Daily Divination From Market Rogue Cultivator To Immortal Venerable - Chapter 412

Chapter 412 The Lord of the Black Market, Another Storm Begins (Seeking Subscriptions)

Li Chang’an estimated that

in about three more years, the Fire Cloud God Lord would be able to break through to the fourth rank.

A fourth-rank body refiner would already stand at the pinnacle of the current cultivation world, enough to directly contend with a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

“I still need to spur this guy on, I can’t let him be too lazy.”

Thinking of this,

Li Chang’an used an avatar left in the Fire Cloud Secret Realm to find the Fire Cloud God Lord who was cultivating.

“Fire Cloud, have you had any questions about cultivation lately?”

“God Lord, I do have some questions…”

The Fire Cloud God Lord did not waste this opportunity.

He had great ambitions, not only wanting to break through to the fourth rank in body refinement, but also wanting to break through to the Nascent Soul rank in magic power.

The questions he raised at this moment were almost all related to magic power cultivation.

Li Chang’an was very patient and answered them one by one.

Finally,

he promised the Fire Cloud God Lord,

“As long as you break through to the fourth rank, I will take you to see the outside world.”

“God Lord, is this true?”

The Fire Cloud God Lord’s voice suddenly became more excited.

He had long wanted to leave the Fire Cloud Secret Realm and see the real world of cultivation.

Li Chang’an smiled and nodded: “Don’t worry, I always keep my word and never lie. I have an excellent reputation outside.” “

Don’t worry, God Lord, give me two more years, and I will definitely break through to the fourth rank within two years!”

“Alright, I’ll wait for your good news.”

Two short years was shorter than Li Chang’an had expected.

He could wait.

After this conversation, the Fire Cloud God Lord took a large amount of Fire Cloud Crystals and entered a secret chamber deep within the Divine Mountain for seclusion, sealing the entire chamber.

He temporarily stopped focusing on the path of magical power and concentrated on breaking through to the path of body refinement.

The day he emerged from seclusion

would be the day he broke through to the fourth rank!

“It seems the outside world is very attractive to him.”

Li Chang’an smiled, constantly sensing the Fire Cloud God Lord’s aura.

In the entire Fire Cloud Secret Realm, the Fire Cloud God Lord was currently the most useful person to him.

Apart from the Fire Cloud God Lord,

the strength of the other Golden Core cultivators was of little help to Li Chang’an.

Even a peak Golden Core expert like the Black and White God Emperor was of little significance to him at the moment.

“Danyang’s potential is not bad. He’s already reached the late Golden Core stage so quickly. His talent is no weaker than the top holy sons and daughters outside. He has the hope of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage in the future.”

Among the many Golden Core cultivators, only the Divine Emperor Danyang caught Li Chang’an’s eye.

This person’s father was incredibly talented. Without any guidance from predecessors or ancient texts to refer to, he continued his cultivation despite the interruption and managed to take the step of breaking through the Golden Core stage to become a Nascent

Soul. If it weren’t for the Fire Cloud Divine Lord blocking the way, perhaps there would be another Nascent Soul cultivator in this Fire Cloud Secret Realm.

“If Danyang’s father were in the outside world, he might become a legend like Mo Qingkuang.”

“Although he doesn’t have his father’s heaven-defying talent, he’s still quite good. He should be nurtured in the future and given more resources.”

“If he can become a Nascent Soul cultivator, this investment will be very worthwhile.”

Of course, even if he doesn’t, it doesn’t matter.

Li Chang’an had a good attitude. After all, it was just a casual move.

Just as he was thinking,

he suddenly received a message from Luo Qiantong.

“Uncle Li, some of the demonic treasures you asked me to collect have arrived. When will you come to collect them?”

“Wait a moment, I’ll be there soon.”

Li Chang’an immediately changed his identity and entered the black market outside Changqing Immortal City, finding Luo Qiantong.

Luo Qiantong immediately took out a storage bag and handed it to him.

Inside the storage bag

were some treasures needed for the Soul Banner to advance to the fourth rank, as well as millions of souls that Luo Qiantong had bought through various channels during this time.

He said to Li Chang’an, “Uncle Li, the treasures you need are still missing ‘Demon Soul Gold’ and ‘Yin Soul Cloth.’ There’s news about the Demon Soul Gold; it will be delivered soon.”

“Good, thank you for your hard work!”

Li Chang’an, as usual, handed over a storage bag full of reward money.

But Luo Qiantong did not accept it.

He hesitated for a moment and asked, “Uncle Li, I plan to break through to the Golden Core stage. Can you protect me?”

“Oh? You’re finally breaking through?”

Li Chang’an released a burst of magic power to examine Luo Qiantong.

Although Luo Qiantong was his junior, he was not young anymore, and his vitality was no longer what it used to be. Fortunately, he had no hidden injuries or old ailments.

The problem with his vitality could be remedied with treasures.

A single portion of third-tier dragon blood could temporarily restore his vitality to its peak.

Furthermore,

his accumulated magical power was quite profound.

Originally, his cultivation technique wasn’t particularly good, but Li Chang’an, seeing his reliable work ethic, gave him a decent Heaven-grade technique.

If he successfully formed his core, he could achieve a half-step Immortal Golden Core.

Li Chang’an nodded slightly: “Good, you can form your core now. Where do you plan to do it?”

“Right here in Changqing Mountain. I’ve already rented a third-tier cave dwelling and asked someone to speak to True Person Luo of the Changqing Mountain lineage.” The True

Person Luo that Luo Qiantong mentioned referred to was Luo Yunshu.

Because Li Chang’an rarely interfered in affairs, most of the miscellaneous matters in Changqing Mountain involving the Golden Core stage were handled by Luo Yunshu.

Of course, such matters were infrequent and wouldn’t affect her cultivation.

That evening…

Luo Qiantong entered his rented third-tier cave dwelling.

Li Chang’an, having changed his appearance, stood guard outside his cave.

His identity as Li Fan could not be revealed, otherwise it would attract a large number of demonic cultivators, simply because he ranked among the top ten on the Nether Soul Sect’s bounty list.

Several hours later.

The wind and clouds on Changqing Mountain changed dramatically, and the surrounding spiritual energy instantly vanished, transforming into a massive vortex of spiritual energy.

Many cultivators in Changqing Immortal City looked up, some in shock, others with envy.

“Another one has formed their core?”

“This Changqing Mountain is truly a treasure land. I will also form my Golden Core here in the future.”

The

murmurs quickly subsided.

Only a very few people remained, discussing the outcome of this Golden Core formation.

Li Chang’an wasn’t worried about whether Luo Qiantong would succeed.

Luo Qiantong had prepared enough Golden Core-forming treasures; failure was almost impossible.

Even if he failed, it wouldn’t matter.

Li Chang’an still had a vast amount of Golden Core-forming treasures; he could easily lend them to him so he could try again.

Li Chang’an didn’t mind supporting this reliable junior a few more times.

“In today’s cultivation world, finding someone reliable is truly difficult.”

Li Chang’an silently observed the celestial phenomena, waiting for Luo Qiantong to emerge from seclusion.

A few days later.

The cave gate slowly opened.

Luo Qiantong walked out with a smile on his face, his body radiating a powerful Golden Core aura.

Immediately afterwards.

Various congratulatory voices rang out throughout Changqing Immortal City.

“Congratulations on your Core Formation, Senior!”

“Congratulations, Senior…”

“…”

Hearing these voices, Luo Qiantong felt a little dazed, recalling the day his father brought him to meet Li Chang’an for the first time.

That was more than a hundred years ago.

At that time, he was focused on getting rid of his status as a Tribulation Cultivator and tried his best to befriend the geniuses of various Golden Core forces, paying no attention to Li Chang’an at all.

“I almost went astray back then, but fortunately Uncle Li didn’t investigate too deeply.”

Luo Qiantong knew this well.

Without Li Chang’an, he would never be where he is today.

He declined all invitations and came to Li Chang’an, bowing deeply to him.

Li Chang’an accepted the bow without hesitation.

After that,

Luo Qiantong transmitted his voice to him: “Uncle Li, just now, many people secretly invited me, including the owner of the local black market. He is also a Golden Core cultivator and wants me to become the manager of the local black market. Should I accept?”

“Black market?”

Li Chang’an immediately became interested.

Black markets were almost everywhere in the cultivation world, existing outside every slightly larger market and immortal city.

All parties had tacitly accepted this.

He initially thought the black market was backed by a Nascent Soul cultivator.

However, after years of observation, he had gradually dismissed this idea.

The reason was simple:

even disciples of Nascent Soul cultivators couldn’t violate the black market’s rules.

Not long ago, two disciples of the Purple Cloud Sect were caught fighting illegally in a black market in the Central Region and were quickly killed in public by the black market’s owner.

Such behavior would have led to the Purple Cloud Sect wiping out any other force.

But the black market remained unscathed.

Li Chang’an instructed Luo Qiantong: “Qiantong, have a good talk with the black market owner and clarify the responsibilities of this position. If the responsibility is too great, refuse his invitation.”

“Yes.”

Luo Qiantong quickly left.

…

The next day.

Luo Qiantong recounted his entire conversation with the black market owner to Li Chang’an.

The black market owner told him that

as long as he became a true member of the black market, he wouldn’t need to worry about the outcome of the righteous-demonic war.

Regardless of which side won, the black market would continue to exist.

Furthermore…

After accepting this identity, he could stand on equal footing with disciples of any faction.

Furthermore, as long as his contributions to the black market were substantial enough, even if he offended a Nascent Soul True Monarch, the black market’s behind-the-scenes controller would step in to resolve the trouble for him.

“So, there really are Nascent Soul True Monarchs behind the black market, probably more than one, otherwise they wouldn’t be so confident.”

“Thinking about it, the black market’s transactions are spread throughout the entire cultivation world, with numerous transactions taking place every moment; collecting several Nascent Soul treasures wouldn’t be difficult.”

Through Luo Qiantong’s words, Li Chang’an confirmed many of his previous suspicions.

Luo Qiantong asked, “Uncle Li, the black market lord said I don’t need to bear too much responsibility, and the spiritual contract’s constraints aren’t great; I only need to maintain order in the black market. What do you think?”

“Okay, agree.”

Li Chang’an nodded.

Since the responsibilities weren’t many and the constraints weren’t great, agreeing wouldn’t hurt.

Perfect, he could gradually learn about this mysterious force through Luo Qiantong.

The black market, as a neutral party in the war between good and evil, could become Li Chang’an’s escape route.

The two were chatting.

Luo Qiantong’s subordinate suddenly rushed over with a message.

Upon seeing the message, Luo Qiantong’s face immediately turned ugly.

“This is outrageous!”

“What happened?”

“Uncle Li, I had already traded a piece of Demon Soul Gold for you, but it was stolen on the way.”

Luo Qiantong immediately explained the reason.

Hearing this, Li Chang’an frowned.

His Venerable Soul Banner only needed the Demon Soul Gold and the Yin Soul Cloth to advance to the fourth rank.

Everything had been going smoothly, and he hadn’t even had to put in much effort.

But suddenly this happened.

“Qiantong, who stole it?”

“The Holy Son of the Xuanwu Sect, Qiao Yu!”

“It was him.”

Li Chang’an was familiar with this name.

This man was the eldest disciple of the Holy Fire True Monarch, and the senior brother of Lin Zhuoran and Lin Ximu.

The two of them had pleaded with Li Chang’an to find Qiao Yu and bring him to Changqing Mountain to prevent him from being harmed by the Holy Fire True Monarch.

After all, the Holy Fire True Monarch was no longer pretending, and his true nature was exposed; who knew what he might do to his disciples?

Li Chang’an asked, “Qian Tong, this man is a righteous cultivator with a good reputation. Why would he commit such a robbery? Does he have any legitimate reason?”

“Uncle Li, Qiao Yu said he suspected my men of colluding with the demonic path, but he had no evidence whatsoever, so he forcibly seized the Demon Soul Gold!”

“Colluding with the demonic path?”

Li Chang’an was all too familiar with this reason.

He had a vague feeling that Qiao Yu was not innocent.

The Demon Soul Gold was a typical demonic treasure; it was useless to a righteous cultivator.

“Qian Tong, I will deal with Qiao Yu. You find another way to trade for a copy of the Demon Soul Gold.”

“Yes.”

Luo Qian Tong immediately arranged for people to do so.

Li Chang’an then used his divination skills to deduce Qiao Yu’s current location.

He quickly obtained a vague result:

“The Northern Region.”

With a flicker of his figure, he left the black market and headed straight for the Northern Region.

Several hours later,

Li Chang’an arrived at a familiar immortal city.

“It’s here.”

This immortal city was once called “Pu Clan Immortal City,” the ancestral home of the Golden Core Pu family.

Later, the entire Pu family moved to the Southern Region.

This immortal city was taken over by the three powerful figures of the Northern Region and renamed “Three Heroes Immortal City.”

Now,

this immortal city is no longer as prosperous as it once was.

Due to the escalating invasion of the demonic path, the immortal city is now in a state of decay and desolation.

Li Chang’an quickly sensed Qiao Yu’s aura within a third-tier cave dwelling in the center of this immortal city.

With a flicker of his figure, concealing his form and aura, he quietly entered the cave dwelling.

Qiao Yu was drinking tea deep within the cave dwelling, unaware that Li Chang’an had arrived beside him.

Two teacups were placed on the table in front of him.

“This guy seems to be waiting for someone.”

Li Chang’an glanced at the two teacups but didn’t make a move immediately.

He had already locked onto Qiao Yu’s aura and wasn’t worried about him escaping; he just wanted to see who he was waiting for.

About an hour later

, an unfamiliar aura arrived outside the cave.

“Haha, Fellow Daoist Qiao, I’ve kept you waiting!”

Hearing this voice, Qiao Yu’s face immediately lit up with a smile.

He waved his hand and opened the cave door.

“Fellow Daoist Wu, please come in quickly!”

“Fellow Daoist Qiao, did you get that piece of Demon Soul Gold?”

The newcomer asked as he entered the cave.

A faint light flashed in Qiao Yu’s hand, revealing a piece of jet-black gold.

It was indeed Demon Soul Gold!

Upon seeing this,

the newcomer’s smile deepened.

He took out a storage bag full of spirit stones and handed it to Qiao Yu.

“Fellow Daoist Qiao is indeed reliable; no wonder my senior brothers all recommended you.”

Soon, under Li Chang’an’s watchful gaze,

the two completed the transaction.

Through their conversation, Li Chang’an learned that the newcomer’s identity was quite special.

Wu Yu, the newly promoted Holy Son of the Netherworld Soul Sect!

Transactions between righteous and demonic cultivators are nothing unusual.

Although righteous and demonic paths are said to be irreconcilable, private transactions between their disciples have never ceased.

If this matter were unrelated to Li Chang’an, he wouldn’t bother with it at all, but the item in these two’s transaction was his Demonic Soul Gold!

“How dare they try to steal from me!”

In Li Chang’an’s eyes, these two were already dead men.

He didn’t directly attack, remaining standing aside, listening to their conversation, and recording the entire process with a recording stone.

Wu Yu explained his purpose.

“To be honest, I came to Zhao Kingdom this time to investigate someone for my uncle, True Monarch Wanhun.”

“Who does Fellow Daoist Wu want to investigate?”

“Li Fan!”

“So it’s him.”

Qiao Yu realized.

In the current cultivation world, almost everyone knows this name.

Wu Yu continued, “Fellow Daoist Qiao, I suspect that Li Fan is no longer in Zhao Kingdom, but has hidden in your Yuan Kingdom. You have extensive connections in Yuan Kingdom, so please help me keep an eye out for that person.”

“No problem.”

Qiao Yu immediately agreed.

The two continued their conversation, discussing Li Fan’s possible hiding place.

Through their conversation,

Li Chang’an learned

that Qiao Yu was not only dealing with the demonic path, but he had also secretly become a disciple of the Netherworld Soul Sect, eliminating many talented geniuses from the Xuanwu Sect for the demonic path.

“So this person, like his master, is also a demonic spy.”

Li Chang’an quietly used his magic power to seal the entire cave.

Soon, their conversation came to an end.

Wu Yu bid farewell to Qiao Yu.

“Fellow Daoist Qiao, I plan to go to the Southern Region of Zhao Kingdom. I’ll leave the affairs of Yuan Kingdom to you.”

“Alright, Fellow Daoist Wu, take care!”

Qiao Yu smiled and was about to open the cave door.

But at that moment,

Li Chang’an appeared and pressed a palm against Qiao Yu’s crown.

“Boom!”

Qiao Yu couldn’t react in time and exploded on the spot.

Wu Yu’s expression changed drastically. He wanted to use his fourth-tier trump card, but it was too late.

With a “boom,” he also exploded on the spot, turning into a pool of blood.

“Souls, come!”

Li Chang’an casually beckoned, and the souls of the two men were collected into his Soul-Bearing Banner.

He was about to check their storage bags.

Suddenly,

a beam of light flew out from Wu Yu’s storage bag, transforming into a near-fourth-tier puppet.

“Who dares to kill my disciple?”

the puppet roared, staring intently at Li Chang’an.

“So it’s you, Li Fan!”

“Are you the Tengshe True Monarch of the Netherworld Soul Sect?”

Li Chang’an sensed a faint wisp of Nascent Soul divine consciousness.

This near-fourth-tier puppet was controlled by this faint divine consciousness.

Since this person called Wu Yu his disciple, then he must be his master, another pseudo-Nascent Soul True Monarch of the Netherworld Soul Sect, the Tengshe True Monarch.

He was furious and shouted, “Li Fan, daring to kill my disciple, you have already met your end!”

“If you wish to kill me, this puppet alone is insufficient.”

Li Chang’an casually flicked out a fourth-tier talisman, annihilating the puppet.

Afterward, he erased all traces and aura, quietly leaving the place.

Several hours later,

Li Chang’an returned to the Changqing Mountain region.

He entered the black market and instructed Luo Qiantong, “No need to trade Demon Soul Gold anymore, just find me Yin Soul Cloth.”

“Uncle Li, what about Qiao Yu…”

“Don’t worry, you won’t see him again.”

Li Chang’an smiled, turned and left the black market, returning to Changqing Mountain in the blink of an eye.

Just then,

a communication jade pendant in his storage bag suddenly heated slightly.

Li Chang’an took out the pendant and probed it with his divine sense, immediately hearing Zi Xi’s ethereal voice.

“Fellow Daoist Li, Master suspects that several demonic Nascent Soul cultivators have infiltrated both countries and is discussing this matter with various Nascent Soul True Monarchs.”

“Holy Maiden, this matter shouldn’t concern me, right?”

Li Chang’an found it strange.

He was only a Golden Core cultivator on the surface; why was Zi Xi telling him this?

Zi Xi explained, “Holy Fire True Monarch mentioned you and Changqing Mountain multiple times during the council, demanding that you be apprehended and interrogated, and that Changqing Mountain be thoroughly searched, preferring to kill the innocent rather than let the guilty go free. Many True Monarchs support his view.”

“I see, thank you for informing me, Holy Maiden.”

Li Chang’an suddenly understood.

Zi Xi suddenly transmitted her voice, clearly reminding him to find a place to hide.

After a brief exchange, Li Chang’an cut off the connection.

He immediately took action, making numerous copies of the recording stone that showed Qiao Yu’s transaction with Wu Yu, and scattering them throughout the Southern Region.

Many of the recording stones were simply thrown outside the gates of the Zixia Sect.

Afterwards,

he contacted Jiang Xuanyuan, asking him to question the Holy Fire True Monarch on his behalf.

Jiang Xuanyuan, who was also participating in the Zixia Sect’s council, was somewhat surprised by Li Chang’an’s request.

“Young friend Li, what do you want me to question for you?”

“Please ask the Holy Fire True Monarch if he can guarantee that there are no demonic spies within the Holy Fire lineage? If he cannot guarantee it, then search his dojo first!”

“Alright.”

Jiang Xuanyuan immediately looked at the Holy Fire True Monarch.

At this moment, more than twenty Nascent Soul cultivators had gathered in the main hall of the Zixia Sect.

The Holy Fire True Monarch had repeatedly mentioned capturing Li Chang’an and searching Changqing Mountain.

“Everyone, about Changqing Mountain…”

“Sacred Fire!”

Jiang Xuanyuan interrupted him.

He said coldly, “Your list doesn’t count as evidence. Changqing Mountain is Li Xiaoyou’s cultivation ground. You want to search it without any proof; that’s really going too far.”

Sacred Fire True Monarch frowned and replied, “This concerns the war between good and evil. Suspicion is sufficient.”

“In that case, I suspect that your Sacred Fire lineage has demonic spies. May I arrest you and then search your cultivation ground?”

“Fellow Daoist Jiang, how could my Sacred Fire lineage have demonic spies?”

Sacred Fire True Monarch’s expression immediately became serious.

He said righteously, “All my disciples are devoted to the righteous path and swore an oath many years ago to eradicate demonic cultivators. Please, Fellow Daoist Jiang, do not slander me.” As

soon as he finished speaking ,

Yellow Sand True Monarch spoke up in support.

“Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Sacred Fire and his disciples are all righteous and hate evil. How could they betray the demonic path?”

White Tiger True Monarch also spoke up at this moment, also siding with Sacred Fire True Monarch.

“Indeed, Fellow Daoist Sheng Huo’s disciples are all geniuses of our righteous path, especially his eldest disciple Qiao Yu. This boy has already killed several demonic holy sons in the Northern Region and may inherit the ‘Xuanwu’ Dao title in the future. If we arrest and interrogate him without any evidence, it will inevitably discourage him.”

Hearing this, Jiang Xuanyuan almost laughed in anger.

Why should Li Chang’an be arrested and interrogated without any evidence?

“Bang!”

He slammed his hand on the long table in front of him, his aura suddenly increasing, intending to have a good argument with these people.

Seeing this, the others’ expressions changed slightly, and they all prepared to speak up and persuade him.

Just then,

a Golden Core elder from the Zixia Sect suddenly arrived outside the main hall.

He looked hurried, holding a recording stone, and bowed deeply to everyone.

“Grand Elder, esteemed seniors, I have important matters to report.”

(End of Chapter)