The embroidery of the rosy clouds and the full sun seemed to have reached an even higher level of mastery than before.
Previously, Li Shuang could still vaguely discern traces of the techniques used.
But this time, she completely forgot about the techniques, and she also forgot that she had come to seek guidance on how to break through to the Integration Stage.
She was like a mere spectator, delightedly watching the full sun being permanently captured on the scroll.
With the addition of the rosy clouds and the full sun, this embroidery was finally complete.
Even though the dazzling beauty of the scene was gone, this embroidery had preserved that moment forever.
Elder Ling sat there serenely, as if bathed in a golden glow.
Li Shuang's heart trembled slightly.
Elder Ling's aura seemed to have become even more unfathomable.
Elder Ling sensed her current cultivation realm and looked at Li Shuang with a complex expression.
She had originally intended to guide Li Shuang.
She had wholeheartedly wanted to teach Li Shuang more and more.
Therefore, this embroidery session, which lasted for over half a month, was done with more concentration and in a more accessible manner than any previous one.
She tried to break down all the techniques, hoping Li Shuang could understand more.
However, it was during this process of deconstruction that she herself became engrossed.
And then, there was that breathtaking sunrise.
It was as if some inner shackles had been completely broken within her.
Her spiritual cultivation, which had been stagnant for a long time, directly broke through from the mid-stage of Tribulation Transcendence to the late-stage of Tribulation Transcendence.
In this teaching session, the one who ultimately gained more was herself.
Elder Ling slowly said, "The imagery of the sun star is too difficult to capture. My painting only captured one or two tenths of it. I can only say it's a勉强描摹 (barely a depiction)."
Although it was "barely," the fact that she could embroider the sun star was already a huge improvement.
Her breakthrough this time came suddenly, which was probably a stroke of good fortune.
Elder Ling glanced at Li Shuang.
Her good fortune had actually fallen upon a small disciple.
Elder Ling looked at Li Shuang and asked softly, "Have you gained anything?"
Li Shuang nodded and expressed her understanding: "All things in heaven and earth have their own paths. By comprehending the spirits of all things, one can merge with them. Elder's embroidery is just one way to comprehend the spirits of all things, but this method is only suitable for Elder Ling alone. Everyone has different ways of comprehending all things."
A hint of approval flashed in Elder Ling's eyes: "That's right. Before I began cultivating, I loved the art of embroidery. So, later, when I comprehended all things, I used embroidery to feel the breath of all things and approach their spirits. Embroidery is just a way to comprehend the Dao."
"You can also find a medium to comprehend all things through it."
A thoughtful look flickered in Li Shuang's eyes.
A medium for comprehending all things?
Elder Ling had embroidery.
What about her?
What was hers?
"You must not be impatient when breaking through to the Integration Stage," Elder Ling reminded her. "Integration Stage cultivators can borrow the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to stir up the winds and clouds of all things. But how much spiritual energy can be borrowed? How much of the winds and clouds of all things can be stirred? These all require accumulation. The more you accumulate, the stronger you will be when you break through to the Integration Stage. With your talent, it would be a great pity if you only took the simplest path to breakthrough."
Li Shuang nodded.
"When you break through to the Integration Stage, you will face your first heavenly tribulation," Elder Ling explained in detail. "This heavenly tribulation is not the lightning tribulation of the Tribulation Transcendence Stage, but the Tribulation of All Things. The things you have comprehended will test you when you break through. The deeper your comprehension, the harder the Tribulation of All Things will be, but if you can successfully pass it, the greater the benefits you will receive."
"Legend has it that there was once an unparalleled genius who spent a hundred days just passing this Tribulation of All Things. After a hundred days of integration, although she was only in the early Integration Stage, her spells were so powerful that she could suppress those in the late Integration Stage," Elder Ling instructed. "However, you should not strive too hard for such a realm. I once heard of another unparalleled genius who, in pursuit of a perfect Integration Stage, spent several hundred years at the peak of the Soul Transformation Stage. Later, although he entered the Integration Stage, his lifespan was not enough to break through to the next realm. In the end, such an unparalleled genius stopped before the Void Refinement Stage. You must understand the trade-offs and choices involved here."
"This disciple understands," Li Shuang replied earnestly.
"I have nothing else to teach you," Elder Ling looked at Li Shuang with some satisfaction, and then handed her the embroidery she had just completed: "This 'Sunrise' painting is for you."
Li Shuang was a little overwhelmed.
This painting was originally a mountain peak painting.
But after the sun star entered the picture, it could only be a sunrise painting.
Such a painting contained all of Elder Ling's understanding of all things.
She had broken down and mashed her Dao, presenting it before her.
"Take it. I have never taken a disciple in my life. Although you have only been taught by me for half a month, you are my only true successor," Elder Ling smiled.
Li Shuang no longer declined. She carefully accepted the "Sunrise" painting and said earnestly, "This disciple will study it meticulously and will not disappoint the Grand Elder's painstaking efforts."
Elder Ling didn't mind much: "You don't have to feel too much pressure. My method may not necessarily work for you. All I can do is point out a path for you. The one-month guidance I promised you still has ten days left. However, you don't need to stay here for these ten days. Since you are participating in the Spirit Soul Golden Altar, it's better to prepare in advance. If you have any more questions in the future, you can come to me anytime."
This directly extended the guidance time to infinity.
Li Shuang gratefully accepted.
Elder Ling watched her leave with a calm and composed expression, and then, she suddenly pricked her thigh with a needle.
A sharp pain came, and Elder Ling couldn't help but grimace in pain, but a brilliant smile quickly appeared on her face.
It wasn't a dream.
Spirit Soul Golden Altar!
Li Shuang had only obtained the Myriad Law Eye two years ago, and she was already able to participate in such a grand event.
The Sword Sect had truly produced an unparalleled genius.
What was Yan Fan of the Cangyuan Sect?
He was probably already far behind Li Shuang.
And this matter, other sects still didn't know about it.
Elder Ling already felt a surge of satisfaction just imagining Li Shuang's stunning performance at the sect meeting a year later.
"Calm down, I need to calm down," Elder Ling muttered to herself. "The Spirit Soul Golden Altar must be attended, but safety must also be guaranteed. Second Brother's magic treasure should also have been refined by now..."
Elder Ling's figure flashed, and she left the mountain peak directly.
Soon after, Meng Yifei personally delivered a box.
"The items in this box, take some time to perform a blood recognition ritual," Meng Yifei instructed. "I already know about the Spirit Soul Golden Altar. This is an opportunity, but it also carries considerable risks. Remember to proceed steadily and cautiously. Nothing is more important than your safety."
Three chapters completed.
By the way, I've always had a strange obsession: since I'm writing about cultivation, I must write about cultivating the Dao.
Otherwise, I feel like there's no difference from fantasy.
Sometimes I worry that everyone will find the enlightenment parts too boring, but my personal desire is to meticulously write about Xiao Shuang's growth process.
My ability might be insufficient, but I will do my best.