Reborn Medicine King

A hand, as hard as diamond, clamped around his neck. Despite being a Human Cultivator at the fifth level of the Mortal Separating Stage, he couldn't break free from the grip. The Ancient God Clan member tossed him to the ground like a missile, embedding him into the earth. Descending from above, the Ancient God Clan member pinned him underfoot.    

He felt several bones snap instantly, his strength utterly useless. Normally a formidable figure, he now felt powerless against this opponent—a terrifying sensation for someone of his level.    

The Ancient God Clan member leaned down, a hint of irritation in his expression. "Cooperate, and you won't get hurt. I mean you no harm."    

In the distance, a group of Human Cultivators watched in shock. They had rushed over, sensing the shift in spiritual strength, only to witness the swift subjugation of their peer. Yet, the Ancient God Clan member ignored them completely.    

The Human Cultivator, a significant figure in his own right, quickly regained his composure. Despite the searing pain, he managed to speak, "What do you want?"    

The Ancient God Clan cultivator spoke openly, "I'm not like those who invaded your lands before. I have no interest in taking your life. I'm here for a remarkable fruit that emerged in this realm. I assume you know what I'm referring to."    

This left the Human Cultivator puzzled, as he had no idea what the other was talking about. "What fruit?"    

The Ancient God Clan member pressed down with his foot, causing the Human Cultivator to break out in a cold sweat, blood spurting from his mouth. "You're not being honest. I came all the way from the vast world to find something, and you claim ignorance? Why did those invaders come here? Are you telling me you don't know?"    

The Human Cultivator was at a loss. It wasn't just him; few in this realm likely knew why the vast world had invaded. He turned to the other cultivators nearby. "Does anyone know? There's a hefty reward for whoever gives me a lead."    

Before he could finish, his tone shifted. "As for those who don't cooperate, there's no need for them to survive."    

With those words, a massive barrier enveloped the nearby cultivators. Those who wanted to escape found it too late. Crystal-like spiritual energy surged from the barrier, instantly covering every area within, almost paralyzing everyone inside. The weaker cultivators were immediately struck by the powerful spiritual energy explosions from above.    

Suddenly, screams echoed from within the barrier. The cultivators who had just arrived outside tried to break through, but their attacks barely scratched it. Even a cultivator at the eighth level of the Mortal Separating Stage had little effect on the barrier's strength.    

Watching the events unfold inside, one of the cultivators outside felt a sense of dread. A fellow cultivator whispered, "Sir, how is this royal so powerful?"    

"They've at least reached the Half-Step Reincarnation Stage. Otherwise, they wouldn't possess such strength. We can't handle this. Hurry and call for the elder from Myriad Clouds Mountain!"    

Just then, a powerful figure appeared before the two of them, extending an arm like a diamond through the barrier. One cultivator tried to dodge, but a surge of spiritual strength rose behind him, cutting off his retreat. It was too late to escape, and he was caught.    

"You..."    

The Ancient God Clan cultivator looked at his captor with a mix of anticipation and fear. "Who were you talking about earlier? A cultivator at the Half-Step Reincarnation Stage should know more, right?"    

He struggled to break free, but the opponent's strength was beyond his imagination, and the overwhelming aura suppressed him completely. It was as if they were on entirely different levels of existence.    

The assistant nearby was sent flying with a single slap, their fate uncertain as no sound came back. Seeing no response, a sly grin spread across his face.    

"Your sect is nearby, isn't it? Do you want it wiped out?"    

The human cultivator calmed down and quickly pleaded, "Spare me, sir."    

Clearly not wanting to die, he realized the other was interested in the White Elephant. He planned to invite the White Elephant to help deal with this guy, seeing no conflict in the two plans.    

Hearing this, the Ancient God Clan member chuckled, "That's more like it. As long as you cooperate, I won't make things difficult for you. You mentioned there's an expert around? Take me to him now. If you don't know, he should."    

The human cultivator didn't hold back, "At the Heaven Pavilion on Myriad Clouds Mountain. That's where I'm bringing help from."    

The Ancient God Clan expert released him, then said casually, "Take me to Myriad Clouds Mountain now. Don't try anything funny or think you can escape; you can't outrun me."    

Though reluctant, the human cultivator had no choice but to lead him to his sect. Using the sect's teleportation array, they headed toward Myriad Clouds Mountain.    

After they left, other cultivators from nearby factions arrived, only to find a scene of chaos. Trees were toppled, and several bodies lay on the ground, bones shattered by immense force. Only one cultivator at the fifth level of the Mortal Separating Stage was still barely alive.    

Not far away, the unstable spatial rift remained, but unlike previous invasions, no foreign entities were pouring through. Everything felt eerily strange.    

Quickly, they administered a pill to the expert to stabilize his condition, then used spiritual energy to awaken him.    

"What exactly happened?"    

The cultivator was extremely weak but aware of the situation.    

He spoke, "There was only one expert from the alien clan, at least at the half-step Reincarnation Stage, who has since disappeared..."    

With that, he fell unconscious again.    

The surrounding cultivators wore grave expressions, fully aware of the seriousness of the situation. They promptly used spirit-attached jade and talismans to spread the word. After all, an invasion by an alien clan was a top priority for the Nine Desolations, and the presence of such a powerful expert made the situation even more dire.    

...    

Meanwhile, at the back of Myriad Clouds Mountain, Tao Zhen found the Heaven Supporting Divine Wood.    

"Lord Shen Mu, what we feared seems to have happened. An expert from the vast world has entered the Nine Desolations, with incredible strength, at least at the half-step Reincarnation Stage. However, since the rift opened, no other aliens have come through. As for that expert, they've vanished without a trace, and no further information has come in."    

"The Ancient God Clan, perhaps? This could be troublesome," came the voice of the old dragon.    

"We don't know which clan the visitor belongs to. If I recognized them, I could say a few words. If not, we could lure them to Myriad Clouds Mountain. With the help of the grand formation, I might manage, but searching for them now is like finding a needle in a haystack. We need to wait for more information to come in."    

Tao Zhen asked the Heaven Supporting Divine Wood, "Sir, do you think I should call in the White Elephant? With its help, things might be easier to handle."    

Before the Divine Wood could respond, the old dragon interjected, "What nonsense are you talking about? Sending someone who's just shy of the Reincarnation Stage to deal with a full-fledged Reincarnation Stage cultivator is like sending them to their death. If I can't handle it, what good would it do to send him? Let him stay put in the restricted area. If things get truly out of hand, then we can call them in for a last stand."    

The Divine Wood agreed, "This gentleman is right. Let's wait for more information. If it's just a simple invasion, the White Elephant can handle it. But this time, it seems different. Are we keeping an eye on the rift?"    

Tao Zhen nodded, "There's nothing unusual about the rift. Maybe due to changes in the barrier between realms, the rift is very unstable. Any ordinary cultivator entering might get lost inside, so they don't dare to explore it."    

"Tell them..."    

Before the Divine Wood could finish, two figures appeared on the teleportation array outside the mountain gate. One of them exuded a powerful aura, and their presence caused the protective formation of the mountain to tremble slightly.    

The Divine Wood said in a deep voice, "They're here!"    

Outside the gate, the Ancient God Clan cultivator surveyed the mountain gate with interest. Clearly, they hadn't expected Myriad Clouds Mountain to be such a unique treasure trove. The rich life energy here was beneficial to any living being, making it incredibly alluring.    

He arrived at the mountain gate, completely ignoring the monk who had brought him there, and headed straight for the entrance, intending to force his way in. Two guards saw him approaching and moved to intercept.    

"Stand down!" Tao Zhen barked.    

At that moment, the protective barrier around the mountain activated, sealing off the entrance. Runes appeared, radiating a strong energy that blocked his path. The monk raised his arm, which glowed like a diamond, and punched the barrier. The entire Myriad Clouds Mountain trembled from the impact, showcasing the incredible power behind the blow. It was the first time anyone had felt such a change since arriving at the mountain.    

In an instant, countless cultivators took to the sky, all looking toward the mountain gate.    

Meanwhile, Jiang Fann was in the Jiang Family courtyard, savoring the lunch his mother had prepared. The tremor nearly knocked the dishes off the table, but Jiang Fann reacted quickly, stabilizing the situation and using his energy to protect his mother, preventing her from falling.    

He then stood up, extending his senses to communicate with Xiao Ai, eager to find out what was happening outside. Xiao Ai and Lin Zhan had already returned to the barrier to strengthen it, ensuring it was more formidable.    

Near the mountain gate, the Ancient God Clan cultivator was a bit surprised. Although his previous strike wasn't his full strength, it was still about eighty percent. He had intended to break through the barrier and give the Myriad Clouds Mountain cultivators a warning, but it only caused some tremors, indicating there was still a considerable way to go before breaking the formation. However, this wasn't much of a concern for him.    

He then raised his hand for another strike, causing Myriad Clouds Mountain to shake once more.    

Tao Zhen appeared and directly addressed the cultivator outside the gate, "Who are you to come to Myriad Clouds Mountain and cause trouble?"