Eternal Life by Daily Divination

To dismantle the Mechanical City for its materials, you need to reach Tier Three in both Puppetry and Mechanical Technique.

Li Chang’an’s Mechanical Technique was already at Tier Two.

He hadn’t seriously cultivated it, only occasionally glancing at it while doing his Body Refinement.

’My Body Refinement has reached the Ninth Layer of Tier Two. I can spend more time studying mechanical creation now. Reaching Tier Three in Mechanical Technique shouldn’t be difficult.’

As long as he obtained the materials from that Mechanical City.

Li Chang’an would be able to create a Tier Three Puppet, giving himself another source of Tier Three combat power.

As for the Path of Body Refining.

Because he had no follow-up Cultivation Technique, his Body Refinement had reached a dead end.

As he was now.

Even without using any Magic.

Just with the Power of his Physique, he could crush a Foundation Establishment Peak Cultivator.

’The Path of Body Refining can’t stop here. I must keep an eye out for a Tier Three Body Refining Technique in the future.’

Li Chang’an had once asked Mo Qingxue and learned that the Mo Family did not have a Tier Three Body Refining Technique.

Perhaps one couldn’t find more than a few Tier Three Body Refining Techniques in the entire Southern Domain Cultivation Realm.

After all, it had been a long time since a Tier Three Body Refinement expert had appeared in the Southern Domain Cultivation Realm.

The Golden Core Masters from the major Sects and Noble Families were all Dharma Cultivators; not a single one was a Body Cultivator.

’The Mo Family is considered relatively weak among the Golden Core Influences. Perhaps the Three Great Sects and those stronger Golden Core Families have a Tier Three Body Refining Technique.’

Li Chang’an was not in a hurry. He temporarily laid out a few goals, planning to slowly investigate through his connections in the future.

He walked out of his cave abode, entered the courtyard, and decided to test the power of the Tier Three Sword Array.

“Sword Array, rise!”

With a thought from Li Chang’an, several priceless Tier Three Low Grade Sword Qi Talismans flew out from his Storage Pouch.

Three of the Talismans burned simultaneously, transforming into three sharp streams of Sword Qi.

Any single one of them posed a threat to an Early Stage Golden Core Cultivator.

Li Chang’an was very cautious and first tried the Three Swords Array.

As expected.

Just the Three Swords Array alone was already difficult for him to handle.

This kind of Tier Three Sword Array was meant to be used by Golden Core Cultivators, yet he had only just entered the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.

“Divine Splitting and Thought Transformation!”

Li Chang’an immediately split his Divine Sense, using the Power of his Divine Sense to lessen the pressure on himself, and instantly felt much more relaxed.

’This Three Swords Array should pose a fatal threat to an Early Stage Golden Core Cultivator.’

He wasn’t satisfied and activated three more Talismans.

Next.

He cautiously manipulated the Sword Qi, forming a Six Swords Array.

Although the pressure was somewhat great, after using Divine Splitting and Thought Transformation, it was still manageable.

The six streams of Sword Qi hovered at Li Chang’an’s command, emitting a truly astonishing power.

Li Chang’an had a faint feeling.

If this attack were unleashed, even the Green Wood Transformation Array would be shaken, possibly even damaged.

“Evil Soul, what do you think?”

“This…”

The Evil Soul drew closer, sensed it carefully, and was immediately alarmed.

“Master, I should be able to take this blow, but I would lose a considerable amount of my own power.”

“Alright then, try the Three Swords Array.”

With a thought, Li Chang’an dispersed three of the Sword Qi streams, then launched the Sword Array.

The Evil Soul swept its hands, creating a round shield of condensed Soul Power before it, and blocked the attack head-on.

Afterward, it gave its assessment.

“Master, your assessment was correct. This Three Swords Array is a fatal threat to Fake Pill and Early Stage Golden Core cultivators. Most in the Early Stage of Golden Core would have to treat it with extreme caution.”

As for the Six Swords Array.

Li Chang’an was worried about draining the Soul Banner’s power, so he didn’t have the Evil Soul test it.

Next.

He summoned the Profound Water Turtle.

The Profound Water Turtle was already at Tier Two Peak, and its Magical Power was quite abundant.

“Xiaohai, Borrowing Technique!”

The Profound Water Turtle immediately nodded and activated its Borrowing Technique Talent.

Human-Turtle Unity!

In this state, Li Chang’an’s Magical Power skyrocketed, instantly reaching the level of Foundation Establishment Peak.

He activated the Sword Array once more.

This time.

Li Chang’an increased the number of Tier Three Sword Qi streams to nine, successfully executing the entry-level Great Yi Wood Sword Array!

The Sword Array’s power surged dramatically, emitting a terrifying aura.

The Evil Soul merely drew a little closer.

And felt its heart pound in alarm.

“The power of this Sword Array should be at the level of the Middle Stage of Golden Core.”

“Yes, that’s about what I estimated.”

A smile appeared on Li Chang’an’s face.

This promotion to the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment had truly caused his strength to surge in all aspects.

From now on, when facing a Golden Core expert, he would be able to act with more composure.

’My cultivation path is much more secure now, but I still can’t let my guard down. There are just too many old monsters hiding in the Cultivation Immortality Realm.’

Li Chang’an calmed his emotions and secretly warned himself.

Just then.

A streak of light suddenly shot across the distant horizon, carrying a very familiar aura.

It was Xu Fugui.

Before he even arrived, his booming voice called out: “Big Brother, your hundredth birthday is coming up! When do you plan to hold the banquet? I’ve already prepared a lot of Spiritual Cuisine in advance!”

’A hundredth birthday…’

Hearing this, Li Chang’an couldn’t help but feel a surge of emotion.

Before he knew it.

He was approaching the first major birthday of his life.

Scenes from the past flashed through his mind: his difficult struggles back in the Qinghe Marketplace, and the high spirits he felt upon reaching Foundation Establishment.

’Time really flies.’

Li Chang’an thought for a moment and adjusted his aura to that of the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

After all, he had already advanced to the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.

There was no need to maintain the appearance of being in the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment anymore.

He could take advantage of his hundredth birthday to announce his advancement to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Advancing to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment at this age suggested rather low potential, making the hope of ever reaching the Late Stage seem slim. It probably wouldn’t attract too much attention.

A short while later.

Xu Fugui landed in the courtyard.

“Big Brother, a hundredth birthday can’t just be a simple…”

He hadn’t finished speaking when he suddenly sensed the aura on Li Chang’an, and his eyes widened in shock.