Chapter 122 Breakthrough to Nascent Soul and Obtaining a Daoist Title
What changes occur after breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage? This was a question Song Yin had asked before, but now she can personally experience and answer it.
First, her lifespan increased; the lifespan of a Nascent Soul cultivator could reach three thousand years. Second, her physical strength improved again, and her adaptability to various harsh environments also increased. Her divine sense also strengthened; when she unleashed it, she could easily survey every part of Danque Peak, and no flower, blade of grass, or tree could escape her keen eye.
The changes didn't stop there; there were many more, but unfortunately, she couldn't experience them any longer as she had to go out and face the Nascent Soul Tribulation.
Lou Shuhe said to Song Yin, who had just emerged, "You will face the 'Asking the Heart' stage again during the Nascent Soul Tribulation. You successfully passed the 'Asking the Heart' stage during the Golden Core Tribulation, but this time the 'Asking the Heart' stage of the Nascent Soul Tribulation will definitely ask you other questions. Stay calm and treat it with a normal mindset."
"I will, Grandmaster." Song Yin bowed respectfully, then disappeared before her Grandmaster's eyes.
She appeared above Danque Peak, where her master was already waiting. Turning back, she saw that her master's wife and senior brother had also arrived.
Qi Zibo: "I'll take you to a special place for undergoing tribulation lightning. You'll undergo your Nascent Soul tribulation lightning at Danque Peak. I'm afraid your tribulation lightning will destroy Danque Peak."
"It seems that next time I go into seclusion to break through, I'll have to find a place where I can undergo the tribulation on the spot." Song Yin looked up, and dark clouds had already begun to gather. "I've been identified by the Heavenly Dao as someone who's trying to escape the tribulation again."
What a blunder! Before going into seclusion, all I could think about was her splendor after breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage. Only after the seclusion ended did I remember that the power of the lightning tribulation would increase if she escaped.
Song Yin's clothes fluttered in the wind, and the gale also tossed her hair, but she remained unmoved.
"But no matter what, the tribulation of lightning still needs to be overcome."
After saying this, Song Yin flew off into the distance.
Without relying on flying artifacts or flying on a sword, her flying speed alone is comparable to that of many flying artifacts.
Flying towards the boundless sea, it finally landed on a large island. The island was marked by lightning strikes everywhere, suggesting that the sect's top experts would come here to break through.
Qi Zibo and the others followed, protecting Song Yin from a distance.
After a while, many more people arrived.
Xin Huailiang was accompanied by three disciples. As soon as he arrived, he said, "Let the three of you observe the Nascent Soul Tribulation and learn something."
Qi Zibo was very generous, "Whatever, as long as it doesn't affect my disciple's tribulation."
"Greetings to Elder Wen, Elder Qi, and Senior Brother Shen."
Several more groups of people arrived after Xin Huailiang. Some came just to join in the fun, while others, like Xin Huailiang, brought their apprentices.
Qi Zibo blocked them all behind him, not allowing anyone to pass him. "Watch in a civilized manner. Do not push forward. If you push forward, swords and lightning have no eyes and cannot bend."
Rumble—!
A sudden clap of thunder exploded in everyone's ears, as if someone had lit a firecracker right next to their ears, causing a ringing in their ears.
The lightning, carrying immense force, pierced through the thick clouds and struck Song Yin precisely.
One after another.
From being full of confidence at the beginning to running out of energy later on, Song Yin felt like giving up every time she caught a bolt of lightning, but she couldn't give up no matter how difficult it was.
Taking advantage of the lull before the next bolt of lightning struck, Song Yin tilted her head back and poured an entire bottle of healing and spirit-restoring pills into her mouth.
Knowing that many people were watching her undergo the tribulation of lightning, she casually tossed the empty medicine bottle in the water aside, displaying a dashing and cool demeanor.
Song Yin felt a pang of regret after throwing it away. The medicine bottle was perfectly fine; she could wash it and still use it. So she put the empty bottle back into her storage bag.
She didn't know how much time had passed, so long that Song Yin thought a whole day had gone by, and her whole body was trembling.
That's too ruthless! The Nascent Soul Tribulation is truly too ruthless, far more powerful than the Golden Core Tribulation!
When the lightning tribulation ended and stopped striking downwards, the onlookers breathed a sigh of relief, having successfully passed through it.
Everyone assumed that during the inquiry into her heart, Song Yin definitely had an inner demon. This inner demon was already born during the Golden Core stage tribulation, so there was no need to be too afraid during the Nascent Soul stage tribulation.
But those in the know, like Qi Zibo, knew that it wasn't over yet.
Song Yin did not develop inner demons during the Golden Core stage tribulation, but would the Nascent Soul stage tribulation cause her to develop inner demons?
When Song Yin underwent the heart-to-heart talk, she felt a profound silence, an absolute stillness.
"Congratulations, you've made another breakthrough."
The sound suddenly rang out.
Song Yin opened her eyes and saw that it was Xiao Daiheng and the others.
Just as Song Yin was about to reply, Xiao Daiheng, Wu Jue, and Han Wuyue walked past her and headed straight for the back.
Is there anyone behind me?
Song Yin slowly turned around.
"Just lucky, just lucky."
A person who looked exactly like her accepted Xiao Daiheng and the others' congratulations.
The identical "Song Yin" spotted Song Yin, staring straight at her with a smug expression.
It's as if they're saying: Look, they're congratulating me.
"My God! Song Yin, you're amazing! You broke through to the Nascent Soul stage at the age of 140! You're a genius!" Xia Xining's cheerful voice rang out as she rushed towards "Song Yin" and hugged her tightly.
Xia Xining: "Sister, you're amazing! I need to beg for your coattails!"
Song Yin: "Of course, no problem, but have you seen her?"
Xia Xining asked in confusion, "Who is it?"
"Song Yin" raised his hand and pointed at Song Yin, "It's her."
Xia Xining turned around and looked her up and down with a puzzled and unfamiliar gaze. "Who is she? I don't know her. She doesn't even have any cultivation. She's just an ordinary person. What's there to pay attention to?"
Just an ordinary person?
Song Yin observed herself, attempting to mobilize her spiritual energy, but to no avail after a long time.
"Song Yin" walked over calmly. "Aren't you curious why your friends don't recognize you? Aren't you curious why your cultivation has disappeared?"
Seeing that her cultivation had disappeared, Song Yin had no choice but to give up on mobilizing her spiritual energy and said very calmly, "What's there to be curious about? Isn't it just a trick?"
Song Yin: "Aren't you angry? Aren't you panicked? Aren't you afraid?"
Song Yin: "More than anything, I'm curious about who you are?"
"Song Yin" chuckled, "I am you. There is only one Song Yin in the world, and that is me."
Song Yin watched her performance quietly. This should have been the questioning segment, but this time there were no questions asked. Instead, it became a scene, which was quite novel.
“Song Yin”: “I know these things won’t affect you much, so I’ve brought you a new experience.”
A new experience?
Song Yin was very curious about what other surprises this identical version of herself would bring.
"Song Yin, you did exceptionally well in breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage this time. Your master is very proud of you." Qi Zibo also appeared and placed a small, exquisite, and intricately crafted jade pendant into Song Yin's hand. "This is the Danque Token. From now on, Danque Peak will be under your control. You are the new master of Danque Peak."
The moment the token was handed to "Song Yin", the surrounding scenery changed instantly.
Song Yin: "This is... Danque Peak?"
She squatted down and reached out to touch the flowers and plants. The real touch and smell proved that this was indeed Danque Peak.
Everyone who met "Song Yin" would respectfully greet her with "Greetings, Elder Song." Other members of the sect also treated her with great courtesy and respect.
"Song Yin" enjoyed the conveniences brought by the Nascent Soul stage, the halo of the Nascent Soul stage, the care of her master and others, and everything that belonged to her.
Song Yin found herself unable to control her own destiny; wherever "Song Yin" went, she went too.
She felt like a shadow of "Song Yin," and no one paid any attention to her.
No matter how much the "Song pronunciation" is pronounced, the Song pronunciation remains unmoved.
Qi Zibo: "Song Yin, what are you doing bringing a mortal around every day? This is the cultivation world, and mortals like her are not welcome here."
Wen Zhiling: "Come here quickly, your teacher's wife has prepared a lot of good things for you again."
Lou Shuhe: "Mortals are not allowed to set foot on Danque Peak. Song Yin, you shouldn't have brought her to various places in the sect."
Xia Xining: "Sister, we're the best of sisters. You can't value a mere mortal more than me."
Shi Heming: "Yinyin, we've both reached the Nascent Soul stage, let's be together."
...
"So that's what you care about."
Song Yin giggled incessantly, placed her hand on Shi Heming's palm, and whispered in Shi Heming's ear, "Okay."
At the same time, "Song Yin" looked at Song Yin with a provocative gaze.
So, are you angry?
After everyone had left, only "Song Yin" and Song Yin remained on Danque Peak.
"Song Yin": "Go to hell. I will take over everything you have: your cultivation, wealth, status, relatives and friends, etc. All of these will be mine. Thank you for your more than 100 years of sacrifice, which has benefited me."
"No one will care about you, no one will recognize you, no one will know the hardships you've endured, no one... knows you."
"Song Yin" approached from behind, placing her hand on Song Yin's shoulder and whispering seductive words in Song Yin's ear, waiting for Song Yin's emotions to waver so she could take advantage of the situation.
Song Yin grasped the hand resting on her shoulder and stroked it gently. Turning around unexpectedly, she said to "Song Yin" with great interest, "These things alone probably won't make me angry, afraid, or break my defenses. You must be tired after watching your performance for so long."
She touched "Song Yin's" face with her other hand, "Looking at myself from a different perspective, I didn't expect to be so beautiful. It makes my heart flutter."
Song Yin's expression went blank for a second, then turned to fear. "What are you going to do? You won't even spare yourself?"
"Pfft." Song Yin couldn't help but laugh. "Hahaha! Look at you, I haven't even broken down, but you have."
"Song Yin": ...
Song Yin: "But I still have to thank you for making me see myself clearly. I never thought that I also had those kinds of feelings for Shi Heming."
Song Yin: "You know who I am?"
Song Yin released her, but didn't forget to touch her face again. "You are me. You said it from the beginning. You wanted to test what would happen if I lost everything I have now, right? Are you satisfied with my performance?"
"Song Yin" looked at Song Yin with disdain: "Pervert, you even try to take advantage of yourself. You passed."
With her lost cultivation returning, Song Yin once again felt that she could control spiritual energy at will.
Song Yin shamelessly put her arm around the shoulder of her other self, "Since you can dig into the depths of my heart that I can't perceive, can you tell me when I started having other thoughts about Shi Heming?"
Song Yin tried to break free, but failed. "If you realized that Xiao Daiheng or Wu Jue liked you, what would you do?"
Song Yin: "We've grown distant."
Song Yin: "Then have you distanced yourself from Shi Heming?"
Song Yin understood immediately and suddenly realized the truth.
"Song Yin" continued: "You didn't, you even gave yourself time to think. Would you consider other people?"
Song Yin: "Hiss, that makes a lot of sense."
"Song Yin": "Not only did you not distance yourself, but you also teased him with great enthusiasm. Did you feel a good feeling when you poked him repeatedly on Danque Peak that day?"
Song Yin quickly covered "Song Yin's" mouth, "What nonsense are you talking about!"
"Song Yin" saw right through her and sneered, "I am the person deep inside you, you old rogue, stop pretending."
Song Yin: "Go away! Don't talk nonsense!"
"Song Yin" made a face and then suddenly burrowed into Song Yin's body.
The "Song sound" disappeared, and the surrounding scenery receded like the tide.
The dark clouds dispersed, revealing golden light.
Bathed in golden light, Song Yin felt as if her limbs and body were soaking in warm water, extremely comfortable.
After the golden light dissipated, Song Yin got up from the ground and cast a dust-removing spell.
She set off and easily flew to her master and the others.
"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Song, on your successful breakthrough."
"Congratulations, Senior Song."
"Congratulations, Senior Sister Song."
Immediately, everyone congratulated her.
"Back then, you were the youngest Golden Core cultivator in our sect, and now you've become the youngest Nascent Soul cultivator. Your future is limitless!" Xin Huailiang exclaimed.
More than a hundred years ago, when Song Yin had just entered the Nascent Soul stage, I was still at the Nascent Soul stage; now that Song Yin has advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, I am still at the Nascent Soul stage.
They both have a single wood spiritual root, but the difference between them is enormous.
Everyone returned to the sect, where many were discussing whose powerful tribulation thundercloud it was that had appeared earlier.
Upon returning to Danque Peak, I learned that many people were already waiting outside the entrance. They were all elders from the sect, or disciples sent by the elders with congratulatory gifts.
Qi Zibo invited everyone to Danque Peak, a mountaintop rarely visited by outsiders, which welcomed many guests today.
With many people heading to Danque Peak, it becomes quite clear who is undergoing tribulation today.
The lightning tribulation was clearly a Nascent Soul stage tribulation, and it goes without saying who on Danque Peak would break through to the Nascent Soul stage.
The news had not yet spread beyond the outer sect, but most of the inner sect members already knew about it.
Today is Song Yin's day, and many people have praised this exceptionally talented person.
"Ling Zixian, from the main peak, has come to offer his congratulations on behalf of the sect leader."
Song Yin had heard of the names of several of the sect leader's personal disciples, but this was the first time she had met Ling Zixian.
"Senior Brother Ling, please have a seat."
Ling Zixian presented his congratulatory gift, greeted the elders, and then revealed the other purpose of his trip.
"Congratulations on breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, Junior Sister Song. Besides congratulating you, I have something else to tell you today."
"Senior Brother Ling, please speak freely."
"Junior Sister Song, would you be willing to participate in this year's Xuan Tian Assembly?"
Elder Yuan of Daowen Peak said, "That's right. With your talent, you will definitely make a name for yourself at this year's Xuantian Conference and let everyone in the cultivation world know about you, Song Yin."
Song Yin: "Song Yin will participate in the Xuan Tian Assembly, but not this year's. Song Yin has just broken through and wants to spend a few more years consolidating her cultivation."
Ling Zixian smiled and nodded, indicating that he understood.
Xin Huailiang then asked, "Song Yin, do you have any cultivation experience? My three disciples haven't made any progress in a long time. Let them learn from you."
These words made everyone else in the room perk up their ears.
Song Yin: "Perhaps it's because I went out to train? To be honest, I trained outside for many years, and after returning, I went into seclusion. Staying in the sect is safe and secure, but you also miss out on many opportunities. However, training is also accompanied by risks. It may seem like you are progressing quickly, but in reality, you can easily face all kinds of dangers."
Xin Huailiang nodded in agreement and said to his three disciples behind him, "Find some time to go out and gain some experience soon."
"Yes, Master," Lu Ziya and the other two said in unison.
The junior sister who sold pills with them back then has now become their senior sister.
It truly evokes a profound sense of emotion.
Not only Xin Huailiang took these words to heart, but everyone else present did too. The elders with disciples were already planning to send their disciples out of the sect and not let them return for decades.
Because of Song Yin's words, many disciples faced the risk of being thrown out by their master.
Some people go out with a try-it-out mentality, and when they come back, their cultivation level has changed or their state of mind has changed; they have made progress to varying degrees.
Now, without the masters urging their disciples to go out and gain experience, the disciples all went out on their own initiative.
The news of a large number of disciples, whether from the inner or outer sects, going out for training aroused the curiosity of other members of the sect, and many rumors emerged as a result.
Of course, all of the above is a story for another time.
After Danque Peak had quieted down and the crowds had thinned, Song Yin, dressed in her finest attire, appeared in the main hall where the peak masters of past generations were enshrined, and knelt respectfully on the prayer mat.
Qi Zibo, dressed in formal attire, held a whisk and offered incense in prayer.
The many Taoist names he had prepared in advance finally came in handy today.
Lou Shuhe also came to witness this.
After the prayer ended, Qi Zibo turned around, looked at Song Yin who was kneeling, and placed one hand on her head.
"Since you entered the sect, you have diligently cultivated day and night without the slightest slackening. Despite the worldly splendor and countless temptations, your Dao heart has remained as firm as a rock, never wavering. Today, your master bestows upon you the Dao name 'Yuanli,' wishing that your Dao heart will remain clear and pure, that you will uphold your original aspiration, and that your life will be everlasting."
Song Yin: "Thank you, Master, for bestowing this title upon me. I will remember your teachings and live up to your expectations!"
Lou Shuhe took in all the portraits of the successive peak masters, including her master and herself. Years ago, she received a title from her master here, and later she bestowed a title upon Qi Zibo here as well. Today, Qi Zibo was bestowing a title upon Song Yin.
Heritage is showcased here.
After bestowing the title, Qi Zibo joked, "Let's go, Lord Yuanli."
Unable to suppress his smile, Yuan Lijun asked his master, "Why didn't you praise me for respecting my teacher just now? Shouldn't you usually praise me in this situation?"
Qi Zibo: "Look at me, I forgot. Should I read it to you again?"
He would never admit that he deliberately didn't praise the teacher's respect for the Way. Even though the rebellious student felt indignant about it every day, he decided not to lie and force himself to praise him.
...
After Song Yin received his Daoist title, the entire Xianxiao Sect spread the word about the newly promoted Yuanli Jun.
For a time, Song Yin was once again the subject of widespread discussion.
Meanwhile, Song Yin, the person at the center of the discussion, began to consolidate her cultivation.
This consolidation of cultivation took a full year.
Afterwards, Song Yin planned to try refining fifth-grade pills. However, she received a lot of letters, mostly from the inner sect academy, inviting her to give lectures.
She put away all the letters and looked into the distance, wondering, "I wonder how Shi Heming is doing."
After she passed through the tribulation, she didn't see Shi Heming. She asked Elder Yuan and learned that Shi Heming had gone out to train again and had not returned.
Just then, another paper crane flew by.
Song Yin reached out and caught it.
Song Yin, how's your cultivation consolidation going? We haven't seen each other for decades, have you forgotten me? Let me tell you, I've also reached the threshold of the Nascent Soul stage!
You have no idea how much I've suffered these past years of relentless cultivation, sob sob! Not being able to slack off has been the death of me. Even when I wanted to rest, I had to take a pill to suppress my inner demons beforehand. Sigh, I've finally realized that God is punishing me for my early laziness!
I'm going out to gain some experience too. When I come back, I'll try to break through to the Nascent Soul stage. Maybe I'll break through to the Nascent Soul stage faster than that guy Shi Heming, hahaha!
Song Yin quickly glanced through the list. "Xia Xining actually went on a training expedition too?"
She was genuinely curious whether Shi Heming or Xia Xining would break through to the Nascent Soul stage first.
However, it would be great if I could break through to the Nascent Soul stage, so I could participate in the Profound Heaven Tournament with them. All three of us are participating at the Nascent Soul stage, so we're bound to get a good ranking no matter what.
However, I still need to reply to the letters from the school.
When the newly promoted Yuan Lijun was about to appear in the inner school, it caused a huge stir.
However, before heading to the academy, Danque Peak welcomed a newcomer.
"I wouldn't call myself a complete newcomer; I'm more like a semi-newcomer or a semi-veteran," Han Changyu said, raising his wine glass at the foot of Danque Peak.
Song Yin also raised her glass: "Congratulations on breaking through to the Golden Core stage, and welcome to Danque Peak."
Yu Lin: "Welcome to the team."
Ruan Chaoxue raised her glass and drank it all in one gulp: "Thank you everyone!"
Ruan Chaoxue also successfully broke through to the Golden Core stage this year and directly entered Danque Peak.
Ruan Chaoxue's face flushed, unable to hide her joy. When those around her learned that she had joined Danque Peak, they were all shocked; they hadn't expected Danque Peak to still be recruiting.
Little did she know that she had asked for this position herself, and it was all thanks to Senior Sister Song Yin's willingness to accept her.
Han Changyu: "Everyone knows Ruan Chaoxue. I won't stand on ceremony with you. I'll come and help with the pill refining tomorrow."
Nguyen Chao Tuyet, full of fighting spirit: "No problem!"
Song Yin tentatively asked, "Are you sure you don't want to rest for a few days first?"
Yu Lin: "Ahem, senior sister, please treat everyone equally."
Song Yin: "Okay."
This toast is to Nguyen Chao Thieu; the poor child is about to become a wage earner.
Song Yin's communication stone lit up. She took it out and said to the three of them, "You guys chat, I have something to do. By the way, Han Changyu, about your melon seeds..."
Han Changyu: "Don't worry, senior sister, I'll bring you the freshly roasted sunflower seeds as soon as they're ready."
Song Yin gave a thumbs up: "Good junior brother, don't worry, your senior sister won't take your melon seeds for nothing."
Upon arriving at a secluded and deserted place, the communication stone transmitted Master Heming's voice.
"Yinyin, I've broken through to the Nascent Soul stage."
What? !
Shi Heming's voice was very weak. After going through a fierce battle and withstanding the lightning tribulation, the first person who came to his mind at this moment was Song Yin.
Song Yin: "What's going on over there? Are you injured? You're really something, Shi Heming, breaking through and undergoing tribulation all by yourself. What if something unexpected happens during the tribulation without anyone protecting you?"
"It's just a minor injury." Hearing Song Yin's voice, Shi Heming felt much more at ease. Having faced life-or-death situations multiple times had given him a different perspective on things.
Some things must be said bravely, rather than being hesitated and timid for centuries.
"When I get back, there's something I need to tell Yinyin."
Song Yin urged, "You should heal your injuries first, and come back as soon as you can move again."
Shi Heming's voice was gentle yet firm: "Okay."
Well, now there's no need to guess, Shi Heming has advanced to the Nascent Soul stage first.
It's hard to imagine what he went through to break through to the Nascent Soul stage in such a short time.
The next day.
Song Yin appeared in the inner school. She stood on the top of the steps, looking down at the many disciples below.
Sunlight pierced through the morning mist, casting a magnificent glow. Thousands of disciples, dressed in their robes, stood in neat rows below, bowing in unison. Their voices soared to the heavens, shaking the very soul.
"Greetings, Lord Yuanli!"
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Author's Note: Everyone: Greetings, Lord Yuan Li!
Song Yin: Rise, rise! My beloved subjects, rise! [Sunglasses]
Qi Zibo: Advancing to the Nascent Soul stage does not mean ascending the throne and becoming emperor.
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[Empty bowl]
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