Some other people were also engrossed in the detailed cultivation methods of "various cultivation arts."
The reasons for this choice were many. First, individuals have limited energy and can’t learn everything, so they only supplement what they lack most; second, they lack contribution points as reading books costs money.
Unlike ordinary Outer Sect disciples or even Inner Sect disciples, Li Yunjing had no such worries.
Looking at the tens of thousands of volumes on cultivation basics, even he felt a bit dizzy. Could he finish reading all these books within a year?
"Forget it! I’ll take a look at each one, but I’ll only read one or two books per category!"
After thinking it over, Li Yunjing made his decision and started patiently searching the bookshelves for useful books.
He only read the first page of each book to check the .
If he found something useful, Li Yunjing would stand in front of the bookshelf to read it carefully.
His actions were not surprising to his teammates like Su Guo; when they first entered the Scripture Pavilion, they did the same.
However, the human brain has its limits, and so does human energy.
Once their initial excitement passed, Su Guo and his group calmed down.
They returned to their usual pace, reading slowly without the ambition to read everything.
This was not something ordinary disciples could accomplish.
In the following days, Li Yunjing immersed himself in the first level of the Scripture Pavilion, spending his days tediously flipping through various books.
Such a perfect life was pure bliss.
Li Yunjing never felt fatigued, and as for meals?
Li Yunjing didn’t want to waste any time; he directly used Qi Replenishing Pills to meet his body’s energy needs.
The effect of Qi Replenishing Pills was much stronger than that of Grain Avoidance Pills.
Grain Avoidance Pills only met the body’s needs, making sure one wasn’t hungry and didn’t affect one’s condition.
Qi Replenishing Pills, on the other hand, not only did this but also provided cultivators with extra primordial energy.
Of course, there was also a downside: Qi Replenishing Pills didn’t last as long as Grain Avoidance Pills, which could sustain three days with just one pill.
This small downside was insignificant to Li Yunjing.
After all, he had plenty of elixirs. In the face of knowledge, spending some resources to save time was worth it for Li Yunjing.
After avidly reading many books, Li Yunjing became an old hand in the cultivation realm.
The detailed knowledge here improved Li Yunjing in all aspects. He gained initial understanding in Talisman Making, Artifact Refining, Alchemy, and Array Dao.
Furthermore, the descriptions of cultivation levels were more direct. Through the books, he understood what the normal state at the Fourth Layer of the Qi Cultivation Realm should be.
His own state far exceeded the standards of the Fourth Layer.
After much contemplation, Li Yunjing concluded that his combat power had reached the level of above the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer!
Of course, this Sixth Layer referred to the standards of the Shenxiao Dao Sect, which was far beyond the norm in the cultivation realm.
Ten days passed in a flash, and Li Yunjing met an elder in the library.
Li Yunjing treated this elder with great respect, not just because of his attire—an imposing purple robe.
This man was extremely ancient, with dull, cloudy eyes, wrinkled skin, and hair as white as snow.
No matter how old one was, those clothes made Li Yunjing understand that this elder was at least a notable figure in the Foundation Establishment Realm!
In the Shenxiao Dao Sect, rules were highly valued.
Servant Disciples, Outer Sect Disciples, and Inner Sect Disciples had to wear the sect’s uniform attire, while only True Disciples and Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators had the freedom to choose their clothes.
This person couldn’t be a True Disciple, as they were all like radiant suns, awe-inspiring and full of vitality, not appearing old .
Therefore, this elder was certainly a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator nearing his lifespan’s end.
There were plenty of such individuals in the sect.
The cruelty of the immortal cultivation realm was that every moment, some cultivators couldn’t endure and slowly died of old age.
To live longer, one needed to constantly break through the body’s shackles, pass one hurdle after another, and ascend to higher levels, always struggling for a sliver of life against heaven and earth!
Initially, Li Yunjing didn’t pay attention to the elder.
However, one day while Li Yunjing was diligently reading "Wood-Fire Cultivation Technique," a raspy voice suddenly sounded behind him: "Young man, you must read carefully. You browse through four or five books daily; can you truly grasp the principles within?"
Li Yunjing was focused on his book when he suddenly heard the voice behind him.
He was startled immediately.
If not for the fact that he was in the Scripture Pavilion, where no one dared to cause trouble, he would have drawn the Cold Star Sword and been on full alert.
Turning around, he saw the elder standing silently less than three feet behind him.
This sight sent a chill through Li Yunjing. Even in a peaceful place, one should not lose vigilance!
If he became accustomed to such a life, would he still be as quick and decisive when he returned to the outside world?
The more he thought about it, the more horrified he became. Forcing himself to remain calm, Li Yunjing gave the elder a kind smile.
He then said, "Thank you for your guidance, senior. I am merely skimming through first; once I find suitable books, I will delve into them thoroughly."
Of course, he wouldn’t say, "My perception is extraordinary, and I learn quickly with just a glance."
While others might need ten days or half a month to finish a book, Li Yunjing could almost memorize its contents after skimming it two or three times. Additionally, the more he read, the easier it was to understand and remember the material, reducing the time needed.
Such talent was unparalleled, and Li Yunjing naturally wouldn’t disclose it.
Sometimes, humility is necessary!
Especially when one has exceptional qualities unmatched by others.
The elder smiled ambiguously. He had been observing this young man since the third day Li Yunjing arrived at the Scripture Pavilion.
This kid was truly not as superficial as he claimed. He had genuinely been learning and had likely benefited from it.
Reading nurtures the person, and Li Yunjing’s spirit and complexion had entirely transformed since he first arrived.
The demeanor of a scholar couldn’t be faked!
He truly immersed himself and achieved deep understanding.
This kind of talent intrigued the elder, prompting him to approach and converse with Li Yunjing.