Cranes soared into the clouds, their cries echoing through the air. Biyou Heaven was deserted and silent, with only a few young Daoists sweeping the halls and stairways.
The sweep through the Grasslands had brought in quite a haul. Many Immortal Trace members had joined under their original identities. For them, when their strength improved only slowly, gathering items in the main world to exchange for Merit Points, useful goods, or to cover penalties for failing missions was a good way to get through their reincarnations. So, at that moment, apart from one person on duty, both the Immortal Traces Workshop and Biyou Palace stood empty. Meng Qi couldn't help feeling a wave of desolation.
"Did the Heavenly Venerable's fall make them feel pressed for time?" A cool breeze brushed his face. Thinking of Daoist Chong He, Meng Qi let out a long sigh.
Then he collected himself and walked to the central jade pillar, sorting through his storage bag.
With his recent experience in battle, Meng Qi had finally gained a clear understanding of his own abilities and the role of external items. On top of that, the Eight-Nine Arcane Art had entered the Grandmaster realm, he had acquired five of the Nine Yuanshi Seals, and he had obtained the general principles for Dharma Body-level techniques. Many things that had once been useful to him no longer served much purpose, so it was a good time to clear them out and make room in his storage bag. Take the Formless Sword Gu he had obtained from the Blue Blood Person of peerless rank, for instance. It was wonderfully useful for ambushing enemies, but now his own abilities had surpassed it.
"The Netherworld Ghost Gate..." While rummaging through his things, Meng Qi spotted this Divine Weapon Main Material. He recognized