Chapter 779 - 357: Annihilation of the Nascent Soul Wang Family, Doubts from the Past

Yan Hao knelt before Li Chang’an and bowed deeply, his words filled with sincerity and reverence.

He wanted to become his disciple!

The only thing separating their Array Dao Skills was the word "quasi."

But he knew that without the guidance of a great master, he might never cross this threshold, even if he spent decades or a hundred years trying.

"I’m not taking on any disciples. Get up."

Li Chang’an’s refusal was quite direct.

’He hadn’t even accepted Song Yu’Er, so why would he accept Yan Hao?’

Yan Hao refused to get up, saying with utmost sincerity, "Grandmaster Li, I am willing to offer you all my Treasures and the Five Dragon Mountain Spirit Vein. I only ask that you guide me on the path to the Tier Four Array Dao!"

"There’s no need for that."

Li Chang’an shook his head slightly, grabbed him by the scruff of his neck, and forcibly pulled him to his feet.

"Daoist Yan, I am devoted to my cultivation and don’t wish to be distracted by a disciple. If you have questions about the Array Dao, you can save them up and ask me all at once at a suitable time."

"Thank you, Grandmaster Li!"

Yan Hao’s face was flushed with excitement, and he thanked him repeatedly.

He knew he had lost his composure and immediately offered Treasures as an apology.

But Li Chang’an did not accept them.

Soon, Chi Qingxuan and the others walked over.

"Daoist Li, it’s only been a few years since we last parted. I didn’t think you’d have made a major breakthrough in the Array Dao. I never imagined you possessed such talent."

Chi Qingxuan marveled once again.

Li Chang’an smiled and said, "You could say I was lucky. I would have needed more time, but I unexpectedly entered a state of enlightenment and figured out many things I didn’t understand."

"So it was enlightenment."

Hearing this, everyone felt a little better.

A state of enlightenment was a rare opportunity that couldn’t be sought out.

A single, long session of enlightenment could be worth decades of arduous cultivation.

Yu Tao said admiringly, "In any case, Daoist Li is a Tier Four Array Dao Grandmaster. If you were willing to join our Cyan Dragon Sect, your status would be second only to the Nascent Soul True Monarchs."

"I’ve always been a free spirit and don’t wish to be bound by a Sect’s rules. Thank you for your kind offer, Daoist Yu."

As he spoke, Li Chang’an raised his hand and beckoned.

The materials from the exploded Little Cyan Dragon were summoned before everyone.

"Everyone, there aren’t many Treasures. Please, choose what you’d like."

Most of these materials were related to mechanisms and Puppets. Although they were valuable, almost no one had a use for them, so they just divided them casually.

Zhuo Wanshuang put away two Celestial Cyan Dragon Eye Stones, a joyful expression on her face.

She thanked Li Chang’an again. "If it weren’t for Daoist Li on this trip, I really don’t know what I would have done. If there’s anything you need my help with, Daoist Li, please don’t hesitate to ask."

Chi Qingxuan chuckled. "Little Junior Sister, Daoist Li actually does need your help."

"Oh? Is Daoist Li facing some difficulty?"

"It’s not exactly a difficulty."

Li Chang’an began to explain.

He then brought up the matter of the Tier Four Body Refining Technique.

Chi Qingxuan and Chi Qingwu, in turn, explained the Cyan Dragon True Monarch’s attitude.

After hearing everything, Zhuo Wanshuang pondered for a long time.

"This matter... is indeed a bit difficult."

Copying the Cultivation Technique wouldn’t actually be a loss for the Cyan Dragon Sect.

The problem was that if everyone could obtain Cultivation Techniques through personal favors and private exchanges, the Cyan Dragon Sect’s rules would have long since fallen into chaos.

Without rules, there can be no order.

Zhuo Wanshuang said, "Daoist Li, I will do my best to persuade my father. As for whether I’ll succeed, I can’t make any guarantees."

"Thank you, Daoist Zhuo!"

Li Chang’an felt a little more at ease.

The Cyan Dragon True Monarch doted on his youngest daughter, Zhuo Wanshuang.

As long as Zhuo Wanshuang was the one asking, the Cyan Dragon True Monarch would likely consider it carefully.

At this point, the matter was officially concluded.

The group, having all gained something, returned to Changqing Mountain and celebrated for a while in the courtyard.

...

「The next day.」

Zhuo Wanshuang, Chi Qingxuan, and the others departed.

The dragon-headed Flying Ship soon disappeared over the horizon.

’I hope it works out.’

Li Chang’an’s eyes were deep as he gazed in the direction they had left, feeling a sense of quiet anticipation.

「For the next month.」

He waited while searching for the last few Array Treasures he needed.

To his surprise, no news ever came through the Communication Treasure.

’Strange. A whole month has passed, so why hasn’t there been any news from Zhuo Wanshuang? Could she have failed?’

Li Chang’an pondered quietly, holding the Communication Jade Pendant that Zhuo Wanshuang had given him.

Just as he was thinking this, the aura of a Nascent Soul True Monarch suddenly descended upon Changqing Mountain.

Li Chang’an was startled. The aura was completely unfamiliar; he had never encountered it before and feared it might belong to a foe rather than a friend.

Fortunately, he soon detected three familiar Golden Core auras.

Chi Qingxuan, Chi Qingwu, and Zhuo Wanshuang were all there.

He instantly breathed a sigh of relief.

’It must be the Cyan Dragon True Monarch.’

To be on the safe side, his true body quietly slipped deep into the earth, ready to use the Realm-Sundering Talisman at a moment’s notice.

He sent only a Blood-Dripping Incarnation out to greet them.

「In the courtyard on Changqing Mountain.」

A middle-aged man in a cyan robe stood with his hands clasped behind his back.

He had an extraordinary air and an intimidating presence, radiating the oppressive pressure unique to a Nascent Soul True Monarch without even showing a hint of anger.

Li Chang’an immediately stepped forward, cupped his hands, and bowed.

"Greetings, Elder Cyan Dragon."

"Mm."

The Cyan Dragon True Monarch nodded slightly, sizing him up.

"You’ve got some skill, kid. Not only did you win over two of my disciples, but you also put my daughter under some kind of spell, making them pester me all day."

Hearing this, Li Chang’an’s heart skipped a beat.

’This elder seems to be here to call me to account.’

He bowed and said, "Elder, I ask for your clear judgment. My association with the three Daoists has been entirely proper. I have not employed any special methods."

"I know. Otherwise, do you think you’d still be alive?"

The Cyan Dragon True Monarch snorted coldly, seemingly in a bad mood.

Behind him, the three of them stood silently, not daring to even use Sound Transmission.

Zhuo Wanshuang’s eyes were lively. She raised her slender, willow-like eyebrows and kept winking and making faces at Li Chang’an, as if trying to tell him something.

But Li Chang’an simply couldn’t figure out what she was trying to say.