Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

Li Ji’an’s expression remained unchanged, for the matter from years ago had not stayed in his heart.

As someone who has lived six lives already, with countless more to come barring unexpected circumstances, if he were to keep every slight displeasure in mind, it would only burden him with meaningless weight, increasing the consumption of his spirit, and would be detrimental to the carefree mindset and the goal of eternal life as an immortal.

Elder Tian had lost all fighting spirit, resorting merely to evasion and defense.

Eventually, Li Ji’an bound him using the God-Binding Rope, a prototype magical treasure gifted by Xiao Changfeng years ago, breaking his Body-Protecting Dharma Shield in one strike.

Furthermore, just as Elder Tian was about to threaten with self-detonation of his Dantian, Li Ji’an unleashed a Soul Stab that shook his Sea of Consciousness, and then shattered his Dantian in one blow.

As for the two Fake Pill Elders, they could not muster even a trace of resistance and were beheaded by Li Ji’an.

Subsequently, Li Ji’an collected the bodies, residual souls, and respective storage pouches of the three, intending to bring them back to the Sect.

Upon the conclusion of the magical combat, Li Ji’an put away the Chessboard Formation and, ignoring the surrounding gazes, headed straight for the Blood Spirit Sect.

Half a month later, the Dao Field of the Dongli Sect came into view, as Ning Sujin once again entered the world within Gugu’s mouth.

Although her ’Deceiving Heaven’ Divine Art had already reached the 3rd Floor, combined with the power of her Primordial Spirit, in theory cultivators below the True Monarch level should have difficulty detecting her, but the presence of numerous arrays in the sect grounds made it challenging to enter silently.

Li Ji’an approached the Blood Spirit Sect alone and presented his visiting card.

With Ning Sujin’s divination having forewarned of no lethal dangers, coupled with Blood Kite’s cooperation, he approached the notoriously fierce Blood Spirit Holy Mother without much negative feelings.

”Biyun Sect? Is it that sect from the borderland Cangyun State?” Li Ji’an had just handed over his visiting card when he coincidentally encountered an elder of True Pill level stepping out.

”Indeed.”

”Who gave you the courage to come to the Holy Sect? In your eyes, shouldn’t our Holy Sect be a demonic entity that absorbs essence blood?” The person stared at Li Ji’an, a cold smile emerging from the corners of his mouth.

”The elders of our sect had some misunderstanding with the Holy Mother, I have come to confer with the Holy Mother,” Fully aware of some secrets of the Blood Spirit Sect through Blood Kite, Li Ji’an ignored the provocation and calmly stated his purpose.

”Ha~ Sir certainly has courage, I somewhat admire you,” The person suddenly gave a charming smile, the attitude change notably smooth.

”It is my honor,” Li Ji’an nodded slightly.

”Please hand me the visiting card, I will personally take you to meet the Holy Mother,”

”Thank you, Fairy,” Li Ji’an had already anticipated the change in attitude before coming.

Though the Blood Spirit Sect primarily cultivates Blood Fiend, it differs from ordinary Blood Fiend techniques, leaning towards Yin-Blood Fiend, thus, the sect is predominantly female cultivators.

Moreover, as Blood Kite mentioned, emulating their leader, whether elders or disciples, many exhibit debauchery towards male attractiveness under the influence of Blood Spirit Holy Mother.

Li Ji’an was not conceited about his looks and figure, yet he had a realistic understanding; it was hard not to be coveted by the witches here.

”Chang’an True Man? Ha~ Friend, such a title carries good meaning,” On the way into the Blood Spirit Sect, the person casually perused the visiting card.

”I am Wangyou, our titles have something in common, could it be fate?”

Li Ji’an faintly smiled: ”I wonder if this fate is a good or a bad one.”

”Naturally, it’s a good fate,” Wangyou chuckled, quite certain.

”In that case, I would ask Fairy to assist in my negotiation with the Holy Mother,” Li Ji’an spoke solemnly.

These were not merely light words, as upon learning of her title, Li Ji’an used his Divine Soul to communicate with Blood Kite, who was in seclusion on the Saintess Peak.

Blood Kite revealed that Wangyou was indeed a favored one in the Blood Spirit Holy Mother’s eyes.

She almost became the Blood Spirit Saintess once.

Wangyou raised her eyebrows with a smile: ”Sir, that’s quite flattering, the Holy Mother’s will is not within my control, all I can do is escort you to the Holy Mother.”

”That will be sufficient,” Li Ji’an replied with a smile.

Soon, they arrived at the once glorious sect hall of the Dongli Sect.

The difference was that the formerly magnificent hall had been transformed into a silk chamber enshrouded in red silk by the Blood Spirit Holy Mother.

The entire chamber was thick with Blood Fiend Qi, and blood vapors visibly rose.

”Wangyou pays respects to the Holy Mother.”

As Wangyou performed obeisance, countless blood silks fluttered.

”Haha~ Wangyou girl is truly filial, so quickly finding such a handsome young man for old me, hard work, hard work.” The Blood Spirit Holy Mother’s captivating voice echoed, although referring to herself as old, the voice sounded like that of a youthful girl.

”Forgive me, Holy Mother, Wangyou was just about to go out today, this person came on his own accord,” Wangyou hastily explained, then handed the visiting card inside.

Immediately, a moment of pondering ensued within.

”Tut-tut~ The Biyun Sect is indeed a divine holy land, even old me cannot help but yearn,” Shortly after, the voice of the Blood Spirit Holy Mother resounded again.

This time, her voice carried endless longing and anticipation.

Buzz~

The next moment, Li Ji’an abruptly sensed an invisible power erupting.

It enveloped him, pulling him into the silk chamber.

This power was the strongest he had ever felt, comparable to the explosive strike of the Invisibility Puppet.

This sufficiently indicated the Blood Spirit Holy Mother already reached an extremely close combat strength to a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

A seven-hundred-year-old Core Formation Ascendant really was not to be underestimated.

Unlike Master Chunyuan, who only attained Late-stage Core Formation, she was of a different caliber.

However, amidst this invisible power, he sensed immensely refined Blood Fiend traces, obviously strengthened by Blood Fiend to attain such potency.

”Young Sir, please sit.” Almost instantly, Li Ji’an found himself inside the silk chamber. Opposite him sat a voluptuous and beautiful woman draped only in thin silk, gazing at Li Ji’an with amazement.

”Biyun Sect Supreme Elder, Li Chang’an, pays respects to the Blood Spirit Holy Mother.” Li Ji’an steadied his mind and cupped his hands toward the Blood Spirit Holy Mother.

Experiencing the aura of the Blood Spirit Holy Mother up close, he couldn’t help but wonder.

Uncertain where Ning Sujin’s divination for a good omen might manifest.

After all, judging solely by the aura of the Blood Spirit Holy Mother, even with all his cards, he had no assurance of victory.

Moreover, such long-lived entities likely possessed deep foundations, facing her not only would he be wary, even at equal levels, he would try to avoid confrontation.

”Good, good, the Upper Sect truly is full of talents, I am quite amazed,” The Blood Spirit Holy Mother unconsciously licked her lips, her eyes seemingly imprinted on Li Ji’an’s face.

Meanwhile, her heart was abuzz with thoughts.

Her first interaction with the Biyun Sect people was nearly two hundred years ago with Zhao Qi, a chance encounter in the Boundless Domain.

Zhao Qi inadvertently trespassed into a forbidden area of the Blood Spirit Sect and was about to be attacked when she sensed him with her Divine Sense.

His chiseled and sculpted appearance, combined with a jade-like grace, struck a chord in her heart, inciting a desire to possess him.

Over several maneuvers, she eventually fulfilled her wish, nearly draining his Essence Origin, although regrettably, she had intended to fully extract his Essence Core, he unexpectedly perished.

The second was Xiao Changfeng who came to her recently.

She wasn’t meeting Xiao Changfeng for the first time, years ago Zhao Qi suddenly contacted her to help kill Xiao Changfeng.

She initially sent Lin Xiuzhu to eliminate Xiao Changfeng, but he was fortunate to be saved by another.

Whereas she conveniently dispatched that person.

At the time, she was already emotionally connected with Zhao Qi, and didn’t pay much attention to a mere nascent True Pill Junior Cultivator.

Yet, not long ago, Xiao Changfeng deliberately sought her.

His determination to reunite with a loved one across vast distances resonated in her heart, his rugged and lively skin projecting masculinity and steadfastness, captivating her instantly.

Sadly, he harbored deep resentment towards her, holding a grudge for killing his cherished teacher and friend.

However, she wasn’t in a rush, as handsome men of True Pill caliber were rare commodities, and if she wished to obtain the opponent’s most precious Essence Origin, she first needed to capture his heart, only then would his Essence Origin flow abundantly with love, facilitating the Great Success of her Blood Evil Divine Skill!

And now, an even younger, stronger in Magical Power, brimming with vigor, even more handsome and valiant, Li Ji’an had appeared.