Rebirth of Nezha in the Investiture of the Gods

Although Li Mingzhu was already pushing the Nine Revolution Profound Skill to its limit, his physical injuries were simply too severe. Even with the abnormal recovery power of the Nine Revolution Profound Skill, fully healing would not be a quick process.

One could say he might soon regain his ability to move without hindrance, but if he wished to wield his physical strength without restraint, he would need at least another two months.

Of course, if aided by some heavenly spiritual objects, this timeline could be shortened, but where could such items be found at the moment?

The treasures he looted from the Dragon Clan had long been exhausted, leaving him with no other option but to wait patiently. For these two months, he would have to live cautiously.

After all, his primary advantage was his physical strength at the fifth stage of the Profound Skill. Without his physical strength, half of his abilities were nullified. Until he understood the intricacies of this world, Li Mingzhu decided it was best to remain low-key.

Though he predicted the strength of the native inhabitants of this world wouldn't be too formidable, Li Mingzhu dared not be careless; history was rife with incidents where overconfidence led to demise in unexpected ways.

As Li Mingzhu pondered secretly, the young girl from earlier entered the room, leading a white-haired elder. This elder was presumably the Clan Leader mentioned by the girl. Though short in stature, the elder exuded a cultivation level that suggested he was a Profound Immortal.

Even just relying on perception, without deploying the Spirit Communication Eye, Li Mingzhu could not fully discern his capabilities.

"Looks like my Daoist path still has a long way to go," Li Mingzhu thought to himself with a tinge of self-mockery.

The elder, unlike the girl, did not have long ears; he appeared no different from an ordinary human. The girl's distinct features were due to her low cultivation level, meaning she had yet to achieve a complete Transformation.

"Amazing! Truly amazing! To not only survive but recover after entering the Absolute Heaven Storm and suffering such grave injuries—young brother, your strength is truly beyond my comprehension!"

The elder Clan Leader looked at Li Mingzhu and chuckled as he spoke.

"Thank you for your kindness in saving me, Clan Leader. I am deeply grateful, but there is no need for further thanks. If there's ever anything I can do for you, please feel free to ask. However, your praises are unwarranted—I'm in this state; what strength do I have left to speak of?"

Li Mingzhu sat up, shattering the bandages on his body with a slight movement. Sitting on the bed, he smiled faintly. While the rest he had just taken didn't solve all his injuries, it at least allowed him to speak and move freely.

"For young brother to recover mobility so swiftly, it truly opens this old man's eyes. However, your injuries are still grave; please rest and recuperate here without worry. Our Rabbit Clan of Jun Mountain will do all we can to aid your recovery."

In the Clan Leader's eyes, someone of Li Mingzhu's power would surely come from a colossal background of vast influence. Thus, he wouldn't dare treat him negligently.

What's more, Li Mingzhu's slight display of strength had already sent a shockwave through the elder Clan Leader's heart. Back when Li Mingzhu was unconscious, the elder had examined his body and fully understood the severity of his injuries.

Naturally, he also grasped the incredible resilience of Li Mingzhu's physical body. Even disregarding his physical strength, the sheer vastness and depth of the mana in his body were enough to make the elder tread cautiously.

Now, seeing Li Mingzhu recover the ability to move so quickly, the elder became even more hesitant to offend him, wary of provoking an unstoppable enemy.

As a Clan Leader, his every thought revolved around the well-being of his tribe.

Thus, if Li Mingzhu fully recovered within their tribe, it would undoubtedly garner goodwill, potentially earning their tribe future protection.

Indeed, it must be said that this Clan Leader was as shrewd as they come, fully aware of who could and could not be offended.

Evidently, his decision to save Li Mingzhu was the result of thorough analysis and cost-benefit calculation. Li Mingzhu's behavior after awakening only reinforced the elder's belief that he had made the right choice.

"Thank you, Clan Leader, for your care. If anything comes up, I won't hesitate to ask for assistance!" Li Mingzhu replied. He felt it unnecessary to act reserved; after all, he had already been saved. To the Clan Leader, a bit more trouble or less wouldn't make much difference.

"Good, good. Then I'll have Xiao Qian look after you. She is the most sensible young member of our tribe. You still need plenty of rest, young brother. I won't disturb you further."

With that, the elder Clan Leader left the room, leaving only Li Mingzhu and the young girl behind.

"What's your name?"

Originally, Li Mingzhu wanted to focus on cultivating, but the young girl sat with her wide eyes staring inquisitively at him and asked.

"Li Mingzhu."

Li Mingzhu saw no need to hide and directly stated his name. The girl's innocence was as pure as a white flower, devoid of any deceit. He saw no reason to lie to her.

"Oh, then why did you go into the Absolute Heaven Storm? That place is one of the Ten Most Forbidden Lands!"

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The girl's curiosity seemed endless, like a whirlpool of "Ten Thousand Whys." She continuously peppered Li Mingzhu with all sorts of questions. Patiently, Li Mingzhu answered, though many of her inquiries were ones he had no knowledge of himself.

Most of her questions concerned the outside world—that is, beyond Jun Mountain. These were matters Li Mingzhu knew little about.

Ultimately, he had to use the excuse of severe injuries and consequent memory loss from the Absolute Heaven Storm to brush the questions aside.

Still, through subtle questioning of his own, Li Mingzhu managed to glean much information about this world.

First of all, this world aligned with his initial assumption: it was an entirely Demon Clan-dominated realm. Though this Demon Clan adhered to the law of the jungle where the strong preyed on the weak, they also lived much like the Human Clan, relying primarily on farming for sustenance.

Of course, their crops were all spiritual objects. Though not on par with heavenly spiritual objects in power, these items sufficed for their daily needs.

Thus, in this world, if you saw a tiger gnawing on a carrot, you shouldn't be surprised—after all, that carrot might be a thousand-year-old treasure. Naturally, some Great Demons continued to feast on blood food, raising lower-grade demon clans as their food source.

This Demon Clan world was divided into four major regions and governed by the Four Great Dynasties: East Abyss, Southern Ridge, Beiming, and West Desert.

As the young girl herself knew little, Li Mingzhu had to extract even these limited details carefully.

From her words, Li Mingzhu learned that their Rabbit Clan of Jun Mountain, along with three other tribes, had little connection to the outside world due to their isolation by the mountain. Thus, their knowledge was limited.

This raised a question in Li Mingzhu's mind: what kind of mountain could isolate a world full of demons with cultivation?

After all, this was a realm entirely inhabited by the Demon Clan. Even if most weren't exceptionally powerful, it didn't make sense for a mere mountain to sever their paths.

However, when Li Mingzhu eventually stepped outside and caught sight of it, his doubts immediately vanished. The mountain before him was colossal, its height estimated to be at least ten thousand zhang. Coupled with the girl's earlier explanation of malicious demons residing on Jun Mountain, leaving truly seemed like a daunting task.

Li Mingzhu could discern that the cultivation style of the Jun Mountain Rabbit Clan appeared similar to that of the Qingqiu White Fox Clan; both pursued the path of the Devil Immortal.

Without powerful Inheritance Divine Skills or Spiritual Treasures, their combat capabilities were relatively weak, unlike those Great Demons who cultivated Demon Bodies and possessed vast Divine Skills.