Chapter 39: The First Lesson of Immortal Cultivation
Among the thirteen people who entered the central magic circle, except Li Fan, all of them were teenagers.
After receiving the order, they didn't dare to speak easily, but just looked at everything around them with excited and curious eyes.
The moment they entered the magic circle, the environment they were in was completely different from that of Liuli Island.
It was as if I had instantly arrived from a busy city into the mountains, surrounded by lush trees, greenery, and the sound of birds and insects.
Looking from afar, there are clusters of peaks and undulating mountains.
A breeze blew by, and the rustling sound echoed like waves.
Li Fan and his friends are standing at the foot of the mountain at this moment.
Looking up, the top of the mountain was hidden in the thick clouds and mist, and there was no trace of it.
Everyone climbed up the ancient stone stairs without stopping for two hours.
These young men all have good physiques. They climbed for such a long time without even taking a breath.
Li Fan, on the other hand, was not young after all, and had not exercised for a long time. He was already sweating profusely, and could only barely keep up.
Another hour passed before everyone finally reached the top of the mountain.
The top of the mountain was just a small open space, and with people standing scattered around, it was already a bit crowded.
The mountain here is the highest among the mountains, and looking around, there is nothing but a sea of white clouds.
The wind was howling, the sea of clouds was rolling, and occasionally island-like mountain peaks appeared.
These young men were all born and raised on the sea. How could they have ever seen such a spectacular sight?
At this moment, everyone was staring in a daze.
But for Li Fan, this scene was nothing but normal. Instead, he squinted his eyes and stared at the sun in the sky.
They had been in the magic circle for most of the day, but the position of the sun had not changed.
It seems to be some kind of sleight of hand.
"How about the scenery?" Suddenly, a voice sounded beside everyone.
The boys were startled, and then they all reacted immediately.
"Greetings, Master!" they bowed and greeted him.
Li Fan also followed suit and saluted.
The visitor was naturally the Immortal Master He who guarded Liuli Island.
This man looked to be only about thirty years old and was wearing green clothes.
He has kind eyes, a gentle smile, and is very amiable, looking like a good old man.
Seeing that this immortal master was not as scary as the legend said, one of the young men bravely replied, "The scenery here is excellent, it is indeed a holy place for immortals."
“I have never seen such a wonderful sight. It is so exciting.”
…
Mr. He nodded with a smile, but what he said suddenly made the young people present quiet down: "When I first came to Liuli Island, the height of this mountain was only at the end of the mountains, far below the sea of clouds."
The young men were stunned by Mr. He's words. They were silent for a long while before someone started to praise him: "The Immortal Master's magical powers are truly incredible. He can even move mountains and grow taller."
Mr. He laughed in silence: "How can I, a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, have such ability?"
The young man who had just flattered her suddenly blushed and lowered his head in shame.
The rest of the people looked at each other, not knowing what Master He meant by these words.
Li Fan, on the other hand, was looking at the countless mountains in the sea of clouds, seeming to be thinking about something.
"Do you know that the mountains and rivers in the world, like humans, will gradually grow taller?" Immortal Master He said slowly without keeping the secret.
When the boys heard this, they were all stunned, with expressions of disbelief on their faces.
“This is incredible…”
"Is it really so? Could it be that these mountains and rivers are also living things?"
Although it was too horrifying that mountains and rivers could also grow taller, the person who said this came from a high and mighty immortal master, so the young men naturally chose to believe it.
But their faces turned pale and they found it hard to accept it for a moment.
Immortal Master He then went on to say: "Some peaks may seem towering, but in fact they have reached the end of their lives and can never grow any higher. Some are just small earth slopes now, but they have infinite potential. Who knows if they will grow into pillars supporting the sky in a few years?"
"Just like the Shaowei Mountain under our feet, it was inconspicuous at the time, but in just a few decades, it has become smaller than all the other mountains."
"Of course, there are many more like the countless peaks under the sea of clouds, which can only serve as a foil from beginning to end, silently looking up at the peaks above the sea of clouds."
"If mountains are like this, what about people?"
"Today you are lucky enough to step into the spirit pond and wash away the miasma. Whether you can embark on the path of immortality, or even hope to achieve longevity, and what achievements you will make in the future, all depends on your own luck."
Looking at the confused and bewildered young men, Master He sighed.
"No matter what happens in the future, we must go all out today. That's all I have to say. Go ahead!"
"Master He, may I ask where is this Spirit Purifying Pond?" Although some of the young men did not understand the meaning of Master He's words, they could still understand it since they were finally able to enter the Spirit Purifying Pond.
He was still young at heart, so he asked eagerly.
"It's right there!" said Master He calmly.
Everyone looked in the direction they were looking in, and the place that Master He pointed to was actually a thousand-foot cliff beyond the tiny space on the top of the mountain!
"Master, are you kidding?" A young man couldn't help but screamed.
Immortal He's expression changed and he snorted coldly. Without any movement, the young man's head flew high in the air and his body fell to the ground with a loud bang.
Blood spurted out, splashing all over the people around.
This sudden scene shocked all the young men.
Some people wanted to scream out of fear, but they covered their mouths tightly, and just trembled all over and looked pale.
Some were so frightened that they collapsed to the ground.
Some of them immediately knelt down and kowtowed to Master He to apologize.
"Let me teach you another lesson. When you embark on the path of cultivation in the future, vision is also extremely important. You need to weigh carefully who can be bullied and who cannot be offended, what can be said and what cannot be said. Don't wait until you die in the future and blame me for not reminding you today." Immortal Master He changed his previous image of a good old man and looked at the young men indifferently.
Li Fan watched this wonderful show and the young people's different reactions. He knew that this lesson of Master He would definitely leave a deep impression on them.
Not to mention these young people, Li Fan also gained something from listening to Master He's words.
He bowed deeply to Master He and said sincerely, "Thank you for your advice."
Then he turned around and walked to the edge of the mountain.
There is a cliff thousands of feet high ahead. If you miss a step, you will be smashed to pieces.
Li Fan did not pause or hesitate at all. He took a step forward without changing his expression.
He did not fall. The thousands of feet high sea of clouds in front of him seemed to have consciousness. It rolled and gathered, and came to Li Fan's feet, holding him up steadily.
He took a step forward with his other foot and after standing firmly, Li Fan was carried by the rolling white clouds and flew into the depths of the sea of clouds.
Master He looked at Li Fan's back and couldn't help but mutter, "He has a great character, but it's a pity that he is too old!"
“What a pity!”
(End of this chapter)
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