Though Lin Xuanshuang’s words were spoken plainly, the state of Zong Shou’s heart could truly be described as utterly surprised. Even without seeing the true Taishang Six Divine Charts, merely possessing these martial arts codices derived from the Six Divine Charts was enough for him to glimpse one or two of the true mysteries of the actual Six Divine Charts.

It was merely a matter of cross-referencing and learning from each other’s strengths. For him, the value of these scrolls and books far surpassed that of the Nine-Aperture Primordial Stone.

If he could further perfect his Six Divine Saber Technique, and then reinforce it with the Increase Profundity Dharma Wing, executing the Six Divine Immortal Slaying Saber would surely elevate him to an unimaginable degree beyond the foundation of his existing Thirteenth Grade Supreme Divine Ability. He also felt for the first time that the Night Demon aliens beyond the Heavenly Horizon Realm were no longer a significant threat.

As long as the Dark World Demon Court could not commit all its strength here, and as long as Kong Yao could hold off the Night Demon army’s offensive for several months on his behalf, the day his Six Divine Saber Technique was perfected would be the day the enemy was crushed! Thinking of this, Zong Shou immediately broke into a beaming smile, tossing all previous gloom out of his mind.

He sincerely bowed once more to Lin Xuanshuang: "Then this disciple thanks Master for this generous bestowal!" "A generous bestowal?" Lin Xuanshuang let out another light chuckle, her expression odd as she waved a hand. "Actually, there’s no need to thank me.

At least seventy percent of these codices and scrolls were taken from the library of my Cangsheng Dao. The Cangsheng Dao always possessed them; you just hadn't found them yet.

As for the remaining thirty percent, if you paid close attention, given your current national strength in Da Qian, you could acquire them quite easily. A simple effort, done in passing, not worth thanking me for, not worth thanking me for—" Zong Shou’s face instantly froze.

These books were already in the Cangsheng Dao library? He wasn't entirely aware.

Although he had painstakingly copied nearly half the texts from the twenty libraries of the Cangsheng Dao back then, how long had he actually been cultivating? Even with the time acceleration from the Zhou Book, he had barely reviewed one or two percent of them.

Many were only skimmed over once completed. Most of those texts were simply discussions by cultivators on the 'Ultimate Truth' of the heavens and earth.

It was hardly surprising that he hadn't encountered these specific records related to the Taishang Six Divine Charts. He was the second-generation direct disciple of the Cangsheng Dao, ranked fifth on the Xuanming Golden Scroll.

Everything belonging to the Cangsheng Dao, including all its secret paramount methods and doctrinal scriptures, would eventually be open to him. In other words, what Lin Xuanxuan gave him were things he could have collected sooner or later without exerting any effort.

While gaining them decades early brought immense benefit, hearing her say that made him inexplicably irritated! This Master of his was truly an unusual scoundrel— Yet, having heard Lin Xuanxuan’s words, Zong Shou’s heavy mood vanished without a trace, and his worry disappeared entirely.

Time was on his side. With the spirit tide in the Cloud Realm erupting now at its peak, the longer the delay, the more powerful experts Da Qian and the Cloud Realm would have.

The resistance the Night Demon race would face upon invading the Cloud Realm would only grow stronger. Although forces like the Shadow Gods were also lurking, the relationships between these various alien races were hardly harmonious enough to form a mutually trusting alliance.

After dismissing Zong Shou with martial arts codices that were at most Ninth Grade Heaven Shaking level, Lin Xuanshuang held the Nine-Aperture Primordial Stone, turning it over with obvious delight. She looked more and more pleased, though the spiritual patterns inscribed by Shen Yuexuan caused Lin Xuanshuang a slight hint of displeasure.

"Superfluous addition! Though fortunately, it didn't damage its essence.

It seems there was later some fortuitous encounter that replenished some of the vital essence—" With a cold snort, Lin Xuanshuang then took out a green willow branch, seemingly ready to begin artifact refinement. She then muttered to herself, "This does give one a headache.

Originally, I only intended to refine a small willow staff, something capable of supplying a bit of vital essence. But now, possessing this Nine-Aperture Primordial Stone, planning as before would be a gross waste of heavenly resources.

With careful planning, it might even become a mid-grade Post-Heaven Divine Artifact—" Zong Shou’s gaze narrowed slightly. He did not know what kind of treasure that willow branch was, nor had he ever seen any related records.

However, he vaguely sensed that the willow branch was imbued with World Force! A single branch from this willow tree was equivalent to the power of an entire lowest-tier Mid-Thousand World!

Where on earth did Lin Xuanshuang acquire this? Could it also be a remnant left by the Xi Zis?

After pondering for about half a moment, Lin Xuanshuang turned to Zong Shou with a radiant smile: "I have good news and bad news! The good news is that when this divine treasure is refined, I will be able to borrow its power to restore my physical body.

Even your little sweetheart will recover." Zong Shou’s spirit surged again. A fully restored physical body?

That meant Lin Xuanshuang at her complete strength? Then the battle against the Dark World Demon Court would truly be without any suspense whatsoever.

However, he couldn't cheer, suspecting the bad news that followed certainly wouldn't be good. As expected, Lin Xuanshuang chuckled even more charmingly: "The bad news is that Master must enter seclusion for half a year.

I cannot be disturbed within those six months, and thus cannot help you for the time being." Zong Shou thought, Just as I expected, and let out a soft sigh, yet he didn't feel overly disappointed. Half a year?

He should be able to manage. He also required time to fully integrate these martial arts secrets, which were also derived from the Taishang Six Divine Charts.

※※※※ Zong Shou had originally intended to witness the process of Lin Xuanshuang refining the divine artifact—a rare experience to observe a divine artifact come into being. However, after only staying for a moment, he had to dutifully withdraw.

Before Lin Xuanshuang began refining the divine artifact, the first thing she did was loosen her robes. It was improper for her disciple to remain within the Jun Tian Immortal Abode, so he took his leave hastily.

Upon returning to the Heavenly Horizon World, the second person Zong Shou visited was Shen Yuexuan. The Artifact Inquiry Tower was no longer as deserted as before.

Dozens of Mohists had gathered there. As Zong Shou stepped in, they all looked at him with expressions of astonishment and curiosity.

There was also reverence, though it wasn't pronounced. The Mohists, advocating universal love and non-aggression, did not place much emphasis on rulers; they generally treated them as equals.

While they respected Zong Shou’s authority and divine abilities, Zong Shou’s essence was no different from theirs. Thus, after guessing his identity, gratitude was the prevailing emotion, their demeanor respectful as they performed the proper salutations.

Even more people were focused intently on their own tasks. Some were forging weapons in the artifact refinement chambers, while others were repairing those badly damaged puppet armored beasts.

Shen Yuexuan was situated in the innermost refinement chamber and did not come out to greet him. When Zong Shou sought him out curiously, he found his Grand General of Craftsmanship staring blankly at the refinement furnace before him, only snapping back to awareness when Zong Shou arrived.