freenovelworld Chapter 34 The Heart Sutra of Alchemy
Chapter 34 The Heart Sutra of Alchemy
Meng Daoran watched Lin Que's retreating figure, a complex and indescribable emotion flashing in his eyes.
The same applies to the other eleven elders.
However, Lin Que was destined not to see this scene, as he had already arrived at the back mountain with the people from the Enforcement Hall.
This back mountain, which had never been set foot in by any sect disciple before, welcomed its first person to be punished.
Lin Que looked at the overgrown weeds and the stone wall behind the mountain with a complicated expression. After a moment, he looked up and sighed.
"Damn it! What kind of trial is this? If I had known, I wouldn't have taken this mistake. There's not even a hut."
"So, you mean I have to build it myself?"
"The thought of having to stay here for another three years!"
"I'm so damn pissed off!!!"
the next day!
"call!"
"After working all night, we finally built a temporary hut, and it looks pretty good!"
Looking at the thatched hut he had built himself, Lin Que clapped his hands in satisfaction. It was worth it after a sleepless night.
After all, I'll be spending the next three years here.
"Junior Brother Lin! Junior Brother Lin! Dinner's ready!"
A familiar voice came from the foot of the mountain not far away.
“Pa bang bang~~~”
As the footsteps drew closer, Lin Que finally recognized the person as Senior Brother Huang Fulin!
At this moment, he walked towards Lin Que carrying food in one hand and bedding in the other.
Lin Que asked in surprise, "Senior Brother Huang, what brings you here?"
"Weren't you punished to guard the alchemy furnace? And you're carrying a blanket, were you also punished to go to the back mountain?"
Huang Fulin shook his head and said, "No, I also want to take the punishment in place of Junior Brother Lin, since I was the one who was really wrong, but I was indeed punished to guard the alchemy furnace."
"This set of bedding was sent to you by the sect. Although it's a punishment of three years in the back mountain, you still have to live, right?"
"Also, this meal was ordered by the sect."
"And by the way, let me be in charge of delivering meals to you, Junior Brother Lin, every day from now on."
Lin Que seemed somewhat moved upon hearing this. It seemed that even if a disciple made a mistake, the sect would still take it seriously. This was what a great sect should be like.
"what?"
"Junior Brother Lin, did you build this hut yourself?" Huang Fulin asked curiously, looking at the hut behind Lin Que.
Lin Que boasted with a touch of pride, "Yes, what do you think, Senior Brother Huang? Pretty good, right?"
"It took me an entire night to collect materials from the back of the mountain and build it myself."
"After all, we'll have to remain silent for three years."
Huang Fulin scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "However, Junior Brother Lin, there is a place in the back mountain for the punished disciples to live."
Lin Que's eyes widened.
"What did you say?!"
Huang Fulin hesitated for a moment, then continued, "Yes, Junior Brother Lin, please come with me."
After saying that, Huang Fulin led Lin Que to a corner of the stone wall, parted the weeds, and revealed a cave.
Lin Que stared blankly at the cave in front of him.
Huang Fulin pointed inside the cave and said, "Junior Brother Lin, this is where the punished disciples live. There are even carved stone beds inside."
Lin Que turned his head mechanically, staring blankly at Huang Fulin.
Huang Fulin became even more embarrassed under their gaze.
He rubbed his hands together and stammered, "Well... this... actually... actually yesterday... Junior Brother Lin, you left too quickly, and the sect elders didn't have time to explain."
Yesterday, Lin Que had actually accepted his punishment and wanted to leave the other disciples of the sect with a dashing image, which is why he left in such a hurry. It did have an effect, and the other disciples of the sect all admired Lin Que's righteousness and awe.
Simply put, it's about showing off.
As for the cave on the back mountain, because it was in an inconspicuous location, blocked by weeds, and it was nighttime, Lin Que didn't notice it at all.
Lin Que turned around at this moment, staring blankly at the thatched hut, then turned to look at the cave.
A moment later, the emotion I felt for the sect vanished completely...
"Holy shit! You son of a bitch!!!"
Night fell, and another day passed. Lin Que lay on the stone bed in the cave, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. He was still thinking about the thatched hut he had built himself, and he was furious!
"Sigh! I can't sleep anyway, I might as well go for a walk."
Lin Que got up with a sigh, dressed and left the cave, staring blankly at the moon in the starry sky.
The purpose of this illusionary trial and how to pass it remain a mystery.
"Ok?"
As Lin Que grew bored, he looked at the moonlight shining on the stone wall and seemed to discover something.
Lin Que approached the stone wall and took a closer look; there were actually words on it!
The Heart Sutra of Daoist Alchemy!
Heaven and earth are like a furnace, and the fire of the heart rages; thus, the elixir can be formed—this is the way of alchemy...
It turned out to be the cultivation technique for refining the heart fire of alchemy.
Lin Que hurriedly sat cross-legged and, by the moonlight, began to record and cultivate the Daoist alchemy manual on the stone wall.
This cultivation manual comprehensively explains alchemy techniques and the cultivation of inner fire. Mysterious spiritual fires of heaven and earth are distributed throughout the world, and ordinary alchemy relies on these spiritual fires to temper the pills.
However, the Daoist Classic of Alchemy emphasizes that one can absorb the spiritual fire of heaven and earth and use it to cultivate one's own inner fire. Then, one can use the inner fire to refine and temper elixirs, which can greatly improve the quality and success rate of the elixirs.
It turns out that the trials were interspersed with opportunities.
If Lin Que had stayed in the main hall and hadn't taken responsibility for his mistake, he wouldn't have been punished and sent to the back mountain.
Otherwise, you will miss this opportunity.
Lin Que couldn't help but sigh, "Fortune and misfortune are intertwined."
As for that thatched hut... never mind!
Just don’t mention it!
......
Spring goes and autumn comes, the four seasons turn.
As time passed, Lin Que had been quietly living in the back mountain for two years, and had already memorized all the alchemy classics on the stone wall. He had also made some progress in cultivating his inner fire and alchemy techniques.
The initial cultivation of the Heart Flame is not difficult, but if you want to continue to increase its strength, you need to seek out the spiritual fire of heaven and earth.
Lin Que looked at the stone wall again and found that the Daoist alchemy manual, which had appeared with the moonlight, had mysteriously disappeared.
As if it had never appeared.
It turns out that this opportunity will disappear once Lin Que successfully cultivates.
"Boom!"
Just then, a loud bang came from the sect's location below the valley behind the mountain!
"Something's wrong! Junior Brother Lin!"
Huang Fulin rushed up and shouted to Lin Que, "Junior Brother Lin, the sect is in trouble! It's under attack by a mysterious force!"
"Quickly, come with me to provide support!"
Lin Que was startled when he heard Huang Fulin's words. Could it be the mysterious force that attacked Elder Qi back then?
After descending the mountain, the scene that appeared before Lin Que filled him with rage.
The entire sect was engulfed in flames, and a group of mysterious people dressed in black and wearing masks were slaughtering people. Many sect disciples fell in pools of blood.
"Kill!"
"I'll fight you!"
"Who the hell are you?!"
"Where has our Dan Valley offended you?"
"Please! Let me go!"
"Waaaaah~~~ Senior brothers and sisters! Wake up!"
At this moment, the sounds of fighting, shouting, and crying filled the air.
It's like hell on earth.
Lin Que also witnessed the elders fighting fiercely with the mysterious man in order to protect the disciples around them.
However, the disparity in strength was too great, and Dan Valley was not particularly skilled in combat. Six of the eleven elders had already fallen!
"You beasts! Prepare to die!"
Sect Leader Meng Daoran roared and charged at the approaching enemy with his long sword.
Although Meng Daoran was the strongest in Dan Valley, he was now covered in blood and injured by several enemies.
Enraged, Lin Que lunged forward, drew a sword from the side, and prepared to attack the enemy.
But Huang Fulin, who was standing next to him, stopped him.
Huang Fulin cried and said to Lin Que, "Junior Brother Lin, you should leave now!"
"The sect leader said you are the future of the sect! You cannot die!"
Lin Que turned around and shouted angrily, "Since I am a disciple of Dan Valley, I have no reason to desert my post!"
Although Lin Que knew this was just a trial, he still spent two years there and developed a certain affection for the sect.
Although he was always in the back mountain, other disciples would occasionally come with Huang Fulin to deliver meals to Lin Que.
Over time, Lin Que became acquainted with many people.
Several elders also came a few times, teaching Lin Que some knowledge, as did the sect leader Meng Daoran.
Just as Lin Que was about to draw his sword to kill the enemy, a figure flew backward.
It crashed heavily to the ground beside Lin Que.
It's Sect Master Meng Daoran!
At this moment, he was covered in blood and was still spitting out blood. His condition was extremely critical!
An elder quickly approached Lin Que and his companions, saying, "Go quickly to the secret chamber inside the main hall; there's a teleportation array there to leave!"
"You absolutely cannot die!"
"The sect leader is seriously injured! Quickly, take the sect leader with you!"
"The future depends on you all. As long as we're alive, we can always rebuild!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Que quickly calmed down, and his impulsive heart returned to peace.
The elder is right. Looking at the current situation, Dan Valley is destined to perish.
We cannot allow even the last embers of hope to be extinguished. The mysterious force is too powerful; now is not the time for a direct confrontation.
Lin Que nodded to Huang Fulin, and the two of them picked up the sect leader and headed towards the main hall.
Upon arriving at the main hall, they discovered that a few disciples were still alive. The group followed an elder and entered a secret chamber.
The elder made a hand seal and activated the teleportation array in the secret chamber.
As a golden light shone, Lin Que, his disciples, and the injured Meng Daoran looked at the elder.
Elder Xing!!!
A collective gasp of grief erupted from the crowd!
Elder Xing glanced back at the crowd, his eyes filled with determination!
"Everyone! The future of Dan Valley depends on you!"
The stone door to the secret chamber slowly closed, and outside, Elder Xing's figure gradually disappeared from everyone's sight.
The golden light gradually dimmed, and the crowd disappeared...