Well, it was simply an antique that had been dug out for some unknown reason and sent over as one of the support treasures mentioned in the agreement.
After all, the framework agreement Li Ling had previously discussed with Chi Yun-Zi required the Heavenly Court to do everything in its power to safeguard the Incense Path's legacy.
From the Heavenly Court's perspective, this was also an investment, with the hope that its protection in the early stages would bring returns in the future.
But the Heavenly Court did not have an endless supply of treasures. It had spent quite a bit to protect Mu Qingsi and Chi Yingting, who were in the Core Formation realm, as well as Nie Yingzhi, Shu Changsheng, and the others in the Foundation Establishment realm. Inevitably, it had begun considering ways to economize elsewhere.
Li Ling was a heaven-gifted genius, after all. He had established a path of his own, cultivated a nascent soul, and could even deal with the remnant soul of a Spirit Transformation powerhouse. One more or one fewer magic treasure would hardly matter to him.
Still, Li Ling found himself somewhat interested. From what the envoy said, that Dharma King of Great Perfect Mirror Wisdom was probably an Incense Path predecessor much like Daoist Hao and Daoist Tong, who had already put the Incense Path to use back in the ancient cultivator era.
Treasures made from incense materials had existed since antiquity. Even without a coherent system, there would always be some exceptionally blessed individuals who naturally set foot on this path.
Others who had encountered opportunities involving the Incense Path could also create related cultivation methods and refine treasures.
Recalling the Dust-Transcending Incense and the orchid of the secluded valley, Li Ling looked at the object with keen interest.
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