Chapter 1360: 仙台传道

Rain pattered on the bluestone.

Qin Sang sat high on the Immortal Platform. His disciples put away the Beast King Banners and stood silently on either side. The grand ceremony was drawing to a close. Yet, the anticipation on the faces of the cultivators below the mountain grew even stronger.

According to custom, the patriarchs who established a sect would deliver a sermon on the day of their grand ceremony as a gesture of reciprocity. However, such opportunities were rare. Only a handful of individuals were qualified, capable, and dared to host such a grand event and invite numerous guests. For rogue cultivators, hearing a Golden Core master preach was an enviable stroke of luck. As for a Nascent Soul patriarch giving a sermon, it was a rare occurrence even for sect disciples.

At this moment, Qin Sang no longer exuded the sharp sword intent; his aura was restrained, making him seem like an ordinary person. He nodded slightly before speaking. His voice was not loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears, even those cultivators standing at the outermost edges of the mountain. "Fellow Daoists, you have gone to great lengths to attend this ceremony. I, Qin, thank you. I have nothing much to offer in return, save for a few insights into cultivation that I would like to share and discuss with you all." As he spoke the last sentence, Qin Sang's gaze swept over the Nascent Soul cultivators on the Immortal Platform. The moment these words were uttered, the myriad cultivators below the mountain became solemn, sitting upright and orderly. Instantly, the vast Green Ram Temple fell silent, with only a gentle breeze rustling through. On the Immortal Platform, the Nascent Soul cultivators also sat up straight, paying close attention to Qin Sang.

To their surprise, Qin Sang began his discourse from the Qi Condensation stage. Fortunately, the Nascent Soul cultivators did not grow impatient; they listened patiently, awaiting the subsequent content. The cultivators below the mountain, especially the rogue cultivators, were ecstatic. They had not expected the Master of Green Ram Temple to be so generous. Qin Sang's sermon was concise and to the point, highlighting only the essentials. How much one could comprehend depended entirely on the listener's innate talent.

Qin Sang quickly finished the Qi Condensation content and moved on to Foundation Establishment. In truth, Qin Sang had no profound personal experience with Foundation Establishment, as he had forcibly ascended to that stage by consuming spiritual medicine bestowed by Earl Dongyang. However, from his current realm, looking back at Foundation Establishment, he could effortlessly offer unique insights. The Golden Core stage was different. It was probably difficult to find anyone in the cultivation world whose Golden Core formation process was more convoluted or unforgettable than his.

The Golden Core subtly aligned with the Dao of Yin and Yang; those who understood found it easy, while those who didn't would never grasp it without guidance, even unto death. Those who gained enlightenment finally realized the extraordinary opportunity they had encountered today. Overjoyed and grateful, they disregarded the gazes around them and prostrated themselves towards the ethereal figure on the Immortal Platform. As Qin Sang's sermon continued, more and more people knelt on the ground. Li Yufu and others, who were serving by the Immortal Platform, closely watched the mountain below, particularly focusing on the rogue cultivators, busily recording information.

Knowledge should not be lightly imparted, so Qin Sang's discourse on topics beyond the Golden Core stage became quite concise. However, Qin Sang had spent almost his entire Golden Core period in Canglang Sea, where the cultivation heritage differed from that of the Northern Star Realm. Consequently, some of his content was novel to the cultivators of the Northern Star Realm. In particular, Qin Sang had also absorbed some legacies from the demon and witch races. Some perspectives had not even occurred to Nascent Soul cultivators or transformed great demons. The Nascent Soul cultivators listened intently, not merely out of courtesy to Qin Sang, but genuinely pondering his words. Si Di and Yao Jing exchanged a glance, utterly surprised, as they too had gained some insights. The Northern Star Realm had no similar legacies; could Qin Sang have obtained these from some ancient secret realm? If these were all insights Qin Sang had comprehended on his own, he was truly an unparalleled genius! Naturally, Qin Sang offered no explanations, letting them speculate as they pleased.

Gradually, subtle changes appeared on the faces of the Nascent Soul cultivators; some were deep in thought, others frowned. This was because Qin Sang always spoke just enough to hint at something, as if there was a door that could be pushed open with effort, revealing a wider, more captivating world behind it. They wondered if Qin Sang hadn't fully comprehended it himself, or if he was intentionally teasing them, leaving them itching for more. The Golden Core cultivators below the mountain were even more agitated, scratching their ears and cheeks, their expressions anxious. They looked around, trying to find fellow cultivators to exchange insights with. However, they could not fault Qin Sang; more specific content would undoubtedly be restricted to true sect disciples. Qin Sang had already shown great benevolence by merely revealing the existence of this door to them.

The Nascent Soul cultivators suppressed their thoughts and watched the eloquent Qin Sang, their expressions growing more serious. Qin Sang was about to speak about the Nascent Soul stage, and they were sure he would have unique insights! Unexpectedly, Qin Sang abruptly stopped there. He had only formed his Nascent Soul less than a hundred years ago and hadn't fully mastered it himself. It would be presumptuous to show off his limited understanding, especially with numerous mid-stage Nascent Soul masters present on the Immortal Platform. However, merely presenting the superficial content he had just shared was insufficient, and stopping his sermon now would surely make him a laughingstock. So, Qin Sang decided to conceal his limitations. He shifted his topic and began to speak about the Way of the Sword! In the Way of the Sword, Qin Sang possessed ample confidence! Both the "Sword Nurturing Chapter of Primordial Spirit" and the "Azure Bamboo Sword Scripture" were exceptionally profound. Qin Sang decided to focus his discourse on the "Azure Bamboo Sword Scripture." The "Azure Bamboo Sword Scripture" was created by Azure Bamboo based on the "Sword Nurturing Chapter of Primordial Spirit." Qin Sang frequently studied it, comprehending the true meaning of the sword scripture, which greatly benefited his own cultivation.

Shangguan Lifeng, who already knew the content of Qin Sang's sermon, immediately transmitted a message to his sword cultivator disciples, instructing them to cast aside all distracting thoughts and listen attentively. After a brief moment of disappointment, the Nascent Soul cultivators also showed expressions of interest upon hearing such a profound Way of the Sword. As for the cultivators below the mountain, very few could fully understand, but they all diligently tried to record every word Qin Sang spoke. Within the vast Green Ram Temple, only Qin Sang's voice echoed. The sky was clear, the air fresh, and a gentle breeze blew. The cultivators became engrossed in the mysterious and ethereal Immortal Dao and Way of the Sword, forgetting the passage of time. It was only when they heard the words "That is all" that they abruptly awoke, yet they remained captivated by the atmosphere, unable to pull themselves away. Qin Sang's voice seemed to still linger in their ears. Some even discovered that their incredibly stubborn cultivation bottlenecks had loosened slightly!

"We bow in gratitude to Temple Master Qin for imparting the Dao!" Someone shouted, and instantly, a large number of cultivators below the mountain knelt, following with loud cries. The wave of sound was like an overwhelming tide, echoing through the mountains for a long time!

On the Immortal Platform, the Nascent Soul cultivators rose and cupped their hands in thanks to Qin Sang; they, too, had gained much today. Qin Sang calmly accepted their gratitude, then swept his sleeve. The clouds converged, obscuring the Immortal Platform. The grand ceremony had concluded! The cultivators below the mountain were still unsatiated and lingered, reluctant to disperse.

At this time, Li Yufu and the others hurriedly descended the mountain, splitting up. During Qin Sang's sermon, those who experienced immediate enlightenment were undoubtedly individuals of exceptional talent. While sect disciples were already accounted for, the rogue cultivators among them were the most outstanding and not to be missed. The Green Ram Temple had just been established, and it was precisely the time to widely recruit disciples. Of course, Qin Sang did not yet possess the ability to teach without discrimination and and would not blindly accept disciples; he had already set several standards. Some guests bid farewell, while others stayed. The Green Ram Temple gradually returned to tranquility. Its disciples looked at each other, their joy evident, and finally, with reverence, they gazed upon the sword-carved characters on the main peak: "Green Ram Temple."

Leaving aside the minor affairs below the mountain, on the Immortal Platform, the Nascent Soul cultivators used Qin Sang's discourse as a starting point to discuss profound philosophical and cultivation topics.