Eternal Life by Daily Divination

Li Chang’an was focused solely on his breakthrough and didn’t want to waste time pondering the reasons behind the recent events.

He directly used the Communication Treasure given to him by Mu Hongyu to explain the situation.

Before long, a streak of rainbow light tore across the sky.

Mu Hongyu appeared, her beautiful eyes flashing with anger as she looked at the Spirit Vein Masters and Feng Shui Masters preparing to drain the Spirit Vein.

"Stop!"

Hearing her, the men exchanged glances and stopped what they were doing.

Although they were Guest Elders serving Mu Chen, none of them dared to offend Mu Hongyu.

Mu Chen frowned. "Why did you make them stop? That Li Chang’an is harboring the Demon Cultivator Xue Qiansi. Once we drain the Spirit Vein of Changqing Mountain, he’ll be forced to use Spirit Stones to keep his array running. He won’t last long!"

Mu Hongyu glanced at him. "From now on, you are not to pursue Xue Qiansi. This matter is concluded."

"Xue Qiansi is still alive. Who says this is concluded?"

"Master said so. If you object, you are free to take it up with him!"

"..."

Upon hearing the word "Master," Mu Chen fell silent.

His expression turned ugly. He shot a cold glare down at Li Chang’an, then departed with his Honored Guest Elders.

Mu Hongyu landed on Changqing Mountain and apologized to Li Chang’an.

"Daoist Li, I’m truly sorry. Mu Chen has a one-track mind and tends to offend people easily."

"It’s nothing."

Li Chang’an waved his hand dismissively.

After a brief conversation, Mu Hongyu transformed into a streak of rainbow light and departed.

Li Chang’an turned, entered his cave residence, and went to its deepest part before sitting down cross-legged.

With a casual wave of his hand, the entrance to the cave residence sealed shut, and the inner and outer arrays were activated to their full potential.

’My foundation is profound and my fortune is strong. This breakthrough shouldn’t have any mishaps.’

Li Chang’an took out an elixir pill designed to calm the heart and pacify the mind, swallowed it, and slowly closed his eyes.

He began circulating his Cultivation Technique, calmly and steadily pushing toward the next minor realm.

Before long, the surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power began to stir, forming a swirling vortex.

However, this phenomenon was completely concealed by Li Chang’an’s array. Not even Jiang Muyu, Luo Yunshu, or the others cultivating on Changqing Mountain knew what was happening.

Only the few Spirit Beasts he had contracts with knew what was going on.

「Deep within the Spirit Medicine Garden.」

Long Niu, who was about to play his guqin, suddenly paused and looked up at the sky.

’Huh? He’s already breaking through to the Middle Stage of Golden Core? As expected of the person I chose! That old horse said I’d regret this, but I bet he’ll be the one eating his words!’

’When Li Chang’an reaches the Nascent Soul Realm, I’ll definitely go back with him to find that old horse and see the look on his face, hehe...’

Long Niu wasn’t worried in the slightest.

Seeing how stable the celestial phenomena were, he knew the breakthrough would go smoothly.

In contrast, Dahuang, Xiaohai, and the Ten Thousand Poison Gu weren’t nearly as relaxed; they were all waiting anxiously for the result.

「Inside the cave residence.」

Li Chang’an’s aura steadily climbed.

That evening, his aura grew stronger and stronger, gradually reaching the threshold of the next minor realm.

Then, without feeling the slightest bottleneck, he crossed over with ease.

’Success!’

In that instant, a profound and mysterious aura emanated from Li Chang’an.

With that, he had officially become a Middle Stage Golden Core Cultivator.

It had been less than forty years since he had achieved his Golden Core, and he had already taken another huge step forward.

If news of this were to spread, it would surely shake the various powers.

Many Golden Core Masters remained trapped in the Early Stage of Golden Core for their entire lives.

Even those with considerable talent could be stuck for a century or two.

Li Chang’an’s breakthrough Speed was simply dumbfounding, even surpassing that of many Saint Children and Saintesses from Nascent Soul Major Sects.

WHOOSH...

He slowly exhaled and dispelled the array that had been concealing the phenomenon.

The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power around Changqing Mountain had already returned to normal.

Li Chang’an did not get up immediately. He remained seated, continuing to circulate his Cultivation Technique to consolidate his Cultivation.

Seven days later, he officially emerged from his seclusion.

Dahuang was overjoyed, exclaiming loudly, "Congratulations on your advancement in Magical Power, Master!"

Xiaohai and the Ten Thousand Poison Gu also offered their congratulations.

Even the Evil Soul emerged from the Venerable Soul Banner, praising him profusely.

"Your Excellency, a breakthrough Speed like yours would have been considered genius-level even in the Ancient Times! Should we hold a banquet to celebrate?"

"It’s just a breakthrough to the Middle Stage of Golden Core. It’s nothing worth celebrating."

A slight smile touched Li Chang’an’s lips as he walked into the courtyard and slowly stretched his body.

This breakthrough meant he was one step closer to the Nascent Soul Realm.

Long Niu came running over excitedly, clutching a guqin.

"It’s a breakthrough all the same, how is that not worth celebrating? Come on, let me play the guqin for you to celebrate!"

With that, he set the guqin down in the courtyard, placed his two hooves on the strings, and began to pluck them with a look of pure bliss on his face.

Li Chang’an immediately used a burst of Magical Power to block his own senses.

When Long Niu finished, he said appreciatively, "Not bad. Very talented."

Long Niu beamed, managing to squeeze out a semblance of a humble expression.

"Hehe, I’m just a little talented, is all. It’s nothing to write home about."

He cheerfully picked up his guqin and returned to the Spirit Medicine Garden on the back of the mountain.

Li Chang’an watched him go, shaking his head slightly.

A moment later, he took a step and appeared at the Yuelai Restaurant in Changqing Immortal City. He came up with a casual reason to have a small get-together with Xu Fugui, considering it his celebration.

In Xu Fugui’s eyes, Li Chang’an’s Cultivation was still at the Early Stage of Golden Core.

Li Chang’an used a variety of Magic and Treasures to suppress his aura to the Early Stage, to the point that not even a Nascent Soul True Monarch could necessarily see through to his true realm.

’Revealing this breakthrough now would be far too shocking. I’ll wait a century or two before I announce it.’

After his get-together with Xu Fugui ended, Li Chang’an returned to Changqing Mountain. He entered the depths of his cave residence to continue his secluded cultivation and accumulate more Golden Core Magical Power.

The Middle Stage of Golden Core was just a small step. Only after breaking through to the Late Stage could he truly begin to reach for Nascent Soul Formation.