Chapter 691: Chapter 636: Golden Crow Becomes the Sun

"Using water to nourish wood, fostering the growth of wood; using the lushness of wood to fuel the flames of fire. Yin and Yang complement each other, the Five Elements circulate, only then can infinite vitality be nurtured, endlessly cycling, with endless life."

These words, like the morning and evening bells, heavily struck the hearts of every Wood Attribute cultivator and all practitioners alike.

Especially for those cultivators who have been stuck at a bottleneck for a long time, it feels as though a whole new door has opened before them.

It turns out that in cultivation, one should not just focus on their own Spirit Root attributes but rather, experience the profound mystery of the Five Elements generating and overcoming one another in the universe.

"Boom!"

Just as Shen Xuan’s words fell, a sudden change occurred.

The Purple Yunting Tree seemed to comprehend the ultimate principle of "wood’s" vitality and began to tremble violently.

A majestic and atmospheric purple divine light soared into the sky, transforming into a giant purple light column.

Within the light column, countless tiny Dao patterns seemed to be emerging and vanishing, flowing and circulating.

At the same time, the branches and leaves of the entire divine tree swayed wildly, emitting a pleasingly melodious sound, like a symphony of heavenly melodies intertwined into a Daoist tune.

The divine tree is joyful, the Dao resonates.

This sudden heavenly phenomenon pushed the atmosphere of the sermon to a climax.

In the square below, whether they were at Qi Cultivation, Foundation Establishment, or those dozen Core Formation cultivators, all were immersed in the vast realm of Dao.

Some Qi Cultivation stage cultivators experienced intense fluctuations of Spiritual Qi around them, faces showing expressions of ecstasy, breaking through on the spot while kneeling.

Small realm bottlenecks quietly loosened amid the nourishment of Dao sound and divine light.

The cultivators came to a sudden realization.

Today’s teachings from True Master Profound Ice were not ordinary cultivation spells and techniques.

But rather direct insights into the origins of the universe’s great Dao.

What he imparted was "Dao," was "reason," was the law of all things, the rules of universal operation, the great Dao that cultivators dream of pursuing.

Each person’s realm differs, their understanding differs.

Yet, all can draw nourishment from Shen Xuan’s sermon, finding direction in their own Dao path.

Shen Xuan sat atop the grand stage, looking down at the myriad beings below, sensing the joy conveyed by the Purple Yunting Tree, his heart at peace.

At this moment, Shen Xuan’s eyes radiated with divine light, experiencing a realization as well.

"Condensing a Golden Core allows one to transcend the ordinary and perform Divine Powers. Harmonizing Yin and Yang, the convergence of dragon and tiger, refining essence, Qi, and spirit to the extreme, gathering the three flowers at the top to reach the peak. Subsequently breaking the pill to form the infant, refining the infant with fire, nurturing the true self Nascent Soul, this is the Nascent Soul Realm. The Nascent Soul is the true self, embodying the power of law, connecting with heaven and earth, integrating with the Dao, possessing the ability to move mountains and fill seas."

"And my way is the Ice and Fire Dual Golden Core, Water and Fire complement each other, evenly matched, mutually assisting, fusing into primordial, breaking the pill to form the infant!"

Shen Xuan’s mind was clear and empty.

As the sun set in the west, the sermon concluded.

Shen Xuan descended leisurely from the stage.

However, beneath the Purple Yunting Tree, Spiritual Qi continued to flow, the purple light did not dissipate, and many were still immersed in that profound Dao realm, unwilling to awaken for a long time.

The three-day-long sermon came to an end.

The cultivators who came to listen gradually dispersed.

After Shen Xuan’s sermon, news spread to all corners that among tens of thousands of cultivators, hundreds experienced breakthroughs and advancements.

For a while, those cultivators who, due to various reasons such as long distances, being preoccupied with affairs, or not lowering their pride, did not come to Starlight Island to listen to the sermon, all stomped their feet in regret and beat their chests endlessly.

Cold Ice Cave.

Council Hall.

Shen Xuan took the seat of honor with Qin Yuehan beside him.

Below, seated in order are Li Ruyi, True Master Wei Chen, Shangguan Yan’Er, Ding Lingchong, Tie Wenda, Lin Zhongyue, Chu Duanlang, and others.

Lin Yueying carefully served tea and water, weaving through them.

"Brother Profound Ice’s sermon this time, benefitting all beings, is a great opportunity for the numerous cultivators of Starlight Island."

True Master Wei Chen smiled and praised.

"Indeed. Since the Island Master came, Starlight Island has developed rapidly, becoming increasingly prosperous. Even compared with Profound Celestial Immortal City, it does not fall short."

Tie Wenda promptly added.

Everyone echoed.

Shen Xuan smiled slightly, then said seriously, "We are all our own people, let’s not praise too much. The achievements of Starlight Island rely on the assistance of all of you."

Shen Xuan looked towards Li Ruyi, stood up and saluted, solemnly saying, "Fellow Daoist Li, thank you."

Li Ruyi hurriedly stood up and returned the courtesy.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, you’re too kind."

They exchanged smiles.

Shen Xuan and Li Ruyi maintained a tacit understanding.

Li Ruyi helped Shen Xuan with alchemy, and during Shen Xuan’s absence from the island, he stayed and guarded Starlight Island.

Shen Xuan collected cultivation resources for Li Ruyi.

Someday.

Once Shen Xuan’s Realm Cultivation breaks through and he possesses enough strength.

He will return together with Li Ruyi to Yan Country’s Danxia Sect, to resolve cause and effect for her and reclaim her body from a past life.

Precisely because of Li Ruyi’s existence.

Shen Xuan can easily complete the alchemy tasks entrusted by the Sect and confidently leave the island in search of opportunities.

Although True Master Wei Chen is also loyal to him.

After all, he is merely a Fake Pill True Master, somewhat lacking in strength.

Qin Yuehan is even more so.

In terms of battle power, Qin Yuehan might not even be comparable to True Master Wei Chen.

As for Shangguan Yan’Er, Ding Lingchong, and others, they are each connected to him in myriad ways, all marked with utmost loyalty.

In fact, most importantly, Shen Xuan’s strength speaks for itself.

Not only is he an Ice Technique Golden Core, but he also likely steps towards the Nascent Soul great Dao.

Showing subordinates hope and bringing benefits is the best way to manage people.

"Alright. Everyone, you’ve worked hard. Here are some Foundation Establishment Pills. Please take them as a token of gratitude."

To Shen Xuan now, ordinary Foundation Establishment Pills, especially Water Attribute Foundation Establishment Pills, are no longer rare.

Qin Yuehan accepted the medicine bottles Shen Xuan brought out and distributed them one by one to those present.

"I entrust the matters on Starlight Island to all of you. Assist True Master Hanyue well. I will be in closed-door cultivation soon, and unless there’s something particularly important, do not disturb me."