Immortality and Cultivation: This old man seeks enlightenment through mere survival.

Lu Zaian's words were resounding, like cold raindrops striking the hearts of the three.

Regardless of their purpose in coming.

Anyway, Lu Zaian was going to make the unpleasant things clear upfront.

Lin Feng was stunned for a moment, and the words he was about to say suddenly got stuck in his throat.

Jiang Qiuyue, standing to the side, showed a hint of resentment in her eyes, and whispered:

“Senior Lu… you were once a disciple of the Spirit Medicine Valley, how could you be so heartless…”

"Autumn Moon!"

Lin Feng was startled and quickly scolded his junior sister.

He immediately bowed and apologized to Lu Zaian.

“Senior Lu, my junior sister misspoke and did not mean it. I hope you will forgive her.”

Unexpectedly, Lu Zaian's expression turned cold, and he said in a cold voice:

"Hmph! Spirit Medicine Valley... You probably know best how I entered the valley back then."

Forced into submission, living under someone else's roof...

Then you threatened my life to force me to explore the secret realm... and now you say I'm heartless?

As each word was uttered, the Foundation Establishment pressure emanating from Lu Zaian slowly awakened like a sleeping beast!

A violent force, like a raging storm, crashed against the three of them.

Jiang Qiuyue's eyes still flickered with resentment. She endured the oppressive aura and retorted:

"So what? The Black Soil Mountains were once ravaged by cold poison, and you were just an unknown rogue cultivator."

At least the sect protected you back then and provided you with cultivation resources.

"My master's soul and memories were absorbed by you, which enabled you to achieve your current alchemy skills. How can you be so ungrateful?"

Before he could finish speaking, Lu Zaian's face darkened, and he abruptly stood up.

Snapped--! !

The surging momentum transformed into a slap that sent Jiang Qiuyue flying, her hairpins askew and her hair disheveled, before she crashed into the lake.

Did I give you face?

Is this supposed to be a female-oriented channel?

Are you spouting nonsense about Qi Refining and Foundation Building?

"Did you feel humiliated and resentful?"

That's how I endured it back then...

Ants have no right to speak.

If you're talking about gratitude... then what about the Purple Gold Divine Pill that I helped you obtain?

Without the teleportation array I controlled, would you have been able to escape the secret realm?

In the end, they even blamed me?

Hmph, blame it on your Spirit Medicine Valley's shallow fortune, unable to hold onto such an extraordinary opportunity..."

Lu Zaian exuded a murderous aura, as deep and dark as a prison.

Lin Feng, standing to the side, was visibly shocked. He immediately knelt down, touching his forehead to the ground, and said in a trembling voice:

"Please forgive me, Senior Lu! Please forgive me, Senior Lu!"

Qiu Yue was overwhelmed with grief over her master's death and the destruction of her sect, which caused her to speak carelessly for a moment.

Please, Senior Lu, forgive her for the sake of our past acquaintance. She will never dare to do it again!

Lin Feng's forehead slammed against the floor, making a loud thud, as he repeatedly begged for mercy for Jiang Qiuyue.

Lu Zaian glanced at him and saw that there was blood on his forehead from hitting it.

Lu Zaian's angry expression subsided slightly, and a complex look flashed in his eyes.

Lin Feng was once the senior disciple of the inner sect of Lingyao Valley and a Foundation Establishment seed.

How vibrant and unrestrained they were!

How many female disciples admire him?

His epic battle with Leng Sheng back then had once filled Lu Zaian with excitement and longing...

But now, the Valley of Spirit Medicine has been destroyed.

Lu Zaian scanned Lin Feng with his divine sense again and found that more than 70% of his meridians were broken and his qi and blood were depleted!

Seven years ago, Lin Feng had already reached the peak of Qi Refining.

Seven years have passed, but his level of understanding remains unchanged.

His brows betrayed his weariness, his hair had turned gray prematurely, and he had lost all his former arrogance.

Lin Feng must also be a key target in the war to destroy the sect.

The next seven years involved changing names and living on the run, during which he experienced all walks of life.

Only then will they realize that without the protection of their sect and elders, they are nothing.

The cultivators who once greeted them with smiles and utmost respect only cared about the massive Foundation Establishment power behind them.

Now, stripped of their glamorous facade, they are nothing more than mere Qi Refining cultivators...

Without building a foundation, one will remain an ant in the end.

Lin Feng understood these principles not too late, but his junior sister still couldn't grasp them.

Junior Sister is the only remaining hope of achieving Foundation Establishment and seeking revenge.

Lin Feng had to protect her no matter what...

Jiang Qiuyue climbed up from the lake shore, soaking wet, and collapsed to the ground, looking terrified and stunned.

He has clearly become honest.

Lu Zaian then turned his gaze to Han Yu, who was huddled in the corner like a quail, and shook his head imperceptibly...

He said coldly:

"Get up, let's reminisce about the past."

If you dare to mention shelter again, don't blame me for killing you all on charges of 'trespassing'!

The three men trembled and bowed their heads in agreement.

Jiang Qiuyue was also apprehensive and dared not say more.

Lu Zaian looked thoughtful.

"So, you three are the only survivors from the entire Spirit Medicine Valley?"

"……Yes.

The Valley Master and elders sacrificed themselves to defend the Spirit Medicine Valley and cover our escape…

Han Yu, speaking in a low voice, continued:

"Some of the disciples who escaped were intercepted and killed by the Fire Refining Sect and the Blood Burning Sect before they could regroup."

I was lucky; I was trapped in the secret realm for a long time, but by some twist of fate, I escaped.

Lu Zaian rubbed his chin and asked:

"Where's Leng Sheng? Is he dead too?"

Of all the people in the entire Spirit Medicine Valley, the only ones Lu Zaian could barely feel any affection for were Leng Sheng and Fatty Han.

"Senior Brother Leng... he... he sacrificed himself heroically to cover us."

We had only recently reunited when we were pursued by two early Foundation Establishment stage elders of the Fire Refining Sect.

Later, Senior Brother Leng entered the Dao through bloodshed, forcibly breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage during the battle, fighting two opponents alone, and both perished..."

Han Yu's eyes were slightly red as she slowly began to speak.

!!!

Lu Zaian scanned Han Yu with his divine sense and, seeing that he did not seem to be faking it, raised an eyebrow and pondered to himself.

Breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage during battle?

One against two?

What talent and spirit this is!

Lu Zai'an had always thought that Leng Sheng had excellent talent and temperament, but he never expected that he could achieve this level.

Others are very careful when building their foundation, making sure to find a quiet and secluded place.

Leng Sheng, however, was able to enter the Dao through killing, and establish his foundation through combat...

In other traditional Chinese novels, wouldn't he be a protagonist-like character?

Unfortunately... he still died in the end...

It can only be lamented that Lingyao Valley was unlucky and lacked good fortune, unable to seize opportunities.

Otherwise, Leng Sheng might also have the potential to form a Core Formation in the future...

On the other hand, regarding the three who survived... Lu Zaian could only comment:

Though the parasol tree stands tall, its heart is dead.

Having endured countless hardships, Lin Feng lost all his spirit and stopped cultivating.

Although Jiang Qiuyue still has a chance to establish her foundation, she is still like a giant baby, confused and unable to recognize reality. Even if she does establish her foundation, it will be of little use.

Han Yu was timid to begin with, needless to say...

If they wanted to live in anonymity, that would be fine; they could always hide.

But if you still dream of making a comeback and taking revenge... well, you're dreaming. You might as well just go to sleep...