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

"My physical body is stronger now."

The Nine Netherworld clone stood up and spoke slowly.

He moved all his joints and muscles and felt a powerful force return to his body, sweeping away his previous weakness and fatigue.

Lu Zaian smiled and said leisurely:

"Naturally, although your body was shattered by the purple heavenly lightning..."

But with my help, not only was the essence of the heavenly lightning refined, but the power of qi and blood was also enhanced.

It can be said that destruction precedes construction, and the body is thus tempered by the heavenly lightning.

If ordinary cultivators do not have specialized body-tempering techniques, who would dare to recklessly use heavenly lightning to temper their physical body?

It should be known that when a cultivator breaks through to a higher realm and undergoes tribulation, the 'lightning tribulation' is something that cultivators have feared since ancient times...

Upon hearing this, the clone laughed heartily:

"Haha, after refining this essence of heavenly lightning, my [Law of Heaven and Earth] can now reach a height of twelve zhang!"

Lu Zaian nodded in agreement:

"Indeed, I also benefited from your blessing, absorbing a small amount of heavenly lightning essence, and my supernatural abilities have also improved."

The clone suddenly sighed:

"It's a pity that the [Three Heads and Six Arms] requires even more essence of heaven and earth. If only we could obtain some heavenly lightning..."

Although he said this, Lu Zaian knew perfectly well what was going on:

While he was hiding in the valley to heal his wounds over the past month, the outside world must have been in an uproar over the matter of Luo Leiyuan.

Given the Demon Spear Cult's relentless pursuit of the "Green-Clad Scholar," how could they allow themselves to be further jeopardized?

But then he chuckled:

The Demon Spear Cult is looking for a "scholar in blue robes".

What does it have to do with Lu Zai'an?

Lu Zaian tapped his chin lightly with his fingertips and pondered for a moment:

"Now that we have obtained the Emerald Light and Spiritual Water, we should plan the planting of the Seven Treasure Trees."

The most urgent task is to choose an excellent location...

There are no other large sects or families within a radius of at least a thousand miles around this location.

It is not necessary to attract the attention of cultivators above the Foundation Establishment stage.

It doesn't matter if the spiritual energy is thin.

Once the Seven Treasures Tree seed is formed, it will naturally be able to gather and attract spiritual veins...

Lu Zaian rested his chin on his hand, and a map of the mountains and rivers of the northern airspace flashed through his mind, giving him a few good locations.

As he pondered this, a subtle ripple suddenly appeared in his mind.

"This...this is a restriction I placed on Xu Yan'er?"

Lu Zaian's expression turned slightly stern.

The restriction placed on Xu Yan'er when she was subdued

It can control life and death, and also sense unusual movements.

But now, this restriction is actually showing signs of fluctuation.

This means that someone has violated its restrictions.

"Who is it? Is it Xu Yan'er herself? Or is someone else trying to help her break the restriction?"

Lu Zaian's expression darkened slightly. Although Xu Yan'er knew some of his secrets.

However, given Lu Zaian's current strength, he is no longer a threat unless the opponent is a Core Formation stage expert.

It's impossible for Xu Yan'er to break through the restriction on her own.

Unless her cultivation level has already broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

Or there's another possibility... there were other Foundation Establishment cultivators present...

Before the great battle in the desolate city, Xu Yan'er begged me to bring the second-tier crocodile puppet back to my clan to save the demon cultivators from their predicament.

Now that several years have passed, I wonder how the Xu Yan'er family's affairs have been handled.

"Whether she tries to break free from control or is subjected to soul-searching by others, I must go and investigate in person."

This is a good opportunity to sever my worldly ties and resume my secluded cultivation.

Lu Zaian actually had another idea.

Xu Yan'er had diligently managed Chunqiu Pavilion for so many years.

They have worked hard and made great contributions, fulfilling their duties responsibly.

Now that he is preparing to start his own sect and cultivate in seclusion, it is impossible for him to completely sever ties with the cultivation world.

This includes access to various resources and information.

From managing the intricate details of daily life like food, clothing, housing, and transportation, you need helpers.

The Nine Netherworld Clone is quite useful.

But while he's good at fighting, it's impossible to ask him to do chores like carrying water, chopping wood, washing clothes, or cooking.

So there will always be some servants and attendants.

It's clear that Xu Yan'er would be able to handle these matters with ease.

With that thought in mind, Lu Zaian no longer hesitated and packed up his things and left the valley with his clone.

The restrictions are too far away and have gradually become blurred.

Time is tight.

If the barrier is broken before he arrives, Lu Zaian will also be unable to sense Xu Yan'er's exact location.

.........

Xu Family Ancestral Hall.

At this moment, hundreds of evil-looking and sinister demonic cultivators stood scattered, menacingly surrounding the area.

They each held a weapon, exuding a chilling aura, clearly having just been through a fierce battle.

The chaotic magical fluctuations around them gradually subsided.

The Xu family ancestral hall, which was neither too big nor too small, had mostly collapsed and turned into ruins.

"Hehe, boss, we've killed almost all of the Xu family's rebels."

The remaining stubborn resisters are all trapped in this ancestral hall, awaiting your disposal!

A demonic cultivator with a pointed mouth and monkey-like face reported with a fawning expression.

"Well done!"

boom! !

Suddenly, a loud roar came from afar.

Then a huge, dark shadow flew over and crashed into the already collapsed house.

This immediately stirred up a cloud of dust.

The surrounding demonic cultivators looked closely and saw a shattered wooden crocodile puppet crashing into the ruins.

The puppet's body, seemingly forged from refined steel, was marked with menacing fist imprints!

"Haha! It's that crocodile puppet. As expected of the boss, a mere puppet is no match for him!"

"That's right. If it weren't for this second-tier crocodile puppet, the Xu family would have been taken over by us long ago. It really took the boss's help!"

The demons cheered deafeningly, their eyes gleaming with excitement and ferocity.

Looking back, these demonic cultivators were scattered everywhere because of the Demon Extermination Alliance's encirclement and suppression.

They then turned their attention to the small families in the cultivation world, robbing and killing people to steal treasures, and lived a comfortable life.

In any case, these small Qi Refining families are like the lowest level of weeds in the cultivation world, constantly being cut down...

However, an accident occurred a few years ago when they were besieging the small Xu family.

A disciple of the Xu family named "Xu Yan'er" actually took out a second-tier wooden crocodile puppet!

This resulted in heavy casualties for the usually arrogant and domineering demonic cultivator team, forcing them to flee in disarray.

However, this also made the demonic cultivators more vengeful and more envious of the Xu family.

For a Qi Refining disciple from a small family to be able to produce a second-tier puppet, it's clear they've obtained some great opportunity.

After making inquiries in the vicinity, the demonic cultivators finally learned the story behind the Xu family.

It turns out that Xu Yan'er had managed to latch onto the coattails of a Foundation Establishment cultivator from Huangze City.

But... that was all in the past.

It is said that after the chaos in Huangze City, someone witnessed that Foundation Establishment cultivator being chased by the male and female bandits, and his whereabouts are now unknown.

As the Foundation Establishment cultivator's closest maid, Xu Yan'er might possess some of his legacy.

That second-tier crocodile puppet is the most powerful proof!

Thus, a Foundation Establishment cultivator was fortunate enough to emerge from this roaming group of demonic cultivators.

They then returned to take revenge on the Xu family, determined to devour all of the Xu family's treasures!

In the distance, a burly, disheveled, and ferocious-looking demonic cultivator swept in.

He exuded an aura of unparalleled dominance, as powerful as the midday sun.

It was none other than the leader of these demonic cultivators, a Foundation Establishment Body Cultivator!