Li Yan thought that, with no more essence blood of the "Undying Nether Phoenix" and no further cultivation methods for the "Qiongqi Purgatory Art,"
he would be unable to continue strengthening his physical body for a long time.
However, he could still continue cultivating the "Qiongqi Purgatory Art" to temper his body, making his sinews, bones, and bloodlines ever more refined and resilient.
"The further one cultivates, the harder it becomes to advance in realm.
This was completely different from the Foundation Establishment Realm, when absorbing just a small portion of the 'Undying Nether Phoenix' essence blood, or painstakingly cultivating the 'Gui Water True Scripture' for several years, could easily raise one by a minor realm...
This was also why my pre-seclusion estimate that I could reach the late Gold Core Realm had been wrong!"
Li Yan could only sigh inwardly, then turned his thoughts elsewhere.
For now, he only roughly knew that this seclusion had lasted at least around thirty years, but he did not know the exact duration.
"I should ask Su Yuan. Then everything will become clear!"
Su Yuan had never come to disturb his cultivation, which meant Zhao Min had never sent a transmission talisman. That made unease rise in Li Yan's heart.
Very soon, Li Yan appeared atop the rear courtyard pavilion of the "Falling Star Valley" shop.
His Divine Sense swiftly swept through the room where he had once lived. His brows immediately furrowed, and he pushed open the door.
The furnishings within remained as they had been before. Protected by formations as well, the room was bright and spotless.
Although he had instructed Su Yuan to deliver any transmission talisman that entered the restrictions here to him immediately, after giving it some thought, Li Yan had still decided to come personally.
When he