C2629 Unable to Obtain
C2629 Unable to Obtain
As they prepared to leave, a red sandstorm suddenly whipped up in the distance, resembling flames. Witnessing this, the Ancient God Clan members turned pale and left without a word, as if they had seen something terrifying.
They didn't stop until they had flown out of the Yellow Sand Domain, then looked back in shock. The fiery sandstorm continued to rage, like a wild windstorm. The leader's eyes flickered with disbelief. "How is this possible?"
"No wonder the natural order can't be restored here. We should stay far away from this place. I never want to come back," he said.
Another member frowned and asked, "Should we warn the other clans?"
The leader shook his head decisively. "Why should we warn them? Their fate is none of our concern. No one helped us back then!"
With that, he led his people away swiftly, relieved to see the fiery sandstorm hadn't left the Yellow Sand Domain.
The Nine Desolations.
Myriad Clouds Mountain.
Currently, the Heaven Pavilion is a gathering place for talented cultivators from all over. The leadership has long been aware that significant changes are coming to the Nine Desolations. Various continents within the Endless Sea are expected to gradually merge, heralding a new era of prosperity.
The Heaven Supporting Divine Wood, being closely connected to the world's mystical forces, can keenly sense these subtle shifts. Over the years, those cultivators affected by spiritual injuries have gradually recovered. Many have chosen to remain at the Heaven Pavilion, securing positions there and committing to its future.
The Human Emperor Sect, brought back by Jiang Fann from the vast world, proved its worth during a battle against foreign invaders, solidifying its identity within the Human Clan. This reputation has attracted many cultivators, even without external alliances, and the sect is steadily growing.
Since its return, the Heavenly Palace has undergone significant leadership changes, adopting a more assertive approach. Leveraging its legitimate status, it has recruited numerous skilled individuals. However, they have been careful to avoid conflicts with the Heaven Pavilion, indicating a desire to steer clear of confrontations. To date, the Heavenly Palace has not initiated contact with the Heaven Pavilion, suggesting lingering tensions.
Other factions are also experiencing growth. Some sects, sensing the impending changes, have chosen to form alliances or even merge and restructure. The entire continent is currently in a state of stability.
As more members of the Ancient Clan appeared, various changes indicated that the world's level was about to rise. However, Old Man Shen Ji remained absent.
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At the peak of the Heavenly Valley's forbidden area, inside the grand hall, the aura from Gu Xie's second breakthrough caught the attention of Jiang Fann and the others. This spiritual strength inheritance allowed Gu Xie to leap two minor stages, causing her aura to surge dramatically. Her ability to absorb spiritual strength far surpassed that of Wan Chengfeng, with most of the inheritance falling into her hands.
Wan Chengfeng also advanced a minor stage, reaching the second level of the Reincarnation Stage two days earlier. Although Wan Xin absorbed the inheritance at the slowest pace, she achieved the highest advancement among the three. Now at the third level of the Mortal Separating Stage, each of her breakthroughs brought qualitative changes, effectively addressing her previous shortcomings with noticeable improvements.
Jiang Fann had left for a while and returned to the mid-mountain area, where Guo Lin was waiting for him, feeling quite pleased. Upon meeting, Guo Lin eagerly shared the unique spiritual herbs he had acquired during this time. Jiang Fann quickly familiarized himself with the new herbs and then sent Guo Lin back to the inner realm, instructing him to plant the cultivable herbs in the medicine garden as soon as possible.
Within the secluded inner world, the vibrant herb garden reminded Jiang Fann of the techniques he had learned long ago for crafting such gardens, comparable to creating spiritual treasures. He had always planned to develop it further, but the opportunity had never arisen.
Recently, he acquired some top-tier materials, the best being two pieces of immortal gold. Unfortunately, they were already allocated to the Universe Furnace and the God-Slaying Blade. The Universe Furnace directly influenced his alchemy skills, while the God-Slaying Blade enhanced his combat power. Naturally, Jiang Fann prioritized boosting their capabilities.
After more than two months, the legacy was nearing completion, yet the spirit had not revisited the topic of reshaping his mortal body.
Gu Xie was the first to awaken from her cultivation, promptly leaving the legacy formation. She had used the legacy to stabilize her realm, now exuding the aura of the fourth stage of the Reincarnation Realm, and was in good spirits. She left the remaining legacy for Wan Chengfeng and the others, allowing them to benefit further.
Gu Xie said, "I'll return to seclusion in the inner world. Call on me whenever you need. Let Xiao Mo stay here with you."
Jiang Fann understood her intentions and didn't object, sending her back to the inner world.
When Wan Chengfeng and his companion finished their legacy, three days had passed. Wan Chengfeng attempted to break through to the third stage of the Reincarnation Realm but fell just short of success.
Wan Xin was feeling quite upbeat, her mood evidently stable and cheerful, with a hint of excitement in her demeanor. Despite the significant troubles they faced during this journey to the inner valley, the rewards they reaped far exceeded her expectations. After all, she and Wan Chengfeng had narrowly escaped death several times.
As for Jiang Fann, he didn't come away empty-handed either. Thanks to Xiao Mo, he didn't have to worry about the dangers of this forbidden zone without a ruler. He indirectly helped Little Dot find a legacy and assisted Gu Xie in enhancing his abilities, which directly impacted his combat strength.
Beyond these achievements, Jiang Fann also memorized the spiritual energy from the unique formation eye space in the area filled with arrays below. Although he couldn't yet practice the Divine Spell due to his current stage, once he could, he planned to return and harness the chaotic energy from that space for his own use.
However, he had another goal, though it seemed difficult to achieve.
After leaving the legacy, Wan Chengfeng suddenly attacked Wan Xin. She managed to fend off several strikes before creating some distance between them.
"Very good!" Wan Chengfeng exclaimed with genuine praise. Wan Xin's bloodline power had indeed increased her combat strength significantly, and Wan Chengfeng was clearly testing her.
Seeing this, Shen Ji immediately cautioned, "Don't cause trouble in this palace. If you accidentally trigger the formations, it could be dangerous."
Jiang Fann said, "Don't worry, once we leave, no one will bother you anymore. You don't need to see us off; we'll head out directly."
Hearing Jiang Fann's words, the spirit seemed a bit conflicted, clearly still pondering Jiang Fann's earlier proposal.
"Shall we have a private conversation?"
With that, the spirit activated the palace's formation, then let his physical form enter it, disappearing from sight. This was clearly a gesture of sincerity, withdrawing his combat power first, trusting that Jiang Fann wouldn't attack him since there was no benefit in doing so.
Seeing this, Jiang Fann didn't hesitate and asked Xiao Mo to take the others outside the palace to wait.
In a good mood, Jiang Fann asked, "So, have you made up your mind?"
The spirit shook his head, saying, "I can't decide just yet. I need some time to think. I hope you can come back within the next ten years. To show my sincerity, I can give you the method of the spirit. If I truly need your help then, there will be other rewards."
Jiang Fann nodded without much hesitation. "No problem, I'll definitely come back if I have the chance. The choice is entirely yours."
The formation beneath him rotated, and the spirit retrieved a jade stone from the void, handing it to Jiang Fann. The method was inscribed on its surface.
After receiving it, Jiang Fann bid farewell to the spirit and turned to leave the palace.
On the plaza, the formation's patterns appeared, releasing spiritual energy that enveloped everyone.
The voice of the spirit echoed, "Stay still within the formation, and I'll send you on your way."
They felt a ripple beneath their feet, and in the next moment, everyone found themselves at the base of the mountain. The formation on the mountain could only transport them this far.
Xiao Mo was then taken back by Jiang Fann into the pocket dimension, while he led Wan Chengfeng and the others back along the original path, intending to locate the core of the formation first.
On the way, Wan Chengfeng shared his insights with Wan Xin, who listened intently. Wan Chengfeng, being an expert in this area, guided her on how to harness the power of her bloodline. Jiang Fann didn't interrupt their conversation.
The mood among the group was entirely different from when they had arrived. At this moment, Jiang Fann was conversing with the Martial God Token.
"It's a pity that guy didn't let me help him rebuild his body," Jiang Fann remarked.
The Martial God Token replied, "You offered to help, probably with an ulterior motive. That spirit isn't foolish; he must have been wary of you. Were you eyeing that body?"
Having spent time together, the Martial God Token clearly understood Jiang Fann better and quickly guessed his intentions.
Jiang Fann explained, "For him, the power of that body is practically useless now. At best, he could use the formation to fend off enemies, but only those below the Celestial Realm. His best option would be to follow my suggestion and let me use my power to rebuild his body. With his spirit and the power of this forbidden zone, it wouldn't take many years for him to rise again, and he wouldn't be trapped here forever."
As he spoke, his eyes flickered with uncertainty. "But I’ve felt the power of that body myself. When I channeled my spiritual strength near the coffin, the force it released was overwhelming, containing the highest level of celestial power. I need a drop of its true blood; it might just give me a chance."
The Warrior God remarked, "You're probably the only one daring enough to think that way. That body didn’t fall in battle; it simply reached the end of its life. If you try to access its true blood, it could very well affect your own lifespan."
Jiang Fann reassured, "Don't worry, I won't take unnecessary risks without confidence. I won't attempt it directly; instead, I'll use a combination of devil arts. The impact on my lifespan will be negligible."