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Chapter 7: Chapter 5: Solipsistic State of Heart!

BUZZ!

The moment his acupoints completely solidified and took shape, an indescribable sense of fullness emanated from Jiang Xuan’s chest, flowing through his meridians and spreading across his limbs and bones.

"My body has recovered a bit more," he said.

Time quietly slipped by as Jiang Xuan practiced his Breathing Technique. Soon, he completed his second round of Cultivation. The Spell buffs surrounding him also silently dissipated with the passage of time.

Sensing the buffs fading, Jiang Xuan didn’t hesitate for a moment. He immediately stood up, preparing to cast the Spells for the third time.

RUSTLE...

Upon rising, he paid his respects to the Earth in accordance with the ritual, straightened his robes, and washed his hands and rinsed his mouth. But this time, his actions caught someone’s attention.

"Huh?!"

"What is he doing?"

Previously, everyone had been immersed in their Cultivation. Knowing that his routine was too eye-catching, Jiang Xuan had deliberately chosen a spot in the farthest corner of the back row. As a result, his first two rituals had gone completely unnoticed. But by now, nearly an incense stick’s worth of intense Cultivation had worn down many people’s focus.

In the plaza, some were resting and regulating their breathing, some were looking around, and others were swallowing Elixir Pills to soothe their minds. With so many prying eyes, even though Jiang Xuan was in a remote corner, his actions—which starkly contrasted with the surrounding atmosphere of diligent Cultivation—were spotted by quite a few people, sparking their surprise.

Since Jiang Xuan chanted his Spells silently in his heart, no one realized he was casting buffing Techniques on himself. Those who noticed his actions simply assumed he was being deliberately pretentious.

It was hard to blame them for thinking this way. The Eight Great Divine Spells, along with their related fasting and offering rituals, were all ceremonies meant for worshipping Heaven, Earth, and deities. Anyone performing these rites had to maintain a solemn expression and dignified demeanor, without the slightest hint of negligence.

After all, the essence of the Daoist School’s rituals was "using one’s sincerity to connect with Heaven and Earth." Therefore, the rites, words, actions, and state of mind all had to center around reverence for the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, and respect for the immortal patriarchs. There could be no worldly noise or slight. It was a solemn pilgrimage requiring the perfect alignment of body, speech, and mind.

Ordinary rituals were accompanied by matching sacrificial vessels and a congregation of Daoists, set against the backdrop of magnificent halls and majestic statues. This made it very easy to highlight that sense of sacred solemnity. Now, however, Jiang Xuan was completely alone. As a mere Daoist Acolyte, his cultivation of character and prestige were far from enough to project that kind of sacred aura all by himself. Under these circumstances, his meticulous actions only appeared bizarrely out of place to the onlookers. Because he stood out so much, it inevitably sparked whispers.

"Washing his hands and rinsing his mouth? It’s just Cultivation, what’s with all the pageantry? Is he trying to act like a Noble Family’s Descendant to make himself look special?"

"Heh, he’s just a poor imitation. Those Noble Family’s Descendants do have rules about Purification before Cultivation, but they have Maids to serve them. That’s true noble style. What is this guy doing? It’s just an awkward, botched attempt."

"He really looks like a clown. Does he honestly think putting on an act will let him squeeze into the circles of those noble kids?"

Etiquette is a luxury of the well-fed. Those complex rituals, unhurried manners, and noble airs were inherently traits cultivated by wealthy families who never worried about food or clothing and had plenty of free time to polish themselves. For someone from the Lower Classes like Jiang Xuan to act this way, many saw it as a foolish attempt to ape his betters, drawing only their utter contempt.

Of course, although many people were staring at Jiang Xuan, very few actually voiced their mockery. Most were simply watching the spectacle with cold amusement, treating it as a joke.

However, if an ordinary person were being stared at by so many eyes, they would definitely feel awkward and embarrassed enough to stop. Jiang Xuan did no such thing. Part of this was due to the effect of Spiritual Clarity, but more importantly, he knew exactly what was most crucial for him at this moment.

"Mockery, misunderstanding? There is absolutely no need to pay attention to them. Strength is the foundation of everything," he thought. "Since this set of rituals can help me improve my Cultivation efficiency, I’ll just do it. Giving up halfway because of a few idle remarks and strange looks from others would show true weakness of will and make a mockery of my Cultivation!"

The mocking students could never have imagined that their words, rather than disturbing Jiang Xuan, only made his resolve firmer. Embracing the idea that if he was going to do it in front of everyone, he might as well do it flawlessly, Jiang Xuan’s subsequent actions were perfectly executed. He performed the entire ritual meticulously, making it smooth and complete.

It was then that an unexpected turn of events quietly unfolded. The moment the ritual concluded, the familiar game notification chime rang in his ears right on cue. However, this time, the experience gain for his Spells far exceeded his expectations. It was no longer a mere +1:

[You have performed one cast of the Purification Body Spell. You have gained the ’Unsoiled by Dust’ effect. Your Purification Body Spell experience points +3.]

[You have performed one cast of the Purifying Mouth Spell. You have gained the ’Purification of Speech’ effect. Your Purifying Mouth Spell experience points +3.]

[You have performed one cast of the Purifying Heart Divine Spell. You have gained the ’Spiritual Clarity’ effect. Your Purifying Heart Divine Spell experience points +12.]

"Huh?!"

This time, it was Jiang Xuan’s turn to be stunned.

"How did the experience increase by so much...?" Before he could even finish his sentence, the realization hit him. "It’s my state of mind! Just now, when I performed the ritual and chanted the Spells, I was completely focused. I wasn’t swayed by the words of others and held true to my heart. That perfectly aligned with the true meaning of these three Divine Spells, which resulted in this extraordinary boost!

"Sticking to myself and not being influenced by the words and attitudes of others... That suits me just fine."

Jiang Xuan was already not the type to lose his composure over idle gossip. Now that he knew holding true to his heart actually aligned with Daoist intent and yielded buffs, he completely banished those whispers from his mind.

Just like that, completely ignoring the lingering gazes around him, Jiang Xuan cleansed himself, applied the Spell buffs, and sat cross-legged once more. Through his Breathing Technique, he resumed refining his Magical Power.

"..."

Seeing that Jiang Xuan completely ignored external remarks, the Cultivators who had been watching him in hopes of a good show gradually lost interest. They withdrew their gazes and stopped staring. After a brief rest, the students also entered Meditation one by one, sinking back into their own Cultivation.

Time slowly ebbed away as the crowd continued to cultivate.

One incense stick, two incense sticks, three... Soon, it was 9:00 AM. Two or three continuous hours of high-intensity Cultivation had left the students in the plaza physically and mentally exhausted.

Under these circumstances, eighty percent of the people in the plaza had stopped. Some were regulating their breathing and resting, some were chatting in low voices, and even more were staring with eyes full of envy at those who were still deep in their Meditation and Cultivation. Without a doubt, being able to cultivate longer than others and refine more Magical Power was an absolute advantage, one enough to make everyone jealous.

At the same time, most of the resting youths were looking toward the front.

Those who still had the stamina to engage in Meditation and Cultivation at this point were either geniuses with outstanding Spirit Root Grades, or descendants of Cultivation Families relying on Elixir Pills to sustain themselves. These individuals were already the elite of the Chen Daoist School and rightfully occupied the front row. And right now, the gazes of the ordinary students looking at them contained not just envy and jealousy, but also a poorly concealed burning desire.

This was especially true for some exceptionally beautiful Female Cultivators. As they looked at the front row, their eyes held a mix of envy, worry, and complexity.

Although this batch of students had only enrolled three or four days ago, everyone had already grasped the atmosphere of the Shenxiao Sect. They knew that there were distinct class divisions here, and more importantly, they understood that only geniuses and the strong would earn respect.

Having realized this, some fought with all their might to cross the sea of suffering, swearing to squeeze their way to the top. Others were self-aware; knowing that their aptitudes would never allow them to open the gates to the Inner Sect, they sought to find a backer in advance, someone they could depend on for a secure future. Since women innately admired strength and were more accustomed to relying on others, many young girls were already secretly picking out their targets.

Just as everyone was harboring their own thoughts—whether envious, unwilling to accept their lot, or calculating their future paths—a sudden gasp of astonishment rang out:

"Jiang Xuan! How is he still cultivating?!"

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