Chapter 373

Ziluo Nation was a barren land of cultivation in the Seven Immortals Great World. It had a beautiful environment but few resources, so the four major sects and even the larger cultivation clans didn't bother to come here.

There was a small city in the southeast called Anxi City, named after the Anxi River that flowed outside the city. To the left of the river, there was a small mountain covered in green bamboo, so it was called Zhushan.

The Bamboo Mountain was only a thousand feet tall, but when standing on the top of the mountain, one could look down at the lush greenery that connected the heavens and the earth, making one feel relaxed and happy. Because of this, the secluded bamboo forest at the top of the Bamboo Mountain became the perfect place for cultivators in Anxi City and the nearby areas to discuss Dao.

On this day, there were more than ten Qi Channeling cultivators leisurely in the bamboo forest, sipping tea and discussing Dao and spells with each other. Behind them stood dozens of disciples to serve them.

However, their exchanges were superficial, because they were already the strongest cultivators here. Anxi City was only so big, and the resources nearby were so few. If they were to exchange their experiences and let the other party cultivate something good, they would be the ones to suffer. Therefore, these Dao discussions were just empty stories. Instead, the Qi Channeling and Astral Projection cultivators in the past would have real exchanges.

At this moment, a green streak of light landed on the top of the mountain, revealing a young cultivator wearing a green Daoist robe. His appearance was average, and his temperament was restrained. He looked very ordinary.

However, the streak of light just now made the ten Qi Channeling cultivators shudder. It was definitely not something a Qi Channeling cultivator could do. Therefore, they pushed out the three leading cultivators and walked in front of the young man. They asked respectfully, "May I know why senior has come to Zhushan in Anxi City? Can we help you? "

Shi Xuan smiled. "I passed by this place and saw the enchanting scenery, so I wanted to build a grass hut here and open a dojo to teach Dao."

The three leading cultivators looked at each other. They all thought that Shi Xuan had come to Anxi City to steal their resources and open a sect. If Shi Xuan was only a Qi Channeling cultivator, they would definitely swarm him and beat him to death. However, looking at Shi Xuan's posture, he was probably a divine-realm cultivator. One of the middle-aged men could only smile bitterly. "May I know how much you want us to pay, senior? Please enlighten us so that we can make proper preparations. "

As for the other young master cultivator, a thought flashed through his mind. He immediately bowed and said, "I wonder if Senior wants to recruit disciples after opening the dojo? Junior Wan Chengfeng is willing to follow senior. " In his heart, he looked down on the middle-aged man Zhang Liu. This was such a thick leg, yet he didn't want to hug it. Instead, he treated it like a god of plague. Senior is a divine-realm cultivator and can compete with other big cities in Ziluo Nation.

Shi Xuan shook his head. "I don't need any tributes, nor do I accept disciples. After I open the dojo, those who are willing can come and listen."

Not only the three leading cultivators, but the other ten or so Qi Channeling cultivators and dozens of Qi Nourishing and Astral Projection disciples also thought that their ears were playing tricks on them. He didn't need any tributes or open a sect to recruit disciples, but he just casually taught Dao. This was something they couldn't even dream of.

To these cultivators, Avatar and Primordial Spirit cultivation methods were out of the question. They could not be bought even if they had the money. Cultivation methods up to the Golden Core realm were treasures that were kept on a shelf by the major trading companies. Without great benefits, they would not sell them at all. Even the secret cultivation methods up to the Divine Power realm were things that Qi Gatherer cultivators might not be able to afford even if they saved up for a lifetime without a fortuitous encounter.

Shi Xuan was too lazy to explain to them. He only said, "Tomorrow at dawn, I will start speaking here. Those who are willing to listen, please come. I will only speak for two hours, and I will not wait for those who are late. Fellow Daoists, please pass this message to the cultivators in the vicinity of Anxi City. "

With a wave of Shi Xuan's hand, the dozen or so bamboos in the forest bounced out on their own and transformed into a small bamboo hut.

Seeing Shi Shuan slowly walk into the bamboo hut, the cultivators came to their senses. They looked at each other, speechless for a long time.

Zhang Liu was the oldest and the steadiest. Seeing that everyone was silent, he spoke first, "Does everyone think this is true? I don't think there's such a good thing. How can a good technique be taught to others so casually and not even be accepted as a disciple? I'm afraid there's a conspiracy. "

Wan Chengfeng smiled. "Daoist Zhang, you're too petty. Senior is a divine-realm cultivator. What would he covet from you? What do you have that's worth his conspiracy? But then again, I don't think the lecture tomorrow is real either. How can there be such a good thing? It's just that I don't understand Senior's intentions. "

The other Qi Drawing cultivators expressed the same opinion. Zhang Liu said, "If that's the case, I won't come tomorrow. However, I still have to follow Senior's orders. I'll immediately go down the mountain and post this at the city gates."

"Yes, I won't come either." Wan Chengfeng agreed.

"Yes, yes. Who would want to come so early?" The Yang Qi Drawing cultivator agreed.

The Li Qi Drawing cultivator nodded. "That's right. It's better to cultivate at home."

… …

In the Qi Village, a few Qi Nourishing cultivators were practicing their martial arts while a Leaving Aperture Realm cultivator was guiding them.

"Dad, Big Brother, Senior Brother, good news, good news." A seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy ran over from afar.

The Leaving Aperture Realm cultivator said with a cold expression, "Zicai, I taught you to be calm and steady. What happened to it?"

Qi Zicai ran to Qi Nan and panted. "Dad, this is really good news. There's a notice at the city gates saying that tomorrow, at the top of Zhushan Mountain, there will be a public lecture by a senior. Maybe he'll talk about the method to break through to the Qi Drawing Realm. Then you won't have to work so hard to buy pills and then be afraid to break through to the Receiving Realm. "

"Third Brother, you believe this kind of thing? Who would teach their Daoist arts to strangers for no reason? I think it's most likely a child of one of those Qi Drawing Realm seniors playing tricks on everyone. "Qi Ziyan didn't believe Qi Zicai's information at all.

Qi Fu also said with a straight face, "Rather than believe in such illusory things, it's better to cultivate earnestly."

Seeing that everyone didn't believe him, Qi Zicai felt wronged. "It's really written on the notice. I didn't hear it from someone else. Forget it. If you don't believe me, I'll go myself! "

Such a scene happened in Anxi City and all the nearby places.

… …

The night sky was dark, and the crescent moon was still hanging on the horizon. However, there were already a few more cultivators on top of Zhushan Mountain.

"Hey, Fellow Daoist Zhang, didn't you say you weren't coming?"

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Wan, aren't you the same? You said you weren't coming, but you still snuck in." Zhang Liu laughed.

"Haha, it's just a waste of time anyway. Why not come and take a look? Fellow Daoist Li, Fellow Daoist Yang, you think so too, right?" Wan Chengfeng treated this as a test from the seniors, so he kept encouraging everyone not to come. In the end, these Qi Drawing Realm cultivators all said nice things, but in their hearts, they all knew what was going on!

Everyone laughed and let the matter go. They went to the top of the mountain together.

… …

When Qi Zicai arrived at the top of Zhushan Mountain, it was almost five in the morning. He had left early, but his cultivation was too low, so he wasted a lot of time climbing the mountain at night.

"Wow, so many people." Qi Zicai looked at the hundreds of cultivators on top of the mountain with their mouths wide open. It seemed that many of them would rather believe it than not. If they were wrong, they would have made a wasted trip. If they were right, they would have gained an opportunity.

The top of Zhushan Mountain was very spacious. Including the bamboo forest, it could accommodate more than ten thousand cultivators. So, even though there were hundreds of cultivators, Qi Zicai easily found an empty space and sat cross-legged on it.

When the crescent moon moved a little to the west, the door of the bamboo hut creaked open. Under the gaze of hundreds of pairs of eyes, Shi Xuan slowly walked out. He arrived on top of a large rock, flew directly onto it, and sat cross-legged.

Without any preamble, Shi Xuan began to explain the contents of the Ultimate Earth Soul-Refining Immortal-Ascension Jade Book about body forging and Qi cultivation. He also combined it with part of Daoist Master Black Sun's inheritance.

Shi Xuan's voice was not loud, but Qi Zicai, who was sitting behind him, heard it loud and clear. His voice, which was a mixture of two contradictory feelings, seemed to ring in everyone's ears.

When they heard that the content was about body forging and Qi cultivation, the Out of Aperture and Qi Drawing cultivators were a little disdainful. However, as Shi Xuan's explanation went deeper and deeper, they all straightened their upper bodies from their hunched backs, their expressions focused and engrossed. They felt that the content of Shi Xuan's explanation was straightforward and easy to understand. However, he answered all the questions that had troubled them for many years, but as they advanced to the next level, they no longer cared about them. It gave them the feeling of being on top of a building.

If the Out of Aperture and Qi Drawing cultivators were like this, then the Body Forging and Qi Drawing cultivators were even worse. Qi Zicai listened with fascination. He felt that this senior was many times better than his father. If his father could explain it so clearly, he would have long since advanced to the next level.

On top of Zhushan, there was only the rustling of the bamboo leaves caused by the night wind and Shi Xuan's steady and slow voice. The contrast between these two sounds made the top of the mountain seem especially tranquil.

At some point, dozens of birds of various kinds had perched on the bamboo branches, and many animals had appeared in the shadows of the bamboo forest. A kitten with pure-white fur and a grey-furred rat were sitting peacefully on the other side of a bamboo branch, as if they were listening to Shi Xuan's explanation. In the darkness behind them, there were mighty tigers and beautiful white foxes …

There was not much intelligence in their eyes, and it did not seem like they could understand what was being said. It was as if they were simply sitting there listening to the voice that seemed to enter their minds.

The crescent moon gradually sank, and a red sun rose in the east. Shi Xuan stopped his explanation and said to the quiet cultivators below, "That's all for today. Come back tomorrow."

The cultivators seemed to have woken up from a beautiful dream and felt lost, but they quickly recovered and bowed to Shi Xuan to thank him. Shi Xuan did not pay attention to their bowing and went straight back to the bamboo hut.

The animals were in a daze for a while, and then they all left.

… …

On the way down the mountain, Cultivator Yang coldly said to the other Qi Drawing cultivators, "It seems that Senior is really going to explain the Dao. Should we stop those low-level cultivators from coming up the mountain?"

Wan Chengfeng was silent for a while, then said, "No, Senior has already made it clear. If we annoy him, we will lose everything. Fellow Daoist Yang, are you willing to do that? Or are you not confident that you can understand more than the low-level cultivators? That you can't advance faster than them? "

The other Qi Drawing cultivators were speechless and could only leave the matter at that.