Meng Zhang also discovered an issue within the sect. Not only did the disciples lack guidance from higher-level cultivators in their practice, but even their studies of the hundred arts of cultivation relied solely on self-learning. Since Meng Zhang himself embarked on the path of cultivation, he primarily relied on self-study due to his exceptional aptitude and intelligence. However, this didn't mean he didn't need the guidance of seniors. Many crucial points could be grasped with just a casual remark from a senior, saving months of arduous cultivation.
Unfortunately, in the past Taiyi Sect, there were no high-level cultivators capable of guiding Meng Zhang. But after obtaining the Sect Master's records, which contained the experiences of past Sect Masters in their cultivation, Meng Zhang greatly benefited from it. While he had acquired a lot of knowledge from the Trial Ground, it was only a superficial understanding without delving deep into any particular art.
Regarding the hundred arts of cultivation, he had broad knowledge and exposure but hadn't thoroughly studied any of them. Immediately, he thought of Deep EarthSpirit General. Although his memories were severely lost, his experience and knowledge in cultivation remained intact. Apart from being proficient in Geomancer-related skills, Deep EarthSpirit General also had considerable attainments in other cultivation arts.
Thus, Meng Zhang and Deep EarthSpirit General decided to regularly hold dharma meetings within the sect, where they would answer questions and impart various cultivation experiences to the disciples. Additionally, they would occasionally provide personal guidance to certain disciples. Even Daoist Clear Spirit agreed to Meng Zhang's request and started offering regular classes on Spirit Plant Technique within the sect.
In less than two years, Sweetwater Oasis not only formed a First Rank middle-grade spirit vein but also cultivated a seven-and-a-half-acre spirit field. Normally, after the formation of a spirit vein, it would take 2-3 years to develop a new spirit field. However, Deep EarthSpirit General's abilities shortened this time frame significantly. Once the spirit field had incubated for a while, various Spirit Plants could be grown.
On this day, just after Meng Zhang finished instructing Wen Qiansun, Li Xuan approached him. Li Xuan was a cultivator from the Li family who had joined Taiyi Sect within the last two years. Although he shared the surname Li, he had no blood relation to the main Li family. The Li surname was quite common, even within Sweetwater Oasis, where many bore the name Li.
Li Xuan was the son-in-law of the Li family and not a core member. His cultivation aptitude was ordinary, and his Cultivation Base had only reached the fifth level of Refining Qi at the age of fifty. Before joining Taiyi Sect, he had managed a shop in Singing Sand City. The Li family, along with many other sects and forces, suffered heavy losses during the sand monster incident two years ago. The attack resulted in the destruction of the Li family's Second Rank spirit vein and ultimately led to the extinction of their sect.
Li Xuan's strong sense of duty and loyalty to his family made him abandon everything in his shop and rush back to the Ancestral Ground of the Li family when he heard about the attack. After the sand monsters overran the Ancestral Ground, many Li family members, both cultivators and ordinary people, managed to survive by blending in with others. Li Xuan couldn't bear to see these familiar faces reduced to refugees or sold as servants, so he took them under his wing.
However, the Ancestral Ground's Second Rank spirit vein had been destroyed, and the oasis had become unsuitable for the survival of ordinary people. Unable to support the hundreds of survivors, Li Xuan sought help from Taiyi Sect. After explaining his situation to Sect Master Meng Zhang, they agreed to shelter the refugees in Sweetwater Oasis.
With Li Xuan's broad network and knowledge of various factions and forces, Meng Zhang soon realized the value of this new guest. Li Xuan had been well-connected during his time in Singing Sand City, interacting with various sects and loose cultivators. His insight and understanding of the internal affairs of neighboring cultivation powers were extensive.
Though Li Xuan lacked the potential for Foundation Building and wasn't focused on cultivation, his knowledge and experience in various matters made him an invaluable strategist. Meng Zhang saw him as a military advisor and treated him with respect.
Li Xuan presented Meng Zhang with an invitation from Forest Mountain School's Sect Master Xu Chengxian, inviting Taiyi Sect to attend a Foundation Building dharma meeting to celebrate Lin Shenpo's successful Foundation Building three months ago. Lin Shenpo had become a Foundation Building cultivator, and the dharma meeting aimed to invite guests from various nearby forces.
As one of the sects in the area, Taiyi Sect naturally received an invitation to the event.
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