Soon after, Li Mu arrived at the Ling Peak where the Ancient Teleportation Array was located, slowly descending on his sword.
The two Transformation God cultivators on duty saw Li Mu and immediately saluted him, greeting, “Greetings, Elder Li.”
“Hmm! I just accepted a task. The Teleportation Array has been overused recently, so I specifically came to inspect and repair it.” Li Mu explained his purpose to them, then unfastened the Elder token from his waist and handed it to the two, saying.
Upon hearing this, one of them took Li Mu’s Elder token and checked the task information contained within it.
After confirming the task, the Disciple respectfully returned the Elder token to Li Mu and said with a smile, “Elder Li, the Teleportation Array has indeed been used quite a lot recently. Please feel free to inspect and repair it. If you need anything, just let us know.”
“Hmm, repairing the Teleportation Array is quite troublesome. I don't like to be disturbed. You two go guard the outer perimeter. If there’s an emergency, then notify me.” Li Mu took the Elder token back, looking at the two and emphasizing.
The two Disciples immediately understood Li Mu’s meaning and responded in unison, “Understood, Elder Li. We’ll go guard the outer perimeter now and won’t disturb you.”
With that, the two moved, transforming into two streaks of light, and flew towards the outer perimeter of the Ling Peak.
Watching the two leave, Li Mu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. His gaze fixed on the huge jade stone wall standing beside the Teleportation Array, and a hint of joy appeared on his face.
The jade stone wall was several zhang high, exuding a mysterious and ancient aura. This jade stone wall was not merely for decoration or supporting the Teleportation Array, but was one of the components of the Ancient Teleportation Array, responsible for absorbing scattered time-space energy. However, besides this function, it was also a Legacy jade wall, hiding a Saint-tier Legacy.
Li Mu quickly took out several Formation plates. These Formation plates were refined from special Materials, inscribed with various complex runes and patterns. He activated his magic power and scattered them around.
As the Formation plates were scattered, the surrounding Spiritual Qi began to surge, forming a huge Formation. The Formation emitted powerful energy fluctuations, enveloping an area of a hundred zhang, forming a protective Formation that isolated Divine Sense prying and prevented energy from overflowing.
After setting up the protective Formation, Li Mu looked at the jade stone wall again, took a deep breath, calmed his mind, walked to the jade stone wall, and solemnly placed his hands on it.
As his hands touched, Li Mu felt a gentle force coming from the jade stone wall, as if a mysterious power was guiding him.
Li Mu slowly closed his eyes, allowing his Divine Sense to fully immerse into the jade stone wall, beginning to receive the Saint-tier Legacy.
The next moment, Li Mu felt a powerful suction force coming from the jade stone wall, drawing his Divine Sense into a completely unfamiliar space.
In the mysterious space, a massive amount of Legacy knowledge surged into Li Mu’s Sea of Consciousness like a torrent, overwhelming him. The knowledge in the Legacy included cultivation methods for the time-space Domain, such as forward and reverse time-space, cyclical return to emptiness, and annihilated time-space. These profound knowledge pieces were like seeds, taking root and sprouting in his Sea of Consciousness.
Time seemed to stand still at this moment. Li Mu was completely immersed in this mysterious space, greedily absorbing every bit of Legacy knowledge.
After an unknown amount of time, Li Mu finally opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing within them.
Li Mu had fully received the content of the Saint-tier Legacy. The Time-Space Wheel Sutra, a Cultivation Technique primarily focusing on one of the three Great Daos, time-space, was incredibly rare. Moreover, this was a complete Legacy. As long as he persisted in Cultivating it to Perfection, he would have a great chance of achieving the position of Dao Lord.
Li Mu quickly looked at the attribute panel log to check the prompts for receiving this Legacy.
【Ding, you have successfully received the Time-Space Wheel Sutra Legacy. You have learned Time-Space Wheel Sutra - Instant Wheel Chapter.】
Immediately, Li Mu’s consciousness landed on the panel, and he chose to use proficiency points to add to the Time-Space Wheel Sutra - Instant Wheel Chapter.
【Ding, you have consumed one free proficiency point. Time-Space Wheel Sutra proficiency +1.】
【Ding, you have consumed one free proficiency point. Time-Space Wheel Sutra proficiency +1.】
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【Ding, you have consumed one free proficiency point. Time-Space Wheel Sutra proficiency +1. Time-Space Wheel Sutra - Instant Wheel Chapter Rank has increased to: Level One. You have comprehended Instant Wheel Technique.】
【Ding, you have consumed one free proficiency point. Time-Space Wheel Sutra proficiency +1.】
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【Ding, you have consumed one free proficiency point. Time-Space Wheel Sutra proficiency +1. Time-Space Wheel Sutra - Instant Wheel Chapter Rank has increased to: Level Two. You have comprehended Empty Shadow Technique.】
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【Ding, you have consumed one free proficiency point. Time-Space Wheel Sutra proficiency +1.】
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【Ding, you have consumed one free proficiency point. Time-Space Wheel Sutra proficiency +1. Time-Space Wheel Sutra - Instant Wheel Chapter Rank has increased to: Level Three. You have comprehended Space-Cleaving Art.】
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【Ding, insufficient time-space power, unable to add points to Time-Space Wheel Sutra.】
Soon, after upgrading the Time-Space Wheel Sutra to Level Three with added points, Li Mu received a prompt that he had insufficient time-space power and could not add more points to it.
Despite the obstacle, Li Mu was not discouraged. He quickly absorbed the three time-space Daoist Magic he gained during the three upgrades of Time-Space Wheel Sutra - Instant Wheel Chapter: Instant Wheel Technique, Empty Shadow Technique, and Space-Cleaving Art. The acquisition of these three Daoist Magic made him couldn't help but reveal a look of joy on his face.
Instant Wheel Technique, as its name suggests, is like a small Teleportation Array. As long as his Divine Thought reaches, he can instantly teleport to his destination. Mastering this time-space Daoist Magic greatly improved Li Mu’s movement speed and flexibility, significantly enhancing his combat and escape abilities.
Empty Shadow Technique, on the other hand, is a Daoist Magic that uses time-space power to create illusions. It is somewhat similar to the Five Elements Clone Technique, but its effect is more realistic and harder to discern. This Daoist Magic not only allows Li Mu to create multiple illusions to confuse enemies in combat but also can be used for rapid displacement, increasing the diversity of combat.
As for Space-Cleaving Art, it is a powerful time-space offensive Daoist Magic. It gathers time-space power to form a sharp attack that can tear through space, causing immense damage to enemies. Mastering this Daoist Magic gave Li Mu a powerful trump card in combat.
The acquisition of the three Daoist Magic made Li Mu full of anticipation for the Time-Space Wheel Sutra. He wondered what kind of spirit plants could yield time-space power. He needed to find some time to go to the Contribution Hall and check.
However, before that, he had to make a show of inspecting the Teleportation Array.
Thus, Li Mu no longer delayed and immediately began to inspect various parts of the Teleportation Array, immersing his Divine Sense to examine the Formation patterns, ensuring they could all operate normally. At the same time, he continuously activated his magic power, sensing the fluctuations and energy flow of the Teleportation Array.
After inspecting the Teleportation Array and confirming there were no issues, Li Mu withdrew and put away the Formation plates and the Formation.
Then, Li Mu stood in an open space, concentrating on preparing to try the newly learned Instant Wheel Technique. He took a deep breath, steadied his mind, formed a hand seal, and began to mobilize the Divine Sense within his body. His Divine Sense spread out like fine threads.
Immediately after, Li Mu silently recited the incantation for Instant Wheel Technique. The magic power within his body began to flow according to a specific trajectory. As the magic power circulated, his figure gradually became ethereal, as if covered by a faint mist. This ethereal feeling was somewhat novel to Li Mu.
Just then, Li Mu’s heart stirred, and his figure suddenly vanished from its original spot with a “whoosh.” Only a faint afterimage remained, quickly dissipating as if it had never truly existed.
In reality, Li Mu’s figure had already appeared a hundred li away, at the summit of an uninhabited Ling Peak.
This was Li Mu's first successful use of Instant Wheel Technique for displacement. Although it was only a short distance, the feeling of instantly traversing space made his heart surge. Compared to the Great Five Elements Escape Technique that Li Mu was familiar with, the escape effect of Instant Wheel Technique was clearly faster, farther, and more efficient.
Li Mu stood in place, smiling with satisfaction. This successful experience filled him with confidence in Instant Wheel Technique. His eyes sparkled with eager anticipation for Instant Wheel Technique, clearly understanding that this Daoist Magic would greatly enhance his mobility, allowing him to gain a greater advantage in combat.
Li Mu formed the hand seal again, his mind stirring, and he fully immersed himself in the execution of Instant Wheel Technique.
The next moment, Li Mu’s figure vanished from its original spot like a ghost, leaving only a faint afterimage in the air, which quickly dissipated along with the residual power of time-space. When his figure reappeared, he was five hundred li away, the very edge of where his Divine Thought could reach. This speed was simply astonishing.
Compared to short-distance Teleportation Arrays, Instant Wheel Technique was not only faster but also simpler to use. It didn't require complex Formation arrangements or additional magic power support. With just a thought, one could cross vast distances. This convenience and efficiency made Li Mu even more fond of Instant Wheel Technique.
However, any powerful force comes at a price. After continuously using Instant Wheel Technique three times, Li Mu felt that his magic power was consumed exceptionally quickly. Each use of Instant Wheel Technique, the farther the distance, the greater the magic power consumed.
A five-hundred-li span consumed most of Li Mu’s true essence. With his abundant true essence, he could probably only use this level of instant movement twice. This was also because he Cultivated both Five Elements and Yin and Yang, making his true essence several times stronger than others. For an ordinary Transformation God cultivator, it would truly be unaffordable.
As expected of a Saint-tier Legacy, it is indeed extraordinary!
If he continued to improve, he wondered what other time-space Daoist Magic he could obtain. Li Mu became especially expectant of the subsequent upgrades of the Time-Space Wheel Sutra Cultivation Technique.
Li Mu recovered some true essence and then went to the Contribution Hall by sword, preparing to inquire about spirit plants containing time-space power.
Upon arriving at the Contribution Hall, Li Mu went directly through the Elder passage and quickly entered the Material exchange room.
The Managing Disciple of the Contribution exchange room immediately stood up to greet Li Mu when he saw him.
“Disciple - Jiu Wuji, greetings, Elder Li!” The Managing Disciple respectfully saluted Li Mu, introducing himself warmly.
During the past ten years, Li Mu frequently came to the warehouse to exchange for Materials, various high-tier spirit seeds, and auxiliary spirit Materials for spirit plant growth. Many Disciples in the Contribution Hall had a deep impression of this Elder, who was the only Grandmaster Refiner in the Sect capable of refining six-tier spirit treasures, and whose exchanged Materials were always so special.
Many Disciples in the Contribution Hall would warmly receive him, hoping to leave a slight impression on him.
Li Mu nodded slightly, handed his Elder token to the other party, and went straight to the point, asking, “Do you know of any spirit plants that contain time-space power? Does the treasury have such spirit plants for me to exchange?”
Jiu Wuji took Li Mu’s Elder token and frowned, thinking seriously.
“Spirit plants containing time-space power? The treasury doesn’t seem to have such rare items.” Jiu Wuji thought for a moment, then replied somewhat helplessly, but he didn’t give up there. Instead, he added, “Please wait a moment, Elder Li, allow me to search again.”
With that, Jiu Wuji quickly took out a series of Jade Slips from his storage ring. These Jade Slips recorded all of the Sect’s Material information, from spirit plants to spirit Materials, from Medicinal Pills to Magic Treasures, covering everything.
Jiu Wuji’s hands moved quickly over the Jade Slips, and streaks of light flashed, as he used special techniques to query the information within the Jade Slips. However, he searched for a long time without success.
Just as Jiu Wuji was about to give up, his eyes lit up. He quickly clutched the Jade Slip in his hand and immersed his Divine Sense again to confirm.
“There really is a spirit plant containing time-space power!” Jiu Wuji exclaimed in surprise, immediately handing the Jade Slip to Li Mu and pointing at it to explain, “Elder Li, please take a look. This Jade Slip records a seventh-tier spirit treasure called ‘Time-Space Spirit Lotus.’ This item grows in time-space rifts and is extremely rare. It can assist in Cultivating time-space Daoist Magic. This item definitely contains time-space power. However, this spirit plant is very rare and grows slowly. It is still five hundred years away from maturity and is not easy to pick. Although this item is recorded in the ledger, it is not currently in the treasury. I wonder if Elder Li can wait for some time?”
Li Mu took the Jade Slip and immersed his Divine Sense, a hint of surprise immediately flashing in his eyes.
As Jiu Wuji said, this Jade Slip recorded a seventh-tier spirit treasure called 'Time-Space Spirit Lotus.' Its functions and effects confirmed that this seventh-tier spirit treasure contained powerful time-space power. Its growing environment was also extremely special and incomparably divine, attaching to the boundary walls and growing within time-space rifts, surviving by absorbing scattered time-space power. The conditions for transplanting it were extremely demanding, so while it was not yet mature, it could only be recorded in the treasury and not harvested.
“How long do I have to wait? Do I have to wait until it matures to exchange for it?” Li Mu frowned slightly, asking with concern.
Knowing the dissatisfaction in Li Mu’s words, Jiu Wuji’s face showed a hint of difficulty. He knew how persistent Elder Li was in his pursuit of high-tier rare spirit plants, but the rarity of this spirit plant and its growth cycle made it difficult for him to give a definite answer.
“Elder Li, the growth cycle of this ‘Time-Space Spirit Lotus’ is extremely long, requiring at least five hundred years to mature. Its growing environment is very special; it can only survive in time-space rifts. Therefore, even if we know of its existence, we dare not easily pick it. So, I cannot give a definite waiting time for this.” Jiu Wuji’s tone carried a hint of apology as he tried his best to explain.
“Furthermore, two Elders have already pre-ordered this Time-Space Spirit Lotus. Elder Li, if you are unwilling to wait, shall I help you look for others?” After a pause, Jiu Wuji looked at Li Mu and asked tentatively.
Li Mu frowned upon hearing this. Although he was displeased, he understood Jiu Wuji’s predicament. Such a precious spirit plant would naturally attract the attention of other Elders, and waiting in line was reasonable.
However, Li Mu did not value the entire spirit plant; he was more concerned about the ‘Time-Space Spirit Lotus’ spirit seed.
“Hmm, please keep an eye out for other spirit plants with time-space power for me, preferably those with their spirit seeds. If you have any news, I owe you a favor.” Li Mu nodded, then suddenly asked in a deep voice, “Also, could you tell me the identities of the two Elders who have pre-ordered this spirit plant?”
Jiu Wuji was first delighted, then stunned, not expecting Li Mu to be so direct. Knowing Li Mu’s strength and status, he naturally dared not offend him easily. So, he hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided to tell the truth.
“Elder Li, the two Elders who have pre-ordered this spirit plant are Elder Yan and Elder Li. They are also waiting bitterly for this spirit plant to mature in order to Cultivate time-space Daoist Magic. As for the spirit seed, to my knowledge, there is no record of the ‘Time-Space Spirit Lotus’ spirit seed within the Sect. However, I will do my best to help you keep an eye out for news of other spirit plants with time-space power and their spirit seeds.” Jiu Wuji replied respectfully.
Li Mu noted down the identities of these two people and then continued to inquire with Jiu Wuji, asking about spirit plant information related to the Azure Nether Qi attribute. This time, he also obtained another Saint-tier sword scripture, which also required corresponding spirit plants to assist in Cultivation. (End of chapter)
