Chapter 73 Peak Master's Sermon [Subscribe for First Release]_3
The Ling Luo Peak Master saw Lu Yi's joyful expression and felt pleased internally, thinking that the kid indeed understood her value, as her teachings were not something just anyone could listen to.
"Come inside."
The Ling Luo Peak Master led Lu Yi into the bamboo house's living room where they both sat cross-legged, and then she began her teaching.
Lu Yi listened attentively. The Peak Master spoke about the basics of the Qi Cultivation Realm, including the limitations imposed by the Heavenly Dao, explaining how to break through these limitations, and sharing some of her own insights from when she had broken through.
Lu Yi felt that he had gained a lot, obtaining a clear recognition of the deficiencies in his own Qi Cultivation Realm and how to rectify them.
The Ling Luo Peak Master taught for almost the whole morning and felt somewhat thirsty and dry-mouthed.
With a flip of her hand, Yulan Wine appeared in her hand. After taking a sip, the room filled with the fragrance of the wine, then she opened her mouth and said, "All right, we'll stop here. Do you have any questions?"
Lu Yi thought it over and shook his head. The Peak Master had explained everything very clearly. Also, since he had cultivated several Magic Skills to their limit, his foundation was very solid. Just a direction provided to him was often enough for him to quickly understand and apply it broadly with ease.
Suddenly, Lu Yi brought up another question, "Oh, Peak Master, could you talk about the Sword Dao? It seems my sword intent has reached a bottleneck and hasn't improved for some time."
In fact, Lu Yi's sword intent had developed through sparring with Elder Brother Bai Yulong. However, as Lu Yi's strength increased, Elder Brother Bai Yulong somewhat lagged behind, and the sparring rewards had ceased to include sword intent.
This made Lu Yi quite disappointed.
Now, on his status panel under the categorization of Conception, his current sword intent was at just 10%, even lower than his Thunder Intent.
His Thunder Intent had improved to 10% through continuous sparring with Second Elder Sister, with consistent rewards of Thunder Intent in their sparring tasks, so Lu Yi wasn't worried about improving his Thunder Intent.
However, the inability to enhance his sword intent had troubled Lu Yi for some time.
On seeing Lu Yi's frustrated expression, the Ling Luo Peak Master's face darkened, "Are you bragging, kid? Being able to comprehend sword intent in the Qi Cultivation Realm and still not satisfied? It's normal not to have progress."
The Ling Luo Peak Master continued, "I don't practice the Sword Dao, and my understanding of sword intent is limited... You might want to visit Elder Ming in the Book Storage Pavilion; his sword intent is quite impressive."
Hearing this, Lu Yi's eyes lit up.
Yes! Elder Ming had mentioned that they could discuss the Sword Dao. He had been so busy cultivating recently that he had forgotten all about it.
He wondered if listening to Elder Ming would also bring task rewards. Perhaps it could be sword intent?
Lu Yi began to look forward to it.
Seeing Lu Yi's eager look, the Ling Luo Peak Master knew exactly what he was thinking, yawned, waved her hand, and said, "Get out, don't interrupt my sleep!"
Lu Yi glanced at the Ling Luo Peak Master, who was now not even pretending.
He quickly stood up and respectfully said, "Thank you for your teachings, Master. Your disciple takes his leave."
"Go on, come see me again when you're approaching your limit."
Lu Yi nodded, left the bamboo house, and without even returning to his own residence, eagerly headed towards the Book Storage Pavilion.
Lu Yi had an audacious idea.
He had just received an opportunity for sudden enlightenment from the Peak Master.
Why not use it while Elder Ming explained the Sword Dao? A moment of enlightenment might greatly elevate his sword intent!
The more Lu Yi thought about it, the more excited he became, quickening his pace.
Before long, Lu Yi arrived at the Book Storage Pavilion.
On the first day of the New Year, there were already quite a number of people moving around the plaza outside the pavilion looking for Magic Skills and Cultivation Techniques.
Upon seeing Lu Yi, almost all the disciples looked his way, some nodding and smiling while others greeted him warmly.
"Junior Brother Lu!"
"Junior Brother Lu Yi, you're here too."
"Junior Brother Lu Yi, what a coincidence."
Lu Yi smiled in response as he entered the Book Storage Pavilion. Inside, Elder Ming was sitting by the door as usual, looking serene.
However, Lu Yi noticed that Elder Ming seemed to have aged a bit more than last year, his hair having turned even whiter.
Lu Yi sighed inwardly, even a cultivator at the Divinity Transformation Realm does not possess unlimited life span, they too will eventually succumb to birth, aging, illness, and death.
Elder Ming noticed Lu Yi coming in and cracked a slight smile, "Ah, it's Kiddo Lu. It has been quite a while since your last visit to the Book Storage Pavilion, hasn't it?"
Lu Yi stepped forward, clasped his fists and bowed, "I've seen Elder Ming."
Elder Ming chuckled, "I heard you've been at the top of the Qi Cultivation Trial List recently? Truly worthy of a genius who perceived sword intent in the Qi Cultivation Realm. As sword cultivators, this is how we should be... What Cultivation Technique have you come to choose this time?"
Lu Yi replied, "I haven't come to select a Cultivation Technique."
"Not here to select a Cultivation Technique?" Elder Ming looked puzzled as he gazed at Lu Yi.
Lu Yi, a bit embarrassed, smiled and said, "You mentioned before that I could consult you regarding anything about the Sword Dao. My sword intent hasn't improved for quite some time, so I wanted to seek your guidance."
Hearing this, Elder Ming laughed heartily, "That makes sense. When I give my word, I mean it. Feel free to ask me anything about the Sword Dao!"
Touched by the words, Lu Yi felt moved. After all, Elder Ming was not his master, yet he was so supportive of him as a junior, truly selfless.
He quickly spoke, "Thank you, Elder Ming! I would like to hear your views on the Sword Dao."
Elder Ming pointed to a cushion beside him and said, "Sit down. Today, I will talk to you about the Sword Dao."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yi immediately sat down beside Elder Ming.
The cultivators at the entrance of the Book Storage Pavilion naturally heard the conversation between Lu Yi and Elder Ming.
Excitement filled their eyes as they eagerly looked at Elder Ming, whispering amongst themselves.
"Elder Ming is going to discuss the Sword Dao?!"
"Junior Brother Lu is really influential, to have Elder Ming explain the Sword Dao to him!"
"Nonsense, Junior Brother Lu is a Sword Dao genius who perceived sword intent in the Qi Cultivation Realm. Elder Ming naturally takes care of him."
"Is now really the time to discuss this?!"
"Exactly! Elder Ming is about to discuss the Sword Dao. Can we listen too? Should we be listening??"
"Elder Ming hasn't asked anyone to leave; it should be alright, right…?"
"..."
People murmured softly, and Elder Ming glanced at them. He said, "You can listen from the side, but you must stay quiet; otherwise, I might have to ask you to leave."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yi admired Elder Ming even more. To allow so many to listen to his teachings on the Sword Dao showed great magnanimity; something Lu Yi doubted he could achieve himself.
The disciples were thrille d and exclaimed, "Thank you, Elder Ming!"
Each of them quickly sat down on the floor, listening intently.
Even if they weren't sword cultivators, they didn't exclude themselves—it was, after all, a Divinity Transformation Sword Cultivator discussing the Sword Dao. Listening in could only be beneficial.
Meanwhile, Lu Yi took a deep breath, his anticipation visible as he looked at Elder Ming, whispering to himself, "I want to hear Elder Ming discuss the Sword Dao!"