was full and agile, perfectly integrated with his physical body.
As his understanding of the cultivation technique deepened, coupled with the boost from his official position as General of Manifest Martial Prowess Lin Yu back at the stage of Refining Emptiness and Uniting with the Dao began to loosen.
He circulated his cultivation technique, drawing upon the spiritual energy within the cave, and golden light patterns gradually appeared around his body.
After an unknown amount of time, a strange phenomenon suddenly occurred Cloud Light Cave.
"It's time."
Boom!
It was like a river bursting its banks, or like spring thunder breaking through the ice.
The Spiritual Power within Lin Yu's body underwent a complete transformation, evolving from spiritual energy into immortal power. His aura surged, breaking through that invisible barrier.
The immortal energy within the cave was frantically extracted, forming a massive vortex that poured into Lin Yu's body.
His pores opened, radiating a warm and vast pure yang golden light, making him seem like a small sun.
At the same time, various scenes of the Great Dao appeared in his mind's eye, his Primordial Spirit was transforming, and his connection with the laws of heaven and earth was becoming clearer and clearer.
Outside the cave, strange phenomena appeared in the sky.
The clouds gathered in the sky, tinged with a dazzling golden edge, and auspicious rays descended.
Immediately afterwards, faint celestial music began to play, and the air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood.
Golden lotus blossoms bloom in the emerald pool, and surrounding spiritual herbs grow wildly, flowering and bearing fruit.
A vast and pure aura of immortal energy surged into the sky from the cave where Lin Yu was located, stirring up the wind and clouds.
Such a commotion naturally alerted everyone at the temple.
The Six Sages of Mount Mei appeared almost simultaneously, gazing at the strange phenomenon at Cloud Light Cave, smiles on their faces.
Yao Gonglin stroked his chin and chuckled, "This kid's quick; he's broken through to immortality so fast."
Zhang Boshi: "His immortal aura is pure, his Primordial Spirit is solid, and he ascended to heaven in one step without damaging his foundation. This is truly rare."
Yang Jian, unbeknownst to anyone, had already stood with his hands behind his back on a distant cloud, quietly watching the soaring celestial light and auspicious phenomena. He nodded slightly, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes, before his figure faded away as if he had never appeared.
Inside the cave, the spiritual tide gradually subsided.
Lin Yu slowly opened his eyes, a flash of golden light appearing and disappearing in them, like stars vanishing.
With immortal energy flowing around him, he had officially stepped into the realm of immortals!
He gently clenched his fist, feeling the surging, transformed Pure Yang Immortal Power within his body, as well as the clearer and more powerful perception of his primordial Primordial Spirit. An unprecedented sense of power and freedom welled up within him.
The Refining Emptiness and Uniting with the Dao is now a thing of the past; only today do we truly understand what it means to be an immortal.
Lin Yu stood up, faced the void, and bowed deeply in the direction of the True Lord's Daoist Temple.
After the ceremony, he pushed open the stone door of the cave.
Outside the gate, the sunlight was just right, and the celestial mist swirled around, where the Six Sages of Mount Mei stood smiling.
Lin Yu took a step out and immediately felt the world expand, his aura completely different from before his seclusion.
The world became clearer and more vivid in his perception, as if a thin veil had been lifted, and he could grasp the essence of all things.
"Congratulations, Brother Lin, on your initial success in the Immortal Dao." Kang Anyu's voice boomed like a bell, and he was the first to speak, his face full of hearty smiles.
Yao Gonglin clicked his tongue in amazement. "Good lad, how long has it been? Only two months, that's ridiculously fast, and your foundation is still so solid. This immortal light is so pure, it's almost as good as what we brothers were like back then."
While this statement may seem like self-praise, it is also a very high compliment to Lin Yu.
Li Huanzhang nodded. "The immortal body has been formed, which will greatly benefit the cultivation of the Eight-Nine Profound Art."
"This technique emphasizes transformation, the physical body, and the primordial Primordial Spirit. The stronger one's foundation, the faster one can learn it and the deeper one's understanding."
Guo Shen succinctly stated. "We can fight."
His gaze was sharp; he was clearly assessing Lin Yu's combat capabilities after becoming an immortal.
After Lin Yu's breakthrough, the Six Sages also gave their comments, but without exception, they all planned his future path.
It was all for Lin Yu's sake.
Faced with the praise and encouragement from the six seniors, Lin Yu felt grateful and clasped his hands in a fist salute again. "It is all thanks to the guidance of the True Lord, the instruction of the generals, and the blessing of this sacred place that I, Lin Yu, have been fortunate enough to succeed. I dare not be arrogant."
"The path of cultivation ahead is long, and I hope that you generals will continue to offer your guidance."
Indeed, without a True Lord's Daoist temple, relying solely on the position of a local official, if one wants to break through to the Immortal realm in the outside world, it would probably be like the Patriarch, who might not even be able to succeed even after two years.
"Haha, we're family, no need for formalities!" Kang Anyu waved his hand.
"Come, Brother Lin has just ascended to immortality, a joyous occasion. We have prepared a small feast."
"Firstly, to celebrate, and secondly, to tell you about this celestial realm, this Guanjiangkou, and some of the ins and outs of our Grass-Head Army."
"Now that you are General of Manifest Martial Prowess, you should be aware of the responsibilities of commanding troops."
Lin Yu's heart skipped a beat, knowing that this was not only a celebration but also an important onboarding communication, and he quickly replied, "Thank you for your trouble, generals."
Listening to the Waves Pavilion is located on a cliffside pavilion on the west side of the Daoist temple. It is built with immortal jade as its foundation and spiritual wood as its pillars. Its eaves are upturned and it is half suspended above the sea of clouds.
Outside the pavilion, the pine trees rustled in the breeze, and clouds drifted by. Inside, the furnishings were elegant, and the Golden Core was laden with fine wines, delicacies, and rare fruits. Though not as precious as peaches of immortality or elixirs, they were still full of spiritual energy, unlike anything found in the mortal world.
This wine is so fine that even a mere whiff of it could probably add a hundred or two hundred years to one's life.
Even for Lin Yu, there are many benefits.
Clearly, these were precious dews prepared specifically for him by the Six Sages. He had just broken through to the next level, and consuming them would help him consolidate his cultivation.
However, even fine wine can be intoxicating.
Not to mention such a divine product; even with his cultivation level, no matter how effective it was, Lin Yu wouldn't dare to overindulge.
Not to mention his age.
The seven people took their seats according to their status as host and guest, with Kang Anyu sitting in the host's seat and Lin Yu being seated at the head of the guest list.
After a few rounds of drinks, the atmosphere became increasingly harmonious.
Zhang Boshi put down his jade cup and cut to the chase. "General Lin, now that you have become an immortal and assumed the position of General of Manifest Martial Prowess, there are some things I need to clarify with you."
"First and foremost is the realm of immortals."