Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 74 - 72: Preaching to Solve Doubts, Cultivation of 9 Realms (Cultivation)

Lin Xiaohua noticed the expression on Tao Qian's face and knew that the latter had guessed the purpose of his visit.

He didn't hesitate any longer, smiled calmly, and then said,

"I, Lin Xiaohua, sincerely admire the Daoist path. Since joining the Heavenly Talisman Sect, I have diligently practiced day and night, daring not to slacken. However, there are indeed some stubborn ailments I cannot amend."

"Firstly, I have always considered myself a man who is eager to do good deeds, yet I am often misunderstood by others."

"Secondly, I have a penchant for associating with ghosts and spirits. When I first joined the sect, this little problem was accidentally discovered by my fellow disciples and was spread around, ruining my reputation. Except for my master, no one interacts with me, even the gentle and kind female disciples avoid me and refrain from conversing with me, resulting in very few friends."

"But speaking of which, these stubborn ailments are indeed fatal. This time, my breakthrough was sabotaged by an old lover, and I don't even know what method she used that not only prevented me from entering the Foundation Establishment Realm but also punctured several large holes in my Heavenly Talisman Body. My Divine Soul is dim, and the Spirit Treasure Source Qi I've painstakingly refined will completely leak out within a few days."

Upon hearing this, Tao Qian couldn't help but cough lightly, suppressing the urge to criticize.

Many words came to mind, but thinking of how miserable Daoist Xiao Hua was, he decided to hold back.

However, he couldn't completely hide his expression, and Lin Xiaohua caught on.

"If you want to laugh, go ahead. My fellow disciples and master have laughed at this ailment of mine for many years."

"But while you laugh at Lin Xiaohua for being shameless, I laugh at you for not understanding the charm of ghosts and spirits."

"Brother Tao, I see that your Primordial Yang is still intact, and you are still a virgin. This first time is very important. As your senior, I must advise you, choosing a Daoist couple who can give you the most wonderful feeling is very important."

"I previously promised to pass on my magical skill to you. This secret technique is called the 'Pure Yang Thought Control and Soul Destruction Technique,' which is said to be created by an eminent elder who defected from the Pure Yang Sect. After practicing this technique, no matter what kind of creature you mingle with, you will be incredibly strong and durable, and you won't fear methods that absorb vitality. But don't be too greedy; excessive indulgence will still lead to…"

"Moreover, cultivators from the Human Clan are too dull. I suggest you choose spirits, ghosts, demons, and other alien species; that's where the excitement lies. Back in the day, I encountered…"

"Cough, cough."

Tao Qian watched as the severely injured and dying Daoist Lin Xiaohua's complexion visibly became more rosy as he spoke of this topic, animatedly recounting and vividly describing crucial points.

Thinking to himself, "He really is a lustful old fellow," Tao Qian quickly coughed to interrupt.

This lecher, not realizing there were still two children in the room.

Thinking this, Tao Qian turned to look at the two little ones, wondering whether he should cover up some of Lin Xiaohua's words.

Unexpectedly, the two little ones had already squatted on the ground, both faces full of curiosity, listening intently to Lin Xiaohua boasting about his interactions with beautiful and alluring ghosts and spirits, occasionally nodding and clapping in admiration.

Tao Qian shook his head; it was too late—they had been corrupted.

Seeing that he could not stop the dying man's enthusiasm, Tao Qian could only listen quietly to the magical skills and divine powers described by Lin Xiaohua.

Truly worthy of being created by a Great Cultivator, it was indeed exquisitely extraordinary.

Happy times are always brief, and after finishing his glorious history, Lin Xiaohua's expression became depressed once again.

Tao Qian was about to suggest that he try seeking help from the Heavenly Talisman Sect when he saw him shake his head and say,

"Brother Tao, don't trouble yourself. I have tried various methods, and it's already determined that my lifespan will end in three days at midnight."

"I, Lin Xiaohua, stand alone, facing death,"

"The only thing I worry about are these two little ones. I have calculated their futures, and without someone to look after them, allowing them to wander again, they will inevitably fall into the hands of evil people. Not only will they suffer personally, but the myriad of calamities will also warp their nature, eventually leading to the emergence of two Great Demons who feed on human flesh and bring disaster to the human world."

"I am not trying to impose a burden on you. Considering that your cultivation level is only at the Energy-Introducing Realm, it does pain my heart."

"However, since the Da Yan Divine Talisman has pointed to you, and today you took the initiative to save me, helped those thousands of people, and even dared to risk your life to gather secrets for Master Xiao... Such a good nature is extremely rare in the cultivation world."

"Moreover, unlike me, you know how to adapt, to plan first and then act decisively like a thunderbolt, never dragging your feet."

"Just like the Sword Intent you unleashed today, although raw, it was magnificent and unstoppable."

"What you lack is merely a guide."

"This is also why many Loose Cultivators waste their lives. The path of cultivation is not only costly, but it is also fraught with traps and pitfalls. Without a qualified guide to reveal the secrets of the Basic Method, Divine Power, Source Qi, and share their experiences in cultivation, it is not an exaggeration to say that cultivators face a likelihood of nine deaths out of ten."

"Though I cannot pass on the secret techniques of the Heavenly Talisman Sect to you, I can still complete this link for you before you head to the Spirit Treasure Mountain Gate."

"Additionally, I have some possessions and private Magic Skills like the 'Pure Yang Thought Control and Soul Destruction Technique' to give to you as well, hoping only that you will protect these two little ones and prevent them from falling into the hands of evil Cultivators and villains."

"You need not worry about the rest. The Spirit Treasure Sect is known for its inclusivity. It wouldn't matter if you were to bring these two little ones, or even a bunch of female fairies; no one there would reject you."

"Are you willing to make this deal?"

As the final sentence spilled out, Lin Xiaohua's face took on a solemn and serious expression.

Though referred to as a trade, the look in her eyes clearly conveyed an entrustment.

Such an arrangement would appear highly favorable to almost any cultivator.

Not to mention the numerous benefits promised by Lin Xiaohua, the two alien beings, "Little Age" and "Lian Jing'er," were also coveted by many cultivators.

Yet, in the eyes of Tao Qian, this was indeed a responsibility.

He did not immediately agree, instead carefully considering it in his mind.

"The situation in Seeking Immortal County seems somewhat ominous; I should leave soon. With the recommendation letter from Master Xiao and my 'Innate Dao Seed's' Divine Power Talent, it should not be difficult to enter the Spirit Treasure Mountain Gate, and then I can take these two little ones along."

A thought crossed Tao Qian's mind, and a decision was formed.

Under Lin Xiaohua's hopeful and joyful gaze, he nodded.

Instantly, Tao Qian saw the middle-aged Daoist in his late thirties, a brilliant smile emerging on his pale face.

As for the two little ones, both were tear-stained.

Neither were human, one's eyes leaking crystal-clear, exotically fragrant jelly water, while the other shed pungent, searing water that resembled molten rust.

"Alright, alright, there's no feast that doesn't come to an end, and look, I'm still doing fine, aren't I?"

Lin Xiaohua hastily comforted the two little ones.

To shift the topic, or perhaps to make the most of the time,

he grabbed Tao Qian and began to impart daoist teachings and solve doubts. According to him, it was to give Tao Qian the basic cultivation of a major sect disciple.

Many secrets and essential points are unknown to loose cultivators or disciples of small sects.

As soon as they sat down, Lin Xiaohua bombarded Tao Qian with several questions, almost each one something Tao Qian was eager to know the answers to.

"Brother Tao, do you know the nine realms that are recognized by both the Daoist and Demon factions, and the Heterodox Sect?"

"Brother Tao, do you know why true cultivation disciples from major sects tend to be so powerful?"

"Brother Tao, do you understand the essence of the Lifebound Scripture, the Great Book, and the Basic Method?"

"Brother Tao, would you like to know the secret of Source Qi, and how many types of Source Qi there are under the heavens?"

"Brother Tao, would you like to know which are the Twelve Major Sects? What are the major sects of Buddha and Demon? How many heterodox sects are there like the Ten Thousand Infant Sect?"

...

With each question, a spark of curiosity lit up in Tao Qian's eyes.

And as Lin Xiaohua began to explain each one in detail, Tao Qian's eyes shone with even more excitement.

Clearly, what Lin Xiaohua was teaching was still considered basic knowledge in the cultivation world.

Yet, even these basics were not known to loose cultivators or disciples of minor sects.

For disciples of major sects, acquiring such knowledge was effortlessly easy.

The more Tao Qian listened, the deeper his immersion became. Since his cultivation journey had begun, many lingering doubts accumulated in his mind were being clarified, giving him a sensation of sudden enlightenment.

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After a full hour, seeing Lin Xiaohua's body become increasingly weak, Tao Qian suggested a pause to let two youngsters take good care of him.

Before leaving, Tao Qian found a suitable opportunity.

Calmly standing up with the two youngsters, they helped Lin Xiaohua to the bed in the quiet room, his hands finally touching the sick body.

Lin Xiaohua himself had said: his former lover's casting of spells to harm him was extremely clever, turning his dharma body into a sieve, and his divine soul inexplicably dimmed. Not only had his Source Qi leaked away, but the nourishments entering his body were also futile; it was as if medicine and stones could not cure him.

From the few words of Lin Xiaohua, it wasn't hard for Tao Qian to deduce.

The so-called former lover was clearly the female ghost king he had encountered behind the mountain of the Heavenly Talisman Sect—the very reason he was expelled from the sect.

Back at the "Fairyland Fish Pond," Tao Qian had also glimpsed the entanglements between Lin Xiaohua and that female ghost.

Since the female ghost had freed herself and was still willing to bring Lin Xiaohua the superb Great Book "Primordial Spirit Secret Soul Scripture" to encourage him to turn to the Ghost Path, why would she harm him...

Boom!

A spark of inspiration flashed through Tao Qian's mind.

What if that female ghost harmed him in order to make him turn to the Ghost Path after his death?

At the same moment this thought emerged, as his hands touched, Tao Qian's mind also immediately had a perception.

But this time, unlike many previous perceptions, it was entirely different.

The triggered information flow was extremely chaotic and obscure, and unstable. While it was gradually being sorted out, it seemed unlikely that it could be comprehended in just a few breaths.

Tao Qian frowned, forcing himself to stay a bit longer in that quiet room.

Still fruitless, he had no choice but to leave.

This was the first time such a situation had occurred, filling Tao Qian with doubts as he returned to his own allocated quiet chamber.

Once inside, he sat on the cushion and waited again, his mind still sorting through the information.

This made Tao Qian's frown deepen even further, but it also sparked a guess.

"Could such a situation occur because the triggered information source is too high-level, and contains twists and secrets?"

This thought, in turn, made him more patient in waiting.

Could there possibly be a loophole? Could Lin Xiaohua's life still be saved?

While considering this, and having nothing else to do,

Tao Qian continued waiting, simultaneously digesting the cultivation knowledge he had just received.

Starting with the Nine Cultivation Realms!

Upon entering the path, a cultivator faces nine realms to ascend, respectively: Energy Introduction, Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, Transcend Mortality, Cavernous Mystery, Ultimate Happiness, Daoist Transformation, Tribulation Immortal, and Chaos.

Each realm has three stages, like the stages of Energy Introduction Realm: Body Refining, Blood Fusion, and Fetus Stabilization.

And regardless of major or minor realms, the essence is about embracing "Source Qi" to acquire extraordinary power.

And Source Qi itself is also classified.

Therefore, due to different Source Qi, even two cultivators with the same progress can have vastly different combat power after only a few realms.

In the beginning, there might be no difference, but as one ascends through realms, choosing the right Source Qi could even grant divine powers and exotic skills after ascending just one minor realm,

while those who choose the wrong Source Qi gain nothing.

This is one of the reasons why true cultivation disciples of major sects can overpower large numbers of loose cultivators and demons with their own power.

It is simply the principle that the strong get stronger, and the weak get weaker.

"When I first entered the path, although without the guidance of a master, relying on my unusually perceptive soul, I made the right choice at the first step."

"In the cultivation world, there are myriad Source Qi, but Spirit Treasure Source Qi is always among the top."

Tao Qian recalled the Innate Dao Seed he had obtained when he stabilized his fate, silently contemplating in his heart.