Chapter 1507: Mirror Scholar Incense

A heaven and earth like primordial chaos, as if nothing had ever been born.

No one knew how long this scene lasted, when suddenly light was born within the chaos, and from within that light a colossal figure emerged—a silhouette bearing twelve wings. It wielded its holy wings as a sword, the sword-light danced, and the radiance split open the boundless chaos.

The entire world, as if by this, came to possess vitality.

The chaos dispersed, and the sword-dance of that twelve-winged holy silhouette surged forth like a tide, as if branded into the deepest depths of the heart.

"Is this the cultivation method of this Light Unparalleled Art?"

In Li Luo's mind flashed the sword-dancing postures of those twelve-winged holy silhouettes. Every flicker of their sword-light seemed capable of stirring the vast light-attribute energy between heaven and earth, and the interweaving of sword-traces appeared like a wondrous pull between the stars—profound and unfathomable.

Yet Li Luo quickly discovered that the sword-light of the twelve-winged holy silhouette's dance began to grow blurry, and at the same time, attempting to comprehend and study it became increasingly difficult.

He understood this was because the light-attribute phase force within his body was fading. Without the augmentation of the Upper Nine-Purity Light Phase, this Light Unparalleled Art was truly somewhat difficult for him to deduce and comprehend.

After all, this was an Unparalleled Art exclusive to the Light Phase. That he had previously won its favor was purely because the residual Upper Nine-Purity Light Phase had caused this "Twelve-Wing Holy Spirit Sword Dance Art" to form a misunderstanding.

Moreover, Jiang Jiang Qinge had not truly contested this Unparalleled Art with him. Otherwise, if she had stalled just a little longer, waiting until the residual Upper Nine-Purity Light Phase force within him completely faded, then she wouldn't have needed to act at all—this Light Unparalleled Art would have cast him aside like a worn-out rag.

And Jiang Jiang Qinge could have enjoyed this art alone.

"Indeed, sharing this art with me is such a waste."

Li Luo felt somewhat helpless. He could not maintain the Upper Nine-Purity Light Phase nature indefinitely. Although he possessed the unique Myriad Phase Seed, this fusion of all phases was an enormous burden for him as well. The most serious consequence was that it consumed his own essence blood. This time he had endured purely because the "Dragon Blood Ancient-Trace Art" had strengthened his physical body, coupled with the "Three-Revolution Jade Dragon Pill" that Li Hongyou had bestowed. But now, that Jade Dragon Pill had already been completely consumed.

And at this moment, a cool, delicate, slender palm slipped into his grasp, and then their fingers interlaced tightly together.

Then, Li Luo sensed that the "Twelve-Wing Holy Spirit Sword Dance Art" in his mind, which had somewhat faded and become sluggish to comprehend, once again became smooth.

He turned his head and saw Jiang Jiang Qinge, who had come to his side. Her radiant, deep, and captivating golden eyes were looking at him with a faint smile.

"You and I have shared the Unparalleled Divine Resonance within this 'Twelve-Wing Holy Spirit Sword Dance Art,' and now we are of one body and one mind. Naturally, this kind of comprehension can also be shared together," Jiang Jiang Qinge said.

Li Luo said with a wry smile, "It feels like a poor student being forcibly dragged along to study by the top student."

Jiang Jiang Qinge, however, shook her head and said earnestly, "Don't sell yourself short. The Unparalleled Art is far too profound; even I may not necessarily comprehend and cultivate it successfully. So when we encounter a bottleneck, I will still need your assistance."

Li Luo's heart stirred, and he said, "You mean... that brief moment when I fused into the Upper Nine-Purity Light Phase?"

Jiang Jiang Qinge smiled charmingly and said, "Normally, I will be the one to diligently comprehend and deduce. At the critical moment, you still have to step in. After all, who can I blame for not having an Upper Nine-Purity Light Phase?"

Only then did Li Luo feel satisfied. Looking at it this way, he was still useful. Otherwise, sharing an Unparalleled Art with Jiang Jiang Qinge for nothing while dragging down her progress would truly be somewhat hard to accept.

And with this arrangement, the two of them truly seemed able to be heart-to-heart, jointly cultivating this true Unparalleled Art.

It's simply cheating.

But this method, ordinary people couldn't do it either. After all, in this world, how many relationships could there be where one would even take out an Unparalleled Art to share?

For a moment, Li Luo's grip on Jiang Jiang Qinge's slender, fair hand tightened, his heart filled with warmth.

Only, while they were wrapped up in each other, the Fifth Mingxuan in the holy temple wore an extraordinarily colorful expression.

It was one thing for Jiang Jiang Qinge to obtain this Light Unparalleled Art, but how did the later-arriving Li Luo inexplicably get mixed in as well?!

On what basis?

Moreover, he was a person who possessed six phases—how could he cultivate this kind of exclusive Light Unparalleled Art?

Could it be relying on that Light Auxiliary Phase of his? This so-called auxiliary phase, nicely put it's an auxiliary phase, but harshly put, isn't it just there to make up the numbers? Can that thing actually be of any use?

The Fifth Mingxuan, who was unaware that Li Luo could borrow the fusion of all phases to produce an Upper Nine-Purity Light Phase, truly felt this was absurd.

Yet his senses could not change anything anymore.

The Light Unparalleled Art had already made its choice. At this moment, no matter what means he employed, he could not obtain this Unparalleled Art. After all, the Unparalleled Divine Resonance contained within the Unparalleled Art had already merged into Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge's bodies, completing the inheritance.

Lacking the Unparalleled Divine Resonance, even Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge could not pass this art on to others.

The Fifth Mingxuan's expression shifted, finally turning to bitterness and dejection. At this point, he had no chance left. Li Luo had defeated Song Jing, and now joining forces with Jiang Jiang Qinge, the opportunity here no longer belonged to him at all.

So he could only silently turn around and leave the holy temple.

At the same time, the Fifth Mingxuan also understood that with the spread of the Heavenly Mirror Tower trial results, his long-held reputation as the "Light Marquis" was nearing its end, because now, there was someone more suited to it.

The Light Marquis, Jiang Jiang Qinge.

Li Luo watched the Fifth Mingxuan's departing figure, but did not stop him. Instead, he asked Jiang Jiang Qinge, "Are there any other opportunities here?"

Jiang Jiang Qinge nodded, then stepped toward the end of the holy temple. This place was extremely spacious, with only a stone platform standing there. On the stone platform was an incense burner, and within the burner was a long purple incense stick, emitting a strange, exotic fragrance.

"If my guess is correct, this purple incense is the 'Mirror Scholar Incense,'" Jiang Jiang Qinge said.

"Mirror Scholar Incense?"

Li Luo was startled for a moment, then immediately understood and said in surprise, "Heavenly Mirror Scholar?"

"Mm. The person who lights this incense will obtain the qualification to become a 'Heavenly Mirror Scholar.' Once the trial ends, they will become a 'Heavenly Mirror Scholar.'"

"What are the benefits of becoming a Heavenly Mirror Scholar?" Li Luo asked curiously.

"For you, it doesn't seem to hold particularly great significance, because the Heavenly Mirror Scholars are also known as the Academy Alliance's 'Dean Reserve Pool.' Once you become a Heavenly Mirror Scholar, and once your strength is sufficient, you may choose to go to various Holy Academies to serve as Dean."

"You may also choose to enter the Academy Alliance. In the future, when you step into the King Grade, you may become an Alliance Elder."

"Of course, there is another benefit, and that is the Academy Alliance will grant you extremely high authority and cultivation resources," Jiang Jiang Qinge said.

Hearing this, Li Luo was rather unenthusiastic. After all, he had no intention of deeply establishing himself within the Academy Alliance, and naturally had no plans to become a Dean.

"You light it," Li Luo said.

"You do it. Because lighting this incense comes with another opportunity—that is, burning incense to seek treasure. You may seek the many treasures existing within this Heavenly Mirror Tower. Of course, Unparalleled Arts are probably not among them."

Li Luo was stunned upon hearing this, then suddenly understood and said joyfully, "You mean, I should seek the Grand Non-Phase Divine Forging Art? Can this work?"

Jiang Jiang Qinge shook her head and said, "I don't know, but we can always try, right?"

She had obtained this "Twelve-Wing Holy Spirit Sword Dance Art," which had already fulfilled the goal of entering the Heavenly Mirror Tower this time, so she had nothing more to seek. But Li Luo's goal had yet to be completed.

Li Luo hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded. He extended his finger, urged his phase force, and brushed past the purple incense inserted in the incense burner.

The purple incense was immediately lit, and purple smoke rose curling upward.

Li Luo gazed at the purple smoke that faintly contained mysteries, pressed his palms together, and silently recited the most straightforward wish in his heart.

"I want the 'Grand Non-Phase Divine Forging Art'!"