In the Snow Listening Pavilion of Cold Jade Valley.
Leng Qianqiu, dressed in a plain white palace gown, sat upright on a Cold Jade Meditation Mat.
Across from her was her favored disciple, Xiao Bieli.
A hint of anxiety creased Xiao Bieli's brow. He had just failed in his attempt to break through to the Astral Force Realm and was now listening to his master's guidance.
"...Therefore, during Energy Introduction, your will must be as firm as a rock, without the slightest wavering. Your failure wasn't due to a lack of ability, but because your Heart and Spirit were not focused. At the final moment, your fear of the violent torrent of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi caused your True Qi to stagnate, leading to your downfall."
Leng Qianqiu's voice was calm, each word striking at the core of Xiao Bieli's failure.
Xiao Bieli took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. "I understand," he said respectfully. "My mental cultivation is insufficient. I have disappointed you, Master."
