Since Old Man Li died, the Scripture Repository had changed deacons twice in succession. The one currently on duty was a ninth-level Qi Refining cultivator named Yu Jing.
The upper floors of the Scripture Repository had restrictions laid down by the sect elders. Even a Nascent Soul True Lord could not break through them.
Thus, although Yu Jing was called a deacon, he actually had little authority. He merely guided disciples and introduced the cultivation methods and divine abilities when they came to make their selections.
When Yu Jing saw the Command Token at Chu Mo's waist, he immediately abandoned the newly admitted disciples beside him. His face wreathed in smiles, he bowed and said respectfully, "An honor to receive you, High Person. What sort of cultivation method or divine ability would you like to select? This disciple, Yu Jing, would be glad to serve you."
"A formation."
At that, Yu Jing perked up and bowed as he led the way. "Please follow me, High Person. All formation texts are on the upper floors."
The newly admitted disciples nearby watched the two leave, momentarily at a loss. Was he just going to ignore them now?
On the third floor, Yu Jing led Chu Mo to the formation section and gestured respectfully. "High Person, this section contains the various formations collected by the sect. Do you have any specific requirements?"
Chu Mo considered briefly. "Soul Path. High-grade. Powerful."
With the aid of the Dao Mansion's refinement, his Life-bound Magical Treasure was of considerable quality and had already attained profound powers, possessing the wondrous ability to seize souls, control spirits, and dissolve all arts.
Even without counting the Banner Spirits, its eerie light alone could rival other Dharmic Treasures of the same rank. But what kind of Soul Banner did not rely