Eternal Life by Daily Divination

Chapter 80: Chapter 80: Zheng Songcheng’s Shock

Li Chang’an hadn’t expected the sneak attack to succeed.

He was just trying his luck, thinking it would be great if it worked.

If not, then so be it.

’We’re far enough from the Black Market now!’

Li Chang’an calculated the distance, stopped his escape, and turned to face Zheng Songcheng.

He summoned a Magical Artifact, seemingly preparing for a direct confrontation.

Behind him, Zheng Songcheng also came to a halt.

His face was filled with killing intent as he stared fixedly at Li Chang’an.

“Done running, are you?”

“Why should I run?”

Li Chang’an sneered and gestured to their surroundings.

“This place has excellent feng shui. It’s the perfect spot for your grave!”

“Still talking tough when you’re about to die!”

Enraged, Zheng Songcheng waved his hand, and a crimson Longsword instantly flew out of his Storage Pouch.

It was his Magical Artifact, the Fire Dragon Sword!

“Junior, die!”

Zheng Songcheng formed hand seals, his Fire Element Magical Power surging as he prepared to cast a Magic with his Longsword.

But just then, his heart suddenly clenched, and the hair on his body stood on end, as if something terrifying was about to befall him.

The next instant, Li Chang’an’s true body appeared behind him.

“Sword Array, activate!”

His gaze was glacial as he pointed a finger.

Nine Spirit Sword Talismans ignited in unison, releasing nine astonishing streams of Sword Qi that formed a terrifying Sword Array.

SWOOSH!

The Sword Array transformed into a phantom image and tore through the sky.

In a mere instant, it was right behind Zheng Songcheng.

’Not good!’

Zheng Songcheng’s expression changed drastically; he could smell the stench of death.

His reaction was swift. After all, he was one of the Zheng Family’s strongest Elders in Magical Combat. In an instant, he summoned an oval shield to block the attack from behind.

This shield was a life-saving treasure bestowed upon him by the Zheng Family’s Foundation Establishment Ancestor.

Its materials were extraordinary, and it was originally meant to be refined into a Tier Two Spiritual Artifact. However, something went wrong during the refining process, causing its Tier to fall short of the requirement.

It was stronger than a Tier One Magical Artifact, but not quite Tier Two.

Even so, it was still quite impressive.

The Zheng Family’s Ancestor had once said that below Foundation Establishment, there was almost no technique that could break this shield.

BOOM!

The Talisman Sword Array instantly slammed into the shield, the sound shaking the heavens and earth!

A savage power erupted, threatening to annihilate everything.

A moment later, shocking cracks appeared on the shield’s surface.

It clearly couldn’t hold!

“Impossible!”

Zheng Songcheng’s face was a mask of shock.

’This is a life-saving tool given to me by the Foundation Establishment Ancestor! How could a Qi Refining Cultivator possibly break it?’

But soon, the shock on his face turned to terror.

Because in the distance, Li Chang’an took out another nine Spirit Sword Talismans.

“Go!”

Li Chang’an’s voice was frigid as he activated the nine Talismans.

He gave Zheng Songcheng no chance to breathe.

The power of the first Sword Array had not yet dissipated when the second one followed close behind, slamming into the shield once more.

BOOM!

The shield shuddered violently and instantly shattered!

“No!”

Zheng Songcheng was utterly horrified.

His figure shot backward.

He frantically threw out one Defensive Magical Artifact after another and activated countless Defense Talismans, trying to block the two Sword Arrays.

But all his efforts were like tissue paper before the two terrifying Sword Arrays.

They were instantly blasted to smithereens!

The two Sword Arrays continued onward unabated, smashing into the Armor he wore.

BOOM!

The Tier One Top Grade Armor exploded on impact, turning into countless fragments that scattered across the world.

Zheng Songcheng’s body exploded along with it, torn to pieces!

The two Sword Arrays, their momentum unbroken, finally slammed into the distant ground, carving a shocking crater into the earth.

’What terrifying power.’

Li Chang’an was inwardly alarmed.

This was the first time he had fully unleashed the Spirit Sword Talisman Sword Formation.

Even he, the one who cast it, was stunned.

If someone else had used it on him, he would have died without a doubt!

’Huh? The old bastard is still breathing?’

Li Chang’an’s gaze swept over Zheng Songcheng’s mangled remains, and he was secretly surprised.

Zheng Songcheng had taken the full force of two Sword Arrays, and more than half his body had been blasted into chunks of flesh and blood.

But he was somehow still alive.

However, with only his head and a small part of his torso barely intact, injuries this severe meant he was already as good as dead.

“Li Chang’an…”

Zheng Songcheng was filled with indignation, desperately clinging to his last breath.

He truly didn’t understand.

How could Li Chang’an wield such terrifying power?

Could it be that he was a Core Disciple from some Major Sect, out gaining experience?

“Li Chang’an, you… who in the world are you?”

“Just a Loose Cultivator, that’s all.”

Li Chang’an replied nonchalantly.

He had no interest in chatting with the old man and intended to end this battle quickly.

“Just… just a Loose Cultivator?”

Zheng Songcheng’s voice grew weaker and weaker, his aura rapidly fading.

The light in his pupils gradually faded.

Before he died, his heart filled with regret. He never should have provoked an enemy as strong as Li Chang’an.

From the moment he realized Li Chang’an had a Tier Two Array, he should have known Li Chang’an was no ordinary Loose Cultivator.

But now, it was too late for regrets.

“Li Chang’an, Lingfeng… he’s just a child, he doesn’t know any better… He offended you, but you…”

Zheng Songcheng’s voice was intermittent, growing fainter and fainter.

In the end, he couldn’t finish his last sentence before his breathing stopped completely.

It was clear he was trying to plead for Zheng Lingfeng, begging Li Chang’an to spare his grandson.

Judging by the strength Li Chang’an had just displayed, unless Zheng Lingfeng could reach Foundation Establishment, he wouldn’t stand a chance.

’Just a child?’

Li Chang’an almost felt like laughing.

He shook his head, then took the Storage Pouch from Zheng Songcheng’s body and cast a few Talismans.

Soon, a raging fire erupted, consuming everything.

’I shouldn’t linger here.’

With a flicker, Li Chang’an pushed the Little Five Elements Escape Technique to its limit and fled into the distance.

The commotion from this battle was too great.

Before long, more than a dozen nearby Cultivators were drawn to the scene.

When they saw the enormous crater, they couldn’t help but gasp.

“Let’s go!”

“This is way beyond our level!”

They had originally come hoping to scavenge some spoils.

But now, they were all desperately fleeing, wishing their parents had given them a few extra legs.

A while later, another group of Cultivators arrived.

They were from the Black Market, having tracked the fight here just to see the outcome.

“Who won in the end?”

“It must have been Zheng Songcheng. He’s at the Qi Refining Peak, after all.”

The group exchanged glances, all guessing among themselves.

…

「At that moment, in an underground space.」

Li Chang’an took out Zheng Songcheng’s Storage Pouch.

He wiped away the restriction on it and opened it, a look of delight immediately appearing in his eyes.

“Dream Soul Grass!”

With a thought, a peculiar Spirit Medicine appeared in his hand.

The Spirit Medicine’s stalk and leaves were translucent, and a hazy mist seemed to flow within them, giving it a dreamlike appearance.

Obtaining this Dream Soul Grass meant that Li Chang’an was another step closer to Foundation Establishment.

…

「Meanwhile.」

Inside the Hundred Affairs Hall in Qinghe Marketplace, Zheng Lingfeng received a message from a Spirit Bird, and his face immediately lit up with joy.

“Excellent! I can’t believe Grandpa got me the Dream Soul Grass so quickly.”