As Liang Yi and Su Youyi stepped through the gate of their residence, Zi Xuanbu had already sensed their arrival. However, because Liang Yi played the role of a hands-off shopkeeper with such nonchalant flair, Zi Xuanbu, recalling how his own hair had fallen out from toiling day and night, simply did not bother to go out to greet them, opting instead to wait in the backyard for Liang Yi's visit. Unexpectedly, Yu Yongge, that simple-minded fellow, didn't say a word before drawing his sword to strike; his loose cultivator temperament remains uncorrected. But this lad was indeed fortunate; opportunities for guidance from Liang Yi were scarce. Now, in terms of realm, Liang Yi was far inferior to him, but in sword Dao cultivation, he could not hope to match him, and guiding Yu Yongge was done with ease. "Elder Zi, you've come out of seclusion!?" Yu Yongge, still excited from Liang Yi's teachings, sensed Zi Xuanbu behind him and quickly turned to greet him. Previously, Elder Zi had ordered him to guard the place during his seclusion, so when he sensed someone stepping into the courtyard, Yu Yongge drew his sword without a second thought, not expecting to have confronted one of his own. "How could I continue my seclusion when our Sect Master has arrived?" Zi Xuanbu let out a cold snort through his nose and looked at Liang Yi with a forced smile. "Haha, well, you know... I've been a bit busy recently?" Sensing the dissatisfaction in Elder Zi's tone, Liang Yi scratched his head and chuckled awkwardly, but then seemed to suddenly remember something. "Oh right, Elder Zi, I've brought you a gift." Zi Xuanbu crossed his arms, his body language indicating his disdain for any gift from Liang Yi, who kept him waiting, but his divine sense faithfully shifted to Liang Yi, curious about the gift. Liang Yi rummaged through his ring, finally pulling out a peculiar spirit pill, clear in color and smooth in texture, surrounded by spiritual energy that formed the shapes of mythical beasts. The moment this elixir was taken out, a faint fragrance filled the entire courtyard, and both Su Youyi and Yu Yongge felt a sense of spiritual relief, even the little white creature comfortably squinted its eyes. Zi Xuanbu, who felt it the most, sensed a joyful cheering of cells throughout his body and an invigorating feeling from the inside out, his eyes revealing a hint of astonishment and uncertainty. His intuition told him that swallowing this pill would bring tremendous benefits! After millions of years of slumber, his divine soul was already exhausted and broken, and his physical body was destroyed during the collapse of an epoch. After rebuilding the Purple Cloud Sect, he continually recuperated to replenish his divine soul. Utilizing the backing of the Taoist Sect, he exchanged a legacy of spiritual medicine and some exotic divine metals, relics of a bygone epoch of the Purple Cloud Sect, for a plethora of rare resources from other super forces. This allowed him to leverage the power of laws to reconstruct his physical body from his soul essence. But having undergone so many trials, his potential was nearly spent; he might have to remain at the Great Perfection of the Eighth Realm for the rest of his life. He had slain many Abyss cultivators on the battlefield, obtaining a lot of World Origin, but even that only allowed him to advance a little further on the path of Great Perfection in the Eighth Realm; the Ninth Realm was still an unreachable goal. Today, on a sudden impulse, he faintly sensed an opportunity to break through to the Ninth Realm, so he hurriedly entered seclusion to grasp that fleeting insight. Unfortunately, the insight was quick to come and go, and the seclusion turned out to be merely a false hope. Now, seeing the elixir in Liang Yi's hands, Zi Xuanbu once again sensed that opportunity, realizing that his intuition had been correct! It's known that as one ascends in realm, the effects of many spirit pills diminish. For a pill that can arouse longing even in a cultivator at the Great Perfection of the Eighth Realm, its value is clear, not to mention its connection to his chance of breaking through to the Ninth Realm. For a moment, even with Zi Xuanbu's mental state, he felt an uncontrollable surge of emotion and was moved. He cast aside his previous thoughts, now looking at Liang Yi with a smile full of spring warmth. "Spirit Clearing Xuanhuan Heavenly Pill, Peak of Second Grade," Liang Yi said plainly, tossing the elixir with its variety of wonders to Elder Zi. "It's refined with Innate Spirit Clearing Qi as a catalyst, blending countless heavenly materials and spiritual medicines, not something an alchemy grandmaster could attempt lightly. It can significantly increase a cultivator's potential, and even slightly alleviate the hurdles to advancement—perfectly suited for your current situation." Indeed, such an elixir was considered one of the rarest in the world, and Liang Yi inwardly thanked the White Tiger Envoy's generous contribution once more. This level of elixir was rare even among the White Tiger Envoy's treasures, now unattainable by anyone as many of the raw materials needed had already been extinguished, presumably acquired by the White Tiger from the Abyss. However, even after obtaining this pill, Liang Yi couldn't immediately consume it as it contained a trace of Abyss Demon Qi. While his Cliff Sword Intent could erase this trace of demon Qi, it was risky as it might damage the inner patterns of the elixir. This level of elixir already involves the Law's realm, and even a minor influence can render an elixir ineffective, so though Liang Yi covets the pile of items within the White Tiger Envoy's ring, he is temporarily helpless to do anything about them. After reviewing the items for Ji Ningqiao, she mentioned that she might be able to think of a solution, and after leaving with a large number of Spiritual Medicines obtained from Liang Yi, she even commissioned Feng Yuyou to bring her research results a couple of days ago. Since Mystical Mechanism Continent has long been plagued by the invasion of Abyss Demon Qi, Medicine Valley had been conducting related research for a long time. Although it remains helpless against cultivators who have already been eroded, there are some defensive measures that can be taken before the erosion, thus accumulating a fair amount of experience. According to Ji Ningqiao's explanation, the special powder researched is to be merged with the Spirit Pill, then combined with Liang Yi's mastery of Cliff Sword Intent, the two will seamlessly dispel the Abyss Demon Qi within, allowing the Spirit Pill to return to normal. Liang Yi was still a bit conflicted on which item to eliminate first with this material, the Divine Tree, which was still in its sapling state, was initially planned to be first. Although Liang Yi was still unclear about the origins of that item, he subconsciously felt it must be extraordinary. But thinking of the Purple Cloud Steps, Liang Yi suddenly came up with an idea and decided to take out a Spirit Clearing Xuanhuan Heavenly Pill from the ring and give it to Elder Zi as a gift first. According to Ji Ningqiao, the research results were actually not difficult to handle, and more would be delivered in succession, so Liang Yi was not in a rush for the moment. "Turns out... this is the opportunity for my breakthrough..." Elder Zi could hardly contain his emotions, regarding the elixir as an opportunity for enlightenment. Such a pill would be enough for any Eighth Realm cultivator at Great Perfection who has exhausted their potential to give everything in exchange for, yet Liang Yi gave it to him so casually. "Haha, our Purple Cloud Sect can lack anyone, but we can't do without you!" Liang Yi laughed heartily, well aware of the value of the elixir, but he still felt that entrusting the Spirit Clearing Xuanhuan Heavenly Pill to Elder Zi was the most appropriate choice. "This old man will definitely not let down the Sect Master's expectations!" Elder Zi solemnly pledged his loyalty, as having such an opportunity gifted to fellow sect members meant that there were no concerns about the prosperity of Purple Cloud Sect. Beside them, Yu Yongge was also deeply touched, as he found himself in a somewhat similar predicament to Elder Zi. However, his issue was simply a lack of accumulated strength, and he could launch an assault on the Seventh Realm once he had bolstered his foundation sufficiently. But Elder Zi was different, being someone who had been reincarnated and whose potential was fatally drained, he had already lost his chance at the Ninth Realm. Yet, with the opportunity provided by the Sect Master, it was like having a lantern personally lit by the Sect Master to illuminate the path ahead, with no more darkness in sight. Having a Sect Master with such magnanimity was enough to inspire heartfelt respect and loyalty among the disciples! "Alright, you should be taking the Spirit Pill right away, but since I won't be here for too long, let's discuss some matters first." Liang Yi cut off the string of grateful words Elder Zi was about to utter and spoke with a smile. "Very well, my affairs can wait, let's go inside first." Elder Zi, now assured by the Spirit Clearing Xuanhuan Heavenly Pill, was clearly not in a hurry. When it came time to truly strike for the Ninth Realm, it was still necessary to adjust one's state to its peak. The current tumultuous emotions and sudden joy were not suitable for making a breakthrough. "By the way, where is Senior Qingqiu?" Noticing the absence of Qingqiu Mingli's presence in the sect grounds, Liang Yi asked Elder Zi, puzzled. "Oh her? She didn't come this way. I seem to recall her saying she wanted to wander the world with her disciple's Spirit Light, to find a way for her disciple to reincarnate." Elder Zi recounted Qingqiu Mingli's words to Liang Yi. "It would be good for Senior Qingqiu to have a new hope if her disciple could reincarnate soon." Su Youyi murmured with a sigh, genuinely hoping that Qingqiu Mingli could soon revive her beloved disciple. "Is the sect alright?" Liang Yi was somewhat puzzled – with both pillars of the sect gone, wasn't he worried about the sect's stability? "Rest assured, the Divine Tree found by you all has taken root and sprouted in the sect, growing into a towering tree! In coordination with the Sect Protection Array, as long as no Ninth Realm powerhouse intervenes, it is guaranteed to be foolproof." Elder Zi laughed heartily, full of praise for the wondrous Divine Tree. The presence of the Divine Tree has covered the entire range of the sect, with all disciples within the sect perceiving a refreshing clarity of mind. Whether comprehending Daoist Skills or conducting secluded cultivation, everyone has felt a hint of ease. Newest update provıded by 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡⚫𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢⚫𝘯𝘦𝘵 In the language of players, it's like a widely covering beneficial BUFF, extremely comfortable. And according to Elder Zi's observation, the Divine Tree is currently just entering its growth stage, and its mystic features are only beginning to reveal themselves. It is predicted to be unparalleled in its maturity! Such an Innate Divine Wood may possibly only exist in Medicine Valley on the current Mystical Mechanism Continent, and even if other sects possess Innate objects, they are not of the type that could bring significant benefits to a sect. Furthermore, the Divine Tree is exceptionally unique, and even among Innate objects, it is incredibly powerful. It represents the Law of the Origin of Heaven and Earth and is more likely to ascend to a Divine Artifact compared to other Innate Spiritual Objects.