Volume 1, Chapter 19: The Grace of Mentorship and Instruction

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After speaking, Lin Yang set down his hoe and addressed the two, explaining, “I happen to have two cultivation manuals here, each perfectly suited to you.”

“I had planned to find an opportunity to teach them to you later, but since you need them now, there’s no better time than the present. I will pass them on to you right away.”

Upon hearing this, the two’s eyes lit up instantly.

“Thank you, Master!”

Having said that, Lu Chen glanced around and asked Lin Yang, “Master, should we go to the training chamber?”

“No need. I will imprint the manuals directly into your minds. Once received, you can take them away to study at your own pace.”

“If you have any questions, you may come to me for guidance. But remember, you must have at least entered the initial stage of the manual before asking. Otherwise, I will not provide answers.”

It wasn’t that Lin Yang was unwilling to help them understand—it was simply that he couldn’t.

For Lin Yang to receive the promised returns from his disciples, they must first have entered the initial stage of the cultivation manuals. Only then could he claim his due.

If neither of them had entered the manual’s initial stage, Lin Yang himself would only have a superficial grasp of the techniques, making it impossible to clarify any doubts.

However, from the disciples’ perspective, Lin Yang’s approach carried a deeper meaning.

Both nodded thoughtfully, soon contemplating the wisdom behind Lin Yang’s method. It didn’t take long before a realization dawned on them.

As the saying goes, a master can only guide one to the door; cultivation depends on the individual.

By imparting the manuals, Lin Yang had already paved the path for them, but how far they could walk depended solely on their own talent and effort.

They could, of course, ask Lin Yang to lend a hand along the way, but they must not expect him to carry them from start to finish.

If they became dependent, growing lazy and always relying on their master, what would become of them once Lin Yang was no longer around?

Thus, Lin Yang’s true intention was to cultivate their independence, to ensure they would not lean on their master for everything.

Understanding this, both bowed their heads respectfully and said in unison, “Rest assured, Master. We understand your intentions clearly and will strive diligently in our cultivation.”

Lin Yang couldn’t fathom what thoughts they were weaving, but he would never undermine his own position. He simply nodded, “Good. It’s important that you understand.”

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“Close your eyes and open your minds. I am about to transmit the manuals to you.”

Lin Hongye and Lu Chen closed their eyes, patiently awaiting the bestowal of Lin Yang’s teachings.

Lin Yang pointed his sword finger straight ahead. Two beams of white light coalesced between his fingers before shooting simultaneously toward the centers of their brows.

The twin beams entered their minds, each gaining a new cultivation manual within their consciousness.

The Blazing Wrath of Heaven, naturally, was given to Lin Hongye, the fire cultivator.

The Heaven-Piercing Sword Manual was given to Lu Chen, the sword cultivator. Both manuals were perfectly suited to their respective talents, and Lin Yang now awaited their entering of the initial stages.

After the white light vanished into their foreheads, they felt a slight pain, followed by the sudden appearance of the manuals in their minds.

Lin Hongye skimmed roughly through the Blazing Wrath of Heaven and was immediately struck by its extraordinary nature, her breathing growing heavy.

Just by the title, it was clear this manual was designed for fire cultivators. Compared to the Yaochi Immortal Technique and other manuals she had practiced, the Blazing Wrath of Heaven was by far the most suitable for her.

Moreover, it was a top-tier fire cultivation manual, its quality perched at the pinnacle of imperial-grade, perhaps even beyond.

Having traversed Central Continent for many years, Lin Hongye had once mobilized every faction of the Yaochi Sacred Land in search of a fire-element cultivation manual suited to her.

She had scoured nearly the entire continent for over two decades, but to no avail. The matter had long since been set aside.

Yet now, unexpectedly, she had effortlessly obtained such a peerless fire manual from Lin Yang.

Meanwhile, Lu Chen’s reaction was even more profound than Lin Hongye’s heavy breaths—he was nearly stunned.

After briefly flipping through the Heaven-Piercing Sword Manual, he realized that all the sword cultivation techniques he had practiced before paled in comparison.

Leaving aside the manual’s comprehensive nature, accommodating countless sword cultivators, the mere fact that it had no upper limit made it far superior to all other sword techniques.

Whether immortal emperors or mortals, anyone could cultivate the Heaven-Piercing Sword Manual, and it possessed no ceiling. The only limit was the cultivator’s own talent and effort.

While in the Upper Realms, Lu Chen had always believed he had reached the pinnacle of sword cultivation in the Immortal World, unable to progress further.

It was precisely this mindset that had stalled his breakthroughs for so many years.

But now, with the Heaven-Piercing Sword Manual, all these obstacles vanished. There was no longer any notion of an impassable ceiling—he could ascend as high as his talent and diligence would allow.

Having fully grasped the peerless quality of their respective manuals, the two looked at Lin Yang with burning eyes and enthusiastically expressed their gratitude.

“Thank you, Master, for imparting your teachings! Your disciples will never forget this kindness!”

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“Thank you, Master, for imparting your teachings! Your disciples will never forget this kindness!”

The two spoke in unison, their faces filled with deep gratitude.

As for why Lin Yang possessed such transcendent manuals, they neither questioned nor intended to investigate.

After all, Lin Yang was a man shrouded in mystery, always harboring untouchable depths.

Rather than dwell on such matters, it was far better to seize this master and cultivate diligently.

Indeed, becoming disciples of Lin Yang was their greatest fortune.

Such a momentous opportunity must be firmly grasped.

Seeing their sincere appreciation, Lin Yang showed no expression, merely waving his hand flatly.

“Enough, you need not say more thanks. Once you return, focus on cultivating the manuals earnestly—do not waste my goodwill.”

Hearing Lin Yang’s earnest words, the two nodded in determination, eager to enter the manuals’ initial stages and not disappoint their master’s expectations.

“Master, I will return to my cultivation now.”

“Master, I shall do the same.”

With that, they quickly left the back mountain, intent on returning to their abodes to begin studying the manuals.

Once they had departed, Lin Yang happily picked up his hoe once more, now simply waiting for the promised returns to arrive.

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Three days passed slowly. While Lin Yang was watering the fields, he suddenly heard a notification in his mind.

[Ping! Lin Hongye has successfully entered the initial stage of the Blazing Wrath of Heaven! Returning in progress!]

[Ping! Lu Chen has successfully entered the initial stage of the Heaven-Piercing Sword Manual! Returning in progress!]

Instantly, countless insights unique to the two manuals flooded Lin Yang’s mind.