Eternal Life by Daily Divination

In terms of its tier, this Five Elements Life-generating Array was still Tier Three Low Grade.

But its power was already verging on Tier Three Middle Grade.

It was the strongest Array Li Chang’an could currently set up.

The Array combined abilities to trap and kill enemies with Illusion Techniques, making it unpredictable and incredibly complex. Any Early Stage Golden Core Cultivator who tried to force their way through would only meet their death.

As long as Li Chang’an was personally presiding over it, he had nothing to fear, not even from another Tier Three Low Grade Array Master.

An enemy would need to ponder for a long time to break the Array.

And Li Chang’an could reinforce the Array at any time.

Next, Li Chang’an released the Evil Soul, letting it experience the Array’s power.

The moment the Grand Array activated, the Evil Soul shrieked.

“Wait!”

Sensing the terrifying power about to be unleashed, a shiver ran down his spine.

’If I take this head-on, I’m afraid I’ll lose a great deal of power.’

The Evil Soul immediately explained the situation to Li Chang’an.

After hearing this, a smile touched Li Chang’an’s lips.

“Alright, you don’t need to endure it. Return to the Venerable Soul Banner.”

“You got it.”

The Evil Soul flickered and vanished without a trace.

The fact that it could instill such fear in the Evil Soul meant the Array’s power had met Li Chang’an’s expectations.

The only drawback was its massive consumption of Spirit Stones.

Changqing Mountain’s Spirit Vein was Tier Two Top Grade, so logically, it could only support an Array up to Tier Two Top Grade.

The only reason it could sustain a Tier Three Array was that Li Chang’an had poured a massive quantity of Spirit Stones into it.

Every moment this Five Elements Life-generating Array was active, it consumed vast quantities of Spirit Stones. It was, simply put, a Spirit Stone-devouring monster.

But Li Chang’an was unconcerned.

’I can always earn more Spirit Stones, but if I lose my life, I’ll just have to wait for the next one.’

’With this Array, the security of Changqing Mountain has been greatly enhanced.’

A smile touched Li Chang’an’s face as a sense of security settled over him.

He returned to his cave residence, circulating his Cultivation Technique to absorb Spiritual Power and simultaneously studying Mechanical Technique, not wasting a single moment.

「A few days later.」

「Late at Night.」

Li Chang’an was fiddling with some mechanical components.

As usual, a golden light materialized before his eyes.

[The Divination has been refreshed]

[Today’s Divination: Neutral]

[He Qianshan and Xiahou Hong plan to move against you. They have invited Du Han, a Tier Three Array Master from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, in an attempt to break Changqing Mountain’s Array. However, they will ultimately fail and be forced to retreat.]

’He Qianshan, Xiahou Hong.’

Li Chang’an’s gaze sharpened as he stared at the words of the Divination.

’Their sudden attack is somewhat unexpected.’

After all, for all these years, he and the Yellow Crane Mountain Lineage had seemingly coexisted peacefully, even engaging in occasional trade.

The deaths of both Murong Kang and Chu Xiong had been attributed to the Huanghe Alliance, and on the surface, had nothing to do with him.

’For He Qianshan and Xiahou Hong to suddenly attack the mountain now, even going so far as to hire a Tier Three Array Master, they’re clearly dead set on taking me down.’

’Could it be because of Xiahou Yu’s death?’

Li Chang’an mused. ’This must have something to do with Xiahou Yu.’

’The suspicion on me wasn’t very strong.’

’But to a Golden Core Master, you don’t need much of a reason to kill a Foundation Establishment Cultivator like me. Suspicion alone is reason enough.’

’Thankfully, my Array Skill has advanced to Tier Three. Otherwise, this would be difficult to handle.’

Li Chang’an was secretly relieved.

Had his Array Skill not advanced, he would have had no choice but to abandon Changqing Mountain and find another place to cultivate for a while.

After all, with that Tier Three Array Master Du Han present, it would have been difficult for Li Chang’an to draw upon much of the Array Power.

’That Du Han has a Golden Core Cultivation, too. I need to prepare as soon as possible. I can’t let my guard down.’

…

「The next day, at the crack of dawn.」

Three streaks of light cut across the sky, arriving outside Changqing Mountain in an instant and transforming into three figures.

It was precisely He Qianshan’s group of three, as mentioned in the Divination!

Xiahou Hong stared fixedly at the cave residence on Changqing Mountain Peak, his eyes still filled with killing intent, as if he couldn’t wait to charge in right that moment.

He Qianshan, on the other hand, was much calmer.

He looked at the Array Master Du Han beside him and cupped his hands.

“Daoist Du, Li Chang’an’s Changqing Mountain is protected by an Array. Can you tell its Tier?”

“Let me see…”

Du Han narrowed his eyes, looking contemplative.

After a moment, he nodded slightly and said, “This is a Tier Three Array, but its Tier isn’t too high. It should only be Tier Three Low Grade.”

“Daoist Du, are you confident you can break the Array?”

He Qianshan asked again, his tone steady.

A smile spread across Du Han’s face, his words brimming with confidence.

“Daoist He, rest assured. This Array was most likely just bought by Li Chang’an. It may look powerful, but without a Tier Three Array Master presiding over it, in my eyes it’s just a dead Array. It’ll just take some time to break!”

“In that case, we will have to trouble you, Daoist Du. I will be sure to reward you handsomely when this is over.”

“Excellent!”

Brimming with confidence, Du Han flew closer to get a better look at Changqing Mountain.

He Qianshan and Xiahou Hong waited patiently behind him.

They had planned to ask Du Han to break the Array a month ago.

But at the time, the Ten Thousand Swords Sect had been busy cracking an Array within some Ancient Sect Ruins. Du Han was the one responsible for the task, and it had taken him a full month to succeed.

Despite the delay, he had finally come.

“Second Junior Brother, don’t be impatient. Have faith in Daoist Du.”

He Qianshan said in a deep voice.

Xiahou Hong remained silent, merely staring fixedly at Changqing Mountain.

At that very moment, Li Chang’an unexpectedly walked out of his cave residence.

With a smile on his face, he looked at the three men outside the Array and extended an invitation.

“Seniors, what business brings you to Changqing Mountain? If it’s an important matter, why not come down to the courtyard, have a seat, and we can discuss it slowly.”

As he spoke, a Spiritual Light flew from his Storage Pouch and transformed into a long jade table.

On the table sat a pot of Spirit Tea, its fragrant steam curling into the air.

He Qianshan’s gaze narrowed slightly. He scrutinized Li Chang’an for a moment before speaking.

“Li, my nephew Xiahou Yu died unexpectedly. Does this have anything to do with you?”