Chapter 562: Jiang Daoxuan

Even for ancient sword immortals of great strength.

After enduring ten thousand cycles of reincarnation, their spiritual essence worn down, their true spirits chaotic.

Their formidable sword talent sinks into silence, requiring comprehension of sword intent to reignite.

Not to mention that spiritual erosion has utterly erased past-life memories, rendering them irrecoverable—past lives exist in name only!

Thus one can see how vital the true spirit is to cultivators.

And after confirming that the true spirit before him was not false.

Jiang Daoxuan swiftly retracted his consciousness and began searching this dark space for Wang Tong's true spirit!

Not long after.

When he made contact with the ninth light point, a phantom old man appeared in his vision.

His appearance matched Wang Tong's exactly.

Clearly, he was Wang Tong's true spirit!

Jiang Daoxuan carefully sensed him.

After confirming without doubt, he severed his connection to the soul-stone and returned his consciousness to the external world.

Then, amid the anxious waiting of all present.

Jiang Daoxuan did not speak immediately, but activated his Taiyin spiritual sense and swept it across Cangwu Mountain!

His spiritual sense quickly landed on the Elder Hall, locating Elder Jiang Hongguang and Jiang Yan's grandfather, Jiang Hongwen.

After fully explaining matters concerning the Tianmo Cult.

Jiang Daoxuan ordered Jiang Hongwen to prepare a large quantity of unactivated Cangwu Tokens, first summoning all members of the Tianmo Jiang Clan, then distributing them one by one!

As for Elder Jiang Hongguang.

He was to depart Cangwu Mountain with three Sun Wheel Cultivators, locate the Tianmo Cult members, and bring them all to Cangwu City to meet Jiang Shan!

After completing these arrangements.

Jiang Daoxuan said no more.

He sat again upon his cushion, slowly closed his eyes, and sank once more into cultivation.

Seeing this, those in the hall bowed respectfully and promptly took their leave.

A moment later.

Jiang Xiaobai, having left the family hall, arrived before a newly constructed hall.

Above the hall's center hung a golden-bright plaque.

It bore three bold, swirling characters: Spirit Beast Hall!

After several days, the Spirit Beast Hall was completed!

Jiang Xiaobai smiled, then stepped forward toward the hall's entrance.

He extended his small, pale hand, ready to push open the door.

But at that moment—CRASH!

The heavy door was violently slammed open!

A white figure shot past his vision and crashed straight into Jiang Xiaobai's arms.

Jiang Xiaobai's face showed resignation as he shook his head: "In such a rush—what are you doing?"

No sooner had he spoken than a round, white head poked out from his arms.

Tiny ears, a pair of eyes large with grievance!

It was Hu Li, long absent!

Seeing the White Lord return, Hu Li let out a wail: "White Lord, you've finally returned!"

"I've suffered waiting for you—these days, I couldn't even enjoy my meals, day and night longing for your return!"

At these words, Jiang Xiaobai was startled.

He had feared some accident had occurred during his absence from the Spirit Beast Hall.

He hurriedly asked: "Has something happened?"

Hu Li leapt off Jiang Xiaobai's body, shook his furry frame, and burst into tears:

"When you left under the Master's orders to go to that Mozi Tianmo Cult, you left me and Third Brother to suffer."

Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow: "Tell me everything."

Hu Li flicked his short tail, turned around, and walked into the hall.

As he walked, he said: "Ah, after you left, I and Third Brother planned to enter deep cultivation, waiting for your return—but the Master… the Master…"

Hearing this involved his most revered Master, Jiang Xiaobai could no longer remain calm.

His face tightened with alarm as he urgently asked: "The Master? What happened to the Master?"

Hu Li shook his head, halted at the doorway, and slowly raised his plump, fleshy paw, pointing inside.

"Ah, you'll see for yourself once you go in."

No sooner had he spoken than—WHOOSH! —Jiang Xiaobai vanished from his spot!

By the time Hu Li regained his senses, Jiang Xiaobai was already inside the hall.

As soon as he entered, Jiang Xiaobai immediately looked up, scanning the surroundings.

But the next moment.

The sight before him made his eyes widen—he froze, utterly bewildered!

The hall was filled with countless bamboo-and-vine cradles, each holding a juvenile Bai He.

Bai He chirped intermittently.

Their sounds merged into an overwhelming clamor.

And right in the very center of the great hall, Yang Li and Cangyun Bai He were lying there!

Now, all over their bodies hung different numbers of little white cranes.

Some little white cranes stood on Yang Li's shoulders and back.

Some other little white cranes were clawing at his thick, large horns.

And some even clung tightly to Yang Li's short tail, refusing to let go!

Looking at Yang Li's drooping head and his expression of having nothing left to live for.

Jiang Xiao Xiao gave a soft "eh?" and his gaze suddenly turned strange.

He glanced at Yang Li, then glanced at Cangyun Bai He, his gaze sweeping back and forth.

Gradually, a hint of suspicion crept into his eyes.

At this moment, an extremely bold idea suddenly surfaced in his mind, and refused to go away!

"Could it be that you two......"

Jiang Xiao Xiao stared at Yang Li and Cangyun Bai He, his lips parting slightly, greatly astonished!

He had never heard that two beasts mating could produce offspring this quickly?!

One had to know how long he'd been away from Cangwu Mountain? Only a few days!

To actually be able to produce so many offspring in such a short time.

This extremely bizarre matter could be said to have instantly overturned the three views of his dragon life!

Just as Jiang Xiao Xiao stood frozen on the spot, somewhat at a loss.

Feeling that he had disturbed the reunion of the two beasts, that he shouldn't have come in.

A silly, dopey voice suddenly came from behind: "Third Brother! Look who's come! Now we're saved for sure!"

The words had barely fallen when Jiang Xiao Xiao's brow twitched, and he instinctively felt something was off!

Before he could figure out where exactly this uneasy feeling was coming from.

He saw Yang Li, who had been listless and lifeless moments before, slowly raise his head and look over.

Upon discovering it was Jiang Xiao Xiao who had returned, a visible joy instantly spread across his face!