If cultivation was likened to fetching water, then talent was equivalent to a bucket. The larger the bucket was, the fewer trips it would take. Resources were like water. If the water could not fill the bucket, then it would be a waste of talent.
And, the final objective of all of this was to fill the bucket with water. Insufficient comprehension was equivalent to an incomplete bucket. No matter how much water one fetched, it would be useless.
When it came to comprehension, it didn't depend on one's intelligence, but on one's perception. If he could comprehend it, then he could comprehend it. If he could not, then he could not comprehend it. It would be useless no matter what others said.
Li Qingshan's ability to comprehend obviously could not be regarded as great. At the very least, it was nowhere close to Little Ann's. However, comprehending the Dao also depended on luck. He had his own luck, which was this vast Moon Court Lake. As the god of Moon Court lake, he could obviously understand the feeling of the boundless ocean slightly.
That was enough.
Talent, resources, and comprehension. He had all three, establishing his foundation. However, the Arts of the Boundless Ocean had another difficulty. It was a rare cultivation method that cultivated both qi and the body. If he did not temper his body, it would be very difficult for him to use Ocean Wielding, which would make it difficult for him to unleash the true power of the Arts of the Boundless Ocean.
Li Qingshan's body had already reached the realm of Daemon Commanders, so he obviously did not have these concerns. He circulated the Arts of the Boundless Ocean again and again, and the spiritual qi in his sea of qi gradually increased until it was full.
His sea of consciousness rippled as a result. After who knew how long, there was a rumble in his head.
Li Qingshan had finally reached the fifth layer of the Arts of the Boundless Ocean, reaching mid Foundation Establishment. He opened his eyes and felt his soul sense become clearer and more sensitive, while the spiritual qi in his body had become more and more vast.
"It's time for me to go back and take a look."
Li Qingshan called Little Ann. He used the Invisibility Technique and quietly rushed back to the Chain Mountain Range.
The Chain mountains were covered in silver. Opposite Qing Xiao's dwelling was a perilous mountain as well.
On the opposite side of Qing Xiao's cave, there was also a perilous peak. On a protruding rock, a figure was sitting cross-legged. Yu Zijian was covered in snow. However, her eyes were just as determined as before.
The news that Zhou Tong had become a guest elder of the Sword Collection palace spread through the Hundred Schools of Thought as well. Although there were many Daoist disciples, Zhou Tong only brought her along.
Juechenzi still had to be the head of the school of Daoism. Even if he wanted to go, the Sword Collection palace might not necessarily want him. She became the object of everyone's envy. Not only did she have a powerful Aurous Core cultivator as her master, but she could also directly join one of the strongest sects in the Qing Province. It was as if she was doted on by thousands of people, and she had a meteoric rise.
However, she did not immediately happily follow Zhou Tong to the Sword Collection palace. Instead, she left the Hundred Schools of Thought and arrived before the dwelling. He didn't even knock on the door. He just sat there for five days.
Countless rumors and slanders were flying around, but she didn't care at all.
She wanted to wait for him to come out of seclusion. Waiting for an answer!
Fu Qingjin urged her to go to the Sword Collection palace as soon as possible, but she refused. Hua Chenglu wanted to wait with her, but she chased her away. Zhou Tong also let her be like this and was not anxious at all.
"Zijian, what are you doing here?"
The formation twisted, and the door to the dwelling swung open loudly. Li Qingshan stepped out of the dwelling and asked in surprise. He knew that Yu Zijian going to the Sword Collection palace with Zhou Tong was already set in stone, so he had no intention of stopping her. This was her fortuitous encounter, or perhaps it was fate.
Seeing Li Qingshan, Yu Zijian's heart shuddered. She stood up slowly, and with a flash of white light, the snow on her melted, turning into coiling white smoke. She asked straightforwardly, "May I ask if you're Niu Juxia?"
"Of course not!"
Li Qingshan sighed inside. Before he knew it, the ignorant and kind-hearted girl had also developed such a determined gaze. However, her answer was extremely decisive.
By now, there was no longer a need for Niu Juxia to exist anymore. He would just become a memory in her mind!
Yu Zijian smiled complacently. She smiled like a little fox that had managed to steal a chicken. It was slightly pure, but also slightly relieved.
It made Li Qingshan think about the first time he met her many years ago. He frowned. Don't tell me there's something wrong with me? My acting should be flawless!
When Yu Zijian raised her right hand from behind her, Li Qingshan immediately understood. The xiezhi's horn flickered in her hand.
"Liar!"
Li Qingshan rubbed his nose and lowered his head with a bitter smile. All these years of lying had been exposed all at once. He really was rather embarrassed.
Yu Zijian's eyes trembled. Suddenly, she flew over and hugged Li Qingshan. "I'm going. No matter who you are, no matter what you've done, I believe you're a good person!"
Li Qingshan's heart skipped a beat. Her thoughts were no longer as simple as before a long time ago. Through his identity as "Niu Juxia", she could connect far, far too many things. However, she did not say anything, nor did she ask.
"Go. Do what you want to do. Be the person you want to be. Don't be afraid of pain. Don't be afraid of sacrifice. As long as you reach high enough and far enough, there will be a day when we can meet again!"
Li Qingshan patted her back before pushing her away gently.
"Yep, definitely!"
Yu Zijian backed away and glanced at Li Qingshan deeply again before turning around and flying off, vanishing into the boundless snow.
Li Qingshan actually felt slightly melancholic. He smiled to himself and returned to the cavern. He rubbed Little Ann's head. "We need to prepare to set off as well. I wonder if Qiongzhi has succeeded with Foundation Establishment?"
… …
"Greetings, commander!"
"Commander, you've returned."
Li Qingshan arrived at the Hawkwolf Guard in Clear River city. The Hawkwolf guards he saw along the way all bowed towards him. Their gazes were rather surprised at first, followed by shock.
After Li Qingshan had passed by, they Just Now whispered, "Am I seeing things? That aura is … mid Foundation Establishment?!"
"That's right, that's right! I think so too!"
"How long has it been since he reached Foundation Establishment?"
"Looks like the commander is also the type of person who hides his talent!"
In the past, there were still people who were dissatisfied with Li Qingshan's slacking off, but his cultivation speed was enough to shut them all up. Afterwards, they would be filled with admiration.
What was a cultivator? The most important word was "cultivation". As long as they could progress with godlike speed, nothing else mattered.
Li Qingshan arrived upstairs and saw Hua Chenglu standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window in melancholy. He could not help but light up. Hua Chenglu had indeed inherited the good bloodline of the Hua family. Her slightly furrowed brows made him feel like he was holding her heart. He made his way over and smiled. "Girl, what are you thinking about? Where's your elder brother?"
"Commander … you've already reached mid Foundation Establishment!" Hua Chenglu looked back and was also surprised.
"Girl, you sure are becoming more and more lively!"
"What girl? Lively?" Hua Chenglu curled her lip. She did not agree with Li Qingshan's description. Although Li Qingshan was already a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he did not put on any airs, so she was more than happy to get close to him.
"Don't forget that I come from the village. It's a pity that I already have your sister Han, or I'd like to buy some betrothal gifts and ask for her hand in marriage from the Hua family. "
Hua Chenglu reddened slightly. "Commander, don't talk nonsense. Did you know? Sister Han has already reached Foundation Establishment. "
"What! Where's she right now? "
Li Qingshan said in surprise and joy. He had never worried about Han Qiongzhi's safety. Foundation Establishment, as the name suggested, was just laying down a foundation for cultivation. Normally speaking, it would not be too dangerous, not to mention the fact that she had someone as powerful as Han Anguo watching over her. However, when he heard that she had succeeded, he still let out a sigh of relief. One of his worries had been resolved.
"She's still in the Ruyi commandery, remaining in commander Gu's hands as a white wolf. Her position is even higher than yours."
"That's good!" Li Qingshan nodded before suddenly turning around and leaving.
"Commander, where are you going?"
"The Ruyi commandery, obviously!" Li Qingshan said like it was a matter of course. In the past, she had been in secluded cultivation, while he could not leave the Clear River prefecture. Now that he was no longer bound by this, he obviously had to reunite with her.
"Hold on, Qingshan, you've emerged. Sure enough, you've improved by quite a lot again!"
Hwa Seung-zan also sensed Li Qingshan's aura. When he came out to take a look, he could not help but feel a sense of helplessness. Ever since he met Li Qingshan, he had never stopped advancing. If this continued, reaching Golden Core would not be difficult at all.
Li Qingshan smiled. "I was just lucky. I think you're almost there too."
Hwa Seung-zan had always been a genius. He had reached Foundation Establishment a few years earlier than Li Qingshan. In the past, he had been trapped by love, stuck at Qi Practitioner for many years. However, he had forged his foundation to the limit and was about to break through.
"Luck has never been a factor in cultivation. Though, you've missed out on another good show."
"Really? Tell me about it. "Li Qingshan feigned curiosity.
As a result, Hwa Seung-zan told him everything that had happened in the Clear River prefecture ever since he entered secluded cultivation.
"It's best not to watch too much of a show like this. I didn't expect the moon demon to have already become so powerful. If he goes berserk, it will be quite dangerous. I definitely won't go to Moon Court Lake before I reach the Golden Core realm. Alright, I'm leaving. I'll have to trouble vice commander Hua to continue working hard."
Li Qingshan patted Hwa Seung-zan's shoulder and was just about to leave.
"Hold on, there's something else …"
Before Hwa Seung-zan had even finished speaking, a cold bellow rang out from outside the window, "Do you really think such a cowardly person is worthy of being a Scarlet Hawk commander?!"
As soon as the voice reached his ears, Li Qingshan had not even sensed the existence of the aura. However, as soon as he said a few words, a small yet colossal figure had already arrived before him.
Small referred to the person's figure, while colossal referred to their presence.
"Who are you? State your name!"
Li Qingshan called out loudly, but he recognised who it was with a single glance. He was slightly surprised inside, Wen Zhengming of the Pine Sough academy. He's come so quickly. Looks like he's in a hurry to avenge his disciple. He really can't leave right now!
However, Li Qingshan had already clashed with a Daemon Commander like Helicoverpa Rosa and a Golden Core cultivator like Zhou Tong, so he was not afraid of Wen Zhengming. He thought to himself, I'm not familiar with this guy anyway. If I kill him, then so be it. I should be able to get some good stuff out of him.
Wen Zhengming completely ignored Li Qingshan. Hwa Seung-zan gave Li Qingshan a look and bowed respectfully. "I am Hwa Seung-zan. Greetings, senior Wen. May I ask where the other three seniors are?"
Li Qingshan also bowed casually, but his heart skipped a beat. "The other three! Senior! "
In other words, it was not one person who had come to make trouble for him, but four people. Moreover, they were four Golden Core cultivators.
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