Chapter 2: Becoming an Apprentice

  The cave is very deep, with night pearls shining on both sides of the cave wall, and it's very bright inside the cave.

  Bi Fan walked for half an hour before reaching the end, a simple stone room with a stone table, several stone chairs and a few tatami mats.

  One of them sat on a futon with Ling Xing standing at the end, closing his eyes to meditate.

  "Sit down." Ling Xinyue said, his eyes still closed.

  Bi Fan walked over to Ling Xinyi's side and sat down on a cushion.

  "The Deputy Master, Bi Fan, has completed his demonic realm training and returned."

  "Good! Very good! Your strength has actually reached the Brave Warrior Realm!" Ling Xinyue praised.

  "Thank you, Master, for your praise, I am terrified." Bi Fan said respectfully.

  "Later, I'll take you to meet the ancestors and announce it below. You are my eleventh disciple." Ling Xinyue said: "Our sect doesn't have many rules, only one thing to remember is not to betray the master's door."

  "Yes! Master, your disciple remembers it in his heart."

  Ling Xinyue smiled and said, "No need to be so tense, our lineage is very relaxed. In short, we can't lose out in the outside world. You first tell me what cultivation techniques you have practiced, and I will teach you a higher level of cultivation technique."

  "Wan Zuquan, Qingyang Changsheng Jue, Qingyang Fufeng Jian Jue are all learned roughly, and the basic footwork has also been studied. Longteng Hu Xiaoquan only learned two moves, and specifically trained finger strength, learning a bit of physical training methods..."

  Bi Fan concealed some of it, but most of it was revealed, especially what had already been used, he didn't dare to conceal.

  The Blood Demon's Great Law is unspeakable, and it's best not to leak the Golden Silk Jade Book either.

  Bi Fan found it difficult and could not speak clearly.

  Ling Xinyi pondered for a moment, then said: "Your foundation is not bad, so I'll teach you the Qingyang Piaomiao Sword Technique, Neixi Cultivation Method - Longhu Decree, Body Method - Youlong Eight Steps, and Fist Method - Youlong Palm. For now, that's all. After you've fully grasped and integrated these, I'll teach you other cultivation methods."

  Ling Xinyue took out four secret books and handed them over to Bi Fan.

  Bi Fan took it with both hands and thanked him sincerely: "Thank you, Master, for passing on the law. I will definitely work hard to cultivate it."

  Ling Xinyue said: "The inner breath cultivation method of Longhu Decree is something I inadvertently obtained. Like the Dragon and Tiger Fist, it's a martial art from the medieval era of the Dragon and Tiger Gate. Now that the Dragon and Tiger Gate has disappeared, you can learn with ease. After cultivating the Longhu Decree, you'll be able to burst forth with even more powerful strength, which is more suitable for your cultivation."

  He paused, then continued: "The Qingyang Floating Cloud Sword Technique is a deeper level of martial arts than the Qingyang Supporting Wind Sword Technique, and it's also one of the advanced martial arts of the Qingyang Sect. The body method 'Dragon Eight Steps' and the fist method 'Dragon Palm' are both advanced martial arts that I created myself, you should practice them well."

  "Yes! Master." Bi Fan was extremely excited, suddenly obtaining four advanced martial skills. Becoming a disciple really had its benefits.

  Ling Xinyue said: "If there's anything you don't understand, ask your senior brother Yang Feng."

  Bi Fan nodded and said: "I will. Master, how can I quickly improve my strength?"

  "Bifan, your strength has increased very quickly already, why do you still want to think about rapidly increasing your strength?" Ling Xinyin was somewhat puzzled.

  He paused for a moment and continued: "Rising strength too quickly isn't necessarily a good thing, an unstable foundation is unfavorable for future cultivation."

  "Master, I returned to the Jade Maiden Peak yesterday and met Siyan's senior brother Shuai Yingtian. He almost took my life with just his aura alone. I must grow up as soon as possible, or else I'll suffer this kind of humiliation." Bi Fan said in a serious tone.

  "Awesome!" Ling Xinyue was somewhat surprised: "He is the second son of the Palace Master of the Mystic Maiden's Palace, and his strength can rank among the top twenty in the entire Tianyu Great World among the younger generation. His strength is even stronger than some older generation powerhouses."

  "No matter how powerful he is, one day I will humiliate him and make him face a life-or-death crisis." Bi Fan's expression was firmer than ever.

  "Good! Very good! This is my Ling Xinyue's disciple." Ling Xinyue laughed and said: "If you have the guts, go to the Deep Abyss Demon Realm to hunt the Deep Abyss Demon Clan. However, even the first layer of the Deep Abyss Demon Realm is not something your current strength can handle. Only when your strength reaches the level of 'Detached from the Womb' will it be relatively safe for you to enter the first layer."

  "Abyssal Demon Realm! Abyssal Demon Clan!" Bifan was shocked beyond measure, it was the first time he had ever heard of it.

  Before, he had only heard of the Demon Cultivators, but didn't know that this world also had a demonic tribe.

  Ling Xinyue saw that Bi Fan was interested in the Abyssal Demon Realm and the Abyssal Demon Clan, so he told him some details.

  The Abyssal Demon Clan is extremely special and does not belong to the Divine Clan, the Demonic Clan, or humanity. They are also hostile towards those who practice demonic arts. It can be said that they are rejected by all six realms and are not tolerated by heaven and earth.

  Thus the Abyssal Demon Realm was formed and became a gathering place for the Abyssal Demons.

  The Abyssal Demon Realm is a place that no one can fully explore, and most of the major worlds and planets have direct access to it. Of course, the demons from the Abyss occasionally also invade the human world, slaughtering indiscriminately.

  Humans and the Abyssal Demons are sworn enemies, humans often enter the Abyssal Demon Realm to hunt down the Abyssal Demons, firstly to hone their martial skills, secondly also to obtain crystal stones.

  The corpses and crystal nuclei of the Deep Abyss Demons are much more precious than those of magical beasts, and are highly sought after in the human world.

  The first layer of the Abyssal Demon Realm, mainly gathering demons below the Nascent Soul stage. Due to the vast number of demons, like the sands of the Ganges River, it is impossible to kill them all. Therefore, if a human strongman below the Nascent Soul stage enters, they will be in extreme danger.

  "Bì Fán, if you really want to enter the Deep Abyss Demon Realm for cultivation, you must think it through carefully. Once you go in, you must stay for at least half a month before you can come out. If you encounter any problems, you must bear them alone, no one can help you." Líng Xīn Yá said with emphasis and concern.

  "Master, send me into the Deep Abyss Demon Realm, I will take care of myself."

  Ling Xinyuan saw Bi Fan's attitude was so resolute and didn't stop him.

  "Bifan, you cultivate for a month first, master all the secret skills I've given you, then go to the Deep Abyss Demon Realm."

  "Yes! Master." Bi Fan thought for a moment before responding.

  It's better to cultivate some life-saving skills before entering the Deep Abyss Demon Realm.

  Then, Ling Xinyue took Bi Fan to pay respects to the ancestor of Yangshan's lineage, Yang Ding. They performed a grand ceremony of three kneels and nine bows, which marked their official entry into the sect.

  Yang Ding is also a legendary figure, but has disappeared for tens of thousands of years. It is said that he has cultivated to the realm of Xianling and ascended to the immortal world.

  Like Yang Ding, Bi Fan is a legendary figure who is deeply respected and sincerely worshipped.

  "From now on, what's most important for you to remember is that besides being a disciple of Qingyang Gate, you are also the successor of Yangshan's lineage." Ling Xinyue said solemnly.

  "Master, your disciple will remember it in his heart." Bi Fan nodded and said.

  "You can cultivate at the top of Yang Mountain, your senior brother will arrange it for you. I'll also send someone to greet you on the side of Yúnǚ Peak." Ling Xinyue said calmly.

  "Thank you, Master. I'll go cultivate now." Bi Fan turned around and left, walking towards the outside of the cave mansion.

  Yang Feng had long arranged a cave for Bi Fan to cultivate in.

  At the top of Yang Mountain, only inner disciples have their own caves for cultivation, and the spiritual energy in the caves of inner disciples is much denser.

  The hierarchy is very clear, with core disciples, inner door disciples, recorded name disciples, outer door disciples, and miscellaneous servants, with greatly differing treatment.

  This is done in order to concentrate resources, cultivate core disciples, and also promote competition, accelerating the speed of practice for younger generations.

  Bi Fan had just entered the peak of Yang Mountain and already possessed his own cultivation cave, attracting many people's envy and jealousy.

  However, Bi Fan didn't care about these things at all. He had no time to deal with them now, and even Zhu San temporarily had no time to repair it, let alone others.

  Bi Fan originally didn't have such a strong desire to cultivate, mainly because he felt the gap between himself and Shuai Ying Tian, and only then did he realize how weak he really was.

  Since there is a gap in strength with others, and knowing the gap, if one doesn't work hard to cultivate anymore, it wouldn't be Bi Fan's character.

  Bi Fan had a hard time cultivating and hoped to become stronger than anyone else.

  He suffered humiliation and disliked being bullied all the time, so he worked hard to make progress.

  Now that the conditions are ripe and the advanced secret recipe is also available, it's only natural to immediately retreat and cultivate.

  Bi Fan closed himself off and began to cultivate the new secret manual he had just obtained.

  Yu Siyan learned that Bi Fan was closed in the top of Yangshan to practice, and she felt a little lost in her heart, always feeling that she owed Bi Fan an apology for what happened with Shuai Ying Tian.

  Shuai Ying Tian's actions enraged Yu Siyan, but he was after all the son of the Palace Master of Xuan Nu Palace, and Yu Siyan could do nothing about it.

  Helpless, Yu Siyan bid farewell to her father and left Qingyang Mountain.

  Since we can't deal with Shuai Ying Tian, we have no choice but to take him away from Qingyang Mountain, lest he flaunt his power on Qingyang Mountain.

  Yu Siyan grew up in Qingyang Mountain since she was a child, so her feelings for the Qingyang Sect must be stronger than those for the Xuan Nu Palace. She doesn't like anyone bullying the Qingyang Sect, not even if it's her own senior brother.

  Yu Siyan was originally cold towards Shuai Ying Tian and after Bi Fan's incident, she became even more indifferent to him.

  Shuai Ying Tian has been pursuing Yu Siyan all along, but unexpectedly bullied a little medicine boy, which led to Yu Siyan's strong dislike.

  Shuai Ying Tian thought he had done nothing wrong and instead hated Bi Fan even more.

  He thinks Yu Siyan has a different view of Bi Fan and truly regrets not directly killing Bi Fan.