Chapter 299
**Jiu Shan Jie.**
Zheng Fa had summoned Senior Sister Zhang and Senior Sister Yuan, along with three elder Yuan Ying practitioners.
He began by sharing the modern research findings on the Golden Core with them.
“New particles?” The group was taken aback. “What are particles?”
“It’s…” Zheng Fa explained, “This is a long story. I have some books on the subject; once you read them, Master, you should understand a bit more.”
Senior Sister Zhang nodded and said, “So you mean the Golden Core… is about generating something new?”
Zheng Fa affirmed, “That’s my hypothesis. I haven’t reached the Golden Core stage yet, so everything is still just speculation.”
This was also why Zheng Fa wanted to discuss the mysteries of the Golden Core with them—if he got it wrong, he could end up in serious trouble.
He thought for a moment and continued, “I’ve always viewed cultivation as a path of evolutionary advancement.”
“Senior Sister Zhang mentioned before that the Golden Core often signifies completeness—meaning it doesn’t rely on external sources.”
“I didn’t understand it back then, but now I feel… it’s precisely because the Golden Core can produce matter and energy that the idea of not relying on external sources makes sense.”
Senior Sister Zhang nodded, “Yes, after achieving the Golden Core, one is said to have a body without leaks, able to go without food or drink, possessing the ability to cultivate without consuming… and your hypothesis seems to align with this.”
Upon hearing this, the others were momentarily stunned.
They had never considered why the Golden Core possessed such miraculous powers, but now, with Senior Sister Zhang’s words, it suddenly made sense.
Zheng Fa continued, “Thus, I believe that in cultivation, the transition from Qi training to the Golden Core is a significant stage.”
“Qi training is about containing spiritual energy within the body, foundation building transforms this energy into a tangible form, and the Golden Core uses this form to create new matter…”
Zheng Fa spoke with a tone of certainty.
Then, with a hint of speculation in his expression, he added, “The Yuan Ying should be formed from this new matter, while we only know about the spiritual energy circuit in the transformation stage…”
“The Yuan Ying does indeed feel like another version of myself.”
Senior Sister Zhang nodded, “What you’re saying… I find no flaws in it.”
Uncle Huang scratched her head, feeling that this scene seemed oddly familiar.
She glanced at Uncle Pang and the Sect Leader, who were staring at Zheng Fa in astonishment.
Suddenly, it dawned on her—I'm still me, but I'm no longer alone!
Her expression instantly calmed.
Uncle Pang nudged her sleeve and whispered, “Is Zheng Fa really at the Foundation Establishment stage?”
“…”
“Why do I feel like my Foundation Establishment stage is just about eating and playing around?”
“Take away the ‘feel like.’”
“…”
…
The others were not unable to understand Zheng Fa and Senior Sister Zhang’s discussion; on the contrary, as Yuan Ying practitioners, they had already grasped what Zheng Fa was saying.
They even felt…
Zheng Fa was absolutely right!
“I can’t find any issues either.” The Sect Leader pondered for a moment before shaking his head, “You… have articulated the essence of the Golden Core even before achieving it…”
His gaze towards Zheng Fa was complex.
There was pride, excitement.
And also worry and expectation.
“In a few days, I will pass the position of Sect Leader of Jiu Shan Sect to you.”
He suddenly said.
“Master?”
Zheng Fa was taken aback.
The Sect Leader continued, “I don’t have much time left, and I want to strive for the transformation stage. Holding onto this position, I fear I won’t accomplish much.”
“I had already intended to pass the leadership to you; I was just waiting for you to achieve the Golden Core… so I kept holding back.”
“Now that you have such insights into the Golden Core, I believe it won’t be difficult for you.”
Hearing his Master say this, Zheng Fa glanced at the two uncles beside him.
Neither showed any surprise.
It seemed they had already known their Master’s intentions.
“What are you looking at?” Uncle Pang chuckled, “If he doesn’t take this position, the Jiu Shan Jie won’t bear the surname Zheng anymore?”
Faced with this, Zheng Fa found himself at a loss for words.
Yet, there was still a difference…
If his Master passed the leadership to him, he would be able to steer the Jiu Shan Sect in the direction of his reforms without question.
So…
“Are you planning to give a major exam to all the disciples of Jiu Shan Sect?”
The Sect Leader raised an eyebrow, a hint of regret in his expression.
Zheng Fa nodded firmly.
“What will the exam cover?”
“The first exam will be on mathematics, the second on talismans,” Zheng Fa replied, “I believe these are the foundational knowledge of cultivation.”
Having spent so long in the Xuan Wei Jie, Zheng Fa had made an observation—talismans are intertwined with everything!
He felt that his previous courses hadn’t been very successful, leading to much reflection.
Did he have a problem?
Who was he—master of Jiu Shan Jie, close ally of Senior Sister Zhang, and the one set to take over as Sect Leader at the Foundation Establishment stage.
How could he have a problem?
Was there an issue with what he taught?
That was even less likely—Hertz, Faraday, and Maxwell could all be considered masters in the Xuan Wei Jie!
What was there to say about the legacy of these masters?
In the end, he recalled a saying from his high school homeroom teacher: “You are the worst class I’ve ever taught!”
Thus, the conclusion of his reflection—students were lacking!
They needed a bit more rigor.
“How do you plan to conduct the exam?”
“For the mathematics exam, Senior Sister Zhang and I will create it together.”
“For the talisman exam, Uncle Pang can help as well.”
Zheng Fa had already made plans in his mind.
“Only through exams can we teach according to the students’ abilities…”
The Sect Leader and the others exchanged glances, feeling a bit uneasy.
To be fair, they had also lectured at the Talisman Pavilion before—back then, they hadn’t cared whether the students understood or not.
They taught whatever they wanted.
This was a common practice in the Xuan Wei Jie…
In Zheng Fa’s view, this was somewhat akin to a university lecture; it wasn’t useless, but it wasn’t suitable for students with a weaker foundation.
Thinking of this, Zheng Fa took out several educational outlines from his storage bag and handed them to the others.
Senior Sister Zhang flipped through them, looking at Zheng Fa with a hint of surprise.
Uncle Pang quietly read aloud:
“Basic Yuan Talisman Required
Subject Requirements:
Good topology or above”
…
“Lightning Law Elective
Subject Requirements:
Good basic Yuan Talisman knowledge or above
Excellent in electromagnetism
Cultivation at the Qi training stage or above
…”
“Topology Required
Subject Requirements:
Good performance in advanced mathematics or above
…”
Uncle Pang flipped to the back, realizing that Zheng Fa had categorized almost all the cultivation methods and written these few lines.
“Are you trying to… take a step-by-step approach?”
“Yes.” Zheng Fa explained, “After the exams, I will categorize the students based on their scores and use this outline to teach them in groups.”
Ultimately, this was a training plan.
The essence of teaching according to students’ abilities lies in understanding them—hence, he wanted to start with a major exam.
At this point, he felt a bit insecure.
“These are just my preliminary ideas, especially some of the learning requirements, which are my own estimates… I would appreciate guidance from Master and the uncles.”
“Guidance?”
Unexpectedly, Uncle Pang chuckled and said, “Then I have to have a good talk with you.”
“Sure!”
“You have this idea, and you’re not afraid of opposing your Master? Taking the Sect Leader position from your Master?”
“…”
“Can he even be the Sect Leader? He doesn’t have that capability, you know?”
“Such a waste of time!”
Zheng Fa felt embarrassed: “Uncle… I’m just taking it one step at a time.”
To be honest, he didn’t have much teaching experience; he just had seen a bit more, so his ideas were a bit more advanced than those of the cultivators in the Xuan Wei Jie:
At least in terms of universal education, these cultivators couldn’t hold a candle to Zheng Fa.
He looked at his Master, who was also nodding in agreement with Uncle Pang.
After Uncle Pang finished scolding, he pointed at the outline, and a few lines appeared:
“Method of Connecting Talismans:
Subject Requirements:
Excellent in talisman knowledge or above
Cultivation at the Golden Core stage or above”
“Uncle?”
Zheng Fa was a bit surprised; this method of connecting talismans could be said to be Uncle Pang’s specialty.
He heard Uncle Pang mumble, “This should be passed down to future generations…”
“…”
He looked at the Sect Leader, who said, “I’ve already passed down the method of talisman formations to you; you can arrange it as you see fit.”
Uncle Huang, on the other hand, seemed indifferent.
She shook her head, “I don’t want to teach; I’m not good at this, and the method of fleeting beauty isn’t suitable for everyone to teach.”
Zheng Fa actually agreed with this.
Senior Sister Zhang, who had been silent, suddenly looked up and asked Zheng Fa:
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