Gu Pinglin had already mastered the Lingxin Sect's skills. In his previous life, he had changed and improved the skills, and had reversed them in several places. Therefore, he quickly stood out and became a new star in the Lingxin Sect, attracting the attention of Duan Qingming. The Sect Leader Yue Songting also saw his talent, so he ignored Ming Qingzi's warning and insisted on passing the position of Sect Leader to him. In fact, after Gu Pinglin took over as the Sect Leader, the Lingxin Sect did grow stronger and almost became a first-class sect. If he hadn't been confused for a while because of Bu Shuihan's death, causing that woman to commit suicide, leading to everything that happened later, his contribution to the Lingxin Sect would definitely be comparable to that of the founder of the sect.
Therefore, it is not without reason that Gu Pinglin said that he was most suitable for the Lingxin School's martial arts.
Having taken a detour in his previous life, he was able to directly use the improved martial arts when he entered the Tao in this life, so his starting point was already much higher. In addition, he possessed the "Creation Art", an authentic divine-level martial arts method, gentle and neutral, whose main function was to improve the physique and repair the Taoist meridians. With the two working together, Gu Pinglin successfully entered the third level of Qi Gathering in just one month.
Gathering Qi is to draw spiritual energy into the body, which can not only wash away impurities in the body, but also is a necessary condition for using attack spells. It is the foundation of all cultivation methods, and there are nine levels in total. The first two levels can only simply increase explosive power, and the third level can enter the Na Yuan realm, open up the Dantian, and store spiritual energy.
Gu Pinglin successfully entered the Nayuan realm.
These days, Duan Qingming was very relaxed. He didn't get up until noon every day, and didn't go to listen to the sermons. He either lay down and read books or went out to play with his fellow disciples. Gu Pinglin didn't take it seriously at first, but after careful observation, he found that he really had never meditated and practiced. Gu Pinglin even wondered how he had become the famous swordsman in the world of cultivation in his previous life? Did he not join the Xuanming Sect in this life, and his life also changed
In this case, how can I resolve this obsession
There were gusts of wind from the pine trees on the cliff and mountain eagles flying below. Gu Pinglin still found it difficult to meditate peacefully. He simply gave up, stood up and prepared to go back. Suddenly he saw a figure running towards him. It was Bu Shuihan.
He was wearing dark blue arrow sleeves, holding a blue Hu Yin sword, and black Buyun boots. His handsome face was tense and his eyes revealed a slight nervousness.
Gu Pinglin was so familiar with his demeanor that he said, "Senior Brother Bu, there is no need to go see the Sect Master."
"What did you say?" Bu Shuihan really stopped and landed on a pine branch at the edge of the cliff, his face full of surprise and doubt, "You knew I wanted to see the master?"
Gu Pinglin smiled and said, "I heard that Senior Brother Bu had a fight with the people from Xuanming Sect?"
Bu Shuihan snorted, his sword-like eyebrows raised: "Just to deal with a few rude youngsters."
He seemed nonchalant, but his tone was somewhat uncomfortable.
It is inevitable that there will be friction between the two sects. The disciples of Xuanming Sect have always looked down on Lingxin Sect. Chen Qian can still tolerate it, but Bu Shuihan is young and hot-tempered, so how can he give up? This time he injured two provocative disciples of Xuanming Sect. Only then did he realize that he had caused trouble. The real people of Xuanming Sect are all very arrogant. If they come to punish them, how can Lingxin Sect afford to offend them? Master Yue Songting will be angry again. Bu Shuihan was afraid, but he was proud by nature and dared to take responsibility. He planned to admit his mistake first.
Gu Pinglin had guessed what was going on. He knew Bu Shuihan's temper very well. "You are just a fool and are just talking nonsense. Our Lingxin Sect's skills are extremely unique and will have their day of glory in the future. Why should you be angry with such a shallow-minded person?"
This statement belittled the Xuanming Sect, and Bu Shuihan really liked him: "Well said! What do these blind bastards know? In the future, our Lingxin Sect may not be worse than the Xuanming Sect."
Gu Pinglin took the opportunity to ask, "Whose disciple is that troublesome young man?"
Bu Shuihan then remembered the trouble he had caused, and his smile froze: "He was the disciple of that Master Shutu."
It is true that the Lingxin Sect has unique skills, but to say that the current Lingxin Sect can be compared with the Xuanming Sect is a foolish dream. Shutu Zhenren is the junior brother of Xuanming Sect's leader Zhan Renjie and one of the seven inner alchemy masters of Xuanming Sect. If only he showed up, the Lingxin Sect would not be able to cope with him. No wonder Bu Shuihan was afraid.
Gu Pinglin smiled and said, "That's great. I heard that Master Shutu is the most strict. Those losers will definitely be punished if they are defeated by my brother."
Bu Shuihan was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up and he jumped down from the tree with a big laugh: "That's right! That's great!"
He was impulsive, not stupid. Gu Pinglin reminded him so clearly, how could he not think of it? Master Shutu was the most strict and cared about his reputation. If his apprentice was defeated by a second-rate sect, he would most likely not make a fuss, but would only scold them for bringing shame to him, or even punish them severely. The two people did not dare to go back and complain.
Bu Shuihan was happy that the trouble was gone, and asked Gu Pinglin's name casually: "If you need any help, just come to Lishuiyuan to find me."
Gu Pinglin said, "I have something I would like to ask you for help with."
"Huh?" Bu Shuihan didn't expect that he would be in trouble so soon. After learning from his impulsiveness, he didn't dare to agree immediately. "Tell me first..."
"I heard that practicing in the Dark Cave can achieve twice the result with half the effort, so I want to go and experience it."
Bu Shuihan was shocked and blurted out: "That won't work!"
After saying this, he remembered his promise just now. He blushed a little, coughed, and said sternly: "It is written in the sect rules that to enter the Nether Cave, you must reach the second level of Qi Gathering. How many days have you been a disciple? The most taboo in cultivation is to rush for progress. I can't break the rules and let you go in and take risks..."
"I've got enough."
"Ah? You... you've reached the second level of Qi Gathering?"
Bu Shuihan was full of doubt until Gu Pinglin sent a palm strike, then he believed it. He was surprised and excited: "It took me a month to reach the second level of Qi Condensation. I didn't expect that your aptitude is so good. Well, I'll go and talk for you."
Gu Pinglin didn't tell him that he had broken through the third level and started to absorb the essence, not because he was on guard against him: "I have to bring someone in with me."
Bu Shuihan was very straightforward this time: "As long as he meets the requirements, it's no problem. I'll wait for you at the entrance of the Dark Cave at noon the day after tomorrow."
But where exactly is this dark cave? It turns out that every sacred mountain in the world has countless spiritual veins and spiritual eyes, which can breed spiritual creatures for cultivation, and naturally attract evil spirits to gather. Usually, a sect will open a dark cave next to the spiritual eye of the ground vein, use formations to lure those evil spirits in and seal them, and use it as a training place for low-level disciples. There is a spiritual eye underground in the Lingxin Sect, so naturally there is a dark cave.
Although it only took Gu Pinglin one month to break through to the Na Yuan realm, he knew very well that cultivation would become more difficult as time went on.
The focus of the Na Yuan Realm is to develop the Dan Tian, which plays a vital role in the path of Taoism. It determines the capacity of the Dan Tian. When cultivators of the same level fight, the amount of stored Qi is the key to victory, so cultivators attach great importance to it. It is not far from Na Yuan to Xiao Zhou Tian. The first level can turn to Xiao Zhou Tian, but cultivators usually cultivate Na Yuan to the limit before entering Xiao Zhou Tian. This is the reason. There are nine levels in the Na Yuan Realm, but I have never heard of anyone who has cultivated to the ninth level. Usually, reaching the fifth level is considered a good talent. Bu Shuihan is a rare seventh level of Na Yuan, which took three years. Gu Pinglin only cultivated to the sixth level in his previous life, and it took him four years. Later, he barely raised to the seventh level with the Creation Art. As for Duan Qingming, his aptitude is no less than Bu Shuihan. In his previous life, he was at least the seventh level, and he may even have reached the eighth level.
In the room, Duan Qingming was lying on the bed reading a book again, looking so leisurely that it was a bit unpleasant to the eye.
Gu Pinglin sat cross-legged on the bed opposite and said calmly: "I plan to enter the underworld cave."
Duan Qingming uttered "ah" without raising his head.
Gu Pinglin asked: "Are you going?"
Duan Qingming flipped a page of the book: "Not interested."
"Don't forget the competition in half a year," Gu Pinglin said in no hurry, "Although you started practicing early, if a genius makes no progress in half a year, it will inevitably disappoint many people."
"What does their disappointment have to do with me?"
"I don't mind even more if I beat a genius like you."
"Then let's not compete anymore. I quit."
"Duan Qingming!" Gu Pinglin frowned, stood up and walked to his bed, "Are you scared?"
"You want me to go so badly that you even resorted to provoking me," Duan Qingming smiled, put down the book, and raised his face, "It seems like I have no choice but to go."
Inside the book, there are faint words such as "alchemy" and "medicine".
Gu Pinglin calmly withdrew his gaze and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Sure enough, his laziness and slackness during these days were all an illusion. How could this person be content with mediocrity? He would always cause trouble when there was nothing wrong. In his previous life, he was the one who provoked him first.
"You've broken through the second level of Qi Gathering so quickly. That really surprised me." Duan Qingming casually took the Gu Ying Sword.
Having achieved his goal, Gu Pinglin stopped pretending to be angry and said with a half-smile: "You even know the rules of entering the Nether Cave. You are not completely unprepared during this period."
"Of course, I'll wait for you."
"It's only a two-year gap," Gu Pinglin said, "If you insist on staying in Lingxin Sect, it won't be long before you are still waiting for me."
"So confident," Duan Qingming smiled and tapped his chin with his scabbard. "I'll wait for you to surpass me, Gu Xiaojiu."
Because of his past life, Gu Pinglin felt inexplicably upset when he saw the smiling face in front of him. He waved away the Gu Ying sword, walked back to his bed, sat down, and crossed his legs in meditation.
On the agreed date, the two arrived at the entrance of the Nether Cave on time. Bu Shuihan was indeed waiting there, talking to the two guarding disciples.
"Bu Shuihan, um..." Duan Qingming was a little surprised and stopped, "You actually got him to help."
Gu Pinglin didn't answer and just walked past.
Sensing him coming, Bu Shuihan turned around and nodded as a greeting. When he saw Duan Qingming beside him, his handsome face immediately darkened.
Duan Qingming acted as if nothing had happened, stepped forward with a smile and bowed: "So it's Senior Brother Bu, I'm honored."
His expression was gentle, his manners were measured, and everything about him was consistent with his aristocratic upbringing, without any flaws.