Daily Divination From Market Rogue Cultivator To Immortal Venerable - Chapter 400

Chapter 400 Skill Enhancement, Cui Baiying’s Choice (Seeking Subscriptions)

Zi Xi knew that Li Chang’an possessed fourth-order array techniques.

However, in the assessment space, all cultivation arts were prohibited.

This meant that if the two had the same cultivation level, even without array techniques, Li Chang’an wouldn’t be much worse than her.

At this moment,

her master, True Monarch Zixia, was also somewhat surprised.

“No wonder Wang Yannian and Jiang Xuanyuan were vying for this boy, both wanting him to marry into their family.”

The previous birthday banquet incident made her look at Li Chang’an seriously for the first time.

However, at that time, she didn’t see Li Chang’an’s specific talent, only that Li Chang’an’s appearance and temperament were indeed quite good.

In the cultivation world, few could compare to him.

Today,

True Monarch Zixia looked at Li Chang’an seriously for the second time.

Her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly as she carefully examined Li Chang’an.

A moment later,

a beam of spiritual light flew out from her storage bag, landing in front of Li Chang’an and transforming into a deep purple token.

“Young friend Li, this is the identity token of the ‘External Affairs Elder’ of my Zixia Sect.”

She parted her lips slightly, explaining the token’s purpose.

Once Li Chang’an accepted the token, he would possess the identity of an elder of the Zixia Sect, allowing him to exchange for treasures in the sect’s treasury and freely enter and exit the sect’s library.

“The Southern Region is under the jurisdiction of the Zixia Sect, so you are already half a member. Today, formally join my Zixia Sect.”

The conditions offered to Li Chang’an by Zixia Zhenjun were very generous.

She already knew Li Chang’an’s character through Zixi, and even knew that Li Chang’an had repeatedly refused Zixi.

Therefore,

she told Li Chang’an that he didn’t need to bear any responsibility; he simply had an additional identity.

If he didn’t want to be bound to the Zixia Sect, he could discard the token at any time.

In other words,

this token was similar to the one Qi Jiuyang had given Li Chang’an.

“No responsibility, yet many benefits, including a monthly salary.”

Li Chang’an naturally wouldn’t refuse.

He thanked Zixia Zhenjun and then accepted the token.

Thus…

He already held the titles of elder in two Nascent Soul sects.

After a brief conversation, True Monarch Zixia departed.

Zixi then led Li Chang’an on a tour of various areas within the Zixia Sect, helping him familiarize himself with its affairs.

Not long after,

the two entered the Zixia Sect’s treasury.

As a Nascent Soul sect with a history spanning ten thousand years, the Zixia Sect’s treasury contained countless treasures.

Li Chang’an immediately spotted several items he could use.

He remained silent, not immediately exchanging for any, but simply followed Zixi through the exhibits.

Afterward,

the two went to the library.

As an elder in charge of external affairs, Li Chang’an was qualified to access the vast majority of the books.

Zixi led him to the core of the library, retrieved a jade slip, and handed it to him.

“Fellow Daoist Li, this jade slip contains information compiled by my Zixia Sect regarding the nine major sects and the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty, as well as some information about the ancient myriad races. You should find it interesting.”

“The Holy Maiden truly understands me,”

Li Chang’an smiled, accepting the jade slip.

He was indeed very interested in the past history of the cultivation world.

The cultivation world today is far too barren. Whether it’s cultivation techniques, spells, or various treasures, it can’t compare to the cultivation world of the past.

Even the probability of a genius being born among the human race, and the probability of treasures appearing in the world, are not as high as in previous years.

The entire cultivation world seems to be withering away with the passage of time.

If this continues,

perhaps in tens or hundreds of thousands of years, even Nascent Soul True Monarchs will no longer appear, and Golden Core cultivators will become the top figures.

Of course,

Li Chang’an’s lifespan is less than two thousand years, so he doesn’t need to worry about that far ahead for now.

He just wants to look at the situation and major events of past eras, perhaps he can see from them the reason for the decline of the cultivation world.

…

A few days later.

Li Chang’an left the Zixia Sect.

Zi Xi personally escorted him to the outside of the sect.

Only after he disappeared into the horizon did she return to her cultivation ground.

At the same time.

Liu Xuanfeng and his son Liu Haichao both looked in the direction Li Chang’an left, their eyes flashing with killing intent.

“Xuanfeng, this Li Chang’an has extraordinary talent, stronger than both of us. If we let him grow stronger, we will have another formidable enemy in the future.”

Liu Haichao’s expression was very solemn.

In the past, he only regarded Li Chang’an as a junior, but now it was different.

Liu Xuanfeng’s voice was cold: “Father, let’s join forces now and intercept him on his way back to Changqing Mountain. With our strength, killing a Golden Core cultivator shouldn’t be a problem.”

“No, he encountered an accident as soon as he left the Zixia Sect. You and I, father and son, will inevitably be suspected.”

Liu Haichao shook his head slightly.

He was older, more experienced, and more composed.

“Besides, intercepting him halfway is not safe enough. I’m afraid he has a special escape treasure. It would be best to lure him to a trap or a deadly place. If we still can’t find an opportunity, then we can wait for your father to break through to the Nascent Soul stage…”

Once he becomes a Nascent Soul cultivator, killing a Golden Core cultivator will be a piece of cake.

At that time

, even without any reason, he can kill Li Chang’an.

But Liu Xuanfeng was unwilling to wait that long.

“Father, your preparations for Nascent Soul formation are insufficient. It will take many more years to gather the necessary treasures. I fear that while you are preparing these treasures, Li Chang’an’s cultivation will catch up with ours.”

“Xuanfeng, do not act impulsively. This matter requires careful planning.”

“Yes…”

Liu Xuanfeng said nothing more, seemingly agreeing.

However, the killing intent in his eyes intensified.

…

Several hours later.

Li Chang’an returned to Changqing Mountain.

He ventured deep into the cave, sealed the gate, and carefully examined the crafting method of the fourth-tier low-grade Beast Taming Wheel.

“The treasures required to craft this are truly numerous, and the technique is extremely complex, making it more difficult to craft than ordinary fourth-tier low-grade treasures. I need to craft a few more low-grade Beast Taming Wheels to practice.”

In the years that followed,

Li Chang’an focused on the Beast Taming Wheel.

He familiarized himself with its crafting method while collecting the necessary treasures.

“This ‘Ghost Wood’ is rare, but the Demonic Path possesses it, and three sets will appear at next month’s auction. I can use my Demonic Path identity to purchase them.”

“As for treasures like the ‘Qixia Stone,’ the Zixia Sect’s treasury has them.”

“The Demon Sealing Stone is not so easy to find…”

Li Chang’an frequently visited the treasuries of the Zixia Sect and the Great Qi Immortal Dynasty, exchanging for the necessary treasures in batches.

To gain sufficient contribution points, he placed a large number of high-grade treasures in the treasuries of these two Nascent Soul factions.

Overall,

all three parties benefited.

Furthermore, Li Chang’an frequently visited the artifact spirit within the Purple Cloud Secret Realm, seeking its guidance on his questions regarding beast taming.

Years ago, his beast taming skills had already reached the near-fourth rank.

Just one more step and

he would be a true fourth-rank beast tamer!

The artifact spirit informed him, “The step from near-fourth to fourth rank isn’t too difficult. With the various insights from senior beast taming masters I’ve provided, coupled with my own instruction, you’ll break through quickly!”

Hearing this, Li Chang’an couldn’t help but sigh.

In today’s cultivation world, many people spend their entire lives unable to cross the chasm between near-fourth and fourth rank.

Even geniuses take decades.

But in the artifact spirit’s eyes,

this chasm was nothing.

“Golden Core cultivators only have a lifespan of five hundred years; how can they spend decades taking this step? The reason those in today’s cultivation world break through slowly is purely because they lack guidance from predecessors.”

He possessed a wealth of senior insights,

not just for fourth-rank beast tamers, but even for fifth-rank beast tamers!

Under his dedicated tutelage, Li Chang’an easily ascended to the fourth tier, shedding the “quasi” title in just three years to become a true fourth-tier Beast Tamer.

The artifact spirit was very satisfied.

“Not bad, it seems you have some talent in beast taming. If this were ancient times, you could have received invitations from the nine great immortal sects with just this skill.”

“Thanks to your guidance, senior, otherwise I couldn’t have broken through so quickly.”

“No need to thank me, I was just bored.”

The artifact spirit smiled, its tone very calm.

It asked Li Chang’an, “You’ve had the method for refining Beast Taming Wheels for a long time, have you refined any finished products?”

“Yes, please take a look, senior.”

Li Chang’an took out more than ten Beast Taming Wheels, ranging in grade from low-grade first tier to high-grade third tier, for the artifact spirit to appraise.

This artifact spirit was born from a fifth-tier Beast Taming Wheel, making it the ancestor of these wheels, and was quite familiar with them, quickly pointing out several flaws.

“Thank you for your guidance, senior.”

Li Chang’an noted down all the flaws to prevent mistakes when refining the fourth-tier Beast Taming Wheel.

The artifact spirit asked again, “Why aren’t there any fourth-tier materials?”

“Senior, many fourth-tier materials are unique to ancient times and are almost impossible to find in the current cultivation world. They are extremely difficult to obtain. Could you replace them with other materials?”

“Let me think…”

After some thought,

the artifact spirit provided a revised refining method.

In the new method, many rare materials were replaced with more common ones.

Li Chang’an glanced at the new method and felt much relieved.

In the old method,

he had never even heard of many treasures. This new method was much better; he had heard

of all the required materials, even if he hadn’t seen them, and they all existed in the current cultivation world.

The artifact spirit told him, “Once you have enough materials, if you are not confident in refining it, you can come here to find me, and I will watch you.”

He had witnessed the refining process of countless Beast Taming Wheels, and this experience would be of great help to Li Chang’an.

Li Chang’an naturally did not refuse.

…

For the next six months…

Li Chang’an constantly changed his identity and traded with various forces.

The number of spirit stones in his possession dwindled, flowing away like water droplets, transforming into treasures needed to refine the Beast Taming Wheel.

However, some treasures are too precious to be bought with any amount of spirit stones.

“I’m still missing Beast Blood Gold, Demon Sealing Stones, and Demon Soul Jade. Beast Blood Gold and Demon Soul Jade can be substituted with other things, but Demon Sealing Stones are out of the question. This item is related to the ‘sealing’ effect of the fourth-tier Beast Taming Wheel. Fortunately, there’s not a shortage of information about it…”

Li Chang’an’s expression was serious as he perused the messages Luo Qiantong had given him.

Regarding Demon Sealing Stones,

Luo Qiantong had collected seven pieces of information so far.

[The Demonic Path Five Poisons Valley’s Nascent Soul expert, “Azure Scorpion True Monarch,” possesses at least three Demon Sealing Stones, but has no intention of trading them.]

[The Demonic Path White Bone Sect’s Nascent Soul cultivator…]

[The Righteous Path…]

Li Chang’an’s gaze swept over each message in turn, finally settling on the last one.

[The Righteous Path Yellow Sand Sect’s branch, “Yellow Stone Sect,” possesses one Demon Sealing Stone. This sect has the intention to trade it, but does not accept spirit stones, only the ancient elixir “Beast Heart Pill.”]

The remaining six messages were all related to Nascent Soul cultivators from both the Righteous and Demonic Paths.

But the Huangshi Sect is different; it’s just a Golden Core cultivator, easier to manipulate.

“The Beast Heart Pill is unique to the ancient Beast Taming Sect, capable of stimulating the potential of demonic beasts. Its formula has been lost. I’ll go ask the artifact spirit if it knows anything about it.”

“If it doesn’t know, I’ll use other methods. Anyway, it’s just a Golden Core cultivator…”

Li Chang’an put down the message and left the cave.

He was planning to go to the Purple Cloud Secret Realm to find the artifact spirit.

Just then,

a Golden Core cultivator suddenly arrived at Changqing Mountain to visit.

“Cui Baiying?”

Li Chang’an looked at the figure outside the formation and was somewhat surprised.

He didn’t have much interaction with Cui Baiying.

Years ago, he helped Wang Qianling defeat Cui Baiying in the treasure-hunting competition at Qianbao Valley.

Since then,

the two had basically had no contact, and hadn’t even seen each other much.

Li Chang’an really couldn’t imagine what Cui Baiying wanted from him.

He opened the formation, letting the woman enter Changqing Mountain, and took out a pot of ordinary spiritual tea to entertain her.

Then, he cut to the chase: “Fellow Daoist Cui, what brings you here today?”

“Fellow Daoist Li, I’ve been in seclusion for several years and only recently learned of what happened at your birthday banquet,”

Cui Baiying said softly, her face filled with apology.

She had come today

to apologize on behalf of her master, True Lord White Tiger.

As True Lord White Tiger’s disciple, she knew his character better than anyone.

Although a Nascent Soul True Lord, True Lord White Tiger lacked the demeanor of a true powerhouse, often secretly stealing opportunities from Golden Core cultivators; his entire cultivation path was defined by “shamelessness.”

After hearing her words, Li Chang’an waved his hand.

“This matter is over. I suffered no loss; Fellow Daoist Cui didn’t need to come all this way.”

True Lord White Tiger was already on his list of targets.

No matter who apologized on his behalf, Li Chang’an’s killing intent wouldn’t diminish.

Cui Baiying seemed to understand this as well, and didn’t mention True Lord White Tiger again, only sighing slightly.

Then, she revealed her second reason for coming.

“Fellow Daoist Li, I’ve discovered a large tomb in the Central Region, not far from Thousand Treasures Valley. It’s highly likely to be the tomb of a Nascent Soul True Monarch. Would you be willing to explore the tomb with me and unearth the treasures left by our predecessors?”

“Unearth the treasures left by our predecessors?”

Hearing this, Li Chang’an was speechless.

It’s just tomb raiding, isn’t it?

The current cultivation world is too barren; many are keen on excavating the tombs of their predecessors.

Many have unearthed valuable items, but many have also died in the tomb’s traps.

“The Nascent Soul tomb is heavily fortified. We Golden Core cultivators are too weak; entering rashly would likely result in a near-certain death.”

Li Chang’an expressed his concerns and didn’t intend to go.

It wasn’t just because of the dangers within the Nascent Soul tomb, but also because he didn’t trust Cui Baiying.

After all, this woman was a disciple of the White Tiger True Monarch, from the same sect as Cui Baihong.

Li Chang’an had a deep-seated grudge against the White Tiger lineage; they were enemies, not friends. Even if he really needed someone to accompany him on a tomb raiding expedition, he wouldn’t ask Cui Baiying.

But Cui Baiying’s next words changed his mind slightly.

“Fellow Daoist Li, according to the epitaph, the owner of that large tomb should be an ancient cultivator from the Beast Taming Sect.”

She then took out a recording stone.

The image on the stone was indeed that large tomb.

The entrance to the tomb was located at the foot of a low hill and looked quite simple.

The tombstone at the entrance bore an epitaph detailing his life and deeds.

Li Chang’an glanced at it briefly.

Based on his life story, the tomb owner was indeed an ancient cultivator from the Beast Taming Sect.

Both his parents were members of the Beast Taming Sect, and he grew up within the sect, developing a deep affection for it. However, he ultimately betrayed the sect.

This was because

his cultivation philosophy differed from that of the entire sect.

In the eyes of many members of the Beast Taming Sect, mortals were all beasts, to be slaughtered at will.

But he felt this philosophy was not the right path, so he betrayed the sect, successfully escaping the pursuit of many Nascent Soul cultivators, and ultimately lived out his life in anonymity.

“To be able to escape the pursuit of a Nascent Soul cultivator, it’s no wonder Cui Baiying speculated that the tomb’s occupant was also a Nascent Soul cultivator in life.”

“If this epitaph is genuine, perhaps a complete fourth-order Beast Taming Wheel can be unearthed from this Nascent Soul tomb.”

Li Chang’an pondered to himself.

If he could obtain a complete fourth-order Beast Taming Wheel, he wouldn’t have to painstakingly collect materials to refine it, saving him a lot of trouble.

“However, there should be many traps inside the tomb. Although I have Nascent Soul strength, I cannot be careless. I must first check the divination.”

Li Chang’an quickly made a decision.

If the divination was correct, he would go alone.

Just as he was thinking ,

Cui Baiying suddenly spoke up: “Fellow Daoist Li, I’m not the only one who discovered that tomb. Several others discovered it with me, and they are all seeking help.”

“In that case, why don’t you explore the tomb with them, Fellow Daoist Cui?”

“Their strength is mediocre, and their treasure-hunting skills are also average, not as good as yours, Fellow Daoist Li.”

Cui Baiying was very frank.

She always felt that Li Chang’an was hiding his true strength very well.

Back in Qianbao Valley, she shouldn’t have lost to Wang Qianling, but to Li Chang’an.

“Fellow Daoist Li, if you’re willing to accompany me on this tomb exploration, I can give you this as payment.”

Saying this, she took out a crystal bottle from her storage bag.

Inside the bottle was a ball of fiery red essence blood.

“This is the essence blood of a fourth-tier Blazing Black Eagle. Will it be of any use to you, Fellow Daoist Li?”

“Fourth-tier essence blood?”

Li Chang’an pondered. If he wanted to break through to the fourth tier of body refinement, he not only needed the essence blood of a fourth-tier dragon beast, but also the essence blood of other fourth-tier demonic beasts.

This item would indeed be useful to him.

“Fellow Daoist Cui, allow me a moment to consider.”

Li Chang’an feigned thought, but in reality, he was waiting for the divination to refresh.

That night at midnight,

a golden light appeared before his eyes.

[The divination has been updated]

[Today’s divination: Auspicious]

[You entered the tomb of a Nascent Soul True Monarch of the Ancient Beast Taming Sect. Thanks to your fourth-tier Beast Taming skills, you encountered no danger within the tomb and obtained many treasures, including “Beast Blood Gold.”]

“Beast Blood Gold?”

Li Chang’an’s heart stirred slightly. This was also a treasure needed to refine the Beast Taming Wheel.

He had originally intended to use something else, but since it was available in the Nascent Soul tomb, it saved him the trouble. He

could simply go to the tomb and take it.

After all,

the divination indicated that he had not encountered any danger.

He immediately agreed to Cui Baiying’s request.

“Fellow Daoist Cui, I will go with you.”

“Alright, Fellow Daoist Li, please follow me.”

Cui Baiying smiled gently and led the way for Li Chang’an.

A few days later,

the two arrived in the Central Region and stopped in front of the large tomb.

There were already more than ten cultivators there, all of them holy sons and daughters of various Nascent Soul forces, including several acquaintances of Li Chang’an.

“Liu Xuanfeng, Cui Yan, Lin Baizhi, and the disciple of the Holy Fire True Lord…”

Li Chang’an’s gaze swept over the crowd, lingering for a moment on one of them.

This person was named Lin Zhuoran, a disciple of the Holy Fire True Lord.

After the incident at Li Chang’an’s birthday banquet, Lin Zhuoran had publicly stated that Li Chang’an was a spy for the demonic path.

“Lin Zhuoran may not know that his master is the real spy for the demonic path,”

Li Chang’an thought to himself.

Of course, perhaps he knew and had already defected to the demonic sect.   Lin Zhuoran and the others were quite surprised

by Li Chang’an’s arrival   . They knew that Cui Baiying had gone to invite someone, but they didn’t expect her to invite Li Chang’an.   “Senior Sister, why did you invite Li Chang’an?”   Cui Yan frowned. He had also joined the White Tiger lineage.   Unlike Cui Baiying, he always stood on the side of the White Tiger True Lord and did not think that the White Tiger True Lord had done anything wrong.   In his eyes, Li Chang’an was an enemy, not a friend.   Lin Zhuoran and Liu Xuanfeng also looked at Li Chang’an with hostile eyes, their expressions unfriendly.   ”Fellow Daoist Cui, are you aware that Li Chang’an is suspected of colluding with the demonic path?”   ”The tomb is fraught with danger; how can we explore it with this person?”   ”…”   These people made no attempt to conceal their hostility towards Li Chang’an.   They stated on the spot that if Cui Baiying insisted on having Li Chang’an join them, they would have to exclude Cui Baiying as well.   In other words,   Cui Baiying had to choose:   either go with them or go with Li Chang’an.   They were all quite powerful, each with their own methods; going in together would make it easier to obtain treasures.   However,   to their surprise, Cui Baiying still chose Li Chang’an.   ”Fellow Daoist Li, let’s go straight in; there’s no need to pay attention to these people.”   (End of Chapter)