Daily Divination From Market Rogue Cultivator To Immortal Venerable - Chapter 499

Chapter 499 Grudges Forgive and Die, Winning Both Sides (Seeking Subscriptions)

Almost at the same time that True Monarch Huangsha left,

True Monarch Baihu also departed from Changqing Mountain.

Amidst countless celebratory congratulations, the two seemed like incongruous oddities.

“That insignificant figure I could have killed at will back then has actually come to this.”

True Monarch Baihu’s expression was gloomy, his heart filled with killing intent, but he did not make a move.

If he were to make a move now,

he would most likely be besieged by Li Chang’an, Zi Xi, Lin Xuanyan, and others.

Even the old tortoise, who had never liked fighting, would take action and do his best to suppress him.

At this moment,

besides killing intent, he also felt a bit of regret.

If he had known that Li Chang’an would be like this today, he should have killed Li Chang’an at all costs instead of letting Li Chang’an grow stronger.

Jiang Xuanyuan and Wang Yannian might be dissatisfied with this, but they wouldn’t be willing to fight him to the death for a dead Golden Core cultivator.

However, what’s done is done, and it’s too late.

“Master!”

Cui Baiying hurriedly chased after him, her pretty face showing some complicated emotions.

She whispered, “Master, Li Chang’an has just reached the Nascent Soul stage and is in a good mood. If you apologize publicly now, he shouldn’t pursue the matter from back then. He’s never liked fighting.”

“Apologize?”

White Tiger True Monarch looked at her coldly.

“Bai Ying, what wrong have I done?”

“Master, back then you…”

“No need to say more!”

White Tiger True Monarch interrupted Cui Bai Ying sternly.

He said indifferently, “Go tell Li Chang’an that if he wants revenge, I’ll be waiting for him at the White Tiger Sect!”

With that, his speed suddenly increased, disappearing into the horizon in an instant, giving Cui Bai Ying no chance to speak.

Cui Bai Ying stared blankly in the direction he had gone, her beautiful eyes filled with helplessness.

She could almost foresee it.

Soon,

Li Chang’an and White Tiger True Monarch would inevitably clash.

“Fellow Daoist Li always likes to keep his abilities hidden. Before seeking revenge on Master, he will definitely make thorough preparations. Master has little chance of winning this battle unless he hides forever within the White Tiger Sect’s protective formation. Alas…”

Cui Baiying sighed deeply and returned to the outside of Changqing Mountain.

At the same time,

Mu Zheng and his son left.

Unlike Baihu and Huang Sha, the two left quietly, seemingly not wanting to attract too much attention.

Mu Zheng sighed, “Chen’er, that Li Chang’an has a very strong aura. He should have condensed a True Infant. If we face him head-on, I am no match for him. After returning to the sect, I will give you a piece of fourth-grade high-quality spirit wood that I have been keeping hidden. You should go and apologize to Li Chang’an yourself.”

“Father, there is no need to fear Li Chang’an. I can also become a True Infant!”

Mu Chen clenched his fists tightly, his heart filled with resentment, unwilling to bow down to Li Chang’an.

Many years ago, he was the high and mighty Holy Son of a great sect, while Li Chang’an was just an ordinary Golden Core cultivator.

He had never thought highly of Li Chang’an, and showed no remorse after Cang Hong’s slander was exposed, simply because Li Chang’an had his father, a fake Nascent Soul True Monarch, standing behind him.

But now,

times had changed, and everything had changed.

“Give me three years. Within three years, I will definitely form my Nascent Soul!”

Mu Chen turned around, glanced at the much-anticipated Li Chang’an, and secretly vowed in his heart.

Soon,

the father and son disappeared into the horizon.

Those who left like them were ultimately a minority; most cultivators remained where they were, congratulating Li Chang’an.

“Congratulations, Senior Li, on forming your Nascent Soul!”

“Senior Li has an extraordinary appearance and profound fortune; your path to the Nascent Soul stage will surely be smooth sailing…”

“…”

Among the crowd, some were sincere, some were insincere, and with feelings of envy or jealousy, the congratulations almost never stopped.

Today, Li Chang’an’s leap could be described as a fish leaping over the dragon gate.

Even in the cultivation world after the dramatic changes in the world, a Nascent Soul True Monarch was still considered a high-ranking figure.

Most Nascent Soul Celestial Lords cultivate in seclusion, seeking breakthroughs or ascension to higher realms, rarely appearing in public.

Many cultivators never see a Nascent Soul Celestial Lord in their entire lives; a Nascent Soul True Lord is the highest level of cultivator they can encounter.

“Please, everyone, take a seat,”

Li Chang’an smiled, waving his hand to dispel the Changqing Mountain formation and inviting everyone to sit in the courtyard.

He appeared calm, showing little excitement or joy, as if he had only taken a small step.

Subsequently, everyone landed on Changqing Mountain.

The Nascent Soul cultivators led the way, followed by those from Golden Core, Foundation Establishment, and other forces.

True Lord Mingxia smiled and asked, “Fellow Daoist Li, what is the quality of your Nascent Soul?”

Li Chang’an smiled and replied, “I was fortunate enough to form a True Nascent Soul.”

“Just as I expected.”

Everyone looked as if they hadn’t anticipated this.

Just now, the aura emanating from Li Chang’an was consistent with that of a True Nascent Soul cultivator.

They had never imagined that Li Chang’an’s Nascent Soul could reach the level of immortality, because such a quality was extremely rare, even within the Nascent Soul Immortal Sect, there were few, let alone cultivators from their affiliated forces. “Fellow Daoist Li   , you’ve reached the Nascent Soul stage at

over two hundred years old; you can truly be considered a prodigy.”

“Indeed, I only managed to take this step when I was over three hundred.” “Even within the Divine Transformation Immortal Sect, Fellow Daoist Li’s talent is top-tier…”   Everyone smiled, showering him with praise.   Li Chang’an, having cultivated for so long, is not yet two hundred and thirty years old, and he rose from the path of a resource-poor rogue cultivator; he truly deserves the title of prodigy.   Those present suspected that if he had received sufficient cultivation resources from the beginning, he might have reached the Nascent Soul stage at over a hundred.   After a brief conversation,   True Monarch Mingxia extended an invitation.   ”Fellow Daoist Li, you are already an elder of my Purple Cloud Sect. Now that your cultivation has advanced significantly, would you be willing to become a Supreme Elder?”   If Li Chang’an agreed, he would become the fourth Supreme Elder of the Purple Cloud Sect, wielding great power within the sect.   However, Li Chang’an politely declined.   ”Thank you for your kind offer, Fellow Daoist Mingxia.”

He publicly declared that he was already the master of Changqing Mountain, and managing its affairs daily was already exhausting enough; he had no time to take on important positions in other Nascent Soul factions.

This wasn’t just a message to the Zixia Sect, but also to the other Nascent Soul factions present.

Hearing this, everyone abandoned the idea.

Only the old tortoise quietly transmitted its voice.

“Fellow Daoist Li, would you like to come to the Xuanwu Sect and become an ancestor? You don’t have to do anything, just be served by your disciples.”

“No,”

Li Chang’an also refused.

In fact, he was the same way at Changqing Mountain, doing nothing, leaving all the tedious tasks to his few Golden Core disciples. His

earlier statement was merely an excuse.

He asked the old tortoise, “Fellow Daoist Turtle, why haven’t you consumed that drop of essence blood from the Desolate Sand Clan’s small world? I heard from Xiao Hei that you’re trying to maximize its effects?”

“That’s right,”

the old tortoise truthfully replied.

“The power of that drop of essence blood is too immense; it’s difficult for the little turtle and me to fully absorb it. Swallowing it directly would be wasteful. I intend to divide it into several portions, supplementing it with the essence blood of other demonic beasts and spiritual herbs.”

“I see.”

“Don’t worry, Fellow Daoist Li, once I’ve thoroughly figured this out, I’ll call the little turtle to absorb the essence blood together.”

After a brief exchange,

Li Chang’an was basically relieved.

The old turtle was quite reliable; after all, it was an immortal who had lived for over five thousand years, much more composed than the many Nascent Soul cultivators present.

Subsequently,

Li Chang’an spoke with each of the Nascent Soul cultivators present.

Among them, Wang Yannian had the most complex feelings.

Although he was also a True Nascent Soul cultivator, he had possessed multiple bodies, and his strength was far inferior to his peak, only equivalent to an ordinary Pseudo-Nascent Soul cultivator, no match for Li Chang’an now.

Originally, relying on his superior strength and wealth, he demanded that Li Chang’an marry into his family.

He had even planned that if Li Chang’an and Wang Qianling had a talented offspring, he would change the offspring’s surname to “Wang.”

But now,

all his plans had become impractical.

The Wang family was even suspected of marrying above their station, unless Wang Qianling successfully formed his Nascent Soul.

“Sigh, no wonder he didn’t want to marry into the family,”

Wang Yannian sighed inwardly.

He didn’t mention Li Chang’an and Wang Qianling again, but only talked about his cultivation experience in the Nascent Soul stage.

“Fellow Daoist Li, if you face a powerful enemy, try your best to preserve your body. Your current body is the most suitable for your Nascent Soul. Even if the body you possess is taller than the original, its cultivation potential may not be as good.”

“I understand.”

Li Chang’an naturally understood this, after all, Wang Yannian himself was the best example.

At this moment,

Jiang Xuanyuan suddenly transmitted his voice to him.

“Fellow Daoist Li, do you still remember what you said back then?”

“This…”

Li Chang’an had said many things in his life, but he knew very well which question Jiang Xuanyuan was asking.

Back then, Jiang Xuanyuan had asked him about Daoist partners, wanting him to become Daoist partners with Jiang Muyu.

At that time, Li Chang’an had brushed it off by saying that his cultivation was too low.

He had said that he would only consider Daoist partners after forming his Nascent Soul.

Now…

He has successfully formed his Nascent Soul, reaching the stage he spoke of back then.

Jiang Xuanyuan brought up the old matter again, even pulling Jiang Muyu to his side, his meaning was quite clear.

After a moment’s thought, Li Chang’an slowly spoke.

“Fellow Daoist Jiang, the cultivation world is in turmoil. After the upheavals in the world, Nascent Soul cultivators can barely stand, and those at the Deity Transformation level are even higher. If a war breaks out, we might struggle even to protect ourselves. I have no interest in finding a Daoist partner; let’s wait until the late Nascent Soul stage.”

“Late Nascent Soul stage?”

Hearing this, Jiang Xuanyuan said nothing more.

He had participated in the great war between the righteous and demonic paths, personally facing Tianming’s second Nascent Soul cultivator, and knew how terrifying a late Nascent Soul cultivator was.

If he were to face Tianming’s second Nascent Soul alone, he probably wouldn’t last three breaths.

Therefore, he knew Li Chang’an was right.

Early Nascent Soul cultivation indeed made it difficult to protect oneself in a vast war, let alone care for family.

“This matter can be considered settled.”

Li Chang’an subtly glanced at Jiang Xuanyuan’s expression and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Once he reached the late Nascent Soul stage, he could still use the Deity Transformation level as an excuse.

At this moment, Azure Dragon True Monarch spoke up: “Fellow Daoist Li, I underestimated you back then. I should have given you that Azure Dragon Body Forging Technique long ago, but I made things difficult for you. Please forgive me.” “

It’s a small matter, all in the past.”

Li Chang’an smiled, appearing very magnanimous.

Azure Dragon True Monarch had indeed made things difficult regarding the body forging technique, but it hadn’t caused him any real loss.

Chi Qingxuan and Chi Qingwu approached together, bowing to Li Chang’an.

“Senior Li, you’ve truly kept a low profile all these years. We thought you had no hope of forming your Nascent Soul and could only pursue the path of body forging, but unexpectedly you formed your Nascent Soul before us.”

“Both of you have profound foundations; forming your Nascent Soul is only a matter of time. There’s no need to address you as senior.”

Li Chang’an could see that both of them had accumulated considerable Golden Core power.

Chi Qingxuan had a special bloodline, cultivating both human and dragon-human techniques, her foundation far exceeding that of ordinary saintesses.

Chi Qingwu possessed the Azure Dragon Spirit Body.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, both of them would successfully form their Nascent Souls.

After a brief conversation with them, Li Chang’an looked at Vermilion Bird True Monarch.

“Fellow Daoist Vermilion Bird, is Fellow Daoist Cang Hong still in seclusion?”

“Yes, Cang Hong has been in seclusion for many years, unwilling to leave the sect,”

Vermilion Bird True Monarch replied apologetically.

A flash of spiritual light appeared in her hand, revealing several longevity treasures.

“Fellow Daoist Li, what happened back then was entirely Cang Hong’s fault. Could you allow me to resolve this grudge on his behalf? Cultivation is difficult; why must we fight to the death?”

“Fellow Daoist Vermilion Bird is absolutely right!”

Li Chang’an maintained his smile and publicly accepted the longevity treasures offered by Vermilion Bird True Monarch.

This gesture signified his willingness to resolve the grudge and cease hostility towards Cang Hong.

Vermilion Bird True Monarch secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

If Li Chang’an hadn’t accepted the treasures and instead wanted to continue fighting with Cang Hong True Monarch, things would have been troublesome.

After all, Cang Hong had disappeared, and no one knew his whereabouts.

Seeing this scene, the others present had differing opinions.

Some felt that Li Chang’an was as rumored—averse to conflict and broad-minded.

Others believed that Li Chang’an acted this way simply because he was no match for Cang Hong.

Cang Hong possessed mid-Nascent Soul cultivation, while Li Chang’an was only at the early Nascent Soul stage. If he insisted on fighting, Li Chang’an would gain nothing, so it was better to accept the offer from the Vermilion Bird True Monarch.

In this way, everyone would be happy!

“It’s a pity that White Tiger and Yellow Sand aren’t here.”

“If they were here, offering treasures and saying some kind words, perhaps they could resolve the feud.”

The crowd exchanged glances, all having similar thoughts.

White Tiger and Yellow Sand True Monarchs were originally present, but they left the moment Li Chang’an successfully formed his Nascent Soul, indicating that they had no intention of apologizing and were determined to fight Li Chang’an to the end.

“I wonder what the final outcome will be.” “

Alas, the current situation is difficult, with outsiders eyeing us covetously. The cultivators of our two countries should have joined forces to fight the enemy, not continued to fight amongst themselves.”

Thinking of this, everyone felt a sense of regret.

Whether it was Li Chang’an, or White Tiger and Yellow Sand, the fall of any one of them would be a significant loss to the cultivation world of both countries.

At this moment.

Cui Baiying stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

“Senior Li, I will definitely persuade my master. Please give me some time.”

“Young friend Cui, no need for further words. You have already persuaded Baihu; this matter is none of your concern. Step aside.”

Li Chang’an casually waved his hand, sending Cui Baiying to the back.

Baihu and Huangsha had attacked him multiple times; even if they were willing to apologize, Li Chang’an wouldn’t let them off.

Besides, both of them were so stubborn.

He put the matter aside for now and spoke with the other Nascent Soul cultivators present.

After the Nascent Soul forces finished their congratulations, the various Golden Core forces stepped forward, cautiously offering their congratulations to Li Chang’an.

Several hours later.

The congratulations from the major forces had all ended.

Li Chang’an announced to everyone that he would hold the Nascent Soul Ceremony three months later.

Having said that, he took out some simple wine and spiritual tea to temporarily entertain everyone.

“Please take your seats, everyone.”

After everyone was seated, they stopped talking about cultivation and began discussing other matters,

such as the changes in the current cultivation world.

“Fellow Daoist Li, I know you prefer not to be ostentatious, you are reserved and good at concealing your strength,”

True Monarch Mingxia said slowly, her voice calm.

“If you were still a Golden Core cultivator, you could naturally hide it, but you are now a Nascent Soul cultivator, and you will inevitably attract a lot of attention.”

Her meaning was clear.

After forming his Nascent Soul, it would be difficult for Li Chang’an to keep a low profile even if he wanted to.

His cultivation level no longer allowed him to be low-key.

Any Nascent Soul cultivator could determine the situation in a large region.

True Monarch Zhuque continued, “Fellow Daoist Li should know that after the upheaval in the world, the cultivation world of Zhao and Yuan has been severely oppressed. They are surrounded by wolves, and many sects and families have been wiped out overnight. Your Changqing Mountain is also one of their targets.”

As she spoke,

the old tortoise secretly transmitted a message to Li Chang’an.

“Be careful, these guys want you to deal with those returning Nascent Soul cultivators.”

“I know.”

Li Chang’an guessed their intentions the moment True Monarch Mingxia spoke her first sentence.

He wouldn’t fall for it.

He wasn’t bound to any one side, allowing him to play both sides effectively.

After all, he maintained good relations with the returning Nascent Soul forces like the Han Hai Sect, the Seven Emotions Sect, and the Thousand Demon Sect .

Just then ,

a loud laugh rang out from the horizon.

“Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Li, I knew you were hiding your abilities!”

As soon as the words left his mouth, a middle-aged cultivator in a blue robe appeared.

Han Hai True Monarch!

He had traveled with Li Chang’an in the Blood Crystal Secret Realm, using Li Chang’an’s magic core to survive a life-or-death ordeal.

After that, the two had maintained contact, frequently communicating via communication artifacts.

He landed in the courtyard and presented Li Chang’an with a gift.

Furthermore,

he publicly promised that

the Han Hai Sect and Changqing Mountain would be on good terms for generations to come, with no potential conflicts.

Hearing this, Qinglong and the others frowned slightly.

“Why does Fellow Daoist Li have such extensive connections?”

They had originally intended to persuade Li Chang’an to join forces against the returning Nascent Soul cultivators.

But the arrival of Han Hai True Monarch had disrupted their plans.

And it

wasn’t just True Monarch Han Hai.

Not long after, True Monarch Bai Yun of the Bai Yun Dan Sect arrived.

“Fellow Daoist Li, I haven’t thanked you yet for saving my child’s life in Wan Dan Lake,”

True Monarch Bai Yun said with a smile, presenting a very valuable gift.

Following him,

True Monarch Qi Qing of the Qi Qing Sect also arrived.

She wore a brocade robe and spoke gently: “Fellow Daoist Li, the moment you passed the cliff cave test, I knew you could break through to the Nascent Soul stage.”

“Just lucky, Fellow Daoist Qi Qing, please sit!”

Li Chang’an greeted her with a smile.

Not long after, the Sect Master of the Thousand Demon Sect arrived.

He didn’t have much interaction with Li Chang’an, but Li Chang’an knew Cui Hui, the Holy Son of the Thousand Demon Sect, and had even saved Wu Yu, an elder of the Thousand Demon Sect.

Even if it wasn’t for anything else, just for Wu Yu, he had to come.

After Wu Yu became Luo Yu’s disciple, the entire Thousand Demon Sect’s treatment improved considerably.

“Fellow Daoist Li, thanks to you, the Ten Thousand Array Sect has reduced its recruitment of our Thousand Demon Sect considerably.”

The Thousand Demon Sect Master was extremely friendly.

He, along with True Monarch Baiyun and True Monarch Qiqing, promised to maintain a long-term friendship with Changqing Mountain.

Hearing this, Qinglong, Zhuque, and the others exchanged bewildered glances, their hearts filled with surprise.

They simply couldn’t understand it.

Before forming his Nascent Soul, Li Chang’an was merely a Golden Core cultivator; how could he have befriended so many returning Nascent Soul forces?

“Fellow Daoist Li has extensive connections and is

adept at navigating social situations; I’m afraid he won’t help us.” “It seems he will become the next Profound Spirit True Monarch, establishing himself through connections.”

Qinglong and the others almost gave up on their plans.

Honestly, if they had such extensive connections, they too would choose to play both sides.

(End of Chapter)