Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

Li Ji’an struck unexpectedly, catching Tong Liang off guard.

The Stress Shield almost shattered.

This immediately darkened Tong Liang’s face, naturally dispelling his contempt.

Meanwhile, he was inwardly angry.

Given his reputation in the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain, anyone below the Core Formation True Man shouldn’t be so ignorant of their limits.

”Hmph, a dog without a home dares to act presumptuous before me!” Despite the slight embarrassment of fending off Li Ji’an’s unexpected attack, Tong Liang’s boundless magical power erupted like an abyssal sea.

The cultivation technique he practiced was an Unparalleled Technique acquired by the Nine Tripods Commerce Association in a trade from the Central Ten Domains, comparable to the Ancient Immortal Scripture.

Throughout the Post-ancient Era in the Great Marsh Cultivation Realm, it only ranked below the Immortal Scripture.

Whether in cultivation efficiency or the quality of the magical power refined, it naturally exceeded ordinary techniques by twenty percent.

Coupled with decades of dual cultivation refinement, his magical power was markedly purer than others of the same tier.

Moreover, the magic techniques he practiced were all of the Celestial Level, with extraordinary power.

In an instant, a several-zhang tornado of magical power surged upwards, shredding the sky full of green leaves.

However, for every leaf disappearing, another drifted down, following the direction of the tornado to advance step by step.

Li Ji’an’s figure constantly changed within these green leaves, leaving Tong Liang aimless in his assaults.

”Such a magic technique must consume an enormous amount of magical power; competing with me in magical power?” Nonetheless, he remained indifferent, for within the Celestial Cyan Domain’s Foundation Establishment Stage, there were fewer than a handful with magical power as abundant as his.

Thus, he continued to drive the tornado without regard for magical power consumption, pursuing the green leaves.

The tornado chased, the green leaves retreated, always in pursuit yet unable to completely annihilate the leaves, as if punching into cotton.

Occasionally, a few falling leaves quietly landed around the tornado, making Tong Liang vigilant, not daring to relax.

After nearly half an hour of such a stalemate, Tong Liang’s expression finally showed suspicion.

Within the Celestial Cyan Domain, the most elite force was the Ten Thousand Laws Palace, and even its core technique, the Ten Thousand Laws Scripture, was only Upper Grade Celestial Level, a tier below his Quasi-Immortal Scripture.

Similarly, the top-tier magic techniques of the Ten Thousand Laws Palace were also only Celestial Level, akin to his own.

But the opponent’s demonstrated magical power was particularly enduring, and not much inferior to his own.

Especially this magic technique of Illusion Leaf, which was inscrutably vibrant and transformative.

In his understanding, cultivators of the same tier fleeing from the Celestial Cyan Domain could not possibly possess this strength!

”Just who exactly are you?”

Li Ji’an did not answer; instead, during the pause in the tornado, countless green leaves quietly fell around it.

”Swish~” In the next moment, more vines broke through the ground, attracting his attention.

”Hmph! A cowardly sneak, even if you close in, what can you do to me?” Tong Liang withdrew the tornado, winds spun around him, cutting down all incoming vines.

Li Ji’an slightly furrowed his brow, as his covert attack from the Vine Silk Hand had just been cut down among those vines.

This demonstrated the power of Tong Liang’s Wind Blade Technique.

Previously, when sparring with Wang Hu, who had the Gold Element Celestial Spirit Root from Jinhua Commerce Association, even the sharply unmatched Gold Element Technique could not sever the Vine Silk Hand, which was how Li Ji’an managed a sneak attack.

Seeing his concealed tactics fail, Li Ji’an did not hesitate; he immediately slapped his Spirit Pet Bag.

”Gugu~” Emerging brightly was Gugu, whose Demon Pill had just matured.

This was its first time openly teaming up with Li Ji’an to face an enemy.

In prior instances, Gugu had always lain in ambush ahead of time and then struck unexpectedly.

This time, Li Ji’an failed to detect Tong Liang hiding, and Tong Liang was aware of the Tier Three Great Demon’s presence.

”What? How... how could this be?”

When Li Ji’an called forth his spirit pet in battle, Tong Liang anticipated finally witnessing the Wilderness True Spirit Beast he had been eager to see.

However, upon seeing Gugu emerge from the Spirit Pet Bag, he was completely stunned.

”An inferior Vermilion Toad? An inferior Vermilion Toad ascending to Tier Three and even forming a superior Demon Pill!!!” Upon repeatedly confirming the Great Demon Qi emanating from Gugu, Tong Liang was beyond shocked.

”Gugu~” The usually docile and gentle Gugu, upon hearing Tong Liang’s words, abruptly gazed at him, letting out a suppressive aura brimming with Demon Power.

”Whew~ whew~” Only then did Tong Liang regain his composure, taking deep breaths to calm his heart.

”It must be a supreme mutated bloodline, or even awakened Ancestral Bloodline!”

Facing Gugu’s piercing gaze, he donned a kindly and affectionate expression: ”Brother Hama, don’t be angry. Earlier, I was blind, please forgive me, please forgive me.”

”Gugu gugu~” Gugu, upon hearing this, became even more agitated.

Bound by the Spirit Pet Contract with Li Ji’an, he understood that Gugu was cursing quite foully.

Though Tong Liang couldn’t comprehend its words, he could tell it was more furious.

Regardless of its original breed, it was now truly a Tier Three Great Demon with promising potential to become a Transformed Demon King.

Thus, he forced a smile: ”What did I do to anger Brother Hama, I apologize first, and after we sign a Spirit Pet Contract, I, Tong, will make it up to you.”

”Gugu!” The title ”Brother Hama” seemed particularly unacceptable to Gugu.

This time, without Li Ji’an’s direction, it charged fiercely towards Tong Liang.

”Swish~” Its strongest attack after ascending to Tier Three was still its tongue.

However, the tongue now vastly differed from before Core Formation.

Especially with the Feather Spear created by Li Ji’an using Hei Yu on the tongue’s tip, this strike unleashed the full power of Early-stage True Core.

The speed was completely beyond the dodge limits of the Foundation Establishment Stage, leaving no escape, only a direct hit.

”Alright, alright, my new master’s strength must be tested first.” Facing the intimidation from the True Core attack, Tong Liang remained unmoved, chuckling softly as a burst of brilliance flashed in his hand.