Eternal Life by Daily Divination

But he didn’t gain much from it.

On his deathbed, he left behind words of regret in a Jade Scroll.

”Sigh... If only I could have studied under Elder Master Dancheng. Perhaps I could have gone further on the Alchemy Dao in this life. But alas... Countless ages separate me from Elder Master Dancheng. I fear he must have passed away long ago.”

He regretted being born too late to live in the same era as Elder Master Dancheng.

But Li Chang’an knew perfectly well.

’That elder is still alive and well!’

’I wonder what realm Master Dancheng has reached by now. He’s probably nearing the legendary Path of Longevity.’

Li Chang’an also wished to study under him, but he had no idea where the man was.

’If fate allows, perhaps I’ll get to meet this elder again someday.’

Li Chang’an reined in his thoughts and didn’t mention the matter to anyone else.

A while later, they left the Underground Palace and returned to Changqing Mountain.

Qi Yao and Guo Zesheng had accomplished their goal in the Southern Domain.

「A few days later.」

The two bid their farewells and returned to the Great Qi Immortal Dynasty in the Central Domain, taking the legacy with them.

Jiang Muyu, however, remained on Changqing Mountain. As always, not much had changed with her.

「In the days that followed.」

Li Chang’an split his time between practicing his Alchemy Skill and dismantling the Underground Palace for its materials.

...

In the world of cultivation, time flies. In the blink of an eye, three years had passed.

During these three years, Li Chang’an finished dismantling the entire Underground Palace.

He used the materials he salvaged to create four Tier Three Middle Grade Puppets, which he stationed to guard the four corners of Changqing Immortal City.

He had already taught the Manipulation Technique for the Puppets to the Patriarchs of the four families at the foot of the mountain.

From now on, even in his absence, Changqing Immortal City could use its Array and Puppets to deal with powerful Golden Core Stage enemies.

Furthermore, Li Chang’an’s Alchemy Skill had officially broken through to Tier Three Top Grade.

On this particular day, he spent ten thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones to buy a set of ingredients for refining the Purple Spirit Pill and attempted to do so over a Tier Three Earth Fire.

Before long, a rich Pill Fragrance wafted out of the Pill Furnace.

”Come!”

Li Chang’an raised his hand and beckoned. A purple pill flew out and landed in his palm.

The quality of this Elixir Pill was quite good, even better than the one Zi Xi had given him.

If it were given to a Cultivator who had been stuck at the Early Stage of Golden Core for many years, like Wang Xuanjian of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, it would most likely allow him to break through on the spot and become a Middle Stage Golden Core Cultivator.

「Over the next few months.」

Li Chang’an continuously bought ingredients to refine Purple Spirit Pills, then quietly sold the finished products through various channels.

No one knew that he was the one refining them.

The Golden Core Cultivators who bought the Elixir Pills were also very cautious, never publicizing the matter and consuming them in secret.

This batch of Elixir Pills was bought up almost entirely by the Golden Core Influences of the Southern Domain.

As a result, in just a few short months, the overall strength of the entire Southern Domain had risen by a level.

Liang Chang, Wang Xuanjian, Jin Huan, and others all broke through to the Middle Stage of Golden Core. They all shared a tacit understanding and kept their breakthroughs quiet.

However, the group met secretly at the Cyan Cloud Sect to discuss the matter.

”Everyone, who do you think is selling these Purple Spirit Pills? Could it be the Purple Mist Sect?”

”The Purple Mist Sect has never been this generous in the past. They’ve always kept a tight grip on their cultivation resources, refusing to sell no matter how many Spirit Stones you offered.”

”But things are different now...”

They speculated that the Purple Mist Sect might want to officially intervene in the war between the Two Domains, but couldn’t find a suitable excuse.

The death of Shi Hu Master was likely a test by the Purple Mist Sect.

This time, by raising the overall strength of the Southern Domain Cultivation Realm, the Purple Mist Sect was most likely trying to pressure the Western Domain and force the Yellow Sand Sect to make the first move.

The speculation was sound and well-reasoned.

So much so that even Li Chang’an felt there was nothing wrong with it.

”Mmm, it must have been the Purple Mist Sect,” he said in agreement, nodding from his seat on the side.

No one present knew.

that Li Chang’an’s Storage Pouch was already filled with over two million Middle Grade Spirit Stones—the equivalent of more than twenty thousand Top Grade Spirit Stones.

「In the next half-year.」

Li Chang’an’s presence could be felt all across the Zhao Country’s Cultivation Realm.

He used various identities to travel between the Cultivation Realms of the five great domains—East, South, West, North, and Central—purchasing large quantities of Treasures to cultivate his Evergreen Vine, spending Spirit Stones like flowing water.

He also used a portion of his Spirit Stones on the Path of Body Refining.

He spared no expense, refining a large quantity of Blood Weight Pills and preparing countless restorative Spirit Medicines and Treasures for the two Flood Dragon Kings.

Before he had even finished the Third Stage of Body Refining, Li Chang’an had already collected four portions of Essence Blood.

’It feels good to be rich.’

He smiled, in high spirits.

After having so much of their Essence Blood drawn, the two Flood Dragon Kings’ auras hadn’t weakened. In fact, they had grown stronger.

Li Chang’an had simply fed them far too many Treasures.

As for this kind of life, the two Flood Dragon Kings didn’t mind it at all. They were even faintly looking forward to Li Chang’an’s next extraction of their Essence Blood.

Even if they just lay around and did nothing, the speed of their Cultivation growth was now much faster than when they had trained so arduously before.

The other Demon Kings of the Hundred Beasts Sect watched with envy.

The Snake King asked in frustration, ”Elder Li, is my snake blood really useless?”

”It’s somewhat useful, but not by much,” Li Chang’an said casually.

Although he also needed other Tier Three Demon Beast Essence Blood, there was plenty in the Hundred Beasts Sect’s Treasure Vault. For now, there was no need to draw it from the other Demon Kings.

He had many Treasures for nurturing Demon Beasts, but he couldn’t be wasteful; after all, Xiaohai and Dahuang still needed them.

「One month later.」

On Changqing Mountain, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power suddenly stirred.

The surrounding Spiritual Power frantically converged on Changqing Mountain, forming a vortex.

Li Chang’an used the Array Power to mask the Celestial Phenomenon, preventing it from being discovered by outsiders.

’The Celestial Phenomenon is stable. The breakthrough should be smooth.’

His eyes were profound as he gazed at the edge of the Spirit Lake on Changqing Mountain.

The cause of this Celestial Phenomenon was none other than the Profound Water Turtle, which was lying by the side of the lake.

「Several hours later.」

The Profound Water Turtle completed its advancement, becoming a Tier Three Middle Stage Demon Beast.