Chapter 62: Nie Mie's Master, Chen Xuanjun of the Profound Yin Body

Within the Li family residence, many disciples were sweeping the grounds while others were deep in cultivation.

Zhao Xin could not help but ponder over at the Ancestor's quarters, wondering about the origins of that middle-aged man. He had never heard of the Jiang family. They surely could not be a clan hailing from the Thirteen Dao Prefectures of the Eastern Wasteland. The Eastern Wasteland was simply too vast, with a population numbering in the hundreds of millions. The Thirteen Dao Prefectures alone housed countless factions, not to mention that the Thirteen Dao Prefectures were merely a tiny corner of the Eastern Wasteland.

Outside the Li family estate, in the sprawling city at the foot of the Tailong Sect, people were engaged in heated discussions. Many of them were cultivators from the surrounding areas. The silver-speared young man who had arrived earlier possessed an extraordinary aura, yet he was merely a guard of some clan, sent here to summon their eldest young master? Could their eldest young master possibly be that middle-aged man who had just joined the Li family? They found it hard to believe.

Just at that moment, everyone felt a sudden shudder in their chests as they heard the synchronous beating of their own hearts.

"Ah!!"
"It's the Ancestor!"

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He had originally been reduced to a cripple, yet a single drop of spiritual tea from the Ancestor had instantly granted him a new lease on life!

"Such an aura! How terrifying! What kind of physique is this?"

Jiang Yu offered a respectful bow and departed.

"Brother, you really came."

Knowing full well that his divine physique was none other than the Slaughter Divine Body—a terrifying constitution that grew stronger with every battle and grew mightier with every kill!

However, Li Xuan had no need for anyone to remind him; he had known all along.

...

Even more powerful than the Seven-Orificed Exquisite Heart!

"Rest assured, Master. It is of no consequence; they are merely a mob of mere chickens and dogs. I shall suppress everything with a single hand!"

It was the Nine-Orificed Exquisite Heart!

Jiang Yu entered the Li family estate, arrived at Li Xuan's courtyard, and dropped to his knees once more. "Many thanks, Ancestor, for saving my life!"

Jiang Yu uttered the words with immense weight. This was quite literally saving his life!

In his chest, where his Seven-Orificed Exquisite Heart had once been violently ripped out, a brand-new heart was now regrowing.

Li Xuan spoke calmly, "My Li family is currently at war with the Earth Dragon Sect and the Zhou family of Heavenly Mourning City. Go and join the battle."

The Li family's Ancestor possessed truly boundless abilities.

Night Qingcheng watched Jiang Yu leave, then craned her neck to look at the cup of tea resting on Li Xuan's table. "What kind of tea is this? Give me some."

Divine Martial? Li Xuan let out a cold laugh.

...

They were utterly shaken to their core!

The middle-aged man whose bodily origin had withered away—they had misjudged him entirely!

"No, that's not it. It's true that our eyes deceived us, but his origin was indeed withered to begin with! It must have been the Li family's Ancestor who intervened and directly allowed him to rise once more!"

*

Nie Mie sat in a chair with an air of absolute nonchalance. Hearing his master's voice, the corners of his mouth curled slightly upward. "Master, I know you worry about me, but everything is completely under my control!"

Yet right now, standing before Jiang Yu, Zhao Xin felt a palpable wave of pressure.

Illuminating the world.

This was clearly a genius with a special constitution, a true proud son of heaven. That heartbeat alone caused their hearts to palpitate with lingering fear!

Li Xuan bade him rise, a smile playing on his lips. "Remember it well. I do not care for empty words of gratitude; I wish to see your actions."

Upon White Zhi Peak, within a magnificent hall, a ravishing woman sat in a chair. A pristine white robe enveloped her exquisite and graceful figure. At this moment, Chen Xuanjun's delicate moth-like brows were slightly furrowed.

"Rest assured, Master. I will undoubtedly secure the position of true successor disciple! No one can stand in my way!" Nie Mie said with a cheeky grin, causing Chen Xuanjun to shake her head helplessly.

Nie Mie was brimming with supreme confidence. As for the Li family's Ancestor—how dare he provoke him? He would certainly not let the Li family's Ancestor off the hook! However, his current strength was still insufficient. Once his cultivation reached the required level, he would undoubtedly slay the Li family's Ancestor! He would tear the Li family's Ancestor into a thousand pieces!

A single drop of spiritual tea from the Ancestor had triggered a complete metamorphosis within him, not only restoring him but granting him a second life.

Meanwhile, high above the main hall, Night Qingcheng—resembling a fluffy giant dog—craned her neck to peer at Chen Xuanjun inside.

Nie Mie stood up as he spoke, confidence blazing in his eyes. "Master, besides, it is not I who went looking for trouble; trouble came looking for me. How dare someone covet my belongings and even dare to strike within the valley? In my eyes, he has already courted his own death!"

An overwhelming aura surged from his body as rays of auspicious light blossomed outward. Suddenly, nine divine radiances emerged from Jiang Yu's heart.

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Chen Xuanjun felt a deep sense of dread. Even the Ancestor's intervention had failed to capture that formidable powerhouse. Because she valued Nie Mie greatly, she could not shake her anxiety.

Jiang Yu exhaled deeply, opened his eyes, and instinctively clenched his fists. His strength had fully recovered, and his heart thudded with powerful, rhythmic beats.

*

Some Dao scriptures contained flaws. Chen Xiyue had mentioned this with her dying breath, specifically warning Li Xuan.

Zhao Xin patted Jiang Yu on the shoulder. "Come, let us go together."

The valley was suffused with the fragrance of medicinal herbs, and rare botanical treasures swayed in the breeze everywhere one looked, radiating divine light.

"W-What is that? It's that middle-aged man! He was disguised all along!"

Zhao Xin walked over and could not help exclaiming.

Listening to Nie Mie's words, Chen Xuanjun's brows furrowed even deeper. "Since you refuse to speak of it, then so be it. The Ancestor has summoned you; you must handle it properly. The Sequence Disciple Assembly is about to commence, and with this incident, you will inevitably become the target of hostility from all the other disciples. You must proceed with caution."

And all of this was thanks to the Ancestor. The Ancestor's action had propelled him even further!

Jiang Yu nodded heavily. "It is all thanks to the Ancestor!"

Jiang Yu fell to his knees, kowtowing repeatedly with loud thuds.

Nie Mie spoke in a booming voice as he strode outward. The disciples of White Zhi Peak cast unkind glances in his direction.

Zhao Xin waved a hand dismissively. "It is nothing."

Thud!

Nie Mie possessed supreme confidence. His cultivation had already reached the Spirit Refining realm; among the inner sect disciples of the valley, who could possibly surpass him?

Medicine King Valley.

Jiang Yu nodded, more than willing and entirely devoid of dissatisfaction. The Ancestor had bestowed such an immense grace upon him that even if the Ancestor ordered him to die, he would gladly comply!

Night Qingcheng nodded happily. She knew of Medicine King Valley; wasn't that the faction to which that fellow Nie Mie belonged?

A roar erupted from within the Li family estate, and a figure soared fiercely into the sky. Raising their heads, the onlookers laid eyes upon that middle-aged man.

...

Seeing Zhao Xin, a smile could not help but surface on Jiang Yu's face. "Indeed. I must thank you as well."

A smile bloomed on Night Qingcheng's face. She had heard tales of Li Xuan's past; since Li Xuan desired to take a wife and have children, his lifespan was evidently drawing to a close.

It truly was the Li family's Ancestor who had intervened, allowing this proud prodigy to rise once more!

At that instant, many hearts stirred. Perhaps they too...

Zhao Xin was momentarily stunned before laughing aloud. "What a coincidence, I am Zhao Xin."

However, his first priority was to find the Ancestor of Medicine King Valley.

The aura emanating from him was overwhelmingly formidable!

Li Xuan glanced at her sideways. "Very well. Go to Medicine King Valley, drag their Ancestor over here, and I will reward you with a cup."

"Nie Mie, tell me the truth. Just what on earth did you do to provoke such a terrifying powerhouse into hunting you down all the way to our Medicine King Valley?"

Leaving the courtyard, Jiang Yu drew a long breath. Standing before the Ancestor had placed him under immense pressure, particularly due to his newly awakened Nine-Orificed Exquisite Heart.

"To think it is a Profound Yin Physique! Didn't that fellow Tai Xuan wish to take a wife and father children? Heh heh."

Astonishing!

He could sense even a infinitesimal fraction of the Ancestor's might. That trace of Dao rhythm, mere fragment though it was, had left him drenched in cold sweat!

She was certain she could satisfy Li Xuan!

"We were all mistaken! The Li family must have recognized his extraordinary nature from the very beginning, which is why they took him in!"

They were utterly shaken. A cripple? How could this possibly be a cripple?!

As long as he seized the Ninth Sequence True Successor position, entered the Medicinal Pool, and awakened the little vial, he believed that it would not be long before he could annihilate the Li family and slaughter the Li family's Ancestor!

He gazed at Jiang Yu, unable to suppress his envy. Power—he could feel power instantaneously. A sensation even mightier than his own divine physique was radiating from Jiang Yu.

A proud prodigy swore an oath before the gates of the Li family.

Jiang Yu's disguise vanished in an instant, revealing his true visage. A heart-stopping aura surged forth from his body.

...

The Dao scripture of the Divine Martial Great Emperor possessed flaws.

Li Xuan leafed through the Dao scripture of the Divine Martial Great Emperor and could not help letting out a chuckle.

Jiang Yu dropped directly to his knees before the Li family gates, raising his hands in a solemn oath. "I, Li Yu, should I ever betray the Ancestor or betray the Li family, may I be destroyed by heaven and earth, and may my Dao path be severed forever!"

Jiang Yu said with a solemn expression, "The Ancestor instructed me to find Zhao Xin and join the battle. Brother, do you happen to know where Zhao Xin is?"

Jiang Yu was also momentarily stunned, then exchanged glances with Zhao Xin, and both burst into laughter.