Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

Don’t mention holding out for five years; if the number of attacking cultivators continues to increase like this, the array will surely be broken, and the clan extinct in less than ten days!

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”Patriarch, the number of cultivators attacking the array has doubled, and all clan arrays have been fully activated, consuming a terrifying amount of resources.” The Liu clan elder, no longer having the previous confidence, reported hastily, disheveled and weary.

”All of the sect’s array masters have gathered in the northwest, and still, we can’t hold on!” Liu Xianlong had also just returned from the front line, his face full of anxiety.

”Patriarch, is the Celestial Master’s prophecy truly without peril? But in such a situation... I’m afraid it’s only a matter of time before the array is broken.”

”We must inform the Ancestor.”

Liu Changgeng closed his eyes tightly, forcing himself to remain calm.

The ancestor was in a crucial seclusion, and disturbing him prematurely could ruin everything.

Moreover, three months ago, they had received the Celestial Master’s prophecy, indicating no ominous signs, so he had never been too concerned.

However, at this moment, he was completely unsettled.

”The Celestial Master... the Celestial Master cannot be wrong, we should trust the Celestial Master, perhaps a turning point is about to appear!” Ultimately, Liu Changgeng forcibly suppressed his inner panic and decided to trust the Celestial Master.

After all, since a hundred and forty-two years ago, when the Ancestor sent him to bring that person into the clan, they had confirmed his status.

Throughout all these years, the Ancestor would always ask about omens, and as predicted, things had been smooth until now.

So, the few clan elders who were aware of the Celestial Master’s presence all trusted him implicitly.

As days passed, the attacks from outside the array became increasingly fierce, and the people within the clan grew even more uneasy.

On this day, Li Ji’an observed a burly man from afar, his eyes flickering with thought.

That man was Wu Weixiong, now in disguise, who had just retreated to the rear for recuperation after a fierce attack.

Seeing Wu Weixiong again, Li Ji’an’s heart stirred.

In the past, during the Liu family’s alchemy event, he had already taken a fancy to Wu Weixiong’s body cultivation technique.

Apart from its completely different way of explosive power from body cultivation, Li Ji’an also coveted his body cultivation method.

His own body cultivation method was passed down from his previous life by Chen Zhaohu, reputed to train up to the Second Tier, ”Hundred Forged Golden Body Technique.”

This technique could indeed be cultivated to the Second Tier.

But since he advanced to the mid-stage Second Tier body cultivation in Immortal City with Molten Rock Sand, even though he had collected some Molten Rock Sand in recent years, he found he could not absorb a bit more, leading to his body cultivation being at a standstill.

By analyzing the ”Golden Strength Skill” granted while being a nurtured Blood Slave and the ”Hundred Forged Golden Body Technique” trained to mid-stage Second Tier, he found that the cultivation path had reached a dead end.

Perhaps the creator of this technique also stopped at the mid-stage Second Tier in body cultivation.

But Wu Weixiong’s body cultivation had already reached the late Period Second Tier.

However, with just a sidelong glance, Li Ji’an reined in his thoughts.

Sect’s high-tier cultivation techniques are closely guarded secrets, and for scattered cultivators like Wu Weixiong, they must be regarded as lifeline techniques, impossible for ordinary transactions.

As for seizing by force...

Not considering his miraculous Rejuvenation, harboring a distaste for conflict, avoiding fights unless his path or life is threatened, especially not high-risk activities like murder for treasure.

Moreover, with his current Fake Pill level Divine Sense, Foundation Establishment mid-stage thin magical power, and mid-stage Second Tier body cultivation, even with the embryonic form of the Glazed Lamp Magical Treasure, it would be challenging to capture Wu Weixiong alive, who also possessed an Earth-Split Bear at the peak of Second Tier.

Furthermore, if he used a High Tier Three Heavenly Thunder Talisman, there would be only a corpse left.

If there wasn’t a Cultivation Technique Jade Talisman, and all knowledge was in his head, it would be a significant loss, outweighing the gains.

Retracting his gaze, Li Ji’an was about to move a little further away, but unexpectedly saw two familiar figures.

He noticed Dong Jiangling and Zhang Tiezhu, both over a hundred and ten years old, advancing towards the Liu clan’s ancestral grounds.

One in the early Period of Qi Cultivation and late Period Tier One body cultivation.

One in the middle stage of Qi Cultivation.

With their life span nearing its end and their vitality dried up, they were the weakest participants in this endeavor.

Seeing the look in their eyes and their expressions, Li Ji’an understood their intentions.

The matter of the Immortal Dynasty nurturing Blood Slaves was a lifelong pain for them.

Previously, they had no hope of vengeance and feared exposing the matter, which could annihilate their descendants and families.

They now wished to contribute their part.

”No wonder two months ago, Zhang Tiezhu sent a message saying he had handed the pill testing duties to Yan Jue.” Li Ji’an chuckled and shook his head.

In the end, watching them head toward the front line, Li Ji’an did not stop them.

Were Zhao Shuyao still in Immortal City, she would likely have done the same.

Subsequently, Li Ji’an, accompanied by Xiaoqiao, almost retreated to the northern part of the Desert.

With the current situation, the day of the Liu clan’s array being broken was imminent.

Given the scale and momentum of the Falu Alliance, even if the Biyun Sect were to stand and block them now, it would be too late.

During the progression of this event, Li Ji’an subtly gained an insight into a piece of ”momentum.”

Creating something from nothing, amassing from few to many, the momentum becomes unstoppable, like breaking bamboo, irretrievable.

Boom~

After meditating for three days, a completely unprecedented loud noise emanated from the Liu clan’s ancestral grounds.

Li Ji’an immediately communicated with Gugu’s sensory perception.

He just happened to witness the grand array of the Liu clan’s ancestral ground flickering with light, then disintegrating.

The Liu clan’s grand array was thoroughly shattered.

Just as the Falu Alliance was cheering, an immense pressure exploded from within the Liu clan’s ancestral grounds.

”Hmph!” A cold snort, laced with overwhelming fury, arrived, making some of the early Period Foundation Establishment cultivators at the front of the alliance’s army feel a piercing pain in their Sea of Consciousness, causing some even to fall from the sky.

Subsequently, a golden light pillar burst from the core cave mansion of the Liu clan’s Spirit Vein.

The golden light shot hundreds of meters high, illuminating the sky transparently.

As the golden light faded, a nine-foot-tall old man with a head full of silver hair revealed himself.

His clothes were simple, his face aged, yet his eyes faintly emitted a golden halo.

While unleashing Fake Pill level pressure, he surveyed his surroundings with his eyes.

”How did it come to this?” an ancient voice questioned.

”The Fake Pill Ancestor of the Liu family!” the people behind Qin Henian hurriedly retreated.

Qin Henian alone faced him without fear.

”Qin Henian, you spread rumors of my demonic cultivation, I did not pursue it with you; now you fabricate tales of a Core Formation opportunity in my Liu family and even a Life Extension Technique?” The Liu family ancestor spoke earnestly, his voice laden with grief.

”If I possessed such Divine Skills, would I need to retreat into seclusion to save my own life?”

”Everyone, you have been deceived by this villain; he is using you all for his own profit.”

”Retreat immediately, and I will not pursue your complicit wrongdoings, or I will repay it a hundredfold in the future!”

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The Liu family ancestor’s presence was imposing, and his words sincere.

If this had happened a month earlier, most would likely have backed off.

However, with the current momentum, why would people stop?

He looked at the overwhelming force below, deeply shaken, never expecting that after merely five years in seclusion, his clan would suffer such drastic change.

He couldn’t help but want to tear Liu Changgeng and the others to shreds.

Simultaneously, he involuntarily glanced at the Peach Blossom Illusion Forest beside him, doubting the ”Celestial Master.”

Before entering seclusion, he had asked about omens, receiving auspicious news.

He thought he had long since subdued the Celestial Master, treating him genuinely, seeking cultivation techniques for him, helping him learn Secret Techniques, even enticing him with the Path of Longevity, hiding only the Blood Slave issue from him.

Throughout the century, his conduct seemed reasonable, without the slightest hint of enmity.

Over time, trust had been built.

Who would have thought...

”Hmph, old dog, do you still wish to resolve this peacefully? If not for you stubbornly clinging to life, Liu Jingchun would have taken over the family long ago, my Qin family and the Liu family advancing together, certainly progressing further on the Immortal Path.” Qin Henian snorted coldly.

The Liu family ancestor’s eyes narrowed, glaring at Qin Henian, knowing that if he was not resolved today, there would be no room for maneuver.

However, Qin Henian also possessed Fake Pill cultivation, wielding a Magical Treasure, albeit severely damaged, yet still formidable; it would be challenging to capture him without leaving a trace.

However, it was the only hope left.

Buzz~

In the next moment, before Qin Henian could act, the Liu family ancestor abruptly spread his arms.

A ripple appeared at Qin Henian’s location.

”Swish!” Qin Henian’s figure vanished, reappearing in the sky above the Liu clan’s ancestral grounds, less than a hundred meters from the Liu family ancestor.

”Shifting Array? Hmph, old dog, do you think you’ve lived too long?” Qin Henian placed the Celestial Spirit Cauldron in front of him, a cold smile crossing his face.

However, inside, he was at his highest alert.

At this moment, he sensed an inexplicable aura from the opponent, decaying, cold, powerful!