Chapter 594

Chapter 594: Rejuvenation Technique by Chen Mengde

In the blink of an eye, Yu Haonan had been at Heavenly Gate for three months. In this time, his strength surged forward, with his cultivation rapidly breaking through from the Bosa Stage to late-stage Bosa. Although he still had a distance to cover before reaching full mastery of Bosa, there was no doubt he would enter the myriad realms before turning nineteen.

With such smooth sailing, Yu Haonan should have been happy. However, he instead felt a growing fear, as if an ominous premonition loomed over him. He often woke from dreams of Yu Haodong and Yu Yingshao transforming into vengeful spirits coming to collect his life.

He wanted to consult his Master about this, but the Evil Dragon Master was in seclusion. So, he turned to searching through ancient texts, hoping to find the root of his troubles.

During this time, Yu Haonan worked tirelessly to develop the Ground Energy Corpse Formation, providing Li Hui with many conveniences. After three months of effort, he finally completed the Body Talisman, inscribing the Immortal Thunder Talisman on his body, allowing him to resurrect amid lightning.

As for Yu Haonan’s dreams of vengeful spirits, they naturally came from Li Hui. The Ground Energy Ghost Formation was rebounding against him in a unique way, slowly eroding and controlling the ritual master.

One day, a seven or eight-year-old boy came to find him. While Yu Haonan sat in a daze, his expression suddenly changed as he covered the back of his neck and walked a few steps slowly.

“Greetings, Master Yu. My ancestor, Ancestor Duoming, requests your presence.”

“Oh? Did Ancestor Duoming mention what he wants from me?” Yu Haonan seemed like a marionette, his mouth moving in a mechanical fashion, though he quickly adjusted and continued, “From the looks of you, I can see you know nothing. Lead the way. My Master, the Evil Dragon Master, ranks fourth among the sixteen masters. I doubt Ancestor Duoming would dare to make things difficult for me.”

The boy remained composed, neither arguing nor looking dejected. Unable to contain his curiosity, Yu Haonan asked, “What is your name? Your cultivation seems to have reached late Condense Essence; you are truly a raw gem.”

“My name is Chen Mengde.” The boy replied with respect yet confidence, displaying wisdom that far surpassed his peers.

“Hmm, that’s a good name.” Yu Haonan suddenly exclaimed, “What? Your name is Chen Mengde?”

The boy looked puzzled. Was this name special? He had used it since birth and never had anyone reacted like this.

“Cough, cough. There once was a predecessor who shared your name. Haha, I didn’t expect I would have such a connection with this name,” Yu Haonan chuckled awkwardly, patting Chen Mengde on the shoulder, saying, “Nephew! It seems we should become closer as I think of that predecessor upon seeing you.”

Chen Mengde shivered a little. The Evil Dragon was the ancestor of the malevolent sect within the door; being noticed by one of his disciples was not a good thing. He quickly bowed respectfully and said, “Thank you, Master Yu, for your favor. Please, follow me to the Cold Smoke Pavilion.”

“Alright!” Yu Haonan nodded.

Meanwhile, within the Ground Energy Corpse Formation, Li Hui reflected, “It turns out I have long been caught in this scheme. This steady boy is the predecessor Chen Mengde of the Jade Symbol Sect. During this time, he has undergone a rejuvenation, joining the Nine Maangs Sect, determined to uncover the reasons behind the strength of the Nine-Mystic Continent. In one exploration, he managed to recover the silver snake, leading to the later creation of the silver snake bracelet, and brought glory to Li Yingjun of the Jade Symbol Sect!”

Yu Haonan followed Chen Mengde to the Cold Smoke Pavilion and saw a rugged middle-aged man sitting high up. He thought, is this Ancestor Duoming?

“What’s wrong? Do I seem strange to you?”

“Yes, I originally thought Ancestor Duoming would be a refined cultivator, but I didn’t expect him to be so scruffy and carry a wild aura,” Yu Haonan replied with complete honesty.

“Hahaha! Many people have been misled by the name Duoming. Most of my disciples are indeed refined, so they assume their master is similar, but that is a big mistake.” Ancestor Duoming suddenly squinted and stared down intently, saying, “Speaking of strange, your reaction is truly astonishing. Li Sifan—it’s hard to imagine that in just three months, you reached such a level and even turned the Ground Energy Corpse Formation against Yu Haonan. I calculated repeatedly, and you are Li Sifan, and Li Sifan is you. However, there are many strange aspects to this.”

Li Hui spoke through Yu Haonan’s lips: “I am dead. Only the masters have the ability to meddle in the affairs of my disciple. How tragic! This is the situation, so I cannot blame the masters. I only resent the Yu Family Fortress’s third branch for their malicious intent. From here onward, I fear that calling the masters into this will complicate things. I must carve my own path, even if it is a dead end. Once I have made a decision, I must continue steadfastly.”

“You…” Ancestor Duoming pondered for a moment before suddenly asking, “What do you intend to do?”

“Nothing but seeking revenge to relieve my resentment. What else could I do?” This was Li Sifan’s wish, and since Li Hui felt a shared connection, he naturally wanted to help him fulfill this desire. However, this wish was only the beginning. Given the opportunity to enter the game of the Nine-Mystic Continent, how could he not set some preemptive moves?

“No! You have other plans,” Duoming shook his head and smiled bitterly. “As for me, it’s challenging to take any action. I couldn’t even stop my disciple from jumping off the Heavenly Cliff. You may have ideas, but you must proceed cautiously, as you never know when those high-level cultivators might make a Dream Incarnation appear.”

“Oh?” Li Hui grew vigilant instantly, realizing that even a cultivator like Duoming had no freedom, revealing how deep the waters of Nine Maangs truly were.

Ancestor Duoming waved to send his little disciple away and secretly transmitted a message: “You can enter the Heavenly Silkworm Altar for quiet cultivation at the end of each month. The Heavenly Gate is no good place. Seize the opportunity and leave quickly! So far, you are doing well. Try not to expose yourself. Continue letting Yu Haonan take the lead in his endeavors. The Evil Dragon Master won’t intervene. If you want to take revenge, you must handle the Yu Family Fortress’s connections cleanly and avoid attracting the attention of the Yu family in Dingzhou.”

“Entering the Heavenly Silkworm Altar for quiet cultivation at the end of each month?” Li Hui was overjoyed. The altars of the Nine Maangs Sect functioned as treasure cabinets, capable of harmonizing Yin-Yang and the Five Elements to enhance one’s cultivation potential.

Upon leaving the Cold Smoke Pavilion, he unexpectedly encountered the boy Chen Mengde. Li Hui found it amusing and approached him teasingly: “Nephew! You seem quite mature for your age, as if you’ve lived for a very long time. My ancestor has allowed me to enter the Heavenly Silkworm Altar for cultivation at the end of this month. In three days, it will be that time. If you’re interested, come practice with me! However, I must make it clear: whatever I do, you can only watch and not inquire or interrupt! Similarly, if you have your own matters to attend to, I won’t interfere. As long as you can guarantee that, you can join me at the Heavenly Silkworm Altar. However, if you’re afraid that I, as a practitioner of the malevolent sect, may have ill intentions, then stay at home and be honest.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Yu Haonan took off into the clouds, leaving Chen Mengde standing bewildered in place!

The next three days felt like being roasted on a fire for Chen Mengde. His heart was in constant torment. On one hand, he thought about not going, viewing the opportunity as rare. On the other hand, he had heard that the reputation of the Yu Family Fortress was not good and that the Evil Dragon Master was not a kind person. He was puzzled why Ancestor Duoming would open the Heavenly Silkworm Altar to this person.

He also learned that very few dared to provoke Yu Haonan, as this young man was said to be the master of the malevolent sect, rumored to hold great power over a formidable Corpse Formation and employ ruthless tactics!

Most concerning to Chen Mengde was why the Yu family had singled him out. Had they unwittingly sensed something? That would be disastrous!