Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

The Ten Thousand Laws Palace is the only Tier Four Spirit Vein Dao Field in the Celestial Cyan Domain, situated atop a majestic snowy mountain.

Profound Light Immortal City is the largest branch of its main vein, a Tier Three Spirit Vein Immortal City, equipped with Tier Three Lower Grade Cave Mansions suitable for Core Formation.

It is also the only Immortal City in the entire Celestial Cyan Domain where Core Formation is possible.

However, the price is exorbitant, costing tens of thousands of Spirit Stones for a single rental, and the identity screening is very strict. Those not recognized by the Ten Thousand Laws Palace have no right to apply.

Moreover, the Tier Three Lower Grade Cave Mansions are essentially capped at the Fake Pill stage.

”Look, the Profound Light!” After four months without any surprises or danger, the flying boat finally arrived at Profound Light Immortal City.

From afar, it seemed as if a broad strip of silk hung from the Nine Heavens, like mist, like sand, like a curtain.

Moreover, the color above it was mottled and ever-changing, making it indistinguishable between reality and illusion.

This curtain of light gently descended, connecting with a large and prosperous city below.

This is the origin of the name Profound Light Immortal City.

”Everyone, farewell for now!” Arriving outside the gates of Profound Light Immortal City, the group bid farewell to each other. Having only banded together to resist the dangers of the journey, now they naturally dispersed upon reaching their destination.

After greeting a few people goodbye, Li Ji’an walked alone toward the city.

”Senior, please wait.” However, the young man who hadn’t said another word along the way caught up with the old man carrying a wine gourd.

Li Ji’an looked at him with some surprise.

The young man bowed respectfully: ”I am Zou Qi, and this is my grandfather, Zou Yan. Greetings, senior.”

”What is it, young friend?” Li Ji’an nodded with a smile.

The young man immediately knelt down, bowing directly in front of Li Ji’an: ”I beseech you to accept me as your disciple, senior. I will certainly respect the master-disciple relationship and serve you wholeheartedly.”

Li Ji’an remained expressionless, but was inwardly taken aback.

Evidently, for the young man to decisively seek to become a disciple, he must have discerned Li Ji’an’s true cultivation level. Otherwise, why would he seek him out as a master when he has a grandfather in the Late Period of Foundation Establishment?

”Please rise, young friend. Below the Holy Palace, do not draw attention. Let’s enter the city first.” He did not directly refuse but rather tried to stabilize the situation first.

”It was foolish of me, I apologize, senior,” the young man quickly stood up and apologized after hearing this.

Li Ji’an waved his hand: ”It’s no problem.”

Then he looked at the old man: ”Taoist Friend Zou...”

”Gulp, gulp.” Zou Yan drank two mouthfuls of wine: ”Good wine, good wine, everything is perfectly in place.”

Li Ji’an felt a slight change in expression, full of questions, desperately suppressing his inner curiosity.

”You are quite drunk, my friend.”

”Haha, while the world is sober, I alone am drunk; while the world is bitter, I gain joy—drunk where one should be, drunk and carefree.”

A slight smile appeared at the corner of Li Ji’an’s mouth. If he truly had the skills of a divination master, perhaps he would really have such escapism upon recognizing the world’s reality yet feeling powerless to change it.

However, this may also suggest that his divination abilities are probably limited; otherwise, he could divine a few opportunities, at least securing a decent future for his grandson.

Too much talk leads to errors, so Li Ji’an gave a faint smile and turned to walk into the Immortal City.

”Senior... My grandfather said, as a gift for taking a disciple, he offers you a divination.” Yet after just a few steps, the young man chased after him again.

”Hmm?” Li Ji’an halted, stopping in his tracks.

Is he indeed a divination master?

”What divination?”

”This journey brings calamity, although it will lead to a great opportunity after enduring trials!”

His foot, poised to enter the city, slowly retracted.

Li Ji’an turned back to glance at the bleary-eyed Zou Yan holding the wine gourd, momentarily hesitated, then decisively drew back his foot, turned around, and walked away: ”Thank you, my friend. Farewell!”

With that said, under the shocked gaze of the old man and young man, Li Ji’an flew away.

”...”

”...”

The old man and the young man stood frozen on the spot.

He... he’s gone?

He... actually believed us like that?

”Senior, there’s another half to the sentence: after the trials comes great opportunity!” Zou Qi hurriedly chased in the direction Li Ji’an had gone.

Luckily, near Profound Light Immortal City, Li Ji’an did not dare to fly heedlessly, proceeding at a pace typical of someone at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Zou Yan and Zou Qi quickly caught up with him.

On a hillside, Li Ji’an stared at Zou Yan, his expression calm.

At this moment, Zou Yan no longer pretended to be crazy, and truthfully explained the situation.

His ancestors had indeed acquired divination knowledge, but it was only partial, and they never encountered a descendant with noteworthy divination talent.

This generation, his grandson Zou Qi, lacked this talent, and the legacy was on the verge of extinction. To find a good backing for him, Zou Yan exhausted every measure, divining this trip to Profound Light Immortal City.

Before setting off, he even used his limited lifespan as a cost to disclose a major event in the Celestial Cyan Domain that had been divined by his ancestor, a Tier Three divination master with the best divination talent, hoping to attract a destined individual.

The plan failed, leaving him no choice but to again expend lifespan, only then focusing on Li Ji’an just as they were about to enter Profound Light Immortal City.

Currently only a Second Tier divination master, Zou Yan’s lifespan expenditure could only reveal vague impressions of Li Ji’an’s journey, deeper insights were beyond his capacity to divine.

”You needn’t worry, my friend; although the divination presents this journey as perilous, the final outcome is auspicious, with a great opportunity to follow, moreover, Zou Qi’s Core Formation opportunity lies with you, ensuring your fate will not end before it is realized!” Zou Yan patiently explained.

”Additionally... your fate is extraordinary, sir; when I attempted to divine your origins, I almost ascended to the heavens on the spot, you are no ordinary person.” After thinking for a moment, he further added.

Li Ji’an slowly breathed out a long sigh.

Still, he waved his hand, saying: ”I appreciate your goodwill, but I have always been indifferent to opportunities and fame. Since I know there is danger, there is no need for me to undertake this journey.”

”As for accepting a disciple, I have my difficulties and cannot take on a disciple, so let us part ways here and meet no more.”