The majestic and towering Heng Mountain, standing firm ten thousand miles away.

This is the Holy Sect, the stronghold of the Demon Sect. Every year, millions come here to pay homage.

Just then, a shrill scream broke the silence of Heng Mountain.

However, the owner of this scream was neither a person nor a Demon Beast.

Rather, it was a chair!

The figure on the chair was faintly visible, its aura somewhat weak.

Clearly, it had just suffered a significant injury.

This was none other than the current helmsman of the Demon Sect, Heng Mountain Ancestor, also known as Heng Mountain Unoccupied Seat.

Many demon disciples, upon hearing the ancestor's scream, were frightened and apprehensive, not knowing what had happened.

Several high-ranking protectors and elders held a brief discussion and decided to investigate the inner hall.

Seeing that the Heng Mountain Ancestor was injured, they were incredibly shocked.

To know that Heng Mountain Ancestor was a seasoned top-tier Nascent Soul strong individual, in solitary combat, even the sect leaders of the Ten Great Heavenly Sects might not be his match.

Those capable of injuring him must be extraordinary.

Protector Qiuu Rane was the first to ask, "Ancestor, are you injured?"

Heng Mountain Ancestor waved his hand and said, "It's nothing, don't make a fuss. It's just a small accident!"

Afterward, he recalled the loose cultivator named Li Chen and the final Daqing Mountain Seal he cast.

This was one of the Nine Divine Tripods left by Emperor Yu after his ascension.

There is a legend within the Cultivation Realm that if the nine tripods were gathered, the Path to Ascension could be opened, allowing one to ascend like Emperor Yu.

However, after Emperor Yu's ascension, the nine tripods disappeared without a trace, despite exhaustive efforts by both righteous and wicked paths to find them.

Unexpectedly, one appeared here!

If he were to obtain these nine divine tripods, wouldn't ascension be just around the corner?

Thinking of this, Heng Mountain Ancestor couldn't suppress his excitement and burst into laughter.

Compared to ordinary people, he was even more eager to obtain the nine tripods.

Although his divine chair was a top-grade magical treasure, granting him an extreme level of defensive power, everything has two sides. It was also a shackle, a desperate confinement.

To break this shackle, he must rely on external aid!

And the nine divine tripods left by Emperor Yu were undoubtedly the best choice!

Qiuu Rane and the others, seeing their ancestor suddenly laughing so wildly, did not understand.

But facing their volatile ancestor, none dared to question, only silently speculating in their hearts.

At this moment, Heng Mountain Ancestor on the chair suddenly waved his broad sleeve and commanded:

"Deliver my order, Left Protector Qiuu Rane, Right Protector Baili Xiang, accompany me to Tianyuan City. The rest remain in the Holy Temple to guard against enemy invasions!"

Upon hearing this, Qiuu Rane, Baili Xiang, and the others were all shocked.

"Ancestor, the True Immortal Alliance is organizing a once-in-sixty-years Immortal Sect Martial Arts Competition in Tianyuan City. Top experts from the Ten Great Heavenly Sects and Four Great Super Families will all be present. If we rashly proceed, isn't it a bit..."

However, Heng Mountain Ancestor was determined to go, cutting them off with a wave of his hand, "No worries, if I decide to leave, none of those old things can stop me!"

"Enough, I've decided. Go prepare, we're leaving immediately!"

Qiuu Rane, Baili Xiang, and the others, seeing Heng Mountain Ancestor's determination, ceased trying to dissuade him and respectfully bowed, acknowledging his decision.

...

Meanwhile, Li Chen and Lian Hongshang had already returned to their lodging.

"Hongshang, go ask the innkeeper to prepare some hot water. I need a medicinal bath to heal my injuries!"

"Alright, I understand!"

Lian Hongshang acknowledged and turned to leave the room.

In less than half an hour, she had the innkeeper prepare a large tub of hot water and placed it in the room.

Li Chen first placed the necessary medicinal herbs into the water according to their proportions.

He then flicked a wisp of ethereal flame from his fingertips into the wooden tub.

In no time, the water in the tub began to boil, emitting a strong medicinal fragrance.

Li Chen clapped his hands together and looked at Lian Hongshang with a smirk, "Hongshang, you've used up a lot of your True Yuan too. Want to join me?"

Lian Hongshang, knowing exactly what Li Chen was hinting at, rolled her eyes and said, "Hmph, are you trying to take advantage of me again?"

"How could I possibly take advantage of you?"

As these words left his mouth, Li Chen's hand was already at Lian Hongshang's waist, pulling her into his arms.

"Hmph, you scoundrel, always trying to take advantage of me!"

Lian Hongshang coquettishly huffed a complaint, verbally resisting but without putting up any real fight.

In no time at all, Li Chen had undressed her completely and gently placed her into the steaming wooden tub.

Seeing Lian Hongshang's flushed cheeks, Li Chen softly caressed her bare back and gently said, "Relax, let your spirit veins expand, absorb as much spiritual power from the bath as you can!"

"Mhm!"

Lian Hongshang felt a tingling sensation, and, with a soft moan, began following Li Chen's guidance, widening her spirit veins to absorb the spiritual power from the bath and nourish her body.

Li Chen and Lian Hongshang cultivated together using the technique passed down by the Wushan Divine Woman, their yin and yang harmoniously merging, like fish in water, their bodies and souls reaching a profound unity.

They indulged in the night's delight until the dawn of the new day.

After a night of significant medicinal nourishment and yin-yang complementary cultivation, Li Chen's injuries were mostly healed.

Lian Hongshang also benefited greatly, reaching the late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm, seemingly just a step away from the Golden Core bottleneck.

The way things were going, Lian Hongshang might surpass Li Chen in breaking through the Life and Death Shackles and forming a Golden Core.

However, this was inevitable.

Li Chen's body contained the Meteorite Heart, an endless void, requiring a portion of spiritual power to nourish the Dragon Soul. The Qingzhou Tripod and Youzhou Tripod were also insatiable.

His rate of spiritual power absorption was three to five times that of others of the same realm. Yet, his consumption rate was ten times greater, never enough to meet the needs of these "gluttons."

Only when he encountered a great opportunity and fortune, and fed these "gluttons" first, could he use the surplus to enhance his own cultivation.

Of course, every disadvantage has its advantage.

This way, Li Chen's essence was foundationally solid, allowing him to easily achieve invincibility within his realm and making him capable of battling beyond his level as a regular occurrence.

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