Immortal Life: Starting with Daily Last Words

The last words that appeared in the following days were not particularly special warnings; they were all admonitions against indulging in sensual pleasures and to focus on spiritual practice.

Yu Daoxuan kept these warnings firmly in mind and devoted himself entirely to cultivation.

While consolidating his cultivation at the fourth level of Qi Refining, he also studied the "Fire Technique" and the "Wind Control Technique," striving to master the two techniques as soon as possible.

As for the newly acquired Crimson Fire Sword and Silver Shield, they have already been refined and can be used as easily as an extension of one's own body.

However, the peaceful period of cultivation did not last long.

Three days later, in the dead of night, the moonlight was bleak and the wind was howling.

Yu Daoxuan saw Li Dazui returning from the ancient cultivation cave.

At this moment, he was no longer the spirited man he once was; his eyes were vacant and his face was deathly pale.

His once robust and sturdy body was now hunched over like an old man's, his left sleeve hanging limply in the cold wind, exuding despair and sorrow.

When Li Dazui looked up and saw Yu Daoxuan, a faint ripple finally appeared in his lifeless eyes.

He opened his mouth, his voice hoarse like a broken gong: "Daoxuan, I really shouldn't have disobeyed you. That cave didn't contain any treasures at all; it was full of traps. Zhang Mazi died tragically in the cave. If I hadn't remembered your instructions and been careful all the way, it probably wouldn't have been as simple as just losing an arm."

At this point, Li Dazui gave a bitter laugh.

With one arm severed and his foundation damaged, and only two months remaining until the five-year deadline, it was nothing short of a pipe dream for him to break through to the fourth level of Qi Refining within that timeframe.

Looking at his miserable appearance, Yu Daoxuan felt a mix of emotions.

There is regret, there is sympathy, and there is also a touch of lament about the cruelty of the cultivation world.

Ordinary cultivators like them, without any background or talent, have no choice but to fight for cultivation resources on their own.

If it weren't for the golden tablet's dying words that helped me avoid the deadly danger.

He might end up like Li Dazui and the others, risking his life for a sliver of a chance opportunity, only to meet a tragic end.

Suppressing his distracting thoughts, he comforted her, "Big Mouth, the path of cultivation is inherently fraught with danger, where opportunity and peril coexist. You're incredibly lucky to have survived. Take good care of yourself and recover; there may be a chance for you in the future."

Upon hearing this, Li Dazui silently shook his head, then left with heavy steps.

Time flies, and more than two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

As expected, Li Dazui ultimately failed to break through to the fourth level of Qi Refining and was eventually demoted to a menial job by the sect and sent to mine in the sect's mines.

Before leaving, Yu Daoxuan, Song Yunshu, and Xu Runshan made a special trip to Li Dazui's residence and gave him some talismans for warding off evil spirits and healing pills.

The depths of the spirit mine are filled with a dense, turbid aura. If a cultivator stays in it for a long time, the aura will slowly seep into their body.

If not removed in time, it will not only affect cultivation, but also damage the body.

Seeing that Yu Daoxuan and the other two had specially seen him off and given him elixirs and spiritual items, Li Dazui felt a surge of warmth in his heart and vowed to repay them in the future.

After seeing Li Dazui off, the three returned to Xingri Peak.

During the journey, Song Yunshu asked, "Brother Yu, Senior Brother Xu, according to the sect's rules, after a disciple advances to the fourth level of Qi Refining, they can choose a cultivation technique to rely on. Which one do you plan to choose?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Daoxuan frowned and pondered.

To go far in the world of cultivation, it's best to have a skill to rely on.

There are many types of cultivation techniques, including alchemy, artifact crafting, talisman crafting, and array crafting.

However, there is a saying circulating in the cultivation world.

The poor draw talismans, the rich refine elixirs, crafting weapons ruins a life, and array formations are difficult to master.

Alchemy and weapon crafting have high barriers to entry, requiring both talent and resources. Formations are obscure and difficult to understand; most people would struggle to even begin to grasp them after ten years of study.

Having no one to rely on, Yu Daoxuan pondered for a long time and decided to choose to cultivate the Way of Talismans.

The talisman path has a low entry barrier and is extremely practical. It can be used to assist in cultivation, defend oneself against enemies, or exchange for resources.

"The Way of Talismans?" A hint of understanding flashed in Song Yunshu's eyes. "It's a safe choice. The Way of Talismans is practical and not difficult to get started with."

As for Xu Runshan, he chose to become a spiritual plant grower, just like his father-in-law.

Upon hearing this, Yu Daoxuan nodded in agreement.

Xu Runshan was born into a farming family. He was honest, hardworking, and well-suited to this skill.

Three days later, Yu Daoxuan and the other two went to the sect's Preaching Peak together.

Chuandao Peak is where the Qingyuan Sect teaches various cultivation techniques.

After parting ways with the two, Yu Daoxuan arrived at the talisman hall located in a corner of the mountaintop.

The Talisman Hall is a place dedicated to teaching the art of talismans. It has professional talisman masters from various sects who regularly teach the basics of talismanic arts and talisman-drawing techniques.

At the same time, basic talisman paper and talisman pens will also be distributed.

However, the quantity is limited, only enough for disciples' daily practice. If they want more consumables, they need to purchase them themselves with spirit stones or merit points.

Yu Daoxuan successfully registered and received some basic talisman paper and a first-grade low-level talisman pen.

This is the advantage of having a sect behind you; you can receive free training in the early stages.

However, the sect will conduct regular assessments.

If you fail the assessment, you will be eliminated.

Only those disciples with exceptional talent will continue to receive training.

From then on, Yu Daoxuan would go to the Talisman Hall to practice talisman arts on the first and fifteenth of each month, and occasionally visit the Scripture Pavilion.

The first floor of the Sutra Repository is open to all disciples free of charge, and it mainly contains miscellaneous notes, biographies, and some cultivators' insights.

Most of his disciples were not interested, but Yu Daoxuan often read some travelogues to learn about the general situation of this world.

Half a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

In Cave No. 13 of the Yi-character section of Xingri Peak, Yu Daoxuan sat upright before his desk, holding a talisman brush. The tip of the brush meandered across the talisman paper, outlining crimson spiritual patterns.

As the final stroke was made, the spiritual light on the talisman suddenly solidified, and a first-grade low-level fire serpent talisman was formed, its runes bright red and its spiritual light flowing freely.

"Full of spiritual light and with flawless patterns, it can be considered a fine fire serpent talisman."

Yu Daoxuan put away the talisman brush and nodded slightly.

Tomorrow will be the biannual assessment day for the Talisman Hall. According to the sect's rules, two qualified first-grade low-rank talismans must be drawn to pass the assessment.

He can now produce masterpieces that far exceed the required standards.

The main reason he achieved such proficiency after only half a year of practicing talismanic arts was that he had taken the Heaven-Mending Pill.

It not only improved his cultivation aptitude but also nurtured and strengthened his soul, making him energetic and perceptive when drawing talismans, and gradually revealing his talent in the way of talismans.

After carefully putting away the newly drawn Fire Serpent Talisman, Yu Daoxuan met up with Song Yunshu and Xu Runshan as promised, and together they headed to Preaching Peak.

When Song Yunshu first entered the outer sect, she chose alchemy. Unfortunately, her talent was ordinary. Now she can barely refine a first-grade low-level spiritual pill, but the success rate is less than 30%.

Xu Runshan, on the other hand, was born to be a spirit plant grower. The spirit herbs he cultivated were all robust and vigorous, and he was repeatedly praised by the sect's stewards, making him quite famous among the outer disciples.