Cultivating Immortality Begins with Rejuvenation.

Chapter 339 True Monarch's Primordial Spirit
The Shadowless Sect Leader's trip was solely to find food for his spirit pet, and the auction of a corresponding mid-stage third-tier demon beast core already fulfilled his expectations for the trip.

He had no intention of meeting the senior Huang that Wu Weixiong had mentioned.

Firstly, given his status, there was no need for him to lower his standards; secondly, it was also to avoid causing him any panic.

However, at the auction, Wu Weixiong inadvertently saw Huang Jie.

So we did a little investigation, and the results were quite different from what Wu Weixiong had described.

However, he only intended to remind Wu Weixiong later and did not plan to meet with Huang Jie.

It wasn't until the sudden appearance of Master Chun Yuan, especially after his intention regarding the Black Light Umbrella was exposed, that the Shadowless Sect Leader considered taking the Black Light Umbrella back.

The purpose of inviting Li Ji'an here is to exchange him for another seventh-grade magic weapon.

But at this moment, such thoughts vanished.

Some even speculated that the reason the other party asked Wu Weixiong for the Black Light Umbrella back then was because they had already seen through the secret.

During the ensuing conversation, the leader of the Shadowless Sect adopted a calm demeanor and spoke mainly about cultivation, without making any inappropriate remarks about probing Li Ji'an's background.

This made things much easier for Li Ji'an.

In addition, his experiences in the cultivation world over three lifetimes, especially his extensive reading of classical texts, made his conversation with the Shadowless Sect Leader very pleasant, and he truly felt like a peer discussing the Dao.

It wasn't until dusk that the leader of the Shadowless Sect took his leave.

However, Wu Weixiong stayed.

Facing Wu Weixiong, Li Ji'an had few reservations, and because of what happened on the spirit ship back then, the major chambers of commerce were aware of his relationship with Wu Weixiong.

Previously, Master Yuxiao had also wanted to invite Wu Weixiong to visit the Sishui Chamber of Commerce through Li Ji'an.

"Fellow Daoist Huang, I said before that I would come to the Wanshang Domain to find you, but I have been busy with the war in the Tiancang Domain. I have only just found the time now, and I hope you will forgive me," Wu Weixiong said apologetically.

He had always been concerned about the secret of Li Ji'an's transformation from a fake core to a real core, as it concerned his own path to cultivation. Therefore, he paid special attention to it and took advantage of the calm in the Tiancang Domain war to immediately follow the sect leader.

"I wonder what the current situation is like in the Tiancang Domain?" Li Ji'an asked casually.

Although news from the Heavenly Azure Domain occasionally arrives from the Myriad Merchant Domain, it is not accurate and is often delayed.

Taking advantage of the chaos in the Tiancang Domain in recent years, especially after the Wanfa Palace and other sects suffered complete defeats, the Jueying Sect decisively led its forces into the Tiancang Domain, where they joined forces with the armies of the Huangtian Domain and the Wuya Domain to encircle and blockade them from all sides.

It can be said that it played a significant role in the war that destroyed the Wanfa Palace.

Therefore, its information about the Tiancang Domain is more accurate and timely.

Upon hearing this, Wu Weixiong immediately recounted the current situation in Tiancang Domain in detail.

The general situation was consistent with what Li Ji'an knew. Shortly after Li Ji'an left six years ago, the front lines suffered a defeat, and they retreated to their sect.

More than two years ago, Wanfa Palace was completely breached, and almost all of its high-ranking members were killed, while all the palace disciples were enslaved.

After that, the other sects collapsed without a fight, and most of their disciples fled to save their lives, but a few stayed behind to fight alongside their sects.

The sects in Daoyuan Prefecture and Tianyuan Prefecture were almost completely looted by the demonic cultivators from the two regions, who slaughtered the remaining disciples and seized the sects' spiritual resources.

However, just as the demonic cultivators of the two domains were reveling unrestrainedly, the Golden Puppet Saint returned from the Central Ten Domains and began to take charge of the overall situation.

The intention is to gather up the Tiancang Domain, the Wuya Domain, and the Huangtian Domain, where Nascent Soul True Monarchs died in the central battlefield, and transform them into the largest cultivation domain in the east!

He promulgated the Holy Laws of the True Lord, and cultivators in the Three Realms were no longer divided into righteous and demonic.

All systems requiring the offering of spiritual resources to sects and the rules governing areas ruled by powerful forces are abolished.

All cultivators in the Three Realms can fight for what they want, venture into forbidden zones, enter secret realms, or even steal it. It's a world of survival of the fittest.

All the secret realms and ruins within the domain belong to all cultivators of the world; anyone can go, but they are responsible for their own lives.

Clearly, the purpose was to encourage monks to better excavate ancient ruins.

Therefore, the three domains thoroughly implemented the law of the jungle.

There are no longer any so-called officials or law enforcement officers in the region, and there are no more safe zones. The law of the jungle, with its predatory killings and plundering, can happen anywhere.

The goal is to force cultivators to improve through bloodshed, slaughter, and hatred. In order to improve, they have no choice but to risk their lives in ancient ruins and secret realms.

When Li Ji'an heard this, his eyebrows unconsciously rose.

If this continues, a miracle might actually happen.

Of course, the price was rivers of blood and mountains of corpses.

For all cultivators who want a peaceful life, it's a nightmare!
However, the good news is that when the Golden Puppet Saint returned, he just managed to prevent the two domain armies from launching a devastating attack on the Azure Cloud Sect.

The Biyun Sect, and the entire Tiancang Domain, were relatively less affected.

According to Wu Weixiong, the Golden Puppet Saint King did not completely wipe out the Biyun Sect, and the disciples who remained in the sect to live and die with it still hold power.

Furthermore, they have already submitted to the Golden Puppet Saint King.

As for the Qishilin Taoist temple, it was only attacked by a few small groups of bandits and was ultimately unharmed.

This is also related to Wu Weixiong.

When the Shadowless Sect invaded the Heavenly Azure Domain, Wu Weixiong volunteered to lead his men to Cangyun Prefecture.

Because of their encounter in the Blackwater Swamp, he and Qin Henian could be considered to have fought side by side, so he deliberately took care of the Qin family this time.

However, Qin Henian had already died in the first round of battle, so he did not meet with Qin Henian.

However, after learning about Xiao Qiao's existence through Qin Chuan and confirming that Xiao Qiao was the formation master from the Blackwater Swamp ruins, he then took care of the Qishilin Dojo.

This news relieved Li Ji'an considerably.

Having lived three lifetimes in the cultivation world, the greatest favor I have ever done is in Cangyun Prefecture of the Tiancang Domain.

The only people he truly cared about were a few individuals.

Although Wu Weixiong did not reveal the details of the wasteland where the Yan family was located, since Xiao Qiao was still alive and the Strange Stone Forest was unharmed, Yan Qingwan should also be fine.

However, if you do the math, Yan Qingwan is already over 260 years old, and even if she is still alive, her lifespan is running out.

Li Ji'an's closest acquaintance from his first incarnation in the cultivation world is about to say goodbye.

"The cultivation world is truly ever-changing and unpredictable." Li Ji'an didn't ask anyone specifically, but just listened quietly, as if there was no one in the Tiancang Domain who was worthy of his attention.

"Yes, it's a pity I couldn't share a drink with Master Qin," Wu Weixiong emphasized again.

Li Ji'an smiled inwardly, naturally understanding his intentions; he wanted to give Li Ji'an the impression that he was very loyal and righteous.

After all, the only time Wu Weixiong and Li Ji'an ever crossed paths was with Qin Henian and Xiao Qiao.

"The Golden Puppet Saint Lord has already taken up a post in the Myriad Laws Palace?" Li Ji'an changed the subject without any concern.

“Yes, after the destruction of the Myriad Laws Palace, the entire Corpse Puppet Sect moved from the Boundless Domain to the Myriad Laws Palace, and its dojo in the Boundless Domain was handed over to the Blood Spirit Sect,” Wu Weixiong hurriedly replied.

Li Ji'an remained silent.

In his previous life, because he killed the patriarch of the Liu family, the "Immortal Golden Body Technique" he cultivated was cursed by the Golden Puppet Saint Lord, which then caused the cursed seal to be transferred to the depths of Li Ji'an's sea of ​​consciousness.

This cursed seal kept Li Ji'an confined within his sect for a long time in his previous life, as if walking on thin ice.

Only after the Golden Puppet Saint Lord went to the Central Ten Domains Battlefield did he finally feel completely at ease.

After he was rejuvenated in this life, he carried out a sect mission before reaching the Foundation Establishment stage. Only after Ning Sujin carefully examined him with her primordial spirit was it confirmed that the curse mark had disappeared.

In this life, I have no karmic connection with the Golden Puppet Saint.

The only thing is...

"I wonder if Ning Sujin's physical body is still in the Wanfa Palace, and if it is still properly frozen?" Li Ji'an sighed inwardly.

In his previous life, after learning that Ning Sujin's physical body had been frozen by the Myriad Laws Palace, he wanted to retrieve it for her so that she would no longer depend on Ning Yutan's body for survival and would no longer be bound by the spiritual veins of the Strange Stone Forest. Unfortunately, his strength in his previous life was insufficient, and he only reached the Pseudo-Core stage at most, making it impossible for him to ask the Myriad Laws Palace for his body back.

He does have this hope in this life, but he doesn't know if it's too late.

"Mm." Li Ji'an nodded, ending the topic of Tiancang Domain.

"Fellow Daoist Huang, I have brought you something with me on this trip. I wonder if it will be of any use to you." Wu Weixiong hurriedly took out a jade slip from his storage bag.

"Oh? Fellow Martial Artist, you're very thoughtful." Li Ji'an was slightly surprised.

He then scanned the jade talisman with his divine sense and his heart stirred slightly.

It turned out to be the demon beast core formation method of the Shadowless Sect.

Wu Weixiong had met Guagua in the Blackwater Swamp underground palace years ago, and Li Ji'an had asked him about the Earth-Splitting Bear's advancement to the third tier when they met in the Shadowless Grassland six years ago.

However, Bai Cailing had already taught him this method in advance, and now that Guagua has condensed his golden core, he no longer needs it.

"I appreciate Fellow Martial's kindness, but it means nothing to me. Please take it back." Li Ji'an shook his head slightly.

Upon hearing this, Wu Weixiong appeared slightly disappointed.

The reason for revealing this method is twofold: firstly, to cater to their preferences, and secondly, because the cult leader has already traded it away, making it no longer a secret.

He had hoped to use this method to try and probe Li Ji'an about the secrets of the Core Formation Technique, but now that was no longer possible.

"It was I who underestimated Fellow Daoist Huang. I am ashamed, I am ashamed," Wu Weixiong said with an embarrassed smile.

Li Ji'an didn't say anything more, and their conversation ended there.

After parting ways, Li Ji'an immediately returned to the isolated island temple, the ancestral home of the Surabaya Chamber of Commerce.

The appearance of the Shadowless Sect Leader and the old thief Chun Yuan has brought many changes to his originally peaceful cultivation life. If it weren't for the fact that he could queue up to break through to the Core Formation stage at the Flying Goose Dojo next year, he would be thinking of leaving this place and settling down again under a different identity.

After all, this identity is no longer clean.

First, there's Wu Weixiong and the leader of the Jueying Cult; second, there's the old thief Chun Yuan.

On the spirit ship that came to this region back then, everyone knew about his identity and Wu Weixiong's affairs. Now that the old thief Chun Yuan has taken over the Merchant Alliance, he will find out sooner or later.

However, in order to have the top-tier training ground in the entire East reach the Core Formation stage next year, he had no choice but to hold back for the time being.

After activating all the restrictions in the dojo, Li Ji'an arrived at the underground palace.

Once Guagua achieves its Golden Core, its cultivation efficiency will primarily depend on its current demon core, making it much faster than before it formed its core.

In just one month, the demonic power became even more solidified.

However, Li Ji'an had no intention of testing its strength at the moment. He gave an order and quickly burrowed into its mouth.

The first thing I did after entering was to pick up the dark umbrella.

As his sea of ​​consciousness surged, his peak mid-stage Core Formation divine sense completely covered the Black Light Umbrella, meticulously exploring every joint inch by inch.

"Nothing!"

After a while, Li Ji'an withdrew his divine sense with some confusion, quite puzzled.

Based on Chun Yuan's attitude toward this umbrella, Li Ji'an judged that there must be a secret, and a secret that was very important to Chun Yuan.

However, Li Ji'an still failed to detect anything unusual this time.

There were no hidden compartments, no inscriptions.

"Could it be that some special secret has been unintentionally burned away by the little fire spirit?"

After careful consideration, Li Ji'an had this suspicion.

Immediately, he summoned the little fire spirit from his dantian.

"Do you remember if there was anything unusual when you first burned this umbrella?" Li Ji'an asked again.

The little fire spirit's flames flickered, and it was said that at the time, there was a magical force binding it, and after it burned away, it could not sense anything else.

"Try again," Li Ji'an instructed after thinking for a moment.

"Whoosh~" The little fire spirit transformed into ethereal flames without hesitation and enveloped the dark light umbrella once again.

The Void Flame only affects magical power and soul imprints; it does not affect physical materials.

Soon, the little fire spirit shook its head, leaving no trace of its soul or magic power.

“It can’t possibly be a memorial to our ancestors?” Li Ji’an frowned.

"There's no need to use false fire; this time, we'll burn it directly with spiritual flames."

Now that they know that the old thief Chun Yuan is determined to get his hands on the Black Light Umbrella, Li Ji'an no longer intends to use it.

Moreover, a seventh-grade magic weapon is not afraid of the power of the little fire spirit's flames.

"Whoosh~" The little fire spirit nodded, and the fire suddenly surged, once again enveloping the black light umbrella.

"Little friend, wait a minute!"

The next moment, a weak divine sense transmission came from inside the dark light umbrella.

Li Ji'an was startled and subconsciously summoned a mid-stage third-tier spirit talisman for protection.

Although this spiritual transmission was weak, Li Ji'an was certain that it was no less powerful than Ning Sujin's primordial spirit.

"True Lord's Primordial Spirit!"

Before the other party could react, Li Ji'an ordered Little Fire Spirit to increase its firepower.

"Ah!" The weakened primordial spirit then let out a desperate wail.

"Young friend, spare my life! I have no intention of harming you."

Only after confirming that the little fire spirit posed a threat to him did Li Ji'an finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"Who are you? Why are you inside this umbrella?"

"Young friend, you are wise. I am the spirit of this magical artifact. This time..." The other party transmitted his thoughts again.

However, before he could finish speaking, Li Ji'an ordered the little fire spirit to increase its firepower again.

"Ah!" the other person cried out again.

"Young friend, spare my life! I was wrong."

Li Ji'an remained expressionless, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

Although his cultivation level was insufficient in his three lifetimes in the cultivation world, he was well-read. It was impossible for the other party to deceive him by thinking he was an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Artifact spirits are only found in extraordinary spiritual treasures of this world.

Even fragments of spiritual treasures are far superior to this dark light umbrella.

Moreover, the spirit aura of the artifact is very different from that of the True Lord's primordial spirit.

"I am the True Lord of Ten Thousand Laws!" Clearly sensing the killing intent emanating from Li Ji'an, the True Lord of Ten Thousand Laws dared not gamble any longer that he might be directly incinerated by the other party's fire spirit if he continued to deceive him.

"The True Lord of Ten Thousand Laws!" Li Ji'an's expression suddenly changed.

Having lived three lifetimes in the cultivation world, the title of True Lord of Ten Thousand Laws had always been as majestic, powerful, and unattainable as the blazing sun in the heavens.

He never even fantasized about having the opportunity to converse with a giant in the cultivation world like the True Lord of Ten Thousand Laws.

However, now, it is in such a situation that it is meeting me!

(End of this chapter)