Lord Shenxiu
Chapter 458: Legacy

Chapter 458: Chapter 458: Legacy

Carefree Pavilion.

Originally a row of guest rooms, now these have been transformed into prison cells.

The sole jailer, Yu Tongzi, would occasionally pass by, drooling and making slippery movements as he stared down each hostage, scaring them pale and shaking them to their core.

Even Cultivators fear death, especially the prospect of becoming Demon Beasts’ feed, which is truly a miserable way to die.

The only exceptions were perhaps Li Kunlun, Li Ningxiu, and other true inheritors of the Five Extremes.

After all, being true Daoist seeds, they behaved much better than those from the aristocratic families.

Inside the quiet room.

Li Kunlun sat cross-legged, and though he could not mobilize his Mana, he remained calm and collected.

He paid no mind to Yu Tongzi’s somewhat resentful gaze.

After all, his previous use of the thunder technique had almost stripped Yu Tongzi of his fur.

Now transformed into a bald bird, he was truly pitiful.

"This person... does he really not fear death..."

Yu Tongzi was scared stiff for quite a while, but without the master’s command, he dared not act rashly, only brooding in silence.

At that moment, both heard the sound of thunder.

The thunderous roars, unblockable even by the magical artifact of the Carefree Pavilion.

The grand and mighty thunder pealed into the attic, causing Li Kunlun’s expression to shift, "Is this... a Heavenly Tribulation? Such a fearsome tribulation..."

Even the Returning Elixir Old Monster practiced and didn’t face such tribulations.

The thunder from outside was different from breaking through the Primordial Spirit.

Li Kunlun truly did not understand unless... the Creation Ancestor was a Demon Cultivator, but he should have already passed the Shape Transformation Tribulation!

Yu Tongzi, however, had full confidence in Zhong Shenxiu, knowing the master would be unharmed. At that moment, he squawked, "How about it... thought it through? Just hand over your sect’s true teachings, and I’ll spare your life!"

Li Kunlun glanced at him, too lazy to speak, and continued to close his eyes and conserve his energy.

This scene made Yu Tongzi’s teeth itch with frustration, yet he was powerless.

The thunder lasted for three days and nights before finally ceasing.

Zhong Shenxiu returned to the Carefree Pavilion, changed into a new Taoist robe despite it being slightly tattered, and after washing up, he came out looking refreshed and started to inspect each captive.

"To let the master know... apart from Li Kunlun and Li Ningxiu, all have obediently handed over their own sect’s Daoist Skills, totaling fifty-seven volumes!"

Yu Tongzi very cleverly presented the recorded Daoist skills.

Zhong Shenxiu casually flipped through them, chuckling, "Not bad... but we have to watch out for any deliberate mistakes."

"Master, please rest assured, I have already tested them many times using various methods... even tricked them a few times. Those who tried to deceive were devoured right before their eyes by me, and the remaining aristocratic young masters all softened like bones, doing whatever was asked of them..." Yu Tongzi called out.

If it were the other party who tried to cheat first, him eating them was even something the master had promised.

"Very good."

Zhong Shenxiu picked up a scroll of Daoist skills titled "Flying Star Notes," which seemed to be the inheritance obtained by a disciple from one of the aristocratic families.

Actually, among the thirty-six aristocratic families, existing before the changes of the Ancient Era, each had produced a Primordial Spirit Ancestor.

Thus, these Daoist books each had something worthwhile to observe.

"Bring Li Kunlun and Li Ningxiu here..."

...

When Li Kunlun and Li Ningxiu, this pair of fate-shared lovebirds, entered the Bihai Chaosheng Tingyu Tower, they saw a young Taoist, a book never leaving his hand, seemingly immersed in his reading.

Li Kunlun bowed first, "I’ve seen the Creation Ancestor, may I ask for what purpose you have captured us?"

"Naturally, it is for the Five Extremes True Inheritance..."

Zhong Shenxiu set down the book in his hand, a strange light gleaming in his eyes as he glanced at Li Kunlun, sighing, "It seems... I truly have no mentoring fate with you. Well... the ancestor won’t refine you to death with True Fire. Hand over the Tiandu Sect True Inheritance, and the ancestor will let you go, never to go back on my word."

"The ancestor has already refined the Nine Revolutions, what use is another inheritance to you?"

Li Kunlun sneered.

In this realm, Refining Nine Revolutions was considered the peak, and beyond that, there was no way to cultivate the Primordial Spirit.

He could understand the ordinary thieves who coveted the Five Extremes Inheritance without a True Inheritor.

But he truly couldn’t understand the actions of the Creation Ancestor.

After all, the content above the Primordial Spirit wasn’t actually important since the Cultivation Techniques of all sects only went up to Refining, and the actual difference wasn’t that large.

Those who had cultivated to Refining Nine Revolutions had no need nor possibility to start cultivating anew.

"Of course, it’s the content beyond the Primordial Spirit that I seek. Since I call myself Creation, I must live up to the name and pave a way for the Primordial Spirits of this realm..."

Zhong Shenxiu said with a smile.

"Such grand ambition from the ancestor..."

Li Kunlun shook his head. This approach had actually been taken in history, with many mastering various sects and vowing to cultivate the Primordial Spirit.

However... they all vanished into ashes one by one...

He suddenly felt some understanding towards the Creation Ancestor.

After all, with his talent, if placed in the Ancient Era, even achieving the Primordial Spirit was within reach—but sadly, he was born in a decadent era where cultivation could only reach Refining Nine Revolutions, still bound by a Golden Core’s lifespan!

"I am telling the honest truth, why does no one believe me?"

Zhong Shenxiu sighed. "I will ask one last time, will you comply? If not, I’ll kill you outright! After all, I am already destined to be an enemy of the world, so what do I fear from a few more wrongful spirits on my hands?"

"I agree to it then!"

Li Kunlun immediately composed himself and saluted, "My Tiandu Sect’s current Cultivation Technique is an improved version that only goes up to Refining. However, I like to read widely and have memorized several Ancient Immortal texts from the Scripture Pavilion, such as the ’Purple Palace Heavenly Book,’ ’Earthly Palace Golden Chapter,’ ’Ruyi Heavenly Demon Volume,’ and so on... I am willing to exchange these for my freedom."

"Agreed!"

Zhong Shenxiu’s eyes brightened, then he sighed again, "Suddenly I feel that your character is very much to my taste. How about... truly becoming my student?"

"I guess I’m not fated to be your student," Li Kunlun said with a worried frown.

"Well then, so be it."

Zhong Shenxiu nodded and then turned to Li Ningxiu, "Fairy Li, what would you wish for?"

Li Ningxiu glanced at Li Kunlun, knowing well why he offered so many ancient texts; aside from these ancient Immortal Laws having little importance, he also did it to plead for her.

"My Shushan Sword Sect also holds many Ancient Immortal Laws, which are now pointless anyway, so why not give them to you?"

Yet, she remained prideful and scoffed.

Hearing this, Li Kunlun breathed a long sigh of relief.

No matter what, Li Ningxiu’s ability to find an alternative was a significant improvement.

He genuinely feared her Sword Cultivator’s pride would make her rather break than bend, and then she really would have been broken by the Creation Ancestor.

After all, the other party truly dared to kill!

...

Several days later.

At the border of Southern Dao State.

Zhong Shenxiu released the Carefree Pavilion and said to Yu Tongzi, "Our master-servant fate has ended, this Soul-Entrusting Method is now yours. Just remember, if the Poison Dragon Banner wants to become a Spiritual Treasure, it must battle the Ancient Seven Flames Banner—an extremely dangerous ordeal. Take good care of yourself."

He imparted the Cultivation Technique, restricted by divine thoughts, into Yu Tongzi’s sea of consciousness, calmly instructing.

During this time, having obtained ancient texts and released the hostages, he took Yu Tongzi with him, continuously refining the cave dwelling, turning some incomplete Primordial Spirit Methods into one-time inheritances, along with divine thought restrictions, left inside the cave dwelling, totaling forty-nine locations.

And a verse—Creation leaves treasures, secrets of the Primordial Spirit, great Yang 49, a streak of heavenly secrets!

With everything now settled, it was time to return to the Southern Wilderness for some leisure, quietly waiting for things to unfold.

"Master... Master..."

Yu Tongzi wanted to say more, but then he saw the Carefree Pavilion turn into a streak of light and swiftly disappear.

He sensed the powerhouse within the cultivation method in his sea of consciousness and sighed again, "Indeed, the legends of those Demon Clan ancestors weren’t wrong, when one attains Dao, all benefit... Those high Immortals prefer those close to them, and I, having served as the master’s mount for so long, have finally not labored in vain. Looking ahead, I will also be a Primordial Spirit Boss!"