PNB Chapter 1722 Enlightenment Cliff
Chapter 1722 Enlightenment Cliff
Ah Xiong and Ji Zhou took advantage of their positions to arrange for the disciples of the Battle Hall to take turns patrolling near the Bingzi area under the pretext of maintaining order in the new disciples' residential area and answering basic questions.
Zhao Hu was assigned a sinecure to assist in managing the daily affairs of the new disciples, and he often wandered around the Bingzi area.
Although he was honest and straightforward, he was not stupid. After being reminded by Ah Xiong and Ji Zhou, he also learned to hide his emotions.
When they see Lin Yi, they will nod and greet him as they would with other disciples, and occasionally chat about their cultivation progress, behaving naturally and openly.
Lin Yi always spoke politely to Zhao Hu, but his vigilance only increased.
He noticed that there seemed to be more patrolling disciples in Zone C than in other zones, and that several faces appeared frequently.
Zhao Hu's appearances in this area were unusually frequent.
"They were watching me just as I was supposed to," Lin Yi thought with a cold smile. "Mingchuan, you're quite cautious."
But he was not panicked.
As a shadow guard, he received the most rigorous training in infiltration, and how to deal with surveillance and how to collect intelligence without arousing suspicion were all basic skills.
He continued to live his life as usual, only becoming more careful in certain subtle ways.
……
Five days later, at dusk.
Lin Yi was practicing a basic set of Qingfeng Sword Techniques in the courtyard.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the courtyard gate.
Upon opening the door, a young man dressed in the robes of a deacon disciple stood outside. His cultivation level was around the early Foundation Establishment stage, and he had a kind face.
“Junior Brother Lin Yi, excuse me. I am Li Ming, a steward of the Transmission Hall.” The young man cupped his hands and said, “Vice Sect Master Jin has ordered that the top twenty disciples in the Bing-character district trial should gather at the Enlightenment Cliff at Chen Shi (7-9 AM) tomorrow. The Vice Sect Master will personally explain the essence of the third level and beyond of the ‘Ten Thousand Rivers Qi Guiding Technique’ to you and answer any questions you may have.”
Lin Yi's heart skipped a beat, and a look of surprise appeared on his face: "Thank you for informing me, Senior Brother Li! I will definitely be there on time at the Enlightenment Cliff at Chenshi tomorrow!"
"Okay, remember to bring your identity jade token. Enlightenment Cliff is close to the core area, and you need the jade token to pass through the outer array." Li Ming gave a few more instructions before going to inform the other disciples.
As he closed the door, a glint of light flashed in Lin Yi's eyes.
"Enlightenment Cliff... is it near the core area?" He recalled the information he had gathered over the past few days.
Wudao Cliff is located in the central part of the Wanchuan Sect's floating mountain range. It is said to be a natural blessed land that can attract starlight and help one gain enlightenment.
Normally, only inner disciples or outer disciples who have made meritorious contributions are allowed to enter.
"Sending the top twenty new disciples to the Enlightenment Cliff...is it a sign of respect, or a test?"
Lin Yi walked to the window and looked at the cliff shadows that were faintly visible in the twilight.
"In any case, this is an opportunity." A very faint smile appeared on his lips.
Perhaps, this opportunity will allow us to see something deeper.
This also allows you to further confirm the extent to which you are being suspected.
As night deepened, the lights within the Wanchuan Sect lit up one by one, reflecting the starry sky and creating a breathtaking scene.
Beneath the calm surface, undercurrents flowed slowly.
At the Observatory, Mingchuan was watching the scene in Courtyard No. 7, Section C.
Watching Lin Yi's reflection in the mirror—practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard, receiving his disciples, and finally returning to his meditation room—Mingchuan gently tapped his fingers on the jade table.
"Enlightenment Cliff..." he murmured to himself, "Jinman's arrangement is not bad."
It's time to give this fish a chance to get a little closer to the bait.
Let's see how deep he can go.
……
The next day, before dawn, twenty young disciples had already gathered in front of the Enlightenment Cliff.
Lin Yi stood in the crowd, still with his gentle and low-key demeanor, talking quietly with Wang Tuo beside him.
"Junior Brother Lin, what do you think the Vice Sect Master will talk about today? I've barely scratched the surface of the third level of the 'Ten Thousand Rivers Qi Guiding Technique,' but I always feel some stagnation when my spiritual energy reaches the Fengfu acupoint..."
Wang Tuo rubbed his hands together, feeling both excited and a little nervous.
Lin Yi pondered for a moment and replied, “Senior Brother Wang, from my observation of the circulation routes of the first three levels of the ‘Ten Thousand Rivers Qi Guiding Technique,’ the Fengfu acupoint is one of the nodes connecting the Gallbladder Meridian of Foot Shaoyang and the Governing Vessel. The Qi at this point needs to be both strong and gentle. Perhaps you were too eager to absorb spiritual Qi quickly and forcefully, resulting in an excess of strength and a lack of flexibility. You might try slowing down the circulation speed and guiding it with your divine sense, like a stream flowing through a crevice in a rock. That might help.”
Wang Tuo's eyes lit up, and he slapped his thigh: "That makes sense! I'll try it when I get back! Junior Brother Lin is really quick to understand!"
Yan Lie, who was standing nearby, also came over upon hearing this. He was straightforward and asked directly, "Senior Brother Lin, what about me? When I try to refine my body with fire energy, I always feel unbearably hot and can't sustain it for long. Is there any trick to it?"
Lin Yi looked at Yan Lie and saw that the skin on his arm was still red and had not yet faded. He was slightly moved and said slowly, "Junior Brother Yan Lie is brave and diligent, which is admirable. However, his fiery temper burns his meridians and veins. Simply enduring it is not the best strategy."
I once read a miscellaneous note that mentioned the principle of using water to nourish wood, and wood to ignite fire, so that the fire can be strong without causing harm. Perhaps, junior brother, before igniting the fire, you could first circulate water or wood elemental energy to nourish your meridians, forming a protective layer, and then slowly ignite the fire. This might alleviate the pain and prolong the tempering time.”
Yan Lie seemed to understand: "Water and fire complement each other... wood generates fire... I understand! Thank you, Senior Brother Lin!"
Liu Shuang stood a short distance away, holding the knife. Although he didn't speak, he listened intently, a thoughtful look flashing in his cold eyes.
Just as everyone was whispering among themselves, a graceful figure in purple arrived, a fragrant breeze caressing their faces.
Jin Man did not wear palace attire today, but instead changed into a purple outfit that was easy to move in, outlining her graceful curves. Her long hair was simply tied up with a jade hairpin, making her look less elegant and more capable and dashing.
Her gaze swept over the twenty disciples present, lingering for a moment on Lin Yi, before she smiled slightly: "Is everyone here? Follow me."
She turned around and took the lead on the blue stone path leading deep into the Enlightenment Cliff.
The disciples quickly followed.
The deeper you go, the richer and purer the surrounding spiritual energy becomes, and it carries a peculiar sense of order, as if it has been sorted out by an invisible force, making it easier to absorb and refine.
The rocks on both sides are rugged and have many natural openings. As the mountain wind passes through them, they emit a low hum, which subtly matches the flow of spiritual energy and contains a certain rhythm.
As Lin Yi walked, he discreetly observed his surroundings.
He discovered that although the path appeared natural on both sides, there were actually subtle array patterns flashing by every few feet.
Occasionally, a very faint silver light would swim by like a fish above.
That was a strange phenomenon formed by the condensation of dense spatial power.
“What a blessed place… no, it’s more than just a blessed place.”
Lin Yi was deeply shocked.
The spatial structure here is exceptionally stable, subtly echoing the earth's veins and celestial phenomena, almost forming its own little world. Has the Wan Chuan Sect's mastery of spatial power reached such a transcendent level?
About an incense stick later, the view suddenly opened up.
A natural platform, hundreds of feet in diameter, appeared before them, with a bottomless abyss shrouded in clouds and mist at its edge.
In the center of the platform, there is a huge blue rock shaped like a reclining ox, its surface as smooth as a mirror, with faint starlight flowing through it.
Looking up, even though it was broad daylight, you could clearly see the stars in the depths of the sky. The starlight and sunlight blended together and fell on the platform, forming a hazy and sacred halo!