Daqin arrests alchemists, what does it matter to me as a qi refiner?

With a solemn expression, Yang Ling walked step by step towards the center of the Jade Court. There, a remarkably smooth jade stone lay quietly, engraved with ancient and obscure immortal script. He took a deep breath and carefully reached out, his fingertips gently touching the cold stone surface. The instant he made contact, the jade's surface rippled like the surface of a lake tossed with pebbles.

"Look! What's going on here?" Ziya pointed in surprise at the pulsating jade.

A glint of light flashed in Li Si's eyes, and he said in a low voice, "This jade seems to be responding to Yang Ling's touch."

As Yang Ling touched it, a strong spiritual energy fluctuation emanated from the jade, like a warm breeze gently brushing against everyone's face.

"The spiritual energy here is so rich," Ziya exclaimed, as he moved closer to try and feel the power more intimately.

Li Si nodded: "Indeed, I have never felt such strong spiritual energy before."

Ying Zheng stood quietly to the side, his deep eyes seemingly filled with some kind of expectation.

"Perhaps we can take this opportunity to recover some of our strength," Ziya suggested.

Upon hearing this, everyone gathered around the Jade Court and began to cultivate with their eyes closed. Yang Ling also sat cross-legged, clasped his hands together, and entered a profound state of cultivation. Spiritual energy seeped into their bodies like a gentle rain, and every cell seemed to be revitalized under the nourishment of this spiritual energy.

Time passed slowly, and only the faint sound of spiritual energy flowing remained in the hall.

After an unknown amount of time, Yang Ling was the first to open his eyes. His eyes shone with an unprecedented light, as if his entire being had been elevated.

“I felt it; this rest was not just about physical recovery.” Yang Ling took a deep breath and continued, “It was more about spiritual purification. I felt as if I had a wonderful connection with this jade.”

Ying Zheng slowly stood up, a new light also gleaming in his eyes. "Our being led here may not be a coincidence." He looked around and continued, "There may be a deeper meaning hidden behind all of this."

At this moment, Xu Fu walked to the other side of the hall, and his gaze was drawn to a magnificently decorated bronze door. The door was cast with mythical beasts that could fly and burrow underground, and every detail was vivid and awe-inspiring.

“Look at that door,” Xu Fu said, pointing to the bronze door. “Perhaps our answer lies behind that door.”

Upon hearing this, Li Si walked over, carefully examined the door, and then nodded. "Let me try," he said, beginning to chant a series of complex and ancient incantations.

As the incantation was chanted, the mythical beasts on the bronze door seemed to come alive, gradually taking on three-dimensional forms. Their eyes gleamed with wisdom, as if scrutinizing everyone standing before them. The door slowly opened, revealing a mysterious small chamber. The chamber was dimly lit, but everyone could still vaguely see a transparent crystal ball in the center. The crystal ball contained a magnificent radiance, as if it were a treasure that had gathered the essence of heaven and earth for thousands of years.

Ziya entered the small room first, and his hand gently touched the crystal ball. At that moment, he felt a strong vibration coming from his fingertips.

"This crystal ball seems to record the secrets of ancient heaven and earth," Ziya murmured, his eyes gleaming with excitement. Yang Ling followed him into the small room, gazing intently at the brilliance within the crystal ball, attempting to decipher its information. Suddenly, layers of light rippled across the surface of the crystal ball, forming vivid images. These images depicted scenes of ancient immortals cultivating and battling, as if a long-forgotten history were being revealed before their eyes once more.

Ying Zheng gazed at the images displayed in the crystal ball, his heart filled with longing at the elegance and power of those ancient immortals. He murmured, "How profound is the cultivation of these immortals? Can we reach their level?" His tone carried a hint of yearning and unease.

Xu Fu stood beside him and, after hearing his words, gently patted his shoulder, comforting him: "The path of cultivation is long and full of challenges, but as long as we persevere and forge ahead, we may not be unable to reach that height."

Under the crystal ball's illumination, mysterious light and shadow reflected on everyone's faces. Yang Ling stared intently at the swirling images, as if he saw his future possibilities and the direction he should take.

"These stories of ancient immortals are not just distant legends," Yang Ling said slowly, his voice revealing determination and perseverance. "They are real history, and they are guiding lights for us. I believe that as long as we cultivate diligently, we will one day reach that level as well."

Li Si was also drawn to the scene in the crystal ball. He moved closer and carefully observed the movements and expressions of the immortals. He exclaimed, "It's truly breathtaking! Look at this immortal; the power and wisdom he displayed in fighting the celestial demon are the ultimate pursuit for us cultivators."

In the scene, the immortal waved his staff amidst dark clouds and flashing lightning. He skillfully channeled the power of the lightning, forming a massive electric net that firmly trapped a ferocious beast. This scene left everyone present in awe.

Ziya looked around, trying to find more clues in the environment. He said, "This crystal ball not only records the history of the ancient immortals, but is also more like a legacy and guidance. It seems to be telling us how to use the power of heaven and earth, and how to better integrate with this world."

At this moment, Ying Zheng took out a yellowed ancient scroll from a nearby cabinet. He unrolled the scroll, which was densely covered with ancient characters and intricate patterns. "Look here," he said, pointing to a passage of text, "this scroll records methods for using the power of heaven and earth, which may offer us some enlightenment."

As night fell, the light in the small room illuminated the earnest faces of the group. Yang Ling stood before the murals, pointing to one of them and saying, "Look at this, everyone. This seems to depict an ancient formation. If we can master it, it will be a great help on our cultivation path."

“That’s right,” Ying Zheng added, “and the energy in the crystal ball seems to be guiding us. I believe that there is endless knowledge and power waiting for us to discover.”

Yang Ling took a deep breath, turned around, and said to everyone, "Tonight, let's explore together under the illumination of the ancient immortals' wisdom! Everyone can raise their own opinions and questions, and we'll answer them together and progress together." Everyone nodded in agreement, expressing their anticipation to make further progress on their cultivation path. (End of Chapter)