Fox Demon Gives Birth

Li Qingshan continued, "During this time, rumors have been spreading outside that Shangqing Palace is hiding an Ancestor, so all the major powers have sent people to forge connections and cooperate with us. This has allowed me to leverage the Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land's sword to secure many benefits for Shangqing Palace."

"This is not bad. Instead of explaining, let the world believe that Shangqing Palace has such an Ancestor. Now that Emperor Wu of Zhou is in seclusion and the Luochuan Sect is leaderless, they will surely not be able to target Shangqing Palace anymore. This is a golden period of development. Junior Brother, seize this opportunity and strive to break through to the Ancestor Realm," Li Jiusheng said.

Li Qingshan gave a wry smile, "Senior Brother is joking. How difficult is the Ancestor Realm? It's not that easy to break through. Without a special accident, to break through to the Ancestor Realm, one can only rely on gradual progress. I think it won't be long before Senior Brother overtakes me and becomes the new Ancestor."

Li Jiusheng waved his hand, "I just broke through to the Grandmaster Realm, and you're talking to me about the Ancestor Realm? It's simply a fantasy. Don't overthink it. Come, I'll teach you another sword technique. Comprehend it carefully. Whether you can break through to the Ancestor Realm depends on this sword technique."

Li Qingshan's spirits lifted, his eyes filled with anticipation. He dared not underestimate Li Jiusheng. The last time he bestowed a technique, it was the Grass and Wood Sword Technique, which cultivators yearned for. It helped him kill Zhang Wudao in one fell swoop and stabilize the situation. Now, what technique would he impart?

Li Qingshan closed his eyes, allowing Li Jiusheng's finger to land on his brow.

He was completely unguarded against Li Jiusheng.

Li Jiusheng then transferred all his insights from the Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique and the sword strike by the Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land to Li Qingshan.

Without reservation.

He hoped Li Qingshan would become an Ancestor with this, which would allow him to better protect Shangqing Palace. Li Jiusheng could then quietly cultivate in the Scripture Repository Pavilion and improve himself.

Shangqing Palace needed an Ancestor, and Li Qingshan's talent was suitable for becoming one. The Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique was very fitting for him.

As for Li Jiusheng, he was not worried at all.

He only needed to continue comprehending; he lacked no good techniques.

Having received the Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique, Li Qingshan also saw the entire process of that sword strike. He was incomparably shocked, and his emotions were difficult to calm. Li Jiusheng could only say, "Go back and study it carefully, cultivate, and improve yourself. I look forward to you achieving the Ancestor Realm."

Li Qingshan nodded firmly. With the Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique and the sword dao of the Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land, he was very confident.

Watching Li Qingshan leave, Li Jiusheng stretched. A series of cracking sounds echoed within his body, and his terrifying muscle strength caused the air to explode. This was his supreme physique.

"After several rounds of accumulation, coupled with comprehending the Great Sun Nirvana Scripture, I can begin my first Nirvana," Li Jiusheng murmured. He knew this Nirvana was very important, so he chose to do it near the Scripture Repository Pavilion.

The main reason was that the Scripture Repository Pavilion was truly remote, a hundred miles from the main peak of Shangqing Palace. Surrounded by mountains, this peak stood alone, isolated from the outside world, and was encircled by the major peaks of Shangqing Palace. It was difficult for outsiders to enter, so Li Jiusheng was not worried about his breakthrough being interrupted.

Furthermore, Li Jiusheng's foundation was deep. Even if he were interrupted, it would be of no consequence. He could achieve a powerful Nirvana.

Another day, late at night.

The bright moonlight climbed to the zenith, illuminating the mountains, as if casting a layer of silver sand, giving a sense of cold and killing intent.

Li Jiusheng, clad in a black daoist robe, sat cross-legged not far from the Scripture Repository Pavilion, clearing his mind of distractions and activating the accumulated energy within his body according to the circulation path of the Mountain and Wild New Life Method.

Boom!

The next second, an internal fire erupted, burning Li Jiusheng's body from the inside out.

Blazing sacred fire, burn my decaying flesh.

New life, Nirvana. The first step is to burn away the old shell.

Under the moonlight, flames emerged from Li Jiusheng's body. The flames were milky white, extremely peculiar.

Pain!

Agonizing pain!

The flames burned within his body, and Li Jiusheng felt unbearable pain, but he knew it was a necessary process, so he endured it, gritted his teeth, and persisted.

When the flames burned outward, Li Jiusheng was completely ignited. At this moment, he no longer felt much pain.

Because the body being burned was no longer his.

A new body, new roots and bones, were being slowly shaped.

This was a body perfectly sculpted based on the Innate Sword Body, emerging from the flames of new life.

Rumble!

In an instant, energy surged like a torrent. Spiritual Energy roared like a gale, entering Li Jiusheng's newly formed body.

Under the moonlight, energy formed clothing, covering his naked body, and also revealed Li Jiusheng's current appearance.

He still looked like an old man, but his demeanor was more ethereal, his skin had more luster, and he clearly looked like a cultivator who had achieved the Dao.

Li Jiusheng now looked like he was in his fifties or sixties, with graying, slightly curly hair tied into a bun. Strands of curly hair hung down, adding a touch of dashing elegance.

"My current strength is one hundred Dragon Elephant Powers!" Li Jiusheng felt his new body. With a slight exertion, he directly crushed the air, causing sonic booms to erupt.

"One Nirvana has doubled my strength. The Innate Sword Body also fits me better, and my personal combat power has greatly increased. Although my realm is still early Grandmaster, within this realm, I am invincible!" Li Jiusheng said without modesty. Throughout history, within the Grandmaster Realm, he was invincible!

This was not arrogance or conceit, but merely a fact based on his own strength, realm, and sword techniques.

"Grandmasters of the same realm cannot withstand even one of my sword strikes or punches!" Li Jiusheng said confidently, feeling the explosive power within his body.

"This Nirvana was successfully completed. I look forward to the next Nirvana." Li Jiusheng looked at the pile of burned-out old bodies in his seclusion spot. With a wave of his large sleeve, a mountain breeze rose and erased everything.

After finishing this, Li Jiusheng planned to return to the Scripture Repository Pavilion to read some books. However, as he turned around, he heard a woman's cry and a baby's wail from the distant mountains.

"This is the core area of Shangqing Palace. Why are there the cries of a woman and a baby?" Li Jiusheng frowned, sensing something unusual. He did not dare to delay and immediately rushed towards the sound.

He flew using his Grandmaster domain and quickly arrived at the location. Under the moonlight, he saw a woman giving birth in the mountain forest.

The woman's cries and the baby's wails all originated from this.

Li Jiusheng was shocked and quickly turned away, not looking at the woman. In his heart, he thought, "This woman actually had a tail just now..."

Yes, the moment he arrived, Li Jiusheng saw that the woman giving birth had exhausted her energy, revealing her true form. Seven huge tails swayed slightly behind her, revealing the woman's identity.

A fox demon!

"On the Old Land, there are few demons. Those that exist are merely mounts or servants. Where did this woman come from? And why is she pregnant?" Li Jiusheng pondered in his mind.

Behind him, the woman had finished giving birth. Her face was pale. She wrapped the newborn infant in her own outer clothing and said weakly, "Young man, I apologize for intruding. Please do not take offense."