Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

In the realm within Gugu’s mouth, Li Ji’an quietly pondered the course of events.

The unexpected encounter with Fu Hanxing’s brothers and the Array Master’s disciples had revealed some cards but resolved the issue, with nothing left out aside from the stolen goods lying quietly within Gugu’s mouth.

Moreover, with the dramatic changes in the underground abyss, even traces of magical combat would likely be completely erased.

The only witness, Duanmu Qin, stepped into the large Teleportation Array; it was uncertain if she would be successfully transported to the Holy Sanctuary she spoke of. Given the abyss’s explosive powers, if she could not be transported, survival would be unlikely, and it would be hard to meet again in this lifetime.

With no worries, Li Ji’an began to organize the harvest from this experience.

Foremost, the Core Formation Sacred Object, the Seven-Colored Jade Tree.

This item is not a living being and is said to be formed by the transformation of Heaven and Earth into the Five Elements, with seven types of Spiritual Mechanism, and by chance, it attached itself to a special place to grow into a Gathering Spirit Tree. Thus, seven spirits came upon it, nurturing its formation, but the moment they did so also marked the tree’s death.

Gazing at the small sapling wrapped in seven types of Spiritual Mechanism, transformed into seven-colored jade, Li Ji’an still felt as if in a dream.

A mere Loose Cultivator actually obtained such a Core Formation Sacred Object?

Forcing himself to calm his heart’s excitement, he carefully stored it in a sealed jade bottle.

Then he looked at the dead tree branch planted in up to two sections of soil.

Gugu’s Heaven-Swallowing Innate Divine Abilities almost guaranteed the intactness of this dead branch and the soil underneath.

”Not a trace of Spiritual Mechanism, nor any extraordinary property... huh, seems there’s a faint sign of life.” A gentle stroke of the branch and a detailed sensing revealed an extremely weak sign of life at its roots.

”After at least six thousand years, it still hasn’t completely died?” Li Ji’an decided to maintain its current state until its nature was determined, even considering further cultivation in case it could regain vitality, which would make it extraordinary.

”Hm?” At this moment, the Little Fire Spirit within his Dantian suddenly conveyed excitement.

The Little Fire Spirit was then released.

”Whish, whish~” As soon as it came out, it shot toward the dead tree branch.

Flying around the branch, it carefully attached to it, appearing very satisfied.

Li Ji’an slightly raised his eyebrows: ”Could this branch have the same nourishing effect on the Fire Spirit as the dark red stone where the Little Fire Spirit was born?”

The stone that birthed the Fire Spirit lacked any sign of Spiritual Mechanism and had no extraordinary features, yet it could nourish the Fire Spirit and promote its growth.

Pondering for a moment, Li Ji’an shook his head with a smile.

Ultimately, his knowledge was too limited.

And this realm had gone through a restart six thousand years ago, leaving many of the cultivation realm’s mysteries unsolved.

He soon lost interest in the dead branch.

Then came the fortunes found within the Cave Mansion.

The Alchemy Inheritance of that Cave Mansion’s owner was of particular importance to him.

The insights recorded within were immensely valuable, significantly benefiting his research and understanding in the Alchemy Dao.

Furthermore, the unique Ancient Pill Formulas included prevented him from taking many wrong paths.

However, many of the medicinal ingredients listed in the formulas were unknown to him, and he was unsure if they could be gathered in the current era.

Additionally, the wooden bracelet currently worn on his hand seemed to be at least of supreme Magical Artifact level, and during his time wearing it, he discovered not only a Divine Sense blocking function but also a slightly nourishing effect on his Divine Soul.

Yet his greatest need for this item was to prevent Divine Soul attacks.

After all, having recently fought alongside Duanmu Qin, he had witnessed several instances of her Sonic Attack’s effects. If an enemy managed to cause a momentary lapse in concentration, it would be highly dangerous.

At this point, he felt slightly more secure, as his Divine Sense was naturally powerful, comparable to the Late Period of Foundation Establishment, and with this item’s protection, he could likely fend off Fake Pill level Divine Sense attacks.

Finally, he took out the beast hide once from a Tier Three Demon Beast; although its Spirituality had faded considerably, it was enough to make Second Tier Middle Stage Talisman Materials. He had just exhausted two Second Tier Early Period Attack Talismans, and with this hide, he could not only replenish but also enhance further.

These were all actively gained opportunities.

What remained were the five Storage Pouches acquired passively.

The Spirit Stones totaled nearly ten thousand pieces, mostly contributed by Liu Xiangshan.

Fu Hanxing’s brothers did not hold many Spirit Stones. Besides their Lifebound Magical Artifacts, they kept Cultivation and Nourishing Elixirs but no Talismans, as they viewed those as incapable of demonstrating their inherent strength—a belief typical of Sect Disciples.

In their understanding, quickly boosting their own strength was fundamental; Magical Artifacts were a means to express one’s power, whereas Talismans, which borrowed the power of Heaven and Earth, were beneath consideration.

Moreover, the cost efficiency was too low, as a talisman comparable to their strength could only be used once, making elixirs for enhancing cultivation a better choice.

However, Fu Hanxing’s emerging Magical Treasure was indeed a formidable weapon.

Holding the glazed lamp, feeling the contained Fire Element powers, Li Ji’an was quite satisfied.

The Magical Treasure prototype had powers comparable to True Pill. If a Fake Pill Cultivator activated it, they could fight a True Pill.

When activated by a Late Period Foundation Establishment Cultivator, even a Fake Pill Cultivator would dare not take the risk of confronting its sharpness.

Unfortunately, Li Ji’an was currently at the early stage of Foundation Establishment and couldn’t yet control it.

Moreover, with his cultivation technique producing feeble Magical Power, he had already been nurturing three Lifebound Talismans, rendering him unable to nurture this Magical Treasure prototype.

”I’ll refine it first!” No longer hesitating, taking advantage of the return journey to the Immortal City, Li Ji’an gathered his Magical Power and Divine Sense, erasing Fu Hanxing’s presence and began the refining process.

”Hm? What’s this…” Just as he injected Magical Power to erase the presence, a resistance surged from within the glazed lamp.

”Fire Lotus?” Upon closer inspection, he discovered it was the same Fire Lotus Fu Hanxing had previously wielded.