206: Disciples' Gathering

"Ye Hong's comprehension of the path of fire is indeed exceptionally gifted."

Immortal Venerable Rong Huo nodded slightly, but a trace of worry still lingered between his brows, "It's just that the Great Dao of Pure Fire already has a Revered Master. I fear his future path to enlightenment will be difficult."

"Senior Brother, you worry too much."

Immortal Venerable Die Wu chuckled, her tone calm, "Although the path of Pure Fire has an owner, there are many paths of Fusion in the cultivation world. There is no need to worry about Martial Nephew Ye Hong's future."

In the cultivation world, one attains the Dao through Laws. The height of one's Realm is determined entirely by the depth of their mastery over the Laws of the Great Dao.

Entering the threshold of one Law allows one to attain the rank of True Immortal;

Reaching Minor Achievement in three Laws allows one to attain the Dao as a Golden Immortal and enjoy the title of Immortal Venerable;

Comprehending more than half of three Laws allows one to advance to Taiyi;

If all three are understood to over eighty percent, one can attain the Dao as a Grand Unity Golden Immortal;

Only by completely mastering one Law and reaching the Realm of Perfection as a Grand Unity Golden Immortal can one be called a Dao Venerable;

And only those who perfectly control three Laws simultaneously and can integrate them thoroughly can be honored as a Heavenly Venerable.

As the saying goes, the Dao produced one, one produced two, two produced three, and three produced all things.

There are far more than three thousand Great Daos, yet within the Five Directions Immortal Court, there are already three hundred Dao Venerables presiding.

Hundreds of single Laws have long been completely controlled by others. Even if latecomers' comprehension of a Law infinitely approaches Perfection, it remains difficult to break through the shackles and reach the peak of a Perfection Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

Unless a presiding Dao Venerable falls, only then is there a sliver of opportunity.

Because of this, most Cultivators in the True Immortal Realm will seek another path, contemplating different Laws and taking the route of Fusion Laws to attain the Dao.

For example, Immortal Venerable Rong Huo only needs to thoroughly complete the Path of Molten Fire and gain the recognition of the Sea of Law Dao to perfectly control the Molten Fire Law and promote to the position of Dao Venerable.

At this thought, Immortal Venerable Rong Huo's eyes showed a bit more expectation for Ye Hong: "I hope so."

"By the way, Revered Master."

Clear Ripple pondered for a moment, then looked up at Dao Venerable Yun Miao, her tone carrying a hint of earnestness: "Can my Disciple's Divine Soul truly be mended?"

"Actually, the word 'mended' shouldn't be used to discuss this."

Dao Venerable Yun Miao shook her head slowly and explained patiently: "Being born with dual souls is mostly caused by the Divine Soul accidentally devouring the remnant souls of a twin sibling in the womb. This situation is not rare in the mortal world. Normally, Su Ling should have developed a second consciousness, but for some reason, that remnant soul in his body dissipated long ago, leaving only some fragments attached to his primary soul. Usually, it's no big deal... but once he knocks on the Immortal Gate and the Heavenly Tribulation descends, these remnant soul fragments easily become fatal hidden dangers. The core of the Medicinal Pills I gave earlier is to help him strengthen his primary soul's Foundation while gradually stripping away and dissolving those residual fragments."

"So that's how it is."

Hearing this, Clear Ripple's heart immediately relaxed.

She didn't want the Disciple she took on a whim to perish mysteriously because of such a hidden ailment.

Her Revered Master was peerless in both Alchemy and Artifact Refining; her words were naturally trustworthy.

"However, Clear Ripple," Dao Venerable Yun Miao changed the subject, her eyes showing some confusion, "I see that this Disciple of yours is actually Cultivating Yin and Thunder techniques? This doesn't relate to your Legacy in the slightest."

"Revered Master..."

Clear Ripple's cheeks flushed slightly as she took Dao Venerable Yun Miao's arm, defending herself with a bit of a coquettish tone, "Didn't I also fail to inherit your Alchemy and Artifact Refining arts or your Great Dao of Wind and Cloud?"

What Dao Venerable Yun Miao controlled was precisely the Great Dao of Wind and Cloud Fusion.

But what truly made her famous across the Star Sea was her superb Alchemy and Artifact Refining arts.

Because of this, she had extremely high attainments in the Laws of Fire, Gold, and Life.

It was also because of Dao Venerable Yun Miao's existence that countless Cultivators focusing on the Dao of Alchemy and Artifacts flocked to the Yunlan Realm. After countless years of accumulation, this created the peak prosperity of the Yunlan Realm's Alchemy and artifact trade.

As for what Clear Ripple Cultivated, it was the paths of Space, Illusion, and Water, with a minor in the Law of Frost.

In recent decades, because she needed to teach Su Ling, she had also gained some comprehension in Laws related to Yin and Thunder.

On the contrary, she had inherited almost nothing of her Revered Master Dao Venerable Yun Miao's lineage.

"The fish rots from the head down!"

Dao Venerable Yun Miao tapped Clear Ripple's forehead irritably. Though her words were reproachful, her eyes were full of doting.

"Heehee!"

Clear Ripple took the opportunity to lean against her side, revealing a filial and charming smile.

This scene caused Rong Huo, Yu Xia, and the other Immortal Venerables to shake their heads and laugh together... Outside the great hall, the clouds and mist were dense.

Ye Hong led Su Ling through the corridor. From a distance, they saw several people sitting around the edge of the elegant courtyard, either meditating to adjust their breathing or wiping their Magical Artifacts. The sound of laughter drifted over with the mountain wind.

"Those few are all Disciples under Revered Master and my three Junior Martial Uncles."

Ye Hong patted Su Ling's shoulder and said in a gentle tone, "We get along harmoniously on ordinary days; there's no need to be restrained."

Su Ling nodded, his gaze falling upon the group.

In the garden, a young man dressed in red was condensing fire at his fingertips, sketching complex runes in mid-air. The color of the Flame was pure and intense, faintly echoing the aura around Ye Hong.

He was precisely the second personal Disciple of Immortal Venerable Rong Huo, Chu inflammation.

Watching the two walk over, Chu inflammation retracted his Flames, a bright smile on his face, "Senior Brother, is this the Junior Brother under Junior Martial Uncle Clear Ripple?"

Ye Hong nodded and was about to introduce him when a Fairy dressed in green, holding a slender willow branch, had already risen gracefully. Her eyes were lively, and her body was surrounded by a faint wood Spiritual Qi, "My name is Lin Xi. I study under Immortal Venerable Yu Xia, specializing in Wood-type Cultivation Techniques and excelling in healing and support."

As she spoke, her fingertips brushed past a Spiritual Plant sachet hanging at her waist. The fragrance was crisp, bringing peace to the mind.

"Mo Chen greets Junior Brother Su Ling."

In the corner, a youth dressed in black looked up, his gaze calm, "I study under True Monarch Kui Wu, specializing in defensive Cultivation Techniques."

He spoke at a slow pace, yet with a hint of sincerity.

At the outermost edge, a little girl with twin buns came skipping over, her body shimmering with fine gold-type spiritual light, "Heehee, I am your Senior Sister Tang Yao! I study under Immortal Venerable Huan Die, specializing in illusion sword arts. Junior Brother Su Ling, do you practice the way of the sword? Can you teach me a few moves in the future?"

The little girl's eyes were sparkling with curiosity, showing no signs of being a stranger.

Ye Hong looked at everyone's enthusiastic appearance with a smile in his eyes, "Su Ling has just entered the sect and Cultivates Yin and Thunder techniques. If you get any good things suitable for him in the future, you must definitely keep them!"

Everything about Su Ling had already been explained to him by Immortal Venerable Rong Huo via voice transmission.

Introducing him now was quite a familiar task.

"Don't worry, Eldest Senior Brother! I am Chu inflammation, a Disciple under Immortal Venerable Rong Huo."

Chu inflammation was the first to reply, then stepped forward with a smile, "Junior Brother Su Ling, if you have any confusion in your Cultivation in the future, feel free to ask me. Revered Master often says our path of fire has commonalities with thunder techniques."

"This is the jade tablet for access to Lingxi Peak. It has the permissions for borrowing the sect's classics engraved inside. Keep it well, Junior Brother."

Ye Hong handed over a jade tablet and a Storage Pouch, saying warmly, "Inside are some Medicinal Pills I refined myself; perhaps you can use them."

The mountain peak where the Star Refining Dao Sect's gate was located was called Lingxi Peak.

As the eldest personal Disciple of Dao Venerable Yun Miao and one who Cultivated the Path of Molten Fire, Immortal Venerable Rong Huo had fully inherited Dao Venerable Yun Miao's Legacy in Alchemy and Artifact Refining.

He had always stayed on Lingxi Peak to serve his Revered Master and was also the current Sect Master of the Star Refining Dao Sect.

As his eldest Disciple, Ye Hong was naturally very familiar with how to receive other Junior Brothers and sisters.

Su Ling held the warm jade tablet and Storage Pouch in his hand. Looking at the sincere smiling faces before him, a surge of warmth rose in his heart.

The unease previously born from the Divine Soul hidden danger, as well as the restraint of entering a new environment, all dissipated at this moment.

He cupped his hands to everyone and said sincerely, "Thank you, Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters, for your care. If there is anything I can do to help in the future, I, Su Ling, will certainly not refuse."