Is It Reasonable for Me to Start a Sect at 12?

Since Liu Chun was already at the Foundation Establishment stage, he quickly immersed himself in cultivation. Before long, he opened his eyes in shock. Although this technique gave him a strange feeling in his lower body, it was nothing significant compared to the astonishing speed of cultivation. The efficiency was at least ten times faster than his current technique!

Moreover, the spiritual energy in this cultivation room was at least twice as dense as it was outside. While a denser spiritual environment doesn't guarantee double the speed of cultivation, it undoubtedly accelerates the process. The fact that this room had such a significantly higher concentration of spiritual energy indicated that there must be something special about it.

This discovery reassured Liu Chun even more about the longevity of this small sect.

Meanwhile, Lin Xiao, after hearing the latest updates about the sect from Tuzi, began working on his next task: constructing the Path of Reflection.

Lin Xiao didn't have a specific blueprint in mind for the Path of Reflection, but with the materials and the item synthesizer at his disposal, he figured the problem was more than halfway solved. The only thing left was to conceptualize the pathway in his mind.

He instructed Tuzi to have everyone dig a pool once their cultivation session was over, then sent him off to continue his training. Lin Xiao made his way to the entrance of the mountain path near the Peach Blossom Tree.

He had already decided that the Path of Reflection would be set along the route up the mountain. This way, anyone entering the sect would have to pass through the pathway. If the path had any screening mechanisms, it could prevent unwelcome visitors from entering.

Sitting under the peach blossom tree, Lin Xiao finalized his plan and activated the item synthesizer. Having experimented with it multiple times before, he was confident in the results. Without hesitation, he placed the Stone of Reflection into the synthesizer.

Next, he added a hundred spirit stones to the mix. Though it might seem excessive, Lin Xiao wanted to ensure the success of the synthesis. After all, the Stone of Reflection had cost over a thousand spirit stones, and he didn't want to waste it.

To be extra cautious, he snapped off a branch with a few peach blossoms from the tree overhead and placed it into the synthesizer as well. As he did this, he silently chanted, "Path of Reflection, Path of Reflection," in his mind.

With everything in place, the synthesizer closed and began the fusion process. This time, the synthesis took longer than usual. But Lin Xiao didn't mind; after all, good things are worth waiting for, especially when the materials involved were so valuable.

Finally, after what felt like a long time, the synthesizer dinged, signaling that the item was ready. Lin Xiao eagerly opened his private storage space and found a new item: a pathway covered in delicate peach blossom petals.

He immediately used the identification function on it.

[Path of Reflection]: Allows the user to see into the hearts of those who tread upon it. After imprinting your spiritual mark, you can set the criteria for entry. The Path of Reflection will screen visitors based on the criteria, sending those who do not meet the requirements back to the entrance. This path can be laid on any surface and will automatically generate a road.

After reading the description, Lin Xiao retrieved the Path of Reflection from his storage. It resembled a thin rolled-up carpet, about 1.2 to 1.3 meters wide, though the length was uncertain.

He was curious whether the path would maintain its appearance once unrolled. Standing at the entrance to the mountain path, Lin Xiao began to unroll the pathway. As soon as he did, the carpet turned transparent and extended along the entire route, covering the mountain path down to the base near Sun Yigao's private school.

In an instant, the rugged, uneven path transformed. The rocky and muddy trail became a series of well-laid stone steps. On either side of the newly formed steps, peach trees sprung up, each one adorned with blooming peach blossoms. As a gentle breeze swept through, petals drifted down, blanketing the stone steps.

Despite the shower of petals, the trees remained full of blooms.

Amidst the lush greenery of the mountain, a path lined with peach blossoms and trees wound its way upwards, filling the air with the fragrance of flowers.

Lin Xiao was awestruck by the sight. It was stunningly beautiful. The sweet scent of the peach blossoms blended with the fragrance of the ancient peach tree behind him, spreading through the mountain and down to the valley below.

Breathing in the fresh, fragrant air, Lin Xiao felt a deep sense of satisfaction. Moments like these made him appreciate the wonders of cultivation even more. Cultivation had given him these extraordinary and magical experiences, revealing the hidden beauty of the world.

At the foot of the mountain, in the private school, Sun Yigao was diligently teaching his students, who sat upright, trying their best to focus. Some of the children, unfamiliar with formal lessons, were already feeling mentally fatigued.

But suddenly, a refreshing fragrance wafted in from the windows. Everyone in the room noticed it—both Sun Yigao and the students. In an instant, their minds felt clear, and their spirits lifted.

Sun Yigao, ever perceptive, quickly noticed the subtle change in his students.