Chapter 397

"Now that you've returned to the Sanyi Sect, it seems you've gained some insight?"

"Or perhaps"

He didn't finish his sentence, but everyone present understood his implied meaning.

Years ago, when Zuo Ruotong broke through the Third Layer, he already realized that Reverse Birth: Three Layers had reached its end.

This was an outcome utterly unbearable for the Great Full Immortal, who had pursued this path since childhood.

If not for Li Ang's moral blackmail, he would have long since disbanded his Qi and passed away.

Yet even so, the only thing sustaining Zuo Ruotong's will to live was the phrase, "There will be successors."

Now, the successor stood in the hall.

Zuo Ruotong was exhausted; whether he succeeded or failed, it would be a release for him.

Facing his Master's probing words, Li Ang nodded slightly: "I have reached the Third Layer, and I know exactly how to proceed next. Please, Master, give me a little more time."

As he spoke, as if to prove the reliability of his words, Li Ang instantly exploded into a cloud of white Qi and dissolved into the air of the grand hall.

Seeing this sight, Shi Chong and the other two froze in shock, then plunged into stunned disbelief.

This is

Reverse Birth: Three Layers—Third Layer?!

All three had witnessed Zuo Ruotong perform the Third Layer before, so they could not possibly be mistaken.

But could someone so young truly reach the Third Layer?

As they pondered this, Li Ang had already reformed into human shape.

Looking at the calm young man below, Zuo Ruotong's face showed rare blankness, and an unbidden word surfaced in his heart.

Exiled Immortal.

In terms of talent, he himself had already been among the greatest in Sanyi Sect's long history.

Even so, Zuo Ruotong still spent decades to break through to the Third Layer—and only barely, with the "help" of the Xingzhang Sect's leader.

But this young disciple before him?

Even counting the years he was away, he had only been in the sect for three or five years.

It was simply too fast—truly deserving of the title Exiled Immortal.

After a long silence, Zuo Ruotong spoke again: "Could alchemy from the West help Reverse Birth: Three Layers break through?"

Know that breaking through Reverse Birth: Three Layers isn't as simple as pushing the Second Layer to its peak.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have needed Wu Wu Gensheng's help at all.

Combined with the alchemical elixir Li Ang had previously produced, it was natural for Zuo Ruotong to suspect this.

Unfortunately, this Great Full Immortal knew nothing of the Career Panel, nor that for Li Ang, breaking through simply required maxing out proficiency.

Bottleneck? What's that?

Facing his Master's question, Li Ang shook his head slightly: "No, that's just another path I've taken—it has nothing to do with Reverse Birth: Three Layers."

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Looking at the calm young man, Zuo Ruotong knew he wasn't lying.

But since his disciple hadn't revealed the method of breakthrough, it was unlikely it could be replicated.

Thinking this, Zuo Ruotong sighed, then said: "Li Ang, human energy is ultimately limited."

"Whether cultivating Qi or alchemy, both are grand paths—but they are fundamentally different."

"Do you understand?"

This was his heartfelt advice as a Master.

Zuo Ruotong didn't demand Li Ang be bound to the Sanyi Sect—he only hoped this gifted young man wouldn't be too greedy.

If he focused on one path, he might not achieve the elusive Immortal state, but merely founding a sect? With the talent this disciple had shown, it would be no problem at all.

Hearing this, Li Ang shook his head slightly: "Master, this is my Dao."

"Whether cultivating Qi or alchemy—it makes no difference to me."

【Infinity】.

After learning his Origin Attribute in the Type-Moon world, Li Ang had already reflected on the powers he possessed.

For one with the talent 【Console Player】, any power is merely a tool in his hands.

And the vast system composed of these diverse powers—this is his true Dao.

In some worlds, perhaps he might be called the Ten-Thousand Arts Immortal Lord.

Forget it—that title sounds too heavy. Li Ang felt "挂钩" was simpler and more fitting.

After hearing Li Ang's answer, Zuo Ruotong fell into silence again.

Undoubtedly, his disciple had deeply contemplated the path he walked.

If so, as a Master, he had no need to say more.

Thinking this, the Great Full Immortal smiled faintly and said softly: "It seems I worried needlessly."

As he spoke, he rose and stepped before Li Ang, took the pale green elixir from the young man's hand, and drank it down in one gulp.

Seeing this, Shi Chong and the others snapped out of their shock, instinctively crying out: "Senior Brother/Master!"

The three had barely understood Li Ang and Zuo Ruotong's exchange.

They were more stunned that Li Ang had truly broken through to the Third Layer.

Two Supreme Experts in one sect? No—two Third Layers in one sect. In ordinary times, Shi Chong would laugh himself awake in dreams.

In his view, if the founding ancestors of the Sanyi Sect knew, they would surely smile in their graves.

Unfortunately, this senior brother and this nephew didn't seem satisfied with the Third Layer—they wanted to go further.

Don't even try that! The Third Layer is already invincible—why seek further?!

Besides, who knows what might happen if we keep trying? What if something goes wrong?!

Three Layers is already enough—if the outside world knew Sanyi Sect had two practitioners of Three Layers, who would dare call them Jiaxuan Sect?

As for those fellows in the Tian Shi Mansion.

Have any of them ever become Immortals?!

Thinking of this, Si Chong decided that after today's affairs were settled, he would privately urge the two of them.

At this moment, Li Ang's alchemical elixir began to take effect, instantly replenishing the depletion Zuo Ruotong had suffered from maintaining Reverse Birth: Three Layers for years.

Feeling his life force refill within him, the Great Fullness Immortal could not help but show a hint of astonishment on his face.

He sighed with emotion: "It seems that even if my Sanyi Sect had never existed, you would still have achieved something great."

This level of alchemical mastery can truly be called restoring the dead to life and regrowing flesh and bone.

If word got out, tomorrow the threshold of Sanyi Sect would be trampled down by seekers.

Hearing this, Li Ang shook his head slightly and said nothing more.

On his first journey, he had no time to waste—Sanyi Sect was already the best choice.

Besides, Reverse Birth: Three Layers truly helped him overcome many hardships—Odin, White Land, and others were all secretly killed by Reverse Birth: Three Layers.

Speaking of Reverse Birth: Three Layers, Zuo Ruotong had long yearned to advance further, and Li Ang could now accomplish it through clever means.

That is, using the Third Method to materialize the souls of all Sanyi Sect members, then, once in an infinite-blue state, treating Reverse Birth: Three Layers—a skill originally active—as a passive one poses no problem.

But Li Ang knew he would soon have a proper solution, so there was no need to propose such a trick.

Just as he thought this, Zuo Ruotong asked: "Since you already know how to take the next step, could you tell your Master?"

"That way, I may try it on your behalf first."

In his view, breaking through the third layer of Reverse Birth: Three Layers was already impossibly difficult; stepping into the next unknown phase would be far more perilous—better that he try first, even if he failed, he could gather experience for Li Ang.

And even if he ultimately met death and his Dao was destroyed, for Zuo Ruotong, who had spent his life aspiring to Li Muxuan, it would be a fitting end.

Hearing this, Lu Jin and the other two immediately perked up their ears.

Though they were still at the Second Layer, they too felt immense curiosity about what lay beyond the Third Layer.

Unfortunately, Li Ang could not yet tell them: "How to proceed? I must verify it first."

"This Famen should be tried only by me—thank you, Master, for your kindness."

Even so, Li Ang had already prepared a plan in his mind long before arriving in this world—the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley, where one could comprehend the Eight Marvelous Techniques, was his target.

At this point in time, Wu Gensheng had not yet destroyed this sacred place.

Even if the Eight Marvelous Techniques are not truly Immortal arts, they are certainly close to Immortal-level power.

Besides, who was it that mastered the Eight Marvelous Techniques, and who is Li Ang? He did not think he would acquire the same abilities.

Thinking of this, Li Ang looked at Zuo Ruotong, his tone solemn: "Please, Master, announce to all extraordinary people across the land."

"As for the reason—"

"Say that Li Ang of Sanyi awaits the Xingzhang Sect leader in the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley, to settle matters from long ago."

"Oh, and if possible, let Li Muxuan come too."

That's right—he planned to use the opportunity of completing his 【Immortal】 transformation to fulfill the main universe's chaos requirement at the same time.

After all—

In this world, is there anything greater than becoming an Immortal?

But few would come just for the sake of becoming an Immortal—yet when it involves the Xingzhang Sect, that chaotic troublemaker, it's a different story.

Coincidentally, Li Ang still had a score to settle with them.