Chapter 8 of Volume 4 - The Legendary Named Disciples

Chapter 8 of Volume 4 - The Legendary Named Disciples
The lion-like roar quickly entered Chen Fuzhi's almost overwhelmed mind, and immediately his entire body trembled. That violent emotion was suppressed, and he then heard Wang Rui's words of wisdom, each one like a precious pearl.
"The great path is like a mountain, and walking on it is like climbing. The mountain is thousands of feet high, so one must have perseverance."
"The world is like a bitter sea, people are like boats, and the soul is like people. Crossing the sea by boat requires great perseverance."
"The three of us started from humble beginnings and experienced many hardships to get where we are today. We don't need to rush things, just concentrate on one thing and remain steadfast. When the demons of the heart arise, slay them. When the demons of the heart are destroyed, the great path will be open."
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This kind of proverb that has been summarized through the changes of time is precious for Chen Fuzhi. Although he is not sure why Wang Rui, who looks younger than him, can understand human nature like a hundred-year-old man, he still benefits from it.
As a result, the restless feeling was gradually extinguished like flames meeting ice and snow. His mind recalled the practice tips that Wang Rui had given him, and he once again activated his skills, following the predetermined route and launching another attack.
Feeling the quiet atmosphere in the room, Wang Rui also breathed a sigh of relief, wiping the cold sweat off his forehead. Unexpectedly, he was hugged by Chen Qi, so he had to comfort her by stroking her hair.
So it has been over two months, and there is less than a month left until the one-year appointment.
During this period, Chen Fuzhi's performance has been unusually calm, and his breath has steadily climbed. Due to the fact that he cultivates earth-based martial arts, the power of the earth-based spirit seems to also spread from the ground beneath the secret room. This is different from spiritual power, but rather the essence of the earth-based spirit, which is extremely beneficial for Chen Fuzhi.
On the tenth day, the atmosphere in the secret room suddenly disappeared, which puzzled Wang Rui and Chen Qi. However, the two of them did not feel any danger, but rather had a sense of inevitability.
As expected, at night, a strong earth-element spiritual power spread out, and there was brilliance blooming. Wang Rui and Chen Qi hugged each other in joy, celebrating for Chen's husband's achievement.
The door of the locked room opened and one of the Chens appeared, looking exhausted and haggard, but with a confident glint in his eyes. Despite his unkempt appearance, his spiritual energy was not chaotic or turbulent, but rather solid and focused.
Wang Rui nodded and said, "Big brother, it seems that you are really suitable for practicing earth-based techniques. Just now, you have shown a sign of stable realm even though you have just advanced, saving at least a period of time."
"Big brother... congratulations!" Chen Qi hugged Chen Fuzhi's arm and smiled sincerely.
Chen Fuzhi expressed his gratitude to the two of them, saying, "Without you, I might have been in danger this time. Originally, I thought I could advance smoothly, but I didn't realize how dangerous it was. A slight change in my mood was enough to trigger all kinds of inner demons. Cultivation is truly unfathomable."
"Indeed, the path of cultivation is long and arduous, but reaching the Foundation Building stage is a crucial step. With this step, you will have more confidence when facing similar challenges in the future." Wang Rui agreed.
Chen Fuzhi nodded and continued: "Thanks for reminding me, second brother."
"We are brothers, why say all these? Let's go, let's drink and be merry tonight." Wang Rui pulled up Chen Fuzhi and they went to drink, while Chen Qi scolded them but still followed with a smile on her face.
Chen Qi prepared the dishes, while Wang Rui also brought out several bottles of fine wine from his own collection. These wines were made from medicinal herbs and spirit fruits that he planted in Baiyao Valley nearly a decade ago, and though they were not considered rare, they had a good taste.
Although the three people have already been practicing fasting, they are still accustomed to enjoying good food and wine, which is a habit they brought with them from their days as ordinary people.
After a few drinks, Chen Fuzhi suddenly left his seat, took Chen Qi, who had a confused look on his face, and led the way to kneel down to Wang Rui, shocking Wang Rui who didn't know what was going on, and he hurriedly tried to help the siblings up but was stopped.
"Brother, this bow is something that we siblings must do. Without your support, we wouldn't be where we are today. Please accept our bow." After speaking, I bowed first and Chen Qi followed suit without hesitation.
Wang Rui is also now kneeling on the ground, bowing to the two and saying, "Elder Brother, Qi Mei, we have already made a promise to each other to stand together and live and die together. We don't need to do this anymore. Meeting each other is fate, and there's no debt between us."
"Hahaha...Big Brother knows, Big Brother knows, I am just too happy today..." Chen Fuzhi said with a choked voice.
Wang Rui glanced at Chen Qi, seeing her a little expectant, and his heart moved as he understood. Seizing this opportunity, he said to Chen Fuzhi, "Big Brother, I have something to report, please kindly give your approval."
Chen Fuzhi looked at him strangely and said, "What's the matter, second brother? Tell me, I will certainly go through fire and water for you, nothing will stop me."
"It's not that dramatic. It's just that... Qimei and I have been in love for a long time, and we have discussed it and decided to become Dao companions soon. At that time, we will invite some of our familiar fellow students and elders to witness it. Big brother, you will naturally host the arrangement. What do you think?" After Wang Rui finished speaking, Chen Qi had already lowered her head in shyness, filled with happiness in her heart.
Chen Fuzhi was stunned for a moment, then he glanced at his sister and burst out laughing, saying, "That's a double happiness, we must have it, we must have it, younger brother...no, let's call you brother-in-law now."
"Big Brother, it's all the same. Anyway, I don't need to change," Wang Rui said, looking at Chen Qi who raised her head, and saw endless affection in her eyes.
For some reason, a shadow of a person suddenly flashed in his mind, and the intimate scene from that night repeated itself.
Wang Rui sighed inwardly, feeling that he had to forget her. Maybe that night with her was a mistake.
Three days later, there was a commotion in the Xutiange Sect, not because Wang Rui was going to become Chen Qi's Taoist companion, nor because Wang Rui was about to become a disciple of Elder Cao Wujin, but because three named disciples from a few years ago had all become foundational cultivators, not inferior to having an extra Nascent Soul elder, or even exceeding them.
Especially those named disciples, they were even more excited. Wang Rui, Chen Fuzhi and Chen Qi became the pride and role models of all named disciples. Many people who had lost hope were now rekindling hope and hoping to become the next Wang Rui, Chen Fuzhi or Chen Qi.
Name-registered disciples are the lowest-level existence in all immortal sects, but Wang Rui and his two companions have proven that even the lowest-level existence can still step out and rise up.
When Wang Rui and Chen Qi held their ceremony to become Taoist companions, the majority of named disciples came to the Hundred Herb Valley to participate, as well as about half of the outer disciples and some of the inner disciples. Among the elders, Qingming Daoist and Yaodao Daoist came, and some elders also came to send gifts or sent their direct disciples to send gifts because of Cao Wujin's relationship. It was really lively.