Chapter 53

Chapter 52: The Immortal King's Teachings Are Unparalleled (Part 2)

The Great Elder's words were forceful and imposing, leaving no room for negotiation. Once he spoke, the other elders had no choice but to agree.

The Great Elder's imposing demeanor immediately sent a shock through the hearts of the other elders, and Cao Xiong's face also changed.

In the past two to three years, the support of the four elders for the Great Elder had wavered. However, the sudden forceful and imposing demeanor of the Great Elder today once again sent a shock through their hearts, as if the former senior master had returned. Back then, the Great Elder was the one who managed the overall affairs of the Xianyan Ancient Sect, and his imposing demeanor was just like this.

Cao Xiong's face changed. Over the years, his ambition to become the sect leader had not diminished. However, the Great Elder's disheartened and aged appearance made Cao Xiong no longer take him seriously. After all, he didn't think he was inferior to the Great Elder! If they were to compete for the position of sect leader again, the Great Elder would not be his match.

Now, the Great Elder's sudden outburst made Cao Xiong realize once again that the Great Elder was still a pillar of the Xianyan Ancient Sect!

"Brother, if you think Li Qiyi is worth cultivating, I support your decision," said Elder Sun, the teacher of Protector Mo, who was the first to speak up.

Elder Three pondered for a moment and then said, "If Brother is determined to cultivate Li Qiyi, I hope he does not辜负 your efforts." His words clearly indicated his agreement with the Great Elder's decision.

Elder Five also paused for a moment before saying, "This time, I agree with Brother's decision."

In a short while, the four elders all agreed to the decision. This decision was not made because of Li Qiyi's merits, but because of the Great Elder. The four elders vaguely felt that the Great Elder's ambition had not diminished. They hoped that the Great Elder could once again shoulder the heavy responsibilities of the Xianyan Ancient Sect.

Cao Xiong had been making many small calculations in his mind, planning how to prevent Li Qiyi from obtaining the Imperial Body Ointment. However, this sudden turn of events left all his plans useless, leaving him momentarily stunned and extremely unwilling.

In the Stone Washing Valley, Li Qiyi had severely disciplined the three hundred disciples for over ten days, greatly correcting their flaws in cultivation techniques.

By today, the three hundred disciples in the Stone Washing Valley had already become convinced of Li Qiyi's abilities, even the proud Luo Fenghua was convinced.

The big-eyed and timid Xu Pei became the senior sister of the three hundred disciples. Although Xu Pei was clearly older than Li Qiyi, she was timid and lacked decisiveness. During these ten days of intense training, Li Qiyi deliberately honed Xu Pei, not only correcting her flaws in techniques but also strengthening her resolve and confidence.

In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed. On this day, Li Qiyi ascended the platform. In fact, Li Qiyi was not alone; Li Shuangyan, not Nan Huairen, accompanied him.

In fact, this was not the first time Li Shuangyan had accompanied Li Qiyi to the Stone Washing Valley. When Li Shuangyan first came to the Stone Washing Valley, it caused quite a stir among the three hundred disciples. After all, for these disciples who had not yet officially entered the sect, Li Shuangyan, a goddess-like figure, was an unattainable existence.

The successor of the Nine Holy Demon Sect, the princess of the Ancient Ox Border Kingdom, a prodigy of cultivation—any of these titles was enough to shock these disciples. To them, Li Shuangyan was a lofty and unreachable figure.

However, under Li Qiyi's guidance, Li Shuangyan had recently often accompanied Li Qiyi to the Stone Washing Valley, and the three hundred disciples gradually got used to her presence.

Li Shuangyan found Li Qiyi's brutal and cruel method of teaching very strange. However, over the past few days, seeing Li Qiyi point out the flaws in the disciples' techniques with pinpoint accuracy, she was deeply impressed!

She could see that the Snake-Beating Staff was a treasure, but it alone was not enough to allow Li Qiyi to pinpoint the flaws in the techniques. Undoubtedly, Li Qiyi had already grasped the true essence of these techniques.

Although the cultivation techniques practiced by the Stone Washing Valley disciples were not profound, mastering the essence of over a dozen techniques and truly understanding their profound meanings was no easy task. Moreover, many of the basic techniques and spells of the Xianyan Ancient Sect were created by the Immortal Emperor Mingren. The simpler the technique, the more grand and majestic it was, and mastering its true essence was not an easy task.

Undoubtedly, Li Qiyi, who had not practiced these techniques, had already grasped their true essence! For a thirteen or fourteen-year-old ordinary boy, this was truly unbelievable!

Li Qiyi ascended the platform and looked at the disciples, saying, "Today's lesson is about the basic essence of the 'Bilu Heart Method.' This is one of the most basic heart methods of the Xianyan Ancient Sect, and one-third of the disciples have practiced this method. Those who have not practiced this method can choose not to listen."

"Brother, aren't we supposed to be beaten today?" Xu Pei, now the leader of the three hundred disciples, blurted out upon hearing Li Qiyi's announcement.

Li Qiyi smiled and looked at Xu Pei, saying, "What, is our junior sister addicted to being beaten? Do you feel uncomfortable if you don't get beaten for a day?"

"No, no, not at all..." Li Qiyi's words immediately made Xu Pei's face turn red, and she hurriedly shook her head in denial.

In fact, Li Qiyi's sudden lecture surprised all the other disciples. After being beaten by Li Qiyi for over ten days, they had almost become numb to the pain.

However, when Li Qiyi started lecturing, none of the three hundred disciples left; they all listened attentively. Now, the three hundred disciples had great faith in Li Qiyi. He could point out the flaws in their techniques, and the essence he was about to teach would certainly be valuable.

Now, the disciples of the Stone Washing Valley had forgotten the facts that Li Qiyi had entered the sect later than them, had inferior talent, and was younger than them. Unconsciously, Li Qiyi had become their senior brother, the chief disciple of the Xianyan Ancient Sect.

When Li Qiyi started lecturing, all the disciples were immediately captivated and lost in thought for a long time.

Not just the three hundred disciples, even Li Shuangyan, who was known as a genius, was captivated and found it hard to regain her composure.

The 'Bilu Heart Method' was the most basic and ordinary heart method of the Xianyan Ancient Sect, capable of enhancing longevity and life force, and it was a versatile technique. This technique was widely practiced in the Xianyan Ancient Sect. In fact, this technique was not considered a secret, and even ordinary disciples could spread it outside because it was too common, a basic entry-level technique.

Such techniques were abundant in the Central Domain, and for the entry-level disciples of cultivation sects, they were not worth considering.

However, when Li Qiyi explained this basic entry-level technique, it was like a shower of flowers and a gushing spring of gold. Li Qiyi spoke eloquently, starting from the simple and moving to the complex, from the shallow to the deep. The essence he explained was so captivating.

If anyone were still clear-headed, they would doubt whether this was just a basic entry-level technique. Under Li Qiyi's interpretation, the 'Bilu Heart Method' had become a comprehensive guide for cultivation!

In fact, the 'Bilu Heart Method' was a comprehensive guide for entering the path of cultivation. Although it was simple, it contained the hard-earned knowledge of the human race in their long journey on the path of cultivation.

This technique was passed down from the ancient and wild era. In that era, various races explored the path of cultivation, and the 'Bilu Heart Method' was one of the early forms of cultivation techniques for the human race. Although this technique was simple, it was an excellent entry-level technique, balanced and harmonious, perfect for laying a solid foundation.

In the past, when Li Qiyi and Immortal Emperor Mingren established the Xianyan Ancient Sect, they taught this heart method to many disciples. However, later, with the Xianyan Ancient Sect possessing imperial techniques, few disciples were willing to learn such a technique.

Now, in the Xianyan Ancient Sect, only those who had not yet joined the sect were willing to learn this technique, and it was often out of necessity.

After Li Qiyi finished explaining the essence, many disciples were lost in thought for a long time. Li Shuangyan was the first to regain her composure, and when she did, she shuddered.

Li Shuangyan looked at Li Qiyi in disbelief. The 'Bilu Heart Method,' such an ordinary technique, she had glanced at it a few times. For a genius like her, such a basic entry-level technique could be understood with a single glance.

However, after listening to Li Qiyi's explanation, she realized how shallow her understanding of this technique was. Under Li Qiyi's interpretation, this simple entry-level technique had become a comprehensive guide for cultivation.

Such profound essence and such deep understanding were simply unbelievable. Even her teacher, the Sun Demon Emperor, might not be able to explain it so profoundly.

Moreover, Li Qiyi's explanation was not just rote learning. The essence of this technique, as explained by Li Qiyi, made him seem like a master of the technique.

Li Shuangyan did not know that after reading the 'Bilu Heart Method,' Li Qiyi had recovered the memory of this technique. The essence of this technique was not only the insight and understanding of Li Qiyi's generations but also the hard-earned knowledge of countless human ancestors in the ancient and wild era. Li Qiyi had merely synthesized this essence.

In the past, this technique was one of the important entry-level techniques of the Xianyan Ancient Sect, and several of the most powerful divine generals under Immortal Emperor Mingren had practiced it.

However, after Immortal Emperor Mingren received the mandate of heaven and the Xianyan Ancient Sect possessed imperial techniques, later generations of disciples were no longer interested in practicing this technique.

Due to some matters last night, I couldn't update the third chapter. I am now making up for it.