Eternal Life by Daily Divination

’Besides, Liu Haichao could also serve as bait, but the Yellow Sand Sect’s hatred for him runs so deep, I’m afraid it would just lure out a huge crowd of their disciples...’

Li Chang’an subtly glanced at Gu Yunqi outside the Flying Ship.

At that moment, as if sensing something, Gu Yunqi also glanced toward the Southern Domain, in the direction of Changqing Mountain.

Beside him, a Saint Child asked, "Daoist Gu, is something on your mind?"

"Yes. My master instructed me to kill Li Chang’an of Changqing Mountain, but I’m busy avenging Junior Brother Wei and have no time to deal with him for now."

"That’s an easy matter. Leave it to me!"

"Daoist Gu, I can kill that Li Chang’an for you!"

Hearing that it was an order from Huang Sha True Monarch, several Saint Children spoke up, each hoping to win the True Monarch’s favor by presenting him with Li Chang’an’s head.

In the end, a Saint Child named Qin Hong accepted the task from Gu Yunqi.

Though not Gu Yunqi’s equal, he was still considered a top-tier Saint Child. Based on apparent strength alone, killing Li Chang’an should not be difficult.

"Daoist Gu, within a month, I will bring you Li Chang’an’s head!"

"Then I’ll leave it to you, Daoist Qin."

Gu Yunqi was reasonably confident in this person’s abilities.

He stopped thinking about Li Chang’an and focused his attention on dealing with Liu Haichao.

In his eyes, Liu Haichao, a Saint Child of the Purple Mist Sect, was naturally a more difficult opponent than Li Chang’an.

Just then, Zi Xi and the other Saint Children and Saintesses from the Purple Mist Sect arrived, blocking Gu Yunqi and his companions.

The auras of the two sides clashed sharply as they stood in a standoff outside the Flying Ship.

Such confrontations had happened many times in recent days.

Nearly every time, they ended in a major battle.

A moment later, Zi Xi and Gu Yunqi attacked almost simultaneously, while the others engaged their respective opponents.

Li Chang’an, meanwhile, took this opportunity to observe Gu Yunqi’s strength.

’Gu Yunqi and Zi Xi are worthy of their titles as the top Saint Child and Saintess. The power behind nearly every ounce of their Magical Power surpasses the Golden Core Limit.’

’Compared to them, everyone else is a notch weaker.’

After observing several such encounters, Li Chang’an had gained a basic understanding of Gu Yunqi’s Magic, Magical Treasures, and combat habits.

...

「A few days later.」

In a courtyard on Changqing Mountain, Li Chang’an had laid out Spirit Tea and Spirit Fruits, quietly awaiting Zi Xi’s arrival.

As previously agreed, today was the day he would deliver a batch of Tier Three Elixir Pills and Magical Treasures to Zi Xi.

Before long, a streak of purple light tore across the sky and landed on Changqing Mountain, resolving into the figure of Zi Xi.

After days of continuous fighting, her once ethereal disposition had vanished. In its place was a grim, deadly air, tinged with the faint scent of blood.

However, that scent of blood was soon diluted by the serene and peaceful atmosphere of Changqing Mountain.

Changqing Mountain was exceptionally tranquil. The scent of Spirit Medicines filled the air, and Spirit Beasts roamed freely. In this increasingly bloody and chaotic era, it felt like a secluded paradise.

"It’s quite pleasant here, Daoist Li."

Zi Xi gracefully took a seat, her light purple veil fluttering to reveal a tantalizing glimpse of her exquisite beauty.

Li Chang’an smiled. "I have no heart for fighting. I just want this chaotic age to end quickly and for things to go back to the way they were."

"I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed, Daoist Li. Even if this war ends, things will not return to how they once were."

"Why is that?"

Li Chang’an’s heart stirred, and he had a vague premonition of an even bloodier future.

Zi Xi explained, "My master has already gone to the Yuan Country Cultivation Immortality Realm. He intends to join forces with the Yuan Country’s Vermilion Bird Sect to completely annihilate the Yellow Sand Sect!"

"Yuan Country?"

Li Chang’an knew little about the Yuan Country Cultivation Immortality Realm.

The cultivators he had interacted with in the past were either local cultivators from Zhao Country or cultivators from the Demon Sects of Yan Country.

Zi Xi was very patient and explained it to him.

The Yuan Country Cultivation Immortality Realm is adjacent to Zhao Country and Yan Country, and all the influences within it belong to the Righteous Dao.

The situation in the Three Kingdoms Cultivation Immortality Realm is quite simple.

Yuan Country is in the southwest, and Zhao Country is in the southeast. The two countries have joined forces to jointly resist the Demonic Influences of Yan Country to the north.

It is for this reason that, despite the power of the Yan Country’s Demonic Dao, they have never managed to swallow the rich prize that is the Zhao Country Cultivation Immortality Realm.

"Yuan Country originally had only one Nascent Soul Sect, called the Four Spirits Sect. This Sect was extremely powerful, with over ten Nascent Soul True Monarchs."

"However, a hundred years ago, the Sect split apart due to internal strife, becoming the four sects of Cyan Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise, and they have been fighting amongst themselves ever since."

Zi Xi handed over a Jade Scroll, which clearly recorded the situation in the Yuan Country Cultivation Immortality Realm.

As the Saintess of the Purple Mist Sect, she had an advantage when it came to information. Her channels for acquiring it were far more numerous than those available to a Loose Cultivator like Li Chang’an.

Li Chang’an extended his Divine Sense into the Jade Scroll and quickly learned about the current state of the Yuan Country Cultivation Immortality Realm.

The Vermilion Bird Sect that Zi Xi had just mentioned was one of the four great Nascent Soul Sects in Yuan Country. Its overall strength was comparable to the Purple Mist Sect, and it also had two Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

If the two Sects were to join forces, they would indeed have a chance of destroying the Yellow Sand Sect.

However, if the Purple Mist Sect could ask for help, the Yellow Sand Sect could certainly do the same.

A worry grew in Li Chang’an’s heart; he feared this conflict between two sects would escalate into a full-blown war between two nations.

He performed a quick divination with his fingers and sensed only that the celestial machinations were in chaos, with the light of bloodshed glinting everywhere.

Zi Xi seemed to see his thoughts and said, "Daoist Li, there is no need to worry. If this war spreads to Changqing Mountain, you are more than welcome to come and practice your cultivation within my Purple Mist Sect."

"Thank you, Saintess."

’But Li Chang’an wouldn’t dare go cultivate in the Purple Mist Sect. Cultivating right under the nose of a Nascent Soul True Monarch would make his skin crawl. Besides, by the time this war was over, the Purple Mist Sect’s Spiritual Land probably wouldn’t be safe either.’

After some more conversation, Li Chang’an gave her the Tier Three Elixir Pills and Magical Treasures he had recently been refining.

Zi Xi gave them a quick inspection and was extremely satisfied with the quality of these Treasures.

The war between the two Sects was growing more brutal, and they were in dire need of such High Tier, high-quality Treasures.

She handed him a bag of Middle Grade Spirit Stones and asked, "Does Daoist Li have any needs? For a talent such as yourself, my Purple Mist Sect will always do its best to satisfy your requests."

Since she had asked proactively, Li Chang’an didn’t stand on ceremony.

"Saintess, I need two kinds of Treasures: Spirit Cloud Fruit and Yellow Sand Star Crystals."

"Your requests are unusual, Daoist Li. Both of those Treasures were more common in ancient times but are rarely seen now. Fortunately, my master has a few Spirit Cloud Fruits in his Spirit Medicine Garden. I’ll ask him for you."

"Thank you, Saintess."

Li Chang’an cupped his hands in thanks.

Zi Xi said no more, transforming into a streak of light and departing.

Before long, she returned with news.

Those few Spirit Cloud Fruits were also useful to her master. If Li Chang’an wanted them, he would have to meet her master’s conditions for a trade.

"My master’s demands are quite high. You might not be able to meet them, Daoist Li."