Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

In the past, when Duanmu Qin stepped onto the teleportation array and uttered words that shook the world, Li Ji’an maintained a sense of skepticism and caution. After all, what was said was too sudden and unfounded.

Nevertheless, it planted a seed within Li Ji’an.

And at this moment, after True Man Wutong’s detailed description of the "Taihao Realm," Li Ji’an felt completely grounded in his understanding.

He also gained a deeper understanding of the universe.

And it filled him with endless hope.

Although True Man Wutong said that the three realms that have been passed down since the Ancient Times have weakened in sensing the Celestial Dao Origin due to hiding within the Demon Abyss here, making it difficult to advance to Venerable Refining Void by lacking the Celestial Dao Laws for integration, thus unable to progress further.

But according to what was said, as long as one leaves this Demon Abyss and returns to the outer world, sensing the Celestial Dao Laws will be unhindered, and the Immortal Path will be hopeful.

"In the past, True Man Wutong and Duanmu Ye met, knew each other well, and fell in love, joining hands in search for the way back. Unfortunately, they spent a hundred years in vain, until Duanmu Ye passed away, and True Man Wutong, disheartened by misunderstandings, came here, finally giving up on that thought."

Duanmu Qin must have learned from Duanmu Ye about the existence of the outer world back then." Li Ji’an also informed Ning Sujin about Duanmu Qin’s past.

"Husband says that the abyss teleportation array sank into the earth vein with the relic. I wonder if it can ever see the light of day again? If it emerges from the earth vein again, can it be activated once more?" Ning Sujin said with radiant spirit.

Without knowledge of the outer world, even if she ascends as True Monarch in this lifetime, she could only accompany Li Ji’an for a millennium, each day counting down.

Moreover, once she achieves the Primordial Spirit Realm through Soul Cultivation, her lifespan will have reached the limits of this realm, with effort holding little significance.

But now, she was full of fighting spirit because there was a real possibility of becoming immortal lovers.

Li Ji’an smiled and shook his head: "This earth vein is deep and mysterious, full of danger and without trace; whether that underground teleportation array can reappear, no one knows.

As for reactivation... When Duanmu Qin activated it back then, I saw it clearly, the instant it activated, it almost drained all the Spiritual Qi in the Earth Abyss.

And that Spiritual Qi was originally nourishing the Jianmu Branch and Core Formation Spirit Treasure.

So, even if that teleportation array reappears, wanting to activate it would probably not be easy."

Upon hearing this, Ning Sujin’s expression became solemn but ultimately she smiled lightheartedly, still dreaming: "Having hope is good; moreover, according to True Man Wutong, Ancient Times’ Great Marsh was the Human Race’s birthplace, and before the Human-Demon War, it was a place of flourishing cultivation, where four of the Nine Great Celestial Venerables originated.

And at that time, large sects in the Great Marsh should have built such large teleportation arrays leading to other states.

Since that abyss teleportation array wasn’t destroyed in the war, and now even though the two realms no longer border, one can still travel back and forth, there likely still exist other preserved teleportation arrays."

"Correct!" Li Ji’an admired Ning Sujin with affirmation.

"At least, we still have Xiaoqiao, the Earth Spirit Master. If she can advance to Tier Four Earth Spirit Master, Dragon-Seeking and Gold-Dividing, exploring the earth vein will be twice as effective with half the effort!"

After confirming this hope and goal, the two restrained these thoughts.

Regarding those three flourishing realms, Li Ji’an currently had no intentions.

When True Man Wutong first became True Man back then, she claimed a low status even in the Moon Worship Immortal Dynasty, coupled with the cultivation environment and the complete human cultivator heritage there, one can imagine that in the cultivator pyramid, probably only Nascent Soul True Monarchs would have a place.

With his current mid-stage Golden Core cultivation and series of Core Formation Stage trump cards, going there would be hard to compete and excessively dangerous.

The next morning, Li Ji’an took Ning Sujin to visit True Man Wutong again.

Upon learning that Li Ji’an’s purpose in visiting her this time was for Ning Sujin, this made True Man Wutong even more satisfied.

She immediately made an exception for Ning Sujin and performed a melody washing once.

True Man Wutong was stuck in the middle stage of Core Formation for two hundred years, yet she had great talent in melody, reaching high Tier Three.

The effect of her influence on Ning Sujin’s mindset was remarkable.

Not only did it stabilize her mindset, it also had a purifying effect on her already cultivated Demonic Soul Cultivation Technique.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist!" After the melody therapy ended, Li Ji’an and Ning Sujin together bowed to True Man Wutong.

It was not only to thank her for the melody washing but also for informing them of matters regarding the outer world.

Before bidding farewell, after pondering for a moment, Li Ji’an finally spoke: "If someday Li coincidentally goes to the outer world, does Fellow Daoist have any desires?"

True Man Wutong’s turquoise eyes flowed, somewhat curious, and asked: "Does Fellow Daoist have this confidence?

Could it be the teleportation array that Duanmu Qin girl activated?

I’m not trying to pour cold water, but since the earth vein has no trace, that teleportation array once it sank into the earth vein, maybe throughout your life, it might never reappear.

Unless, Fellow Daoist knows other Ancient Transmission Arrays?"

Li Ji’an, in the late-stage Core Formation, carefully observed the changes in True Man Wutong’s mindset, ensuring there was no abnormality, feeling more relieved.

She listened to this without any covetous thoughts, her attitude remained as calm as yesterday.

This further confirmed that her current mindset truly has no desires, no requests, no thoughts.

Li Ji’an smiled and shook his head: "Li only wishes to help Fellow Daoist return to your homeland, as for whether it can be done, there is no guarantee."

True Man Wutong smiled calmly, without a hint of hesitation, she refused: "Fellow Daoist’s kindness, I understand, but it is not necessary.

Four hundred years have passed, parents have long gone, moreover, back then, failing to leave with my husband was already a regret, and passing away here might bring me closer to him."

Li Ji’an and Ning Sujin exchanged a glance and together bowed once more to True Man Wutong.

It is apparent that True Man Wutong is also a person of sentiment, unlike most cultivators here.

This made the two more expectant of the customs and practices of the Moon Worship Immortal Dynasty.

In the current Great Marsh, there is a lack of Spiritual Talent, making the Immortal Path extremely difficult, resulting in intense competition in the cultivation realm and excessive internal strife, leading to fading human relations.

And True Man Wutong’s mindset perhaps reflects the interpersonal relationships in the outer Immortal Dynasty.

After bidding farewell to True Man Wutong, Ning Sujin returned to her room to settle the benefits from the melody washing.

"Bai Cailin from Yaochi Commerce Association comes to visit." Just as Li Ji’an activated the Shielding Array and sat down, outside the guest room came a familiar yet unfamiliar voice.

"Bai Cailin?" Li Ji’an remained calm.

A moment later, a smile appeared on his face, the small meeting that his mother was about to hold, may start through her might be easier.

Then he got up and left the guest room.

When he formed his Golden Core back then, Bai Cailin formed her Middle Level True Pill two months earlier and left.

Now, she is still in the early stage of Core Formation, her magical power aura not even two-tenths of his.

"Greetings to Chang’an True Man." Seeing Li Ji’an coming out, Bai Cailin saluted, compared to her high and cold posture sixty years ago, Bai Cailin was a bit smoother now.

"Fairy Cailing, you’re too kind." Li Ji’an returned the courtesy.

"Chang’an True Man, having come a long way, this young lady has specially prepared a Spirit Banquet to welcome Fellow Daoist, may I have your favor?" Bai Cailin invited with a smile.

Li Ji’an feigned a cautious look: "Li came here for the first time, having had no prior social interactions, may I know what Fairy is seeking in Li? Please make it clear."

Bai Cailin gave a professional fake smile: "Fellow Daoist Chang’an misunderstood, this young lady today heard that Grandma Wutong found a confidant and came especially to see you, I hope my sudden visit does not offend."