When he woke up, the sky was already bright. Xu Xian also felt that his state of mind was as clear as the sky, not the slightest bit of chaos that a normal person would have when they first woke up.
He felt that the ball of golden light in his state of mind, which originally had some impurities, had now faded and turned into a pure golden color.
Although there was no one to guide him, he knew that he should have improved further.
However, he still could not tell what use this ball of light had. Xu Xian could not help but guess that the Daoist who taught him this technique probably did not teach him any profound Daoist technique.
Although the name sounded nice, such as "Records of the Sea of Stars", but in a wuxia novel, it was probably on the same level as "Iron Palm".
If Spiritual Master Taiyin, who taught him this technique, knew that the thing he spent his entire life on was actually treated as a common item like the Iron Palm, his Daoist heart would probably be shaken. He would not care about the merits, and would directly summon lightning to strike Xu Xian.
However, if he saw Xu Xian's current state, he would probably forget how to use the Lightning Summoning Technique.
This was because Xu Xian's current state was really too strange.
There were three thousand great Daoist paths, and there were also countless Daoist techniques in the world. Everyone's cultivation methods were different, and the names of different realms were also different.
However, if they were to be generally divided into stages, they could be roughly divided into "Foundation Building, Training Essence to Qi, Training Qi to Spirit, Training Spirit to Void, Training Emptiness".
The techniques of the Sea of Constellations took a different path, completely abandoning the physical body to cultivate the spirit. "Lighting the stars" corresponded to "Foundation Building". After that, they completely abandoned "Training Essence to Qi" and began to accumulate the power of the stars to "Training Qi to Spirit".
However, to borrow power from the heavens, one must have a great opportunity.
This was because the place of cultivation was a mortal's body. It was silly to talk about drawing spiritual energy from the heavens and earth. The main thing to do was to rely on the grains that they ate daily and train essence to Qi from their own bodies. This was the right path.
However, this right path was too slow, and it completely relied on the toughness of dripping water to wear through a stone.
Xu Xian was a person with a great opportunity. Not only did he have an opportunity, but he also used his strange worldview to point out the unprecedented Sun Star as his main star.
Originally, in order to train spirit to void, one must first clear their mind and thoughts, purify their soul, and cultivate the Yin Spirit.
Then, with the rotation of Yin and Yang, he cultivated the Yang Spirit.
The Yin Spirit was similar to a ghost. Only the Yang Spirit was the means of the immortals. When it was gathered, it would take shape. When it was transformed, it would become Qi. It was an incarnation outside the body, truly breaking away from the shackles of the human body.
If the Zhuji phase was the threshold that a cultivator had just crossed, then the Yang Spirit was the real beginning of cultivation.
Xu Xian had only been cultivating for a short period of time. Originally, he was at most at the Yin Spirit stage. However, the sun was the most Yang thing in the world. Xu Xian, who had absorbed the power of the sun to purify his soul, was now a Yin Spirit or a Yang Spirit. Even his master might not be able to tell.
However, Xu Xian didn't understand the wonders of his current state.
Because he didn't know how to use it, he was now like a miser who only knew how to save money but didn't know how to spend it. He thought that this wealth was just for show.
If it was another method, such as cultivating essence into Qi, Xu Xian might be able to satisfy the cravings of a martial arts master. However, the Sea of Constellations was "cultivating the spirit and not the body, cultivating the heart and not the body". He had the mentality of "since this body is something that will be abandoned sooner or later, what's the point of cultivating it".
Xu Xian, who didn't know any methods, couldn't taste much of the benefits. It was only because he had cultivated this method that he had a photographic memory and became a scholar.
In his heart, he was often grateful for the Taoist's kindness.
Therefore, he wouldn't slack off on this method. Every day, he would treat it as the most important thing.
That was why he was able to cultivate the Yin Spirit in just a few years, and his mind was clear.
In the path of cultivation, be it Daoism or Buddhism, the key was still the heart. If the heart was enlightened, it would naturally lead to the Great Dao. If the heart was confused, no matter how hard one tried, they would only be able to walk in circles.
The Sage once said, "The virtuous man is Hui. A spoonful of food, a ladle of drink. People can't bear its worries, but Hui doesn't change its joy."
He was talking about his disciple, Yan Hui, who was able to live a peaceful and happy life despite the hardships.
However, this was a state that even the Sage had to praise. How many ordinary people could remain calm in such a situation?
Xu Xian was the same. Although he had a free and easy personality, coupled with the fact that he had reincarnated, how could he not care about the poverty of his family?
This consideration wasn't too obvious in the beginning, but as his cultivation deepened, it gradually became a shackle.
The things that were needed for cultivation were "Dharma, Wealth, Companions, and Land".
"Dharma" was the method, which was the so-called Dharma. This was the prerequisite. Otherwise, how could it be considered as seeking Dao if one sat at home and let one's imagination run wild?
This was something that Xu Xian had learned a long time ago, and it was the Dharma that he was currently cultivating.
Next to the Dharma was "Wealth", which was even more important than Companions and Land. This was because people in the secular world, if they didn't even have food to eat, they would have to work hard every day to make a living. Their minds would be restless, and when they looked up, all they would see would be looks of disdain from others, and they would inevitably feel ashamed.
If they couldn't even calm their hearts down, then it would be a joke to say that cultivation was a Dao.
Until today, Xu Xian could finally be said to have no worries about food or clothing. His only sister's life had also been settled. Once he cast aside the worries in his heart, when he looked up again, he would naturally be able to reach the Great Dao.
Xu Xian turned around and saw that Pan Yu's bed was empty, and the bedding was neatly folded.
At this moment, the window was wide open, and sunlight shone in. It could be seen that the room had been cleaned. On the green wooden table, a gold-plated incense burner slowly spat out a wisp of green smoke.
Xu Xian basked in the morning sunlight and lay peacefully on the bed. The bed in the Academy was much more comfortable than at home. Lying in this antique room, Xu Xian finally found a sense of superiority as a transmigrator.
"Who wakes up first in a great dream,
Only I know in my life.
Sleeping soundly in the cottage in spring,
Outside the window, the sun is late. "
Xu Xian couldn't help but sigh, "If Zhuge Wolong didn't even have food to eat and was busy all day making a living, I'm afraid he wouldn't be in such a mood.
The various interests in life can only be understood after eating and wearing warm clothes. "
"Good poem, good poem!" A praise pulled Xu Xian back from his thoughts.
Pan Yu was carrying a food box and looked at him in admiration.
Embarrassed, Xu Xian smiled and said, "This was recited by a passing monk when I was young. Don't tell others."
Pan Yu smiled and didn't mention it again. She put the food box on the table and opened it.
"Come and eat something!"
As she spoke, Pan Yu arranged the food box layer by layer. There were some small dishes, porridge, and steamed buns in exquisite utensils.
Pan Yu took a small white porcelain bowl and filled it with porridge for Xu Xian. Holding the bowl in her hand, it was hard to tell which was fairer and more delicate.
Xu Xian took it and felt very comfortable to have such a person serve him, but he also felt a little uneasy.
The two sat opposite each other and followed the rule of not talking while eating, eating in silence.
After breakfast, Xu Xian felt at ease. He couldn't help but sigh, "Mingyu, you are really a good person!"
Pan Yu was eating porridge. Hearing this, she smiled and said, "Last night you wanted to cut ties with me, but today you are a good person. Brother Hanwen's mind is really unpredictable!"
Xu Xian's face turned red, but he didn't say anything.
He just vaguely felt that the handsome young master in front of him seemed to have returned to his usual calmness. His jokes were also very measured. Inexplicably, he felt a little disappointed in his heart.
After washing up, he went outside and saw some people gathered in front of the screen wall of the academy square. They were discussing spiritedly.
Xu Xian walked forward and saw the list of yesterday's exam on the wall.
Xu Xian carefully found his name in the middle of the list, but Pan Yu didn't need to bother.
It was because his name was on the top of the list. He was the first in this exam.
At this moment, a few students came forward and seemed to be familiar with Pan Yu. They all congratulated him, "Brother Pan, you are the first again. You are indeed worthy of the title of the number one scholar in Jiangnan!"
Pan Yu said that he didn't dare to and naturally exchanged greetings with these people. He immediately became the core of this small group.
While dealing with them, Pan Yu looked around. Just as she was thinking about not leaving Xu Xian out, she saw him with his fellow villager Wang An and didn't seem to notice them. She couldn't help but shake her head slightly.
A very refined young man among the students was always observing them. When he saw that Pan Yu seemed to be dissatisfied with Xu Xian, he sighed and said, "Although those who can come to Jintian College are all talented and knowledgeable, it is inevitable that there are some who are unworthy of their reputation.
There are those who claim to be prodigies in a small county, but when they come to Hangzhou, they show their true colors.
Especially Brother Xu, he was too impetuous yesterday. "