Demonic Cultivation: Starting from a Horse Bandit

"Congratulations to Your Majesty on your ninth anniversary." Xu Sanyan cupped his hands and spoke first.

"Haha..." Qi Huang waved his hands with a smile on his face, "Sit down, you and I are also a family, there is no need to be so formal."

Qi Huang's eyes moved slightly and he looked at the masked man behind Xu Sanyan. His eyebrows wrinkled slightly, as if he saw something.

"You... established the foundation?" Emperor Qi's expression was wonderful, with a hint of disbelief.

He felt that the masked man was a puppet. His heart was not beating, his mouth and nose were not breathing, his limbs were stiff, and he had no life at all. He was definitely a puppet.

And ordinary people absolutely have no means to control puppets, so there is only one possibility, Xu Sanyan has established a foundation!

Xu Sanyan sat on the chair, squinting his eyes and smiling, "Thanks to His Majesty, I was lucky enough to break through."

Hearing his admission, Qi Huang's pupils flashed and his heart was filled with shock.

I remember that when Xu Sanyan first came to Xiangcheng, he was only at the beginning of the Heavenly Realm. But now, in just half a year, he has crossed a large realm and reached the beginning of the Foundation Establishment. If he said that he relied on talent alone, he would not believe it.

Xu Sanyan must have an unknown secret, and it’s a big secret!

Qi Huang's thoughts were spinning, and he suddenly laughed heartily, "Hahahaha... I'm so happy and congratulated."

Then he explained, "I was thinking and praying a few days ago, so I brought her here. I didn't notify you, so don't blame me."

Xu Sanyan smiled and did not expose him, "Your Majesty misses my daughter very much. I understand that I have come here this time to ask your Majesty for help with something."

Qi Huang turned around and sat behind the desk, waved his sleeves and said, "But it doesn't matter, you don't have to be polite."

Xu Sanyan said, "I hope your majesty will introduce those immortals on my behalf. I have something I want to ask about."

Emperor Qi nodded, "This matter is simple. Once I receive a written letter from you, you can go directly to Guantian Pavilion."

This Guantian Pavilion is the place where the three foundation-building monks came to practice. After Emperor Qi ascended the throne, Guantian Pavilion was designated as the state religion and enjoyed the worship of the whole country. This was also the condition agreed upon at the beginning.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xu Sanyan cupped his hands.

Emperor Qi leaned on the desk and wrote, and then handed him a booklet, "Just take this thing and go to Guantian Pavilion. I will send someone to lead you to find and pray afterward."

Xu Sanyan reached out to take it, nodded his thanks and turned to leave.

Emperor Qi looked at Xu Sanyan's back and waved gently. A man covered in black robes came outside the door. He knelt down on one knee and said, "Your Majesty."

Emperor Qi slowly spoke, "Mobilize the troops and follow my orders."

"yes."

…

Guantian Pavilion is located to the west of the palace. It is a seven-story high pavilion with magnificent carved beams and paintings. Standing outside the door are two boys in white and blue Taoist robes. Both of them have bright eyes and white teeth, and are handsome in appearance.

Xu Sanyan didn't go shopping for clothes, so she came to Guantian Pavilion naked. The two boys looked at each other, and the taller boy came up to him, "What does this layman do for you?"

Xu Sanyan casually took out the book and said, "I came to see three fellow Taoists to ask some questions."

The boy took the fold and raised his hand to salute, "Laity, I will allow my disciples to go and report later."

"Yeah." Xu Sanyan nodded.

After a while, a woman came with a boy. This woman was about thirty years old. She was ordinary in appearance and not beautiful. According to Xu Sanyan's evaluation, she was almost the same as Tang Huanhuan.

Lan Yue was wearing a purple robe, with her hair hanging loosely on her shoulders. She glanced at the small gourd behind Xu Sanyan calmly, and said, "Poverty Taoist Lan Yue, I have seen my fellow Taoist, please come in."

"Excuse me."

Xu Sanyan looked at this woman. She was the one who brought Yang Qiyuan and others to the capital a few days ago.

The two came to a quiet room and sat opposite each other, with Xiao Gourd standing behind them.

Lanyue poured tea for Xu Sanyan and said, "What's the matter with fellow Taoist?"

Xu Sanyan took the tea cup and said, "I heard that the fairy once practiced in Zhongzhou, and I would like to inquire about the situation in Zhongzhou."

There was something strange in Lan Yue's eyes, "Do you want to see it, fellow Taoist?"

"That's what I meant." Xu Sanyan nodded.

Lan Yue put down the teapot, thought for a moment and then said, "Zhongzhou is a vast territory with various forces and countless sects. I don't know where to start."

Xu Sanyan picked the one he was interested in and asked, "I heard that the Cui family has a son named Cui Yousheng. Does the fairy know the name of the sect he has joined?"

Lan Yue thought for a while and said, "I have heard a little bit that this sect is called Guangyuan Sect. It is considered a medium-sized sect with thousands of disciples. Its sect leader is a strong man in the soul refining realm, and his strength cannot be underestimated."

"Soul refining?" Xu Sanyan heard this name for the first time.

Lan Yue was startled and said in surprise, "You don't know?"

Xu Sanyan shook his head. He had just come into contact with the world of immortality and did not understand many things.

Lan Yue pondered for a moment, and finally decided to form a good relationship with Xu Sanyan. It didn't cost much anyway, so it was just a matter of words, so she explained,

"The path of spiritual practice is generally divided into four parts. The first part is the mundane realm, which is also divided into refining essence, inner energy, and heavenly beings."

Xu Sanyan listened carefully.

"The second part involves shedding the mortal body and cultivating the foundation of Qi Hai Dao. It is divided into two stages: foundation building and "lost path"."

"The Lost Dao Realm..." Xu Sanyan whispered to himself, what a strange name.

Lan Yue briefly explained, "The so-called lost path is to explore the great road, find your own path, and strengthen your heart. It can also be understood as "cultivating the heart."

Xu Sanyan nodded slowly. The realm before foundation building was all about self-cultivation. As long as the talent was good, there would be opportunities. But starting from the Mysterious Dao realm, it involves the mind, soul and other mysterious things.

Lan Yue did not elaborate on the realm of the maze, because going on would touch upon the secrets of cultivation, and knowing it would cost a fee.

"Then comes the third part of cultivation, the cultivation of the soul, which is divided into soul refining and merging the void. This realm is too far away from us, so we don't need to know it for the time being."

Xu Sanyan nodded and asked, "Just now the fairy said there is a fourth part..."

Lan Yue shook her head and said, "I don't know either, I am just a foundation-building cultivator."

Xu Sanyan expressed his understanding and thought in his heart. According to what Lan Yue said, cultivation is divided into refining essence, internal energy, heaven, foundation, maze, soul refining, and merging the void.

The first part has three mirrors in the secular world, and the second part has two realms, mainly cultivating the qi sea foundation.

The third part also has two realms, mainly cultivating the soul, and the fourth part is unknown.

Xu Sanyan said, "So, the leader of Guangyuan Sect is in the Soul Refining Realm, and his cultivation is indeed very high."

The Soul Refining Realm is the sixth realm, and Xu Sanyan is only in the middle stage of the fourth realm. There are two major realms and five minor realms between the two.

The further you go in cultivation, the more difficult it becomes. If Xu Sanyan didn't have a cheat, he might not be able to enter the Soul Refining Realm in this lifetime.

Lan Yue agreed, "That's natural. Even in Zhongzhou, the Soul Refining Realm is considered a hero."

Xu Sanyan thought silently that he could join Guangyuan Sect first, and then slowly understand the world of cultivation. It would also be a good choice.

Lan Yue said, "Zhongzhou sects can be generally divided into five major sects. These five sects are obviously different from other sects. They are divided into three righteous, one evil, and one demon, that is, three righteous sects and one demon sect, one is both righteous and evil."