Chapter 150: Continental Secret

  The five hall masters of the entire Star Luo Temple. Each and every one of them was a high-ranking spiritual warrior, but despite being high-ranking spiritual warriors, there were great differences between each of them.

  Below the Temple Master, the Law Enforcement Masters and Elders are all mid-level martial artists. There is no exception. However, among these mid-level martial artists, there are also differences in strength between the strong and the weak.

  "Peerless, in the Tianxuan Continent, there are several places that you absolutely cannot go to." Tan Zhongchi reminded him, "You must remember these forbidden areas clearly. For example, Xuan Yuan Hill, for example, the Dreamy Sky Pool, for example, the Endless East Sea, for example, the Extreme North Snowfield..."

  Qin Wushuang listened attentively, but these names alone had already made him feel extremely nostalgic.

  "It is said that these places are the true controllers of the Tianxuan Continent. Some of them are controlled by human strongmen with higher cultivation, while others are controlled by other powerful species. These places have the most abundant spiritual energy and are the core of the entire Tianxuan Continent. Unfortunately, our human nations can only operate in the marginal areas around these places."

  "Other species?" Qin Wushuang blinked his eyes, a questioning look on his face.

  "Yes, in the human world, these species have no room for survival and are very precious. But in their living soil, their reproductive ability is not inferior to that of humans at all. Moreover, most of the territories they occupy are more superior than those of the human world."

  "Not human, could it be a beast?" Qin Wushuang asked curiously.

  Strictly speaking, they are not considered beast tribes either. They belong to the same intelligent species, only with a different appearance from humans and closer to beasts, so sometimes they are called beast tribes. In fact, a more accurate name is the demon tribe. They derive from nature, grow in nature, and absorb natural powers. As long as they enter the innate realm, they can be called the demon tribe! The categories of the demon tribe include flying birds and beasts, those that walk on land, climb trees, and swim in the sea, all collectively referred to as the demon tribe. The power of the demon tribe is far beyond what human nations can imagine. If it weren't for the fact that humans also have a portion of extremely powerful cultivators who control some of the spirit energy-rich areas of the Tianxuan Continent, I'm afraid there wouldn't even be space for humans to survive on the Tianxuan Continent!

  Tan Zhongchi sighed and said seriously, "Wu Shuang, don't think about these things for now. Unless you can one day surpass the five of us and reach the Spiritual Martial Grand Completion, otherwise these secrets will remain secrets and have nothing to do with you."

  Qin Wushuang smiled: "Master, even if it's just to listen to the excitement and understand more, it's always good. Don't worry, I won't be overly ambitious, I have a clear understanding of myself."

  "Good!" Tan Zhongchi said, "The first expectation of the master for you is to enter the core disciple level. The year-end assessment is only four months away. You must work hard! Those who have entered the core disciple level are all born with a noble birth. Don't be careless at all."

  "I understand."

  Qin Wushuang stood solemnly, thinking to himself that it was no wonder the Da Luo Empire's number one sect. Just the pre-heaven disciples alone numbered over a hundred, not including these high-ranking experts.

  No wonder Xing Luo Temple opened his mouth, even the extremely evil old monster had to soften. Qin Wushuang was initially still somewhat surprised, but now he felt the powerful strength of Xing Luo Temple and suddenly realized.

  Think again about what Shizun said earlier. The Dahalo Empire is still only a marginal force in the entire Tianxuan Continent, and even among the secular empires, there are three top-grade empires above it.

  It seems that in this world, standing at the top is really not an easy thing.

  "Alright, since you are my direct disciple, it's only natural that you should have a private domain in the Qingyun Hall. Later on, go and choose a cultivation chamber that belongs to you. In the Xingluo Hall, usually only core disciples can have their own chambers in each hall. You're an exception."

  "Thank you, Master, for your kindness." Qin Wushuang knew that this was Tan Zhongchi's special care for him.

  "No need to say polite words, as long as you show up for the year-end assessment and give your superiors a good impression, it's more effective than saying a thousand nice things. When I assess my disciples, I look at their performance and character, nothing else matters."

  "The disciple understands." Qin Wushuang liked Tan Zhongchi's efficient style and disliked the tedious and cumbersome style.

  After Qin Wushuang chose a secret room, Tan Zhongchi said: "From now on, this is your private place. Unless there are special circumstances, even the elders of Xingluo Temple cannot enter without permission. This is both a cultivation chamber and a personal warehouse. You can hide anything important in it, and you don't have to worry about losing it!"

  "The disciple understands."

  Tan Zhongchi nodded: "Alright, bring your token, you can now enter the Ling Xiao main vein for cultivation. The Ling Xiao mountain range stretches for tens of thousands of miles, even if it's a Star Luo Temple ancestor from any generation, it's impossible to cover every corner. Remember, except for the Ling Yun main peak, other places are yours to take."

  "Yes."

  "There's one thing to keep in mind! Among the disciples of Xing Luo Temple, there is competition. Including fellow disciples of the same sect. Because resources are scarce, once something rare appears, it may lead to a situation where fellow disciples compete with each other. At that time, you must use all your strength to seize it and not yield. Xing Luo Temple does not advocate for the killing of fellow disciples, but it emphasizes that the strong are respected. If you have the ability, go ahead and grab it, as long as you don't kill fellow disciples, any means are allowed! Remember these four words - 'When benevolence is due, do not yield!'"

  Qin Wushuang nodded solemnly: "Disciple remembers the teachings!"

  "Alright, on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, you must return to Qingyun Hall for assembly. At that time, I will introduce you to other fellow disciples. For these three or four months, you are free to do as you please. Before the year-end assessment, I won't teach you any skills for now. And since you can defeat Lie Wuji, at least for now, you don't need to worry about your combat skills. Your primary task is to solidify your Xiantian realm, comprehend the mysteries of Xiantian, sense the power of nature, and grasp the essentials of absorbing natural energy. Here's a copy of 'Six Questions on Absorbing Spirit', which comprehensively discusses the absorption and utilization of natural energy in the Lingwu realm, very suitable for those who have just entered the Lingwu realm like you. You can refer to it, but don't need to follow it completely. Understand?"

  "Understood." Qin Wusuo took it over, put it in his arms, and smiled again, "Any classics are just the experience of predecessors' cultivation, which is worth learning from and referencing, but not necessarily copying. Believing in books too much is no better than having no books at all. Each person's cultivation path, habits, and talents are different."

  Tan Zhongchi nodded in satisfaction, Qin Wushuang let him look however he liked. Such a disciple who could understand one and infer three, say one and know ten. His intelligence was indeed higher than any of his previous disciples.

  "Unparalleled, during this time, you can go to Ling Xiao Main Peak or other places. Your master does not restrict your activities. As long as it is within the boundaries of the Da Luo Empire, you can go anywhere. However, if you want to leave the empire, you must get your master's approval!"

  This was not Tan Zhongchi intentionally restricting his freedom, but rather out of safety considerations. After all, the Tianxuan Continent was vast and boundless, with strong cultivators as numerous as clouds. A First Heaven Spirit Warrior like him was actually quite insignificant in the grand scheme of things, and didn't have the qualifications to wander around freely.

  Qin Wushuang nodded in agreement, and for the time being, had no intention of leaving the border.

  After listening to Master's teachings, Qin Wusuo familiarized himself with the general terrain of Xingluo Hall and then set off towards the back mountain.

  Cultivation, after all, requires a secluded place. Although it is impossible to enter the Lingyun Main Peak, at least you can enter the Lingxiao Main Vein. The Lingxiao Main Vein has countless large and small peaks, and even high-level disciples are only in the hundreds. It seems like there are many people, but when they are scattered across the 20,000-mile area of the Lingxiao Main Vein, it's actually just a drop in the ocean.

  If it wasn't for a coincidence, the chances of meeting between fellow disciples are actually very small.

  Just imagine, within a 20,000-li radius, there are only a few hundred people. The probability of running into each other is incredibly small, as you can guess.

  The Da Zong Pai is just the Da Zong Pai, its territory can be compared to a vassal state. You should know that the territory of Bai Yue Guo was also only about 20-30 thousand miles.

  However, Baiyue has thirty-two states with a population of 600 million!

  But this Ling Xiao main vein only allows a few hundred high-level disciples to enter. The gap is huge, as you can imagine.

  Qin Wushuang is now increasingly able to understand why people in this world are all trying to climb up, one by one. The higher the status, the more resources occupied. The gap between them has almost reached a pathological level.

  After entering the Ling Xiao main vein, Qin Wushuang didn't dare to be careless. His master had instructed him before leaving that although this Ling Xiao main vein was the territory of Xing Luo Hall, it wasn't completely free from demonic beasts.

  The fellow disciples of Xīng Luó Diàn are not allowed to kill each other, but if they encounter a demon beast during their cultivation due to bad luck, then they can only blame their own fortune.

  He chose a steep mountain peak, Qin Wushuang traversed the mountains and ridges, feeling the rich aura of Ling Xiao's main vein. Indeed, the spiritual energy of the Ling Xiao Mountains was much thicker than that of Wu Sheng Mountain.

  Before entering Xiantian, Qin Wushuang was not sensitive to the perception of this, and only stayed in a vague state of enlightenment.

  After entering the Innate, Qin Musou's perception of spiritual power was as if he had suddenly enlightened, feeling extremely clear and natural. He could easily grasp the differences within.

  "This Ling Xiao vein is indeed extraordinary. Compared to Wu Sheng Mountain, it's truly a remote and desolate place. No wonder there are so many congenital strongmen in the Xing Luo Temple, the credit of the Ling Xiao vein is not small. However... even in this Ling Xiao vein, I still can't find that feeling when I first entered the cave in Da Cang Mountain."

  Qin Wushuang recalled the experience in that cave on the cliff of Mount Taiqing, it was still vivid in his mind and unforgettable. The feeling of that baptism was truly wonderful.

  At this moment, thinking back, that baptism should have been a process of spiritual infusion. It was also that process that allowed him to enter the prenatal state in a daze.

  But what he couldn't understand was that if that baptism was a spiritual empowerment, why could his physical body withstand such a strong spiritual power?

  Generally speaking, if the physical body does not reach a certain intensity, it cannot carry the natural spiritual power, and the only result is that the physical body bursts and dies.

  But that time, he was surprisingly unscathed and even seemed to enjoy it. All of this seemed to completely defy the conventional wisdom of the Innate Spiritual Martial Path.

  "Perhaps, those five mysterious lights still have some profound meaning..." Qin Wusuo thought to himself as he began searching for a secluded corner where he could study the "Six Questions of Soul Absorption" given by his master.