Traces

Supreme Mystery Mountain was once glorious.

High Antiquity events are no longer verifiable, so there's no need to discuss them.

It is said that when I first came to the Southern Edge Continent, Supreme Mystery Mountain still had the [Purple Mansion] stationed there.

When the evil dragon Fubo wreaked havoc, Foundation Establishment sword cultivators also descended the mountain to slay it.

However, later on, Supreme Mystery declined along with the Old Method.

A hundred years ago, the lineage was almost extinct, but it was only by that great man who summoned the Child of Fate Old Daoist Wu from the Central Continent that it was barely able to continue.

When Li Chengxuan took over the sect, things became even more pitiful.

Such a large sect was actually supported by only one cultivator Li Chengxuan.

Even with Li Chengxuan's efforts, including Jiang Xiaoyu and Hu Yueqiu, there are only six people left in Supreme Mystery Mountain.

The Ancestral Hall, the General Affairs Hall, and the Library are sufficient.

The other buildings, due to lack of maintenance, have been in a state of long-term closure.

Li Chengxuan broke through to the Late Stage of Qi Refining today, and his purpose was to unlock a long-sealed building.

Warehouse.

The storehouse is a crucial location for storing sect assets such as Spirit Stone, Law Artifact, elixirs, and heavenly materials and earthly treasures.

Logically, the restrictions should be strict, and it should be guarded by elders with profound cultivation.

Unfortunately, Supreme Mystery Mountain declined, and such rules were no longer in effect.

Li Chengxuan usually used formations to provide some cover.

Using the sect leader's seal, Li Chengxuan deactivated the formation and slowly walked into the storeroom.

If we were to ask where on Mount Taixuan the most profound and elegant ancient Daoist sect's heritage and style can be best showcased, the warehouse would undoubtedly be the top choice.

Inside the ancient hall, rows of display shelves stood against the wall, filled with various items.

There are talismans whose spiritual energy has dissipated, broken array plates, shattered weapons, blood-stained robes, and so on.

These are all traces left by generations of Supreme Mystery Mountain cultivators who sacrificed themselves to continue the sect.

Most of them are no longer of any use; they are placed here more to commemorate our ancestors and inspire future generations.

The black wooden staff Law Artifact in Liu Zhijian's hand was taken from here.

Inside the main hall, there are also stone platforms, most of which are empty, but some truly usable Law Artifact and spiritual objects are still stored there.

The sword talisman that killed Deng Gang came from here.

In the center of the main hall, there is a huge rock, which is the core of the array and the hub of Spiritual Qi for the storeroom. It is said that several magical Law Treasure that truly suppress the sect's fortune are placed there.

It can only be used when foreign enemies invade and Supreme Mystery Mountain is on the verge of destruction.

Li Chengxuan glanced around, his gaze settling on the stone platform closest to him.

A yellow gourd lay quietly on it.

Li Chengxuan naturally recognized that this yellow gourd was the one that Old Daoist Wu always carried with him when he drank.

Li Chengxuan had tried several times to steal a sip of the wine from the gourd, but he never succeeded.

Now, however, it is placed before him, at Li Chengxuan's disposal.

Unfortunately, things have changed.

Li Chengxuan reached out and picked up the yellow gourd, only to find it extremely heavy.

Although he had never Body Refining, he was still a Late Stage of Qi Refining cultivator, and it was still somewhat difficult for him to lift it with one hand.

Old Daoist Wu was chosen by the master as Child of Fate, so he was naturally no ordinary person.

At that time, he was arrogant and self-important. After Supreme Mystery Mountain and taking on the karma, he once said with a smile that since the sect was named Supreme Mystery Mountain, the lineage he cultivated as the sect leader should naturally be in line with it.

[Gen Earth] represents a mountain and is the proper position of the virtue of Earth.

So Old Daoist Wu began to cultivate the [Gen Earth] lineage.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned.

Old Daoist Wu ultimately failed to become a towering mountain in the Southern Edge Continent. Instead, his will was ravaged in the [Wu Earth Secret Realm] of Rosy Clouds Resting Mountain, and he lived a muddled and aimless life ever since.

It wasn't until Li Chengxuan Qi Ingestion and entered the Dao that he was freed and returned to his hometown in the Central Continent.

This yellow gourd, after years of nurturing and refinement, has become a powerful magical Law Artifact.

What's stored there isn't wine or liquor, but rather a [Gen Earth Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi] that Old Daoist Wu had painstakingly collected over decades.

Before leaving, perhaps out of guilt to make amends, or perhaps to completely sever the karmic ties, Old Daoist Wu placed the gourd in the storeroom.

"Alas, I wonder if Master has returned to his hometown yet." Li Chengxuan put down the yellow gourd and continued walking forward.

On this stone platform lies a broken sword.

It is said that this was the sword of the Foundation Establishment swordsman who killed Fubo.

At that time, the decline of Supreme Mystery Mountain was already evident.

That Foundation Establishment sword cultivator was barely holding on. After slaying the evil dragon Fubo and returning to the mountain, he was also seriously injured and had to go into seclusion and die.

However, it successfully deterred both internal and external forces, giving Supreme Mystery Mountain at least ten years to catch its breath.

Unfortunately, the younger generation was incompetent and ultimately failed to live up to the ancestors' painstaking efforts. They were unable to reverse the decline, and Supreme Mystery Mountain continued to decline rapidly, almost leading to the extinction of its lineage.

Li Chengxuan sighed and carefully examined each of the Law Artifact and spiritual objects.

Li Chengxuan did not come to the storeroom to select Law Artifact for himself.

Relying on the sect's grand formation, as long as he doesn't leave Supreme Mystery Mountain, he has nothing to fear. Even if Foundation Establishment cultivator comes, he can deal with him with ease.

On the contrary, several of his disciples would eventually have to go down the mountain to gain experience.

If one does not have one or two suitable Law Artifact to rely on, and is in danger and dies, not only will all one's previous efforts be wasted, but the Merit of [Continue Lost Teachings] will also be greatly diminished.

"However, the Dao can be easily passed on, but treasures cannot be easily bestowed." In order to accumulate Merit for [Continue Lost Teachings], Li Chengxuan has always been generous in terms of Cultivation Method. The library is open to his three disciples at any time, without the need to exchange contribution points for them by completing tasks.

However, Law Artifact are, after all, deadly weapons, so they must be handled with caution.

Although he wasn't worried about being betrayed by his disciples, if something was obtained too easily, it could easily breed a sense of arrogance.

After a moment's thought, Li Chengxuan made his decision. "Let's choose the end of the year, one item for each person."

Autumn has ended, and the winter wind is beginning to blow.

The saying goes, "Autumn harvest, winter storage."

Apart from Liu Zhijian, who often went fishing at Supreme Mystery Sub-Courtyard, everyone else reduced their activities to adapt to the winter rhythm.

Hua Chunning goes without saying.

Repairing in the Yang Spring, one fears most the winter.

Hu Yueqiu also reduced the frequency of her sword practice and, with Li Chengxuan's permission, frequently went to the library to read Daoist scriptures.

Even the Jiang Xiaoyu lost interest, and would get sleepy and doze off after playing for a while.

Duanmu Ren, however, continued to work diligently, never missing a day, only going to Supreme Mystery Mountain to breathe in Spiritual Qi and circulate it throughout the body on holidays.

Moreover, he still chose to Qi Ingestion through meditation.

That place was quite ominous, and evil energy often surged from the ground, yet it was quite in line with the practices of the [High Shaman] lineage.

Duanmu Ren is highly intelligent, a fact already acknowledged by Supreme Mystery Mountain.

Since he had chosen this place to cultivate, Li Chengxuan let him go and did not try to dissuade him.

Before we knew it, the end of the year was approaching.

Following Earth's customs, Li Chengxuan instructed Hua Chunning to make preparations early on, planning to gather everyone from Supreme Mystery Mountain for an annual reunion dinner!

Hua Chunning didn't react much, simply nodding in obedience. She gave instructions, with Hu Yueqiu assisting, while the real work was handled by the Hua Household down the mountain.

Duanmu Ren and Liu Zhijian looked at each other, feeling quite helpless about Li Chengxuan's sudden idea.

The only one who was truly happy was Jiang Xiaoyu.

Li Chengxuan was quite pleased and added, "You all need to prepare yourselves; each of you will have to perform a talent!"