Reborn Medicine King

1Jiang Fann didn't approach immediately. Instead, he stopped about thirty feet away, continuing to observe the person. The monk seemed to sense someone watching him and slowly opened his eyes, scanning the area with a slightly puzzled expression. He didn't move to a different spot, just glanced toward the entrance to the secret realm, lost in thought, but he still didn't reveal his presence, clearly not wanting to attract attention.    

    

Jiang Fann was in a bit of a bind. In this situation, the other person wouldn't easily reveal their identity. Just then, the voice of the old dragon echoed in his mind.    

    

"Don't you want to know if this person is a monk from the Celestial Palace? Disguise yourself as Wan Chengfeng and walk past him. Then you'll know."    

    

Jiang Fann chuckled, "I didn't expect you to be so clever."    

    

"Of course, I used to rule over a region back in the day."    

    

Not wasting any time, Jiang Fann moved further away, then disguised himself as Wan Chengfeng. He circled around and casually walked toward the monk. Drawing on his knowledge of Wan Chengfeng, Jiang Fann even used his spiritual strength to mimic Wan Chengfeng's aura.    

    

As Jiang Fann got closer, the monk sensed something and suddenly opened his eyes, looking in Jiang Fann's direction with a hint of confusion. His spiritual sense quickly locked onto Jiang Fann.    

    

Xiao Yu reminded Jiang Fann, "Your presence has been detected. Be cautious."    

    

Jiang Fann didn't respond to Xiao Yu. He paused for a moment before heading in another direction. As he walked, he spoke to Old Dragon, "If that guy follows us, it means he's after Wan Chengfeng. If he doesn't, then it likely has nothing to do with the Heavenly Palace, and we can leave."    

    

Soon enough, the figure moved from its spot and began to follow them. The pursuer was still suppressing his presence, clearly not wanting to alert anyone. Although Wan Chengfeng's skills weren't as strong as his, he wouldn't be easy to handle. If Wan Chengfeng decided to flee, it would be tough to stop him alone.    

    

Meanwhile, Jiang Fann was using Xiao Yu's power to sense the changes in the pursuer's presence. Xiao Yu warned him, "I think I saw him use a Spirit Attached Jade earlier. Could he be waiting for backup? He might not be confident in taking down Wan Chengfeng alone."    

    

"Backup? Do they really need so many experts to capture Wan Chengfeng? Maybe he's trying to contact those who ambushed Wan Chengfeng earlier. After all, they're nowhere to be seen now, while Wan Chengfeng has shown up first."    

    

The Blade of God spoke up, "Whatever the case, it's helping Wan Chengfeng by drawing them away. If he wants to follow, let him. If he dares to make a move, you can fight him and see how strong you are now."    

    

Jiang Fann had the same thought: as long as he could lead this person away, Wan Chengfeng and his group would have no trouble leaving the secret realm. Once he returned to Myriad Clouds Mountain, with Xiao Mo there, no one could give them any trouble.    

    

Old Dragon's voice chimed in, "So, what's the plan now? Are you really thinking of heading to the Celestial Palace?"    

    

Jiang Fann chuckled, "Are you scared?"    

    

"Scared? Don't be ridiculous. There's nothing in the Nine Wastelands that intimidates me. Others might not know, but I do. Gu Xie has reached the Celestial Being Realm. I've seen the God Clan and know how terrifying cultivators at that level can be. Even if they can't use their full power here, they can easily wipe out those in the Reincarnation Realm. And with Gu Xie's extraordinary bloodline, we can roam the Nine Wastelands without fear."    

    

Old Dragon was quite open-minded, fully aware of Gu Xie's situation.    

    

Jiang Fann retraced his steps, flying toward the sect that had lent him the path. He planned to return to the Radiant Wasteland first, then check out the Celestial Palace. As for the expert from the Celestial Palace tailing him, Jiang Fann didn't mind having him follow.    

    

Without a word, Jiang Fann used the teleportation array to return to the Radiant Wasteland. Following the map's directions, he headed straight for the area where the Celestial Palace was located.    

    

Thanks to the Universe Furnace, Jiang Fann was almost certain that the relics the Celestial Palace had hidden years ago had nearly all been recovered. Even the Medicine Hut had returned, and the Universe Furnace could sense its location, as he had once been part of it.    

    

Jiang Fann wasn't worried; his confidence in his own abilities was unwavering. The cultivator trailing him was puzzled, as Jiang Fann's path wasn't leading to Myriad Clouds Mountain but rather in the opposite direction, toward the Heavenly Palace. Unable to contact his allies and unsure whether to make a move, the follower decided to bide his time. If they reached the vicinity of the Heavenly Palace, he could easily gather reinforcements to trap Wan Chengfeng, ensuring he couldn't escape.    

    

Flying swiftly through the air, Jiang Fann was familiar with the vast expanse below. Many of the powers he remembered were still present, and he even passed over the capital of the Leehuo Dynasty. He was tempted to revisit old haunts and check on familiar faces but ultimately resisted the urge. He noticed some unusual celestial mountains and rivers that hadn't been there before, indicating new powers had emerged. These areas were no-fly zones, so Jiang Fann wisely avoided them.    

    

However, when he was just a few miles from the Heavenly Palace, a sudden jolt of unease hit him. His brow furrowed as he felt a fleeting sense of dread, but it vanished as quickly as it had come, leaving him wondering what had just happened.    

    

Meanwhile, deep within the courtyards of the Heavenly Palace, a robust middle-aged man suddenly stood up, shock etched across his face as he gazed in a particular direction. His powerful aura suggested he had reached the eighth level of the Reincarnation Realm.    

    

Not far away, Jack noticed the man's reaction and paused his meditation to look over.    

    

"Mr. Zhao, what's going on?"    

    

The middle-aged man replied, "It seems that the young one from Myriad Clouds Mountain has emerged. I can vaguely sense his presence."    

    

Hearing this, Jack was thrilled. "Really? But Myriad Clouds Mountain is quite far from our place. For you to sense his presence from such a distance is truly impressive."    

    

The man said, "I only sensed it briefly, but I'm certain it's him. This also confirms that your intel is accurate. If we can acquire what he has, our group will truly rise. The only question is how much he's found."    

    

"You came to us because you trust our group. When it comes to intelligence, we're second to none. That guy must be hiding some huge secrets to have come this far. You've certainly enlightened me. So, can we discuss our next steps?"    

    

"Rest assured, I'll help you no matter what. If he grows stronger, he'd be a threat to me as well. But whatever we find on him, I'll need to have first pick."    

    

At that moment, an elder walked in, having overheard their conversation.    

    

"What are you two planning to divide?"    

    

Seeing him, Jack quickly stood up to greet him respectfully. "Greetings, Master."    

    

The person who arrived was none other than the renowned master of the Mortal Separating Stage, known far and wide in recent years as the Venerable Hanxing. Only he could command such respect from the proud Zhang Qianren, being his mentor.    

    

Though the middle-aged man’s skills were not on par with Hanxing’s, he faced him with ease, indicating he was no ordinary individual.    

    

"The Divine Spell is about to surface again. Once we deal with that minor figure, we should discuss how to divide the fragments to avoid any disputes later," he said.    

    

Hearing this, the Venerable Hanxing’s eyes lit up. "So, that kid has shown up? It seems our timing predictions were accurate. Securing the fragments of the Divine Spell is indeed beneficial. Has my disciple started preparing?"    

    

Zhang Qianren nodded. "Preparations have been underway for a long time. With you overseeing things, we’ve recruited many experts into the Heavenly Palace. This time, we can truly eliminate Jiang Fann and reclaim the Heavenly Palace’s fortune. Ultimately, we’ll dominate the entire realm!"    

    

Zhang Qianren’s ambition was undeniable. Gathering such powerful figures around him suggested he was favored by fortune.    

    

The Venerable Hanxing chuckled, "Dominating the realm might be challenging, but your ambition is commendable. However, you should broaden your horizons. With your potential, this realm won’t confine you."    

    

Zhang Qianren’s eyes were full of anticipation as he sighed, "Confirming that Jiang Fann possesses the Divine Spell is thanks to Chen Yuan. He identified the Pill Dao Chapter fragment on Jiang Fann through two types of elixirs. So, I hope we can entrust the Pill Dao Chapter to him. He’s already apprenticed under Master Xingyan, and with the Pill Dao Chapter’s support, I believe our Heavenly Palace will eventually have a second immortal alchemist."    

    

The middle-aged man was somewhat surprised by what he heard.    

    

"Are you talking about that young guy from the Medicine Hut? He can actually connect the Divine Spell with Jiang Fann just through a pill?"    

    

Zhang Qianren explained, "There are a few secret pills mentioned in the Chapter of Pill Dao that are quite peculiar. Jiang Fann has crafted these pills before, which were some of his unique methods back in the day. It seems now that his rise is closely linked to the Divine Spell."    

    

The middle-aged man replied, "I see! But I'm not an alchemist, so the Chapter of Pill Dao is useless to me. There's no harm in giving it to him."    

    

The three of them chatted happily, clearly starting to make plans.    

    

Meanwhile, Jiang Fann hovered in the air for about ten minutes. Not feeling that strange unease again, he decided to continue on his journey. Yet, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was about to happen.    

    

As he moved towards the Celestial Palace, the feeling returned after half a day. This time, the Divine Spell in his Qi Sea emitted a golden glow, releasing a strong force. Jiang Fann had seen this change before and immediately realized something.    

    

He sensed the direction through the Divine Spell and then used the aura of the Innate Dao Fruit to forcibly suppress the Divine Spell's aura, filled with anticipation.    

    

"There's a trace of the remnants in this direction! Could it be within the Celestial Palace?"