Cultivating Immortality Begins with Rejuvenation.

Chapter 307 Old friends meet
A ferocious god, covered in blood and exuding a wild aura, walked towards him shirtless, with a strange smile on his face. Sima Yu immediately became even more flustered.

"Hahaha!" Wu Weixiong laughed even more unrestrainedly.

"Die!" However, just as Wu Wei was full of pride and approaching step by step, Sima Yu, who seemed to be terrified, suddenly turned ferocious and a beam of light shot out from between his eyebrows.

"The power of a magical artifact!"

The moment the light burst forth, a powerful aura erupted simultaneously.

"How is that possible? Young Master Bai is only at the Foundation Establishment stage, how could he possibly control a magic weapon?"

"This aura... is no ordinary magic weapon. Why does it feel so much like the Nine Yang True Fire Furnace, one of the most treasured artifacts of the Myriad Laws Palace?"

"Indeed! This is the Pill King's pill furnace, a powerful weapon comparable to a third-grade magic treasure."

"Then that's even more impossible. With his mere Foundation Establishment cultivation, let alone the Nine Yang True Fire Furnace, a third-grade magic treasure, he would struggle even with a low-grade third-grade magic treasure."

……

The surrounding crowd was instantly shocked again, especially after they felt Sima Yu's aura was comparable to that of a third-grade magic weapon, and they all took several steps back.

Yao Rui and Guo Wanzhi instinctively hid behind Li Ji'an.

Yao Rui's eyes were filled with joy. As long as that effeminate man defeated Wu Weixiong, at least they would be safe.

However, Guo Wanzhi still frowned, because she had figured out Sima Yu's intentions. If he really won this time, he would probably still threaten her.

"boom!"

In an instant, dazzling light enveloped Wu Weixiong.

Not only was it extremely fast, giving Wu Weixiong no time to react, but it also carried a secret technique that caused Wu Weixiong's soul to tremble in that instant.

Immediately afterwards, the radiance enveloping Wu Weixiong slowly changed.

In the blink of an eye, the dazzling light transformed into a gigantic furnace blazing with flames.

Wu Weixiong, on the other hand, was trapped in the furnace and was consumed by the flames.

"It truly is the Nine Yang True Fire Furnace!"

"Damn it, the furnace of a third-grade magic weapon is extremely powerful. It is said that the flames inside can incinerate a late-stage Core Formation cultivator. As long as we can keep the opponent trapped..."

"Even though Wu Weixiong is a third-level body cultivator, he probably won't be able to withstand the power of the Nine Yang True Fire Furnace's flames for more than a few breaths!"

……

The moment the furnace took shape, everyone in the chamber of commerce was almost certain that it was the Nine Suns True Furnace.

Because the Merchant Alliance contains detailed information about the top combatants and magical treasures of the Tiancang Domain.

The appearance of the Nine Yang True Fire Furnace matched perfectly as soon as it was revealed!
“Wait a minute, although they look very similar, look, Wu Weixiong seems to be able to hold his own for a while.”

"Yes, if it were the full power of the true Nine Yang True Fire Furnace, it probably wouldn't last three breaths."

"This...could it be a talisman!"

Suddenly, Yuan Yishui of the Sishui Chamber of Commerce cried out in alarm.

He suddenly realized this possibility!

"talisman!"

The power of the magic weapon is sealed with a talisman and fused with the talisman material to form a treasure that is comparable to a magic weapon but also resembles a talisman.

The refining technique is not particularly difficult; it is already included in the third-tier talisman inheritance that Li Ji'an obtained, and it does not necessarily require talisman master skills.

The most crucial element is the need for a magic weapon, and it must be a top-tier (or superior) magic weapon; otherwise, it will lack sufficient spiritual energy and be difficult to integrate with the talisman material.

Secondly, one must be mentally prepared for the magical artifact to lose its spiritual power in a short period of time, thus being unable to exert its full power.

However, there are also drawbacks. The extent to which a magic weapon can unleash its full power depends on the crafting method and the materials used. It can not exceed 50% of the magic weapon's power, and there is also a limit to the number of times it can be used.

Most use it no more than three times, and each time it is used, it weakens by one point.

The advantage is that, unlike magical artifacts, it is no longer impossible to control unless one's cultivation level is sufficient.

As long as one possesses magical power or soul power, it can be activated.

The original purpose of talismans was probably for senior masters to develop them in order to protect their descendants and disciples.

Upon hearing the words "talisman treasure," Li Ji'an's mind stirred instantly, and he hurriedly used his divine sense to probe Sima Yu.

But what I saw was a talisman floating between his eyebrows.

This was not the first time he had seen a talisman.

In his previous life, when he faced the Corpse Puppet Sect and the Blood Spirit Saintess with Qin Henian, Qin Henian had already used this trump card.

However, Qin Henian's elixir only had one chance left, and after being activated, it turned to ashes.

Sima Yu's piece, however, is still kept.

"Good stuff!" Li Ji'an was very envious.

In his previous life, when he was using a fake elixir, he wanted to try the method of refining talismans.

He inherited it.

I have also figured out the refining method.

However, two points are missing.

Firstly, a top-grade magic weapon that one can control!
At that time, he was only at the nascent stage of cultivation, and his magical power was weak. He could barely control a magic weapon of the lower three grades, let alone the upper three grades!

However, the Green Wood Magic Sword he obtained in his previous life when he saved Xiao Changfeng, and the Black Water Magic Sword he obtained with Wu Weixiong and Qin Henian in the Black Water Swamp ruins, if they were magic treasures, their grade should not be lower than the top three grades.

Therefore, he only needs to reach the mid-stage of True Core cultivation in this lifetime to have a high probability of mastering the magic weapon.

Secondly, the strength of magical power in the late stage of Core Formation.

There's no other way but to move forward steadily.

For Li Ji'an in this life, this should be considered a natural outcome.

At that time, with the cultivation level of the late Core Formation stage, I will refine a few talisman treasures and leave them for myself when I regain my youth. That way, I can rest easy until I reach the Core Formation stage!
"A talisman! Yes, it's a talisman!" A member of the Five Blessings Chamber of Commerce suddenly realized.

"As for the talisman... it must have been personally crafted by Venerable Chun Yuan. I wonder how powerful it is?"

"Judging from this situation, Wu Weixiong has managed to hold on until now, so his power is probably less than 30%!"

"Even at thirty percent of its power, Wu Weixiong's pseudo-core cultivation technique is insufficient to withstand it. Even with his third-tier physique, he will ultimately be reduced to ashes!"

……

"Hahaha! You traitor! You think I'm afraid of you?" Seeing Wu Weixiong trapped in the blazing furnace formed by the talisman, Sima Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief, letting out all the pent-up frustration in his chest!

"Hmph, the Shadowless Cult is nothing but a filthy worm that can't stand the light of day. Fellow Daoists of the Merchant Alliance, I have already captured the leader of the cult. Why don't you take down these evil bastards?" He then scanned the Shadowless Cult members who were surging up from the lower levels.

The members of the Chamber of Commerce looked at each other in bewilderment. Finally, Master Meng stepped forward and said, "Young Master Bai, I have done my best this time. This is a conflict between your sect and the Shadowless Sect. According to the rules of our Chamber of Commerce, we are forbidden from interfering in the war between the two sides. Therefore, this is the only way."

Of course, please rest assured, Young Master Bai, regardless of who wins between the two sides, the Merchant Alliance will continue to provide services as before, prioritizing our reputation above all else!

Upon hearing this, Sima Yu frowned. Seeing the cult disciples rushing towards him, he sneered, "Hmph! You're all courting death!"

As soon as he finished speaking, another object flew out of his storage bag.

This object grows taller with the wind, and in an instant it transforms into a ten-foot-long umbrella-shaped magical artifact.

"Pfft~" The umbrella-shaped magic weapon spun rapidly, shooting out countless fine umbrella ribs in all directions.

The cult members who rushed forward were instantly pierced by the umbrella ribs.

After the umbrella ribs radiated outwards, they did not disappear immediately. Instead, all the ribs around the umbrella emitted a black curve that meandered and quickly connected with the central axis of the umbrella.

The next moment, the area formed by the umbrella-shaped artifact and the surrounding umbrella ribs was enveloped by a dark light curtain.

The cult members attacked the dark light barrier with all their might, but they were completely unable to break through it. Instead, the barrier reflected their attacks back at them.

"Black Light Umbrella!"

"A seventh-grade magic weapon!" "This is a true magic weapon. It's a pity that with his late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, he can only unleash 30% of its power. However, it's still enough to withstand the disturbances from the Shadowless Cult members!"

……

The magical artifact that Sima Yu unleashed drew gasps of astonishment from those around him.

Normally, a Foundation Establishment cultivator corresponds to a top-grade magic weapon.

Most independent cultivators in this world, even at the peak of Foundation Establishment, may not possess a top-grade magic weapon.

But this young nobleman in front of me already possessed a magical treasure that others might not be able to acquire even if they spent their entire lives trying!
Li Ji'an stared at the dark light umbrella magic weapon, equally envious.

He sighed inwardly as well.

Although in the Biyun Sect, as the chief disciple, he was able to obtain a prototype of a magic weapon in the late Foundation Establishment stage.

This has already made countless independent cultivators and family cultivators green with envy.

However, compared to the elders and descendants of the Wanfa Palace before him, he was far inferior.

The opponent not only has talismanic treasures, but also a seventh-grade magic weapon!

He has lived six lifetimes. Not counting the two magical swords in the universe that Guagua mentioned, which are currently uncertain and uncontrollable, the only magical treasure he has ever owned is the Wind and Fire Fan of Master Fu of the Lieyang Sect.

As a True Pill Elder of the Lieyang Sect, Master Fu had cultivated for most of his life, yet he only possessed one Grade 9 magic weapon, which was no match for Sima Yu.

"Hey, Mr. Huang, should we go help Young Master Bai?" Yao Rui belatedly realized that the situation was completely under Sima Yu's control.

However, he habitually asked Li Ji'an for his opinion.

"You're convinced he's won?" Li Ji'an shook his head to himself.

Others may not know, but he is very clear that Wu Weixiong's greatest trump card in the Tiancang Domain was not his physical cultivation.

Instead, it's the "Ancient Demon-Suppressing Fist" and the Earth-Splitting Bear spirit pet!

Back when he was in the late Foundation Establishment stage, he used the "Ancient Demon Suppressing Fist" which he had cultivated to the second level to fight against Fu Zhen, who was at the peak of the early True Core stage, for several hours.

Now that he has advanced to the level of a pseudo-elixir, his abilities are even more difficult to assess.

As for the Earth-Splitting Bear, Wu Weixiong regarded it as a brother and loved it dearly. In fact, when they were in the Blackwater Swamp, in order to save the Earth-Splitting Bear, he did not hesitate to give up all other opportunities and even handed over the ancient fist technique and body-refining technique in exchange for the ten-thousand-year-old spiritual marrow.

With the effects of those millennia-old spiritual marrow, the Earth-Splitting Bear will not only survive, but will even regenerate its limbs, and it will also benefit its cultivation.

However, even now, Li Ji'an still hasn't been able to sense any trace of the Earth-Splitting Bear.

"What? You still want that devil to win?" Yao Rui asked, her eyes wide.

"Hmph, don't think he'll let you off just because you're not a sect disciple. Didn't you see the way he looked at Young Master Bai? It was clearly not normal. He might have some kind of special fetish. And your appearance..."

At this moment,

"As expected of a disciple of the Demonic Arts, his family background is indeed substantial!" Upon seeing the appearance of the Black Light Umbrella, Wu Weixiong suddenly smiled, fighting against the raging flames while staring at Sima Yu with delight in his eyes.

"Hmph, you thieving, traitorous servant, you can still laugh even now!" Sima Yu's face was contorted with rage.

"Hahaha, I was just worried that you were hiding some treasure!" As he spoke, Wu Weixiong tilted his head slightly.

"Boom!" Immediately afterwards, his fists swung and then slammed into the ground, causing the earth to shake instantly.

"What kind of boxing style is this...?"

"Could it be that it has been tainted by the Daoist principles of ancient body cultivators!"

……

With just three punches, Wu Weixiong broke through the restrictions on the talisman that Sima Yu had activated.

"How is that possible? Young Master Bai's talisman has at least the power of the early True Core stage, how could it be broken by Wu Weixiong's three punches?"

"Master Wu is truly a monster!"

Wu Weixiong's boxing skills shocked everyone once again after they were displayed.

Only Li Ji'an secretly shook his head. Judging from the power of the Demon-Suppressing Fist Technique just now, it had not broken through to the second level. The reason it was stronger than in his previous life was only because of the bonus from the third-tier physique.

"Whoosh!" Sima Yu's expression changed drastically. He hurriedly retrieved the Dark Light Umbrella and placed it in front of him, hoping to use the Dark Light Barrier to stop Wu Weixiong.

As a result, Wu Weixiong only took one step and was already beside him.

"Slap!" A loud slap rang out.

Although he held back and was protected by Sima Yu's protective magic shield, Sima Yu was still knocked backward, his body flying like a kite with a broken string.

The seventh-grade magic weapon in his hand involuntarily fell to the ground.

"No, don't kill me!" Sima Yu cried out in horror.

"Smack!" Wu Weixiong lunged forward and stomped him to the ground with another kick.

"Why not just tell the truth?"

"Yes, yes, I will tell you. I am Sima Yu, the current true disciple of Wanfa Palace, and also a relative of Wanfa Zhenjun and Chun Yuan Shangren!" Sima Yu finally couldn't withstand the threat of death and confessed the truth.

"That old scoundrel Chun Yuan! Hahaha, good, good! Heaven has eyes! I was humiliated by that old scoundrel back then, and today I can finally get my revenge a hundredfold!" Wu Weixiong was overjoyed.

After saying this, he suddenly reached out a hand, intending to destroy Sima Yu's dantian.

hum~
However, the moment he touched Sima Yu's body, the space rippled, and then the Soul Jade on Sima Yu's body was activated, and the phantom of Pure Yuan Shangren appeared in mid-air.

"How dare you! Who are you, you lowly scoundrel, to lay a hand on my nephew? I am the Pure Yuan Master of the Myriad Laws Palace. No matter who you are, if you do not stop, I will exterminate your entire clan!"

People in the sect are familiar with this kind of Soul Jade Phantom; Li Ji'an himself had refined it in his previous life.

However, for independent cultivators and ordinary family cultivators, this is a very rare and mysterious thing.

But Wu Weixiong was knowledgeable and experienced.

"Hmph! You old thief, I, Wu, will avenge myself today. What can you do about it?"

"Pfft!" With that, Wu Weixiong threw a punch.

It was originally just a wisp of divine soul, which was instantly vanished by Wu Weixiong.

"No, Master Wu, every wrong has its perpetrator, and every debt its debtor. I have never been involved in your affairs, and you should not make me suffer such a terrible consequence!" Sima Yu was utterly desperate.

"Heh~ You're all smug when you're enjoying yourself, but when it comes time to pay off your debts, it's none of your business?" Wu Weixiong sneered.

"Master Wu, please, I don't want to die! I... I'll do anything, please spare my life!" Having been rich and powerful since childhood, Sima Yu had enjoyed the ultimate life and naturally had a stronger attachment to this world. His will to live was definitely stronger than that of those who had suffered in this world.

"What value do you think you still have?" Wu Weixiong had already grabbed Sima Yu's neck with one hand.

"I...I'm reporting that...those three are all disciples of sects. That female alchemist is an inner disciple of the Biyun Sect, and that woman is a true disciple of the Biyun Sect..." In extreme fear, Sima Yu happened to see Li Ji'an and the other two outside the private room next door and hurriedly spoke up to correct them.

"Oh? Hehe, that's a good thing for you, you can avoid a day of torture!" Wu Weixiong's face lit up with joy.

Then, he looked up at the person opposite him.

"Ok?"

The moment he saw Li Ji'an, he froze.

Sima Yu, whom they were holding, was thrown to the ground.

"I've met you before..." Wu Weixiong almost subconsciously took half a step forward and clasped his hands in greeting.

Seeing his attitude, Li Ji'an was delighted.

However, he immediately sent a message telling him not to make a fuss.

This caused Wu Weixiong's gesture of greeting to freeze in place, and he quickly withdrew it.

However, that posture and scene had already been deeply etched into the eyes of everyone present.

"Master Wu actually paid respects to that person? Who exactly is that person?" Everyone looked at Li Ji'an and the other two with expressions of disbelief.

(End of this chapter)