"Greetings, Master." Upon ascending the Heaven Abyss Pool, Li Xuan immediately spotted the figure of Peak Master Mo Xian and hurriedly bowed.
Peak Master Mo Xian smiled and nodded, "Indeed, a peak Divine Might Realm physique. Let us go, I will take you to the Heaven Pavilion of the Scripture Repository."
Li Xuan was startled. Though he was curious how Peak Master Mo Xian knew about the Heaven Pavilion, he followed nonetheless.
Soon, led by Peak Master Mo Xian, Li Xuan arrived at the main peak of the Body Sect. Misty immortal clouds and circling spiritual birds filled the air. Compared to the six outer peaks, it exuded a far greater spiritual aura.
"Beneath the main peak lies a premium spirit vein, hence it is much more spiritually vibrant than the six outer peaks. Of course, our six peaks are also situated beside this spirit vein. Although the spiritual energy is thinner, it is still much denser than other places," Peak Master Mo Xian explained.
Li Xuan nodded slightly, but the news of a premium spirit vein beneath the main peak still surprised him. According to the intelligence he had previously purchased, general sects would typically establish themselves atop spirit veins, and the vein's quality determined the sect's future.
Within spirit veins, there were rankings: common, low-grade, mid-grade, high-grade, premium, supreme, ultimate, innate, immortal, and divine.
Legend had it that spirit veins could also cultivate. Those above high-grade, deep within the earth, could traverse between heaven and earth once they took form. Moreover, after taking form, their cultivation speed far surpassed that of humans.
Therefore, Li Xuan was somewhat surprised that the Body Sect possessed a premium spirit vein. However, considering the Body Sect had endured for tens of thousands of years, Li Xuan understood. As a top force on the Star Cloud Continent, it would be impossible to persist without such a spirit vein as support.
"We've arrived. This is the Heaven Pavilion of the Scripture Repository." After a few minutes, Peak Master Mo Xian stopped. Li Xuan looked up and saw a towering eight-sided pagoda reaching into the clouds. Perched atop the main peak, it appeared exceptionally ethereal.
Peak Master Mo Xian formed a hand seal, and a flash of spiritual light swept past. Li Xuan then noticed that the Heaven Pavilion was surrounded by a formation. As Peak Master Mo Xian acted, the grand gate at the base of the Heaven Pavilion slowly opened.
"Enter. Most of the contents here are martial skills and divine abilities related to physical cultivation. Feel free to study them if you are interested. Of course, the more important aspect is the sword technique on the top floor. Though it is incomplete, it was left by our Ancestor. How much you can glean from it depends on your own destiny," Peak Master Mo Xian said with a smile.
"Understood." Li Xuan nodded, bowed to Peak Master Mo Xian, and stepped inside.
Upon entering the Scripture Repository, Li Xuan was immediately astonished by the dazzling array of books and jade slips within.
Furthermore, Li Xuan realized that the Scripture Repository was its own world. Though it was a small space, the densely packed books and jade slips rose like mountains. This space seemed almost incapable of containing them all. While Li Xuan wished to read every single one, his priority was the sword technique.
With this thought, Li Xuan's mind stirred, and he located a teleportation point. As he stepped onto it, he vanished from the space. When Li Xuan opened his eyes, he found himself in a room similar to the Zhenyu confinement.
Li Xuan scanned his surroundings and immediately spotted six jade slips on a bookshelf. Just as Li Xuan was about to examine them, a jade slip flew directly before him. Li Xuan was briefly stunned in surprise, but then took it into his hand.
*Buzz.*
As it entered his grasp, a humming sound echoed. The next moment, the jade slip merged directly into Li Xuan's body.
"Shadow Kill Sword. Lurking in darkness, moving like dawn. Once Shadow Kill is unleashed, the body is left with nothing. Control movement with stillness, myriad changes..."
A stream of information appeared in Li Xuan's mind, along with the imprint of its cultivation method. Fifteen minutes later, Li Xuan slowly opened his eyes.
"Shadow Kill Sword... This sword technique shares a similar concept with 'One Sword to Break All Laws.' It is a pity, however, that only one-third of the cultivation method is present," Li Xuan sighed regretfully. If the complete cultivation method of this sword technique were available, it would likely rival 'One Sword to Break All Laws.'
Even so, Li Xuan was quite content. The Shadow Kill Sword could still be cultivated. Moreover, based on his understanding of 'One Sword to Break All Laws,' Li Xuan had even deduced some subsequent techniques for the Shadow Kill Sword. Though he was unsure of their accuracy, Li Xuan believed they were feasible.
With this thought, Li Xuan moved and entered the Zhenyu.
As the cultivation method of the Shadow Kill Sword was put into practice, Li Xuan wielded a spiritual sword and began to cultivate rapidly.
"I wonder if this little fellow can succeed. However, even if he fails, the physical cultivation divine abilities within the Scripture Repository should be enough for him to study for some time." Peak Master Mo Xian stood outside the Scripture Repository for a moment before turning to leave.
Time quietly passed. A month had already gone by since Li Xuan entered the Scripture Repository. Seeing that Li Xuan had not emerged, the six Peak Masters, including Shen Shan, began to anticipate. After all, the incomplete sword technique was left by their Ancestor.
Within the Zhenyu, Li Xuan emerged from the shadows. Through this period of cultivation, Li Xuan had grasped the essence of the Shadow Kill Sword. If not for the incompleteness of the technique, Li Xuan would likely have already cultivated it to minor completion. However, even so, Li Xuan's current Shadow Kill Sword was comparable in power to the 'Sky Severing Three Swords.'
"A significant gain." Li Xuan smiled with satisfaction, then his mind stirred, and he left the second level of the Zhenyu. Li Xuan still remembered the countless books and jade slips on the first floor of the Scripture Repository. The physical divine abilities contained within were also something Li Xuan lacked.
Looking at the dazzling array of books and jade slips before him, Li Xuan's mind moved, and he casually picked one up to read.
As he began to read, Li Xuan's consciousness was immediately immersed within. Time, once again, quietly slipped away.
"Three months have already passed, has this little fellow not succeeded yet?" Three months later, the six Peak Masters, including Shen Shan, gathered outside the Scripture Repository. After all, if he had failed, Li Xuan would have emerged by now. Even if he had succeeded, there should have been some indication.
Peak Master Mo Xian shook her head with a wry smile, "Cultivation is a matter of uncertain duration. Moreover, it is an incomplete sword technique and divine ability. If it were not left by our Ancestor, why would it have remained until now? If you are worried, we can go inside and take a look."
"That is precisely what I intend." Peak Master Xia Ye nodded.
Seeing the other Peak Masters also nodding, Peak Master Mo Xian's mind stirred, and she walked towards the Scripture Repository. Soon, all six entered.
"This little fellow is actually studying physical cultivation divine abilities here?" Upon entering the Scripture Repository, the first thing Peak Master Shen Shan and the others saw was Li Xuan, seated amongst the books and jade slips. At this moment, Li Xuan was utterly absorbed, completely unaware of their arrival.
"Let us leave for now, so as not to disturb this little fellow. Judging by his appearance, he seems to have become engrossed." Peak Master Mo Xian glanced at Li Xuan and then said with a smile.
"Alright." Peak Master Shen Shan nodded, exchanged glances with Peak Master Xia Ye and the others, and then they all vanished from the Scripture Repository.
"It seems this little fellow has already studied that sword technique. Whether he succeeded or not, we will only know when he emerges. Junior Sister Mo Xian, please continue to oversee this place for the time being." After emerging, Peak Master Shen Shan spoke.
Peak Master Mo Xian nodded, "Agreed."
Peak Master Shen Shan nodded, then vanished with Peak Master Bi Jiang and the other four.
"When I studied all the books and jade slips in this Scripture Repository, it took me a full half-year. I wonder how long this little fellow will need." After Peak Master Shen Shan and the others departed, Peak Master Mo Xian looked at the Scripture Repository and said with a smile.
A moment later, Peak Master Mo Xian sat down to wait.
*Buzz.*
Two months later, a humming sound suddenly emanated from within the Scripture Repository. Peak Master Mo Xian, who had been waiting outside, instantly opened her eyes. Soon, Peak Master Shen Shan, the other four, and even Ye Zhengwei arrived outside the Scripture Repository.
"This little fellow has actually studied all the physical cultivation divine abilities?" Ye Zhengwei looked towards the Scripture Repository, his eyes clearly showing surprise.
"Our Ancestor once set up a formation within this Scripture Repository. Only when a descendant disciple has mastered the three great physical cultivation divine abilities left by the Ancestor can the 'whistling song' of the Scripture Repository be activated. Of us, only Junior Sister Mo Xian was the fastest, mastering them all in half a year. I never expected this little fellow to break it today."
Peak Master Shen Shan nodded, his expression filled with a hint of emotion.
"Should we not consider, according to our Ancestor's last instruction, that we have gained a new junior disciple?" Peak Master Bi Jiang suddenly spoke.
Peak Master Shen Shan froze, his gaze shifting to Ye Zhengwei. After all, Ye Zhengwei was the Sect Master of the Body Sect.
Ye Zhengwei looked at the gazes of the six Peak Masters and gave a wry smile, "The six of you have already taken him as your disciple. Now, according to the sect's instruction, his status will have to change."
Ye Zhengwei paused, then looked at the Scripture Repository. "However, the sect's decree is paramount. Li Xuan will, from now on, be our junior disciple."