Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Jia Yu was in a good mood; with three disciples in the sect breaking through, three banquets awaited him.

Not to mention, there should be plenty of good wine at the banquets, at least Tier Two Lower Grade Spirit Wine.

Yue Yunlong nodded slightly and said:

“When it comes to one’s own cultivation, even if one feels nervous, all questions should be asked.”

He paused, gave a bitter smile, and continued:

“I’ve been cultivating quietly these days, but the seventy-two vein nodes on the surface of my spleen are not yet fully developed.

It always feels like something is off, and the progress is slow.”

He practices an Earth Element Cultivation Method, and the area for condensing vein patterns is the spleen.

However, when he broke through to the Chao Origin Stage, the vein coverage was only seventy percent, and fifty-one nodes were developed.

After more than half a month’s hard work, I managed to develop three nodes.

These are just outer nodes; developing inner nodes will be even slower.

Li Yuangong, deeply feeling the same, agreed:

“Pifu is a slow and steady process; it took me more than three months to develop all the outer vein patterns, and I’m currently working on the first inner vein pattern.

Who knows how long it will take to develop the entire Fire Mansion.”

Opening the Divine Mansion in the Chao Origin Stage is just the first step. Afterward, the core needs to be condensed and strengthened through the Qi Eating Technique.

Once the core is strong enough to reach a critical point, the Five Elements Mutual Generation can proceed for the second Pifu.

Jia Yu comforted them:

“You’ve never done Pifu before, and lack experience, so it’s normal for the process to be slow initially. It will get faster over time.

Sometimes, developing vein patterns requires a bit of luck.

If one’s condition is good, a tough spot won’t waste time.

If in poor condition, efforts might yield less result.”

Yue Yunlong opened his mouth in embarrassment and said with distress:

“I always feel my condition isn’t great!”

Jia Yu chuckled, “Take your time, avoid impatience.”

He had already broken through to the Chao Origin Stage at over 170 years old, so his aptitude and comprehension ought to be barely adequate, and encountering issues during Pifu is normal.

Yue Yunlong turned his head and curiously asked:

“Junior Brother Ji, how’s your Pifu progress?”

“Uh, like Senior Brother Li, I’m developing the first inner vein pattern.”

Ji An didn’t reveal his actual progress, as he didn’t want to discourage others.

Over half a month, he opened seven inner vein patterns, reaching 20% progress.

He estimated to complete the liver’s inner vein development within three months.

Li Yuangong raised an eyebrow, “Junior Brother Ji must have a solid foundation from the Foundation Establishment Stage.”

He had only developed sixty vein patterns in the Foundation Establishment Stage, taking over two months to complete all outer vein patterns.

The other party broke through three months later than him, yet kept pace, explained only by a solid foundation.

One must also note that the other had a short cultivation time during the Foundation Establishment Stage, achieving this through exceptional talent.

After some discussion, Jia Yu urged:

“In less than half an hour, it’ll be 7:00 AM; head to Wuji Hall, sit calmly, and await the ancestor’s arrival.”

…

Ji An and the others entered Wuji Hall, found puduns, and sat in a row.

The three remained silent, pondering their own issues.

As 7:00 AM arrived, Daoist Master Zhengyang appeared in the grand hall on time.

“Disciple Li Yuangong greets the ancestor.”

“Disciple Yue Yunlong greets the ancestor.”

“Disciple Ji An greets the ancestor.”

After stating their names, Daoist Master Zhengyang smiled kindly:

“Now I can match your names, all of you are doing well!

Let’s skip the pleasantries, and I’ll explain how to proceed with your future cultivation.

The things I discuss today might not be immediately applicable, but keep them in mind and ponder them slowly.”

“The foundation of Chao Origin Stage cultivation is opening the Divine Mansion to store the Five Elements Qi and gain deeper insights into the Power of the Five Elements.

When cultivators comprehend the endless cycle of the Five Elements and reach the realm of Five Qi Chaoyuan.

Eventually, merge the Five Qi, combine with Primordial Life Fire to refine a Golden Core.”

“Each type of Five Elements Qi has Yin and Yang: Wood of Jia and Yi, Bingding Fire, Wu and Ji Earth, Geng Xin Metal, Ren Gui Water,

Jia, Bing, Wu, Geng, Ren are Yang, while the others are Yin. The balanced Yin and Yang Five Elements Qi can strengthen the core of the Divine Mansion.”

“Yin and Yang are the way of heaven and earth, the framework of all things, the parents of change, the origin of life and death, the mansion of the divine.”

“Yang is dynamic, rising, warm, bright, formless, firm, south of the mountain, north of the water.”

“Yin is relatively static, descending, cold, dark, tangible, soft, north of the mountain, south of the water.”

“Between Yin and Yang, there is opposition, there is transformation…”

“From the beginning of the Chao Origin Stage, cultivators start engaging with Qi Eating.

This Qi refers to the singular Five Elements Qi in the world.

The circulation of the Five Elements Qi is unpredictable, but follows a pattern.”

“In vast lakes and rivers, Water Element Qi is abundant; in high mountains and deep valleys, Earth Element Qi is plentiful; in forests and thickets, Wood Element Qi is the most…”

“Each type of Five Elements Qi has corresponding Qi Eating Techniques and respective tips…”

Ji An listened extremely attentively; much of what the ancestor discussed was not documented in the Cultivation Techniques.

Apparently, some things weren’t recorded in writing, only passed down orally.

Unknowingly, a double hour passed.

Daoist Master Zhengyang had explained the framework of cultivation completely and said:

“Next, I’ll address your cultivation questions; who wishes to go first?”

Ji An glanced at the other two and was the first to speak:

“Ancestor, the disciple practices the Cyan Wood Transformation Skill.

During cultivation, both Wood of Jia and Yi, and Bingding Fire’s Spiritual Qi are obtained; does this also count as Qi Eating?”

“There are many methods of Qi Eating, using a cultivation technique is certainly one of them.

But I’ve said before, only when Yin and Yang are harmonious can it be considered Qi Eating. If this Spiritual Qi cannot harmonize, it will quickly dissipate.”

Daoist Master Zhengyang answered gently. Jia Yu often reported this disciple’s news to him, and he paid quite some attention.

The disciple could actually use the Foundation Establishment Level Evergreen Wood Skill to achieve some effects of the Five Elements Reincarnation Scripture, something unheard of. This is the first occurrence in the sect for thousands of years.

The other two also began to ask questions, theirs were about the difficulties encountered when opening the Divine Mansion, Ji An stated he hadn’t encountered such problems.

Time like water flowed by, and soon it was 5:00 PM.

Seeing no more questions, Daoist Master Zhengyang instructed:

“You all must cultivate well, interact more with your fellow disciples, and avoid closed-door efforts.”

After finishing, he took out three Golden Jade Tokens and a Spirit Disc, saying:

“Take out your Identity Jade Tokens, I will replace them with new ones.

This Jade Token has a reactive Dharma Prohibition, capable of withstanding an Early-stage Golden Core attack. Keep it close to you, do not put it in your Storage Bag.”

He replaced the Jade Tokens, transferred Contribution Points and Small Merit, before gracefully departing.

The disciples bowed together:

“Farewell, Ancestor.”

After the Ancestor had walked away, Yue Yunlong smiled:

“Senior Brothers, Junior Brother, let’s exchange Magic Seals for more frequent communication in the future.”

The three exchanged Magic Seals, Li Yuangong smiled and asked:

“Junior Brothers, do you know when your Chao Origin celebrations will be held?

We should discuss to stagger the timings.”

Holding a celebration signifies the entrance into the Chao Origin Stage circle, it must not be held simultaneously.

Ji An suggested:

“How about this, let’s hold the celebrations according to the sequence of breakthroughs into the Chao Origin Stage.

Senior Brother Li broke through first, so he should hold his first.”

Yue Yunlong echoed:

“I agree!”

Holding the celebration in order of seniority is quite reasonable.

Li Yuangong delighted slightly in his heart, saying:

“Good, it’s decided then.

Three days later, I’ll host a banquet at Profound Fire Peak, awaiting both of your esteemed presence.”

Yue Yunlong thought for a moment, saying:

“I’ll set my celebration after Senior Brother Li’s banquet, on the fifth day.”

Ji An smiled:

“The celebration at Red Flame Peak will be on the fifth day after Senior Brother Yue’s banquet.”

After discussing, the three chatted for a while longer, then separated.

…

The next day, Ji An wielded the Flame Light Banner to Ningcui Cliff.

He stepped into the Grotto Mansion, smiling and bowing:

“Greetings, Master, your disciple has come to see you!”

Ge Ying feigned an stern expression, questioning:

“You still remember you have a Master? I thought once you became a Chao Origin Stage Cultivator, you’d forget about me at Ningcui Cliff!”

Her disciple breaking through to the Chao Origin Stage delighted her, but he only sent one Communication Golden Sword and hadn’t contacted or visited since.

Although she knew there were many things to attend to post-breakthrough, she still felt a bit uncomfortable.

“Master, please forgive me, all faults are mine.

I was researching Chao Origin Stage’s Cultivation Technique, delving into Chao Origin Stage’s Planting Technique, and listening to Ancestor’s teachings, so many things were happening, therefore I couldn’t visit you immediately.

The time for my celebration is now set, and I specially came to invite you.”

Ji An recounted recent events, bowing deeply.

“Very well, sit down quickly.”

Ge Ying couldn’t keep her serious expression and smiled kindly:

“Breaking through to the Chao Origin Stage was my life’s wish, although I haven’t achieved it, seeing my disciple accomplish this is incredibly gratifying.”

She paused and continued:

“Now that you’ve reached the Chao Origin Stage, it’s time to take over Ningcui Cliff. When are you prepared to officially take charge?”

The sooner the disciple takes charge, the sooner she can rest easy.

“What is the process for taking over Ningcui Cliff, which sect hall is responsible for this? I intend to take charge in the next few days.”

Ji An inquired, since Ningcui Cliff is a major Spirit Medicine production site for the sect. Having reached the Chao Origin Stage now, even if Master hadn’t mentioned it, the sect would eventually have him take over.

Ge Ying answered unhurriedly:

“The Diligence Hall oversees these matters, I’ve expressed my intent to Hall Master Zhang a long time ago, and he agreed.

We can register when the time comes.”

“On the third day of your breakthrough into the Chao Origin Stage, the Diligence Hall officially arranged this affair and informed me.

The sect is concerned about your travel time between Red Flame Peak and Ningcui Cliff, so preparations are underway to establish a Teleportation Array at both Dao Fields for convenient travel.”

Ji An was overjoyed inside, praising the sect’s effort in handling matters thoroughly.

With the Teleportation Array, only a couple of Chao Origin Stage Techniques practiced every two days can satisfy the demand, reducing time consumption significantly.

His eyes rolled about, posing a very practical question:

“If we establish a Teleportation Array, how will the Spirit Stone expenses be handled?”

He truly wanted to ask whether the sect would cover the costs?

Ge Ying shook her head, saying:

“The expenses for the Teleportation Array will be fully borne by the sect.

At the end of each month, the Diligence Hall will deliver the required Spirit Stones for the next month to you.”

It’s merely a short-distance Teleportation Array, not consuming many Spirit Stones.

Ji An stood up, saying:

“Master, why not strike while the iron’s hot, shall we visit the Diligence Hall today to wrap things up?”