Mortal: I possess a copy of the Jade Manual of the Sea of ​​Consciousness!

A month later.

Wang Xuan and Han Li left Tai Nan Valley quietly without telling Elder Huang.

Because after the three of them talked that day, Old Huang had taken all his belongings and settled elsewhere.

The number of cultivators coming and going in Tainan Valley has increased daily, and even demonic cultivators can be seen coming and going, making it quite lively.

They all had one goal: to see in person the senior who had broken through to the Core Formation stage here.

Most cultivators choose to break through to the Core Formation stage in places with abundant spiritual veins.

The spiritual energy here is scarce, making it extremely difficult to even sustain daily cultivation needs.

Therefore, it is clear that the senior who reached the Core Formation stage was undoubtedly a rogue cultivator!

How many rogue cultivators at the Core Formation stage are there in the entire Yue Kingdom?

If you're lucky enough to be chosen by this master, your path to immortality will be smooth sailing from then on!

A muddy path through the woods.

Wang Xuan and Han Li strolled leisurely towards the abandoned mine site of Yanjiabao.

"Junior brother, have you found out exactly what the guarding force is like at the abandoned mine site of Yan Family Fortress?"

Han Li nodded emphatically upon hearing this and took out a bird's-eye view map.

The signs indicate the location of each sentry post and the cultivation level of the cultivator responsible for that post.

"This was drawn by my junior brother a month ago, and there is a possibility that it may have been changed."

However, even with the changes, the overall security strength won't change much.

Wang Xuan nodded indifferently and said, "They are just some minor Qi Refining cultivators. Now that I have formed my core, it would be easy for me to eliminate them without anyone noticing."

Even if there are Foundation Establishment cultivators there, they are nothing more than small fry in my eyes.

"Ahem!"

Han Li coughed awkwardly twice; he himself was still a Foundation Establishment cultivator!

However, hearing Wang Xuan's confidence, Han Li was genuinely envious.

The Core Formation stage—these three short words seemed incredibly distant to him.

Wang Xuan knew what Han Li was thinking, so he patted him on the shoulder.

"I was just joking. Just like what Old Huang said, everyone in this world is a protagonist."

With your senior brother's help, forming a Core Formation Spiritual Object will not be a problem for you.

As the old saying goes, as long as you're willing to practice diligently, your cultivation will progress naturally, just follow your intuition! Hahahaha!

Han Li rolled his eyes inwardly and thought to himself, "Senior brother, it seems like your personality has become much more unruly since you formed your core."

Wang Xuan asked doubtfully, "Oh? Really? Maybe I've been in seclusion for too long and was feeling bored, so I was just cracking a few jokes with you, Junior Brother, to relax."

Han Li nodded deeply and said, "That makes sense. The longest period of seclusion I ever had was probably the three years when I had just established my foundation."

A person sat cross-legged on a futon day after day, constantly consuming pills and absorbing spiritual energy to improve his cultivation.

As time went on, I felt a sense of loneliness, and there was no sense of joy left.

Fortunately, I still have you, my senior brother, who is willing to confide in me and help me.

Wang Xuan chuckled, took a step away from Han Li, and teased, "Junior Brother, what's wrong with you today? You keep saying sentimental things."

Since we're already in Jingzhou, why don't we go back to our hometown for a visit?

Han Li's expression stiffened upon hearing this, and he looked somewhat unnatural. He declined, saying, "I'd rather not. What's so interesting about them? It'll only affect my mood."

Wang Xuan pursed his lips, thought about it for a moment and agreed, so he gave up the idea of ​​going back to Wuligou to see his relatives.

"That's right. There's a difference between immortals and mortals. In the end, they will only turn into a handful of yellow earth and be buried in the ground."

We still have a long way to go, and having too many ties isn't a good thing, right, Junior Brother Han?

Han Li sighed softly and said speechlessly, "Senior brother, please stop implying that I'm being sarcastic."

"You know your junior brother's abilities perfectly well. Even if he wants to resist, what can he do?"

They can't compare in cultivation, fighting skills, or foundation.

Junior brother, I still want to live a few more years. Fortunately, senior brother has a good temper and is willing to help me.

Moreover, if I hadn't contributed the most to my senior brother's Core Formation this time, I would never have said those words.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xuan's smile faded, and he sighed, "You can't blame me for this. Can you honestly say you didn't regret sharing the spiritual liquid inside with me after learning about the little green bottle's effects?"

"In the world of cultivation, strength is paramount, and people devour each other without spitting out the bones, but it is impossible to truly be ruthless and emotionless."

We, fellow disciples, have known each other since we were humble beginnings. You could say we are the only family and friends in this world of cultivation!

That's why I'm doing my best to help you.

Of course, the little green bottle also played a part in this. The fundamental principle between people is still that interests come first, and junior brother should understand this.

So, junior brother, you should focus on your cultivation. Everything in this world is done for a reason; nothing happens without cause.

My senior brother's words may have been hurtful, but that's the truth. So, junior brother, you can never be too careful, including me!

Han Li felt a mix of emotions after hearing this. He knew this principle all too well, but he was helpless to change it.

Ever since he embarked on the path of immortality, he felt that Wang Xuan was like an insurmountable mountain, always blocking his way.

Whenever I feel like I can challenge or compare myself to someone else, the other person always gives me an unexpected "surprise"!

Since we can't resist, we might as well join.

As long as Wang Xuan doesn't make excessive demands, he will try his best to meet them and ask for some benefits in return.

The two remained silent the entire way.

On the way, Wang Xuan and Han Li encountered two cultivators, who were probably independent cultivators from the countryside, and they spoke with a strong local accent.

Despite only having Qi Refining stage cultivation, their arrogant and domineering aura made them seem like Core Formation experts to anyone who didn't know better!

Unfortunately, they encountered two cunning old foxes, one of whom was a Foundation Establishment cultivator disguised as a Qi Refining cultivator.

The other was a Core Formation cultivator disguised as a Qi Refining cultivator; each one was more insidious than the last.

In the end, after Han Li demonstrated his Foundation Establishment cultivation, he successfully received a package of pleas for mercy from the two of them, who were both crying and snotty.

They thought that killing the two men would end the matter.

But unexpectedly, Wang Xuan and Han Li managed to extract something very interesting from these two.

It turns out that the demonic sect that rules this state is the Ghost Spirit Sect.

Wang Chan, the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect, had some unpleasantness with Han Li, a Foundation Establishment cultivator from Huangfeng Valley, more than ten years ago.

Finally, after Huangfeng Valley was reduced to its former state, he ordered his disciples to search for Han Li's whereabouts.

Now, the other party's cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds. After cultivating with Yan Ruyan, a cultivator with the Heavenly Spirit Root, he has reached the Pseudo-Core stage in a short period of time!

Now I hear that the other party is preparing to break through to the Core Formation stage.

He also declared that anyone who could find Han Li's whereabouts would receive an incredibly generous reward.

These actions all indicate that Wang Chan has already developed a shadow over Han Li in her heart.

Over time, this shadow may develop into a mental demon, hindering the formation of the Nascent Soul!

After casually killing the two minor cultivators, Wang Xuan looked at Han Li and clicked his tongue.

"You're quite the hidden talent, yet you've managed to keep that Ghost Spirit Sect's young master so brooding over it."

I think the other party is probably confused and may develop inner demons in the future, which is why they are so eager to find you and kill you personally.

Han Li was shocked and surprised to hear this news, and gave a helpless laugh.

"Back then, my junior brother had just established his foundation and went to Yan Family Fortress with his junior sister Dong Xuan'er from Huangfeng Valley, who was also a disciple of his senior uncle Hong Fu, to participate in the treasure hunt."

Who would have thought that treasure hunt was a trap, a blood sacrifice for us cultivators to heal Yan Ruyan's wounds!

"Healing? I remember interacting with them during the Ascension Ceremony."

How come after several years, does it still require treatment?

Cultivators with Heavenly Spiritual Roots are treasured by their sects, so who would dare to harm Yan Ruyan?

Wang Xuan asked in confusion, and Han Li shook his head, equally puzzled.

"Junior brother doesn't know, but the cultivator who presided over the blood sacrifice was none other than Wang Chan, the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect!"

Afterwards, in order to escape, the junior brother fought with this person for a while, and the result was that both of them were injured.

From that time on, this person harbored a deep grudge against me and tried every means to take my life.

Before the invasion of the demonic path ended, my junior brother assisted his fellow disciples from several other sects at the abandoned mine site of Yan Family Fort.

However, I was attacked by this person, who even went so far as to use the Earth-Shaking Talisman in an attempt to kill me there!

The junior brother kept all of this in mind, waiting to demand an explanation from the other party one day!

Wang Xuan nodded with deep feeling after hearing Han Laomo's complaints.

Suddenly, he had a bad idea and whispered a few words in Han Li's ear.

Han Li hesitated upon hearing this, and his lips twitched a few times.

"This... is it feasible? Senior brother, please don't gamble with your junior brother's life. What if the other side sends a large number of high-level cultivators?"

Even with his exceptional strength, Senior Brother can't fight against four opponents!

Wang Xuan shook his head slightly and said, "What danger is there, junior brother!"

Have you forgotten the Reversed Five Elements Formation I gave you?

That formation was not only used to confuse perception, but it was also a highly defensive formation.

With full power, it can withstand a late-stage Core Formation cultivator for a period of time!

Besides, Nascent Soul stage monsters aren't so easily subdued. Trust me this once!

After much deliberation, Han Li decided to trust Wang Xuan once again.

"It's a promise, this is the only time. No matter what, I, your junior brother, will never go on any more adventures with you, senior brother."

Wang Xuan smiled and said, "Of course, of course. Senior brother doesn't even have a single magic weapon at the moment."

If I can outmaneuver a Core Formation cultivator this time and obtain his wealth, it will be a significant boost to my strength!

This will be of great help to your senior brother in finding an opportunity for you to form your core!