After the internet was disconnected, I connected to the magic world.

The carriage traveled for most of the day, and around noon, it finally arrived at the foot of Qingyun Sect Mountain.

Zhao Hao lifted the carriage curtain and looked outside; his eyes widened in astonishment.

The continuous green mountains stand tall and majestic, with clouds and mist swirling around their midsections, and layers of palaces and pavilions built up along the mountain slopes.

With its green tiles and white walls, upturned eaves, and a stone-paved avenue leading directly from the foot of the mountain to the mountain gate, it is truly magnificent.

Compared to the commercialized Taoist temples that have been renovated in reality, it has much more of the feel of a true celestial mountain gate.

"Wow... this sect is so cool." Zhang Lei also peeked out and exclaimed in amazement.

The five people got off the car one after another and followed Li Yan up the mountain.

Along the way, they encountered many disciples of the Qingyun Sect dressed in light blue outfits. Seeing the five of them dressed strangely, they all turned their heads and whispered among themselves.

"Is this the extraordinary person the elder spoke of?"

"She doesn't look like anything special, but her clothes are kind of weird."

"Don't talk nonsense. The extraordinary people in the ancient prophecies must have great abilities."

The murmurs weren't loud, but they all reached the ears of the five people.

Zhao Hao puffed out his chest and deliberately walked with his feet turned outwards, trying to look like a superior person, which made Zhang Lei secretly kick him.

As we approached the main hall entrance, an old Taoist priest with white hair and beard was already waiting there.

The old Taoist priest wore a purple robe, had a thin face, gentle eyes, and a deep, profound aura that was even more profound than Li Yan's.

It was none other than the head of the Qingyun Sect, Master Qingyun.

"We are deeply sorry that we have failed to properly welcome our five distinguished guests who have traveled from afar."

Master Qingyun stroked his beard and laughed heartily, taking a few steps forward with a very friendly demeanor.

"Please come inside quickly so we can talk."

The five followed them into the main hall. The hall was spacious and bright, with ancestral tablets enshrined and incense smoke curling upwards.

After the guests and hosts took their seats, Master Qingyun got straight to the point: "The arrival of the five of you, bearing the decrees of the Nine Provinces at the same time, is a great fortune for our Nine Provinces."

"I have no other requests. I don't ask that you all join the sect, I just ask that the five of you be granted the title of guest elder."

"You are free to use the sect's scripture pavilion and martial arts training grounds at any time, and you can also look through the martial arts classics."

"There is only one condition: if the Qingyun Sect encounters a great calamity in the future, I hope you will lend a helping hand."

The words were beautifully spoken, and the attitude was humble.

Ancient prophecies have been passed down for thousands of years. Extraordinary people represent the hope for the return of immortality. Not to mention inviting them as guests, there are plenty of sects willing to worship them.

The five people exchanged glances and all thought the offer was quite good.

Getting martial arts resources for free, without being bound by sect rules, just by being a nominal member, is an absolute steal.

"We will follow the sect leader's arrangements," Xuan Qing said on behalf of everyone, bowing in agreement.

Master Qingyun laughed heartily and said "Good" three times.

He immediately had five sets of blue steward's uniforms brought out, and arranged for a special disciple to take them to the guest courtyard in the back mountain to rest, with bedding and daily necessities all provided.

"Please rest for a moment, everyone. I will have someone send over the sect's basic cultivation techniques shortly," Master Qingyun said with a smile.

The five men thanked the disciple and followed him toward the back of the mountain.

The courtyard is very quiet, with each household having its own entrance and a room for one person, creating an elegant environment.

After changing into the uniform cyan outfit, he actually looked quite like a cultivator.

Before long, Li Yan personally brought over five thread-bound ancient books.

"This is the Qingyun Technique, a direct transmission of our sect's skills. It points directly to the Innate Realm and is the most orthodox method of refining essence into qi in the Nine Provinces."

Li Yan placed the cultivation manual on the table, saying, "Please take a look at this first, and feel free to ask me if you have any questions."

As soon as the words were spoken, a notification popped up on the panel in front of all five people:

[The innate-level cultivation technique "Qingyun Jue" has been detected. Do you wish to learn it?]

The five of them were all taken aback.

It even has automatic learning capabilities?

Zhao Hao couldn't help but burst out laughing, slapping his thigh and saying:

"I knew I was the chosen one! This treatment is definitely protagonist material!"

Li Yan stood beside him, watching him suddenly burst into laughter, looking completely bewildered.

He thought to himself, "This strange young friend is so young, why does he act so unconventionally?"

The five of them didn't explain, and silently chanted "study" in their hearts.

The next second, a massive amount of information flooded into my mind out of nowhere.

The detailed pathways of the twelve primary meridians, the precise locations of acupoints throughout the body, and the methods for cultivating internal energy and blood.

The path of true qi circulation, and even the common methods for dealing with qi deviations, are clearly etched into the depths of memory.

In just a few seconds, they had memorized the entire "Qingyun Manual," even remembering the annotations word for word.

Li Yan was originally planning to sit down and explain to them the key points for beginners and the acupoints that are easily mistaken.

As soon as he sat down, Xuan Qing raised his head and slowly spoke:

"Elder Li, is the first level of the Azure Cloud Technique about guiding Qi with intention, circulating it along the Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin, and first condensing the Qi at the Zhongfu acupoint?"

Li Yan was taken aback.

He just delivered the book; it only took a few dozen seconds at most. There was no way he could even finish flipping through it, let alone understand it.

He nodded subconsciously: "...Exactly."

"Then the second layer follows the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian, connecting to the Shangyang acupoint, right?" Xuanqing asked again.

Li Yan was completely shocked.

Not only is it correct, but it's also precise down to the acupoints. This is the crucial point for transitioning from the first level to the second, and many disciples practice for half a month without getting it right.

He abruptly stood up, looked at the five people, his eyes filled with shock: "Gentlemen... you actually have photographic memories?!"

This comprehension, this memory, it's simply incredible!

No wonder he was the extraordinary person mentioned in the ancient prophecy; he is indeed remarkable!

Li Yan's last doubts vanished, leaving only awe.

"You are all exceptionally talented individuals, so I won't waste any more words," Li Yan said, his tone becoming more respectful.

"Practice on your own. If you have any questions, please summon me at any time."

After saying this, he respectfully withdrew, still inwardly marveling.

The five people in the room exchanged glances, all trying to suppress their laughter.

That's not some kind of photographic memory; it's all just cheating on the interface.

"Alright, stop joking around, hurry up and try cultivating." Zhang Lei was the first to sit down cross-legged.

"Let's see if this technique works. Can it really cultivate internal energy?"

The five of them found a place to sit down, closed their eyes and concentrated, guiding their qi and blood according to the Qingyun Technique.

Xuanqing and Shimingyuan have the best foundation.

One had practiced breathing exercises for decades, and the other had meditated for decades; their control over their thoughts far surpassed that of ordinary people.

In the time it takes for two incense sticks to burn, Xuan Qing opened his eyes first, and a faint warmth slowly flowed through his dantian.

The information on the panel is updated synchronously:

Name: Xuan Qing

Age: 58

Cultivation Level: Refining Essence into Qi (Internal Breath)

Cultivation Technique: Azure Cloud Technique (Beginner Level)

Almost simultaneously, Shi Mingyuan also opened his eyes and nodded slightly. He too could feel the Qi, and his inner energy was gathering in his dantian.

"So fast?" Zhang Lei opened his eyes, a little envious. He had been practicing for a long time, but there was still no movement in his stomach.

Zhao Hao was also anxiously scratching his head: "Why don't I feel anything? Am I doing something wrong?"

"Don't rush, calm down."

Xuan Qing said calmly, "Your mind is too active, you can't calm down, so naturally you're slow."

About half an hour later, Zhao Hao let out a loud "Aow!"

"I've got it! My stomach feels warm! Holy crap, this is internal energy?!"

He was so excited he almost jumped up.

Zhang Lei and Zhou Ming were a little slower, but they also managed to sense the Qi within an hour.

The cultivation level section on the panel has been completely changed to "Refining Essence into Qi (Internal Breath)".

All five of them felt relieved.

It's not a scam, it's not an illusion.

True martial arts training is right before your eyes.

After practicing for a while, the sky began to lighten with the first hint of dawn.

The five of them felt a blur before their eyes, and when they opened them again, they were back in their respective beds in reality.

The sky was bright.

"woke up……"

Zhao Hao lay on the bed, his whole body aching and his head spinning, feeling even more tired than if he had stayed up all night.

I practiced martial arts for most of the night in my dream, but in reality, it was like I didn't get any rest.

He picked up his phone; someone was already speaking in the group chat.

[Zhang Lei]: You're awake? I'm so tired, it feels like I've run a marathon.

[Zhou Ming]: Normal, I was highly active all night.

I took the day off and am catching up on sleep at home today. I'll also try to see if I can practice in real life.

[Zhao Hao]: I'm also asking for leave! I told my mom my stomach hurts and I'm not going to school today!

[Xuanqing]: The old Taoist has also tried breathing exercises according to the Qingyun Technique. The speed of cultivation in reality is much slower than in the dream, but it is not impossible.

The group chat went silent for a few seconds.

[Zhang Lei]: ? ? ? Taoist Master, are you saying that it's possible to cultivate internal energy in real life?

[Xuanqing]: I have only sensed a trace of Qi so far, which is much weaker than in the dream, but it does exist.

This sentence exploded like a bomb in the group chat.

Everyone perked up.

If you can practice in real life, then this isn't just an alternate world experience card; it's a real opportunity that can change your life!

Zhao Hao scrambled to his feet, sat cross-legged on the bed, and began to guide his Qi and blood by following the Qingyun Technique from his memory, holding his breath and concentrating his mind.

It's hard.

It was at least ten times harder than in my dream.

In my dream, my body seemed to be naturally suited for cultivation, and my qi and blood were very obedient.

In reality, this body, which has been staying up all night and drinking cola every day, has scattered qi and blood, making it extremely difficult to regulate.

But he gritted his teeth and tried again and again.

It took a full seven or eight hours, with a meal in between, and the practice continued until the afternoon.

Suddenly, a very faint warmth flickered in his dantian.

Although it was so faint as to be almost imperceptible, Zhao Hao clearly sensed it.

"It's done!"

He clenched his fists, his heart pounding.

In reality, you really can practice!

He opened the group chat, his fingers trembling slightly, and typed out a line of text:

[Zhao Hao]: I felt the Qi too! It really works in real life!

The message went viral, and the group chat instantly erupted in excitement.