Stars shimmered across the sky as night deepened. The sea lay calm for thousands of kilometers, waves still as glass. Seagulls soared high, their distant cries echoing faintly before fading into silence.0

Cool wind drifted through the maple grove. Clusters of jade-like lotus lanterns floated gently in the stream as light shimmered brightly upon a jade-green platform. A cultivator in a white-gold Daoist robe opened his eyes just as heavenly radiance burst forth and purple flames flickered and dispersed, illuminating the forest.0

Li Ximing had spent the past few days cultivating in seclusion within the woods. His injuries had nearly healed. The Nine Mounds Immortal Mountain had arranged this cultivation site for him; it was no inferior to Zhijing Mountain in spiritual energy.0

On rare occasions, white jade lotus lanterns would drift down the stream, each containing a trace of Valley Water spirit item that was good for healing. Its fragrance was soothing. Though of little use to wounds of the Purple Mansion Realm, it showed careful thought.0

My Heaven-Venerating Gate divine ability has made little progress. Though I brushed against life and death and gained a bit of Dao comprehension, my cultivation has stalled due to recovery…5

Refining one’s divine ability was a slow, grinding process. Li Ximing estimated it would take another...0