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It has been three days since Zhu Zixuan started his open lecturing on the Dao.

Everyone had their own gains.

The Dao Zhu Zixuan spoke of was not a specific cultivation method, nor an immortal path or personal life experiences. It was more akin to something like "The Dao that can be told is not the eternal Dao"... hard to describe, if one must say, it would be a kind of "imagery."

And what is "imagery"? Among all who listened, if you ask a thousand people, you'd find a thousand people who don't understand.

Whenever the crowd heard Zhu Zixuan utter profound words, they all appeared to have an "I've realized" expression. What did they realize? They couldn't answer, yet the feeling of gaining something truly existed.

It was profound, elusive.

It could indeed be described as "far away in the horizon, yet right before your eyes."

After all, it's merely lecturing on the Dao, not a revelation. The master shows the way, cultivation depends on the individual.

However, for Fan Wubing, his gains were quantifiable. It mainly manifested in the comprehension of the faint strand of innate vitality he obtained after swallowing the Undying Immortal Jellyfish. After listening to Zhu Zixuan's three-day sermon, he clearly felt that his understanding of the innate vitality became much clearer and deeper.

Now, he was certain that this strand of innate vitality contained a portion of the Innate Dao.

And not long ago, after slaying Cheng Yingwu, he also gained part of the insight into the Innate Dao—"Five Elements Earthly Signs" of Fire.

He understood the Five Elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.

He also understood Earthly Signs: Cyan Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise. It is said these four are not actual beings but symbols of all things.

Specifically, he did not understand.

But according to his understanding, to achieve a complete Innate Dao, "Five Elements Earthly Signs," one must succeed in comprehending the Dao of the Five Elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, as well as the Dao of the Four Earthly Signs: Cyan Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise.

Currently, he only had the insight of the "Path of Fire." There was still much lacking.

Actually, he's thinking too far. After all, comprehending the Dao and appreciating the Dao's mysteries are considerations at least for the Fetal Movement Realm. And even then, it's just consideration. Concerning the true Great Dao, one must reach the Divine Splitting and Integration Realm.

Fetal Movement is merely the gateway to the Great Dao.

And Fan Wubing is not yet at the Fetal Movement Realm.

He shook his head, thinking not to aim too high.

He rose and stepped outside.

"Good morning, Senior Brother!" The first-year students were energetic, craning their necks to greet Fan Wubing, smiling like flowers.

Fan Wubing had become quite famous these days.

The tale of his actions with Wei Changkong in Yunyong City spread and grew more embellished.

The current version was that he and Wei Changkong fought their way in and out of the Green Blade Sect and Luofu Mountain seven times, slaying over a hundred Golden Cores, dozens of Nascent Souls, and more than ten Fetal Movement Realm cultivators.

Whenever the disciples of Enlightenment Peak ventured outside, they were immediately pursued for tales of their senior brother's legendary deeds. Every mention of their own senior brother, and they couldn't help but raise prideful faces.

Fan Wubing ascended to the Peak of Enlightenment.

The place was under renovation. The Sect Leader said they should renovate Zhu Zixuan's Dao Altar, turning it into a secluded Grotto Heaven settlement, to maximize its value.

Mei Jinqiu was supervising here. The project was significant, so he personally managed it, missing no detail.

"Wubing, you've come." As soon as Mei Jinqiu saw Fan Wubing arrive, he greeted him warmly.

"Greetings, Sect Leader."

"Wubing, this is the renovation plan discussed with all the Elders. Have a look, see if it will affect the vitality flow of Enlightenment Peak?" Mei Jinqiu's long sleeves swirled elegantly as an image appeared before the two of them.

Fan Wubing looked, "I'm not well-versed in architecture. But, Sect Leader, feel free to proceed boldly. The vitality flow of Enlightenment Peak won't be affected by such things; with that Parasol Tree there, even if the Peak collapsed, it wouldn't matter."

"Then I'm relieved." Mei Jinqiu sighed in relief and added, "A few days ago, I discussed it with the Treasure Heart Pavilion. We invited a group of Mo Family disciples from the Changsheng Continent to use Enlightenment Peak as a central point to redesign and expand the entire Eternal Immortal Sect."

"That must cost a lot."

Mei Jinqiu cheerfully patted Fan Wubing on the shoulder, "This time, the Treasure Heart Pavilion sold Eternal Immortal Sect a favor, only charging a symbolic intermediary fee. After their persuasion and negotiation, the Mo Family disciples' apprenticeship fee and construction cost were minimized. Moreover, the Treasure Heart Pavilion is willing to provide a ten-year interest-free loan."

"So generous?"

Mei Jinqiu was beaming, "Thanks to you, kid, hahahaha... Manager Li Zhengqing has nothing but praise for you. To them, it's also a form of investment."

"Investment?"

"Heh. Don't underestimate the foresight of Heaven and Earth Bank. Years ago, it was just another wealthy force, but later they transitioned industries, investing vigorously in forces with development potential worldwide. As of today, Heaven and Earth Bank's roots have spread worldwide. One could say that, to some extent, Heaven and Earth Bank created the current world, and the world also shaped the current bank."

Fan Wubing chuckled, "So, in their eyes, the Eternal Immortal Sect has great potential."

"Yes. I have a premonition that Little South Continent will receive more and more attention. This may be a sign of some major event about to unfold... Whatever that may be, our Eternal Immortal Sect must seize the opportunity, grow stronger, and become a truly renowned and powerful force." Mei Jinqiu had his eyes on the future, scheming with great ambition.

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