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Hongjun Daoist was naturally confused when he heard Li Xiu say this, and he looked completely bewildered.

Seeing that Hongjun Daoist couldn't catch his joke, Li Xiu had no choice but to say, "Ah, I didn't say anything just now. Let's begin."

"I'll show you the treasure I've acquired."

“I know, it must be the Hongjun Sword. I have sealed the Hongjun Sword in Buzhou Mountain for many, many years, waiting for the next destined person to appear. I never expected that the destined person would be you.”

Chapter 1439 Hongjun's Understanding

The Taoist Hongjun directly revealed what Li Xiu was thinking. Li Xiu didn't hold back and summoned the Hongjun Sword into his hand.

When the Hongjun Sword was fully unleashed, it felt the familiar aura in the space and happily took flight, breaking free from Li Xiu's grasp. It circled around the Zixiao Palace once before returning to Hongjun Daoist, carefully sensing the aura of its former master, as if reminiscing.

However, the Hongjun Sword, having failed to save its master, forgot about its current owner.

After reminiscing, he obediently returned to Li Xiu's palm, clearly showing his approval of his current master.

Seeing what Hongjun Sword had just done, Li Xiu couldn't help but sigh with admiration.

"I never expected that your weapon, Master Hongjun, would be so full of spiritual power."

"When I first acquired him, I was already amazed by his amazing spirituality. I never imagined that he would be able to recognize your aura now."

Hongjun Daoist replied with great pride upon hearing Li Xiu's praise, "Of course, this Hongjun Sword is arguably the most satisfying work I have ever created, and it has been with me for the longest time, so it has also absorbed a great deal of true spiritual energy."

"Your acquisition of him is a win-win situation for both of you. As the new owner of the Hongjun Sword, I am very satisfied with you."

"I think the sword energy you just unleashed in Zixiao Palace was inspired by the Hongjun Sword."

"However, if you want to ask me what other uses this Hongjun Sword has, I'm afraid I can't tell you."

"Oh?"

Before Li Xiu could even speak, Hongjun Daoist had already given the answer to the question he wanted to ask, leaving Li Xiu puzzled.

Is this Hongjun Daoist a mind reader?

Hongjun Daoist truly saw through Li Xiu's thoughts and said, "You don't need to be surprised. After cultivating for so long, your ability to guess people's thoughts has greatly improved."

"So I can basically tell what people like you are thinking just by looking at them."

There's a reason I haven't told you.

"Tell me carefully."

"Because if I were to tell you, you would only be able to use the Hongjun Sword the way I originally did, which would undoubtedly be a step backward for the Hongjun Sword."

"Since you are so creative, I would like to use your great creativity to lead the Hongjun Sword to a new level."

"I believe you can do it."

This Hongjun Daoist also had great confidence in Li Xiu.

Hearing what Hongjun Daoist said, Li Xiu was not happy at all. He could have made great progress, but in the end he still had to rely on himself, which completely dashed his hopes of getting something for nothing.

Since there's no way to improve or enhance weapons, we have no choice but to shift the focus back to cultivating spiritual energy.

Li Xiu said again, “When Daoist Hongjun just used that move, you should have felt that although my idea was good, the spiritual energy in my body was really thin.”

"And I've also gained some insights into the method of acquiring spiritual energy that you mentioned, but there must be a cultivation technique that matches it."

Although Li Xiu was unsure, he believed it was likely to happen.

Chapter 1440 Needing a Request

Seeing that Li Xiu had asked such a profound question, Hongjun Daoist was satisfied and nodded, saying, "That's a very good question."

"Although the cultivation method of returning to simplicity has only been around for a short time, there are still cultivation methods that match it."

"I also obtained it by chance, which is why I have achieved even greater success today."

Li Xiu was also very surprised. He did not expect that Hongjun Daoist would reach his current level in just a few years.

Hongjun Daoist continued, “You must not underestimate the cultivation method of returning to simplicity. It has indeed allowed me to quickly reach my current level based on my original foundation, and may even allow me to break through to new heights.”

"But don't exaggerate its capabilities. There are even higher peaks above the platform we're on now, and how we proceed from here is entirely up to me."

This Hongjun Daoist also put on a grand show without any haste, which made Li Xiu curl his lip involuntarily.

Li Xiu also said, "Yes, Daoist Hongjun, I can feel your heroic spirit. I think you will definitely make further breakthroughs in the future."

Although Li Xiu felt very annoyed by others showing off, he still had to flatter them when necessary, since he needed their help.

Li Xiu continued, “Then could Daoist Hongjun explain the issue of spiritual energy cultivation to me in detail? Because I currently have too little spiritual energy in my body. If I were to explore it on my own, I might not even have enough resources for experimentation.”

"I still think that I should have a certain amount of reserves before I can research and develop the spiritual energy cultivation method that is most suitable for me."

"Only in this way can we go further and faster on the path of returning to simplicity."

Li Xiu's attitude towards learning was very sincere, and he shared his understanding of the new cultivation method. Although this was still a pioneering period, some necessary references were still needed.

However, it's unrealistic to rely solely on the existing scripts to determine the future path.

We still need to find the path that best suits us; otherwise, simply following the few short tracks left by our predecessors is far too limiting.

When Hongjun Daoist heard about Li Xiu's very farsighted ideas, he nodded in agreement.

It seems I wasn't wrong about him.

He replied, "Alright, since you have this idea, I will definitely support you wholeheartedly."

"I will then pass on this Primordial Chaos Scripture that I have obtained to you."

The next moment, just like when Hongjun gave something to Nuwa, a thin ancient book flew out from his sleeve and landed in Li Xiu's hand.

When Li Xiu saw that it was that sleeve again, he thought to himself, "What an all-purpose sleeve! It feels like it stole all of Doraemon's things."

However, after obtaining what he wanted, Li Xiu did not leave immediately. He took the opportunity to exchange ideas with Hongjun Daoist about some very rare methods of cultivation that return to simplicity.

After all, it's really not easy for either of them to find someone like them. Not only does Li Xiu need it, but Hongjun Daoist also needs it.

Progress is slow when you work in isolation; you always need like-minded people to debate with each other, and it is through these clashes that greater insights are sparked.

While the two were verifying each other's points, Li Duotian also had some insights of his own and joined their conversation.

It quickly turned into a tripartite meeting.

Chapter 1441 Preparing to Go to Wuzhuang Temple

Li Xiu, Li Duotian, and Hongjun Daoist all shared their recent experiences and insights on the path of returning to simplicity with each other.

Both have made significant progress.

Finally, it was Hongjun Daoist who spoke. "I never expected that heroes would emerge from among the young. It seems that you two will definitely become shining stars in the history of human cultivation in the future."

"We are honored by Master Hongjun's kindness, but we still have a lot to do."

"I wonder what you two plan to do next?" Hongjun Daoist's man asked.

Hongjun Daoist was in a very good mood, after all, during his conversation with the two of them, he felt that many of his doubts had been answered.

Moreover, I've come to understand some issues more clearly, and if I could go into seclusion, I might gain even more.

He's in a hurry to go into seclusion and figure out how to get rid of these two people.

Li Xiu naturally couldn't fathom what Hongjun Daoist was thinking, and said, "Now that I've obtained the Primordial Chaos Scripture from you, I have a concrete direction for my future cultivation."

"We two still want to travel around this primordial world, feel the true aura of chaos, and at the same time improve our cultivation."

Hongjun Daoist expressed his strong agreement with Li Xiu's idea. He believed that studying behind closed doors could never compare to firsthand experience. Gaining more experience would be a very good thing for the two of them who were just beginning to enter the sect.

He also said, "Very well, how about I recommend a place for the two of you?"

"Great! And then, just take the two of us there." Hearing Hongjun Daoist extend this olive branch, Li Xiu accepted it without hesitation.

After all, it would be a waste to have such free labor.

Hongjun Daoist also said, "I don't know if either of you has ever heard of Wuzhuang Temple."

When Li Xiu heard Hongjun Daoist utter this term, he was taken aback. He had never heard of it in this world, but he had heard of it before.

Isn't that the place where Sun Wukong stole the ginseng fruit in Journey to the West?

I never imagined it actually existed in this primordial world.

He also said, "Does this place really exist? I seem to have a vague recollection of it, but is there anything magical about it?"

Hongjun Daoist slowly explained, "You must not underestimate the Wuzhuang Temple; there is a very powerful person hiding there."

"Moreover, in all my years of traveling through the prehistoric world, I have gained the most from Wuzhuang Temple."

"Because it's not just that he has an opponent who can match you, but he also has a magical artifact that allows you to enter a deeper level of understanding. If you can get that opportunity to understand, I think it will be of great help to your future cultivation."

The temptation was simply too great, and Li Xiu agreed without hesitation, saying, "That's great, let's set off right away."

"Just take Li Duotian and me there directly. As for the rest, you can do whatever you want, whether you want to stay in seclusion or not. Just wait for our good news."

"However, I advise you not to fall behind in your cultivation. It wouldn't be good if we were to surpass you after we return."

In the short time he spent with Hongjun Daoist, Li Xiu also lowered his guard and treated him as an equal.

Chapter 1442 Promoting Two People

Although there is still a significant gap in strength, Li Xiu cherishes the feeling of having such a good friendship despite the age difference.

Having cultivated through so many worlds, he has found that there are very few people who can truly put his mind at ease and make friends.

Hongjun Daoist didn't care, and Li Xiu retorted to his very playful words, "You two are dreaming of surpassing me."