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Chapter 19 The Four Treasures of the Study, The Giant Returns! (Please vote with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets to follow this story)

Back at the Xiaocangshan Temple, not only was the Mountain Elder there, but Yanzi was also waiting.

"Clan leader, we just received the Xuanhuang Merit."

Yanzi was overjoyed.

Taiyi nodded with a smile: "It is because of the production of writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstones that the Great Way is spread, thus it has contributed to humanity, and that is why the merit has been bestowed."

Shan Lao and Yan Zi then realized what was happening.

Immediately, Yanzi asked, "Clan leader, now that we have received this Xuanhuang Merit, how should we use it?"

The writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone were all made by Yanzi and his people under the guidance of Taiyi. The merit they gained surpassed that of Huangshen.

Although it is far from comparable to the Taiyi Clan, if used to improve one's cultivation level, it will surely lead to rapid progress.

Even the merits gained are second only to those of Taiyi Shi, Yanzi. If he uses the Xuanhuang merits to improve his cultivation and Taoist practice, he can become a god on the spot!

However, after thinking for a moment, Taiyi said, "Let's keep it for now, so that the golden light of merit can illuminate ourselves and be used to attain enlightenment."

"If we encounter a difficult pass in the future, it will not be too late to use it then."

In his view, Yanzi, Jujiang, and others all had the potential to become gods.

There is really no need to waste Xuanhuang merits in the cultivation before becoming a god.

"Yes, clan chief, I will go and inform them immediately."

Yanzi took Taiyi's words as gospel and immediately went to inform the other clansmen who had received merit.

Taiyi and Shanlao arrived at the storeroom and released the gifts sent by the gods.

Upon seeing this, the old man was even more delighted and laughed, "With these spiritual items, the young men of the clan can cultivate much faster."

"yes!"

Taiyi nodded with a smile, then said with a hint of reproach, "Elder Shan, stop sharing your cultivation resources with those youngsters. You, elder, have achieved great success in your cultivation and will live forever, and you will be able to watch the clan prosper."

"Don't worry, Chieftain, I don't want to die so young!"

The old man laughed loudly.

Tai Yi shook his head inwardly, thinking that the old man had probably not listened.

However, it's always better to show courtesy to younger generations than to fight over resources.

Moreover, by collecting more resources, the elderly will naturally not need to give up their resources to the younger generation.

Just like in the past when there was enough food, there was no need to sacrifice the elderly to save food.

Using his clone technique, Taiyi created more than a dozen clones to stay behind and count the items with Elder Shan. Then, Taiyi left the storeroom and went to his study.

On the desk, the brush he always used, which was also the first finished product he made, now had its handle turned into a dark yellow jade color, and its original purple bristles were now surrounded by strands of golden light.

The inkstone placed beside it was originally carved from green jade, but now it has streaks of dark gold patterns, exuding a natural and profound charm.

Looking at the rough wooden bookcase behind him, the first batch of yellow paper that he had deliberately left behind has now turned into a reddish-gold color, with a faint yellowish-brown glow lingering around it.

With a smile on his face, Taiyi walked to the bookshelf, opened a ceramic jar, and inside were the first batch of ink produced, although it was only the lowest level.

But now, as expected, the profound merits of Xuanhuang have been integrated into it, making it extraordinary.

Reaching out, I picked up a piece of yellow paper... no, nowadays it should be called merit paper.

Taiyi examined it carefully and found that the integration of Xuanhuang merit had transformed the originally ordinary yellow paper, making it even better than the earth-grade talisman paper he had made before.

What unique and wonderful uses it has is something we'll probably have to experience to find out.

"There are still fifty large sheets of merit paper left. Every one we use is one less we have... We definitely can't use these merit paper to write on ordinary talismans."

Thinking it over, Taiyi put all the merit paper into his pearl bracelet and stored it away.

Then he turned back to his desk, sat down, picked up a brush, and examined it carefully, thinking to himself, "It's not as good as the Heavenly Gold Sky-Splitting Divine Sword; it's quite a bit inferior to a post-natal merit-based spiritual treasure."

Looking at the inkstone, it's the same; it can't be considered a acquired treasure or spiritual artifact, and it hasn't yet formed a Great Dao restriction.

"However, if the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone are used together, it might be comparable to an acquired spiritual treasure..."

Taiyi secretly speculated.

However, he had never seen what power the acquired spiritual treasure actually possessed.

The only comparison is with his own Heavenly Golden Sky-Splitting Divine Sword, a divine weapon of the king.

"The paper is called Merit Gold Paper, the ink is called Xuanhuang Carbon Ink, the inkstone is called Qingyu Gold Inkstone, and the brush is called Tianyu Purple Hair."

Taiyi established the names of the four treasures.

Whether it's joss paper or charcoal ink, use as little as you can.

However, the materials of the other two treasures have been completely changed by the Xuanhuang Merit. In the future, when his cultivation level is high enough, he can continue to refine them, and they may be transformed into acquired merit spiritual treasures.

Even if all else fails, you can continue to improve using Xuanhuang Merit, which is simple and straightforward.

Sitting at his desk, Taiyi took out the yellow talisman paper and was about to use his two treasures, the Heavenly Jade Purple Hair and the Azure Jade Golden Inkstone, to write talismans when he heard loud laughter.

"My dear brother, I'm back!"

Before the man arrived, the voice of the Giant Spirit had already reached the ears of the Taiyi Clan.

Taiyi was overjoyed and quickly put down his pen and got up. At this moment, Juling also appeared in the study.

"Hahaha, my good brother, I have not failed you!"

Giant Spirit laughed loudly.

Tai Yi quickly clasped his hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you for your trouble, brother!"

Julingshi held Taiyishi's hands in one hand and laughed, "We brothers don't need to be so polite. Besides, I also received a share of Xuanhuang merit this time."

"Hehe, my Xuanhua Axe has now transformed into a post-natal merit treasure, all thanks to you, my worthy brother!"

Julingshi was overjoyed and took out his magical treasure to show Taiyishi.

Tai Yi immediately reached out to catch it, but his expression changed instantly; he couldn't hold it anymore, and the axe fell to the ground: "It's so heavy!"

He quickly activated his two Taoist techniques, "Great Strength" and "Mountain Lifting," and was able to hold on to it.

"If that axe were to fall like that, it could probably crush Little Cangshan Mountain!"

Tai Yi couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"Xiaocang Mountain is only a few hundred feet high."

The Giant Spirit was quite arrogant, and chuckled, "My Xuanhua Axe is, without a doubt, the most sturdy and heavy."

"Not to mention Xiaocang Mountain, the entire Longmen Mountain range could be crushed without any magical power."

Whether it was bragging or not, Taiyi nodded in belief and then carefully examined the inside of the Xuanhua axe.

Then he "saw" a portal, which was familiar to him; the Heavenly Golden Sky-Splitting Divine Sword also possessed it. This was the Gate of the Great Dao.

Within the gate, the great paths intertwine, like a vast net, like an array; a single glance is enough to make one's head spin.

At this moment, Julingshi laughed and said, "Brother, your cultivation level is too low. This acquired Dao restriction is complex and profound, containing a vast amount of information, which you cannot yet bear."

Taiyi quickly withdrew his divine sense, but he gained some understanding of spiritual treasures and the restrictions of the Great Dao.

The gate to the Great Dao can be seen as a circuit diagram or a logic gate, while the restrictions within it are like software programs.

However, its complexity far surpasses that of other dimensions, as it exists in three dimensions.

Giant Spirit retracted his Xuanhua axe and laughed, "Brother, do you know how well I've fared on this trip?"

Taiyi laughed and said, "With my elder brother and several patriarchs involved, it must be quite good; otherwise, no merit would have been bestowed upon us!"

The mechanism for the arrival of Xuanhuang merit requires, first and foremost, one or more of the three types of merit: Heaven, Earth, and Humanity.

Then it needs to spread and gain recognition before it will decrease.

Therefore, when Wulongshi learned that he had created the system of cultivating gods through acquired means, he immediately informed the Human Emperor. This led to him preaching to many innate gods in the Lingxiao Palace of the Mi Luo Palace, thereby directly gaining merit.

If Taiyi himself were to spread the word, he would likely only be able to circulate within the Longmen Mountains, with the accumulation of merit a distant prospect.

This time, the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone were exchanged with various innate races using the secret formula, which was also intended to promote the recognition of the Four Treasures, although Taiyi was not sure at the time whether the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone could gain merit.

"I split off my clones and went off separately with the five patriarchs, visiting the Dragon Clan, Qilin Clan, Phoenix Clan, White Tiger Clan, and Sky Lion Clan."

"However, these innate races are quite arrogant. Even when our ancestor personally visited and received us, it was only a God Emperor."

Julingshi was quite indignant at this point.

Although the Five Dragons were also God Emperors, they were also the ancestors of a clan and direct descendants of the Human Emperor.

In his view, even if the leaders of the various innate races did not personally receive them, they should at least send their divine lords.

"Hmph, only after the ancestor retrieved the talisman and demonstrated its power did he gain their attention and receive courtesy."

Julingshi snorted, but then gave Taiyishi a mysterious smile: "Among these five primordial races, do you know which one is the wealthiest, my brother?"

(End of this chapter)