224: Chapter 224 I have the confidence to make everyone incredibly powerful.

Xu Ruyu's expression became incredibly serious, even carrying an unquestionable confidence:

"My guarantee is not empty talk, nor is it some ethereal promise."

"My guarantee comes from myself—from the 'True Explanation of Taixu Source Energy' that I created, which is the 'Air Cultivation' method I spoke of!"

He paused, his gaze becoming bright and spirited: "I believe that as long as the Hehuan Sect Disciples who are willing to follow me can sincerely learn and master this brand-new cultivation method—one that doesn't rely on external Spiritual Qi but draws energy directly from the omnipresent air—the overall strength of our Hehuan Sect will undergo a world-shaking transformation in a short time!"

"We will no longer be restricted by environments depleted of Spiritual Qi, nor will we rely on scarce Spirit Stone resources!"

"Our cultivation speed, endurance, and tactical flexibility will far surpass those opponents who still cling to traditional cultivation methods!"

Xu Ruyu's tone was full of vision and confidence for the future: "At that time, our Hehuan Sect will reappear in the Cultivation World with a brand-new, powerful, and vibrant face!"

"Those enemies who once looked down on us, besieged us, and took away our ancestral lands will all pay the price for their actions today!"

"Everyone will be stunned!"

This was the first time he had so clearly and confidently explained the potential and prospects of "Air Cultivation" to someone other than the Little Girl (Old Ancestor Qingtian).

This was the first time Xiao Nianyin had heard the term "Air Cultivation."

Although she had vaguely known that Xu Ruyu seemed to have some special cultivation theories (he had mentioned it briefly on the Law Execution Platform), she didn't understand the specifics at all, nor did she care to.

Hearing Xu Ruyu "boast shamelessly" like this, she sneered inwardly and didn't take his words to heart at all.

Drawing energy from the air? It was simply a fantasy!

Nothing more than the delusional words of a dying struggle.

However, Madam Qingli was different.

She had long known that Xu Ruyu harbored secrets and that he had cooked up some extremely special cultivation theory that could even move Old Ancestor Qingtian.

She had also seen with her own eyes (or rather, sensed) that Xu Ruyu possessed energy fluctuations that were vastly different from traditional Cultivators.

Hearing Xu Ruyu personally describe the grand blueprint of "Air Cultivation," combined with the importance he placed on the manuscript of the "True Explanation of Taixu Source Energy," she already believed seventy or eighty percent of it.

No wonder... no wonder someone like Old Ancestor Qingtian would regard Xu Ruyu with such high esteem, even going as far as "becoming his Disciple."

So this was the root of it!

A brand-new Great Dao that could potentially overturn the existing cultivation system!

Its value was simply immeasurable!

Looking at the young man before her—who, despite his shallow cultivation, had eyes burning with the flames of confidence and wisdom, was meticulous, daring, knew how to assess the situation, understood trade-offs, and possessed strategic vision—Madam Qingli's last trace of doubt vanished. It was replaced by an unprecedented determination and... an indescribable flutter in her heart.

Her previous choice to approach and help Xu Ruyu might have been out of curiosity, dissatisfaction with Xiao Nianyin, or considerations of investing in the future.

But at this moment, she truly felt that the man before her was worth supporting with everything she had, assisting him, and... betting on a brilliant future.

A bright smile blossomed on Madam Qingli's face, one even carrying a hint of relief and joy.

She walked gracefully to Xu Ruyu's side, stretched out her slender hand, and lightly placed it on his shoulder. Leaning down, she looked into his eyes from a close distance; her eyes were shimmering and full of charm, yet also held an immense seriousness:

"Earlier, your elder sister was actually a bit worried that you, little fellow, would be scared by this situation and just throw in the towel and run away~"

Her voice was soft and charming to the bone, carrying a hint of teasing and relief: "Now it seems your elder sister was completely overthinking it."

Her fingers lightly brushed across Xu Ruyu's lapel, and her tone became firm and solemn:

"Since my Xiao Yuer already has such clear considerations and such grand ambitions in his heart..."

"Then I, your elder sister, naturally..."

Madam Qingli straightened up, the smile fading from her exquisite face, leaving only an unquestionable resolve and total support:

"I will give my all to pave the way for you."

"After all... you are the Xiao Yuer that I have set my heart on~"

Her words were like the warmest sunshine, dispelling the last trace of gloom and unease in Xu Ruyu's heart.

He knew that in this Hehuan Sect, filled with hidden dangers and an uncertain future, he at least had his first and most reliable ally.

In the corner, Xiao Nianyin watched the two of them acting "lovey-dovey" (in her view) and confidently planning for the future. Thinking of her sealed cultivation, her bleak future, and how she was even reduced to being a "bed-warming maid," a cold hatred and resentment grew wildly in her heart like poisonous vines.

But she could only grit her teeth tightly, burying all her emotions deep at the bottom of her frozen heart.

Half an hour would soon be up.

In the Hehuan Council Hall, a game of chess and a purge that would decide the future fate of the Sect was about to begin.

And Xu Ruyu, this newly appointed and poorly regarded Sect Master, would also officially embark on his journey filled with thorns.