Chapter 115: The Boundless Path

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Then Yang Xiao began to refine the pills. With the help of the mysterious jade piece, the pill-making process went quite smoothly. Before long, two batches of pills were successfully produced.

These two batches were the Qi Condensing Pill and the Creation Pill. Gazing at the freshly made pills, Yang Xiao was immensely excited because these pills were far superior in spiritual energy concentration compared to ordinary elixirs. Ordinarily, the Qi Condensing and Creation Pills were merely advanced-grade elixirs, but after Yang Xiao’s refinement, their quality had greatly improved. Although not as precious as the legendary Supreme Pill, their quality was likely on par.

With the aid of these pills, Yang Xiao’s cultivation naturally accelerated considerably.

Since refining the pills, Yang Xiao had secluded himself for intense cultivation and rarely left Luoxia Mountain. Time flew by, and two years passed. During this period, no one disturbed him—not even Master Sword Smith came to see him.

However, Yang Xiao took this opportunity to focus wholeheartedly on his training. In these two years, he advanced two cultivation levels, reaching the fourth stage of Qi Condensing. His aura grew incomparably strong, and the true energy emanating from his body had transformed into a denser, more tangible force known as Gang Qi.

The transformation of true energy into Gang Qi signified the mid-stage of the Qi Condensing realm. Normally, this phenomenon appears after reaching the fifth level of Qi Condensing, yet Yang Xiao had already attained it at the fourth level.

After this transformation, his true energy attacks became solidified, increasing greatly in power.

In terms of physical training, Yang Xiao was also diligent, having perfected the second stage of the Nine-Turn Golden Body technique.

Moreover, during these two years, besides cultivation, Yang Xiao occasionally visited the Lecture Hall to listen to teachings. Master Sword Smith had once told him to learn some fundamental methods there, so Yang Xiao attended once during his free time. After that session, Yang Xiao developed a strong interest in the Lecture Hall’s teachings.

The Lecture Hall was located on a mountain peak deep within the range. The instructor, named Geng Xin, was also an elite disciple, comparable to Yang Xiao in cultivation, roughly mid-level Qi Condensing. His master was Master Sword Smith’s junior brother, Qiu Sheng.

Because Geng Xin had a solid foundation in basic methods and unique insights, Master Sword Smith appointed him as the head of the Lecture Hall, specifically to teach lower-level disciples various cultivation techniques.

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One day, Yang Xiao returned to the Lecture Hall again. Upon entering, he found Geng Xin explaining different cultivation methods. Seeing Yang Xiao, Geng Xin greeted him warmly. After several visits, they had become acquainted. Moreover, Yang Xiao was a new disciple personally accepted by Master Sword Smith, the sect leader, so naturally, Geng Xin treated him with great enthusiasm.

Other cultivators also greeted Yang Xiao upon seeing him. Most were inner sect disciples, with some from the outer sect. Elite disciples like Yang Xiao rarely attended the Lecture Hall because Geng Xin was also an elite disciple, and others might feel awkward attending sessions led by a peer. So, they generally avoided it.

Yet Yang Xiao was unconcerned by this. Geng Xin’s explanations often enlightened him, and he greatly admired Geng Xin’s extensive knowledge. After greeting others, Yang Xiao chose a seat and sat attentively like a student, listening carefully.

Geng Xin was currently explaining some Earth-level cultivation methods, including Five Elements techniques and those related to wind and lightning. Yang Xiao focused mainly on the lightning methods. Although his previous technique, the Thunder Split Fist, was powerful, Geng Xin’s explanations revealed many flaws and areas for improvement. The Heavenly Sword Sect also had a similar lightning technique, but it was much stronger than the Thunder Split Fist.

After absorbing this wealth of knowledge, Yang Xiao improved his Thunder Split Fist, confident it would now be more powerful.

“Senior Brother Geng Xin, could you teach us something about Heavenly-level cultivation methods this time?” a cultivator asked.

“Heavenly-level techniques are usually the secret arts of each sect and are not widely shared. What I can teach you is only superficial. But since you’re eager to learn, I’ll share some,” Geng Xin nodded.

In the Kingdom of Yao, cultivation techniques were generally divided into Human, Earth, and Heavenly levels. Above that were Divine, Immortal, and Saint levels, which were beyond the grasp of low-level cultivators. Divine-level techniques did not exist in Yao Kingdom; the highest secret arts of each sect were only Heavenly-level.

For example, Fireball and Water Condensation techniques were Human-level, usable by cultivators in the late Spiritual Awareness stage but with relatively low damage.

Earth-level techniques included Earth Wall, Giant Wood, Hurricane, and Fire Sea techniques. These were far more complex than Human-level methods and only cultivators at the Qi Condensing stage could practice them.

Heavenly-level techniques were sect secret arts like the Peerless Sword Manual, possessing tremendous destructive power. Mastery of these could unleash earth-shattering, countless-killing power.

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Geng Xin went on to explain several Heavenly-level techniques, including the Peerless Sword Manual, the Sacred Image Technique of the Preaching Sect, the Immortal Duckweed Qi Gong of the Immortal Duckweed Sect, the Buddha Prajna Sound of the Tranquil Zen Sect, and the Free Annihilation Divine Light Qi Gong. Although not cultivation methods, various Heavenly-level talismans of the Spirit Talisman Sect were also introduced. These talismans wielded power comparable to Heavenly-level techniques and should not be underestimated.

Hearing Geng Xin’s explanations, Yang Xiao gained a clearer understanding of the five major sects and three schools, especially their techniques’ interrelations and combined applications. The ability to infer one principle from another was especially valuable, and Yang Xiao benefited greatly.

For instance, the Immortal Duckweed Sect’s Floating Duckweed technique originated from a single fallen leaf, creating a powerful, mysterious Qi Gong. This demonstrated that mastery of Qi Gong required not only comprehension but also keen observation and creativity to produce even mightier techniques.

Yang Xiao found Geng Xin’s remark particularly profound: “The Great Way is boundless.” This phrase was apt; the Great Way was infinite and limitless. Regarding cultivation techniques, the key was to find the most suitable method for oneself, then continuously refine and improve it, advancing toward the supreme path. That was the true goal of cultivation.

While Yang Xiao was listening, a talisman on his body suddenly flickered. It was the voice transmission talisman given by Master Sword Smith. Yang Xiao took it out and heard Master Sword Smith’s voice: “Yang Xiao, come to my residence at once.”

Yang Xiao immediately agreed but was puzzled. Master Sword Smith had not seen him even once in two years, so this sudden summons suggested something urgent.

Naturally, Yang Xiao dared not delay. After bidding farewell to Geng Xin and his fellow disciples, he headed straight to Master Sword Smith’s abode.