Deep within the Spirit Ruins Paradise, in a valley shrouded in mist, a secluded courtyard stands quietly.
Li Qingshan sat cross-legged on a blue stone in the courtyard, his aura harmonious and restrained, appearing at first glance no different from an ordinary cultivator in the Bitter Sea Realm.
After being cleansed by the Nine Marvels Immortal Medicine, his life essence was greatly nourished, and his body glowed with a radiant glow.
His appearance had reverted to that of a fourteen or fifteen-year-old boy.
His hair was as black as ink, and his skin was radiant. Only his deep eyes held a depth of wisdom and experience that belied his appearance.
A month ago, he led everyone out of the extremely dangerous Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land, just in time to find cultivators from the Spirit Ruins Paradise patrolling outside.
Because of his unfathomable cultivation, he was treated with great courtesy by the sect leader of Lingxu and temporarily resided here.
Ye Fan, Pang Bo, and all their classmates were thus able to become disciples of Spirit Ruins Paradise and officially embark on the path of cultivation.
Li Qingshan did not waste the past month or so.
His powerful divine sense had already silently scoured the entire library of books and jade slips in the sect's collection.
Based on my memories of the original novel " Shrouding the Heavens " from my previous life, I can roughly describe the layout of the Big Dipper Ancient Star: the Eastern Wasteland, the Northern Plains, the Western Desert, the Southern Ridge, and the Central Continent.
Legends and tales of the names of supreme powers and Desolate Ancient Family, such as the Yaoguang Holy Land, the Ji Family, and the Jiang Family.
It gradually became clear in his mind, weaving together into a magnificent and vast picture.
" The Big Dipper is more magnificent and more dangerous than I imagined when I arrived."
With a slight thought, he gazed at the horizon, as if he could already see the earth-shattering waves that would be unleashed on this land in the future.
At this moment, the courtyard gate was gently pushed open, Ye Fan, Pang Bo, Zhang Ziling, and other old friends from Earth walked in one after another.
Both Ye Fan and Pang Bo, thanks to the miraculous effects of the Sacred Fruit, were rejuvenated and looked like eleven or twelve-year-old boys.
He was full of vigor, his eyes sparkling with anticipation for the future.
Zhou Yi, Wang Ziwen, Lin Jia, and others also drank from the Divine Spring.
However, this did not completely offset the deprivation from the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land; his appearance remained at around forty years old, appearing much more mature and composed.
Everyone saw Li Qingshan standing in front of the stone table, his face youthful but his demeanor extraordinary.
Their expressions involuntarily revealed respect and gratitude.
If it weren't for Li Qingshan's repeated help along the way, they would have already lost their lives.
" Teacher Li."
Ye Fan spoke first, his tone filled with genuine respect.
Even now that he has embarked on the path of cultivation, he still maintains this respect.
Hearing this, Li Qingshan looked up at everyone, a gentle smile appearing on his lips, and said in a clear voice, "I am very pleased to see that you have all successfully embarked on the path of cultivation."
His gaze swept over the familiar faces, his tone gentle:
Ye Fan smiled and said, "Yes, Teacher Li."
Zhou Yi, Wang Ziwen, and others nodded in agreement.
The atmosphere in the courtyard was warm and cozy, as if we had returned to the time when we were on Earth.
Li Qingshan nodded, and with a wave of his hand, several ancient jade bottles appeared on the stone table, instantly filling the air with the fragrance of medicine.
"These are pills I refined in the past. They're no longer of much use to my cultivation, but they're just what you need."
He pointed to a jade bottle that shimmered with a bluish light and said to Ye Fan, " Ye Fan, these three ' Hundred Spirits Treasure Pill ' are made from spiritual herbs from Kunlun."
Your constitution is special; opening the Bitter Sea requires a large amount of the essence of heaven and earth. This should be able to help.
Ye Fan took the jade bottle and could feel the abundant vitality within it, which warmed his heart.
Thank you, Teacher Li!
Li Qingshan then looked at Pang Bo, Zhang Ziling, and the others. "These are ' Blood-Tempering Pill,' which can strengthen the body, assist in opening the Bitter Sea, and help you adapt to the environment here as quickly as possible."
Pang Bo happily accepted it. "Great, Teacher Li! With this, my cultivation will definitely be faster!"
Zhang Ziling, Lin Jia, Zhou Yi, and others thanked them and accepted the gifts.
These elixirs were indeed a timely help for them.
After distributing the pills, Li Qingshan's expression became serious.
Although he looks young, there is a reassuring authority in his eyes.
"Pills are ultimately just aids; on the path of cultivation, you still have to rely on yourself."
His voice reached everyone's ears clearly.
"The Big Dipper Star Domain is vast, with a highly developed cultivation civilization. True powerhouses can move mountains and fill seas, and look down upon all living beings."
He looked at everyone and said solemnly, "But the rules here are also cruel; the survival of the fittest is the norm."
"You are still weak. Although Spirit Ruins Paradise is not a major sect, it is enough for you to understand this world and grow gradually."
Remember, help each other and stick together for warmth.
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He emphasized, "But we must also remain vigilant and not easily reveal our secrets to others."
"Your experiences in the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land are related to your safety; you must never mention them again."
Everyone nodded, their expressions serious.
Feeling the warmth emanating from the pill in his robes, Ye Fan said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, Teacher Li, we understand the importance of this."
Li Qingshan nodded slightly, his gaze deep and unwavering, as if he had seen something.
Fate is a mysterious thing.
Today's encounter may become an aid on your spiritual journey in the future.
His voice carried a hint of expectation. "I hope you can all stay true to yourselves and forge your own paths in this Big Dipper Star Domain."
Having said that, he knew it was time to say goodbye.
"The road ahead is long, let's part ways here."
He stood up, his green robe fluttering slightly, and his figure slowly rose.
Bathed in sunlight, that young figure seemed to blend seamlessly with the heavens and earth, exuding a captivating charm.
" Teacher Li, are you leaving? Where are you going?"
Everyone looked at him in surprise.
Li Qingshan nodded calmly. "I also want to find my own path."
Lin Jia's eyes reddened. "Will we ever see each other again?"
"It depends on fate. If we're meant to be..."
Li Qingshan said gently, "Perhaps you will hear news of me in the Eastern Wasteland in the future."
Liu Yiyi secretly wiped her eyes. "If Teacher Li comes back, you must come to see us."
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We will work hard to cultivate and not let you down.
Wang Ziwen asked, " Teacher Li, how can we contact you if we encounter any trouble?"
Li Qingshan shook his head. "Sending messages through the Big Dipper requires a 'message jade talisman,' which can only be used by those at least at the Life Spring Realm."
"You should focus on your cultivation first. When you are strong enough, we will meet again."
His figure slowly rose, his green robe fluttering in the wind.
The road ahead is long, everyone take care.
Take care, Teacher Li!
The crowd shouted in unison, their voices filled with reluctance to part and sincere blessings.
Ye Fan cupped his hands in greeting, his gaze resolute. "When we meet again in the future, I will definitely seek guidance from Teacher Li again!"
Li Qingshan smiled gently, "Alright! I look forward to it."
Before he finished speaking, his figure transformed into a streak of azure light, soaring through the air and disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye.
The group gazed up for a long time before turning their attention away, each with their own feelings, but all of them were even more determined to continue their journey in this unfamiliar star system.
Several days later, deep within the Spirit Ruins Paradise, in a cave dwelling filled with the fragrance of medicinal herbs.
Elder Han, with his white hair and beard and a sinister face, suddenly opened his eyes, a hint of surprise and barely concealed greed flashing in them.
"Could that aura be the legendary Desolate Ancient Sacred Body?"
His withered fingers trembled slightly with excitement. "Although it's a useless body, its primordial holy blood is an excellent ingredient for refining the Human Essence Great Medicine!"
"That mysterious boy has left; now is the time."
He gave a cold smile and no longer hesitated.
A hidden and chilling divine sense, like a ghost, silently probed out, traversing space and spreading towards the mountain where Ye Fan lived.
This divine sense approached cautiously, trying to penetrate the rudimentary defenses of the house and uncover the secrets of Ye Fan's Bitter Sea.
Just as Elder Han's divine sense was about to touch Ye Fan's body, "Buzz!"
Inside the room, an unremarkable pale gold talisman suddenly lit up!
This was the protective talisman that Li Qingshan had condensed using his own divine sense mixed with the sword intent of the Sun True Fire before he left.
On the talisman, a phantom sword shadow, shrunk countless times, instantly slashed out!
Ignoring physical barriers, the sword shadow traced back to its source at an incredible speed, following the malicious divine sense!
"What?"
Elder Han in the cave was shocked. He felt a terrifying sword intent that could annihilate the soul and burn everything rush into his sea of consciousness!
"No!"
He didn't even have time to resist; his primordial spirit vanished instantly, like ice and snow encountering the blazing sun.
Before consciousness completely disappeared, only endless regret and fear remained.
His body remained frozen in place, lifeless, yet there were no visible injuries, as if he were simply meditating.
Inside a house on a distant mountain peak, Ye Fan was meditating and cultivating, completely unaware of the dangerous clash taking place at the level of divine consciousness.
Only the pale gold talisman gradually lost its luster and returned to its ordinary state after the task was completed.
A faint trace of Li Qingshan's will gently brushed through Ye Fan's heart, carrying a soothing power.
Ye Fan suddenly felt a profound tranquility in his mind, and the fluctuations within his Bitter Sea also stabilized considerably, making his cultivation smoother. Although he found it a little strange, he didn't dwell on it.
Above the sea of clouds, Li Qingshan, thousands of miles away, was flying through the air.
As if sensing something, he turned back and glanced in the direction of Spirit Ruins Paradise, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"You demons and monsters, how dare you touch my students?"
He muttered to himself, then ignored it, his body accelerating, transforming into a shooting star in the sky, heading towards the even more vast and unknown Eastern Wasteland.
Meanwhile, on another mountain peak in Spirit Ruins Paradise, Elder Wu Qingfeng looked towards Elder Han's cave dwelling as if sensing something.
He frowned slightly, then gently shook his head, and continued to guide the newly initiated disciples in their cultivation.
The sect remained calm, as if nothing had happened, with only the occasional crane soaring across the sky, its clear cry echoing between the Qingshan.