Chapter 772 - 125: Joining the Qinglan Sect

After leaving the Qinglan Sect’s territory, Li Ji’an decisively headed towards the Heize Pool.

If it weren’t for the two Tier Four Spirit Vein forces in the northern mining area of the Ancestral Origin Province, he wouldn’t be choosing between them.

As for going to the mining areas in the east and west, he wouldn’t consider it for now, as they are too close to the southern mining area permeated by the Cangyuan Holy Land.

"Well then, in times of peace, for an outsider Loose Cultivator like me, these True Monarch level forces might not be willing to accept me, it would be even harder to join, and probably there would be no hope of proposing conditions.

But now, although the situation is slightly unstable, there are many advantages."

Having come to terms, Li Ji’an ascended straight to the Nine Heavens.

With his current mid-stage Golden Core cultivation, he was barely able to reach the middle of the Third Heaven, further enhancing his escape speed.

Days later, in the northeastern direction of the Black Stone Mine, a thousand miles away, a marshland gleaming with black light came into view.

The marshland stretched for thousands of miles, and in its center, a bottomless dark pool seemed like the marshland’s spring, not only absorbing all the surrounding Spiritual Qi but also gathering the essence of the place.

However, the place was shrouded in dark light, isolating Divine Sense and emanating a powerful pressure.

The true might of a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

Li Ji’an quickly landed outside the black pool: "A Loose Cultivator from Qing Province coming to pledge service, daring to request an audience with Fellow Daoist."

He naturally wouldn’t dare to rashly enter the Tier Four Grand Array, especially with a Nascent Soul True Monarch overseeing the Heize Pool inside, without signing a contract first.

"Fellow Daoist, your presence graces Heize Pool. Delighted and honored." In less than three breaths, the grand array within Heize Pool transformed, and a gentle voice emerged.

Subsequently, three Divine Rainbows exited the array.

Whoosh~

One of them waved a hand from afar, and above the marshland outside the array, clouds surged and dispersed, forming a cloud chair and fairy altar.

"Please, Fellow Daoist." The leader greeted from afar.

"Thank you!" Li Ji’an slightly nodded and sat on the cloud chair.

"Please, Fellow Daoist." After the three sat down, the enchanting woman on the right extended a hand, materializing endless water instantly boiled, brewing four cups of Spirit Tea, and placed a cloud cup before Li Ji’an.

"Thank you, Fairy." Li Ji’an took the Spirit Tea and thanked again.

"I am honored to serve as the Sect Leader of Heize Pool, my Dao name is Mo Di. May I know how to address you, Fellow Daoist?" the leader cupped his hands and asked with a smile.

As Li Ji’an descended from the Nine Heavens, he had already dispelled the Deceiving Heaven Secret Technique, exposing his mid-stage Golden Core cultivation, and also removed all disguise.

After all, when seeking allegiance, with a True Monarch overseeing, disguises seem insincere.

"Fellow Daoist Chang’an pays respects to Sect Leader Mo." Li Ji’an returned the salute.

Mo Di’s late-stage Core Formation cultivation, his magical power far surpasses that of Master Chunyuan, comparable to the late-stage Golden Core Holy Envoy from Holy Beast Mountain, a major figure in the Central Ten Domains of Great Marsh. The only shortcoming is his waning lifespan and declining vitality.

"Fellow Daoist Chang’an, why did you leave Qing Province? What are your intentions here?" Mo Di continued to ask.

"Sect Leader Mo mocks me. Li was betrayed by a close kin for a Nascent Soul Spirit Medicine, compelled to leave my homeland, hoping one day to achieve True Monarch and avenge." Li Ji’an slightly concealed his mind with the Deceiving Heaven Secret Technique, at least preventing the other from easily discerning his intent.

However, the so-called reason is irrelevant.

The other is focused on his utility value.

And his mid-stage Golden Core cultivation and magical power aura were enough to catch their attention, especially during these times.

"Fellow Daoist Chang’an, are you aspiring to become a True Monarch?" Upon hearing, the other indeed ignored other content, sharply focused on this point.

Li Ji’an froze, then hesitated slightly before nodding: "Without achieving True Monarch, Li cannot seek vengeance!"

"Fellow Daoist Chang’an, your ambition is admirable." Mo Di smiled warmly.

"Since that’s the case, if Heize Pool is honored with Fellow Daoist Chang’an’s aid, may I know what you request?"

This was allowing Li Ji’an to propose conditions.

Li Ji’an had already prepared a response: "It’s simple. Li needs a Tier Four Dao Field, and regular supply of cultivation Spirit Pills, and..."

But before he could finish, the enticing female master beside Mo Di laughed coldly.

"Heh~ You have quite the nerve, Fellow Daoist."

Li Ji’an slightly frowned. In negotiations, isn’t it usually demanding the sky and settling for the ground?

If I ask, you may accept.

"Oh?"

Only then did Mo Di smile while glancing at the female master beside him: "Red Lian, the junior sister, let Fellow Daoist speak."

Red Lian Fairy’s vividly painted eyelids flickered, revealing a hint of cold laughter, then fell silent.

Li Ji’an continued: "Li requires fifty years of secluded cultivation..."

"Hahaha!" Red Lian Fairy laughed again.

"Junior Sister!" Mo Di again urged silence.

Then looking at Li Ji’an: "Fellow Daoist Chang’an, Heize Pool is officially expanding now; with time, it may fully control the Black Stone Mine. If that time comes, Fellow Daoist’s requests can all be fulfilled."

"However, presently, it is somewhat difficult. For now, Heize Pool can only provide a quasi-Tier Four Dao Field.

As for high-grade Tier Three Pill Medicine, Fellow Daoist needs to exchange with merit.

And to earn merit, you must either open mines, protect the mineral resources, or... gain battle achievements by slaying enemies.

Therefore..."

"Quasi-Tier Four..." Li Ji’an felt a pang of disappointment.

With his mid-stage Golden Core cultivation, it’s incomparable to ordinary mid-stage Core Formation, so the Spirit Vein level also requires a difference.

Mid-stage Golden Core, the true Tier Four Spirit Vein Dao Field can make full use of resources and maximize efficiency.

And those other conditions he proposed were negotiable, except for this one.