Chapter 7

"Even I almost missed the true treasure," Li Wan said with a burning gaze, looking at the jade pendant. "Now, I can only hope that it contains cultivation techniques, not secrets of the world."

Although the Five Elements Spirit Qi was already extremely precious, compared to this divine consciousness jade slip, it was simply insignificant.

Li Wan knew that in the cultivation world, there was a saying that cultivation required wealth, companions, methods, and land. Among these, obtaining cultivation techniques was the hardest. However, true high-level cultivation techniques were controlled by noble families and major sects, making them extremely difficult for ordinary people to obtain.

If he could obtain a suitable cultivation technique from this divine consciousness jade slip, even if it wasn't the best, it would be equivalent to having a path to advance to higher realms.

Without these cultivation techniques, he would only remain mediocre and stagnant at the early stage of Qi Cultivation, wasting his life.

Compared to this benefit, those secrets and important confidential information, such as the location of a celestial treasure, were far less valuable. It wasn't that they were not valuable, but with Li Wan's current status and strength, he did not have the qualifications to benefit from them.

Li Wan closed his eyes with trepidation, as if praying, and muttered, "It must be a cultivation technique... technique..."

The thing that rushed into his mind was like a flowing stream...

"The Great Canon of the Artisan Sect!"

Li Wan quietly merged his divine consciousness and immediately discovered that this jade slip contained a scripture called the "Great Canon of the Artisan Sect."

He was delighted and quickly immersed himself in it.

"I am Daoist Xin, commissioned by the Supreme Lord, to compile over twelve hundred scriptures and doctrines, awaiting the right person..."

The preface of this great canon explained its origin, stating that it was a legacy of a lineage called the All-Heavenly Holy Sect, left for the right person.

Needless to say, he was the right person, but the name "All-Heavenly Holy Sect" was unfamiliar, and he didn't know what it was.

However, Li Wan also knew that the cultivation world had experienced many great calamities throughout history. The reappearance of ancient lineages, whether from the Middle, Ancient, or Primeval Ages, was not uncommon, so he continued reading.

The preface stated, "Artifacts are the treasures of cultivation. Though they do not directly affect one's life, they can protect oneself, engage in battles, and even lead to enlightenment through the use of artifacts. Cultivators cannot do without them..."

The "Great Canon of the Artisan Sect" began by explaining the role of artifacts.

Then, Li Wan looked at the table of contents, which was divided into many sections, recording over a thousand unique artifact refinement techniques and 129,600 different types of magical artifacts, as well as various profound techniques and cultivation methods related to artifact refinement, making it a comprehensive and profound compendium.

Once one mastered part of it, they could apply the knowledge to refine all kinds of artifacts, becoming a grandmaster of the Artisan Path.

Further reading revealed that it was subdivided into sections such as the Weapon Section, which included swords, knives, bows, arrows, and other combat artifacts; the Clothing Section, which included clothes, trousers, silk, rings, and other defensive artifacts; the Banner Section, which included flags, banners, tents, and other artifacts; the Furnace Section, which included furnaces, cauldrons, bottles, and jars; the Literary Treasure Section, which included mirrors, seals, maps, and pens; and the Natural Treasure Section, which included various pearls, gourds, and other naturally formed holy artifacts.

Each section had its own primary functions, such as soul collection, weaving, array formation, refinement, consecration, storage, suppression, sealing, and spiritual communication, with countless applications. The artifacts included flying swords, magic knives, divine bows, treasure arrows, divine sashes, immortal clothes, splendid robes, cloud garments, flying silk, golden bracelets, jade rings, and many other magical artifacts and spiritual treasures.

The compendium also included various descriptions, appraisals, forging, consecration, maintenance, and repair methods for these artifacts and treasures.

"Too... simply too much..."

Li Wan was stunned after a cursory read of the preface.

He was amazed.

This was not just a cultivation technique but a compendium of techniques, a great treasure.

The content of this great canon was so vast that it made one doubt whether it contained all the secrets and knowledge related to the Artisan Path in the world.

"No wonder it is called a great canon. This is not just a cultivation technique but is equivalent to an entire scripture library and a treasure trove of secrets. If I achieve success in the future, I can directly name my sect the Artisan Sect and become the leader and mentor of all sects and major powers that excel in artifact refinement! Daoist Xin, Daoist Xin... passing on the torch... lineage inheritance... the purpose of compiling this great canon was for this? I've never heard of the All-Heavenly Holy Sect, but it seems quite remarkable. Now that I have this, I am also a descendant of the Holy Sect?"

Li Wan felt as if he had been hit by a huge pie from the sky. After a mix of surprise and doubt, he quickly reacted, jumping up to check the doors and windows, ensuring they were tightly closed and no one had passed by, before he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Truly a close call. Possessing such a great treasure without knowing it... If I had encountered someone from the mystic sects trying to snatch it in the past few days, I would have been dead."

He was quick-witted and immediately realized that with great fortune came great danger.

Many people in the world had obtained great treasures and experienced extraordinary events, but more often than not, they were killed for their treasures, and their opportunities for enlightenment were stolen. This was the so-called "sin of possessing a precious gem."

After a period of anxiety, Li Wan finally calmed down and continued to examine the content.

The content contained in this divine consciousness jade slip was so vast that even if it were written down, it might take a lifetime to comprehend just a fraction of it. Using the characteristics of the divine consciousness jade slip to directly obtain the memories and experiences of predecessors was the ultimate shortcut.

This was why the divine consciousness jade slip was considered a great treasure. The true treasure was not the jade slip itself but the knowledge and lineage recorded within.

However, this method of inheritance was not entirely effortless. It required the so-called "right person" to have strong divine consciousness, profound cultivation, and the corresponding knowledge to fully understand and absorb the content.

This was like a learned scholar teaching classics to a child. No matter how extensively the scholar cited and lectured, it would be in vain because the child, aside from recognizing characters, understood nothing. At best, the child could memorize the content by rote.

Only when the child grew older and gained the necessary experience and knowledge could they truly understand these classics.

Even then, it might take decades to fully comprehend and apply the knowledge, becoming a master.

In this divine consciousness jade slip, there seemed to be countless divine consciousness energies floating inside. Possessing them was equivalent to having a vast library and the ability to remember everything.

He had to absorb all the divine consciousness energies, making the jade slip blank, to complete the entire inheritance.

Fortunately, Daoist Xin, who left the jade slip, was very meticulous. He used his great powers to seal most of the scriptures, leaving only the preface, table of contents, and related introductions accessible.

These seemed to be basic techniques, specifically for disciples at the Qi Cultivation stage.

"I have to proceed step by step. I need to deepen my cultivation to break the seals and access more content."

Li Wan was initially puzzled but then realized the wisdom of the predecessors.

After all, the content of the "Great Canon of the Artisan Sect" was too vast, and ordinary successors might be overwhelmed and distracted.

Understanding the thoughtful intentions of the predecessors, Li Wan ignored the sealed energies and began searching among the basic techniques he could access.

These energies contained over a dozen techniques, which he could freely read.

Soon, Li Wan had a discovery.

He found a technique that broke the norm, allowing him to refine elemental energy seals as disposable artifacts. It was called the Void Treasure Seal.

Ordinary techniques required one to reach the middle stage of Qi Cultivation, where one could balance movement and stillness, to cultivate. However, the Void Treasure Seal, strictly speaking, was an artifact refinement technique, not a technique, so Li Wan could cultivate it with his current level.

In fact, it was perfectly suited to guide Li Wan's cultivation progress.

It had two main benefits: First, it explained the use of various patterns and seals. Mastering them would solidify his foundation and prepare him for more advanced techniques. Second, this technique was not just an artifact refinement method but could also be used for self-defense and attacking enemies, with its own profound aspects.

This showed how suitable the "Great Canon of the Artisan Sect" was for Li Wan.

Li Wan was no longer a sect disciple. Even if he found a few cultivation techniques, they might not be suitable for him. However, finding the "Great Canon of the Artisan Sect" allowed him to choose the best technique from many options and benefit from the experiences of the All-Heavenly Holy Sect's predecessors, which was equivalent to being taught and guided by many dedicated and caring elders.

In a sense, this was the treatment reserved for direct descendants and lineage inheritors, making his current situation comparable to that of the direct heirs of noble families or the direct disciples of sect leaders.

If one were to compare, it would come down to whether the lineages inherited by those noble families and major sects were as powerful as the All-Heavenly Holy Sect.

However, Li Wan did not dwell on these thoughts. He had more important things to do.

"Having many choices and picking the best is the essence of a great canon. The Void Treasure Seal seems to be the most suitable for me at the moment..."

"Regardless, I'll master it first. It seems that Daoist Xin intended to recommend it, making it my introductory text."

Li Wan thought to himself and eagerly triggered the divine consciousness jade slip.

One after another, streams of energy emerged, like flowing light, entering through his brow.

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