"This harvest is truly significant. In addition to the pills I've distributed, I still have over a hundred in my possession, enough to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage," Ye Kai thought to himself, secretly amused. On the surface, he maintained a calm demeanor, chatting and laughing with everyone. After a moment, he flicked his sleeve to extinguish the flames and stored the Dan Ding away. After all, this Panlong Dan Ding was an exceptional alchemical furnace, and with WIKI around, it would be best to leave the alchemy work to her. She was a super robot, and her ability to analyze and solve problems far exceeded his own.
As they exited the Refining Pavilion, Xuan Yi Zhen Jun called over the little one, Long Xingze. Ye Kai had already prepared the pills for him to refine his essence and wash his marrow. He remembered when he first met the little one seven days ago; he had thought of it as a casual interaction between friends and juniors. He never expected to encounter such a top-tier cultivation physique. Then, under the scheming of Xuan Zhen'er, he had directly recognized the little guy as his grandson and gifted him a scripture along with several treasures: a delicate three-legged Panlong small ding, a Dual Polar Magnetic Ring, and in addition to these two items, there was also a Jade Tablet, a Bamboo Scroll, a Jewel, and the already perfected classic "Xuanxu Wuliang Zhuanjie Sutra."
As Ye Kai produced more and more treasures, even those at the Separation Stage were left utterly dumbfounded. They realized that every item Ye Kai brought out was a top-tier magical tool or even an embryo of a magical treasure—each one capable of causing quite a stir in the outside world. Yet now, he presented them so openly without any hint of reluctance, which only deepened their confusion and admiration. In their eyes, although Ye Kai shared their realm of cultivation, neither his personal cultivation nor the number of magical treasures he possessed could be compared.
"Grandpa, Xingze is afraid of pain," Ye Kai said helplessly as he rubbed his nose. The little one seemed to have grown familiar with him and showed no fear at all; just as he was about to refine his essence and wash his marrow, the little guy clung to his neck with a pitiful expression that tugged at Ye Kai's heartstrings. However, even though Long Ao himself had a rich dragon bloodline—almost akin to an ancient heavenly dragon descendant—his newborn son was indeed extraordinary but had only been out of the egg for about a hundred days. Dragon children are born from dragon eggs; don’t ask Ye Kai how he knew this or whether he understood how dragon eggs were produced; he only knew that once dragon cubs are born, they resemble three- or four-year-olds.
With another helpless smile, he gently patted the little one in his arms and softly said, "Xingze, it's okay. A man must be brave; otherwise, others will laugh at you."
"Oh!" The little one blinked his eyes thoughtfully before finally nodding. Despite being only a hundred days old since hatching from the egg, if calculated from when he was still in egg form until now, it had actually been seven or eight years. Moreover, dragons are not like ordinary mortals; although still young, they are not foolish—it's just that this little guy is rather clingy.
"Everyone, stop staring! Quickly take out what you need," Ye Kai said casually as the little one fell asleep in his arms. He took out the three-legged Panlong small ding and cast several Spell Formulas before pouring in various precious herbs and elixirs. After some time of refining them together, he suddenly spoke: "This time for essence refining and marrow washing will likely take seven days. She Yuan and Gongyang, you two go patrol the Scope of Thousands of Corpses Sea."
Once they received their orders and left, he continued: "Xiao Ao and Zhen'er, you two don't need to be so nervous. With me and Brother Brontosaurus here alongside your father Xuan Yi Dao Jun, it's just essence refining and marrow washing; there's nothing to worry about."
"Zhen'er can just stay nearby in quietude while taking pills to consolidate her vitality; go on." After saying this, he exchanged glances with Long Ao to urge him to take his wife away quickly. However, it was clear that Ye Kai underestimated a mother's stubbornness; reluctantly letting them be since Xuan Yi and Long Ao were watching over them.
He flicked his fingers to release a burst of spiritual energy that shattered Long Xingze's clothes with a snap before gently placing him into the large ding.
"Whoosh!" A pure white flame blazed beneath the ding as rich spiritual energy infused into it, causing all the medicinal juices within the three-legged Panlong ding to boil vigorously.
...
In the Boundless Sea at Luo Fu Zhen Jun's Cave.
At this moment, an emaciated old man was sharing tea with Luo Fu Zhen Jun when suddenly he pulled out a jade talisman from his hand. The talisman clearly bore two ancient characters: "Spirit" and "Domain." At that moment, it radiated light.
The old man's eyes ignited with fierce flames as he spoke in a low tone: "Xuan Ye Shidi has failed; someone has intercepted Spirit Master Island." A circle of Great Wilderness Sword Sect cultivators stood around but remained silent in front of this old man for fear of disturbing his thoughts.
This emaciated elder was Yu Tong Dao Zun, the current leader of Great Wilderness Sword Sect. Known for his strong methods since becoming sect master, he immediately implemented sweeping reforms within the Sect. After thousands of years of accumulation and dormancy, they were now beginning to show their fangs.
However, among other cultivators of similar rank, Yu Tong Dao Zun was quite troublesome for them; even Two Realms Mountain and Supreme Void Palace held great caution towards this seemingly frail old man because despite his appearance—one strong gust could blow him away—he was incredibly powerful!
For decades now in battles across various fronts for Great Wilderness Sword Sect, this emaciated elder had always fought alongside them through schemes and assassinations; countless opponents had perished at his hands—just among those at similar levels alone exceeded double digits.
"What kind of person could snatch Spirit Master Island from Xuan Ye Shidi and several disciples? Could it be that those Old Demons have resurfaced?" Luo Fu Zhen Jun stroked his three strands of beard with confusion on his face.
If outsiders were present at this moment they would surely be puzzled; how could Luo Fu Zhen Jun—a mere Pinnacle of Out-of-Body Stage cultivator—stand on equal footing with Yu Tong Dao Zun while also referring to Xuan Ye Dao Zun as Shidi?
After a moment's pause, Yu Tong Dao Zun put away the jade talisman and said solemnly: "It is said that it is a sect master from Star God Sect; however reports indicate that this individual may have significant ties with ancient fierce beasts. This time could prove troublesome."
He slightly raised his hand signaling for someone as a middle-aged man hurriedly stepped forward: "Respectful Master!"
Yu Tong Dao Zun nodded: after some time facing all waiting cultivators in attendance he slowly began speaking words filled with murderous intent.
"Three matters."
"First: gather personnel to head towards Spirit Mirage Sea to meet up with Xuan Ye Dao Zun’s group; search inch by inch for clues regarding Spirit Master Island."
"Second: release news regarding already infiltrated personnel within Two Realms Mountain and Supreme Void Palace stating that remnants of ancient fierce beasts have resurfaced."
"Third: immediately dispatch people together towards Great Wilderness Island while spreading word that Celestial Mountain Estate has manifested within Spirit Mirage Sea."
As Yu Tong Dao Zun spoke each word resonated heavily within the hall making everyone feel its weight like mountains pressing down upon them yet none dared show any signs of dissent instead respectfully bowing before filing out in order.
"Star God Sect? Ancient fierce beasts? Hmph!"
"In this life our Great Wilderness Sword Sect must carve out an illustrious world..."
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