Daily Divination From Market Rogue Cultivator To Immortal Venerable - Chapter 361

Chapter 361 Yun Shu Forms Her Core, Intercepting Faith (Seeking Further Subscriptions)

“The methods of the demonic path are truly bizarre,”

Li Chang’an pondered.

Besides the Yellow Spring Blood Corpse, the demonic sects have many other ways to create fourth-tier power.

For example, fourth-tier poisonous insects, fourth-tier main souls, and so on.   On the other hand, the righteous path is far inferior to the demonic path in this

respect   . The methods of the various righteous Nascent Soul forces are too simplistic.   Zi Xi calmly said, “Fellow Daoist Li, why worry? I presume you have already considered your escape route.”   As she spoke, she handed the piece of Transformation Gold Marrow to Li Chang’an.   Li Chang’an took the Transformation Gold Marrow and replied, “That’s true, but I still hope I won’t need those escape routes.”   The two stood on the flying boat and had a brief conversation.   Li Chang’an learned that   the Zixia Sect also had a backup plan, not just the two Nascent Soul True Monarchs on the surface.   As for what that backup plan was, Zi Xi did not specify.   She only indicated that although the current situation was bad, the balance of power between the righteous and demonic sides had not completely tilted.   After hearing this,   Li Chang’an felt somewhat relieved.   It seemed he could continue his peaceful cultivation at Changqing Mountain for a while longer.   He put away the Golden Marrow and bid farewell to Zi Xi and the others.   Before he left, Zi Xi said she would try her best to obtain a Purple Heart Stone for him.   ”Thank you, Holy Maiden!”   Li Chang’an thanked her solemnly, then transformed into a streak of light and departed.   He didn’t return directly to Changqing Mountain, but instead went to various markets and black markets to search for treasures.   After the war between good and evil began, many cultivators perished, and countless treasures flowed into various places.   Li Chang’an picked up quite a few bargains.   More than a month later, he returned to Changqing Mountain with a bountiful harvest.   Just a few days after his return, he received an invitation.   ”An invitation from the Zhou family.”   Li Chang’an opened the invitation and read it carefully.   The content of the invitation was very brief.   The Zhou family’s Wind Thunder Bird with Earth-grade bloodline was about to break through to the next level and invited Li Chang’an to come and observe.   ”The Zhou family has had a tough time, finally managing to cultivate a new third-tier demon king.”   After the two demon kings betrayed them, the Zhou family lost its third-tier power and could only rely on the Xuan Shui Turtle to maintain appearances.   Fortunately, Zhou Sheng’s descendant, Zhou Yunqiao, was lucky enough to obtain a low-grade bloodline Wind and Thunder Bird.   Over the years,   the entire Zhou family spared no effort in cultivating the Wind and Thunder Bird to the peak of the second tier and prepared sufficient resources for its advancement.   ”Let’s go take a look; it shouldn’t fail.”   …   The next day.   Li Chang’an, along with Luo Yunshu, Xu Changqing, and others, entered the Zhou family’s territory.   The current head of the Zhou family was still Zhou Sheng.   ”Senior Li, please take a seat.”   Zhou Sheng was respectful, preparing the best observation position for Li Chang’an.   After many years, he had a full head of white hair and a more aged appearance.   Li Chang’an couldn’t help but sigh.   When they first met,   he was just a Qi Refining cultivator, while Zhou Sheng was a spirited Foundation Establishment senior.   Now, he was a senior, while Zhou Sheng remained at the Foundation Establishment stage, having reached the final stage of his life.   ”Time waits for no one,”   Li Chang’an sighed inwardly.   He then composed himself and instructed Luo Yunshu and the others to observe carefully.   The celestial phenomenon of a demon beast advancing to the third tier, though not as significant as a human cultivator advancing to the Golden Core stage, was still worth witnessing.   Not long after,   the celestial phenomenon of advancing to Demon King appeared.   Just as Li Chang’an had predicted, the advancement went very smoothly.   A few days later, the Wind and Thunder Bird emerged from seclusion, its body radiating the aura of a third-tier Demon King, excitedly rushing towards Zhou Yunqiao.   ”Master, I’ve broken through!”   ”Good.”   Zhou Yunqiao smiled, gently stroking his head.   Although her talent was good, it wasn’t top-tier, and burdened by the complexities of family affairs, she was still only at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, with no hope of forming a Core in this lifetime.   Now, she no longer possessed the youthful exuberance of her younger days, but rather a greater sense of composure and maturity.   She held the Wind and Thunder Bird and came before Li Chang’an.   ”Thank you for protecting my Zhou family all these years, Senior Li.”   ”It’s just a matter of mutual benefit, no need to thank me.”   Li Chang’an waved his hand dismissively.   With a thought, he took out a third-tier wind and thunder attribute treasure from his storage bag as a congratulatory gift for the Wind and Thunder Bird’s advancement to Demon King.   From then on,   the Xuan Shui Turtle no longer needed to support the Zhou family.   Soon, Li Chang’an led everyone away.   Zhou Yunqiao looked in the direction he had gone, her expression becoming somewhat melancholy.   ”Alas…”   Zhou Sheng sighed deeply.   He knew that this descendant had feelings for Li Chang’an, but their statuses were too disparate, and there was no possibility in this life, only in the next.   …   That night.   Li Chang’an returned to Changqing Mountain and was about to enter his cave to cultivate.   Luo Yunshu suddenly spoke up: “Ancestor, I feel that my accumulation is enough, and I can try to form my core.”   ”Hmm? Let me see.”   Li Chang’an released a burst of magic power and examined Luo Yunshu’s entire body.   Her flesh and blood were unharmed, and she had no hidden injuries or old ailments.   His divine sense had reached the peak of the second tier.   His magical power had accumulated to a considerable degree, exceeding 350 drops.   ”That’s enough, let’s form the core.”   Li Chang’an casually waved his hand, tossing out a high-quality Five Elements Golden Core Pill and a pile of spiritual items for forming the core.   In addition, there were several calming and tranquilizing treasures, as well as various treasures to temporarily enhance his essence, energy, and spirit   .

This was enough to guarantee Luo Yunshu’s successful Core Formation.

Li Chang’an made a rough estimate: “She should be able to form a half-step Immortal Golden Core.”

Luo Yunshu had been cultivating in Changqing Mountain for many years and had obtained many treasures from Li Chang’an. Her foundation far surpassed that of the Golden Core seeds of various Golden Core forces in the Southern Region, and was even comparable to the geniuses of the Nascent Soul Grand Sect.

Forming a half-step Immortal Golden Core was not too difficult for her.

“After forming your core, remember to return these treasures to me.”

“Yes!”

Luo Yunshu answered solemnly.

Seven days later.

She sat cross-legged deep in her cave, officially attempting to form her core.

Li Chang’an stood with his hands behind his back in the courtyard, carefully sensing her condition.

Xu Changqing, Chen Da’an, Wang Lingjing, and Song Yu’er, among other juniors, were present.

“Changqing, when do you plan to form your core?”

Li Chang’an glanced at Xu Changqing and found that this kid had quietly cultivated to the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage and had a very deep foundation.

Even if he formed his core now, he still had a chance to form a half-step Immortal Golden Core.

Xu Changqing respectfully replied, “Uncle Li, I still want to accumulate some more years of experience.”

“Hmm, good mindset.”

Li Chang’an had high hopes for this junior.

As for Xu Fugui,

this guy had no interest in cultivation and was still stuck at the early Foundation Establishment stage.

Even if Li Chang’an wanted to support him, he couldn’t help him.

“Da Niu has been cultivating quite diligently recently and has advanced to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, but unfortunately he’s too old, so forming a Core is also hopeless.”

“Qiu Yan’s cultivation is even higher, but she squeezed out too much of her potential in the past for revenge, and her lifespan is running out…”

Li Chang’an looked at the other two old friends and gave up the idea of helping them form their Cores.

A few days later, the spiritual energy vortex on Changqing Mountain dissipated.

At dusk that day,

Luo Yunshu walked out of her cave, her pretty face full of joy, her whole body exuding the aura of a Golden Core cultivator.

“Ancestor, I’ve formed my Core!”

“Not bad.”

Li Chang’an nodded slightly and encouraged her a few words.

“Cultivate diligently. Core formation is merely a new starting point. Only by reaching the Nascent Soul stage can one survey the vast cultivation world. Do not slacken

your efforts.” “Don’t worry, Ancestor, I won’t slacken!”

“Hmm.”

Li Chang’an was relatively at ease with Luo Yunshu.

Her resolve to pursue the Dao was unwavering; she cultivated on the mountain year-round, barely concerning herself with the Luo family’s affairs.

In contrast,

Chen Da’an lacked this resolve.

He was bogged down in family matters and had only reached the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, with little hope of forming a Core.

That evening, Luo Yunshu visited Luo Kun’s grave to pay her respects and inform him of her Core formation.

This small family, which had emerged from Qinghe Market,

had finally become a Golden Core family.

…

Three months later.

Luo Yunshu’s Core Formation ceremony concluded.

She gave all her congratulatory gifts to Li Chang’an.

Afterward, she continued her cultivation on Changqing Mountain, not seeking a third-tier spiritual vein for the Luo family.

“It seems she hasn’t been blinded by the joy of Core formation. Even if she can’t reach the Nascent Soul stage, reaching the late Golden Core stage shouldn’t be difficult.”

Li Chang’an was quite satisfied with Luo Yunshu’s condition.

Long Niu once said that he let Luo Yunshu and others roam freely.

In reality, it wasn’t so.

He would occasionally check on the cultivation progress of these younger generation members, answering their questions and resolving their doubts; it wasn’t entirely a hands-off approach.

“After years of war, the major Golden Core forces in the Southern Region are all impoverished. The gifts for this Golden Core Formation ceremony are really nothing special.”

Li Chang’an sat cross-legged deep in his cave, counting the numerous gifts.

The highest-grade ones

were only a dozen or so third-tier treasures.

In Li Chang’an’s eyes now, these treasures were quite ordinary.

Suddenly,

his eyes flickered as he looked at the treasure sent by the Foundation Establishment Liu family.

“This item is somewhat peculiar.”

Li Chang’an picked it up and examined it closely.

This item was a jade seal, entirely bluish-green, with the inscription blurred and lacking any magical fluctuations; it seemed to be just a jade seal from some small mortal country.

But Li Chang’an sensed an astonishing power emanating from this jade seal.

The power of faith!

Because of this, he felt something was strange.

This jade seal was worn and aged, filled with the aura of time, clearly not a treasure of this era.

It gave Li Chang’an the feeling that it was even more ancient than the Nine Great Immortal Sects.

“The kingdom represented by this jade seal has likely long since vanished with the passage of time, so why does it still possess the power of faith?”

Li Chang’an wondered, activating his Faith Technique, a barely perceptible golden light flashing in his eyes.

The world before him instantly changed.

Strands of golden faith power drifted between heaven and earth, forming countless streams and rivers, one of which flowed into his body.

To his surprise,

no faith power flowed into the jade seal.

In other words,

the faith power within the jade seal was remnant.

“Logically, without new faith replenishment, the faith power within this jade seal should gradually dissipate, but a portion remains. Could it be that faith power can be retained?”

A bold idea gradually formed in Li Chang’an’s mind.

If faith power could be retained,

then…

even if the False Infant True Monarch of the Great Qi were far from the Great Qi territory, their cultivation level wouldn’t decline, and they would still possess the strength of a False Infant!

“The power of faith is a rather special path. Although only the Great Qi Immortal Dynasty is currently pursuing it, many cultivators must have embarked on this path over the years. Perhaps some even possess extraordinary comprehension and have created a method to intercept it!”

Li Chang’an pondered to himself.

His plan for the power of faith had reached its final stage.

As long as he defeated the Fire Cloud God and unified the entire secret realm, he could obtain a continuous stream of faith.

Therefore,

he also wanted to obtain a method to intercept it.

“Unfortunately, this jade seal only contains remnants of the power of faith, without any method. I wonder where the Liu family obtained it from.”

Thinking of this, Li Chang’an’s figure flickered, and he quietly left Changqing Mountain.

Not long after,

he landed in the Liu family’s territory. He first paid his respects at the grave of his third brother, Liu Sanzhu, and then summoned Liu Zhengqi, the current head of the Liu family.

“Zhengqi, where did you obtain this jade seal?”

Li Chang’an took out the jade seal and asked Liu Zhengqi.

Liu Zhengqi respectfully replied, “Senior, this treasure was discovered by a disciple of my Liu family in the ruins of an ancient kingdom deep within the Black Dragon Mountains. The ruins only recently appeared, and many areas remain unexplored.”

“Ancient kingdom ruins?”

A flood of information immediately rushed through Li Chang’an’s mind.

After the second earthquake, numerous treasures and ruins gradually appeared throughout the cultivation world.

The ancient kingdom ruins deep within the Black Dragon Mountains were the very ones that had recently emerged from the depths of the earth.

The kingdom’s name was “Chu,” and it was a vassal state of the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty. Many records of tribute missions to the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty were found within the ruins.

After some questioning,

Li Chang’an bestowed the treasure and left the Liu family for the Chu Kingdom ruins.

The Chu Kingdom ruins were located extremely deep within the Black Dragon Mountains. To reach them, one had to pass through the territories of many third-tier demon kings.

Therefore, not many cultivators searched for treasure there.

Several days later,

Li Chang’an arrived at the Chu Kingdom ruins.

Looking around, countless palaces and pavilions lay collapsed, ruins everywhere.

“Where are the imperial palace and the royal treasury?”

Li Chang’an’s eyes were deep as he gazed into the distance.

This vast expanse of Chu ruins stretched as far as the eye could see.

The Liu family disciple had been lucky; he hadn’t ventured deep into the Chu ruins, only looking around the perimeter, when he unexpectedly found the jade seal.

Li Chang’an was currently at the very spot where that man had found the jade seal.

He spread his divine sense, searching for a long time.

He finally determined that

this wasn’t the imperial palace, but rather the residence of some official.

As for why the jade seal was here instead of in the imperial palace, that remained a mystery.

“Looks like I’ll have to search slowly.”

Li Chang’an used his transformation technique to change his appearance and aura, disguising himself as an ordinary treasure-hunting cultivator, and slowly searched the area.

This search lasted for over half a month!

During this time

, he not only used his Stone Eye, but also had Da Huang use its treasure-hunting talent, and commanded the Fiend Soul to release a large number of souls to help with the search.

Although many treasures were discovered, none were related to faith.

“I’ll search for a few more days. If there’s still not much progress, I’ll return to Changqing Mountain and let Dahuang and Shahun search slowly.”

Li Chang’an wanted to obtain the method to intercept faith, but he didn’t want to waste his cultivation time on it.

In the blink of an eye ,

several more days passed.

Late one night, just past midnight,

a golden light appeared before Li Chang’an’s eyes.

[The divination has been updated]

[Today’s Divination – Auspicious]

[You are searching for treasure in the Chu Kingdom ruins when you unexpectedly encounter Wu Ze, the Holy Son of the Netherworld Soul Sect, who is also searching for treasure. You kill him and obtain the fourth-tier array treasure “Purple Heart Stone”.]

“Huh, Wu Ze actually has the Purple Heart Stone. Could it be that he killed a core cultivator of the Purple Cloud Sect?”

Li Chang’an pondered, looking at the divination results.

He hadn’t originally planned to kill Wu Ze personally, after all, the Demonic Sect was at its peak, and he didn’t want to attract the attention of the Nascent Soul Demon.

But since this person possessed the Purple Heart Stone, he had no choice but to kill him.

“Wu Ze has the Myriad Soul Flame, and its power is quite formidable. We can’t be careless.”

“Furthermore, I must obfuscate the heavenly secrets and prevent that fourth-tier divination master from discovering that he is facing a bloody calamity…”

With a thought, a fragment of a black robe appeared in Li Chang’an’s hand.

On this fragment of robe, there was a wisp of Wu Ze’s aura.

Back then, when he controlled Gu Yunqi to fight against the Wu siblings, he secretly obtained this fragment, and now it would come in handy.

Through this wisp of aura,

he obfuscated the heavenly secrets, making it impossible to deduce Wu Ze’s whereabouts.

“Next, we just wait for Wu Ze to arrive.”

Since the divination did not specify the exact time and place, only indicating an “accidental encounter,”…

Therefore, Li Chang’an did not change his plan and continued searching for treasures in the vast Chu Kingdom ruins, just as he had done in the past few days.

Time flew by, and several hours passed in the blink of an eye.

Dawn had broken.

He arrived deep into the ruins but did not encounter Wu Ze. Instead, he found several Golden Core cultivators from the Zixia Sect

trapped within an array. These Zixia Sect cultivators were unlucky; they were trapped in an array and were all covered in injuries.

“They are supposed to be cultivators of the Zixia Sect, yet their vision is so poor. They couldn’t even see through the most basic trap, an array within an array.”

Li Chang’an immediately saw the reason for their trapping.

He spread his divine sense and scanned the surroundings to make sure there were no ambushes. Then, he appeared before the array.

“Fellow Daoists, are you members of the Zixia Sect?”

“Indeed!”

Upon seeing Li Chang’an, these people all showed excitement.

One of them said, “I am Xiao Yuan, Elder of the Hundred Affairs Hall of the Zixia Sect. May I ask your name, fellow Daoist?”

Li Chang’an casually replied, “I am Lin Fan, a wandering cultivator from the mountains.”

“Fellow Daoist Lin, this place is somewhat special. Our communication treasures are useless. Could you please trouble yourself to go to the Zixia Sect to fetch someone? If we are rescued, we will surely reward you handsomely!”

“No need for such trouble!”

Li Chang’an waved his hand casually.

The third-tier high-grade formation that had trapped Xiao Yuan and the others suddenly shattered.

The group was both surprised and delighted, and they all left the formation’s range.

“Fellow Daoist Lin actually possesses third-tier formation skills. You are truly a hidden master!”

Xiao Yuan and the others thanked him in unison.

Li Chang’an remained calm, casually replied a few words, and took away the formation treasures.

Within this third-tier high-grade formation, there were several other formations.

“There should be treasures inside.”

Without hesitation, he broke through several formations in succession and entered the core area protected by these formations.

As expected, there were indeed treasures.

Protected by layers of formations was a piece of jet-black jade.

“It’s actually a Soul-Nourishing Jade.”

Li Chang’an was somewhat surprised.

He had wanted this item to exchange for Wang Qianling’s Withered Spirit Flower, but he had been unable to find it for a long time.

Now he didn’t need it anymore, but instead obtained one.

“This item is quite valuable and can be traded with demonic cultivators.”

With a thought, Li Chang’an tossed the jade into his storage bag.

Just then, a shadowy figure suddenly pierced the sky and landed in front of everyone, transforming into a cold-blooded man.

It was Wu Ze!

Upon seeing him, Xiao Yuan and the others’ expressions changed drastically.

“The Holy Son of the Netherworld!”

After killing Gu Yunqi, Wu Ze became one of the most famous Holy Sons of the Demonic Sect, almost everyone knew him.

His eyes were icy as he swept over everyone’s bodies.

“I sensed the aura of a Soul Dao treasure. Whoever obtained the treasure, hand it over, and I may spare your life.”

(End of this chapter)