Chapter 720

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Qingmu Peak, inside the hall.

Venerable Mu Ji sat on the main seat, a green robe that looked old-fashioned on him, yet he had the appearance of a Daoist child, his face tender beyond words, the Essence and Glory Dao Rhyme coiling around him, exuding a weight far surpassing the years.

People stood on both sides of the hall, all familiar faces.

Eldest Senior Sister Bei Qingtang, in a plain white Daoist robe, tall and slender figure.

Second Senior Brother Zhou Yan, holding a volume of bamboo slips, expression indifferent.

Third Senior Brother Qin Ye, looking a bit unable to sit still, eyes scanning back and forth.

Fourth Senior Brother Gu Qiao looking wooden, eyes rather hollow, unknown what he was thinking.

Fifth Senior Sister Mu Ning, complexion still somewhat pale, but much better than before.

Xu Zhangqing stepped forward, cupped his fists in salute: "Greetings to Master, Eldest Senior Sister, Second Senior Brother, Third Senior Brother, Fourth Senior Brother, Fifth Senior Sister!"

Qingyao was stepping into the Qingmu Peak main hall for the first time, small hand tightly clutching her hem, cheeks slightly red, so nervous her voice trembled: "Paying respects to Grandmaster, various Senior Uncles!"

The corner of Mu Ji's mouth hooked a shallow smile, his childish face full of gentleness: "Very good, everyone has arrived."

As these words fell, except for Second Senior Brother Zhou Yan, the remaining several people's expressions were all different.

The matter of Xu Zhangqing accepting Third Disciple Qingyao, they had long heard of it.

But no one expected that Master would specially have Sixth Junior Brother bring her.

Even letting her share a seat with a crowd of Golden Core, Nascent Soul stage elders.

This degree of importance, truly thought-provoking.

It's just that Master's actions have always been unfathomable, they had guesses in their hearts, yet didn't dare ask more.

At this time, Mu Ji said in a loud voice: "This trip outside lasted nearly a year, one was to help you Eldest Senior Sister register a Dao Name, two was going to the outer perimeter of the Nine Mountains Nine Curves Secret Realm."

Qin Ye's eyes brightened, he cried out in surprise: "Nine Mountains Nine Curves Secret Realm!"

That was an Ancient Ruin, even only the outer perimeter had numerous treasures.

The others hearing this, all pricked up their ears, eyes full of anticipation.

Mu Ji said with slight regret: "But hindered by the Secret Realm's rule restrictions, I was unable to enter the Secret Realm.

But Zhao Lie and Ling Shuang, the two of them, did not disappoint expectations.

Although most treasures were snatched away by the Longhu Immortal Sect, we also got quite a few good things."

As his voice fell, he raised a hand and waved.

In an instant, seven streaks of spiritual light suddenly burst forth.

Dazzling glow, illuminating the entire hall.

Then, seven strange objects emitting ancient Dao rhyme floated before the crowd.

The spiritual energy flowing on them was heavy and pure, even causing Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi to violently resonate.

Everyone raised their eyes to look, pupils all contracting simultaneously.

Such quality, such Dao rhyme, absolutely beyond what ordinary Spiritual Treasures could compare to.

Looks like, the Immortal Sect's harvest this time was abundant.

Mu Ji's fingertip lightly tapped, the first treasure floated toward Bei Qingtang: "You have cultivated with me for many years, each has your specialty.

And these treasures, are selected tailored to your Spiritual Roots and Cultivation Methods."

Bei Qingtang received it in hand and looked carefully.

What was given to her, was a fist-sized brown-green crystal stone.

The surface covered in interwoven wood grain and earth grain, and faintly fused together.

Mu Ji smiled lightly: "Qingtang, you have Wood and Earth Dual Spirit Roots, mainly cultivate the Wood Pulse Guiding Technique, this treasure is the Ancient Locking Heaven Vine's core transformed, internally containing Wood and Earth same-origin power.

After refining can strengthen your control over Lingti, and more can borrow Earth Vein power to stabilize foundation."

Bei Qingtang bowed in salute: "Thank you Master for your deep kindness!"

Mu Ji's fingertip tapped again, a yellowed illustrated record floated before Zhou Yan: "Zhou Yan, you mainly cultivate the Green Wood Spirit Plant Record, specialize in Lingti identification and cultivation Dao.

This record documents the growth habits and cultivation methods of over a hundred kinds of ancient lost Lingti, just right to fill your gaps."

Zhou Yan received it solemnly with both hands, bowed and thanked: "Thank you Master!"

Immediately following, a bead entirely emerald green, internally containing countless fine shadows, floated toward Qin Ye.

Mu Ji introduced: "Qin Ye, you specialize in the Vine Binding Technique, and like to go out on expeditions.

Inside this bead, is sealed an Ancient Locking Heaven Vine, possessing both toughness and corrosiveness.

Even more can borrow Spiritual Energy, Magic Power, to thereby catalyze on a large scale."

Qin Ye's eyes shot out brilliant light, said in a loud voice: "Thank you Master!"

The fourth treasure was a palm-sized crystal stone, half emanating warm luster, half revealing cold sharp edge.

Then, it slowly floated before the Fourth Disciple.

Mu Ji smiled: "Gu Qiao, this crystal is the Ancient Ironwood's marrow core transformed, Wood and Metal two Qi perfectly fused.

After refining, can strengthen your Rule characteristic."

Gu Qiao solemnly saluted: "Thank you Master!"

Mu Ji looked at Mu Ning, appearing exceptionally heartache: "Ning'er, this jade stores an Ancient Spirit Worm, counts as Master's... compensation for you!"

Back when I myself crossed the Calamity, fortunately she borrowed Qingmu Peak, releasing thick vitality.

Otherwise, even if he succeeded in the end, he would still have to enter seclusion to recuperate for a very long time.

Mu Ning's face instantly lit up with joy: "Thank you, Master!"

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Five of the seven streaks of spiritual light were already gone; only two remained in the hall.

One was verdant like ten-thousand-year-old spiritual wood, its Dao rhyme vast and majestic.

One was pale green like newly sprouted grass, its spiritual energy gentle and weak.

And those who had yet to receive a treasure were only Xu Changqing and Qingyao left.

A solemn expression appeared on Mu Ji's face, his gaze falling on Xu Changqing: "Changqing, the Four Seasons Heavenly Craft Score you created revolutionized the Immortal Sect's system of ten thousand years, enough to be recorded in the sect's history.

Also... in short, ordinary supreme treasures cannot meet the reward standard."

He raised his hand and pointed; that streak of spiritual light, verdant like ten-thousand-year-old spiritual wood, suddenly converged, ultimately transforming into a single leaf.

It looked simple, yet one half was withered like dead wood, the other half vibrant like a tender shoot.

The two cycled and flowed, forming a perfect closed loop.

The aura of life and death was actually exactly the same as the Withering and Flourishing Dao rhyme on Mu Ji.

Xu Changqing was stunned: "This is?"

Mu Ji said in a deep voice: "This leaf contains my comprehension of the Withering and Flourishing Great Dao, equivalent to a Dao Seed."

Of the three thousand Great Daos, Withering and Flourishing is one.

He himself could not dictate his disciple's Great Dao, but he could adjust and circumvent it in advance.

This was equivalent to giving Xu Changqing an additional choice, and moreover one comparable to a shortcut.

Instantly, the hall exploded into an uproar.

Bei Qingtang's eyes widened abruptly, her face full of disbelief.

She had followed Mu Ji the longest, and knew most clearly that the Withering and Flourishing Great Dao was her Master's fundamental Dao, the final result of dual cultivation of life and destiny.

Put bluntly, this was the Dao lineage inheritance.

Giving it to Xu Changqing was equivalent to confirming who the next Peak Master of Qingmu Peak would be.

Zhou Yan's usually impassive face moved for the first time: "Master... this means you are preparing to designate Senior Brother Changqing as heir!"

Qin Ye's voice unconsciously rose: "This is Master's bottom-of-the-box treasure; we've followed him for so many years yet didn't even touch the fringe, how many years has Senior Brother Changqing been here?"

Gu Qiao said expressionlessly: "Senior Brother Changqing is indeed suitable."

Mu Ning's eyes went perfectly round, and she thought secretly: "Doesn't that mean the next person to take care of me is Senior Brother Changqing?"

The several people looked at each other, their eyes full of shock and envy.

No one expected that Master would actually value Senior Brother Changqing so highly.

And the most bewildered person of all had to be Xu Changqing.

He stood in place, his gaze dull, looking at a loss.

Never expected that Master would actually bestow the Dao lineage inheritance upon himself!