True Person Xiang Shu, the Second Divine Ability

We've been at Deer-Sleeping Peak for two days now!

The Total Perception Divine Chamber remains intact.

At this moment, Chen Lingxi stood atop this peak.

The sky was extremely high and far, without a single cloud in sight.

High above, thousands of feet in the sky, hung a phantom image of a Divine Deer.

The Divine Deer's antlers reached the sky, radiating a warm and vast glow that tinged half the sky with a faint golden haze.

The radiance possessed an indescribable solemnity, as if the Divine Deer was the soul of this mountain, the reason for its existence.

Therefore, this peak was named Deer-Sleeping Peak.

One of the seven inner peaks of the Dragon-Offering Sect.

Standing atop the peak, Chen Lingxi felt that the Spiritual Qi of Deer-Sleeping Peak was overflowing to the extreme.

Ordinary mountain peaks Spiritual Qi that is like wisps of mist, sometimes gathering and sometimes dissipating.

However, the Spiritual Qi on Deer-Sleeping Peak seemed so thick that it couldn't be dispersed, like an invisible spiritual spring gushing from the ground, winding its way up the mountain, and soaking the entire peak in a sweet and mellow spiritual energy.

He merely stood there, and the Dao Platform in his Qi Sea began to operate on its own. With each breath, wisps of Spiritual Qi would automatically enter his meridians and flow into his Qi Sea.

"I wonder what grade of Spirit Vein this Deer-Sleeping Peak is, that it can produce such rich Spiritual Qi."

Chen Lingxi filled with emotion as she looked into the distance.

In the distance, the mountains rise and fall, stretching as far as the eye can see.

On those mountain peaks, one can vaguely see many cave abode, temples, and palaces.

There is cave abode suspended in mid-air, supported by clouds, appearing and disappearing intermittently.

A temple was built on the cliff face, with upturned eaves that gleamed in the sunlight.

Other palaces had white jade steps and glazed tiles, displaying an extraordinary grandeur.

Further away, several mountain peaks shone with spiritual light, emanating a faint, profound aura.

This is where cultivators at the Dao Foundation Realm go into seclusion for cultivation.

A grand and impressive sight.

Chen Lingxi's gaze swept around, observing for a long time.

"Indeed, this is a place brimming with spiritual energy."

He silently thought to himself, "If I were truly a disciple of Deer-Sleeping Peak, and had truly cultivated here for a long time, being able to cultivate in such a place rich in Spiritual Qi, my cultivation level would probably be even more profound by now."

"Only..."

Chen Lingxi a cold laugh.

Memories flooded my mind again.

His memories are complex, yet not chaotic.

Those memories were like two distinct streams, one clear and the other murky, flowing in parallel in his mind, yet always clearly separated, never mixing up in the slightest.

"These fictitious memories of Deer-Sleeping Peak in my head are really interesting."

The Total Perception Divine Chamber seems to possess its own mysteries, an invisible force that separates real memories from false ones, allowing him to know which are true and which are false the moment he sees those "memories".

"After two days of recuperation, and with Junior Sister [Yuan Lingyu] not nearby, I shall examine these many memories of mine to see whether they originate from a great Divine Ability or from Cauldron Vessel."

He closed his eyes and Divine Sense communicated with the Dao-Seizing Ancient Tree within the Hongdong Bag.

The Dao-Seizing Ancient Tree lay quietly deep within Hongdong Bag, its trunk ancient and weathered, as if it had witnessed countless ages.

The moment his Divine Sense touched the ancient tree, a mysterious aura flowed out from it, following his Divine Sense and entering his body.

Instantly, Chen Lingxi captured an extremely profound spiritual energy from the Cauldron Vessel.

That spiritual energy was extremely special, completely different from ordinary spiritual energy.

It seems to carry an ancient and desolate aura, having endured countless years.

Chen Lingxi carefully sensed the spiritual energy of the Cauldron Vessel, and her brows furrowed slightly.

"It seems that the memories in my mind do indeed come from the Cauldron Vessel." Chen Lingxi a deep breath.

The Dao-Seizing Ancient Tree can absorb the energy of countless Cauldron Vessel.

Wherever the power of Cauldron Vessel passes between heaven and earth, it will leave a trace.

Those traces may be extremely faint and subtle; even if an ordinary cultivator scans them with their Divine Sense thousands of times, they might not be able to detect them.

The Dao-Seizing Ancient Tree that can absorb the energy of countless Cauldron Vessel can trace its origins by following the traces.

If the Dao-Seizing Fruit matures, one can even use its power Cauldron Vessel.

Chen Lingxi's Divine Sense entered the Hongdong Bag and landed on the Dao-Seizing Ancient Tree.

The Dao-Seizing Ancient Tree exuded a sense of antiquity, its trunk gnarled like a dragon, its branches and leaves lush and verdant.

And right there on that tree trunk, a brand new spiritual energy of the Cauldron Vessel was now swirling around.

That was exactly what Chen Lingxi had just obtained; it was something he had gathered from the Dao-Seizing Ancient Tree, and it was a trace of the Cauldron Vessel that had altered his memories.

Chen Lingxi stirred his Divine Sense, using the spiritual energy of the Cauldron Vessel as a guide to carefully comprehend it.

Instantly, he understood the origin of the extra memories in his mind and the wondrous use of that Cauldron Vessel.

"I see." Chen Lingxi suddenly raised an eyebrow, a slight smile appearing on her lips.

"The Cauldron Vessel [Fate-Evolving Purple Radiance], when one is enveloped in its radiant glow, makes Cauldron Vessel owner the master, capable of conjuring countless illusions, realities, mirages, and fleeting moments..."

"Therefore, during the day I slept, I fell into the world of Fate-Evolving Purple Radiance."

The owner of the Zixia Cauldron Vessel, within which the Fate-Evolving Purple Radiance Clouds resided, constructed for me numerous memories that were both illusory and real, while simultaneously making me forget the affairs of the Weiji Grotto-Heaven."

"In this false memory, I came from Sun-Watching Peak and was Changle's junior brother."

Later, due to a dispute with Yellow Luminary Peak, he was wounded and fled far away, where he was about to die.

However, he was rescued by Shen Xiu'an, the eldest disciple of Deer-Sleeping Peak, and was then taken in as a disciple by the True Person, who carefully nurtured him.

Finally... he reached the Dao Foundation Realm.

"But little did I know... what this Golden Grotto True Person intended to do by altering my memories."

He turned his head and looked at the vast Deer-Sleeping Peak.

It is brimming with inspiration and rich in Spiritual Qi.

With a powerful figure from the Golden Grotto residing here, there must be abundant resources for cultivation.

Beneath the main peak of Deer-Sleeping Peak, there must be countless spiritual springs, spirit medicine, and materials hidden.

If he could cultivate in such Cave Heaven, using the memories fabricated by the Cauldron Vessel as clothing and the identity of "Chen Spirit Bearer, disciple of Deer-Sleeping Peak" as a robe, and thus establish himself in the Dragon-Offering Sect, it wouldn't be impossible.

"Why not turn the tables on them?" Chen Lingxi's smile widened.

Just then, a sweet, lively voice called out from behind him.

"Spirit Bearer!"

The voice was clear and melodious, with a touch of girlish charm, and it carried from afar.

Chen Lingxi turned around and saw Yuan Lingyu with her hands behind her back, wearing a pink dress, looking at him with a pretty and cute appearance.

Her eyes were bright and clear, like two pools of spring water, and her gaze towards Chen Lingxi always held a smile.

Chen Lingxi was somewhat surprised.

"This Yuan Lingyu... seems to genuinely care for me."

He silently recited the name in his mind, carefully examining this [junior sister].

With his keen eyesight, he could naturally see that the smile in the girl's eyes was not feigned. The sense of closeness was like that of a junior sister who had grown up with her senior brother since childhood, and the joy that naturally appeared when she saw her senior brother.

That look in his eyes didn't seem fake.

He responded and asked, "Junior Sister Lingyu, do you know... why Master wants to see me?"

Yuan Lingyu was taken aback at first, then shook her head in confusion.

But then she seemed to remember something, clapped her hands, her eyes lit up, and said, "Senior brother has already cultivated to the Dao Foundation Early Stage Wondrous Fruit, and is not far from the Dao Foundation Middle Stage."

Perhaps Master met with Senior Brother to bestow upon him a new Divine Ability Jade, a wondrous object of Divine Ability.

"Dao Foundation Middle Stage..." Chen Lingxi murmured these four words in his heart, but his face remained expressionless. He simply nodded slightly and said to Yuan Lingyu, "In that case, I will go see Master now."

He was about to take flight.

Yuan Lingyu suddenly called out to him, "Senior Brother, are you free today?"

Chen Lingxi in her steps and turned around.

Yuan Lingyu tilted her head slightly, her eyes sparkling with anticipation and joy, and said, "I collected a lot of rosy light from Flowing-Radiance Mountain, took morning dew from Morning-Dew Lake, and found a lot of mutton... Today I will cook for myself."

"If you have any flaws, senior brother, you are welcome to visit my cave."

"Gathering the glow of dawn, collecting morning dew, and savoring mutton..."

Chen Lingxi pondered in her heart.

Even though he knew this was just an evolution within the Total Perception Divine Chamber, the earnest look on the girl's face stirred a strange feeling within him.

He nodded casually, without saying anything more.

When Yuan Lingyu saw that he agreed, her eyes lit up with a smile, as bright and beautiful as a peach blossom in early spring.

Chen Lingxi stopped looking at her, and clouds rose beneath her feet, soaring into the sky and heading towards the main peak of Deer-Sleeping Peak.

He traveled all the way to the main peak of Deer-Sleeping Peak, and arrived beneath the phantom of the Divine Deer.

The phantom of the Divine Deer hung high in the sky, its antlers reaching the heavens, its radiance casting a warm golden glow over the entire main peak.

Chen Lingxi then passed through layers of clouds and mist beneath that golden light and entered a magnificent Daoist temple.

The temple was enormous, with a high dome, walls made of white jade, and a floor so smooth it could be seen through.

Within the temple, a mysterious spiritual light flowed faintly, making the entire Daoist temple resemble the abode of immortals.

Inside the palace, Chen Lingxi saw a person with their back to him on the futon in front of him.

The man sat motionless on the futon, as still as a mountain.

His aura was so deep and composed that it was hard to imagine.

Chen Lingxi has cultivated for so long and has seen many powerful figures, but the depth of this person's Dao Origin is like a vast ocean, which is hard to imagine.

It is like a bottomless ocean, calm on the surface, but with immense power flowing beneath.

At the same time, faint streams of Divine Ability Mystic Light could be seen flowing behind his head, forming a magnificent golden palace.

Within that palace, a divine being sat serenely, nurturing a golden light.

The golden light was dazzling, containing an indescribable and mysterious aura, as if a sleeping god was about to awaken.

"Golden Grotto ..." Chen Lingxi a deep breath.

Although he knew the names of the cultivation realms in this world, Qi Circulation Realm, Dao Foundation Realm, Golden Grotto, and had even seen the True Person Yu Jun from afar, he had never witnessed the extraordinary nature of the True Person Man Golden Grotto because the True Person Yu Jun's aura was not prominent.

But today, Chen Lingxi witnessed a figure from the Golden Grotto sitting before her.

The divine being seated behind the palace-like structure, radiating golden light, signifies the profound level of this person's cultivation.

"This is the Peak Master of Deer Sleep Peak."

"The True Person Xiang Shu."

Chen Lingxi couldn't make out the True Person's appearance.

When the radiance of the Divine Deer's phantom fell upon the person, it was as if an invisible barrier separated them, and only a vague outline could be vaguely seen.

But just as he was gazing at that retreating figure, a sudden emotion welled up within him.

The emotion was so intense, it was filled with worship, respect, and gratitude.

It was as if they were willing to give their lives and everything for this True Person before them.

The emotion came so naturally, like the filial piety and reverence that naturally welled up in one's heart when facing the mentor who raised them from childhood, the benefactor who pulled them back from the brink of death and carefully nurtured them to reach the Dao Foundation Realm.

Chen Lingxi suppressed the turmoil in his heart, respectfully bowed to the True Person, and softly called out to him.

"Master."

At this moment,

The clouds that True Person Xiang Shu suddenly disappeared, revealing his True Person form.

Chen Lingxi originally thought that the Golden Grotto True Person, who could take charge of an inner peak of Deer-Sleeping Peak, should at least be a tall and dignified person, even if he was not an immortal with white hair and a youthful face.

But when the clouds truly dissipated, revealing the true face of True Person Xiang Shu, he couldn't help but be slightly taken aback.

This was a Daoist priest who appeared to be around sixty years old.

He was not tall, and even somewhat thin. He wore a grayish-blue Daoist robe, and the silk sash around his waist was the most ordinary hemp gray. He did not wear any jade pendants or sachets, but only a small copper bell casually hanging at his waist.

His face was extremely thin, with slightly raised cheekbones, which made his cheeks appear even more sunken, making his eyes look even deeper.

There were deep and shallow furrows on his forehead, and a few long, silvery eyebrows hung down from the ends of his eyebrows, swaying Subtle Insight in the wind.

He looked quite old.

Judging solely by his appearance, he certainly doesn't resemble a True Person who sits atop the Golden Grotto and commands respect Nine Palaces.

At this moment, the True Person looked at Chen Lingxi from afar, his face gentle and his eyes kind, like a loving old man gazing at his most valued disciple with the gentlest eyes.

"At such a young age, you have already reached the Wondrous Fruit Realm. It is time for you to cultivate your second great Divine Ability, Spirit Transformation spiritual object, and step into the Dao Foundation Middle Stage."

True Person Xiang Shu spoke slowly, his voice gentle.

Chen Lingxi's expression remained unchanged as she bowed respectfully once more. "I am willing to follow Master's arrangements."

The True Person looked at him, nodded slightly, and the kindness in his eyes deepened.

He said slowly, "Although you are not the legendary Dao Embryo or Treasure Body, you still have extraordinary talent!"

The path of cultivation leads to boundless heights and possibilities.

"I hope that in the future you will be able to support your fellow disciples on Deer-Sleeping Peak, so that they may live peacefully in the Nine-Towers Land."

"The Nine-Towers Land..." Chen Lingxi murmured these four words in her heart.

The True Person, having said this, suddenly flicked his sleeve. "I know you can't let go of those four disciples on Sun-Watching Peak."

"Rest assured, from now on, Sun-Watching Peak will be protected by my Deer-Sleeping Peak, and no one will dare to covet Sun-Watching Peak again. Just let them cultivate in peace."

Chen Lingxi respectfully thanked him.

The True Person suddenly sighed.

That sigh was extremely soft, yet it seemed to carry the weight of a thousand pounds.

True Person Xiang Shu sat on the futon, gazing at the sea of clouds outside the hall with a profound look in his eyes, and slowly said, "My lifespan is already short, it seems that the position of True Lord is hopeless for me."

Among my disciples, there are many who Dao Foundation Perfection Stage.

But having observed all my disciples, I feel that you alone are capable of shouldering this heavy responsibility.

You should cultivate diligently, and wait until my lifespan ends. Then the heavy responsibility of being the peak master of Deer Sleep Peak will fall on your shoulders."

Upon hearing the True Person's words, Chen Lingxi felt a surge of strange emotions. She became even more grateful, and her attachment to Deer-Sleeping Peak deepened, as if she were willing to die for Deer-Sleeping Peak.

The emotions were so intense that they overwhelmed him like a tidal wave.

He seemed to see himself truly fighting to protect this mountain, as if he were truly willing to give everything for the True Person before him, for this Deer-Sleeping Peak.

"This Cauldron Vessel, the Fate-Evolving Purple Radiance, is indeed extraordinary."

Chen Lingxi a deep breath.

His eyes also revealed gratitude and determination, a perfectly measured expression, like that of a disciple entrusted with an important task by his mentor, his heart filled with excitement and vow.

But at the same time, he was still sneering inwardly.

"This True Person Xiang Shu, I wonder what kind of evil intentions he harbors... Otherwise, how could he have used that Cauldron Vessel to tamper with my memories, making me so grateful to Deer-Sleeping Peak and to this True Person?"