Although the memories in Chuxuan's mind were blurry, a single voice remained remarkably clear, urging him to forge ahead with unyielding determination, to harness immense power, and to protect the people he loved.
Looking at Chuxuan, the Old Celestial Master could sense that every word he spoke came from the heart. Chuxuan's origins were a mystery the Old Celestial Master could not fathom; they seemed entirely extraordinary, and even Chuxuan's destiny was veiled from his sight. It was precisely this enigma that had inspired the Old Celestial Master to take him on as a disciple.
Gazing at Chuxuan, the Old Celestial Master nodded slightly and spoke in a slow, measured tone: "Chuxuan, I hope you will always protect those you hold dear, and never forget your original aspiration."
Knowing that the Old Celestial Master had consented, Chuxuan bowed respectfully. "I will strictly obey Master's teachings."
Looking at the Old Celestial Master, Chuxuan felt an overwhelming wave of gratitude. The master was not only his savior but also his mentor in the Dao.
The Old Celestial Master looked at Chuxuan with satisfaction. "Chuxuan, I haven't taken on any new disciples in many years. But the moment I saw you, I knew we were destined to be master and disciple."
With a warm smile, the Old Celestial Master waved his hand, gesturing for Chuxuan to take a seat, and then said, "Very well. From this day forward, Chuxuan, you are my eleventh disciple. You must apply yourself diligently to your cultivation and never slack off!"
Chuxuan looked earnestly at the Old Celestial Master and replied solemnly, "Master, I will never let you down."
The Old Celestial Master nodded in approval. "Listen closely, Chuxuan, as I impart the method of cultivation to you."
Chuxuan bowed deeply in gratitude. "Thank you, Master."
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Afterward, Chuxuan stood respectfully by the Old Celestial Master's side, listening as his master expounded the Dao.
Taking one look at Chuxuan, the Old Celestial Master instantly gauged his depth.
"Chuxuan, it seems you've practiced some martial arts before!" the Old Celestial Master began slowly. "Your physical foundation is quite good, which will make your future cultivation much easier."
"Master has truly discerning eyes; I suppose I do know a thing or two," Chuxuan replied with a nod.
The Old Celestial Master smiled and asked, "Then tell me, Chuxuan, do you know the current state of cultivators in this world?"
Naturally, Chuxuan knew nothing of the sort. He shook his head slightly and answered, "Master, I do not know."
The Old Celestial Master nodded, stroked his beard, and said, "Very well, then let me enlighten you on the specifics of the cultivation world."
He slowly explained: "Now that you have joined Longhu Mountain and stepped onto the path of cultivation, Chuxuan, you are different from ordinary people. Those in this world who are capable of cultivation are called superpowered individuals—they surpass ordinary mortals. The reason they can cultivate is their ability to sense their own inner breath. The very essence of cultivation is refining this internal breath, which is the ultimate source of a superpowered individual's power. The stronger this breath becomes, the greater one's might. These individuals are divided into innate superpowered individuals and acquired superpowered individuals. However, they are exceedingly rare, bound by a strict ratio with ordinary mortals—roughly one in fifty thousand.
"Because they are far more powerful than ordinary people, the Outsider World has its own rules and laws to regulate their behavior and forbid them from arbitrarily harming mortals. Therefore, cultivation requires a great deal of focus on refining the mind, ensuring one does not lose themselves while gaining power."
Chuxuan understood the master's meaning entirely: the true essence of cultivation lay in tempering the heart, rather than letting the pursuit of supreme power lead one astray.
The Old Celestial Master continued, "Cultivation is all about the mind. In this world, cultivators are not limited to our Eastern Hua; the West also has Alchemists, who practice a unique method of their own."
Looking at Chuxuan with a smile, the Old Celestial Master said, "I can see you're growing a bit restless from all this talk. Let this old man begin teaching you the cultivation method!"
"All disciples of our Celestial Master Mansion practice a foundational cultivation method called the Golden Light Spell. It is the most basic of techniques—though ordinary in appearance, it is immensely powerful. Once mastered, it vastly enhances one's defensive capabilities." As he spoke, the Old Celestial Master demonstrated the Golden Light Spell.
Chuxuan watched as the master's body instantly blazed with brilliant golden light, wrapping around him like a golden mantle and sealing his entire person within its protection.
Chuxuan kept his eyes locked on the Old Celestial Master, observing the golden radiance shimmering and flowing across the master's body, rippling with faint golden waves. He surmised that this must be a uniquely potent technique, and that it was precisely this spell which granted the golden light its formidable defense.
After giving Chuxuan a firsthand demonstration of the Golden Light Spell, the Old Celestial Master began to meticulously explain its practice.
Chuxuan listened with utmost concentration, engraving every single word of the master's instructions into his heart.
When he finished, the Old Celestial Master smiled at Chuxuan and said, "Now, Chuxuan, give it a try. Follow my method, sit in meditation, sense the breath within your body, circulate that energy, and cultivate the Golden Light Spell."
Chuxuan nodded slightly, crossed his legs, and began to meditate, searching for the breath hidden deep within.
Calming his mind and clearing his thoughts, he gradually entered a state of deep tranquility, casting aside all distractions to seek the breath residing inside him.
The Old Celestial Master watched quietly from the side, observing the subtle ripples crossing the surface of Chuxuan's skin.
A trace of astonishment flickered in the old man's eyes at the sight, for those faint undulations on Chuxuan's skin were precisely the sign that he had found his own inner breath.
Even the Old Celestial Master had not expected Chuxuan to locate his inner breath with such astonishing speed, a feat that drew his genuine admiration for the boy's innate talent.
Filled with satisfaction at Chuxuan's extraordinary aptitude and his rapid discovery of the breath, the Old Celestial Master could not help anticipating what Chuxuan would do next, eager to see if he could swiftly master the Golden Light Spell.
The moment Chuxuan stepped into the Super God Greater World, his grand journey had already begun. Let us see how he would walk this magnificent and endless path!