Eternal Life by Daily Divination

「Blood Stone Secret Realm」

A fierce wind howled, and the world was bathed in a sea of red.

This Secret Realm was suspected to be an Ancient Battlefield. Skeletons littered the ground, and from time to time, one could see crazed demons brimming with malevolent energy.

These demons were perfect for tempering one’s sword skills.

“This place is indeed suitable for a Sword Cultivator to practice their swordsmanship.”

Li Chang’an sat cross-legged atop a blood-red mountain, his eyes deep and profound as he gazed out over the entire land.

「At the same time」

Under his control, Ye Mengxian and Nie Wushuang had entered the Blood Stone Secret Realm and were now heading toward Soul-breaking Cliff.

“Daoist Nie, I’ve heard that Ye Hao of the Huanghe Alliance once had a fateful encounter at the base of Soul-breaking Cliff, allowing him to match a Golden Core cultivator’s strength while only at the Foundation Establishment stage.”

“Yes. Countless people have perished at Soul-breaking Cliff throughout history, yet that Ye Hao was the one who managed to obtain the opportunity.”

Speaking of the matter, Nie Wushuang felt a little disgruntled.

He had always been blessed with great fortune, experiencing many fortuitous encounters since childhood. Later, he had even obtained the Da Geng Golden Sword Formation, a Sword Formation Technique that could be described as heaven-defying.

After hearing about Ye Hao, he had also lingered around Soul-breaking Cliff several times, even trying to venture deeper with a Puppet body, but he had never once found an opportunity.

’Could it be that Ye Hao’s fortune is even greater than mine?’

Therefore, as soon as he entered the Blood Stone Secret Realm this time, he immediately suggested they come take a look at Soul-breaking Cliff.

Li Chang’an, naturally, wouldn’t refuse.

This was exactly what he wanted.

’That old geezer Nie Yu should be following close behind,’ Li Chang’an thought to himself.

The old man’s Concealing Technique was also quite remarkable.

Back when Nie Wushuang had cut down Changqing Mountain with his sword, Nie Yu had been following behind.

However, neither Li Chang’an nor Mo Qingxue had detected Nie Yu’s presence.

But they both knew that as long as Nie Wushuang was around, that old man Nie Yu would definitely be following him.

「Before long」

Ye Mengxian and Nie Wushuang arrived at Soul-breaking Cliff.

“Daoist Ye, be careful. We absolutely must not go too deep.”

Nie Wushuang gave a reminder, then took out a Puppet and sent it to probe the depths of Soul-breaking Cliff.

Li Chang’an also had Ye Mengxian take out several Low Tier Treasure Swords from her Storage Pouch.

With a thought, he directed the Treasure Swords to explore the dense black fog at the bottom of Soul-breaking Cliff, attempting to find some sort of opportunity.

But…

「A moment later」

Those few Treasure Swords lost connection and plummeted into the depths of Soul-breaking Cliff.

The few strands of his Divine Sense attached to the swords were also obliterated.

’It’s still no use.’ Li Chang’an sighed to himself, wondering what on earth was at the bottom of Soul-breaking Cliff.

He had once considered going down himself, but the Divination he performed that night had indicated extreme danger; the results showed that he would die down there.

’That guy Ye Hao refuses to say what he experienced at the bottom of Soul-breaking Cliff.’

Li Chang’an gave up for the time being and stopped probing.

He believed that as long as he lived long enough, he would one day learn all the secrets of this world.

「After a while」

Nie Wushuang also gave up after several attempts.

“Daoist Ye, let’s go look for opportunities elsewhere.”

“Alright!”

Li Chang’an immediately agreed. He had Ye Mengxian seemingly choose a random direction to explore, but in reality, she was steadily approaching the canyon where the Tier Three Earth Rock Python was hiding.

About a quarter of an hour later, the two had drawn near the canyon.

They hadn’t encountered any danger along the way.

The ground was covered in blood-colored gravel and withered bones, and every now and then, a few blood-red hurricanes would blow past.

The canyon looked no different from any other area.

「A moment later」

The two entered the canyon one after another.

“There probably aren’t any opportunities here. I don’t sense any special aura.”

Nie Wushuang was quite proactive, searching all around, seemingly unconcerned about running into danger.

This was only because he knew his grandfather was not far behind him.

“Daoist Ye, after we pass through this canyon, we’ll go—”

Before he could finish, a Tier Three aura suddenly erupted.

It was the Earth Rock Python!

Its entire body was covered in blood-red scales. When it was coiled up with its eyes closed, it looked almost identical to the giant boulders in the canyon.

At this moment, it abruptly opened its eyes. Its pupils were vertical slits, brimming with killing intent.

“Two young Human Race Cultivators… Excellent. Your flesh and blood must be quite delicious.”

It spoke in a human tongue, its breath reeking with a foul stench, its fangs menacing.

Nie Wushuang’s expression changed drastically.

“This is bad! A Tier Three Demon King!”

He immediately activated numerous Protective Treasures and summoned his Sword Array.

A full twenty-seven Spiritual Swords flew out of his Storage Pouch, forming the powerful Geng Metal Sword Array. They transformed into a dazzling golden sword light that shot toward the Earth Rock Python.

BOOM!

The sword light shattered, and the many Spiritual Swords were sent flying backward.

This astonishing strike couldn’t even pierce the Earth Rock Python’s scales, only leaving a few shallow scratches.

At the same time, the Earth Rock Python’s Demon Technique struck him.

The Protective Treasures around Nie Wushuang shattered in unison, blocking the attack for him.

“Daoist Nie, I’ll help you!”

Li Chang’an had Ye Mengxian use the few Tier Three Talismans he had exchanged for in the Ten Thousand Swords Sect’s Treasure Vault.

The Talismans burned in unison, their golden patterns transforming into gleaming golden Long Spears. Like bolts of golden lightning, they slammed into the Earth Rock Python.

BOOM!

The Earth Rock Python shuddered as its scales cracked, spattering a few drops of Demon Blood.

Although the injury wasn’t serious, its eyes instantly turned bloodshot, and its killing intent and rage surged.

“Damn you, Human Race Cultivator! This King will make you wish you were dead!”

The Earth Rock Python roared, staring daggers at Ye Mengxian. The entire canyon trembled under its fury.

Just then, Nie Yu appeared, his expression grave.

“Wushuang, you go first! I will deal with this beast!”

With a grand wave of his hand,

Nie Wushuang was immediately sent flying backward, out of the canyon.

A look of panic crossed his face as he said anxiously, “Grandfather, Daoist Ye is still in there!”