A Mortal’s Journey to Immortality: Wang Yu’s Rebirth as the Reincarnation Dao Ancestor - Chapter 105

Chapter 104 Reflections, Dispersing Power

What’s Not Enough for Dispersing Cultivation?

Han Li was momentarily confused.

“You only asked for a spot in the forbidden area, that’s not enough. Han Li, what else do you need? Just tell me, and I will do my best to satisfy you,”

Hong Fu said generously, in high spirits.

Han Li was stunned for a moment, then, understanding his master Hong Fu’s meaning, he fell into thought:

“What else do I need? Or rather, what am I lacking?”

He should have enough spirit stones.

As for pills, he had plenty, more than enough for the third stage.

He also had enough magic weapons and treasures, all of which could serve as his current trump cards. He

also had a considerable stockpile of talismans, so he didn’t lack any for the time being.

He even had several powerful talisman treasures:

the heavy-grade Qiankun Tower talisman treasure and the Invisible Needle magic treasure from the Old Underworld. Even if a Foundation Establishment cultivator activated these two talisman treasures, they would be valuable enough to kill a Core Formation cultivator in the early stages.

A Golden Moon Wheel talisman, once activated, can contend with an early-stage Core Formation cultivator for a short time, making it a very powerful talisman.

A Skull Head talisman can bind other ordinary talismans at the early to mid-stage Core Formation level, or even trap top-grade magic weapons; at its maximum potential, it can temporarily trap a Core Formation cultivator’s magic weapon.

There are also several other ordinary talismans with less powerful functions.

“What am I still missing?”

After thinking for a while, something suddenly occurred to him:

That’s right.

He’d found it.

“Master, if possible, please grant me a few copies of Core Formation and Nascent Soul cultivation insights,”

Han Li bowed and requested.

He should be able to obtain Core Formation insights. Nascent Soul cultivation insights

, however, were uncertain.

In Yellow Maple Valley, only the three major families of the sect possessed Nascent Soul cultivation insights; whether Master Hong Fu could obtain them herself was another matter.

Of course, as long as Ancestor Linghu and the Core Formation cultivators of the three major families weren’t fools, they would likely succeed.

Without insights into Nascent Soul formation, the precautions summarized by predecessors for shattering the core and forming the Nascent Soul are easily overlooked, leading to pitfalls and affecting the success rate. With these insights, many pitfalls can be avoided, reducing trouble and hassle. Ultimately, the success rate of Nascent Soul formation will greatly increase.

Of course, this stuff left by predecessors can only be used as a reference; it’s fine to avoid pitfalls, but completely replicating it will cause problems. Those who learn from me live, those who imitate me die.

“What do you need these insights into Nascent Soul formation for?”

Hong Fu was stunned.

Dong Xuan’er was also extremely surprised.

“Master, if you can obtain it from Grandmaster Linghu or the three great families, please allow me to examine it.”

Han Li bowed again, his tone gradually lowering:

“Master, Senior Sister, I not only want to form my Core, but also my Nascent Soul in the future. These four pseudo-spiritual roots are said to prevent Core formation, yet I’ve already reached this stage, haven’t I? Besides, I’m only in my thirties, still very, very young. If I can fortunately form my Core within thirty to fifty years, I will have a Core Formation lifespan of four to five hundred years…”

“A lifespan of several hundred years means several hundred years of preparation time. Other Core Formation cultivators don’t have as much preparation time as I do. Even those people can try, why shouldn’t I?”

If others can do it, why can’t I, Han Li?

“Throughout my life, Han Li, I have never denied myself. I firmly believe that my life will be no less than anyone else’s.”

“I will show all the cultivators of Tiannan that pseudo-spiritual roots can not only achieve Foundation Establishment, but also Core Formation, and even Nascent Soul Formation.”

“Why is it that only cultivators with exceptionally superior spiritual root aptitude can roam the heavens and earth, enjoying a lifespan of thousands of years, while we cultivators with inferior aptitude can only remain frogs in a well? I, Han Li, do not believe in this theory of talent…”

“Even cultivators with inferior spiritual roots have a

glimmer of hope for immortality.” His words, initially somber and clouded, gradually became passionate and fervent.

Hong Fu’s beautiful eyes welled with tears, while Dong Xuan’er was dumbfounded.

The former had never imagined that her pseudo-spiritual root disciple possessed such grand dreams and aspirations. Truly worthy of being her most admired disciple. Seemingly ordinary and composed, yet possessing a far-sighted and ambitious mind.

The latter had never imagined that her pseudo-spiritual root junior brother harbored such great ambition! ” As expected of my junior brother.

” “If my junior brother has such ambition, what about me?”

Previously, I had doubted myself, thinking that forming a Core was incredibly difficult.

But now, it seemed not so difficult.

And in terms of talent, aptitude, and background, I was undoubtedly superior to my junior brother. If my junior brother had the confidence and drive to do it, how could I, as his senior sister, back down?

“I can’t say I can form a Nascent Soul, but I can definitely form a Core,”

Dong Xuan’er secretly clenched her fist.

…

Inside the Reversed Five Elements Formation, Master Hong Fu began casting a spell, digging again at the Spirit Eye Spring underground.

The earth-shaking tremors spread once more.

Before long, a yellow bead compressed to the size of a fingernail was in her hand.

It was the Spirit Eye Spring, greatly compressed using a teleportation technique.

This kind of method was beyond the control of a Foundation Establishment cultivator’s limited mana and divine sense.

Forcing it would only destroy the Spirit Eye Spring.

“Han Li, these are all for you. These are auxiliary items left over from when I formed my Golden Core. They can help cultivators condense their Golden Core. There’s not much I can do for you, so take them and make good use of them.”

Han Li didn’t refuse:

“Thank you, Master.”

“Junior Brother, you’ve brought your senior sister this great opportunity. Is there anything you need?” Dong Xuan’er blinked her beautiful eyes, exuding a captivating charm.

“Senior Sister, please help me convert these thousand-year-old spiritual materials into a level four puppet. I urgently need it.”

Han Li took out six sets of materials and refining methods for creating a giant tiger puppet from his storage bag.

Especially the six souls of level three tiger-type demon beasts.

This was the key to creating the giant tiger puppet.

Creating a level four puppet wasn’t just about having enough spiritual materials.

You also needed matching demon beast essences.

The demon beast essences required for a level four puppet were at least level two demon beasts.

Although there are no level-two tiger-type demonic beasts in Huangfeng Valley, no one would be willing to kill a level-two demonic beast to refine a mere giant tiger puppet. It’s better to keep them alive than to kill them. But on the Jingu Plain battlefield, not only can you find level-two tiger-type demonic beasts, but you can even find level-three and level-four ones . The Yuling Sect and the Spirit Beast Mountain are the big spenders in this regard.

These six tiger-type demonic beast souls were what he obtained on the battlefield before.

Two were level-three tiger-type demonic souls that he personally killed and obtained.

The other four were obtained through trading.

He hurriedly returned from the front line because the demonic beast souls were degenerating. If he didn’t return to refine the giant tiger puppets, they would dissipate in less than half a year.

Now, he handed them all over to Dong Xuan’er, so that the Dong family’s weapon refiners could make several giant tiger puppets before the Blood Forbidden Land opened. At that time, his chances and gains from entering again would be much greater.

Although the young girl didn’t understand the deeper meaning, she still readily agreed:

“Okay, no problem.”

At this moment, she also kept her junior brother’s kindness and goodwill to herself.

The Reversed Five Elements Formation quickly opened.

The three of them stepped out.

Master Hongfu, walking at the forefront, let out a soft exclamation the moment she left the formation.

Because outside, a dozen or so figures had gathered.

“Junior Brother Huiming, Junior Brother Huang, what’s going on…?”

Hongfu looked at the dozen or so people not far away, blinking thoughtfully.

“Senior Sister, the commotion here a few days ago was quite significant. Even the main hall of Huangfeng Valley, a thousand miles away, was alarmed. With such a commotion, Senior Brother Huiming and I naturally had to come and investigate,”

Uncle Huang Nie said with a smile.

So that’s how it is.

It turns out the sect discovered the commotion caused by that astonishing spiritual energy.

That makes sense.

Such a commotion certainly couldn’t escape the perception of a Core Formation stage cultivator.

“By the way, Senior Sister, just now, for some reason, there was a feeling of the earth shaking here again? Is Senior Sister performing some kind of spell here?” Huang Nie was purely curious.

A sweep of his divine sense revealed that his Senior Sister’s aura was even more restrained and concentrated.

The two Foundation Establishment disciples under her command also had much more solidified magical power.

These were all signs of significant progress in cultivation.

Therefore, he couldn’t help but be curious.

Upon hearing this, Master Hong Fu gave an unpleasant snort:

“Do I need to explain my actions to you? Humph!”

These words left Uncle Huang Nie speechless for a moment.

Although he felt very uncomfortable, he had roughly guessed what was going on and understood his Senior Sister’s feelings.

His Senior Sister had probably obtained a great opportunity here.

And this opportunity was significant, not only benefiting Senior Sister Hong Fu but also greatly assisting her two Foundation Establishment disciples, whose cultivation had clearly improved greatly.

“Could it be that spiritual energy fluctuation that even alarmed Uncle Linghu, who was in seclusion?”

“And if I remember correctly, these two junior disciples have only been Foundation Establishment for a little over ten years, right? How come one is already at the peak of the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, and the other is almost at the Pseudo-Core stage?”

What kind of opportunity did the Hongying Mountain lineage obtain here?

Huang Nie was playing a little trick on him.

Linghu Huiming was even more shocked.

“How is this possible? Hong Fu gives me the feeling of facing Old Monster Qiong directly? No, no, although the fluctuations of magic power on this senior sister are restrained, the sense of oppression seems to be three points stronger than what Old Monster Qiong gave me, almost approaching that of a newly promoted Nascent Soul cultivator.”

What exactly is going on?

What kind of opportunity has appeared here?

“And that brat with the pseudo-spiritual root, he barely managed to establish his foundation nine years ago, right? Only nine years have passed, how come this kid is almost at the Pseudo-Core stage?”

Could this child be the youngest Pseudo-Core stage cultivator in a thousand years?

Or even… Core Formation?

Impossible.

How could a pseudo-spiritual root possibly form a core?

The quality of its magical power simply wouldn’t meet the standards.

Even if it reached the realm of a pseudo-core, it would be difficult to advance further. Forcing the formation of a core would only result in failure and severe damage to its vital energy.

“This little guy has really benefited from following Hong Fu.”

…

Master and Senior Sister summoned their flying carpet magic treasure, preparing to leave.

Uncle Huang Nie pointed to the Inverted Five Elements Array below:

“Senior Sister, aren’t you going to take back this array that looks quite extraordinary? You don’t mean…”

“Yes, I’ll leave it to my sensible and obedient disciple. What, Junior Brother Huang, have you taken a fancy to this array? “

Hong Fu asked with a smile.

Her gaze, seemingly kind, gave Huang Nie a strange sense of oppression.

“Senior Sister, why would I have designs on this array?” The middle-aged man chuckled, then shook his head and exhaled a breath of turbid air: “I’m just marveling at your disciple’s luck, it’s just too good.”

Being able to become Hong Fu’s disciple was truly a stroke of incredible luck.

“Indeed, his luck is extremely good.”

Hong Fu nodded, completely agreeing with this.

After all, as her master, she had benefited from these opportunities more than once, reaping unexpected fortunes along the way.

The Blood Trial…

the Yan Family Incident…

the Spirit Eye Spring…

which of these wasn’t a fortuitous encounter capable of changing a cultivator’s fate?

And she had gained something from each of these three events.

And it wasn’t just her; almost everyone who gained the approval and friendship of her disciples, whether at the Foundation Establishment or Core Formation stage, benefited from each event. Junior Brother Lei, Junior Brother Li, the Lei lineage, the Chen family lineage… without exception.

…

Watching the Huangfeng Valley group depart, Han Li returned to his cave dwelling.

He retreated back into the Inverted Five Elements Formation.

He gave what he could and was willing to give, while also securing what he needed.

Then came the part where he would enjoy the spoils alone.

He took out the golden treasure chest.

Its spiritual light had subsided, making it appear quite ordinary.

However, this box was an extremely special magical artifact with very practical abilities: firstly, it could isolate divine sense, making it invisible and requiring the n*ked eye to see it; secondly, it could seal spiritual energy, ensuring that any spiritual items stored inside would be well preserved and not lose their spiritual power.

Previously, relying on these two properties, he had attempted to intercept the pure spiritual energy within the Spirit Eye Spring.

Although he hadn’t completely intercepted it, his lightning-fast reflexes and the box’s special properties allowed him to block some of it.

“Should I open it now to refine it?”

Han Li hesitated.

He was certain that if he opened the box and refined the considerable amount of pure spiritual energy within, his magical power would become even more refined. He could also perfect the sixth level of the Azure Origin Sword Technique, truly entering the Pseudo-Core stage.

But the problem was…

he was about to lose his cultivation.

Each time he opened the box, it would be a waste.

Even with the best efforts to control the loss of spiritual energy using sealing talismans and sealing techniques, it was impossible to completely prevent that level of leakage.

In other words, it’s better to open the boxes later, ensuring no resources are wasted and maximizing the use of every resource.

But the next moment, he shook his head in denial:

“No, I can’t delay.”

“The Crimson Trial will begin in less than three months, and I definitely need to disperse my cultivation to enter. Once I form my core, I’ll need to reach at least the late Nascent Soul stage and carry a golden token to enter, otherwise I’ll be targeted by the sensing array and unable to move an inch.”

“And inside the forbidden area, there are places where the Lord of the Forbidden Area left behind the production sites of spiritual herbs, as well as ten-thousand-year-old spiritual herbs nurtured from seeds left by ancient explorers ten thousand years ago.”

“If there’s one such treasure land, there might be another.”

“Ten years ago, I couldn’t explore it deeply because of time constraints. Now, my cultivation is at the late Foundation Establishment stage, and my divine sense is also among the best of its kind because I’ve mastered the first level of the Great Evolution Technique. Even if it’s not as good as a Core Formation stage cultivator, it’s enough to ignore the layer of mist in the central area of the forbidden area.”

“Besides, I have that old sixth brother, Mo Jiao Xiao Liu, to guide me.”

He also has a Spirit-Sniffing Rat that reached Level 2 over a year ago, a Double-Pupil Rat that reached the top tier of Level 1 a few months ago, and a large number of Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining stage puppets.

In short, he can completely solo the Crimson Forbidden Land dungeon.

The benefits are obvious.

“Furthermore, if I want my Third Transformation to be more perfect, it’s best to reach the False Core stage before dispersing my cultivation. The effects of dispersing and rebuilding will be better.”

Consider this:

Dispersing and rebuilding from a higher starting point, resulting in a greater 30% bonus; or dispersing and rebuilding in the current imperfect state, resulting in a greater 30% benefit?

Having made his decision, Han Li no longer hesitated.

He took out several Spirit-Sealing Talismans while casting Spirit-Sealing Techniques, simultaneously casting multiple spiritual energy shields to envelop the golden treasure chest.

Then, he summoned the Jade Mantis and Ice-Fire Wolf from his spirit beast pouch.

As the box lid opened, a surge of incredibly pure spiritual energy was about to escape. Han Li flashed inside, disappearing into the box, followed by the sound of the lid closing again.

“Some of it dissipated, but I was quick enough; not much escaped.”

It didn’t matter.

The Jade Mantis and the Icefire Wolf wouldn’t let that pure spiritual energy escape.

As Han Li expected, outside the box, the two spirit beasts, who had previously been on very good terms, almost tore each other apart due to the leaking spiritual energy. Afterwards, one on the left and one on the right, back to back, they absorbed the overflowing spiritual energy to neutralize and purify their own spiritual power.

The effect was excellent.

Inside the box,

Han Li, surrounded by pure spiritual energy, sat cross-legged.

He felt as if he were sealed inside a super-large spirit stone.

And not a low-grade spirit stone, but at least a high-grade one.

This spiritual energy transformed into small spiritual snakes, spontaneously flowing from high-concentration areas to low-concentration areas, much like an “infiltration phenomenon.”

The high-concentration area of spiritual energy was naturally inside the treasure box, outside his body.

The low-concentration area of spiritual energy was undoubtedly Han Li himself

—his body.

And so, visible little snakes of spiritual energy slithered into his body, causing his cultivation technique to circulate rapidly on its own:

“Eh? The spiritual energy in the box is much purer than the part I absorbed in the great formation before!”

Han Li was overjoyed.

In just two days, he had achieved the pseudo-core stage, a feat that would normally take at least two or three years of pills in the outside world. His mana and true essence had reached the required standard in both purity, quality, and quantity.

“Is the purity of my mana and true essence now very close to the effect of the second stage?”

Of course, due to his absorption and consumption, the pure spiritual energy in the box had been diluted by nearly half.

Enough.

Enough.

It’s time to disperse his cultivation and start over.

Taking out the other two boxes containing the five magical treasures and other ancient artifacts, Han Li guided the pure spiritual energy from the golden treasure box into one of the smaller boxes, while he himself shrank into a larger box, second only to the golden treasure box.

Although this box didn’t have the ability to evade divine sense like the golden treasure box, it still possessed the characteristic of sealing spiritual energy. As long as the box door is closed, the spiritual energy inside will not leak out:

“Disperse the power!”

More than a month later, his cultivation level regressed to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

Another half month passed, and his cultivation level reached the early Foundation Establishment stage

. Another half month passed, and his cultivation level dropped to the critical point between the Qi Refining stage and the Foundation Establishment stage.

If he continues to disperse his power, his cultivation level will fall below the Foundation Establishment stage and be stuck at the peak of the thirteenth level of Qi Refining.

“Disperse.”

Qi Refining stage, long time no see, I’m back.

…

Everyone else is pursuing higher realms, only he is going against the grain.

…

A few days later.

A communication talisman arrived.

Han Li emerged from seclusion, left his cave, and boarded the Flowing Cloud Boat to head straight for the main hall of the mountain gate.

When he arrived at the council hall, countless surprised and astonished gazes converged on him.

“How is this possible? Junior Brother Han’s cultivation level…”

“Qi Refining stage? How could it be the Qi Refining stage?”

“It is said that Junior Brother Han has entered the late Foundation Establishment stage, killed many enemies on the front lines, and made great contributions?”

Is the rumor wrong, or has something happened to this junior brother?

Countless questions and inquiries whispered into Han Li’s ears.

He paid them no heed, instead approaching the bewildered Hong Fu and Dong Xuan’er:

“Master, Senior Sister…”

“Junior Brother, your… your cultivation…!”

Dong Xuan’er bit her lip, her voice trembling slightly.

Han Li responded with a calm smile:

“Senior Sister, I merely dispersed my cultivation; it’s not a bad thing, but a good thing.”

“Ah?”

Dong Xuan’er was stunned.

Disperse his cultivation and start over?

Even a Heavenly Spiritual Root wouldn’t dare do this, how could a pseudo-spiritual root of four elements like him?

Seeing this, Han Li chuckled and bowed again to Hong Fu:

“Master, please examine my body and see if there are any hidden dangers.”

“Alright.”

Hong Fu didn’t refuse.

She was also extremely curious as to why her disciple would disperse his cultivation and start over.

This was utterly contrary to the natural order, defying all conventions.

However, as she examined him, she sensed something unusual within her disciple’s body.

First, this disciple’s gaseous magical power, in terms of purity, is actually comparable to the true essence of a Foundation Establishment cultivator. This is truly unexpected. Normally, even after dispersing one’s cultivation and starting anew, it’s impossible to increase the purity of magical power by so much.

Second, this young disciple’s dantian and meridians seem to have been opened a second time. Compared to cultivators of the same level… no, compared to almost all pseudo-core cultivators, his dantian and meridians are much deeper.

Third, his disciple’s essence is completely undamaged, and his lifespan will not be shortened due to the drop in his cultivation level.

On the contrary, it may even be slightly increased due to the subsequent second Foundation Establishment Pill.

Human essence is divided into innate essence and acquired essence.

Innate essence comes from parental inheritance and is determined at birth. Those with more innate essence usually live longer.

Acquired essence comes from external intake, especially the replenishment during cultivation breakthroughs.

The increase in acquired essence is what creates the difference in lifespan between the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages.

“Could it be that we cultivators can slightly extend our lifespan through such a method?”

Hong Fu frowned, lost in thought.

In her mind, throughout history, few cultivators would abandon their considerable cultivation to attempt to disperse their power and start over, right?

Even if someone discovered this, they wouldn’t easily reveal it to outsiders, would they?

“No, even if the essence increases slightly, that increase won’t significantly extend lifespan. With such a small increase in lifespan, how can one possibly cultivate back to a high level of magical power within their lifetime?”

Therefore, this method can only provide a certain degree of delay. For cultivators, it’s like drinking poison to quench thirst.

However, her own disciple was different.

She knew all too well how many elixirs and miraculous medicines suitable for Foundation Establishment cultivators to enhance their cultivation had been stockpiled by this disciple.

“So, this child wasn’t just boasting back then; he was genuinely trying every possible way to increase the success rate of Core Formation.”

Dispersing power, starting over.

If one gradually rebuilds their cultivation, the purity of their internal mana will increase by at least ten percent.

With special methods, it could even increase by twenty or thirty percent.

This young disciple, due to the transformation brought about by the pure spiritual energy within the Spirit Eye Spring, already possessed a mana purity no less than that of a pseudo-core stage cultivator with dual spiritual roots. If, while still young and in the prime of their life, they successfully rebuild their cultivation, even a mere ten or twenty percent increase in purity could significantly boost their chances of success in core condensation by at least twenty or thirty percent.

Master Hongfu wasn’t the only one with this foresight.

Uncle-Master Huiming and Uncle-Master Huangnie also recognized this.

“This kid has a big heart!”

“That’s right, this little guy has had a great harvest on the front lines, exchanging his battlefield merits for a large number of spiritual herbs suitable for Foundation Establishment cultivators to refine. And almost all of them are top-quality or even rare pills. With a large number of pills to help him, this little guy returning to the late Foundation Establishment stage is no problem. Once he reaches the Pseudo-Core stage again, his chances of condensing a Golden Core will probably be no lower than the success rate of cultivators with special physiques or unique spiritual roots.”

“Good idea, good courage.”

The two secretly praised.

“He dispersed his cultivation, could it be that he wants to go into the Crimson Forbidden Land to make a fortune again?”

The two exchanged glances, and the more they thought about it, the more they felt that this junior from Senior Sister Hong Fu’s family was extraordinary.

“So, when he was on the front lines, he was already prepared to make a quick profit and then retreat to the rear?”

“Not only that, when he suggested secretly opening the Crimson Forbidden Land on the front lines, he must have been prepared to disperse his cultivation…”

“Using the banner of the sect, but actually wanting to go in and make a fortune?”

“Heh, good kid, good kid!”

The two Core Formation experts were amused by this move.

It was quite rare for them to hold a young junior in such high regard.

“We’ve always used Foundation Establishment cultivators as pawns, but this time, a junior has turned the tables and used us as pawns! The key is, we’ve willingly cooperated with him, and even knowing his schemes, we haven’t felt the slightest discomfort. Tsk tsk…”

“A mutually beneficial arrangement, backed by Senior Sister Hong Fu, this kid has really mastered the art of playing both favors and interests.”

…

“You want to go in?”

Hong Fu looked at her youngest disciple.

Han Li chuckled and nodded:

“Of course I’ll go in. I went through a lot of trouble to make this happen, so naturally I have my own selfish motives. Going in and getting some rewards might even allow me to obtain the high-quality or even rare spiritual herbs I need. Besides, this time only disciples from my Yellow Maple Valley are participating, lacking the competition from the other six sects, which greatly improves safety.”

Han Li’s generous admission not only didn’t offend Hong Fu and the other Core Formation experts present, but actually earned them some respect.

Especially since Master Hong Fu disliked people who said one thing and did another. Besides, her disciple’s initial intentions were good, benefiting not only the sect’s development but also her Hongying Mountain lineage. Even if she cleverly borrowed her influence, so what?

Being able to leverage her influence and get her to willingly manipulate things was the child’s skill.

Therefore, instead of scolding or reprimanding her, she nodded appreciatively, saying,

“Alright, go in and search freely. One-third of the spiritual herbs you obtain are yours; I won’t take a single penny.”

Hindering her disciple’s path was not something a teacher should do.

She trusted her judgment.

“Thank you for your kindness, Master,”

Han Li bowed solemnly.

“Take this jade slip.”

“What is this?”

“Don’t ask.”

He understood.

He focused his mind on it and his eyes lit up.

The jade slip contained Hong Fu’s master’s insights on Core Formation.

“Junior Brother Lei and Junior Brother Chen aren’t inside the sect, so I can’t go to either of them to ask for it. Uncle Linghu has already agreed to my request; he just needs to finish sorting it out after he comes out of seclusion. Don’t rush.”

“Yes, Master. Thank you, Master.”

“Junior Brother, here’s this too.” Dong Xuan’er stepped forward and handed over a storage bag.

Han Li took it, scanned it with his divine sense, and felt even more confident.

Inside the storage bag were three giant tiger puppets.

“Thank you, Senior Sister, thank you, Senior Brothers of the Dong family.”

He said this, but he still had some doubts in his heart.

Didn’t he give six sets of materials?

Why were there only three giant tiger puppets?

Could it be that the Dong family’s weapon refiners were so incompetent and inefficient? Did they ruin the other three for him?

If so, he might as well have given them to Qi Yunxiao to refine, or refine them himself later.

You know, both thousand-year-old ironwood and other spiritual materials, as well as the souls of tiger-type demon beasts of level two or above, are very precious. He had spent a considerable amount of money to obtain them from the Golden Drum Plain battlefield.

“Never mind, I’ll ask later.”

Less than a day later,

outside the wind-attribute restriction array of the Crimson Forbidden Land,

three Core Formation stage cultivators from Yellow Maple Valley appeared, accompanied by over a dozen Foundation Establishment stage managers and more than 170 Qi Refining stage disciples.

This was a welfare operation, and a matter of great importance, so apart from Han Li, all the Qi Refining stage personnel selected were from the three major families. As for the Foundation Establishment stage, apart from Dong Xuan’er, they were all core disciples from the three major families, and

all the non-core Foundation Establishment stage members were kept in the dark.

Even the heads of the Huang family (Master Huang Nie’s family) and the Dong family (Master Hong Fu’s family) were unaware of this operation.

They left the mountain gate via a secret passage, appearing hundreds of miles away from Taiyue Mountain.

(This secret passage, hidden hundreds of feet underground, was a backup plan Yellow Maple Valley had maintained for many years, the escape route for the core disciples of the original family. Those who escaped openly were all cannon fodder.)

They chose to leave at night.

Under the cover of darkness, the group moved far away from the sect.

And it was precisely because of this caution that they perfectly avoided being seen by eyes within a radius of three to five hundred miles outside the mountain gate.

“Senior sister, senior brother, there are only two days left. What should we do next?”

Huang Nie casually knocked out the Foundation Establishment cultivators from the six sects stationed there, then turned to Hong Fu and Hui Ming to ask.

“Let’s have the array masters break the arrays left behind by the seven sects. Anyway, they’re not very powerful arrays, so breaking them won’t take much time.”

Hong Fu knocked out a Foundation Establishment cultivator from Spirit Beast Mountain and said calmly.

Five years ago, the seven sects were determined to seal this place for sixty years, and arranged for people to guard it, even leaving behind arrays.

The person left behind couldn’t possibly be a Core Formation stage expert.

The formation left behind wouldn’t be a forbidden formation like the Mountain Protection Formation.

It would only be some Core Formation level formations.

Therefore, if a late-stage Core Formation or even Nascent Soul stage expert were to intervene, these guardians and formations would be useless.

Considering this, the seven sects agreed that during the weakening period of the wind-attribute formation in the forbidden area, each sect would send a Core Formation stage expert to check the situation and stay there for the full five days of the formation’s weakening period to prevent any unforeseen events. But then

the six demonic sects invaded!

And half a month ago, they issued a challenge, agreeing to a final battle three months later.

Victory or defeat hinged on this.

The seven major sects of Yue Kingdom were now repeatedly sending envoys to Yuanwu Kingdom and Zijin Kingdom, pleading for help.

With their lips and teeth in disarray, at this most critical moment, the cultivation worlds of both countries had no choice but to help.

Furthermore, the seven sects themselves were mobilizing large numbers of people to the front lines, preparing for a desperate fight.

Under such circumstances, why would anyone specifically arrange for several Core Formation cultivators to travel to the remote and secluded Crimson Forbidden Land?

In other words, the Six Demonic Sects played a crucial supporting role this time.

…

Two days later.

An old man dressed in brocade robes arrived.

“Is everyone here?”

the old man asked as he approached the three Core Formation cultivators.

Upon seeing him, the three bowed respectfully:

“Uncle-Master, we are ready.”

“Good, then let’s make our move. The great formation has already entered its weakened phase; the sooner we send people in, the more we can gain.”

The old man in brocade robes smiled at Hong Fu and the other two.

“Yes, Uncle-Master.”

The three bowed again in unison.

The old man was none other than Ancestor Linghu.

Brothers, during the double vote period, the more votes the better.

(End of this chapter)