After Li Yuanba explained everything, he went into seclusion.

His retreat this time was completely different from the previous ones. He was planning to raise his realm to the peak of a great cultivator before coming out.

Normally, given his early stage great cultivator realm, it would not be possible to raise his realm simply by retreating.

But his situation is somewhat special. Not to mention all the sword insights of the top sword cultivator that he shared from his original body Li Shiming, his own comprehension of sword insights is far beyond his realm.

As long as the spiritual power accumulated in his body is sufficient, he can continue to improve his realm until he reaches the peak level of a great monk.

In his own cave, he was not worried about safety issues. This place was in the Cave of Swords and with the presence of the powerful Sword Master, it could be considered the safest place in the world of cultivating immortals.

He took out the 'Heavenly Spirit Jade Pearl' and swallowed a high-level elixir from a great cultivator. The 'Sword Intent Soaring to the Sky Art' was running in his body, and the spiritual power from the 'Heavenly Spirit Jade Pearl' and the cave continuously poured into his body.

He was not as fast as Li Shiming in absorbing the energy from the 'Heavenly Spirit Jade Pearl'. Li Shiming had five Nascent Souls, which allowed him to absorb the energy from the 'Heavenly Spirit Jade Pearl' five times faster than other cultivators of the same level.

Therefore, he would not waste any opportunity to speed up his cultivation. He took the advanced elixir of the great cultivator to the maximum extent possible. In addition, this place was the sword cave, and the spiritual power inside was completely transformed for the sword cultivator to practice the "Sword Intent Soaring to the Sky".

This allowed him to roughly calculate the time required for this retreat, which would be approximately between sixty and eighty years.

The reason why it is impossible to make an accurate judgment is that as his cultivation level improves, the way he absorbs energy and the operation of his skills will change.

Before Li Yuanba went into seclusion, he entrusted the matter of alchemy to Jian Wuwei, and Jian Wuwei attached great importance to giving instructions to Li Shizhen.

Jian Wuwei used the information from Jian Yi Chong Xiao Pavilion to determine Li Shizhen's true identity, which was Li Shiming who was in the Northern Shu Continent.

This can be analyzed from the fact that Li Yuanba and Li Shizhen became friends.

Back then in the Northern Shu continent, Li Yuanba and Li Shiming were good friends.

Therefore, Jian Wuwei decided to visit Jian Yi Chong Xiao Pavilion in person for this alchemy commission.

Although the Wanshou Sect has received a large number of great cultivators in recent decades, and almost all the great cultivators in the entire cultivation world have visited the Wanshou Sect to one degree or another, exchanges between sects where real super powers come to visit the Wanshou Sect are still very rare.

After receiving the news of the visit from Jianyi Chongxiao Pavilion, Master Hu immediately organized a welcoming ceremony of equal status to Jianyi Chongxiao Pavilion.

Jian Wuwei's special identity is enough for him to represent Jianyi Chongxiao Pavilion. Coupled with the power that Jian Wuwei now holds in Jianyi Chongxiao Pavilion, his formal visit is even more serious.

The Wanshou Sect opened an entrance passage specifically for the flying boat of the Jianyi Chongxiao Pavilion, and two great monks arrived a thousand miles away to receive it.

Jian Wuwei met with Master Hu in the hall of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect's main hall. Jian Wuwei looked around but did not see Li Shiming.

"Friend Jian, are you looking for Shi Zhen? He has had some insights recently and is comprehending them in his cave. I will take you to his cave later!" Great Monk Hu saw what Jian Wuwei meant and explained with a smile.

Master Hu had no choice. Li Shiming didn't like this kind of red tape. He would endure it in the past when he was not strong enough. But now that Li Shiming was unwilling, no one in the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect could force Li Shiming.

Master Hu was also unwilling to force Li Shiming to participate in such matters. After all, as Li Shiming was the top alchemy master in the world of immortal cultivation, no one could find fault with his willfulness.

"I have long been fascinated by Fellow Daoist Li and look forward to meeting him!" Jian Wuwei replied with a smile.

He knew that great cultivators from the immortal world rarely got to see Li Shiming when they came to him for commissions to refine pills.

In the past, Li Shiming would use his phantom clone to receive guests, but now he doesn’t even send his phantom clone. Instead, the cultivators from the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect are directly responsible for the reception. Those great cultivators who hold high positions in various forces are unable to see Li Shiming.

"This time I came here, I also want to form an alliance with the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect. In many aspects, the interests of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect and the Jianyi Chongxiao Pavilion are not in conflict. I hope that the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect can play a more important role in the world of immortal cultivation!" Jian Wuwei said another reason why he came here this time, and his words were full of formal words.

Master Hu would naturally not refuse. The Myriad Beasts Sect and the Luanfeng Palace were allies, and the benefit that brought was that when they destroyed the Taichu Sect, the superpower behind the Taichu Sect did not fight back.

The Luanfeng Palace is a relatively low-key superpower in the world of immortal cultivation, while the Jianyi Chongxiao Pavilion is a very high-profile superpower.

After becoming allies, as long as the Wanshou Sect has something to ask for, the sword cultivators of Jianyi Chongxiao Pavilion will be eager to participate.

Those battle-crazy sword cultivators always want to find someone to fight when there is no battle. If there is a real reason to join the fight, there is no need to say anything.

One can imagine how much benefit it would bring to have such a powerful ally.

Master Hu also understood that the alliance between Jianyi Chongxiao Pavilion and Wanshou Sect must have been due to their appreciation of something. Without giving it too much thought, the reason why Jianyi Chongxiao Pavilion appreciated Wanshou Sect was Li Shiming's alchemy ability.

Needless to say, Li Shiming has never refused to make elixirs.

Jian Wuwei, on behalf of Jianyi Chongxiao Pavilion, signed an alliance with Master Hu, who represented the Wanshou Sect. The terms were relatively loose and there were very few restrictions, but the significance of this alliance lay not in the constraints but in its existence.

After the business was over, Master Hu, along with Jian Wuwei, flew straight to Li Shiming's cave without bringing any other monks with them.

As early as when Jian Wuwei entered the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, he was attracted by the seven mountains in the sky.

He was knowledgeable and when he approached the seven peaks, he felt the energy fluctuations of the powerful formation.

When the two peaks separated to the left and right, opening the passage to the middle peak, he passed one of the peaks at a close distance. The mountain gave him a great sense of oppression, a terrifying oppressive force that could threaten him.

Although he is at a different realm, he is also a cultivator in the middle stage of the Nascent Soul. There are not many formations that can trap cultivators at this realm.

But this is just a mountain, but it makes him feel suppressed.

This is normal, as this is the key item used by the six super powers of Yundao Sea to set up a trap to deal with Li Shiming, the top monk.

The mountain formation that can deal with top-notch cultivators can indeed suppress cultivators in the middle stage of the Nascent Soul.

Jian Wuwei arrived at the middle peak, but felt that this mountain was unremarkable. The most amazing thing was the formation that made the mountain fly. He did not see anything special about other aspects.

He even felt that it was not in keeping with the status of Li Shiming, a top monk and alchemy master, living on such a mountain.

"Master, Daoist Jian Wuwei and I are old acquaintances. You can take care of your things first!" Just when Master Hu brought Jian Wuwei to the outside of the cave, a voice came from the cave.

"Shizhen, I'll leave first!" Master Hu didn't ask any more questions. He smiled and said to Jian Wuwei, "Friend Jian, after the meeting, a monk will take you to a resting place!"

Jian Wuwei nodded to Master Hu and entered the cave without any hesitation.

In the hall of the cave, he saw Li Shiming, who looked at him with a smile.

"Fellow Daoist Li, I haven't seen you for many years!" Jian Wuwei smiled at Li Shiming and bowed. He then looked at Yin Shilan, a smile flashed in his eyes and said to Yin Shilan: "Fellow Daoist Yin, it's true that lovers finally get married!"

He had heard of the story of Li Shiming and Yin Shilan even when he was in the Northern Shu continent.

I didn't expect that after so many years, I would meet this couple on another continent.

"Thank you, Fellow Sword Master!" Yin Shilan smiled slightly, stood up and took out the spiritual fruits and spiritual tea to entertain the guests.

Li Shiming also walked forward with a smile and helped her to set up the arrangements.

Jian Wuwei was actually somewhat envious of this Taoist couple for a moment, but he immediately tried to dispel the thought.

He is a sword cultivator; his natal flying sword is his lifelong companion; he does not need a Taoist partner.

"Fellow Daoist Li, the reason I came here this time is, first, to form an alliance with the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, and second, to get to know Fellow Daoist Li. This is a token of my disciple Li Yuanba!" Jian Wuwei took out the jade token given by Li Yuanba and handed it over.

“Actually, there’s no need to do this, Brother Yuanba. Fellow Swordsman and I are old friends, and Jianyi Chongxiao Pavilion has formed an alliance with the Wanshou Sect. In the future, I will give priority to Jianyi Chongxiao Pavilion when it comes to alchemy!” Li Shiming stretched out his hand to take the jade token, put it aside and said with a smile.

"I feel relieved with what Fellow Daoist Li said!" Jian Wuwei felt relieved and said with a smile.

"I have something to apologize to my fellow swordsman!" Li Shiming thought of something and said to Jian Wuwei helplessly.

"I wonder why you apologize?" Jian Wuwei was stunned. He didn't remember any relationship with Li Shiming.

"I integrated the seven major sects in the Northern Shu continent, and now the Senluo Sect no longer exists!" Li Shiming explained without hiding anything.

When Jian Wuwei heard this, he couldn't help but show a look of surprise.

However, he soon realized that with Li Shiming's current strength and power, everything on the Northern Shu Continent would not be a benefit to Li Shiming, but only a burden.

Li Shiming integrated the sects of Beishu Continent only for the good of Beishu Continent.

As for the disappearance of Senluo Sect, to be honest, if he had not been stranded on the Northern Shu Continent and received the treatment and shelter from his master, how could he have taken root in a demon sect?

In the Senluo Sect, he didn't have much in common with the other demon cultivators and their relationship was very bad.

"The Senluo Sect disappeared, and maybe the absence of the Senluo Sect would be a good thing for the Beishu Continent!" Jian Wuwei said lightly.

"Although the Senluo Sect has disappeared, its heritage has not been extinct. It has simply become a branch of the Beishu Sect. I did not use many tough measures in the Beishu continent!" Li Shiming went on to explain.

Jian Wuwei no longer had any last bit of concern in his heart. After all, he had been in the sect for many years, and being able to preserve the heritage was enough for him.

As for the claim that Li Shiming did not use any tough measures, he simply did not believe it. For the cultivation world of Northern Shu Continent, Li Shiming's level of cultivation was already the toughest measure even if he just stood there without moving.

"Friend Jiandao, I would also like to thank Master Jian of your pavilion. Here is a small gift. Please bring it to him for me!" Li Shiming said as he took out a jade box and handed it over.

Jian Wuwei naturally knew the reason why Li Shiming said that, it was because of the matter of the great Luo Yuan from Yuqing Sect. Jian Yi Chongxiao Pavilion was one of the many great men who came forward.

"I will accept it on behalf of Master Jian and hand it to him personally, and convey Fellow Daoist Li's intentions to him!" Jian Wuwei said as he took the jade box with both hands.

He gently opened the jade box, opened it just a little bit, and then immediately closed it tightly.

There were six servings of fourth-grade Asking Tea in the jade box. If he was not very sensitive to the taste of the fourth-grade Asking Tea, he would regret it to death if he really opened it completely and lost a bit of the spirituality of the fourth-grade Asking Tea.

He was well aware of the value of the fourth-grade tea for asking questions. This was perhaps the top-quality spiritual tea in the world of immortal cultivation.

Although it was given to Master Jian, given the function and value of the fourth-grade tea, most of it would be distributed to the great sword practitioners to help them improve their strength.

The two talked about the old stories of the Northern Shu continent again. Yin Shilan liked this topic and she would join in from time to time.

The meeting ended only when Jian Wuwei's communication jade token rang.

Jian Wuwei was escorted out of the cave by Yin Shilan. He did not want Li Shiming to escort him out personally. With Li Shiming's current status in the world of immortal cultivation, if he had not come on behalf of Jian Yi Chongxiao Pavilion, he would not be able to be on an equal footing with Li Shiming.

As he left the seven floating mountains, he couldn't help but look back.

He couldn't help but feel deeply moved. Who would have thought that Li Shiming, a powerful existence ranked first in the world of immortal cultivation among great cultivators, was actually born in the Northern Shu Continent like him.

Think about it, the Northern Shu Continent is really full of talents. Li Shiming is recognized as the strongest among the peak great monks, and although Li Yuanba's realm has not reached the peak great monk, his combat power is also recognized as the top among the peak great monks.

Both of them were born in the Northern Shu Continent, so how could Jian Wuwei not be filled with emotion.

He did not doubt the relationship between Li Shiming and Li Yuanba. Even a cultivator with the most imagination would not have thought that the relationship between Li Shiming and Li Yuanba was that of the original body and its clone.

The clones cultivated in the world of immortal cultivation are basically used to handle affairs on behalf of the original body. It is extremely rare for a clone to be able to exist and cultivate independently.

However, Li Yuanba's clone, due to the special nature of its formation, far exceeds the properties of a normal clone.

As long as Li Shiming didn't tell this secret himself, no other cultivator would know it, and it was impossible for him to tell it. The existence of Li Yuanba allowed him to gain a lot of combat experience without leaving his house.

Jian Wuwei took a look at the contact jade token. It was the great sword cultivator who was accompanying him who had not heard from him for a long time. Normally, such visits would not last too long, but the time he spent communicating with Li Shiming exceeded that of an ordinary meeting.

His important identity naturally made the great sword cultivator very worried.