Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 602: I Am the Phoenix Ancient Ancestor You Speak Of

Chapter 602: I Am the Phoenix Ancient Ancestor You Speak Of

Jiang Lianyi shared, “I do have a bit of a problem regarding cultivation. I’ve been stuck at a cultivation realm for quite some time, still unable to break through.”

Seventh Elder nodded. “So you’ve encountered a bottleneck. That’s common. I have pills that can help you break through it.”

“It’s not a bottleneck. It’s that someone is ahead of me, so I can’t break through.”

A look of understanding flashed across Seventh Elder’s visage. It seems the new member is cultivating a special technique.

These special cultivation techniques were ubiquitous in the Great Qian and Great Yu eras. Their main characteristic was that cultivators ahead in the cultivation technique would absorb the cultivators who cultivated it later—the winner took all. By the Great Xia era, due to the cruelty of such cultivation techniques and the availability of other methods, cultivators no longer practiced them.

“What about changing sects and cultivating anew?” Seventh Elder suggested.

“That probably won’t work. If I start over, I can’t guarantee I’ll reach my current cultivation realm again.”

“I see. If all fails, just tell me who’s ahead of you. I’ll make them cultivate anew!”

Jiang Lianyi sounded somewhat worried. “But that person is very strong.” 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

“Are they at the Transcendent Tribulation Stage?”

“They’re not.”

Hearing it wasn’t the Transcendent Tribulation Stage, Seventh Elder was relieved. He patted his chest and assured, “As long as it’s not the Transcendent Tribulation Stage, I can beat them easily.”

Which of the Dao-Seeking Nine isn’t renowned for combat prowess?

“This isn’t the place to talk. Let’s continue inside the city,” First Elder reminded the group. Discussing such matters at the city gate isn’t appropriate. Even using muting spells isn’t foolproof; what if a Transcendent Tribulation cultivator passes by and overhears?

The Demon Alliance’s preparations were ample. They had arranged accommodations for every faction. A major sect like the Dao-Seeking Sect was allocated an entire floor of an inn.

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Inside the Demon City, it was even more bustling with multifarious cultivators. Apart from local cultivators of the Demon Region, there were seafolks from the East Sea with fish-like traits, monks with gleaming bald heads and plain robes from the Golden Buddhist Kingdom, and rogue cultivators with thick hair from the Extreme North...

Jiang Lianyi’s gaze lingered on the Buddhist Kingdom’s monks for a moment. Lu Yang suddenly remembered that the Buddhist sects were fabricated by the Five Ancient Immortals and that no Buddhist cultivators existed in ancient times. He transmitted an auditory message to Jiang Lianyi, explaining the current state of Buddhism. His own understanding was limited, so he could only provide a general overview.

Jian Lianyi was slightly surprised. “So that’s how it is. I never imagined the story we made up then would become so widespread in the cultivation world.” She had been present when the Four Ancient Immortals fabricated the story, occasionally chiming in. By that count, I could be considered a founder of Buddhism as well.

Lu Yang shrugged. “After all, so much time has passed. The stories from antiquity have become legends. It’s hard to distinguish what is true and false.”

Oh, I can’t exactly call them false. They’ve simply undergone a series of artistic embellishments and selective narrations.

By the time they arrived at the inn, Seventh Elder was still boasting. After all, it was rare to encounter a new member of the Heavenly Court Creed. This time, I’m determined to indulge in my desire to act as a commendable teacher and role model. “I’m not boasting, but my pill-concocting skills are number one in the current cultivation world. If you have any requests regarding pills, feel free to look for me.”

Fifth Elder was unwilling to let Seventh Elder steal the spotlight. “My artifact-refining skills are peerless, and it’s no exaggeration to say they’re number one in the cultivation world. Considering you’re a new member of our creed, if you lack a magical treasure, I’ll forge one for you!”

The corner of Jiang Lianyi’s lips curved into a smile. Fifth Elder’s words reminded her of an old friend. “An artifact-refining master? What a coincidence. I also know someone who claims to be the number one in the cultivation world.”

Fifth Elder raised an eyebrow. “So arrogant? When I meet him someday, I’ll show him who the true number one artifact-refiner is.

“By the way, I haven’t gotten the chance to ask, what’s your name?”

“Jiang Lianyi.”

“The name sounds familiar.” Third Elder scratched his head.

As a Confucian cultivator, Fourth Elder was erudite and knowledgeable. “It’s the same name as the Phoenix Ancient Ancestor.”

As an old-timer in the Heavenly Court Creed, Seventh Elder pretended to be knowledgeable and experienced as he praised, “That’s a pretty good name. According to the fortune theory, having the same name as the Phoenix Ancient Ancestor allows you to partake in her fortune. It will greatly aid your cultivation. Breaking through to the Transcendent Tribulation Stage in the future is possible.”

Jiang Lianyi hesitated for a moment. Recalling how her Everlasting-jiejie and her Senior Brother Lu Yang had both earnestly promised that the Dao-Seeking Sect members were utterly trustworthy, she removed her hood, revealing her stunningly beautiful appearance.

“The Phoenix Ancient Ancestor!!!” First Elder’s eyes widened. He shuddered and was unable to control his voice, involuntarily crying out as he staggered three steps backward.

He had sneaked into the Phoenix Tribe to visit their ancient tombs in his youth and had seen statues of the Phoenix Ancient Ancestor. It was thanks to the First Elder’s guidance and the maps he bestowed that Gan Tian was able to navigate the ancient tombs of the various tribes with ease.

Seventh Elder turned to look at First Elder with displeasure. “Of course, I know she has the same name as the Phoenix Ancient Ancestor.”

“She is the Phoenix Ancient Ancestor! I’ve seen her statue in the Phoenix Tribe!”

Seventh Elder broke out in laughter, not buying it. “Big Bro, you’re really humorous...”

Then, his eyes rolled back, and he fell to the ground with a thud, passing out.

What did I say just now? I said that the Phoenix Ancient Ancestor should come to me for cultivation problems?

A few seconds later, Seventh Elder woke up, his face still filled with disbelief. He suspected he was dreaming and even slapped himself twice.

“Are you the Ancient Phoenix Ancestor’s reincarnation cultivating anew?” First Elder asked cautiously, not daring to breathe heavily.

Li Haoran’s existence had introduced him to the concept of reincarnation.

“I’ve not heard of any reincarnation cultivating anew. I am the Phoenix Ancient Ancestor you speak of. I have been slumbering in a secret domain until a few days ago, when Senior Brother Lu Yang awakened me. I underwent nirvana rebirth and returned to the world.”

First Elder sucked in a cold breath of air. This is the Phoenix Ancient Ancestor! A mythical figure! Where did Lu Yang dig up this big shot from?

And he even managed to hoodwink her into joining the Heavenly Court Creed.

You’re far more impressive than your shifu. Old Nine goes out every day scamming people, yet his deception skills aren’t as high as yours.

I’ll get Old Nine to take you as his shifu later.

“Wait, what did you call Lu Yang?”

Lu Yang hastily interposed himself between them to put an end to this topic. “Nothing, nothing. Senior Lianyi misspoke.”

Seventh Elder trembled as he looked at Jiang Lianyi. So what you said about meeting a bottleneck earlier was referring to a half-immortal bottleneck? “You mentioned someone is ahead of you, preventing your breakthrough. Who is that?”

“The Qilin Immortal. According to current terminologies, he’s perhaps known as the Demon Immortal.”

Seventh Elder, “...”

Did I just say that so long as it’s not the Transcendent Tribulation Stage, I can beat them easily?

Fifth Elder’s condition was hardly any better than Seventh Elder’s. I had also made quite a few bold statements earlier. “You also mentioned earlier that you know someone who claims to be the number one artifact-refiner. Who is that?”

“The Heaven Mandate Immortal.”

Fifth Elder nearly fainted on the spot.

Third Elder and Fourth Elder remained silent. Fortunately, we hadn’t spoken earlier.

“Then what is your position in the Heavenly Court?”

“One of the Heavenly Court’s Four Regents[1]—the Extreme South Nirvana Great Emperor.”

The five elders collectively sucked in a cold breath. They had intended to broaden their horizons by attending the Demon Kingdom’s founding ceremony, but they hadn’t expected their horizons to be broadened this soon.

1. ”Siyu” refers to the Four Heavenly Ministers/Four Sovereigns of the Great Jade Emperor. The Great Jade Emperor is one of the Four Heavenly Emperors. Above the Four Heavenly Ministers are the three supreme beings, known as the “Sanqing.” ☜