Reborn Medicine King

Hong Chao chuckled, "If even you are saying that, there's no need for me to add anything, right?"    

The Venerable Person stared at Jiang Fann and said, "The energy of Yin and Yang shouldn't be here. So many masters fought for it back in the day, and yet this kid has a strand of it."    

"Don't just focus on his treasures. Feel the aura of his physical body and the energy released from his Qi Sea, and you'll see how extraordinary he is."    

Hong Chao was clearly impressed with Jiang Fann and couldn't wait to show off to the Venerable Person.    

"Setting aside the strength of his body, I can sense a treasure aura from him. This kid definitely has an immortal treasure on him. It's remarkable. Did you secretly give him some benefits?"    

Hong Chao quickly shook his head, "You're overthinking it. I haven't helped him with anything. When I met this kid, he already had the immortal treasure. He's incredibly lucky. Even the spirits here can't unravel his fate. His future is boundless."    

The Venerable Person sighed, "Wow, finding such a talented cultivator in a small place like this is almost unbelievable. I came here years ago and took on a disciple then. Back then, this place was barren of spiritual strength, offering no advantages. How did this kid grow to where he is now?"    

"I'm not entirely sure about that. All I know is that he can only hope to successfully break through to the Mortal Separating Stage here, and even then, he needs the boost from the local spiritual forces. But the most important thing is survival. If he were in a higher realm, no matter how extraordinary his talent, even if he could break through the bottleneck, the heavenly tribulation he'd face would leave nothing of him."    

Hearing this explanation, the Venerable Person nodded. "That's true. The forces of a higher world wouldn't allow someone like him to continue existing. Even I'm curious now about what lies at the end of this extreme path. I wonder if there's truly an end."    

Just then, the power of the divine blood within Jiang Fann, which had just completed a cycle, emerged again. By now, more than sixty percent of the divine blood's power had merged with his own true blood, and when he reached the Mortal Separating Stage, it could reach at least eighty percent. At that point, the energy cost of using the divine blood would significantly decrease, while its power would greatly increase.    

Feeling the intense aura, the Venerable Person's expression changed. "Is this... did you give him that guy's divine blood?"    

At this, Hong Chao looked a bit embarrassed. "It wasn't me. I sealed that divine blood away, but this kid found it and absorbed it for his own use. I still don't understand how he managed it."    

"Even if the kid has no talent, with that divine blood alone, he's destined to become a formidable force. It's terrifying to think that such a thing could be absorbed by a human; it's almost beyond comprehension."    

The fact that the Venerable Person reacted this way shows just how extraordinary the divine blood Jiang Fann absorbed must have been.    

Hong Chao said, "I helped him out back then by giving him that demon core, too. Judging by how much he's absorbed now, he must have refined the demon core's power as well. Otherwise, there's no way he could maintain the current strength of the divine blood. Plus, from the calm spiritual energy waves, it's clear the divine blood has adapted to his body."    

"When this kid makes his next breakthrough, you have to let me know. I want to see how he evolves."    

"That'll only happen if the kid stays put at the Sanctuary Academy. He's got some time before his next breakthrough, so we can wait until then. Let's head over to your apprentice now; I want to see if he's worth the two soul crystals you spent to get him into the academy."    

Speaking of his apprentice, the Venerable Person beamed with pride. He then took to the air, with Hong Chao following, heading in the direction of his disciple.    

In the wilderness, not too far from where Jiang Fann was training, it was quiet outside a city. In the forest, a figure was in a state of enlightenment, completely unaware of the two figures approaching.    

The newcomers were none other than Hong Chao and his companion. They deliberately suppressed their auras, clearly not wanting to disturb the Venerable Person's disciple in his training.    

Upon seeing the disciple, Hong Chao was momentarily stunned. The round physique bore a striking resemblance to the Venerable Person, almost as if they were related.    

Hong Chao blurted out, "You sure this isn't your kid?"    

"Come on! With your skills, you should easily tell our bloodlines are different!"    

He then approached his disciple, his face full of excitement. Their conversation was private, ensuring they wouldn't disrupt the disciple's focus.    

"Doesn't my disciple look just like me? Handsome and distinguished! When I first came here searching for the Innate Dao Fruit, I met this kid and immediately took him under my wing."    

"I only taught him some basic techniques, and he mastered them all on his own. His talent is on par with mine! He's my pride and joy, so you better help guide him to catch up with those little prodigies. I love his name; it suits our school's vibe perfectly. He's called Jiang Shuai."    

Hong Chao was a bit surprised. "Jiang Shuai? My disciple's name is Jiang Fann. Maybe they know each other. I didn't expect the Jiang family here to have such powerful bloodlines, producing so many gifted individuals."    

With that, Hong Chao seriously began to sense the aura Jiang Shuai was emitting, and a hint of surprise crossed his face.    

"I can't quite grasp his aura; it's like it's covered by some special force, just like yours. This kid is way too cautious, even maintaining this state during enlightenment."    

"That's why he's so diligent. He's already reached the peak of the Mortal Separating Stage and hopes to use the larger world to step into the Reincarnation Stage. The kid's got talent, but he started late. He's been using my methods to quickly improve, so his foundation isn't the best. That's why I want him to train at the Sanctuary Academy. I know your skills well, old man, and you're the right person to guide him."    

Hong Chao said, "Reaching this level at his age is impressive. Since I've accepted the soul crystal, I won't refuse. Once he breaks through, he can come with me. But you need to remind him not to use your methods at my Sanctuary Academy, or I'll kick him out."    

The Venerable Person chuckled, "Don't worry, my disciple is as reliable as I am. Can't you tell by looking at us?"    

Hong Chao slapped his forehead, exasperated, "I hope he's not as self-absorbed as you..."    

Perhaps their conversation disturbed the surrounding spiritual energy, as Jiang Shuai, in his state of enlightenment, seemed to sense a change. He then used his spiritual strength to shout around him, "Stay away from this handsome guy, interrupt my breakthrough, and I'll steal your girlfriend and marry your cousin..."    

The Venerable Person burst into a satisfied laugh upon hearing this. For the first time, Hong Chao hesitated, wondering if he should have bargained for more benefits from the Venerable Person. However, Jiang Shuai's demonstrated perception had already proven his extraordinary nature, which pleased Hong Chao greatly. Still, he managed to squeeze out a sentence: "I will definitely expel him..."    

A month flew by in the blink of an eye. The aura of the Heavenly Dao, which had initially been rising slowly, suddenly began to increase rapidly. Yet, the atmosphere across the Nine Wastelands grew increasingly stable, indicating that the elevation of the Great World was nearing completion.    

Xiao Mo, while keeping a close watch on Jiang Fann, attempted to use her spiritual strength and found she could now wield the power of the eighth level of the Reincarnation Stage. This also confirmed that the Great World's elevation was nearing its end. Over this month, Jiang Fann's aura had transformed beyond recognition. His power continued to rise, in harmony with the strengthening of the Heavenly Dao, as if he had become a part of it.    

Outsiders were unaware that this power stemmed from the Innate Dao Fruit, which originated in the Nine Wastelands. This force was continuously enhancing Jiang Fann, allowing him to benefit greatly. From a distance, Hong Chao and another watched Jiang Fann's transformation while sipping their drinks. The Venerable Person was clearly more intrigued by the secrets surrounding Jiang Fann. If Jiang Fann hadn't been Hong Chao's chosen disciple, the Venerable Person might have already approached to uncover the truth.    

However, he acknowledged Jiang Fann's abilities, as he noticed that the aura Jiang Fann emitted had already surpassed that of a first-level cultivator, even though Jiang Fann had not yet fully entered the Mortal Separating Stage. This was truly astonishing and exceeded his understanding of cultivators.    

"Those who can reach the extreme realm pale in comparison to him. Who knows how much effort he has put into this path?"    

Three days later, Hong Chao suddenly spoke up. "It's here!"    

As soon as Hong Chao's words fell, the aura of the world suddenly stopped rising, and it felt like the entire world fell silent, with only a gentle breeze blowing through. This signified that the world's enhancement was complete and the heavenly forces had stabilized.    

Jiang Fann's aura also paused with the power of the heavens, but in the blink of an eye, his aura erupted completely. His entire being surged with power, rapidly advancing into the Mortal Separating Stage!    

In that instant, the transformation in Jiang Fann was earth-shattering. Simultaneously, all the treasures connected to him were enhanced by the aura of the Mortal Separating Stage, instantly transforming and continuously increasing in power.    

Jiang Fann awoke from his enlightenment with a long howl, looking up at the sky as the winds and clouds changed. Chaotic spiritual energy filled the air, signaling the presence of a heavenly tribulation. Yet, even Jiang Fann was unsure of what kind of tribulation he would face next.    

In the distance, Gu Xie and the others stepped back, creating some space. They knew all too well that they couldn't help with what was coming. If they got caught up in the heavenly tribulation Jiang Fann had summoned, the power of the ultimate path would spell certain death for them and jeopardize Jiang Fann's efforts.    

Even Hong Chao and his companion moved back a bit. As strong as they were, they frowned while watching the sky, feeling a hint of apprehension. Clearly, they didn't dare to approach recklessly.    

At this moment, everything depended solely on Jiang Fann.    

...    

On Myriad Clouds Mountain, the Heaven Supporting Divine Wood successfully weathered the tribulation, advancing smoothly into the Reincarnation Stage. The disciples of the Heaven Pavilion had mostly returned to Myriad Clouds Mountain, with only a few still in the midst of breakthroughs remaining on the ground.