And the master’s cultivation talent is as formidable as ever.
Just a glance was enough to fall into a state of sudden enlightenment.
Lu Qing did not disturb his master’s contemplation, merely quietly maintained the operation of the Sword Qi Small World.
Given his cultivation, this consumption was negligible; even if he maintained it continuously, there would be no burden.
Thus, the master and disciple remained in this state.
About an hour later, the elder doctor finally awakened slowly from the state of sudden enlightenment.
"Ah Qing, it’s time, disperse the Sword Qi Small World," the elder doctor said.
"Master, have you finished your contemplation?"
Lu Qing slightly moved his mind, and the Sword Qi Small World quietly dispersed.
"Yes, I’ve reached the limit of my understanding; going further would exceed the constraints of my realm."
The elder doctor rubbed his temples; evidently, the contemplation had consumed quite a bit of his heart power.
Nonetheless, the elder doctor’s mood was joyous.
Through perceiving the mysterious Sword Intent Lu Qing displayed, he captured inspiration, and his Sword Dao Domain improved significantly.
Just from this moment of enlightenment, although still at Golden Core Seventh Transition, he had no doubts about the path to the Primordial Spirit Realm.
Even for the Primordial Spirit Realm, he had a hint of his own understanding.
"Master indeed has astonishing insight," Lu Qing praised.
"Stop teasing your teacher," the elder doctor laughed and scolded.
The master and disciple joked for a while before Lu Qing’s expression became slightly serious.
"Master, I should be heading to the stars again in a few days; do you want to acpany me on this journey?"
"Heading to the stars?"
The elder doctor pondered upon hearing that.
He was not surprised by Lu Qing’s intention to leave the homeworld again; Lu Qing had mentioned it at dinner yesterday.
He also knew the cultivation environment of the homeworld could not satisfy his disciple’s cultivation needs.
Let alone Lu Qing; even he felt a shortage of spiritual energy after stepping into the Golden Core Seventh Transition, slowing down his cultivation progress.
Let alone a cultivator like Lu Qing at the Primordial Spirit Realm.
Thus, for Lu Qing to further enhance his cultivation, he could only leave the homeworld and head to the stars.
Only the vast and splendid Great Worlds in the stars could make sure his cultivation didn’t stagnate.
However, upon hearing Lu Qing ask if he also wanted to go to the stars, the elder doctor hesitated.
He pondered for a while and finally shook his head, "I don’t think so. My current cultivation still has room to grow; having just prehended the true essence of your Sword Dao, I have insights to integrate, so it’s best to retreat rather than travel with you."
"Don’t you want to see the wonders of other worlds in the stars, Master?"
"Of course I do," said the elder doctor with a smile.
As a cultivator, how could he not be intrigued by the myriad fascinating worlds?
"But not now; when my cultivation progresses further and I can reach the Primordial Spirit Realm, then I’ll consider traveling the stars. Didn’t you say, Ah Qing, that only those in the Primordial Spirit Realm have the ability to traverse the stars?"
"It seems Master has already made up his mind."
Upon hearing this, Lu Qing immediately understood his master’s intent.
It turned out the master wanted to break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm before exploring the stars.
Just then, he decided not to persuade further.
"Moreover, since you are heading out, take Little Yan with you. That girl has good talent, but her Dao Heart still needs seasoning; it’s a good opportunity for her to travel and broaden her knowledge," said the elder doctor.
"Disciple had the same intention," Lu Qing nodded.
"Since you’ve made plans, I won’t worry about it. When do you intend to leave?"
"In a few days; this journey could last a long time, so I’ll rest at home for a while first."
"That’s good; since you’re rarely back, you should also visit the elders in the village; otherwise, next time you return, you might not be able to see them."
Lu Qing fell silent.
He understood what his master meant.
Actually, upon returning this time, he already felt the presence of fewer of the older generation in the village.
The spiritual energy recovery in the homeworld had already lasted over a century.
The villagers he was familiar with back then mostly lacked the talent for cultivation.
Although nurtured by the village’s spiritual energy and vitality, permitting longevity.
But ordinary people’s lifespan is limited; without breaking through to the Innate Realm, it’s difficult to surpass a hundred and fifty years.
So by now, few remain alive.
Lu Qing doesn’t know how long it will be before he returns.
At his current realm, a single retreat could last decades.
When he returns next time, it’s likely none of the villagers he knew will remain.
After a moment of silence, Lu Qing nodded slightly, "I understand, Master."
In the days following, Lu Qing grew increasingly leisurely.
The spiritual energy of the homeworld could not enhance his cultivation.
So, during the day, he instructed Little Yan and the others in their cultivation and helped the village elders with their health.
At night, his Primordial Spirit would leave the body, entering the Origin Space for enlightenment on the operational mysteries of the Daoic essence within the World Origin.
Of course, he seized the opportunity to visit some old acquaintances.
People like the several Saint Masters of the Holy Mountain, Zhi Rui of Tianji Building, and the Heavenly Mechanism Tower Master—all received a visit from him.
Naturally, people were delighted by Lu Qing’s visits.
Especially the master and disciple of the Tianji Building, who felt deeply honored.
After all, Lu Qing’s status is now exceedingly exalted, truly the number one under heaven.
Such a great person valuing past friendships and visiting them was simply incredible for the master and disciple of the Tianji Building.
"Tower Master Senior, I’m here to request a favor,"
Inside the Tianji Building, Lu Qing politely addressed the Heavenly Mechanism Tower Master.
"You flatter me; not at all, respected one; what can I do for you?" the Tower Master replied quickly, "What do you need us to do?"
No longer dare he refer to Lu Qing as a little friend as in years past.
"I wish to view your sect’s divination cultivation technique, if convenient. Of course, I will offer appropriate treasures in exchange," Lu Qing stated his purpose.
"And here I thought what the matter was—it’s our honor for our humble techniques at Tianji Building to be examined by a respected one; we worry they may not catch your eye."
Immediately, the Tower Master instructed Zhi Rui to bring forth all the cultivation techniques stored within the Tianji Building.
"Respected one, all the techniques we’ve collected are here; which ones would you like to see?"
The Tower Master, cradling a collection of Jade Scrolls and books, inquired respectfully.
"I’d like to see them all."
"Then please make yourself at home; we will wait outside—do not hesitate to call us for anything."
The Tower Master, acpanied by Zhi Rui, left, leaving Lu Qing alone in the quiet room.
Lu Qing paid no heed, picking up the Jade Scrolls before him and began flipping through them.
Most of the techniques collected by the Tianji Building were Postnatal and Innate methods; even Foundation Establishment Realm ones were extremely rare.
Given Lu Qing’s current realm, just one glance was enough to pletely prehend their mysteries.
He scanned quickly, soon revealing a slight smile.
Indeed, Tianji Building held what he needed.
Once he finished all the Jade Scrolls and books, he stood and exited the quiet room.
The Tower Master, who was waiting outside, quickly offered his greetings, "Respected one."
"I found what I sought; thank you, Senior. Here are a few techniques as a token of gratitude. Junior has other matters to attend to, so I’ll take my leave."
Lu Qing handed several Jade Scrolls to the Tower Master, then departed gracefully.
Only leaving the master and disciple standing there, looking at each other in surprise.
"Master, do you know what techniques in our Tianji Building could possibly attract Mr. Lu Qing’s attention?"
After a while, Zhi Rui, already in the Golden Core Realm, couldn’t help but ask.
"I don’t know either," the Tower Master replied, equally puzzled.
Within Tianji Building, the most advanced techniques could only cultivate to the Golden Core Realm.
And that technique was obtained from the Holy Mountain, said to have been passed down by Lu Qing.
Other techniques, the most advanced ones were merely Foundation Establishment level, and even then, inplete.
Logically speaking, they shouldn’t catch the attention of a Primordial Spirit Great Power like Lu Qing.
Could it be that the collected techniques contain mysteries yet undiscovered by them?
The Tower Master pondered for a while, yet couldn’t fathom it, and shifted his focus to the few Jade Scrolls Lu Qing had just handed over.
Upon using heart and spirit to probe the contents of the Jade Scrolls, he was involuntarily shocked.
"Master, what happened?"
"The techniques Mr. Lu Qing left behind are all of the Primordial Spirit level,"
The Tower Master gazed in the direction of Lu Qing’s departure, murmuring softly.
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