Courtyard House: The Cultivation System Takes Me Flying

The Golden Core stage is complete, the grotto-heaven is stable, and the entire academy is on the foundation.

The auras of Qin Lindong and the Eternal Immortal Mansion, like a stabilizing force, suppressed the mortal land.

That gentle yet majestic aura covered the entire territory, inspiring awe in all who lived there, prompting them to do good deeds and refrain from evil.

Nanluoguxiang is no longer an ordinary hutong.

This is a place of pilgrimage for ordinary people!

It is the gateway to the immortal realm in the hearts of mortals!

It is the eternal immortal abode, the Daoist temple of the supreme immortal lord!

Every day, countless people from all over the country come to make pilgrimages.

They brought their families and traveled thousands of miles, not seeking wealth or power, but only to kneel and worship outside the celestial abode for a day, hoping to absorb a trace of the celestial energy and pray for peace and a smooth life for their whole family.

Some people kowtowed with each step, traveling from thousands of miles away, their foreheads bleeding, yet their eyes were devout.

Some people give away all their wealth to help the people, just to accumulate good deeds and seek the protection of the immortals.

Some people do good deeds all their lives, and in their old age, they come to pay homage, return with a smile, and pass away peacefully.

In the mundane world, the trend of "pilgrimage" has quietly emerged.

From high-ranking officials to ordinary citizens, everyone took pride in making a pilgrimage and regarded reverence as a virtue.

Local officials dared not harbor the slightest intention to oppress the people;

Wealthy merchants donated money and goods to relieve the poor;

Neighbors live in harmony and help each other.

Throughout the mortal world, the atmosphere was upright and honest; doors were left unlocked at night, and lost items were not picked up from the road—a scene of prosperity and peace.

All of this is because of a celestial abode and a celestial lord.

However, the Eternal Immortal Abode remained as tranquil as ever.

Qin Lindong turned a blind eye and a deaf ear to the common pilgrimage trend.

The worship of thousands is not as valuable as a wisp of spiritual energy within the courtyard;

The world's admiration is not as comforting as having one person by your side.

He nurtured his golden core daily, tempered his physical body, explored the world with his spiritual sense, comprehended the Great Dao, and steadily improved his cultivation, becoming increasingly stable at the second level of the Golden Core realm.

Nourished by his aura, the grotto-heaven became increasingly perfect.

The spirit lake expanded, the spirit fields doubled, spirit herbs covered the land, and spirit bamboo formed forests.

The guardian beast egg at the bottom of the lake is radiating an increasingly bright spiritual light, and it may hatch at any moment.

In a corner of the courtyard, a spiritual spring spontaneously springs forth, its water sweet and invigorating, capable of strengthening the body and purifying the mind.

Above the sky, the sun, moon, and stars are clearer, the flow of time is more stable, and the efficiency of cultivation increases by another ten percent.

All the Foundation Establishment cultivators in the academy were cultivating peacefully and living their lives in tranquility.

As the top guard of the Immortal Abode, He Yuzhu's Foundation Establishment cultivation is stable, and his fire-attribute spiritual energy is becoming increasingly pure. His combat power is already invincible among mortals.

He guarded the entrance to the grotto day and night, remaining utterly loyal. He would detect the slightest disturbance immediately to ensure the peace of the immortal abode.

Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong have completely transformed into stewards of the immortal abode.

Every day, he tended to the spirit fields, harvested spirit grains, and cared for spirit herbs, keeping the affairs of the cave in perfect order.

The two elderly people are at peace, smile more often, and there is no longer any scheming or infighting like before; only tranquility remains.

Qin Huairu was gentle and virtuous, and was in charge of the daily life in the courtyard.

The food is cooked in the spirit valley, and the tea is brewed with the spirit spring. The food is fragrant, and the tea is pleasant, nourishing the body and mind.

The three children in the cave were like celestial beings, exceptionally intelligent and quick to cultivate, far surpassing that of adults. At such a young age, they had already reached the peak of the Qi Induction Realm, just one step away from Foundation Establishment.

The four members of the Jia family lived a quiet and law-abiding life, practicing self-cultivation in a low-key manner.

They worked diligently every day, quietly making amends for their past mistakes, and found their own stable place in the immortal abode.

The people of the prefecture lived in harmony, as close as family.

There were no arguments, no scheming, no disputes, only spiritual practice, peace, and companionship.

This is the most perfect training ground in Qin Lindong's heart.

On this day, a group of special people arrived outside the grotto.

The leader, dressed in official robes, had a respectful expression. Behind him were dozens of officials and gentry representatives from various places, each holding incense and offerings, kneeling in orderly worship, not daring to make the slightest noise.

They were representatives of the mortal court, coming on a pilgrimage to pray for the protection of the immortals, for national peace and prosperity, and for favorable weather.

The leading official kowtowed respectfully, his voice loud and clear, yet filled with reverence:

"A mortal subject pays homage to the immortal lord!"

May the Immortal Lord enjoy eternal bliss and may his Immortal Abode last forever!

May the mortal realm, under the protection of the Celestial Lord, enjoy peace and prosperity, favorable weather, and a life of happiness and contentment for all!

The sound spread far and wide, and the surrounding pilgrims all knelt down in unison.

May the immortal lord protect us, and may our nation be prosperous and our people at peace!

May the celestial realm endure forever, and may the world be at peace!

The sound was powerful and resounded through the sky.

Inside the cave, He Yuzhu frowned slightly, looked at Qin Lindong, and awaited instructions.

Qin Lindong shook his head slightly and spoke calmly:

"The mortal court has nothing to do with the immortal abode."

National peace and prosperity stem from the goodness of people's hearts, not from my protection.

Let them go back, guard their hearts and the people; that is the best protection.

A gentle divine voice pierced through the cave and reached the ears of everyone outside.

The court officials trembled and respectfully kowtowed.

"We humbly obey the Immortal Lord's decree! We will certainly govern diligently, love the people, and protect them!"

They dared not linger, bowed respectfully three times, and led the group away in an orderly fashion.

From then on, the mortal world and the imperial court became more transparent, and officials became more diligent in their duties, daring not to slack off in the slightest.

Qin Lindong stood in the cave, his spiritual sense scanning the mortal world.

The pilgrimage trend is growing stronger, reverence is everywhere, the world is at peace, and the people live in harmony.

A celestial abode and a celestial lord quietly changed the entire mortal world.

And he, from beginning to end, never took the initiative to interfere in the slightest.

"My Immortal Lord, mortals are constantly making pilgrimages to the mortal realm, and the world is filled with awe and reverence. Has our Immortal Abode already been recognized as an Immortal Sect?"

He Yuzhu bowed and asked, a hint of expectation in his eyes.

He had followed Qin Lindong the longest, and in his heart he had long regarded the Immortal Abode as his own home and Qin Lindong as the master of the Immortal Sect.

Qin Lindong smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the courtyard and over the celestial realm, and spoke calmly:

"Without sect or faction, without ambition or contention."

This place is merely a peaceful grotto, inhabited by a group of cultivators.

If I had to name it, it would be—the Eternal Immortal Sect.

The words fell.

[Ding! Host has established the name of the immortal sect: Eternal Immortal Sect!]

[The Immortal Sect is established, rewarding the host: Golden Core Realm Level 2 (60%)]

[Reward to the Immortal Sect: Ten Immortal Sect Tokens. The holder of the token can freely enter and exit the grotto-heavens and is protected by the Immortal Abode.]

[Rewards for the entire academy: Immortal Sect disciple status, stable Dao heart, and accelerated cultivation]

With a flash of golden light, ten ancient-looking tokens appeared in Qin Lin's hand.

The token is engraved with the words "Eternity," with flowing Dao patterns and a gentle aura; it is a token of the immortal sect.

With a casual wave of his hand, the tokens flew towards He Yuzhu, Yan Bugui, Liu Haizhong, Qin Huairu, and others.

As everyone received the tokens, they felt a gentle power flow into their bodies, binding them even more deeply to the Immortal Abode, and their reverence deepened.

"Thank you, Immortal Master! Thank you, Sect Master!"

Everyone bowed in unison.

From this moment on, the first immortal sect in the mortal realm—the Eternal Immortal Sect—was officially established!

There is no apprenticeship ceremony, no strict rules, only peaceful cultivation and harmonious coexistence.

Sect Master: Qin Lindong, Golden Core Stage Two, Lord of the Grotto-Heaven.

Disciple: All the Foundation Establishment cultivators in the academy are safe and sound, and each one is loyal.

Once the immortal gate was completed, auspicious clouds automatically appeared above the grotto-heaven, radiating countless rays of light, and the spiritual energy became even more abundant.

A surge of celestial fortune enveloped the entire Eternal Immortal Abode, protecting its inhabitants from calamities and ensuring a smooth path to enlightenment.

People from outside the area, sensing that even more sacred aura, knelt down and cried out:

"Eternal Immortal Sect! May the Immortal Lord be blessed!"

"May the eternal celestial abode endure forever!"

Mortals make pilgrimages, and the rudiments of the immortal realm begin to emerge.

Qin Lindong stood with his hands behind his back at the top of the cave, looking down upon the mortal world.

The Immortal Sect was established, with all its members becoming disciples, the grotto-heavens serving as its residence, and the path eternally followed.

He remains the same Qin Lindong who only seeks peace and stability and avoids conflict.

Whether it's a celestial sect or a celestial abode, to him it's just a change of name; he can continue cultivating and continue living peacefully.

The spiritual grain ripens naturally, the spiritual spring flows naturally, the spiritual energy arises naturally, and the disciple cultivates on his own.

He doesn't need to worry, he doesn't need to put in the effort, and he doesn't need to fight.

The Golden Core steadily improved, the grotto-heavens expanded automatically, and the immortal sect grew stronger day by day.

Ordinary pilgrimages and worldly reverence are like fleeting clouds to him.

Only when the courtyard is peaceful, everyone is healthy, and there is longevity and tranquility, is what he truly desires.

As the setting sun casts its light upon the grotto, the immortal sect's fortune surrounds it, and all the disciples cultivate peacefully and serenely.