"Cough!" A thin trickle of blood ran from the corner of Li Yi's mouth. "Fortunately, I only suffered a minor injury this time. I'll be fine after a little recovery. No, I need to hurry and break through to the Great Luo Realm. Once I attain the Great Luo, even if I can't defeat dozens of Grand Unity Golden Immortals, I'll still be able to retreat at my leisure!"
Losing Penglai Island this time had made Li Yi utterly furious. He resolved to break through to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal in one go during this seclusion, and would not leave until he succeeded.
"Master, I'm glad you're all right!" Seeing Li Yi safe and sound, Azure Flood Dragon finally let out a sigh of relief.
"Come on. We need to leave the Dragon Clan's territory as soon as possible and head to the Northern Netherworld!" Seeing Azure Flood Dragon's concern, Li Yi felt somewhat touched. He said nothing, instead wrapping Azure Flood Dragon in his sword light and turning into a streak of light as he flew toward the Northern Netherworld.
"This is the place." Li Yi and Azure Flood Dragon now stood before an underwater crag in the depths of the Northern Netherworld.
"Open!" Li Yi pushed his sword light forward, carving a three-bedroom, two-living-room cave abode into the crag.
"Azure Flood Dragon, my seclusion may take a long time. You can cultivate nearby, but don't disturb me unless your life is in danger!" Li Yi instructed him.
"Yes, Master." Seeing how seriously Li Yi spoke, Azure Flood Dragon quickly agreed.
"Bang!" Li Yi shut the stone door and, with a wave of his hand, placed several defensive wards over it.
"It's time to begin." Li Yi slowly closed his eyes and started recalling his insights into reincarnation,