Chapter 74: Chapter 71: Qualification for Hidden Spirit Mountain

Just like the line Xin Qiji wrote: “I’ve got plenty to enjoy, don’t let singing and dancing idle away.”

“I’ve mastered the Dao Scripture, so what about Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root?” he thought to himself.

While at the Library Pavilion, he heard the system notification sound in his ear.

But it’s important to note that the system said, “Congratulations, you have obtained Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root,” not… mastered it.

Simply put, the system just helps you back it up, so you don’t have to memorize it by heart, but other than that, it’s worthless.

If you want to learn it, naturally you still need to spend Experience Points.

Upgrading this [Skill] to Level 1 means you’ve learned it, made it to the entry level.

Chu Huaixu previously lacked Spiritual Power, which did not meet the learning conditions, so in his [Skill List], Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root was grayed out, indicating that it couldn’t be upgraded.

At this moment, it no longer showed gray-black.

He sat on the meditation mat, looked closely, and couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow.

“Why is it just like when I played Borrowed Sword?” Chu Huaixu thought.

The conditions for learning Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root remained undecided in the Profound Yellow Realm for a thousand years.

Even the present Sword Venerable, who clearly already knows it, couldn’t articulate the reasoning.

And with the system, it’s the same logic, except it has its own rules.

“With 1 million Experience Points, there’s a probability of mastering it.”

“Anyway, it’s still like a lottery, but no one knows how many draws it takes to win.”

Chu Huaixu looked at this system prompt, feeling overwhelmed.

He’s only got a few hundred Experience Points left…

Just now, he was naively dreaming, thinking: “I’ve already mastered the Dao Scripture, and with Sword Heart Clarity, could it be different for me?”

Well! All players are the same!

“1 million Experience Points, even before I traveled here, that wasn’t a small amount either.”

“After all, it took me just over half a million to go from Level 48 to Level 49 back then.”

“But the problem is, it just gives a probability of mastery…”

Chu Huaixu remembers very clearly, due to the version level cap being Level 49, many Experience Point owners actually saved a lot of Experience Points.

Some players, in a fit of determination, tried to learn Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root, but none succeeded, and they all complained bitterly in the forums.

The result of this was… even more people went “gambling” for it.

Then returned to the forum to post threads, joining in the complaints.

Chu Huaixu never tried it himself; if he had Experience Points, he would rather upgrade his other [Skills], continue boosting his overall strength, and then earn money by being a game companion.

After all, that’s his job. He relies on Borrowed Sword to make money and can’t afford to squander resources.

“The gaming community is actually quite competitive too.”

Chu Huaixu, without hesitation, tossed Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root aside to collect dust.

Clearly, it’s not something he should covet at this stage.

“There’s a long road ahead of us.”

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The next day, Chu Huaixu got up on time for breakfast and found that today’s breakfast was richer than usual.

“Did you enter the First Realm?” he asked Han Shuangjiang with a smile.

“Yes.” She nodded.

“Good, then let’s go get your Outer Sect disciple Identity Token later.”

“Yes.”

After the meal, they headed to a place called the [Disciple Courtyard], also located on Book Mountain.

The person in charge of the [Disciple Courtyard] was Mo Qingmei, one of the nine outer sect stewards.

As soon as Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang entered the Disciple Courtyard, they ran into Steward Mo, who had come to work.

This woman, who had an unrequited love for Niu Yuanshan in her youth, always gave Senior Brother Niu a hard time and repeatedly stated that she was too young then and had long since moved on.

“Hmph, I don’t even know why I was into him back then!”

As she entered, she overheard Han and Chu making their registration, and upon hearing their names, Mo Qingmei showed quite a bit of interest.

That day by the Cold Pool, Niu Yuanshan had been guarding outside the Secret Realm with Liu Tianfeng. The stewards who arrived later could all guess that Steward Niu likely had a deep connection with Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang.

Mo Qingmei began personally assisting them with the process, wearing a warm, kindly smile typical of an elder.

When handing them the Outer Sect disciple Identity Tokens, she reminded them:

“There’s something you two must pay attention to.”

“Please go ahead, Steward,” Chu Huaixu replied, his heart vaguely guessing what it might be.

“Inside your Outer Sect disciple Storage Tokens, you’ll find the sect’s reward of 3 Qi Gathering Pills. I advise you two to cultivate diligently over the next few days and consume them.”

Mo Qingmei continued, watching them, “You should be aware that our Daoist Sect has a Treasure Mountain called Hidden Spirit Mountain.”

“Hidden Spirit Mountain is home to many Magical Treasures and Spiritual Artifacts.”

“However, obtaining the qualifications to climb the mountain is no easy task.”

“When did you two go to the Library Pavilion to acquire your cultivation technique?” Mo Qingmei asked.

“Yesterday,” they answered honestly.

Mo Qingmei nodded in satisfaction, “Very good. One day, and you have already mastered the cultivation technique, officially entering our sect.”

“But from here, is where the real challenge begins.”

“You must advance to the First Realm First Heaven as quickly as possible.”

Chu Huaixu understood; for him, it meant reaching Level 11.

Level 10 only counted as entering the First Realm, Level 11 was considered cultivation to the First Realm First Heaven.

Mo Qingmei continued, “From the moment you obtained the cultivation technique at the Library Pavilion, breaking through to First Heaven within ten days grants you the eligibility to enter the foot of Hidden Spirit Mountain.”

“Breaking through to First Heaven within seven days allows you to enter the midsection of Hidden Spirit Mountain.”

“Achieving it within three days, and it must be with a Celestial Level Technique, grants you the qualification to reach the summit area.”

“The higher up the mountain, the higher the grade of the treasures. The Dao Ancestor’s sword, for instance, rests at the peak,” Mo Qingmei said with a smile.

She couldn’t quite explain why, but she found these two Outer Sect disciples particularly pleasing.

A smile typical of a family elder appeared on the steward’s face as she kindly inquired:

“Would you two be willing to tell me what grade of cultivation technique you’ve acquired?”

The two exchanged a glance, answering together, “Celestial Level.”

“Good, very good.” Mo Qingmei’s smile deepened; she didn’t quite know why she was so pleased, or on what basis she was happy about this.

However, Steward Mo didn’t press further to ask exactly which two Celestial Level Techniques they were.

Ultimately, they weren’t very familiar with each other.

She quickly restrained her smile, as if fearing to waste their time, she urged them: “Hurry back to cultivate, don’t spend any more time here with me.”

“Understood,” the two acknowledged.

On the way home, Chu Huaixu noticed Han Shuangjiang’s pace noticeably quicken.

Clearly, she felt the pressure of time.

Hidden Spirit Mountain, it was indeed Hidden Spirit Mountain!

Many exceptional Daoist disciples received their lifebound magical treasures there.

“I heard there are Upper Grade Spiritual Artifacts, even Super Grade Spiritual Artifacts, on the mountain,” thought Han Shuangjiang.

Chu Huaixu, watching her, casually asked, “If you have the chance to reach the mountain, what type of Spiritual Artifact do you favor?”

Han Shuangjiang blurted out, “A sword!”

She had long decided to become a Sword Cultivator; this choice wasn’t going to change.

Since childhood, she had heard many tales of female Sword Cultivators; she envied their carefree and gallant lifestyle.

At that moment, Han Shuangjiang countered, “What about you?”

“Me too, a sword!” Chu Huaixu replied with a cheeky grin.

Unfortunately, the Big Ice Cube was quite dull; even if you tossed her a corny joke, she didn’t know how to catch it, simply quickening her steps.

Seeing her suppressing her inner urgency, Chu Huaixu matched her pace, keeping up with her.

Actually, he also wanted to break through within three days, even though he already possessed a Pass Token to the summit.

“But that was awarded by the Sect Leader, a sort of privilege!”

“But no one said I couldn’t earn another through my own efforts!” thought the Dead Fox to himself.

Whether this conformed to the rules, he didn’t know, but that didn’t matter; he could try it first.

After all, he hadn’t told Mo Qingmei that he already had a Pass Token.

Chu Huaixu understood from a young age:

“If you believe something is right, then do it.”

“If you believe something is wrong, then do it secretly.”

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