Eternal Life by Daily Divination

In the days that followed.

Many cultivators frantically sought every possible means to enhance their strength, hoping to gain the power to protect themselves before more chaos descended.

「On this day.」

Zheng Qingqing came to Changqing Mountain.

She had long since reached the Foundation Establishment Peak and her cultivation base was deep enough, but she still hadn’t gathered all the necessary Core Formation Treasures.

She came to Changqing Mountain this time specifically to borrow such treasures.

Li Chang’an had already promised her this, so he immediately took out a high-quality Five Elements Golden Condensation Pill of the finest grade.

In addition, he had also prepared a large number of Core Formation Spiritual Objects whose effects could be stacked.

By combining the effects of the Elixir Pill and the Spiritual Objects, he spared no expense to push Zheng Qingqing’s chances of successfully forming her core to a full one hundred percent!

Furthermore, after having absorbed numerous Heaven and Earth Anomalous Fires, the Cultivation Technique she practiced had reached the Celestial Grade, which in itself provided a significant boost to her chances of success.

’With so many treasures to aid her, and in a place with such immense providence as Changqing Mountain, the probability of failure is extremely low. Even if she does fail, it’s no big deal. We can just try again!’

With his current Spirit Doctor Skills, even if Zheng Qingqing failed and suffered a backlash, he could restore her completely as long as she didn’t die on the spot.

He had more than enough Core Formation Treasures to let Zheng Qingqing attempt the breakthrough dozens of times.

’One of those attempts is bound to succeed!’

"Don’t worry. Just focus on forming your core."

Li Chang’an once again shared with Zheng Qingqing the insights he had accumulated about Core Formation.

Having formed his own core countless times, no one in the entire Southern Domain could compare to his experience in this regard.

For the next seven days, Zheng Qingqing did not immediately begin her breakthrough. Instead, she sat cross-legged deep within her grotto, silently aligning her Essence, Qi, and Spirit.

「During this time.」

Mo Qingxue suddenly arrived, requesting that Li Chang’an add several more Arrays for the Mo Family.

She sensed the world growing increasingly chaotic and hoped only that the Mo Family could survive the impending crisis.

Li Chang’an told her, "Qingqing is still preparing for her breakthrough. Once she has succeeded, I’ll go to the Mo Family."

At his words, a flicker of emotion crossed Mo Qingxue’s eyes, and she glanced toward the grotto.

A complicated look flashed in her eyes, but her expression remained largely unchanged.

"In that case, I will wait here for a few days. I hope Daoist Zheng is successful."

And so, another figure began to wait on Changqing Mountain.

...

「One day, at the crack of dawn.」

The Spiritual Power on Changqing Mountain began to shift. In an instant, all the Spiritual Power within a ten-li radius was drained, forming a massive vortex.

This time, Li Chang’an did not use an Array to conceal the phenomenon.

The war between the Two Domains was still being fought at their original border, a great distance from Changqing Mountain, so there was little need to worry about a sneak attack from Western Cultivators.

Over the years, the Western Cultivators had also grown weary of the conflict.

The ones still fighting and dying in the contested lands were now almost exclusively disciples from the four major Nascent Soul Sects.

And even if a Western Golden Core Cultivator were to launch a sneak attack, Li Chang’an’s current strength was more than enough to deal with them.

’Although Qingqing’s talent with her Spiritual Root is lacking, her Cultivation Technique is outstanding and her foundation is profound,’ Li Chang’an mused as he watched the sky. ’She should be able to form a Mid Grade True Pill, at the very least.’

This vast Celestial Phenomenon had already attracted the attention of countless cultivators.

Down in Changqing Immortal City, thousands upon thousands of cultivators raised their heads, their expressions a mixture of shock and envy as they gazed at the enormous Spiritual Power vortex.

"Core Formation, it’s a Core Formation Celestial Phenomenon!"

"Looks like it’s a cultivator from the Changqing Mountain lineage."

"Sigh... When will I ever be able to join the Changqing Mountain lineage? I’d even settle for becoming an Honored Guest Elder..."

"..."

Though their thoughts varied, most quickly cast aside their distractions to carefully observe and learn from this rare Core Formation Celestial Phenomenon.

Soon, the news spread throughout the entire Southern Domain.

Representatives from the major Sects and Noble Families began to arrive one after another.

Li Chang’an transformed into a streak of light, arriving outside Changqing Mountain to inform everyone of the identity of the person forming their core.

Upon hearing this, understanding dawned on the crowd.

"So, it’s the one from the Zheng Family."

"The Zheng Family has developed well these years, with more than ten Foundation Establishment Cultivators. If Zheng Qingqing succeeds in forming her core, the Southern Domain will gain another Golden Core Family."

As time passed, more and more people arrived.

A dense, dark crowd of people from all the major powers, both old and young, gathered outside Changqing Mountain to watch the Core Formation Celestial Phenomenon.

Five days later, at high noon, the Core Formation Celestial Phenomenon steadily dissipated.

Several hours later, dusk had fallen.

The doors to her secluded grotto opened, and the powerful aura of a Golden Core Master emanated from within.

At this, everyone understood.

Zheng Qingqing had successfully formed her core!

Clad in a red dress, her jade-like face as beautiful as a flower and her vermilion lips slightly pursed, she slowly walked out from the grotto to stand beneath the crimson evening sky.

The sight reminded Li Chang’an of the day she had achieved Foundation Establishment, all those years ago.

Time flew by. In a flash, more than a hundred years had passed.

He smiled and announced in a clear voice, "Li Chang’an of Changqing Mountain congratulates you, Fellow Daoist, on successfully forming your core!"

After him, voices from all sides continuously rang out.

"Mo Qingxue of the Mo Family congratulates you, Fellow Daoist, on forming your core!"

"Jinbao of the Jin Family congratulates you, Fellow Daoist..."

"..."

Zheng Qingqing’s beautiful eyes shifted, her gaze falling upon Li Chang’an.

Back then, she had reached Foundation Establishment before him, and he had always been the one striving to catch up to her cultivation realm.

Later, he formed his core before she did, and it became her turn to chase after his realm.

After so many years, they were finally standing at the same Major Realm once again.

Their eyes met amidst the twilight glow. They shared a smile, both thinking of the days gone by.

...

「That night.」

Golden Core Masters from all the powers gathered on Changqing Mountain, one after another congratulating Zheng Qingqing on forming her core.

At the same time, they also congratulated the Zheng Family on becoming a Golden Core Family.

However, the Zheng Family still faced one major problem.

As a Golden Core Family, the Zheng Family did not have its own Tier Three Spirit Vein.

"The matter of the Spirit Vein... let’s leave it to fate."

Zheng Qingqing wasn’t worried about it. After all, she was the only Golden Core Cultivator in the Zheng Family, so she could simply continue to cultivate on Changqing Mountain.

After seeing off the representatives from the various powers,

Li Chang’an and she took a trip back to Qinghe Marketplace, the place where they had first met.

But now, though the place was the same, the people were not.

Both were now venerable Old Ancestors in their own right. Many of the friends they had known in the Marketplace were long gone, and everywhere they looked, they saw only unfamiliar faces.

Before long, they arrived before a low grave mound.

In this grave lay Zheng Yuandao, the old ancestor of the Zheng Family who had once watched over the Marketplace.

Zheng Qingqing stood before the tombstone for a long time, finally letting out a light sigh.

"Old Ancestor, I have formed my core."