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The back room of the Heaven and Earth Society, to put it bluntly, was the room that Liu Yu rented alone.

She turned to the side, looking devout, as if listening intently to Jiang Ming's insights. He ignored her, and after a moment's thought, Jiang Ming wrote down his understanding. Then he closed his eyes slightly and began to break through using the spirit stones given to him by Liu Yu.

In less than an hour, Jiang Ming's breathing had become stable.

Such speed filled Liu Yu with envy and longing, and at the same time, she felt more respect for Jiang Ming.

At first, she thought Jiang Ming was joking.

Only now have I realized that the other party truly possesses genuine skills.

She felt that he was not an ordinary person, but rather like the reincarnation of a powerful cultivator, making him unfathomable.

"Fellow Daoist, I don't quite understand what you've written. Could you explain it to me in detail?" Jiang Ming blinked sheepishly and stood by, offering him a cup of tea.

His sincere expression couldn't hide his expectation.

Frowning, Jiang Ming thought his experience was straightforward enough, but he didn't expect Liu Yu's talent to be so poor that she couldn't even understand such a simple thing.

He sighed, but didn't refuse. He was bound to be indebted to those who offered him food, and even though Liu Yu was nothing more than an ant to him, some things did require reason.

"Okay, wait a moment," Jiang Ming said, taking out a wooden sword and gently holding it in his hand. He then turned his gaze to Liu Yu with a warm smile.

"Next, I will use sword energy to attack you. Don't worry, none of the injuries will be fatal."

I know what I'm doing. Try your best to dodge. If you can't dodge, you can take it head-on. Either way, it will be good for you...

After giving a few pointers, Jiang Ming immediately began to take action.

As several sword energies struck Liu Yu one after another, her expression changed slightly. At first, she thought that Jiang Ming would give her some pointers to help her break through.

However, Jiang Ming gave her a strange feeling.

He clearly didn't hold back in any of his moves, causing her to suffer a lot of losses, but she hardly got any real injuries.

The sword moves appear fierce, yet the power can be easily controlled.

Is this the difference between us?

After thinking carefully for a while, Liu Yu sighed and began to feel Jiang Ming's swordsmanship.

She was not an ignorant person; she had seen the sword techniques displayed by other seniors in the sect before, but their sword techniques were all primarily offensive, even if they did not intend to harm anyone.

That kind of aura can also make people feel very uncomfortable.

However, Jiang Ming's swordplay did not have that feeling; it was controlled and unrestrained, like a gentle breeze.

So swordsmanship can be done like this?

After pondering for a while, Liu Yu stopped drawing her sword.

Seeing this, Jiang Ming stopped fighting, put the wooden sword on the ground, calmly sat cross-legged, and looked around with curiosity in his eyes.

"You seem to have grasped something; tell me about it..."

Scratching his head, Liu Yu blushed slightly and pondered for a long time, but still couldn't come up with a reason. "I'm sorry, fellow Daoist, I can't explain it. Please wait a moment."

I feel like I'm almost there...

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ming did not urge him. He nodded and continued his cultivation. Now, he had successfully gathered the power of the Heaven and Earth Society, and his status among the disciples was already the strongest.

Next, they must distinguish themselves and gain a voice within the entire Sword Sect.

After that, he became famous far and wide.

By continuously improving one's understanding of destiny, one may be able to pass the Sword Master's test sooner.

To be honest, this was no easy task.

The Nascent Soul realm is significantly more difficult than the Golden Core realm. I wonder what the so-called Deity Transformation realm is like, with its boundless glory.

Just as Jiang Ming was deep in thought, Liu Yu had successfully achieved enlightenment and was gradually approaching the edge of a breakthrough. Seeing this, Jiang Ming helped her by injecting a beam of clear light into her body.

Her aura gradually stabilized, and at the same time, her cultivation level reached the late stage of Qi Absorption, which Liu Yu had longed for.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist. Why, why were you able to help me break through?"

Shouldn't this process be entirely done by oneself?

Seeing her naive and unworldly appearance, Jiang Ming smiled faintly and did not explain. For a long time, he also believed that breakthroughs could only be achieved through one's own efforts, but he gradually came to understand this after becoming a superior cultivator.

Breakthroughs may seem like an incredible feat to you personally, but for those accomplished predecessors, they are far more significant.

A simple recommendation can help you get through this difficult time.

That's how most things in the world are; what's incredibly difficult for one person might be a piece of cake for another...

"Thank you for your help, fellow Daoist. I will always be grateful for your kindness. If you do not abandon me, I am willing to serve you..." A hint of determination appeared in her eyes.

The girl's face was quite beautiful and captivating.

However, having reached Jiang Ming's level, and given his previous painful experience of slaughtering the Immortal Pivot, he no longer cares about such personal feelings.

The most important thing is to break through as soon as possible. Only by breaking through to become a Nascent Soul cultivator can everything be brought back on track.

The most important thing is to break through as soon as possible. Only by breaking through to become a Nascent Soul cultivator can everything be brought back on track.

At that time, the Immortal Pivot will reconcile, and he will become a new Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, seeking a new successor to cultivate.

Then the cycle repeats itself.

Is this fate?

Everything is repeating itself. I am now entering the secret realm, repeating the Sword Master's experience to help her break through.

In the future, others will have to go through this process again.

So this is what fate is all about?

Suddenly enlightened, a hint of dejection flashed in Jiang Ming's eyes as he looked at Liu Yu with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

However, things did not turn out as he had guessed.

Liu Yu was not a sword master, and what he had suddenly realized did not seem to be the true meaning of destiny; something was still missing.

Like the spark that ignites a powder keg, without that spark, even a terrifying amount of gunpowder piled together cannot be successfully detonated.

"Let's help each other if things get too serious."

Now that you've broken through to the later stages, you should be able to do some things more freely. Before that, tell me about the sects and forces in the vicinity...

Suddenly, he voiced his thoughts.

Liu Yu was startled and glanced at Jiang Ming, stammering a reminder, "Fellow Daoist, there's no need to leave the sect."

Although Jianmen is quite chaotic, things aren't actually that good outside either.

The nearby Wanfa Sect is a massive battlefield.

Every so often, a batch of disciples die. Without sufficient strength, it's difficult to survive there. Even if you are very strong, no normal person could withstand that endless fighting.

"Don't overthink it, just explain the situation..."

He raised an eyebrow in displeasure.

Liu Yu dared not say anything more and obediently agreed. She then introduced the sects as if they were her own treasures: "Wanfa Sect, Sword Gate, Dao Pavilion, and Putuo Temple. These are all famous sects in the vicinity."

Besides, there are countless other masters in the imperial court.

The Myriad Laws Sect has a Golden Core True Monarch presiding over it, and its lineage is extremely diverse. If you are strong enough there and willing to fight, you can become a powerful figure. However, if you are not careful, you will fall into an abyss of no return. At that time, the Myriad Laws Sect will show its cruel side.

Daoge is the complete opposite of Wanfazong.

Their philosophy is to remain calm and inactive, and not to seek external gains, so their disciples are not particularly strong. However, they have the most Golden Core True Monarchs among the nearby sects.

Therefore, ordinary disciples dare not provoke people from the Dao Pavilion.

I've heard that many Taoist priests there are preoccupied with things like fortune and luck, and don't take proper cultivation seriously at all.

I wonder what kind of reputation these unorthodox methods can achieve.

Putuo Temple is a very strange force.

Most of them gave me a similar feeling, as if they were all cut from the same mold. Every time I saw those disciples with radiant faces and majestic appearances, I felt a little uncomfortable.

I can't explain why, but I just feel really uncomfortable...

Jiang Ming nodded, not finding it surprising.

From Liu Yu's description, Jiang Ming had figured out who was behind these three forces.

It's nothing more than the place of enlightenment of the Sword Lord, the Dao Venerable, the Primordial Sage Dao Lord, and the Buddha. It seems that making a name for oneself in such a place is not an easy task.

If one truly wants to dominate through force, it's hard to imagine how much time that would take.

It seems that relying solely on force will not work.

There must be a clever method that can help you quickly grasp your destiny.

Thinking of this, a flash of inspiration appeared in Jiang Ming's eyes. In an instant, he had a sudden inspiration, his face turned up, and his eyes suddenly became bright and lively.

In just a moment, he understood what he needed to do next. Right now, he didn't need to become the so-called strongest, sweeping across the land and gaining the favor of fate.

On the contrary, as long as he demonstrates enough talent and gains the favor of major sects, he will surely be favored by fate.

This is something that sounds easy, but it is actually very difficult to do.

How to gain the favor of the other sects is also a problem.

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Ming came up with a good idea.

If he had more identities, he could easily achieve his goal. The steps were actually quite straightforward: use Jiang Ming's identity to continue cultivating in the Sword Sect and gain the favor of the sect leader, Gu Nianling.

If he then uses another identity to gain the favor of the Myriad Laws Sect and even the Dao Pavilion, forming a trinity, his destiny will surely be extremely strong.

This also aligns perfectly with the rule of subtracting to find the empty space.

After thinking it over carefully for a while, a serious look appeared in Jiang Ming's eyes, and he immediately set off to leave.

Blinking, Liu Yu didn't understand why Jiang Ming had suddenly left, but she now revered him like a god, so she naturally didn't want to ask too much or inquire about his whereabouts.

After leaving Jianmen, Jiang Ming headed straight for Wanfa Sect.

Using his previously acquired skills in disguise, he easily changed his appearance. Unfortunately, limited by his current strength, he was still unable to alter the karma attached to him.

This can only be done after the foundation is established.

However, there is also good news: Jiang Ming has now broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, and the restriction of only ten people per fruit stage has been lifted.

After Jiang Ming expressed his intention to join the Wanfa Sect, he was immediately led inside by a disciple, and then a fat elder examined his qualifications.

All disciples in the late stage of Qi Refining have the opportunity to enter the inner sect. As the elder responsible for reviewing qualifications, Elder Pang encounters all sorts of people every day.

He knows better than anyone whether someone is cut out for cultivation.

Looking at Jiang Ming, his eyes lit up almost without any doubt.

Even a small piece of wood can be seen from the end!

The thought flashed through his mind, and the fat elder stroked his beard, immediately patting Jiang Ming on the shoulder with approval, his eyes full of joy.

"Haha, your talent is unlike anything I've ever seen. Joining the Myriad Laws Sect is definitely your best choice."

Come with me, there's no need for further assessment.

Let me introduce you to the rules and taboos of the Wanfa Sect.

Our Wanfa Sect has strict rules. When superiors and subordinates meet, disciples must greet each other and perform the proper etiquette; otherwise, they will be punished.

Besides these, there are two forbidden areas that no disciple is allowed to set foot in. The first is the back mountain, where the sect leader and the supreme elders gather.

Unless one becomes the next successor to the Wanfa Sect's leader, or is taken in as a personal disciple by the sect leader, anyone who dares to approach either side will face certain death.

The second place is the Sutra Repository. Disciples may only enter this place under the guidance of an elder; they are not allowed to enter without permission at other times.

By the way, even if you get in, each disciple has different access levels. Some can go all the way to the top floor to see the cultivation techniques, while others can only see the first floor.

Of course, you'll understand these rules later.

As for other rules, there will be a special manual for your reference. Don't be fooled by the strict rules of the Wanfa Sect.

However, the treatment given to disciples here is absolutely the best.

Each person has their own cave dwelling, and each disciple has a monthly allowance of 300 spirit stones to purchase cultivation resources. Each disciple must also participate in a sect-organized competition once a month.

Every year, they must participate in a grand arena competition.

Only those who survive can continue to enjoy the resources; the rest will have to…

Having explained all this, Jiang Ming now understood the reasons behind so many rules.

A definite number!

The reason there are so many complicated rules is certainly not because the Primordial Sage Dao Lord likes to discipline others.

Rather, it's because it's a requirement that must be met.

To fulfill his own laws, the Primordial Sage Dao Lord had to do this...

He sighed, a flicker of excitement in his eyes.

Jiang Ming felt no fear whatsoever; he was simply filled with excitement at the path that brought him closer to becoming a Nascent Soul cultivator.

At the same time, in the sky above, a towering figure spoke in a low voice, his eyes revealing a hint of ruthlessness.

"Too slow, far too slow. If I hadn't personally chosen him, I would have killed him outright..."

With a sigh, the Taoist priest beside him chuckled and advised, "Alright, don't be in such a hurry. Although we're not in the best of shape right now, we can hold on for a long time."

Don't be so impatient, he has already found a suitable path.

If you keep going, you will be able to pass the Sword Master's test.

At that time, my cultivation of the Dao of Destiny will be extremely fast...