Reborn Medicine King

As for Hong Chao nearby, he didn't mind Jiang Fann leaving. He clearly understood his personality. Turning to Jiang Shuai, he said, "Your mentor is more of a free spirit than I am. After this, you and Jiang Fann should come with me to the Sanctum Academy. Your mentor thinks highly of you, more so than your fellow apprentices."    

"Dean, are there a lot of rules at the academy?" Jiang Shuai asked.    

Hong Chao chuckled, "I know your lineage isn't big on rules, but don't worry too much. As long as you're committed to your training and improving your skills, the rules aren't overwhelming. Of course, there are some you'll need to follow. Once you're at Sanctum Academy, you'll be facing more than just the usual competition."    

Jiang Shuai wasn't very familiar with the inner workings of Sanctum Academy, but he didn't press for details. After all, Jiang Fann would be going too, and they could team up. He believed that together, they wouldn't fall behind, even at the academy. Jiang Fann's combat skills were impressive, and Jiang Shuai couldn't imagine how powerful he'd become once he reached the Mortal Separating Stage.    

Two days later, the heavenly tribulation gradually subsided, and Jiang Fann's level didn't advance further.    

As the heavenly tribulation slowly dissipated, the onlookers began to congratulate Jiang Fann on successfully overcoming it and smoothly entering the Mortal Separating Stage. Voices of praise echoed from all around. Jiang Fann opened his eyes and calmly nodded in response to the crowd before disappearing from sight without lingering.    

The group from Myriad Clouds Mountain also started to head back, having not yet had the chance to speak with Jiang Fann. However, they were certain he had already returned to Myriad Clouds Mountain.    

The cultivators gradually dispersed, but news of Jiang Fann's breakthrough was bound to spread quickly across the land. The upcoming changes in the Nine Wastelands remained unpredictable, and the various factions could only proceed cautiously.    

Hong Chao rose, taking Jiang Shuai with him, and they too vanished from the scene.    

Jiang Fann reappeared at the Back Mountain of Myriad Clouds Mountain. Having entered the Mortal Separating Stage, he could now perform many abilities that were previously beyond his reach, making him feel as if he had stepped into a whole new world. Upon arriving at the Back Mountain, he immediately sensed a change in the aura of the Heaven Supporting Divine Wood, which delighted him.    

"Congratulations on successfully entering the Reincarnation Stage," said the Divine Wood, now in human form, smiling at Jiang Fann.    

"I haven't had the chance to congratulate you, yet here you are congratulating me first. Your tribulation stirred the Strength of Heavenly Dao around you. Even from this distance, I could feel it. It seems your heavenly tribulation was quite risky."    

Jiang Fann nodded, "It's definitely tough, but I managed to push through. Although I've reached the second level of the Mortal Separating Stage, my foundation isn't completely stable yet. That's why I came back right away. I think I need to retreat for a while; otherwise, if I'm not careful and my level drops, it wouldn't be worth it."    

Hearing this, Shenmu looked serious. "Then there's no time to lose. Don't worry about anything else for now. You can retreat right next to me, and I'll set up a barrier to ensure no one disturbs you."    

As soon as she finished speaking, two figures appeared out of nowhere beside her spiritual form. Jiang Fann was caught off guard, ready to act, but then he recognized familiar faces and showed a hint of surprise.    

"Fatty!" he exclaimed.    

The newcomers were Jiang Shuai and Hong Chao. Shenmu, seeing who they were, took a few steps back, not out of fear of Jiang Shuai, but wary of the elder beside him, who had visited Myriad Clouds Mountain before.    

Jiang Shuai stepped forward and patted Jiang Fann on the shoulder twice. "You really did find a way through that dead end, reaching the Mortal Separating Stage in such a short time. I'm genuinely impressed."    

Jiang Fann studied him, clearly surprised. "Reincarnation Stage? You've advanced so quickly!"    

As the two were happily chatting, Hong Chao suddenly spoke up, interrupting their conversation.    

"Hey, Jiang Fann, aren't you going to show some respect for an old man like me? I've been waiting here for quite a while..."    

Before Jiang Fann could respond, he heard a voice in his mind from the Heaven Supporting Divine Wood: "Be cautious of this elder. His abilities are unfathomable, and he's been in the Nine Desolations for a long time. He's likely here specifically for you, but his intentions are unclear."    

Jiang Fann steadied himself, realizing that even after reaching the Mortal Separating Stage, he couldn't sense the elder's level of power. This meant the elder's abilities were far beyond his own.    

"Junior Jiang Fann, at your service, sir. May I know your name?"    

The elder, Hong Chao, chuckled, "Can't you recognize my voice?"    

Jiang Fann was puzzled but quickly began to recall, hoping to identify the elder's identity and determine whether he was a friend or foe.    

Suddenly, it hit him. He hadn't encountered many super powerful figures, but this voice was familiar.    

"The Sanctuary Academy!"    

Seeing that Jiang Fann recognized his voice, Hong Chao stroked his beard, clearly pleased.    

Jiang Shuai quickly chimed in to help with introductions, "Jiang Fann, this is Elder Hong, the head of Sanctuary Academy. He's come specifically for you."    

"I'm just a minor figure; there's no need for you to come all this way..."    

Hong Chao laughed, "It's a good thing I arrived early. Otherwise, you might have missed the opportunity to advance in the Nine Desolations World. Who knows when you'd break through the bottleneck and shatter the chains holding you back."    

Upon hearing Hong Chao's words, the Heaven Supporting Divine Wood was taken aback.    

"Was it you who paused the world's level-up before?"    

Hong Chao replied, "I didn't stop it, just put it on hold. Jiang Fann needed a chance to advance smoothly, and I came here for him. I couldn't just watch him miss this opportunity. My actions didn't really affect the world much, just slowed down its breakthrough a bit."    

Jiang Fann, standing nearby, had already grasped what had happened and quickly spoke up, "Thank you so much for your help, sir. I'm incredibly grateful."    

Hong Chao chuckled, "Why so formal with me? You're my chosen disciple, after all. Helping you is just a little welcoming gift. Once we're back at the Sanctum Academy, I have more things to give you."    

Jiang Shuai, standing by, said, "Get ready. We can leave at any time."    

However, Jiang Fann's response surprised them both.    

"My current state is unstable, and I need to retreat for a while. Besides, there are changes coming here that I need to address. I hope you understand that I can't join you at the Sanctum Academy right now. Once I've handled things here, I'll come on my own. Just leave the coordinates for me."    

Hong Chao hadn't expected Jiang Fann to refuse so directly, without any hesitation.    

"If you need to retreat, you can do that once we're back at the academy. The environment and the strength of the heavenly forces there are much better. As for other matters, is there anything else you need to handle? Just say the word, and I'll help you take care of it."    

Jiang Fann said, "Sir, I can't quite predict the direction things will take here, and I really need to stay for a while. Plus, we have some troublesome enemies around. Their world is probably in chaos right now, and they could break through at any moment. I need to be here to deal with them."    

Hong Chao pondered for a moment. "A world in chaos? Could it be them?"    

He started rummaging through his bag and then said to Jiang Fann, "I was planning to give this to you when we got back to the academy, but I might as well do it now. When you broke through, someone damaged the space barrier. I chased after them and encountered some innate sacred spirits. They can enhance your Strength of Five Elements. With the divine blood under your control, absorbing their power shouldn't be a problem."    

As Hong Chao finished speaking, five bodies covered in scales appeared around them, exuding an incredibly powerful aura, like five small mountains.    

Feeling the energy from these bodies, Jiang Fann's heart skipped a beat. The power they emitted was even stronger than Xiao Mo's, indicating a level of mastery at the Heavenly Realm.    

Just then, three figures, led by an old dragon, flew up from the mountain and arrived. The old dragon trembled all over, his gaze fixed on the bodies, utterly shocked. "The... God-Slaying Clan..."    

Xiao Mo was equally stunned. These were the bodies of five Heavenly Realm cultivators, and their overwhelming aura suggested they had only recently died.    

Jiang Fann took a deep breath to calm himself before asking directly, "Did you take them down?"    

Hong Chao replied casually, "It was nothing, really. They were chasing those outsiders trying to enter the Nine Desolations. If cultivators at the Celestial Realm break through, it could disrupt the advancement of the Nine Desolations. If they damage the power of the Heavenly Dao, it might indirectly interrupt your breakthrough. I couldn't let that happen, so I took care of these rogue spirits to prevent them from causing havoc in the future."    

"This world has great potential and can continue to advance. It would be a shame to let these guys ruin it..."    

He spoke as if it were a trivial task, but everyone present, including Jiang Fann, was left in awe. Especially Jiang Fann, who hadn't realized the old man had done so much behind the scenes for his sake.    

Jiang Fann scrutinized the bodies closely, and when he saw the red-scaled God Clan member, memories of his training in the Yellow Sand Domain flooded back. He recalled the time he encountered them during a sandstorm. Back then, his cultivation level was low, and the God Clan was dormant. He hadn't even understood the Celestial Realm at that time, but now he realized just how formidable the God Clan truly was.    

Such a powerful cultivator, yet even with five of them joining forces, they still met their demise. To Hong Chao, it seemed like just a trivial task, something he handled effortlessly.    

Jiang Fann couldn't fathom the true strength of the head of the Sanctum Academy. Even the usually aloof Xiao Mo was visibly apprehensive, taking a few steps back in shock when her gaze landed on Hong Chao.    

"Hong..."    

She didn't say his name outright, but it was clear she had recognized Hong Chao's identity.    

Hong Chao looked at Xiao Mo, somewhat puzzled by being recognized, considering this was just a small world. He glanced at her, clearly surprised.    

"This aura seems to come from the Realm of Longevity?"