Longevity Candle

Chapter 89 The world's first Qi Refiner!

The mountaintop was deserted, and wandering spirits dared not approach; only the cold wind howled.

Li Qingxuan pondered how the Three Souls Technique could be applied to mortal cultivation.

Jiang Zhu conjured up images of the Boundless Yin Heaven in his mind, but felt as if something was missing.

That white-clad figure in the Taiyin Palace!

She once carried three raven-headed crows, but ultimately left alone.

If she is a member of the Longevity Path, why would she suddenly leave?

Moreover, they did not see any other members of the Longevity Path in the footage.

Is it a coincidence that the flame of the candle transformed into the shape of a lamp?

After pondering for a long time, he suddenly laughed, wondering why he had thought so much.

How can I have the right to think so much? I haven't even figured out my own problems yet.

"Uncle Jiang Zhu, why are you laughing?" Li Qingxuan asked.

"It's nothing." Jiang Zhu gazed at the distant white clouds, vast and endless: "I just feel a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a feeling of mixed emotions, often including regret or reflection). Over the years, I've never been attached to anything, but now it feels like I've become attached to something."

"Uncle Jiang Zhu has a craving? What is he craving?" Li Qingxuan asked hurriedly.

"I was just overthinking things for a moment." Jiang Zhu looked at her: "I once looked down at Ayan and Yaoyao, thinking that they could have a happy and fulfilling life."

Li Qingxuan remained silent, listening attentively.

"When I met Li Qingping later, I was amazed. He was a person who had both immortal talent and dragon energy in his life, and was born at the right time."

Jiang Zhu said, "Li Qingping's talent is the highest I have ever seen. Tian Shenu also values ​​him. It's a pity that he chose to establish peace in the world."

"Do you wish for your ancestor to enter the path of immortality?" Li Qingxuan asked.

Jiang Zhu said, "Yaoyao is right. People are subject to unpredictable changes in fortune and misfortune. No one can predict their own life. Everyone has their own desires."

“The will of our ancestors has been passed down, and it will always remain,” Li Qingxuan said.

"I suddenly thought of immortal masters and Taoist practitioners. Immortal masters seek the path to immortality, and Li Qingping seeks the path to peace. They are both people seeking the path."

Jiang Zhu looked at her and said, "So, have you thought about what path you want to pursue? If you enter the path of immortality, you will no longer be able to interfere in the mortal world and change the world's格局 (geju, a concept encompassing overall situation, overall structure, and overall situation).

Upon hearing this, Li Qingxuan fell into deep thought. After a long while, her eyes brightened: "The ambition for peace has already been inherited by the mortal lineage. Since I am a hidden lineage of Peach Blossom Spring and have sent souls to the netherworld, I should seek peace... the path to rebirth!"

"Rebirth?"

"May all beings have a next life," Li Qingxuan said.

What if not?

“Then go and pursue it, explore it with all your might.” Li Qingxuan said, her expression resolute: “I am willing to be the first seeker of the Dao of Rebirth, to explore the method of Rebirth for all living beings.”

"I finally understand what it means to 'hear the Way in the morning and die content in the evening.'" Jiang Zhu was relieved and stopped talking about happiness and well-being.

Among all living beings, there will always be some who steadfastly seek the Way in their hearts.

They too are followers of the Dao, not seeking immortality.

"If I hear the Dao in the morning, I can die content in the evening." Li Qingxuan murmured, a smile appearing on her face: "I like this saying. Seeking the Dao is not only for immortal masters. If there is an afterlife, perhaps these wandering souls in the sky can return to their homeland."

"If there is an afterlife, remember to tell me," Jiang Zhu said.

Li Qingxuan said solemnly, "It will definitely happen. If we walk the path from mortal to immortal, then what should we call this path? I don't want to call myself an immortal master. They are too high and mighty."

Jiang Zhu was silent for a moment: "Let's call them Qi Refiners. They start with martial arts true qi, reveal themselves in the mortal world, and never forget their origin."

"Qi Refiner? Okay, let's call him Qi Refiner then," Li Qingxuan agreed.

Jiang Zhu sat cross-legged, grasped the Taiyin Immortal Stone, and his magical power accumulated even faster.

Within the immortal stone, streams of pure Yin energy surged into his body, transforming into pure magical power.

The Candlelight and Shadow within the body seemed to be affected, and began to operate on its own.

He can now spare some of his attention to ponder the path to immortality in the mortal realm.

Wandering souls can cultivate, absorbing the power of heaven and earth and transforming it into magical power.

Jiang Zhu gathered a wisp of Yin magic power. He knew how to walk the path from mortal to immortal, and then diluted the magic power.

The magical power cultivated by the Taiyin Soul Refining Technique is too pure for a mortal body to withstand.

The only solution is to simplify this method and create a lower-level practice.

He then thought of the Seven Star Sword Formation, which gathers the essence of the sun and moon to evolve into meager magical power, making it a perfect solution.

"So, they all fell before the Immortal Path." Jiang Zhu sighed deeply.

They had both reached the final step of the path from mortal to immortal, but they had never considered this path.

Jiang Zhu opened his eyes. His time had come. A ray of moonlight flew out, carrying his insights, and entered Li Qingxuan's brow: "The path ahead is clear. The Seven Star Sword Formation is the path of immortality for mortal beings, and the Three Souls Law is the path of wandering souls. It all depends on whether you can make it through."

Li Qingxuan digested Jiang Zhu's insights and looked at the Seven Star Sword Box: "So, the Dao is right beside me. I have already touched the path of immortality, but without guidance, I don't know how many years it would have taken before I discovered it."

She carried the sword case down the mountain to see off the remaining wandering souls.

She wandered behind the battlefield, in the border area between the two countries, where many wandering souls of Ningguo gathered, the closest place to their homeland.

Chen Xuanzhi knew that she hadn't come down the mountain to buy food, so he came to see her on purpose.

Knowing she was going to the border to deliver a soul, they didn't stop her. With a direction in mind, Li Qingxuan focused on studying the Seven Star Sword Technique.

To her surprise, the snake king in her hand could absorb the energy of the Taiyin Immortal Stone. Although it absorbed very little, it was of great help to the snake.

In her first year, she attempted to construct the Seven Star Sword Formation within her body, but her body could not withstand it and she suffered severe injuries.

The following year, after recovering from her injuries, she began to weaken the Seven Star Sword Formation.

In the third year, Li Qingxuan tried again, but failed once more, though fortunately her injuries were much less severe.

The golden snake in her hand also became more intelligent; it could even understand the words of wandering spirits, and its intelligence seemed to have been awakened.

The fourth year, the fifth year...

It wasn't until the seventh year, when Li Qingxuan was as pale as a sheet and her internal organs were severely damaged, that she finally succeeded.

She opened seven major acupoints on her body, forming the Seven Star Sword Formation, and thirty-six minor acupoints to share the pressure.

A wisp of pure moonlight entered his body from the top of his head, transforming into a wisp of not-so-pure immortal magic power.

Although it was thin, it was indeed a step onto the path of immortality.

The faint magical power of immortality slowly nourished her internal organs.

Feeling the magical power coursing through her body, Li Qingxuan was extremely excited: "Qi Refiner, Qi Refiner, I have stepped into the path of Qi Refiner."

The true essence accumulated within her body was also transforming, but it only transformed into a few strands of magical power.

Immortal power accumulates slowly, but she has accumulated merit.

She discovered that the conversion of merit into magical power was very fast and pure, more than a hundred times faster than when practicing martial arts.

"So, only the path of immortality can truly transform merit." Li Qingxuan suddenly realized.

Holding the peach wood lamp, one no longer needs the Seven Star Sword Formation to accumulate magical power; one can create the Taiyin Lamp on one's own.

She peacefully guided the wandering souls to salvation.

In the eighth year, the ghost of a general, exuding a strong murderous aura, came from afar and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Miss Qingxuan."

"General Chen, what's wrong?" Li Qingxuan looked at the wandering ghost in shock.

Chen Xuanzhi!
The great general of Ningguo, now, is but a wandering ghost.

"It can be considered a successful retirement," Chen Xuanzhi said with a smile, turning around to look: "Your eldest uncle and second uncle have also come."

Li Wanzhang and Li Wanfeng also arrived, looking at her with kind eyes: "Little Qingxuan, our mission is complete. How is your journey on the path to immortality going?"

“I have entered the path of immortality and become a Qi cultivator.” Li Qingxuan’s eyes were red, and she bowed and said, “Uncle, Second Uncle, General Chen, I will see you off.”

"It's good that you've entered the path of immortality. What is a Qi Refiner? Isn't it an Immortal Master?" Li Wanzhang asked.

“Immortal Masters need immortal talent. What I seek is the path of peaceful rebirth, the path of immortality in the mortal world. It begins with martial arts and true qi, so I am called a Qi Refiner.”

Li Qingxuan added, "It was Qingdeng who made the decision."

"Green lamp?" Li Wanzhang and Wan Feng smiled. "From now on, listen to the old man's words and don't have any improper thoughts."

"Qingxuan understands," Li Qingxuan replied respectfully.

"What is the path to immortality in the mortal realm?" Chen Xuanzhi asked.

"It is a method of immortal cultivation that ordinary people can also practice. It cannot compare to those immortal masters, Taoist practitioners, or spirits of mountains and seas, but even those without the talent for immortal cultivation can practice it."

Li Qingxuan explained.

"Can one enter the path of immortality without any talent for it?" Li Wanzhang and the other two exclaimed excitedly, "That's great, that's great!"

"Only living beings can cultivate this method. I haven't yet figured out the method for wandering souls," Li Qingxuan said in a low voice.

"It's alright," Li Wanzhang said with a smile. "We never sought immortality anyway. You should go home soon; Yunmeng is already in chaos."

"Gu Yunshen's plan?" Li Qingxuan asked.

“Yes, we also took this old guy with us.” Li Wanfeng patted Chen Xuanzhi on the shoulder.

Chen Xuanzhi laughed and said, "You guys, if I didn't want to die, would I have been dragged down by you?"

Li Wanzhang and the other man fell silent, agreeing with his words.

"I have committed too many killings in this life. If it weren't for His Majesty and for Ningguo, I would have given up fighting long ago." Chen Xuanzhi sighed, "Send us away. This mortal world is too bitter. I won't come back in the next life."

"I will come again. If there is an afterlife, I will definitely see the world at peace and without worries."

Li Wanzhang and the other man said.

The three of them took the Taiyin Green Lamp and entered the endless darkness hand in hand. They were enemies, but also like-minded friends.

Li Qingxuan glanced at the wandering souls in the distance, sighed softly, and a silvery-white cloud rose from beneath her feet, carrying her into the sky and flying towards Qiuyue City.

Yunmeng is in chaos; she must go back to protect the tavern.

The golden snake perched on her shoulder, absorbing the Yin energy.

"If I can attain immortality, I believe you can too."

The golden snake understood her words, its eyes filled with longing for the path of immortality.

(End of this chapter)