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Translator: AnubisTL
Spirit treasures originating from the ancient era, or even earlier, were often accompanied by a specialized Universal Treasure Manual crafted by the artifact refiner during the refining process. This manual served to transmit the treasure's secrets within their dao lineage.
However, Li Qing had omitted this step when refining his spirit treasures, as he had no intention of passing them down to his sect.
This wasn't due to stinginess or reluctance; even if he left them to the sect, few would be capable of refining and activating them.
The cultivation environment today was vastly different from the ancient era, when a single lineage could continuously produce Divine Transformation stage cultivators.
If Li Qing were to leave this realm in the future, the spirit treasures he left behind wouldn't protect the sect but might instead invite unimaginable calamities.
Li Qing unfurled the bamboo slip and carefully studied the Universal Treasure Manual, but his brow soon furrowed deeply.
He hadn't expected the immortal mansion's Universal Treasure Manual to be divided into five layers, rivaling some Immortal Dao cultivation techniques in complexity!
Yet Li Qing quickly understood. To fully unlock the mansion's myriad functions, mastering all five layers of the manual would indeed be necessary.
However, for simple refinement and activation, mastering only the first layer would suffice.
Li Qing possessed exceptional comprehension. As he studied the first layer of the Universal Treasure Manual, he continuously meditated and contemplated its principles in his mind.
After about an hour, Li Qing mobilized his true essence, mana, and divine sense, attempting to subdue the immortal mansion. This required simultaneous use of both mana and divine sense, neither of which could be omitted.
After a long while, his mana and divine sense merged into one, simultaneously penetrating the immortal mansion.
Unfortunately, before he could reach the mansion's core, his mana reserves began to run dry. The battle just now had consumed far too much energy.
Li Qing shook his head helplessly, then formed a hand seal, simultaneously activating the three heavenly spirit fires within his body.
Boom!
The three heavenly spirit fires erupted from his body, instantly condensing into three fire rings radiating intense flames.
Refining Essence Fire Ring!
This divine ability could only be unleashed upon reaching the divine transformation stage in the Crimson Blaze Heaven-Burning Art. Yet Li Qing had managed to manifest it ahead of schedule.
His years of seclusion in the cave abode had not been wasted. He had not only been refining his cultivation bottleneck but had also thoroughly mastered the cultivation manual, gleaning numerous profound techniques from it.
The Refining Essence Fire Ring was one such technique. Formed from heavenly spirit fire, these rings had previously only existed as illusory constructs within his body, assisting him in refining the chaotic heaven and earth spiritual energy.
But now it was different. Having mastered this divine ability ahead of time, he could manifest the fire rings externally, accelerating the absorption of heaven and earth spiritual energy.
The three fire rings, each a different color, swirled like whirlpools, voraciously devouring the surrounding spiritual energy. In an instant, the spiritual energy within a hundred-mile radius was forcefully drawn into Li Qing's body through the rings.
The originally impure spiritual energy was refined by the three fire rings into an incomparably pure form, which Li Qing smoothly channeled into his body. The refined energy settled into his dantian, transforming into his mana.
Within moments, his mana had recovered to nearly eighty percent of its peak. Meanwhile, Giant Deer City suffered greatly. The city's once abundant spiritual energy had been depleted by nearly half, a loss that would likely take over a year to replenish.
"Hah!" Li Qing exhaled deeply, dispelling the three fire rings. His eyes gleamed with determination as he gazed at the immortal mansion before him and murmured, "Let's try again!"
He extended his hands, simultaneously unleashing his powerful divine sense power and mana.
This time, he successfully cultivated the first layer of the Universal Treasure Manual, the technique required to subdue the immortal mansion.
In an instant, the entire layout of the immortal mansion appeared in Li Qing's mind, revealing every detail within.
It turned out that the full name of this immortal mansion was the Heavenly Wonder Immortal Mansion, indeed a spirit treasure dating back to the ancient era.
This mansion possessed numerous wondrous functions, making it practically a true immortal mansion. Its interior layout and furnishings were indistinguishable from those of an Immortal's Blessed Land.
But soon, a bitter smile appeared on Li Qing's face.
"Master, what's wrong? Could it be..." Li Yuhuan looked at her master with concern, fearing that her senior brothers had met with disaster inside.
Li Qing shook his head. "No, their conditions are relatively stable. Their lives and cultivation remain intact, though they've sustained some injuries."
"My bitter smile stems from this mansion itself. To fully control it, one must refine all five layers of the Universal Treasure Manual."
"Yet I've only mastered the first layer. Taking it with us will likely be quite troublesome."
The first layer of the Universal Treasure Manual allows the mansion to recognize its master, but this is merely a basic acknowledgment, not a complete refinement.
Li Qing's current authority over the mansion is limited. He can only open and close it, and survey its interior.
To move the mansion, he must refine the second layer of the Universal Treasure Manual.
If he mastered the second layer of the Universal Treasure Manual, Li Qing would gain significantly enhanced capabilities. He would then be able move the immortal mansion along the Earth Vein and rearrange its interior layout according to his will. Furthermore, he would be able to manipulate some of the mansion's restrictions.
Qin Siya's mastery of the Universal Treasure Manual had reached this level.
While the first layer of the manual was relatively simple to cultivateâLi Qing had mastered it in less than two hoursâachieving the second layer would require considerable time.
The difficulty had increased significantly, and even Li Qing's exceptional comprehension couldn't overcome the challenge easily.
"Enough for now. I should release the people trapped inside the mansion first."
With that, Li Qing activated his authority over the immortal mansion, simultaneously opening all eight gates. He then addressed the mansion's interior: "Fellow daoists, the gates of this immortal mansion are now open. You may leave."
His voice resonated through the mansion like the booming of a great bell, echoing repeatedly.
Hearing this, everyone inside the mansion immediately awoke.
"The gates are open! Run!"
"Could this be a trap?!"
"Unlikely. We nearly died just now. If that person harbored any hostility toward us, we wouldn't be alive right now."
"Get out while you can!"
"..."
Soon, figures streamed out of the eight gates of the Heavenly Wonder Immortal Mansion, each face etched with lingering fear.
Moments earlier, their emotions had been beyond their control. The immortal mansion had transformed into a furnace, relentlessly extracting every strand of mana and vital essence from their bodies.
As more cultivators emerged, some fled immediately, too terrified to even glance back.
Others, however, burned with anger. They scanned their surroundings, determined to find the mastermind behind this ordeal and demand answers.
Among them were nascent soul realm cultivators, such as the three immortals from overseas, who immediately locked their gazes on Li Qing.
"Fellow Daoist, we demand an explanation!"
"Indeed! Was this all a scheme orchestrated by you?"
"This Chen doesn't appreciate such jokes!"
It was clear that Li Qing's demeanor and aura differed sharply from those of the cultivators who had just escaped the immortal mansion.
This discrepancy drew their attention, and they pressed him for answers about what had transpired.
(End of the Chapter)
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