Daily Divination From Market Rogue Cultivator To Immortal Venerable - Chapter 505

Chapter 505 Void Blood Annihilation Array, Dark Clouds Press Down on Evergreen (Seeking Subscriptions)

In the vast world of cultivation, countless individuals are trapped by their spiritual roots.

Only a few can break free from the shackles of their spiritual roots, soaring to the top and entering the upper echelons of the cultivation world.

“Is it him?”

Li Chang’an pondered, examining this person’s background.

According to the Hundred Battles Record

, after being rejected by the Myriad Arrays Sect, this person remained silent for a period, working as a low-level rogue cultivator in an ordinary market.

Later, seemingly by chance, he stood out from countless rogue cultivators and successfully established his foundation.

Not long after establishing his foundation, he killed several Myriad Arrays Sect disciples to stop them from reaping the lives of mortals.

From then on,

he became a wanted demonic cultivator by the Myriad Arrays Sect.

During that period, anyone who stopped the nine great immortal sects from slaughtering mortals was considered a demonic cultivator deserving of death.

Most demonic cultivators died in the encirclement and suppression of countless immortal sect disciples.

But this person grew stronger with each battle, fighting his way from Foundation Establishment to Golden Core, and then successfully forming his Nascent Soul amidst heavy encirclement, becoming a Nascent Soul Old Demon.

On the eve of the great calamity,

he fought against a Blood Array Spirit Body prodigy from the Myriad Array Sect, killing a spirit body with his mortal body, causing a stir among all sides.

Later,

a Nascent Soul Heavenly Lord personally intervened.

The book describes that after that Heavenly Lord’s intervention, Lin Fan never appeared again.

Everyone speculated that Lin Fan had been killed by a Nascent Soul Heavenly Lord.

However,

there was a doubt about this matter.

If a great demon with such a fearsome reputation were truly killed, it would definitely be widely publicized by the Myriad Array Sect.

But the Myriad Array Sect did not make any announcement.

“This Lin Fan and Li Ping’an’s elder brother might be the same person.”

“I wonder if he is still alive.”

Li Chang’an pondered to himself.

It was almost impossible for a mere Nascent Soul cultivator to survive the attack of a Nascent Soul Heavenly Lord.

But there were exceptions.

Ye Hao in this world was a living example.

Even now, Ye Hao was still dealing with the Blissful Heavenly Lord and had not been killed by him.

“Forget it, thinking too much is useless. Let’s look at the details of this battle first.”

Li Chang’an gathered his thoughts and focused on examining the content of the battle.

He was eager to know.

How could Lin Fan defeat a spirit body with a mortal body?

The Hundred Battles Record described that at the beginning of the battle, neither of them used any other methods, only comparing their Nascent Soul foundations, resulting in a draw.

They were both Nascent Soul Grand Cultivators, with the same realm and similar Nascent Soul accumulation, making it impossible to determine a winner.

The Blood Array Spirit Body prodigy was unwilling to end in a draw and began to use various spells and treasures.

Lin Fan did the same.

During the exchange,

both of them secretly set up

formations. In the end, their formations were completed almost simultaneously.

The formation set up by the prodigy of the Myriad Array Sect incorporated the ideas of multiple fourth-tier high-grade formations, combining defense, trapping the enemy, and killing the enemy, making it a masterpiece among fourth-tier high-grade formations.

Lin Fan’s formation was even more special.

He was able to combine “void power” with “formation Dao attainments” to set up an extremely rare grand formation:

the Eight Directions Forbidden Formation!

As soon as this formation was activated, the world around them seemed to be cut off, separated from the outside world.

“That Blood Array Spirit Prodigy’s array mastery is slightly stronger than Lin Fan’s, but he doesn’t understand the power of the void and can’t break the Eight Directions Restriction Array, so he can only be trapped inside.”

“His fifth-tier techniques were neutralized by Lin Fan’s fifth-tier techniques.”

“Even after exhausting his trump cards, he still couldn’t break the array, while Lin Fan broke his array…”

Seeing this, Li Chang’an had a sudden realization.

Strong array mastery doesn’t mean one can’t be trapped by arrays.

That prodigy from the Myriad Array Sect was a fourth-tier high-grade array master and had awakened the Blood Array Spirit Body. He could break most arrays instantly just by relying on his spirit body talent, yet he was helpless against the Eight Directions Restriction Array.

The power of the void is too profound; very few Nascent Soul cultivators understand it.

Even most Nascent Soul Heavenly Monarchs don’t understand it.

“I also understand the power of the void, but my array mastery is not as good as Lin Fan’s at that time.”

Li Chang’an pondered. If his array mastery were to advance further and become a fourth-tier high-grade array master, perhaps he could also set up the Eight Directions Restriction Array.

He intended to trap and kill Ren Huan with this formation!

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, his battle with Ren Huan could very well become a replay of the battle ninety thousand years ago.

The problem was that

he lacked a fourth-tier superior-grade formation Dao inheritance.

Furthermore, he was unclear about Ren Huan’s mastery of the void.

“According to the information I’ve gathered, Ren Huan has never previously displayed any mastery of the void Dao, but I fear he’s hiding something, so I must be cautious.”

“Regardless, I must first obtain a fourth-tier superior-grade formation Dao inheritance.”

Li Chang’an secretly set his goal.

Regardless of whether the Eight Directions Restriction Formation was useful, improving one’s skills was never a bad thing.

Before the cataclysmic changes in the world, the highest grade of various cultivation techniques was almost always only fourth-tier mid-grade.

But now it’s different.

Within the nine great immortal sects, there are quite a few fifth-tier technique inheritances.

“I’ll have to ask Yao Lanqin for help with this matter.”

With this in mind,

Li Chang’an took out his communication artifact and contacted Yao Lanqin.

“Fellow Daoist Yao, I wish to exchange for a fourth-tier superior-grade formation Dao inheritance. What price would I need to pay?”

“Superior-grade inheritance?”

Yao Lanqin’s voice quickly rang out.

“Such high-grade inheritances are strictly guarded within sects and generally not given to outsiders. However, some affiliated sects and families also possess fourth-tier high-grade array Dao inheritances, and their inheritances are easier to exchange. Let me inquire for you.”

“Thank you, Fellow Daoist Yao!”

“It’s nothing. Is there anything else you need?”

“Yes, I would like to ask Fellow Daoist Yao to keep an eye out for treasures like ‘Void Spirit Jade’.”

Li Chang’an made his second request.

Void Spirit Jade is a treasure containing the power of the void, and its value is extremely high.

According to the Records of a Hundred Battles, Lin Fan collected a large amount of Void Spirit Jade before his battle with the Blood Array Spirit Prodigy.

Therefore, Li Chang’an suspected that setting up the Eight Directions Forbidden Array would most likely require Void Spirit Jade as a deployment artifact.

In any case, it was better to be prepared.

Yao Lanqin informed him, “Void Spirit Jade is rare and expensive; Fellow Daoist Li, you should prepare some top-grade spirit stones.”

“No problem!”

Li Chang’an had plenty of top-grade spirit stones; that was his confidence.

He promised Yao Lanqin

that if this matter could be accomplished, he would offer thirty top-grade spirit stones as a reward.

Yao Lanqin chuckled, “Fellow Daoist Li is quite generous. Don’t worry, I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.”

“Alright, thank you for your trouble, Fellow Daoist Yao.”

After a brief conversation, Li Chang’an accepted the communication artifact.

The reason for offering so many top-grade spirit stones as a reward was naturally to ensure Yao Lanqin’s cooperation.

Although his relationship with Yao Lanqin was good, he couldn’t rely solely on their relationship; otherwise, it would eventually fade.

Top-grade spirit stones were the best way to maintain their relationship.

“It’s time to go back.”

Li Chang’an calculated the time.

The Nascent Soul Ceremony should have already begun, but it was delayed by the sudden appearance of Yellow Sand.

He cupped his hands to the crowd and said, “I apologize for today’s events. Please return to Changqing Mountain and take your seats.”

Vermilion Bird True Monarch frowned: “Fellow Daoist Li, are you really not worried about Black Sand?”

“It’s alright. If he comes, I’ll reason with him.”

Li Chang’an smiled, unconcerned, and transformed into a beam of light, heading towards Changqing Mountain.

The others exchanged helpless glances and followed him back.

On the way back,

the crowd spoke one after another, urging Li Chang’an to release Yellow Sand True Monarch’s Nascent Soul.

But Li Chang’an ignored them all, not even bothering to respond.

After they left,

the puppet controlled by Ren Huan quietly appeared at the site where Yellow Sand had fallen.

“Li Chang’an’s Nascent Soul is of average quality, and his magical power isn’t top-tier, but he possesses many treasures. He can produce twelve identical fourth-tier wood-elemental swords right after forming his Nascent Soul; either his master gave them to him, or Wu Yu gave them to him.” “

It’s a good thing that his master didn’t accept him as a disciple, but I’m afraid his master gave him a fifth-tier technique.”

“This matter is still troublesome…”

Ren Huan frowned slightly, pondering silently.

In the previous battle, Li Chang’an’s overall strength was not weak, exceeding the limits of the early Nascent Soul stage.

In the eyes of Zhuque and others, he was very strong.

But in Ren Huan’s eyes, he was just so-so, not a threat.

The reason he hesitated to act was because he was worried about a fifth-tier trump card.

“I can’t act rashly; I need to find someone to test it out…”

He flickered and disappeared from the spot.

…

Not long after.

Li Chang’an returned to Changqing Mountain.

The previous battle was too astonishing, witnessed by many, and the news had spread.

Countless cultivators throughout Changqing Mountain were discussing this matter.

“True Monarch Huangsha was actually slain by Senior Li!”

“I heard he provoked Senior Li, but suffered a crushing defeat and was hunted down to his death by Senior Li, even his Nascent Soul was suppressed.”

Whether Qi Refining or Golden Core cultivators, they were all shocked upon hearing this news.

Many of them had grown up listening to the legend of True Monarch Huangsha.

But today, this legend was ended by Li Chang’an himself.

In addition to the shock, everyone felt more awe towards Li Chang’an.

From today onwards,

Li Chang’an will be the new legend!

At this moment, he sat upright in the main seat of the courtyard, raised his wine cup.

“Thank you all for gracing us with your presence.”

Everyone stood up and raised their cups to him.

Zi Xi was the first to speak, her voice ethereal like heavenly music.

“Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Li on achieving Nascent Soul!”

After her, the others spoke one after another.

Some addressed him as “fellow Daoist,” others as “senior,” their voices echoing endlessly from the mountaintop to the foot of the mountain, and then to the entire Changqing Immortal City and the surrounding region.

After this congratulation, the Nascent Soul Ceremony officially began.

In the courtyard,

the many Nascent Soul cultivators no longer mentioned Huang Sha, sometimes discussing the Dao with each other, sometimes talking about the Immortal Extermination Alliance.

Several hours passed unnoticed.

Suddenly,

a dark cloud appeared on the horizon.

Zhuque, Qinglong, and the others rose together and looked towards the sky.

“Heisha is here.”

The entire courtyard fell silent instantly.

Han Hai, Baiyun, and the others also put down their wine cups and looked at the dark cloud.

A moment later,

the dark cloud flew to the sky above Changqing Mountain.

The clouds surged and churned, obscuring the sun and plunging the entire Changqing Mountain into darkness.

True Monarch Heisha, clad in a black robe, stood atop the dark cloud with a cold expression, coldly looking at Li Chang’an below.

“The visitor is not friendly!”

Qi Jiuyang and Jiang Xuanyuan exchanged glances, their expressions somewhat solemn.

If Heisha truly wanted to negotiate with Li Chang’an, he would never have appeared in this way.

He hadn’t even given prior notice, single-handedly pressing down on the entire Changqing Mountain, unleashing his Nascent Soul power without reservation, as if trying to crush Li Chang’an.

Li Chang’an remained calm and slowly spoke.

“Fellow Daoist Heisha, you’ve come from afar, why not come down for a chat?”

“No!”

True Monarch Heisha coldly replied.

“Fellow Daoist Li, I wish to exchange a treasure that can extend one’s lifespan by a hundred years for Huangsha’s Nascent Soul. What do you say?”

Hearing this ,

everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Heisha hadn’t attacked directly, but was willing to offer a treasure, indicating that there was room for negotiation.

True Monarch Zhuque secretly transmitted his voice: “Fellow Daoist Li, agree to Heisha’s offer. You’ve already defeated Huangsha to prove yourself, why make things too tense?”

“Fellow Daoist Zhuque misunderstands. I defeated Huangsha not to prove myself,”

Li Chang’an casually replied.

He glanced at True Monarch Heisha and spoke again.

“Fellow Daoist Black Sand, a Nascent Soul is extremely valuable. A treasure that only extends lifespan by a hundred years is not enough to exchange for Yellow Sand’s Nascent Soul.”

“In that case, what do you want?”

“A treasure that extends lifespan by a thousand years!”

Li Chang’an stated his condition calmly.

If Black Sand could truly offer a treasure that extends lifespan by a thousand years, he wouldn’t mind releasing Yellow Sand first and then secretly suppressing him again later.

Hearing his condition, everyone was taken aback.

Even Han Hai and Bai Yun were somewhat astonished, feeling that Li Chang’an had no intention of negotiating and was more like a provocation.

How could a mere Nascent Soul offer a treasure that extends lifespan by a thousand years?

Even selling the entire Yellow Sand Sect wouldn’t be enough to get Yellow Sand’s Nascent Soul back.

“Fellow Daoist Li doesn’t seem to intend to negotiate with Black Sand.”

“Black Sand is the same. If he really wanted to negotiate, why would he use black clouds to suppress the entire Changqing Mountain? I think he clearly wants to use his power to intimidate others, using his mid-Nascent Soul cultivation to pressure Fellow Daoist Li!”

Everyone secretly transmitted their thoughts, feeling that this matter would not end easily.

Sure enough.

Black Sand True Monarch’s face darkened.

“Fellow Daoist Li, I have offered my sincerity in discussing this with you, yet I see no sincerity in you.”

“If Fellow Daoist Black Sand is truly sincere, why not come to the courtyard for a discussion?”

Hearing this, Black Sand True Monarch coldly snorted.

His black robes fluttered, his aura suddenly surged, and the Nascent Soul power around him surged violently.

“Fellow Daoist Li, do you dare to fight me, and let the outcome determine the ownership of Yellow Sand’s Nascent Soul?”

“Fellow Daoist Black Sand is joking.”

Li Chang’an remained standing, unmoving.

“You are a veteran mid-Nascent Soul cultivator, while I have only recently advanced to Nascent Soul. How could I be your match?”

If they truly fought, he could naturally kill Black Sand instantly.

However, given his current identity, he shouldn’t display too much strength. The strength he displayed in the battle against Yellow Sand was sufficient, enough to intimidate outsiders without attracting covetous eyes.

If he displayed any greater strength, it would attract covetous gazes and cause considerable trouble.

Black Sand True Monarch roared, “Since you dare not fight, give me Yellow Sand’s Nascent Soul!”

“If I don’t give it to you, what will Fellow Daoist Black Sand do?”

Li Chang’an remained calm, his words devoid of any panic.

Black Sand coldly retorted, “If you don’t give it to me, your Changqing Mountain will never see the light of day again!”

The implication was clear:

if Li Chang’an refused to compromise,

he would keep Changqing Mountain pinned down, obscuring the sky with dark clouds, until Li Chang’an bowed his head in submission.

For any cultivator, this would be a profound humiliation.

Hearing this, Vermilion Bird and the others’ expressions changed slightly.

Neither of them was willing to back down, causing the matter to escalate and develop in a direction they did not want to see.

“Fellow Daoist Black Sand, why must it be like this?”

Jade Tiger True Monarch transmitted his voice to Black Sand.

“Huang Sha was at fault to begin with. Back then, he disregarded his status and bullied the weak. Today, he attacked Fellow Daoist Li’s Nascent Soul Ceremony. His methods are despicable and contemptible. He deserves this calamity.”

“So what? He is my disciple!”

True Monarch Hei Sha’s attitude was firm, refusing to back down.

Neither Yu Hu nor Mingxia and Zixia’s persuasion could sway him in the slightest.

“I sincerely want to negotiate with Li Chang’an, but he is deliberately making things difficult. Does he really think my Huang Sha Sect is easy to bully?”

“This…”

Yu Hu and the others were speechless.

They couldn’t see Hei Sha’s sincerity, only his attempt to intimidate.

At the same time, Zhuque and the others were also persuading Li Chang’an to back down.

“Fellow Daoist Li, if you don’t back down, Hei Sha will definitely continue to suppress Changqing Mountain and make you a laughing stock.”

“Oh? Fellow Daoists, you all overestimate him.”

Li Chang’an smiled faintly, without any worry on his face.

With a thought, a series of fourth-order formations appeared, frantically drawing spiritual power and releasing a terrifying aura.

The power of the formation instantly converged, transforming into a golden spear.

“Go!”

Li Chang’an waved his hand.

The spear flew out of the formation, its golden light dazzling, like a golden lightning bolt, instantly striking Black Sand True Monarch.

Boom!

The two collided, the force terrifying, the aura violent.

The dark clouds covering Evergreen Mountain instantly dispersed by more than half. Although Black Sand himself was not injured, his expression turned somewhat ugly.

“A mid-grade fourth-order formation!”

The formation covering Evergreen Mountain was of a very high grade, and there was more than one large formation.

Several large formations were layered upon each other, their power astonishing.

Relying on these formations, Li Chang’an was enough to force him back.

In an instant,

more than ten golden spears appeared.

“Go!”

Li Chang’an showed no mercy, unleashing all the spears in succession.

After a series of booms, all the dark clouds were dispersed, and the previous gloom was swept away.

Black Sand had been blasted hundreds of thousands of feet away.

His previous statement of “not seeing the sun” had become a joke.

As long as the Changqing Mountain formation remains, he cannot suppress it.

Therefore,

his expression is extremely grim.

He had never expected that Li Chang’an, this newly promoted Nascent Soul cultivator, would have the resources to hire so many mid-grade fourth-tier formations.

The entire Changqing Mountain formation has already surpassed the Huangsha Sect’s protective formation.

“Li Chang’an, do you intend to hide in Changqing Mountain for the rest of your life?”

“Why not?”

Li Chang’an replied calmly.

“Changqing Mountain has excellent feng shui, abundant spiritual energy, and pleasant flowers and plants; it is an excellent place for cultivation.”

“You…”

Black Sand True Monarch’s face darkened with anger, his black robes fluttering, and black clouds reappeared around him.

Upon closer inspection, those swirling black clouds were composed of countless fine black sand particles.

This time,

he did not suppress Changqing Mountain again, but instead sat cross-legged on the black clouds, coldly staring at Li Chang’an.

“I want to see if you can really sit still!”

Clearly, he would remain there as long as Li Chang’an did not compromise.

Seeing this,

Zhuque, Qinglong, and the others were both helpless and troubled.

“Fellow Daoist Li, are you really not willing to back down?”

“He was in the wrong first, why should I back down?”

Li Chang’an retorted.

He was too lazy to pay attention to the black cloud, and simply took out more fine wine.

“Everyone, please ignore him, the banquet continues.”

“This…”

The crowd looked at each other, unable to think of a better solution, and could only sit down, pretending that True Monarch Black Sand didn’t exist.

At this moment,

True Monarch Hanhai secretly transmitted his voice to Li Chang’an.

“Fellow Daoist Li, if you have enough top-grade spirit stones, you can go to the Wanzhen Sect and ask a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Wanzhen Sect to kill Black Sand for you.”

“No need for that.”

Li Chang’an smiled.

If he really wanted to kill Black Sand, he could easily use a fake identity; there was no need to waste top-grade spirit stones to hire an outsider.

(End of Chapter)