Chapter 660 - 59: Mid-stage Golden Core (Part 2)

In the following twenty years, the Market almost had no news of the Funiu Wanderer.

Occasional rumors suggested he seemed to have been seen in a Secret Realm, a place of certain death.

That year, his sister returned home for ancestral rites and even erected a cenotaph for him.

The epitaph carved for him was: "My brother was favored by the heavens, bringing glory to the ancestors, yet he was overambitious, unrealistic, and did not align with divine grace. Instead, he sought to defy the heavens and ultimately ended up with no remains, a warning for future generations..."

If Funiu Wanderer hadn’t encountered the Cyan Ox in the prairie cave, perhaps this would have been the story of his life.

It was indeed that Cyan Ox who not only carried Funiu Wanderer to safety but also brought him greater opportunities.

Fifty years later, the Funiu Wanderer returned, already at the Peak of Foundation Establishment Realm.

Originally, his return this time was because his mindset was unstable during Core Formation; he wanted to settle his sister first before heading to Funiu Immortal City to tackle Core Formation.

But at his own cenotaph, his mood gradually became enlightened, free of any ties.

He then directly left.

Two years later, the title of True Man Funiu echoed throughout the place.

Not only because he successfully formed the Core and ascended to True Man, but also because he consolidated an Upper True Pill, possessing immense magical power.

Additionally, it was due to the Tier Three Great Demon Cyan Ox often accompanying him.

...

And this Tier Three Cyan Ox repeatedly fought alongside him, holding its ground during times of multi-faction conflict in Funiu Immortal City.

Eventually, it defeated opponents backed by various powerful factions, successfully bringing complete unity to Funiu Mountain.

Li Ji’an, before coming to Yellow Heaven Domain, was very intrigued by Funiu Ascendant’s experiences and also felt a connection to his Cyan Ox.

Previously, he often narrated stories about this place to Gugu.

Still, the true strength of this Cyan Ox remains a mystery.

Seeing it in person now truly shocked him.

Clearly, this Cyan Ox’s strength was much higher than that of Funiu Ascendant.

Adding to that the faint aura of wilderness around it, Li Ji’an admitted that even with all his trump cards, he wasn’t qualified to face it.

He even suspected whether this Ox could already transform.

"Hmm?" As the Cyan Ox descended carrying Xiaojiu, it unexpectedly glanced towards Li Ji’an’s Dao Field direction, its breath emanating a human-like sound.

"Swish!" Li Ji’an’s expression changed instantly, turning sharply to stare at the True Dragon Residual Soul emerging from Ning Sujin’s Sea of Consciousness.

Fortunately, before he could look, the latter swiftly retreated into Ning Sujin’s Sea of Consciousness.

Ning Sujin’s face suddenly tensed, causing mild oscillations within the Sea of Consciousness.

Li Ji’an clenched the Great Shifting Talisman in his hand, ready to activate it at any moment.

This place not only had Taoist Field Array coverage but also a Tier Three Restriction Array set by him, specifically to counter Divine Soul.

Similarly, Ning Sujin’s Primordial Spirit Power was also concealed.

Yet the Cyan Ox could still sense the True Dragon Residual Soul, indicating its Divine Sense was undoubtedly no weaker than Ning Sujin’s Primordial Spirit.

This posed a mortal threat to Li Ji’an!

However, in the next instant, the Cyan Ox, in a human-like manner, rubbed its eyes with its hoof, displaying a rather puzzled expression.

It then shook its head and stopped paying attention.

This caused Li Ji’an’s grip on the Great Shifting Talisman to relax slightly.

"Not Divine Sense Perception?"

"It shouldn’t be. Even if its Divine Sense is stronger than mine, during the time it broke through here, there would certainly be fluctuations of Soul Qi, but I didn’t sense a thing unless... its Divine Sense is more than twice mine!" Ning Sujin affirmed calmly after regaining composure.

Li Ji’an furrowed his brow, his heart somewhat unsettled.

According to Ning Sujin, if it wasn’t Divine Sense breakthrough, it wasn’t too concerning.

But if it truly broke through all the Dao Field defenses with Divine Sense, then it’s indeed terrifying.

Twice Ning Sujin’s Primordial Spirit’s Divine Sense... at least comparable to a Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarch!

"Phew~" The next moment, Li Ji’an suddenly relaxed.

If it were indeed a Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarch in person, they wouldn’t have waited until now. Ever since he entered the Funiu Mountain area, the other party might have already discovered him.

In front of a Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarch, even with all his methods, escaping would be impossible.

Worrying is unnecessary.

Conversely, there’s no need to be overly concerned.

Subsequently, Li Ji’an and Ning Sujin turned back towards the secret chamber, no longer concerned with external matters.

Until half a month later, Xiaojiu suddenly visited.

At this juncture, it’s been verified that Xiaojiu was not a pawn in Pure Essence Old Scoundrel’s plot, and he indeed genuinely sought the Tier Three Lifespan Extension Pill for Ning Sujin.

Regardless of whether this self-assured attitude was suitable, Li Ji’an noted this kind act.

He never asked too harshly of those with good intentions.

However, what made him somewhat awkward was that he and Ning Sujin together welcomed him.

But Xiaojiu was no longer as enthusiastic as before.

Her small face was filled with various emotions—grievance, resentment, disappointment, and feelings of betrayal.

After leaving the Tier Three Beast Blood mentioned by Pure Essence Old Scoundrel, she instructed them in a muffled voice how to prioritize transactions with Pure Essence Old Scoundrel before turning and leaving.

Watching Xiaojiu’s departing figure, Ning Sujin sighed slightly and looked at Li Ji’an with some helplessness.

Li Ji’an could only shake his head with a bitter smile.

He naturally understood the little girl’s mentality.

He could even sense that her purpose in personally delivering the Beast Blood this time was to give them a chance to explain.

Any viable reason, an earnest apology, and the little girl should be able to let it go.

But he and Ning Sujin couldn’t tell her that they first suspected her as a pawn of Pure Essence Old Scoundrel and later reacted based on Sensing Fortune and Avoiding Evil.

"Hopefully, there will be opportunities in the future to offer her a good karmic outcome," Li Ji’an said, gently caressing Ning Sujin’s shoulder.