Cultivating Immortality Begins with Rejuvenation.

Chapter 389 The Battle of Dragon and Phoenix
Without Ning Sujin's divination and fortune-telling, Li Ji'an would undoubtedly be filled with fear and anxiety in the current situation.

My first thought would definitely be to run away.

However, they were already trapped, covered by the grand formation, and locked by the blood demon, so even the teleportation talisman was ineffective and almost impossible to use.

The only other option is to launch a sneak attack.

Using an invisible puppet to ambush her would certainly pose a threat to the Blood Spirit Mother, but judging from this close encounter with her aura, her strength is already comparable to that of a True Monarch. Even if the sneak attack succeeds, it would be difficult to truly kill her.

Given his strength, if he survives a single blow, he will face a death threat, and the mortality rate will be very high.

Therefore, neither of these two paths is viable.

This made Li Ji'an wonder if Ning Sujin's auspicious omen of seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune would come true at the moment when she finally met the Blood Spirit Mother at the centennial milestone.

With this in mind, Li Ji'an calmed down and avoided unnecessary internal strife.

Aside from occasionally dealing with the Blood Spirit Mother who came to flirt with him, he spent the rest of his time diligently practicing his spiritual cultivation.

The Blood Spirit Mother was also quite concerned about his cultivation. In addition to sharing her experience in the early stages of Core Formation, she also gave him a lot of pills and spiritual resources.

Three years passed by in a flash.

It is worth mentioning that during these three years, thanks to the presence of the Blood Spirit Mother, Li Ji'an devoted almost all his energy to cultivating his magical power, without being distracted by puppetry skills and body tempering. His progress was even faster than during his ten years at the Biyun Sect.

Meanwhile, he maintained constant communication with Xiao Changfeng over the past three years. After returning to the sect, he and Yun Yao were stationed at Biyun Sect, ensuring the sect's safety.

On this day, the Holy Mother of Blood Spirit arrived in full regalia.

Accompanying her was the Blood Spirit Saintess.

"My lord, I have a great gift for you today." After a few words of feigned affection, the Blood Spirit Mother said with a mysterious smile.

Li Ji'an's heart stirred, realizing that the centennial milestone was approaching, and it would be time for them to reveal their true colors.

"Xue'er is still being so polite with me? I've been content over the past three years." Li Ji'an smiled modestly.

"Hey, how could you do this, my lover? Blood Kite." As she spoke, Blood Spirit Mother beckoned, and Blood Kite hurriedly stepped forward.

“Li Lang, Xue Yuan had dealings with you in the past, and even told you that he was rude to you. Today is the day to make him apologize.”

Li Ji'an looked at Xue Yuan and raised an eyebrow slightly: "Hehe, Xue'er, how could I be the kind of person who holds grudges? Besides, the Holy Maiden didn't kill me back then, otherwise, how could I have this connection with Xue'er today?"

"Li Lang is truly kind-hearted and of noble character." The Blood Spirit Mother smiled charmingly.

"Thank you for your magnanimity, fellow Daoist." Xue Yuan bowed slightly at the same time.

The Blood Spirit Mother's smile faded. She beckoned to Blood Kite, then placed a hand on his shoulder before saying to Li Ji'an, "Although Li Lang is kind-hearted, he has offended you after all. Today, he must make her pay a price."

"I'm doing this for Li Lang's own good."

Li Ji'an grew increasingly puzzled: "What does Xue'er intend to do?"

Blood Spirit Mother smiled gently: "Back then, this girl not only escaped a calamity in the Dragon Burial Cave by chance, but also had a few opportunities and absorbed a lot of true dragon blood essence."

Although True Dragon Blood Fiend is merely a manifestation of True Dragon Essence Blood and cannot compare to True Dragon Essence Blood at all, it is still an extremely yang substance, which is a waste within its body.

For the past three years, I have sensed a faint aura of bloodlust within you, my dear Li Lang. I suppose you must have absorbed it unintentionally in the Dragon Burial Cave back then.

The effects of this blood essence on your body are several times greater than on this girl's body.

Today, I will have her transfer all the blood and evil energy within her to you.

"Holy Mother!" Upon hearing this, Xue Yuan was startled and hurriedly begged for mercy.

If all her blood and evil energy were to be removed, although it wouldn't necessarily kill her, she would definitely be in a long period of weakness, and her cultivation level would certainly decrease.

"Hmm?" The Blood Spirit Mother, who had been smiling at Li Ji'an, suddenly revealed her majesty when she looked at Xue Yuan.

Blood Kite trembled instinctively, unable to meet his gaze.

Blood Spirit Mother then turned her head with satisfaction and looked at Li Ji'an with a smile again: "Li Lang, Xue Yuan still has her virginity intact, you may enjoy her to your heart's content."

The true dragon blood essence absorbed by Xue Yuan's body has long since merged with her primordial yin. If one wants to extract all the blood essence from her body, it is necessary to engage in dual cultivation to replenish it.

"Oh?" Upon hearing this, Li Ji'an couldn't help but look at Xue Yuan.

Compared to the still-charming Blood Spirit Mother, Blood Kite is much younger and more energetic.

However, as he looked at Blood Kite, he was pondering the thoughts of the Blood Spirit Mother.

According to the information previously investigated by Xue Yuan, at the centennial milestones of each dynasty, the Blood Spirit Mother and her lover would not leave their palace for seven days and seven nights. Afterward, the Blood Spirit Mother would go into seclusion for three months, which would then lead to the disappearance of the Holy Maiden.

This time, however, it is clearly different from before.

"Is it because of the True Dragon Blood Fiend?"

Blood Spirit Mother spoke, and Blood Kite dared not disobey.

Moreover, she already held Li Ji'an in high esteem, and she knew that Li Ji'an still had ten bottles of True Dragon Blood Fiend, which could be replenished in the future.

So, following the instructions of the Blood Spirit Mother, Blood Kite slowly approached Li Ji'an.

Moreover, as they approached, the blood-red clothes on his body were gradually removed.

When they got closer and their eyes met, Xue Yuan revealed her true feelings.

"Please enjoy your meal, Mr. Li. This girl will definitely cooperate well," the Blood Spirit Mother said with a smile again.

"Please, fellow Daoist..." Blood Kite--
As night fell, the two in the spirit pool were already perfectly matched...

All the true dragon blood essence within Xue Yuan's body was absorbed by Li Ji'an.

Visibly, as the Blood Kite Primordial Yin... Li Ji'an's body began to emanate a faint red aura of bloodlust.

Originally, the True Dragon Blood Fiend within Li Ji'an's body had been almost completely absorbed by the True Dragon Essence Blood after it had been fully integrated with the True Dragon Essence Blood in previous years, and now it was only partially visible on the surface.

If Li Ji'an hadn't deliberately controlled the true dragon's essence blood, this bit of blood evil would have been completely devoured by the true dragon's essence blood in an instant.

After the deed was done, Xue Yuan collapsed in the spirit pool, like a floating duckweed.

The Blood Spirit Mother looked at Li Ji'an, who was covered in blood and evil spirits, and her face was filled with joy.

"Congratulations, Li Lang, on receiving the Blood Fiend Replenishment once again. With the nourishment of the True Dragon Blood Fiend, I can finally enjoy myself with you without worry."

"So Xue'er was worried that my body couldn't handle it?" Li Ji'an said cooperatively.

Blood Spirit Mother nodded, her face tender: "Yes, I have been with Li Lang for three years and have already given myself to him body and soul. I couldn't bear to see him feel inferior before. After all, I am not only a cultivator of the Supreme Law, but also a practitioner of the Blood Fiend Technique. My body is strong and healthy, which is incomparable to that of ordinary cultivators."

"Xue'er is so thoughtful." Li Ji'an smiled, touched.

He has meticulous control over his qi and blood. All the qi and blood he possessed in the mid-stage of the third rank was fused into the true dragon's essence blood. The divine object concealed itself, and as long as he did not unleash his physical power, it would be difficult to detect even when they were skin to skin.

As for the Blood Spirit Mother's physique, he had already seen through it. It was much stronger than that of ordinary cultivators. Although she had not specialized in body refinement, she still had a physique comparable to a second-level body cultivator.

"Blood Kite, this is the Heavenly Origin Pill, which can quickly restore health." The Blood Spirit Mother then beckoned to Blood Kite and gave her a bottle of pills.

"Thank you, Holy Mother." Blood Kite staggered to her feet, bowed in gratitude, and accepted the pill.

"And rest here and recuperate," commanded the Blood Spirit Mother. "Yes, sir!" Blood Kite slowly moved to a corner of the Spirit Pool, then sat cross-legged in the pool and swallowed pills to recuperate.

The Holy Mother of Blood Spirit then took off her robes and slowly stepped into the spirit pool, eventually coming into Li Ji'an's arms.

The two of them, without any regard for Xue Yuan's presence, embraced and whispered sweet nothings to each other.

Half an hour later, the Blood Spirit Mother suddenly... surged with power and began to interact with Li Ji'an—

At the same time, Li Ji'an's heart stirred.

Because at that very moment, a surge of desire arose within the true dragon essence blood within him.

"This is..." Li Ji'an was surprised and doubtful, but he continued to cooperate with the Blood Spirit Mother.

Soon, the atmosphere at the scene reached its peak...

at last,

This marks the first successful breakthrough in three years.

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Throughout this process, Li Ji remained vigilant, both physically and mentally, regarding the other party's unusual behavior.

Everything was normal for the first half hour.

The Blood Spirit Mother seemed to be expressing genuine emotions, and her body was also very sincere.

Until the brief moment of happiness arrived, Blood Spirit Mother suddenly... after.

Li Ji'an sensed a powerful force...

It not only began to forcibly absorb his essence, but it also seemed to be trying to suck away all of his life force.

Just as Li Ji'an noticed the anomaly, the Blood Spirit Mother was already on guard, her aura held back, clearly wary of Li Ji'an's sneak attack.

"Li Lang, don't be afraid, it will be over soon." The Blood Spirit Mother's attitude remained gentle as she softly stroked Li Ji'an's cheek.

"Why? Why did you hurt me?"

"Don't blame me for being heartless, it's just that I love you too deeply. Only by merging you and me into one can we last forever." Even at this moment, the Blood Spirit Mother was still confessing her love.

Li Ji'an appeared flustered, but inwardly he remained increasingly calm.

As the mysterious suction force within the Blood Spirit Mother's body erupted, his perception of the True Dragon Essence Blood within him became even clearer.

The True Dragon Essence Blood showed a restless desire to devour the inexplicable suction force within the Blood Spirit Mother's body.

If Li Ji'an hadn't been in control at this moment, it would probably have already begun to backfire.

"Xue'er, what exactly is going on? What do you want to do? Can you let me die knowing why?" Li Ji'an still wanted to find out the reason before he could say anything.

"I have never lied to Li Lang, and I will not hide this matter." Seeing that Li Ji'an was about to collapse, the Blood Spirit Mother smiled gently.

She then said gently, "Does my beloved Li Lang still remember the opportunity I mentioned to you before?"

"At that time, I escaped from my clan and unexpectedly found ancient remains in an abyss. There was a drop of blood essence alive in these remains. I was unable to move at the time and watched helplessly as this drop of blood essence crawled onto my body and merged into my body."

Only later did they realize that it was actually the essence blood of an ancient phoenix.

The ancient phoenix, a true spirit in the world, is unique among true dragons.

It has the effect of rebirth and rebirth.

Although that drop of essence blood had been largely consumed by the ancient powerful beings, it still retained some of its mystique.

It was because of this that I was reborn from the ashes, regained my former glory, and even gained more talent.

Only then will they be valued by the Blood Spirit Sect and become inner disciples.

After hearing what the Blood Spirit Mother said, Li Ji'an was astonished. He never expected that the Blood Spirit Mother would have such a wonderful encounter.

"Phoenix essence blood!"

"Indeed, genuine innate true spirit essence and blood!" Blood Spirit Mother nodded with considerable pride.

"Then... then why are you doing this to me?" Li Ji'an continued to probe.

The Blood Spirit Mother smiled and said, "Because the phoenix needs to be reborn from the ashes for its rebirth, and the phoenix blood essence here has been stored up for millions of years and has been squeezed by ancient cultivators. Now, only by borrowing Li Lang can it achieve rebirth."

"You, is this how you managed to live to seven hundred years old with the cultivation of a superior being?"

"Hehe, Li Lang, you are wrong. I am not just seven hundred years old. I have lived for over a thousand years."

Before Li Ji'an could ask again, she took the initiative to speak: "I was reborn from the ashes a thousand years ago, but at that time my cultivation was insufficient and I was worried that others would discover my abnormality. Therefore, I had to change my appearance every time I was reborn from the ashes until seven hundred years ago when I finally had a certain ability to protect myself, and then I stopped hiding my face."

"May you live a thousand years!" Li Ji'an took a deep breath.

Blood Kite, standing to the side, widened its eyes even more.

Since the Blood Spirit Mother was able to say these things to her face, she obviously didn't intend to let her leave alive.

However, upon hearing about the phoenix essence blood of the Blood Spirit Mother, Xue Yuan felt even more confident, because she knew about the drop of true dragon essence blood inside Li Ji'an's body.

Furthermore, they know that the innate true spirit and the true dragon are the pinnacle!

"If that's the case, just take it by force. Why bother with all this pretense?" Li Ji'an looked utterly desperate.

Blood Spirit Mother slowly shook her head: "Li Lang, you have misunderstood me. The Phoenix Nirvana requires true fire, which cannot be obtained casually. It must be done with the consent of both parties. My love for you is also true."

Upon hearing this, Li Ji'an understood everything.

Similarly, they were also aware of the auspicious omen predicted by Ning Sujin's divination.

"Phoenix essence blood? I wonder what kind of benefits it would receive after being absorbed by true dragon essence blood?"

"Holy Mother, why treat me like this?" Just as Li Ji'an was about to unleash the True Dragon Blood Essence, Xue Yuan suddenly asked again.

The Blood Spirit Mother's expression was indifferent, and she didn't even glance at her. She simply said, "After the Phoenix's rebirth, its primordial yin is weak, so it naturally needs your primordial yin to replenish it. What? You're unwilling? You should feel honored to be able to replenish the Phoenix's essence blood."

Xue Yuan's face was gloomy, but she forced herself not to say anything more.

But deep down, he couldn't help but look forward to the moment when Li Ji'an would turn the tables and kill him.

"Li Lang, relax, I will treat you well." The Blood Spirit Mother ignored Xue Yuan and looked tenderly at Li Ji'an, then suddenly exerted force below.

hum~
Li Ji'an felt a sudden surge of suction, which even his Dragon-Locking Secret Technique could not resist.

"Hmph!" Li Ji'an snorted lightly, no longer suppressing the true dragon essence blood within his body.

"Huh? This is..." The Blood Spirit Mother's expression changed drastically the next moment...

(End of this chapter)