A mysterious warmth surged quietly within Chen Li's heart. The people present felt a deep gratitude for his small gestures, supporting him in every way possible. These individuals made him truly experience the feeling of being cared for.
Though they shared no blood ties, an invisible bond of moral obligation and kindness connected them. Unable to resist, Chen Li silently resolved to help everyone as soon as possible by refining enough Breaking Barrier Pills.
"Everyone, I don't have any left. You should focus on healing; now that those troublesome people are gone, it's the perfect time," he said. They had all been fully devoted to alchemy before, and now the pills they had produced were sufficient to mend their injuries.
Upon hearing this, the crowd nodded in agreement. As long as Chen Li was unharmed, they felt secure.
Yue Shan stepped closer to Chen Li and patted his shoulder firmly. "Kid, with us around, who would dare bully you? We'll fight them to the end."
The others nodded in unison. Chen Li couldn't help but smile. "Don't worry; no one can bully me."
Seeing Chen Li's radiant smile, the crowd felt a wave of inspiration wash over them. For years, they had been trapped in the Dungeon by the Blood Fiend Sect, witnessing their companions vanish and many suffer unspeakable torment.
The immense shadow of their captivity had left deep scars on their souls. Even when they finally saw daylight again, they couldn't fully recover from their past traumas. However, during their time with Chen Li, they had witnessed miracle after miracle through him.
This young boy seemed to embody a life they had never dared to imagine. His brilliant smile and confident demeanor deeply affected them, making them feel as if they had regained a few years of youth in an instant.
In that moment, everyone yearned for their cultivation to recover quickly so they could reach their peak once more and carve out a space of their own in this world. From now on, they would no longer be bullied or live in fear; they would no longer envy those powerful forces.
"We'll go heal our injuries now. Once we're restored, we'll go seize whatever that Holy Spirit Palace has!" Chen Li nodded heavily in agreement.
Soon, under Xuanjizi's arrangement, the group quickly cleared a space for everyone to heal and recover. After all, it was time to see the true effects of the pills they had just refined.
One by one, the Cultivators settled into their designated positions and swallowed the prepared elixirs. The Spiritual Energy within the pills was released in an instant, flowing through their bodies. The rich Spiritual Energy coursed through their meridians and bones.
Before long, the Vital Energy within each person seemed to awaken. What had once been stiff and insufficient Vital Energy suddenly became vibrant. A fine glow surrounded each individual, as if the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth had been stirred. In no time, it layered around them, wrapping them in its embrace. The injuries within each person's body appeared to be gradually healing.
Time passed swiftly, like a fleeting shadow, and before they knew it, four days had gone by. The mingling of spiritual power with the fragrance of the elixirs fused within each Cultivator. Their breaths transformed from a state of weakness to one of growing strength. Even those who had nearly withered away to skin and bones now appeared rejuvenated.
The Spiritual Energy in this valley was dense, drawn forth by each of them as if forming whirlpools of energy. Soon, someone emerged from their meditative state and stood up straight. That person let out a soft sigh, radiating a sense of comfort and joy. Instantly, it seemed as if the Spiritual Energy in the world responded, vibrating with delight.
The surrounding Cultivators began to rise one after another, influenced by this change. Unbeknownst to them, those who had been gravely injured now bore new appearances, exuding an undeniable vitality. They slowly stood up, one by one, changing into fresh garments while their auras became robust.
Though each face bore traces of hardship, this once frail group now appeared revitalized and formidable. Elder Li Xuanjizi of the Imperial Academy watched as so many Lone Cultivators regained their former selves and strengths, feeling an immense sense of emotion swell within him. This feeling surpassed even his pride in alchemy at the academy.
Observing these once weak Lone Cultivators grow stronger with his assistance brought him great fulfillment. Especially since many among them were powerful Cultivators with Divine Soul Power, and quite a few could even refine elixirs themselves. While Alchemists were not particularly rare, they still held certain thresholds that made their skills valuable.
People like these may have learned in a haphazard manner, but if they could enter the Imperial Academy's Dan Hall and receive systematic training, they would undoubtedly become the backbone of society. Perhaps Monosaccharide's strength could even reach new heights.
Unfortunately, he was not a dictator. Not everything was up to him.
Chen Li looked at the rejuvenated crowd, his face filled with joy. The cultivators who had previously been weak and frail now appeared vibrant and full of life, which was indeed a source of great happiness. Without hesitation, he clasped his fists and congratulated everyone.
"Congratulations, seniors! You have finally been reborn!"
Yue Shan stood at the front of the crowd, watching Chen Li's sincere demeanor, feeling a surge of emotions within. If it weren't for Chen Li saving them earlier, they would have long since turned to ashes. How could they possibly have been reborn?
At that moment, all the emotions that had been bubbling inside him came pouring out.
"Young friend Chen Li, our rebirth is entirely thanks to your rescue! Although you are younger than Ji Xiao, if you don't mind, I would be more than willing to acknowledge you as our leader! From now on, whatever you ask of me, I will do."
As soon as Yue Shan's words left his mouth, it seemed to influence the others as well. They all nodded in agreement.
"Yes! Elder Yue is right! You should be our leader! From now on, if you tell us to go east, we will never go west. We will follow you wherever you lead!"
"As long as you need us, just say the word. We are willing to go through fire and water for you!"
One after another, voices of agreement rose around them like an oath. Even the hedgehog that had been lying comfortably in Chen Li's arms couldn't help but poke its little head out to glance at the crowd. Its big eyes were filled with excitement.
It turned out that acknowledging this kid as their leader wasn't such a bad idea after all!
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