Rebirth of a Reincarnated Immortal Cultivator

Han Li stood on the turbulent, icy sea, staring expressionlessly at the enormous Peng corpse that was undulating in the frigid water.

He slowly extended a hand, easily breaking through the Golden Roc's hard flesh. With a grab of his five fingers, a golden light flashed, and a bloody golden demon core flew out from the Roc's corpse and landed in his hand.

Staring at the demon core in his hand, Han Li's eyes flashed with satisfaction, and then his gaze fell on the Golden Roc's two pairs of golden claws.

These four golden roc claws contain incredibly pure metallic spiritual energy and magical power, making them excellent choices for use in medicine, crafting magical artifacts, or trading.

Thinking of this, Han Li raised his finger without hesitation and lightly drew a line in the air. A cyan sword light several meters long suddenly flew out, like a bolt of cyan lightning, and slashed fiercely at the four golden claws of the Golden Roc.

With a crisp snapping sound, the Golden Roc's four sharp claws broke off.

After collecting the Golden Roc Demon Core and the two pairs of golden claws, he slowly raised his head and looked at the Pengsha Giant Crab, which was fiercely fighting with the Crab Daoist not far away.

This giant crab was enormous, with a shell as hard as iron and a pair of incredibly powerful pincers. However, under the Crab Taoist's fierce attacks, it was gradually losing ground.

Seeing that its two companions were either dead or had fled, the Pengsha Giant Crab realized something was wrong and began to frantically thrash its massive body, trying to break free from the Crab Taoist's restraints and escape.

But how could Han Li let a cooked duck fly away?

With piercing eyes, he manipulated the Crab Taoist's giant pincers without hesitation, clamping down on the Pengsha Giant Crab and giving it no chance to escape.

At the same time, he made hand seals, and strands of azure light, like lively green snakes, surged and intertwined around his body.

It quickly condensed into two enormous cyan swords, each a hundred feet tall, standing like two majestic mountain peaks in the void.

At this moment, Han Li's eyes flashed with a blue light, and his blue Taoist robe fluttered in the sea breeze.

With a single gesture, the lotus sword petals surrounding him flew out and merged into the blades of the giant swords floating on either side.

As the lotus sword petals merged with it, the giant sword, which was originally greenish-blue, suddenly developed a faint red halo, like a red-hot iron sword, radiating intense heat, and sped toward the giant crab of Pompeii at an astonishing speed.

Wherever it passed, the void groaned and twisted, emitting bursts of sword cries.

With a crisp "crack," the two giant swords, like two indestructible giant axes, pierced through the incredibly hard shell of the Ponsa Crab with unstoppable force.

The giant crab didn't even have a chance to struggle before it was pinned to the shore by these two giant swords, and there was no hope of survival.

With the death of the giant Pengsha Crab, the low-level demonic beasts that were originally restless were naturally terrified and dared not linger any longer. They scattered and fled in all directions, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.

“Fellow Daoist, my name is Baili Xiujuan. I will always remember your kindness, but I do not yet know your name!”

Just as Han Li was busy collecting materials from the demon beasts, a streak of azure light flew rapidly from the distant sea. A clear and melodious female voice could be faintly heard from within the azure light, like the sound of heaven.

Upon seeing this, Han Li stopped what he was doing and stared intently. He saw that the azure light had flown close in the blink of an eye.

The blue light dissipated, revealing a female cultivator with her hair tied up and dressed in a tight-fitting outfit. The woman had a beautiful face and skin as white as snow.

Her beautiful eyes sparkled with a captivating charm, but her aura had weakened somewhat due to her fierce battle with the three demon kings.

My surname is Wang!

Seeing that the other party had taken the initiative to speak, Han Li naturally could not ignore it and replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Wang. My apologies for not recognizing you earlier. I was amazed to see you so easily slay two Core Formation demon beasts. Such supernatural power is truly enviable. May I ask which faction you belong to?"

Baili Xiujuan smiled slightly, revealing two shallow dimples, as beautiful as spring flowers in bloom.

A pair of beautiful eyes curiously looked Han Li up and down, as if trying to find some clues from him.

Han Li muttered to himself upon seeing this. The woman in front of him seemed friendly, but they were just casual acquaintances. If it weren't for the fact that she came from the Baili family and that he had been indebted to her several times, he wouldn't have bothered to intervene.

Han Li chuckled and said calmly:

"Hehe, Miss Baili, you're too kind. I was just lucky; the fire-attribute cultivation technique I practice happened to be effective against the sea monsters."

"As for my background, I am a rogue cultivator, without any sect or affiliation. But you, fellow Daoist, are a Core Formation cultivator of noble status. Why are you stationed near this small, remote coastal market?"

Upon hearing this, Baili Xiujuan's eyes lit up.

The fact that this person possesses such profound cultivation and supernatural abilities is quite unexpected, as he is merely a rogue cultivator.

To be able to successfully condense a golden core as a rogue cultivator, it seems that this fellow cultivator's talent and opportunities are truly extraordinary. If he could join their Baili clan, it might be of great benefit to their upcoming actions!

"Haha, fellow Daoist, this is not the place to talk. Please come with me into the store for a chat!" Thinking of this, Baili Xiujuan laughed and cupped her hands to Han Li.

Upon hearing this, Han Li did not ask any further questions.

After sorting through the remaining monster materials, they returned to the nameless market town under Baili Xiujuan's guidance.

Upon seeing Han Li and his companion, the people in the nameless market rushed forward with gratitude on their faces, repeatedly thanking him and bowing deeply.

"It's alright. We are all human cultivators, and it's perfectly acceptable for us to lend a helping hand if we can. You don't need to take it to heart."

"It's only been a little over a year since we last met, but this fellow Daoist's cultivation has improved quite a bit, reaching the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment. It seems he's only one step away from entering the Pseudo-Core Realm, which is truly gratifying."

Han Li waved his hand dismissively and spoke, his gaze falling on the middle-aged Foundation Establishment cultivator not far away. He smiled faintly and said...

"I never expected that you would still remember me, senior. I am truly flattered!"

The middle-aged cultivator was taken aback. Looking at Han Li's calm demeanor, he seemed to recall something, and soon a look of surprise appeared on his face.

This middle-aged cultivator was the market lord who had dealt with Han Li more than a year ago.

"Master Tian, ​​do you know this Fellow Daoist Wang?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Baili Xiujuan's eyes, but her expression remained cold as she asked.

"Replying to Senior Baili, more than a year ago, this senior came to the market to exchange some cultivation supplies. I met this senior at that time, but it was just a chance encounter, and we didn't have any deep friendship." The market owner was a little surprised, but still respectfully bowed and answered honestly.

"Since you have some connection with this Fellow Daoist Wang, then come in with us. I happen to have some questions for you! As for the others, go check the island's formations and strengthen its security. If there's nothing else, then you may leave!"

Baili Xiujuan touched her fair chin, pondered for a moment, then parted her red lips and spoke to the crowd of cultivators watching from the side.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators bowed respectfully without the slightest hesitation, and then each piloted their respective flying magical artifacts, flying off to different parts of the island.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, please follow me!"

After Baili Xiujuan finished speaking, her gaze fell on Han Li beside her, and her originally cold face instantly blossomed into a warm smile.

Then, he led Han Li to an antique-style pavilion on the island.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, please! This wine is Peach Blossom Immortal Wine from Ningzhou Continent. Although it cannot compare to those hundred-year-old spirit wines, it has its own unique features. In particular, after traveling and training at sea, it is inevitable that it will pick up some moisture."

"This wine has the effects of warming and nourishing the spleen and stomach, dispelling dampness, and restoring the body's spiritual energy and magical power. I would not dare to serve it to just anyone."

As Baili Xiujuan spoke, she poured Han Li a full cup of Peach Blossom Immortal Wine and pushed it in front of him. A rich floral and wine aroma wafted up, intoxicating everyone.

"Miss Baili, you're too kind. Please speak freely; there are no other outsiders here!" Han Li did not rush to drink the spirit wine, but instead stroked his chin, a half-smile on his face.

"Fellow Daoist is indeed straightforward! In that case, I will no longer beat around the bush."

"Several years ago, I received a message from my family, instructing me to end my seclusion and escort a shipment of goods to Pengsha Island. However, I did not expect that while crossing the endless abyss would not have resulted in any accidents, we were attacked by sea monsters in the Pengsha Sea. Most of the crew members were killed or injured, and the losses were severe. In the end, I was the only one who survived by sheer luck, but I was also seriously injured."

"There's nothing I can do but stay here to heal and recuperate while waiting for news from my family. Among the goods being transported this time, there are several items that are of utmost importance and absolutely cannot be lost," Baili Xiujuan said, shaking her head with a hint of bitterness.

"So, fellow Daoist wants me to escort this shipment back to Pengsha Island with you? If so, I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you, young lady. I have important matters to attend to and cannot afford to delay." Han Li understood the implication in the other party's words, and after a moment's thought, he declined.

As the other party said, the demon race's behavior is currently abnormal, clearly indicating that they have some ulterior motive. He doesn't want to delay any longer over such a matter.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, please don't be so quick to refuse. The reason you're here at the junction of Pengsha Island and the Endless Abyss is probably because you wanted to cross the Endless Abyss and return to the outer sea, but that's probably not going to happen now."

"Oh? What do you mean by that, Miss Baili?"

Han Li frowned slightly upon hearing this.

"Not long ago, after I recovered from my injuries, I returned to the sea area where I was attacked, hoping to retrieve some of the lost cargo. However, as soon as I approached that area, I encountered a large number of sea monsters, including many level five and six monsters. Fortunately, I reacted in time and was able to avoid a bloodbath."

"I thought this situation only existed in that area, but on the way back, I met several other fellow Daoists, and they told me about similar situations. Now, the entire edge of the Endless Abyss has been completely occupied by demonic beasts."

“Fellow Daoist Wang’s supernatural powers are indeed extraordinary, but facing such a large number of sea monsters, going rashly would be a near certain death. Why don’t you come with me to escort this shipment back to Pengsha Island first, and then we can discuss it further!” Baili Xiujuan shook her head and slowly explained.

"No wonder these monsters have been acting so violently lately; this explains it all."

“But according to you, young lady, no matter how remote this place is, it is still near the Pengsha Sea. As a cultivator from Baili Prefecture, you only need to send a message and someone will come to meet you. Why bother me to take action? Could there be some secret behind this?”

Han Li stroked his chin and muttered to himself, but he soon realized something was wrong.

"I never expected that Brother Wang would have such a sharp mind. I admire you utmost!"

"To be honest, the situation on Pengsha Island is not optimistic either. Outside the Overturning Sea Formation, it is also surrounded by demonic beasts. The entire island city is besieged by these monstrous creatures. Judging from the trend of the beast tide, it will probably spread to our area soon."

"The protective array temporarily set up in this market is simply not strong enough to withstand such a large-scale beast tide."

"I was thinking of waiting and seeing if I could meet some fellow practitioners to travel with, which would be the best thing. But I never expected that instead of meeting any fellow practitioners, we were attacked by three beasts. If it weren't for Fellow Daoist Wang arriving in time, our group would probably be..." Baili Xiujuan said, her face full of lingering fear.

"What?! Pengsha Island is also surrounded?!" Han Li was completely shocked.

He had been in seclusion for two years refining his natal magic weapon. What happened during that time, and why did the monsters become so rampant?

Han Li could more or less guess the reason why the demonic beasts gathered at the edge of the Endless Abyss were mostly related to the abyssal beast he had encountered when he crossed the Endless Abyss before. He really couldn't think of any other reason.

As for the demonic beasts within Pengsha Island, since it is a human settlement, there are inherently limited high-level demonic beasts. Furthermore, with the existence of the Overturning Sea Formation, the origins of these besieging demonic beasts become extremely suspicious.

Thinking of the rumors about the Dragon Palace and what happened in the Langfang Sea, Han Li couldn't help but frown.

If what the other party said is true, the entire outer area of ​​Pengsha Sea is currently occupied by demonic beasts. At the current rate, it will reach here in a few years. If you want to survive in such a ferocious beast tide, the only way is to enter Pengsha Island and seek the protection of the Overturning Sea Formation!

He didn't believe that these level six and seven demonic beasts alone could launch such a large-scale beast tide. There must be level eight, level nine, or even transformed demonic beasts manipulating it behind the scenes. If he encountered them, even if his cultivation had reached the Core Formation stage, he would definitely die!