Chapter 941 - 493: Daoist Inheritance (Part 2)

Chapter 941: Chapter 493: Daoist Inheritance (Part 2)

Innate Divine Power - Recognition of Ten Thousand Spirits reveals the attributes of the insect scripture clearly before us.

[Spirit Insect Secret Record (Hidden) (Incomplete)]

[Grade: Tier Eight Insect Scripture]

[Attributes: Ancient Spirit Pattern (Hidden), Insect Soul Resonance (Hidden), Secret Technique Self-generated (Hidden), Ten Thousand Insects Atlas (Hidden), Magic-guided Insect Tide (Fragmented)]

[Status: Dim Spiritual Breath, Soul Consciousness Fragmented, Holy Artifact concealed in dust]

Woven by Ancient Mysterious Light Cocoon Threads and Celestial Insect Thought, the Spirit Insect Treasure Manual has undergone the tribulations and erosion of centuries, with dim spiritual breath and fragmented soul consciousness. It gathers Six Harmonies Insect Spirit Saliva and the dust of millennia, connecting billions of life opportunities to reveal its hidden nature. This Spirit Insect Secret Record was originally the supreme insect cultivation treasure manual, storing the secrets of myriad insect propagation. Each spirit pattern contains the ultimate truth of heaven and earth, enabling cultivators to understand insect language and control myriad insects, roaming the insect realm. Unfortunately, it suffered calamity, leaving its supreme spirit patterns and secret techniques sealed, with only faint spiritual energy remaining.

Looking at the attributes of the insect scripture inheritance, Li Mu confirmed its severe damage. Nonetheless, it is ultimately a Dao grade inheritance with a vast amount of knowledge related to spirit insects, surely including how to aid Xiaobai in successfully overcoming the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation.

Therefore, no matter what, Li Mu must secure this insect scripture inheritance.

"Elder Li, have your eyes set on this insect scripture inheritance?"

Sword Master Feng asked Li Mu with concern.

"Yes!" Li Mu nodded, turning to Sword Master Feng with curiosity, "Sword Master, do you think there’s a problem with this insect scripture inheritance?"

"I can’t see any problem with this inheritance, but on the path of cultivation, one must avoid spreading too thin. You already possess multiple cultivation techniques and are skilled in artifact refining, arrays, and puppetry; each requires deep understanding and mastery to achieve accomplishments. Though this insect scripture inheritance is good, it is not your current top priority." Sword Master Feng looked at Li Mu with profound meaning and advised.

"Indeed! Elder Li, you cultivate Five Elements, and the progress of cultivation becomes increasingly slow as you reach later stages. Delving into additional skills demands substantial time and effort for understanding and practice. Though precious, the knowledge and secret techniques in this insect scripture inheritance are complex and profound, not something that can be mastered overnight. If you wish to journey further on your cultivation path, you must make choices and concentrate on the most urgent challenges." Sword Master Chen picked up the conversation, speaking sincerely to Li Mu.

Upon hearing this, Li Mu felt amused yet grateful for the Sword Masters’ concern. However, his cultivation improvement and skill advancement are mostly boosted by cultivating spirit plants and absorbing the plant spirit attributes, requiring minimal time and effort.

"Thank you both for your concern. I am simply fascinated by such peculiar inheritances and have a penchant for special collections, so it’s just a fleeting interest and won’t consume my time there." Li Mu smiled slightly, casually introducing an excuse.

"I see, we were overthinking." Sword Master Feng’s face showed a relieved expression upon hearing that.

Sword Master Chen also laughed, "Ha ha, with Elder Li’s uniqueness, if you really have an interest in this insect scripture inheritance, you might as well add it to your collection and savor it during leisure time. You may gain unexpected insights from it."

"However, Elder Li may be disappointed. A Dao grade inheritance is a sect’s exclusive secret, not easily spread, even for a sideline inheritance like this insect scripture. To have appeared at an auction, this Dao grade inheritance likely has already lost its essence." Sword Master Feng smiled and suggested to Li Mu.

Hearing this, a hint of unusual light flashed in Li Mu’s eyes, but he quickly regained composure and said nonchalantly, "Sword Master’s words are reasonable. While I have an affection for peculiar inheritances, I am also aware of priorities. Viewing this insect scripture inheritance is fortunate, but if its essence is indeed lost, it would simply be gaining insight and broadening my horizons."

Sword Master Feng nodded and stopped persuading Li Mu.

At this moment, Wan Tiancheng, directing the auction, introduced the information about the insect scripture inheritance and formally announced, "The starting bid for this insect scripture is fifty thousand top-grade Spirit Stones, each increment of two thousand top-grade Spirit Stones, time limit: one hundred and twenty breaths, the auction begins now!"

As Wan Tiancheng’s voice fell, the auction venue instantly surged with excitement, powerful spiritual power flows among the crowd, clearly showing that many are still keenly interested in this damaged Dao grade inheritance.

"Sixty thousand!"

"Seventy-two thousand!"

...

The auction price changed rapidly, but not as fiercely as the crowd imagined. Firstly, it is a relatively rare sideline inheritance; secondly, it is severely damaged, not meeting most needs, as those at the Void Refining Realm and Integration Realm Powerhouse have already chosen their Dao paths and will not easily switch to the Dao of Insect Control.

Acquiring this damaged Dao grade inheritance at a reasonable price can serve as a legacy for the family or sect, and if not obtained, it’s not much of a loss.

In such psychological games, the bidding sound rose and fell, but the pace gradually stabilized. Li Mu silently observed everything, watching potential rivals and waiting for the opportune moment to make a move.

"I bid one hundred thousand; I happen to be cultivating the insect-controlling skill. I hope fellow cultivators and seniors will allow it!" A clear, cold female voice suddenly resounded, piercing through the crowd’s noise. A female cultivator in a pale blue long dress, with a cold demeanor, looked respectfully around as she spoke.

"It’s Fairy Yudie!" Someone recognized the woman’s background.