Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

Golden Stone True Man was about to ask more questions when Xiao Changfeng had already arrived at Pill Cauldron Peak.

”Greetings, Elder Changfeng.”

”What’s the matter with Ping’an?” Xiao Changfeng put away his usual carefree demeanor and his expression turned somewhat serious.

Elder Golden Stone’s eyelids twitched slightly, he was only here to ask some questions to this kid, yet such a spectacle was made.

Li Ping’an’s position in his heart rose several ranks out of nowhere.

After patiently explaining for a while, Xiao Changfeng’s expression finally returned to normal.

”What a nerve, which disciple is so audacious? Ping’an, this concerns Elder Golden Stone’s great-grandson, you must speak all you know.”

”Yes, Uncle Master!” Li Ji’an nodded.

Faced with Golden Stone True Man, he could not lie, after all, his past life’s toy ”Dao Artifact” was in his hands; should he lie, it would make a sound.

Moreover, there was no need to lie.

”Little Ping’an, did Xiaolei mention anything else?” Having received Xiao Changfeng’s approval, Golden Stone True Man asked again, but with a noticeably softer tone this time.

Li Ji’an shook his head: ”No more.”

”Then I shall take my leave, I’ll dig three feet into the ground if necessary to root out that villain!” Golden Stone True Man bid farewell to the others with a hand salute.

Watching Golden Stone True Man leave hurriedly, Xiao Changfeng first comforted Li Ji’an, then solemnly reminded him: ”Ping’an, be careful and prudent in your actions in the future, don’t let your master’s naming go to waste, and even within the Sect, you should not be careless.”

”Uncle Master, is the Sect not safe?” Xu Xiaochun asked with slight surprise.

Originally, he was not particularly close to Xiao Changfeng; like other Inner Sect disciples, until Li Ping’an addressed him as Uncle Master, he followed suit.

Xiao Changfeng slowly shook his head: ”Don’t spread this around; this time, Elder Golden Stone’s great-grandson was attacked within the sect, and it’s definitely not simply because of some secret rendezvous, it’s surely related to the other five sects.”

”The other five sects?” Master Jade Pill, who had been in seclusion for alchemy for years, was quite surprised at this.

”Exactly, five years ago, when the sixth tomb chamber was opened, the six sects clashed heavily, and the injury of the Supreme Elder was caused by an attack from Dongli Sect’s Supreme Elder. From that moment, the six sects have become mortal enemies.

In the past five years, although the six sects have not openly acted, they have been recuperating, but secretly there have been numerous maneuvers, and who knows when a war might erupt.” Xiao Changfeng explained in a lowered voice.

On hearing this, everyone glanced at each other.

Li Ji’an’s heart was slightly stirred, this was an affirmation of the divination Zou Qi’s ancestor did when his lifespan was nearing its end.

The only undetermined factor was that there’s no True Monarch overseeing the domain.

Previously, Li Ji’an thought that True Monarch of Ten Thousand Laws had secluded himself after the battle between right and evil, possibly injuring his essence, nearing the end of his lifespan.

However, five years ago, when True Monarch of Ten Thousand Laws personally attended the ancient tomb in Black Water Swamp, it’s said that he had recovered from his injuries and returned to his peak.

”Could it be in the ancient tomb?”

While Li Ji’an was contemplating, Master Jade Pill was furrowing his brows: ”Absurd! Such chaos within the domain, aren’t you worried the Demon Realm will take advantage? Doesn’t the Holy Palace intervene?”

Xiao Changfeng smiled slightly: ”Fortunately, in recent years, the righteous leader of the Central Ten Domains has defeated the Demon Alliance, forcing them to call for help from the demon cultivators across the region, including those from the Boundless Domain to the northeast and Yellow Heaven Domain to the north, all True Monarch forces are already far away in the central region to aid. Furthermore...”

Before saying more, Xiao Changfeng abruptly stopped.

He originally wanted to say: ”Furthermore, the chaos when the sixth tomb chamber opened might have been orchestrated by the Ten Thousand Laws Palace.”

However, such words could not be spoken.

Upon hearing this, Li Ji’an had an epiphany.

Back then, when Zou Yan revealed this secret to him, he had also speculated whether the Boundless Domain wouldn’t take advantage of the situation; thus, it perfectly matched the divination.

Master Jade Pill, upon hearing this, his face immediately grew tense, realizing the seriousness of the matter.

The next day, news of Pang Lei spread throughout the sect.

Three days later, an Inner Sect disciple from Treasure Artifact Peak died outside the sect.

Half a month later, Pang Lei awoke and recounted what he saw and heard.

That Inner Sect disciple was inquiring about the Artifact refining at Treasure Artifact Peak while meeting with a maid.

The whole affair was exposed, causing an uproar within the sect. The Sect Leader promptly announced the grave situation currently faced, ordering strict defense within the sect’s range, officially entering a state of alert.

Half a month later, Xiao Changfeng handed over the refined Soul Jade to Li Ji’an, once again urging him to stay safe.

Although Li Ji’an had anticipated this sudden change before his Rejuvenation, he didn’t expect it to be this severe, never thought the Sect would not be entirely secure.

However, it hardly affected him, instead making his already steady temperament not stand out among the other direct lineage children.

In the days that followed, besides attending sect lessons, Li Ji’an practiced Qi Sensing Technique and refined his Divine Soul.

Daily he continued taking the Source Supplement Pill crafted with Wood Magic Power in his previous life, allowing his Spirit Vein, delayed before the Rejuvenation, to continuously recover.

Five years quickly passed.

”Li Ping’an, are you a girl disguised as a boy?” Upon just leaving the sect lesson, Pang Lei, absent for half a year, stared at Li Ji’an for a while and couldn’t help but say loudly.

This drew the attention of the group of children just released from the lesson.

Instinctively, they all looked towards Li Ji’an, who stood out among them.

Li Ji’an also grinned slightly, not blaming Pang Lei for his loud remarks.

Moreover, there was no malice from the other party.

Actually, over the past five years, Li Ji’an’s appearance had grown increasingly elegant and spirited.

Compared to his slightly ordinary looks at eight years old, now although he had not started cultivation yet, he was already full of Spiritual Qi.

Especially now at thirteen, his Spirit Root was almost fully developed, and his appearance was changing rapidly.