Eternal Life by Daily Divination

The Ink-Scaled Earth Dragon admitted that what he wanted was the residual power.

Even if only a very small amount remained, it would still be of great benefit to him.

”I see.”

Li Chang’an nodded slightly. One of his questions had been answered.

He brought out Dahuang and sent a stream of Magical Power through him, inspecting him from head to tail, but he didn’t find any residual power from the Ten Thousand Demon Blood Stone.

’It seems the power has almost completely fused with Dahuang. It would be difficult for an outsider to detect.’

A creature like the Ink-Scaled Earth Dragon, with its Treasure Hunting Talent, was an exception.

Fortunately, Li Chang’an already possessed a Treasure like the Qi Concealing Pearl.

Even if he encountered another exception, he wouldn’t be discovered.

He then asked, ”Earth Dragon, how many Nascent Soul Cultivators does the Purple Mist Sect have?”

”There are two Nascent Soul True Monarchs, both of whom are Supreme Elders of the Purple Mist Sect.”

”Isn’t the Sect Leader one?”

”No. The Sect Leader is often someone with insufficient talent for cultivation but good administrative skills. The Purple Mist Sect’s Sect Leader is only a Late Golden Core Stage Cultivator.”

After some questioning, Li Chang’an learned quite a bit about the Purple Mist Sect.

Liu Xuanfeng’s father was indeed a Saint Child of the Purple Mist Sect. The quality of his Core Formation was extremely high, resulting in a Half-step Immortal Golden Core. He now possessed a Late Stage Golden Core Cultivation and met the conditions to break through to the Nascent Soul realm.

But his status was no match for that of the Zi Xi Saintess.

The Ink-Scaled Earth Dragon said, ”The Zi Xi Saintess’s status is much higher than the other Saint Children and Saintesses, simply because her master is the Purple Mist Sect’s youngest Nascent Soul Supreme Elder, Fairy Zi Xia.”

”How young?”

”Fairy Zi Xia reached Nascent Soul Formation at just over two hundred years old, and she is not yet three hundred now. A Nascent Soul Cultivator’s lifespan can be over a thousand years...”

Hearing this, Li Chang’an fell into thought.

’A Nascent Soul True Monarch under three hundred years old is truly young. In the future, she might even become a Late Stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivator.’

’No wonder the expressions of those people on the Flying Ship were so strange when I refused to follow the Zi Xi Saintess. Her background is that powerful.’

For an ordinary Loose Cultivator, that refusal was tantamount to losing a great opportunity.

But Li Chang’an’s mindset was firm. He had his Divination ability and didn’t need such opportunities.

Next, Li Chang’an asked for more information.

But this Earth Dragon was not a true member of the Purple Mist Sect, after all. He was merely a Demon Servant and didn’t know much.

He begged Li Chang’an to spare his life, expressing his willingness to follow him and use his Treasure Hunting Talent to help Li Chang’an go further on the Immortal Path.

However, Li Chang’an had his Divination ability to find windfalls; he had no need for a Treasure Hunting Talent.

CRACK!

He unleashed the Celestial Wood Immortal Wheel and decapitated the Earth Dragon.

Inside its head was a brown Tier Three Demon Pill. Its aura was extremely violent, making it unsuitable for Alchemy.

Dahuang stared eagerly at the Demon Pill, his tail wagging furiously.

”Don’t be hasty. Let’s first see what Treasures this Earth Dragon has collected.”

Li Chang’an smiled. He didn’t give the Demon Pill to him and began to process the Earth Dragon’s Demon Corpse.

In the Earth Dragon’s abdomen was a sac, similar to a Human Race Cultivator’s Storage Pouch.

Inside the sac were the numerous Treasures it had accumulated over many years.

When Li Chang’an opened it and took a look, a delighted expression immediately appeared on his face.

”As expected of a Demon Beast with a Treasure Hunting Talent. It actually collected so many Treasures.”

”Flowing Yellow Stone, Red Lotus Root, Quicksand Crystal... These are all top-grade Treasures for helping an Earth Element Demon Beast advance to Tier Three.”

The Earth Element Treasures in this sac were enough for Dahuang to advance to Tier Three!

Li Chang’an’s original plan had been to look for advancement Treasures for Dahuang after he himself reached Core Formation.

But now, there was no need to go to the trouble. This Earth Dragon had prepared everything for him!

’After we get back, I’ll have Dahuang advance to Tier Three.’

With a wave of his hand, Li Chang’an collected all the Treasures.

He swept his Magical Power and Divine Sense over the Ink-Scaled Earth Dragon’s entire Demon Corpse, completely erasing the mark left by Liu Xuanfeng.

Then, he retrieved the Array, erased all traces and auras from the area, and departed as a streak of light.

「A few days later.」

Liu Xuanfeng arrived at the location.

His face was contorted with fury as he roared at the sky, ”Who was it? Who was so audacious as to kill a Spirit Beast of my Purple Mist Sect!”

The others exchanged glances but said nothing.

...

「Meanwhile.」

Li Chang’an had already arrived at the Zhou Family’s territory and set up a Grand Array that blotted out the sky.

After making thorough preparations, Dahuang began his attempt to break through to the Tier Three realm.

Before long, the sky began to churn with wind and clouds, forming a massive Celestial Phenomenon more than six li in diameter.

But this Celestial Phenomenon was concealed by Li Chang’an’s Array, so not even the Zhou Clan Members noticed it.

’Only six li. It can’t compare to the Profound Water Turtle’s Eight-Li Celestial Phenomenon.’

’Dahuang’s foundation is ultimately a bit weaker. He’s at a disadvantage because of his bloodline. I wonder if I’ll be able to find a Treasure to enhance his bloodline in the future.’

Li Chang’an watched the Celestial Phenomenon, thinking quietly to himself.

When he was still weak, he had relied entirely on Dahuang’s protection to deal with the Tribulation Cultivators who had targeted him.

After all these years, the man and the demon had established complete trust.

He naturally hoped that Dahuang could accompany him further on his path.

「A few days later.」

Dahuang successfully advanced, becoming a Tier Three Demon King.

The quality of his Demon Pill was decent; it was a Superior Demon Pill.

As soon as his advancement was complete, he ran off to pick a fight with the Profound Water Turtle. As expected, he came back beaten black and blue.

”Master, I still can’t beat that wretched turtle.”

”It’s fine. Your skills lie not in combat, but in tracking.”

Li Chang’an smiled and tossed out a few Earth Element Treasures, telling him to properly consolidate his Cultivation.

After advancing to Tier Three, Dahuang could no longer stay on Changqing Mountain long-term. He could only cultivate on the Tier Three Spirit Vein in the Zhou Clan Territory.

Thinking of this, Li Chang’an’s desire to possess a Tier Three Spirit Vein of his own grew even stronger.

’I’ll deal with the Spirit Vein later. For now, I’ll focus on breaking through to Tier Three Body Refinement.’

He returned to his Changqing Mountain Cave Mansion, took out the Earth Dragon Essence Blood, and began to prepare the medicinal liquid for Tier Three Body Refinement.