"This Inheritance Jade Scroll is indeed magical. Such a small piece can record so much information!"
Lu Qing's eyes were filled with amazement.
He had already received most of the inheritance information from the Jade Scroll.
And this information brought him great surprises.
It was a bit different from what he had previously speculated.
This Inheritance Jade Scroll was not left by the mysterious being who had opened the Jade Cave, but was made by the departed Innate Realm Expert before him.
However, when he made this Jade Scroll, he added a little bit of insight about the mysterious runes that he had comprehended from the outside cave, which made the patterns of the two somewhat similar.
From the Inheritance Jade Scroll, Lu Qing also learned many pieces of information he wanted to know.
First, it was about the Innate Strong Person before him.
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According to the information left by this Innate Strong Person in the Jade Scroll, his name was Li Weitian, who was once a world-renowned Martial Arts Expert, awe-inspiring all around.
Even among the Innate Realm, he was considered one of the most top-notch existences.
With his immensely strong cultivation, he once suppressed the Innate Realm Experts of neighboring nations, dazzling all around.
Unfortunately, even as an Innate Realm Expert, there came a day when his lifespan was exhausted.
If one could not break through to a higher realm, an Innate Realm Expert could only live up to three hundred years at most.
In his later years, Li Weitian traveled everywhere looking for an opportunity to breakthrough, and finally, when his lifespan was nearly exhausted, he found this mysterious place.
When he first discovered this Jade Cave, Li Weitian was extremely delighted.
Because from the runes left by the mysterious being who had opened the cave, he spied a chance to break through to a higher realm.
At that time, with his lifespan running out, he immediately entered closed-door cultivation in the cave, hoping to break through.
Unfortunately, nearing the end of his lifespan, his spirit was not at its peak.
Also, deciphering the defensive measures of this place consumed too much energy, and he was severely injured.
Thus, even with the help of the Earth Vein Spirit Liquid, he ultimately failed to break through, his essence and spirit nearly exhausted without reaching that higher realm.
Before dying, he recorded all this information into the Inheritance Jade Scroll, as a way to account for his splendid life.
In the last part of the information, Lu Qing saw a message left by Li Weitian.
"Alas, in the early years of my youth, I enjoyed fighting with others, always striving to distinguish myself in every endeavor. After gaining success in cultivation, I waged battles in all directions, challenged renowned families across the world, defeated all my enemies, and was known far and wide, living in endless glory.
I was so proud throughout my life, my fame overshadowed many of my contemporaries, who became mere backdrops.
In my later years, I suddenly realized the futility of pursuing fame, having wasted much of my time, leaving me with little left of my lifespan.
Thus, even though I encountered opportunities and saw a chance to break through, I couldn't overcome the obstacles due to the limitations of my lifespan and failed to step into that supremely mysterious realm.
Regret, remorse, resentment.
I hope that future generations take my story as a warning. In the pursuit of cultivation, one should focus on the cultivation itself and not get lost in the quest for fame and fortune, wasting precious time. Remember, be mindful."
After reading the last words left by Li Weitian, Lu Qing fell into silence.
He could feel Li Weitian's reluctance and regret from his words.
He had already touched the higher realm he had dreamed of, but because he had little time left, a breakthrough was impossible.
He could not imagine how regretful Li Weitian felt at that moment.
But from his words, it was evident that he deeply regretted wasting too much time fighting for fame and fortune during his prime years.
"Cultivation is the essence, yet unfortunately, this senior, Li Weitian, came to realize it too late," Lu Qing sighed with some regret.
However, it must be said that the reason Li Weitian was so powerful, dominating his contemporaries to the point where other Martial Arts Experts could hardly lift their heads, was not unrelated to his combative nature.
Not constantly battling with rivals, he might not have fully unlocked his innate talent and reached the Peak of Innate.
So, it's hard to say whether his aggressive nature was his making or his undoing.
"Li Weitian, if I have a chance in the future, I'll try to find out more about your life's deeds."
In the Jade Scroll, Li Weitian had only given a brief introduction of himself, without delving into specific details.
Additionally, Lu Qing's knowledge of this world was also pitifully limited.
Thus, he had never heard of this notable figure.
Moreover, looking at the skeleton, it was unclear how many years it had been since his death.
Most things in this world cannot withstand the test of time.
Having passed for so long, it was uncertain how many stories about him were still circulating.
After a moment of reflection, Lu Qing turned his attention to other information.
In the information left by Li Weitian, there was also some mention of the origins of this cave.
According to Li Weitian, this cave had been in existence for a very long time.
He had occasionally acquired an ancient book and, based on the few words left in it, eventually found this place.
Originally, there were some defensive Arrays here, but due to the age, when he arrived, the power of the Arrays was almost exhausted, and he had dismantled them one by one.
Even so, dismantling the Arrays had taken a toll on him, which was one of the reasons he ultimately failed to break through.
At this point, Lu Qing finally understood.
No wonder he and Little Li had not encountered any dangers coming here; he had found it odd that such a mysterious place lacked any defenses.
It turned out that this Innate Realm predecessor had cleared the obstacles for them.
Li Weitian stated in the Jade Scroll that upon first arriving in the cave, he was shocked by the scene inside.
The first thing that struck him was the Spiritual Liquid condensed on the stone platform, a Rare Treasure Liquid known as Earth Vein Spirit Liquid, which he had only read about in ancient texts.
This Spiritual Liquid could bring the dead to life, rejuvenate bones, extend life, and improve cultivation talent—an invaluable treasure coveted by many Martial Artists.
Unexpectedly, it appeared in such an unremarkable mountain belly.
Unfortunately, for ordinary people, Postnatal Realm Martial Artists, and even ordinary Innate Realm Experts, such treasure liquid held unimaginable benefits.
But for someone like Li Weitian who had reached the limit of Innate Realm and whose life was nearing its end, its uses were limited.
Because the lifespan limit of Innate Perfection experts was set by the Heaven and Earth Laws, even the Rare Earth Vein Spirit Liquid could not break through these limitations.
Thus, even if Li Weitian consumed all the Spiritual Liquid from the stone platform, it would at most heal the injuries he had sustained entering the cave, without bringing any additional benefits.
However, aside from the Earth Vein Spirit Liquid, what truly astonished Li Weitian was the mysterious rune inscribed in the cave by the mysterious being who opened the Jade Cave, used to condense the Earth Vein Spirit Liquid.
From these runes, Li Weitian glimpsed a mysterious power that he had long pursued, belonging only to a realm Above Innate.
Coincidentally, his life was coming to an end at that time, so ignoring everything else, he drank all the Earth Vein Spirit Liquid that took twenty years to condense per drop and had accumulated for nearly a thousand years.
He then closed himself in meditation, hoping to break through with his newfound insight and the medicinal power of the Earth Vein Spirit Liquid.
Unexpectedly, he still fell short in the end.
He ultimately failed to break through, with his spirit exhausted, never reaching that mysterious realm Above Innate.