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

Time flies, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

The news that "the scholar in green robes wreaked havoc in the Black Miasma Forest and fought against two Core Formation cultivators" spread like wildfire throughout the Northern Sky Domain, causing a huge sensation.

The exorbitant bounty offered by Tianming Palace has made countless cultivators green with envy!

however.

After the shock and greed came a deep sense of dread.

Even if the reward is tempting, you still need to be alive to claim it.

That's a ruthless person who can go toe-to-toe with a Core Formation cultivator and escape unscathed!

Who would dare to provoke them so easily?

Don't end up with a mess of trouble instead of getting to eat the mutton.

Most cultivators adopted a "watch the show" mentality and dared not get involved...

Indeed, there are some people with dark intentions who have set their sights on Jiang Feng and his family.

However, before they could take any action, another piece of news had already begun to circulate in secret:

"Anyone who dares to hold a grudge against Jiang Feng and his family for the Black Miasma Forest will be met with an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth!"

The chilling killing intent and absolute confidence contained within it send shivers down one's spine.

Considering the terrifying strength of that "scholar in blue," no one dared to doubt the authenticity of this threat!

Some forces that had been poised to make a move immediately fell silent.

For some uncertain gains, to provoke a formidable figure whose strength rivals that of a Core Formation cultivator, whose whereabouts are unpredictable, and who is clearly reckless...

It's really not worth it.

The Heavenly Underworld Palace naturally received this news as well.

Inside the main hall, after listening to his subordinate's report, Master Qingming's face was so gloomy it was almost dripping with water.

"Oh!"

The jade cup in his hand was crushed to pieces.

"Good! Very good! You dare to turn the tables on us!"

Qingming Zhenren was so angry that he laughed instead.

He was genuinely disgusted by this countermeasure.

Even a Core Formation cultivator and the Palace Master of the Heavenly Nether Palace cannot protect all his disciples and businesses at all times...

That scholar in blue robes was all alone, and as the saying goes, "a barefoot person has nothing to fear."

If someone were to disregard their status and specifically target the mines, caravans, and low-ranking disciples of the Heavenly Underworld Palace, he would be completely unable to defend against them!

"Hmph, scholar in blue... I'll let you be arrogant for a while longer!"

Qingming Zhenren suppressed his anger, but the cold light in his eyes intensified.

"Once I fully refine this [Mist Nightmare Banner], my strength will surely increase greatly! At that time... let's see how long you can hide!"

His gaze shifted to the ancient, dilapidated military flag standing silently in the corner of the hall, which exuded an eerie aura.

Even ancient sects could not destroy the [Misty Nightmare Banner], but time is the most powerful force.

The wear and tear and suppression over a long period of time greatly diminished the flag's power and extinguished its demonic nature, which made it possible for him to refine and control it...

……

Yunli Mountain, at the summit of Yunya.

No matter how turbulent the outside world may be, it cannot penetrate this tranquil place shrouded by the great formation.

Lu Zaian sat cross-legged, his breathing calm and still as a deep pool.

Both the Nine Netherworld Avatar and Jiang Feng have been arranged to go into seclusion to recuperate and recover from their injuries...

He then focused most of his attention on his sea of ​​consciousness, systematically sorting out and digesting the fragments of memory extracted from the fused remnant soul.

The memories of late spring over hundreds of years are like a long and intricate scroll painting—

Most of them are about currying favor with those in power;

A deep anxiety about the approaching end of one's life;

Hatred for the Heavenly Underworld Palace and the Huang family;

And all sorts of trivial matters...

These worthless snippets of information were categorized as "dross" by Lu Zaian and deleted directly to avoid polluting his clear Dao heart.

However, the part about cultivation should not be ignored.

"The Jade Dew-Extending Technique" - This is the third-tier, low-grade cultivation technique that Ji Chun mainly cultivates.

Lu Zai'an, after briefly grasping its general principles and essence, couldn't help but chuckle:

"Sure enough, the older people get, the more afraid they are of dying."

This technique focuses on nourishing the body and prolonging life. It is unremarkable in combat, but its strength lies in its long-lasting and rich spiritual energy, with abundant aftereffects..."

Back then, if it weren't for the sudden attack by the Heavenly Nether Palace on the Desolate Swamp City...

Otherwise, with this cultivation technique and the resources of Huangze City, Ji Chun might have been able to lie low for another ten years or so and break through to the mid-stage of Core Formation in one fell swoop!

The balance of power in the entire northern airspace will likely be rewritten at that time...

Of course, these are things to follow.

Lu Zaian continued to peruse his memories.

The cultivation method records several wood-based supernatural abilities.

It is mostly used for trapping enemies, defense, healing, and even catalyzing spiritual plants.

They had fewer techniques for killing and warfare.

For Lu Zaian, who possessed the [Longevity Body] and whose lifespan was already nearly infinite, the life-extending effect was even more of a waste!

"but……"

Lu Zai'an's eyes flickered slightly.

"After all, it is a third-tier cultivation technique. Its spiritual energy pathways are exquisite, its circulation efficiency is high, and its explanation of the wood element law is far superior to the 'Boundless Ocean Scripture' that I am currently cultivating."

More importantly, Lu Zaian himself possesses both Water and Wood spiritual roots!

The "Boundless Ocean Scripture" is a water-attribute cultivation method that aims to continuously expand the dantian and increase the total amount of magical power, just like opening up rivers and accumulating water.

The "Bi Chun Yan Lu Jue" is a wood-attribute martial art.

A realization dawned on Lu Zaian's mind:

"Among the Five Elements, water generates wood."

If I can use the pure water-based magic power cultivated from the "Boundless Ocean Scripture" as a foundation, and also cultivate the "Azure Spring Dew Extension Technique".

"By using abundant water to nourish the thriving trees, the results will surely be twice as effective, and the cultivation speed will increase significantly!"

Read to this point.

Even with Lu Zaian's current state of mind, he couldn't help but slightly imagine the future:

"Moreover, the unique vitality and spirituality of the Wood element can perfectly complement my alchemy, spiritual plant cultivation, and other skills, working together to achieve the same effect."

In future battles, the combined use of Water and Wood elements, employing both strength and flexibility, will unleash a relentless barrage of traps and attacks; its power will be far more than a simple sum of its parts!

Then look down.

Besides the cultivation techniques, the most precious thing in Ji Chun's memory was his insights and experiences in condensing the Golden Core!

"Experiences in Core Formation...it really exists!! This is truly a priceless treasure!!!"

Even Lu Zaian could not suppress his excitement at this moment.

From the peak of Foundation Establishment where liquid mana is abundant, to the arduous journey of solidifying liquid into elixir—the key points, bottlenecks, dangers, and subtle sensations of how to draw upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to infuse the elixir...

All of this unfolded before Lu Zaian's eyes as if he had personally experienced it!

With Ji Chun's "personal teaching material," his chances of breaking through to the Core Formation stage will increase by at least 30%!

"Phew... Spring really gave me a generous gift this season!"

Lu Zai'an let out a long sigh of relief, his eyes filled with the joy of accomplishment.

Wait until you calm down.

He turned his attention to another, more chaotic and fragmented part of his memories—from the Mist King.

It was an image filled with darkness and chaos, barely piecing together some blurry, ancient scenes.

An endless abyss of darkness, the earth cracked and flowing with lava and filthy blood, and strange celestial bodies of blood or purple forever hanging in the sky.

The air was filled with a primal aura of violence, slaughter, and chaos; spiritual energy had vanished from this place!

Instead, there was an extremely unsettling... demonic energy?!

"This place... is definitely not the realm of mountains and seas!"

Lu Zaian was startled.

This abyss is its birthplace, a terrifying plane with laws completely different from those of the Mountain and Sea Realm.

Subsequently, he captured and connected more fragmented information—

【The Abyss】!

This is actually an independent world, a chaotic place where countless demons are born, live, and fight!