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This news spread through the entire Shenwu No.3 Forward Base like a whirlwind, with countless "talented youths" sighing in dismay, full of envy, jealousy, and resentment towards Dongfang Aoshi, who seemed to have struck gold.

However, Wang Liyao did not disclose the fact that Dongfang Aoshi is the reincarnation of Jiang Zhencang.

Firstly, there was no need.

Before this, except for Jiang Yuling, who proactively made her status as a True Immortal reincarnation widely known, figures like Hua Rui, Bao Sheng, Green Fern, Liu Ruolan, whether reincarnated, reborn, or secretly smuggled, did not reveal their status, limited to the higher-ups of the Shenwu Sacred Alliance and members within the Wang family.

Secondly, the circumstances were different.

Wang Liyao was grateful for the previous life’s care from Master Jiang Zhencang, hence she accepted him as her disciple.

But reincarnation from the Void Realm is not the same as that from a True Immortal. The True Spirit of a Transcendent Void Realm expert in itself isn’t strong enough; Jiang Zhencang passed away naturally, and by the time he entered the Cycle River, his True Spirit was already very weak. Washed by the Power of Laws within the Cycle River, almost nothing remained, and even if reincarnated, he wouldn’t retain memories, likely not even the same bloodline.

If the True Spirit lingered in the Cycle River for too long, it would become even weaker, and his Bloodline Talent would gradually decline, eventually becoming ordinary.

At that point, apart from the imprint in the soul-depth True Spirit, there would be no connection to the previous life.

Even if reincarnated, he would already be a completely different person.

Under such circumstances, Dongfang Aoshi naturally wouldn’t have any memories of his past life.

In fact, if not for Old Ancestor Chenlun intercepting and allowing him to reincarnate swiftly back to the Divine Martial World, he might not have retained even the talent of a Great Heavenly Proud.

Since that’s the case, might as well separate him from the past life completely, and cultivate him as a talented young man.

As for how far he can go, whether he can surpass his past self and walk further, ultimately depends on his own efforts.

Forward Base.

Lingyun Villa.

This base belongs exclusively to the Lingyun Holy Ground, with its own operating system inside.

It is quite large, with an independent Pill Refining Pavilion and Refining Equipment Pavilion, as well as various courtyards where the disciples and elders of the Lingyun Holy Ground can rest, and places for internal trading and exchanging Merit Points. It could be said to have everything despite its small size.

When not exploring outside, the exploration team of the Lingyun Holy Ground resides here.

Among them is a courtyard devoted entirely to Wang Liyao.

From the exterior, the yard doesn’t differ much from other yards, but the scenery is more elegant, and the flora seems unusually lively, carrying an inexplicable hint of immortality.

In the yard, under the gallery half-pavilion.

Dongfang Aoshi stood with his hands down in front of Wang Liyao, his expression dazed, eyes showing traces of tension and unease.

"It’s been so long already, have you made up your mind?" Wang Liyao inquired soothingly, looking at Dongfang Aoshi.

"Uh... I..."

Everything happened so swiftly, Dongfang Aoshi was still somewhat disoriented, feeling like he was dreaming, his mind a muddle.

Upon hearing Wang Liyao’s inquiry, he wished to answer but his tongue felt alien, stuttering nervously, unable to issue a coherent reply.

"..."

Wang Liyao was speechless for a while.

It seemed this was quite a shock.

She sighed, bypassing this step directly: "Since you have no objections, from today onwards you are my disciple. The apprenticeship ceremony will be held at Lingyun Holy Ground later."

!!!

Dongfang Aoshi’s eyes widened.

After a pause of a good two seconds, he abruptly realized, kneeling down promptly and gave Wang Liyao a profound kowtow: "Disciple greets Master."

This world and Ancient Huaxia are different, the Royal families and various Prominent Families jointly explored and cultivated lands, created businesses and established nations, collaborating closely and sharing risks and benefits, thus there was no such concept as divinely appointed royal authority.

When ministers of Prominent Families met the kings, respectful salutes sufficed, with no need for kowtow.

However, for parents, elders, and masters, the custom of kowtow persists, particularly in formal ceremonies like the coming-of-age ceremony, apprenticeship, and ancestor worship.

"Alright~ get up."

Wang Liyao gestured for him to rise, then meticulously inquired about the cultivation techniques and Profound Martial Fighting Techniques he previously practiced, finding them generally satisfactory.

This showed that his prior cultivation and learning were fairly diligent, laying a solid foundation.

Next, she guided him in his cultivation, explaining the doubts, difficulties Dongfang Aoshi encountered during cultivation.

This guidance lasted over two hours.

Dongfang Aoshi, receiving such high-quality instruction for the first time, was immediately absorbed, forgetting the passage of time.

During this, Gong Yang Ce and others approached once but dared not interrupt, and left again.

After more than two hours, when Dongfang Aoshi had no further questions, Wang Liyao ceased her guidance, delivering the teacher’s gift.

Firstly, she bestowed upon him the Void Realm Dao-level Item [Heavenly Ruler] for use.

This was also the former treasure of Lingyun Holy Ground, long held by Jiang Zhencang, handed to Wang Liyao after she became the Little Saint Master.