Half an hour later.
Liu Juncheng mastered the breathing technique.
Another half an hour passed.
Sui Jin also mastered the breathing technique.
The two did not experience as great a breakthrough as Jiang Yi, but if they persisted with this breathing technique, over time, their spiritual power would be continuously nourished. In the future, breaking through realms would undoubtedly be simpler for them than for others.
"Master!" Sui Jin couldn't help but grin, "When did you get such an amazing method? After all these years, Master, are you still hiding some good stuff? Why don't you just bring it all out today?"
Lin Qingling cautiously covered her storage bag. "My wealth might not even compare to yours, and you still want to snatch from me!"
"My things are just mundane objects; what Master has are the truly good things," Sui Jin's eyes gleamed.
A breathing technique that directly affects the soul.
He had never heard of it before!
Lin Qingling retorted, "If I had such a cultivation method, I would have taught it to you long ago! This is a cultivation method created by your junior sister!"
Created... a cultivation method?
Everyone was stunned for a moment, then collectively looked at Li Shuang.
"Xiao Shuang! How did your mind even work like that!" Luo Mingyue couldn't help but exclaim.
The first time she created a cultivation method.
And she created such a method specifically for the soul?
Could Yan Fan of Cangyuan Sect possess such ability?
They had previously said that their junior sister was too high-profile.
But now it seemed.
She was clearly still too low-key!
Li Shuang looked a little embarrassed. "It was just a sudden inspiration."
Lin Qingling looked at Li Shuang, feeling both proud and a little melancholic.
Proud because.
This prodigy was now her disciple.
Melancholic because.
Her role as a master... still felt unfulfilling.
Lin Qingling composed herself and said seriously, "You all know that this cultivation method was created by Xiao Shuang, but it must never be spread outside. Mingyue, this method is useless to you, so you don't need to worry about it for now. Liu Juncheng, Sui Jin, and Jiang Yi, from today onwards, you three must strive to fully integrate this breathing technique into your daily actions!"
They all agreed.
Lin Qingling pondered for a moment, then looked at Li Shuang. "Xiao Shuang, you brought out this method... do you intend to submit it to the sect?"
Li Shuang nodded. "With a little time, almost everyone can learn this breathing technique. If it can be promoted within the Sword Sect, the strength of the younger generation in the Sword Sect should see significant growth."
This way.
The Sword Sect would be more composed when facing the sect competition three years later.
This time.
The people from the Tyrant Blade Sect had returned empty-handed.
Ren Gu was crippled, but the Tyrant Blade Sect still had four Nascent Soul stage disciples. In terms of overall strength, they still surpassed the Sword Sect.
The strength of the Sword Sect disciples still needed to improve!
On the other hand.
Could it be...
Their goal was only sixth place?
Why.
Couldn't they aim for a higher ranking?
Li Shuang had her own ambitions in her heart, but she did not voice them.
Lin Qingling's expression was complex. "You are being too generous."
If such a cultivation method were to be sold, the other five sects would probably fight over it.
Li Shuang's voice was calm. "Master, my roots are always here."
During those ten years, she was not without resentment.
But.
Ultimately, she had trapped herself.
The Sword Sect had hypocritical villains like True Master Lingxu.
But it also had honest and sincere people like her Master.
For Li Shuang.
Lingxu Peak was full of storms.
But after leaving Lingxu Peak, the Sword Sect was a clear sky.
From opening the Heart-Questioning Platform to giving her the bronze eye, the sect had invested a lot in her.
So, what was wrong with her giving a little back?
Lin Qingling showed a relieved smile, but she still said, "Giving it to the sect is fine! But we absolutely cannot give it away for free! Xiao Shuang, don't worry about the rest; I will fight for your maximum rights. However, regarding the fact that this breathing technique was created by you, within the sect, I only plan to tell a very few people; ordinary disciples will not know. This matter... we should still be a little low-key."
As Lin Qingling spoke, she felt a little helpless herself.
Earlier in the day, she was still advising Meng Yifei not to be so cautious and to let the young people shine their own light.
But.
No one told her.
Li Shuang's light could actually be even more dazzling...
If the news of her creating the breathing technique spread.
She would probably instantly climb into the top three of the demon race's kill list!
This was still a bit too exaggerated!
"As Master arranges," Li Shuang said.
"Good, good," Lin Qingling said gently. "These few days, do not enter the bronze eye. Wait three days; I will come to find you after three days."
Li Shuang had no objection and obediently agreed.
Lin Qingling took the jade slip and hurried to leave.
After a while.
She suddenly remembered something and murmured to herself, "Breathing technique, that sounds a bit too simple. To shock those old stubborn fellows, it needs some packaging. Quick, you all help me think of a grand name first."
Li Shuang looked embarrassed.
A grand name?
Wasn't "Breathing Technique" good enough?
So concise!
So clear!
Li Shuang put forward her idea, but it was unanimously rejected by everyone.
"It really should be renamed. This method makes the soles of the feet warm, and clear qi rises from the Yongquan acupoint. How about calling it the 'Earth Store Soul Nurturing Method'!" Liu Juncheng suggested.
"Not domineering enough! This cultivation method is so strong; I say, let's call it the 'Explosive God Ascension Art'!" Luo Mingyue proposed.
Sui Jin chuckled. "How about something more direct? People who cultivate this method can change their destiny, so let's call it..."
Everyone looked at him expectantly.
Sui Jin said seriously, "The 'Salted Fish Reversal Method'!"
Everyone: "..."
Lin Qingling waved her hand. "Never mind, never mind, I'll figure it out myself. I'll go find those old geezers first."
Lin Qingling took the jade slip and left in a hurry.
Li Shuang was a little curious.
Old geezers?
Liu Juncheng thoughtfully explained, "Master is probably referring to the sect's Grand Elders in the Tribulation Transcending stage."
"Those Grand Elders are from the same era as the founding patriarch. It's just that the patriarch successfully ascended, but they have been unable to take that final step and have remained in the mortal world. They are the true pillars of the Sword Sect."
"But back then, it was also the decision of the Grand Elders that Sword Sect disciples would abandon the 'Supreme Emotionless Art' and completely switch to other cultivation methods. The founding patriarch had saved Master's life, and Master deeply disagreed with the Grand Elders' decision, so her way of addressing them... ahem, is a bit disrespectful."
Li Shuang nodded in understanding.
On a desolate small mountain peak.
Inside a bamboo hut.
An old man was meditating with his eyes closed.
Suddenly.
"Elder Canshan! Meng Yifei, accompanied by Lin Qingling, the Peak Master of Emotionless Peak, requests an audience."
Meng Yifei's voice rang out.
The old man opened his eyes, a trace of helplessness flashing in their depths.
Meng Yifei was one thing.
But why was Lin Qingling here?
He instantly felt a headache coming on.