Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

Now, the universe within Gugu’s mouth has already been cleared by Li Ji’an, leaving only a few Magical Artifacts that can’t be controlled and some temporarily undisclosed loot.

As soon as Li Ji’an entered, what first caught his eye was the Bronze Cauldron located right in the center.

Back in the Dragon Burial Cave, although he barely managed to break the outer restriction, because it was ownerless, Li Ji’an was able to take it into the universe within Gugu’s mouth.

Yet, the internal restriction still exists, and he cannot break it at present.

”I wonder if the rumored secret of the Immortal Pill within it is true?”

Lightly stroking the Dragon-Suppressing Cauldron, Li Ji’an’s Mid-stage Golden Core Magical Power slowly flowed.

Buzz~

With a large infusion of Magical Power, the Bronze Cauldron reacted slightly.

But ultimately, it still couldn’t advance further.

”It still doesn’t work?” Li Ji’an muttered to himself in surprise.

Previously, he learned from Blood Kite about the records of the Dragon-Suppressing Cauldron, stating that although it was originally a Profound Celestial Treasure, it accompanied an Immortal Monarch in war against the Ten Thousand Races and became fragmented.

Later, although it was completed with True Dragon Essence Blood, it never returned to its peak.

Moreover, because it suppresses True Dragon Essence Blood in the Dragon Burial Cave, in the Land of Absolute Spirit, where Evil Qi is dense, and weathered by time, it likely dropped to the level of a Third Grade Magical Treasure.

However, at this moment Li Ji’an can confirm that the current Dragon-Suppressing Cauldron is still incomparable to ordinary Upper Three Grades Magical Treasures.

”Perhaps only if I reach the Late-stage Golden Core, I might barely be able to activate it.” Knowing this, Li Ji’an no longer stubbornly clings to the Dragon-Suppressing Cauldron.

He once again looks at the two Magic Swords beside him.

The Sword Qi of the Magic Swords is the strongest Li Ji’an has ever seen; it surpasses the self-concealing might of the Dragon-Suppressing Cauldron by three-fold, yet it shows no traces of an Artifact Spirit’s presence, which is why Li Ji’an always deemed them Upper Three Grades Magical Treasures.

As for whether they are First Grade, Second Grade, or Third Grade, there is no reference to verify.

At this moment, with the Cyan Wood Magic Sword in his left hand and the Black Water Magic Sword in his right, he can already feel a faint sensing of Golden Core Magical Power to them.

Because the two Magic Swords have followed him for a long time and he has already recognized them using his Life Essence Blood, the sensing is much clearer than with the Dragon-Suppressing Cauldron.

”Swoosh~” Infusing Magical Power, a hint of verdant killing intent emerged from his left hand.

The aura it emits is different from the stone-like aura, more of a mysterious vital decisiveness.

”No! With such an aura, it’s definitely not comparable to a Third Grade Magical Treasure.” In just an instant, Li Ji’an felt a surge of joy.

Previously, when the True Monarch of Ten Thousand Laws’s Nascent Soul perished, activating the Third Grade Magical Treasure Floating Light Fan, its emitted aura was not one-tenth as potent as the Cyan Wood Magic Sword.

By this comparison, the Cyan Wood Magic Sword might possess the might of a First Grade Magical Treasure.

However, Li Ji’an immediately questioned this, as his Mid-stage Golden Core Magical Power, even though stronger than that of ordinary True Core Cultivators’ Magical Power.

Theoretically, he could at most activate one-tenth of a Third Grade Magical Treasure’s power, which is his limit.

He shouldn’t be able to activate a First Grade Magical Treasure.

Pushing aside his doubts, Li Ji’an once again activated his right hand.

It still remained as motionless as before.

”It’s because of my lifetime’s Wood Magic Power!”

A moment later, Li Ji’an realized that the Cyan Wood Magic Sword perfectly aligns with the Wood Magic Power he cultivates in this life.

Additionally, having been with him for years, he barely manages to activate it.

However, even fully activating the Cyan Wood Magic Sword only unleashes one or two percent of the sword’s full capability.

And to activate it once, it would likely drain all his Wood Magic Power.

”If in my next life I cultivate Water Element Magical Power, perhaps in the same realm, I might also be able to activate the Black Water Magic Sword.”

Putting down the Black Water Magic Sword in his right hand, Li Ji’an wasn’t disappointed, but rather very expectant.

Finally, Li Ji’an picks up the ancient and simple Floating Light Fan.

This was the Lifebound Magical Treasure of the True Monarch of Ten Thousand Laws, ranked as a Third Grade Magical Treasure, but its unique Spatial Divine Abilities greatly exceed ordinary Third Grade Magical Treasures, making it extremely precious.

Back in the day, with its activation of the ”Fleeting Shadows” power, the True Monarch of Ten Thousand Laws caused Li Ji’an to feel a life-and-death crisis.

”Excellent!” With Magical Power activation, the Floating Light Fan emanated a shimmering mist, precisely its activated manifestation.

Feeling it carefully, it was even slightly beyond his predicted one-tenth power.

”Swoosh!” With a flick of the wrist, the Floating Light Fan shot out a beam of light.

In a corner of the universe within Gugu’s mouth, a piece of loot was instantly swept away.

In the next moment, that artifact vanished from its original spot and reappeared in another position.

This counts as the most basic Spatial Divine Ability of the Floating Light Fan.

If one desires to apply it on living creatures, at least five-tenths of its power must be activated.

”The old thief is here!” At this moment, Ning Sujin delivered a transmission.

Li Ji’an immediately stowed away the Floating Light Fan, and with a light smile, exited the universe within Gugu’s mouth.

”Young Friend Changqing, this old man has an important matter to discuss.” In the next moment, Master Chunyuan’s voice was heard outside the Dao Field.

”Husband...” Ning Sujin looked towards Li Ji’an, following his lead.

”Calm down, let’s first see how this great-grandson of mine plans to respond.” Having advanced to Mid-stage Golden Core, with the added support of the Floating Light Fan and Cyan Wood Magic Sword, Li Ji’an’s demeanor completely changed.

Seeing Li Ji’an’s composed appearance, Ning Sujin also completely relaxed.

She constantly senses Li Ji’an’s fortunes, with no unexpected ominous signs encountered so far, plus, from the very start, she hasn’t taken this grandson of the True Monarch of Ten Thousand Laws seriously.

”Hmm?” With Li Ji’an’s timely response, followed by the activation of the Grand Array, Master Chunyuan was suddenly caught off guard.

He examined Li Ji’an’s Dao Field with a cautious glance.

Over the past decade, he has often been declined by Li Ji’an with a variety of excuses, this time he had originally planned for a forceful assault.

Firstly, because he came to this place twenty years ago, Tong Shangren had long run out of patience.

Of course, the greatest fear is being considered ineffective by the Beixuan True Monarch, losing such an opportunity to rise swiftly.

Secondly, Funiu Ascendant has been in seclusion for twenty years, and although rumors have been rampant, he hasn’t emerged even when the potential successor met with an accident, which makes him doubtful of Funiu Ascendant’s capability.

Even if he were to use force against another Tributor in the core Dao Field now, Funiu Ascendant might still not appear.

Moreover, by leveraging his identity as the Pill King, he has long won over many hearts in Funiu Mountain.

If a conflict really broke out between him and a mere Tier Three Talisman Master, the group at Funiu Mountain would undoubtedly side with him.

Yet despite having considered all possible unfavorable outcomes, he never anticipated the other party would be so cooperative at this moment.

This, on the contrary, arouses suspicion in his already timid heart.

”Pill King’s visit makes our humble place shine, please come in,” Li Ji’an noticed Master Chunyuan’s timid demeanor and laughed inwardly while extending the invitation.

Master Chunyuan maximized his Divine Sense, cautiously scanning inside and outside Li Ji’an’s Dao Field thoroughly.

Unless there’s someone with a stronger Divine Sense here, he believes he has seen it all, with no threats present.

”Hahaha, Young Friend Changqing is truly elusive; meeting you is no easy task indeed,” Master Chunyuan laughed three times to bolster his courage before stepping into the place he’s been thinking of entering for more than a decade.

Once inside the Dao Field, Master Chunyuan’s feet flashed and transformed, using the Shrinking Inches technique to reach the courtyard in the center of the Dao Field instantly, defying conventional logic.

This place is spacious and located at the hub of the Grand Array; as long as he occupies here, the other party would have to pass him to activate the Array.

If he can swiftly subdue the other party and prevent them from activating the Warning Array, the outside world will be unaware of what transpires here.

”Pill King, my apologies; I’ve been in closed cultivation for many years, neglecting communications with fellow Daoists.

Pill King, what brings you here?” Li Ji’an didn’t react to the plainly offensive action, inviting the other to sit while smilingly inquiring.

Even though he is confident of slaying the other, he does not wish to do so here.

He does not particularly fear Funiu Ascendant, but the Cyan Ox makes him cautious.

”Young friend, do you know that Funiu Mountain is likely facing impending doom?” As Master Chunyuan spoke, his Divine Sense seeped into the Array Hub, attempting to stealthily control it.

”Oh? I’ve been secluded for sixteen years, hence clueless,” Li Ji’an expressed indifferently.

”It’s understandable since young friend is not a native cultivator of Yellow Heaven Domain, unfamiliar with the many factional conflicts here,” Master Chunyuan casually probed.

Li Ji’an didn’t refute, nodding with a smile.

Master Chunyuan then briefly narrated the causes concerning Funiu Mountain and other factions within Yellow Heaven Domain vying for this Immortal City, which serves as a transportation hub.

Li Ji’an listened to his somewhat exaggerated words while observing his movements.

Unsure whether the other party plans to use force here or deceives him to step outside for asserting his true motives.

The two conversed with their respective agendas, until Master Chunyuan believed he thoroughly took control of the Array Hub, finally his demeanor changed drastically.

”Hahaha, young friend, you are slippery like an eel indeed.”

Seeing Master Chunyuan about to reveal his intentions, Li Ji’an frowned slightly.

Truly didn’t expect such a timid and cautious individual to be this daring.

Is he not afraid of the Cyan Ox?

”Pill King’s actions are truly presumptuous!” Li Ji’an remarked nonchalantly.

”Presumptuous? Haha, there are only three of us here; no need to pretend anymore,” Master Chunyuan said while a Bronze Mirror appeared in his hand.

The moment the Bronze Mirror appeared, Li Ji’an sensed a profound feeling.

”Young friend still won’t show yourself?”

Master Chunyuan held the Bronze Mirror, looking at Li Ji’an with a calm face.

”I don’t understand what Pill King means,” Li Ji’an remained unmoved.

”Hahaha, young friend, truly won’t shed a tear until seeing the coffin? This is an Immortal Mirror, capable of reflecting the heavens, discerning cause and effect, with one reflection, there’s nowhere to hide,” Master Chunyuan laughed.

Regarding the Exotic Treasure granted by Beixuan True Monarch, he is quite confident.

Yet, for bluffing the other party, he habitually exaggerated by quite a bit.

”Reflecting the heavens, discerning cause and effect?” Li Ji’an was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

This also thoroughly affirmed his previous suspicion.

Master Chunyuan and Tong Shangren being able to pursue him to Celestial Cyan Domain, then arriving here, must have brought some Divine Object capable of penetrating his concealment.

Otherwise, back then when ”Huang Jie” acted ostentatiously before them, they wouldn’t have detected anything unusual.

”Could it also be a Dao Artifact?” Li Ji’an raised an eyebrow, somewhat interested.

”What is Pill King talking about? I don’t understand,”

”Hmph, still stubborn?”

Next moment, the Immortal Mirror in Master Chunyuan’s hand suddenly flashed a glimmer of light.

Once the light enveloped Li Ji’an, the mirror surface abruptly changed.

”Haha, Golden Core! How will you deny now?” Master Chunyuan laughed loudly.

This thoroughly confirmed his suspicion.

Back then, among those who formed a Golden Core in Ten Thousand Merchants Domain, only ”Huang Jie” existed.

”Can it penetrate Dantian?” Li Ji’an appeared slightly disappointed.

”Hmm? Tier Three Fire Spirit? You... little thief, was it you back then too? How... how is this possible?” Suddenly, amidst Master Chunyuan’s excitement, he saw in the reflection of the Immortal Mirror that within Li Ji’an’s Dantian, above the Golden Core, a cluster of golden flame spirit was ardently absorbing the energy of Li Ji’an’s Golden Core.

This brought forth the greatest setback he had ever suffered, resurfacing in his heart, it was his lifelong regret, an unbearable humiliation.

However, seeing the reflection’s revelation of the other’s bone age, merely one hundred fifty years.

This didn’t align with the time when his Dantian’s Spirit Flame was consumed by a Fire Element Holy Spirit in the previous life.

Seeing Master Chunyuan about to erupt, Li Ji’an suddenly rose, fixing a weathered stare at Master Chunyuan.

Then he lightly sighed, shook his head, ”Foolish child, take a good look, who am I?”