Courtyard House: The Cultivation System Takes Me Flying

Once the Golden Elixir is formed, the Daoist essence naturally arises.

Nourished day and night by the aura of Qin Lindong's Golden Core, the Eternal Immortal Abode was no longer something that could be contained by an ordinary courtyard. Spiritual energy surged day and night, Dao patterns appeared automatically, and faint light flowed on the blue bricks and ancient tiles. The entire courtyard was quietly undergoing a transformation.

On this day, the sky was clear and the breeze was gentle.

Within the spiritual fields, the spiritual grains ripened automatically, each one plump and shimmering with golden light; the spiritual spring gurgled, its steam rising and transforming into wisps of mist that swirled around the courtyard. Everyone in the courtyard cultivated individually, their breathing steady, their minds clear and lucid. Their Qi Induction Realm cultivation was already as solid as a mountain, with faint signs of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Qin Lindong stood with his hands behind his back in the center of the courtyard. His aura as a first-level Golden Core cultivator was as deep and restrained as an abyss. There was no unusual phenomenon around him, yet within a radius of 30,000 miles, every rustle of grass and every whisper of wind was under the cover of his spiritual sense. The hustle and bustle of the mortal world, the awe of the common people, and the myriad aspects of life were nothing but fleeting clouds to him.

After many days of nurturing, the golden core within his dantian became increasingly round, with golden Dao patterns swirling around it, radiating an aura of majesty that suppressed all ages. Nourished by the power of the golden core, his indestructible battle body was sublimated once again, with his skin, flesh, bones, and internal organs all being completely reshaped. Even if heavenly lightning descended upon the world, it would be difficult to harm him in the slightest.

[Ding! The host's Golden Core is stable, and their Dao Heart is perfected. The Eternal Immortal Abode is 100% bound to the host!]

[If the conditions are met, the Immortal Abode will automatically evolve into a Cave Heaven-level Immortal Abode!]

Om-!

A soft sound echoed throughout the entire courtyard.

There was no earth-shattering roar, no world-destroying pressure, only a gentle, peaceful, and boundless aura slowly spreading out.

The ground of the immortal abode trembled slightly, and the courtyard silently expanded.

The originally small courtyard now seems to have merged into a separate space:

The spiritual field expanded tenfold, and the spiritual spring transformed into a small lake. Grass and trees grew automatically along the lakeshore, with exotic flowers and rare herbs blooming everywhere, and spirit birds and beasts appearing among them. The houses were automatically repaired, simple yet grand, with Dao patterns flowing on the beams and pillars, and every brick and tile containing eternal and indestructible characteristics.

Even more astonishingly, a small celestial cave automatically appeared above the immortal abode.

The sun, moon, and stars alternate, clouds and mist swirl, and the flow of time is slightly different from that of the outside world. One day outside is equivalent to one and a half days inside the grotto-heaven, directly increasing cultivation efficiency by 50%!

[Territory Update: Eternal Immortal Abode of the Cave Heaven Level]

[Privileges: Unaffected by time, impervious to all laws, time and space are constant, autonomous path development, small grotto-heavens, accelerated cultivation, spontaneous generation of spiritual beings]

[All cultivators in the academy receive the blessing of the cave heaven: cultivation speed increased by 50%, breakthrough probability increased, inner demons do not arise, and the path to enlightenment is smooth]

With a flash of golden light, the cave was completely stabilized.

The entire courtyard house has transformed from an ordinary celestial abode into a true celestial paradise!

Even in the real world of cultivation, such a starting point as a celestial abode at the cave heaven level is an unparalleled treasure!

Everyone in the courtyard instantly felt the refreshing and warm aura that permeated their hearts and minds. They all awoke from their cultivation and looked at the newly renovated courtyard, which resembled a fairyland, with faces full of shock and awe.

"This...this is a celestial paradise?"

He Yuzhu stared in disbelief, feeling the rapidly circulating spiritual energy within his body. The barrier of the peak Qi Induction stage was actually loosening at this moment, and he might step into the Foundation Establishment stage at any time.

Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong exchanged a glance, both seeing disbelief in each other's eyes.

They had spent their entire lives navigating the strife of the mortal world, scheming and vying for power, only to find themselves, in their old age, able to enter a true celestial realm and enjoy the opportunity for longevity—a blessing they never dared to dream of.

Qin Huairu, with her three children in tow, bowed gently, her eyes filled with gratitude.

In the past, they struggled to make a living and worried about daily necessities. Now, they live in a fairyland surrounded by spiritual energy, carefree and without worries. The children are all exceptionally bright and intelligent. All of this is a gift from the immortal master before them.

The four members of the Jia family knelt respectfully on the ground, not daring to make the slightest move.

All the absurdities of the past have long since turned into regret; being able to cultivate in this grotto is already a great blessing, and they can only find peace of mind by being law-abiding.

Qin Lindong's gaze swept over the celestial realm, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

From an ordinary courtyard house to a primary immortal abode, then to a secondary immortal abode, it has now leaped to become a grotto-heaven level eternal immortal abode.

Each palace is a unique paradise, and every step leads to heaven.

He didn't say much, he simply raised his hand slightly:

"No need for formalities. This place will be our eternal training ground from now on. Just focus on your cultivation."

"I will obey the Immortal Lord's decree!"

The crowd responded in unison, their voices filled with awe and excitement.

Once the grotto-heaven was formed, the spiritual energy was so rich that it turned into liquid and formed pearls upon landing.

Within the spirit fields, not only are there seventh-grade spirit grains, but several kinds of low-grade spirit herbs also automatically emerge. Although they are not precious, they are abundant. In the spirit lake, spirit fish frolic and breathe in and out spiritual energy, which will all become nourishing delicacies in the future. In the corner of the courtyard, spirit bamboo grows, lush and verdant. The wind rustling through the bamboo leaves creates a pleasant sound that has a calming effect.

Qin Lindong walked slowly to the shore of Linghu Lake and looked down at the lake.

The lake water is crystal clear, reflecting the sun, moon and stars in the sky above the cave, creating a dreamlike scene.

With a slight movement of his spiritual sense, he probed into the depths of the cave and felt that this small world was full of vitality and had endless potential. As his cultivation improved, it could continue to expand in the future, and even transform into a real small world that could contain all things and become its own realm.

[Ding! The Immortal Abode has evolved into a Cave Heaven level, rewarding the host with an improvement in Golden Core cultivation!]

Current cultivation level: Golden Core Realm Level 1 (65%)

[System Points +50000]

[Reward: One Cave Heaven Guardian Beast, already sent to your storage space]

A gentle power flowed into his body, causing his golden core to tremble slightly, and his cultivation level to steadily increase.

With a thought, a snow-white egg, shaped like a small animal, appeared in Qin Lin's palm.

This egg is surrounded by spiritual light and has a warm aura. It is a guardian beast that is automatically generated by the cave heaven. It is bound to the immortal mansion by birth. After it comes of age, it can fight even against a Golden Core expert and is more than capable of protecting the cave heaven.

With a casual toss, the beast egg fell into the spirit lake, automatically sinking to the bottom and quietly maturing.

He doesn't need to take care of it; the spiritual energy of the cave will nourish it on its own, and it will automatically hatch when the time is right.

Outside, in Nanluoguxiang.

Although the people could not see the manifestation of the grotto, they could feel the increasingly sacred and vast aura.

That aura was gentler than when the Golden Core was born, yet also more majestic, like a true celestial being descending, inspiring awe and making people dare not utter the slightest disrespect.

"The Immortal Abode... has become stronger again!"

"This is truly the aura of the celestial realm!"

"The Celestial Lord's divine might is unparalleled; we mortals will forever revere him!"

The sounds of kneeling and bowing rose and fell, one after another, without end.

More and more people are coming from all directions, hoping to absorb a bit of the immortal energy outside the grotto and obtain a peaceful life.

Officials, scholars, and ordinary people flocked to the place.

But no one dared to cross the line, and no one dared to make a sound.

The rules established by the Immortal Lord have long been deeply ingrained in people's hearts.

Inside the grotto, however, all was peaceful and serene.

With the blessing of the cave, He Yuzhu's aura surged, the barrier of the peak of Qi Induction shattered, and he successfully stepped into the Foundation Establishment Realm, becoming the first cultivator in the courtyard to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

He was surrounded by fiery spiritual energy, his aura greatly increased, and his gaze toward Qin Lindong became even more loyal.

Yan Bugui, Liu Haizhong, Qin Huairu, and others also felt their bottlenecks loosening, and were only one step away from reaching the Foundation Establishment stage.

The three children ran and played in the cave, their innate spiritual bodies were fully activated, and at such a young age, they were surrounded by spiritual energy, already showing the appearance of celestial children.

Qin Lindong sat by the Spirit Lake, quietly watching all of this.

The grotto-heaven manifested, the immortal abode was entered again, and the cultivation path of the entire academy became smooth and unobstructed.

What he sought was never to sweep across the land or to dominate the heavens, but simply a peaceful place, a harmonious group of people, and a tranquil life.

Now, all of this has come to pass.

With the Golden Elixir stable, the grotto-heaven naturally formed, the entire academy is peaceful and healthy, and life is serene and tranquil.

As the setting sun casts its rays upon the grotto, the sky is ablaze with rosy light, the spirit lake shimmers with gold, the spirit valley is filled with fragrance, and the spirit bamboo sways gently.

Qin Lindong closed his eyes and continued to nurture the golden core.

His cultivation level was quietly improving, his grotto-heaven was slowly expanding, and his immortal abode was eternally existing.

He has already established himself at the pinnacle of the mortal realm;

The path to immortality has only just begun.