Different time flow?!
On the first floor, ten days inside the pagoda is only one day outside?
Altering the flow of time involved the most profound Domains of the Law of Time!
Even some Mahayana Stage powerhouses could at most exert some influence on a small area around themselves for a short duration.
To stably construct an independent space with a different time flow and solidify it within a pagoda like this... such methods were already beyond their scope of understanding!
"Palace Master, this..."
Fu Shan swallowed hard, his bell-like eyes bulging wide.
"Cultivating for ten days inside the pagoda is only one day outside?"
"Then if I stay inside for a year, wouldn't it be..."
"Equivalent to ten years of cultivation in the outside world."
Ink Scale finished the sentence for him, his voice laced with shock.
Yun Yun was the first to recover from the shock. Her beautiful eyes sparkled with brilliance, and her gaze toward Gu Han held even more reverence.
She quickly understood the profound meaning behind the Palace Master's move:
"With the help of the myriad manifestations pagoda, the Disciples' cultivation progress will surely advance by leaps and bounds!"
"Nine months... inside the pagoda, that's seven and a half years!"
"That is enough for them to build an incredibly solid Foundation and even charge toward higher Realms!"
Yun Miaoyi's voice also trembled slightly with excitement:
"Seven and a half years... with the time advantage of the myriad manifestations pagoda, plus the Immortal Palace's Spiritual Qi and massive resources."
"Those Disciples with talent in Alchemy or Formations will be able to solidify their Foundations to an unimaginable degree!"
Light swirled within Butterfly Dance's dreamlike eyes:
"The Rules Secret Realm... is indeed a good Opportunity for the Immortal Palace Disciples to make a name for themselves."
"With the myriad manifestations pagoda, we have ample time to prepare."
Li Hanyi did not speak, but her cold eyes also lit up slightly.
She had recently taken in two sword dao seedlings.
If they had seven years to focus on polishing their sword dao foundations... their future achievements would be limitless.
Golden Peak and the other four Outer Sect Elders were even more stirred with emotion.
How fortunate it was to follow a Palace Master who possessed such Heaven-Defying methods!
Gu Han took everyone's reactions into account and felt satisfied in her heart.
"The myriad manifestations pagoda is good, but it is not omnipotent, nor is it without a price."
She changed her tone, adding a hint of solemnity.
"First, the difference in time flow is a test for both a Cultivator's Divine Soul and Physical Body."
"For those with too low a cultivation or weak willpower, entering it might risk an unstable Foundation."
"Second, accelerated cultivation means consumption will also multiply. The consumption rate of Medicinal Pills, Spirit Stones, and even the Disciples' own essence, energy, and spirit will increase simultaneously."
"Third, and most importantly—state of mind."
Gu Han's gaze swept across the crowd.
"Blindly relying on time acceleration, if the state of mind cannot keep up with the growth in cultivation, it will instead become a disaster, easily breeding Heart Demons."
As she spoke each point, the excitement on everyone's faces receded a bit, replaced by deep thought.
Indeed, there was never anything perfect in this world.
Such a Heaven-Defying Opportunity would inevitably be accompanied by corresponding risks and limitations.
"The Palace Master has considered everything thoroughly."
Yun Yun nodded and pondered,
"In my opinion, the use of the myriad manifestations pagoda requires the establishment of strict regulations."
"We can divide the time limits for entry based on a Disciple's cultivation, Heart-Nature, and potential."
"At the same time, this should be supplemented by regular combat drills and state of mind assessments to ensure a solid Foundation and a stable Dao Heart."
"Vice Palace Master Yun is absolutely right."
Ink Scale expressed his agreement.
"The cultivation of our Yao Race also emphasizes combat and the polishing of one's Heart-Nature."
"We can arrange for the Disciples to have regular spars, or have us lead them for moderate training within the Wan Jue Mountain Range."
Fu Shan patted his chest:
"Leave the matter of fighting and training to me! I'll make sure they know what real combat is!"
The other Elders also offered their suggestions, discussing how to maximize the benefits of the myriad manifestations pagoda while avoiding risks.
Gu Han listened to everyone's discussion and nodded slightly.
This was the benefit of having subordinates; she didn't need to personally attend to every specific matter.
"As for the regulations, I will leave them to Yun Yun to coordinate, with the assistance of the Elders."
"Yes! We obey the Palace Master's command!"
Everyone responded in unison.
With the opening of the myriad manifestations pagoda, the Yaochi Immortal Palace entered a brand-new stage of development.
Yun Yun acted with thunderous efficiency, and in just three days, she had formulated the detailed 'myriad manifestations pagoda Usage Regulations'.
Based on Disciple cultivation, Heart-Nature, and potential, the use of the myriad manifestations pagoda was divided into three Ranks:
First Rank: Core Disciples and outstanding Inner Sect Disciples can Cultivate in the pagoda for one hundred and fifty days per month (fifteen days in the outside world), and must undergo regular state of mind assessments and combat tests.
Second Rank: Ordinary Inner Sect Disciples and outstanding Outer Sect Disciples can Cultivate in the pagoda for one hundred days per month (ten days in the outside world).
Third Rank: Ordinary Outer Sect Disciples and newly recruited Disciples can Cultivate in the pagoda for fifty days per month (five days in the outside world).
At the same time, to compensate for potential state of mind issues caused by accelerated cultivation,
every time Disciples entered the myriad manifestations pagoda to Cultivate, an Elder would be arranged to accompany them.
These regulations received unanimous approval from all the Elders.
On the morning of the first day the first floor of the myriad manifestations pagoda officially opened.
In front of the myriad manifestations pagoda, one hundred and thirty-six Disciples stood in neat rows, their young faces filled with excitement and anticipation.
They all knew that from this day forward, their path of cultivation would be extraordinary.
The pagoda gates were three zhang high, cast from an unknown dark-gold metal and carved with profound Space-Time Runes.
At this moment, these runes were emitting a soft white light.
"First batch of Disciples: Li Zhiwei, Murong Xue, Zhao Linger, Wang Zhaojun, Xiao Ya, Wang Teng, Li Haoran, Liu Qingqing, Su Yurou, Liu Lie, Shi Lei—eleven in total."
"Accompanying Elder: Fu Shan."
Yun Yun's clear voice rang out, reading the list of the first batch of Disciples to enter the myriad manifestations pagoda.
These were all Core or outstanding Disciples recommended by the Elders of each peak. Their cultivation levels were all at the fifth level of Qi Refining or above, and they possessed resilient Heart-Natures.
The eleven stepped forward and gave Yun Yun a deep bow.
Then, taking a deep breath, they followed Fu Shan one by one into the gate emitting the white light.
The moment their figures disappeared, the pagoda body trembled slightly, and the runic light on the first floor grew noticeably brighter.
Outside the pagoda, the remaining Disciples watched eagerly, both envious and full of fighting spirit.
"The next batch will be selected in fifteen days."
Yun Yun's voice brought everyone back to their senses.
"Whether you can enter depends on your performance over these next two weeks."
"Yes!"
The Disciples responded in unison, their voices resonant.
Inside the pagoda.
When everyone followed Fu Shan through the pagoda gate emitting the soft white light, the scene before them made everyone freeze for a moment.
There were no magnificent palaces or secret cultivation rooms as they had imagined, but rather a vast, boundless wasteland.
The sky was a color of eternal twilight, with orange-red clouds hanging low, and no sun, moon, or stars.
The air was filled with an ancient, desolate, yet incredibly pure Spiritual Qi.
The sense of 'time' here was completely different from the outside world.
It wasn't that time outside had actually slowed down, but rather a perception originating from the depths of the Soul.
It was as if the clamor, haste, and sense of urgency brought by the rising and setting of the sun in the outside world were completely isolated by this heavy pagoda gate.
Here, everything could slow down, providing enough time to feel, to think, and to polish.
"Wow..."
Zhao Linger couldn't help but let out a low exclamation, reaching out her small hand as if trying to grasp the flowing Spiritual Qi with its halo of light in the air.
"This is the place... where ten days inside is one day outside?"
Wang Teng clenched his fists, an excited light flashing in his eyes.
Xiao Ya, on the other hand, frowned slightly and habitually began to 'analyze':
"Constant light source... stable energy field... the sense of spatial boundaries is very blurred; it doesn't seem like a naturally formed environment..."
Fu Shan looked around, a trace of emotion also flitting through his giant bell-like eyes.
He took a deep breath, and the pure Spiritual Qi surged into his lungs, making even this Mahayana Stage expert feel a sense of comfort.
"The Palace Master's methods are truly heaven-reaching."
Fu Shan sighed in a booming voice, which carried far across the empty wasteland.
"A space like this, independent of the outside world and with a different time flow—I, Old Fu Shan, have lived for so many years and have only ever seen it here."
He turned around to face the eleven Disciples, each with different expressions. His honest smile vanished, replaced by a hint of majesty:
"Listen up, you little rascals!"
"Cultivating here for one day is equivalent to ten days outside!"
"But remember, the difference in time flow is a test for your Divine Soul, Physical Body, and even your state of mind!"
"Don't bite off more than you can chew! If your Foundation is unstable, no matter how high your cultivation, it's just a castle in the air that will collapse with a single puff of wind!"
Fu Shan's gaze was like something physical, sweeping across every young face:
"From today on, while fifteen days pass in the outside world, it will be one hundred and fifty days here!"
"During these one hundred and fifty days, I will be watching you!"
"When it's time to Cultivate, you better Cultivate like your lives depend on it! When it's time to polish your Foundation, you better settle your hearts and temper it over and over again!"
"If anyone dares to slack off or seek quick success, I'll be the first to deal with you on behalf of your Masters! Do you hear me?!"
"Yes, Elder!"
The eleven responded in unison, their voices echoing across the wasteland, carrying the sharp edge and determination unique to the young.
"Good!"
Fu Shan gave a large wave of his hand.
"Now, go find your own spots and start cultivating! If there's anything you don't understand, you can come and ask me."
"But remember, on the path of cultivation, the Master leads you through the door, but the practice is up to the individual! Many hurdles require you to realize the truth for yourselves!"
"Yes!"
Without further hesitation, everyone scattered, searching for a suitable place to Cultivate in this seemingly desolate yet Spiritual Qi-rich wasteland.
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