Second, the blood and flesh prepared for her must be refined with the power of the Life Seed. Now, Li An’s Life Seed has grown increasingly strong, and he has already tried it, finding it extremely effective in suppressing the eerie aura.

Third, a large accumulation of various soul-targeting treasures, talismans, arrays, etc., is a must.

Fourth, the Substitute Talisman and Immortal Escape Talisman, which can only be crafted by immortals, the former allows someone to die in one’s place, while the latter lets practitioners escape on Immortal Light—these are things Li An cannot obtain himself, but finding Xiang Yuntian should not be an issue, after all, Qiao Rumu has already become an immortal.

The more trump cards prepared, the greater the chances of victory!

...

"Tier Seven talismans, arrays, pills, are basically all mastered as well..."

It’s not just cultivation; he is also striving hard in the art of immortal techniques, crafting many, all stored in the immortal coffin.

"Reporting to the Elder, the sect has sent a message that a new batch of trial disciples is about to arrive, and among them this time, there’s also a Supreme to be welcomed by you."

After exiting seclusion, a disciple reported this.

The Supreme’s arrival? Li An nodded.

Three months later, the new batch of disciples arrived, with Li An and the other two Elders, Chu Lin and Zhao Yuan, leading the welcoming.

Chu Lin and Zhao Yuan hail from Taiyuan Peak and Celestial Fire Peak respectively, and are elders rotating to guard the area.

"This batch of disciples have significant backgrounds; a great many are the progeny of various Peak Masters, with exceptional talent!"

Chu Lin’s eyes were quite eager.

Soon, a giant flying ship slowly descended—

On the ship, many young men and women looked around, they were exceptionally talented, and among them, a few stood out even more.

"Lei Bin, son of Lei Yuan, the Peak Master of Celestial Thunder Peak, at the peak of Refining Void, soon stepping into Harmonization Dao!"

"Fen Dao, second son of the Peak Master of Celestial Fire Peak, said to have fused with a strand of Samadhi True Fire, coming this time also to challenge Harmonization Dao."

"Li Nianxue, daughter of Tan Qingxue, the Peak Master of Demon Ancestor Peak, and Li Yunxiao, the Peak Master of Evil Suppression Peak, with exceptional talent, though only at Divinity Transformation, is the youngest, just over a hundred years old, with limitless future!"

...

Chu Lin and Zhao Yuan discussed animatedly, while Li An sighed, his acquaintances from past years had all spread branches and leaves.

Recently, Xiang Yuntian also told him that An Li, that young fellow, seems to already have a partner, preparing to become Dao companions.

The people on the ship had disembarked.

"To you three friends, these young ones are entrusted—"

The elder responsible for sending them, Zhang Yuan, made a bow, and then introduced the group of young people to Li An, Chu Lin, and Zhao Yuan, placing special emphasis on Li An:

"This Elder Li is the one who founded this trial ground, an honored benefactor, stationed here permanently; he knows this place best. If you encounter any surprises, you can ask him!"

Immediately, many eyes focused on Li An.

"Is he the Li An who single-handedly contended against dozens of Peak Masters, shielding Xiang Yuntian and Gu Canye to breakthrough Harmonization Dao back in the day?"

"Once a Great Dao genius, but later faded into the crowd..."

Many young gazes fell on Li An.

Especially Lei Bin, Fen Dao, and the like, who had obviously heard some of Li An’s deeds, as their fathers had suffered losses at Li An’s hands, thus leaving a deep impression.

However, most of their eyes carried a hint of cold mockery.

"In former days, he might have rivaled my father, yet now he can’t even see my father’s shadow!"

Lei Bin shook his head.

"Handling a good hand of cards but playing it poorly."

Fen Dao also sneered.

But Li Nianxue seemed quite curious, staring at Li An nonstop, her eyes filled with endless confusion.

Though she was over a hundred years old, she appeared merely seventeen or eighteen, youthful and charming, saying nothing.

Li An looked at these young people, smiling slightly.

They are all good seedlings, to be used as blood food... they’re all excellent materials.

"Friend, wasn’t it said that a Supreme was also coming?"

He looked toward Zhang Yuan and asked.

Zhang Yuan said, "The Supreme Elder will take some more time. This time, he’s coming out to select a location and will be assessing many places."

Li An’s heart tensed, select a location, could it be preparation for the immortality ceremony Shangguan Xiaoxiao mentioned hundreds of years ago?

He didn’t ask further, continuing as per routine, leading the group of young people into the depths of the island, introducing the island’s conditions along the way, and advising on some related matters.

"Elder Li, everything on this island is for our trial, correct?"

Lei Bin suddenly asked.

Li An nodded.

"Then, does that include you, Elder Li?"

His eyes carried a hint of amusement.

Li An frowned slightly, and as he was about to speak, Lei Bin continued, "Junior has recently comprehended some new Thunder Skill, and I am eager to find a Harmonization Level expert for sparring. Would Elder Li be so kind?"

Lei Bin was wildly ambitious, full of arrogance. Seeing this, the others all gathered expectantly, watching the spectacle with eager eyes.

Li An shook his head, "I am not truly a Harmonization Level expert, my Primordial Spirit is flawed."

"You would do better to find someone else."

Lei Bin pressed aggressively, "Elder Li’s meaning, are you afraid? Yielding?"

Li An was about to yield, but beside him, Li Nianxue couldn’t help but speak, "Lei Bin, you should not go too far."

"What skill is there in bullying an elder with a flawed harmonization? If he were at his peak, let alone you, even your father might not dare to speak to him this way."

Though Lei Bin was infuriated, Li Nianxue was not an ordinary person, not only did she have strong Peak Master parents, but she was also highly regarded by Supreme Elder Ancestor Master Wang Ji. Though her cultivation was somewhat lower, he had to show some respect, so he simply said, "I was merely hoping to learn a few moves from Elder Li!"