Afterward, Li Su spent some time with the Li Family, the Water Moon Sect, and the City of Linhai. In the remaining few months, he focused on his cultivation. He had reached the peak of the Nascent Soul stage and needed to gather more power to break through to Nascent Soul Perfection before advancing to the Refinement Void stage. The hard work during this period would pay off next year.
A few months later, Li Su left the Northern Region and headed to the Central Province to create a high-quality magical treasure for Peak Master Dieyun at Disk Cloud Peak. He had incurred a debt earlier, and it was time to repay it. This endeavor wouldn’t take too long and allowed him to enhance his skills using materials from the Returning Origin Sect.
As Li Su traveled to the Central Province, a year had passed since the battle at Mangkang Mountain. News of that battle had spread throughout the Central Province and neighboring regions, astonishing countless cultivators. Li Su’s battle against the two Nascent Soul cultivators at the pinnacle of his Nascent Soul stage resulted in one death and one serious injury, solidifying his reputation as a formidable force. His name resounded throughout the entire Canglan Realm.
Every day, flying ships arrived from different directions, carrying cultivators from various regions of the Vast World who came to explore the Northern Region. Following the battle at Mangkang Mountain, Li Su’s name became renowned throughout the Vast World, sparking a significant increase in interest among cultivators from other regions to explore the Northern Region. The number of cultivators traveling to the Northern Region for exploration had increased. Once these cultivators entered the Northern Region, they were naturally intrigued by Li Su’s various feats.
Luo City, where the Li family was located, became a popular destination for these cultivators. The old residents of Luo City, with their years of experience, became the most sought-after sources of information for these cultivators. In their seventies and eighties, these seniors encountered one “immortal” after another nearly every day. Even in their twilight years, they could experience the peak of their lives. For them, seeing the “immortals” every day, conversing with them, and occasionally receiving benefits from these immortals marked the pinnacle of their lives.
The number of Golden Dan practitioners in Central State and several other realms was still quite high, considering the population base there. However, when they dispersed, the density was low. Still, when gathered, it gave the impression of Golden Dan practitioners everywhere, much like the feeling of countless scholars on Peking University’s campus.
“When I saw Li Su in the Returning Origin, I felt that this person was extraordinary. I didn’t expect him to be such a prodigy. He’s the most exceptional genius in the Holy Land, and I can’t compare to him.
“Yes, in a battle between Nascent Soul and Refinement Void, going one against two and managing to kill one and injure the other is simply unbeatable.”
“I heard that many female cultivators from the other four realms of Canglan are going to the Northern Realm recently. Upon hearing that Li Su takes concubines, many of these female cultivators want to become his concubines.”
On a flying boat, several cultivators traveling together were discussing. In the sky, Li Su quietly flew by. At this point, his reputation had spread thoroughly across the five realms of Canglan. Li Su didn’t pay too much attention to it. Soon, he reappeared at the Returning Origin Sect. The Peak Master of Dieyun had already prepared all the necessary materials. The treasure she was preparing to forge was called the “Dieyun Sword,” a beautiful and versatile treasure for offense and defense.
The Peak Master of Dieyun discussed her requirements, and Li Su spent considerable time communicating with her in detail. He even engaged in sparring with the Peak Master for several days to ensure that the requirements were met. After understanding the Peak Master of Dieyun’s true essence characteristics, attack methods, and techniques, Li Su began the forging process. As the days passed, the Peak Master’s appreciation for Li Su grew. Li Su’s skills and combat abilities during their sparring sessions impressed her.
While it was true that Li Su couldn’t currently defeat her, when she suppressed her cultivation level, Li Su could still spar with her, making the fight intense.
“Li Su has come to the Returning Origin Sect?”
News of Li Su’s presence in the Returning Origin Sect had also spread. Many cultivators could be seen outside the alchemy room, most of whom had relatively low power. Some just came to check the situation but returned to their cultivation when they realized Li Su wasn’t around. Talented cultivators of the Returning Origin Sect were diligently immersed in their practice, and Li Su’s presence brought an invisible pressure, especially for those who enjoyed comparing themselves to others.
As for the female cultivators, many were also focused on their cultivation, but some could be seen outside the alchemy room from time to time. Inside the alchemy room, the Peak Master of Dieyun acted as Li Su’s assistant. Apart from her, the only other individuals allowed in were the alchemists of the Returning Origin, at the special request of the Peak Master, which Li Su agreed to. The alchemists were skilled enough to craft mid-grade magical treasures. Li Su’s master had even higher skills and could barely craft top-grade magical treasures, but he had exhausted his lifespan. Crafting higher-level Dao artifacts was beyond ordinary alchemists’ capabilities. Since the founding of the Returning Origin, no alchemist could craft Dao artifacts.
Drawing from his experience repairing sacred artifacts for the Sea Clan and his improved artifact-forging skills, Li Su completed the top-grade magical treasures for the Peak Master of Dieyun in just a year, with a few minor errors along the way. In reality, it didn’t take a year, but Li Su utilized the time to refine his skills and experiment with different methods.