Chapter 463: Chapter 256: Body Refinement Genius, The Final Battle of the Three Sects

Whichever side the Xiao Family joined could change the outcome of the war between the Three Great Sects.

For this very reason, the Three Great Sects and the other Six Great Noble Families all sent representatives to offer their congratulations. Yellow Crane Immortal City sent someone as well.

Moreover, with the exception of the Zhou Family, all the representatives were Golden Core Masters.

Even Fake Pill Ancestor Mu Song of the Mu Family, whose lifespan was running out, had come.

’The Mu Family Ancestor’s condition is much worse than it was during Mo Qingxue’s Core Formation Ceremony.’

Li Chang’an entered his Borrowed State. Now possessing Fake Pill Magical Power and Fake Pill Divine Sense, he could tell at a glance that something was wrong with the Mu Family Ancestor.

Although Mu Song did his best to hide it, he couldn’t conceal the aura of decline clinging to him.

He likely had only twenty or thirty years of life left.

If the Mu Family failed to produce a new Core Formation Cultivator before he died, the family’s fate would likely be grim.

Halfway through the ceremony, a young Cultivator from the Cyan Cloud Sect suddenly spoke to the Mu Family Ancestor.

"Daoist Mu, I’ve always been interested in the way of Spirit Plants. I hear the Mu Family’s legacy in this area is quite extraordinary. Might I have a look at it?"

He didn’t use a private Sound Transmission; he spoke for all to hear.

Everyone was rather astonished to hear this.

The young Cultivator’s aura was only at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, not that of a Golden Core Master. How could he dare to address the Mu Family Ancestor as a peer?

Furthermore, he was incredibly brazen, demanding to see the Mu Family’s Spirit Plant legacy right from the outset.

Even if the Mu Family was in decline, they were not to be bullied by a mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator!

Just then, Liang Chang, the Golden Core Master from the Cyan Cloud Sect, laughed. "Haha, don’t take offense, Daoist Mu. This young man, Wan Xing, has always been blunt."

Mu Song’s expression remained unchanged, betraying none of his thoughts.

"It’s nothing. I won’t hold it against a junior."

"Daoist Mu, this young man’s Body Refinement has just broken through to Tier Three. He can hardly be considered a junior. He’s one of our peers now."

Everyone present was stunned by his words.

Tier Three Body Refinement!

A Body Refining Cultivator of this Tier hadn’t appeared in the Southern Domain Cultivation Immortality Realm for a very long time.

A Cultivator who had reached Tier Three on the Path of Body Refining could withstand the attacks of a Golden Core Master with their physique alone. They could indeed be considered a peer to a Golden Core Master.

What’s more, this Cultivator, Wan Xing, was so young and had already reached the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.

His talent for Qi Refining was also quite remarkable.

In the future, he was very likely to break through to the Golden Core realm, reaching Tier Three in both Qi cultivation and Body Refinement!

’It seems the Cyan Cloud Sect plans to use this occasion to make a name for Wan Xing, allowing him to formally enter the upper echelons of the Southern Domain Cultivation Immortality Realm.’

Li Chang’an mused, having seen through the Cyan Cloud Sect’s intentions.

A Tier Three physique was indeed impressive.

No doubt, news of this would soon spread throughout the entire Southern Domain.

However, the Mu Family Ancestor, Mu Song, was simply unlucky to have become Wan Xing’s stepping stone to fame.

His aged face showed little change; he simply cupped his hands and offered his congratulations.

Seeing this, everyone present understood.

The Mu Family was truly on its last legs.

After that, representatives from various factions struck up conversations with Wan Xing.

Even many from rival Sects communicated with him discreetly.

Li Chang’an, controlling Nie Ting’s body, sent a private Sound Transmission to Wan Xing.

"Daoist Wan, do you have any intention of selling your Tier Three Body Refining Technique?"

"Oh? Daoist Nie wants a Body Refining Technique? Don’t tell me the Ten Thousand Swords Sect doesn’t have one?"

Wan Xing replied via Sound Transmission, his tone utterly lacking in gravity and tinged with mockery.

Li Chang’an didn’t get angry and continued the Sound Transmission.

"Daoist Wan, I can trade various Tier Three Treasures for it. You would only need to copy the Cultivation Technique; it would be no loss to you."

"What a joke! Our sects are rivals. Why on earth would I sell the Cultivation Technique to you?"

Wan Xing sneered.

"Nie Ting, if you want the Tier Three Body Refining Technique, come to the Cyan Cloud Sect and kill me for it. But I don’t think you have what it takes!"

Upon hearing this, Li Chang’an stopped the Sound Transmission.

He could tell that no matter what he said, Wan Xing would never sell the Tier Three Body Refining Technique.

He would just have to find another way.

...

After the Core Formation Ceremony ended, Li Chang’an returned to Changqing Mountain with Jiang Muyu.

During their journey, He Qianshan, Xiahou Hong, and the Tier Three Yellow Crane had planned to ambush and kill him.

But he had learned of their plan in advance through his puppet, Wang Baichuan, so he took a detour instead of his intended route.

While Li Chang’an was confident he could handle He Qianshan and Xiahou Hong, he wasn’t nearly as sure about the Tier Three Yellow Crane.

Many years ago, that Huang He Demon King had already reached the peak of the Tier Three Middle Stage. It might have even secretly broken through to the Tier Three Late Stage by now.

After all, the Beast Tide had erupted back then precisely because Huang He Master had entered the Black Dragon Mountain Range to hunt a Tier Three Demon King. He had wanted to obtain a Tier Three Demon Pill to bolster the foundation for Huang He’s advancement.

’I can’t rush this. I’ll wait patiently for an opportunity when He Qianshan is alone.’

Li Chang’an was very patient and continued to wait.

In any case, since he controlled Wang Baichuan, he knew nearly everything about He Qianshan’s movements.

Sooner or later, he would find the right opportunity.

...

Time flew by, and more than a year passed.

During this time, Li Chang’an’s life remained peaceful.

But the war between the Three Great Sects grew increasingly fierce. Casualties mounted, and it seemed a decisive final battle was on the horizon.

’This war has gone on long enough. It’s about time it ended.’

Li Chang’an analyzed the many reports in his hands.

After so many years of fighting, the entire Southern Domain Cultivation Immortality Realm had fallen into decline. As a result, Demonic Cultivators were growing in number, becoming ever more rampant and brazen.

If things continued like this, the Southern Domain would likely fall to the Demonic cultivators.

The Three Great Sects had clearly realized this as well and were all preparing for a final, decisive battle.

They planned to settle everything in one final clash!

「A few days later.」

A piece of news arrived from Yellow Crane Immortal City.

Xu Fugui’s ninth son, Xu Changqing, had successfully reached Foundation Establishment in Yellow Crane Immortal City!

His Foundation Establishment Ceremony would be held in one month.

Li Chang’an received an invitation.

But of course, he couldn’t possibly attend in Yellow Crane Immortal City, so he could only arrange for someone to deliver his gift.

Not long after, two streaks of light cut across the sky and landed on Changqing Mountain.

It was Xu Fugui and the newly ascended Xu Changqing.

Xu Changqing was over thirty years old, but because he practiced a Wood Element Health Cultivation Technique, he still looked to be eighteen or nineteen.

Dressed in a white robe, he had a gentle temperament and a scholarly air about him, looking just like a fair-faced scholar from the Mortal Realm.

In both temperament and appearance, he was very similar to Li Chang’an.

"Junior Xu Changqing greets Uncle Li."

He bowed deeply, his etiquette impeccable.

Li Chang’an nodded slightly, looking him over.

"Given your Spiritual Root aptitude, reaching Foundation Establishment at thirty is a bit slow. However, your progress has been steady, so there’s hope for you to reach Core Formation in the future!"

Xu Changqing possessed a full forty wisps of Spirit Charm.

This was considered a Middle Grade Spirit Root.

He was only a single wisp shy of a Top Grade Spirit Root.

As long as he continued on this unhurried path, he truly had a sliver of hope of reaching Core Formation one day.

"Changqing, your aptitude is far better than your father’s. Don’t think of Foundation Establishment as the final goal. The road ahead is long, and you must remember..."

Li Chang’an was about to offer some guidance when he suddenly froze.

One of the puppets under his control had just received major news.

...

「Inside the Ten Thousand Swords Sect.」

Nie Ting, under Li Chang’an’s control, was in the middle of handling a Sect affair.

But Nie Yu suddenly found him and led him into a secret room.

Inside the secret room, the other Golden Core Cultivators of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect were all present.

"What happened?"

Li Chang’an asked, feigning confusion.

Nie Yu nodded slightly, his expression grave.

"In three days, you will follow me to attack the Cyan Cloud Sect!"