Inside the bedroom.
Gao Fei sat cross-legged on the bed, hands extended, pressing on the rock, silently reciting the incantation, and began absorbing the spiritual energy from the stone.
A pure stream of spiritual energy slowly flowed into his body through Gao Fei's arms.
As he continually absorbed the spiritual energy, Gao Fei's cultivation started to slowly improve…
And just like that, the night passed.
"Sigh…"
Gao Fei opened his eyes and slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, looking exceptionally spirited, "Spiritual energy is genuinely great; not only can it improve one's power, but it can also enhance the body, an absolute treasure. Unfortunately... there's a bit too little spiritual energy in this stone…"
Over the course of the night, one-fifth of the spiritual energy in the stone had been depleted, and Gao Fei's cultivation had only increased by a little bit. The higher the realm, the more spiritual energy one needed.
"After absorbing all the spiritual energy in the stone, I estimate I could advance to the Tenth Level of the Inedia Stage. If I'm lucky, I might even break through to the Golden Core Stage in one go."
"Coming here to be an instructor was really the right move, to have obtained such a large spirit stone."
"Do good deeds, and good things will co your way."
"Hmm, it's not early anymore; ti to go train those troublemakers."
Gao Fei jumped off the bed, did a quick wash, and then pushed open the door and walked out.
...
"Today, I'll teach you boxing."
"Watch my movents carefully; I'll only demonstrate once. If you can't learn, you'll be punished."
...
"Spread out, and start boxing! Rewards for those with proper form! Punishnt for those without."
"Hmm, not bad, well done! It seems that you all have quite the aptitude!"
"Today, I'm in charge, so I'll add a dish for you, a at dish! Braised pork!"
"What did you say? Braised pork is too simple of a reward? What do you want then? Dragon at?"
"All of you behave! If I hear one more joke, I'll take care of you!"
...
Gao Fei may seem strict, but he's actually easy to talk to, and his temper is quite easy-going, so the students aren't really afraid of him.
And just like that, another day passed.
Compared to yesterday, today was relatively more relaxed; at last, they were still able to stand and talk.
"Everyone go rest, tomorrow I'll teach you how to tread walls and leap on roofs," Gao Fei waved his hand.
A group of students staggered off.
After all the students had left, Gao Fei went to have a al in the cafeteria with Xia Tao, just the two of them this ti.
"What about Luo Lisheng and Fan Xiaoi? Why didn't they co?" Gao Fei asked.
"They don't dare to co anymore," Xia Tao shook his head. "Afraid you'd get them drunk, they threw up all over the bed last night… Woke up the next day feeling like their heads had exploded…"
"They didn't drink much yesterday though."
"Not much? The two of them drank five bottles of white liquor."
"Well, if they don't co, then they don't co. Let's eat, just the two of us."
"Today I'm only accompanying you at the al, I'm not drinking with you," Xia Tao said.
"...Suit yourself," Gao Fei pouted, "I'll drink on my own."
After a satisfying al and drink, Gao Fei patted his buttocks and left, leaving Xia Tao to clean up the table.
"How many suns are in the sky, how many moons are in the sky, how many stars are in the sky..."
Humming a tune all along, hands behind his back, he walked with a stately gait into the lounge, closed the door, removed his shoes, sat cross-legged on the bed, and with a wave of his hand, a black stone appeared on the ground. Gao Fei stretched out both hands to press on the black stone, closed his eyes, and started to cultivate.
...
Dawn ca soon enough.
"I'm only a little bit away from the Tenth Level of the Inedia Stage, I'll put more effort in tonight, and should be able to break through this barrier," Gao Fei put away the black stone, got off the bed to wash up, and then headed towards the training hall.
By the ti Gao Fei arrived at the training hall, all the students had already assembled, standing tall and spirited.
"Today is the last day I'll be your instructor."
Gao Fei spoke slowly, "You are the pillars of our nation, carrying a sacred mission! Protecting the family and the country, you are remarkable!"
"The instructor is even more remarkable!"
Over a hundred students shouted in unison.
"Having the chance to et you has been an honor," Gao Fei said, "I will rember each and every one of you firmly! I'll never forget any of you for my entire life!"
"We won't forget you either, Instructor!"
The students exclaid loudly, "Instructor! We sincerely hope you can stay! Keep being our instructor!"
"I want to stay too," Gao Fei sighed, "But… I still have many unfinished tasks, I really can't stay!" Saying this, Gao Fei paused for a mont, "If I get the chance, I'll co visit you all! Alright, let's start training. Today, I'll teach you wall-leaping and roof-treading, what people commonly refer to as qinggong!"
Gao Fei taught very earnestly that day, and the students also learned very earnestly.
Ti flew by swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, it was already evening.
"Alright, that's it for today," Gao Fei smiled, "I'm about to leave soon, and to be honest, I'm quite reluctant to part with you all."
"Instructor! We can't bear to see you go!"
"No feast lasts forever! Today we part temporarily, but if the chance arises, I will return. Goodbye!"
Waving farewell, Gao Fei resolutely turned around and strode away.
Over a hundred students ca together to see him off.
Xia Tao followed Gao Fei's steps toward the outside, looking back at the students who had followed, "It's clear, these students really don't want you to leave."
"I don't want to leave either," Gao Fei said, curling his lips, "But I must!"
"I know, you're a busy man, with so many things waiting for you to handle. For you to have co to the base to be an instructor for three days is already quite remarkable," Xia Tao said.
"When I get the chance, I'll co back, and you'll join for a good drink," Gao Fei promised.
"No problem! When the ti cos, I'll let loose. If I end up drunk, so be it!"
"Don't worry, I won't get you drunk. I'll just make sure you're knocked out under the table, singing grand opera! Haha..."
...
In the end, Gao Fei left, boarding the helicopter under the reluctant gazes of Xia Tao and the others.
"Commander! Just who is Mr. Gao?" Fan Xiaoi couldn't help but ask, "He seems so mysterious."
"Mr. Gao is an extraordinary person," Xia Tao said softly, looking in the direction of the departing helicopter, "Having his guidance is your good fortune. Train well in the future and don't disappoint Mr. Gao."
"That's for sure." Fan Xiaoi nodded vigorously.
"Mr. Gao's strength is unfathomable," Luo Lisheng said in admiration. "If he could be our instructor permanently, we'd be really lucky."
"Let's go, everyone back," Xia Tao gestured with his hand. "If the chance arises, Mr. Gao will definitely co back to visit you."
...
The stint as an instructor at the base had co to an end.
Gao Fei returned directly to Southern City and then secluded himself at ho to cultivate.
With just over a month left until the appointnt at Ninefold Mountain, ti was pressing. Gao Fei had to intensify his cultivation efforts to strengthen his abilities as much as possible.
Before he knew it, ten days had passed.
The spiritual energy within the spirit stones was completely absorbed by Gao Fei.
His cultivation level had reached the Tenth Level Peak of the Inedia Stage.
"It's still just a bit short," Gao Fei said, sowhat disappointed, "Entering the Golden Core Stage is not easy at all."
The bottleneck to the Golden Core Stage was stubborn. Gao Fei had attempted many tis to break through but had failed, leaving him quite frustrated.
The Qi Gathering Stage was about laying the foundation; the Inedia Stage was the entry level. Only by entering the Golden Core Stage did one truly beco a cultivator.
The lifespan of soone in the Inedia Stage was around two hundred years, in the Golden Core Stage around four hundred years, in the Nascent Soul Stage around eight hundred years, in the Soul Out of Aperture Stage around sixteen hundred years, in the Unity of Heaven and Man around thirty-two hundred years, and in the Transcendence Tribulation Stage around sixty-four hundred years.
Each major advancent doubled one's lifespan.
After becoming an immortal, one could have the sa lifespan as the heavens and the earth, eliminating the worry of death.
Since ancient tis, countless people have pursued longevity, but very few have succeeded. Achieving longevity is not a simple feat.
Luckily for Gao Fei, he had received the Demon God Heritage, and as long as there were no accidents and he cultivated step by step, he would one day reach the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. After passing through the heavenly tribulation, he would ascend to the Immortal Realm.
Gao Fei continued to strive towards his goal of immortality.
Birth, aging, sickness, and death are natural laws!
Seeking longevity through cultivation is defying the heavens and altering fate, bound to encounter all kinds of hardships!
The greatest hardship is the heavenly tribulation!
The so-called heavenly tribulation refers to thunder tribulation! Imagine being relentlessly struck by countless bolts of thunder—just the thought could scare you to death!
The might of heaven and earth!
So terrifying!
A slight misstep could lead to complete annihilation!
Put simply, the path of cultivation is a one-way road, with no retreat except to press forward courageously!
...
Gao Fei used his vast network of contacts to buy many antiques, cultivating by absorbing the spiritual energy within them.
Gradually...
Gao Fei encountered a problem, one that left him feeling utterly helpless...
No matter how much spiritual energy he absorbed, he couldn't break through the bottleneck to enter the Golden Core Stage.
He had clearly reached the limit, so why couldn't he break through?
Gao Fei couldn't figure it out and ultimately sought advice from Xuan Jizi.
"Just absorbing spiritual energy is not enough to enter the Golden Core Stage," Xuan Jizi said. "It requires your own comprehension to break through."
"Comprehension? What kind of comprehension?" Gao Fei didn't understand.
"Hmm... I don't quite know how to explain it," Xuan Jizi pondered. "When I entered the Golden Core Stage, it was through an epiphany... a sudden realization, and then I easily entered the Golden Core Stage... It's just a feeling, sothing specific... I can't quite put it into words..."
"Comprehension..." Gao Fei frowned, "If I never have that comprehension, does it an I'll never enter the Golden Core Stage?"
"Theoretically, that's correct," Xuan Jizi said.
"What exactly is comprehension, and how can I achieve it?" Gao Fei said, annoyed.
"You can't rush these things," Xuan Jizi advised. "Take it slow... With your talent, you're certain to enter the Golden Core Stage... Right now, you need to remain calm and quietly contemplate. When the ti is right, you will naturally enter the Golden Core Stage as effortlessly as water flowing along its course."
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