Reborn Medicine King

The palace where the three of them resided remained very quiet. Fang Xiang's presence had stabilized, and his progress no longer fluctuated. His speed had surpassed that of most practitioners.    

Since joining the Thunder Sect over ten months ago, all three had undergone remarkable transformations in their abilities.    

The Formation Spirit sensed the aura Fang Xiang emitted and was quite satisfied. He had stabilized his progress in just two months, exceeding expectations.    

It was now clear that Fang Xiang's potential was strong; he just hadn't stood out as much because he was compared to the two extraordinary individuals beside him.    

Fang Xiang was the first to awaken from his retreat, feeling reassured seeing the other two by his side.    

Jiang Fann and the other companion gradually opened their eyes, and the three exchanged satisfied glances.    

Fang Xiang smiled and said, "Brother Jiang, Brother Wan, we can head out now."    

Before the other two could respond, the Formation Spirit interjected, "Hold on, there's one more thing. Please wait here for a moment."    

With that, the Formation Spirit vanished.    

Jiang Fann looked puzzled and whispered, "Could it be that he's already found out?"    

Wan Chengfeng chuckled, "Did you do something extraordinary again? But it doesn't matter; we've already gained the legacy. Even if things turn sour, we don't have to fear him. We could always kidnap the Thunder Sect's prodigy."    

He finished with a mischievous glance at Fang Xiang.    

Fang Xiang chuckled, "Come on, Brother Wan, don't joke around. Even though I've just become a Saint, I do have a bit of authority. The Formation Spirit won't give you any trouble."    

As the three of them were talking, the Formation Spirit walked in from outside, accompanied by another figure. This figure's aura was steadily increasing, and even Wan Chengfeng, who had reached the Reincarnation Realm, felt a bit intimidated by the immense power. However, they all recognized this figure—it was the large wolfdog from beyond the northern barrier.    

With spiritual energy flowing into its Qi Sea, silver patterns began to appear on the wolfdog's body, creating a unique sight. Its aura continued to climb, reaching the second level of the Reincarnation Realm, and it showed no signs of stopping.    

The wolfdog looked at the three and grinned, "We meet again!"    

The Formation Spirit observed Jiang Fann and his companions, noticing they weren't worried about the beast's presence, though it was unclear why they were so confident.    

The wolfdog's aura finally halted at the sixth level of the Reincarnation Realm, which seemed to be its original level. It was indeed impressive.    

Jiang Fann smiled, "Before we could even take you out, the Formation Spirit let you in. Aren't you worried it might cause trouble here? It kept a close watch on me the whole time."    

The wolfdog replied, "The Formation Spirit and I have been friends for years. I don't want to cross him, and he knows I won't cause any trouble here. Since you're leaving, he even found me a job."    

After speaking, he approached Fang Xiang directly, then lay on the ground, lowering his head.    

"Master, Black Wolf is willing to follow you and protect you!"    

A contract mark appeared above its head, indicating it had willingly chosen its master. This unexpected turn of events left Wan Chengfeng both surprised and envious, as this was a super beast of the sixth level of reincarnation.    

Fang Xiang stood there, stunned by the situation.    

Jiang Fann couldn't help but comment, "Black Wolf? It's clearly a dog..."    

The wolf-dog bared its teeth at Jiang Fann, clearly displeased with the name, but it didn't dare to act out, as there were more important matters at hand.    

Seeing Fang Xiang still in shock, Jiang Fann stepped forward, pricked Fang Xiang's palm with his finger, and forced a few drops of blood onto the contract mark, fearing the wolf-dog might change its mind.    

The pain in his palm snapped Fang Xiang back to reality, and he felt the beast's spiritual sense. The contract was complete, and the wolf-dog vanished into a special space beside him, ready to be summoned at any time.    

Jiang Fann chuckled, "This formation spirit is quite something. With this big black dog, your ability to protect yourself has increased several times over."    

As if hearing Jiang Fann's words, the wolf-dog appeared beside Fang Xiang, glaring at Jiang Fann, "My name is Black Wolf!"    

"Good boy, Black Dog!"    

Worried that Black Wolf might get angry, Fang Xiang quickly brought him into his space and then turned to the Formation Spirit. "Thank you for being so considerate."    

"As the Holy Son of the Dry Thunder Sect, these are your rightful rewards. I promise that Black Wolf can become the sect's guardian beast in the future, and you can personally decide when the time comes."    

Fang Xiang nodded, unable to hide his excitement. He then smiled at Jiang Fann and the other person. "Haven't we been gone for too long?"    

"Yeah, it's been a while!"    

The three of them left the palace and headed down the mountain. The Formation Spirit didn't stop them; everything he needed to convey had been passed on during the inheritance. He trusted that Fang Xiang, chosen by the Old Master, wouldn't let him down.    

Once they reached the base of the mountain, they returned to the entrance. Black Wolf appeared again, sitting right next to Fang Xiang.    

Jiang Fann remarked, "How can this black dog come and go from your pet space so easily?"    

Black Wolf replied, "I'll say it again, my name is Black Wolf. I have the bloodline of a Thunder Beast. I chose my master willingly, so there are far fewer restrictions. You should get used to it."    

Jiang Fann had said it on purpose; he knew the reason. Little Dot and the Purple Jade Eagle could also appear at will to protect him. He just wanted to tease Black Wolf a bit.    

The Formation Spirit's figure appeared behind them and addressed Fang Xiang directly. "Holy Son, you just need to harness the power of the Sun Thunder Pearl to open the entrance, and you can leave from here."    

Fang Xiang nodded and then summoned the Sun Thunder Pearl. Seeing this treasure, Jiang Fann was pleasantly surprised.    

"Have you bonded with this pearl?" he asked.    

Fang Xiang replied, "I did take something you cherished, but without the status of a Saint, bonding with it wouldn't have been possible."    

Jiang Fann laughed, "I'm not that petty. As long as the treasure is with one of us, what does it matter who holds it? It's better than it falling into the wrong hands."    

Unlike their relaxed demeanor, Wan Chengfeng spoke seriously from the side, "Shouldn't we first check the current situation? Can the Formation Spirit sense what's happening outside through the barrier? Let's not forget what happened when we first came in."    

Wan Chengfeng's words reminded Jiang Fann and especially Fang Xiang, whose face changed as he recalled their earlier encounter. Even though their abilities had greatly improved, they were still no match for a master of the Heavenly Realm.    

The Formation Spirit, aware of their past experiences, quickly channeled spiritual strength to project an image of the outside world. However, the outside couldn't see into this space.    

They soon saw a figure with a pair of horns sitting on the ground, gazing at the stars. Several demonic beasts lay beside him, including the Rat King, who had previously interacted with Jiang Fann. It now lay quietly at his feet, as docile as a small pet.    

The wolfhound frowned and said, "This guy looks familiar, like I've heard about him somewhere..."    

Jiang Fann chuckled, "No need to guess. Even though I didn’t see who it was at the time, it’s probably this guy. He’s a big shot in the restricted area, at least as powerful as a celestial being. When we head out, we’ll rely on you to hold him off. If you can delay him for a few minutes, we should be able to escape."    

The wolfhound's face changed at these words, and he quickly replied, "Are you kidding? You want me to get myself killed? I can’t last three moves against him before I’m done for."    

He then turned to the Formation Spirit, "Did you team up with them to find a scapegoat? Trying to make me the fall guy?"    

The Formation Spirit retorted, "Why are you so worked up? Since they managed to get in, they must have a way out. I’m asking you to protect the Holy Son, not to sacrifice yourself."    

The wolfhound suspiciously glanced at the three of them, unable to see any hope.    

Wan Chengfeng and Fang Xiang clearly lacked confidence at this point, but Jiang Fann remained relaxed, seemingly unaffected by the big shot blocking their way.    

The wolfhound looked at Jiang Fann, "Do you have a plan?"    

Jiang Fann smiled, "Next time you see me, don’t be so cocky. Remember, you owe me one for this!"    

This time, the wolfhound surprisingly didn’t retort, clearly understanding when to back down, showing a keen sense of human nature.    

Fang Xiang called back his wolfdog and turned to Jiang Fann. "Jiang, let's not argue with it. We need to figure out a way to leave. With that thing blocking the exit, we don't stand a chance. And those beasts with it? We might not be able to handle them either."    

Jiang Fann replied, "I never planned on using the front door."    

With that, he looked at Fang Xiang. "Send that Formation Spirit away. I don't want it seeing what I'm about to do."    

Before Fang Xiang could respond, the Formation Spirit let out a disdainful snort and vanished, leaving only a parting remark echoing in the air. "I don't care to know. As disciples of the Thunder Sect, you must protect the Holy Son, or trouble will find you."    

Once the Formation Spirit's presence faded, Jiang Fann wasted no time. He summoned the Star River Cauldron and brought the two of them inside.    

Fang Xiang, having been inside the cauldron before, remained unfazed. However, Wan Chengfeng was visibly surprised. Despite his high level of cultivation, he sensed something unusual about the Star River Cauldron.    

"The power of this artifact is so unique. I can't lock onto it with my spiritual sense."    

It was only then that Fang Xiang noticed what Wan Chengfeng was referring to, as he hadn't had the chance to observe it last time.    

Jiang Fann placed a spiritual stone within the formation and activated the cauldron's power. In an instant, the Star River Cauldron turned transparent, allowing the three of them to see everything outside.    

Jiang Fann said to the Formation Spirit, "Let's just pass through the barrier of the Ninth Heaven, then re-enter from the outside following our previous path."    

Hearing Jiang Fann talking to himself, the two were quite puzzled. But in the next moment, as the surrounding formation activated, the Star River Cauldron soared upward, releasing a peculiar energy that tore through space.    

They traveled through the spatial rift for just a moment before the scenery around them changed instantly. They found themselves in the midst of an endless sea of stars, and everything around them fell silent.    

Looking back, the massive light and shadow of the Ninth Heaven made them realize what had happened, leaving them utterly astonished.    

"What just happened? We've actually left the Ninth Heaven!"