Cultivating Immortality Begins with Rejuvenation.

Chapter 315 Slaying the Sword Cultivator
"how is this possible?"

"He... blocked it?"

Both the swordsman assassin and Wu Yehua stared at Li Ji'an with wide pupils, their eyes wide with disbelief.

Just moments ago, he seemed to be just an ordinary rogue cultivator, yet at the critical moment of life and death, he unleashed the magical power of a peerless genius.

"Fellow Daoist, be careful! The assassins of the Yellow Springs Hell will never leave anyone alive who has seen their faces!" Wu Yehua snapped out of his daze and immediately warned, also wanting to drag Li Ji'an into the mess.

Li Ji'an frowned slightly, his gaze falling on the sword cultivator. He finally understood why the sword cultivator had been attacked even though he was about to leave.

However, given the opponent's strength, they were unable to stop him.

However, although reason told him that he should not get involved in this meaningless battle, a surge of anger welled up in his heart and he became murderous.

Having played Huang Jie for five years, Wu Xiang Mask has deeply influenced his character, and it would take at least a year or two to completely erase the effects.

"Clang!" Just then, the swordsman drew his sword again.

At this moment, Li Ji'an finally saw the magic sword in his hand.

It was a sword as thin as a cicada's wing, its entire body translucent and radiant.

"Senior, save me! I'm willing to pay 150,000 spirit stones for your life!" Seeing Li Ji'an's fluctuating expression, Wu Yehua decisively spoke again, even setting a price.

In the face of life and death, spiritual resources are nothing more than external things.

If Li Ji'an leaves, he will surely die.

When people die, everything is in vain!
"Whoosh!" The swordsman drew his sword again.

"Swear a solemn oath to your inner demons, and I, Liu, will save you!" Li Ji'an was filled with rage and refused to back down, agreeing to Wu Yehua's request.

The next moment, the sword light came, but Li Ji'an did not retreat but advanced, using his Yi Wood magic to meet the attack head-on.

I have just tested the power of the opponent's sword energy. Even if I were to directly confront it with a protective shield, I would be fine, not to mention that I have a second-tier physique to protect me.

Even if the opponent's sword light did break through the magic shield, its remaining power would not be enough to break through his physical body.

At this moment, using offense as defense, and using magic power to deplete the opponent's sword energy in advance, the only drawback is the huge consumption of one's own magic power.

If it were an ordinary cultivator, they would certainly not dare to expend so much energy; otherwise, they would be unable to withstand it without three sword strikes.

However, Li Ji'an's Yi Wood magic power is superior in that it is profound and enduring, so there is no worry about it being exhausted.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!" Countless vines shot out, all enveloped by the sword light, and were all cut down in one strike.

"Hmph, you dare to test the edge of a golden sword with your rotten wood magic? You overestimate yourself!" The sword cultivator sneered, quite disdainful.

However, before the swordsman could draw his sword again, even more vines broke through the soil.

"Let's see how long you can hold out." The swordsman thrust out his sword, easily severing the vines once again.

It must be said that the sword cultivator's metal-type sword energy was incomparably sharp, and Li Ji'an could hardly pose a threat to it by simply attacking with wood-type magic.

However, it also temporarily held back the sword cultivator, preventing him from launching an effective finishing blow.

Half an hour later, the sword cultivator finally frowned.

"It lasted so long!"

With a "whoosh!", the sword cultivator suddenly stopped competing with Li Ji'an in terms of magical power, used his escape speed, and disappeared without a trace.

The next moment, Li Ji'an frowned, sensing an invisible killing intent locking onto him.

His divine sense kept the sword cultivator locked on, and he clearly "saw" the sword being thrust out from under his feet.

However, even though his divine sense clearly recognized the traces of the sword cultivator, the killing intent of that sword still gave him a sense of powerlessness that he could not avoid.

His sword strikes were too fast.

"Clang~" The moment the sword rang out, a dark light bloomed in Li Ji'an's arms.

"Boom!" This time, the sword energy strike did not produce a dull thud as it sliced ​​through wood, but instead streaked out a flash of fire and emitted a deafening metallic clang.

A giant, dark umbrella swelled in the wind, blocking the sword energy several feet away.

"magic weapon!"

This umbrella was a magical artifact that was dropped from Sima Yu when the inter-domain spirit ship arrived at the Shadowless Grassland, and was eventually obtained by Li Ji'an from Wu Weixiong.

This is the highest-level treasure that Li Ji'an can barely activate at present.

The sword cultivator's expression suddenly changed; he never expected that this Foundation Establishment cultivator would possess such a precious treasure.

Moreover, judging from the feedback of the sword energy striking the ground, this umbrella-shaped magic weapon has actually reached the seventh grade level!

A late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator actually possessed a seventh-grade magic weapon.

Even within the Wanshang Domain, it's practically impossible, except for the most outstanding talents of the three top business associations!
The moment Wu Yehua saw this magical artifact, he suddenly realized why the other party had been unmoved when he asked for help before.

So that's how wealthy he is!
At the same time, the hope of survival is amplified.

With a "whoosh," the dark umbrella blocked the sword cultivator's attack without stopping. The handle spun, the umbrella surface opened, and each rib shot out a beam of azure light, carrying nearly 70% of the power of an early-stage True Core cultivator, while also attempting to completely seal off an area of ​​several dozen feet.

The sword cultivator looked alarmed and decisively withdrew.

"Hmph, those who obstruct my Underworld Prison, shall we fight to the death!"

Even as he used the Five Elements Escape Technique to escape, he still managed to utter a threatening remark.

"You're courting death!" Li Ji'an, who had already suppressed his ferocious nature, which had been assimilated by Huang Jie, and was not planning to pursue him any further, was instantly filled with murderous intent upon hearing this threat.

With a "whoosh," a third-tier escape talisman was instantly activated, and Li Ji'an's figure shot precisely in the direction the sword cultivator was fleeing.

"A third-tier spirit talisman!" Wu Yehua gasped.

Judging from the foundation he has shown so far, he is already far superior to the fifth young master of the Jinhua Chamber of Commerce!
What shocked him most was that Liu Qingyun, despite having already repelled the Yellow Springs Hell level-one assassin, was still relentlessly trying to capture him...

Foundation Establishment cultivator defies the true immortal!

He is still the most ruthless and deadly assassin from the Underworld Hell.

He's also a sword cultivator!

What an invincible spirit!
The sword cultivator was terrified.

The reason why his Five Elements Escape Technique, combined with the Light-Slaying Sword Slash, was able to kill a True Person lies in its secrecy and explosive power.

Apart from True Core cultivators at the mid-stage, it is difficult for cultivators below him to discern his hiding place.

The Foundation Establishment cultivator in front of him could not only withstand his sword strikes, but also discern his movements.

"Boom!" In the next moment, Li Ji'an, holding the Black Light Umbrella, shot towards the sword cultivator.

The powerful explosive force cut off his path, forcing the sword cultivator to reveal himself once more.

"Does Your Excellency truly intend to fight the Yellow Springs Prison to the death?" The slightly disheveled swordsman's face was contorted with rage.

"Hmph!" Li Ji'an snorted coldly, said nothing, and launched another attack.

A burst of dark light blocked the sword cultivator's retreat, while the dark light umbrella fully unfolded, completely covering an area of ​​several dozen feet.

Li Ji'an was already envious when Sima Yu took out the Dark Light Umbrella, not only because of its power as a seventh-grade magic weapon, but also because of its special restrictive abilities. Once the Dark Light Umbrella was fully opened, it would cover the area beneath it.

With Li Ji'an's current magical power and spiritual strength, he could barely unleash 30% of the power of the Black Light Umbrella, which was equivalent to nearly 60-70% of the strength of a True Core cultivator.

Even a True Core Stage 1 cultivator in person would not be able to break through the seal instantly.

"You mere Foundation Establishment cultivator dare to test the edge of a third-realm sword cultivator? Then let's fight!" With nowhere to run, the sword cultivator's fighting spirit was ignited once more.

In an instant, sword energy surged, and dark light filled the air.

Wu Yehua's vision and senses were blocked by the Black Light Umbrella, and he could only see the occasional flash of sword light.

It wasn't until half an hour later, when the dark light enveloped the area, that things finally calmed down.

Li Ji'an slowly exhaled and glanced at the masked swordsman whose body had been separated from his head and whose dantian was shattered.

"Not bad!" He then gently stroked the frog's head and used wood-type magic to heal the crisscrossing sword wounds on its body.

As expected of a sword cultivator who excels in offensive combat, Li Ji'an's wood-elemental magic had limited effect on him. In addition, his speed was extraordinary, and even within the shroud of the Black Light Umbrella, he was exceptionally strange. Li Ji'an was only able to hold his own against him thanks to the Black Light Umbrella.

However, his wood-based magic and the Dark Light Umbrella alone are not enough to kill him.

However, having cultivated immortality for three lifetimes, his foundation was not something that a mere pseudo-core cultivator could withstand.

Whether it's a second-tier body cultivator with the second-level peak of the "Ancient Demon-Suppressing Fist," a third-tier spirit talisman, a third-tier poison, or the most unexpected and effective Soul-Shocking Thorn combined with the Small Fire Spirit Flame, which is comparable to the peak of the mid-stage Core Formation realm, all can reliably annihilate him.

However, when Guagua asked to join the battle midway, Li Ji'an granted its request.

Even though the second-stage late-stage Guagua was somewhat outmatched by the fake Core cultivator, and even though Li Ji'an had severely injured the cultivator with a third-stage spirit talisman, Guagua was still covered in bruises.

However, the effect was quite good. In the life-and-death battle, Guagua's demonic power was solidified.

Li Ji'an also took the opportunity to hone his magical power, using the "Phantom Leaf Murder" technique to appear and disappear unpredictably, leaving the sword cultivators with nowhere to shoot.

After treating Guagua's injuries, Li Ji'an had Guagua swallow the sword cultivator's storage bag.

He then instructed the little fire spirit to clean up the battlefield, removing any demonic energy and traces exceeding his Foundation Establishment stage.

Only then did they put away the Black Light Umbrella.

"Thank you so much for saving my life, my benefactor. I am Wu Yehua, and I promise you that you will receive 150,000 spirit stones in full!"

Having just put away the Black Light Umbrella and barely regained some strength, Wu Yehua was overjoyed to see the masked swordsman with his head severed from his body and sincerely thanked him.

Li Ji'an glanced at him indifferently: "Give it to me!"

"This... please forgive me, benefactor. Although I am the eldest son of the president of the Jinhua Chamber of Commerce, 150,000 spirit stones are not something I can just take out casually..." Wu Yehua was stunned for a moment upon seeing this, and hurriedly explained.

"Hmm? Are you trying to renege on your debt?" Li Ji'an's eyes narrowed slightly, and a murderous intent surged forth.

"I dare not, I dare not. I have not yet repaid the life-saving grace of my benefactor, how could I go back on my word? Besides, I have already sworn a great oath to my benefactor that I will not shortchange him even a penny of the 150,000 spirit stones." Feeling Li Ji'an's sharp killing intent, Wu Yehua felt no fear, only joy.

The fact that the other party is so obsessed with spirit stones proves that it is definitely not a trap. Moreover, the body of the Earth-level assassin from the Yellow Springs Hell is still there, so it is impossible for it to be a conspiracy by hostile forces to infiltrate the Jinhua Chamber of Commerce.

The leader of the chamber of commerce prefers people who love money more than anything. If Li Ji'an tries to get close to him now, he will be more wary.

"What does that mean?" Li Ji'an's murderous intent remained undiminished.

Wu Yehua immediately took out his storage bag: "Benefactor, please take a look. I came here for the third-tier Azure Blood Pill from the Fierce Tiger Merchant Guild. I don't have many spirit stones on me. I spent some money asking for help before, and now I only have less than ten thousand left. I would like to ask you to come with me to the Fierce Tiger Merchant Guild. After the transaction is completed, we will return to Jinhua together. At that time, in addition to the promised 150,000 spirit stones, I will also give you a generous gift to thank you!"

As he spoke, Wu Yehua knelt on one knee and pounded his chest with his fist, showing his utmost sincerity.

Li Ji'an narrowed his eyes slightly, quietly observing Wu Yehua.

His face showed suspicion, but he was secretly delighted.

It was much easier than I expected.

Sure enough, even in the Wanshang Domain, even though the values ​​promoted by the major chambers of commerce are based on wealth, strength is still the greatest asset.

After a long silence, Li Ji'an snorted coldly: "Hmph, if you dare to break your promise, I will surely kill you!"

That being said, he was actually not worried about breaching the contract.

Firstly, he has already made a great oath against inner demons, and the price of breaking the oath will be the arising of inner demons, which will not only cut off his path of cultivation but may also lead to him going astray in his cultivation, resulting in his death and the dissipation of his soul.

Secondly, in the vast Wanshang Domain, to be able to become one of the top ten or eight merchant alliances, and to be a candidate for the chairmanship, one cannot be as stupid as a pig.

For members of the merchant guild, troubles that can be resolved with spirit stones are the simplest troubles, and they will not easily escalate them to the point where they need to be resolved with combat power and personal connections.

"No, no!" Wu Yehua was overjoyed.

Judging from the combat power that Li Ji'an just displayed, he was clearly only a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, yet he was able to withstand the attacks of a pseudo-Core Formation sword cultivator, which shows how refined his magical power is.

This one achievement alone is enough to rival the world's leading business empire.

At least among the young talents from the Jinhua Chamber of Commerce who participated in this year's Flying Goose Forum, few could rival him.

If you add that seventh-grade magic weapon to the mix, Liu Qingyun might become a dark horse in his eyes!
"Phew~ Calm down." He suppressed his elation and decided not to think about the future for now. His priority was to try and get the Azure Blood Pill.

Immediately afterwards, Wu Yehua handed over one of his flying boats to Li Ji'an.

With Li Ji'an's consent, the masked swordsman's body was then stored in his storage bag.

Li Ji'an then piloted the flying boat, heading once again towards Tiger Roar Immortal City, the headquarters of the Fierce Tiger Merchant Guild in White Deer Continent.

Ten days later, just after crossing the border between the two states, the Jinhua Chamber of Commerce's garrison in Huxiaoxian City arrived with its members.

Wu Yehua not only did not treat Li Ji'an with disrespect because of the Chamber of Commerce's rescue, but also presented Li Ji'an with one of his jade pendants in front of all the Chamber of Commerce managers, and instructed everyone to treat Liu Qingyun as if they were seeing him.

As a result, Li Ji'an showed a slight change in attitude and became less rigid towards him.

"No need to call me benefactor. My name is Liu Qingyun. I fled here. Fellow Daoist, please address me as such."

Upon hearing this, Wu Yehua noticed the change in Li Ji'an's mindset and felt quite pleased with himself, as he had always been proud of his ability to manage people.

"Alright, from now on I will address you as Brother Liu. Brother Liu, please!"

The invasion of Tiancang Domain by Huangtian Domain and Wuya Domain has lasted for five years now, and almost everyone in Wanshang Domain knows about it. Moreover, more and more cultivators are fleeing from Tiancang Domain to this place. Wu Yehua doesn't care about Li Ji'an's true identity. As long as the other party is not a spy planted by an enemy merchant guild or force, he will definitely be able to bring him under his command.

Half a month later, Li Ji'an arrived at Tiger Roar Immortal City with Wu Yehua as he had wished.

Compared to Hanyan Immortal City, which ranks last among the eighteen chambers of commerce, Huxiao Immortal City, where the Liehu Chamber of Commerce is located, is much more prosperous, with second- and third-tier spiritual materials readily available in its shops.

With the news of the Azure Blood Pill, all the major forces in the region gathered together, creating a thriving atmosphere.

Using the jade token given to him by Wu Yehua and the name of the Jinhua Chamber of Commerce, Li Ji'an purchased another batch of third-tier talisman materials and crystal-condensing pill ingredients, completely exhausting the spiritual resources he had accumulated in his previous life.

On this day, the Fierce Tiger Merchant Guild's Pet Appreciation Conference was finally held.

On the surface, it's an annual spirit pet appreciation event, but those in the know understand that the grand finale is the third-tier Azure Blood Pill, which can increase the success rate of a spirit pet advancing to the third tier.

Li Ji'an followed Wu Yehua to the entrance of the conference. Because of his status as a member of the Jinhua Chamber of Commerce, he avoided queuing with the general public and was instead led to a side door.

Just as he was about to step through the side door, someone coming from behind made him pause slightly.

At the same time, Wu Yehua turned around with a grin, looking at the newcomer with a rather amused expression: "Oh, Miss Yuan actually came in person? My trip was worthwhile!"

(End of this chapter)