"A three-layer quasi-fourth-tier array!" Shangguan Liuyun used an Array-Break to blast open the first layer of the array, sensing two more layers within, and his expression slightly changed.

No wonder it was so hidden.

"Unfortunately, you ran into me; let’s see where you can hide!" Without further ado, he activated two more precious Tier Four Array-Breaks.

However, when the array completely shattered,

Shangguan Liuyun looked at the empty place, especially the dark and deep tunnel, and his face instantly turned gloomy.

"So treacherous!" He immediately flew up, his Divine Sense enveloping the entire island.

At this moment, Li Jizhou had already crushed his third Teleportation Talisman, appearing thousands of miles away in the inland Chu Kingdom.

"Who exactly is it!" Shangguan Liuyun’s angry roar soon echoed throughout the Sea Domain.

Having been in the Southern Domain for decades, the last person to make him so furious was Ye Jingyu.

At this time, a Communication Talisman vibrated slightly.

After viewing the communication, Shangguan Liuyun’s face looked even worse.

Situ Yan actually failed to intercept the female cultivator who left the array!

"Useless!" He cursed inwardly, reluctantly returning to the Yan Kingdom.

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Chu Kingdom, Guangyuan Sect.

Ninety years ago, Li Jizhou avoided disaster by using the underground Spirit Vein of Thunder Flame Sect for Corpse Nourishment, enduring the ambush from Celestial Spirit Sect.

Celestial Spirit Sect went through the array of the Liu family and the upheaval of Sea Domain cultivators,

Over the years, it has now become Guangyuan Sect.

And its current head is the old acquaintance Lin Caiwei.

Now nearly 150 years old, she still has not crossed the threshold of Core Formation and has spent her life stuck at Foundation Establishment Peak.

Li Jizhou blended into the sect, absorbing the aura of numerous cultivators.

Unfortunately, the place has now degraded to a Tier Two Junior Level Spirit Vein, so even if he set up a quasi-fourth tier Spirit Gathering Array, he couldn’t satisfy his daily cultivation needs.

However, to avoid being found by Shangguan Liuyun, he still decided to stay low and hibernate here.

Shangguan Liuyun is meticulous, and it’s hard to guarantee he won’t conduct a large-scale investigation of runaway cultivators, so hiding in the sect is a safer move than fleeing.

As for the Communication Talisman given by Qi Yuan, he had already thrown it into the sea when leaving the Sea Domain.

"Perhaps he too is doomed!"

Dismissing all distracting thoughts, Li Jizhou quietly hibernated. Although the Spirit Vein here wasn’t suitable for his cultivation level, delving into the Poisonous Insect Dao and tempering his mind was possible.

As for Jiang Li’s Immortal Nectar, he could only wait for the opportunity.

Shangguan Liuyun captured Jiang Li undoubtedly for the Immortal Nectar, and for someone at his Golden Core Peak, the best time to harvest would certainly be when achieving Nascent Soul.

This time when Li Jizhou sensed his Golden Core aura up close, it wasn’t completely perfect. If he wished to pursue a flawless Nascent Soul, he would likely need to temper himself for several more years.

During this period, Jiang Li would be safe.

Moreover, Li Jizhou currently facing Shangguan Liuyun would have almost no chance unless he fought desperately.

Yet, he is not someone who loves to fight desperately.

Three years flew by,

During this time, Li Jizhou focused on studying Gu Skill, relying on the extraordinary Gu Skill inheritance from the Ten Thousand Gu Hall of Ten Thousand Poison Sect obtained from Ancestor Ku Die, finally stepping into the Tier Three Gu Master’s realm.

"Buzz~" A Blood Mosquito flew in the palm of Li Jizhou’s hand.

This was a Tier Three Junior Level Gu insect he refined over the three years.

Ordinarily, a Gu insect of this grade would take at least thirty years to successfully refine.

However, when the crow took revenge and killed that squid three years ago, it accidentally obtained that strange treasure.

After Li Jizhou researched it, he could replicate one living creature every three days, retaining a portion of its essence and origin.

Thus the Blood Mosquito started at Tier One, constantly battling its replicas.

In the end, it became a Tier Three Gu insect in three years, a veritable rapid speed.

But now that it had reached Tier Three, the cultivation methods differed, and it could no longer rely on that conch treasure.

"Go!" At Li Jizhou’s command, the Blood Mosquito flew through the air and instantly pierced a Tier Two Fire Rock Rat in front of him.

"Squeak~" In the span of a single breath, the Fire Rock Rat’s entire body was drained of essence, turning into a dried corpse.

The Blood Mosquito swiftly returned, its body shimmering with a slightly more intense blood glow.

"The Bloodthirsty Divine Ability is truly miraculous; a Middle Stage of Core Formation cultivator caught off guard might not escape death if bitten just once!" Li Jizhou was very pleased with it.

One could imagine, once it evolves to a higher tier, it might make people fear even the sight of a mosquito.

Nonetheless, as it stands with the conch treasure, this Blood Mosquito is already enough to make countless people pale with fear.

Li Jizhou waved his hand slightly, and a swarm of identical Blood Mosquitoes flew out from the conch, a full hundred of them.

Having this Blood Mosquito squad, Li Jizhou’s confidence surged.

Of course, besides this, what pleased Li Jizhou the most was the special miraculous abilities when merging with them.

"Brother Li, the sect leader is calling you over." Just then, a disciple from Guangyuan Sect called out from outside the courtyard.

"Thank you, Senior Sister, I will go at once." Li Jizhou replied.

Three years ago, Li Jizhou had infiltrated the Guangyuan Sect under the identity of this inner sect disciple Li Yuan.

It was also a coincidence; upon landing, he saw the Fire Rock Rat, which had been drained by the Blood Mosquito, attacking Li Yuan. Li Jizhou captured the Fire Rock Rat and preserved Li Yuan’s essence and Divine Soul, naturally infiltrating Guangyuan Sect thereafter.

Soon, Li Jizhou arrived at the sect leader’s meditation chamber of Guangyuan Sect.

Lin Caiwei, now exactly 140 years old, was sensed by Li Jizhou’s time perception, leaving her with only 60 years of life, but she already showed signs of aging.

This was still due to the impoverished resources here, where the Fixed Face Pill was nearly impossible to obtain, and even the Youthful Appearance Pill was only Tier Two.

Her consumption of the Youthful Appearance Pill had evidently reached its limit.

"Yuan’er!" As soon as Li Jizhou entered, Lin Caiwei smiled kindly at him, the affection in her eyes evident.

"Sect Leader Master!" Li Jizhou cupped his hands in salute.

"Haha, no need to be so formal with me, come sit." Lin Caiwei waved her hand, indicating for Li Jizhou to sit on the mat beside her.