Chapter 412 - 307: Six Dharma Seals, Spirit Sound Pavilion!
Chapter 412: Chapter 307: Six Dharma Seals, Spirit Sound Pavilion!
"Thirty-three sword lights, still somewhat lacking compared to Senior Sister, but with my mana, and other techniques, I could perhaps surpass her..."
"Moreover, my sword light array, the outcome might still be undecided..."
With a thought, Gu Yuan transformed the thirty-three sword lights in units of "nine," instantly merging ice and fire in the hall, with wind, rain, thunder, and lightning surging together, creating an indescribable Dao charm.
The only pity was that the number of sword light divisions was still a bit lacking.
However, Gu Yuan was not in a hurry, and after practicing sword lights in the hall for a full day, thoroughly familiarizing himself with the mana and realm, he then put away the Sword Pill and leisurely stood up, flying towards the Scripture Hall of the Thousand Waves Sect.
That day atop the Gang Wind, Master Shenyi generously spoke, opening the treasure vault, allowing him to choose the spiritual materials needed for the magic seal. This was a rare opportunity not to be missed.
The Thousand Waves Sect with its rich heritage would certainly allow his power to further advance!
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Thousand Waves Sect, Yulin Hall.
An old man, with a head full of silver hair but sharp spirit, was smilingly looking at the mighty procession before him.
In front of him, many disciples and Daoist soldiers continuously transported spirit ore and rare fruits, which after being counted and verified by the old man, were registered and sent into Yulin Hall.
Yulin Hall was the treasure vault of the Thousand Waves Sect, with offerings from various parts of the sect routinely sent into the hall.
The old man had managed Yulin Hall for many years and enjoyed the process of registering entries the most.
It gave him a sense of accomplishment.
But just at that moment, a beam of escape light came from the sky, revealing a fair-faced, red-lipped Daoist child in blue robes, landing before the old man.
Seeing this Daoist child, the old man sighed deeply and shook his head incessantly.
"The child pays respects to Master Xiangyun!"
The Daoist child respectfully greeted the old man with a bow.
"Speak then, what magic seal does he want to cultivate this time? If I remember correctly, this is the sixth one already!"
The old man said impatiently.
The Daoist child dared not speak much, only smiled apologetically and replied, "Reporting to the Ascendant, this time I’ve come to collect the spiritual materials for the Mysterious Thousand Phase Seal."
"Mysterious Thousand Phase Seal?"
"A seal for concealing one’s tracks and changing appearances—what is this for?"
The old man was slightly startled and instinctively asked.
The Daoist child naturally couldn’t answer, merely bowing and waiting.
Seeing this, the old man shook his head slightly, unwilling to wasted words on someone not yet at the Foundation Establishment Stage, sighed deeply, took out a jade pen, and wrote a few notes on the Jade Record. He then instructed a Daoist child who had been standing by his side to retrieve several jade boxes from the hall.
With a wave of his broad sleeve, these jade boxes fell into the hands of the blue-robed Daoist child.
The Daoist child hastily took out an exquisite Golden Silk Qiankun Bag, cautiously placing the jade boxes inside.
After a slight pause, the old man couldn’t help but remind the Daoist child, "Go back and tell Master Donghua, biting off more than one can chew is for his cultivation’s sake. For us cultivators, focusing on cultivation—guardian dao techniques, as long as they are adequate, is enough!"
"Yes, Ascendant!"
The Daoist child nodded in agreement, and after seeing the old man had no other instructions, he bowed, then slowly retreated, turning to take out a red shuttle-shaped spiritual artifact, using his mana to turn into an escape light, leaving the place.
The Daoist child, though only at the Qi Refining cultivation, had a spiritual artifact of high grade under him, carrying him at great speed to a tranquil cyan lotus leaf.
The cyan lotus leaf was as thin as a cicada’s wing, seemingly merging with water and nearly transparent, lacking any luxurious pavilion, with only a gray wooden gazebo standing on it.
At each corner of the pavilion’s eaves hung a golden bell, ringing softly in the summer breeze with a melodious sound akin to tinkling anklets.
In the pavilion, two people sat separately, one wearing a gray robe, sporting a three-foot-long beard, appeared middle-aged with a scholarly demeanor.
The other had a hairpin securing his hair, flowing sleeves, with handsome features and ethereal comportment.
These were Gu Yuan and the Golden Core Cultivator of the Thousand Waves Sect, Hann Yunsheng.
Upon the Daoist child’s arrival, the two were engaged in cheerful conversation.
Seeing this, the Daoist child hesitated, unsure if he should interrupt.
While he hesitated, Gu Yuan’s gentle voice reached his ears, "Child, come forth!"
"Yes, Ascendant!"
Instantly relieved, the Daoist child hurriedly walked into the pavilion, presenting the Qiankun Bag with both hands.
Without Gu Yuan making any visible movements, the Daoist child felt a lightness in his hands, and the Qiankun Bag vanished.
Then, his hands subtly weighed down, and upon glancing up, he saw a Jade Bottle resting in his palm.
"During these days, you’ve been traveling tirelessly, this bottle of Water Rhyme Qi Harmony Pills is a gift for you, it should aid your cultivation to the peak of Qi Refining."
The Daoist child was overjoyed at these words and hurriedly bowed deeply, "Thank you, Ascendant."
"Go and focus on your cultivation!"
Gu Yuan waved his sleeve, smilingly adding.
Yet the Daoist child hesitated briefly, still resolutely saying, "Reporting to the Ascendant, Master Xiangyun at Yulin Hall has words for the child to convey to the Ascendant."
"Oh? Speak plainly then!"
The Daoist child dared not embellish, faithfully repeating Master Xiangyun’s words, then stood tremblingly in place, not daring to move.
"Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Hann, you see, it’s only been six magic seals, yet your sect can’t manage and is starting to send me packing!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan burst into laughter, pretending to complain to Hann Yunsheng.
"Senior Brother Gu, the six magic seals you’ve picked are meticulously selected, lavishly consuming spiritual materials, expensive seals; Senior Brother Xiangyun is thrifty, having mild complaints is not unusual, but won’t truly hinder your cultivation."
Hann Yunsheng lightly laughed, shaking his head.
"Receiving without merits, continuing to cultivate might earn me some scolding soon!"
Gu Yuan sighed.
"Just a few magic seals, our Thousand Waves Sect can still bear it!"
"No, no more! Biting off more than one can chew; the spiritual materials for the Mysterious Thousand Phase Seal are now in hand, it’s time to leave."
Gu Yuan turned around, gazing at the rippling Thousand Waves Sect, feeling somewhat sentimental.
This period of cultivation has indeed been comfortable.
Magic seal spiritual materials—everything was available, just needed to follow the steps to cultivate.
However, it mustn’t last long.
To cultivators, "following steps" sometimes isn’t a good sign.
"If that’s the case, then I’ll contact Spirit Sound Pavilion’s Treasure Boat immediately."
Hann Yunsheng promptly declared upon hearing.
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Hann!"
Gu Yuan said with a smile.
"Spirit Sound Pavilion having a cultivator like Senior Brother overseeing things is but glad tidings, no trouble at all..."
Hann Yunsheng shook his head, then took out a Command Sword, activating it with Divine Thought, and the sword swiftly flew away, vanishing.
Spirit Sound Pavilion is a subsidiary of the Thousand Waves Sect, lacking a Daoist Embryo but having several Golden Core cultivators overseeing, the highest cultivation reaching only Mid-Stage Golden Core.
This pavilion, as its name suggests, cultivates Sound Dao techniques.
In the Cloud Dream Marsh, there exists a wondrous place called "Thousand Sounds Valley."
This valley can emit a thousand profound sounds of wind, rain, thunder, lightning, beasts roaring altogether, mountain collapse and earth split, uniquely mystical.
A perfect place for cultivating the Sound Dao.
But it resides within the Cloud Dream Marsh, with Spirit Sound Pavilion’s strength, it can’t be occupied.
Every few decades, they’d send a batch of outstanding disciples to this valley to comprehend the Sound Dao and borrow its cultivation.
Cloud Dream Marsh is vast and boundless, with countless spirit monsters and evil cultivators; even Golden Core cultivators must tread carefully.
Hence, Spirit Sound Pavilion crafted a treasure boat that every few decades would be captained by a Golden Core cultivator, crossing a hundred thousand miles to send disciples for cultivation.
To ensure safety during travel and to earn some profit, Spirit Sound Pavilion’s treasure boat invites righteous Golden Core cultivators to join, also carrying merchants on the journey.
Having cultivated Sound Dao, Hann Yunsheng maintained a good relationship with this sect, and upon hearing Gu Yuan was inquiring about traveling to Cloud Dream Marsh, proactively introduced him.
Gu Yuan, coincidentally cultivating the Ten Thousand Roar Spirit Sound Seal, desires to witness the place’s mysteriousness, and thus agreed without hesitation.
The Spirit Sound Pavilion’s treasure boat had long been prepared, resting near the Thousand Waves Sect, waiting just for Gu Yuan’s timing.
Now, with Hann Yunsheng’s Command Sword dispatched, shortly a massive treasure boat broke through the green waves, approaching from afar.