Chapter 776 - 126: Settling Down at Skyhowl Peak (Part 3)

"Senior brother, you misunderstood." True Monarch Xuansha restrained his smile, a sharp glint flashing across his eyes.

"I am not rejoicing over your misfortune, but rather feeling fortunate for our Black Pool Marsh!"

"Hmm?" True Monarch Yanze furrowed his brows once more.

"The old thief Xuanji being so scheming against you indicates that the rumors of his impending demise may very well be true."

"Even more severe than the rumors!"

"He knows his lifespan is nearing its end."

"He intends to bring down someone alongside him before he dies, to alleviate the pressure on Qinglan Sect!"

True Monarch Yanze was taken aback, but quickly came to realize.

The anger in his eyes gradually faded.

Replaced by a strong sense of joy.

"You’re saying... he’s already exhausted."

"Can only use such mutually destructive methods to plot against me?"

"Exactly!"

True Monarch Xuansha nodded and said.

"Imagine, if he still had sufficient lifespan and strength."

"Why would he need to take such risky designs against you?"

"He must be afraid that after his death."

"Qinglan Sect would have no one to resist our Black Pool Marsh."

"Therefore, he wants to first eliminate you, his greatest threat."

"As long as he can strike you down today."

"Qinglan Sect, with his newly promoted True Monarch disciple in charge.

Using the Sect’s Grand Array, they might be able to engage with us for some time."

The more True Monarch Yanze thought about it, the more it made sense.

The joy on his face grew even stronger: "In this way, there is no need for us to fight him head-on.

Just need to stall for time!

Wait until his lifespan runs out and Qinglan Sect is left leaderless.

By then, the entire Black Mountain Mine will be ours, and the secret treasure within their Sect’s possession will be easily obtainable!"

The two exchanged a glance, witnessing greed and excitement in each other’s eyes.

Immediately.

They issued orders, announcing to the entire Sect.

"Effective immediately, halt all probing and provocations against Qinglan Sect."

"Endure what can be endured, yield what can be yielded.

Avoid direct confrontation with Qinglan Sect."

After all, the old thief Xuanji is already at the end of his rope.

There’s no need to go mutual destruction with him for a moment’s anger.

Wear him down until his lifespan ends, Black Pool Marsh will surely win this contest.

After the orders spread.

True Monarchs Yanze and Xuansha, along with the third True Monarch, immediately announced their seclusion.

Patiently await the day True Monarch Xuanji’s lifespan expires.

The atmosphere within Black Pool Marsh, suddenly shifted from tense to silent.

Meanwhile, within Celestial Howling Peak,

After seeing off True Man Qingyue, only then did Li Ji’an carefully inspect the Dao Field that would be his for the next few decades.

"This array..." He quickly discovered the protective array of this Dao Field was extremely extraordinary, far beyond the foundation of arrays he learned from Xiaoqiao, unable to comprehend at all.

At least a Tier Four protective array.

Fortunately, after many attempts, the primary function of this array was in protection and restriction.

Shaking his head, he stopped thinking too much, as too much contemplation was unproductive.

Now, in the face of Nascent Soul Middle-stage True Monarch, he had no capacity for resistance.

All he could do was accept this hard-won opportunity for stable cultivation.

From now on.

He is an Honored Guest Elder of Qinglan Sect.

With a Tier Four Dao Field, he finally can cultivate in peace.

No longer needing to evade pursuit, dodging everywhere.

He walked slowly to the center of the Dao Field.

Sitting cross-legged.

Closing his eyes.

Carefully feeling the surrounding spiritual qi.

The essence of Tier Four Spirit Vein was rich and long.

Wood Spiritual Qi especially abundant.

Threads and strands drilled into his body.

Perfectly matching his Yimu Evergreen Magical Power.

Making him feel utterly comfortable.

"What an excellent cultivation treasure land!"

Li Ji’an felt secretly pleased.

Calculating inwardly.

Given his current cultivation foundation.

Plus the support of this Tier Four Wood Dao Field.

Within ten years.

Hopeful to break through to Late-stage Golden Core.

Once reaching Late-stage Golden Core.

He can truly activate several significant treasures sealed within his body.

—Cyan Wood Magic Sword, Black Water Magic Sword.

And that suspected Dragon-Suppressing Cauldron crafted by an Immortal Monarch during the Immortal Ancient Period.

Also, the Third Grade Magical Treasure Fleeting Shadows Fan.

All these Magical Treasures were precious items gained from his past and current life.

Previously unable to fully utilize due to insufficient cultivation.

Once activated.

His combat power will skyrocket.

In addition.

The Jade Water Pearl within him continues releasing Water Spirit Charm.

Constantly cleansing his body.

Tier Three late-stage Body Refining Realm is within reach.

The most crucial is the Divine Sense.

When he was in Ten Thousand Merchants Domain.

His Divine Sense was already close to Nascent Soul and Primordial Spirit.

Just need to advance a step further.

Can break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm.

And once his Divine Sense ascends to Primordial Spirit.

He will have the capability to attempt crafting a Tier Four Puppet.

Even a chance to create the legendary True Spirit Puppet!

At this thought.

A fervent light flashed in Li Ji’an’s eyes.

Full of expectations for future cultivation.

He was about to start operating his Cultivation Technique.

Officially begin seclusion cultivation.

Outside the Dao Field.

A slight ripple of spiritual power suddenly emerged.

Soon.

A cool and authoritative female voice sounded.

Like the voice of heaven, yet filled with an undeniable pressure.

Penetrating the array, reaching into his ears.

"Young friend, is this Dao Field satisfactory?"

Li Ji’an’s heart froze, standing up immediately, raising his eyes.

In mid-air stood a lady in white.

She was garbed in pure white Daoist Robe.

Her attire fluttering, like a banished immortal.

Features exquisitely unmatched, eyebrows and eyes like paintings, skin fairer than snow.

On par with Ning Sujin’s clarity.

But with an added sense of breathtaking beauty.

What drew more attention was her physique.

Slender and graceful, with delicate curves.

Along with that otherworldly aura unique to Nascent Soul True Monarch.

Like an Empress in command of the world.

Lofty and superior.

Making one dare not look directly.

She was the most stunning woman Li Ji’an had seen since crossing over.

Also the first female True Monarch he encountered.

That imposing presence of Nascent Soul True Monarch was like a substance, slowly spreading out.

Causing the spiritual qi across the entire Celestial Howling Peak to become stagnant.