Inside the brightly lit palace, Ling Xian's soul returned to his body and he fell into deep thought.
Though his future path had been decided, he had no idea where it would lead and he had no idea how to take the first step.
"Master said there is only one word, enlightenment."
Ling Xian squinted his eyes and mumbled, "But, how do I enlighten? Which direction should I go?"
"To merge with the Heavenly Dao is to merge with the Heavenly Dao. If I don't walk this path, then I have to find myself something similar to the Heavenly Dao."
"This is using my body as a Dao. But, how do I turn myself into a Dao?"
Ling Xian frowned and couldn't help but to bitterly chuckle.
This path was simply too difficult. Even with his comprehension ability, he didn't have the slightest clue how to proceed. Yet, the immortals inside the Painting of the Nine Immortals could not give him any guidance. He had to rely on himself.
"Master said many people have tried this path and many have successfully taken the first step. It's just that nobody has reached the end."
Ling Xian's gaze turned determined, "Since someone has taken the first step, then I can do it as well."
Then, he pushed all the distracting thoughts out of his head and continued to ponder.
But no matter how hard he thought, he had no clue. Not a single clue.
"I should go to the Pavilion of Classics and read up on some ancient books. Maybe there will be some records."
After a moment of silence, Ling Xian's silhouette flashed and he arrived at the Pavilion of Three Lives' Hidden Scriptures. Then, he found all the ancient books that recorded strange events and began to read them carefully.
Time ticked by bit by bit.
Just like that, his life calmed down.
Ling Xian ignored what was going on outside and focused on enlightenment. Every day, other than reading books inside the Pavilion of Classics, he would sit and watch the Sun set and the Moon rise.
Of course, he was disturbed by Ning Yan and the Pavilion Leader.
The former only wanted to talk to him and had no other business. The latter, on the other hand, was more troublesome. She wanted him to study arrays.
Ling Xian didn't reject this.
After all, he spent so much time inside the Pavilion of Classics and didn't find any clues. He might as well use this as a way to kill time.
Just like that, his days turned into a leisurely one.
Every day, he looked at the mountains and rivers, and studied arrays. His days were relaxed and joyful.
The only flaw was that he still had no idea how to use his body as the Dao. No matter which angle he looked at it from, he couldn't find a way.
At first, Ling Xian was a little annoyed. But as time went on, his heart calmed down.
Rome wasn't built in a day, so he had to take it slow.
Just like that, time passed bit by bit. In the blink of an eye, three years had passed.
In these three years, Ling Xian's Dao of Talismans has improved by leaps and bounds. He has now reached the grandmaster level. His Tools Method Attainments had also increased by quite a bit. Although he had not become a Grandmaster, he was not far from it.
Unfortunately, he still didn't have the slightest clue. He was like a person who had walked into a dead end and couldn't see the exit.
This made Ling Xian realize that if he continues like this, he will never find a solution.
Only by going out and touring the Boundless World would he be able to find inspiration.
But just as he was about to leave the Pavilion of Three Lives and wander the world, Xiang Ninedust brought him some good news.
There was news of the Restriction Breaking Chain.
Three years ago, Ling Xian had asked Ninedust to keep an eye out for any information regarding this treasure. Now, there was finally a response.
Currently, the Sun was rising from the East, shedding down faint golden light that illuminated the entire mountain.
Ling Xian was wearing all white as he stared at the Sun. Like a real immortal, his demeanor was out of this world.
Xiang Ninedust stood next to him, his eyes full of exclamation.
Though Ling Xian's cultivation level hadn't changed in these three years, his temperament was getting more and more out of this world, giving off an unfathomable vibe.
"I bet it won't be long before you break through to the sixth level." Xiang Ninedust exclaimed.
"Not in a short period of time."
Ling Xian bitterly smiled to himself. The path he was about to walk was the most difficult path in the history of mankind. Even now, he had no clue where to go. How could it be that easy?
"To others, breaking through to the sixth level is a question of whether or not they can. But to you, it's a question of whether or not you want to."
Xiang Ninedust grinned, "If you want to, you can break through to the sixth level in an instant."
"Leader, you are flattering me."
Ling Xian waved his hand. He knew that Xiang Ninedust was right. If he wanted to, he could've merged with the heavens a long time ago and entered the sixth level.
But the problem was, what could he do even if he did? Either his soul would be destroyed, or he wouldn't be able to reach the peak, or he wouldn't even be able to ascend.
What was the use of a path like that?
Therefore, Ling Xian wouldn't walk this path. No matter how difficult it was, he vowed to walk to the end!
"Tell me about the Restriction Breaking Chains. That's very important to me." Ling Xian changed the topic.
"This item is rare and valuable. I spent a lot of effort before I finally found a clue."
Xiang Ninedust smiled, "According to a reliable source, the Tower of Thousand Treasures has this item."
"The Tower of Thousand Treasures?" Ling Xian frowned.
"It's a company that specializes in rare items."
Xiang Ninedust gave a simple introduction, "Only the Tower of Thousand Treasures, which has countless treasures, can have something as rare as the Restriction Breaking Chains."
Hearing this, Ling Xian's eyes brightened, "Is this information reliable?"
"The Tower of Thousand Treasures does have the Restriction Breaking Chains. I've sent people to talk to them, but …"
Xiang Ninedust bitterly chuckled, "No matter what price I offer, they won't sell."
"Won't sell?"
Ling Xian shook his head and chuckled, "Interesting. I can't believe there are times when a company that's open for business doesn't sell."
"The Tower of Thousand Treasures has businesses all over the Immortal World. They have many friends and a powerful background. You can't rob them." Xiang Ninedust warned.
"I don't plan on robbing them."
Ling Xian chuckled, "They aren't selling because the price isn't high enough. Or rather, they aren't interested enough."
"That's true. But I've already offered a sky high price and the manager hasn't nodded."
Xiang Ninedust softly sighed, "Trading with the Tower of Thousand Treasures is publicly known to be troublesome. Because they have countless treasures and don't lack for rare items."
"I still have to try."
Ling Xian squinted his eyes. Gong Suo Xin sacrificed a lot for him, so he had to lift her curse. Therefore, he had to get the Restriction Breaking Chains!
"Thank you for finding me information. I will head to the Tower of Thousand Treasures right now. After that, I will travel the world." Ling Xian faintly smiled.
"Travel the world …"
Xiang Ninedust frowned slightly. But in the next second, he relaxed and smiled, "It's good to travel the world. I wish you all the best."
"Manager, take care."
Ling Xian paid his respect and disappeared from the mountain peak.
When he reappeared, he had already left the Pavilion of Three Lives and was heading towards the Tower of Thousand Treasures.
Ten days later, Ling Xian arrived at the Tower of Thousand Treasures' branch in the Luo Yang Region. After stating his intentions, he met the manager.
It was an old man with one foot in the grave. His eyes were murky and his back was hunched. It seemed like he was about to die.
"I am Ling Xian. Nice to meet you, manager." Ling Xian faintly smiled and paid his respect.
"You are here for the Restriction Breaking Chains?"
The elder spoke softly. He was listless and senile. However, when he accidentally glanced at Ling Xian, his murky old eyes exploded with light and sparkled.
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