Eternal Life by Daily Divination

"My ancestor, Prince Huai, performed exceptionally well back then. He defeated numerous Saint Children and Saintesses, falling short only to the most outstanding individual of that time. That’s how he obtained the Faith Technique."

"However, that most outstanding person failed their Nascent Soul Formation and died during the Heart Demon Tribulation, wasting all the Nascent Soul Treasures."

"The Emperor once told my ancestor that Great Qi still had a complete set of resources for Nascent Soul Formation, but my ancestor refused..."

Qi Jingyun recounted the events of the past to Li Chang’an.

Through her words, Li Chang’an was able to confirm that obtaining Nascent Soul power through the Faith Technique indeed did not require one to undergo a tribulation.

The reason Prince Huai had refused the Emperor of Great Qi’s offer of Nascent Soul Formation resources was because he had no confidence in surviving the Heart Demon Tribulation.

In any case, he could use the Power of Faith to enjoy the status of a True Monarch.

’Why risk facing a tribulation?’

Li Chang’an asked coolly, "Does obtaining Nascent Soul power through faith affect one’s future attempt at Nascent Soul Formation?"

"No, it doesn’t. My ancestor once told me that he can still attempt to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm whenever he wishes, with no negative effects. The only thing is, he can’t use the Power of Faith while undergoing the tribulation, or it will make the Thunder Tribulation even stronger."

After some questioning, Li Chang’an had a better understanding of the Power of Faith.

A moment later, he asked again, "Qi Jingyun, do you have any Nascent Soul Treasures on you?"

Qi Jingyun shook her head. "No. Nascent Soul Treasures are too rare. Even my ancestor doesn’t have any."

"Oh? Prince Huai has the power of a Fake Soul. It should be easier for him to acquire resources for Nascent Soul Formation than it is for a Golden Core Cultivator. Why doesn’t he have any?"

"Any Nascent Soul Treasures my ancestor obtained were all presented to the Royal Family."

Qi Jingyun explained in detail.

Prince Huai’s Power of Faith was merely on loan to him from the Great Qi Royal Family.

To repay the Royal Family, he had to make significant contributions to Great Qi.

For example, he had to search for Nascent Soul Formation resources for Great Qi in order to cultivate true Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

"Every Great Qi False Soul True Monarch who gains power through faith does this. It’s the only way to ensure Great Qi produces more true Nascent Souls. After all, faith is ultimately an external power."

In short, Fake Soul Cultivators like Prince Huai might enjoy wealth and status beyond the reach of other Golden Core Cultivators, but they also paid a price for this honor.

Before the power of faith was bestowed upon them, they would all sign the most stringent Spirit Contracts, effectively making themselves tools of the Great Qi Royal Family.

"Does the Great Qi Royal Family forbid him from leaving the territory of Great Qi?"

"Not exactly, but the Emperor requires my ancestor to remain within Great Qi’s territory as much as possible. Even if he leaves, he cannot go too far."

After their conversation, the plan in Li Chang’an’s mind gradually became clearer.

’Since Prince Huai can leave freely, this matter has become much simpler.’

The only remaining question was how to lure him away.

"Qi Jingyun, if I were to use you as bait, could I draw Prince Huai out of Great Qi’s territory?"

"I am just one of my ancestor’s many descendants. Although he favors me somewhat, he would never take a risk for my sake."

Qi Jingyun stated unequivocally that Prince Huai would absolutely not leave Great Qi’s territory for her.

Even if there was a rare treasure outside Great Qi’s territory, Prince Huai would still not take the risk.

In the entire Zhao Country Cultivation Immortality Realm, there was perhaps only one person who could make Prince Huai leave Great Qi’s territory.

Li Chang’an’s interest was piqued, and he asked, "Who is it?"

"You."

"Me?"

"Yes. The last time, my ancestor lost all face after being beaten by Jiang Xuanyuan because of you. He’s held a grudge against you ever since."

"He should clearly hate Senior Jiang Xuanyuan."

"He can’t help it. My ancestor can’t beat Jiang Xuanyuan..."

Prince Huai had a typical personality of bullying the weak and fearing the strong.

He was no match for Jiang Xuanyuan, so he could only focus most of his hatred on Li Chang’an.

The only reason he hadn’t come to the Southern Domain to make a move on Li Chang’an all these years was purely because he didn’t have the time.

Although the Wang Family was weak, they ultimately had ten thousand years of history and resources.

To delay Great Qi’s assault, the Wang Family often sent people to conduct raids within the territory of the Great Qi Immortal Dynasty.

If too many of the citizens within the territory were killed or injured, their faith would waver, causing Prince Huai’s power to decline.

Because of this, Prince Huai had to focus most of his energy on dealing with the Wang Family.

’So, using myself as bait should be feasible.’

Li Chang’an pondered for a long time, the plan becoming increasingly clear.

He shot out a Wood Seed, refining Qi Jingyun into a Puppet, and then stored her in his Spirit Beast Bag.

After that, he entered the Artifact Refining Room deep within Changqing Mountain.

’Prince Huai is no ordinary Golden Core Cultivator, after all. I need a better treasure for trapping enemies.’

With a thought, Li Chang’an retrieved the Demon Corpse of a Tier Four Flood Dragon from his Storage Pouch.

This Demon Corpse, obtained from his previous trip to the Thousand Treasures Valley, was entirely composed of Tier Four Materials, its value unimaginable.

He used various techniques and spent the better part of a day struggling to open a gash on its back.

Then, following the opening, he pulled out a long tendon that was a vibrant greenish-gold color.

Dragon Tendon!

Although it was only the tendon of a Flood Dragon, it was still incredibly tough.

’I’ll use this to refine a Magical Treasure for trapping enemies.’

Li Chang’an controlled the Earth Fire, placing the Dragon Tendon into the Forging Furnace and began refining it with his Artifact Refining Techniques.

「Several hours later.」

A long rope, shimmering with a golden light, took shape.

The materials used to refine this treasure were excellent, including not only the Dragon Tendon but also several other Tier Four Materials.

However, limited by Li Chang’an’s own Artifact Refining Skill, the treasure’s Tier still didn’t reach Tier Four. It merely far surpassed other Quasi-Tier Four Treasures, faintly approaching a true Tier Four.

’This treasure was refined specifically to bind Cultivators. I’ll name it the "Immortal-Binding Rope."’

Li Chang’an gave it a simple test.

With his physical strength, he found he couldn’t even break free after being bound by the treasure.

"Not bad!"

Li Chang’an smiled, reasonably satisfied.

He put away the Immortal-Binding Rope and proceeded to refine a few other treasures.