Chapter 248

They were mostly adventurers and Eremites.

According to information gathered by Yelan, many renowned figures had rushed over.

Such as Tighnari, Dehya, and others.

Fontaine was quite far away, but Clorinde had already returned to pass on the news, so they should be able to make it for the final stretch.

It was just unclear who exactly would come.

As for the remaining two nations, Natlan's information was cut off and war was frequent, so they couldn't spare any attention for matters here.

Snezhnaya...

It was said that the Cryo Archon was secretly pulling away those with upright character, but the distance was too great, so they might not make it in time.

This time, the number of people who passed the preliminary screening in Snezhnaya was the lowest, consisting only of Tartaglia and a few Fatui.

Liyue had already become the center of the storm in Teyvat, and this storm was constantly intensifying.

However, Shushan, which had triggered everything, remained untouched by this storm.

Jean and the others had joined late, but they were diligent and eager to learn; during this time, they had gained a great understanding of cultivation techniques and immortality.

Their enthusiasm for cultivation was the highest.

Right now, they spent every day either cultivating or going outside to battle magical beasts.

Their days were quite fulfilling.

Lumine and Paimon were making rapid progress.

Paimon had already reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment, almost catching up to Barbara.

Lumine was even closer to reaching the mid-stage of Refining Essence into Qi.

The divine body talents of the two were truly the envy of everyone.

Others had also made small breakthroughs, but only Ningguang and Keqing had successively broken through to the mid-stage of Refining Essence into Qi.

They were currently consolidating their cultivation.

Lisa was also on the verge of a breakthrough, just one step away from entering the late stage of Refining Essence into Qi, and had been in seclusion for several days.

Shushan had finally enjoyed a rare period of peaceful cultivation.

The Archons who had become outer sect elders were also actively integrating into the cultivation atmosphere of Shushan.

Although they didn't have cultivation techniques yet, their strength had improved significantly just by absorbing spiritual energy.

Jiang Yan's days were even more comfortable.

Every day, he would either practice dual cultivation with Ganyu or instruct Klee, Qiqi, Lumine, and the others; the rest of his time was spent cultivating and preaching the Dao.

His cultivation at the peak of Refining Spirit into Void had also been successfully consolidated.

The Merit Hall of Shushan had also fully resumed normal operations; although there weren't many tasks, the items available for exchange were countless.

For instance, at this moment, Ningguang was observing a mid-grade magical artifact crafted by Cloud Retainer under Alice's guidance.

"What is this thing called?"

Ningguang asked curiously.

Before Cloud Retainer could answer, Alice said with a look of certainty:

"The 'If I call your name, do you dare to answer?' Bottle!"

"???"

155. Ningguang: My gourd is from Taishang Laojun!

"It's the Purple Gold Gourd!"

Cloud Retainer replied with a headache, and Alice giggled, adding:

"It's the Purple Gold Gourd—Imitation."

"Is there a difference?"

Ningguang looked at Alice in confusion, and the latter immediately straightened her expression.

"How could there not be! The Sect Master's World-Purifying Glazed Bottle is already a top-tier treasure, second only to Immortal Artifacts."

"When the Sect Master talks about it, doesn't he still call it an imitation?"

Ningguang sighed, holding her forehead.

"The Sect Master's standards aren't the same as our standards, right?"

"Besides, strictly speaking, the Purifying Glass Bottle is the treasure of the so-called Taiyi Great Power, Guanyin Bodhisattva."

"Calling it an imitation is fine, isn't it?"

Alice hummed.

"Then this Purple Gold Gourd is even more of an imitation! Do you know who the original Purple Gold Gourd belongs to?"

Hearing this, Ningguang became interested and looked at Alice curiously.

The latter feigned mystery, lowering her voice:

"The origin of this Purple Gold Gourd is quite significant."

"When chaos first opened and heaven and earth were separated, there was a Supreme Ancestor who took the name of Nuwa, refined stones to patch the sky, saved the world, and patched the earth."

"Seeing a fairy vine at the foot of Mount Kunlun, bearing this Purple Gold Red Gourd, it has been passed down to this day."

"Guess, which great deity's treasure is this Purple Gold Gourd?"

Hearing this, Ningguang became interested; during this time, she had indeed read quite a bit of information about the cultivation world and even the immortal world.

She was quite knowledgeable about great deities like Nuwa.

That was a Great Luo Immortal who created humanity in the vast world.

Being able to be linked to the great deity Nuwa, clearly, this Purple Gold Gourd was not simple.

"Supreme Ancestor? Who is that?"

Cloud Retainer also looked at Alice with curiosity.

This item was crafted by her hands with Alice's instructions; its effects were somewhat peculiar, but it was undeniably powerful.

Alice spoke with great confidence when introducing it, and she didn't know where she got this information.

Alice hummed, lowered her voice, and acted sneakily:

"This thing is the Purple Gold Gourd of Taishang Laojun, the number one alchemist of the Heavenly Court."

"Do you know who this Taishang Laojun is?"

Ningguang shook her head helplessly.

"Elder Alice, stop keeping us in suspense."

"Fine."

Alice spread her hands.

"Taishang Laojun is one of the external incarnations of the Taiqing Moral Heavenly Venerable, one of the three supreme gods of Taoism, the Three Pure Ones."

"This is a genuine Great Luo Immortal, and one of the strongest existences among the Great Luo."

"Symbolizing the beginning of the Dao and the past of everything, he is known as the Master of the Great Dao and the Ancestor of all teachings."

"A naturally holy Great Luo born before heaven and earth."

"Tell me, is the origin of this Purple Gold Gourd significant enough?"

Ningguang frowned slightly and looked at the Purple Gold Gourd in the Merit Hall.

After a moment of silence, she said softly:

"The origin of the Purple Gold Gourd is indeed significant, to a degree I dare not imagine, but..."

"What does this have to do with the Purple Gold Gourd that Senior Sister Cloud Retainer made?"

"Could it be that the Purple Gold Gourd Senior Sister Cloud Retainer made can compare to that one?"

Although these words were unpleasant, Cloud Retainer agreed deeply and looked at Alice with vigilance.

"Elder Alice, don't harm me! I am merely a cultivator at the late stage of Refining Essence into Qi; how could I dare to be placed alongside that person."

"That's why I said it's an imitation!"

Alice waved her hands with a giggle.

"Don't worry, the Great Luo have no interest in bothering with us; if they really cared, in so many vast worlds, there are plenty of people chanting their names every day."

"I'm just telling Ningguang that this Purple Gold Gourd is truly worth 8, 00 merit points!"

"Just based on the fact that its ability is similar to the original Purple Gold Gourd, it's enough!"

Ningguang looked at Alice strangely.

"Really?"