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

"What! You're going to leave the sect for training?"

Inside Duan Gu's cave on Huoyun Peak, Duan Gu stared at Su Mu in astonishment, his brows furrowed with confusion.

"Indeed! I have been cultivating in seclusion for many years, and since entering the Dao, I have never stepped out of Wuzhou. Recently, I have been feeling restless and restless. Firstly, I want to go down the mountain to broaden my horizons, and secondly, I hope to go out and seek some other opportunities."

Su Mu nodded, his expression turned serious, and he answered in a deep voice.

His main purpose in leaving the sect this time was to go to the Yue Kingdom to find the ancient teleportation array and then use the Qiankun Disc to lock the coordinates of the Chaotic Star Sea.

Of course, it was also true that he wanted to broaden his horizons. For over twenty years since his transmigration, he had confined his cultivation to the territory of the Xi Kingdom, never venturing far. The cultivation world was vast and boundless, and he wanted to personally experience the customs and cultures of different regions.

"Besides, before I entered the sect, I spent several years as a rogue cultivator. I know how to protect myself and how to conduct myself properly. With my current cultivation and combat strength, as long as I am careful, this trip should be fine. Master, you don't need to worry."

Upon hearing this, Duan Gu's expression softened slightly. Although he was still somewhat conflicted, he nodded gently and sighed, saying:

"Since you have made up your mind, then so be it. However, although you are rarely matched among those of the same realm, the cultivation world is always full of deceit and treachery, with hidden talents and crouching tigers. On this trip, remember to conceal your brilliance, keep a low profile, and be extremely careful."

Despite Duan Gu's repeated instructions, he was still worried. He paced back and forth in the cave for a while, then reached out and touched his storage bag, taking out an exquisite brocade box.

"This box contains two Heavenly Thunder Coins, which can be activated instantly in a critical moment. Please keep it safe."

Su Mu was slightly taken aback, and scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly.

"This disciple already has the protective talisman that Master previously gave me, how can I accept Master's Heavenly Thunder Seed?"

Despite saying that, his hands moved quickly and without hesitation, he put the brocade box into his pocket.

Seeing this, Duan Gu couldn't help but chuckle, and said in an annoyed tone:

"Alright, stop pretending in front of me. When core disciples of various sects go out, who doesn't have one or two talismans on them? Besides, talismans are a bit slow to activate, but this Heavenly Thunderbolt can be activated instantly, which is perfect for your emergency use."

"Thank you, Master. Then I won't stand on ceremony. By the way, I also have two things to offer you, Master."

Su Mu put away the Heavenly Thunder Seed, chuckled, and as if suddenly remembering something, took out a jade bottle and a jade box from his storage ring.

"Master, this jade box contains the Spirit Stabilizing Pill obtained from the Sword Testing Tournament. I hope you will accept it."

"As for the contents of this bottle, it is a miraculous spring water that I obtained by chance before I entered the sect. It should be of some help to you."

Su Mu had already planned to give this Spirit-Stabilizing Pill to Duan Gu. This pill was a key treasure for overcoming the inner demon tribulation when advancing to the Nascent Soul stage, but Duan Gu hadn't even achieved the Golden Core stage yet, so he didn't need it for the time being.

Moreover, given his talent, when the day comes for him to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, the sect will naturally make all the necessary preparations for him.

The jade bottle contained the Nine Wonders Immortal Elixir Divine Spring that he had obtained from drawing cards earlier.

When he drew cards before, he obtained an entire Nine Wonders Immortal Elixir Spring. He had only used up a small bottle when refining the Fallen Heart Flame, and there was still quite a lot left in his storage ring.

【Nine Wonders Elixir of Immortality Divine Spring (Purple)】

[Note: This water originates from the world of Shrouding the Heavens, specifically from the divine spring beneath the Nine Mystic Elixir of Immortality in the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land. It is a divine elixir accompanying the elixir, capable of replenishing life essence, reviving the dead, restoring flesh and bones, improving physical constitution, and catalyzing the effects of spiritual herbs.]

Duan Gu has lived for over 370 years, yet his cultivation has remained stuck at the mid-stage of Core Formation, unable to advance even a step. Without a tremendous stroke of luck, he fears he will never be able to reach the late-stage of Core Formation, let alone touch the elusive Nascent Soul realm.

However, with the help of this immortal elixir and divine spring, the previously depleted life essence can be replenished, and there should be a great chance of advancing to the late stage of Core Formation.

Duan Gu originally wanted to decline, knowing that he himself would rarely need the Spirit Stabilizing Pill, so he might as well leave it to his talented young disciple.

But when his divine sense probed into the jade bottle and touched the aura of the immortal elixir spring, his eyes widened suddenly, and he almost lost his composure on the spot.

Having cultivated for many years, his eyesight was incredibly sharp. He could tell at a glance that the spring contained boundless life energy, and its creative power was so concentrated that it was almost tangible.

If he could completely refine it, although reaching the Nascent Soul stage would still be a distant dream, he would be almost certain of reaching the late Core Formation stage.

"This is truly miraculous! Such a heaven-defying object, I, your master, am truly..."

Duan Gu was torn. He naturally craved such a treasure that could help him break through his cultivation level. However, receiving such a generous gift from his disciple made him, as the master, feel ashamed.

His expression shifted several times, his demeanor extremely complex.

Su Mu, observing this, almost burst out laughing. Having spent so many years with his master, he had long since figured out his temperament. He immediately bowed respectfully and said solemnly:

"Please accept these two items, Master! If you can use them to glimpse the threshold of the Nascent Soul stage, I will have more confidence when I travel outside in the future."

Seemingly persuaded by Su Mu, Duan Gu reluctantly accepted the two treasures.

"Well, since it's your kind offer, disciple, I'll reluctantly accept it. Your journey will ultimately be dangerous; how about I secretly protect you?"

"Ah? Master is the master of a peak, and the affairs of the peak cannot be separated from you. Thank you for your kindness, Master, but this disciple really does not need to do so."

Su Mu was both amused and exasperated. It took a lot of persuasion before Duan Gu finally gave up the idea of ​​going along.

After Su Mu left, Duan Gu looked at the divine spring and pills in his hand, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Who could have imagined that the little disciple he casually took in would become the greatest opportunity on his path of cultivation?

"Could it be that in this lifetime, I truly still have a chance to glimpse the Nascent Soul realm?"

After leaving Duan Gu Cave, Su Mu did not immediately leave the sect, but went straight back to his residence. He planned to first go into seclusion to break through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment, and then set off again after his realm was stabilized. This way, he would have more confidence in protecting himself during this training trip.

Half a month later...

At the entrance of the Luoyun Sect, Su Mu took one last look at the sect shrouded in mist, then identified a direction, and with a flash of spiritual light, the Rainbow Shuttle beneath his feet transformed into a streak of light and sped away.

He did not inform anyone except Duan Gu and Song Yu about his departure from the sect.

At this moment, his cultivation level has been stabilized at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, and the range of his divine sense has expanded from the original thirty miles to thirty-five miles, allowing him to perceive all movements and disturbances in the surrounding area.

After flying a distance, he took out the Monkey Talisman. In a flash, he transformed into a dark-skinned, unremarkable middle-aged cultivator, deliberately suppressing the aura emanating from him to that of someone just entering the Foundation Establishment stage.

Su Mu glanced down at his disguise, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes. Then, he lightly touched his storage ring with his fingertip, and a jade plate about the size of two palms, interwoven with black and white, appeared in his palm.

This item was the Qiankun Disc he had drawn earlier. On the disc's surface, only a faint white light flickered—the coordinates of the Luoyun Sect that he had noted down before leaving the sect.

"Whether we can find the coordinates of the Chaotic Star Sea depends entirely on this Qiankun Compass. I hope it won't disappoint me."

Su Mu gazed at the jade plate, his eyes filled with anticipation.