To comprehend all laws and attain immortality

Three months later.

The news that Gu Fan had taken over as the head of Wendao Peak spread throughout the Lingxiao Sect.

The inner and outer disciples were all excited about the appointment.

Twenty years have passed, but the story of Gu Fan guiding his disciples in cultivation at Chenxing Pavilion still circulates.

The sect dispatched him to guard Falling Phoenix Valley, which made many disciples sigh with regret, and instead looked forward to taking turns to serve in Falling Phoenix Valley.

This even made sect missions to Falling Phoenix Valley more sought after.

......

On this day, the first person to step into Chenxing Pavilion was a charming young girl.

She was stunning in a bright red dress, her black hair flowing like a waterfall and casually tied into a neat ponytail, yet there was a scholarly air about her, like a refined lady from a noble family among ordinary people.

There was no power fluctuation emanating from the girl.

Hou Wenzhao could tell at a glance that this was a disciple who had just entered the outer sect and had not yet chosen a basic cultivation method.

"But we need to choose a cultivation method?"

A question suddenly came from the spacious Chenxing Pavilion, startling the girl.

The next moment, the girl looked in the direction of the sound and was immediately attracted by the Dao Inquiry Stele that was emitting a bright white jade light. Then she found that there was another figure next to the Dao Inquiry Stele, and the words just now came from this person.

That person was Hou Wenzhao.

Years have passed, and Hou Wenzhao has successfully established his foundation, but he still serves Gu Fan as a servant.

After Gu Fan moved into Lingxu Cave Heaven, Ziyun Palace became empty. Coincidentally, the first floor of Chenxing Pavilion was unattended, so it was handed over to Hou Wenzhao for temporary management.

Strictly speaking, Hou Wenzhao's status was not high enough to be on duty at Chenxing Pavilion.

Guarding the Star Pavilion requires not only cultivation level, but more importantly, a thorough understanding of the sect's techniques and secret arts.

While it's not required to comprehend everything like Gu Fan, one should at least be familiar with the characteristics and limitations of the techniques and be able to guide disciples who come to exchange for these techniques.

Gu Fan only has one disciple, Song Lian, who guards Luofeng Valley year-round. In recent years, Chenxing Pavilion has been looked after by Fang Linghe, who is already somewhat overwhelmed.

Just then, the Inquiry Stele was successfully forged, which could make up for the shortcomings, so Hou Wenzhao took over the task of the first floor.

Upon seeing Hou Wenzhao, the young girl quickly stepped forward and bowed in greeting: "Disciple Qi Lingyun greets Senior Uncle."

Hou Wenzhao was very satisfied with the girl's respectful attitude. He nodded and smiled, "You've come at the perfect time. If you want to exchange for cultivation techniques or secret arts, you might as well take a look at the Inquiry Stele."

"The Inquiry Stele?" Qi Lingyun pondered for a moment and then understood. The Inquiry Stele must be the name of the jade tablet in front of her. She asked, "May I ask, Senior Uncle, how should this Inquiry Stele be used?"

"Simple," Hou Wenzhao said, pointing to the Inquiry Stele. "Just place your identity jade ring in front of the Inquiry Stele."

Upon hearing this, the girl took out a white jade ring and imprinted it on the Daowen Stele.

In an instant, the Daoist stele shone with golden light, solidifying into characters.

"Choose one of the cultivation methods," Hou Wenzhao reminded him.

Qi Lingyun was stunned by the changes on the Dao Inquiry Stele. Hearing this, she nodded slightly and pointed her finger at the [Cultivation Technique] section.

Then, I chose the spiritual root attribute.

Hou Wenzhao watched from the side, and seeing that the girl had a fire-attribute spiritual root, a hint of affection appeared in his eyes.

Then, the Dao Inquiry Stele displays a dense array of cultivation techniques, followed by two options: [View] and [Enlightenment].

Hou Wenzhao reminded him again: "Click on [View] to see the introduction of the technique."

This is a new feature added by Gu Fan.

In the three months that followed, Gu Fan not only added some functions to the Dao Asking Stele, but also supplemented it with introductions to cultivation techniques.

In addition, Qi Zongyuan personally persuaded the elders to add many explanations of cultivation techniques and secret arts, especially alchemy and beast taming.

Following Hou Wenzhao's instructions, Qi Lingyun began to peruse the documents.

It wasn't until half an hour later that he stopped, cupped his hands to Hou Wenzhao, and said, "This disciple wishes to exchange for this cultivation technique."

"The Yin-Yang Fire Separation Technique? That's a top-grade cultivation method... Have you thought it through?"

"The inscription on the Daowen Stele is quite detailed; I have already made up my mind."

Hou Wenzhao nodded, took the jade ring from Qi Lingyun, turned around and took a jade slip from the bookshelf to make a copy for her.

After bowing and expressing his gratitude, Qi Lingyun suddenly asked, "May I ask, Master Uncle, I have already tried to 'inquire,' but I do not know what the interpretation of 'enlightenment' is?"

Hou Wenzhao smiled faintly, then said mysteriously, "Come back and see after you've mastered the basic techniques!"

"The sect does have a rule that once you select a basic cultivation method, you can experience enlightenment once for free, but since you haven't started practicing Qi yet, it would be a waste to use it today."

Qi Lingyun immediately understood, then selected a few spells, bid farewell, and left.

Not long after Qi Lingyun left, another disciple in green robes entered the Chenxing Pavilion. Upon seeing the Inquiry Stele, he asked in surprise, "May I ask, Uncle-Master, what is the meaning of this jade disc?"

The disciple in green robes was already in the mid-stage of Qi Refining, just one step away from the late stage.

Hou Wenzhao teased, "This is a real treasure. Who knows, after you experience it, you might break through your bottleneck and reach the late stage of Qi Refining."

"How incredibly mysterious!"

The disciple in green was extremely surprised, as he had never heard of a stone tablet that could help someone break through their cultivation level.

After inquiring about how to use it, he took out the jade ring and deducted the merit points. He stood there stunned for a moment, immersed in the illusion.

After an incense stick had burned, the disciple in green slowly awoke, his trembling eyes revealing his true feelings.

......

Undoubtedly, the appearance of the Daowen Stele caused a huge uproar in the Lingxiao Sect.

Hearing of the significance of the Inquiry Stele, thousands of disciples lined up on Wendao Peak, hoping to hear a single lecture.

Disciples who used the Dao Inquiry Stele were either absent-minded or inexplicably excited, and some even broke through their bottlenecks on the spot, advancing one level in their magical realm.

This extraordinary effect further enhanced Gu Fan's reputation.

Countless people want to become Gu Fan's disciples.

While the disciples were queuing up all night at Wendao Peak, Gu Fan was entertaining old friends at Lingxu Cave.

Lingxu Cave Heaven.

Gu Fan sat cross-legged on the white jade altar, with Meng Wei and Chen Suzhen beside him.

Besides, a handsome young man was standing behind Meng Wei.

"What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and come to pay your respects!" Meng Wei called to the young man behind him.

The young man immediately realized what was happening and bowed, saying, "Disciple Meng Xu greets Elder."

Meng Xu is the son of Meng Wei and Long Ying. Gu Fan even attended their wedding after he was born. Years have passed in the blink of an eye, and he has already embarked on the path of immortality.

"No need for formalities." Gu Fan smiled, paused, and said, "Since you've come to pay your respects, I should give you a small gift."

After saying that, Gu Fan threw out a golden magical artifact, which was the Dragon Binding Rope.

"This is too valuable!" Meng Wei quickly stopped him.

Gu Fan shook his head: "It's nothing. I have no use for this magic artifact now, so I might as well give it to a junior."

Only then did Meng Wei allow Meng Xu to accept the Dragon Binding Rope.

Meng Xu happily bowed and thanked them, touching the dragon-binding rope with great affection.

In fact, given Meng Wei's current wealth, Meng Xu is not lacking in magical artifacts.

Meng Xu had heard of Gu Fan's reputation countless times since childhood, and felt extremely honored to be able to obtain a magical artifact that Gu Fan had used.

After the younger generation paid their respects, the three chatted and reminisced.

Chen Suzhen's injuries have long since healed, and she has perfected her cultivation technique in the past two years. She is now preparing to refine the primordial energy of the Xuanpin Ancestral Qi to form a elixir.

The process of forming the Golden Core is extremely dangerous, and he has no confidence in his ability to succeed. He might just be separated from his loved ones forever this time.

Therefore, when Chen Suzhen learned that Gu Fan had returned, she came to visit him, and with the intention of reuniting with old friends, she also dragged Meng Wei along.

Meng Wei's cultivation level is still in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, just one step away from the late stage.

At his age, it's uncertain whether he'll live to see the next outbreak of the Soul Abyss; he'll most likely be stuck at the Foundation Establishment stage for the rest of his life.

Gu Fan thought of Zhou Furui and Xuanji Zhenren again, and a flood of emotions welled up in his heart.

Perhaps when he goes further on his path to immortality, he will become familiar with the taste of parting, but for now, he finds it hard to let go.

On the day.

The three of them drank heartily, as if they were still in the courtyard where peach blossoms were falling.