Sword Sect Outer Sect

Chapter 108 Late Stage of Qi Refining

Chapter 108 Late Stage of Qi Refining
half year later.

Qingye Peak, numbered Xuanzi Yiqi.

The cave dwellings of ordinary outer sect cultivators are not far from Song Yan's cave dwelling.

Shao Sichao sat in the cave with a worried look on his face, a letter on the table.

He held his pen and sighed repeatedly.

Finally, I mustered my courage and began to write.

"Master, greetings."

"Since returning from Beiya Mountain half a year ago, Song Yan's cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds, and he is close to the late stage of Qi Refining."

"About nine days ago, I broke through the seventh level of Qi Refining and advanced to the late stage."

"Furthermore, this person has somehow acquired some sword cultivation techniques and is currently very ambitious, making it highly likely that he will participate in the garrisoning of Changping."

“In Changping, demons and evil cultivators are everywhere. I am worried that this person is progressing too quickly and may fall into demonic ways. I alone will not be able to control him.”

"If it is necessary to accompany you for inspection, please grant me your permission, Master."

“Recently, I have observed his character and temperament, and it is no different from that of the man in Shiliang Town back then. His inner demons have not been eliminated, but there is no suspicion that he has gone astray.”

"To be honest, he is currently filled with demonic thoughts, but for some reason... apart from being ruthless in his actions, his temperament remains completely unaffected."

"That's really strange."

"only……"

Shao Sichao paused for a moment, but still forced himself to continue writing.

“On New Year’s Eve, during a casual conversation, I casually mentioned that I was on leave and mentioned my hometown.”

"Unexpectedly, Song Yan was assigned to Beiya Mountain half a year ago... He probably found out about this."

"Nothing else is wrong."

"I respectfully wish you good health."

The entire piece describes the achievements of various things, while minor flaws are glossed over.

A white carrier pigeon was perched on the windowsill.

Shao Sichao gently rolled up the letter and put it into a small, slender bamboo tube.

With a flick of his fingertip, runes lit up on it.

Then the bamboo tube containing the letter was handed to the white carrier pigeon's claws.

Shao Sichao gently stroked the carrier pigeon's feathers: "You must have suffered traveling so far."

"We're in the same boat, let's just keep going."

The carrier pigeon is lifted up and released into the air.

"Ugh……"

"When will I return..."

……

On the other side of Qingye Peak, there is Xuanzi Sanjiu.

Song Yan sat cross-legged in the cave, using the remaining power of the elixir to continuously consolidate his cultivation.

A moment later, he slowly opened his eyes.

"Mingjue Dan...it's truly miraculous."

He slowly stood up and took off his clothes.

His entire body was covered in black filth.

When a cultivator advances to the late stage of Qi Refining, there is a process called "cleansing the marrow and tendons," which can expel accumulated impurities and toxins from the body and slightly improve one's physical constitution.

He used a water curtain spell to wash away the filth before leisurely stepping into the warm pool.

"call……"

After long days of arduous practice, a breakthrough was achieved in a single day.

Although I was a little tired, I was in a cheerful mood and my whole demeanor was refreshed.

His spiritual power, though hidden, exuded a faint sense of pressure.

Nine days ago, Song Yan refined his spiritual power, which had reached a bottleneck, to an extremely pure state before attempting to break through.

With the powerful effects of the Mingjue Pill, coupled with his already solid spiritual power, he was already capable of making a breakthrough.

However, to prevent any accidents, he still took two Spirit Condensation Pills in succession.

Even after the breakthrough, the spiritual energy in the Qi Sea continued to grow rapidly.

It took another eight or nine days to refine the medicinal power and consolidate his cultivation.

After the breakthrough, Song Yan discovered that his spiritual sense had also greatly improved.

The original radius of 20 zhang was expanded to a radius of more than 35 zhang.

This is already equivalent to the level of an ordinary cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refining.

With his divine sense released, he had complete control over the water, vegetation, and light within the entire cave.

only……

Where is Xiaohe?

Sudden.

A cool touch pressed against his neck.

"what?"

Song Yan suddenly opened his eyes and saw that Snake Treasure's head was already in front of him. When it saw him open his eyes, it flicked its tongue.

"Xiao He...why can't I sense your presence?"

Xiao He chuckled: "So you're allowed to cultivate... but I'm not?"

With a soft exclamation, Song Yan sensed Xiao He's presence. A pair of snake-like eyes gleamed with a faint bluish-gold light.

Although it is still very weak, it is indeed a genuine early-stage Tier 1 demon beast.

"Where did you get your cultivation method from?"

Song Yan was somewhat surprised: "Could it be... that you remembered it on your own when you grew up?"

He had heard many rumors about the demon race before.

Legend has it that the cultivation methods of those demon descendants are passed down through their bloodlines.

When you grow up, you'll be able to remember it yourself.

He didn't understand the reasoning behind it, he just felt envious.

Xiao He was taken aback for a moment, then quickly nodded: "Oh, right."

He was naturally happy that Xiao He had started cultivating.

"Amazing!"

"No."

Xiao He was beaming with pride after being praised, and swam around in the water.

A moment later, Song Yan stood up and got dressed.

Slowly gather your emotions; the powerful feeling and joy after the breakthrough cannot last.

He has only reached the late stage of Qi Refining, which is still at the lowest level even in the Chu Kingdom's cultivation world.

We must also guard against arrogance and impetuosity.

After resting for only half a day, Song Yan left the cave.

Promotion to the inner sect should not be delayed.

Walking through the sect, one often saw fellow disciples coming and going with hurried expressions and worried faces.

About three months have passed since the mission to garrison Changping began.

Many disciples have already gone to Changping.

However, Song Yan had inquired beforehand and found that each sect still had quite a few spots available.

The reason is simple: Changping is a place with scarce spiritual energy, and it is full of demonic and evil cultivators.

It is known as "Ghost Mountain".

Furthermore, given the extremely high danger of this mission, naturally not many disciples would volunteer to participate.

Apart from the necessary elders and inner disciples who needed to oversee things, most of those who went to Changping were people who were confident in their own abilities.

Or perhaps someone who has been stuck at a bottleneck for many years without making any progress.

Having now broken through to the late stage of Qi Refining, and with the elders of our sect overseeing things, I am generally able to protect myself without fear.

The rest is up to fate.

Inner Gate, Sitting in Oblivion Peak.

Outside the Hall of General Affairs.

"Senior brother, I am Song Yan. I broke through to the late stage of Qi Refining a few days ago. Today, I am willing to participate in the Heart Refining Path in order to enter the inner sect."

The temple disciple looked at the young face with some curiosity and nodded: "Please."

Once inside the hall, all tasks were handled by dedicated disciples, ensuring a smooth and orderly process.

Next, it's time to participate in the Path of Refining the Mind.

The Path of Refining the Heart is an illusion array test set up by the sect leader and several elders.

One reason is to prevent unscrupulous individuals from infiltrating the inner sect and causing a major disaster.

On the other hand, it is also to give ambitious disciples the opportunity to confront their true selves.

It is both a test and an incentive.

The Path of Refining the Heart requires only that the cultivator possess a steadfast commitment to the path of cultivation and harbor no ill will towards the sect in order to pass through it smoothly.

Under normal circumstances, very few people will fail.

If one's mindset is unstable and one's pursuit of the path to immortality is too weak, resulting in failure, one can try again at another time.

But if the failure is due to the latter reason...

Then there probably won't be a second chance.

Before the path of self-cultivation.

The senior disciple in charge had made all the preparations for Song Yan, and with a gentle gesture, indicated that Song Yan could begin at any time.

Take a deep breath and clear your mind of all distractions.

A moment later, he slowly opened his eyes.

He strode forward resolutely, embarking on the path of self-cultivation.

The spiritual energy is like mist, and the surrounding scenery is ever-changing.

Green Mountain Thatched Cottage.

The air was filled with the aroma of herbs.