The Rise of the Sect: I am the most persistent person in the world of immortal cultivation

Chapter 1291 The Dao Ancestor's Transmission of the Dharma Shocks the Entire Fields
In the main hall.

The fragrant steam from the spiritual tea wafted slowly through the hall.

As soon as Ye Yang agreed to cooperate, the atmosphere in the hall instantly relaxed a bit.

The faces of Qingyun Sanren, Liuyun Sect Master, and Xuefeng Daozu were all filled with undisguised joy.

The sect leader of Liuyun Sect stood up first and presented the prepared gift box with both hands. The lid was slightly opened, revealing a crystal that was clear and contained the power of the deep sea tide.

Two Dao artifacts lay quietly to the side.

"Dao Ancestor Ye, after you successfully broke through to the Thunder Tribulation Realm, my Liuyun Sect has not yet had a chance to send you a congratulatory gift. Please do not refuse this small token of our appreciation."

After he finished speaking, he waved his hand and took out two dazzling treasures.

When the light faded, Ye Yang could see clearly that one was a feather fan and the other was a suit of azure armor.

"The first item is a low-grade Dao artifact called 'Flowing Cloud Fan,' which can stir up a gentle breeze for hundreds of miles when the fan is unfolded. The other item is a low-grade Dao artifact called 'Azure Wave Armor,' which can control ten thousand waters and ward off a thousand calamities."

"In addition, regarding the development of the wilderness, my Liuyun Sect is willing to provide three thousand disciples and a hundred spirit boats to fully assist in the reclamation; as for the extermination of demons on the border, our sect's cultivators can also serve as vanguards, without any hesitation."

Ye Yang glanced at the gift box, nodded slightly, and didn't offer any further pleasantries.

The Dao artifacts are naturally extraordinary; even the Flying Heaven Sect doesn't possess many of them.

However, for him now, ordinary low-grade Dao artifacts are hardly helpful anymore.

However, it would be excellent to give this item to someone in the sect.

"I have noted down the sect leader's sincerity."

After the Flowing Cloud Sect Master presented the treasure.

Not to be outdone, Dao Ancestor Xuefeng and Qingyun Sanren exchanged a glance, then chuckled and stood up.

With a wave of her hand, Dao Ancestor Xuefeng summoned a jade box carved from ice crystals, which floated in mid-air, containing a pure white ice lotus.

Next to it were also a hundred portions of "Ice Marrow Liquid" sealed in ice jade bottles.

"Master Ye, I presume you have already read the cooperation agreement that I sent as an envoy earlier."

"Our Snow Demon Clan is willing to dispatch a hundred ice-elemental cultivators to assist the Flying Heaven Gate in guarding the Ice Soul Array and eradicating the demonic lair deep in the wilderness."

"This Ice Soul Snow Lotus nourishes the primordial spirit, and the Ice Marrow Liquid is suitable for low-level disciples to cultivate. Fellow Daoist Xuefeng has gone to great lengths."

Ye Yang nodded, and with a slight lift of his fingertips, the jade box landed steadily on the table in front of him.

“The technology of spiritual plants is not a secret. Since we are cooperating, we can naturally share it. I will have the elders of the sect’s Alchemy and Plant Refinement Institute compile the relevant records and deliver them to you.”

Seeing that the two had finished expressing their intentions, Qingyun Sanren stepped forward and presented a jade bottle containing "Qingyun Marrow" and a hundred "Concentrating Spirit Pills".

"Our Qingyun Sect is willing to send five Refinement Void Realm elders and twenty Nascent Soul Realm cultivators to join the allied forces to wipe out the demons."

"Our sect does not seek to possess more of the spiritual mines and herbs obtained from the reclamation of the wilderness; distribution will be based solely on contribution. Our only request is to exchange cultivation insights with the Flying Heaven Sect, especially regarding the application of spatial laws below the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm. We humbly hope that Dao Ancestor Ye will generously offer his guidance."

Ye Yang understood the three people's demands as soon as he heard them.

He put down his teacup, his gaze sweeping over the three people in the hall, a fleeting flash of pale golden lightning patterns appearing in his eyes.

“I have felt the sincerity of the three fellow Daoists, and I agree to the cooperation.”

That short sentence put the three of them at ease, and they all looked happy.

“Developing the wilderness cannot be accomplished by the efforts of one person or one sect alone.”

"Our Flying Heaven Sect can take the lead in delineating the reclaimed areas, and all forces can organize manpower to participate according to their own strengths. The resources obtained will be distributed according to 'the amount of effort and the level of risk'. If any sect is willing to undertake the reclaiming of the core area, it can receive an additional 10%."

"As for the task of eliminating demons and monsters, relying on one force alone is likely to result in losses."

"I suggest forming a 'coalition,' with my Flying Heaven Sect as the leader. All parties will contribute personnel and equipment. My Flying Heaven Sect will provide magical artifacts blessed with the Dao of Tribulation Thunder and healing pills. The coalition will destroy the demon lairs."

"Of the resources such as magic cores and magic crystals, 20% is used to supply the allied forces, and the rest belongs to the sects that contributed to the effort."

"Master Ye's strategy is insightful and far-sighted; we agree!"

The three responded in unison, their voices filled with conviction.

Qingyun Sanren was even more moved.

"Not only is Daozu Ye exceptionally strong, but he is also fair in his actions. With you taking the lead, the Star Sea Realm will be much more stable."

Over the next half hour, the group finalized details one by one regarding resource allocation rules, the charter for the formation of the allied forces, and the specific methods for sharing spiritual plant technology.

Once all the details had been settled, the atmosphere in the hall became increasingly relaxed.

Qingyun Sanren picked up his teacup, hesitated for a moment, but finally could not suppress his desire and bowed to Ye Yang.

"Master Ye, I have a question to ask you, and I hope you will be kind enough to enlighten me."

Ye Yang looked up at him and said calmly.

"Fellow Daoist Qingyun, please speak freely."

"We have all reached the peak of the Void Refining Realm through our cultivation, and are only one step away from the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm, but we have never been able to enter it."

Qingyun Sanren's voice carried a hint of urgency and earnestness.

"What exactly makes breaking through to the Tribulation Dao Realm so difficult? Is it due to insufficient tempering of the primordial spirit, or a lack of comprehension of the laws?"

"Since Daozu Ye has personally broken through, he must have the most profound understanding of this matter. If he could offer some guidance, we would be extremely grateful."

Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent instantly.

Both the Sect Master of Liuyun Sect and Dao Ancestor Xuefeng froze.

Their relaxed expressions suddenly turned into focused ones. They straightened their backs, pricked up their ears, and even unconsciously softened their breathing.

The insights gained from breaking through to the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm are among the most profound cultivation secrets in the Star Sea Realm.

Many cultivators at the peak of the Void Refinement stage spend their entire lives seeking it but never obtain it.

To have the opportunity to hear the Thunder Tribulation Venerable speak in person is an incredible stroke of luck.

Although Dao Ancestor Xuefeng did not speak, her clear and cold eyes were full of expectation. She had been cultivating for thousands of years and had been stuck at the peak of the Void Refinement Realm for nearly a hundred years.

If it weren't for the Icefield Demon's restraint, he would have been focused on breaking through and would naturally not want to miss this opportunity.

The sect leader of Liuyun clenched his fists even more tightly.

His sect was located on the frontier, where resources were scarce, and his hope of breaking through to the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm was far more remote than that of Qingyun Sanren.

At this moment, he only hoped to hear one more word, even just a few words, which might enlighten him.

Ye Yang was not surprised to see the three of them like this.

He picked up his teacup, took a sip of the spiritual tea, and spoke after a moment of contemplation.

"The Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm may seem like a breakthrough in one's cultivation level, but it is actually a transformation of one's 'Dao'."

"The reason why you are stuck at the peak of the Void Refinement Realm is not because you lack power or your primordial spirit is not refined enough, but because you have always been at the level of 'borrowing' power and have never merged with heaven and earth to touch the core of the 'palm' technique."

"Borrowing the power of the palm?" Qingyun Sanren murmured repeatedly, his eyes full of doubt.

"Please explain in detail, Master Ye."

"When one comprehends the laws of space in the Void Refining Realm, it may seem that one can mobilize the power of heaven and earth, but in reality, it is 'borrowing' the power of heaven and earth for one's own use."

Ye Yang put down his teacup, flicked his fingertips, and a pale golden lightning pattern flowed from his fingertips.

“For example, Fellow Daoist Qingyun uses the Qingyun Sword Intent to draw upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, which seems to be infinitely powerful, but spiritual energy ultimately belongs to heaven and earth.”

"You are only temporarily borrowing its power. Once the laws of heaven and earth change, your power will be greatly reduced."

"And Fellow Daoist Liuyun's use of water-based techniques to control water is the same. You can control rivers, lakes and seas, but you cannot truly control the laws of water. Similarly, Dao Ancestor Xuefeng can use the power of the ice field to condense evil, but he has not been able to integrate the laws of ice with his own Daoist essence."

Upon hearing this, all three looked enlightened, yet also somewhat shocked.

As the saying goes, true knowledge can be conveyed in a single sentence, while false knowledge can fill countless volumes.

They had been practicing for hundreds of years, and no one had ever enlightened them from this perspective.

Now that Ye Yang had seen through his words, he felt as if his previous cultivation had gone astray.

"Then... how can we transform from 'borrowing' force into 'palm' technique?"

Dao Ancestor Xuefeng couldn't help but speak, his voice tinged with urgency.

"Seek within yourself, and merge with heaven and earth."

Ye Yang said slowly.

"The key to the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm lies in enabling one's own primordial spirit to perceive the world and establish a direct connection with it, rather than simply borrowing it."

"When I broke through the tribulation of lightning, I spent several years tempering myself in the mortal world. My primordial spirit underwent a complete transformation, and lightning patterns swirled around my body."

"It is not the lightning patterns that give me power, but the fusion of my Daoist principles with the laws of lightning, which have become a part of my primordial spirit."

He paused, then continued explaining.

"If you wish to break through, you need to let go of your attachment to 'techniques' and instead hone the foundation of your own 'Tao'. Then, face your inner demons and undergo the baptism of heaven and earth's tribulations."

"This tribulation of lightning is both a test and an opportunity. Once you pass through it, your primordial spirit will merge with the laws of heaven and earth. From then on, you will no longer be 'borrowing' power, but 'mastering' the technique."

"If you cannot overcome this, you will perish both in body and soul."

"But... the power of the lightning tribulation is too domineering. We have heard of many cultivators at the peak of the Void Refinement stage who have perished under the lightning tribulation."

The sect leader of Liuyun Sect said with concern.

How can one protect oneself during a tribulation of lightning?

"During the tribulation of lightning, one should not try to protect oneself, nor should one deliberately seek to overcome the tribulation of lightning."

"The tribulation of lightning must be a natural process. When you feel your primordial spirit resonate with the laws of heaven and earth, and when you feel the 'palm' technique arise in your heart, that is when the tribulation of lightning is about to arrive."

"Forcibly triggering the tribulation will only backfire."

Qingyun Sanren nodded repeatedly, his eyes shining brighter and brighter.

"So that's how it is! I had been trying to forcefully break through my cultivation level with spiritual power, but I didn't realize that I was putting the cart before the horse."

"Master Ye's words are like the sun breaking through the clouds, enlightening me completely!"

"not only that."

Ye Yang continued.

"Breaking through the tribulation is not a one-time event. The tribulation realm is divided into three levels: the first level is to integrate with the laws, the second level is to control the universe, and the third level is to harmonize with the Dao."

"I am only at the first level of the Thunder Tribulation. I need to constantly comprehend the laws of thunder and let the Dao essence nourish me in order to continue to improve."

“Master Ye’s words are all precious. My confusion of hundreds of years has been resolved today. My Snow Demon Clan will remember this kindness.”

The sect leader of Liuyun also cupped his hands in greeting.

"Master Ye is so kind as to impart his knowledge; my Liuyun Sect is willing to offer him spirit ore as a token of our gratitude!"

"No need."

Ye Yang waved his hand.

"Cooperation is inherently mutually beneficial. I was merely sharing some insights from my cultivation, which is nothing special. Moreover, the Star Sea Realm gains another Thunder Tribulation Venerable, which adds to its strength and is also a good thing for our Flying Heaven Sect."

Upon hearing this, the three men felt even greater admiration for him.

This Dao Ancestor Ye is not only exceptionally strong, but also has a broad mind; he is by no means the kind of narrow-minded cultivator who hides his secrets.

They then pressed for more detailed questions about the understanding of laws and the tempering of the primordial spirit.

Ye Yang patiently answered all their questions, starting with how to condense the Daoist essence.

From how to resonate with the laws to the precautions when undergoing tribulation, everything is explained in great detail.

Time passed quietly in the hall, and two hours had passed before anyone realized it.

The three listened with rapt attention, already taking out jade slips to record every word Ye Yang said, afraid of missing even the slightest detail.

After Ye Yang finished explaining the last key point.

Qingyun Sanren let out a long sigh of relief, feeling completely refreshed. The bottleneck in his cultivation had even loosened slightly.

"Thank you for your guidance, Daoist Master Ye!"

The three of them stood up at the same time and bowed deeply to Ye Yang.

Ye Yang slightly raised his hand, and a gentle force helped the three of them up.

"There's no need for such formalities. Ultimately, cultivation depends on one's own understanding. What I've said is merely a guide; whether you can break through depends on your own opportunities and efforts."

"I'll wait to understand."

Qingyun Sanren said respectfully.

"Today, we have received guidance from Daoist Ye, which is an immense opportunity. The cooperation has been finalized, and we have also heard about his insights into cultivation. We will not disturb you any further and will take our leave now."

Sect Master Liuyun and Dao Ancestor Xuefeng echoed their sentiments.

"Master Ye is busy with many affairs, so we will take our leave first. We will discuss the specific matters with Master Ye after the allied forces are formed and the land reclamation begins."

Ye Yang nodded.

“Very well, Frost, escort the three fellow Daoists down the mountain for me.”

"Yes, Master."

Huo Bing Shuang, who had been waiting outside the hall, entered in response to the call and bowed slightly to the three of them.

"Three seniors, please follow me."

(End of this chapter)