Cultivation: Beginning with the Heart Reflecting Heaven and Earth

Upon hearing Chu Qinggang's refusal, Tao Pili immediately snorted coldly: "The Zhou Tian Xing Qiao technique is a cultivation method of my Xuan Tian Palace. How can we allow outsiders to learn it?"

"But the Zhou Tian Xing Qiao technique has been lost for thousands of years, hasn't it? How can you prove that it was learned from your Xuan Tian Palace?"

Even when Tao Pili invoked the name of Xuantian Palace, Chu Qinggang remained unfazed. "Besides," he said, "my Canghai Sect originated from the Canglan Holy Land, and Xuantian Palace also belongs to the Canglan Holy Land. Canghai Sect disciples are hardly outsiders. So what if they've learned the Zhou Tian Xing Qiao technique?"

Tao Pili, somewhat indignant, said, "The Canghai Sect is a lower sect, how can it compare to my Canglan Holy Land?"

Chu Qinggang said calmly, "Should we tell the people from Canghai Palace about this?"

The Canghai Sect originated from the Canghai Palace, which is the legitimate successor of the Canghai Holy Land. Even though the Canghai Sect is a subordinate sect, the Canghai Palace would never truly treat it as such.

Seeing that Tao Pili was silent, Chu Qinggang continued, "This child learns magic very quickly. I actually considered sending him to Canghai Palace, perhaps it would be more suitable for nurturing him there."

"Hmph! You're only here because you're after the inheritance of my Xuantian Palace, aren't you?"

Tao Pili snorted coldly, "The Zhou Tian Star Aperture does indeed possess many wondrous aspects, but without the superior inheritance of my Xuan Tian Palace, its power cannot be fully unleashed!"

Cultivation techniques are usually divided into fundamental cultivation methods and supernatural abilities and spells. The progress of fundamental cultivation methods represents the level of cultivation, while supernatural abilities and spells are techniques, or powerful tools, that can be used to demonstrate the power of cultivation.

The Zhou Tian Xing Qiao is undoubtedly a fundamental Daoist technique that can be used to improve one's cultivation level. Of course, it also has some secondary effects, but it is not meant for combat. One must cultivate other spells to unleash the full power of the Zhou Tian Xing Qiao.

Many powerful cultivation methods include fundamental Daoist practices and corresponding techniques, and the Zhou Tian Xing Qiao (a type of internal energy cultivation method) is no exception.

The Zhou Tian Xing Qiao (周天星窍) originated from the Xuan Tian Palace (玄天宫), and naturally, there are corresponding inheritances within the Xuan Tian Palace. Lu Qian only obtained the Zhou Tian Xing Qiao. If he wants to rely on the Zhou Tian Xing Qiao to dominate the world, he must learn most of the corresponding inheritances, otherwise he will not be able to unleash the true power of the Zhou Tian Xing Qiao.

If you only have the Zhou Tian Xing Qiao (a specific acupoint in the Heavenly Palace), it does have many advantages compared to other cultivation methods, but that would be a waste of its potential. Moreover, it's not much better than some cultivation methods with complete lineages.

Therefore, Tao Pili refused to budge. Those inheritances were only available at the Xuantian Palace. Even if one learned the Zhou Tian Xing Qiao technique, what difference would it make? Wouldn't one still have to go to the Xuantian Palace to find a more advanced inheritance?

However, Chu Qinggang showed no intention of giving an answer, simply stating calmly, "No matter how powerful a technique is, someone has to learn it first. Ultimately, it's the person who is strong, not the technique itself. With this child's talent, I believe he won't be overlooked. With my guarantee, sending him to Canghai Palace shouldn't be a problem."

"But your Xuantian Palace's Zhou Tian Xing Qiao technique has been lost for thousands of years. Don't you want to find it again?"

Tao Pili said irritably, "Didn't you say that only he can learn it, and no one else can?"

Chu Qinggang said with a smile, "That's now! He's only just begun. Once he's grown up, it shouldn't be difficult for him to deduce the Zhou Tian Xing Qiao secret technique based on his own situation."

"What do you want in return for releasing them? Name your price!"

Tao Pili had run out of patience to continue the conversation. Just as Chu Qinggang had said, the Zhou Tian Xing Qiao technique had been lost for thousands of years and was a source of pain for everyone in the Xuan Tian Palace. There was no way they could give up on it.

If it were anywhere else, not in the Canghai Sect, Tao Pili would probably have turned hostile and snatched the person away without even discussing it. When it comes to matters of sect inheritance, nothing is more important than this!

"In my opinion, you can take him to the Xuantian Palace for a period of time to train him. Then you'll know whether he's suitable or not."

Chu Qinggang said slowly, "The Canghai Sect and the Canglan Holy Land are originally one entity. There is no need to care too much about sectarian differences. Those things are not important."

"That's right. The Canghai Sect and the Canglan Holy Land are essentially one family. There's no need to be concerned about sectarian differences!"

Tao Pili nodded with a smile, but in his heart he had already made up his mind to take the child to Xuantian Palace. After all, aren't we all family? What's wrong with visiting each other?

Even if Lu Qian performs poorly and his talent is beyond redemption, it doesn't matter. Just the fact that he was able to enter the Zhou Tian Xing Qiao (a technique for cultivating the stars) is enough to make the investment worthwhile.

Moreover, judging from Tao Pili's discerning eye, just one glance at Lu Qian was enough to tell that he had an ordinary background and was not treated very well in the Canghai Sect.

The reason is simple: no spiritual root talent, low cultivation level—is there any need to think further? It's definitely due to an ordinary background and mediocre treatment!

Chu Qinggang continued, "Don't spread this around, lest someone with ulterior motives notice! My Wanfa Peak is usually almost completely ignored, so the news won't leak out. You also need to be careful to keep it a secret!"

"You're right, we definitely need to be careful about keeping it a secret!"

Tao Pili seemed to be deep in thought. He had been so happy that he hadn't thought of this. Many people didn't want to see the Zhou Tian Xing Qiao of Xuan Tian Palace reappear, including some within the Canglan Holy Land. So this matter couldn't be publicized.

"I will carefully consider how to raise this child, don't worry!"

Chu Qinggang was naturally not worried, because he knew better than anyone how much Tao Pili valued the Zhou Tian Xing Qiao.

Even if it meant risking his life, Tao Pili would probably give it serious consideration.

The only thing we need to worry about is Lu Qian, but that's only temporary. As Lu Qian grows, someone will definitely discover that the Zhou Tian Xing Qiao has reappeared, and then we won't have to be afraid anymore.

Then Chu Qing turned to Lu Qian and asked, "You heard everything we just said, right?"

Lu Qian quickly replied, "I will obey your orders, Senior!"

He had long wanted to leave the Canghai Sect, but had nowhere to go. Now that these two seemed to be actively cultivating him, he naturally had no reason to refuse and agreed first!

Chu Qing calmly looked at him and said, "Have you thought this through? Once the news that you can cultivate the Zhou Tian Star Aperture gets out, you may face attacks from all sides, and someone may try to assassinate you, putting you in great danger. You might regret it in the future!"

Tao Pili gave Chu Qinggang a reproachful look, then quickly assured him, "My Xuantian Palace has some strength; we certainly won't let you die prematurely. You can rest assured about that!"

Chu Qinggang ignored Tao Pili and just looked at Lu Qian, clearly waiting for his answer.

"I won't regret it!"

Having experienced what happened before, Lu Qian had long understood that there was no paradise in this world. Even though he hadn't done anything wrong, he still found himself in many troubles, and they were all undeserved disasters.

Cultivating immortality is inherently defying the heavens; if you're afraid of this and that, you'll never amount to anything!

Opportunities are rare, so seize them when they come your way; you'll truly regret missing them!

So Lu Qian said again, "This junior will never regret it, and will certainly not disappoint you two seniors!"

"good!"

Tao Pili couldn't help but shout, "We cultivators should defy the heavens! What kind of heroes are those who cower in fear?"

He was even tempted to take on a disciple, but this matter needed careful consideration. Right now, the most important thing was to keep things under wraps and prevent Lu Qian from being exposed to others, so he still needed to make proper arrangements!

Chu Qinggang also smiled faintly, "I believe that with your potential, as long as you don't give up halfway, you will definitely achieve great things in the future!"

Lu Qian didn't say anything this time. He had already agreed, so he could just leave it to the two of them to do. Anyway, they wouldn't harm him.