Chapter 1328
Ye Daozu Opens the Altar and Bestows Treasures, Ushering in a New Era for the Cultivati
At this moment, under Ye Yang's sermon, lotus flowers bloomed in the void.
The spiritual energy at the summit of Feitianmen Mountain became increasingly abundant.
Even as the Taoist chants flowed, the vast and magnificent atmosphere of Ye Yang's sermons still remained.
Ye Yang looked at everyone and seemed to have thought of something before speaking.
"Today's sermon is a gathering of people, with the aim of helping the cultivation community to advance further. I have observed that among you fellow practitioners, some are exceptionally talented but are trapped by the methods, while others have a firm belief in the Way but lack assistance."
"Or there may be those who, through sudden enlightenment, break through their predicament; they are all promising talents who have a connection with me and have heard the teachings."
"Heaven rewards diligence, and by the grace of destiny, I bestow upon you this supreme treasure today to help you fellow cultivators advance further and enrich our cultivation world."
Before he finished speaking, Ye Yang raised his hand and waved it lightly, and a dazzling rosy light immediately appeared in the void.
Amidst the rosy glow, the illusory images of treasures intertwined, and a breathtaking spiritual energy swept across the entire area, even making the Daoist aura in the air become increasingly mellow.
All the cultivators held their breath, their eyes filled with disbelief.
He thought to himself, "He truly deserves to be called the Ancestor of Thunder Tribulation."
Even if many major sects exhausted all their resources, they would still find it difficult to gather even a fraction of a treasure of this caliber.
Ye Yang's gaze moved first, landing on a tall, handsome young figure in the crowd.
The man was dressed in a plain white robe, carrying an ancient longsword on his back. He was surrounded by a chilling sword intent. He was Jiang Taibai, a genius sword cultivator who had risen to fame in the cultivation world in recent years and was known for his early success.
At this moment, Jiang Taibai was closing his eyes and reflecting on Ye Yang's discourse on "the mind of Tao and the methods of Tao".
Suddenly feeling a gaze fall upon him, he immediately opened his eyes, stood up, and bowed in greeting.
"Disciple Jiang Taibai greets the Dao Ancestor!"
"You are born with a sword-like spirit, and your talent in swordsmanship surpasses all your peers. I also cultivate the way of the sword, and today I will bestow upon you my life's experience in swordsmanship to help you break free from your shackles."
May you understand the true meaning of "the sword moves with the heart, and the way accompanies the sword".
After speaking, Ye Yang raised his hand and waved it, and a wisp of sword intent immediately merged into Jiang Taibai's brow.
Jiang Taibai shuddered and abruptly closed his eyes as countless insights into swordsmanship flooded into his mind.
It contains breakdowns of sword techniques that reflect the evolution of all things in the universe, cultivation secrets that integrate Daoist heart and sword intent, key methods to break through the bottlenecks of sword cultivation, and Ye Daozu's own insights and ways to avoid pitfalls in his sword cultivation.
Every sentence and every detail hit the nail on the head, instantly dispelling his years of confusion.
A moment later, Jiang Taibai slowly opened his eyes, his demeanor completely transformed.
"Thank you, Dao Ancestor, for bestowing upon me your insights into swordsmanship. I will certainly devote myself to diligent cultivation, hone my Dao heart, and live up to your kindness and expectations!"
Ye Yang slightly raised his hand to signal him to stand up, then turned his gaze to the Azure Dragon Daoist on the lectern.
At this moment, the Azure Dragon Daoist had shed his former old age and fatigue, and his aura was now powerful and majestic.
The aura of the Void Refining Realm was faintly visible, and his brows were full of the ease that comes with a breakthrough.
Upon seeing Ye Yang looking at him, he immediately stood up and bowed, his expression extremely respectful.
"This junior thanks the Dao Ancestor for his guidance, which enabled me to break through the shackles and escape the predicament of the Nascent Soul Realm!"
"You are a descendant of the Azure Dragon, possessing an ancient dragon vein, but you have been practicing unorthodox methods for many years, failing to awaken your bloodline's origin and instead hindering your potential, which is why you have been stuck at the peak of the Nascent Soul Realm for three hundred years."
Ye Yang raised his hand and waved, and an ancient jade scroll slowly floated out. Runes flowed on the scroll, and a faint blue dragon phantom was coiled there. The dragon's might was so great that it shocked the entire audience.
"This is an incomplete version of the Azure Dragon Dao Technique. It can help you activate the Azure Dragon bloodline origin, stabilize your Void Refining Realm cultivation, and in the future, you can use it to break through to a higher realm, living up to the power of the dragon vein."
With trembling hands, Qingjiao Daoist accepted the jade book. His fingertips traced the illusory image of the azure dragon on the book, his eyes filled with ecstasy and excitement, and tears almost welled up in his eyes.
He cultivated for six hundred years, and his lifelong pursuit was to advance further.
"I am willing to use my crippled body to protect the Dao Ancestor. I will not hesitate to be shattered to pieces. I will definitely devote myself to cultivating the Azure Dragon Dao Technique and live up to the honor bestowed upon me by the Dao Ancestor!"
"There's no need for that. Focusing on your cultivation is the best reward for me."
Ye Yang smiled faintly, then moved his gaze again, landing on two cultivators in the crowd with very different temperaments.
One of them was dressed in black, with a resolute face and an aura of righteousness surrounding him. He was a rogue cultivator who took it upon himself to eliminate demons and protect the righteous path, and who had been wandering around for many years.
The other person, dressed in a blue robe, had a gentle face and a calm expression. His Dao heart was clear and pure. He was the Mingxin Daoist, who had lived in seclusion for many years and was not involved in any disputes. "The Demon-Slaying Daoist has slain demons and eliminated evil spirits. His Dao heart is firm, but because he was born as a rogue cultivator, without a sect or school, he lacked the method to nourish his primordial spirit. Therefore, he has been unable to break through to the primordial spirit Dao realm and has been shackled for many years."
Ye Yang raised his hand, and a bright red pill with a rich fragrance slowly floated out.
"This is the Lesser Thunder Yang Treasure Pill, which can help you nourish your primordial spirit, replenish its deficiencies, help you break through bottlenecks, enhance your demon-slaying power, and protect the peace of the cultivation world."
"As for Daoist Mingxin, your Dao heart is clear and your temperament is reserved, but because you are too quiet, the power of your primordial spirit is sluggish and slightly deficient. This secret method can help you replenish your primordial spirit, stabilize your Dao heart, and break through the realm as soon as possible to reach a higher level."
The Demon-Slaying Taoist and the Enlightened Heart Taoist stepped forward at the same time, respectfully accepting the Primordial Spirit Pill with both hands. The fragrance of the pill entered their noses, and they felt a surge of comfort in their primordial spirit between their brows. The deficiency and stagnation they had experienced for many years instantly dissipated by more than half.
As a rogue cultivator, the Demon-Slaying Taoist had a life of wandering and hardship, and had never obtained such a treasure before. His gratitude was beyond words.
"The Dao Ancestor's kindness is like a second birth! This disciple has no way to repay it, and is willing to be shattered to pieces to repay the Dao Ancestor's kindness. In the future, I will definitely do my best to eliminate demons and protect the Dao, slay evil spirits, and protect the thousands of cultivators in the cultivation world!"
Master Mingxin also bowed deeply, his expression one of utmost piety.
"Thank you for bestowing this treasure upon me, Dao Ancestor. I will certainly devote myself to cultivation and hone my Dao heart, so as not to fail your kindness and expectations."
Ye Yang nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the other cultivators. His voice remained calm but full of concern: "The other fellow cultivators also have their own karmic connections, and I have given them gifts."
For a moment, cheers and shouts of thanks rose and fell on the summit of Feitianmen Mountain.
"We disciples will keep in mind the teachings of the Dao Ancestor and will certainly devote ourselves to cultivation, contribute to the cultivation world, and live up to the Dao Ancestor's great favor!"
Ye Yang nodded slightly, a hint of expectation flashing in his eyes.
"Today's sermon has concluded. I hereby make a pact with you all, fellow Daoists, for a hundred years. A hundred years from now, I will still be here at the Flying Heaven Gate, sermoning the Dao. I hope that you all will devote yourselves to diligent cultivation within this hundred-year period, break through the shackles of your cultivation realms, reach new heights, and discuss the Great Dao with me, exploring the true meaning of cultivation together."
"The promise of a hundred years, your disciple (this old man) will surely keep!"
The cultivators shouted in unison, their voices filled with determination.
Looking at the determined expressions on everyone's faces, Ye Yang smiled faintly, said nothing more, and a faint golden light emanated from his body.
As the golden light swirled, it vanished completely from the void atop Flying Heaven Gate Mountain in an instant, as if it had never existed.
The cultivators below the stage, however, were reluctant to leave for a long time.
They knew that this sermon would become the most precious treasure on their spiritual path.
Just then, the Azure Dragon Taoist stepped forward.
"Fellow Daoists, I was fortunate enough to listen to the Dao Ancestor's teachings, and I gained much insight. Today, I would like to share some of my thoughts with you all. I wonder if you would be willing to listen to my words?"
Everyone looked over and saw that the one speaking was none other than the Azure Dragon Daoist, who had just broken through to the Celestial Realm.
"If Senior Qingjiao is willing to preach, we are naturally willing to listen!"
Someone immediately responded.
The Azure Dragon Taoist nodded, walked up to the lectern, and sat cross-legged.
"What I will speak of today is my understanding of the past three hundred years, from the peak of the Nascent Soul Realm to my recent breakthrough to the Void Refinement Realm."
He slowly began to speak, sharing his insights in detail.
The monks below the stage listened attentively.
Immediately afterwards, Master Fakong also stepped forward.
"I also have some insights that I would like to share with you all."
One by one, the senior figures stepped forward and began to preach.
They had just listened to Master Ye's sermon and had gained some insights. They wanted to take this opportunity to share their understanding with others and to reflect on their own experiences.
The monks below the stage listened with great interest.
Although the teachings of these senior figures could not compare to those of Master Ye, they were still a rare opportunity for them.
For a time, the entire Flying Heaven Gate was immersed in the atmosphere of preaching.
Ye Yang, on the other hand, returned to his cave dwelling, sat cross-legged, and closed his eyes to rest.
Judging from the sounds outside, he knew that the sermon conference had come to a successful conclusion. (End of Chapter)