The concept of a born saint begins with Strange Tales from Liaozhai.

As for the other servant disciples, he simply ignored them.

The words were spoken.

Zhang Qu, a burly and robust man, respectfully asked, "Senior Brother Jiang, could you explain this breathing technique?"

Jiang Mian nodded and smiled, "Fellow disciples, I suppose you are troubled by the Cloud Cage Dao Texts on this breathing technique?"

"As the saying goes, there is a difference between immortals and mortals. Mortal writings often remain on the surface and cannot convey the true meaning of the Dao and our immortal methods. This Cloud Register Dao text was created by the ancient sages who observed the heavens and the earth, and observed all things such as insects, fish, birds, and beasts..."

As he explained slowly, the servant disciples gradually showed expressions of understanding.

Because of this, the Cloud Ritual Texts are very complex and difficult to comprehend.

However, compared to the original mortal characters, this Cloud Rift Dao script is better able to carry the Dao and meaning. When cultivators comprehend it, they can more easily understand the original meaning of the immortal techniques and will not be off by a hair's breadth.

"You must not underestimate this breathing technique. It originated in ancient times and has a long history. It is of great importance to your future cultivation path."

Jiang Mian smiled and said, "Of course, people are different. When a superior person hears of a skill, he will practice it diligently; when an average person hears of it, he will be half-convinced and half-doubtful; when an inferior person hears of it, he will laugh loudly. If he doesn't laugh, it is not the way."

“Junior brothers and sisters, even though there are Cloud Record Dao Texts, everyone’s comprehension is different, and even with the same cultivation method, the understanding will be different.”

Zhang Qu was somewhat taken aback upon hearing this. He scratched his head and asked, "Senior brother, what impact will this difference in understanding have?"

Jiang Mian explained, "The depth of understanding of breathing techniques is related to the speed of energy gathering, the inner landscape you will open up in the future, and the amount of magical power that the inner landscape can hold, which is also related to your future foundation building."

"Those who have mastered the art of breathing techniques can open up an inner landscape that can accommodate 360 ​​streams of magical power."

"Upon completion of the minor stage, one can open up an inner landscape capable of accommodating 1,296 streams of magical power."

"Upon mastery, there are 3,600 paths..."

Zhang Qu and the others were astonished upon hearing this.

Su Chen seemed to be deep in thought.

Judging from the amount of magical power it can contain, one can see the importance of comprehending the art of breathing techniques, as it relates to one's future path.

At this moment, Zhang Qu asked curiously, "Senior Brother Jiang, what about perfection?"

The disciples who had been relieved of their duties also became curious.

Jiang Mian gave Zhang Qu a strange look and said speechlessly, "Junior Brother Zhang, if you had exceptional comprehension, like the ancient sages, you could certainly master this breathing technique."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qu and the others fully understood what Senior Brother Jiang meant, and couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

Chapter 4 Liaozhai Guobei County

Ancient sages?

They were still self-aware enough not to mention that they could never compare to the sages of ancient legends.

Among the inner disciples and even the core disciples, it's unlikely that anyone could compare to the ancient sages.

After all, could someone who can be called an ancient sage be an ordinary person?

These menial disciples are utterly incomparable to them!

Zhang Qu smiled awkwardly, then hesitated for a moment before asking a question on behalf of everyone, "Senior Brother Jiang, could you explain the Cloud Rift Daoist scripture in this breathing technique?"

In a month, the test of breathing techniques will be held. If he cannot comprehend this breathing technique, even he might be forced to leave the mountain. How could he not be nervous?

The disciples who had been relieved of their duties also became nervous.

All the anxious gazes were fixed on Senior Brother Jiang Mian.

Jiang Mian pondered for a moment, then said, "Fine, I'll explain it to you."

"However, this method can only be used as a reference, not strictly followed. The key to the art of breathing lies in self-realization. Only when it resonates with one's own body can it be considered the right path. Even if it is what I have realized, it may still be correct..."

As he spoke, Jiang Mian raised his hand, and his inner power surged forth, forming intricate cloud-like Daoist characters in the air.

Jiang Mian began to explain the meaning of each of the cloud-like Daoist inscriptions.

Time slowly passed.

In the blink of an eye, an hour had passed.

below.

Zhang Qu and the dozen or so other servant disciples were dizzy and confused, but they still gained some insights.

Apart from them, most of the servant disciples frowned, their faces showing confusion and panic, clearly not understanding.

Among the crowd.

After glancing at the disciples who had been relieved of their duties, Su Chen had a pretty good idea of ​​their situation.

At the same time, listening to the voices coming from above, he also gained some understanding of his situation.

He understood a little bit, but not much.

[Physical Exercises: Five Animal Frolics (Beginner Level 1%), Breathing Techniques (Beginner Level)]

"It seems that this is all the comprehension a person of average talent can achieve; it will take time to hone it..."

Su Chen sighed and murmured to himself, "If only I were a little more perceptive!"

At this moment.

On the high platform.

Looking at Zhang Qu and the others, Jiang Mian smiled slightly, "Alright, fellow disciples, I've said all I can. Now it's up to you to figure it out yourselves."

"My mission is complete. I hope to see my fellow disciples in the inner sect someday. Goodbye!"

As he spoke, his figure moved, transforming into a streak of azure light, flying towards the distant sky and disappearing into the vast expanse of the sky.

Watching Jiang Mian disappear into the horizon, Zhang Qu and the others, as well as the other nearly ten thousand miscellaneous disciples, all revealed longing and envy in their eyes.

After a while of discussion, the group gradually dispersed and headed towards their respective cabins.

Su Chen was also among the crowd.

Suddenly, as he walked, he noticed something, and his brows furrowed slightly.

He vaguely sensed that several burly servant disciples were subtly surrounding him.

Without hesitation, before the people could react, he ran back into the house and slammed the door shut.

After waiting inside for a while and not hearing any violent banging on the door, Su Chen breathed a sigh of relief.

"The person that old bastard arranged?"

He frowned deeply.

You can hide for a while, but you can't hide forever. There will always be times when you're not careful and you might get cornered by those people. The situation is unpredictable!

"I must master the breathing technique as soon as possible, and then begin practicing!"

"Only in this way can we resist these people!"

Su Chen murmured, "I need time..."

People of average talent have very ordinary comprehension and need to spend a lot of time to even begin to grasp the basics of breathing techniques.

Unless, of course, one can continue to improve one's comprehension, but that will take time!

But unfortunately, there simply isn't that much time for him right now!

Feeling his own thin, weak, and utterly powerless body, Su Chen sighed.

Just when he was at a loss for what to do...

Suddenly, something occurred to him, and his eyes involuntarily turned to the control panel.

【Name: Su Chen (18 years old)】

Lifespan: 11

[Innate Talent - Comprehension: 3 (Average)]

[Physical Exercises: Five Animal Frolics (Beginner Level 1%), Breathing Techniques (Beginner Level)]

[Innate Talents to be Activated: Physique, Spiritual Root, Appearance...]

[Cooldown Time: Fixed]

His attention was focused on the final shuttle.

He had some guesses about this time-traveling cooling process, but he wasn't entirely sure.

He had originally wanted to try it, but because he hadn't figured out the situation here yet, he hadn't tried it yet.

"Perhaps we can try now?"

Su Chen did not hesitate and immediately focused his mind on traversing the cooling time. Then, with a thought, he made a move.

next second!

Boom!

Countless unknown and bizarre scenes flashed through his eyes.

In an instant, everything went black before his eyes, and his consciousness was sucked into an invisible vortex.

……

Dark night.

Northland, Guobei County.

"At the second watch of the night, the air is dry and the things are hot; be careful with fire and candles."

The night watchman's voice carried from afar.

Inside the dark bedroom of the wealthy Zhang family mansion.

On the bed.

A boy slowly opened his eyes and instantly became fully awake.

Su Chen murmured, "A grand dream spanning a thousand years, only today do I realize who I truly am!"

A series of memories flashed through his mind.

He had been here for fifteen years, and because of the mystery surrounding his birth, he had only just truly come to his senses!

Thinking about it, he felt a little scared.

After calming down, Su Chen recalled the memories in his mind and couldn't help but have a strange expression.

"Guobei County, Lanruo Temple?"

"Zhang Xuan, the young master of the Zhang family?"

The familiar Guobei County and Lanruo Temple are well-known. Although his consciousness and memory have been mostly obscured due to the mystery of his birth, the remaining part has allowed him to make a great name for himself over the past fifteen years.

His occasional flashes of memory made him proficient in poetry, prose, mathematics, and divination, earning him the title of child prodigy from a young age!

While other children were still playing in the mud and pee, he was proficient in all kinds of knowledge, making his father, Zhang, a grain merchant, proud, and astonishing the people in the surrounding neighborhood and Guobei County.

The dazzling light scorched those around it, making everyone else pale in comparison.

However, since a year ago, he has become a completely different person. He abandoned his literary talent and discarded it like worn-out shoes. He began to learn crude martial arts and even sought immortality!

Relatives, neighbors, and everyone around him thought he was crazy.

His elderly parents, who had high hopes for him, were nearly driven to despair. Their anger, tears, and desperate pleas were all in vain.

For the past year, he had lived under the pointing fingers and scornful stares of those around him, until he finally came to his senses tonight.

Chapter 5: A Potential for Comprehension!

Recalling the memories in his mind, Su Chen couldn't help but sigh.

If it weren't for the process of learning crude martial arts and seeking immortality, I might not have been able to come to my senses!

After thinking about his origins, his attention naturally turned to the place name Guobei County and the name of the temple Lanruo Temple.

Lanruo Temple generally refers to a secluded place where monks practice, far from human habitation, or an abandoned, wild temple.

If that were all, it wouldn't be a big deal; Su Chen could still imply that it was a coincidence.

But people from Guobei County have said that there is a locust tree that blocks out the sky on the back mountain of Lanruo Temple!