Eternal Life by Daily Divination

Both were Saint Children who had risen to fame at roughly the same time, and they were nearly equal in strength.

They had clashed many times in the Central Domain.

They were long-standing rivals.

And now, Wei Xu had suddenly appeared and snatched his opportunity.

How could Liu Haichao stand for this?

Burning with rage, he waved a hand, and an earth-shattering tide instantly manifested behind him.

RUMBLE...

The tide surged like a giant beast, bearing down with terrifying power.

Li Chang’an, controlling Wei Xu, let out a great laugh.

"Liu Haichao, so many years have passed, and you still haven’t improved one bit!"

He unleashed a Celestial Grade Magic, shattering the incredible tide.

And so, the two began to fight!

They battled across the land, exchanging hundreds of blows. The commotion was so terrifying it attracted the attention of countless onlookers.

As the Saint Children of their respective sects, they were quickly recognized.

"That’s Saint Child Liu Haichao from our Purple Mist Sect!"

"Saint Liu’s Magical Power is profound and his divine abilities are extraordinary. He’ll definitely be able to slay that Wei Xu."

"What a joke. Saint Child Wei is a disciple of our Yellow Sand Sect’s Huang Sha True Monarch. How could Liu Haichao possibly be his match?"

The disciples of the two sects held different views, and their verbal squabbles quickly escalated into fierce Magical Combat.

The world roared as the lights of various spells flashed across the sky.

Just then.

A long spear condensed from yellow sand tore through the sky like a bolt of lightning, aimed straight at the center of Liu Haichao’s back.

Liu Haichao was busy dealing with Wei Xu and had no time to react.

At this crucial moment.

Zi Xi appeared.

With a wave of her fair hand, she unleashed a burst of Magical Power and shattered the spear.

"Gu Yunqi, such a cowardly sneak attack is beneath your status as a Saint Child of the Yellow Sand Sect. Aren’t you afraid of bringing shame upon Huang Sha True Monarch?"

"You’re mistaken, Daoist Zi. My master once said that as long as you win, the means don’t matter."

Gu Yunqi appeared, facing off against Zi Xi from a distance.

He was the one who had launched the spear just moments ago.

Seeing the two of them arrive.

Li Chang’an and Liu Haichao both ceased their attacks.

Liu Haichao flew to Zi Xi’s side and cupped his hands. "Thank you for your help, Daoist Zi."

Li Chang’an, meanwhile, moved to Gu Yunqi’s side.

Gu Yunqi asked him, "Third Junior Brother, weren’t you supposed to be dealing with Li Chang’an? Why are you fighting with Liu Haichao?"

"First Senior Brother, Liu Haichao and I both have our eyes on the same Ancient Sect ruins. It seems there’s an opportunity to reach the Nascent Soul realm within."

Li Chang’an replied in Wei Xu’s tone, revealing no flaws in his impersonation.

"As for Li Chang’an, I’ll kill him myself once this is over. It won’t take long."

"Do you need my help?"

"No need. You can just focus on dealing with Zi Xi, Senior Brother."

"Very well."

Gu Yunqi harbored no suspicions. Most of his focus was on Zi Xi, his powerful aura clashing with hers.

After a tense standoff, a full-blown battle did not break out, and the two sides eventually went their separate ways.

「A few days later.」

Gu Yunqi and Zi Xi headed deeper into the ruins.

Meanwhile, Li Chang’an and Liu Haichao remained in the same area.

The two frequently clashed over the opportunity, each battle earth-shattering and witnessed by countless Sect Disciples from both sides.

’The time is about right.’

Li Chang’an mused.

’If Wei Xu were to die now, almost no one would suspect me.’

...

「The next day.」

Controlling Wei Xu, he feigned injury and approached Liu Haichao’s vicinity.

While pretending to be Healing, he intentionally released his aura, making sure Liu Haichao would discover him.

Before long.

Liu Haichao came charging over.

When he saw that Wei Xu was covered in wounds, a smile immediately spread across his face.

"Haha! Wei Xu, I never thought I’d see you like this! Were you wounded by an ancient trap in the ruins? I wonder just how badly you’re hurt?"

"What do my injuries have to do with you?"

Li Chang’an deliberately put on an apprehensive expression.

His tone was harsh, but it had an air of someone trying to appear stronger than they were.

Seeing this.

Liu Haichao was certain that his injuries were severe.

"Let me test just how injured you are!"

He laughed loudly and immediately struck.

Li Chang’an put up a brief resistance before pretending he couldn’t hold on any longer, transforming into an Escape Light to flee.

Liu Haichao, having gained the upper hand, gave no quarter and pursued him relentlessly.

"Hahaha! Wei Xu, didn’t you always want to settle the score with me? Why are you running away today?"

"Liu Haichao, you despicable coward!"

Li Chang’an bellowed, his voice echoing across the land.

Nearly all the disciples from both sects in the vicinity heard him.

"Liu Haichao, you’re just taking advantage of my predicament! If I hadn’t been wounded by an ancient trap, I’d fight you properly! Do you dare wait for me to recover from my injuries?"

"Why would I wait for you to recover?"

Liu Haichao grinned maliciously, unleashing one incredible spell after another to steadily wear down Li Chang’an.

He roared with laughter. "Wei Xu, your master Huang Sha True Monarch once said that as long as you win, the means don’t matter. I’m just putting your master’s philosophy into practice!"

"You..."

Li Chang’an put on a look of furious helplessness and continued to flee.

One pursued while the other fled.

Neither of them concealed their movements, and they were seen by countless Cultivators throughout the ruins.

The many Purple Mist Sect disciples and Southern Domain Cultivators were ecstatic, cheering him on.

"That’s Saint Liu for you! To think he can chase down a Saint Child from the Yellow Sand Sect! I’m sure that Wei Xu is as good as dead!"

Since the two sects had entered the fray, some Golden Core Masters had died, but a Cultivator of the Saint Child Level had never fallen.

If Liu Haichao could really slay Wei Xu, it would undoubtedly cause a massive stir.

After hearing the news.

The other Saint Children and Saintesses in the ruins all began rushing over.

Soon.

Wei Xu seemed to have reached the end of his rope.

He played more than ten of his trump cards in succession, but Liu Haichao countered every one. He had no choice but to flee into a perilous Secret Realm.

But his luck seemed to run out. The moment he fled inside, he was caught in a mechanical trap.