Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

Upon hearing this, a trace of loneliness appeared on Ning Sujin’s face: "My Primordial Spirit is currently wandering and is only residing in Yutan’s Sea of Consciousness. Moreover, Yutan’s Sea of Consciousness is fragile and cannot sustain prolonged dormancy, otherwise, there’s a risk of my Primordial Spirit overtaking it. This state, after all, isn’t a long-term solution and makes cultivation impossible."

"Is there a way to resolve it?"

Ning Sujin remained silent for a moment, then sighed: "Either I seize someone else’s body or retrieve my own!"

"However, when I abandoned my body to awaken Yutan earlier, the cost was immense, making the likelihood of a successful seizure very small, unless I could obtain high-tier Pill Medicine to nourish my Divine Soul. As for my body..."

When mentioning her body, Ning Sujin fell silent.

Her body was at the Ten Thousand Laws Palace, and being the dominant force in the Celestial Cyan Domain, it had a Nascent Soul True Monarch in residence, making it almost an unattainable dream for them.

What’s more, she clearly remembered how cautious Li Ji’an was in the Immortal Dynasty, always inquiring about the omens of fortune and calamity.

"How long can you hold on?" Li Ji’an understood Ning Sujin’s thoughts, but this time he looked into her eyes and asked with determination.

"As long as Yutan doesn’t die, my Primordial Spirit remains indestructible!" Ning Sujin felt a sudden stir at the sight of Li Ji’an’s steadfastness.

"I will definitely help you reclaim your body!" Li Ji’an solemnly made a promise, an unprecedented gesture.

"You..." Ning Sujin was taken aback, gazing blankly at him.

This moment allowed her to feel a hint of unfamiliarity in Li Ji’an.

Could it be that after becoming a cultivator, he has finally become courageous?

Or perhaps, his divinely favored abilities gave him confidence?

But then, Ning Sujin recalled that Li Ji’an was her peer, now nearly two hundred years old, and was only at the Foundation Establishment Stage, indicating that he was not a prodigy of this world.

"Hmm!" Yet, in the end, Ning Sujin nodded heavily, her eyes full of expectation.

As she looked at the blissful contentment in Ning Sujin, Li Ji’an felt his mood lightened significantly as well.

He took Ning Sujin by the hand: "Sister Jin, let’s go, I’ll show you the unbridled freedom of the Cultivation Realm!"

Ning Sujin had just recalled that after coming to the Cultivation Realm a hundred and sixty years ago, she was mostly confined in the Peach Blossom Forest and hadn’t truly seen the Immortal Realm revered by all in the Immortal Dynasty.

"Li Lang, I... my breakthrough to Primordial Spirit was largely due to the benefits of the Spirit Vein here, and now without my body, I can’t travel too far!" Ning Sujin was eager, yet restrained.

"Oh?" Li Ji’an nodded secretly, no wonder Ning Yutan attempted to escape previously but stayed behind to open a Spiritual Food Shop at the Biluo Marketplace.

"In a way, my Primordial Spirit is bound to this Spirit Vein," Ning Sujin further explained.

"Bound to this Spirit Vein?" Li Ji’an’s understanding of Soul Cultivators was that they used the Divine Soul to perceive the world, to integrate with it, and then nurture the body in return, ultimately uniting with the Dao.

In some scattered ancient texts, he had indeed seen instances of Divine Souls merging with the myriad of nature, but it mostly involved mountains, rivers, and lakes, whereas hearing about binding with a Spirit Vein was a first.

Ning Sujin nodded.

"Whew~" Li Ji’an let out a slow breath, the spontaneous heroism that had surged through him faded significantly.

"No matter, once I recover your body, we can then roam the Cultivation Realm hand in hand!"

Ning Sujin smiled brightly: "We’ll also return to have a look at the Immortal Dynasty together!"

"It’s a deal!" Li Ji’an agreed without hesitation, although previously a route and taboos concerning entering the Immortal Dynasty safely were made clear in what he had obtained from the Liu Family Ancestor’s Storage Pouch, indicating that cultivators above Foundation Establishment couldn’t enter the Desolate Lands safely. But, who knows what the future holds? Perhaps by the time he reaches the Nascent Soul Stage or even the Divinity Transformation Stage, new methods would be available.

The two hooked pinkies in agreement.

Then Ning Sujin asked Li Ji’an about matters in the Cultivation Realm.

Ning Sujin’s correct understanding of the Cultivation Realm only began after the Liu Family’s fall, and most of the information was obtained from some ancient bookshops in Biluo Marketplace.

Li Ji’an did not hold back and taught her everything.

He talked about the regional divisions of the Cultivation Realm, the domains, regions, realms, and then onto the divisions among cultivators: loose cultivators, family cultivators, sect cultivators, commerce associations, as well as the different paths, traditional and Demon Dao.

Naturally, he also informed her of the outside world as Duanmu Qin had described.

According to Duanmu Qin, this world isn’t limited to just the Great Marsh Cultivation Realm; there are other cultivation realms, and from the tone, they seem even more prosperous.

Ning Sujin listened, captivated; it was difficult for someone from the Immortal Dynasty to imagine such a vast world.

But just as she wanted to hear about the sect’s internal affairs, her brow furrowed slightly.

"Yutan seems to be waking up, Li Lang, I must return."

"Alright, take comfort in cultivating here; I will visit you often." Li Ji’an had previously explained that he would spend most of his future time cultivating in the sect.

Though there was a trace of reluctance in Ning Sujin’s eyes, she firmly nodded: "Yes, Li Lang, you need not worry about us, just focus on your cultivation. Next time, I will pass to you the ’Divine Grinding Soul Technique.’"

As he watched Ning Sujin leave, a warm smile involuntarily graced the corners of Li Ji’an’s lips.

Although not one to be deeply romantic or consumed by love, his heart couldn’t help but be nourished by a genuine affection.

This feeling filled him with an unprecedented sense of ease.

Using his Divine Sense to perceive Ning Sujin re-entering the Peach Blossom Illusion Forest, Li Ji’an released the Little Fire Spirit to clear the chamber’s aura.

He then mounted his Flying Boat and headed towards the Outer Peak of the Biyun Sect.

A month later, after five years, he returned to the Outer Peak, finding everything as it was.

He specifically checked on the withered tree branch, which still had a faint trace of vitality, yet showed no sign of sprouting.

"Perhaps, once it’s transplanted into Xiaoqiao’s Fifth Grade Spirit Field, it might sprout?"

While he was closely examining the branch, Little Fire Spirit suddenly came over, looking lethargic, and sprawled directly onto the branch.

"Oh? Advancing to the middle of the Second Tier?" Seeing Little Fire Spirit in such a state, Li Ji’an was pleased.

Five years ago in the Fire Domain, Little Fire Spirit had consumed a significant amount of Earth Fire.

However, due to its Holy Spirit Physique, Li Ji’an had no information regarding its cultivation or advancement to rely on.

But at this moment, its state seemed similar to when it advanced to a Second Tier Fire Spirit.

Once Little Fire Spirit advances to the middle of the Second Tier, its flames would be potent enough to refine a Crystal Condensing Pill.

"Unfortunately, a piece of Profound Ice Blue Lotus is still missing..." Thinking this, Li Ji’an glanced towards the direction of the Biyun Sect’s main peak.

If all the materials for refining a Crystal Condensing Pill were available now, he could attempt the refinement after Little Fire Spirit’s promotion.

Having studied and simulated the Crystal Condensing Pill’s refinement for many years, though uncertain of the quality, he was somewhat confident about forming the pill.

If Xiao Changfeng hadn’t begun Core Formation by then, he intended to find a reason to gift him one, enhancing his prospects and verifying the efficacy of the pill.

It could also make up for the favor of that Upper Three Grades Magical Treasure, the Cyan Profound Magic Sword.

Thinking of this, he took out a Communication Talisman to contact Xiao Changfeng, wondering if he had already started his Core Formation impact.

He waited for a long time but received no response.

Li Ji’an nodded, choosing not to dwell on it further.

However, he understood the rush in trying to form the Core, knowing the spiritual resources were originally meant for Zhao Qi, whose Soul Lamp was still alight.

"Boom~"

While contemplating the matter, a sudden shout erupted from the direction of the main peak.

"Xiao Changfeng! You vile thief, how dare you steal my Core Formation Spiritual Talent! Such an enmity of hindrance, Zhao Qi and you will never be at peace!"

Soon after, Li Ji’an saw a figure swiftly approaching Biyun Sect from the northeast.

"Senior Brother Zhao Qi has returned?" Li Ji’an felt a bit surprised.

He was also somewhat worried about Xiao Changfeng’s safety.

If he was in the crucial moment of Core Formation, Zhao Qi’s disturbance could severely affect the process.

More importantly, Xiao Changfeng mentioned in his previous message that the border situation of the Demon Realm was growing more tense. Elder Fang managed to acquire the Core Formation Spiritual Talent for him before being summoned to the frontline by the Ten Thousand Laws Palace.

Also, Elder Tian had joined the frontline too, leaving the sect temporarily under the guardianship of three Fake Pill Elders.

With Zhao Qi’s status as a Supreme True Inheritor, there’s no guarantee the three Fake Pill Elders could maintain fairness!