Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

After a gap of sixty years, Li Ji’an once again traveled to the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain.

The entire eastern Great Marsh had the most abundant mid-stage Golden Core resources only at the Business Alliance.

Likewise, if Li Ji’an wanted to further improve his Tier Three puppetry skill and talisman art, only the Business Alliance could potentially provide high-tier spiritual materials.

Once Tong Yaoyao truly gains control of the Business Alliance, he can steadily advance even if he temporarily doesn’t go to the Central Ten Domains.

This was also the reason why Master Chunyuan wholeheartedly agreed upon hearing Li Ji’an and Tong Yaoyao’s plan.

Compared to constantly being on edge in the Yellow Heaven Domain, he preferred to stay in the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain.

He was also more confident in fully supplying pill medicine to aid the patriarch’s cultivation, helping the patriarch to return to the Nascent Soul Realm soon.

”Patriarch, we’re nearing the Shadowless Grassland’s territory again. The Shadowless Sect has gained considerably in the Celestial Cyan Domain over the years, and their power is now substantial. Why not take a detour?” Master Chunyuan confirmed the route and secretly sent a message to Li Ji’an.

Li Ji’an was currently discussing Dao with Tong Yaoyao in the main cabin of the spiritual ship when he received the transmission and felt a slight stir in his heart.

Ever since secretly contacting Wu Weixiong before forming his Golden Core and deceiving the old thief Chunyuan, he hadn’t been in touch with Wu Weixiong again.

Yet, over the years, Wu Weixiong had sent several messages to him.

He hadn’t replied to any of them.

After a brief deliberation, Li Ji’an secretly shook his head, deciding not to contact Wu Weixiong anymore.

He had already obtained the Divine Treasure Body Refining Technique, an ancient supreme body refining technique, from Wu Weixiong and had even surpassed Wu Weixiong; now, he had no desires regarding Wu Weixiong.

Similarly, given Wu Weixiong’s Fake Pill Realm and body refining strength, Li Ji’an had nothing to offer in return.

”No need to worry; even if I can’t defeat that Shadowless brat, I can completely conceal myself now that my Primordial Spirit has recovered.” Li Ji’an replied.

Hearing this, Master Chunyuan felt somewhat relieved.

”Ping’an, this is the entire essence of the Dragon and Phoenix Double Cauldron Technique. Originally, it was intended for your master, but now it’s passed to you.” Tong Yaoyao patiently explained the intricacies of this superior dual cultivation secret technique before turning to Ning Sujin.

”This dual cultivation technique benefits both parties greatly, even providing substantial help in breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm.

As for the rumored personality drawbacks, they are merely false rumors.”

Previously, Li Ji’an had obtained some secrets of this dual cultivation technique from Tong Liang’s Sea of Consciousness.

However, in Tong Liang’s memory fragments, after cultivating this technique, once dual cultivation is practiced with someone, it will affect both parties’ heart nature.

The female cultivator will fall more deeply in love with the male cultivator, growing increasingly attached, and the dual cultivation effect becomes better.

While for the male cultivator, as the number of dual cultivations increases, the effects will gradually decrease.

”Hmph, that’s nothing but an excuse from some heartless individuals. It’s not the technique affecting their heart nature, but they originally have a fickle heart.

This dual cultivation technique emphasizes mutual understanding and deep affection; the stronger the love, the better the dual cultivation effect.

I hope you and Little Sister Ning can remain united till old age, with love stronger than gold.” Tong Yaoyao explained.

Li Ji’an slightly raised his brow and pondered for a moment, agreeing with Tong Yaoyao’s explanation.

Ning Sujin, with features like a painting, gave Li Ji’an a deep, affectionate look.

”Thank you, Fairy!” She then bowed to Tong Yaoyao.

Li Ji’an also bowed to Tong Yaoyao, then cautiously asked, ”Is it true this dual cultivation technique aids in advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm?”

”If Sujin and I have deep love, can it increase the chance for Nascent Soul transformation?”

Currently, he had no confidence regarding the Nascent Soul transformation.

The legendary Nascent Soul Sacred Object and methods to resist Heart Demon Tribulation, or even a complete Pregnancy Technique, are absent.

He was consequently particularly concerned about this matter.

Tong Yaoyao looked at Li Ji’an with slight surprise, ”Do you actually aspire to Nascent Soul transformation? Not bad, aiming high.

However, this dual cultivation technique only offers certain benefits without enhancing the transformation chance.”

”Not able? Then... why did the old thief from the Joyful Union Sect...” Li Ji’an immediately inquired.

Previously, it was widely spread in the Yellow Heaven Domain that Huang Qiyu was planning to leverage dual cultivation with Tong Yaoyao to assault the Nascent Soul Realm.

At the mention of Huang Qiyu, Tong Yaoyao’s face instantly turned cold as if touched by frost.

After slightly concentrating, she calmed her emotions, doing her best to remain composed, ”That beast aimed to harvest my Innate Taiyin Jade Liquid!”

”Innate Taiyin Jade Liquid can increase the transformation chance?” Li Ji’an slightly furrowed his brow.

Previously, he had specifically consulted ancient texts and reviewed the descriptions of the Innate Taiyin Body without seeing this effect.

”Not at all! Strictly speaking, Taiyin Jade Liquid is akin to the Celestial Pure Water, a Purification Pill Spirit Treasure that significantly enhances Core Formation quality, yet offers little help for Nascent Soul transformation.” Tong Yaoyao explained.

”However, if used along with the Dragon and Phoenix Double Cauldron Technique... once the Divine Soul and physical body are completely unified, it can exhibit the effect of a Nascent Soul Sacred Object!”

”Nascent Soul Sacred Object!” Li Ji’an’s heart moved.

Seeing Li Ji’an’s expression change, Tong Yaoyao was indifferent; at the middle level of True Pill, advancing to the late period of Core Formation is akin to ascending to heaven unless heavily relying on resources.

As for Nascent Soul transformation, it’s almost impossible.

”Haha, Ping’an, if you truly aspire to Nascent Soul transformation, then strive for it. Should the day come, I might have little life left, but could facilitate you!” Tong Yaoyao laughed.

Li Ji’an was suddenly shocked, deeply engraving this remark in his memory.

Subsequently, Li Ji’an and Ning Sujin returned to a secluded cabin to study the Dragon and Phoenix Double Cauldron Technique together.

They were already mutually understanding and affectionate, making cultivation smooth and effortless. In just half a month, they completely grasped its essence.

After utilizing this technique for dual cultivation the first time, both felt thrilled.

Just as Tong Yaoyao said, this dual cultivation technique even had an effect on his current mid-stage Golden Core cultivation.

As for Ning Sujin, the effects were groundbreaking, causing her Foundation Establishment stage cultivation to soar.

Originally, after fully understanding the Profound Yuan Chaos Scripture, her cultivation efficiency at the Foundation Establishment stage was already thirty percent more efficient than the earth-level techniques Li Ji’an practiced in his life, now increased by another twenty percent.

If continually benefited by this, Ning Sujin might break through to the late Foundation Establishment stage in a few years, preempting the expected ten-year timeline.

On this day, the spiritual ship finally arrived at the Shadowless Grassland region.

”Not good, someone is engaging in magical combat!” The Tong Clan elder controlling the spiritual ship suddenly alerted, then urgently altered the ship’s trajectory.

Li Ji’an gently patted Ning Sujin, seated on him, and then scanned with his divine sense.

”Huh, Netherworld Sect? Boldly attacking the Shadowless Sect?” Under his divine sense, he saw the Netherworld Sect’s army, having occupied the Qingmen Sect Dao Field in the Celestial Cyan Domain, fighting life-and-death battles with the Shadowless Sect.

”Great! A dog-fight, a worthwhile spectacle.” Master Chunyuan’s transmission followed.

Li Ji’an slightly squinted his eyes, the Shadowless Sect’s underground spirit vessel Dao Field had always been a mystery; even after several deep explorations by Ten Thousand Laws Palace, they were unable to pinpoint an exact location. Now, with the Netherworld Sect launching a full-scale attack, it seems they aim for some special opportunity in its underground Dao Field.

The Tong Clan elder soon altered the spiritual ship’s route to bypass and gradually distance itself from the peak magic power fluctuation area.

This place had obviously been through an initial battle, and the Netherworld Sect clearly held the upper hand. The situation in the core battlefield was unclear, but the periphery was filled with scenes of Netherworld chasing the Shadowless disciples.

After bypassing the central battlefield, the spiritual ship sailed smoothly towards the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain.

”Boom~”

As they were about to fly out of the Shadowless Grassland, a sudden explosion sounded below.

Instantly, Li Ji’an sensed a familiar aura.

It was precisely the Dao Charm emitted by Qi and Blood Power unleashed through Demon-Suppressing Fist.

”Wu Weixiong!” Divine sense sweeping through, he saw Wu Weixiong below, drenched in blood, fiercely battling two individuals.