The Great Xia Dynasty's Longevity Begins with Connecting to the Swallowed Starry Sky

Ok?
Tian Buyi was taken aback. Although Qin Hao had said that he would be perfected in just one day.

Then, with just a little polishing, you can quickly break through to the second layer.

He was even confident that day.

I just want to stop, refine myself, and strengthen my foundation.

However, he was still quite shocked when he actually saw that Qin Hao was about to break through.

Qin Hao nodded, and Tian Buyi nodded in agreement: "That's right, you go back to the hermitage to cultivate. I will look after you from outside and protect you. I will absolutely not let anyone interrupt your breakthrough."

Judging from the looks of it, if someone were to interrupt Qin Hao's breakthrough...

We have to step over Tian Buyi.

This is the hope of Dazhufeng, the glory of Dazhufeng.

Although it hasn't started yet, we'll have to wait a while, at least ten years or so.

But isn't it still early?
Qin Hao had already reached the first level of perfection on the very first day.

How long will it take for the second layer to take?
One month, or six months?
There's no way around it; the higher you go in your cultivation, the more difficult it becomes.

Even a genius as strong as Qin Hao, no, a prodigy like him.

It will take some time, right?

Qin Hao nodded, bowed, and left.

Back in his study, Qin Hao sat down, and seemingly naturally, the Qi within his body began to circulate automatically.

At a certain moment, when passing through the lower dantian.

Qi rushes into the dantian.

It coalesced into an axe, cleaving down directly.

It's like chaos, you can't see the direction.

Suddenly, a light shone.

The axe fell.

From this point on, the pure and the impure were separated.

Those who are pure rise to the heavens.

The turbid stuff goes down and becomes the earth.

From that moment on, heaven and earth were created, and the dantian was successfully created as well.

"This? So fast?"

Tian Buyi felt his hands were trembling.

If this were in the modern world, some people might think that Tian Buyi has Parkinson's disease.

This speed is too fast.

"Even the legendary Patriarch Qingye wouldn't be this fast."

But considering that Qin Hao received the inheritance from Ancestor Qingye, he naturally also gained some of Ancestor Qingye's experience.

Qin Hao is unlikely to act rashly.

He was able to do it so quickly because the time had come.

Qin Hao has been delayed for several days.

If it were two days ago, it wouldn't be impossible.

The successful opening of the dantian signifies that Qin Hao has advanced to the second level of the Taiji Xuanqing Dao.

Next, all we need to do is perfect the dantian and completely stabilize it.

That means Qin Hao has completed the second level of cultivation.

Generally speaking, it takes an average person five years.

Tian Buyi also spent two years.

Cultivation is not easy; time passes slowly in the mountains, while the world has been prosperous for a thousand years.

So how long will it take for this disciple to be accepted?

Tian Buyi was unaware of this, but he was very much looking forward to it.

After Qin Hao broke through, he did not come out immediately, but instead went into seclusion in the room to meditate.

As for the daily task of cutting bamboo in the mountains?

You've already broken through to the second level, why bother saying anything else?
As for Tian Ling'er?
Isn't it that there's no definitive answer?

Another reason for cutting bamboo is to temper the disciples' temperament and character, and to help them develop composure.

But Qin Hao's personality seems to be no longer relevant?
Seven days later, Qin Hao emerged from the hermitage.

During these seven days, Tian Buyi gave him some fasting pills. One pill would ensure that he wouldn't need to eat for a month and wouldn't feel hungry.

Qin Hao, on the other hand, has an endless supply of energy and doesn't need to eat at all.

Seven days later, Qin Hao emerged from the hermitage.

Upon taking a look, Tian Buyi immediately noticed that Qin Hao showed none of the instability that one might expect from someone who had just broken through.

Not even a wisp of air was dispersed.

He had completely mastered his power and wouldn't let anyone discover it.

In fact, if Tian Buyi hadn't already known that Qin Hao had broken through to the second level, he might have overlooked it.

"good."

Tian Buyi was extremely satisfied.

If there's anything else you're not satisfied with...

That's because this disciple is too smart, and he also has the inheritance of Ancestor Qingye. He knows everything and doesn't need to be taught at all.

Although Qin Hao seems to have asked himself a few questions as well.

But that was probably Qin Hao asking on purpose, so that he could experience the thrill of being a master.

Sigh, what a terrible teacher he is.

So cool.

Tian Buyi then looked at his other disciples. It would be best if these disciples could live up to his expectations.

These few are just too disappointing.

If one's aptitude is poor or one's comprehension is lacking, that's fine too.

You should at least try harder and become a hardworking genius.

Unfortunately, even with Lao Qi acting as a catalyst, it's still not enough.

These people only put in a little effort at the beginning.

After that, without Su Ru watching over him, he started to slack off again.

"You lot, come here. Today, I, as your master, am here to test your progress."

Song Daren looked miserable. Ever since Lao Qi came, his good days were gone forever.

But what could he say?
Thus began the arduous and miserable life that Song Daren and his companions endured.

Zhang Xiaofan had also been practicing the Great Brahma Prajna, but he did not tell Tian Buyi immediately.

Qin Hao had actually sensed it several times; it seemed that he opened his mouth to speak several times.

But no suitable time was found.

Although Tian Buyi gave Zhang Xiaofan a little more attention than in the original novel, it was still relatively little.

I wonder if it's because of the initial comparison between Zhang Xiaofan and Lin Jingyu.

But Tian Buyi still cared about Zhang Xiaofan.

Su Ru still showed Zhang Xiaofan a lot of care and often explained Tai Chi Xuanqing Dao to him.

This made Zhang Xiaofan even more tormented.

He was constantly hesitant.

Although they knew that Puzhi was very likely the one who killed the villagers of Caomiao Village.

But Puzhi was really good to him, and he also promised Puzhi many things.

Although Zhang Xiaofan was slow-witted, he was a man who would keep his promises.

Qin Hao didn't intend to interfere.

Whatever choices Zhang Xiaofan makes are his own choices.

Qin Hao may have initially thought that he could offer Zhang Xiaofan some benefits and help him avoid a lot of tragedy.

But it was only here that Qin Hao saw a Zhang Xiaofan who was real, flesh and blood.

He also has feelings and makes his own choices.

Therefore, he could only offer Zhang Xiaofan help, but could not make the choice for him.

In this world, choices are actually more important than effort.

Seven days later, Qin Hao's past self was conceived.

He found an opportunity and infiltrated the Qingyun Sect.

With the Yin-Yang symbol, he left silently and without being detected.

In the short term, the past body will not go to the Blood-Dripping Cave.

Although the past body was not restricted by the Dripping Blood Cave, it could use the power of the Primordial Mirror at any time to step out of its original body and leave the Dripping Blood Cave.

However, he was not strong enough at the moment to break into the Blood-Dripping Cave.

And there's also the Black Serpent of Xuanshui.

"Wait a little longer, it won't take many years."

After breaking through to the second level, Qin Hao began to cultivate slowly.

Tian Buyi ignored him.

In any case, Qin Hao possesses the inheritance of Ancestor Qingye, so he is not lacking in experience, and he also has a complete set of techniques. Qin Hao can control his own progress.

Qin Hao did not quit the morning classes and still went up the mountain every day to cut a section of black bamboo.

Then, they began searching in the back mountain.

The spiritual energy inside the Qingyun Sect is much denser than that outside.

Many spiritual creatures naturally emerge from the mountains.

During this period, Qin Hao carved many black bamboo swords.

Each time, there is some progress.

This is Qin Hao showcasing his talent.

At that time, he can simply take out a spirit-grade longsword so as not to seem abrupt.

Three months later, Qin Hao looked at his dantian, which had expanded to the point where it could not expand any further.

His dantian was several times larger than that of other geniuses and dozens of times larger than that of ordinary people.

The amount of magic power he possessed was ten times greater than that of Tian Ling'er.

"That's about enough, we can go to the third floor now."

The third level of Taiji Xuanqing Dao is the Dao of Primordial Qi.

This level emphasizes refining essence into qi.

Using the Taiji Xuanqing Daoist contemplation method, one can cultivate Taiji Yuanqi by taking the spirit as fire and the primordial essence as material. Then, by circulating the Taiji Xuanqing Daoist Yuanqi circulation method, one can directly absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, strengthen the Taiji Yuanqi, and use it as the foundation of all methods.

Those with slightly lower aptitude will remain stuck at this level for their entire lives, while it's not uncommon for those with better aptitude to study for fifty or sixty years.

Although the disciples of Dazhu Peak were lazy, they were all able to break through to the fourth level or above.

This is enough to show that the disciples of Dazhu Peak are actually quite talented.

They're just too lazy.

Without sufficient competition, the resources of Dazhufeng are allocated arbitrarily.

Although among the seven peaks, Dazhu Peak has the fewest resources.

Unfortunately, Dazhu Peak has the fewest disciples, but on average, it has the most resources.

Of course, the true disciples of the other peaks enjoy treatment that ordinary disciples cannot match.

Therefore, those true disciples may enjoy more resources than those from Dazhu Peak.

But at most it's a seven-member martial arts tournament; if you lose, you lose.

Isn't Dazhufeng always like this?

Without pressure, they worked hard for a few days and naturally became complacent.

But I saw that Qin Hao's wit was growing stronger every day.

Tian Buyi seems to have rediscovered the passion he had in his youth.

Of course, he didn't go to Su Ru to ask to have another child.

He set his sights on his six disciples, determined to accelerate their cultivation and urge them to work harder.

The seventh brother will definitely make a name for himself.

But what about everyone else?
Doesn't it require effort?

When everyone else fails, you'll still be the one being criticized.

Even if we're going to lose, we can't lose too badly.

On this day, Qin Hao had just come out, carrying some good materials he had found, and was coming down the mountain.

Inside the hermitage, Qin Hao carved and refined a black bamboo sword.

Tian Buyi made a rare visit, and even knocked on the door to come in.

He used to just watch Qin Hao from afar and never bothered him.

"You've already broken through to the third level?"

Actually, Tian Buyi had already vaguely sensed it before.

Qin Hao nodded: "Yes, it was a natural progression, just like water overflowing when it's full, so we naturally broke through to the third level."

Those words did make him happy.

But Tian Buyi knew that if his other apprentices knew, they would definitely feel despair.

The first three were fine, but they're already on the fourth level and have their own magic weapons.

But how long have the last three, especially Du Bishu, been at the third level?
At this point, their cultivation level is probably not particularly stable.

Breaking through to the fourth level seems like a long way off for now.

And what about Qin Hao?

I've only been here for three months.

Qin Hao has already broken through to the third level.

Moreover, its realm is extremely stable.

Qin Hao's magical power, in particular, is exceptionally pure.

The power of the soul also seems to be very strong.

"What are you doing?"

"I am preparing for the control of objects, or rather, the manipulation of objects, in the fourth level of the Jade Purity Realm."

Qin Hao's answer surprised Tian Buyi.

He thought for a moment and said, "Actually..."

"There's no need, Master. Let's leave it to the other senior brothers. I believe I can refine a good enough treasure myself."

The Nine Heavens Divine Weapons in this world are not particularly powerful treasures.

It is at least not comparable to a great treasure, that is, a celestial artifact used by immortals.

It's essentially just a divine weapon from the world of Devouring Stars.

Qin Hao is certainly capable of refining them; he can even refine powerful treasures.

Tian Buyi was taken aback and asked, "Are you sure? You know, this is the divine weapon I prepared for you."

The number of divine weapons in the Nine Heavens is limited, and it's not easy for Tian Buyi to take out even one.

Qin Hao shook his head: "It's alright, I'm just considering the way of sword formations. If the quality isn't good enough, we'll make up for it with quantity first, it's fine."

Qin Hao could forge as many of these low-level spirit swords as he wanted.

There are so many resources in the back mountain of Dazhu Peak.

Previously, it was simply because there weren't enough people to harvest them.

Of course, it's also because we don't need that many at all.

Tian Buyi thought for a moment and said, "How about this, I'll keep it for you. Whenever you want it, just tell your master and I'll get it for you."

"Thank you, Master."

Qin Hao expressed his sincere gratitude.

After Tian Buyi came out, he also sighed.

This apprentice is too outstanding; he suddenly sensed that something was amiss.

Back in the room, Su Ru asked, "What's wrong with you today?"

Tian Buyi said, "Seventh Brother has broken through to the third level."

what?
Su Ru was startled: "So fast?"

It took Su Ru about six or seven years to break through to the third level.

And what about Qin Hao?

It took more than three months in total.

Tian Buyi added, "I originally intended to reserve the Nine Heavens Divine Weapon for him, but he wanted to find the magic weapon himself."

Su Ru composed herself and said, "This is probably the blessing of a genius."

Wasn't Senior Brother Wan the same back then?

When Wan Jianyi was mentioned, they all fell silent.

Wan Jianyi killed his master, though there were reasons for it.

But it cannot be forgiven either.

They had no idea that Wan Jianyi was in the ancestral hall at that moment.

It was right outside the Illusion Moon Cave.

This most outstanding and talented disciple of Qingyun Sect has been burdened with the crime of devouring his master.

In reality, it serves as the last line of defense for the Qingyun Sect, protecting the Illusion Moon Cave and safeguarding the very foundation of the Qingyun Sect.

That Immortal-Slaying Sword.

Qin Hao had actually been feeling the call of the Illusion Moon Cave these past few days.

There seemed to be something inside beckoning Qin Hao to go there.

He roughly understood that the Life-Slaying Sword Formation he had cultivated was most likely of the same origin as the Immortal-Slaying Sword.

Therefore, the Immortal Execution Sword is summoning him.

However, Qin Hao does not plan to go there in the short term.

Although he knew that the fifth volume of the Heavenly Book was actually included.

"No rush, let's wait and get the other volumes of the Heavenly Book first."

Qin Hao thought to himself that he had finished today's carving.

"Actually, controlling the artifact isn't that far. It should take about a year. Does that mean there are about eight months left in the year since I arrived here?" (End of Chapter)