The White Feather Spirit Eagle soared through the sky, its wings spread like silver-white blades, cutting through the long sky, leaving a faint stream of light.
Inside the Painting World Treasure Mansion's Five Elements Spirit Palace, Li Mu projected his Divine Thought, guiding the White Feather Spirit Eagle to fly towards the Central Province Spirit Domain.
A moment later, he shifted his attention to the storage ring he had obtained from Wan Gu Yu.
Previously, to refine the Star Array, Li Mu had sorted through a massive amount of spirit materials for refining array artifacts.
However, the contents of this storage ring were the essence of Wanbao Pavilion's thousands of years, and Li Mu had only glimpsed two or three-tenths of the treasures within, without spending too much time on them.
Now, with a long journey ahead to the slumbering place of the next nine-rank divine object, Li Mu had more free time to sort through it.
Li Mu's Divine Sense spread out like a tide in the storage ring, meticulously scanning every inch of space.
As his Divine Thought probed deeper, Li Mu's breathing quickened—the layout of this storage ring was eighteen layers of heavenly palaces; the spirit materials and Spirit Medicine piled on the outer layers were merely the tip of the iceberg, the true core treasures were all sealed by Wan Gu Yu with secret methods deep within the ring.
“Crack—”
When Li Mu's Divine Sense touched the first Restriction, nine profound iron chains suddenly appeared in the Void Realm, each chain's end tied to a pitch-black Jade Slip.
Li Mu's Divine Sense hovered before the nine profound iron chains; the dark golden runes flowing on the chain's surface suddenly twisted into nine flood Dragon phantom images.
Stars revolved in his pupils. “Nine Dragons Suppressing Spirit Restriction”—a top-tier Restriction used by ancient great Sects to seal supreme treasures.
“What a grand gesture!” Li Mu's eyes lit up, his Star Observation Method operated to its extreme, and the Divine Thought Divine Ability—'Star God Strike'—was unleashed, gathering Divine Thought comparable to a Great Vehicle Dao Lord, transforming into an invisible whip, striking fiercely towards the flood Dragon phantom images.
“Boom—”
The invisible whip shadow formed by Divine Thought struck fiercely onto the nine flood Dragon phantom images; the Void Realm immediately vibrated, and the dark golden runes on the chains flickered violently, as if unable to bear this terrifying Divine Thought impact.
The nine flood Dragon phantom images let out shrill roars, and the blood-colored incantations on the chains began to crack, turning into specks of blood light and dissipating into the Void Realm.
Li Mu's Divine Sense took advantage of the momentum, and the nine pitch-black Jade Slips simultaneously flew out, falling into his control.
With a thought from Li Mu's Divine Thought, the first black Jade Slip flew out from the storage ring and appeared in his hand.
Ancient runes faintly glowed on the Jade Slip, exuding a mysterious and unfathomable aura.
Li Mu gently opened the Jade Slip, only to see a crystal-clear green Jade Slip quietly suspended within, with the four ancient characters “Tai Xu Sword Canon” carved on its surface.
Under the Talent Divine Power - Identify Myriad Spirits, the information recorded on the Jade Slip clearly appeared in Li Mu's eyes.
【Qing Yan Jade Slip】
【Rank: Five-rank Spiritual Artifact】
【Characteristic: Profound Dao Rhythm, Eternal Immortality.】
【Status: Intent Imbued and Contained.】
【This Jade Slip contains a peerless Sword Sutra Legacy; when the Jade Slip gathers the Sword Intent of heaven and earth and one's mind is focused, the Sword Sutra's Legacy can be comprehended.】
【Tai Xu Sword Sutra】
【Rank: Eight-rank Sword Canon】
【Characteristic: Sword Intent Reaching Heaven, Infinite Profound Truth, Comprehending Sword with a Single Thought, Mind and Spirit in Fusion.】
【Status: Profound Truth Not Transmitted.】
【Records an eight-rank Sword Cultivator Legacy, requiring specific Sword Heart resonance to unlock its full scope.
This Sword Sutra contains eight forms of Tai Xu Sword Art, embodying the ultimate principles of heaven and earth, difficult for non-sword Dao prodigies to comprehend.
The first form, “Tai Xu Initial Opening,” uses Sword Intent to stir the Origin Qi of heaven and earth, creating and dividing heaven and earth, with unparalleled power;
the last form, “Returning to Void and Unifying,” is the Fusion of Sword Intent with heaven and earth, reaching the highest Realm of the Sword Dao, where a single sword strike silences all things, only then can the Sword Sutra be completely integrated and the Tai Xu Sword Art mastered.】
A hint of joy flashed in Li Mu's eyes.
Although the Azure Underworld Sword Sutra he had learned was not inferior to this method, and the Profound Heaven Sword Formation was also extraordinary, showing considerable attainment in the Sword Dao, the “Tai Xu Sword Sutra” as an eight-rank Sword Canon, its Profound Truth was clearly more profound, especially the supreme Realm of “Returning to Void and Unifying,” which might help his Cultivation advance further and Breakthrough to the Body Integration Realm.
“The Sword Dao is boundless; if I can fuse the ‘Tai Xu Sword Sutra’ and the ‘Azure Underworld Sword Sutra,’ perhaps I can forge my own Sword Dao path!” A hint of anticipation flashed in Li Mu's eyes, and he immediately sat cross-legged, completely immersing his mind in the Jade Slip.
Li Mu operated the “Star Observation Method,” and the star power in his Sea of Consciousness slowly circulated, forming a brilliant galaxy, protecting his mind.
At the same time, his inner Sword Heart and Sword Intent overflowed, beginning to resonate, and wisps of Sword Intent emanated from his body, intertwining with the Sword Intent in the Jade Slip.
“Buzz—”
The Jade Slip emitted another clear chime, and Sword Intent surged into Li Mu's Sea of Consciousness like a tide.
Before his eyes, scenes appeared: the white-robed Sword Cultivator stood in the Void Realm, his long sword gently swished, the Origin Qi of heaven and earth vibrated with it, and a huge crack was torn in the Void Realm;
the Sword Cultivator swished his sword again, and endless Sword Qi surged out from the crack, transforming into a long river of Sword Qi, sweeping across heaven and earth…
“Tai Xu Initial Opening!” Li Mu's mind was shaken.
This was precisely the first form of the “Tai Xu Sword Sutra”!
He quickly concentrated and calmed his mind, carefully comprehending the Profound Truth of this sword art.
As Sword Intent continuously poured in, a illusory long sword gradually condensed in his Sea of Consciousness, with profound Sword Intent flowing on its blade.
…
Time passed bit by bit, Li Mu was completely immersed in the comprehension of Sword Intent, his Divine Sense and the Sword Intent in the Jade Slip continuously fused, obtaining the complete Legacy of the “Tai Xu Sword Sutra.”
Approximately two months passed.
Li Mu opened his eyes and immediately took out a bottle of purple jade dao pill from his tianxuan ring, unhesitatingly poured out a Medicinal Pill, and swallowed it, replenishing the Divine Sense consumed by learning the “Tai Xu Sword Sutra” Legacy.
The purple jade dao pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth, transforming into a cool medicinal power that swiftly surged into his limbs and bones, repairing the Meridians and Sea of Consciousness damaged by the Sword Intent impact.
The purple jade dao pill was a seven-rank top-tier Medicinal Pill, specifically refined for restoring Divine Sense and stabilizing the mind.
Its medicinal power was gentle yet extremely profound.
Li Mu only felt the tearing pain in his overly consumed Divine Sense in his Sea of Consciousness gradually dissipate, replaced by clarity and tranquility.
His Divine Sense rapidly recovered under the nourishment of the medicinal power.
Li Mu took a deep breath, solemnly put away the “Tai Xu Sword Sutra” Legacy Jade Slip, not daring to easily attempt to fuse the “Azure Underworld Sword Sutra” with it again.
During this period, Li Mu successfully obtained the Legacy of the “Tai Xu Sword Sutra.”
However, truly mastering it would require more tempering and practical combat, let alone fusing two Sword Sutra Cultivation Techniques.
The “Tai Xu Sword Sutra,” an eight-rank Sword Canon, its Profound Truth was as deep as the sea; even though he had obtained its Legacy, it still required time to meticulously comprehend.
Li Mu's attention fell on the second Jade Slip.
With a thought from his Divine Thought, the second Jade Slip appeared in his hand.
Upon opening the lid of the second Jade Slip, a brilliant light burst forth from within, instantly captivating Li Mu's gaze.
He saw a simple spirit token quietly resting inside the Jade Slip, with intricate spirit runes carved on its surface, and a character 'Wan' carved in the center.
Under the Talent Divine Power - Identify Myriad Spirits, the spirit token's information clearly appeared before Li Mu's eyes.
【myriad treasure escape token】
【Rank: Seven-rank Dao Artifact】
【Characteristic: Void Realm Shuttle, Instantaneous Thousand Miles, Spatial Concealment, Untraceable Movement, Instantaneous Escape with a Single Thought, Heaven and Earth at Will, Mark of Myriad Treasures.】
【Status: Artifact Master Deceased, Spirit Severely Damaged.】
【This token is refined from eight-rank Time Space Dragon scales, supplemented with rare spatial spirit materials, and crafted by a Great Vehicle Dao Lord, containing the supreme mystery of Void Realm escape.
The token's surface is engraved with intricate spatial spirit rune Restrictions.
This token is the Legacy mark of the Wanbao Pavilion Master, and can be used to unlock the Myriad Spirits Array.
It contains the Nine Revolutions Profound Heaven Escape Array, integrating the Law of space, with every step creating lotuses, instantly covering a thousand miles: the body and this token perfectly fuse, reaching the highest Realm of escape techniques, with one movement, myriad shadows follow.】
Li Mu was slightly stunned by the powerful attributes of this token and immediately understood that this myriad treasure escape token was Wan Gu Yu's identity token, and even more so, the Legacy token of Wanbao Pavilion, also possessing remarkable spatial escape abilities.
Li Mu felt a surge of excitement in his heart; this token not only symbolized the supreme authority of Wanbao Pavilion but was also an extremely rare spatial Dao Artifact, its value even comparable to an eight-rank Sword Canon like the “Tai Xu Sword Sutra.”
However, currently, the Spirit Realm was suffering from the invasion of the Demon Abyss and Immortal Spirit Realm, and almost all of Wanbao Pavilion's branches distributed throughout the Spirit Realm had fallen, with Wanbao Pavilion's headquarters having long since been reduced to ruins in the war.
Li Mu sighed slightly and solemnly put the token into his tianxuan ring.
No matter what, this myriad treasure escape token was an extremely precious seven-rank dao tool.
Even if Wanbao Pavilion no longer held its former glory, it might be possible to use this token in the future to gain some assistance from the remaining forces of Wanbao Pavilion, not to mention the spatial escape ability contained within this token, which was still a rare and important asset.
Li Mu put away his thoughts and his attention once again fell on the remaining Jade Slips.
Of the nine Jade Slips, he had already opened two, obtaining the “Tai Xu Sword Sutra” and the myriad treasure escape token respectively.
He wondered what astonishing treasures were still hidden in the remaining seven Jade Slips.
“Wan Gu Yu truly lives up to his name as the Master of Wanbao Pavilion, having collected so many rare and precious treasures.” Li Mu sighed in his heart, then with a thought from his Divine Thought, the third Jade Slip flew out from the storage ring and hovered before him.
Upon opening the lid of the Jade Slip, a soft light overflowed from within.
Inside the Jade Slip lay an ancient Jade Slip, with the four ancient characters “Secrets of Celestial Change” carved on its surface.
“Secrets of Celestial Change?” Li Mu frowned slightly, his Divine Sense swept over it, and the Jade Slip's information immediately appeared.
【Secrets of Celestial Change】
【Rank: Seven-rank Secret Canon】
【Characteristic: Deduce Celestial Change, Discern Myriad Things, Foresee Future, Avert Calamities.】
【Status: Intent Imbued and Contained.】
【This Jade Slip records an ancient secret canon, named “Secrets of Celestial Change,” passed down from the ancient Celestial Change Sect, containing methods for deducing Celestial Change and discerning myriad things.
Cultivating this secret canon allows one to foresee the future, avert calamities, and even deduce changes in the grand trends of heaven and earth.
This secret canon is extremely profound, difficult for non-Celestial Change Sect inheritors to comprehend.】
“Deducing Celestial Change, foreseeing the future…” A hint of surprise flashed in Li Mu's eyes.
The value of the Secrets of Celestial Change was self-evident.
If he could comprehend its Profound Truth, he would be able to avert numerous calamities in his future Cultivation, and even deduce changes in the grand trends of heaven and earth, which would undoubtedly be a great aid to his future Cultivation path.
Li Mu was already planning how to comprehend this secret canon.
Although he was not an inheritor of the Celestial Change Sect, he had previously learned the art of astrological divination—the “Celestial Evolution Ephemeral Life,” and had even refined a Karma Spiritual Artifact—the Time Luck Spirit Turtle.
Li Mu sat cross-legged, gently holding the “Secrets of Celestial Change” Jade Slip in his palm, his gaze fixed on the four ancient characters on the Jade Slip's surface, a faint sense of anticipation rising in his heart.
Although he was not an inheritor of the Celestial Change Sect, with his own attainments in astrological divination and some understanding of the Dao of Karma, he might be able to glean a glimpse of Celestial Change from it.
“Secrets of Celestial Change, deducing Celestial Change, discerning myriad things…” Li Mu murmured softly, then operated the “Star Observation Method,” and the star power in his Sea of Consciousness slowly circulated, forming a brilliant galaxy, protecting his mind.
At the same time, Li Mu's Divine Sense surged out like a tide, slowly seeping into the Jade Slip.
“Buzz—”
The Jade Slip trembled slightly, and a soft light overflowed from within, surging into Li Mu's Sea of Consciousness along with his Divine Sense.
In an instant, a vast starry sky appeared before Li Mu's eyes, stars twinkling, galaxies flowing, as if all the mysteries of heaven and earth were contained within.
“This is… a Celestial Change Star Chart?” Li Mu's mind was shaken.
The scene before him was extremely similar to the astrological divination method in the “Celestial Evolution Ephemeral Life” he had learned, but it was even more profound and mysterious.
He quickly concentrated and calmed his mind, carefully comprehending the complex star trajectories in this star chart.
As his Divine Sense deepened, Li Mu gradually felt a profound and mysterious power flowing in the star chart.
It was a power that transcended time and space, as if it could glimpse the past, present, and future.
His mind was immersed within, as if fused with this star chart.
The trajectories of the stars clearly appeared in his mind; each star represented a change in heaven and earth, and each star trajectory contained infinite profound mysteries.
“The Dao of Celestial Change lies in discerning the changes of myriad things and deducing the trends of heaven and earth…” Li Mu understood in his heart, and began to attempt to deduce the star chart before him using the astrological divination method from “Celestial Evolution Ephemeral Life” combined with the deduction techniques from “Secrets of Celestial Change.”
Li Mu formed hand seals, and his Divine Sense transformed into fine threads, intertwining with the stars in the star chart, attempting to deduce future changes from them.
However, how profound was the Dao of Celestial Change? Even with his utmost effort, he could only glimpse a vague trajectory.
“Indeed, Celestial Change is unpredictable…” Li Mu sighed inwardly, but he was not discouraged; instead, he became more focused.
The Dao of Celestial Change was not achieved overnight; it required long-term accumulation and comprehension.
Just then, Li Mu remembered the Time Luck Spirit Turtle.
The Time Luck Spirit Turtle was refined with the power of Karma, capable of sensing the changes in Karma between heaven and earth, and perhaps it could help him better deduce Celestial Change.
With a thought from Li Mu's mind, the Time Luck Spirit Turtle flew out from his tianxuan ring and hovered before him.
As Li Mu activated it, the artifact spirit of the Time Luck Spirit Turtle slowly opened its eyes.
The pair of eyes, refined from the Lost Pearl of a seven-rank star beast and a seven-rank year star fruit kernel, emitted brilliant light, presenting a swirling starry sky, as if resonating with the star chart before it.
Li Mu injected his Divine Sense into the Time Luck Spirit Turtle, and the runes on the turtle's back immediately glowed brightly, with threads of Karma power surging out from within and merging into the star chart.
In an instant, the star trajectories in the star chart became clearer, and Li Mu's Divine Sense seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, following the trajectories of Karma power, deducing scenes of the future. (End of Chapter)
