The cultivation of the previous ten or so spells was extremely smooth, but when Jing Yan began to train in mastering the Nine Heavens Divine Fire, he encountered obstacles and difficulties.
The Nine Heavens Divine Fire belongs to the fire attribute spells among the Five Elements Attributes. Jing Yan has a high talent in Five Elements Attribute Dao Skill, but even so, training in the Nine Heavens Divine Fire remains fraught with challenges, and Jing Yan even went so far as to use high-level Netherworld Crystal Stones, yet still could not significantly accelerate the mastery of the Nine Heavens Divine Fire.
"No wonder it’s even more formidable than the Great Demon Seal Suppression Technique."
"It’s said that the one who created the Nine Heavens Divine Fire eventually ascended to the Chaotic Primordial Golden List and achieved the position of Immortal Emperor."
"Though the Nine Heavens Divine Fire is not an Immortal Technique, it stands out among spells like a crane in a flock. To master it quickly is very difficult. I fear I need to prehend more fire attribute Dao skills first." Jing Yan changed his approach, realizing that forcing the training of the Nine Heavens Divine Fire would only consume more time.
He also needs to master enough Thunder Attribute Dao Techniques to perform the Thunder Origin Immortal Skill. Though the Nine Heavens Divine Fire is not an Immortal Technique, its level is inparable to ordinary Immortal Venerable Techniques. If one achieves enough in fire attribute Dao skills, it surely aids in mastering this spell.
The Nine Heavens Divine Fire has only three layers, and it took Jing Yan no small amount of time to master the first layer, but he has been stuck on the second layer for quite a while.
"Sharpening the axe doesn’t delay the work of chopping firewood. First, prehend the fire attribute Dao skills." Jing Yan focused his attention on perceiving and understanding Dao skills.
The Netherworld Crystal Stone, of course, will continue to be used.
In the Yellow Spring Cave, Jing Yan obtained a large Netherworld Crystal Stone vein and a small Netherworld Crystal Stone vein, and although he divided some between Yuantong Immortal Venerable and the Xin Family, he still retained a large quantity of Netherworld Crystal Stones.
While prehending Dao skills, Jing Yan did not retreat for long periods.
The process of understanding Dao skills is mysterious, and sometimes a single Law can trap a cultivator for a long time. Thus, while prehending fire attribute Dao skills, Jing Yan would also venture out for casual walks, sometimes even leaving the Bai Family Mansion to wander around in the vast Bai City.
The Bai Family also granted him great freedom. Since Jing Yan subdued Kui Xiang with a single move and rendered him unable to get up, the Bai Family’s attitude towards Jing Yan changed significantly. While not everyone respects him, the majority view this formidable figure with deep respect.
Even the elders of the Bai Family exhibit a courteous demeanor towards Jing Yan.
After all, Jing Yan is a cultivator of Immortal Rhythm Level, possessing Immortal Venerable bat power.
Some time later, Kui Xiang came to Jing Yan again. Jing Yan initially thought Kui Xiang wanted to challenge him again, but he was evidently mistaken. This time, Kui Xiang sought Jing Yan’s guidance in cultivation.
Kui Xiang was already at the Immortal Rhythm Peak Level, only a step away from the Immortal Venerable Realm, and Jing Yan was also at the Immortal Rhythm Level. Generally, someone like Kui Xiang would not seek guidance from a cultivator at the same level, but Kui Xiang came with extreme sincerity. Jing Yan, if he refused, Kui Xiang would kneel, insisting that since Jing Yan was associated with Lady Bing Li and thus part of the Bai Family, Bai Family members should help each other.
In the end, with no other choice, Jing Yan agreed to offer some guidance in cultivation.
Although Jing Yan is at the Immortal Rhythm Level, his understanding of Space-Time, Five Elements, and various spells is more than sufficient to guide Kui Xiang. Jing Yan’s Divine Soul is pure, and he has a relatively thorough understanding of various Dao skills and spells. Even with skills he hasn’t mastered, if Kui Xiang can demonstrate or explain them in detail, Jing Yan can mostly help him identify the roots of the issues.
Gradually, Kui Xiang began to make significant progress. It is generally believed that making further progress at the Immortal Rhythm Peak Level is difficult, but under Jing Yan’s guidance, he truly improved greatly. This isn’t just a feeling; it is real, with a marked increase in his bat power.
Kui Xiang is not a low-key person, and he used to frequently go to the Bai Family’s Battle Platform to spar with others. After Jing Yan started guiding him, his visits to the Battle Platform became less frequent, but every time he went, people noticed the changes in him.
Previously, several Immortal Rhythm Netherworld Realm cultivators in the Bai Family had strength parable to his, and it was difficult to determine a victor in their bouts. But with Jing Yan’s guidance, those individuals clearly observed that Kui Xiang was being more formidable.
This matter quickly spread within the Bai Family, causing quite a stir. Many began to seek information, and not only did Kui Xiang not conceal it, but he also proactively shared that his significant progress was due to guidance from Mr. Jing Yan, going as far as to say that he felt increasingly close to the Immortal Venerable Realm.
The Bai Family was once again abuzz with excitement.
Many came to visit Jing Yan, seeking his guidance. Though this caused Jing Yan some headache, he still guided those he could. Yet, during this process, Jing Yan discovered an unexpected benefit: through guiding others in their cultivation, he inadvertently broadened his own horizons, gaining understanding in areas he was previously less familiar with.
This understanding didn’t significantly enhance his own bat power, but Jing Yan noticed that his prehension of Five Elements Attribute Dao Technique and Space-Time Dao Technique became more seamless. Moreover, he found new inspirations for the Nine Heavens Divine Fire spell.
For this, Jing Yan could only sigh at the unintended positive results. With such gains, Jing Yan was more inclined to guide the Bai Family cultivators.
Those cultivators guided by Jing Yan made varying degrees of progress, as long as they were genuinely seeking knowledge.
Jing Yan’s renown in the Bai Family reached new heights during this period.
One day, the Chief Manager of the Bai Residence came to Jing Yan, stating that the Family Head requested his presence.
Jing Yan hesitated internally.
He had been in the Bai Residence for a while but had never met the Bai Family Head, who was also Bai Bingli’s father.
He wondered about the purpose of this meeting with the Bai Family Head.
However, despite his curiosity, Jing Yan quickly set out to meet him.
Upon entering the room in the Bai Family Head’s courtyard, Jing Yan saw a middle-aged man sitting there. Bai Bingli was also in the room.
"Jing Yan." Bai Bingli greeted with a smile as he entered.
"Lady Bing Li," Jing Yan replied, cupping his hands in respect.
"Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, you have been in the Bai Family for some time, and it is only today that we meet. If I have been remiss, I hope you can forgive me," said the middle-aged man, smiling as he added, "I am Bai Wentai."
"Family Head Bai is too kind. I am merely a cultivator summoned by Lady Bing Li from the Nine Days of Immortal Domain, unworthy of Family Head Bai’s attention," Jing Yan replied, shaking his head.
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