Daily Divination From Market Rogue Cultivator To Immortal Venerable - Chapter 180

Chapter 180: Xuanyue Demon Core, Zheng Qingqing in danger (Please subscribe)

The Black Dragon Mountains are filled with demonic energy.

Rumor has it that deep within the mountains, someone has seen a black dragon belching clouds and spewing mist.

There are also rumors that

the entire mountain range is the remains of a gigantic dragon.

There are many similar rumors; Li Changan has heard at least hundreds of them.

He picked up a handful of dirt and examined it carefully.

“Even a tiny speck of dust holds a trace of demonic energy. It’s truly bizarre. Could this entire mountain range truly be the remains of a demon?”

Li Changan pondered, finding it unbelievable.

How enormous must that demonic beast have been in life?

Filled with doubts,

he continued deeper into the mountains, searching for any trace of a second-tier demonic beast.

A moment later,

a flash of green light suddenly appeared, hurtling towards Li Changan.

“Crack!”

Li Changan casually swung his hand, severing the green light in two.

A closer look

revealed a green leaf snake, a mid-grade bloodline demonic beast, skilled at concealment and sneak attacks, possessing the strength of a late first-tier demonic beast.

An ordinary cultivator in the late Qi Refining stage would easily fall victim to its fangs and die.

But with Li Changan’s current second-level physique, even if it tore at him, he wouldn’t suffer the slightest harm.

“Perfect! Let Fugui take care of it when we get back and make me a pot of

snake soup.” He smiled, collecting the still-struggling snake corpse.

Over the next few days,

Li Changan was frequently attacked by demonic beasts, and his storage bag overflowed with their flesh and blood.

Occasionally,

he would find one or two spiritual herbs.

While most were of low value, adhering to the principle of “every grain goes to the warehouse,” he would store whatever he saw.

A few days later,

Li Changan finally encountered his first second-level demon!

“Golden Savage Elephant, early second-level, gold-element demonic beast with a violent temperament. Its demon core doesn’t meet my needs.”

He looked at a giant elephant not far away and shook his head slightly.

The demon core of this golden elephant was only slightly better than that of the Blood Roar Beast.

Li Changan was about to leave.

However.

The golden elephant also spotted him, roaring to the heavens and swung its trunk, charging towards him.

“Boom!”

Its massive body tore through the earth, each step shaking the earth. A

surge of demonic energy followed.

Li Changan’s brows furrowed, his eyes suddenly cold.

“You beast! I wanted to let you go, but you’re courting death!”

“Just the right thing! I heard elephant trunks are a delicacy, one of the Eight Mountain Treasures, and I’ve never tasted

them!” With a thought, two spiritual lights, one black and one yellow, flew out of the spirit beast bag, transforming into a black water turtle and a yellow sand dog, instantly charging towards the golden elephant.

The three great demons instantly engaged in a clash!

To avoid further complications,

Li Changan once again unleashed his second-level puppet and two second-level main souls, determined to swiftly slay the golden elephant.

Five full second-level powers!

Five against one, the Golden Savage Elephant was soon covered in wounds.

“Die!”

The evil spirit was particularly ferocious, its aura radiating menacing fury and a swirling black mist as it struck down with a single palm strike.

Boom!

The Golden Savage Elephant howled in agony, blood spurting out, its limbs severed, and it collapsed to its knees.

The Black Water Turtle seized the opportunity to unleash two deadly water arrows.

Two deep blue rays of light streaked across the sky, instantly ripping through the Golden Savage Elephant’s eyes and piercing its skull!

The Golden Savage Elephant shuddered and fell heavily,

motionless.

“Well done!”

Li Chang’an smiled, applauding.

He immediately entered the arena, waved his hand, collected the Golden Savage Elephant’s corpse, and quickly cleaned up any traces of the battle.

He then collected his spirit beast, puppet, and main spirit, and quickly departed.

Not long after,

several teams of human cultivators arrived, each with a solemn expression.

“I’m afraid a major battle has broken out here.”

“Perhaps it’s a fight between second-level demon beasts, or perhaps a Foundation Establishment cultivator taking action.”

…

Li Chang’an left promptly, without further complications.

That evening,

he sat cross-legged by a stream, using his Wood Element spiritual energy to generate a spiritual fire, roasting the flesh of the Golden Savage Elephant, and feasting with the two spirit beasts.

After eating and drinking their

fill, they rested and continued on their journey.

Three days later,

Li Chang’an spotted another second-level spirit beast.

“Green Wood Wolf, an early-stage second-level, Wood Element demon beast. The power contained in its demon core is relatively mild, suitable for refining Foundation Establishment Pills!”

His eyes lit up. This demon core was exactly what he needed!

If he couldn’t ultimately slay the mid-level, second-stage, attributeless demon beast, he could use the demon core of the Green Wood Wolf.

With this in mind,

Li Chang’an acted without hesitation.

He followed his previous plan, unleashing the five second-level powers and commanding them to attack as swiftly as possible to eliminate the Green Wood Wolf.

This battle was a near-repeat of the previous one.

A moment later,

the Green Wood Wolf collapsed, bloodied and dead.

Li Chang’an immediately took action, collecting its corpse and swiftly escaping.

…

That night,

Li Chang’an entered a secluded cave.

With a sharp blade, he cut open the Green Wood Wolf’s skull and extracted a second-level demon core.

The core was pale green, devoid of a strong scent of blood, but instead tinged with the delicate fragrance of spiritual herbs. The power it contained was remarkably gentle.

“Not bad!”

Li Chang’an’s face lit up with satisfaction.

As he’d anticipated, this demon core would serve as a temporary backup.

A few days later,

Li Chang’an slew another second-level fire-type demon beast, the Fire-Patterned Python.

It wasn’t for the demon core.

It was for its blood essence.

The Fire-Patterned Python’s blood essence was exactly what was needed for the second level of the second stage of the Body Refining.

“This Fire-Patterned Python’s demon core is also very violent, not very suitable for refining Foundation Establishment Pills, only slightly better than the Golden Savage Elephant’s.”

By this point,

Li Changan already had four second-level demon cores, but only the Green Wood Wolf Demon Core was suitable for alchemy.

…

Time flew by, and another five days passed.

At noon that day,

Li Changan finally arrived at the location Zheng Qingqing had mentioned.

“That mid-level second-level Xuanyue Cat Demon should be around here.”

He looked alert, his steps slowing.

The Xuanyue Cat Demon is a rare, attributeless demon beast, and its demon core is particularly suitable for alchemy.

Not long ago,

Zheng Qingqing had fought it, but was ultimately defeated and had to leave.

Li Changan used the Escape Technique, carefully searching.

Soon,

he spotted the Xuanyue Cat Demon.

“Sure enough, it’s here!”

It appeared in his sight.

It was a powerful demonic beast with a domineering aura, sharp claws, and a body resembling that of a tiger or leopard.

The aura it exuded was that of a mid-level second-stage demonic beast!

The surrounding area seemed entirely its territory. No other second-stage demonic beasts were to be seen, and only extremely weak ones could survive in this area.

“This demonic beast’s aura is even stronger than I expected. That evil spirit and the sword formation alone might not be enough to kill it,”

Li Changan pondered.

This place was deep within the Black Dragon Mountains.

If the Xuanyue Cat Demon sensed danger, it would surely flee deeper.

Then, Li Changan would be helpless.

“Luckily, I brought the formation.”

After a moment’s thought,

Li Changan slowly retreated.

He reached a valley, retrieved the formation materials from his storage bag, and began to construct a four-layer second-stage formation.

…

The next day.

The formation took shape.

Li Changan released Da Huang and patted him on the head.

“Da Huang, whether this will succeed depends on you!”

“Woof!”

Da Huang wagged his tail, his eyes filled with confidence.

The next moment.

He transformed into a streak of earthy yellow light and charged into the Xuanyue cat demon’s territory, unleashing a dense demonic aura without reservation.

Li Changan retreated into the formation and vanished.

The entire formation was obscured by the illusion of the Mirror Flower Water Moon Formation, making any abnormality undetectable from the outside.

Soon,

Dahuang’s aura of a second-level demon caught the Xuanyue cat demon’s attention.

Its fur stood on end, and it stared intently at Dahuang, growling in warning.

But Dahuang didn’t flinch.

He roared furiously, his voice filled with defiance, as if vying for ownership of the territory.

An instant later,

the two demons engaged simultaneously, clashing.

“Boom!”

Demonic aura surged, a violent aura erupting.

Both demons unleashed earth-shattering magic, attempting to slay the other.

However,

Dahuang’s strength was ultimately weaker, at only the early second level.

Before long, bloody wounds appeared on his body, and his aura began to weaken.

After more than ten breaths,

Da Huang was completely defeated and dared not fight anymore. He fled with serious injuries, spilling blood all over the ground.

But the cat demon was not willing to let him go easily.

Greed flashed in those erected pupils.

The demon core of a second-level demon beast is a great tonic for the demon race!

“Swish!”

The Xuanyue Cat Demon transformed into a shadow, closely chasing after Da Huang.

Under its continuous attacks, Da Huang’s injuries became more and more serious, and his breath became weaker and weaker.

“Ah…”

He wailed a few times, his voice full of fear and

a hint of pleading for mercy.

But how could the Xuanyue Cat Demon let him go? He continued to pursue him!

Before long,

Da Huang had reached the formation.

He continued to move, escaping into it.

The Xuan Yue Cat Demon, unaware of any abnormality, followed closely behind, instantly plunging into the fourth-level formation.

The next moment,

an incredibly deadly force suddenly emerged from thin air and slammed into it.

“Boom!”

It was the long-accumulated attack of the Mirror Flower and Water Moon Formation,

comparable to a strike from the late Foundation Establishment stage!

The Xuan Yue Cat Demon, only a mid-second-level cultivator and focused solely on pursuing Da Huang, had little time to prepare.

“Ouch!”

It howled miserably, flying backward, blood drenched, a jarring hole in its abdomen.

The blow had already severely injured it!

Seeing the situation was dire ,

it immediately attempted to flee.

However, Li Changan had pushed the fourth-level second-level formation to its limit.

The scene within the formation was constantly changing.

Every time the Xuan Yue Cat Demon thought it had escaped, it was struck again, its injuries worsening.

In the blink of an eye, his life was in danger!

Deep within the formation,

Li Changan controlled the formation’s changes while checking Da Huang’s injuries.

“Da Huang, you’ve worked hard this time.” Da Huang’s

injuries were not faked.

The cat demon wasn’t stupid; even the slightest falsehood would have alerted it to the fact that something was amiss.

Da Huang was taking a serious risk in this operation.

Of course,

Li Changan wouldn’t let him die.

Two second-level main spirits were watching him from the shadows, ready to rescue him if anything happened.

“These elixirs will benefit your injuries. There are also several spiritual herbs. Hurry and refine their power.”

Li Changan slowly squatted down, wiped the blood from Da Huang’s body, and tended to his wounds.

He had already completed the contents of the spiritual medicine inheritance.

Now, he

was a qualified first-level, superior spiritual doctor.

That inheritance contained a chapter specifically addressing the injuries of the Xuan Yue cat demon.

Li Changan, following the instructions, methodically treated Da Huang’s injuries.

A moment later.

He activated his technique, channeling his own magical power into Da Huang’s body, accelerating his recovery.

The Ancient Wood Health-Preserving Technique was truly unique.

It not only preserved his youthful appearance but also healed wounds.

Under Li Chang’an’s dedicated care, Da Huang’s injuries healed rapidly, his vitality rapidly increasing.

“Woof woof!”

his eyes filled with gratitude, conveying joy.

Li Chang’an smiled, patted his head, and told him to rest.

Then,

he looked at the Xuan Yue cat demon within the formation.

Now, under the combined attack of the formation and the evil spirit, the cat demon was covered in wounds and nearly dying, practically on its last breath.

Yet, its face remained sullen, its mouth brimming with blood, and it continuously hurled savage cries at the evil spirit.

But the evil spirit was even more ferocious.

“Die!”

the evil spirit roared, its surrounding black mist swirling, transforming into a pitch-black spear that thrust down heavily.

Chi!

The strike instantly pierced the cat demon’s skull!

With a howl, it died!

“Finally dead.”

Li Changan slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

He retracted his evil spirit, held the sharp blade, and walked to the cat demon’s corpse.

With a “click”, the cat demon’s head was cut open.

A moment later,

a very special demon core appeared in Li Changan’s hand.

This demon core was completely white and slightly glowing, as if condensed from endless moonlight. There was no trace of blood, and the power contained within was extremely gentle.

If used for alchemy, it would hardly require any special processing.

It is an excellent choice for alchemy!

“Finally got it!”

Li Changan’s face showed joy, and a hint of excitement appeared in his eyes.

The biggest goal of this trip has been achieved!

After this,

as long as there are no accidents,

he will most likely get a fine foundation-building pill!

“Huh…”

Li Changan took a few deep breaths and suppressed his inner emotions.

He knew that now was not the time to celebrate in advance.

He had not yet left the Black Dragon Mountains.

Any accident could happen.

“We have to leave quickly.”

He flashed, retrieved the formation flags and artifacts from the void, and quickly put away the four formations.

He then collected the cat demon’s remains and cleaned up all the blood.

After doing all this,

Li Changan quickly fled.

…

Two days later, at dusk.

Beside a clear stream,

Li Changan sat cross-legged and took a short rest.

The return journey was relatively smooth.

No danger was encountered.

After two days of recuperation, Da Huang’s injuries had basically recovered, and he had returned to his former lively self.

He jumped into the stream, grabbed two plump black carp, and handed them to Li Changan.

“Well done.”

Li Changan smiled, took the black carp, and roasted them with spiritual fire.

The man and the dog quickly devoured the two black carp.

A moment later,

Li Changan set off again, traveling overnight.

For ordinary cultivators, the Black Dragon Mountains are much more dangerous at night than during the day.

But Li Changan’s strength has already exceeded the scope of “ordinary”. He himself is the greatest danger in this area, so there is no need to worry too much.

Unknowingly,

it was late at night.

At midnight that night, a golden light appeared before Li Changan’s eyes as usual.

[Refreshed Hexagram]

[Today’s Hexagram: Auspicious]

[On your way back, you discover Zheng Qingqing being pursued by a powerful Foundation Establishment master from the Qingyun Sect. You rescue her and kill her, obtaining numerous treasures.]

Li Changan paused upon seeing the hexagram’s contents.

He paused,

carefully examining the entire hexagram.

“Zheng Qingqing being pursued?”

Li Changan’s brow furrowed.

How had Zheng Qingqing provoked a Foundation Establishment master from the Qingyun Sect?

Could it be because of Cao Shaolong?

“No matter what, Zheng Qingqing must not die,”

Li Changan resolved. After all, he still needed to find Zheng Qingqing to refine the elixir.

The quality of the Foundation Establishment elixir ingredients he had was too high, and he was hesitant to ask another second-level alchemist for help.

…

The next day,

Li Changan continued along his planned route.

Along the way, he released Xiao Hei and Da Huang, ordering them to be vigilant.

Time passed, and soon it was noon.

Suddenly,

Da Huang appeared from a distance, relaying a message to Li Changan.

“Have you found any signs of a fight?”

Li Chang’an’s expression was solemn, and he immediately asked Da Huang to lead the way.

A moment later,

he arrived at the foot of a mountain.

Here, countless plants and trees had been burned to charcoal, and the ground was riddled with holes.

Clearly, a Foundation Establishment cultivator skilled in fire magic had fought here.

“Am I too late?”

Li Chang’an’s gaze focused, and he saw a pool of dried blood.

The scent of this blood was exactly that of Zheng Qingqing!

“Zheng Qingqing is a formidable fighter, she shouldn’t be killed so easily.”

“Xiao Hei, Da Huang, keep searching!”

Li Chang’an moved, continuing along the designated route.

About a quarter of an hour later,

Da Huang discovered another battle site.

The traces of fire magic in this area were even more terrifying, the ground charred black, almost unrecognizable from its original state.

Li Chang’an discovered some more bloodstains, again from Zheng Qingqing.

Furthermore,

he detected the aura of water magic.

“Zheng Qingqing’s opponent should be a powerful Water Spiritual Root Foundation Establisher. The Five Elements counteract each other, with Water perfectly counteracting Fire!”

Li Chang’an frowned, not lingering for long.

Over the next few days,

he discovered more than a dozen battlegrounds.

Clearly,

the battle had lasted a long time.

Zheng Qingqing, severely wounded, fought and retreated, his retreat to an unknown destination.

About an hour later, Li Chang’an was galloping.

Suddenly,

a sharp shout echoed in the distance.

“Zheng Qingqing, do you think you can escape?”

Hearing this voice,

Li Chang’an stopped immediately.

His expression solemn, he summoned Xiao Hei and Da Huang, tucked them into his spirit beast bag, and quietly approached the direction of the voice.

Not long after, two figures appeared in his sight.

One of them was Zheng Qingqing!

At that moment,

her pretty face pale, her body covered in wounds, she stepped on a fiery red lotus spirit artifact, shielding herself with its fluttering petals.

Opposite her,

a woman in a long, aquamarine dress.

The woman had a fierce expression, a pair of triangular eyes, and a surging water-based magical power. Her attacks were extremely ruthless.

She also had injuries on her body, but her condition was much better than Zheng Qingqing’s.

“Zheng Qingqing, I’m going to take your head as a birthday gift for Junior Brother Cao!”

(End of this chapter)