Chapter 811: Nascent Soul Main Ingredient_2

The faces of the four Ascendants of the Black Marsh Pond changed, yet they dared not utter a word of objection.

The arrays on the east and west edges are the most remote and prone to surprise attacks. Previously, when Master Mo Chen was in charge, he arranged the cultivators of Qinglan Sect on the edges. Now, Li Ji’an simply returns to the original arrangement.

“We obey.” The four could only bow and accept the command talismans, their hearts full of frustration.

Then, Li Ji’an took out two more command talismans and handed them to the two Ascendants of Qinglan Sect: “You two will oversee the main array, commanding the core defenses and directing the supply of spiritual resources.”

“Thank you, Chang’an Ascendant!” The two Ascendants of Qinglan Sect were overjoyed and quickly accepted the orders.

The main array is the safest and most central position on the defense line, and the ability to control the allocation of spiritual resources is undoubtedly a great trust and privilege.

The Ascendants from other neutral forces also received their defense command talismans without any objections.

Thus, the position of the commander of the alliance army transitioned smoothly, with Li Ji’an controlling all frontline military affairs with absolute strength.

As night deepened, the bustle within the military camp gradually subsided, leaving only the commander’s tent illuminated by candlelight.

A green silhouette quietly landed outside the tent, with spiritual light concealing her aura, it was True Monarch Qingxiao.

“Chang’an.” True Monarch Qingxiao’s voice was gentle, carrying a hint of courtesy.

“True Monarch, please enter.” Li Ji’an’s voice came from inside the tent.

True Monarch Qingxiao pushed the door open and entered, her gaze falling on Li Ji’an, who was sitting quietly at the desk. Her demeanor had already changed from earlier in the day.

She no longer regarded Li Ji’an as a junior, her tone full of closeness as she smiled and said, “Congratulations, Chang’an, on successfully taking charge of the alliance commander’s seal.”

Li Ji’an quickly rose to greet her, then personally poured her a cup of spirit tea, his movements expressing full respect: “I owe it all to True Monarch’s recommendation, without which I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to serve Qinglan Sect and the Ye Race. I dare not take credit.”

After the pleasantries, True Monarch Qingxiao could no longer suppress her curiosity, her tone warm and inquisitive: “Chang’an, during the day, how did you kill the Blood River Patriarch and break the Blood River Grand Array? By what secret technique? Ordinary means cannot counter the Blood River Grand Array or the Blood Fiend power.”

Li Ji’an, upon hearing this, did not hide anything.

He raised a finger, and at his fingertip, a wisp of faint red blood qi swirled, turning into symbols and then transforming into small blood blades, lively and extraordinary, precisely the Thousand Mechanism Blood Attraction Secret Technique.

“True Monarch, please look, this is the Thousand Mechanism Blood Attraction I happened upon, capable of precisely controlling blood qi, just the thing to suppress the Blood Fiend power.”

As he spoke, he flicked his finger, sending the wisp of blood qi flying onto a candle flame within the tent.

The candle flame suddenly flared up, yet was firmly restrained by the blood qi, not spreading the slightest, finally contracting slowly and returning to calm.

“Such a marvelous blood qi secret technique!” True Monarch Qingxiao exclaimed, full of approval.

True Monarch Qingxiao’s eyes flashed with amazement, dispelling any remaining doubts, her appreciation and regard for him growing further.

“So it is, Chang’an truly has such a fortuitous encounter.” True Monarch Qingxiao sighed with heartfelt appreciation, her tone earnest as she spoke, “Thank you for your actions this time, not only breaking the Blood River Grand Array but also killing a major enemy for Qinglan Sect and keeping the sect disciples safe.”

Li Ji’an quickly bowed and declined, his tone modest yet respectful: “True Monarch overpraises. As an honored guest elder of Qinglan Sect, protecting the sect disciples is my duty, I truly cannot accept this ‘thank you’.”

After a brief pause, his tone became increasingly tactful and sincere, with hands clasped before him as he spoke: “However, there is one matter that I wish to boldly seek True Monarch’s assistance with.”

“Speak freely, Chang’an, as long as Qinglan Sect can accomplish it, we will certainly not refuse.” True Monarch Qingxiao agreed straightforwardly, her tone still amicable.

“I am considering advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm and currently lack high-quality Nascent Soul Pills.” Li Ji’an stood with his hands before him, his tone earnest yet respectful, “Previously, thanks to True Monarch bringing me to attend the conference in Celestial Essence Immortal City, I had the opportunity to meet Pill Master Xuancheng. I boldly wish to ask True Monarch to help introduce me to him, perhaps troubling him to refine a batch of Nascent Soul Pills for me.”

True Monarch Qingxiao, upon hearing this, reacted with astonishment, looking at Li Ji’an with a face full of disbelief: “Chang’an truly intends to attempt advancing to the Nascent Soul?”

Seeing Li Ji’an nod in confirmation, she contemplated briefly: “Think carefully, Chang’an! Advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm is more difficult than ascending to the heavens.”

“Without ample Nascent Soul spiritual resources, high-quality Nascent Soul Pills, and guardian and surrogate tribulation treasures, any carelessness may result in death and the extinguishment of the Dao, without even a chance for reincarnation.”

“Moreover, Nascent Soul spiritual resources are extremely rare, especially the main ingredients for Nascent Soul Pills, which even ordinary forces struggle to gather despite their best efforts.”

Li Ji’an’s expression was firm, his eyes flashing with resolve: “Forgive me, True Monarch, but only by advancing to the Nascent Soul and possessing the strength of a True Monarch can I qualify to seek vengeance against my enemies.”

“Even if there’s only a ten percent chance, Li wishes to attempt it.”

True Monarch Qingxiao, seeing the resolute determination in his eyes, understood his mind was made up and that persuading him otherwise would be difficult.

She remained silent for a long while before speaking, her tone solemn yet filled with an expectation and regard: “Since Chang’an’s resolve is firm, Qinglan Sect shall assist you. Pill Master Xuancheng is proud by nature; I was introduced to him by a friend from Crimson Cloud Holy Land years ago, so I have some influence. Once you gather the main ingredients of the Nascent Soul Pill, I will help contact him to introduce and speak on your behalf.”

“Additionally, if Chang’an prepares the spiritual materials for the Nascent Soul Pill and the guardian treasure to resist the Heart Demon, I will gift you a surrogate tribulation treasure I never used during my own advancement to Nascent Soul.”

“It is a Spirit Talisman that can withstand one fatal blow during a celestial tribulation, an ancient relic, exceedingly rare.”