Eternal Life by Daily Divination

On this day, he activated several Tier Three Puppets, each one comparable to a Golden Core Peak Cultivator, to strike his physique.

After a thunderous barrage.

Li Chang’an was unscathed, his physique completely undamaged.

"The power of a Golden Core Peak can no longer harm me."

He wore a smile, in high spirits.

In the past, while his offensive abilities were strong, his defense had always been a bit of a weakness.

This imbalance had plagued him since the Qi Refining Stage, and he had yet to solve it.

Fortunately, that drop of crimson-gold blood had helped him make up for much of it.

Although Li Chang’an’s Physique Realm hadn’t changed, his body was still growing stronger at an extremely slow pace.

At this rate, it might not take more than a few years for his physique to surpass the Tier Three Limit!

’Just a single drop of blood has such incredible power. How strong must its owner have been?’ Li Chang’an couldn’t help but wonder.

His own blood was a Treasure, too. If a mortal were to obtain a single drop, it would be enough for them to defy the heavens and change their fate.

But to Golden Core Cultivators, his blood didn’t amount to much.

’For it to cause such a drastic change in a Golden Core Cultivator, the owner of this blood must have been at the Divinity Transformation realm, or perhaps even stronger.’

As he was lost in thought, a figure in purple suddenly landed on Changqing Mountain.

"Saintess."

Li Chang’an immediately donned his Magic Robe and went out to greet her.

He handed over a Storage Pouch filled with Elixir Pills and Magical Treasures, trading with Zi Xi as usual.

After completing their transaction, Li Chang’an and Zi Xi began to discuss the situation with the Four Great Sects.

He learned that the two sides would likely remain at a stalemate for a long time.

Due to the fall of the Wang Family’s Tier Four Demon Monarch, the Nascent Soul Powerhouses from the various major powers had all grown more cautious, and they rarely fought one another.

After a moment, Li Chang’an presented a list.

The list contained either Treasures he needed for Body Refinement or Treasures required to enter the Vermilion Bird Secret Realm.

"Saintess, if you have any of these items, I am willing to trade other Treasures or Top Grade Spirit Stones for them."

"You certainly have it tough."

Zi Xi glanced at the list.

She already knew from Mu Hongyu that the Vermilion Bird Sect was deliberately making things difficult for Li Chang’an.

The demands made by the Vermilion Bird Sect were enough to give even her a headache, let alone a Loose Cultivator like Li Chang’an.

"I happen to have these types of Tier Three Qi Blood Treasure Medicines. You can have them. Just refine some extra Tier Three Elixir Pills for me in exchange."

Zi Xi took several Spirit Medicines needed for Body Refinement from her Storage Pouch and gave them directly to Li Chang’an.

Furthermore, she mentioned that she had a lead on the Tier Four Array-breaking Treasure Li Chang’an needed.

"The Wang Family Saintess, Wang Qianling, possesses a Tier Four Withered Spirit Flower. This flower is quite peculiar; it blooms only once in its life, and upon blooming, it causes all surrounding Spiritual Power to temporarily disappear."

"The Wang Family? Saintess, are you referring to the Nascent Soul Wang Family that controls the Northern Domain?"

"Precisely!"

Zi Xi nodded slightly and patiently explained for Li Chang’an.

The Northern Plains Wang Family and the Great Qi Immortal Dynasty have been at war for years.

Due to the death of that Tier Four Demon Monarch, the Wang Family was gradually losing ground in this protracted immortal war.

For this very reason, the Wang Family also started to seek outside help.

Recently, quite a few guests from the Wang Family have arrived at the Purple Mist Sect.

The Wang Family Saintess, Wang Qianling, was one of them.

"The Withered Spirit Flower she possesses is exactly what you need. I will introduce you, but as for whether you can trade for it, that will depend on your own abilities."

"Many thanks, Saintess!"

Li Chang’an was overjoyed and immediately expressed his thanks.

’High Tier Array-breaking Treasures are extremely rare. Even Tier Three ones are seldom seen, let alone Tier Four. I thought it would be difficult to obtain one for many years to come. I never thought I’d get news about one so quickly.’

’This is the benefit of building connections. My philosophy on this was absolutely correct,’ Li Chang’an thought to himself.

...

「A few days later.」

Zi Xi hosted a small trade meet under her own name inside her Flying Ship.

Nearly all who attended this small trade meet were renowned Golden Core Celestial Prides.

Li Chang’an arrived with Zi Xi and soon saw many familiar faces.

Zi Yun, Mu Hongyu, and Mu Chen were all present.

Before long, Zi Xi brought Li Chang’an to meet the Wang Family Saintess, Wang Qianling.

Dressed in a simple gown, her features were as fine as a painting and her skin fairer than snow. She seemed like a Fairy from the Snowfield, standing out conspicuously among the crowd.

In terms of appearance, perhaps only the ever-veiled Zi Xi could compare to her.

Zi Xi made the introduction. "Daoist Wang, this is Daoist Li. Like you, he is also a Tier Three Top Grade Alchemist with impressive Alchemy Skill."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing that Li Chang’an was a Pill Master, a hint of softness entered Wang Qianling’s bright eyes.

She smiled gracefully. "I have long heard of a Loose Cultivator in the Southern Domain who reached Core Formation with a Low Grade Spirit Root. Today, I finally have the pleasure of meeting you."

"I only reached Core Formation by a stroke of luck. I cannot compare to you, Daoist Wang," Li Chang’an replied humbly.

In terms of talent, he was indeed far inferior to Wang Qianling.

Although she was not a Spirit Body, she possessed dual Ice and Fire Earth Spirit Roots. Her cultivation speed far surpassed that of an ordinary Celestial Pride with an Earth Spirit Root. Among the Wang Family’s many Saintesses and Saint Children, she was in the absolute top tier.

Wang Qianling asked with a smile, "Daoist Li, do you have any experience with refining Quasi-Tier Four Elixir Pills?"

"I have some experience."

Li Chang’an immediately began to discuss Alchemy.

He was in no rush and didn’t ask about the Array-breaking Treasure directly.

As he spoke, a look of surprise and admiration grew on Wang Qianling’s beautiful face.

She could, of course, tell that Li Chang’an was already capable of refining Quasi-Tier Four Elixir Pills.

"For you to have come this far as a Loose Cultivator is truly remarkable, Daoist Li. Your talent for Alchemy is something seen perhaps once in a hundred years."

"You flatter me, Daoist Wang," Li Chang’an replied with a smile.

The two of them hit it off, and a quarter of an hour passed before they knew it.