Cultivating Immortality Begins with Rejuvenation.

Chapter 298 First time on the battlefield
Before Li Ji'an regained his youth in his previous life, the righteous sects of the ten central regions of the Great Swamp cultivation world overwhelmed the demonic path, and the leader of the demonic path called on all demonic cultivators in the world to provide assistance.

The Golden Puppet Saint Lord of the Boundless Domain and the Netherworld Ghost Lord of the Yellow Heaven Domain quietly left their domains to provide support.

Wanfa Palace knew about this news a long time ago, but did not announce it.

More than a decade later, the news spread throughout the Tiancang Domain through the Wanshang Domain Chamber of Commerce.

It is precisely because of this that the Tiancang Domain has lost the pressure from external demonic lords, and thus has more confidence in its internal struggles.

At this moment, the two major demonic realms suddenly joined forces to attack, catching the six sects, which were in internal strife, and the Wanfa Palace, which had been watching the fight from the sidelines, completely off guard.

"How is that possible? My domain has a True Monarch presiding over it. How dare they act so presumptuously without a True Monarch leading them?"

"The news from Wanshang Domain is accurate. The two True Monarchs of the Demon Realm are still on the central battlefield and it is impossible for them to return."

What gives them their confidence?

……

When they suddenly learned that the Demon Realm had quietly reached the border of the Heavenly Azure Domain, the cultivators in the Heavenly Azure Domain still could not believe it.

Meanwhile, inside the main hall of the Wanfa Palace, the faces of the elders were ashen.

As a veteran late-stage Core Formation cultivator within the palace and the number one person below the Myriad Laws True Monarch, Master Chun Yuan's sharp eyes swept across the entire scene.

"Only we know about the collapse of the True Monarch's sea of ​​consciousness. The demonic cultivators' large-scale attack must be due to definite information, so..."

At this point, his previously somewhat immature face twisted in anger, and his entire body's magical power erupted instantly: "Who on earth leaked such a secret?"

The other four late-stage Core Formation cultivators in the hall remained unfazed, but the remaining twelve early- to mid-stage True Core cultivators found it difficult to withstand the pressure from the Pure Origin cultivator and appeared disheveled.

"Elder, please calm down! We all swore a blood oath that day, it could never have been us!"

“I have been in seclusion ever since I returned from the swamp tomb, so it could not possibly be me.”

"Please, Elder, cease your supernatural powers..."

Everyone immediately groaned in despair.

"Elder, we have a golden gong artifact to sense the whereabouts of the Golden Puppet Demon Lord. It's hard to say that the Demon Realm doesn't have a hidden artifact to monitor True Monarchs. It's highly likely that none of you here have anything to do with it." After a long while, the Second Elder felt that it was about time and stood up to say calmly.

"Since things have come to this, it's best to deal with it as soon as possible."

……

Only after the four masters spoke did Master Chun Yuan slowly calm down his rage.

On that day, the Palace of Myriad Laws forcibly conscripted forces within its domain to resist the invasion of the Demon Realm using the Myriad Laws Decree.

However, the Demon Realm came prepared and well-prepared. Before the various sects of the Heavenly Azure Domain could recover from their internal strife, they had already broken through the Wanfa Palace's border defenses.

One month later, the Eastern Boundless Domain broke through the unattended protective array and officially entered the Heavenly Azure Domain.

Half a month later, Huang Tianyu in the north, with the help of traitors within Daoyuan Prefecture, broke through the border defense array and advanced deep into the territory.

Three months later, the demonic cultivators of the Boundless Domain advanced on the Eastern Li Sect as if they were in an empty field, while the demonic cultivators of the Yellow Heaven Domain pointed their swords at the Heavenly Sound Pavilion.

At this moment, the first echelon of forces from the Wanfa Palace's domain arrived at the front line.

The forces within the domain split into two, each led by a late-stage Core Formation expert from the Myriad Laws Palace. One team rushed to aid the Heavenly Sound Pavilion in the north, while the other rushed to aid the Eastern Li Sect in the east.

Qingjiang Sect and Sword Sect headed to Tianyin Pavilion, while Biyun Sect and Liuli Sect went to Dongli Sect.

The saying goes, "If the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold." When faced with an invasion from a foreign enemy, most sects within the region can temporarily suppress their mutual hatred and unite against the common foe.

However, it is difficult to guarantee that there will be those who have been killed by the other party and whose resentment is hard to quell, so the arrangement of Wanfa Palace is appropriate.

The three sects, Biyun Sect, Liuli Sect, and Dongli Sect, have not been enemies during the past fifty years of war and have been able to unite against the demonic path.

This time, the demonic cultivators came with overwhelming force, and the Myriad Laws Palace issued a death order, requiring all cultivators in the region to go all out.

When the Biyun Sect calls upon the entire state, it naturally sets an example.

In addition, Li Ji'an has already reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, and his previous sparring with a fake Core Formation cultivator has been widely publicized, clearly demonstrating that he possesses the combat power of a fake Core Formation cultivator. This time, he also came to the Dongli Sect with the army of cultivators from the state.

"Greetings, Sect Master!" Upon arriving at the Dongli Sect, the Sect Master immediately joined the group of disciples.

"No need for formalities," the sect leader said, gesturing with his hand.

Then, his gaze solemnly swept over the remaining thirteen true disciples one by one.

This is the only remaining immortal seedling of the Biyun Sect in a hundred years. In peacetime, it is a pillar of the sect's future, guaranteeing at least a pseudo-core.

"Everyone," the sect leader said in a low, slightly weary voice.

"The situation here, the outcome of success or failure, have already been explained during the mobilization, so I will not repeat them here. I have only one expectation for you this time..."

"Live!"

For a moment, there was complete silence, and everyone felt the pressure.

"Upon arriving here, the Holy Palace Elder will preside over the military formation. Although the sect has already made arrangements with fellow Daoists of the Holy Palace to try to assign you to non-frontline battlefields, the battlefield is ever-changing, and this time the demonic cultivators are powerful, anything is possible. At that time, our sect elders will not be able to take care of you, and you will have to rely on yourselves!"

This statement made the atmosphere even more solemn.

"Please rest assured, Sect Master, we will definitely... strive to survive." As the chief, Li Ji'an led the group in responding. He originally wanted to say that he would not disgrace the sect's dignity, but in the end, he changed it to the sect master's expectations.

The sect leader nodded, glanced at Li Ji'an one last time, and turned to leave.

Before long, people from the Wanfa Palace arrived and separated the disciples of the Biyun Sect according to their cultivation level and special skills.

Ultimately, Li Ji'an, Yao Rui, and two other late-stage Foundation Establishment disciples were assigned to the logistics escort team.

The guard's main responsibility was to escort medicines and supplies from the Eastern Li Sect to the front lines.

That night, all the cultivators assigned to the front-line military formations rushed to the front lines.

Li Ji'an stood atop the peak, watching the army depart into the distance.

Among them were several familiar figures.

As the leader of the Qishi Forest and the ancestor of the Yan family in the wilderness, Xiao Qiao and Yan Qingwan could not avoid such situations.

Qin Henian, the patriarch of the False Core Clan, although he only had twenty or thirty years left to live, was still unable to escape his fate and had long since followed Xiao Changfeng and other True Core Elders to the front lines as a main force to fight the enemy.

As for the rogue cultivators at the forefront of the army, they were even more helpless.

At such times, they were mostly forced into it, not only forced to participate in the war, but almost all of them were assigned to the front line as cannon fodder.

Faced with the pressure of a real person and the threat of making an example of someone, they could only find a glimmer of hope on the battlefield.

When the tide turns against you, no one can escape it.

"I only wish for peace throughout the world!" Li Ji'an murmured, giving a self-deprecating smile.

The following day, the entire Dongli Sect was unusually quiet.

While awaiting reinforcements, the Dongli Sect, already weakened by years of protracted warfare with the Tianyin Pavilion, suffered heavy casualties. Had it not been for the protection of the sect's grand formation, they would have abandoned the sect long ago. The sect, once guarded by five True Core cultivators, now has three True Core cultivators fallen, and half of its Pseudo-Core elders and Foundation Establishment disciples have been killed or wounded.

It wasn't until the Venerable Master of Wanfa Palace led the True Persons of Biyun Sect and Liuli Sect to their aid that the demonic cultivators were barely forced to retreat several thousand miles.

At this time, the only cultivators remaining in the Dongli Sect were the alchemists and talisman masters responsible for supplying medicines to the front lines, the doctors treating the wounded, and Li Ji'an and his guard teams.

"Peace, your master is calling you!" Guo Wanzhi sent the message as soon as she had recovered the magical power she had lost on the way here.

Li Ji'an informed the leader of the fake pill-making team from Wanfa Palace and then hurriedly arrived at the Pill Peak of Dongli Sect.

As alchemists supplying the Biyun Sect, Master Yudan and Guo Wanzhi were assigned a third-tier Daoist temple.

"It's done! Haha, I've finally succeeded!" Before even stepping into the alchemy room, Jade Pill Master's laughter echoed throughout the space.

Upon hearing this, Li Ji'an nodded secretly, a hint of relief appearing on his face.

Since Master Yu Dan was able to refine the ancient Soul Pill before his death, he should be able to rest in peace.

"Congratulations, Master, on your great success in achieving the divine elixir! May your alchemy reach new heights!" Li Ji'an and Guo Wanzhi offered their congratulations simultaneously.

"Hahaha, good, good, come, take a good look. This is an ancient soul pill, the Six Gods Condensing Yuan Pill. It can nourish the soul and increase spiritual awareness. Even if you take it regularly, your spiritual awareness will definitely be one or two tenths higher than your fellow cultivators." Jade Pill Master handed a dark and shiny pill to Li Ji'an and Guo Wanzhi.

"Hiss~ It enhances the soul! This... it truly is a divine pill!" Guo Wanzhi exclaimed in surprise.

"Of course, Wanzhi. You must not stop taking this pill in the future. Take one pill every three months. It may give you the chance to become a third-level alchemist even if you are in the Foundation Establishment stage!" Jade Pill Master was red-faced and full of vigor.

"Little Li, Little Li, if you were still alive, I could have refined this pill and it would have helped you improve your alchemy skills. What a pity, what a pity." He then looked up at the sky and shook his head with pity.

"Grandmaster, if Master knew this in the afterlife, he would surely be happy for you!" Li Ji'an said, trying to comfort him.

"Ping An, this first pill is a gift from your grandmaster. Without your master's insights before his death, your grandmaster would probably have had to take many detours." Master Yu Dan generously handed the pill to Li Ji'an.

"Thank you for the pill, Master!" Li Ji'an accepted the pill and bowed deeply in gratitude.

With a slight sense, it barely reaches the middle grade.

This is truly an extraordinary performance by Master Yudan.

Just as they were about to spend a little more time with Master Yudan, Yao Rui sent a message that the guard team was heading to the front lines.

Upon returning to the guard team, Li Ji'an learned that the reason they had to go to the front so soon was because the patrolling cultivators in the region had captured a rogue cultivator.

And this rogue cultivator was actually a late-stage second-tier formation master.

Formation masters play a vital role during major battles, and they are in extremely short supply at the front lines.

Therefore, it needs to be sent to the front line immediately.

However, to Li Ji'an's slight surprise, the task of escorting this person fell to him, Yao Rui, and another disciple of the Biyun Sect.

He subtly glanced around the guard team.

He already knew last night that the members of this guard team were all relatives or old friends of the true disciples or important figures of various sects.

During the great battle, those patrolling and searching for cowardly cultivators or deserters in the rear were all core disciples of the Holy Palace.

Fortunately, escorting this person did not pose a significant risk.

Moreover, the army just set off yesterday, so there won't be a decisive battle immediately.

Li Ji'an accepted the order and, along with Yao Rui and Guo Feng, escorted the array masters to the front lines.

"Fellow Daoists, I beg you, please have mercy! My wife is seriously injured and is waiting for life-saving treatment. My son is only a month old. If I don't go back to take care of him, I'm afraid my wife and son won't survive." After leaving the Dongli Sect's headquarters, Master Wang Zhen suddenly burst into tears in front of the three of them, overwhelmed with grief.

"With the invasion of demonic cultivators and a formidable enemy at hand, if all cultivators in our domain were to avoid battle like you, then when the demonic cultivators occupy the entire domain, who wouldn't suffer the destruction of their family and the separation of their wives and children?" Guo Feng had entered the sect ten years earlier than Li Ji'an. He had a square face, a full beard, and looked righteous.

"I...I...I'm not a member of any sect, nor have I used any resources within the domain. All the spiritual resources I have are earned through my own hard work in setting up arrays..." the array master said anxiously.

"Hmph, being within the domain means you are a person within the domain. What difference is there between sects and rogue cultivators?" Guo Feng sneered.

Li Ji'an sighed softly, but he was powerless to do anything and could only remain silent the whole way.

Yao Rui tried to comfort her several times, but to no avail.

"Blame that wicked cultivator who never gave up!" Guo Feng finally concluded, silencing him and refusing to listen to his pleas.

Three days later, they arrived at the front line without any incident.

At this moment, the Boundless Domain Demon Cultivator Alliance has already set up camp in a third-grade low-level spiritual vein, seemingly showing a steady and cautious approach.

The army of the Heavenly Azure Domain faced them from a distance, and they had not yet clashed.

However, sensing the vast difference in strength between the armies of the Boundless Domain from afar, Li Ji'an realized the disparity in power.

More than a hundred years ago, during the great war between the righteous and the demonic forces, the Boundless Domain alone fought the Heavenly Azure Domain to a draw. Now, with the addition of the Yellow Heaven Domain, and the Heavenly Azure Domain further weakened by decades of internal strife, its strength is far less than before.

It was precisely for this reason that the Wuya Domain army was able to set up camp so calmly, completely displaying an attitude of having Tiancang Domain completely under control.

The odds are against them!

After handing over the formation master, Li Ji'an and the other two quickly returned.

"Senior Brother Li, do you think we can win this time?" Yao Rui had also seen the situation and was now looking at Li Ji'an with a serious expression.

Li Ji'an glanced at her and shook his head slightly: "This is Senior Brother's first time participating in a cultivator war, so he has no judgment."

"Then, senior brother, do you think that if the demonic cultivators win, the cultivators in the Tiancang Domain will really behave as the sect leader said?" Yao Rui asked again.

Li Ji'an raised an eyebrow slightly; he didn't want to answer that question.

The reality of the cultivation world is that even if the Heavenly Azure Domain is occupied by demonic cultivators, the cultivators within the domain will still be most affected by the rulers. The Myriad Laws Palace will be the first to suffer and will certainly not have a good outcome; it will most likely be slaughtered.

As for those below them, most of them are the vested interests who are being purged, while ordinary cultivators, even those from families, may not be greatly affected.

Three thousand years ago, the Corpse Puppet Sect and other demonic sects were driven from the Celestial Domain to the Boundless Domain.

At that time, the Boundless Domain did not have a fourth-order spiritual vein dojo. The highest-level cultivator in the domain was only a mid-stage Core Formation True Person. The number one sect in the Boundless Domain at that time was the Blood Spirit Sect.

At that time, the Boundless Domain was only a low-to-medium-grade cultivation domain.

The Corpse Puppet Sect was forced to flee to the Boundless Domain, where it clashed with the local forces and slaughtered the upper echelons of the Blood Spirit Sect.

With the Blood Spirit Sect captured, all the other small families and sects in the region surrendered.

In the years that followed, the Corpse Puppet Sect, which occupied the third-tier dojo of the Blood Spirit Sect, vigorously developed the ruins and wilderness within the domain, and unexpectedly discovered a large ancient hidden vein.

This is now the fourth-tier spiritual vein dojo of the Corpse Puppet Sect.

Subsequently, it led to the discovery of countless ancient ruins and tombs throughout the Boundless Domain, elevating the overall strength of the Boundless Domain to that of a medium-to-large-scale cultivation domain.

After all, the main resources in the cultivation world lie in spiritual veins and dojos, and one spiritual vein dojo is enough for a sect or power. Unlike wars in the mortal world, where land is limited and there are too many people, it is easy to massacre cities and exterminate clans.

(End of this chapter)