Scripture Depository

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Scripture Depository (藏经阁)
Alias(es)	Scripture Depository Martial Soul; manifestation of the Martial Arts Grandmaster System 1
Species/Race	Martial Soul; nine-story pavilion
Affiliation	Li Jingzhe, its host and Pavilion Master 1 12
Occupation/Role	Repository and distributor of cultivation techniques, martial arts, and system-produced resources 1 8
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

The Scripture Depository was created when the Martial Arts Grandmaster System detected Li Jingzhe's lack of a Martial Soul and remodeled his awakening. It is both his Martial Soul and the system's physical manifestation. 1

Initially palm-sized, it can be manifested as a full nine-story pavilion. Li Jingzhe established it on Gourmet Street in Heaven Dou City, where Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling became its first known visitors. 2 3

Dugu Yan's purchase and subsequent practice of the Thousand Spider Poison Hand marked the first successful dissemination of a manual. This activated the associated system store and demonstrated the Depository's power-return mechanism. 7 8

As the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team trained with manuals and resources acquired there, the Depository's influence became visible during the Soul Master Tournament. Li Jingzhe anticipated that the public display of Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling's techniques would draw wider attention to the pavilion. 17 27

Appearance

When fully manifested, the Scripture Depository is an imposing nine-story pavilion with traditional beam-and-column construction. Its exterior and interior are ornate despite the initially sparse collection of manuals. 2 3

• A plaque above the entrance bears the name “Scripture Depository.” 1 3
• Vermilion pillars, blue brick tiles, mortise-and-tenon joints, and solemn roof beasts give it the appearance of a divine temple. 2
• The first floor contains nine sandalwood bookcases arranged in a three-by-three grid, each with gilded edges. 2
• Purple-gold floor bricks are engraved with birds and beasts; wall murals depict gods, Buddhas, Asura, yakshas, ghosts, and human life. 2
• When first noticed on Gourmet Street, its upper eight floors were dark while the first floor was lit. 3

Abilities & Functions

Home Planet Protection

The Scripture Depository possesses the innate domain Home Planet Protection. 1

• It can manifest at any size without consuming Li Jingzhe's soul power. 1
• Li Jingzhe is invincible while inside it, with the protection described as comparable to that of a god. 1
• His comprehension increases by 100% inside the pavilion, allowing difficult manuals such as the Yijin Jing to be understood with unusual ease. 1 2
• As the host, Li Jingzhe can sense people who enter the Depository. 3
• When Li Jingzhe left for the Soul Master Tournament, the pavilion locked itself behind an impenetrable barrier that prevented entry. 20

Technique Dissemination and Critical Returns

The Depository allows its manuals and martial arts to be spread for others to cultivate. Whenever a learner achieves success, Li Jingzhe receives a critical return of internal energy or cultivation. 1 2

• Dugu Yan's successful practice of the Thousand Spider Poison Hand returned one year of cultivation to Li Jingzhe. 8
• Ye Lingling's mastery of the Seven Injuries Fist triggered a perfect-intent return for him. 19
• This mechanism motivates Li Jingzhe to sell techniques broadly and use the Soul Master Tournament to publicize the Depository. 8 27

Nine-Floor Unlock System

The Scripture Depository has nine levels, with a new level unlocking whenever Li Jingzhe obtains a soul ring. 1

• The quality of the acquired soul ring affects the chance that a newly unlocked floor will contain top-tier techniques and martial arts. 1 27
• Each new soul ring also replenishes the bookshelves on previously unlocked floors with additional manuals. 27
• Before any documented new floor unlocks, the first floor holds nine techniques or martial arts as initial samples. 2 27

System Store

After the first successful technique dissemination, the system store became available to Li Jingzhe. 8

• Its products include Lesser Restoration Pills, Bosi Qu Snake Gallbladders, Greater Restoration Pills, Viper Precious Blood, and Vermilion Fruit. 8
• Bosi Qu Snake Gallbladders refine the physique and can raise cultivation by one year, with a limit of one hundred consumptions. 8
• Greater Restoration Pills heal injuries and can increase cultivation by five to ten years; Dugu Yan's use of one healed her hidden injuries and raised her from level 43 to at least level 49. 8 16
• Li Jingzhe states that products originating from the Scripture Depository remain effective even for a Title Douluo. 16

Known Manuals and Resources

• Yijin Jing — Foundation-building cultivation method that cleanses marrow, changes tendons, and forges bones. 1 2
• Dragon-Elephant Prajna Technique — Cultivation and body-strengthening technique; one component of Li Jingzhe's three-in-one method. 1 2
• Lingbo Microsteps — Movement technique incorporated into Li Jingzhe's three-in-one method. 1 2
• Thousand Spider Poison Hand — Heterodox poison art that refines poison into the body; sold to Dugu Yan. 4 6 7
• Seven Injuries Fist — Powerful but punishing martial art purchased and mastered by Ye Lingling. 17 18 19
• Blazing Blade — Self-Created Soul Skill whose authentic circulation route was recognized by Huo Wu. 12
• Triple Cloud Step — Movement-oriented manual considered suitable for Ye Lingling. 10
• Leopard Tail Kick, Mount Song Mental Method, Precept-Breaking Saber Technique, and Chongling Sword Technique — Other manuals identified among the first-floor collection. 2 10 12

Relationships

• Li Jingzhe — Host, owner, and Pavilion Master; the Depository is his Martial Soul and the manifestation of his system. 1 12
• Dugu Yan — First known customer; bought the Thousand Spider Poison Hand and later purchased a Greater Restoration Pill. 7 16
• Ye Lingling — Early visitor who later bought and mastered the Seven Injuries Fist. 3 17 19
• Huo Wu — Investigated the pavilion after witnessing it appear on Gourmet Street and discovering its Self-Created Soul Skills. 12
• Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team — Customers for cultivation resources and prospective learners of the Depository's manuals. 14 17
• Xue Feng — Customer who publicly witnessed a Greater Restoration Pill's effects, then later arranged for a retainer to abduct Li Jingzhe for its formula. 16 28

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Manifestation — Appears as Li Jingzhe's newly remodeled Martial Soul and reveals the system's martial-arts-based path. 1
• Opening on Gourmet Street — Becomes a physical pavilion and attracts Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling. 2 3
• Dugu Yan's transaction — Provides the Thousand Spider Poison Hand, enabling her to convert her poison problem into strength while initiating the critical-return system. 5 7 8
• Expansion of clientele — Draws Huo Wu, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team, and Xue Feng through its manuals and costly cultivation resources. 12 14 17
• Tournament exposure — The battle performance of Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling demonstrates the value of its teachings to a major audience. 24 25 27
• Future expansion — Its nine-floor system makes Li Jingzhe's future soul rings essential both for new stock and for the growth of the Depository itself. 27