Chapter 134: Chapter 42: Return to the Homeland

Li Jizhou indifferently scanned the area and then flew away without any hesitation.

Regardless of whether the cultivators of Chu Kingdom have long despised the Celestial Spirit Sect,

as per the state of the spirit veins in Chu Kingdom, it has already been decided that regardless of who comes, the final outcome will not change; it’s just one group replacing another in the cycle of reincarnation.

Overthrowing the Celestial Spirit Sect would just bring the Earth Gang Sect, and the cycle repeats.

Along the way, there were no more such vast areas of barren lands, and the further south he traveled, the weaker the spirit veins became, and the weaker the cultivators’ strength. Seeing Li Jizhou passing in such a luxurious flying ship from afar, all looked on with envy and awe but kept a respectful distance, daring not to show any insolence.

This tier two top-grade flying ship cost three thousand spirit stones, several times more than typical top-grade magical artifacts of the same tier, with speed being its core function.

Without this ship, with Li Jizhou’s magical power at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, steering a flying sword would have taken at least five years.

However, now, the time has been cut by at least half.

Crossing the barren lands from Qi Kingdom to Chu Kingdom took nine months, and nearly another two years will pass by like this.

On this day, from high above, a meandering, winding ancient river suddenly appeared before his eyes.

That was the Yu River, the ancient lifeline running through the Liang Kingdom.

Countless lives are nurtured by it.

“Liang Kingdom!”

Seeing the Liang Kingdom where his past life’s passion, efforts, and final regrets lingered, Li Jizhou’s usually calm heart couldn’t help but be slightly moved.

“I wonder… what year is it now?”

After calming his thoughts, Li Jizhou’s flying ship suddenly accelerated, heading directly towards a mortal city in the heart of Liang Kingdom.

Spanning nearly fifty thousand miles, Liang Kingdom’s central and eastern region only hosts four tier two spirit veins and several tier one branches,

with the highest spirit vein level barely reaching high tier two, scarcely approaching quasi-third-tier level, theoretically enough for Core Formation. Historically, several predecessors have succeeded in forming their cores and journeyed north.

In his past life, Li Jizhou also attempted Core Formation in that sole quasi-third-tier spirit vein, but failed.

This part of the region formed the cultivating realm of Liang Kingdom.

Beyond that, most regions were mundane cities with extremely sparse spiritual qi.

Feng City, in the central western part of Liang Kingdom, was the place where Li Jizhou first found himself in his past life.

In an unoccupied place, Li Jizhou put away the flying ship and gracefully descended.

After walking a distance, the appearance of a fierce man transformed into that of a blue-robed scholar.

Walking along the streets of Feng City, Li Jizhou’s face gradually showed a hint of joy.

The overall layout of the streets and alleys hasn’t changed much from his past life.

“Old man, may I ask, what is the current era name?” Li Jizhou asked an elder he passed by, with some anticipation.

The elder was taken aback, then glanced at Li Jizhou a few times, and honestly replied, “This year is the twenty-first year of Changping.”

Though mortal lives are short, and it’s rare for ordinary people to live past sixty, they all knew of the existence of cultivators in the area. It’s said that cultivators can go into seclusion for decades, so not knowing the current era upon coming out is quite ordinary.

“The twenty-first year of Changping?” Li Jizhou slightly frowned.

“Are you an Immortal Master?” The elder asked nervously, but eventually, hopefully.

“You could say so. Old man, could you also tell me how many years ago did Emperor Anyang pass away?”

The mortal dynasty of Liang Kingdom was founded by the mundane brother of the first headmaster of the Duxan Sect, continuously supported by Duxan Sect, and the dynasty remained stable,

Each emperor, blessed by the Duxan Sect, practically always died of old age, without major chaos in the regime.

In his past life, when attempting for Core Formation, Li Jizhou learned much about Duxan Sect as he needed to use their quasi-third-tier spirit vein, and even helped them bestow an aged emperor in the palace a Lifespan Extension Pill suitable for mortals.

He was worshipped as an Immortal Master by the old emperor.

At that time, the old emperor’s lifespan was nearly ended, and his son, who was just over ten years old, ascended the throne with the era name Anyang.

Hearing this, the elder hurriedly whispered, “Immortal Master, Emperor Anyang has been gone for over twenty years.”

“Only twenty years?” Li Jizhou’s breath slightly paused.

His Innate Wisdom awakened 42 years ago, making him 58 years old in this life.

When he attempted Core Formation and ultimately died in his past life, Emperor Anyang had only been on the throne for over a decade. Assuming he lived to be in his sixties, wouldn’t that mean over fifty years have passed since then?

“Old man, how old was the Changping Emperor when he ascended?”

Seeing the Immortal Master’s expression gradually become more intense, the elder quickly closed his eyes to recall, nervously replying, “Reporting to Immortal Master, about sixty-three.”

“Sixty-three? It’s now the twenty-first year of Changping, meaning when I fell in my past life, Emperor Anyang was probably around twenty-five… doesn’t that mean my soul reincarnated immediately upon my demise?” Li Jizhou thought for a while, feeling inevitable agitation.

He finally figured out the Reincarnation Treasure Mirror’s timeline!

Meaning, once he dies in this life, his soul will immediately reincarnate elsewhere!

With this,

there would be a lot of space to maneuver before dying in this life!

He could directly store the legacy of this life for himself.

He could even leave himself a guardian spirit beast!

Is it possible… to also leave a guardian for himself? Disciples? Family descendants? Sect members… no, that’s not right!

No, no, too many errors, too naive.

“Keep calm and centered!”

In a moment, Li Jizhou’s mindset was somewhat unstable.

He hurriedly took a deep breath, reciting the “Stability Scripture” once.

Having regained his calm, Li Jizhou gave the elder a slight smile, “Thank you, old man. Farewell.”

The elder rolled his eyes, quickly stepped forward, knelt on the ground immediately, “I beg the Immortal Master to grant me the Pill of Immortality!”

Li Jizhou was slightly stunned, chuckled lightly, shook his head, and then his figure blurred and disappeared.

The elder stood there in a daze, returning to his senses after a long while, wearing a disappointed expression, and inwardly scolded, “Didn’t the storyteller say that when immortals ask for directions, it always leads to great fortune? Why is this immortal so stingy?”

Moments later, Li Jizhou had again disguised himself as a young hero of the martial world, arriving at a teahouse he frequented before delving into martial arts in his previous life.

Sitting quietly in a private room, he pondered deeply.

“The timeline is confirmed! But the location of the reincarnation cannot be determined.”

“Just like in this life, even though I knew since awakening my Innate Wisdom that there was a legacy from the past life here, I still couldn’t come to collect it. It was almost unhelpful during the early weak Qi Refining stage.

However, it can be used to leave a legacy helpful at the late stage of Foundation Establishment or even after Core Formation.”

“Moreover, even if the spirit beast named Gua Gua from my past life was left behind, I can’t reach it early in life now. And alone, it couldn’t traverse the various kingdoms from Liang Kingdom to Qi Kingdom… What if it was a tier three or even tier four Great Demon?

Still not suitable, a spirit beast is, at its core, a beast. Without a spirit pet blood contract to bind it, power to suppress it, or benefits to entice it, it may very well act on its primal urges and might not obediently come looking for me.

Though it may form long-lasting bonds, it is irrational to place hope in the emotions of demon beasts!”

“As for leaving behind a guardian, disciples, or family descendants, it’s even less feasible. In this world, what cultivator doesn’t crave immortality and longevity?

With the temptation of becoming immortal and living forever, what guardian, what dear mentors or disciples, what filial offspring, may all harbor envy.

No matter how much foresight and planning before my demise in this life, Li Jizhou couldn’t guarantee complete thoroughness, and oversights are inevitable. If someone detects the secret of my reincarnation, the consequences… unimaginable.

Moreover, the location and identity of the reincarnation in the next life are uncertain. Even if an entirely loyal person desires to protect me, how would they find me?

Even furthermore, the next life would be my third reincarnation, and if it turns out to be the last chance of the three lives and three worlds, there would be no chance for regrets.

This life must be approached with utmost caution!”

Suppressing the tumultuous distress within, Li Jizhou raised the favorite white orchid tea from his past life and drank it in one go.

“I must not aim too high, for this life is still long. Walk step by step sincerely and diligently up to its limits, then consider other things!”

Settling his Daoist heart, Li Jizhou went to the window, gazing far into Liang’s magnificent scenery, bringing forth numerous memories from past lives.

“Only fifty-eight short years have passed, many should still be around!”

“But… so what if they are? Ultimately faded away with the river of time.”

“To me, they are merely memories of a time long gone!”

Li Jizhou does not intend to continue with the causes and effects of past lives. This visit is solely for two purposes.

First, to clarify the Reincarnation Treasure Mirror’s timeline.

Second, to retrieve the legacy he left behind in the past life.

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