Daily Divination From Market Rogue Cultivator To Immortal Venerable - Chapter 288

Chapter 288 A New Dojo, Up Yellow Crane Mountain (Seeking Subscriptions)

Upon hearing this, the entire flying boat fell silent.

Surprise appeared on the faces of many guest elders.

They all knew very well that

Zi Xi, seemingly calm, was actually quite arrogant, after all, her background and talent far surpassed those of her peers.

Because of this, she never gave anyone a second chance.

Back then ,

in those ancient sect ruins,

she had invited Li Chang’an to become her guest elder, but Li Chang’an refused.

At that time, many guest elders felt that Li Chang’an was short-sighted, missing a tremendous opportunity that he would never have a second chance in his life.

But now,

Zi Xi had actually invited him again!

This had never happened before, how could they not be surprised?

“Fellow Daoist Li, you can consider it again.”

Zi Xi’s voice was clear, her gaze fixed on Li Chang’an.

This time,

she revealed her identity.

Just as Li Chang’an had previously learned, she was the disciple of the Nascent Soul True Monarch of the Zixia Sect, “Fairy Zixia,” holding a very special position within the entire Zixia Sect.

Furthermore, her talent was astonishing.

Not only did she possess an Earth Spiritual Root, but she also had a Cloud and Mist Spiritual Body.

Such talent was among the best in the entire ten-thousand-year history of the Purple Cloud Sect, giving her a very high chance of becoming a Nascent Soul True Monarch!

“An Earth Spiritual Root, plus a Spiritual Body…”

Li Chang’an was secretly amazed.

An Earth Spiritual Root was already outstanding enough.

With a Spiritual Root of this caliber, plus a Spiritual Body, her cultivation talent was unimaginable.

It should be noted that Mu Xiaoqing, as a Golden Core seed of the Mu family, only possessed a low-grade Spiritual Root, with only a pitiful wisp of spiritual essence, but due to her Spiritual Body, her cultivation speed far surpassed other Golden Core seeds.

Li Chang’an understood.

The reason Zi Xi revealed her background and talent was to make him willingly follow her.

An ordinary Golden Core cultivator would never let this opportunity pass.

After all, following her was equivalent to following a future Nascent Soul True Monarch.

But Li Chang’an had a method to improve his Spiritual Root, hoping to upgrade it to a Heavenly Spiritual Root in the future, and he still had over a thousand years of lifespan to plan for Nascent Soul formation.

He didn’t need to follow a Nascent Soul cultivator; he was confident he could achieve Nascent Soul on his own!

“Thank you for your kindness, Holy Maiden.”

Li Chang’an refused for the second time without hesitation.

Hearing this,

Zi Xi was stunned for a moment.

She had explained her background and talent this time, so logically, Li Chang’an shouldn’t have refused.

But Li Chang’an’s choice once again surprised her.

Many of the guest elders were equally puzzled.

Wu Shuo secretly transmitted his voice: “Fellow Daoist Li, the status of a guest elder of Holy Maiden Zi Xi within the Zixia Sect is not low, even higher than that of cultivators of the same level. Why do you refuse? Once Holy Maiden Zi Xi becomes a Nascent Soul True Monarch, there will be no chance to follow her!”

Li Chang’an replied telepathically: “Fellow Daoist Wu, I am naturally carefree, and the sect’s rules are strict, which is really not suitable for me. It’s better to be a wandering cultivator in the mountains.”

“This…”

Wu Shuo’s tone faltered, truly unable to understand.

Just because he couldn’t stand the rules, he gave up an opportunity to follow a Nascent Soul True Monarch?

Looking at Li Chang’an’s earnest expression,

it seemed he wasn’t lying.

At this moment…

Zi Xi said, “Fine, since you’re unwilling, I won’t force you. Focus on your cultivation and don’t slack off.”   She

offered a few words of encouragement before departing on her flying boat.

“Holy Maiden, take care.” Li Chang’an remained, watching the flying boat disappear into the horizon.   Then, he transformed into a streak of light, arriving at the highest point of this towering mountain range. Looking down at the vast world below, an indescribable joy welled up within him.   This   was the first time he truly possessed his own cultivation ground.   Previously, Changqing Mountain, where he cultivated, was merely a spiritual vein belonging to the Qingyun Sect.   But this third-tier spiritual vein truly belonged to him, not to any other force.   ”After over a hundred years of cultivation, I finally have a foundation!”   Li Chang’an spread his divine sense, carefully sensing the surroundings.   Just as rumored   , the most concentrated part of this third-tier spiritual vein was already faintly approaching the fourth tier.   Furthermore, deep within the spiritual vein, there was a blazing aura.   Li Chang’an used his escape technique to arrive there.   What appeared before him   was none other than that third-tier earth fire!   This fire was of extremely high quality, reaching the upper-grade third rank.   ”This place will henceforth be my alchemy and weapon-forging room.”   Li Chang’an waved his hand, and two beams of spiritual light flew out of his storage bag, transforming into an alchemy furnace and a forging furnace, which landed here.   Using the Five Elements theory and earth elemental power, he quickly created a sufficiently large space here.   After that,   he went to the mountain peak and established a cultivation cave.   The deepest part of the cave was where the spiritual energy of this spiritual vein was most concentrated, suitable for long-term cultivation. The   spiritual energy concentration of the entire mountain range reached the third rank, and countless caves could be created to accommodate more Golden Core cultivators or third-rank demon kings.   In addition, a large area near the mountain range had a spiritual energy concentration of the second rank.   Further out, the spiritual energy concentration was also at the first rank.   According to the spiritual contract,   all these areas belonged to Li Chang’an!   The total area of all these areas was several times larger than the Yellow Crane Immortal City!   In other words,   if Li Chang’an wanted,   he could easily establish his own immortal city.   From then on, auctions could be held, cave dwellings could be rented out, shops could be rented out, and so on.   Even if you did nothing all day, just lying on the mountain, you would still earn a large amount of spirit stones!   Moreover, the location of this spiritual vein was extremely advantageous.

Located almost in the heart of the Southern Region, it’s close to all the major powers.

If it were to become a celestial city, its revenue would undoubtedly be far greater than that of the Yellow Crane Celestial City.

“However, managing a celestial city is too troublesome. It’s best to delegate it to others, and I can simply enjoy peace and quiet on the mountain.”

Li Chang’an has always disliked trouble and disliked dealing with all sorts of complicated matters.

Fortunately, he wasn’t alone.

If the three major families at the foot of Changqing Mountain were willing to come along, he could delegate all the miscellaneous tasks to them.

Li Chang’an stood in his new courtyard, silently planning.

“The third-tier spiritual vein area on the mountain is quite large. The Evergreen Vine needs an area, the Mysterious Water Turtle needs a lake, and Big Yellow is fine; just give him a dog hole…”

As for the extra area, he could develop spiritual lakes, spiritual fields, beast farms, spiritual herb gardens, and so on…

This was the first time Li Chang’an had owned such a large piece of land.

Because there was so much land,

he couldn’t allocate it all at once.

“Why do I feel like I’ve become a landlord?”

He couldn’t help but smile; it felt quite good.

“Let’s still call this place Changqing Mountain.”

Li Chang’an didn’t think of a new name and continued to use the old one.

This name aligns with his Daoist heart.

As for the previous second-tier spiritual vein, the Qingyun Sect had already gifted it to Li Chang’an.

Li Chang’an planned to name that spiritual vein “Little Evergreen Mountain” as a tribute to the many years he spent living there.

Not long after,

he returned to Little Evergreen Mountain and moved the Evergreen Vine and the Five Elements Transformation Array to his new Daoist temple.

Subsequently, he summoned the Luo, Chen, and Wang families, as well as the Xu family of Xu Yang, and informed them of the relocation.

“I have obtained a third-tier spiritual vein in the heart of the Southern Region…”

Li Chang’an explained briefly.

After hearing this,

the heads of the four families did not hesitate at all and expressed their willingness to go with Li Chang’an.

The opportunity to follow a Golden Core cultivator and settle near a third-tier spiritual vein was something no fool would refuse!

…

The next day,

the news spread, shaking the Southern Region.

The Zixia Sect had actually gifted that spiritual vein to Li Chang’an, something none of the Golden Core forces had anticipated.

They had all been waiting for Li Chang’an to make a choice.

Now it seemed there was no need to wait.

“The Purple Cloud Sect is so generous, giving away a peak third-tier spiritual vein so readily!”

“Alas, it seems my Azure Cloud Sect is truly destined to be without Li Chang’an.”

“Never mind, prepare gifts. Such a housewarming celebration naturally deserves our congratulations…”

Not long after,

people from various Golden Core factions arrived at the new Evergreen Mountain to congratulate Li Chang’an.

Li Chang’an smiled, accepting all the gifts without hesitation.

“Another day of receiving gifts.”

He counted the presents, in high spirits.

Meanwhile,

the four families also relocated to the foot of the new Evergreen Mountain.

As for the spiritual veins and market on the smaller Evergreen Mountain, they still left people to manage them, bringing in a good income every year.

Luo Yunshu ran over excitedly, feeling the concentration of spiritual energy on the mountain, her little face full of joy.

“Ancestor, I want a third-tier cave dwelling.”

“Alright, go and create one yourself on the mountainside.”

“Thank you, Ancestor! Ancestor is unparalleled in the world, renowned far and wide, handsome and dashing… Waaah…”

Luo Yunshu’s little mouth was sealed again, her face flushed red, and she ran off angrily.

A while later…

Wang Lingjing also came, wanting a third-tier cave dwelling.

Li Chang’an also told her to create one herself on the mountainside.

Before long, two third-tier cave dwellings appeared on the mountainside, with spiritual energy concentration sufficient for Golden Core cultivators to cultivate, let alone the two Foundation Establishment cultivators.

“Yun Shu’s spiritual root is good, close to an earth spiritual root. In a Golden Core faction, she is enough to become a seed for Core Formation. Her cultivation is already close to the late Foundation Establishment stage, and she has a good chance of forming a

Core in the future.” “As for Lingjing, her talent is a bit lacking. Her spiritual root is close to a high-grade one. She should be able to cultivate to the late Foundation Establishment stage in the future, but forming a Core will depend on a stroke of luck…”

Li Chang’an glanced at the two cave dwellings and pondered for a moment.

Then, he turned his gaze down the mountain.

With the addition of the four families, the foot of the mountain was no longer deserted. Houses were being built and spiritual fields were being cultivated everywhere.

These four families each occupied the east, south, west, and north sides, forming a protective circle to guard the entire Changqing Mountain.

“The Xu family is still missing a Foundation Establishment cultivator.”

Li Chang’an took a step forward and entered the Xu family’s residence.

Many Xu family members hurriedly bowed.

“Greetings, Ancestor Changqing!”

“Hmm.”

Li Chang’an nodded slightly, his gaze falling on the person with the highest cultivation level here.

This person was named Xu Shouye, the current patriarch of the Xu family, a direct descendant of Xu Yang. His spiritual root was only of the lower grade, and he had only barely reached the ninth level of Qi Refining at nearly sixty years old.

Li Chang’an asked him, “Xu Shouye, do you wish to establish your foundation?”

Upon hearing

this, Xu Shouye trembled, a look of surprise appearing on his face.

He hurriedly replied, “Ancestor, establishing my foundation is my greatest pursuit in this life’s cultivation, but I am already old, my qi and blood are not as strong as in my prime, I have many hidden injuries and old ailments, and I do not have a suitable foundation-establishing treasure.”

“Not even sixty yet, what do you mean by old? I am over a hundred years old.”

Li Chang’an flicked his finger, sending out a wisp of Changqing magic power.

This magic power circulated within his body, healing all his hidden injuries and old ailments.

With a wave of his hand, more than ten beams of spiritual light flew out from his storage bag, transforming into foundation-establishing treasures, which landed in front of Xu Shouye.

For Li Chang’an now, Foundation Establishment treasures were nothing special.

He had plenty in his storage bag.

However,

he still said, “After you achieve Foundation Establishment, remember to return all these things to me. If you can’t afford to, let your descendants pay them back slowly.”

“Yes, yes, thank you, Ancestor!”

Xu Shouye was overjoyed.

Among these treasures, besides Foundation Establishment Pills and various Foundation Establishment spiritual items, there were also treasures that could temporarily boost one’s qi and blood—they were practically tailor-made for him.

That very day, he successfully achieved Foundation Establishment on Changqing Mountain, making the Xu family a Foundation Establishment family.

Li Chang’an came to Xu Yang’s grave and placed a pot of fine wine on it.

“Second brother, the Xu family already has a Foundation Establishment cultivator; you can rest assured.”

The foundation at the foot of Changqing Mountain was quite good.

As long as the Xu family’s descendants weren’t too useless, they could basically guarantee that every generation would produce a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

The Xu family and three other families had moved their ancestral graves here, clearly intending to develop here long-term.

Li Chang’an left Xu Yang’s grave, intending to return to Changqing Mountain.

Suddenly, he noticed a familiar name in the Chen family cemetery in another direction.

He stepped forward and stood before the grave, his gaze falling on the tombstone.

Engraved there was Chen Qianya’s name.

Li Chang’an summoned Chen Da’an and asked, “When did Qianya pass away? Why didn’t I know?”

“Ancestor, Aunt Qianya passed away a few days after you achieved Core Formation,”

Chen Da’an answered respectfully.

“Before she died, she instructed me that your Core Formation was a joyous occasion, and that her death should not disturb you, nor should there be a funeral. Just bury her peacefully.”

“Alright, I understand.”

Li Chang’an stood quietly before the grave for a moment.

He looked at the tombstone, wishing his old friend a smooth journey on the path of reincarnation.

After

a while, he stepped back onto Changqing Mountain.

Before leaving, he told Chen Da’an, “The spiritual energy of Changqing Mountain is sufficient. You can open a third-tier cave dwelling halfway up the mountain. Don’t neglect your cultivation because of the family.”

“Yes, thank you, Ancestor!”

Chen Da’an’s face lit up with joy, and he thanked him repeatedly.

…

In the days that followed,

Changqing Mountain flourished, gradually taking the shape of a celestial city.

Li Chang’an did not interfere in its management, letting the four families handle it, while he stayed on the mountain to cultivate quietly.

As for the Mu family,

he used a third-tier puppet, wearing the fake skin of Mu Yuanchen, to continue disguising himself as Mu Yuanchen.

Unbeknownst to him, more than two months had passed.

On this day,

Li Chang’an was cultivating when

Luo Yunshu suddenly found him and brought him a message.

“Ancestor, Huang He Zhenren is in trouble.”

“Oh? What happened?” “

Huang He Zhenren and his third-tier yellow crane were searching for opportunities in the ruins deep within the Black Dragon Mountains when they were tricked by Senior Ye Hao and Black Crow Zhenren of the Extinction Crane Alliance. They fell into an ancient trap and are trapped inside, unable to escape…”

Luo Yunshu handed the message to Li Chang’an.

Li Chang’an took the message and glanced at it casually.

At the same time,

he used several Golden Core puppets to investigate the specifics of the matter.

Before long, he learned the details.

It was similar to what Luo Yunshu had said.

Ye Hao and Black Crow Zhenren had been plotting for a long time, originally intending to directly kill Huang He Zhenren and his third-tier yellow crane.

However, Huang He Zhenren’s abilities were not weak, and his yellow crane had already quietly advanced to the late stage of the third tier. The man and the crane cooperated tacitly and were not killed by the trap, but were only temporarily trapped.

“Huang He Zhenren was able to form a Golden Core as a rogue cultivator, and with the help of that yellow crane comparable to a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, he is indeed not so easy to kill.”

Li Chang’an pondered.

Master Huanghe should be more difficult to deal with than an ordinary late-stage Golden Core cultivator.

This person did not participate in the Three Sects War, so Li Chang’an has never seen him use his full strength.

Luo Yunshu asked, “Ancestor, do you want to help Senior Ye Hao completely kill True Person Huang He?”

“No rush. This person is only temporarily trapped, not driven to the brink. Perhaps he still has a backup plan. Let Ye Hao deal with him slowly.”

Li Chang’an shook his head slightly, putting the message aside.

He had actually already prepared methods to deal with True Person Huang He.

But since Ye Hao and True Person Black Crow had acted earlier, let them try first.

“In the Southern Region’s cultivation world, for thousands of years, only Huang He, as a rogue cultivator, has cultivated to the late Golden Core stage. He must have extraordinary abilities.”

“Ancestor is right. I was too hasty, not as composed as you!”

Luo Yunshu chuckled, wisely refraining from excessive flattery.

She left the cave, no longer disturbing Li Chang’an.

Li Chang’an continued his cultivation.

A few days later.

He went to the black market again and bought a third-tier array-setting treasure.

With this, all the treasures needed to upgrade the Five Elements Transformation Array were gathered.

That night…

Li Chang’an’s figure blurred, transforming into afterimages as he appeared throughout Changqing Mountain, continuously adding treasures to the formation and drawing new array patterns.

About an hour later,

all five major arrays of the Five Elements Transformation Array had been upgraded to the upper-grade third rank.

Li Chang’an returned to his courtyard, his mind racing.

“Activate the array!”

Instantly, the winds and clouds of Changqing Mountain shifted.

The five major arrays were activated simultaneously, interconnected, forming a chain array that enveloped the entire Changqing Mountain.

The array contained unimaginable terrifying power.

Even a late-stage Golden Core cultivator wouldn’t last long inside.

“In this way, Changqing Mountain is a bit safer,”

Li Chang’an breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as he didn’t encounter a Nascent Soul True Monarch or a fourth-rank array master, Changqing Mountain would be safe.

The next instant,

he used an illusion array to conceal the entire array.

Changqing Mountain became quiet and still; all the array patterns disappeared, revealing no trace of killing intent.

Li Chang’an returned to his cave and continued his cultivation.

…

A few days later.

The day of Xiahou Qian’s Core Formation Ceremony arrived.

Although he had only formed a false core, not a true core or an immortal golden core, he was still worthy of the title of Golden Core True Person.

The Core Formation Ceremony was always a grand occasion for the entire Southern Region.

The entire Yellow Crane Mountain was filled with joy, and everything was prepared well in advance, awaiting the arrival of guests from all sides.

“Fellow Daoist Xiahou, congratulations!”

Wang Xuanjian from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect arrived, presented a congratulatory gift, and offered his congratulations.

He was congratulating both Xiahou Qian and Xiahou Hong.

Two Golden Core cultivators from one family were truly rare.

If this father and son were willing to leave Yellow Crane Immortal City, they could easily form their own Golden Core family!

After talking with the two for a while, Wang Xuanjian reminded them, “Li Chang’an from Changqing Mountain is quite strong. I’m worried he might come to Yellow Crane Mountain and disrupt this ceremony.”

“Uncle Wang, don’t worry, Yellow Crane Mountain has a third-tier high-grade array. That coward will definitely not dare to come!”

Xiahou Qian answered calmly on behalf of his father.

Little did he know

, Li Chang’an had already arrived at Yellow Crane Mountain.

He easily entered the grand formation without being stopped, simply because the one controlling the formation was his puppet, He Qianshan.

(End of Chapter)