The Quest for Immortality

Although that was the case, he is now still just an ordinary Taixu disciple, and it would be best for him to diligently cultivate in silence.

But this is for the best.

His master had taught him that humans fear fame as pigs fear fattening.

The protruding beam rots first.

It’s best to make a fortune in silence and cultivate discreetly, focusing on improving oneself.

The next day, after Mo Hua had practiced Formation at the Taoist Stele all night, he rose early, full of energy, and went to class.

On the Taixu Token, it showed that his first lesson was a cultivation class.

The class on Tao cultivation was taught by an Inner Sect Elder, adorned in a splendid Taoist robe, respected and esteemed.

But since it was only the first lesson, he didn’t say much—only a few brief words about the content of the cultivation class.

”Cultivation is the foundation of a cultivator.”

”All Taoist skills are based on cultivation; Formations, Pill, Artifact, Rune all take cultivation as the foundation for assessment.”

”Only when your cultivation breaks through and your realm improves can you transcend the categories of Tao cultivation, advancing step by step.”

”Therefore, cultivation is the stairway to seeking immortality and questioning the Dao.”

”For descendants of Noble Clans, Qi Refinement is but enlightenment; Foundation Establishment is the true beginning. Only with a solid foundation and robust Spiritual Power can one form a high-quality Golden Core...”

”With a high-quality Golden Core, can one ascend to higher levels of the Great Dao...”

”Step by step, the more solidly one’s foundation is built, the farther one will go in the future...”

”The matter of Core Formation is still far off for you. Knowing a little is enough for now. You are currently at the Foundation Establishment Initial Stage—your immediate priority is to walk the path of Foundation Establishment steadily and solidly...”

”There are various paths to the Great Dao, but they all lead to the same destination. Most of you are Noble Family Descendants, coming from different backgrounds and practicing different Cultivation Techniques, but there are some common spell points that you must learn wholeheartedly.”

”How to purify Spiritual Power, how to make your Circulation flawless, how to stabilize your Taoist Foundation...”

”How to avoid mishaps in the course of Foundation Establishment, not to harm your energy channels, not to damage your Qi Sea...”

”How to both steadily and swiftly elevate your cultivation...”

”How to discard bad habits in cultivation, how to avoid arrogance and impatience, to calm your Taoist Heart, and what to do if there are signs of deviating into devilry?”

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”These are the invaluable insights and experiences accumulated over thousands of years by countless predecessors of Taixu Gate, who have dedicated their efforts and studied diligently.”

”In the upcoming lessons, I will teach you these gradually...”

”No matter what your previous background is, or what legacy you have, after learning these cultivation lessons, you will broaden your horizons in Tao cultivation, and have a clearer understanding of the future path of Tao cultivation...”

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”Next, I will briefly discuss how to practice Foundation Establishment...”

”Qi Refinement cultivators treat Spiritual Power as a refined gaseous state. At the Foundation Establishment Realm, Spiritual Power undergoes a qualitative change, condensing like mercury...”

”Spiritual Power that’s like mercury needs further refinement, distillation, condensation until it forms crystals, and eventually turns into your personal Golden Core...”

”This cannot be achieved overnight; it requires years of persistent cultivation and consistent effort...”

”In addition, Foundation Establishment Spiritual Power also needs to cleanse Blood Qi, strengthen channels, and expand the Qi Sea...”

”In the past, this was referred to as ’Marrow Cleansing’, but with the evolution of Cultivation Techniques, the effects are no longer so pronounced...”

”Nowadays, Cultivation Techniques, improved over generations, emphasize gentle nurturing, gradual progress, and also reducing the risk of mistakes in cultivation and deviation into devilry...”

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The Inner Sect Elder, with his profound knowledge, spoke in a calm tone, explaining comprehensively.

Mo Hua listened attentively and benefited greatly.

Ever since his Foundation Establishment, he had been following the Heaven Yan Jue, groping his way through cultivation on his own—after all, as long as he absorbed Spirit Stones and his Spiritual Power was growing, that was enough.

He had never realized there were so many details to be mindful of in cultivation.

For Core Formation and even higher realms beyond, one must look to the future, plan every step, and cultivate methodically...

Although the Elder didn’t say much, Mo Hua was still profoundly moved after listening.

This is the legacy of a Great Sect!

This is the crystalization of experience from thousands of years, from countless generations of Taixu Gate predecessors!

However, Mo Hua felt somewhat perplexed.

The Elder’s teachings seemed to be about how cultivators who build their foundations on ”Spiritual Power” and ”Blood Qi” can refine their Blood Qi, refine their Spiritual Power, perfect their Taoist Foundation and move further.

But as for himself, he was proving the Dao through Divine Sense...

The Elder didn’t mention anything about Divine Sense...

And with his meager Spiritual Power and weak Blood Qi, not having polished his realm or solidified his foundation, he had essentially bluffed his way up...

His way of cultivating was far from what the Elder described.

Mo Hua sighed silently in his heart.

It seems that he would have to start by learning this way, and study it in detail later when he had free time...

After all, he had just begun and had plenty of time.

In the days that followed, Mo Hua cultivated, drew Formations, and attended classes...

But a few days later, Mo Hua suddenly realized a problem:

He was still very unfamiliar with Taixu Gate and did not know much about it.

This wasn’t good...

In the next few years, or even decades, he was going to mingle in Taixu Gate, so he had to become familiar with the environment of Taixu Gate.

This was basic for a Monster Hunter.

Upon arriving in an unfamiliar place, one must get to know the environment first.

When he had first entered Big Black Mountain, his father, Mo Shan, had taken him around the Outer Mountain and Inner Mountain, making him familiar with the topography, traces of Monster Beasts, and locations of herbs and minerals...

That’s how he managed to thrive in Big Black Mountain.

Though Taixu Gate was not Big Black Mountain, and the instructors and elders were not Monster Beasts, the principle was the same.

Sharpening the axe will not hinder the cutting of firewood.

Mo Hua decided to do some research and get his bearings, to understand Taixu Gate clearly first.