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Shen Mo made several copies of the jade slip containing the incomplete "Flowing Cloud Escape Technique" and distributed them to disciples with strong spiritual senses and delicate minds, such as Su Xiao and Zhao Qingyan, so that they could study it first.

Although this escape technique is incomplete, the techniques it contains regarding the circulation of spiritual energy and the transformation of body shape are of great benefit to improving one's agility. Even if one cannot fully master it, it can greatly enhance one's ability to survive.

He himself plunged headlong into researching the faint stellar energy that had been obtained from the meteor shower and remained in his body.

Although the star power was thin, its quality was extremely high, and it seemed to have some kind of subtle connection with the "Azure Cloud Qi Refining Technique" he cultivated.

He tried to guide this wisp of star power to temper his meridians and nourish his consciousness, and the effect was surprisingly good! His cultivation bottleneck showed signs of loosening.

Shi Tie spent all his time in the weapon-refining room, sweating profusely as he hammered the heavy iron, trying to integrate it into his own iron rod.

Each strike was accompanied by the activation of the "Giant Spirit Shaking Mountain Technique," which made his control over power increasingly exquisite.

Under Shi Tie's guidance, Zhang Daniu began to systematically practice the power generation techniques and close-combat axe techniques recorded in the "Earth-Shaking Skill," no longer just randomly slashing as before.

Although his progress was not as rapid as Shi Tie's, his foundation became increasingly solid.

Li Xiaocao was extremely busy. She not only had to take care of the ever-expanding medicinal garden (with the addition of the main root of the Vermilion Fruit and several kinds of Water Mansion Spiritual Herbs), but also had to try to learn alchemy, while also being responsible for the daily food and material management of the sect.

Although it was hard work, she enjoyed it and always had a satisfied smile on her face.

Especially the main root of the vermilion fruit, under her careful care, actually showed a glimmer of life, with a tiny green bud sprouting from its tip! This made her ecstatic!

A Yuan and several other younger disciples, under Su Xiao's guidance, recited Taoist scriptures and practiced meditation to solidify their foundations every day.

In their spare time, they would also help with some chores or ask their fellow disciples for guidance on cultivation issues. The entire sect was filled with a positive, supportive, and helpful atmosphere.

Shen Mo would occasionally emerge from his seclusion to inspect the area and offer guidance to his disciples on their cultivation.

He was pleasantly surprised to find that, after the life-and-death experience in Yunmengze, his disciples had not only improved their cultivation but also matured considerably.

In particular, Su Xiao and Zhao Qingyan have become increasingly calm and capable in handling sect affairs and dealing with emergencies, and they are already showing signs of being able to stand on their own.

On this day, Shen Mo was in the side hall, studying how to use "star pattern steel" to improve the performance of those inferior array flags, when Su Xiao and Zhao Qingyan arrived together.

"Sect Leader Brother," Su Xiao called softly.

"Hmm? What is it?" Shen Mo looked up and saw that both of them had a hint of excitement and anticipation on their faces.

"Sect Leader Brother," Zhao Qingyan said somewhat shyly, "Senior Sister Su and I have been studying the 'Flowing Cloud Escape Technique' these past few days. Although we haven't been able to grasp its entirety, there's a section about 'water vapor turning into mist to conceal one's tracks,' which seems... seems like it can be simplified and combined with the 'Minor Maze Array' that I researched before..."

"Oh?" Shen Mo became interested. "Tell me more about it."

Su Xiao continued, "We tried it a few times and found that if we add this water mist illusion technique when casting the 'Minor Concealment Array,' the array's confusion effect can be increased by at least 30%!"

"Moreover, the increase in spiritual energy consumption is not significant. We were thinking... could we promote this technique and let all disciples learn it? Even if it's just a little bit, it might give them a better chance of survival in a critical moment."

Upon hearing this, Shen Mo's eyes lit up with approval. Applying knowledge to new situations and putting it into practice! This was exactly what he wanted to see!

"Very good!" Shen Mo nodded and smiled. "This idea is excellent! You two should immediately compile this simplified method into a mantra. Then, you will personally be responsible for teaching it to the other disciples."

"Yes! Senior Brother Sect Leader!" the two women replied happily, as if they had received great encouragement.

"Furthermore," Shen Mo pondered, "since you have such aptitude for formations and escape techniques, you can have priority to borrow and study the relevant texts in the sect's library in the future."

"I hope that one day you will be able to truly perfect the concealment and escape techniques that belong to my Qingyun Sect."

"Thank you, Senior Brother Sect Leader!" The two bowed excitedly, their eyes filled with enthusiasm.

Watching them walk away, Shen Mo smiled with satisfaction. The development of a sect requires not only resources, but also talent.

Now, the first batch of disciples are finally beginning to show their talents and potential.

Qingyun Mountain, this once nameless little hill, now seems to be shrouded in an invisible halo.

The air in the mountains was no longer filled with the desolation and barrenness of the past, but with an indescribable restlessness and... awe.

The disciples walked along the mountain path, their backs ramrod straight, their faces filled with barely suppressed excitement and pride.

Even the lowest-ranking disciple responsible for cleaning the courtyard could sense the undisguised envy and... fear in the eyes of the rogue cultivators who occasionally passed by at the foot of the mountain when their gazes met.

"Look! That's the immortal master from the Qingyun Sect!"

"Tsk tsk, appearances can be deceiving! Who would have thought that such a small sect could frighten a Golden Core cultivator!"

"I heard their sect leader received the inheritance of an ancient sword immortal and is currently in seclusion, trying to break through to a higher realm!"

Similar discussions spread like wildfire throughout the hundred-mile radius around Qingyun Mountain.

Consequently, the previously deserted area at the foot of the mountain has attracted many prying eyes and figures trying to strike up conversations.

If Shen Mo hadn't strictly ordered the mountain to be sealed off, the mountain gate would probably have been broken down long ago.