Chapter 1109: The Profound Peak Mountain Gate (I)
A fleeting thought crossed Li Ximing's mind, stirring doubt, If that is the case, then the kinship between the two sects and the four gates might be far closer than I had imagined. If Jiangnan's Dao lineage most likely originated from Green Pine, what exactly does that signify?
When I broke through to the Purple Mansion Realm, there were formal congratulations to be received and visits to the three families to be made. Were these matters truly rules and restraints born of Jiangnan's customs, or were they a unique expression of Jiangnan's power?
He pondered briefly and gave a small nod. Thus, Shanji Prefecture, the core territory of Profound Peak Gate, was ceded to the east. Kong Guxi barely had the time to feel relieved that Li Ximing had agreed.
Although Cheng Jinzhu still harbored doubts, it was enough to conclude the internal arrangements. It was not his place to speak too much before a Daoist Master, so he replied, "This spirit artifact was borrowed when the former gate master, Kong Tingyun, accompanied the Daoist Master. The current master is unaware of the details, so perhaps something about it has not yet been accounted for."
Li Zhouwei caught the mention of Kong Tingyun's name and raised his brows, "I wonder what sort of marvel this spirit artifact possesses?"
Cheng Jinzhu paused to think before answering, "I have never seen the artifact's true form myself, but I have heard that its body rests beneath a mountain as an adornment within the Douxuan Grotto Heaven. When it manifests in its original form, it is as vast as a mountain, and pure white and radiant. It can awaken the spirit, enlighten the mind, and bring clarity and calm."
Li Zhouwei noted the information and exchanged a glance with Li Chenghui, then let the topic go and asked, "I once discussed formations with Daoist Master Ling Mei. Do you have any news regarding that matter?"
Several Purple Mansion Realm cultivators Li Ximing had visited mentioned the same matter, so Cheng Jinzhu was prepared and replied, "The Daoist Master has already written to an old friend in the sea, but the reply stated that the friend is in seclusion and will not be available in the coming years."
He paused briefly. After Li Zhouwei dismissed Kong Guxi, Cheng Jinzhu continued, "There is also Daoist Master Tinglan of the Purple Smoke Dao lineage. They excel at formations. Though not capable of personally laying them, they can adapt to local conditions, shift and modify them, and relocate an already established Purple Mansion Realm grand formation. Its power would change, but it would still remain of Purple Mansion Realm."
The moment these words left his lips, everyone immediately understood what he meant.