But based on previous observations, it is clear that he is stronger than other monks in the Qi Refining Stage.

After his mood calmed down, Jin Ziming opened "First Awareness of the Soul". Fortunately, the content of this book was still within his understanding:

In the early stage, the soul can only detect the outside world. As the practice deepens, it can generate telekinesis to control objects or form attack methods.

After he finished browsing, he was a little disappointed. Both books did not mention specific cultivation methods, so they were not very helpful to him.

With the last book "Basic Theory of Sword Art" left, he prayed secretly in his heart, hoping to find the right path of sword art.

He started reading with some trepidation. The book believed that there are six realms of swordsmanship.

From low to high, they are the integration of man and sword into one, integrating the power of the sword, the mysteries of nature, acquired laws and innate laws, and the transcendence of the laws by immortals in the transcendent realm, creating sword techniques that are unique to themselves and coincide with the rules of heaven and earth.

There are two main routes for sword cultivation. One is to pursue the ultimate speed, often relying on the power of wind or mysteries, as well as the power or mysteries of thunder and lightning.

The other is to follow the trend of power or mysteries, mostly practicing with long swords, and pursue the goal of conquering ten societies with one force. No matter what your illusions are, I will break them with one blow.

Regarding how to cultivate the unity of man and sword, this time he was unusually generous and gave a "basic sword technique".

If we only compare the moves, it may not be much better than his "Virtual and Real Tornado Knife", but fortunately it is an authentic cultivation sword technique.

The movement route is indicated in the movement, with not only schematic diagrams but also related text descriptions.

Practicing accordingly can lay a solid foundation for sword cultivation and accumulate energy for future rise.

The starting position of "Basic Sword Technique" is "slant-stepping knife-sharpening position", then "push forward bayonet position", "return to horse bow knife position", "back-flowered knife-raising position", "sliding knife-holding position", etc.

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There are twenty-one moves in total, whether they are sword techniques or luck techniques, they are all very simple.

Not only did Jin Ziming not feel disgusted, but he was overjoyed. He liked this way of using concise descriptions to clarify the Dao, and firmly believed that this introductory sword technique would be of great use to him.

He began to study sword skills with great concentration. Two days passed in a flash, and he closed the book and prepared to go out.

Unexpectedly, there was a knock on the door. When I opened the door, I found Zeng Ze standing in front of the door. He grabbed him and apologized:

"Brother Jin, I have been busy settling in and seeing new things these past few days. I have also been entangled by a group of people. I only got out now. I hope you will forgive me."

"Ozawa, it's okay. We are friends. We don't care about these superficial things. We understand each other. Don't you think I didn't come to see you either?" Jin Ziming said with a smile.

"Brother Jin, I'm ashamed to say it. It's all my fault that my second uncle didn't find out clearly and didn't help you pave the way in advance. What you got was the green token, right?

Alas, now I know that the newly admitted outer disciples are divided into two groups.

The first group is called the enterprising group, which are ordinary disciples, meaning they have to work hard and hold green tokens;

The second group is called the potential group, which means there are many talents, unlimited potential, blue tokens, and more complex sources."

"Oh, there is such a thing." Jin Ziming said in surprise.

"It's only become clear to me in the past few days that the absolute core of the Long Qing Sect comes from the Junlan Kingdom in Xijin Continent, including the leader, core elders, main hall masters, and even many inner sect elites and outer sect core disciples.

The sect feels that the people of Junlan Kingdom are more loyal and united, and deserve to be focused on training.

Therefore, the disciples from Junlan Kingdom all belong to the potential group, and the largest number of people in this group are of this type, with about two hundred people.

Secondly, there are the top 100 disciples in this entrance examination, as well as those who are found to have special physiques during the physical examination, such as simple five-element physiques, wind attributes or thunder attributes, etc.

In the end, I was the one who found my way privately. My second uncle relied on a relationship with a powerful elder from the outer sect to put me into the potential group."

After hearing this, Jin Ziming felt deeply helpless that there are still these ways. Zeng Ze continued:

"Blue brand disciples receive twenty low-priced spiritual stones every month, and can go to the first three floors of the library to read and borrow books.

It is said that the books on the second floor are the basic books in the world of cultivation. You can get them by spending a few spirit stones outside."

Jin Ziming somewhat regretted that he did not perform well in the assessment and turned himself into a green card disciple with the lowest status.

Jin Ziming remembered something and asked quickly:

"Ozawa, I learned from the book collection that the human body has three Dantians, but I have only practiced the lower Dantian. Have you practiced the other two Dantians?"

Zeng Ze looked at him in surprise, as if looking at a monster.

"Brother Jin, you don't even know this common sense? We are all just minor cultivators in the Qi refining period, how can we possibly develop three Dantians?

Everyone practices the Dantian first. As for the other two Dantians, you will only get involved in them when you enter the advanced level, and only then can you practice them.

It is said that in today's Taoism, it is no longer popular to practice the upper Dantian, but as the realm of Yuanshen becomes stronger, the upper Dantian will appear naturally.

With the upper and lower dantian, it is enough to reach the combined state or the Mahayana state, or even the transcendent state."

Jin Ziming then breathed a sigh of relief, realizing that after all these years of blind thinking, he had not cultivated one or two Dantian less than others. He finally felt relieved and was glad that he was on the right track.

"Brother Jin, you don't have to worry too much. When there are not enough spiritual stones, as long as I have them, I will definitely lend them to you. If the books on the first and second floors can't answer your questions, I will go up to the third floor to help you find the answers." Zeng Ze comforted.

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Jin Ziming also thought about it. At this stage, as long as someone shows him the way forward, he can make up for the rest with diligence and thinking.

"Tonight I have a date with a fellow from Zhanxing City for a drink. He is also an outer disciple. He has been a disciple for six years. How about we go together?" Zeng Ze asked.

Jin Ziming wanted to chat with the "old bird" in the sect to avoid being confused about the situation and suffer another disadvantage, so Dangji readily agreed.

At Youshi, the two of them came to a restaurant called "Yaran Xiaoju" in Fangshi. Not long after they sat down, Zeng Ze's fellow countryman came.

This man was in his mid-twenties and looked handsome, but there was a subtle hint of fatigue and decadence between his brows.

"This is my friend Jin Ziming, who is also a new disciple this year. This is my fellow villager, Brother Huang Mingxin," Zeng Ze introduced.

After the waiter served the dishes and after three drinks, everyone gradually became familiar with each other and no longer felt so alienated.

Jin Ziming toasted Huang Mingxin and then asked an interesting question:

"Old Huang, I am still the lowest-level green-label disciple, and I don't know many of the rules in the sect.

I wonder if you know what to do if you want to get ahead?"

"Hey, if I had known, I wouldn't have ended up like this.

I was also born as a green-label disciple, so we are all in the same boat. I am not trying to criticize you. Even if Ozawa is a blue-label disciple, he only has a few more chances to do better. As for you, Zi Ming, well, it’s difficult."

Huang Mingxin glanced at them sympathetically and sighed.

"How do you say this?" Jin Ziming was confused and asked quickly.

"After you, the new disciples, get started, you will have an opportunity to upgrade once a year, from green card to blue card, from blue card to yellow card, from yellow card to purple card, and from purple card to inner disciple.

I'm pretty lucky. After nearly six years, I finally became a yellow card disciple this year. I can go to the fourth floor of the Outer Gate Library to read books and receive thirty spiritual stones every month.

But what's the use? Without advanced skills, no guidance from famous teachers, and just these few spiritual stones, I'm afraid I won't even be able to become a Purple Brand disciple in my lifetime, let alone break through to build a foundation.

I have also been very distressed recently. I don't know what to do in the future. I really have no choice but to try to find a position as the lowest deacon in the outer sect.

Oh, by the way, in addition to fantasy upgrades, Zi Ming, you also have to be careful about downgrades. Green Card Disciples have to eliminate the ten people at the bottom every year.

Of course, with your qualifications, you should be fine, but be careful not to offend the elders, otherwise you may be forcibly put on the elimination list."

"Then what are the criteria for upgrading?" Jin Ziming is certainly not worried about being downgraded, but he must first figure out how to upgrade.

"Bullshit standards, there are no standards at all, the ideas of the powerful elders are the standards.

Look at those people in the Junlan Kingdom who are promoted to at least one level every year, and some are promoted to two levels, and some are even outrageous enough to be directly approved to enter the inner gate.

They are all on their own, have many relatives and friends, have no shortage of spiritual stones and advanced techniques, and can get guidance from experts at any time. As long as they are not fools, they can basically stand out.

The Longqing sect admires elegance and intellectuality. On the surface, everyone is a humble gentleman, focusing on manners and convincing others with reason. Alas, how can there be any truth in it?

In recent years, the sect's strength has been deteriorating. It is only relying on the reputation of the sect that it can deter those hostile sects.

What I am saying today, you two must not go out and talk nonsense, otherwise I will definitely be held accountable.

Of course, even if you tell me, I won't admit it." Huang Mingxin's expression became cautious again.

Zeng Ze and Jin Ziming said quickly:

"Lao Huang, just rest assured and never tell anyone else. Everything ends here."

"Since the lives of low-level disciples are so miserable, will anyone leave on their own initiative?" Jin Ziming couldn't help but ask.

"You must never mention this again, it is a taboo.

I remember that three years ago there was a yellow card disciple who took advantage of the opportunity to go out on a mission to escape.

If he did not return to the sect for a long time to answer his orders, he was naturally noticed by the sect and sent a golden elixir monk to capture him, directly destroying his elixir field, demoting him to a mortal and expelling him."

Jin Ziming was stunned when he heard this, and felt bitter in his heart. He had finally embarked on the true path of cultivation, but unexpectedly fell into such a big pit.

The probability of promotion is very low, and it is very likely that he will become a low-level monk who will do nothing for the rest of his life. This is definitely not the future that Jin Ziming wants.


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