Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

Having been in the Yellow Heaven Domain for nearly twenty years, Li Ji’an was already well aware of the cause and effect between the Nine Tripods Commerce Association’s Tong Family and the Joyful Union Sect.

Back then, Tong Yaoyao’s biological mother, Tong Xiangyu, was also a favored child of heaven from the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain, with an Innate Taiyin Body, possessing the hope of attaining the Nascent Soul.

However, because the Nine Tripods Commerce Association received a major transaction requiring the top-tier Dual Cultivation Secret Technique from the Joyful Union Sect,

the Tong Family offered a large price to negotiate with the Joyful Union Sect, resulting in the Joyful Union Sect’s then Saint Child, now the Sect Leader, taking a liking to Tong Xiangyu.

Pretending to negotiate the transaction, he invited Tong Xiangyu into the Joyful Union Sect.

Ultimately, although Tong Xiangyu brought back the Joyful Union Sect’s top-tier Dual Cultivation Secret Technique, the ”Dragon and Phoenix Double Cauldron Technique,” she became hopelessly infatuated with the Joyful Union Sect’s Saint Child.

The Tong Family initially thought the Joyful Union Sect’s Saint Child, Huang Qiyu, had used some kind of Divine Soul Secret Technique on Tong Xiangyu, and they specially invited a powerful figure from the Central Region to purify her Sea of Consciousness, but it was to no avail.

Afterward, Tong Xiangyu defied her family’s orders and secretly met with Huang Qiyu in the Yellow Heaven Domain, not only breaking her Taiyin Body but also becoming pregnant with Tong Yaoyao.

Following this, Tong Xiangyu’s mother passed away in anger, leading Tong Xiangyu to feel deeply guilty, vowing never to see the Joyful Union Sect’s Saint Child again in this life.

Later, to avoid the Joyful Union Sect’s Saint Child, she voluntarily came to the Celestial Cyan Domain.

In the end, she kept her vow and never saw him again before her death.

After Tong Yaoyao reached the Middle Stage of Core Formation, she unexpectedly learned about her biological parents’ affairs and left the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain to seek justice for her mother.

However, she was then confined in the Joyful Union Sect by her biological father, who had already been promoted to Sect Leader.

Tong Yaoyao inherited her mother’s lineage and was the future and hope of the Nine Tripods Commerce Association’s Tong Family.

As a result, both parties were in a deadlock.

”Could it be that Tong Jiesheng reconciled with Huang Qiyu?” speculated the Old Thief Pure Essence.

Li Ji’an did not respond and immediately sent a message to True Man Fengyin.

In the period he held Funiu Mountain, he must have kept a close watch on external forces.

Sure enough, True Man Fengyin soon replied, reporting all the recent movements of the domain’s overlord.

The most significant news: ”The Joyful Union Sect has inaugurated a Saintess, Huang Yaoyao, celebrated across the land!”

”It seems they truly reconciled.” Li Ji’an said to Old Thief Pure Essence.

”Ancestor, if that’s the case, it’s a dire situation.” Old Thief Pure Essence said apprehensively.

”That Tong Jiesheng has been eagerly seeking the Nascent Soul opportunity of Beixuan True Monarch, which I’ve repeatedly declined. He must be growing suspicious by now.

But we can’t reveal the truth, given that you currently lack the strength to guard the path. If the truth about your body-snatching and rebuilding were exposed, the treasures of our Ten Thousand Laws Palace would be easy pickings for others.”

Li Ji’an furrowed his brows slightly.

If Tong Jiesheng were to ally with the Joyful Union Sect, it would indeed be troublesome.

The key issue is that if the matter of the Divine Favored sought by Beixuan True Monarch isn’t completely resolved, there will be endless trouble.

The fact that I’ve achieved the Golden Core Dao Fruit with the resources of the Upper True Pill, aside from being the fruit of the True Monarch of Ten Thousand Laws’ efforts in body-snatching and rebuilding, is quite hard to explain.

Furthermore, with Beixuan True Monarch’s divination pointing the way, there’s a high chance Tong Jiesheng has already targeted me by now.

”We can’t stay here for long!” Li Ji’an made his decision immediately.

”Ancestor, we can’t stay here anymore.” Old Thief Pure Essence said anxiously after waiting for a moment and seeing Li Ji’an remain silent.

Li Ji’an raised his eyes to him and nodded, also hesitating on when to completely resolve the matter with him.

”Ancestor, given your current pace of reconstruction, at least a Tier Four Spirit Vein is necessary to reclaim your former glory. Looking across the eastern Great Marsh Realm, only the Celestial Cyan Domain, Yellow Heaven Domain, and Boundless Domain exist.

Each of the Three Domains is dominated by a Demon Dao, not an ideal place.

Grandson thinks it’s best that we head to the Central Region of the Great Marsh, where spiritual talents are more abundant. Grandson is confident in supporting you through the Celestial Tribulation with my Alchemy Skill.” Pure Essence urgently advised again.

The Nascent Soul True Monarch’s body-snatching reconstruction, because the Nascent Soul is still intact, makes the Nascent Soul stage easier than it is for ordinary cultivators.

There’s no need for a Nascent Soul opportunity, or to undergo the series of innate Dao opportunities during the Magic Pill Embryo process again.

The only drawback is the Four-Nine Minor Celestial Tribulation.

When ordinary cultivators undergo Nascent Soul formation, unless there are special circumstances, they won’t receive a tribulation baptism but primarily face a Heart Demon Tribulation.

But with body-snatching reconstruction, which goes against the natural order, the Four-Nine Minor Celestial Tribulation is almost inevitable.

As long as one can overcome it successfully, one can regain the might of a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

However, without a strong physique, unwavering will, and a Treasure Artifact to resist the tribulation lightning, it’s almost a certain death.

Of course, the precondition is that one needs to cultivate steadily up to Core Formation Perfection.

For this reason, Pure Essence hopes that Li Ji’an will cultivate stably before reaching Core Formation Perfection, avoiding magical combat with others that might damage his Dharma Body.

With his all-out supply of Pill Medicine, he believes the Ancestor will definitely regain his former glory.

”My grandson has thought things through.” Li Ji’an smiled at him and nodded.

And because of his stance, he decided to let him continue to contribute his remaining effort.

With a Pill King providing Pill Medicine unconditionally, it not only relieves a lot of pressure on his spiritual resources but also saves him a lot of energy and mind.

”The Ancestor overpraises, Grandson’s achievement in Alchemy Dao is also due to the Ancestor’s cultivation back then.” Old Thief Pure Essence said with relief, smiling.

”My grandson, no need to be modest. Go back and prepare.” Li Ji’an said with a smile and nodded.

”Ancestor, you should leave first. Grandson must wait for when the old thief arrives and try to lower his guard so he won’t continue pursuing you.

Additionally, it is necessary to make him believe that Grandson has given up on Beixuan True Monarch’s path and to dissolve the Divine Soul Contract with him. Otherwise, there will always be a Divine Soul Sensing with him.” Pure Essence said very cautiously.

Li Ji’an expressed satisfaction and commendation.

He wasn’t afraid of him getting out of control; with Little Fire Spirit around, there was nowhere he could escape to, even to the ends of the earth.

After sending off Old Thief Pure Essence, Li Ji’an returned to the secret chamber to report the sudden change.