Chapter 2 Embarking on the Path of Cultivation

Qingquan Village gradually faded away, and Qin Feng followed Lingyun through the mountains and forests, his heart full of expectations for the future and a little nervousness. He knew that today was the starting point of his new life.

They walked along the way and entered a dense forest. Ling Yun led the way in front, with steady steps, and every step seemed to have endless power. Qin Feng followed closely behind, and although he was a little tired, he still gritted his teeth and persisted.

"Qin Feng, from today on, you will begin your real life of cultivation. The road of cultivation is full of hardships and challenges. Are you ready?" Ling Yun suddenly stopped, turned around and asked.

"Master, I'm ready!" Qin Feng replied firmly.

Ling Yun nodded and said with satisfaction: "Very good. In this case, let's start from here."

They stopped at an open flat ground. Ling Yun motioned Qin Feng to sit down, and then he also sat cross-legged.

"The first step in cultivation is to feel the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and internalize it for your own use." Ling Yun explained, "Your task now is to close your eyes, concentrate, and feel the flow of spiritual energy around you."

Qin Feng followed his instructions, closed his eyes, and tried to calm himself down. He tried to feel the surrounding environment, and gradually, he felt a warm air flow around his body.

"Master, I feel a warm current." Qin Feng said softly.

"Very good, keep maintaining this feeling, guide this warm current into your body, and slowly internalize it." Ling Yun's voice was gentle but firm.

As time passed, Qin Feng felt the warm current gradually become clearer and began to flow into his body. His body seemed to be ignited at this moment, filled with a power he had never felt before.

Suddenly, the Dragon Shadow Sword Martial Spirit in Qin Feng's body began to appear uncontrollably. Blue electric light flashed, and the sword body trembled slightly in the air, making a low humming sound.

Ling Yun smiled slightly and said, "Very good, it seems that your martial soul is very sensitive to spiritual energy. This is a good sign."

Qin Feng opened his eyes and looked at the Dragon Shadow Sword in front of him, his heart filled with excitement and surprise. He reached out and grasped the hilt of the sword, feeling an innate sense of intimacy and power.

"Remember, cultivation is not only about improving your strength, but also about learning to control and harness this strength." Ling Yun reminded, "Now, let's start the second step and practice basic swordsmanship."

Ling Yun stood up, and suddenly there was an ordinary long sword in his hand. He began to demonstrate a set of basic sword techniques, his movements were smooth and powerful, and every move and every style was full of powerful momentum.

"Did you see it clearly? This is the basic sword technique. It is the foundation for your future practice." Ling Yun explained the key points of each movement while demonstrating.

Qin Feng carefully observed Ling Yun's movements and tried to imitate them. He raised the Dragon Shadow Sword and began to practice. However, the movements seemed awkward and clumsy at first, but he was not discouraged. Instead, he practiced more attentively.

After practicing for an hour, Ling Yun stopped and said, "Let's stop here today. You are making rapid progress, but remember, you can't rush for success in your practice. Only by taking steady steps can you go further."

Qin Feng wiped the sweat from his forehead and nodded: "Master, I understand."

Ling Yun nodded with satisfaction, and then said: "Next, we have to conduct a test. This is the initial test that every disciple must go through."

"Test? What test?" Qin Feng asked nervously.

"In this forest, there is a ten-year-old soul beast named Wind Wolf. Your mission is to find it and defeat it." Ling Yun explained, "This is a preliminary test of your courage and strength."

Qin Feng took a deep breath and clenched the Dragon Shadow Sword in his hand: "I understand, I will definitely complete this task."

"Remember, although the Wind Wolf is only a ten-year-old soul beast, it is extremely fast. You must stay calm and find its weakness." Ling Yun warned.

Qin Feng nodded and walked into the depths of the forest. He knew that this was not just a test, but also the first real battle on his path of cultivation. His heart was filled with tension and anticipation, and he was also determined that no matter how great the difficulties were, he would face them head-on and complete this task.

Fenglang, where are you? Qin Feng muttered to himself, his eyes gradually becoming firm.