I forge immortality with spiritual treasures.

Chapter 69 Reversal is the movement of the Tao, weakness is the application of the Tao.

"Neither difficulty nor obstacle, nor need for explanation?"

Ying Chan was even more puzzled: "Please enlighten me, Master."

"Should be explained."

Master Qi said, "Last time I saw you in the mountains, you must have only recently opened your twenty-nine orifices?"

Ying Chan was well aware of his own progress, and without much thought, he replied, "That's right."

"But today, I see that you have made progress again?"

Ying Chan paused for a moment before saying, "Yes, today when I was gathering and refining the purple energy, I accidentally obtained a wonderful state and opened the thirtieth aperture."

"That's the reason."

Master Qi said calmly, "All these strange phenomena are simply due to my rapid progress."

“But…” Ying Chan couldn’t help but say, “Since I began my cultivation, I have taken each step carefully and have rarely been reckless in my pursuit of quick success. I cannot allow my foundation to become unstable.”

This statement should be made clear as absolutely true.

With his exquisite control over magical power, coupled with the formidable power of the "One Yuan Qi Refining Scripture," if he were truly greedy for more and faster progress, his advancement would undoubtedly be even more rapid.

It is precisely because he understands the importance of laying a solid foundation that he is able to maintain his ambition and always proceed steadily and gently, so that he will not make any mistakes.

When did I say your foundation was unstable?

Professor Qi said slowly.

Ying Chan was even more puzzled, "Then why are there all sorts of strange phenomena?"

"Reversal is the movement of the Tao, weakness is the function of the Tao."

"You cultivate faster than others, and your cultivation level is easier to attain than others, so you will naturally experience more trials than others."

Master Qi said, "Rest assured. There are always many people in the world who are extraordinary talents in cultivation. There are many people like you, or even stronger than you."

"Just don't be greedy, and don't be afraid."

"This……"

Ying Chan was taken aback, and after a moment he said, "Yes, disciple understands."

Professor Qi nodded slightly and asked, "Do you still have any questions?"

After careful consideration, Ying Chan realized that he had no more questions to ask for the time being, but after hesitating for a moment, he couldn't help but ask, "This disciple has another question."

"Say it."

"Yes." Ying Chan cupped his hands and said earnestly, "This disciple would like to know, is it wrong to be courageous and diligent in one's progress?"

Professor Qi listened quietly, a faint smile appearing on his face, but it vanished in an instant.

“Being courageous and diligent is certainly not wrong.”

Ying Chan pondered for a moment, then asked, "Is there anything wrong with proceeding steadily and gently?"

"No mistake."

Ying Chan had already vaguely grasped the meaning, but he still asked, "If that's the case, should we, as cultivators, seek a steady path or a rapid one?"

"Our Xuandu sect has always only provided guidance to its disciples in their cultivation, without imposing any rules."

Professor Qi said, "So you should ask yourself that question."

Ying Chan was slightly taken aback again.

"Alright," said Academician Qi calmly. "If you have no more doubts, then you may leave."

"Yes, disciple sincerely thanks the academy master for his understanding."

Upon hearing this, Ying Chan bowed respectfully before turning and leaving.

After descending the cliff top where Songfeng Altar is located, I stood on the stone steps and looked back, only to find that Master Qi's figure had disappeared without me noticing.

……

When he returned to the courtyard, it was already past noon. He performed the Qian Yuan Foundation Building Technique once, then returned to his study and read through all the Taoist scriptures on the bookshelf.

After Professor Qi's explanation, the things that had troubled him before were no longer difficult to understand.

But he still couldn't come up with a solution.

Ying Chan paced back and forth in the room, and after a while, he suddenly took down a large bow without a string from the wall.

This bow without strings, though also made of ebony, is a bit longer, and upon closer inspection, one can see intricate patterns that resemble intersecting lightning bolts.

Clearly, this was no longer the original Qiankun Bow made from the heartwood, but a new magic bow that Ying Chan had crafted using lightning-struck wood as the main material.

Indeed, Ying Chan not only refined the Qiankun Bow, but also transformed it into a true magical artifact.

He used the Lesser Yuanqing Treasure Restriction passed down in the courtyard to refine this new Qiankun Bow.

This kind of magical barrier allows the Qiankun Bow to withstand a greater infusion of magical power, which indirectly enhances the bow's power.

In addition, refining the restriction will help Ying Chan control the Qiankun Bow and also prevent it from being lost, which goes without saying.

However, the current magic bow has few layers of restrictions and its use is extremely limited.

To achieve the desired results, continuous refinement is required; this is the process of patiently working through hardship.

Therefore, whenever Ying Chan had free time during this period, he would take it out and refine it.

The process of refining a restriction is quite similar to cultivation, both starting with the easy and progressing to the difficult.

Ying Chanchu refined this magic bow, and within a few days, he had already refined three layers of Lesser Yuanqing Treasure Restriction for it.

However, as the number of restrictions on the magic bow increased, the time required for its refinement also became longer.

Yingchan's spiritual practice is very demanding, so there has been no progress for five or six days now.

But today, he suddenly became interested, took a bow and sat down in the pavilion in the courtyard. He didn't care whether he had finished his homework or not, and focused on refining the protective barrier for it.

Thus, unknowingly, the Jade Toad traversed the heavens.

As midnight approached, Ying Chan's magic bow, which he had placed horizontally in front of him, finally trembled slightly.

A faint glow emanated from its bow, seemingly bringing the interwoven lightning patterns to life, while golden divine patterns were woven upon it, making it even more magnificent.

He finally refined the Lesser Yuanqing Treasure Restriction of this magic bow to the fifth level.

Ying Chan relaxed the spell, and a look of joy appeared on his face.

However, he was not happy about the increased restrictions on the Qiankun Bow, but because his thoughts over the past day had finally come to a conclusion.

Indeed, weapon crafting and cultivation share a similar essence. Whether one seeks stability or speed, as long as it remains under control, it is not wrong.

Ying Chan placed the Qiankun Bow on his lap, raised his head and gazed at the moonlight outside the eaves of the pavilion, his gaze fixed.

Since he entered the Qi Refining stage, he has maintained a steady progress, but when has he ever been afraid of making vigorous and diligent progress?

Why has my resolve wavered because of what I heard today?

Reversal is the movement of the Tao; weakness is the function of the Tao...

If you can cultivate faster and easier, you will have to undergo more trials. So what?
As Professor Qi also said, "Do not be greedy, and do not be afraid!"
"Qi Refining... Profound Light..."

Ying Chan recalled Li Xuanying's words, "See you again at the Immortal Abode," and couldn't help but smile slightly.

"Xuanying, I told you before, I didn't want to keep you waiting."

Indeed, what has been troubling him for so long is not 'whether to maintain the current momentum of progress,' but rather—

Should we be courageous and diligent, and in one fell swoop strive to reach the pinnacle of Qi Refining, or even the Profound Light realm?
He reached into his robes, fumbled around for a moment, and pulled out a small porcelain bottle. He uncorked it and took a sniff; a unique fragrance immediately filled the air.

This porcelain bottle contains a drop of stalactite formed over hundreds of thousands of years!
This substance has the power to cleanse the marrow and purify the body, and to some extent, it can even improve the aptitude of a practitioner.

However, for Ying Chan, it also has a clever use—

This item is the essence of the earth's spiritual energy, which can provide him with a large amount of spiritual energy to help him break through the barriers one after another.

Its unique and wonderful uses can also nourish his inner orifice, protect his meridians, and solidify his foundation...

(End of this chapter)