Searching the Dao Academy's Classics, Seeking Clues in the Longevity Dao Rhyme

The Library Pavilion of the Hongmeng Dao Academy was the place with the largest collection of books in the entire Hongmeng Great Land. Within it were ancient tomes ranging from creation scriptures from the birth of Hongmeng to cultivation arts inherited by countless races—everything one could desire. At this moment, the Library Pavilion was brightly lit. Elder Mu Chen led several dozen academy disciples as they carefully searched through ancient texts, attempting to find clues regarding the Blood-colored Mark.

Shen Hao also appeared within the Library Pavilion. He wore a plain-colored Daoist robe, and although his face remained somewhat pale, his gaze was exceptionally resolute. In his hand, he held the Sha Demon Codex. The Blood-colored Mark on its cover appeared especially eerie beneath the lamplight. He walked to the center of the Library Pavilion and placed the Sha Demon Codex on a white jade table, sweeping his gaze over the surrounding ancient books as anticipation flashed through his eyes.

"Lord, you have arrived." Upon seeing Shen Hao, Elder Mu Chen hurried forward and bowed.

Shen Hao gave a slight nod. "Elder, have you found anything?"

Elder Mu Chen shook his head, a trace of helplessness appearing on his face. "In reply to you, Lord, we have already examined more than half of the ancient texts in the Library Pavilion. Yet records concerning this Blood-colored Mark are exceedingly scarce. Only several fragmented scrolls from the ancient era mention this mark. However, the records upon those fragments are extremely vague. We simply cannot draw any useful clues from them."

Shen Hao's brow furrowed slightly, and disappointment flashed through his heart. He knew that finding clues about the Blood-colored Mark amid an ocean of ancient texts was by no means easy. Yet he did not give up, because he knew that this