Da Xuan Martial Saint

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"So it is,"

Chen Mu wore a pensive expression, it seemed like Grandmaster Qin Mengjun, even in a state of confusion, had no flaws. However, Meng Danyun's superfluous reminder sounded a bit odd.

But Chen Mu didn't delve deeper. Following Meng Danyun away from the back cliff, he also asked, "...May I also ask Senior Sister Meng, where will my residence be on Spirit Profound Peak, and where should I go to comprehend the Artistic Conception Map?"

"The valley at the base of Spirit Profound Peak is where the Outer Sect disciples reside. Inner Sect disciples live on the Lower Peak and Central Valley. You're already the fourth disciple of our master, aside from the main hall at the peak, you can choose to live in any of the bamboo houses on the Upper Peak,"

Meng Danyun answered, "Regarding the Artistic Conception Map, there are Superior Grade Maps inside the main hall, but they only include the Six Phases besides Qian Heaven and Kun Earth. As for Qian Heaven and Kun Earth, here on Spirit Profound Peak we only have imprint maps. If you wish to comprehend the Superior Grade Qiankun Tracing Diagram, you'll need to go to the Hall of Transmission. With your current identity, in the Seven Profound Sect, apart from a few Forbidden Lands, you're free to go anywhere else, and you may also borrow any books from the Hall of Transmission, and comprehend all Artistic Conception Maps."

"Thank you, Senior Sister Meng, for informing me,"

Chen Mu thanked Meng Danyun.

As a True Disciple, having free access to all books and Artistic Conception Maps was exactly what he needed.

"I'll first take you to choose a residence."

As they walked, Meng Danyun said, "As for food, you can go down to the Lower Peak and join the Inner Sect disciples, or you can have the junior disciples bring it up to you."

Following Meng Danyun, Chen Mu quickly chose a clean bamboo house on the Upper Peak. He also learned many matters regarding Spirit Profound Peak from Meng Danyun, such as the current 'Peak Rules', which prohibit private fights among disciples of the Inner and Outer Sects of Spirit Profound Peak. If discovered, the offender would be expelled from the Sect. In case of grievances, they could seek the steward at the main hall's Enforcement Hall or have it handled by a True Disciple.

Such peak rules were unique to each peak; different peaks had their own regulations. For instance, Shao Profound Peak did not prohibit private fights, resulting in frequent conflicts, bloodshed, and even deaths were common occurrences.

In comparison,

Spirit Profound Peak was considered one of the most peaceful.

Having understood many Peak Rules, various trifles, and some situations in the other peaks, Chen Mu finally had a more complete understanding of the Seven Profound Sect. He was no longer as before, only aware of disjointed bits and pieces.

After Meng Danyun departed, the sky had already darkened. Chen Mu returned to his bamboo house alone. The arrangement inside the bamboo house was very simple, with only a bamboo bed, a bamboo table, and a bamboo chair. Although elegant, it was much more humble than his life back in Yu County, and he was without the attendance of maids and servant girls.

But Chen Mu didn't feel too uncomfortable.

He was still quite composed.

"I have finally settled down,"

He murmured as he looked at the plain bamboo bed without any bedding, then looked out the window at the bamboo forest.

Under the night sky, the breeze passed through, and the bamboo forest rustled.

He had been in this world for seven years and had stayed in Yu County for the same duration. Although he had left Yu City a few times before, he had never truly left Yu County.

This time, he had genuinely traveled far, coming thousands of miles away to the Seven Profound Sect, settling down in a new place, joining under Spirit Profound Peak, taking a master, witnessing the majestic Earth's Veins, the Qiankun Lock Dragon Formation, and realizing the capabilities of a Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster, close to the apex of this world.

But at last, he had settled down.

Tomorrow,

he would begin to comprehend his own Qian Heaven.

...

The main peak of the Seven Profound Sect.

In a courtyard behind the great hall.

Qi Zhiyuan listened to a report from a Steward and shook his head with a wry smile, "As expected, he chose Spirit Profound Peak, huh. Well, even though Master Qin is not in his best state, true gold shines no matter where it is."

He looked up at the sky.

He hoped that this overlooked genius would bring some surprises to the Seven Profound Sect in the future.

...

Great Profound Peak.

In a certain building.

"Brother Zhou, that person... went to Spirit Profound Peak,"

Someone stood outside the courtyard, whispering to someone inside.

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"Hmm."

A calm voice sounded out, followed by utter silence.

...

Just like that.

An ordinary day for the Seven Profound Sect.

Chen Mu had joined the Seven Profound Sect and became a part of Spirit Profound Peak with little fanfare, until a few days later, word about him slowly began to spread, causing a slight stir within the entire Sect.

But as time passed, Chen Mu, like a stone dropped into the sea, ceased to make any further ripples, and the waves he had caused also gradually subsided.

...

Seven Profound Sect.

Located at 'Central Valley', the Hall of Transmission was structured according to the layout of the Qiankun Eight Phases, situated at the site of Qian Heaven.

The room was deathly quiet, with not a soul in sight, only a few meditation cushions on the floor, and directly in front of the wall hung an Artistic Conception Map that Chen Mu had never seen before. At a cursory glance, it seemed like nothing more than a blank sheet of paper, but upon closer inspection, one could discern extremely faint brushstrokes that conveyed a sense of loftiness and ethereal lightness.

Qian Heaven Diagram.

Chen Mu had often pondered how he could obtain it, how he could bring it before him to contemplate; that very diagram now hung quietly on the wall in front of him. Read exclusive content at empire

Chen Mu stood there, his expression serene, quietly gazing at this Qian Heaven Diagram he had never before seen, even though he had imagined countless times what the Qian Heaven Diagram would look like. Yet the sight of it was still beyond his expectations.

"So this is the Qian Heaven Diagram..."

This was a diagram difficult to describe in words, a mere blank sheet portraying what seemed to be just a few simple strokes, reminiscent of wind, thunder, fire, yet seemingly none of these, leaving one with only a feeling of distance, an unreachable loftiness.

Just like that.

Chen Mu stared blankly at the Qian Heaven Diagram for a while, then took a deep breath and said, "No wonder without grasping Xun Wind, Thunderbolt, and Separating Fire, it would not be possible to comprehend Qian Heaven, no wonder they say the Qian Heaven Diagram encapsulates the essence of these three phases."

In just that brief moment, Chen Mu felt as if he experienced countless complex wonders on the Qian Heaven Diagram, with chaotic images emerging in such abundance that he could not discern their true nature.

Qiankun Eight Phases.

It encompasses nearly all the variations of Martial Arts in the world.

The term Qiankun represents heaven and earth, as well as sun and moon, and yin and yang.

Qian and Dui represent metal, Zhen and Xun represent wood, Li for fire, Kan for water, and Gen and Kun for earth, also encompassing the generation and destruction of the Five Elements.

If one does not have the guidance of the 'Xun Wind', 'Thunderbolt', and 'Separating Fire' – these Three Phases – and attempts to comprehend the Qian Heaven Diagram directly, they will only perceive a myriad of confusing and overlapping scenes and might not even understand what Qian Heaven is.

Even more so.

Even Chen Mu, who had mastered the Three Phases of wind, thunder, and fire to the second step, found it difficult and confusing to discern the true marvel within the Qian Heaven Diagram when he first glimpsed it.

Indeed, if an ordinary person were to attempt to comprehend Qian Heaven, despite having a foundation in the Three Phases of wind, thunder, and fire, they might spend ten years without grasping its mysteries or mastering its essence due to its immense difficulty.

After a brief contemplation, Chen Mu summoned the system panel and quickly located what he wanted.

[Martial Arts: Qian Heaven Artistic Conception (Uncomprehended)]

[Experience: 2 points]

[Number of Deductions: 0]

"Very good."

Chen Mu closed the system panel, and his heart immediately felt at ease.

Qian Heaven Artistic Conception,

It's nothing special,

No challenge at all.

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