I cultivate the Purple Mansion Golden Elixir Dao on Earth

The observers, of course, had no idea what happened next.

He would never know.

That night, in addition to the Eastern Kingdom, high-precision meteorological satellites from many other countries also captured the presence of that thrush.

Although some weather centers and observers have overlooked this black line, attributing it to satellite error.

However, some images were preserved by certain weather stations as an anomaly.

And much later, when countries and governments understood the significance of that thrush that night, the satellite images related to that thrush became their secrets.

However, that's a story for another time.

Tonight, the sole focus, and the source of all spiritual energy.

He was still inside the Baiyang Temple, in the locust wood coffin, resting with his eyes closed.

Stepping into the Qi Refining stage was not the end for Lin Yu.

After advancing to the Qi Refining stage, Lin Yu didn't care about his own cultivation level. He immediately shifted his attention to the world itself.

"The spiritual atmosphere has been formed. From now on, mortals other than me will also have the opportunity to cultivate their inner energy and forge the path to the Great Dao."

Lin Yu sensed the spiritual atmosphere between heaven and earth and pondered silently in his heart.

He could sense that this world, like an infant, had firmly remembered his performance when he stepped into the Qi Refining stage.

Then He began to learn to walk, inching outwards little by little, blending and refining the spiritual energy that belonged to this world itself.

However, it is ultimately based on the spiritual energy of [sunken wood].

"【Sinking wood】is the most yin of the five types of wood, representing dispersal, decay, coffins, and tombs. It is the domain of the spirits who listen to the unseen and tread upon the nature of the underworld… In this way, the first spiritual atmosphere that arises in this world will probably be inextricably linked to things like ‘demons and monsters’ and ‘a hundred ghosts parading at night.’"

"Various yin wood-related objects will appear in the world, and ghost stories will come true. In addition, there will be many ghosts, demons, and unusual things that do not belong to humans..."

"...Moreover, people's hearts are more fickle in this world than in the previous world. If the dark fears in people's hearts combine with the spiritual energy of the [Sinking Wood], many strange changes will likely occur, not just the usual ghost stories."

Upon thinking of this, Lin Yu had an idea.

"...This world is bound to change eventually."

But this is also a natural change that should occur after the generation of spiritual energy, or the "revival of spiritual energy".

Is there any easy path to spiritual practice in this world?

How can one reach the Great Way without encountering calamities?

Since it opens the door to the Great Dao for all living beings and paves the way for spiritual cultivation, all the risks and changes that come with it are naturally self-evident.

and so……

"The first spiritual aura in this world can be named, 【Scattered Wood Blowing Spirit】."

As soon as the thought arose in Lin Yu's mind, she named this first spiritual atmosphere in the world.

The moment the name was conceived in his mind, it immediately resonated with the heavens and earth, and a variety of lively and vivid insights emerged in his heart.

Lin Yu smiled slightly, not focusing on savoring these precious insights, but instead using this opportunity to circulate his metal element, elevate his spiritual consciousness, and plunge into the deepest recesses of the Dao of Heaven and Earth—

And so, that sublime and wondrous scene once again appeared in his mind.

—That is precisely the [supremely wondrous scene of Taoism]!

"Just as I expected! After I stepped into the Qi Refining stage and caused this world to generate spiritual energy... I completed my own universe, and indeed, I have another opportunity to glimpse this wondrous Dao scene!"

Lin Yu was overjoyed.

Because of his previous experience, when he "saw" that "exquisite scene," he only paused for a moment.

The next instant, he regained his composure, but even so, the pressure still reached the limits of his physical body and spiritual consciousness.

However, even in that brief moment, Lin Yu gained immense benefits, his cultivation advancing further and reaching an extremely profound realm!

"Although it's only for a fleeting moment, that fleeting opportunity is something that countless True Lords, even immortals, couldn't exchange for their lives!"

The joy of enlightenment blossomed in Lin Yu's heart.

"I can feel that the status and essence of that [Supreme Dao Scene] are too high. Not to mention now, even if I condense my supernatural powers in the future, enter the Purple Mansion... or even become a True Monarch, I may still only be able to withstand the impact of its Dao essence for a moment."

"...But even in that one instant, my cultivation level rose dramatically!"

"—Like right now!"

Lin Yu's mind and body seemed to transform into the purest and clearest glass in that instant, reflecting all sorts of wondrous enlightenments.

Starting with his understanding of the "Supreme Wonderful Scenery," he gained a clearer understanding of the spiritual atmosphere of "Scattered Wood and Breathing Spirit" in this world, and a sense of what lay ahead.

"【散木吹灵】者，为散为朽，吹灵变幽。"

"This spiritual aura is not strong, and it is mainly composed of the spiritual energy of [Sinking Wood]. If we take [White Sun Temple] as the center, then only the spiritual energy within the temple is sufficient for a [Sinking Wood] cultivator to reach the peak of Foundation Establishment."

"As for Minjiang City outside Baiyang Temple, because the earth veins are connected, the spiritual energy is more concentrated than in other places, making it possible to cultivate up to the Foundation Establishment stage."

"Within the entire Eastern Kingdom, the spiritual energy is even weaker, with the upper limit being Qi Refining. In other parts of the Earth, it stops at Fetal Breathing... As for outside the Earth, there's no need to ask, as the spiritual energy is extremely weak, making cultivation impossible."

"In addition, there are other cultivation paths within the Wood element."

"Within the Baiyang Temple, the Wood-element cultivators of the other four paths would be suppressed by the extreme spiritual energy of the sunken wood, making it impossible for them to cultivate. However, within Minjiang City—and throughout the entire Eastern Kingdom—they can cultivate to the point of Qi Refining."

"Of course, outside of the Eastern Kingdom, only the Fetal Breathing Realm can be cultivated."

"In that case... this is indeed Jiang Songjing's opportunity. His [Cultivation of Wood] path is perfectly suited for entering the Qi Refining stage outside the [Baiyang Temple]."

"But apart from that, the cultivation of other Wood element cultivators has been of great benefit to me."

Lin Yu's enlightenment had reached a critical juncture. He suddenly opened his eyes and found himself radiant within the coffin, with a faint dark light emanating from it.

"Because... I can sense that although the heavens and earth have generated the first spiritual atmosphere, this [Scattered Wood Blowing Spirit] spiritual atmosphere is ultimately insufficient!"

"Only when the cultivators of the other four paths within the Wood element all advance to the Qi Refining stage can this world learn from this, allowing the Wood element to reach its full potential! This will allow the spiritual energy of the other four Wood elements to emerge and replenish the spiritual atmosphere!"

"Thus, the Wood element will generate sufficient spiritual energy and inspiration, and give birth to suitable spiritual resources, even enabling people to achieve the Purple Mansion realm, allowing this world to accommodate True Persons, and even Great True Persons!"

"And at that time, after I have achieved the perfection of the Wood Virtue, I will have another opportunity to glimpse the [Supreme Wonderful Dao Scene]!"

"Therefore... I still need to cultivate one Qi Refining cultivator in each of the other four paths within the Wood Path."

"I have already set my sights on Jiang Songjing for the [Cultivation Wood] path. Among the three paths of [Flourishing Wood], [Sweet Wood], and [Hidden Wood], I also have someone in mind for one of them. However, there are still two paths that I want to spread the lineage to in the future and cultivate a Qi Refining cultivator in each of them."

Lin Yu's mind was as clear as a mirror, and a great path that could penetrate his Purple Mansion in this world, allowing him to easily return to the realm of supernatural powers, was reflected in his heart.

"hehe……"

"...In that case, the [Qi Refining] realm of my previous life can be interpreted in a new way in this life."

"Within the Wood Virtue realm, every cultivator, upon entering the [Qi Refining] stage, is simultaneously engaging in [Qi Cultivation]."

Why is that?

"The so-called 'refining qi' is the practice of cultivating one's own qi to enter the Dao."

"The so-called 'Qi cultivation' is actually the practice of cultivating spiritual energy for the world!"

"Those cultivators who first cultivate their Qi will leave an indelible mark on this world, becoming pioneers. Even if their path of Wood Virtue is elevated to a higher level in the future, and they do not achieve the status of True Lord—they will still leave behind achievements comparable to True Lords, remembered by this world!"

"This... is an opportunity that even cultivators in the Purple Mansion realm, let alone those in the Qi Refining realm, could not have imagined in my previous life."

A slightly mocking thought crossed Lin Yu's mind.

But these are just random thoughts.

At this very moment, the spiritual cultivation Lin Yu gained from the clear insights he had gained from that [Supremely Wondrous Dao Scenery] continued to surge forth. It transformed into fuel for Lin Yu himself, further assisting him in deducing the profound Daoist theories concerning his future path.

"...Those who pave the way for [Qi Refinement] can also be interpreted as [Qi Cultivation]. But it's definitely not just that!"

"This is only within the realm of Wood. But what about outside of Wood?"

One after another, profound new questions arose in Lin Yu's mind, but they were quickly resolved by his increased cultivation level.

"...After achieving perfection in the [Wood Virtue], one should naturally pursue the perfection of all five virtues!"

"Logically speaking, if we follow the principles of Qi Refining, then every cultivator in every virtue and every path should have someone who enters Qi Refining so that spiritual energy can emerge and replenish the spiritual atmosphere."

"However, based on my current level of cultivation, the reasoning is not so!"

"Wood is the source of vitality among the Five Virtues. Therefore, among the Five Virtues, it is not necessary for all four of them to have cultivators at the Qi Refining stage to help the Five Virtues reach perfection—only two, or even just one cultivator at the Fruit Level of each of the two Virtues, need to step into Qi Refining to make the spiritual energy of the Five Virtues in the world harmonious. Then, the spiritual atmosphere in the world can advance further, and it will also be recorded as my immortal deeds and achievements..."

"As for the other two types of cultivators under the two virtues, what are they respectively...?"

Lin Yu kept deducing that this was the afterglow left by that [Supreme Wonderful Dao Scene]. The Dao enlightenment that originally filled his heart turned into a heavy foundation to fill the gaps in his Dao practice, helping his Dao theory to unfold to its end.

"...I've done the math. Before the Five Virtues are perfected, the Wood Virtue must be perfected first. The Wood Virtue originates from me and is based on the White Sun Temple in the Eastern Kingdom—it even aligns with the 'Eastern Green Wood' in this world's imagery. The two complement each other perfectly."

"After the Wood Virtue is perfected, although the other four virtues are suppressed, there is still the possibility of cultivating and refining the Qi of the other virtues beyond the weak Wood Virtue Qi..."

"Using the element of wood as the pivot, looking at it from both horizontal and vertical perspectives—"

"Firstly, it is based on the mutual generation of the five virtues. Wood is the offspring of water and also the mother of fire. However, the spiritual aura of wood covers the entire world, making it easy to conceive but difficult to give birth. Therefore, the virtue of fire is chosen over the virtue of water."

"Secondly, there is the mutual restraint of the five virtues. Metal cuts and breaks wood, wood disintegrates and the earth collapses. Similarly, the virtue of wood is the primary spiritual element, manifest in the world. The virtue that is restrained is difficult to operate, while the virtue that counteracts it, if it is in a weak position of wood, using the intention of metal to break and disperse the wood, can actually be beneficial. Therefore, the other virtue... should be the virtue of metal!"

"And they should all be in the West!"

An unprecedented realization welled up in Lin Yu's heart, and a deep sense of emotion arose in that instant.

Suddenly, he let out a long howl, which pierced through the heavy coffin lid and resounded throughout the entire Baiyang Temple. The coffin lid of the locust wood coffin also opened automatically in this world without any wind!

In an instant, Lin Yu leaped up from the coffin, his figure transforming into a streak of light and soaring out!

After soaring dozens of feet into the air, he touched the wisps of wind in mid-air, neither floating nor sinking, but raising his head to look at the sky.

At this very moment, the sun has risen in the east, and the morning sun is high in the sky.

The dazzling sunlight fell on her body, but it couldn't compare to the warmth in Lin Yu's heart.

He stood in mid-air with a smile on his lips, his back to the east and his face to the west. His gaze seemed to pierce through the boundless void, unhindered by curvature, and fell straight down to the other side of the ocean, to that powerful nation of the time.

In Lin Yu's heart, the clear Daoist theory finally took shape in this world, transforming into a path that could be relied upon to ascend directly to the immortal realm!

"When the virtue of wood is perfected, the five elements will flow freely."

"The East is based on the element of Wood. The West, on the other hand, is supported by the element of Metal."

"The way of metal lies in the reform of metal! And the way of fire lies in the fire of fire! Thus, both the ways of metal and fire will manifest in America... and even on that continent of America!"

"Therefore, green wood grows in the east, metal appears in the west, and the meaning of fire arises in due time, boiling the sea and rising to the heavens, causing the two paths of metal and fire to be entangled endlessly—truly fulfilling the pattern of 'metal and fire manifesting in the world'!"

"After this, the Five Virtues will be complete. When the Five Virtues circulate, the spiritual energy of Yin and Yang will naturally manifest, replenishing the spiritual atmosphere and bringing about the attainment of true enlightenment throughout the world!"

"Whether it's the perfection of Wood Virtue, or the perfection of the Five Virtues, or the simultaneous manifestation of Yin and Yang—the completion of these two aspects will be opportunities for me to once again glimpse the [Supremely Wondrous Dao Scenery] and enhance the foundation of my Dao cultivation..."

Lin Yu murmured to himself, standing in mid-air, thinking about the path to enlightenment, and couldn't help but feel joy.

Lin Yu had no idea what kind of impact his paving the way would have on this side of the ocean, especially on that powerful nation on the other side. He traced back the past and looked back at the present, but only smiled knowingly:

"I have heard that in the past, the Dao Ancestors opened up the path in the chaos, separated Yin and Yang, and then developed the Five Elements. Thus, the true fruit of heaven and earth came into being, which is called 'Yin and Yang appear, and the Five Elements emerge' in later generations."

"...But in this life, what I need to do next is to take the virtue of wood as the foundation, gather the five elements, and then transform yin and yang, which is exactly the opposite of the Dao Ancestor in the previous life - it is 'the five elements gather, and yin and yang are born'."

"In this way, the development of cultivation in this world is practically a reverse of the development of the cultivation world in the previous life!"

"And comparing the two lifetimes, the future state of this world, compared to the cultivation world of the previous life, is like two sides of a mirror, separated by an inside and outside!"

"It can simply be described as 'the world and its shadows are in opposition'."

With this thought in mind, Lin Yu's mind cleared, and she couldn't help but chuckle softly.

Standing quietly in mid-air, his feet touched the east wind, his eyes looking west.

After much deliberation and calculation, the theory was finalized.

The future changes of the entire world were thus determined in Lin Yu's tranquility.