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Without further ado, I turned and left the colorful manor, directly joining Jin Luosha and Youlijia, and set out from Lima City towards Saint Spirit Mountain.

On our journey, I also began to teach Jin Luosha martial arts, for this young girl had performed exceptionally well in the battle of revenge, clearly following the path I had hoped for, which is why I decided to pass on some of my skills to her. However, the "Nine Yin True Scripture" is out of the question. Although I've entrusted Old Man Leimen with the task of deducing the upper volume of the scripture, unless he is the reincarnation of Huang Chang, there is absolutely no chance that he could truly deduce a supreme Taoist heart method.

Besides this "Nine Yin True Scripture," I also have the authentic Peach Blossom Island's unique skills to impart. The internal energy of Peach Blossom Island stands out on its own, entirely created by the master himself. It is neither the external forging of muscles and bones, a path from the outside in, nor the internal school's circulation of the eight trigrams, the way of inhaling and guiding, nor the Buddhist method of cultivating the golden body through the three wheels and seven meridians. The master has independently comprehended an internal energy technique from the five elements and the eight trigrams, using the body as an array, forming a complete system. When practiced to a profound level, its power is not inferior to the innate divine skill of the True Man of Chongyang. When I pledged myself to the master, I was already an adult, hence my progress was slow. That's why, after obtaining the lower volume of the "Nine Yin True Scripture," the master had me and Chaofeng, that wicked woman, switch to cultivating external martial arts, trying to find a new path to decipher the true scripture. However, I still remember the original method of cultivating Qi very clearly.

Originally, Jin Luosha's talent lay in magic, and I had no intention of letting her learn martial arts. However, a life-and-death mutation in the underground of the Magic Tower has given her the opportunity to cultivate both magic and martial arts. In the future, she will be an important assistant to me, so naturally, I need to help her enhance her strength as much as possible. In addition to internal energy techniques and some basic martial arts, my master, known as "Peach Blossom Shadows Fall, the Divine Sword Flies; Azure Sea Tide Rises, the Jade Flute Presses," has three unique skills: "Falling Petal Divine Sword Palm," "Jade Flute Sword Technique," and "Azure Sea Tide Rises Melody." I remember all of them except for the "Jade Flute Sword Technique." The "Falling Petal Divine Sword Palm" was originally called "Falling Petal Palm Technique." It was created by my master based on the scene of peach blossoms blooming on Peach Blossom Island, taking the meaning from "The Peach Blossom Spring" of "fragrant grass is fresh and beautiful, falling petals are colorful and numerous." However, later during the Huashan Sword Debate, my master was defeated by the Great Sun True Man. Although he accepted the loss wholeheartedly, with my master's temperament, he naturally harbored a grudge in his heart. So after returning to the island, he greatly improved this palm technique and, to remember the disgrace of the defeat, specifically renamed it "Falling Petal Divine Sword Palm." As the master's eldest disciple, I naturally became the target of his practice moves, and incidentally, I was able to learn this palm technique as well.

As for the "Azure Tide Ascension Melody," the master once called upon all disciples to learn it together, but everyone lacked the talent, and in the end, only managed to learn the "Azure Tide Roar" for communication purposes. However, I am well-versed in the score and cultivation method of the "Azure Tide Ascension Melody." Jin Luosha inherently possesses an extraordinary musical talent, and is destined to one day revive the grandeur and power of this unique skill. Moreover, although the master has always played the "Azure Tide Ascension Melody" with a jade flute, in reality, as long as one grasps the principles, the choice of instrument and melody makes no difference. Just imagine Jin Luosha in the future, playing the "Azure Tide Ascension Melody" on one hand and chanting hymns on the other, the effect will undoubtedly be extraordinary.

Originally, half of Jin Luosha's innate vital energy was transformed into spiritual power. The remaining half, after being supplemented by my Nine Yin True Qi, increased several folds. After condensation and purification, it easily turned into pure internal strength. Following the unique internal cultivation method of Peach Blossom Island, it circulates on its own, endlessly. Although at this moment it is still faint and delicate, I believe that within ten years, her cultivation will reach a level where she can fully utilize the "Rising Tide of the Azure Sea". Moreover, this internal strength can also support the training of combat energy, like me. Although it is not as swift in recovery as the exquisite Taoist supreme divine skill "Nine Yin Divine Skill", it has a significant advantage over the people of this world.

Chapter 59: The Bright Mountain Cave Attracts the Wicked Wolf

Saint Spirit Mountain, serving as the stronghold of the Radiant Temple, has been established as a vast religious center since the era of the Twelve Sages. At the foot of the mountain lies the grand City of Radiance, home to hundreds of thousands of devout followers and responsible for hosting visitors from all over the Mainland who come to worship and sightsee. Exiting the western gate of the holy city, one embarks on a lengthy pilgrimage path that stretches for dozens of kilometers. At the summit, stands the most famous Sistine Chapel of the Radiant Temple, towering a hundred meters high, with an expansive footprint, entirely constructed from pristine white cloud crystal stone, grand and solemn, exuding an awe-inspiring aura that inspires a sense of reverence in all who gaze upon it. Concurrently, on the four surrounding peaks, there are four colossal magical structures, each dedicated to the four great sages of earth, water, fire, and air among the Twelve Sages, who personally arranged the large-scale magical formations within. These formations interweave with the luminous magical array set up by the Sage of Light in the Sistine Chapel, merging into a formidable defense system that encases the entire Saint Spirit Mountain within a colossal protective barrier.

Beneath the church lies a vast underground palace with seven levels, where numerous treasures and magical artifacts are sealed away, forbidden from entering the mortal realm. These are strictly safeguarded by the "Sevenfold Lock Prison" set up by the Enlightened Sage in conjunction with other sages. The seals connect to the earth's veins and correspond to the celestial river, guiding the immense energy between heaven and earth, passing through the "Sea of Starless Night," and reaching the four elemental planes and the Realm of Light. The terrifying power of these seals was such that even the once all-conquering and invincible "White-Haired Demon Lion King" Leimen could only gaze upon them in awe, unable to take a single step forward.

Since its establishment eight hundred years ago, the Radiant Temple has been the foremost religion among humans, playing a significant role in the wars of nation-building. Although it had some blemishes during the era of the seven great kingdoms and has continued to have disputes with the royal powers of various nations, its status, prestige, and appeal among the common people are unparalleled. Every year, millions of believers travel great distances to Saint Spirit Mountain to worship the God of Light and to admire the countless human heroes enshrined here.

The hierarchical structure of the Radiant Temple is spearheaded by the Pope, beneath whom reside four High Pontiffs and twelve Cardinal Pontiffs. Further down the ladder are the Major Pontiffs, along with ranks of mid- and lower-level Pontiffs. In addition, there are four chosen Radiant Maidens, overseeing a portion of the female clergy and responsible for orchestrating the Temple's benevolent endeavors. The Temple also boasts seven elite orders of Holy Knights: the "Holy Sword Knights," renowned for their formidable prowess in combat; the "Holy Shield Knights," dedicated to safeguarding the Temple; the "Holy Maiden Knights," an ensemble composed entirely of female knights; the "Holy Cross Knights," the most populous of the orders; the "Holy Chain Knights," tasked with apprehending criminals hunted by the Temple; the "Holy Crown Knights," honoring the masters of martial arts recruited by the Temple; and the least numerous, the "Holy Grail Knights."