Eternal Life by Daily Divination

And that was why.

Cui Baihong accepted his defeat.

"To defeat a Spirit Body with a Mortal Body... Li Chang’an, you are the true Celestial Pride."

Li Chang’an said nothing. He shot out a green light and refined Cui Baihong into a Puppet.

That previous punch.

It hadn’t been as easy as it looked.

Even now, his arm was still faintly numb, and the Qi and blood throughout his body were struggling to calm down.

He swallowed a few Elixir Pills to restore his Qi and blood, then put away all his arrangements, erased every trace of his aura and presence, and took Cui Baihong back to Changqing Mountain.

...

「Deep within a cave residence on Changqing Mountain.」

Li Chang’an used the Divine Splitting Technique, sending out several hundred strands of his Divine Sense to probe Cui Baihong’s Spirit Body symbol.

As expected.

Cui Baihong’s symbol was also located in his Sea of Consciousness.

That made Ye Mengxian seem all the more special.

Li Chang’an created a cage with his Divine Sense as usual and made contact with Cui Baihong’s Spirit Body symbol.

BZZZ—

The platinum-colored Spirit Body symbol trembled, instantly broke through the cage, and fled to another location.

In that brief moment of contact, Li Chang’an gained a great deal of insight into the Power of the Gold Element.

As a Cultivator with a Wood Spirit Root, these insights weren’t of much use to him.

After that.

He tried several more times but could no longer get close to the symbol.

’As I thought, this symbol can’t be captured either.’

Li Chang’an gave up, withdrew his Divine Sense, and opened Cui Baihong’s Storage Pouch to search through it.

Soon, he found what he was looking for.

Spiritual Light flashed in his hand, and a fist-sized mass of rich Essence Blood appeared.

The mass of Essence Blood was crimson, like a blazing flame. The moment it appeared, the entire cave residence grew noticeably hotter.

"Tier Four Red Fire Sparrow Essence Blood!"

A smile spread across Li Chang’an’s face, his mood soaring.

With this.

He had now obtained three of the Treasures on the list provided by the Vermilion Bird Sect.

Originally, the Vermilion Bird Sect had demanded he produce all the Treasures on the list—more than sixty in total.

But the Vermilion Bird True Monarch had spoken up for him, reducing the number to a mere tenth of the original amount. Furthermore, the True Monarch had offered to provide half of that for him.

Because of this.

The three Treasures he now held were enough!

’The three Treasures are all here. The Vermilion Bird Sect should have no reason to stop me from entering the Vermilion Bird Secret Realm now.’

Li Chang’an mused.

If those Golden Core Elders from the Vermilion Bird Sect still dared to give him trouble.

Then he would switch to a slightly inferior Celestial Grade Technique, cultivate to the Nascent Soul Realm, and then storm the Vermilion Bird Sect to demand an explanation!

He put away the Red Fire Sparrow Essence Blood. Instead of going to find Mu Hongyu immediately, he interrogated Cui Baihong.

Over the next few days.

He squeezed Cui Baihong for all he was worth.

He made Cui Baihong write down every Cultivation Technique, Magic, and ancient text he knew.

During this time.

Li Chang’an had been gathering information on Mu Chen, plotting to make him the scapegoat.

’As the Vermilion Bird Sect’s Saint Child, Mu Chen’s position is inherently hostile to Cui Baihong’s. It shouldn’t be difficult to create conflict between them.’

Li Chang’an thought to himself as a plan gradually formed in his mind.

Just as he was thinking.

A streak of light suddenly tore across the sky and landed on Changqing Mountain.

The visitor was wearing a light yellow dress. Her features were delicate, her eyes sparkled with life—it was Su Yuyan!

"Yuyan."

Li Chang’an smiled and walked out of his cave residence to greet her.

After some conversation.

Su Yuyan explained the purpose of her visit.

She had reached Foundation Establishment before Li Chang’an and also had the vast resources left behind by Chen Huilan. Yet, after all these years, she still hadn’t formed her Core, her Cultivation stalled at the Foundation Establishment Peak.

By now, she had long since switched to the Celestial Grade Technique Li Chang’an had given her, and her foundation was quite profound.

After some discussion, Gu Qinghong and the others had decided to treat her as a top-tier Golden Core Seed, preparing resources for her such as the Five Elements Golden Condensation Pill and other Core Formation Spiritual Objects.

"Brother Li, I’m going to attempt Core Formation in seven days. Will you come and watch?"

"Of course, I’ll be there."

Li Chang’an replied with a smile.

Following that.

He took out a large collection of notes on Core Formation.

It included not only his own summaries but also notes from major Nascent Soul Sects, written by people like Gu Yunqi and Cui Baihong. He told Su Yuyan to study them carefully.

...

「Seven days later.」

Li Chang’an brought Xu Changqing, Luo Yunshu, and others to the Cyan Cloud Sect to witness Su Yuyan’s Core Formation.

By now.

Luo Yunshu had also cultivated to the Foundation Establishment Peak.

She didn’t attempt Core Formation immediately, planning to let her foundation settle for a while longer.

Xu Changqing’s progress was a bit slower. His Cultivation was at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, but his foundation was exceptionally solid. He was walking the Immortal Path steadily, much in Li Chang’an’s style.

That day at noon.

A ten-li wide Celestial Phenomenon appeared.

A massive Spiritual Power vortex formed above the Cyan Cloud Sect, gathering Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power from all directions and pouring it into a seclusion chamber deep within the sect.

’Yuyan should be fine.’

Li Chang’an’s expression was calm; he wasn’t too worried.

Su Yuyan not only had the Core Formation resources from the Cyan Cloud Sect but also the Core Formation Treasures he had given her.

Although she only had a Middle Grade Spirit Root, it wouldn’t be difficult for her to pass the Core Formation trial. The only concern was that she might accidentally form a Fake Pill.

Sure enough.

A mere five days later, Su Yuyan successfully completed her Core Formation.

She hadn’t formed a Fake Pill, but a Superior True Pill!

With this.

The immortal-seeking group from all those years ago now had another Golden Core Cultivator.

Li Chang’an, Ye Hao, and Su Yuyan were all now Golden Core Cultivators.

As for Xu Fugui, Chu Daniu, and Mu Qiuyan, their Cultivation levels weren’t very high. They were no longer as dedicated to their practice as they were in their youth, and it was likely they would never reach the Golden Core Realm in this lifetime.

’Those three old friends are gradually being left behind.’

Li Chang’an lamented inwardly.

As time went on, the old friends by his side would become fewer and fewer.

After congratulating Su Yuyan on her successful Core Formation.

He returned to Changqing Mountain to continue plotting Cui Baihong’s death.

...

「Half a month later.」

Deep within the Ancient Ruins Secret Realm.

Mu Chen, several other Saint Children from the Vermilion Bird Sect, and numerous Guests were in the middle of breaking an Ancient Array.

After expending a large number of Treasures, they finally managed to open the Array.

In an instant.

A scorching aura rushed toward them.

Within the Array was a Spirit Medicine Garden, filled with a vast number of Tier Three and Quasi-Tier Four Spirit Medicines. Many of them were beneficial for the Vermilion Bird Sect’s Cultivation Techniques.

"Haha, this wasn’t a waste of time after all!"

A smile spread across Mu Chen’s face, his mood soaring.

But just then.

A streak of Spiritual Light suddenly appeared and instantly swept away all the Spirit Medicine in the garden!

Cui Baihong appeared, also grinning from ear to ear.

"Many thanks to Daoist Mu for breaking the Array for me!"