Starting with the creation of the Immortal Clan through the compilation of the family genealogy.

Chapter 121 The Three Responsibilities of the Main Peak, Initial Understanding of the Literary Path

Upon hearing Yun Songzi's question, Meng Xihong smiled slightly and then replied.

"The main peak is the heart of my Tianyan Sect." Meng Xihong's voice was steady and powerful. "I have three responsibilities as I sit on the main peak."

"Firstly, it is about 'spreading the Way'. Whether it is the 'Baking Furnace Classic' or the Five Elements Kung Fu I created myself, they all originated from me."

The main peak will be the origin and refinement site of all the sect's core cultivation techniques. Only I, with my talent, can continuously deduce and create even stronger methods. This is the root of the sect.

"Secondly, it is to 'resolve doubts'. If disciples of the four peaks encounter bottlenecks in their cultivation that even the peak masters cannot resolve, they can come to the main peak to seek guidance based on their merits. I will guide them through their confusion and help them overcome their obstacles. This is the ladder of the sect."

"As for the third point..." Meng Xihong's gaze fell on his daughter Meng Yanning, who was pestering Meng Yanqing to teach her martial arts in the courtyard. His eyes became particularly complicated, showing both a father's love and a hint of... solemnity that even he himself did not realize.

"Ning'er's situation is somewhat special." Meng Xihong's voice lowered slightly.

"Her cultivation level... has reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, and she is just one step away from Foundation Establishment."

Upon hearing this, Yun Songzi, who was standing to the side, suddenly paused, his hand stroking his beard freezing in mid-air.

A ten-year-old who has reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining?
What a concept!
“More importantly,” Meng Xihong continued, a hint of confusion in his voice.

"I recently discovered that her spiritual energy circulates automatically in her sleep. The profoundness of her cultivation technique is such that even with my Foundation Establishment spiritual sense, I cannot fathom even a fraction of it."

Moreover, Yan Ning told me that she occasionally wakes up and recounts strange fragments of memory, the meaning of which she herself doesn't understand.

"Therefore, she will be the first core disciple of my Tianyan Sect, and will not enter any mountain peak, but will stay on the main peak, where I will personally protect her."

Uncovering her secrets and protecting her is my most important duty as the main peak's guardian.

The smile on Yun Songzi's face vanished completely, replaced by an unprecedented seriousness.

"The cultivation technique is operating on its own, and memories are overflowing from the depths of my soul..." he murmured to himself, then his eyes flashed with light.

He looked at Meng Xihong with a solemn expression: "You did the right thing. This matter is of utmost importance, and having him by your side is indeed the best course of action."

“Main Peak, Four Peaks, Inner and Outer Sects, Reception Hall, Merit System… Kid, you’ve built a sect from scratch, even its skeleton.” Yun Songzi stroked his beard, his eyes full of praise.

Looking at his family members in the courtyard, each doing their own job and enjoying a harmonious life, Meng Xihong felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.

The sect was newly established, and everything needed to be rebuilt, but everything was developing in a positive direction.

"Oh, right, senior, all of this is easy to arrange." Meng Xihong poured him a cup of tea and pressed him back into the rocking chair.

"We can build the hardware facilities gradually. I'm here today to ask about how to cultivate the Way of Literature. We can't just sit and read books all day, can we?"

Meng Xihong had been curious about this question for a long time.

Although he possesses the "Literary Mind and Spirit," which grants him extraordinary comprehension, he only has a superficial understanding of the cultivation methods of the Literary Dao System.

"Hey, you finally got to the point!" Upon hearing this, Yun Songzi immediately perked up. He cleared his throat and adopted a serious demeanor befitting a teacher.

"You think that cultivating one's literary skills is just about rote learning? You're sorely mistaken!"

"Qi cultivators cultivate the spiritual energy of heaven and earth; body cultivators cultivate their own blood and qi. But we, the literary cultivators, cultivate the 'heart,' the 'principle,' and the 'righteous energy of heaven and earth'!"

Yun Songzi extended one finger, his expression solemn.

"The first stage of the Way of Literature is called 'Enlightenment'. This step corresponds to the initial stage of Qi Refining for Qi Refiners. However, it is not about drawing Qi into the body, but rather 'understanding principles and enlightening wisdom'."

Reading ten thousand books is not about memorizing the words, but about understanding what is right and wrong, what is truth and falsehood, what is axiom, and what is justice!
When a scholar truly establishes within himself a set of unshakable moral principles and ways of conducting himself in the world, a nascent seed of righteous spirit will condense in his mind. This is the first step onto the path of literature.

Meng Xihong nodded thoughtfully.

"What about the second stage, 'enlightenment'?"

"'Enlightenment' means 'investigating things to acquire knowledge, and cultivating sincerity and rectifying the mind,'" Yun Songzi explained. "Once you have the seed of Qi, you must constantly use the 'principles' you have learned to observe yourself and reflect on your words and actions. This will help you overcome confusion, greed, and cowardice within your heart."

This process is like wiping a dusty mirror.

The brighter the mirror, the clearer the mind, and the more stable the righteous spirit becomes. The clear radiance it emits is enough to resist most external mental interference and illusions.

Yan Wei, that child, is exceptionally gifted, and with your father, possessing both literary talent and integrity, constantly reminding him of his abilities, he was able to immediately attain enlightenment upon becoming an apprentice.

“As for the third realm, ‘cultivating qi,’ this is the first step in the cultivation of literature and the Dao where one truly begins to interact with heaven and earth.” Yun Songzi’s expression became somewhat mysterious.

"Where does this righteous spirit come from? It is not spiritual energy, yet it is omnipresent."

"When the imperial court promulgates benevolent policies, the people live and work in peace and contentment, which will give rise to a noble spirit of righteousness; when soldiers guard the frontier and die on the battlefield, they will give rise to a noble spirit of righteousness; when great scholars write books and impart knowledge, they will also give rise to a noble spirit of righteousness!"

"Cultivators at the Qi Nourishing Realm can initially sense the 'righteous energy' that permeates the world and draw a wisp of it into their own Qi Seed, allowing it to take root, sprout, and grow strong."

At this stage, literary cultivation is no longer merely about cultivating the mind; one can now write truly powerful 'righteous energy talismans,' and one's words can carry a faint trace of 'word spirit,' capable of inspiring people or deterring villains.

Upon hearing this, Meng Xihong finally understood completely.

The initial stage of spiritual cultivation is a pure process of introspection.

It does not depend on external spiritual energy, but only on an individual's wisdom, virtue, and understanding.

This explains why, in the Dharma-ending Age, only a few traditions, such as literature and Taoism, have been least affected.

"I see," Meng Xihong exclaimed. "Then what is the state of your 'Establishing Words Realm' now, Senior?"

When mentioning his cultivation level, Yun Songzi revealed a hint of pride: "Reaching the 'Establishing Words Realm' means 'establishing a heart for heaven and earth, and establishing a destiny for the people!'"
The principles within oneself have been deeply recognized by the righteous energy of heaven and earth, and every word and deed can draw upon this immense righteous energy for one's own use!
Words spoken are law rendered! Ordinary Golden Core cultivators, if told to stand, wouldn't dare sit down in front of me, this old Daoist!

The old Taoist priest boasted, reverting to his smug demeanor.

Looking at him, Meng Xihong felt a deep sense of respect.

He knew that the old Taoist priest spoke lightly, but to reach this point, one must have endured countless hardships and witnessed countless changes in the world.

"Thank you for your guidance, senior." Meng Xihong bowed respectfully.

"Alright, alright, there's no need for such formalities between us." Yun Songzi waved his hand.

"Since we're opening the Haoran Hall, one old man like me isn't enough. You need to find me some good prospects. Remember, when accepting disciples who specialize in literature, spiritual roots and talent are secondary; comprehension, temperament, and character are paramount! Better to have none than to accept inferior ones!"

“I understand.” Meng Xihong nodded.

He already has several candidates in mind.

For example, there was the young man who, within the illusionary array, gave up readily available treasure to protect the illusory villagers. And then there was the scholar who, under immense pressure, still chose to share his rations with his companions…

These people radiate the light of humanity. They may well be the future hope of Haoran Hall.

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