A Lifetime in the Azure Sea, The Greatest Harvest
With the return of the Azure-Eyed Beast.
The initial sense of distance between Lan Chang'an and the Fourth Life Grand Elder green robes has almost disappeared.
Distance has become an eternity, blurring the lines between us, with only a final obstacle remaining.
Meanwhile, in the sea thousands of miles away.
The Azure Water Giant Beast, over twenty feet tall, resembled a tiger or leopard, its entire body covered in azure scales, its hooves like horse hooves, treading on azure water. A faint golden halo surrounded its azure eyes, radiating the divine soul pressure of a great cultivator.
Centered on the Azure-Eyed Beast, the aquatic energy of the surrounding seas naturally circulates, and the tides converge in a vortex, as if paying homage to a sea king.
At this moment, the Azure-Eyed Beast unleashed its overwhelming aura of water spirit, intimidating the villains and proclaiming the return of its guardian deity.
Alliance Leader Zuo and Wei Dongjun were the first to come forward to greet them.
The water shimmered with light and mist.
Whoosh!
The giant blue-eyed beast transformed into a blue-scaled robe worn by Azure-Eyed Youth.
The Azure-Eyed Beast, in human form, possesses a reckless and unruly demeanor.
He looked slightly annoyed and raised his hand to greet and exchange pleasantries with the Alliance Leader Zuo and others.
Behind the Azure-Eyed Beast, Vice Alliance Leader Wan, heavily pregnant, chased after it, slightly out of breath.
During this mission, the Azure-Eyed Beast was rather cold towards Vice Alliance Leader Wan.
Back when the Grand Elder accompanied them, he could ride on the back of the Azure-Eyed Beast. Alliance Leader Wan could only chase after them and eat their farts.
However, at the last moment, Vice Alliance Leader Wan made a crucial contribution by negotiating with the Black Sea Merchant Alliance and reaching a settlement agreement.
The Alliance Leader Wan is skilled in business and negotiation.
"Now that the external crisis of the Merchant Alliance has been resolved, we wonder when the Council of Elders will be convened to discuss important internal matters."
The Vice Alliance Leader Wan smiled broadly, appearing harmless.
At the current headquarters of the Merchant Alliance, the most important matter is the control of the Great Demon King's Life Contract.
If this matter is not resolved soon, it will inevitably leave hidden dangers and cause instability in the transfer of power.
Even if Wei Dongjun actually possesses the Life Contract, without the approval of the Council of Elders, his authority is illegitimate.
The Azure-Eyed Beast was born into the Merchant Alliance, and most of the resources it used for growth and advancement came from the main headquarters, rather than from any individual's private property.
The Azure-Eyed Beast and Wei Dongjun exchanged a glance.
"Convening Council of Elders is no problem, but we need to add an extra meritorious individual."
The Azure-Eyed Youth said casually.
"Is it that Guest Elder Lu?"
The Vice Alliance Leader Wan's eyes flashed; there was no need to guess.
Before returning home.
Upon hearing of Lan Chang'an's exploits, he went absolutely berserk during the internal strife within the Merchant Alliance!
Although the Merchant Alliance lost its Nascent Soul Middle Stage Alliance Leader Qiu, the God of Slaughter- like Elder Lu filled the void, and the deterrent power of its top-tier combat force has not diminished but rather increased.
This is one of the reasons why the Merchant Alliance was able to quickly resolve internal and external troubles.
Elder Lu's contributions need no further explanation.
The Left Alliance Leader nodded in agreement, "If it weren't for Elder Lu stepping forward, the Merchant Alliance headquarters would have already been captured by the Insect Demons, and the Great Demon King's life contract would have been stolen. The consequences would have been unimaginable."
Upon hearing the Alliance Leader Zuo's statement, the Vice Alliance Leader Wan's expression turned grim, and he had no choice but to agree.
Initially, Vice Alliance Leader Wan and Alliance Leader Zuo were on the same side, opposing the Great Demon King's Life Contract being passed on to Wei Dongjun.
Since he left the inner circle and was transferred out of headquarters, the situation has completely changed.
That afternoon.
News has come from headquarters that a meeting of all Council of Elders of the Merchant Alliance will be held in three days.
Wei Dongjun visited Hidden Mist Island and explained his purpose.
"I, Lu, will attend the Council of Elders!"
Lan Chang'an readily agreed, secretly delighted.
Once the power transition within the Council of Elders is completed, the final piece of the puzzle fulfilling the Grand Elder's wish will be achieved.
"Uncle Azure-Eye wants to see you to learn about Grandpa's last days."
Wei Dongjun continued.
"Alright, I also wanted to see the Guardian Sacred Beast and confirm something."
Lan Chang'an readily agreed.
Nighttime.
Lan Chang'an followed Wei Dongjun to a magnificent palace underwater in the archipelago.
This underwater palace is called the Azure Water Palace.
Lan Chang'an stepped into the main hall of the water palace and found that the height of a single floor of the hall exceeded twenty zhang, clearly not a place for human cultivators to live.
"Daoist Lu, Lord Dong, you've arrived just in time."
Inside the main hall, the Azure-Eyed Youth had already prepared a banquet, and sat at the head of the table with a smile on his face.
He waved away the Jiaoren servants and Mermaid maids standing to the side.
The hall is equipped with array Restriction that isolate it from the seawater, making the environment exceptionally quiet and cool.
Through the barrier, one can still see the coral reefs on the sea surface and the occasional deep-sea fish swimming by.
Lan Chang'an and Wei Dongjun bowed in greeting and took their seats on either side of the Azure-Eyed Beast.
The banquet was a feast of delicacies from land and sea, and was naturally lavish.
This time, the Azure-Eyed Beast didn't bring out any strong liquor, but only opened a few jars of fourth-tier fruit wine.
After several rounds of drinks, the Azure-Eyed Beast didn't even have time to speak.
Lan Chang'an placed the Grand Elder's Storage Ring on the table.
They retrieved the identity token and the so-called Life-Contract Jade Tablet from it.
Upon seeing the Grand Elder's personal belongings, the Azure-Eyed Beast's expression became complex, its deep azure eyes revealing sadness and loneliness.
The Grand Elder was its master, with whom it had shared life and death, and had been companions for many years.
"Lu happened to be there and saved the dying Grand Elder Elder's Nascent Soul. Entrusted by the old man, he went to rescue Fellow Daoist Dongjun and stabilize the situation of the Merchant Alliance."
Lan Chang'an explained the situation and said with great magnanimity:
"This Storage Ring was originally a gift from the Grand Elder on his deathbed. Today, with Fellow Daoist Bijing's return, as witness, I, Lu, am returning it to the Wei Family."
Having said that, he pushed the Storage Ring in front of Wei Dongjun.
There was really nothing in the Grand Elder's Storage Ring that caught his eye.
Rather than keeping it in your possession, it's better to see it through to the end.
"Elder Lu, this is what you deserve..."
Wei Dongjun looked embarrassed and felt unworthy of the offer.
Lan Chang'an saved the Wei Family grandfather and grandson one after the other, and he hasn't thanked them yet.
After a brief refusal, Wei Dongjun accepted the Storage Ring.
It contains the grandfather's personal belongings, including musical scores and notes, which are of commemorative significance for the Wei Family's heritage.
"Daoist Lu is truly righteous."
The Azure-Eyed Beast's face showed admiration and deep respect.
He discussed with Wei Dongjun via telepathy that they should prepare a generous gift to thank Lan Chang'an for his kindness.
The gift should ideally meet Elder Lu's needs, and its value should be several times greater than the items in his Storage Ring.
The atmosphere became even more harmonious during the banquet.
Lan Chang'an answered questions about the Grand Elder's life before his death.
To corroborate this, Lan Chang'an summoned Nether Wind Swallow again, to be questioned and interrogated by the Great Demon King.
Nether Wind Swallow trembled and honestly answered the Azure-Eyed Beast's question.
Wei Dongjun had already verified this during his visit that day.
"If Fellow Daoist Bijing is still worried, you can search the soul of the Nether Wind Swallow. This swallow is currently my Spirit Pet; as long as you don't damage its Sea of Consciousness, it will be fine."
Lan Chang'an was open and honest, demonstrating his sincerity.
"No need, I am certain it is not lying."
A faint golden light emanated from around the Azure-Eyed Beast's pupils as it locked its gaze onto the Nether Wind Swallow's eyes in its inquiry.
The difference in their cultivation levels was vast, and with the Azure-Eyed Beast's secret techniques revealing its abilities, the Nether Wind Swallow could not deceive it.
After this showdown...
The Azure-Eyed Beast's doubts vanished, and it truly believed in and accepted Lan Chang'an.
Lan Chang'an then smoothly transitioned into the main topic of his trip.
He used imagery Law Technique to recreate the memory of Alliance Leader Qiu's death from the attack of the [Pure Heart Gu].
When Wei Dongjun saw the footage a second time, he still felt a chill run down his spine.
The Azure-Eyed Beast was moved, its pupils contracting.
Such memory scenarios can be fabricated and cannot be used as conclusive evidence.
However, in front of cultivators with higher levels of cultivation, false images are easily exposed.
The Azure-Eyed Beast already trusted Lan Chang'an and didn't see any flaws, so naturally it had no suspicions.
"Does Daoist Lu mean that both I and that traitor Qiu Luoyan received treatment from the Immortal Physician Ling Chun, and it's possible we were also affected by this technique?"
The Azure-Eyed Beast's eyes gleamed, its expression displeased.
Aside from the Wei Family grandfather and grandson, the Immortal Physician Ling Chun was its closest human cultivator.
In terms of respect, he far surpasses Wei Dongjun.
Without the miraculous healer's treatment, it would not have achieved what it has today.
If it were any outsider who dared to have such doubts about the immortal healer, it would have already taught them a lesson.
"That's possible, but I can't guarantee it."
Lan Chang'an couldn't leave anything unsaid.
After all, it was just his speculation.
There's no need to worry about the Immortal Physician Changqing leaving behind some backup plan.
"My cultivation is comparable to the Nascent Soul Late Stage stage. How could I not have noticed if the [Pure Heart Gu] was planted within me?"
The Azure-Eyed Beast closed its eyes, sensing its body, flesh, Essence Spirit Great Pill, but found nothing unusual.
"Could we allow Mr. Lu to investigate and verify this?"
Lan Chang'an's words were somewhat bold and presumptuous.
If it were a human Nascent Soul Great Cultivator, it would be an even greater violation of taboos.
"How dare you!"
The Azure-Eyed Beast snorted coldly, its deep blue eyes flashing with a cold golden light.
A pressure of Divine Sense, comparable to that of Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator, swept over Lan Chang'an's body.
Unexpectedly, Lan Chang'an remained completely still.
That powerful Divine Sense was neutralized by another Divine Sense as deep as a pool.
"Uncle Azure-Eye, Daoist Lu's Cultivation Method is unique; perhaps he can find some clues. Before my grandfather passed away, he was quite wary of Immortal Physician Ling Chun and refused to accept her visits."
Wei Dongjun offered some words of advice from the side.
After Lan Chang'an was saved from poison during the chaos of the Merchant Alliance, Wei Dongjun placed unconditional trust in him.
"Good! No wonder Daoist Lu was able to wreak havoc amidst the internal strife at the headquarters."
The Azure-Eyed Beast gave Lan Chang'an a deep look.
The invisible contact just now confirmed that Lan Chang'an's Divine Sense was comparable to that of Nascent Soul Late Stage.
He might even be slightly better than him.
Furthermore, the Evergreen Art, which shares the same origin, certainly qualifies for verification.
The Azure-Eyed Beast found a Secret Hall and sat cross-legged.
Wei Dongjun stood guard and protected him from the side.
"Elder Lu, you may use your Divine Sense, along with a small amount of Law Power, to examine me."
Since the Azure-Eyed Beast imposed constraints, Lan Chang'an could not act as he pleased.
As a late-stage fourth-tier Great Demon King, its physique is extremely powerful.
With proper precautions, even if one were to withstand a direct attack from Lan Chang'an, one would not be seriously injured.
However, the body is relatively fragile, allowing only a small amount of Law Power to enter.
"Fellow Daoist Bijing, rest assured, my Wood Element Law Power is very gentle..."
Lan Chang'an sat opposite the Azure-Eyed Youth, placing one hand on his wrist.
Concentrating his Divine Sense senses, Evergreen Mana flowed into his body like a gentle stream to explore.
The Azure-Eyed Beast withdrew its Law Power; otherwise, the vast Azure Water Law Power within its body would automatically protect it, easily dissolving and annihilating Lan Chang'an's Law Power.
Lan Chang'an closed his eyes and examined it carefully.
As time went by, his brow furrowed slightly.
Even the Evergreen Mana that merged with Divine Sense, and even touched the Essence Spirit Great Pill of the Azure-Eyed Beast, failed to detect anything amiss.
He wondered to himself, "Could I have guessed wrong? Did the Immortal Physician Changqing not tamper with the Azure-Eyed Beast?"
Or perhaps, the Immortal Physician Ling Chun used a spell from afar to dissolve the lurking Pure Heart Gu?
Until a certain moment.
Lan Chang'an's Evergreen Mana sensed a faint, familiar aura near the Azure-Eyed Beast's stomach.
Laugh!
Guided by Lan Chang'an, a wisp of emerald green blood smoke was exhaled from the mouth of the Azure-Eyed Beast.
"This aura is..."
The Azure-Eyed Beast was taken aback, its expression shifting between anger and uncertainty.
It was a wisp of residual energy that had seeped into his flesh and blood without any abnormality or rejection.
It even makes his body feel naturally comfortable.
The source of this magical Law Power had once nurtured its hatching egg and later saved its life.
Subtly, the Azure-Eyed Beast's body and flesh instinctively accepted it, almost making it a part of its own body.
"It's hard to say!"
Lan Chang'an shook his head, offering no conclusion.
Without finding the [Pure Heart Gu], it's not considered conclusive evidence.
He speculated that the [Pure Heart Gu] had previously been in the form of a seed sprouting, lurking within the body of the Azure-Eyed Beast, fused with its flesh and blood, becoming indistinguishable from it.
They will only act when the perfect opportunity arises.
If it were to be exposed, the [Pure Heart Gu] would dissolve into the flesh and blood, unknowingly being digested and excreted by the Demon King's stomach and intestines.
After all, this Gu is not powerful enough to control the Nascent Soul Late Stage.
Such methods are only possible at the Spirit Transformation stage or higher.
However, if the Wei family grandfather and grandson both die, and the Great Demon King's life contract falls into the hands of the [Pure Heart Gu]'s owner, the situation will be completely different.
Moreover, the Azure-Eyed Beast had a great fondness for and trust in the Immortal Physician Ling Chun.
With the Grand Elder nearing the end of his life, the transfer of power Life Contract presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
By gaining control of the Azure-Eyed Beast, it is also feasible to indirectly control the Azure Sea Merchant Alliance, a top-tier power, in the future.
Mr. Lu took his leave first.
Lan Chang'an didn't linger any longer, stopping short of making his point.
Before parting, he glanced at the gloomy-faced Azure-Eyed Beast and Wei Dongjun.
Although the [Pure Heart Gu] was not found on this trip, the lingering aura inevitably aroused the suspicion of the Azure-Eyed Beast.
The Azure-Eyed Beast and Wei Dongjun will undoubtedly harbor deep suspicion towards the Immortal Physician Changqing, and their former friendly relationship will no longer exist.
Having successfully sown discord between the two sides, Lan Chang'an had achieved his goal for the day.
In this way, while the Azure Sea Merchant Alliance cooperates closely with him, it can also distance itself from the Immortal Physician Changqing.
Three days later.
The Merchant Alliance Council of Elders was held as scheduled.
This Council of Elders been planned in advance, with some elders stationed in other areas returning ahead of time. Elders unable to attend were represented by Late Core Formation members from their clans.
As is customary, Lan Chang'an, as Guest Elder, does not have the right to vote even if he comes to listen in.
The Azure-Eyed Beast is the guardian deity of the Merchant Alliance and, in principle, is not a member of the Council of Elders.
However, the Merchant Alliance has just experienced a dramatic change and stabilized the situation, which is quite unusual.
Might makes right.
The Azure-Eyed Beast and Elder Lu represent the highest combat strength of the Azure Sea Merchant Alliance.
"I, Wei, have inherited my grandfather's last wish and taken over the Great Demon King's life contract. This matter has also been approved by Uncle Bijing. Does anyone have any objections?"
A blood-red jade tablet appeared in Wei Dongjun's palm, which he showed to the Council of Elders.
The elders and representatives of various ethnic groups fell into a deathly silence, exchanging glances amongst themselves.
Without any prior planning, Wei Dongjun went straight to the point.
The Azure-Eyed Beast said calmly, "I have a deep bond with the Wei Family, and I quite like Dongjun, making communication easier."
Lan Chang'an followed up, saying, "I, Lu, uphold the dying wish of the Grand Elder and will fully support Vice Alliance Leader Wei."
As the two people and the beast spoke, the Council of Elders commotion.
In particular, several elders behind the Alliance Leader Zuo and the Vice Alliance Leader Wan raised objections:
"This is unacceptable! Wei Dongjun Nascent Soul Early Stage, lacking sufficient experience and strength. If anything goes wrong with him controlling the Life Contract, it will lead to a grave mistake!"
"The advancement of the Great Demon King to the late stage of the fourth tier consumed a large amount of precious resources from the Merchant Alliance, and this was not unique to the Wei Family."
"The Grand Elder will pass the Life Contract to Wei Dongjun, Wei Dongjun will then pass it on to his descendants. In this way, the Merchant Alliance will continue for generations, and wouldn't it become the Wei Family's sole domain?"
From a public perspective, the elders' objections do have some merit.
Unfortunately, you can't fight city hall.
Both the Azure-Eyed Beast and Elder Lu, the God of Slaughter, strongly support Wei Dongjun.
What does Alliance Leader Zuo think?
The Vice Alliance Leader Wan and the elders all turned their gazes to the silent Alliance Leader Zuo.
"I abstain."
The Alliance Leader Zuo closed his eyes and remained silent.
With his withdrawal, the elders behind him no longer objected to the proposal.
The leader of the Left Alliance clearly disagreed, and the Great Demon King's life contract should be inherited by Wei Dongjun, but for the sake of the overall situation, he chose to abstain.
Even the leader of the first alliance tacitly approved of this, and those who opposed it fell silent.
Some neutral parties have expressed their goodwill and reciprocated the gesture.
Thus, Wei Dongjun's proposal to take over the Life Contract was successfully approved.
The second proposal was that Wei Dongjun should serve as the Vice Alliance Leader and concurrently be in charge of the Azure Spirit Hall.
The Azure Spirit Hall oversees all the Demon Beast and Spirit Pet cultivated by the Merchant Alliance's headquarters.
The Azure-Eyed Beast, for example, originated from here.
This is a powerful branch of the sect, which was previously headed by the Grand Elder.
The elders had no objections to Wei Dongjun taking charge of the Azure Spirit Hall, since he had already assumed control of the Great Demon King.
Becoming Vice Alliance Leader requires Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivation level, which is a strict requirement.
Wei Dongjun barely passed the Council of Elders and was exceptionally appointed as the Vice Alliance Leader.
He promised to advance to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage within sixty years, or he would resign from his position Vice Alliance Leader.
Some elders had reservations.
At that moment, a detached male voice rang out:
"Anyone who outwardly obeys Alliance Leader Wei but inwardly defies him is disrespecting me, Lu!"
These words sent a chill down the spines of the disgruntled elders.
Thinking of this God of Slaughter's record, these elders dared not speak out against their anger.
According to the Merchant Alliance's assessment of Elder Lu's strength, including his Spirit Pet, his power is comparable to that of a top-tier Nascent Soul Middle Stage.
Elder Lu ...
Wei Dongjun cast a grateful glance his way.
Aside from his grandfather, Elder Lu was the only one among the alliance's leaders who unconditionally supported him.
At this moment, he was deeply moved and grateful to have befriended Elder Lu, who had introduced him to the Merchant Alliance.
Lan Chang'an had just finished speaking.
Buzz!
The Fourth Life the [Nine Imprint Tablet] emitted a slight hum.
A layer of pure, bright, crystalline white light flowed through the fourth frame.
With cause and effect resolved, the last shred of barrier disappears!
Lan Chang'an breathed a sigh of relief and a smile appeared on his face.
Now, his prestige within the alliance has soared, and his reputation is widespread, so it's no longer appropriate for him to deliberately keep a low profile.
However, as long as the Grand Elder can be transformed for one lifetime, the benefits will definitely outweigh the drawbacks.
After the Council of Elders concluded.
Lan Chang'an canceled his social engagements and returned to Hidden Mist Island immediately.
The Secret Chamber of Cloud Sea Abode.
Lan Chang'an sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, his consciousness entering the Nine Imprint Tablet, beginning his Fourth Life reincarnation.
Boom!
Lan Chang'an felt a sudden jolt deep within his soul, as if a gate to reincarnation had been opened.
A vast sea of memories of Previous Life flooded back.
He had experienced this feeling of breaking free from the mystery of the womb several times.
That vast and immense memory was seamlessly integrated with him, without any separation.
It was as if a missing piece of life memory had been reawakened in this lifetime.
"So, it turns out I not only experienced Rogue Cultivator Qi Refining Realm in my First Life, but also a member of a cultivation Lineage at the Peak Core Formation in my Second Life."
"In my next life, I am named Wei Lang, a genius with Earth Spiritual Root and a musical prodigy. I am a cultivator from a merchant Lineage native to the Azure Sea Merchant Alliance."
Lan Chang'an suddenly entered a cycle of reincarnation from a Previous Life.
His mind and consciousness entered the body of an infant Wei Lang.
This was his second transformation experience, and he was more experienced.
Lan Chang'an had a sudden thought.
The sense of immersion diminished, and consciousness jumped to the top of "Wei Lang's" head.
Entering the perspective of a third party, like God.
Wei Lang was the original name of Azure Sea Grand Elder.
At the time of his birth, the waves surged and the sound of the tide rose and fell.
His father then named him Wei Lang.
Wei Lang's life was destined to be extraordinary.
At this time, the Wei Family was still a maritime merchant Lineage at the Golden Core Realm.
Wei Lang possessed top-tier aptitude for cultivation and displayed remarkable musical talent from a young age.
After the Foundation Establishment Realm, he chose the top inheritance of the Merchant Alliance and cultivated the extremely difficult introductory chapter of <The Azure Sea Returning Tide Melody>.
At that time, few people in the Merchant Alliance were willing to choose "The Azure Sea Returning Tide Melody," and no one had high hopes for him.
However, Wei Lang's talent gradually came to the attention of the Merchant Alliance's higher-ups.
Aside from the great cultivator who founded the Merchant Alliance, Wei Lang was the cultivator who mastered the <Azure Sea Returning Tide Melody> the fastest.
The current leader of the alliance has taken a liking to Wei Lang and is focusing on cultivating and promoting him through experience.
At the age of 45, Wei Lang dao companion a girl from the Chi Family.
The Wei and Chi families had many intermarriages, and the two were childhood sweethearts who had known each other since they were young.
The Chi Family girl's aptitude was slightly inferior, only Mid-Grade Spiritual Root.
But he likes it.
Wei Lang refused the Lineage proposal from a female cultivator with High-Grade Spiritual Root from a Nascent Soul Lineage.
Wei Lang's marriage to the Chi Family girl once caused trouble, and he was suppressed by the Nascent Soul Lineage, both openly and covertly.
After several setbacks, Wei Lang fell into a low point in his life and almost drowned in the Great Sea Tide.
During that Great Sea Tide, he had the fortuitous opportunity to comprehend the True Intention of the tide, and his "Azure Sea Returning Tide Melody" reached a new level.
Accelerate!
From God's perspective, Lan Chang'an had a sudden thought.
In the first half of his life, Wei Lang experienced setbacks in love and travel to gain experience, but he had little interest in anything else.
Memories and experiences are fleeting and indistinct.
Scenes of awakening and reincarnation flash by rapidly, measured in years.
Only at key junctures will there be brief pauses.
At the age of 248, Wei Lang advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm.
The Inner Demon Tribulation was merely a close call for him, much easier than for other Nascent Soul Cultivator.
He didn't even Higher Vehicle spiritual artifacts.
Wei Lang uses music to enter the Dao, improving his state of mind and gaining deeper insights.
Although his cultivation speed was inferior to that of Heavenly Spiritual Root, he found it easier to break through bottlenecks.
Even after advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm, Wei Lang still maintains Miss Chi's status as his legal wife and has no intention of taking any more concubines.
At the age of 268, Wei Lang's third-tier Spirit Pet died in battle.
In the Azure Spirit Hall, he chose an egg of a Azure-Eyed Beast, its surface engraved with golden patterns, suggesting it might have the bloodline of Azure-Water Golden-Eyed Beast.
To increase the life potential of the Azure-Eyed Beast, he used his connections at the Merchant Alliance headquarters to ask the Immortal Physician Changqing to nurture the beast egg and enhance its life potential.
That was the first time he had ever met the legendary celestial healer.
Stunning!
A beauty that surpasses all others!
The sage doctor's compassionate gaze gave Wei Lang the illusion that he was being favored.
He secretly practiced the "Bixin Concentration Art," and his mind became as still as water.
At 350 years old, his wife failed to break through to the Nascent Soul, damaging her foundation, but fortunately, she survived.
At the age of 382, Wei Lang advanced to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage and became the Vice Alliance Leader of the Azure Sea Merchant Alliance.
At 478 years old, his wife's appearance was fading, and she had no hope of reaching the Nascent Soul Realm in this lifetime.
At the age of 521, Wei Lang encountered a "Fairy Kong" who was proficient in the Dao of Sound and Nascent Soul Realm.
They hit it off immediately, sharing the same ideals and having mutual affection.
Seven years later, despite the "Fairy Kong's" suggestive remarks, Wei Lang ultimately did not cross that line.
Even though his wife's appearance had aged and her lifespan was short, Wei Lang was unwilling to let down Chi, his Miss Chi and lifelong companion.
The perfectly matched couple Wei Lang and Fairy Kong, parted ways.
Afterwards, Wei Lang was heartbroken and got drunk.
He lived alone on Hidden Mist Island, on the cliff behind Cloud Sea Abode, listening to the sea and watching the tides.
At 589 years old, the <Azure Sea Returning Tide Melody> reached a new level, with its Dao of Musical Harmony advancing four ranks.
His beloved wife, who had taken many longevity-enhancing supplements, passed away peacefully at the age of 613.
Wei Lang was not overly saddened; he was surprisingly calm and gave his wife a simple burial.
After that, with power firmly in his grasp, he began to busy himself with the Merchant Alliance and Lineage affairs.
At the age of 766, a veteran Nascent Soul Early Stage from the Wei Family died in battle.
The Wei Family now only has Wei Lang as its sole Nascent Soul Cultivator.
Fortunately, three years later, a grandson was born with an Earth Spiritual Root, and his appearance was very similar to that of Wei Lang when he was young.
Wei Lang named him Wei Dongjun.
Almost no one knows that Fairy Kong back then also had the word "Jun" in her name.
Wei Lang meticulously nurtured Wei Dongjun, utilizing the best resources available to him.
He had already realized that it would be difficult for him to break through to the Nascent Soul Late Stage in this lifetime.
At the age of 789, the Grand Elder of the Azure Sea Merchant Alliance, Nascent Soul Great Cultivator, passed away.
Wei Lang was appointed to the position of Grand Elder in a time of crisis.
Various external crises have left the Merchant Alliance struggling to cope.
At the age of 791, Wei Lang joined forces with the Azure-Eyed Beast to resist the Nascent Soul Great Cultivator from the opposing forces.
In order to protect him, the Azure-Eyed Beast suffered severe injuries in the battle, damaging its Dao foundation.
Wei Lang once again sought out the Immortal Physician Ling Chun, spending a large sum of money to have the Immortal Physician heal the Azure-Eyed Beast and repair its foundation.
The Azure-Eyed Beast was very close to the Immortal Healer and felt grateful and respectful towards him.
This time, Wei Lang was still amazed by the ageless Immortal Physician Ling Chun.
However, he remained calm and composed.
As his understanding deepened, he gradually realized that this celestial physician was no ordinary person.
At 872 years old, the Azure-Eyed Beast advanced to the late stage of the fourth tier, much to everyone's surprise.
With his own prestige and by using the treasures accumulated over hundreds of years by the headquarters, Wei Lang helped the Azure-Eyed Beast advance to the late stage of the fourth tier.
His gamble paid off, resolving the crisis of the Merchant Alliance lacking powerful cultivators.
At 894 years old, in the Near Sea area, the Azure Sea Merchant Alliance and the Sixteen Sea-Suppressing Sects had some conflicts due to trade route interests.
Wei Lang and the Azure-Eyed Beast attended the meeting and confronted the True Lord Fuhai, with the two sides engaging in a brief, probing exchange of blows.
The master and pet were suppressed, and the Azure-Eyed Beast suffered minor injuries.
Wei Lang's ambitions were dampened, and he realized that there were differences even among great cultivators.
At the age of 967, Wei Lang, who had retired to the second line, cultivated the "Azure Sea Returning Tide Melody" to the sixth level and faintly touched the True Intention of the seventh level.
At this moment, he was more relaxed, without desires or wants, and instead gained some insights, with flashes of inspiration appearing from time to time.
In the Dao of Musical Harmony, he has also entered the mid-level of the fourth rank.
Unfortunately, at this time he was nearly a thousand years old, old and frail, his Nascent Soul soul exhausted, and there was no possibility of further advancement.
If he had reached this level two or three hundred years earlier, Wei Lang was confident that he could have advanced to the Nascent Soul Late Stage.
Unfortunately, time cannot be turned back.
Centuries ago, his experience and state of mind were different, making it difficult for him to have such insights.
For the last three hundred years of his life, Wei Lang devoted a great deal of energy to things other than his craft, which was dull and uninteresting.
unconsciously.
The scene flashes by, moving to the final year.
Thanks to the self-healing properties of water-based Cultivation Method and longevity-extending items, Wei Lang lived to the age of 1098.
If nothing unexpected happens, he might even live to 1100.
Lan Chang'an slowed down the passage of time in the cycle of reincarnation.
At this point, Wei Lang had lost all ambition and drive.
He devoted himself wholeheartedly to stabilizing the Merchant Alliance and securing a bright future for the Wei Family and his grandson.
Over the years, his personality has changed drastically, becoming increasingly sensitive and suspicious.
The final scene of life.
A white-clad man riding on a tortoise came into view.
The great cultivator used his Divine Sense technique to capture Nether Wind Swallow alive.
That Elder Lu was hiding his abilities so well; he possessed the Divine Sense of Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator.
Wei Lang was shaken, filled with surprise and uncertainty.
Fortunately, Elder Lu did not appear to be in league with the traitor.
What is this person's true intention in joining the Merchant Alliance?
Why was he so kind as to promise to fulfill this old man's wish?
Do you want my nascent Nascent Soul to try a Secret Method for the divine soul?
That's enough.
I have no choice but to believe him.
The memories of the Fourth Life reincarnation were completely plunged into darkness.
In reality.
Lan Chang'an opened his eyes, and the aura of time that had settled on him grew even stronger.
He felt as if he had just woken up from a long, immersive life movie and needed to adjust his emotions.
Fortunately, the mysterious power of the Nine Imprint Tablet allowed him to be separated from the cycle of reincarnation.
Lan Chang'an's true nature, like that of the young man on Earth before his transmigration, remains unaffected by his several lifetimes of cultivation and reincarnation.
In a short period of time.
Lan Chang'an "awakened" through the life of the Azure Sea Grand Elder.
He compiled useful techniques and Cultivation Method from them.
The fourth-order middle register.
Tier 4 Low-Grade weapon crafting.
Quasi-fourth-tier Spirit Plant cultivator.
Third-tier superior Alchemist.
Third-grade superior divination.
Azure Sea Grand Elder's achievements in skill were far more impressive than those of Master Lihuo back then.
After all, this person lived for nearly 1,100 years.
Among them, the achievement of being a mid-grade fourth-level musician and advancing to the Tier 4 Low-Grade weapon refiner were both accomplished in their later years.
If one had not lived for over a thousand years, but instead was like the Master Lihuo, one might not have possessed two fourth-tier skills.
Master Lihuo possesses Heavenly Spiritual Root.
Azure Sea Grand Elder possesses the Earth Spiritual Root, but his talent is extraordinary, far surpassing that of Master Lihuo.
This shows that Spirit Root talent only determines the starting line; higher initial achievements lead to a higher minimum performance level.
To reach the upper limit, factors such as fortuitous opportunity, comprehension, and willpower have a greater impact.
Of course, the platform Wei Lang was on was a top-tier power in the Heavenly Star Sea, far surpassing the barren Cultivation World of the Liang Kingdom.
In one lifetime of reincarnation.
The Grand Elder's Cultivation Method and Divine Ability surprised Lan Chang'an even more.
<The Azure Sea Returning Tide Melody>, <The Bixin Concentration Art>, <The Water Moon Evasion Technique>...
<Burning Dao Art> <Dragon Riding Technique> <Second Nascent Soul>...
<The Azure Sea Returning Tide Melody>: Having cultivated to the peak of the sixth level, one can faintly touch upon the True Intention of the seventh level.
This was definitely Lan Chang'an's biggest gain.
The True Intention of the seventh level of this skill corresponds to the Spirit Transformation stage.
Furthermore, the fourth-tier mid-grade musical notes are beneficial to one's state of mind, which will greatly help Lan Chang'an's future!
These insights and understandings are of great help in breaking through to the Nascent Soul Late Stage.
It even has a slight benefit for those who have reached the upper realm of the Spirit Transformation stage.
<Bixin Concentration Art>: This technique cultivates a tranquil mind and spirit, refining one's inner peace. It is a water-based Cultivation Method and is most suitable for female practitioners.
The Grand Elder, however, cultivated this technique to the eighth level.
Lan Chang'an speculated that even if he inherited the quick-learning <Bixin Concentration Art>, its amplification effect on Divine Sense would probably not be able to be superimposed with the <Thousand Mechanisms Soul Derivation Art>.
However, the two Secret Method have different focuses, and both can slightly enhance Divine Sense.
Moreover, the <Bixin Concentration Art> also has a positive effect on mental well-being.
<Water Moon Evasion Technique>: A profound water-based escape technique incorporating the principles of illusion.
Lan Chang'an can learn from and absorb the insights gained to further enhance his own extremely high level of skill in creating the <Illusion Wood Clone>.
His <Illusion Wood Clone> has been cultivated to the level of a Great Cultivator. The next level is the theoretical level, which requires more inspiration to develop.
"The Divine Ability powers and techniques of the Second Nascent Soul?"
Lan Chang'an's eyes lit up as he touched upon a powerful Divine Ability legendary in the Cultivation World.
After learning about it, Lan Chang'an quickly shook his head.
Below the Spirit Transformation stage, the cultivation method for the "Second Nascent Soul" requires a rare and extinct Heavenly Spiritual Infant, or certain special ethereal objects.
Different Cultivation Method require different spiritual resources from heaven and earth.
For Wood-Type Technique, at least a special fifth-tier Wood Element spiritual object is required.
This is merely an external condition.
Cultivating a "Second Nascent Soul" comes with its own set of costs and risks.
Cultivators must split their own soul into fragments and sever a wisp of consciousness.
This process is very dangerous and will consume some of your Divine Soul Origin, affecting your future advancement potential.
The depleted Divine Soul Origin is extremely difficult to recover.
Without the blessing of Soul Nourishing Wood or a Soul-Path Treasure, it would take hundreds of years to recover.
Before reaching the Spirit Transformation stage, cultivating the Second Nascent Soul and External Incarnation will have some impact on the Divine Soul Origin.
The Grand Elder possesses a near-fifth-tier water-type spiritual object, which, if it advances, can serve as the spiritual object to support the Second Nascent Soul.
Therefore, he had comprehended the Divine Ability <Second Nascent Soul>.
Later, due to the aging of his soul, the excessive risks, and the limitations of the spiritual item's grade, he abandoned the cultivation of this Divine Ability.