I forge immortality with a pagoda.

When Shen Yu first condensed the flames, he almost burned himself to a crisp. If he hadn't dispersed his power in time, he probably wouldn't have survived.

However, once the flames dissipate, it becomes several times more difficult to re-condense them than before.

Shen Yu knew that this matter could not be rushed, and that the slightest mistake would backfire, so he had no choice but to suppress his anxiety for the time being.

The Dharma assembly is about to end. Today, a cultivator in the late Foundation Establishment stage will give a lecture on the essentials of Qi Refining.

Shen Yu made up his mind to listen carefully, and then quickly returned to deal with his important matters.

As for Qiu Yunzhi's choice of a husband, he had no intention of getting involved.

In any case, the title of "son-in-law of a dragon" would never fall on the head of a rootless, rogue cultivator like himself.

Before returning to the Yu Kingdom, he must re-condense the Flame Flow and collect several lower-level Daoist techniques from the market to cultivate the Mysterious Records of the Mysterious Caverns in the future.

In addition, a flying talisman should be purchased as soon as possible; otherwise, relying solely on foot, it is uncertain when it will be possible to reach the Yu Kingdom.

And the Xuanqiong Pagoda needs to be repaired as soon as possible with the necessary materials.

If the second level can be opened, one can find some cultivators and transform their insights into the Dao into one's own. Perhaps then, one can use this pagoda to accelerate the cultivation progress of the Xuanlu.

"There's a lot to do."

Shen Yu sighed helplessly, rubbing his forehead.

He then took out a copy of "The Sand Refining Manual" and began to study it diligently.

Although this Taoist technique is of lower level, it combines offense and defense, and has the ability to trap enemies, making it suitable for cultivation at this time.

"Start by practicing these simple Taoist techniques, and after you've practiced more, then you can begin to refine the Mysterious Talisman."

Shen Yu calmed his mind and devoted himself to comprehending the mystery.

...

This day marked the twentieth day of the Dharma Assembly, and the atmosphere on Xingyunping was noticeably different from the previous days.

Today's speaker is Granny Chixia, a renowned senior cultivator from Xuanwuze. She will be discussing the essentials of Qi cultivation.

For the many cultivators present who were stuck at the peak of the Kaiyuan Realm, this was undoubtedly a godsend.

Shen Yu arrived early and sat down by Yangquan Lake.

Since that life-or-death struggle with Wang Lishan that night, his desire to refine true qi has become even stronger.

Although he used secret treasures and superior Taoist techniques to defeat enemies of higher levels, he never wanted to experience that feeling of being completely drained of his energy again.

Grandma Chixia slowly walked onto the stage. This old woman was dressed in a simple gray dress and held a wooden cane with a dragon motif. She looked like an ordinary old woman, but her eyes were full of spirit when they opened and closed.

"Fellow Daoists, today I will talk about Qi cultivation."

The audience fell silent, and the Kaiyuan cultivators in the back row held their breath.

"The way to cultivate Qi begins with the cultivation method," Granny Chixia said bluntly. "True Qi is divided into nine ranks and thirty-six grades, with the ninth rank being the highest grade and the first rank being the lowest grade. The grade of the cultivation method directly determines the grade of True Qi."

"The true qi of the lower three levels is like a babbling brook, and its use is limited."

The true qi of the middle three stages is like a surging river, capable of controlling supernatural powers and wondrous methods.

The upper three levels of true qi are like a boundless ocean, capable of comprehending the mysteries of heaven and earth.

Generally speaking, the quality of one's true qi determines how far one can go on the path to immortality.

If one refines the ninth-grade supreme true qi, one's journey will be blessed with heavenly winds, and there is no doubt that one will have the opportunity to glimpse a glimpse of immortal destiny in the future.

If one were to directly cultivate that first level of low-grade True Qi and successfully establish one's foundation, it would be considered a stroke of good fortune.

A murmur arose from the audience.

Many cultivators wore bitter expressions, clearly troubled by their cultivation methods.

Shen Yu's heart stirred slightly. He naturally possessed the upper three-tier Qi Refining Techniques, and this Qi Refining Technique was even a ninth-tier supreme-grade technique among the upper three tiers.

It is already among the top-tier Qi cultivation techniques.

Although the technique was good, Shen Yu was very conflicted, unsure whether he should practice it.

It was only because Daoist Yunhui had told him that this technique contained restrictions, and if someone who was not a member of the sect practiced it without authorization, the sect's True Lord would sense it and record his aura.

Then the sect will send high-ranking cultivators to traverse the void and kill the thieves on the spot, as a show of authority.

Grandma Chixia smiled slightly on the stage and said, "But no matter how good the technique is, it must be in harmony with oneself."

I once saw someone forcefully cultivate a ninth-level technique, only to have all their meridians shattered and die vomiting blood.

Some people, through fortuitous encounters, achieve the Golden Core or even the Nascent Soul stage using third-order True Qi.

She paused for a moment, "Three hundred years ago, a rogue cultivator obtained a second-tier Qingmu Nourishing Qi Technique, which was not of a very high grade."

However, he was born with a Wood elemental constitution, which perfectly suited him to this cultivation method. He ultimately achieved core formation using this method and became known as the Azure Wood True Man.

These words rekindled hope in many of the cultivators below the stage.

Grandma Chixia calmly and slowly explained all the key points of condensing true qi.

His voice was not loud, but every word was precious, like a clear spring rinsing jade, clearly dissecting the obstacles that many cultivators were stuck in the Kaiyuan realm.

Those disciples below the stage who had never entered the Qi Refining stage were completely absorbed in the music, losing themselves in the moment.

Shen Yu was also immersed in it, and felt that many of the unclear points he had encountered when he was figuring things out on his own were now clear and bright.

When the sky is ablaze with fiery red clouds and the clouds rise and fall, the distant mountains and forests are dyed in a magnificent golden-red hue.

Grandma Chixia then finished her explanation.

The audience below the stage were naturally captivated, feeling that time had flown by and they had not yet had enough fun.

However, due to the rules of the Dharma assembly, these Foundation Establishment elders were entrusted by Liexing Valley to take the offerings.

He wouldn't impart all his knowledge to someone who wasn't his own disciple.

Shen Yu also felt a little regretful, but he understood the reasons behind it.

He lingered no longer and silently returned to the quiet room of Lanyue Tower with the dispersing crowd.

That night, the Jade Toad soared through the sky, its clear light spreading everywhere. Within the Valley of Stars, all was silent, save for the subtle, wispy flow of spiritual energy.

The next morning, Shen Yu left the valley early and arrived at a guesthouse nestled in the mountain hollow outside the valley.

More than ten houses were built along the mountainside, with mottled blue tiles and gray walls covered with moss. Although they lacked the extravagance of carved beams and painted rafters, they had their own quiet and simple charm.

A faint spiritual light flowed around, like a thin veil, clearly indicating that a restriction had been set up to provide an undisturbed place for cultivators who came and went to rest.

Shen Yu went straight up to the second floor of one of the guesthouses, stopped in front of the second quiet room on the south side, and gently knocked on the door.

With a creak, the wooden door opened, revealing Zhu Jianda's ordinary face.

"Senior Brother Shen, please come in quickly."

Shen Yu stepped inside, his gaze sweeping across the small space before him.

The room contained only a couch, a table, and a chair, with a gray-white futon placed in front of the couch.

Besides the scent of books, the air was filled with the unique chill and dampness of the mountains.

Seeing this desolate scene, Shen Yu understood.

Zhu Jianda was indeed a pure rogue cultivator with nothing of value, unlike Lin Qing who might have had some fortuitous encounters.

This child was able to break through to the Kaiyuan realm by sheer luck, but he has probably already exhausted most of his luck.

He remained outwardly calm and settled into the carved mahogany chair.

He didn't mince words, and went straight to the point: "Fellow Daoist Zhu, regarding the matter of using the Treasure Pavilion's resources to search for that item, as I asked you before, have you made any progress?"

Zhu Jianda spoke earnestly, saying, "Brother Shen instructed me, how could I dare to neglect it? I have already done my utmost."

"Fortunately, an old friend in the Treasure Pavilion helped me and agreed to search for him. The deposit was also safely delivered to the pavilion."

He paused slightly, a troubled look on his face, "Although Jubaoge has extensive channels, the Sun-patterned Copper Essence is a rare treasure and not commonly found. Whether we can find it depends on fate. I hope you will not have too high expectations, Senior Brother."

Shen Yu nodded slightly, having anticipated this outcome, and said calmly, "Opportunities cannot be forced. Thank you for your help, Fellow Daoist Zhu."

After speaking, he flicked his sleeve and took out a jade slip containing spiritual light, placing it on the table.

"This is the Profound Ice Condensation Qi Technique, a sixth-order Qi refining method. It is of little use to me on my path of cultivation, so I will give it to you as a token of my gratitude."