Eternal Life by Daily Divination

Chapter 100: Chapter 100: Flame Celestial Net

A Quasi-Tier Two Array. While it couldn’t match a true Tier Two, its power was not to be underestimated.

Without any preparation…

…even a Cultivator at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer couldn’t break through it!

“Everyone, stay calm!”

Zheng Songfeng, after all, was a man of experience.

He quickly composed himself and reassured the others around him.

“This Black Cloud Sealing Heaven Formation is only for trapping enemies. It isn’t very powerful.”

“Elder Songfeng is right! Everyone, use your defensive measures! I’m sure the Ancestor will notice something is wrong here soon!”

Hearing the word “Ancestor” put everyone slightly at ease.

After all…

…nearly every member of the Zheng Family present had grown up listening to the legendary stories of their Ancestor.

As long as the Ancestor made a move, he could rescue them in no time!

But just then, a sinister laugh echoed from within the black clouds.

“The Zheng Family Ancestor? You mean Zheng Yuandao? His lifespan is nearly spent. He’s most likely fallen into a deep slumber by now.”

“What?”

Everyone was shocked.

Zheng Songfeng immediately retorted in anger.

“Impossible! Our Ancestor is in his prime!”

“Heh heh, why lie to yourselves?”

The moment the voice fell, the black clouds churned.

In an instant, more than ten Puppets descended from the sky. They were all at the Tier One Late Stage and charged in unison toward Zheng Songfeng and the others.

“This is bad!”

Zheng Songfeng’s expression changed again. He realized the enemy was far stronger than he had imagined.

He immediately called for everyone to gather.

“Qingqing! And you, boy! Get over here, quickly! We can’t let them pick us off one by one!”

Everyone scrambled toward him, their faces etched with panic and worry.

Li Chang’an, however, was quite calm.

’After all, the Divination was auspicious, which means this situation won’t be too dangerous.’

’These dozen or so Tier One Late Stage Puppets…’

’…I can handle them by myself!’

Suddenly, the black clouds churned once more, and a figure with a tyrannical aura descended from the sky.

With a BOOM, it slammed down in front of him.

“A Tier One Peak Puppet!”

Li Chang’an’s gaze sharpened, and he stopped in his tracks.

’A Puppet like this has strength comparable to a master at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer. I have two of them myself.’

At that same moment, on the other side, five figures descended from the sky, completely surrounding Zheng Qingqing.

These five figures were, shockingly, five Tier One Peak Puppets. They also corresponded to the Five Elements—Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth—and vaguely formed a Five Elements Mutual Generation battle formation.

“Zheng Qingqing, we meet again!”

A cold voice emanated from one of the Puppets.

Zheng Qingqing’s expression remained unchanged as she stared at it indifferently.

“Cao Shaolin, you’ve got quite the nerve.”

“Heh heh, I’m only controlling these Puppets. My real body isn’t inside Qinghe Marketplace, so it’s hardly that bold.”

The Puppet had just admitted its controller’s identity.

He was none other than the Qilin Child of the Cao Family.

Cao Shaolin!

Upon hearing this, Zheng Songfeng and the others were all stunned.

“Cao Shaolin, how dare you be so audacious! Aren’t you afraid of starting a war between our two families?”

“A war?”

Cao Shaolin laughed, his voice laced with contempt.

“Your Zheng Family has two Foundation Establishment Ancestors. One is on his deathbed, and the other is cowering in your clan’s territory, too afraid to come out. What makes you think you can go to war with my Cao Family?”

“You…”

Zheng Songfeng and the others’ faces flushed with rage, wishing they could rush over and tear him to pieces.

However, the dozen or so Tier One Late Stage Puppets alone were enough to keep them in a panicked scramble.

As things stood, they were powerless to help Zheng Qingqing or Li Chang’an.

“Qingqing! And you, boy! You have to hold on! the Ancestor will be here soon!”

Zheng Songfeng shouted to the two of them, his heart filled with anxiety.

He still pinned all his hopes on their Ancestor, Zheng Yuandao.

But… Cao Shaolin, after all, had come prepared.

This Black Cloud Sealing Heaven Formation had almost no offensive capability. Its main purpose was to trap and seal, completely locking down the entire area!

From the outside, at this very moment, the Treasure Division Tower showed no signs of anything unusual. It looked just as it always did.

“Zheng Qingqing, if you surrender obediently and sign a Servant Spirit Contract with me, I might consider sparing your life.”

Cao Shaolin was brimming with confidence, his tone cold and haughty.

In his eyes, Zheng Qingqing was already a prize within his grasp, utterly incapable of defeating these five Peak Puppets.

Hearing this, Zheng Songfeng and the others grew even more furious.

How could the young miss of the Zheng Family become someone else’s servant?

“Zheng Qingqing, my patience is wearing thin. I’ll give you three breaths to consider.”

Seeing no reaction from Zheng Qingqing, Cao Shaolin assumed she was wavering and grew even more confident.

Little did he know, Zheng Qingqing was simply sending a Sound Transmission to Li Chang’an.

“Daoist Li, how long can you last?”

In her eyes, Li Chang’an was only at the Middle Stage of Qi Refining. Even with a Tier One Late Stage Puppet for protection, this situation was extremely dangerous for him.

The slightest misstep could get him severely injured by that Tier One Peak Puppet.

But Li Chang’an calmly replied, “Young Miss, just do what you need to do. Don’t worry about me.”

With that said, he lightly tapped his Storage Pouch.

A jet-black Puppet immediately appeared by his side.

Seeing this Puppet, Zheng Qingqing was momentarily surprised.

“Daoist Li, did you have someone modify this Puppet?”

“I did.”

This Puppet was indeed that Defense Puppet.

The aura it was now emitting was also that of a Tier One Peak!

At the same time, Cao Shaolin also noticed the change on Li Chang’an’s side.

“Li Chang’an, you really do have some tricks up your sleeve. But did you think I wouldn’t be prepared for that?”

The moment he finished speaking, another Tier One Peak Puppet descended from the sky, landing behind Li Chang’an.

The two Puppets, one in front and one behind, seemed to have sealed off all his escape routes.

But Li Chang’an remained calm.

His expression unchanged, he sent a Sound Transmission to Zheng Qingqing: “Young Miss, don’t hesitate. Just focus on your enemies.”

“Alright!”

Zheng Qingqing was incredibly decisive. Without another word, she stopped worrying about whether Li Chang’an would live or die.

The next instant, an incredibly terrifying aura erupted from her.

A fiery red umbrella opened in her hand. Engulfed in crimson flames, it rose high into the air. The canopy suddenly expanded, becoming like a great, blazing sun that instantly pushed back the surrounding black clouds.

A Quasi-Tier Two Magical Artifact, the Flaming Celestial Net Umbrella!

Immediately after, another streak of crimson light appeared, materializing in her hand as a searing hot whip.

A Quasi-Tier Two Magical Artifact, the Red Snake Whip!

“BOOM!”

Flames surged as crimson fire billowed.

Zheng Qingqing’s long hair whipped about, and flames seemed to burn in the depths of her eyes. Her cyan-green dress instantly turned a fiery red—it was clearly a Magical Artifact as well.

Li Chang’an watched, inwardly shocked.

’So the Young Miss has to transform before she fights.’

They had known each other for so many years, but this was the first time he had ever seen Zheng Qingqing fight with her full strength.

Her aura was astounding. She had already reached the very peak of the Qi Refining Realm.

The Qi Refining Ninth Layer!

BOOM!

The long whip in Zheng Qingqing’s hand flashed. Like a churning Fire Dragon, it instantly lashed out at one of the Puppets controlled by Cao Shaolin.

A single strike was enough to make the formation of the five Puppets waver!

“How is this possible?”

Her true strength had completely exceeded Cao Shaolin’s expectations.

Cao Shaolin was utterly shocked.

’This formation of Five Elements Puppets won’t be able to hold out for long!’

For now, he had no choice but to turn his attention to Li Chang’an and immediately command his two Puppets to attack.

At the same time, his cold, sinister voice sounded in Li Chang’an’s ear.

“Li Chang’an, do you want to live, or do you want to die?”