Su Mu listened with some doubt. According to what the other party said, it seemed that orthodox cultivators were quite rare and precious.
If that's the case, then I don't know what's so special about this.
"Could you explain what makes orthodox cultivators special, or what advantages they have over other cultivators?"
Su Mu perked up and asked with a hint of respect.
Upon hearing this, the old Daoist priest's eyes showed a thoughtful expression. "My remaining divine sense can no longer remember much. I only remember that orthodox cultivators were extremely respected in High Antiquity times, but their strength was usually weak. Outsiders could easily challenge orthodox cultivators who were of a higher level."
"But if a true cultivator were to become enraged, the power they unleash would be earth-shattering. Let alone defeating someone of a higher level, killing several powerful cultivators of a higher level would be a piece of cake."
Su Mu's eyes lit up as he listened. After hearing this, it seemed that orthodox cultivators were incredibly powerful!
According to some information he had seen before, it was extremely rare for a cultivator to attempt a challenge beyond their level, even once every hundred years. But according to the old Daoist, it was something that orthodox cultivators could do.
However, the problem is that there seems to be a slight contradiction in what the other party said.
It is said that he is usually weak and can't beat anyone, but when he gets angry, he can beat anyone.
What does this mean? It sounds like the Hulk!
"Could you explain in detail how one can challenge opponents of higher levels?"
Su Mu performed the cultivator's salute and asked respectfully.
The old Daoist priest touched his forehead, then shook his head after a long while. "It's been too long; I can't remember."
"That is why they are so highly respected?"
Feeling helpless, Su Mu could only continue asking questions.
"I can't remember."
Su Mu:
"Then, how should a traditional cultivator cultivate?"
Su Mu still doesn't know how he got this lotus flower, so it's really quite puzzling.
"In High Antiquity times, orthodox cultivators were already rare, so how could outsiders possibly know how they cultivated?"
Upon hearing this, the old Daoist shook his head. "You are a legitimate cultivator, why are you asking me about this matter?"
Su Mu was speechless; he had no idea where this lotus flower came from!
"Then what business does Senior have waiting for me here?" Su Mu stopped dwelling on the matter; he couldn't keep asking since the other party didn't know.
"As a legitimate cultivator, you may enter our sect's treasury to retrieve treasures. This will help you grow stronger and prepare for the Great Tribulation to come."
The old Daoist waved his hand, and suddenly a spiritual light shone on the ground, which looked like a Teleportation Array.
Su Mu's face turned green at this moment. "Senior, my strength is meager. You should delegate the heavy responsibility of shouldering such Great Tribulation to someone else. I cannot bear it!"
Hearing the other party's words, it sounded like they were trying to trick him into taking on Great Tribulation, and Su Mu was far from willing.
He didn't know how to cultivate, nor did he know what this Great Tribulation was, so why would he be willing to foolishly rush forward?
He's willing to lend a hand within his capabilities, but this matter clearly goes beyond what's expected.
The old Daoist's face remained expressionless. "I'm not asking you to shoulder the Great Tribulation, but merely lending you a helping hand. Besides, when the Great Tribulation arrives, no cultivator can escape it, especially orthodox cultivators."
I'm fucking idiot.
Su Mu felt extremely wronged. She hadn't done anything wrong, so why did she feel like she was being targeted?
When will that Great Tribulation come?
Su Mu calmed himself down, wondering if he could possibly get back to Earth.
Surely this Great Tribulation couldn't possibly span countless light-years to strike itself, could it?
"Have no idea."
The old Daoist's words left both Su Mu and Gu Yu, who were standing to the side, stunned.
Just a Great Tribulation was about to strike, but now they're acting strangely. What does that mean? Are they just trying to scare people?
Su Mu nearly choked. "If you don't know, why bring up this Great Tribulation?"
When asked about this, the old Daoist priest seemed to have lost his mind and couldn't give a coherent answer.
Su Mu was even more helpless after seeing this; what kind of situation was this?
"Forget it, let's go in and loot the treasures."
Judging from what the other party said, it's uncertain whether this Great Tribulation will even occur. Perhaps by the time it arrives, Su Mu will have either turned to dust or become an immortal.
In that case, there's no reason not to take this treasure.
Gu Yu and the Princess thought about it and agreed.
Why worry about this? They came here to find treasure. Whether they heard this or not has absolutely no bearing on their treasure hunt.
With that thought in mind, Gu Yu went forward to check and, after confirming that there was no danger,
The three of them then entered the Teleportation Array array.
When they opened their eyes again, they were immediately stunned.
Before me lay a vast array of Spirit Stone, Spirit Stone radiating a dazzling light that was almost suffocating to behold.
Su Mu's eyes lit up with envy, and she quickly stepped forward to start bagging the items.
Spirit Stone!
With Spirit Stone, we can try to create Teleportation Array and send the treasures here to Earth!
Letting my counterpart on Earth cultivate might ensure that even if I die here, Earth will remain safe and sound. Who wouldn't want an extra life?
And wasn't it said that a Great Tribulation was coming?
Perhaps with a passage, I could even bring some great treasures from Earth, so I could just throw a mushroom at the other side whenever I'm annoyed.
I'm so excited just thinking about it!
Gu Yu and the other person exchanged a glance as they looked at Su Mu's excited expression, both seeing a hint of helplessness in each other's eyes.
"Fine, let him keep the Spirit Stone. Let's look at the other treasures."
The two whispered something to each other and went aside to examine the remaining treasures.
Su Mu, meanwhile, was happily stuffing the Spirit Stone into his bag.
After the Spirit Stone were filled to the brim, Su Mu roughly calculated that there were approximately 80 million Spirit Stone!
We've struck it rich!
But did he give all those Spirit Stone to himself?
Thinking of this, Su Mu subconsciously went to find Gu Yu and the other person, only to find them inspecting the remaining treasures in the vault.
"As expected of a major sect, they have nearly a hundred medium-sized spiritual springs and two large ones."
Seeing this, Su Mu quickly went over and asked, "Um, could I have a sip of the spiritual spring?"
"Here you go."
Upon hearing this, Gu Yu immediately gave Su Mu a medium-sized portion of spiritual spring water.
"We won't take the Spirit Stone you just collected from you, but we won't share any of the other treasures with you."
Su Mu nodded repeatedly upon hearing this.
I remember the last time I went to the Demon King's place, a cultivator took out a medium-sized spiritual spring and asked for 80,000 Spirit Stone.
He now possesses 80 million Spirit Stone, far more than these dozens of spirit springs could ever repay. Su Mu is now praying that there will be even more treasures here.
Otherwise, he would have collected far too many Spirit Stone.