The reason Xu Ning had taken Li Yi to his younger sister's house was to let them beco acquainted and help each other in the future. He wanted his disciple to look after his family.
However, while his younger sister didn't experience the pain of separation—she didn't even know he had visited—Li Yi cried terribly!
The middle-aged Li Yi cried like a child, clinging to Xu Ning for a long ti without letting go. His tears soaked his master's robes.
Xu Ning patted Li Yi's back. "It's alright. Your master will try to die as far away as possible. Don't worry about ."
Li Yi sobbed. "Master! Waaaaah! I don't want you to go."
Riding Tie Dan, Xu Ning disappeared into the sunset, leaving his weeping disciple behind.
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After three months of travel, Xu Ning found a deep mountain forest far from any villages. He set up a concealnt array and began his tribulation preparations.
The items for this tribulation were three array materials to be upgraded to legendary, which he had been stockpiling.
These materials were slted together by Xu Ning according to the quantity required to upgrade a legendary spirit-level item to a divine spirit-level item. He had prepared carefully.
There were three materials in total. This ti, they would all be used to upgrade the thatched hut and the arrays to Legendary grade first, then used to upgrade them to Divine grade.
Because Xu Ning planned to frequently stay in the mortal world in the future, and he couldn't upgrade the Spirit Spring in a short ti, the thatched hut—capable of absorbing and storing large amounts of spiritual energy—beca crucial. Upgrading it to Divine grade would make things much more convenient later. It would be his mobile base.
After leaving the hut, Xu Ning decided to first upgrade the concealnt array and the defensive array to Divine grade, preparing for future tribulations. He needed protection.
Besides the array materials, thousands of pigs would also be undergoing tribulation this ti. After upgrading, these would be used to feed the Yingying Monster, upgrading it to Divine grade as well.
Speaking of which, these pigs were really difficult to feed. Xu Ning had thought about directly cutting at from Tie Dan to feed the Yingying Monster, and then feeding Tie Dan spiritual dicine to heal him. It would be efficient.
Of course, Xu Ning ultimately wouldn't do that. He'd rather go through the trouble than let Tie Dan suffer. He cared for his companions.
After starting the tribulation of the materials, Xu Ning went to the hut, set up the teleportation array, and inquired about Luo Xiu's recent information. He needed updates.
Soon, the information arrived through the network.
First, there was the Ancient Chen Mountain Range. The Demon Realm passage really opened, and the entire Ancient Chen Mountain Range had fallen to the demons. It was a disaster.
Then there was that kid, Gu Mu. When the Ancient Chen Mountain Range opened this ti, he didn't evacuate. He was still in the Ancient Chen Mountain Range, fighting.
Xu Ning was shocked at first, but then imdiately cald down. He casually grabbed three leaves and threw them out to check on his disciple.
Then, Gu Mu's recent situation appeared in his mind.
After reading it, Xu Ning couldn't help but blurt out, "Damn! He stayed in the Ancient Chen Mountain Range to save his lover, who died protecting him from an attack. He ultimately beca a true demon! This is a true protagonist!"
Gu Mu's demonic possession was not like Xu Ning's cultivation of the Heavenly Demon Art. He was becoming a true demon while still preserving his true self, and his terrifying combat power had increased dramatically in a short period of ti.
The reason this kid could preserve his true self was because his own blood and qi, built on his martial arts foundation, could completely withstand the consumption of a true demon body. His foundation was solid.
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Presumably, that kid was carrying a fourth coffin on his back now, filled with another lost love.
Fortunately, when Xu Ning faked his death, he had already thought it through. In order not to be carried on that kid's back, he had only left one leg for the other party. That way, he wouldn't be carried around. He had planned ahead.
Xu Ning then stood up, walked to the window with his hands behind his back, and looked at the lightning tribulation flashing outside. He sighed, "It's ti for my master to lend a hand!"
He then took out the Snow Crystal Fruits and Heavenly Origin Peaches he had recently stored, placed them in the teleportation array, and instructed Luo Xiu on related matters. He would help his disciple.
When he faked his death in front of Gu Mu last ti, Xu Ning had specifically left a storage bag containing the follow-up inheritance of a legendary martial arts technique. He had given Gu Mu the path.
However, Gu Mu had already cultivated to the eleventh level of the Martial God realm, making further cultivation extrely difficult. Therefore, Xu Ning was sending Snow Crystal Fruits and Heavenly Origin Peaches to help his disciple break through. He needed the boost.
A few days later, Luo Xiu sent news that Gu Mu had reopened the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion in the Ancient Chen Mountains!
"Hiss—" Xu Ning gasped as he read the letter. He couldn't believe it.
The Ancient Chen Mountains were now completely filled with demonic energy, overrun with true demons from the Demon Realm. It was a death zone.
And this kid was so brave, actually reopening the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion there! Was he an idiot or just plain stupid?! He was asking for trouble.
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Unbeknownst to Xu Ning, Gu Mu was currently staring blankly at the Snow Crystal Fruit and Heavenly Origin Peach within the teleportation array in his own pavilion.
Gu Mu's long hair was slightly disheveled, draped over his shoulders, streaked with dark red from blood and battle.
His eyes held a captivating, almost sinister quality, giving him an air of mystery that beckoned people to learn his story and hear about his past.
The four coffins he carried on his back added to the youth's mystique. He was a walking legend.
"Snow Crystal Fruit? Heavenly Origin Peach? The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion and Master are definitely connected! I'm sure of it."
"I always feel like there's a powerful hand pushing forward, guiding my steps. Is it the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion? Or Master? I must find out the connection!"
The Snow Crystal Fruit and Heavenly Origin Peach held deep mories for Gu Mu. He had casually picked them years ago as a boy, learning to steal.
But later, his master had suddenly sent him exceptionally high-grade ones, helping him advance to the Martial Legend and Martial God realms. They had been a turning point.
And now, those familiar and even more advanced fruits appeared before him again, unconsciously reminding him of his master. They were calling to him.
Wait, he thought. Could it be? His master had already joined the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion back then? That would explain how they got those high-grade fruits. It makes sense.
Then why did Master hide it from him later? What conspiracy is hidden behind all this? Why the secrecy?
What kind of power is the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion? Why does it seem more unfathomable the longer I stay? There were no answers.
What is the ultimate goal of the powerful force behind this? He had to know.
Imdiately, Gu Mu contacted his superiors through the pavilion's communication talisman. "Were these fruits specially sent to ? Was there a ssage?"
Luo Xiu's voice ca back gruffly. "You wish! Every manager in the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion receives them as standard supplies. Don't flatter yourself."
Gu Mu breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. It was good that they weren't sent to him alone. Otherwise, Gu Mu would definitely suspect that soone was targeting him personally. At least it was normal.
Imdiately, Gu Mu asked, "Is there anyone nad Li Xunbei in the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion? A forr manager?"
Luo Xiu's voice was sharp. "That's internal mber information. Who do you think you are? Do you even deserve to know? Stay in your lane."
Gu Mu backed down. "I overstepped my bounds. I apologize."
Luo Xiu retorted, "Hmph! Do your job properly. The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion isn't your place to investigate. Focus on your duties."
Gu Mu replied, "Yes, I understand. I won't do it again."
Luo Xiu said, "Hmph! I haven't even settled the score with you for disobeying orders and staying in the Ancient Chen Mountains. And you're already pushing your luck? Be careful in the Ancient Chen Mountains! Notify imdiately if anything happens. Don't be a hero."
Gu Mu replied, "I understand. I'll report regularly."
After ending the call, Gu Mu sat on the ground, lost in thought, staring at the fruits.
The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion was too mysterious. Even after so long, he still didn't know who the real leaders were. Investigating anything related to his master was simply impossible. He had no leads.
Sigh! He could only wait and see. Patience.
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anwhile, on Xu Ning's side, after three months of continuous tribulation, all of his thousands of pigs had upgraded to the Spirit-level Legendary rank. It was a massive herd.
These pigs all started upgrading from the Spirit level, so Xu Ning didn't intend to keep any of them. He would feed them all to the Yingying Monster later to help it upgrade.
Before that, Xu Ning planned to upgrade the thatched hut and the arrays to the Spirit-grade Divine level. That way, he could better conceal the aura of the Spirit-grade Divine level lightning tribulation. He needed better concealnt.
Taking out the materials, Xu Ning first fed them to upgrade the concealnt array to Divine grade, the highest priority.
Outside the lightning tribulation range, Xu Ning had already set up other concealnt arrays as a backup.
After confirming that nothing was left within the lightning tribulation range, Xu Ning quickly withdrew to a safe distance, watching the sky.
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