Seeing that the cultivation level was at the ninth level of Body Refinement, Lu Zhou shook his head helplessly. It was a pity that Ji Tiandao's entire cultivation had been dispersed. This physical body, apart from being a bit old, only retained the power of Body Refinement.

Ji Tiandao's Peak State Card?

"Is it the peak state during Ji Tiandao's most powerful period?"

The system did not respond.

Lu Zhou fell into thought.

Three cards, which meant there was an hour and a half of time.

Even in a weakened state, Ji Tiandao could still hold his own against the Ten Great Masters. In his peak state, defeating them should not be difficult.

"Reversal Card? Can it restore some vitality?"

This was exactly what he needed most.

Without much thought, Lu Zhou took out the Reversal Card, and with a slight movement of his mind, the card shattered, turning into specks of starlight that enveloped his entire body.

Immediately, he shuddered!

The vitality of the surrounding grass and trees seemed to be absorbed... Energies formed a rolling cloud-like momentum, with winds sweeping over the mountains.

Streams of energy quickly converged from all around.

His skin changed.

His hair changed.

His vision became clearer...

His vitality was being restored.

Lu Zhou glanced at the panel.

The remaining lifespan section was slowly increasing.

The Reversal Card that could reverse life... its effect was astonishing.

He didn't know how much time had passed,

before that feeling gradually stabilized.

***

Meanwhile.

The four disciples had just arrived at the foot of the mountain when they felt the intense commotion from above.

"What powerful energy!" Duanmu Sheng exclaimed.

"I knew Master had stronger skills he hadn't taught us!"

"Ever since the betrayal incident, Master has always held something back when teaching us!"

"But... just now, when I was closest, I clearly felt that Master had no aura fluctuation. The cultivation realm rumors say Master is already injured."

"Hiding aura fluctuations isn't difficult. Don't be deceived by appearances. From Master's performance just now, everything should be under his control."

"Little Junior Sister, Master usually favors you the most. What kind of move is this energy fluctuation?" The other three looked at Little Yuan'er.

"Huh? How would I know... Master is unfathomable," Little Yuan'er muttered.

While the four of them were scouting around,

a voice came from outside the barrier of Jinting Mountain.

"All you demons of Jinting Mountain, listen up. You are surrounded. Come out and meet your death!"

The voice echoed across Jinting Mountain.

The ninth disciple looked up and saw a flying chariot passing through the sky.

"It's Zhou Jifeng, the senior disciple of the Celestial Sword Sect. It's said he just broke through to the Divine Court Realm recently."

"Just stepping into the Divine Court Realm, he wouldn't even be a match for Little Junior Sister in a duel."

"Unfortunately... they have the advantage in numbers."

"......"

The nine demons of Jinting Mountain, Ji Tiandao's nine disciples, had cultivation levels where the lowest was the latest to join, Little Yuan'er, at the Divine Court Dao Mastery.

"These people are not to be feared. The troublesome ones are the Ten Great Masters. Their strength is at the Primordial Spirit Tribulation Realm."

"We can't count on Senior Brother. Now we can only hope Master truly has a plan to repel the enemy," the third disciple Duanmu Sheng said, crossing his arms.

The fourth disciple Ming Shiyin showed a sly smile and said, "To say something rebellious... if the four of us wanted to escape, who could stop us?"

Duanmu Sheng, Zhao Yue, and Little Yuan'er all looked at Ming Shiyin.

Duanmu Sheng said, "Master hasn't given me a weapon yet. How can I just leave?"

The fifth disciple Zhao Yue laughed and said, "Is life more important, or that broken weapon?"

The ninth disciple gave them a complicated look and couldn't help but say:

"Senior Brothers and Sister, have you really never thought about fighting alongside Master?

Master has painstakingly taught us cultivation techniques. How can you think like this?"

Senior Sister Zhao Yue raised her hand and said, "Little Junior Sister, you joined later, so you don't know many things..."

Ming Shiyin snorted lightly and said, "Though Master taught us cultivation techniques, he didn't spare us from torment."

"But we became stronger because of it, didn't we?" Little Yuan'er said, not understanding.

"You're too naive. Look at the infamous reputation of our Jinting Mountain, and the notorious names of us nine demon disciples."

The upper beam is not straight, and the lower beam is crooked. What kind of master naturally teaches what kind of disciples.

"No matter what, this is not an excuse to betray the sect," Little Yuan'er stubbornly said.

These words made the other three shake their heads and sigh. Sometimes, Master had a bad temper, was unpredictable, and was harsh on the disciples. As for the departure of the first and second senior brothers, they didn't know the reason, and Master never mentioned it.

***

Meanwhile.

Lu Zhou had been studying the system.

After using the Reversal Card, Lu Zhou felt his entire body rejuvenated. Although not as vigorous as a young person, it was enough for activity.

He stood up, breathed, and did a set of simple movements.

After getting roughly familiar with the new body, Lu Zhou sighed, "Still a bit old."

In his previous life, even after working overtime and staying up late, he felt at most thirty. Suddenly becoming like this was quite uncomfortable.

Fortunately, the remaining lifespan had recovered to 313 days.

Lu Zhou noticed that the shop could exchange for item cards, including the Reversal Card.

This meant he could reverse aging.

313 days was far from enough. At least he wanted to recover to a state where he could move normally. The decrepit appearance was really uncomfortable.

Or reverse to a younger time? But for now, there weren't many Reversal Cards, so thinking about it was futile. Better to solve the current crisis first.

"Just a pity, the rewards are a bit scarce. To solve the current crisis, it seems some brainpower is needed," Lu Zhou pondered continuously.

After a moment of contemplation.

Lu Zhou slowly stood up and walked out of the pavilion.

The blazing sun was somewhat dazzling.

Despite Ji Tiandao's memories providing much reference, witnessing it firsthand, he was still amazed by the azure sky.

Boom!

A rumbling sound echoed.

Jinting Mountain trembled along with it.

Lu Zhou slightly frowned. Were the cultivators already eager to break the barrier?

Boom!

He looked up at the invisible barrier.

Jinting Mountain, worthy of being a treasured land, had a powerful restriction set up, enhanced by the favorable timing and terrain. Even those at the Primordial Spirit Tribulation Realm would find it hard to break.

Swish, swish, swish...

Four disciples appeared before him in the blink of an eye.

Seeing Lu Zhou standing upright, they couldn't help but be surprised.

"Master!"

"Master!"

"Master!"

"Master, may you be well!"

The last to pay respects was the ninth disciple, Little Yuan'er.

Lu Zhou saw the smile on her pretty little face.

"Master, you seem to have become younger," Yuan'er said with a smile.

"Come here."

"Mm-hmm."

Lu Zhou's gaze fell on Little Yuan'er, and various images of her flashed through his mind, making him feel emotional.

He raised his aged hand and gently tapped the ninth disciple's forehead.

"You're still the most obedient."

The third disciple, Duanmu Sheng, standing to the side, said, "Master... they are trying to break the barrier. Disciple requests to fight! I will surely leave them with no escape."

Lu Zhou's gaze swept over Duanmu Sheng's eyes.

Just that one look made Duanmu Sheng's heart tremble. He couldn't help but swallow, lower his head, and dare not continue to look directly at Lu Zhou.

"I already have a plan to repel the enemy. Follow me to face them," Lu Zhou said calmly.

"Yes!"

Lu Zhou had regained some vitality, and his legs were much more agile.

The four disciples followed respectfully behind him, heading towards the outside of Jinting Mountain.

Outside Jinting Mountain.

Thousands of cultivators were arranged into dozens of groups.

Some stood on flying swords, some on flying chariots, and some on the ground.

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Flags fluttered at the forefront.

Celestial Sword Pavilion, Confucian Duanlin School, Orthodox Dao... all were present.

"Everyone, keep at it. Jinting Mountain won't hold much longer... That old demon ancestor of Jinting Mountain must be severely injured, now hiding like a turtle afraid to come out. In the past, would Jinting Mountain have endured such humiliation?"

"That's right, he must be afraid to come out and fight... Keep challenging them!"

A flying chariot passed through the sky.

The voice echoed: "All you demons of Jinting Mountain, listen up. You are surrounded. Come out and meet your death!"

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