The two left the Goddess’s Mausoleum, and at the exit, Lin Xuantong, the Elder Ancestor of the Lin Clan, Jiang Yu, the Jiang Family Ancestor, and others, were patiently waiting for their return.
“Their auras haven’t grown stronger. Could it be that they didn’t receive the Goddess’s inheritance?”
Jiang Yu could hardly contain his elation.
What he feared most was that after Lu Changsheng entered the Goddess’s Mausoleum, he would receive the inheritance of the Mount Taihua Goddess and become even more invincible.
The Elder Ancestor of the Lin Clan, Lin Xuantong, the Jiang Family Ancestor, and others exchanged glances.
If there was no inheritance within, then why would the Goddess Daoxu keep opening repeatedly?
“Did you receive the inheritance?”
“No.”
“…”
The Elder Ancestor of the Lin Clan, Lin Xuantong, and others were stunned.
There was no inheritance after all.
“However, my daughter found this treasure in the mausoleum. It has recognized her as its master.”
Lin Qinghan took out the Wanhua Divine Umbrella.
This treasure bore seven colors, and once opened, it was like seven-colored auspicious clouds, its brilliance illuminating an entire divine domain.
“This, this is the very object the Mount Taihua Goddess used in her ascension! I never imagined it would be buried with her in the mausoleum!”
The Elder Ancestor of the Lin Clan, the Jiang Family Ancestor, the Patriarch Ye, none could hide their shock, looking at the treasure with feverish enthusiasm.
The power of the Mount Taihua Goddess’s ascension treasure was beyond belief!
This treasure could even injure a World-Ending Black Dragon at the level of a Dragon King!
Lin Xuantong sighed, “This was a very famous treasure from ancient times. It was not acquired by our Mount Taihua Holy Land, and we thought it had been destroyed or lost. Unexpectedly, it was buried alongside the Mount Taihua Goddess. Han’er, you must take good care of this treasure and not let others know about it, or it might invite lethal trouble.”
Lin Qinghan also knew the significance of this treasure, a Dao Artifact level treasure, and nodded, “I will remember, Father.”
The Elder Ancestor of the Lin Clan stroked his beard with satisfaction, “Although the Goddess did not leave an inheritance in the Daoxu, such a Dao Artifact is invaluable.”
“Indeed.”
The Jiang Family Ancestor and the Patriarch Ye couldn’t help but feel envious of the Dao Artifact that Lin Qinghan acquired.
Regrettably, this Dao Artifact had already accepted Lin Qinghan as its master; as long as the spirit within it was not extinguished, the treasure would return to Lin Qinghan’s hands when she recited the mnemonic verse.
Jiang Yu, Ye Feng, and the other candidates for Holy Son were even more jealous.
Lin Qinghan had actually obtained a Dao Artifact!
“Changsheng, what did you get?”
The Elder Ancestor of the Lin Clan was pleased with Lin Qinghan’s gain and then turned to look at Lu Changsheng.
Lu Changsheng showed a wry smile as he took out the ring that seemed to be of no use: “This junior doesn’t know what it is…”
“We old folks have seen many treasures, more than the salt you have eaten. We should be able to determine its history, let us have a look.”
Several Elders from the Holy Lands gathered around, carefully examining the ring.
For a long time, silence reigned.
The Holy Land Elders looked at each other in bewilderment.
Lu Changsheng cleared his throat twice, “Elders, do you recognize this item?”
The Jiang Family Ancestor said awkwardly, “This item is made of special material, but as for its background… we do not know either.”
Indeed, even the Elders did not know the origin of the ring.
Lu Changsheng had no choice but to put it away for now.
This ring, having been buried with the Mount Taihua Goddess, mustn’t be ordinary.
“There’s one more thing I would like to inform Master and all Elders. There was nothing inside the stone coffin in the mausoleum.”
Lu Changsheng shared what he saw and experienced in the mausoleum with the Holy Land Elders and Lin Xuantong.
The Holy Land Elders and Lin Xuantong were struck dumb.
The Goddess Daoxu was an empty tomb?!
“Could it be that the Goddess was buried elsewhere?”
“Strange, all the records of our Mount Taihua Holy Land state that the Goddess was buried. How could this be?”
The Holy Land Elders and Lin Xuantong couldn’t believe it.
If what Lu Changsheng said was true, then this matter was of great consequence.
“We absolutely cannot let this information leak out.”
Though Lin Xuantong didn’t understand the reason behind it, he had already vaguely guessed that there might be more to this situation.
Suddenly, the Goddess Daoxu shook violently.
“The Goddess Daoxu is open for only a short time each session. Once it closes, it may never reappear again. We must leave quickly.”
The Elder Ancestor of the Lin Clan led everyone, using a Spatial Talisman, speeding towards the entrance of the Goddess Daoxu.
Before the Goddess Daoxu completely closed, the Elder Ancestor of the Lin Clan led everyone back to Mount Taihua.
Elder Ancestor of Lin Clan spoke with a grave expression, “No one is to speak of today’s events to outsiders, understood?”
“Yes!”
The crowd responded and then returned to their individual caves to continue cultivating.
“It’s really strange, why would it be an empty tomb? What on earth happened back then?”
Lin Xuantong was utterly baffled.
But even with his realm, he was unable to deduce the events from ancient times.
…
Lu Changsheng returned to Yuntai Peak and continued pondering the purpose of the ring.
This ring could not be refined.
And its specific purpose was not apparent.
Unable to figure out the use of the ring, Lu Changsheng had no choice but to put it away again.
Lu Changsheng continued mentoring disciples and cultivating, striving to elevate his own cultivation level.
“Holy Son, the Demon Blood Stone you requested has been acquired by me in a batch.”
An elder from the Treasure Pavilion brought a Space Ring, inside which were the Demon Blood Stones Lu Changsheng wanted.
These Demon Blood Stones came from various Holy Lands and Sects.
Lu Changsheng had entrusted the Treasure Pavilion elder to purchase them on his behalf, spending a substantial sum of money, which is why the other Holy Lands and Sects were willing to part with them for trade.
“Elder, may I know how many Demon Blood Stones you have acquired?”
“Not many, just over a thousand.”
Hmm… Eh?
Lu Changsheng hadn’t expected the Treasure Pavilion elder to have acquired more than a thousand Demon Blood Stones from other places, far exceeding his expectations!
Initially, Lu Changsheng had thought it would be quite impressive if the Treasure Pavilion could secure a few dozen Demon Blood Stones.
But now, the Treasure Pavilion had directly obtained over a thousand Demon Blood Stones.
With these more than a thousand Demon Blood Stones, rewarding his ninth disciple Dugu Aotian should grant a hidden reward.
“This is the compensation for the elders.”
The Treasure Pavilion elder had helped him collect treasures, so Lu Changsheng did not freeload and instead gave a bag of Elixir Pills.
“How can I accept this?”
“It’s only right.”
“Then, thank you very much, Holy Son.”
The Treasure Pavilion elder also needed Elixir Pills to attempt a breakthrough to the Quasi-Emperor Realm, so he accepted the Elixir Pills given by Lu Changsheng.
Lu Changsheng thus obtained over a thousand Demon Blood Stones for mentoring his disciple.
Thanks to the return reward feature of the Disciple Apprenticeship Simulator, these Demon Blood Stones could be exchanged for over a thousand drops of Ancient Demon Marshal’s Blood.
If he again bestowed these thousands of drops of Demon Marshal’s Blood upon his ninth disciple Dugu Aotian, perhaps he could receive an extraordinary treasure in return.
[Ding! Your fourth disciple “Shen Xiaoyao” has ascended from Daluo Golden Immortal to the Quasi-Emperor realm. You have obtained the disciple’s realm advancement reward: Qiankun Fate Sword.]
[Qiankun Fate Sword: A Merit Treasure suited for a person of fortune.]
Just as Lu Changsheng was about to summon his ninth disciple Dugu Aotian, the Disciple Apprenticeship Simulator issued a prompt.
His fourth disciple Shen Xiaoyao had also made a breakthrough to the Quasi-Emperor realm.
Shen Xiaoyao’s whereabouts remained a mystery, and Lu Changsheng was clueless as to where this disciple was currently located.
“System, simulate Shen Xiaoyao’s life.”
[Ding! You have begun the life simulation of your disciple “Shen Xiaoyao”.]
[Ding! Today’s simulation count -1.]
[Simulation starts:]
[Shen Xiaoyao broke through to the Quasi-Emperor realm and caught the attention of an Ancestor, who took him on as a Direct Disciple.]
[One thousand years later, Shen Xiaoyao, while adventuring in a forbidden area, accidentally acquired an ancient Cultivation Technique, “Supreme Qiankun Technique”.]
[Two thousand five hundred years later, two cultivators at the Preliminary Immortal Emperor realm fought fiercely over Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, perishing together. Shen Xiaoyao picked up the treasures they left behind.]
[Four thousand years later, Shen Xiaoyao was pursued by the Evil Extreme Sect and narrowly escaped death, making his way back to Yellow Dragon Mountain.]
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[Simulation ends.]
What a guy.
The fourth disciple truly is a Son of Fortune, consistently encountering marvels and, when faced with danger, escaping death time and again.
Wait a minute, Yellow Dragon Mountain?
With the mention of this specific location in the simulation, Lu Changsheng now knew where Shen Xiaoyao was cultivating.
Tang Ling’er was in closed-door cultivation in her own cave when Lu Changsheng’s voice echoed in her mind, “Four thousand years later, you will accompany me down the mountain, and we will search for Shen Xiaoyao.”