Scripture Repository, Reception Elder

"Whoosh!"

Barely had she given it a cursory glance when she sensed the infinite marvels of the Divine Breath Pure Heart Scripture, the sect's dense Source Qi pouring into her body like a stream.

"This? Is this a Heaven-Tier Upper Grade mental cultivation method? Just by looking at it once, I can already feel faint signs of breaking through the Qi Refinement Third Layer!"

Absorbing the Source Qi, Dongfang Muxue was filled with joyous delight.

Having been held back at the Qi Refinement Third Layer for three years due to her mother's suppression, she never expected to achieve a breakthrough overnight!

A Heaven-Tier Upper Grade mental cultivation method truly was beyond the reach of the Mystic Grade Inferior method she had previously practiced!

At that moment, her belief that Li Moqing could produce a Heaven-Tier Upper Grade technique was unwavering!

"Really? Young miss... No, Senior Sister!"

"Is a Heaven-Tier Upper Grade mental cultivation method truly this miraculous, shattering Senior Sister's three-year restraint in a single day?"

Lü Liu was merely a mortal, so naturally she knew nothing of the profound mysteries of cultivation methods, let alone the heaven-a-part gulf between their grades.

"Yes," Dongfang Muxue nodded affirmatively. "Just a tiny bit more, and I estimate I can break through in two days at most."

"That's wonderful, Senior Sister!"

Lü Liu cheered and leaped about, genuinely happy for Dongfang Muxue.

Meanwhile, Zhang Xingfeng looked at Dongfang Muxue, envy practically spilling out from him.

"Senior Sister absorbs Source Qi like a flowing stream. The difference between her and me is so vast. Her spiritual intelligence must be very high, no wonder she has the cultivation of the Qi Refinement Third Layer!"

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for having the words woven by you believed by your personal disciple Dongfang Muxue. The Heaven-Tier Upper Grade technique "Snowfall Through the Ages" has materialized!]

[A thousand autumns of falling snow, all things struggle to grow, but the host must write it himself!]

[This creation has come true, deducting one chance of making creations come true regarding the acceptance of the disciple Dongfang Muxue!]

[The host has two remaining chances to make creations come true regarding Dongfang Muxue: taking Dongfang Muxue as a disciple.]

"Ah? I have to write it myself again?"

Hearing the system's voice in his mind, Li Moqing was left speechless.

"Ahem..." Clearing his throat, he stood up from the grand seat. "Muxue, wait here. Your master will go fetch 'Snowfall Through the Ages' for you right now."

"Many thanks, Master!"

Dongfang Muxue hurriedly expressed her gratitude.

"The Scripture Repository, where is it?"

Zhang Xingfeng, however, furrowed his brows in slight puzzlement.

"Look, isn't that it?"

With a gentle smile, Li Moqing walked out of the Reception Hall and pointed toward a pavilion on the east side of the plaza.

Following the direction of Li Moqing's finger, Zhang Xingfeng saw a spacious pavilion. Above its doors hung a plaque inscribed with three black characters on a white background—Scripture Repository.

"Eh? There really is a Scripture Repository?"

"Strange, when did this Scripture Repository appear? Why didn't I notice it during all those days before?"

"Could it be that I've been cultivating far too intensely these past few days, causing my memory and vision to fail?"

"Mn... It seems I can't push myself quite that hard anymore. I must balance work and rest!"

Zhang Xingfeng's inner bewilderment deepened. The fierce determination he had held moments before to push himself even harder suddenly vanished.

It was no wonder he was confused; the plaque for the Scripture Repository had been hung by Li Moqing just this morning. How could someone so lost in cultivation possibly notice?

Behind him, Dongfang Muxue and Lü Liu looked at Zhang Xingfeng's bizarre expression. Though they did not entirely understand it, they harbored not a shred of doubt toward Li Moqing's words.

After all, they had only just entered the sect and were unfamiliar with its affairs.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for having the words woven by you believed by Zhang Xingfeng, Dongfang Muxue, and Lü Liu. The sect's Scripture Repository has materialized!]

[It contains a vast collection of Yellow Tier, Mystic Grade, and Earth Grade techniques!]

[This creation has come true, deducting the chance to make creations come true for everyone earned from taking Zhang Xingfeng as a disciple!]

[The host has two remaining chances to make creations come true for everyone: Zhang Xingfeng breaking through from a mortal to the Qi Refinement stage, taking Dongfang Muxue as a disciple.]

"What about the Heaven-Tier?"

Li Moqing asked, raising an eyebrow.

[None. The host needs to write it himself.]

"Ah? You've got to be kidding, I have to write it myself again?"

"Very well, then I shall write it myself. It seems I'll have to visit the Scripture Repository to write techniques whether I have business there or not!"

Though speechless, Li Moqing had no choice but to compromise with resignation.

"Xingfeng, take Lü Liu to the Dao-Enlightenment Stone to awaken her spirit and comprehend the Dao."

"Muxue, wait here for me to fetch the technique."

Gathering his focus, he issued his instructions.

"Understood, Master."

Dongfang Muxue replied calmly.

"Yes, Master!"

Zhang Xingfeng led Lü Liu toward the Spirit-Awakening Tree and the Dao-Enlightenment Stone.

"Dao-Enlightenment Stone? Senior Brother Xingfeng, what is that?"

On the way to the Dao-Enlightenment Stone, Lü Liu asked with burning curiosity.

"The Dao-Enlightenment Stone is a divine object capable of spirit-awakening and Dao-comprehension, helping mortals transform into cultivators. It was given by Master..."

Zhang Xingfeng explained to Lü Liu.

"So miraculous? That being the case, can I cultivate as well?"

Hearing this, Lü Liu's eyes lit up with eager anticipation.

"Of course you can. Five days ago, your senior brother here was nothing more than a mortal, but now I am a cultivator!"

Zhang Xingfeng answered affirmatively.

"Then what are you waiting for, Senior Brother Xingfeng? Hurry and take me there!"

"I want to become a cultivator too, I want to cultivate!"

Excited beyond measure, Lü Liu urged him on.

Indeed, if not for a lack of spiritual intelligence, who would willingly remain a mortal?

"Hey, Junior Sister Lü Liu, wait for me. Don't walk so fast!"

Helplessly shaking his head, Zhang Xingfeng sprinted to catch up.

Unable to hear their conversation, Dongfang Muxue watched the scene unfold with utter bewilderment.

The Heavenly Mist Sect.

Five miles outside the sect.

Searching everywhere for Li Moqing's whereabouts and clues, Qin Tingjian had wandered by a twist of fate near the Burial Sky Green Plains.

In an instant, the Heavenly Mist Sect manifested within his field of vision.

"This... What is this?"

Gazing at the magnificent and boundless Heavenly Mist Sect, Qin Tingjian rubbed his eyes in disbelief.

"This is actually real? I'm not dreaming?"

"Since when did such an imposing sect appear in the Burial Sky Green Plains?"

"Incredible, truly incredible!"

Having confirmed it repeatedly, Qin Tingjian let out a cry of astonishment.

"I must report this matter to the Sect Master. Yes, I must hurry back and inform him!"

With that thought, his figure vanished swiftly.

The Heavenly Mist Sect.

Inside the sect.

The Sect Discussion Hall.

The Heavenly Mist Sect's discussion hall was naturally just another pavilion Li Moqing had casually picked out, located not far from the Reception Hall.

At present, there were only three people in the discussion hall: Li Moqing, Zhang Xingfeng, and Dongfang Muxue.

As for Lü Liu, eager to become a cultivator, she was quietly meditating and comprehending on the Dao-Enlightenment Stone, so the three of them naturally would not disturb her.

"Muxue, this is 'Snowfall Through the Ages'. Keep it safe."

Seated on the grand seat, Li Moqing produced the "Snowfall Through the Ages" he had just written and handed it to Dongfang Muxue.

"Yes, Master!"

Receiving it as if it were a priceless treasure, Dongfang Muxue glanced at the yellow cover. The four large characters "Snowfall Through the Ages" felt somewhat strange to her, though she could not pinpoint where the oddity lay.

"This technique is exquisite beyond compare. Remember to cultivate it diligently."

Li Moqing admonished.

"Yes, this disciple will certainly not fail Master's trust!"

Stowing "Snowfall Through the Ages" into her Storage Bag, Dongfang Muxue replied with a solemn expression.

"Tomorrow, the sect's Reception Elder Mo Lingyuan will return to the sect. Remember to go and welcome him when the time comes."

Li Moqing suddenly dropped this peculiar statement.

"Understood, Master."

Without a moment's hesitation, Dongfang Muxue agreed immediately.

"Mo... Mo Lingyuan?!"

Zhang Xingfeng, however, widened his eyes in shock, half-doubting whether he had heard correctly.