After finding a suitable base in the Barbaric Land, Ling Tian began working hard to improve his cultivation. He set up a secluded cave dwelling on a mountain peak and arranged numerous Alert Formations around it. With his various clones cultivating independently inside, he didn't have to worry about Fang Gang and the others discovering his secret.
There were quite a few Teleportation Formations at the base that connected to the outside world. Fang Gang and the others could travel to the Land of Freedom and trade with the hunting parties for whatever they needed. Fang Gang, Fang Lei, and the others had all reached the Grand Unity Golden Immortal level by now—a very high cultivation level in the Land of Freedom. With the poisonous pills and jade talismans Ling Tian had given them for protection, they were safe enough.
With Ling Tian's guidance, Fang Gang and Fang Lei had made astonishing progress in their combat skills and battle awareness. They were now qualified to contend for a place on the War Immortal Ranking, and their strength was formidable. Over the years, they had also cultivated quite a few allies, so they didn't need to venture too deep into the Land of Freedom. Ling Tian therefore had little need to worry about their safety.
Ling Tian trusted Fang Gang and the others' abilities. Aside from occasionally sparring with them and guiding Fang Lin and the others in pill refinement, he continued to leave everything in their hands.
Time slipped by, and several decades passed in the blink of an eye.
During this time, Ling Tian had made some progress in cultivating the Primordial Magnetic Gold Edge Armor. He could now form armor over his body, though it was still only at an early stage. He called it early-stage because he