"Primogenitor Lingbao?" Mengqi was stunned and suddenly felt a little nervous.
The reason for his nervousness was different from the others. It was not because he was about to meet the leader of the Immortals, who was an unknown powerful master. It was because he was wearing the mask of Heavenly Primogenitor, who was superior to him in Haotian Taoism. In addition to the possibility of the Apotheosized World, would he be beaten?
How would he feel when he saw a little guy who was not even in the Exterior dare to wear the mask of Heavenly Primogenitor?
Not giving Mengqi time to think, a green light flashed and Bluecloud Progenitor quickly led him to the Azure Palace. They passed through the cold but quiet pavilion, went around the winding corridors, and arrived at the main hall.
Mengqi restrained his emotions and became serious. His mind was full of thoughts as he tried to guess the identity of Primogenitor Lingbao. Which master in his own world would he be? Or someone in the world of the Apotheosized World and the Pilgrimage to the West?
Pushing open the unlatched door, Mengqi saw a Taoist at first glance. It was as if he was the only person in the world!
He wore the young and solemn mask of Primogenitor Lingbao. His black hair was tied into a bun with a bamboo crown. He was thin but not weak, tall but not thin. His blue Taoist robe fluttered in the wind, as if he was with the world.
Mengqi could not see through him at all. In front of him was a clear lake, but also a boundless ocean.
"Greetings, Primogenitor." Bluecloud Progenitor led Mengqi to bow.
A long sword hung at the waist of Primogenitor Lingbao. It looked ordinary, but Mengqi's pupils contracted when he saw the two ancient seal characters engraved on it.
"Qingping."
They contained the earth fire on the surface and Feng Shui on the inside. Looking at the two characters, it was as thrilling as the beginning of the world.
"It can't be that Qingping Sword, can it?" Mengqi's expression changed slightly. Fortunately, he had the mask to cover it.
Primogenitor Lingbao seemed to have guessed his thoughts. He chuckled and said, "This sword is an imitation made by Yun Zhongzi. The Daoist carries it with him as a memento. The real thing is still in its original place. The Daoist won't be able to retrieve it anytime soon."
"Yun Zhongzi, the Weapon Refining Madman. Even the members of the Immortals who bear his title are the same …" Mengqi was both surprised and amused.
The voice of 'Primogenitor Lingbao' was old but elegant. "The Daoist is talking about the real Yun Zhongzi, the Yun Zhongzi before he passed away."
True? The shock in Mengqi's eyes could no longer be concealed.
"Primogenitor Lingbao" did not mention the matter again. Instead, he changed the topic and said, "The Immortals are understaffed and each of us has our own matters to attend to. It is difficult for us to protect you in the long term. Seeing that you have returned safely and comprehended the art of cultivation, the Daoist is overjoyed."
There were only 20 to 30 official members of the Immortals. Most of them had prominent identities and had to take care of Samsara. It was not difficult for them to protect Mengqi from time to time, but they were powerless in the long term. This was one of the drawbacks of such an elite organization.
As for the reserve members, who would be protecting whom?
"One has to walk his own path. If he were to rely on the protection of the Immortals all the time, how could he grow?" Mengqi said without holding a grudge.
"Gao Lan does things indiscriminately. He is also good at sudden attacks. The Daoist was caught unaware and failed to keep up with him." Primogenitor Lingbao reminded him again and smiled. "I wonder how many arts you have comprehended from 'I, the Unique and Righteous'?"
"Four of them are below the average level of the Exterior. However, I was short of Karma points and could not make it to the Immortal-tracking Alley in time. Therefore, I exchanged one with the Dominator." Mengqi answered frankly.
Primogenitor Lingbao gently nodded. "No problem. Are you willing to exchange the remaining three arts with the Daoist? There is only one condition. You can't exchange it with the Dominator. However, you can teach it to others. Of course, you can't exchange it with the Dominator either. The fewer people you teach, the better. "
In front of Primogenitor Lingbao, the bold and straightforward Bluecloud Progenitor was very quiet and did not interrupt. However, compared to the last time, Mengqi felt that her strength had grown stronger.
"Very well." Mengqi readily agreed and said, "I would like to exchange the Exterior manual of 'Eight Nine Mysteries' from the Immortals."
Primogenitor Lingbao said, "Of course. It's definitely cheaper than the Dominator. However, it is a skill under the title of Lord of Purity and Magic. You can't teach it to others after you've cultivated it."
"I will make a contract," Mengqi said without hesitation.
Primogenitor Lingbao stretched out his hand. The world spun and the scenery changed. The three of them appeared in front of the Central Jade Pillar in the Immortal-tracking Alley.
"The Six Paths of Samsara is the most honest." He laughed.
Mengqi knew that Primogenitor Lingbao wanted him to appraise the price. He placed his hand on the light pillar and the skill appeared in his mind.
"Formless Zen Blade, a supreme art of the Exterior, shapeless blade from the Void Underworld … Worth 1,300 Karma points. Not available on the Exchange List, can be exchanged in full."
"Eight Heavenly Dragons Swordplay, a supreme art of the Exterior, a set of sword movements. Contains five Enlightening the Apertures: Seeking Fragrance, Golden Roc Pecking the Snake, Asura's Chop, Sword Sound Lingering, and Snake's Mouth Swallowing Elephant. Additionally, there are three Exterior killing moves: Celestial Man Throwing Lightning, Nine Dragons Peeping, and Yaksha Scorching the Sky … Worth 1,900 Karma points. Not available on the Exchange List, can be exchanged in full."
"Acala Formula, an Exterior art of the Acala. Able to cultivate oneself and achieve the Acala Dharma Form, manifesting invisible Angry Fire … Worth 2,700 Karma points. Not available on the Exchange List, can be exchanged in full."
"It's still a little far from 8,000 …" Mengqi frowned slightly and took out another item.
"Snow Python's Gallbladder, a hundred years old. Able to clear one's mind and vision. Used to make elixirs. Worth 300 Karma points."
"Killing Sword of Black Jade, a Precious Weapon. Based on the user's left arm and the Divine Skill he practiced, it's made into a bone sword with many natural treasures. It can surpass the user's realm, but it's not easy to use it. If the user's mind isn't strong enough, he'll be controlled by the killing sword and become a murderous demon without intelligence … Once this sword is used, the user's vitality will be cut off and the opponent will become weaker and weaker. If hit, the killing intent will enter the body, corroding the Vital Spirit and weakening the genuine Qi. If not treated in time, both the Spirit and the body will collapse … Worth 2,400 Karma points. Can be exchanged for 1,500 Karma points."
Seeing the bone sword, Primogenitor Lingbao pondered for a while and said, "Can I exchange this sword with the Daoist? Interesting … "
Mengqi was more than happy to do so. This could be exchanged for more Karma points.
He had no intention of studying the bone sword or comprehending the mysteries of the Wolf King's skills at all. They had different paths!
Thus, Primogenitor Lingbao walked to the Central Jade Pillar and exchanged some miscellaneous items to accumulate enough Karma points to buy Mengqi's three skills and the Killing Sword of Black Jade for a total of 8,300 Karma points. Then, Mengqi exchanged the Snow Python's Gallbladder with the Dominator of the Six Realms. He now had 8,610 Karma points.
"It should be enough to exchange for the Exterior chapter of Eight Nine Mysteries …" Mengqi let out a long sigh of relief. Although the Samsara task was imminent and he should buy some secret treasures, he didn't know when he would be able to accumulate so many Karma points with his current realm if he missed this opportunity. The effect of the 500-year-old Bodhi Seed was not obvious after being used once, unless he exchanged it for a thousand-year-old one.
Besides, with the reference of the Exterior chapter, it was possible for him, who had consummated Oneness of Heaven and Men and had just begun to understand the path, to achieve a breakthrough in a short period of time. This was much more useful than secret treasures!
"Primogenitor, how many Karma points does the Exterior chapter of Eight Nine Mysteries cost?" Mengqi looked at Primogenitor Lingbao eagerly.
Primogenitor Lingbao chuckled. "Normally, eight or nine thousand Karma points. The Daoist will personally subsidize you, so let's make it eight thousand."
"Alright, thank you, Primogenitor!" Meng Qi did not shirk the responsibility, nor was he modest or embarrassed. He directly agreed to it.
Bluecloud Progenitor looked at Mengqi with a gaze that clearly said, "I've never seen such a shameless person." But when she thought about herself, she sadly realized that she would have agreed just as readily …
This time, Primogenitor Lingbao brought the two to the Azure Palace Library and took away eight thousand Karma points. He gave Mengqi a jade slip with the words "Exterior chapter of Eight Nine Mysteries" written on it in seal script.
Ignoring the presence of outsiders, Mengqi first began to comprehend the contents of the jade slip. The lingering words and mysterious and indescribable scenes slowly appeared in his mind.
"There's a cultivation method that combines with my own path. I just need to make some adjustments …" Mengqi was finally relieved.
This adjustment was not done randomly. The Exterior chapter had a detailed explanation of the Primary Instruction and several other paths to refer to. He did not have to fumble around on his own.
Then, he frowned. "The will of the Premier and Eight Nine Mysteries are really compatible. There's no contradiction between them and the Primary Instruction …"
He had been worried that his initial path would be too capricious. In the future, he would have to combine many cultivation methods for reference and move forward step by step, feeling the stones to cross the river.
Of course, Eight Nine Mysteries alone was not enough. When he reached the Exterior, he would definitely have to use the Exterior chapter of Heavenly Golden Scripture under the title as a reference. His path was different from that of his predecessors. In order to go further and more steadily, he had to read extensively in the Exterior to fill in the details!
He continued to browse and was pleased to find that there was finally an Exterior movement in Eight Nine Mysteries!
"Although it can't last for long, it's equivalent to having two of me attacking for a short period of time. If I become a Dharmakaya, I'll have three heads and six arms …"
"From the extreme number of nine in the initial Exterior to the number of Evil Spirits in Half-step to Dharmakaya …"
"Eh, the Exterior movement feels strange …"
Because Lord of Purity and Magic had practiced before, Primogenitor Lingbao could roughly guess Mengqi's doubts. He chuckled and said, "Eight Nine Mysteries only has Dharmakaya movements. All the Exterior movements are self-comprehended by past practitioners from Dharmakaya movements."
"No wonder …" Mengqi suddenly understood. The Exterior movements he saw were called: Heaven-equalling and Ocean-stirring Staff Technique, Yuxu Qingyuan Bladesmanship, Vairocana Swordplay, and Void-stamping Steps.
If he practiced Void-stamping Steps to Dharmakaya, he could form a Somersault Cloud.
"Ten thousand Karma points is really worth it …" Mengqi smiled so widely that his face almost broke. Moreover, he had bought it for eight thousand Karma points.
Of course, he wore a mask and looked dignified.
Primogenitor Lingbao was not one to sit around and do nothing, so he quickly left. Bluecloud Progenitor stared at Meng Qi in a daze. After a long while, she said, "Does it feel good to spend 8,000 Karma points in one go?"
Mengqi thought for a moment and said, "Yes, it feels good, but it still hurts …"
Bluecloud Progenitor felt the same and nodded heavily.
Their eyes met and they suddenly felt like bosom buddies.
"You only need one more task before you can apply for the assessment of official members. Don't you want the Exterior chapter of the Heavenly Golden Scripture?" Bluecloud Progenitor reminded him.
How could Mengqi not think about it? He hurried to the Immortal-tracking Alley and checked the tasks on the jade pillars. Unfortunately, they either exceeded his strength or were in different worlds. Without the Samsara talisman, there was nothing he could do.
There was a suitable task, but it was in Luoyang. Mengqi subconsciously ruled it out. He did not think it was too troublesome!
"Looks like I'll have to wait for next time." Mengqi looked at the note in the small stone house again and found nothing important.
Bluecloud Progenitor had always been stingy. Of course, she could not bring herself to give Mengqi a Samsara talisman. She could only watch him leave.
…
More than a month later, the light and shadow changed. Mengqi appeared in the Samsara Square.
He sighed slightly. After all, the time was too short. He still needed some polishing before he could break through.
"Hey, where are they?" Mengqi frowned.
He did not see Zhao Heng, Qi Zhengyan, or Ruan Yushu.
Just then, the indifferent voice of the Dominator of Samsara in Six Realms sounded.
"Times have changed and the world has changed. Ancient mighty people have not appeared and Kung Fu has declined."
"Now, there is a turbulent undercurrent in Luoyang of South Jin. A storm is brewing."
"Main task one: Get to Luoyang within two months and meet up with Zhao Heng and the others. Success will unlock the second main task. Failure will result in death."
"Luoyang …" Mengqi suddenly felt that he could not escape karma.
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