Chapter 69

From the moment one enters the stone gate of Youming Mountain, the places for cultivation and residence are arranged from low to high, corresponding exactly to the practitioners' levels of strength.

Slightly above the stone gate, surrounding the mountain waist, there are over four or five hundred courtyards built of black stone, where the Lingning and Huadan realm disciples reside.

Further up, about a dozen miles away, there are over a hundred more magnificent cave courtyards, where ordinary Chuyao realm disciples live.

Above that, nearly ten miles away, there are a dozen or so larger and more exquisite light purple mansions, where the Chuyao realm disciples who have reached the peak of their cultivation live. The residences of Xue Yue, Chen Dongtian, and Du Buqun, who are of the same generation as Yougui and Han Xingkui, are located here. Additionally, among the disciples of the same generation as Huaxia Jiu, several have reached the peak of the Chuyao realm, and their cave residences are also here.

Further up, about ten miles away, there are five purple palaces, where the great cultivators who have reached the Wenda realm cultivate. Yougui, Han Xingkui, and Jiang Hansi, the only female second-generation disciple, live in these palaces.

At the top of the mountain, about ten miles away from where the second-generation disciples reside, stands a purple palace that resembles a living creature, where the head of Youming Mountain cultivates and lives.

Moreover, the closer to the mountain top, the more concentrated the spiritual energy becomes. In fact, the different heights of the cave residences also indicate the different treatments they receive within the sect.

Yougui brought Huaxia Jiu to his palace-like cave residence. Without waiting for him to enter, he immediately pointed his right middle finger, which flashed with black light, at Huaxia Jiu's forehead.

Huaxia Jiu's heart skipped a beat, and before he could react, he felt a massive amount of information appear in his mind. Without his own intervention, a folder was automatically created in his mind, storing all the information.

Time slowly passed, and Yougui's finger remained on Huaxia Jiu's forehead for half an hour. The process only ended when the red light in Yougui's eyes slightly dimmed.

"Your master has saved time by directly transmitting the basic cultivation techniques of the Youming lineage, the 'Youming Divine Art,' and the 'Ming Shen Jue' that I cultivated before reaching the Wenda realm, along with some spells and secret techniques that I know, directly into your mind. Additionally, I have also transmitted my cultivation experience and insights over the past hundred years. With your strength, it will take you at least a few years to fully digest and remember them. Remember, cultivators can practice the same techniques, but each person's path is different. You can only use my experience as a reference, not as a complete guide. Otherwise, although it might speed up your initial cultivation, it could hinder your progress after reaching the Wenda realm. Keep this in mind. In recent years, I have been fully focused on cultivation and have not left the mountain. The spirit stones I accumulated over the years have been mostly used up, so I have no spirit stones or spirit artifacts to give you. Go to the third-generation disciples' area at the foot of the mountain, where there are many vacant courtyards. Choose one and start your cultivation. If you have any questions during your cultivation, come to me at any time." Yougui retracted his finger and spoke without waiting for Huaxia Jiu to respond.

Upon hearing this, Huaxia Jiu was taken aback and had some questions, but seeing his master's urgent demeanor, he prepared to say a few words of gratitude.

However, before he could speak, Yougui flicked his sleeve, and his figure disappeared. By the time Huaxia Jiu reacted, he could only faintly see a figure flashing deep within the palace, which disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Huaxia Jiu sighed inwardly but still bowed to Yougui's back and left the palace without hesitation, heading down the mountain.

Yougui's actions were swift and decisive. From the moment he took Huaxia Jiu as his disciple, he did not utter a single unnecessary word or make any superfluous movements, sparing no effort to save time. Influenced by his predecessor's robot-like habits, Huaxia Jiu also acted decisively and swiftly. In this regard, the master and disciple were quite similar, although the underlying reasons for their actions were different.

By now, it was already dark, and night had fallen.

Youming Mountain was shrouded in a perpetual mist, and with the tall ancient trees, moonlight was scarce. When Huaxia Jiu left Yougui's residence, it was pitch black, and he could only faintly see some scattered lights about ten miles away at the foot of the mountain.

In recent years, Youming Mountain had few people, and the paths and narrow trails had been overgrown with vegetation. The area where Yougui's residence was located was even more neglected. Additionally, Yougui had been focused on cultivation and had not taken any disciples, and he rarely interacted with his fellow disciples. Even when he went out, he flew without touching the ground, so there were no paths leading from his residence to other places, only dense forests and vegetation.

According to Huaxia Jiu's habits, he should have memorized the route when he first climbed the mountain, but the speed at which Yougui had carried him was too fast, making it difficult to see the surroundings. Therefore, he could only distinguish between the directions of going up and down the mountain, but not the other directions.

Moreover, Huaxia Jiu vaguely felt that becoming an inner disciple of the Ziyou Sect and being taken as a disciple by a Wenda realm cultivator should not be so simple. He seemed to be missing something that inner disciples should have, such as the black robes they wear, the identity jade pendants they wear, and the monthly distribution of spirit stones and other benefits.

Thinking about this, Huaxia Jiu shook his head in silence, looked at the lights at the foot of the mountain, and activated the Wind Walking Technique, dashing forward.

Before long, Huaxia Jiu appeared on a narrow path paved with green stones. Looking ahead, he saw a light at the end of the path.

Where there is light, there are people and cave residences. The owner of the cave residence would naturally be a fellow disciple. Finding one would allow him to ask about some matters. With this thought, Huaxia Jiu quickly walked along the stone steps toward the light.

Bang——

Suddenly, a ripple of energy fluctuated in the air. Huaxia Jiu felt as if he had hit a wall. Because he had been walking quickly, a powerful rebound force pushed him back three or four steps. If not for his exceptionally strong body, he would have been injured.

Huaxia Jiu was startled and looked up at the place he had hit. Apart from the faint ripple, there was nothing but empty space.

"Array! Restriction! Yes! There must be an array or restriction protecting the cave residence. I must have collided with it." Huaxia Jiu quickly deduced in his mind.

Just as Huaxia Jiu was about to call out, he suddenly felt a presence. He sensed that someone had been watching him a moment ago. With a curious expression, he looked to the left front.

"Who are you? Why are you intruding on my cave residence's restriction at night?" A woman's voice suddenly rang out, cold but pleasant, like the sound of a cold spring.

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