Eternal Life by Daily Divination

After the Cyan Wood Divine Pagoda trial.

Her status as Saintess was no longer in question.

The trials over the past few years were merely a formality to appease the various elders of the Great Qi Royal Family.

Now, if she wished, she could become the Great Qi Saintess at any time.

But she felt her Cultivation was still insufficient, as she was only at the Middle Stage of Golden Core.

"Young Master, I plan to cultivate to the Late Stage of Golden Core before accepting the title of Saintess. What do you think?"

"It’s your decision. You don’t need to ask me."

Li Chang’an replied with a smile.

He fully agreed with Jiang Muyu’s choice.

The Saint Children and Saintesses of the major powers, those at the Nascent Soul level, nearly all had Cultivation at the Late Stage of Golden Core and possessed strength far exceeding that of ordinary Late Stage Golden Core Cultivators.

Jiang Muyu’s Cultivation was indeed a bit weak. If she became the Saintess now, she would inevitably be at a disadvantage against the Saint Children and Saintesses of other factions.

In short, the title of Saintess was too high-profile.

There was no harm in keeping a low profile for now.

"Young Master, that Qi Jingyun also passed the trial, but her performance was worse than mine. Her status as Saintess hasn’t been decided yet..."

Jiang Muyu began to talk about the situations of the other candidates.

Just then, Li Chang’an suddenly noticed something.

Another familiar aura had appeared not far from Changqing Mountain.

’Qi Jingyun?’

Just as Li Chang’an was about to sense it more carefully, the aura had already moved far away.

He was certain he hadn’t sensed it wrong.

That Qi Jingyun had indeed followed Jiang Muyu and secretly come to the Southern Domain.

’Could it be that she wants to make a move against my Changqing Mountain?’

Li Chang’an mused.

Changqing Mountain was quite far from the territory of the Great Qi Immortal Dynasty.

Even if Qi Jingyun managed to summon Prince Huai again, Li Chang’an was not afraid.

’Here on Changqing Mountain, Prince Huai’s strength will definitely fall from the Fake Soul realm.’

Li Chang’an even felt a faint sense of anticipation.

If Prince Huai really dared to come, he was somewhat confident he could make him stay permanently.

While Jiang Muyu recounted her experiences over the years, he quietly activated several Puppets and set up more than ten additional Arrays in the surroundings.

Before he knew it, it was Late at Night.

A golden light materialized before his eyes.

[Divination has been refreshed]

[Today’s Divination: Neutral]

[You learn of traces of a Tier Three Demon Beast nearby and leave Changqing Mountain to investigate, only to discover that the so-called beast traces are just a trap prepared for you by Qi Jingyun.]

[You shatter the trap with your absolute strength and capture Qi Jingyun alive.]

’A trap?’

Li Chang’an was a little surprised.

He was quite familiar with these kinds of tactics from Qi Jingyun.

After all, he often used various methods to lure others into traps himself.

’It seems her trap isn’t very good.’

Li Chang’an looked at the Divination and thought to himself.

The traps he set had never failed.

But this Qi Jingyun had clearly underestimated his strength, leading to her own capture.

’Perfect. I’ll see if she knows about the Faith Technique. If she doesn’t, I’ll use her to lure out Prince Huai.’

...

「The next day, at the crack of dawn.」

A young Qi Refining Cultivator suddenly appeared at the foot of the mountain, seeking an audience.

This person was named Xu Jingxian, a descendant of Xu Fugui. His talent was average, and his Cultivation was only at the Qi Refining Sixth Layer.

"Ancestor, I have an urgent matter to report."

"Come up."

Li Chang’an gave a casual wave of his hand.

In the blink of an eye, Xu Jingxian found himself inside the Changqing Mountain Cave Mansion.

A flash of shock crossed his face, but he quickly composed himself.

"Ancestor, while I was on patrol today, I detected the aura of an unfamiliar Demon Beast. The aura was extremely powerful; a mere trace of it scared my Spirit Beast so much it collapsed. I fear it’s not a Tier Two Demon Beast, but possibly a Tier Three Demon King."

"I understand. Take me to see it."

With an indifferent expression, Li Chang’an grabbed Xu Jingxian and, in an instant, appeared outside Changqing Mountain.

After that, Xu Jingxian led the way, guiding him toward a mountain forest to the south.

"This way, Ancestor."

His body was slightly bowed, his face full of reverence.

A moment later, the two of them arrived amidst the mountains.

As a Quasi-Tier Four Array Master, Li Chang’an could tell with a single glance that more than ten Tier Three Top Grade Arrays had been set up ahead.

However, the outermost layer was concealed by an Illusion Array and a Treasure that masked auras, hiding everything.

"Ancestor, why have you suddenly stopped? We’re almost there."

Xu Jingxian asked, feigning confusion.

Li Chang’an glanced at him and asked calmly, "Jingxian, how much did the people from Great Qi offer you?"

Upon hearing this, the color drained from Xu Jingxian’s face.

He instantly transformed into an afterimage and vanished from the spot.

When he reappeared, he was deep within the layers of Arrays, with another person beside him.

It was Qi Jingyun!

His face filled with shame, Xu Jingxian said to Qi Jingyun, "Senior, I failed to lure Li Chang’an into the trap. I have disappointed you."

"No matter. It’s enough that he came."

The corner of Qi Jingyun’s mouth curled up, her face brimming with confidence.

The moment she finished speaking, the auras of ten Golden Core Cultivators erupted in the surroundings, all of them at the Late Stage of Golden Core!

These Golden Core Cultivators clearly belonged to Prince Huai’s faction within Great Qi.

They all appeared at once, their energies linking together to faintly seal off all of Li Chang’an’s escape routes.

"Li Chang’an, it’s been many years."

Qi Jingyun sneered, not the least bit worried that Li Chang’an would escape.

Although Li Chang’an had not entered the Array, the ten Late Stage Golden Core powerhouses surrounding him were more than enough to ensure he couldn’t leave.

However, in Li Chang’an’s eyes, this setup couldn’t even be called a trap. It was far too amateurish.

’No wonder it will fail.’

His expression unchanging, Li Chang’an turned his calm gaze toward Xu Jingxian.

"It seems Fugui isn’t very good at teaching his descendants."

"Li Chang’an, don’t blame me!"

Xu Jingxian shouted coldly, the reverence on his face long gone, replaced only by a cold indifference.

"The Xu Family is too large, and its resources are too few! With my talent, I would never have obtained Foundation Establishment Resources. If I want to reach Foundation Establishment, I have to find another way!"

Clearly, working for Qi Jingyun was the other way he had found.

With Qi Jingyun’s status, a casual gift of resources would be enough for him to achieve Foundation Establishment Success.

"Li Chang’an, you’re a grand Golden Core Master with countless resources at your disposal! And you’re a sworn friend to my Xu Family ancestor, Xu Fugui! Why couldn’t you give the Xu Family more resources and help us cultivate eight or ten Foundation Establishment cultivators?"