The Winds Rise and Clouds Swirl, the Baolian Maiden

Tianhe Province, at the bottom of the Heaven-Reaching Great River.

River God Water Palace.

The translucent, azure water forms the imposing body of the River God, residing at the foot of the River God Great Hall.

Seated above was an elderly man in an ancient robe, his hair tied up with a bamboo hairpin, his neatly trimmed beard streaked with silver, exuding a solemnity that seemed to have been etched with the marks of time.

"The Tianyi Divine Monarch does not kill nameless nobodies."

Yan Donglai gazed into the distance, looking towards Fenghua Province, seemingly unsurprised.

As far as he knew, each generation of the Tianyi Divine Monarch would not target the weakest among those in the Spirit Transformation stage.

Of course, if a certain force provokes or offends Tianyi Sect, that's another matter.

Even with a fifth-order grand formation, it couldn't withstand it.

Once upon a time, a Spirit Transformation Heavenly Monarch attempted to join forces with a group of Nascent Spirit Transformation from the Tianheng Continent to rebel against the Tianyi Divine Monarch before the Tianyi Great Tribulation.

As a result, he was killed by the God on the way.

From then on, no one dared to unite and rebel against the number one cultivator in the Human Realm.

"Master Yan, the next Tianyi Divine Monarch, is he that ' True Lord Jingtian '?"

The River God, towering over ten feet tall and slightly hunched, respectfully inquired about the matter.

As the ruler of Tianhe Province, River God naturally witnessed the trial duel between Jing Wufeng and Baolian Maiden of Tianyi.

"Um."

Yan Donglai deduced that Jing Wufeng, one of the Twin Dragons of the Great Abyss, was the next Tianyi Divine Monarch.

He will inevitably advance to the Spirit Transformation stage and become the number one in the Human Realm.

"Lu Changqing is truly incredibly lucky to have such fortuitous opportunity to make this connection so early."

The River God said with no small amount of envy.

"The karma of the Tianyi Sect... That kid's potential isn't top-tier, but his luck is certainly good."

Yan Donglai looked thoughtful, and then calculated the relevant information about Lu Changqing with his fingers.

As a result, once the deeper issues are involved, there is no fixed answer, and the implications are far-reaching.

When he went to Great Abyss that year, he was quite surprised to discover the connection between Lan Chang'an and Tianyi Sect.

Disciples of the Evergreen Art find it difficult to infiltrate even the most powerful and sacred realms.

Lan Chang'an's potential and destiny need further evaluation, but Yan Donglai was pleasantly surprised by this fortuitous opportunity.

Because of the karmic entanglements with the Tianyi Sect, Yan Donglai was wary and did not want to delve too deeply into the matter or interfere with Lu Changqing.

Yan Donglai and River God both thought Lan Chang'an was lucky.

Little did they know, True Lord Jingtian was also one of the lucky ones.

If it weren't for Lan Chang'an's help, Jing Wufeng would have been defeated by Baolian Maiden in the second round.

The cause and effect of the Tianyi Sect are so profound that even a fifth-level diviner would not dare to easily pry into them, unable to uncover the truth hidden in the fog of history.

Central Province, the Three Saints Hall.

A forbidden area of a sect with a fifth-order Spirit Vein.

The immense magical Law Power of the three Nascent Soul Great Cultivator stood atop three hundred-zhang-tall pillar-shaped palaces.

The three imposing men possessed Law Power, all being top-tier Nascent Soul Late Stage of their time. The terrifying spiritual pressure they exuded far surpassed that of Marquis Tianwu and True Lord Fuhai.

These were the three great Holy Lord of the Three Saints Hall, who looked down upon the Central Province.

"Junior brothers, the Tianyi Great Tribulation has ended, and the Earth Qi are recovering. During this period, the chances of breaking through to the Spirit Transformation stage are higher than usual."

The slightly older Holy Lord said.

"Senior brother is too old, why don't you take the lead and we'll protect you from the sidelines."

"Our two junior brothers are young and have greater potential. If one of them can advance to the Spirit Transformation stage, it will be more beneficial to the Three Saints Hall."

The three Holy Lord were humble and courteous to each other, like brothers.

The three share the same Cultivation Method and are of one mind and spirit, each practicing a supreme Divine Ability from the Three Saints Hall.

When the three powers are combined, they once achieved the feat of Spirit Transformation Heavenly Monarch of Transformation.

At its peak, the three Holy Monarchs of this temple were all at the Nascent Soul stage, and the sect's sacred ground could communicate with the headquarters of the Three Holy Temples in the ancient spirit realm.

Unfortunately, a great change occurred later, and the Human Realm experienced High Antiquity war, causing the realm to fall and gradually lose contact with the upper realm.

Even after declining for tens of thousands of years, the Three Saints Hall still possesses a fifth-order Spirit Vein, a sacred land inheritance, and three supreme treasures, with at least three great cultivators presiding over it in each generation.

Although it is not Spirit Transformation sect, it is actually quite similar.

"Fine."

After a moment of polite deference, the eldest of the three Holy Lord began his secluded cultivation to break through his limitations.

During the same period.

In the Tianheng Human Realm, one after another, peak Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators attempt to break through to the Spirit Transformation stage.

Among them are top-tier Nascent Soul Late Stage from forces such as the Three Saints Hall and the Star-Moon Palace.

However.

Apart from the Tianyi Sect, all other living Nascent Soul Late Stage have failed to advance to the next level.

Some Nascent Soul Great Cultivator had already touched the Spirit Transformation stage, just one step away. They tried to force their way up, but unfortunately suffered a backlash that severely injured them, greatly damaging their lifespan and foundation.

Cloud Glow Sect, Underground Palace Dojo.

Before the Mystic Heaven Gourd Vine.

"It is unknown which Spirit Transformation Heavenly Monarch of this era has perished."

Lan Chang'an sat cross-legged, holding several bottles of Demon King's Essence Blood in his hands.

A corner not far away.

Di Yan Jun and Lord Mystic Water were curled up, looking weak and listless.

To punish the two Spirit Pet for eating alone, Lan Chang'an took the opportunity to obtain a considerable amount of the Demon King's Essence Blood.

After reaching the fourth level of body refinement, Lan Chang'an relied on the secret technique <Blood Refining Demon Transformation Canon> to gradually improve his Body Cultivator.

The Essence Blood of the Demon King are extremely rare.

Along the coast of Great Abyss, the Essence Blood of Demon King occasionally appears, but the supply is unstable.

Fortunately, Lan Chang'an had two fourth-tier Spirit Pet.

Take a small amount without affecting the Spirit Pet's potential for advancement.

Among them, the Essence Blood of the Mystic Water Turtle are the main components.

The body-refining effect of the Blood Refining Secret Technique depends on the quality of the Demon King's bloodline and his cultivation level.

In addition, there is the issue of compatibility.

The Mystic Water Turtle, as a mutated Heaven Grade Bloodline, is particularly suitable for Lan Chang'an's body cultivation.

The reason for this is that Lan Chang'an used his Evergreen Mana to cultivate the Mystic Turtle Egg in his early years. After years of nurturing with his Law Power, they became more intertwined and compatible.

This resulted in Lan Chang'an inheriting a certain characteristic of turtles after his body refinement reached the fourth level, making his defense particularly strong.

Before the Mystic Vine.

Lan Chang'an sat cross-legged and cultivated, observing for two or three months.

Unfortunately, that kind of fortuitous opportunity never came again.

However, the gourd seedlings on the Mystic Vine have been growing remarkably well during this period, showing significant growth.

In just two or three months, the growth has been equivalent to several decades of growth in the past.

"Thanks to this fortuitous opportunity, the growth of the Mystic Vine accelerated during its Seedling Stage, greatly shortening its development time at that stage."

Lan Chang'an's preliminary conclusion was a pleasant surprise.

It is foreseeable that the Mystic Heaven Gourd, currently in the process of development, will accelerate its entry into the next stage.

Sprouting Stage, Seedling Stage, Initial Flowering Stage, and Fruiting Stage.

The Seedling Stage sees a significant acceleration, followed by flowering and fruiting.

Lan Chang'an's confidence soared. As long as he could survive in this world, even if he couldn't advance to the Nascent Spirit Transformation, he could still hope to see the day when Lesser Mystic Heaven was born.

Besides the Mystic Heaven Gourd Vine, the [Nine-Seed Bitter Heart Lotus] in the Five Elements Soil Jar has grown dramatically, exceeding all expectations.

This shows that top-tier spiritual beings in a realm benefit greatly from the blessing of good fortune.

"The Mystic Vine is growing rapidly, and the Five Elements Soil also needs more Spirit Liquid to improve soil quality."

Lan Chang'an took out a bottle of prepared five-colored Spirit Liquid and poured it into the soil inside the vat.

He then took out several bottles of Spirit Liquid and gave them to Lord Mystic Water to water the plants regularly.

During the wars waged by the Great Dayu Kingdom, Lan Chang'an seized the opportunity to obtain many secret manuals from the royal family.

The body-refining techniques include the <Blood Refining Demon Transformation Canon> and the <Blood Prison Dragon Baleful Art>, the latter being the bargaining chip added by Emperor Yu.

The Puppet are described in the "Machine Puppet Scripture" and the "Demon Puppet Secret Canon".

The cultivation of the Spirit Liquid comes from the <Myriad Spirit Pharmacopoeia>.

The quality of Five Elements Soil can be gradually improved over time by watering it with high-quality Five Spirit Liquid.

More than half a year has passed.

Lan Chang'an, who was in the Great Abyss and the Cloud Glow Sect, received definite news of the "Tianyi Great Tribulation".

"The Confucian Sage has fallen!"

"The three Pseudo-Heavenly Lord shall be buried with them!"

Lan Chang'an was quite shocked upon hearing the news.

The same was true of True Lord Zixia, who was of the same lineage; his heart was in turmoil and he could not calm down for a long time.

The legend of Cultivation World Tianyi Sect is unheard of by most forces and ordinary cultivators in the cultivation world.

Furthermore, the Tianyi Great Tribulation is unrelated to the vast majority of cultivators in the world, and the intervals between its occurrences are very long.

As a result, many cultivators who heard about it regarded it as just a legend and story, and did not take it seriously.

Until this calamity occurred.

The top cultivators of the time, who were close to the Spirit Transformation stage, were slow to realize what was happening and were still in shock.

The Great Jin Immortal Dynasty initially tried its best to conceal this news, but ultimately could not.

The intelligence gradually spread to various parts of the Tianheng Continent, and the top forces in each of the major states were the first to learn of the news.

Aside from the news of Tianyi Great Tribulation.

Lan Chang'an discovered a phenomenon: the number of Foundation Establishment and Core Formation Cultivator advancing in the Cloud Glow Sect over the past six months has increased slightly.

The fortunes of the Cloud Glow Sect have clearly reached their peak.

Fortunately, the mountain gate only benefits indirectly; it has been growing steadily for many years, so it won't seem out of place.

This phenomenon is not unique to the Cloud Glow Sect.

In the Human Realm, this situation occurs in any sect that is on the rise.

This phenomenon also occurred within the royal family of the Great Dayu Kingdom.

"If Jiang Haoran had attempted to break through to the Nascent Soul at this point back then, his success rate would have been somewhat higher."

Lan Chang'an thought for a moment, then sent a True Lord message to summon Xiao Qingshan over.

"Brother Lu."

In the Secret Hall of the cave, Xiao Qingshan bowed deeply.

When the two met in private, Xiao Qingshan reverted to addressing him as he did in their Previous Life.

Back then, Lan Chang'an used the reincarnation power of the Nine Imprint Tablet to awaken Xiao Qingshan's Previous Life.

However, Xiao Qingshan still prioritizes this life, regarding his Previous Life as Yellow Millet Dream. Only his bond with Lu Changqing remains strong.

"You have reached the Late Core Formation, making you a potential Nascent Soul Formation for the sect. For the next few decades, dedicate yourself to preparing for Nascent Soul Formation."

Lan Chang'an gave the instructions.

"I will follow my elder brother's arrangements."

Xiao Qingshan's face lit up with joy, and he did not refuse.

In previous years, he became Nascent Soul seed of our sect, a decision made jointly by Lan Chang'an and Fairy Zixia.

Besides being nurtured by his sect, he was also a member of the Xiao Clan, one of the Four Great Families of the Great Dayu Kingdom.

In terms of resources for Nascent Soul Formation, Lan Chang'an didn't even need much help; the Cloud Glow Sect and the Xiao Clan could handle it all.

Of course, Xiao Qingshan's success today is due to the cultivation of the Cloud Glow Sect, the strong support of the Xiao Clan, and Lan Chang'an's influence in Great Abyss.

The titles such as "Fourth Cultivator of the Great Abyss" and "Number One Cultivator of the Central Region" circulated privately.

Xiao Qingshan formed a mid-to-high level True Core in his early years. Normally, he has a chance to Nascent Soul Formation, but it's not very high.

However, according to Lan Chang'an's observation, Xiao Qingshan, like himself, had a stable cultivation path and a solid foundation in this life.

Xiao Qingshan cultivated the "Dragon-Phoenix Dual Cauldron Method," forging his own path within the Yin-Yang Heterodox Path. He married one principal wife, several secondary wives, and over a dozen concubines, accumulating numerous offspring.

Many of his wives and concubines cultivated to the point of achieving true or False Core cultivation, which surprised many people.

Due to having too many offspring, some remained at the Cloud Glow Sect, while others were sent back to the Xiao Clan for upbringing.

This talent seemed innate, as if he had inherited the mantle of Li Ergou from his Previous Life.

This made Lan Chang'an even more convinced that some of a cultivator's talents in this life might be influenced by a Previous Life life.

For example, Guan Qiaozhi's reincarnation, Yun Ling, was also skillful and Talisman.

Two hours later.

Xiao Qingshan, still shaken, drenched in sweat, and with weak legs, left the cave on Yunlan Peak.

Just now, Brother Lu used a Heavenly Demon Secret Art he had never seen before, simulating a process of Inner Demon Tribulation in the illusion.

Every few years thereafter, he will experience a "trial by his Inner Demon Tribulation".

Time flies when you're practicing spiritual cultivation in the mountains.

Forty years have passed in the blink of an eye.

The cultivation Great Abyss Cultivation World is in turmoil.

Secret Hall of Yunlan Peak.

Lan Chang'an is nurturing the remaining four Green Profound Wood Sword, and their quality is approaching that of Tier 4 High-Grade.

Over the years, he has nurtured the Green Profound Wood Sword, no longer investing his lifespan into it.

Even so, of the original sixteen Green Profound Wood Sword, twelve have already reached the Tier 4 High-Grade.

Lan Chang'an's Evergreen Mana far surpasses that of True Lord Qingmu back then, and with the addition of the secret technique <Mending Heaven Spirit Nourishing Art>, his efficiency is also quite high.

Just then...

Two messages from True Lord came from the other two peaks at the core of the mountain gate.

The other two fourth-tier spiritual peaks are Zixia Peak and Yangding Peak.

After reading the message, Lan Chang'an sighed deeply:

" In the Great Abyss Cultivation World, turmoil is brewing, strange celestial phenomena appear, omens of a chaotic era!"

After decades of secluded cultivation, Lan Chang'an gradually became aware of the strange phenomena in the Great Abyss Cultivation World.

Lan Chang'an was unsure where all of this began.

Perhaps it began in the Western Region Forest Sea of the Great Abyss, where the Black Phoenix, with its True Spirit Bloodline, advanced to the late stage of the fourth rank.

Or perhaps it was around the time of the Tianyi Great Tribulation that the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty came into contact with the Great Dayu Imperial Clan.

Limited by his divination rank and the limited information available to him, Lan Chang'an was unable to break through the Heavenly Secret Fog, but he gradually began to notice some clues.

A moment later.

Two other Nascent Soul True Lord from the Cloud Glow Sect arrived at the Yunlan Peak cave one after another.

"Senior Sister Jiang."

"Junior Brother Xiao."

Lan Chang'an stood up and welcomed True Lord Zixia and True Lord Yangding into the main hall of the cave.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Xiang."

True Lord Yangding, also known as Xiao Qingshan, bowed slightly. He wore a wide blue robe with gold patterns, and was handsome and extraordinary with an outstanding presence.

Lan Chang'an raised his hand, gesturing for the two True Lord to take their seats.

Three years ago, Xiao Qingshan advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm, which surprised many cultivators.

Neither True Lord Zixia nor the Xiao Clan had high expectations for them, at most holding onto a one or two out of ten hope.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Qingshan succeeded.

As the saying goes, "You may plant flowers with care, but they may not bloom; you may plant willows without intention, and they may thrive."

Some outsiders speculate that Xiang Dalong, comparable to a Grand Master, might have possessed some top-tier elixirs or fortuitous opportunity opportunities that led to Xiao Qingshan's success.

In fact, apart from bestowing upon him a perfectly suited, Higher Vehicle Nascent Soul Formation artifact and the baptism of the "Heavenly Demon Illusion Realm," Lan Chang'an offered no other resource assistance.

The Nascent Soul Formation Pill, Heavenly Thunder Protective Gear, and Heart Tribulation Spiritual Items and Pills were mainly provided by the Cloud Glow Sect and the Xiao Clan.

Xiao Qingshan was of above-average appearance, so the news of his Nascent Soul Formation wouldn't cause much of a stir.

Compared to the news we received today, it's insignificant.

"More than a decade ago, the royal family gained a new Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator, and now another Nascent Soul Great Cultivator has emerged. This is truly extraordinary..."

Fairy Zixia appeared dignified and composed, but her eyes held a hint of apprehension.

For decades, the Cloud Glow Sect has been very powerful, producing a Nascent Soul Early Stage, but it is far from matching the rapid progress of the Great Dayu Imperial Clan.

Xiao Qingshan said in a deep voice, "I'm afraid the Great Dayu Imperial Clan had already submitted to the Jin Immortal Dynasty back then, but they kept it a secret."

Without the support of the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty, how could the Great Dayu Imperial Clan have achieved such a leap forward in just a few decades?

The Spirit Vein of the Great Dayu Imperial Clan have also been fully upgraded to the Tier 4 High-Grade, and the Imperial City's grand formation has been upgraded accordingly.

"It's alright! Since the Tianyi Great Tribulation, the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty has ceased its expansion and even voluntarily relinquished some disputed territories."

Lan Chang'an remained calm and composed, showing no concern.

The Tianyi Great Tribulation severely damaged the vitality of the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty.

Lan Chang'an predicted that for at least the next few hundred years, the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty would have to keep a low profile.

The coastal area of Great Abyss is far from the Jin Immortal Dynasty; apart from the initial promises of appeasement, subsequent support should be quite limited.

"The Western Region Forest Sea is closest to the Central Region. The late-stage fourth-tier Black Phoenix is stirring, and in recent years it has been subtly expanding its borders, testing the limits of the human race. It is not impossible that it will take action in the future."

"The Ancient Nether Palace will open within a century, and the Demon Tide in the Central Region Forbidden Land will likely reach new heights."

Lan Chang'an's gaze was profound, as if he had transcended the present era and was seeing the chaos of the future.

The birth of Nascent Soul Great Cultivator in the royal family, making them another dominant force in the Great Abyss, may not necessarily be a bad thing.

If the Black Phoenix of the Western Region Forest Sea intends to expand, or if there is any anomaly in the Central Region Forbidden Land, the dominant force in the Central Region will surely take up the mantle.

"Who will our sect send to attend Yu Yuanjin's Great Cultivator Celebration?"

True Lord Zixia looked at Lan Chang'an and Xiao Qingshan with a questioning gaze.

The one who advanced to the Nascent Soul Late Stage in the Great Dayu Imperial Clan was not the current Emperor Yu, but the younger sword cultivator Yu Yuanjin.

This outcome made the top powers of Great Abyss even more wary.

As a sword cultivator, Yu Yuanjin will be able to unleash the full destructive power of the Azure Dragon Sword.

His younger age implies a longer period of domination over the Central Region.

Jiang Ziyan felt somewhat conflicted. Back then, Yu Yuanjin had some admiration and affection for her, and the royal family had once tried to match them up.

For the sake of preserving the lineage of the Cloud Glow Sect, Jiang Ziyan did not agree and instead chose Xiang Dalong, who had little ambition.

"As a newly promoted Nascent Soul, it is appropriate for Qingshan to participate in the celebration."

Lan Chang'an suggested.

A grand cultivator's celebration must include at least one Nascent Soul Cultivator; otherwise, it wouldn't be appropriate.

There's no way Lan Chang'an will go.

"This is a good opportunity for Junior Brother Xiao to get to know his peers."

Jiang Ziyan agreed.

Xiao Qingshan himself had no objection, nodded in agreement, and got up to leave.

Inside the cave, only Lan Chang'an and Jiang Ziyan remained.

Lan Chang'an sighed, "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river. I never expected Yu Yuanjin to have cultivated to the Nascent Soul Late Stage; it truly exceeded my expectations."

The Cultivation World is not stagnant, where one person can dominate alone.

In the past, Lan Chang'an had rivaled the great cultivators, overshadowing the two giants of the royal family.

At that time, Lan Chang'an did not regard Yu Yuanjin as a formidable rival.

Now that Yu Yuanjin has become Nascent Soul Great Cultivator and wields the Azure Dragon Sword as a sword cultivator, he is enough to pose a threat to Lan Chang'an.

Lan Chang'an's title of "Number One Cultivator of the Central Region" was thus revoked.

"What? Is Da Long worried about retaliation and retribution from the royal family?"

Jiang Ziyan pursed her lips and smiled lightly, teasingly saying...

She knew very well that Lan Chang'an had taken advantage of the chaos and extorted money from the royal family more than once in the past century.

It's unrealistic to say that the royal family doesn't take it to heart at all.

"I am safe and sound; at most, I will lay low for a while."

Lan Chang'an paused, then said meaningfully:

"As for the Cloud Glow Sect, it needs to operate steadily in the future, relying on the powerful backing of the Great Dayu Kingdom for protection."

Upon hearing this, Fairy Jiang fell into a brief silence.

She had always had a feeling that Lan Chang'an only regarded Cloud Glow Sect as a temporary haven and would leave sooner or later.

Jing Wufeng, one of the Twin Dragons of the Great Abyss, has been missing for so many years. Will Xiang Dalong be far behind?

"When the Ancient Nether Palace opens next time, does Great Dragon have any plans to participate?"

Jiang Ziyan changed the subject, also testing Lan Chang'an's intentions.

The Ancient Nether Palace will open within a century, or at least a few decades.

"Uncertain! If I'm not there, it's best if neither Ziyan nor Qingshan participates."

Lan Chang'an shook his head.

The Ancient Nether Palace appears only once every few centuries, and judging from the signs of the Central Region Forbidden Land, its next opening may be earlier than expected.

For Nascent Soul cultivators in the Central Region, the Ancient Nether Palace represents an unconventional fortuitous opportunity, containing rare treasures and spiritual objects found nowhere else in the outside world.

The Tier 4 High-Grade spiritual herbs and ores that appeared there were also attractive to Lan Chang'an.

In extremely rare cases, one might even encounter fifth-tier materials, Ancient Divine Weapon, or Pseudo-Spirit Treasure.

When the Ancient Nether Palace opened last time, Jing Wufeng was the biggest winner, obtaining the Pseudo-Spirit Treasure [Heaven-Splitting Axe].

It is foreseeable that the competition will be fierce the next time the Ancient Nether Palace opens.

Back then, Lan Chang'an was at the Golden Core Realm and did not risk participating.

With his current cultivation level and Divine Ability, there should be no risk in participating in the Ancient Nether Palace.

"As the Great Dragon has said."

Jiang Ziyan sighed inwardly and did not insist.

Her ex-husband True Lord Yunlan, perished in the Ancient Nether Palace, which she already harbored a deep resentment towards.

Lan Chang'an made this suggestion because, as Tier 4 Diviner, he vaguely sensed signs of future chaos in the Central Region of the Great Abyss.

The next opening of the Ancient Nether Palace, and the subsequent Central Region Demon Tide, will likely be anything but simple.

In the future, the Great Abyss may not offer a stable environment for cultivation.

This made him consider leaving the Great Abyss.

However, at the moment, I am still hesitant about this idea and have not yet made up my mind.

Several days later.

Lan Chang'an gazed towards the Outer Sea.

According to the Reincarnation Mark left by the [Nine Imprint Tablet], and the entanglements of Previous Life, a divination was performed remotely.

The divination results moved Lan Chang'an.

Zhao Siyao's path to immortality in this life has been relatively smooth so far, without any major calamities or disasters.

In recent years, however, it has reached a critical turning point.

Because there is so little relevant information about this life, it is difficult to predict whether it will bring good or bad fortune.

Thinking back to her previous life, Fairy Zhao was stuck at the False Core stage and ultimately perished on the battlefield of the Demonic Path path...

Lan Chang'an's desire to flee to the Outer Sea grew even stronger.

The Outer Sea has more Demon King and Dragon Descendant descendants, which will benefit Lan Chang'an's further improvement in his fourth-stage body refinement.

At the same time, the Outer Sea was an advantageous place for him to avoid the potential crisis Yan Donglai.

"Daoist Lu."

A desolate, cold middle-aged voice interrupted Lan Chang'an's thoughts.

The array formation on Yunlan Peak rippled.

"Fellow Daoist Wei is back."

Lan Chang'an composed himself and smiled.

A faint ripple of light emanated from the space.

Swish!

The blue-skinned, heavily armored Puppet, clad in a battle robe, seemed to have vanished from another realm, arriving before Lan Chang'an.

Compared to decades ago, Puppet Master Wei's puppet bodies are now much thicker and heavier.

The Puppet armor is silver-plated, with extra space for refining and binding the legs and feet.

Over the years, Lan Chang'an has stockpiled materials and further refined the fourth-order Puppet Array, resulting in a slight improvement in the quality of several fourth-order Puppet.

As the core Puppet Master Wei, the improvement is even greater.

The two studied the spatial knowledge passed down by Jing Wufeng.

After repeated attempts and numerous failures, a spatial array was finally added to the True Fourth-Order Commander Puppet.

While the quality of the Commander Puppet has been improved, its mobility has been greatly increased.

Although it only adds one spatial technique, it allows for short-distance void traversal during combat.

Therefore, the Puppet Crystal was incorporated into a rare Spatial Crystal.

Of course, due to the limitations of the Puppet itself, it cannot continuously traverse space like Jing Wufeng, or even be used for long-distance travel.

"Did Fellow Daoist Wei gain anything from your trip to the Northern Region?"

Lan Chang'an said calmly.

Several years before Xiao Qingshan Nascent Soul Formation stage, Puppet Master Wei went on a trip to the Northern Region.

Puppet Master Wei's form is very special. He died unjustly in his early years and transformed into Ghost Path. Later, as an alternative Puppet, he merged into the Green-Armored Puppet.

As a true fourth-tier Puppet, Puppet Master Wei's current strength is comparable to the peak of the Nascent Soul Early Stage. The increase in his spatial abilities has made him even more formidable.

People like Yin Yuanhai and Wang Feng from Great Qing were no match for Puppet Master Wei.

In order to make a further breakthrough and advance to Tier 4 Middle-Grade Puppet, Puppet Master Wei went out to train and seek an opportunity for inspiration.

Among them, the Northern Region Great Abyss, where the Ghost Path Dao Sect runs rampant, is a key area that Puppet Master Wei travels to.

"With Di Yan Jun side over the past few years, I Wei, have reaped considerable rewards..."

The Commander Puppet seemed to realize something, and a smile appeared on his face.

The Northern Region of the Great Abyss is firmly in the Evil Dao faction, and the situation is somewhat chaotic.

In recent years, besides picking up some loot, Puppet Master Wei has obtained many high-level Ghost Path Cultivation Method and Ghost Path artifacts.

Studying the Ghost Path inheritance might help his Puppet Spirit advance to the middle grade of the True Fourth Rank.

"You're back just in time! After two years of preparation, we might have to embark on a long journey..."

Lan Chang'an then discussed some matters with Puppet Master Wei.

Both are considered fourth-tier Puppet Master, and their mutual inspiration helps them improve their skills.

Having created so many fourth-tier Puppet, Lan Chang'an's puppet-making skills have faintly touched the threshold of the middle-grade fourth tier.

It could take him anywhere from a hundred years to sixty years to advance to a mid-level fourth-tier Puppet Master.

Six months later.

Lan Chang'an quietly prepared for his long journey.

Puppet Master Wei and Di Yan Jun went out to purchase some resources.

Over the years, Di Yan Jun has been in a semi-free-range state, but he has not lacked Cultivation Resources.

The main problem is that the Cloud Glow Sect has too many Nascent Soul cultivators, which is causing overcrowding and a shortage of Spiritual Qi.

After all, it's not a fourth-tier mid-grade Spirit Vein that has been passed down for tens of thousands of years.

After Xiao Qingshan's advancement, the Cloud Glow Sect now has three Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators and two Nascent Soul Early Stage.

Therefore, Lan Chang'an simply let Di Yan Jun and Puppet Master Wei go out for a stroll together, so that they could look after each other.

That night.

At the gate of the Cloud Glow Sect, a distinguished guest from afar arrived gracefully.

The disciples guarding the mountain caught a faint scent of lotus fragrance, which refreshed their minds and spirits.

"This young lady..."

The two disciples guarding the mountain were deeply shocked, their eyes glazed over.

It was as if their souls had been stolen.

A stunningly beautiful girl in a silver lotus dress was reflected in his pupils. She appeared to be fifteen or sixteen years old, with a slender figure and an ethereal beauty.

Wherever the girl went, lotus flowers bloomed with every step, and the shadowy images of lotus petals rippled beneath her feet.

Isolated from the world, untainted by the mud, even the bright moon pales in comparison.

"Please invite your esteemed clan's True Lord Xiang to come out and meet us."

When Baolian Maiden spoke, her voice was like the gentle tapping of a crystal goblet, touching the soul.

The disciple guarding the mountain suddenly awoke, looking completely disoriented.

"Yes, yes! Fairy..."

Upon seeing the noble and extraordinary aura surrounding the young woman, the disciple guarding the mountain knew she was no ordinary mortal and immediately sent word.