I Have Countless Past-life Identities

Chapter 408: Chapter 172: The Three Giants’ Game, Li Treading Immortal Generously Imparts the Art, Receives the Immortal Almond, Gains 30 Years of Power

"In the past, he was passive and negligent, obeying orders but not acting on them. Even when the eighteen tokens of Great Yin called him to lead the ’Celestial Prison Pass’ Flying Tiger Cavalry to flatten Tongye, he merely dispatched a few hundred old, weak, sick, and disabled, just going through the motions."

"Because he knew that if he attacked the Tongye Duke’s Mansion, it would only weaken his own forces, something Great Yin would be happy to see happen. But... as he became a True Master and was bestowed the title of Military Saint, everything changed!"

"He is now fully fledged, and his major affairs have been accomplished. Just think... how vast and fertile is the entire Tongye State? And Celestial Prison Pass can only rely on the Divine Capital, isn’t that being constrained by others?"

"If I were him, upon hearing the news of my mother’s death and receiving so-called ’pleas for help,’ I would strike with great fanfare under the guise of ’avenging my sister,’ and charge into the state!"

"By then, if the Li Family could become a puppet with a flag and leave a name, that would be considered fortunate. Most likely... they would lose their home and live under someone else’s roof, not free at all!"

"Therefore..."

"Even with the immense hatred right in front of us, Zuo Shanhe and the younger brother Li Treading Immortal, who are mountain people, once they leave, they’re truly gone, ending all grievances once and for all."

"A month ago, how aggressive was the ’Luotian Daoist’? Didn’t Master Zuo release him just because he upheld his ’moral principles,’ and only then did he meet his demise?"

"Since he could do that, why can’t we?"

Li Shen Yao continued to watch silently, listening to the debate between the two sons.

Until Li Xuanzong finished speaking with conviction and confidence.

Hearing this second son’s analysis, Li Shen Yao, whose thick eyebrows were knitted together, finally nodded with a heavy breath.

At the same time, his gaze towards Li Xuanzong began to show a sense of gratification, as if looking at the ’dragon and phoenix among men’ of his Li Family:

"I have four sons; Divine Techniques is dead, Treading Immortal has betrayed."

"And now..."

"Looking at my Li Family lineage, you’re the only one who can shoulder the major responsibility!"

"Since you understand that we are facing both internal and external threats, you should know that maintaining good relations with the ’Life and Death Mountain and River Sect’ is of utmost importance."

"Previously, I used ’Grandmaster Dong’ and ’Marquis Hu Wei’ to intimidate Master Zuo and Li Treading Immortal because True Masters were still an illusory ’symbol.’ If necessary..."

"I could truly summon several Peak of the Primordial Pill fully opening the Celestial Human Domain to attack Nirvana Mountain!"

"But now it’s different..."

Li Shen Yao’s forehead showed a hint of melancholy:

"Times have changed."

"Xuanzong, you must send people in the name of ’Tongye State Preceptor’ and ’Duke’s Heir’ to invite Master Zuo and Li Treading Immortal. Whether they accept or not, at the very least... we must let outsiders know there is no rift between our two families!"

"Otherwise, while I am yet to find the ’True Master opportunity’..."

"If Marquis Hu Wei and Grandmaster Dong learned of Madam’s death and we remained idle, their entry into ’Tongye State’ would be a mere trifle!"

Upon hearing these words, Li Xuanzong’s face immediately turned solemn:

"Yes!"

As for the previously eloquent Li Qiankun, after listening to the conversation between his father and younger brother, he was momentarily at a loss, suddenly silent, and felt a bit cold all over.

Always gentle and humble, seldom angry, he finally understood.

That the so-called ’imperial family lacks affection.’

Was not just the royal family.

The powerful and influential as well.

He remained silent for a long time.

Until Li Xuanzong called him, Li Qiankun finally looked at Li Shen Yao:

"But... Father."

"When I returned from handling affairs, and heard of Mother’s passing, I immediately sent someone with a letter to inform Grandfather and Uncle."

"Now, counting the time, I’m afraid..."

"They already know."

Bam!

Li Shen Yao slammed the table hard, his expression changing dramatically:

"What did you say?"

His face turned slightly dark:

"If they exit the pass and enter our territory, do we rely on them, or remain on equal footing as before?"

"On equal footing with a True Master..."

"Are you worthy?"

Li Qiankun closed his eyes slightly, brushed his sleeve, and there was a bitter smile on his lips:

"Were you not able to rise because you relied on the name of Grandmaster?"

"Otherwise, how could you have the present prestige of controlling a region!"

"Even if it is given, just for the sake of being family, would Grandfather and Uncle not leave us a place to stay, a mansion, or a city?"

"Why would it come to this!"

"Mother’s revenge cannot be left unavenged!"

"If it displeases Father..."

"Then just take my life as well."

After speaking, Li Qiankun stepped forward, brimming with anger in his heart, displaying a demeanor as if he was ready to face death.

Causing the Tongye Duke’s Mansion...

to fall into complete silence, so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

...

Nirvana Mountain.

After declining a multitude of guests, cleaning up his own doorstep, leaving behind only ’thirty-six people’ of the Mountain and River Sect, Zuo Shanhe, who had gathered them again, closed the door of the ’Life and Death Mountain and River Sect’s’ Daoist temple.

Then, in the Mountain and River Hall, he conversed with Jixia. When he mentioned his intention to pass down the ’Primordial Spirit Nirvana Skill’ as the sect’s core inheritance.

This ’truly’ pioneering creator of the technique had no intention of keeping it to himself, which made Master Zuo, who had achieved the fourth step and knocked on the Celestial Gate for the first time, feel a deep sense of guilt:

"Every sect regards their inheritance as their most treasured possession, even more important than life and death itself. But you treat it as lightly as a feather. To be honest, although we share the name of ’teacher and student,’ I..."

"Feel ashamed."

He paced back and forth in the hall for a moment.

Zuo Shanhe exhaled lightly:

"After much contemplation, there is nothing else I can give you that would compensate even a little."

With that, Zuo Shanhe placed three entirely crimson, textured, almost spiritually condensed Immortal Almonds in Jixia’s palm and said solemnly:

"Over the past month, as the shackles of cultivation have loosened, the heavens and earth... have gradually revealed their ’mystical’ aspects."

"I’ve heard that some Grotto Heavens and blessed places have birthed previously non-existent ’Spirit Fruits.’ If an ordinary person consumes one, they become Great Innate on the spot. There are rumors that this is because these places have ’Grotto Heavens’ underground."

"Originally, I thought these tales were far-fetched, but three days ago..."

"On this Nirvana Mountain’s rear."

"A ’Pocket World Rift’ has gradually appeared..."

"Next to it, I found a newly grown ’Crimson Mist Immortal Almond’ tree with three Spirit Fruits hanging from it. Who knows how many years or decades it takes to mature and bear fruit once."

"But after my investigation..."

"Refining just one of these fruits is like refining pure ’Clear Qi,’ gaining ten years of cultivation. Three fruits... make thirty years."

"With your talent and aptitude, refining them should take only three months, which will be sufficient."

"When you refine the ’Dragon Tiger Divine Power,’ the final obstacle of the ’Celestial Human Domain,’ only requires the breakthrough of the Divine Soul, transforming it from virtual to real, then it won’t be far off."

Then, Zuo Shanhe forcefully placed the Immortal Almonds into Jixia’s hand, waved his hand, and warmly smiled:

"Go on."

"In three months, I hope you’ll exit seclusion having entered the ’Dragon Tiger Divine Power,’ stepping into the Dragon Tiger Realm!"

"In this era where many old monsters are bursting forth and True Masters are emerging endlessly, the Primordial Pill alone is not enough."

Jixia opened his mouth, wanting to say that it was all due to his master’s own ample talent, otherwise, he wouldn’t have comprehended the Primordial Spirit Nirvana Skill. Moreover, he had already gained enough benefits.

But upon hearing ’thirty years of True Qi cultivation,’ entering Dragon Tiger in three months...

He hesitated but ultimately accepted it, bowing in respect:

"I will not fail the Sect Leader’s expectations!"

After saying that, he walked out of the Mountain and River Hall under Zuo Shanhe’s watchful gaze.

Without having stood still for a moment, he saw one Mountain and River Sect member after another, led by a Cultivation Daoist, coming to receive the Primordial Spirit Nirvana Skill after receiving Zuo Shanhe’s message!

Seeing Jixia standing there.

The leading Cultivation Daoist joyfully saluted:

"Junior Brother Li, no words can thank you enough!"

"We’ve practiced the Life and Death Mountain and River Profound Skill for half our lives. If we can master the Primordial Spirit Nirvana Skill, the likelihood of achieving True Master status will greatly increase!"

"By then, the reputation of the Life and Death Mountain and River Sect will be revived by all of us!" freewebnøvel.com

Ever since Canyuan Taoist died on the ss Mountain.

The Cultivation Daoist had changed his demeanor, becoming eager for success and desperate in his cultivation, especially after Zuo Shanhe mastered the Primordial Spirit Nirvana Skill, focusing all his thoughts on understanding it.

This time, Zuo Shanhe mentioned it, likely due to his pursuit of the Dharma.

And as for Zuo Shanhe’s disciples, he naturally felt a deep sense of guilt because of the previous events, hence seeking out Jixia.

But in Jixia’s view.

Since they were Zuo Shanhe’s disciples and technically his juniors, passing it down was perfectly reasonable.

He naturally wouldn’t keep it to himself.

Thus, Jixia smiled and made a friendly gesture, wishing his fellow disciples the ability to grasp the true essence of the profound method before going into seclusion.

However, just before he could start refining the three Immortal Almonds at his residence.

Luo Fuyao, who had shed the ’Mountain and River White Phoenix Robe’ and donned a luxurious palace dress with a Flying Phoenix Hairpin on her head, breathtakingly beautiful, came to visit:

"Treading Immortal..."

"A decree from the Yin Palace has arrived. I must return there for a short time."

"I came here to bid you farewell."