Mortal: Starting with the Falling Cloud Sect, I proved my Dao through gacha pulls.

The cultivation techniques obtained this time are diverse and all are ancient inheritances, none of which are of low quality.

Among the thirteen core inheritances at the top level, apart from the "Array Formation Record" which Su Mu comprehended first, the other inheritances, which encompass the four arts of cultivation, are all extraordinary, and their names are all straightforward and easy to understand.

The "Beast Taming Record" contains a vast amount of secret techniques for taming beasts and controlling insects, and also records the habits and cultivation methods of many ancient ferocious insects. It far surpasses the "Beast Taming and Spirit Communication Technique" that Su Mu obtained before, and is of great value.

The "Alchemy Record" includes many ancient elixir formulas, detailed explanations of the properties of medicinal herbs, and several unique alchemy techniques. However, it is far inferior to the "Complete Record of Human Realm Alchemy Classics" in Su Mu's possession, and its benefits to him are limited.

The "Record of Weapon Refining" greatly fills the gaps in Su Mu's knowledge of weapon refining, and he can study it diligently along with the classics on formations in the future.

The remaining nine cultivation techniques of various attributes are all top-tier inheritances. They can be used by Su Mu for reference and comprehension, and can also be passed on to his relatives and disciples for cultivation in the future. They can be considered a rich legacy.

"It's just that I'm missing top-tier puppetry and talisman-making techniques. Oh well, I can't bite off more than I can chew. I don't even know how long I'd have to study those techniques."

Su Mu shook his head. Although he felt it was a bit of a pity, he knew that his energy was limited and it would be difficult to fully integrate everything.

In terms of the sheer number and quality of the cultivation techniques in his mind at this moment, the vast majority of the major sects in the human realm could not compare.

"It's perfect to feed all these cultivation techniques to the Dao-Evolution Stone as resources for the advancement of my natal cultivation technique. At that time, there will definitely be a tremendous transformation."

After calming his mind, Su Mu looked around the stone chamber. It was empty except for a square passage directly in front of him, which was obviously the entrance to the next level, the Wonderful Illusionary Realm.

He still wore a string of beads made of Netherworld Stones on his left wrist, and with his current level of spiritual awareness, passing through this illusionary barrier should be a piece of cake.

However, Su Mu became somewhat curious about the scenes that would appear in the illusion, and immediately stepped into the passage.

Passing through the square passage, an open-air corridor comes into view. The corridor is exquisitely decorated with carved beams and painted rafters, stretching endlessly as far as the eye can see, with no end in sight.

Beyond the long corridor, white clouds surged, ethereal music drifted, and jade pavilions and towers appeared amidst the misty haze, resembling the legendary fairyland of Langhuan, captivating the heart and soul.

As soon as Su Mu stepped onto the corridor, he noticed that an anti-flight restriction had been set up. His expression remained calm, and he continued to walk forward slowly.

After walking several dozen feet, the celestial music outside the corridor became clearer and clearer, and the mist became thicker and thicker. A faint, elegant fragrance lingered around the nose, captivating the mind.

"whee..."

The next moment, the clouds and mist suddenly surged and dispersed, and more than a dozen stunningly beautiful women appeared out of thin air in the corridor.

They were dressed in gossamer-thin gauze, their skin fair and delicate as if it could be broken with a pinch. They were swaying their slender waists and smiling sweetly at Su Mu.

At this moment, their eyes were filled with tender affection, as if they were seeing their long-lost sweetheart. With a gentle gesture, she instantly surrounded Su Mu, her breath sweet and her voice soft and murmured.

"Young master...you've finally arrived..."

"My lord, you must be tired from your journey. Let me massage your shoulders to relieve the fatigue."

"Why don't you dare look at me, young master? Do you think I'm not pretty enough?"

They clung tightly to Su Mu, wishing they could melt their beautiful bodies into his embrace.

Su Mu remained expressionless, his eyes fixed straight ahead, seemingly unmoved.

Upon seeing this, the women's faces instantly turned sorrowful, and they were all on the verge of tears. Some even took off their veils, revealing their alluring figures, and danced and swayed in front of him, desperately begging for his mercy.

If it were an ordinary cultivator with slightly weaker willpower, they would probably have already succumbed to the mental erosion caused by this illusionary mist and would have been unable to extricate themselves.

"this one?"

Su Mu snorted coldly, and his divine sense suddenly erupted and vibrated. The beautiful illusion in front of him instantly collapsed and dissipated, and the corridor returned to silence and emptiness.

"I thought something interesting was coming..."

Su Mu shook his head in disappointment and continued walking forward.

As he walked further and further down the corridor, new illusions would appear every so often, tempting him in turn.

Sometimes, a mysterious treasure appears in the world, and holding it in one's hand allows one to roam freely in the human realm.

Sometimes it appears as an ancient elixir floating in the air; swallowing it can defy fate and change one's destiny.

Even worse, it might cause him to fall into a dream, feeling that all his past experiences were nothing but a grand illusion, and that everything was empty.

Various illusions emerged one after another, striking at the deepest desires in people's hearts, yet they could not stop Su Mu's steps in the slightest.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, Su Mu finally reached the end of the corridor.

Before them stood a massive black hall, its gates, over ten feet high, swirling with darkness, like the gaping maw of a giant beast, ready to devour anyone who might enter.

Without the slightest hesitation, he strode into the hall, but the sight that greeted him made him pause for a moment.

In the very center of the main hall floated a giant cauldron shimmering with light, and on the ground beside it, countless golden cards were scattered everywhere.

Among the cards were top-tier divine abilities of the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends, supreme techniques that swept across the heavens, and divine weapons that could destroy the world... The dazzling array of cards made Su Mu's eyes dazzled, as if he could reach out and pick them at will.

"Interesting... Is this what's stirring up the deepest greed within me?"

Su Mu chuckled lightly, and with a casual flick of his sleeve, the endless illusion of treasures before him instantly turned to dust and vanished without a trace.

"Where did all these gold cards come from? I'm pretty sure I know my luck..."

The main hall returned to darkness. Su Mu composed himself and continued to walk slowly into the depths of darkness.

Half a day later, a teleportation beam flashed, and Su Mu appeared in front of a towering giant tower that reached into the clouds.

This tower is majestic and imposing, built entirely of blue-green boulders. It has five levels, each separated by more than a hundred feet. The blue-green stone gate on the bottom level alone is fifty feet high, making it a magnificent structure.

The tower was shrouded in a pale white light curtain, in front of which sat a white teleportation array. At this moment, six cultivators were sitting cross-legged beside the array, indicating that not all of them had arrived yet.

Su Mu glanced at the crowd and walked straight to Qingyi Jushi's side. After the two nodded to each other, they closed their eyes to rest and waited quietly.

Another day passed, and all the Nascent Soul cultivators had gathered here, except for Yuan Yao, Han Li, and a late-stage Core Formation cultivator who had not yet arrived.

Upon seeing this, Ji Yin and the others became anxious, fearing that something might have happened to Han Li.

Half a day later, the teleportation array flashed, and Yuan Yao stepped out, successfully arriving at the location. Su Mu raised his hand and beckoned to her, gesturing for her to come to his side.

Yuan Yao looked at the several Nascent Soul stage monsters beside Su Mu, hesitated for a moment, and finally gritted her teeth and walked to Su Mu's side.

Upon seeing this, Ji Yin and the others immediately looked the two of them up and down with a scrutinizing gaze.

Su Mu first nodded slightly to Yuan Yao, indicating that she should not be afraid, then turned to look at everyone and explained calmly.

"This woman has some connection with me, so I brought her into the inner hall to try out the challenge. I hope you fellow cultivators will forgive me."

Ji Yin and the others nodded with strange expressions. With their cultivation levels, they could tell at a glance that Yuan Yao was a female cultivator with outstanding looks, and they already had their own guesses.

Qingyi Jushi's eyes gleamed, and he stroked his goatee, chuckling jokingly saying:

"Friend Ji entered the Void Heaven Palace to accept disciples, while Fellow Daoist Tang entered the Void Heaven Palace and accepted a beautiful concubine. What refined tastes!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Yao's cheeks flushed instantly. She lowered her head and secretly glanced at Su Mu, but did not refute him.

Su Mu merely chuckled softly, offering no further explanation and leaving everyone to speculate.

Although Qingyi Jushi suspected that the two had some secrets, Su Mu was unwilling to say more, so he had no choice but to suppress his doubts for the time being and wait for Han Li to arrive.