A Mortal's Journey to Immortality: Wang Yu Transmigrates into a Book, the Dao Ancestor of Rein

Chapter 266 Afterwards
Is this his own apprentice?
How could I possibly train such a disciple?
The more Hong Fu looked at Han Li, the more incredible it seemed.

The thought of her disciple giving her several ancient fire-attribute spiritual herbs decades ago, along with the relevant pill formulas, made her feelings even more complicated.

Over three or four decades, she managed to gather enough pills with the help of the entire sect. Her senior brother, Cheng Tiankun, opened the furnace, and this master of alchemy refined a batch of precious spiritual pills without damaging any of the materials.

With the help of this batch of elixirs that perfectly matched the attributes of her cultivation technique, she rapidly increased her cultivation level to the peak of the early Nascent Soul stage.

For the past ten years or so, she had only refined one pill a year, not wasting a single drop of its medicinal power. She planned to take the remaining four when she had one foot in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm. At that time, she would cross that hurdle in one go.

Moreover, this batch of pills only consumed less than a third of the ten-thousand-year-old spiritual herbs she had.

If she could gather enough additional ingredients, she could ask Senior Brother Cheng to refine two or three more batches.

I dare not say that she can steadily raise her cultivation to the late stage of Nascent Soul in a hundred years, but I can definitely help her reach the peak of the mid-stage of Nascent Soul.

His own disciples deserve the most credit for his bright future.

"As the master, I really am, I really am..."

But Hong Fu was also extremely gratified at this moment.

In particular, her fourth disciple brought her grandniece Dong Xuan'er over and helped Xuan'er resolve her inner conflicts, enabling the child to reach the Pseudo-Infant realm at an unbelievable speed.

"A family with two Nascent Soul cultivators?"

No.

If Xuan'er and Yu'er are more ambitious, they may be able to enter the Nascent Soul stage within a hundred years.

At that time, her Hongying Mountain lineage will be a family with four Nascent Soul cultivators.

Although she didn't get most of the credit, she still felt proud and honored.

...

The other end.

Han Li chatted idly with the old man from the Tai Zhen Sect for a while.

He asked this person whether the Tai Zhen Sect possessed the top-tier clone technique of "One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones".

Unfortunately, the first secret technique of creating clones in Taoism has long been lost.

This lineage can only be passed down in the Great Jin Dynasty, a sacred place for cultivation in the human realm.

In this regard.

Han Li was not disappointed.

Then she asked about something else:
"Do the Taiyi Sect and Zhenji Sect, two of the ten major righteous sects of the Great Jin Dynasty, have any connection with the Taizhen Sect?"

The old man was stunned upon hearing this:
"What Taiyi Sect, Zhenji Sect?"

This person said they had never even heard of it.

He has cultivated Taoism for seven or eight hundred years and has never left Tiannan.

The Great Jin Dynasty was too unfamiliar and too distant for him.

Why would the Mulan people in the north of the Tianlan Grassland and the Tuwu people in the south easily let these Nascent Soul stage cultivators from the south cross the grassland?
He knew his own limitations and dared not take any risks.

"Fellow Daoist, do you truly have no recollection whatsoever?"

Han Li raised an eyebrow.

Upon hearing this, the old man shook his head with absolute certainty:

"Not impressed."

"It seems that this desolate land in Tiannan is completely disregarded by the Ten Righteous and Ten Demonic Forces of the Great Jin Dynasty. You branches are simply ignored..."

Han Li said meaningfully.

"Fellow Daoist Han knows about the Great Jin? It seems you know quite a bit about the Great Jin?"

The old man seized every opportunity to inquire.

"Fellow Daoist wishes to inquire about my background?"

Han Li had a half-smile on his face.

The old man immediately shut up.

So, Han Li then asked a lot of questions unilaterally.

For example, the reserves of various elixirs.

After much deliberation, the old man, fearing a soul search, finally relented. However, he only provided a general outline. He was still very careful to protect his knowledge of the Tai Zhen Sect's specific details.

The most precious and important part was not elaborated upon.

On the contrary, this guy exposed a lot of important information about the righteous sects such as Tianji Sect and Haoran Pavilion to him, as well as a lot of information about the major demonic sects.

What is there to say?

The person who knows you best isn't necessarily yourself; it could very well be your competitor.

Because in order to deal with you, he can know you better than you know yourself.

"Fellow Daoist Han, let's make this clear first: you can't reveal this to anyone. I'm the one who told you all this."

"You can trust me."

This comfort eased the old man's psychological burden. He worked so hard to ensure the successful completion of the transaction and to ensure his safe return to the Tai Zhen Sect.

...

This counterattack, which used the sword-testing tournament as a pretext and alcohol as bait, was generally a success.

The three clansmen, amidst a subtle atmosphere of sadness, were filled with joy.

The so-called sorrow naturally refers to the deaths of the three sects at the Core Formation stage.

The Falling Cloud Sect lost a cultivator at the mid-stage of Core Formation.

While pursuing the remnants of the Heavenly Fiend Sect, they were ambushed by a demonic cultivator at the Core Formation stage and their bodies were never recovered.

The Ancient Sword Sect lost four members, including Bai Haozhi's Daoist partner. After Bai Haozhi was identified as a spy, this woman, in her greed for more merit and to protect her husband, recklessly pursued advancement. Her overly aggressive nature eventually pushed a fellow cultivator from the Demonic Path to the brink. Knowing he was doomed, the cultivator chose to self-destruct, exploding his magical artifacts, ancient treasures, and golden core. Bai Haozhi's partner was too close and, unable to dodge, was caught in the crossfire and killed instantly.

When Bai Haozhi learned the news in prison, he was initially just sad, feeling that his Daoist partner didn't need to do this, and that his Daoist partner, his junior sister, was really not worth it for him, a failed man.

When the Confucian scholar heard that his Daoist partner had become pregnant a few months ago, he was completely stunned.

My brain went blank for a moment.

After a long silence, a hoarse voice, as sharp as a knife's edge, finally echoed from within the Dragon-Trapping Cave:

"Junior Brother Hu, what exactly happened? How could Junior Sister suddenly be pregnant? If she was pregnant before, why didn't she tell me?"

why?
“Your junior sister is your bedmate, and she was probably the first to discover that something was wrong with you, but she has never reported you.”

The old man outside the Dragon-Trapping Cave shook his head and sighed softly:

"As for why she's pregnant with your child? Perhaps it's to make you feel more at ease afterward and change your mind. Or perhaps she foresaw that you would take the risk and make a mistake, so..."

So I'm leaving you a backup plan in advance?

"She was so desperate to seize merit, it certainly wasn't for her own sake."

These words were like a needle, piercing through the seemingly strong and stubborn exterior of the Confucian scholar.

Tears immediately welled up in her eyes.

Then came the suppressed sobs.

After the elder from the Ancient Sword Sect left, Bai Haozhi burst into heart-wrenching sobs.

"Junior sister, junior sister..."

Thinking back to how he disguised himself as a rogue cultivator to better infiltrate the Ancient Sword Sect and conceal his true identity as a disciple of the Haoran Pavilion, he used his junior sister to marry her through dual cultivation, gain the recognition of the powerful clan behind her, and even obtain her protection.

He had always been deeply favored by this junior sister.

However, because he was a disciple of the Haoran Pavilion, he dared not admit his love and could only go down a dark path.

Only now did he realize how stifling his undercover role was.

In his master's eyes, he was always just a lowly pawn.

Only in his junior sister's eyes was he the indomitable hero, the most precious one.

But he lost his junior sister who had always silently supported and loved him.

“Ah…” From within the Dragon-Trapping Cave, Bai Haozhi’s mournful cry, like the lament of a cuckoo crying blood, rang out.

He huddled in the corner, trembling all over.

His original scholarly air had completely vanished.

Outside the Dragon-Trapping Cave.

The elderly man surnamed Hu murmured softly:
"Senior Brother Bai, what's so great about Haoran Pavilion? You've been with my Ancient Sword Sect for over a hundred years and have found your Daoist partner. Why are you still so attached to what Haoran Pavilion gave you? Why did you only realize its value and learn to cherish it after you've lost it?"

"Is the identity of the closed-door disciple of the Haoran Pavilion Master really that important?"

"If he truly considered you his last disciple, why would he assign you such a dangerous mission? Why would he threaten you with your mortal family background?"

The old man shook his head, sighed, and left.

Bai Hao was left alone in this cold and desolate prison, suffering in solitude.

Besides Bai Haozhi's Daoist partner, the other people who perished in the Ancient Sword Sect were Ming Xin and her husband, as well as another early-stage Core Formation cultivator.

Several Nascent Soul cultivators from the sect were deeply saddened to learn of Ming Xin's death in battle.

They all thought that Mingxin would fill the vacancy left by the Nascent Soul Elder who passed away decades ago.

Unexpectedly, I died at the hands of the Fei Cha Twin Demons of the Hehuan Sect.

Jin Wuhuan was also very annoyed by this.

Even after severely injuring the two demons and forcing them into the sphere of influence of the righteous path, he still gritted his teeth and felt extremely regretful.

"If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have let Mingxin participate in this operation."

Upon hearing this, Fire Dragon Boy shook his head.

Who could have imagined this would happen?

It's important to know that Ming Xin is a peak late-stage Core Formation cultivator with considerable strength; her secret techniques can even affect many early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. However, this woman was unlucky enough to encounter the Fei Cha Twin Demons of the Hehuan Sect, whose combined power is something even mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators must be wary of.

Not to mention, the two demons had already been chased by the Grand Elder all the way and were already enraged, so they were in a fit of rage.

In short, the enemy has many buffs, while this woman has quite a few debuffs.

This woman could protect herself even against a single ordinary early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. Even against two ordinary early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, she should be able to dodge and parry a few moves.

As a result, they inevitably ran into the two demons, Fat and Beauty.

My luck has truly run out.

"Moreover, if we let Mingxin hide in the back for seclusion, it will definitely displease the major families and dozens of high-level cultivators in the sect. This is also a big problem."

"Elder, you stopped your life-and-death seclusion and came out of seclusion in time, wasn't it to set an example and block the other disciples' retreat?"

"Ugh…"

Another middle-aged man in the early Nascent Soul stage shook his head.

Of the three sects in Yunmeng, the Ancient Sword Sect suffered the greatest losses this time.

Secondly, there is the Hundred Crafts Courtyard.

Two Core Formation stage cultivators were killed.

The Luoyun Sect was lucky; they only lost one person in battle.

But I heard that Cheng Tiankun was slightly injured, which is... a pleasant surprise?
Of course.

The real unexpected joy is the loss for both the righteous and the demonic paths.

Especially the demonic path.

They have confirmed that the Burning Old Monster of the Thousand Illusions Sect is completely dead.

The female cultivator from the Twin Demons of Fei Cha died within the sphere of influence of the righteous path. It is unknown whether she was killed by righteous cultivators or assassinated by remnants of the former Daoist lineage in the southern hinterland. The male from the Tian family escaped using a secret technique involving his Nascent Soul.

However, even if this person successfully possesses a suitable body, it will take decades to recover and regain their vitality. Even after recovering, the severe loss of their essence will undoubtedly affect their lifespan to some extent.

In other words, the one who managed to escape has no potential left.

Then there was the Old Demon Lian of the Demon Flame Sect, whose physical body was destroyed by the Barbarian Beard, and only his Nascent Soul escaped. The Heavenly Fiend True Monarch of the Heavenly Fiend Sect not only lost part of his primordial spirit, but was also injured by the Barbarian Beard.

This is another piece of great news.

Furthermore, the Demonic Path Heavenly Fiend Sect's Old Monster Sha Yun has also disappeared without a trace, suspected of perishing.

The demonic path has seen many die or be crippled.

The righteous path, along with Tian Chenzi and Tian Xingzi, who were acting together with the Tianji Sect, were severely injured by the three members of the Baiqiao Academy using their sect's most treasured artifact. With the cooperation of other allies from the Tiandao Alliance, they were driven into the territory of the demonic path.

finally.

Only Tian Chenzi's nascent soul escaped back to Tianji Gate.

Then there was Xue Laoguai from the Taizhen Sect, who was captured by Han Li, a guest elder of the Yunmeng Three Sects.

Only Jin Jing, the scholar from Haoran Pavilion, was unharmed, suffering only minor injuries.

Furthermore, of the thirty Core Formation stage disciples placed in the Heavenly Dao Alliance by both the righteous and demonic paths, only a handful escaped. All the exposed Foundation Establishment stage spies and undercover agents were apprehended. Using the Soul Searching Technique to trace the clues, even more scoundrels were uncovered.

Thus, without traitors and undercover agents, the sect seemed to have lost a shackle.

Moreover, the spoils obtained are a small stroke of luck for the participants.

Including the supplies awarded by the sect's higher-ups, everyone felt they had gained a good amount.

This is precisely the main reason why everyone in the three sects of Yunmeng is so happy.

...

three days later.

Three high-level gatherings.

Han Li and his group participated as a fourth party.

At the roundtable meeting, Han Li got straight to the point and asked for payment:
"According to the agreement, shouldn't San Zong be paying the final payment by now?"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Tiankun, Jin Wuhuan, Huolong Tongzi, Liehuo Laoguai, and the others burst into laughter.

"Fellow Daoist Han is certainly impatient."

As Elder Jin laughed, he tossed out a storage bag.

That was something the three parties had already agreed upon.

Han Li took it and raised an eyebrow.

It wasn't that the three cases were withheld, but rather that too much was given:
"Aren't there a bit too many of you?"

Jin Wuhuan waved his hand:

"Not much. Fellow Daoists helped us thwart the schemes of both the righteous and demonic paths, and severely damaged several major sects of both. What are these spiritual herbs and spirit stones compared to that?"

The three sects possess the entire Yunmeng Mountain and a significant portion of the Xi Kingdom, making them far wealthier than ordinary major sects. With the spiritual veins of Yunmeng Mountain in their possession, they can certainly produce some thousand-year-old spiritual herbs, to say the least. The Sacred Tree Valley within the forbidden area of ​​the three sects alone cultivates no fewer than a thousand thousand thousand-year-old spiritual herbs.

There are hundreds of thousands of medicinal herbs, flowers, and fruits that are over a hundred years old.

This is the great value of Yunmeng Mountain, a medium-grade large spiritual vein, and the main reason why Yunmeng Mountain needs eight or nine Nascent Soul stage cultivators to guard it in order to barely deter petty villains and thus occupy the place.

"Moreover, our previous agreement was only to restrain cultivators of the same level, but you fellow Daoists will either capture them alive or severely injure them, which is much more difficult and meaningful than mere restraint."

As soon as Jin Wuhuan finished speaking, Huolong Tongzi and the others nodded in agreement.

Han Li and his team exceeded the requirements of the commission, so they naturally couldn't pretend they didn't see it.

Moreover, Han Li was a guest advisor to all three sects simultaneously.

Only the three sects of Yunmeng could produce such a bizarre phenomenon.

No other sect would accept someone serving as a guest advisor to multiple factions simultaneously.

But Han Li managed to do it.

"Sixty-five thousand-year-old spiritual herbs, ten thousand mid-grade spirit stones, very well, then I, Han, will not stand on ceremony..."

No wonder several forces from both the righteous and demonic paths are eager to infiltrate and overthrow the Yunmeng Three Sects from within.

The three major sects that dominate Yunmeng Mountain are incredibly wealthy.

(End of this chapter)