The arrival of the Celestial Sound Thunder God made Li Ye realize that he probably underestimated the value of this entity.

He composed himself and stepped forward proactively.

With cupped fists, he said, "Disciple Li Ye, pays respect to the Ancestor!"

"Boom!"

Various colors of thunder resounded.

A figure stepped out from the entwined branches of thunder, surprisingly a man donned in a purple robe, quite dignified in appearance, wearing an imperial crown.

"No need for formalities."

The Celestial Sound Thunder God glanced at the jade scroll in Li Ye's hand and straightforwardly remarked, "Spirit Leaf, earlier I sensed you collecting tribulation qi, and left a trace of my divine sense.

Just when the array was activated, I noticed those lotuses inside.

Never thought you could cultivate such Spirit Plant; although the current thunder tribulation qi is weak, it is nonetheless thunder tribulation qi... Do you know how many cultivators desire for their inept offspring to pass through the thunder tribulation?

Originally, those unable to transcend the tribulation would turn to ashes, but with your spiritual object's protection, they can succeed. This karma will, inevitably, fall upon you."

His words carried an unguarded concern, though they scarcely cared about karma, as long as they were strong enough to fear nothing.

But Li Ye, still growing, might face difficulties ahead if heaven and earth were to find disfavor.

Li Ye smiled slightly upon hearing this, responding, "I've considered this, but if indeed this object were shunned by heaven and earth, a celestial tribulation would have descended long ago.

Furthermore, I have some connection with the Celestial Dao.

I have never sensed any discontent or aversion from the Celestial Dao regarding the birth of this object.

I believe that even if there are those unworthy of transcending the tribulation, there are also good people who might live longer despite fate's decree.

To me, the matter is a blend of good and bad, much like Yin and Yang coexistence, ensuring karma does not backlash on me.

Besides... The current lotus cannot truly withstand the intensity required to fully transcend tribulation, it's merely auxiliary.

If I really lack the skill, relying solely on the lotus for tribulation crossing is impossible; I'll leave myself some room."

His tone was resolute, and his eyes seemed to flicker with bright spiritual light.

Before dealing with the lotus, he had already contemplated this, even chanting over a glass bracelet, and indeed received no permission, but neither objection from the Celestial Dao.

To this end, he even employed some divination techniques.

No objection, hence tacit approval.

Otherwise, given the mysterious connection between him and the Celestial Dao, he should have received a definite response long ago.

The current uncertainty likely results from him bending the rules, the Celestial Dao cannot outright endorse such action, right?

Things you can do but cannot say—perhaps that's how it is.

The Celestial Sound Thunder God blinked.

The beads dangling from his crown gently swayed, concealing the subtle yearning in his gaze.

He hadn't expected Li Ye was already "proving" his Tao—Li Ye's notion of good and evil had achieved a balance, akin to Yin and Yang, harmoniously together, cyclic in cause and effect.

This might sound peculiar, but proving Tao is propelled by one's own will, and as long as Li Ye's will is firm, it will not affect him.

"I've been too hasty."

"In that case, hand me the jade scroll, and I'll return it to the sect, urging them to decide swiftly."

Then.

His gaze skimmed over the nearly constructed Dongcang Marketplace, jokingly, "You found several pillar industries for the marketplace; once the mission is officially submitted, you'll receive rewards.

I see your contribution is the greatest.

Tell me, what reward do you wish for?"

This was an overt hint, that whatever Li Ye asked would likely be rewarded.

Li Ye and his friends established a teleportation array to the Northern Domain at Dongcang Marketplace, adjusted the celestial phenomena, attracted the Potato Flood Dragon, planted Jade Fragrant Melon, and created a special field drawing tribulation ash.

Transforming a cursed land consumed by the Hell Path into today's bustling marketplace, knowing repairing is far more arduous than destruction.

Clearly, the marketplace's official operation would bring significant profits and potential notoriety to the sect.

Now only the Netherworld Marketplace is left for Li Ye and his friends to achieve complete success.

Hence, the Celestial Sound Thunder God asked in advance what they desired.

"Reward, huh." Li Ye pondered, cupping his hands, "Since the Ancestor mentioned it, I'll boldly ask, what reward does my greatest contribution earn?"

The Celestial Sound Thunder God replied without hesitation, "Your teacher told me he wishes to give you one volume from the 'Nine Songs'.

If you exchange it for other items, it's usually lower than the Nine Songs, Nascent Soul-level cultivation techniques or secret techniques."

Li Ye: "..."

Is there really a choice?

Just the 'Nine Songs Mountain Ghost' alone granted him the formidable Emotion Song divine technique, what effect might the other chapters have?

Turns out Nine Songs is of Divinity Transformation-level divine technique.

Back when he was merely establishing his foundation, his teacher entrusted such a technique to him, truly a vote of trust.

"Which fragment of the Nine Songs?" he curiously asked.

"The Nine Songs are divided into Heavenly Gods, Earthly Spirits, and Human Souls."

"Previously, you obtained the chapter representing Earthly Spirits, Mountain Ghost, and now your teacher plans to give you another from Earthly Spirits... Lady Xiang."

Lady Xiang.

Li Ye recalled the chapters concerning Lady Xiang.

Indeed looking forward to what special divine technique the chapter 'Lady Xiang' would bring him.

...

Several days later.

He returned to the array, pretending to be serious.

At this point, several Dao friends were already lying exhausted everywhere, sprawling and almost revealing their true forms.

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