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The wolfhound appeared beside Fang Xiang, stunned, lying on the ground while watching everything outside the Star River Cauldron.
"In the Reincarnation Realm, we can break through the void to train in the starry sea, but we can only reach the nearest worlds. Traveling to other major worlds is incredibly difficult, and many cultivators die on the way. So, most choose to stay in the major worlds to continue their training. Only when one reaches the Heavenly Human Realm can they freely traverse the starry sea, though there's still a risk of getting lost. At least their lives aren't in danger."
"Does your spiritual treasure allow you to freely travel the starry sea? Do you know what this means for cultivators below the Heavenly Human Realm? How did such a treasure end up with someone like you?"
Before Jiang Fann could respond, the artifact spirit materialized and said to him, "Master, this black dog talks too much. Can I toss it out? With its cultivation, it won't lose its life."
Without a word, the black dog vanished, clearly worried about being thrown into the starry sea, causing the three of them to burst into laughter.
Jiang Fann asked the Star River Cauldron, "How long until we can re-enter the Upper Nine Heavens?"
"At least half a month, unless we're willing to risk being discovered by the big shots. We could tear through the barrier and get there in half a day."
Jiang Fann said, "No need to rush. It's best to enter the upper realms carefully. We still don't know what it's like up there, so it's better to be cautious."
"No problem, I'll just follow the previous route."
After the spirit of the device disappeared, the black dog's voice echoed, "If someone important takes notice of this thing, you'll be in trouble. But when you're training in the outer star sea, make sure to take me and the master along. With this treasure, why bother training in the upper realms? Given your talents, even training in higher dimensions wouldn't be difficult. In less than a century, when you return to the upper realms, your peers won't be able to match you."
Wan Chengfeng agreed with the black dog. He had once ranked on the Star Sea List and was well aware of the talent in higher dimensions. Unfortunately, even in the Immortal Valley, there was no one powerful enough to send him to a stronger dimension for training, and he wasn't confident about it.
However, the situation now was entirely different. He was no longer the young man he once was. If he could choose, he would go out to train without hesitation, hone his skills, and return to the upper realms once he reached a certain level, announcing his return to everyone.
But Jiang Fann's thoughts at the time were different. He knew that a world like the Holy Hall Academy would offer countless opportunities, and even the regular training environment would likely surpass the upper realms. However, back then, his and Ling'er's cultivation levels weren't high, and he had many matters to attend to, with the possibility of returning to the Nine Desolations at any moment. He couldn't venture too far for training.
Jiang Fann was well aware that the troubles in the Nine Desolations were far from over. He knew that the vast world would eventually descend into chaos. There was no guarantee that the awakened Ancient God Clan would ignore the Nine Desolations. If any royalty revealed those secrets to the Ancient God Clan, and they chose to invade, the destruction would be far greater than anything the royal families could have managed in the past.
Therefore, he had to be prepared at all times, ready to return if any issues arose in the Nine Desolations.
Fang Xiang said, "Elder Brother Jiang surely has his own plans. After all, he's not originally from the Upper Heavens. If he gets the chance, he won't forget about us."
Jiang Fann nodded. "I still have a lot to take care of back home. Otherwise, I wouldn't be here training in the Upper Heavens. There will definitely be opportunities in the future."
Hearing this, the two nodded, understanding that some things can't be forced. Jiang Fann had already shown he didn't see them as outsiders by letting them use this treasure.
Since it would take another month, Jiang Fann didn't plan to waste time. He left the journey to the artifact spirit and disappeared from sight, entering the pocket dimension within the jar.
Mo Jiuyou, still conscious due to the lingering power of the Natural Aura, slowly opened his eyes upon sensing Jiang Fann's presence.
"Not bad at all. Your energy has completely stabilized."
"I haven't just been in seclusion all this time. I've finished crafting the elixirs and can now help you heal, Elder."
Mo Jiuyou's eyes lit up with evident surprise; he had been waiting a long time for this moment. Jiang Fann wasted no time, quickly retrieving the three types of pills and handing one of each to Mo Jiuyou.
"Sir, take these three pills simultaneously. I'll seal your Qi Sea and use my spiritual strength to guide the energy from the pills to repair and reactivate the pathways in your Qi Sea. Please, don't try to manipulate your spiritual strength on your own. A single mistake could backfire on me, and I can't withstand the backlash from your level."
Mo Jiuyou nodded in agreement. "Alright, I'll follow your instructions."
He swallowed the pills as Jiang Fann directed, and the medicinal power, spurred by Jiang Fann's expertise, swiftly transformed into spiritual strength, spreading throughout his body in no time.
Jiang Fann used silver needles to seal Mo Jiuyou's pathways and Qi Sea, then employed his medicine arts to guide the pill's energy, gradually reactivating the pathways and Qi Sea. He also used the Natural Aura to nourish and stabilize the spiritual strength.
At this moment, Mo Jiuyou's pathways absorbed the medicinal power like a sponge, continuously nourishing his pathways and Qi Sea. Through inner sight, he could clearly see that his pathways and Qi Sea had regained a bit of vitality, far beyond their previous state.
Moreover, the potent medicinal power was depleting very slowly, allowing Mo Jiuyou's pathways to absorb it for an extended period, maintaining their activity.
As the power of the Spring of All Living Beings emerged, Jiang Fann felt its unique energy envelop him, causing a moment of surprise.
"Is this really the Spring of All Living Beings? You've mastered two of the ultimate forces of the Nine Wastelands? Has your family become unbeatable there?"
Jiang Fann chuckled, "It's got nothing to do with my family. I've been training outside, visiting some very special places."
"That means you're destined for greatness. Getting your hands on such treasures isn't just about luck."
As Jiang Fann gradually applied his healing techniques, Mo Jiuyou's energy pathways began to improve, and his complexion noticeably brightened. With the combined power of the Spring of All Living Beings and the Natural Aura, Mo Jiuyou's entire presence started to transform, and his physical body regained some vitality, no longer appearing so withered.
After about three hours, Mo Jiuyou's Qi Sea was finally activated, slowly beginning to circulate. Seeing this, Jiang Fann breathed a sigh of relief; it was a promising start.
Mo Jiuyou, who hadn't felt any movement in his Qi Sea for countless years, was understandably excited. However, he remembered Jiang Fann's earlier advice: he must not attempt to harness the energy himself but trust in Jiang Fann's guidance.
His energy pathways regained their elasticity, allowing a small flow of energy, making it possible to circulate it throughout his body without difficulty.
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Within the Thunder Sect.
The formation spirit was still fixated on the spot where the celestial cauldron had vanished, utterly astounded. When Jiang Fann had asked him to leave, he had disappeared from sight, but since this entire place was his domain, he could observe Jiang Fann and his companions as they departed. Concerned for Fang Xiang, he kept a watchful eye on their exit, ready to pull the three back into the secret realm if anything went wrong. Even if he couldn't save them all, he hoped to at least ensure Fang Xiang's safety.
What he hadn't anticipated was that they would enter a cauldron and soar away. It was clear they weren't heading to any forbidden zone nearby; he caught a glimpse of the starry sea. "Who is that guy, really? Did he just take them straight up to the heavens?" he wondered, trying to calm his racing thoughts. Despite his curiosity, he knew there was no point in dwelling on it—they were gone, and there was nothing more he could do.
As he made his way back, he passed by the library tower and sensed something was off. It seemed different from before, but he couldn't quite pinpoint the change. Approaching the tower, he walked through the door and entered. Being non-corporeal, the tower's formations, which were part of his own, allowed him to move freely.
Upon reaching the first floor, he immediately sensed a different aura. Wasting no time, he flew upwards, passing through several floors until he reached the fifth. There, he discovered that all the books had vanished.
Not long ago, when he checked this place, he noticed everything was in order, with books neatly arranged. Now, they had vanished.
As he reached the seventh floor, his eyes widened in shock. The figure that had been there was gone without a trace.
"What happened? Where is he?"
While he was puzzled, a thought struck him: "Could it be him? Damn it..."
He kept recalling when Jiang Fann might have entered the tower, but he had no memory of it. He had been keeping an eye on Jiang Fann, otherwise, the medicine hut's cabinets might have been emptied by him.
His previously good mood was now overshadowed by anger, but he felt helpless.
"Luckily, that guy's time is almost up. Even if he took something out, what can he do with it? Hopefully, it won't affect the Holy Son. With the black wolf around, protecting the Holy Son shouldn't be an issue."
Seven days passed in the blink of an eye. Inside Jiang Fann's Spiritual Treasure of Fairyland, Mo Jiuyou's complexion had improved significantly, and he was in good spirits. Jiang Fann had even lifted his seal, allowing him to channel his spiritual strength, regaining at least thirty percent of his power.
Given his current condition, his recovery speed would gradually increase, though the effect of the first three pills had worn off. Jiang Fann handed him three more pills, which Mo Jiuyou took without hesitation. He fully trusted Jiang Fann now, understanding that without his help, he wouldn't have recovered to this extent.
As he released his spiritual strength, the surrounding pests dared not approach. Even though he was using only thirty percent of his power, Jiang Fann could already sense the formidable aura of the fourth level of the reincarnation realm.