Descending the Mountain

Hearing Li Chengxuan's stern and merciless reprimand, Hua Chunning could no longer stand. She immediately knelt down and whispered, "Master's teachings are etched in my heart, and I will never forget them until death."

Li Chengxuan, however, seemed not to hear him and continued, "I know you have been pampered since childhood and have not experienced much hardship. You still have some girlish sentimentality and are easily disturbed by external things."

"Originally, I intended to bestow upon you a jade bottle, specifically for cleansing your mind of distractions and suppressing inner demons."

"But I'm also worried that it might backfire, disturb your peace of mind, and ruin your image."

"If there truly is a calamity, it is your own responsibility to overcome it; it would be wrong for me to interfere."

He then took out a palm-sized wooden talisman engraved with ancient patterns and handed it to Hua Chunning, explaining, "This is a [Azure Yang Peach Ascension Talisman], a rare [Lesser Yang Treasure Talisman], best at nourishing life force, healing injuries and protecting life. It's perfect for you, so take it."

Hua Chunning accepted the treasure with trembling hands, saying, "Disciple thanks Master for bestowing this treasure."

"Get up." Li Chengxuan shook his head and didn't say anything more. He then looked at Duanmu Ren: "As for Duanmu... the [High Shaman] Dao Path has been severed for a long time, and related Law Artifact and spiritual objects are rarely seen."

As he spoke, he produced a small seal with two intertwined, red and blue snakes on it, their fierce appearance almost as if they were about to devour someone. " In High Antiquity times, snakes were associated with [shamans]. This small seal with the red and blue snakes has the power to seduce blood and disturb souls, and it is also a symbol of power. Today, I bestow it upon you."

"As for its specific uses, you can explore that for yourself."

Duanmu Ren remained calm, stepped forward to accept the gift, and bowed respectfully, saying, "Thank you, Master."

"Xiao Yu'er..." After dealing with Duanmu, whom he trusted, Li Chengxuan looked at his only grand-disciple, Jiang Xiaoyu, who was causing him considerable trouble, and couldn't help but sigh. He took out a lustrous blue jade pendant. "This jade pendant contains a drop of [Kan Water Essence], which can nourish one's vital Manifestation and protect against the harm of weapons, water, and fire. Remember to carry it with you at all times."

Upon hearing this, Liu Zhijian quickly nudged Jiang Xiaoyu, who was still standing there dumbfounded, and urged, "Aren't you going to thank your grandmaster yet?"

Jiang Xiaoyu usually stayed in Supreme Mystery Mountain or at the Hua Household's residence at the foot of the mountain, and almost never encountered any danger, let alone the harm of weapons or fire.

What makes this spirit pendant truly rare is its ability to cultivate a healthy and auspicious Manifestation.

Liu Zhijian had already decided to have Jiang Xiaoyu follow him in repairing the [Kan Water] (a type of ancient Chinese water system).

The only concern is that Jiang Xiaoyu lacks the necessary Manifestation and will have difficulty entering the Dao in the future.

Master is clearly very cautious about bringing people back to Earth to supplement the Manifestation, and so far only Hua Chunning done so.

Liu Zhijian wasn't confident he could secure a spot for Jiang Xiaoyu.

Now that my master has bestowed upon me this [Kan Water] Law Artifact that can nourish and strengthen my vital Manifestation, my previous worries have been relieved.

Jiang Xiaoyu was frightened by Li Chengxuan's sharp words, and like Hua Chunning, she knelt down on the ground, pretending to be serious with a stern face. "Xiao Yu'er thanks Grandmaster."

"Hmm." Li Chengxuan forced a smile, then looked at Hu Yueqiu, who was standing to the side barely daring to breathe, took out a book, and slowly said, "Xiao Hu... you haven't yet attained the Qi Ingestion, so even if I give you Law Artifact, you won't be able to use it."

"I've noticed you practice swordsmanship often; you seem quite talented."

"Today I will present you with a sword manual."

"The Sword Dao is not only unparalleled in killing, but also a path to heaven. It's just that the threshold is too high; even with Manifestation and Fate, it's not enough."

"If you truly have talent, you must not waste it."

"Thank you, Sect Leader!" Hu Yueqiu hadn't expected to have one herself. She carefully took the sword manual and retreated to a corner. On the cover were four ancient characters.

[Moon Palace Sword Canon]

Li Chengxuan's outburst ultimately had an effect.

On Supreme Mystery Mountain, much of the restlessness has subsided, replaced by the solemnity befitting a great immortal sect.

Liu Zhijian still remembered that he was the senior disciple and should set an example, so he temporarily put down fishing and patiently began to read the Daoist scriptures.

Hua Chunning's change is the most obvious. She not only stopped reading leisure books, but also gave up her hobbies of flower arranging and tea brewing. Every day she either studies Daoist scriptures diligently or practices spiritual cultivation. She can be described as hardworking.

Duanmu Ren also had to keep an eye on things on Earth. Although his trip was brief, he regained some of the diligent study habits of a test-taker.

Environment shapes a person.

Even Jiang Xiaoyu, who is usually playful, often holds a book and pretends to be serious next to Liu Zhijian or Hua Chunning.

Even if you start to feel sleepy and doze off after only a short while, it's still a huge improvement.

On the contrary, Hu Yueqiu has been quite troubled lately.

That book, [Moon Palace Sword Canon], was clearly carefully selected by the sect leader. Hu Yueqiu was quite moved and secretly vowed to master it.

Unfortunately, the sword manual was too profound, and there was no one to ask for guidance on Supreme Mystery Mountain, so Hu Yueqiu could only ponder it alone, making very difficult progress.

In the blink of an eye, it's the Awakening of Awakening of Insects, spring thunder rumbles, and all things

Ancestral Master Hall.

Liu Zhijian came to Li Chengxuan to ask for his leave and to descend the mountain.

Li Chengxuan knew that the imagery of [Kan Water] represented flowing water, which could not remain in one place for long, otherwise it would hinder cultivation. He was not surprised by Liu Zhijian's arrival and simply asked, "Where are you planning to go?"

"Reporting to Master," Liu Zhijian replied in a deep voice, having already made plans, "This disciple intends to travel east along the river, sightseeing along the way, and then visit Little Dragon Mountain."

"I accepted Senior Dong's invitation to visit Little Dragon Mountain and learn about Little Dragon Mountain's [Kan Water] method; it might be beneficial to my cultivation."

Li Chengxuan glanced at Liu Zhijian, then remained silent.

Liu Zhijian wasn't good at lying, so he gave an awkward smile and decided to tell the truth, "Master, please forgive me. Senior Dong said he keeps many spirit fish at home, each with a fierce temperament and a huge body, and there are even hybrid dragons among them. I'm really itching to see them and hone my fishing skills."

Why isn't this fisherman as dedicated to cultivation as he is?!

Li Chengxuan shook his head upon hearing this, but did not stop him. He simply said, "Chaos has already appeared in the Southern Edge Continent. Please be careful on your journey."

"Little Dragon Mountain is a member of the Immortal Alliance and has always been close to Rosy Clouds Resting Mountain, so going there shouldn't be any major problems."

"Just remember one thing: once you reach Little Dragon Mountain, don't head east anymore."

"That's the territory of the dragons."

"Although they dare not come ashore to harm people, if you go into the sea on your own initiative, you are courting death, and you can't blame anyone else."

Liu Zhijian nodded in agreement, already having guessed what was going on.

Previously, Liu Zhijian had taken a sword and talisman down the mountain to kill Deng Gang, who had transformed into a dragon, in order to imitate the old story and complete his imagery.

One can know the whole leopard from a single spot.

The killing of the dragon at Supreme Mystery Mountain has become a tacitly accepted practice, so it's easy to imagine that the relationship with the dragon-related species is definitely not harmonious.

Li Chengxuan thought for a moment, then said, "The [Kan Water] Manifestation within you corresponds to [Old Man by the Stream]."

"There are many Secret Method in this world to alter and break down imagery."

"If you succeed in fishing for ferocious fish and evil dragons, it will enhance your Manifestation and advance your cultivation. It is a good thing."

"Just remember, the line can break and the rod can be cast, but never let it fall into the water."

"If an old angler slips and falls into the water, he is easily eaten by fish. This reversal of roles, this top-down reversal, is extremely damaging to one's image and Fate, and is very difficult to remedy."

Liu Zhijian nodded repeatedly, "Thank you for your teachings, Master. I will keep them in mind."

Just a few days after Liu Zhijian was released from the mountain, someone else came to the Ancestral Hall to see Li Chengxuan, intending to go down the mountain for training.