Eternal Life by Daily Divination

Chapter 171: Chapter 163: Li Chang’an Kills a Foundation Establishment Cultivator

In the end, he had no choice but to abandon the Wu Clan Territory. Disregarding the lives of his fellow clan members, he fought desperately to break through the blockade set by Zheng Qingqing and her companion, then transformed into a streak of light and vanished over the horizon.

“Zheng Family! I, Wu Lianshan, swear I will not rest until I have my revenge!”

Wu Lianshan’s rage-filled voice echoed across the sky.

Zheng Feihong’s expression changed.

If he truly escaped, then the Zheng Family couldn’t consider this battle a victory.

This was because a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, if they single-mindedly hid in the shadows to seek revenge, would inevitably cause immeasurable losses to the Zheng Family.

“After him!”

Zheng Feihong and Zheng Qingqing immediately gave chase, disappearing over the horizon in the blink of an eye.

At the same time, numerous Zheng Clan Members appeared. They swarmed into the Wu Clan Territory and began to slaughter the remaining Wu disciples.

The thick stench of blood filled the canyon, lingering long after.

…

「At that moment.」

Li Chang’an was hot on Wu Lianshan’s heels.

Wu Lianshan’s physique was truly impressive. After suffering one heavy blow after another, he could still flee without stopping.

This flight lasted for a full four hours!

Fortunately, his Escape Technique wasn’t particularly outstanding.

By entering his Borrowed State and using the Little Five Elements Escape Technique, Li Chang’an was able to keep up.

After about another quarter of an hour, Wu Lianshan finally slowed down, stopping in front of a small stream.

He let out a slow breath, his aura suddenly plummeting. He sat down by the stream and began to heal his wounds.

He was gravely injured from the battle.

His Tier Two Body Refinement physique was covered in a dense network of fine cracks, like a porcelain doll on the verge of shattering.

’Zheng Family! As long as I’m still alive, you’ll never know peace!’

Wu Lianshan seethed with hatred, swearing a silent oath.

He was well aware that by now, the Wu Clan Territory was most likely littered with corpses.

Without the protection of their Foundation Establishment Ancestor, all the Wu Clan Members could only be slaughtered at will.

Fortunately, he had foreseen this situation and had already arranged for a portion of the main family line to be sent away, ordering them to change their surname and develop in another region.

’After I recover from my injuries, I’ll go check on them. There are a few with decent talent over there…’

Just as Wu Lianshan was thinking this, a sharp Sword Intent materialized behind him.

Several Sword Arrays appeared one after another, emitting an aura that would startle even an Early Stage of Foundation Establishment cultivator.

’Not good!’

Wu Lianshan knew this was bad. He had just relaxed his guard, and now, under this sudden attack, he had to forcibly muster a breath of Qi.

He was about to dodge to the side to avoid the killing intent behind him.

But at that very moment, the Profound Water Turtle appeared to his right. It opened its mouth and spat out a powerful Water Element Technique.

Wu Lianshan’s expression changed again as he sensed the Profound Water Turtle’s aura.

“A Tier Two Great Demon!”

Most Demon Beasts had formidable bodies, and Turtle Species Demon Beasts even more so. This was enough to nullify the advantage of his Tier Two Body Refinement.

If he got entangled in a fight, he wouldn’t gain any advantage.

He might even attract the pursuing Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Zheng Family.

Wu Lianshan didn’t dare to linger. He shot into the sky, planning to leave this place and find another spot to heal.

But suddenly, his body froze, as if he had slammed into an invisible wall.

The next instant, ripples spread through the empty space around him, forming a large, turquoise net that instantly ensnared him.

He was like a fish caught in a net, unable to break free no matter how much he struggled.

“May I ask which Daoist is here?”

Wu Lianshan’s face was pale as he hurriedly shouted.

“I am Wu Lianshan of the Foundation Establishment Wu Family! I was merely passing through and have no ill intentions. I implore you, Daoist, to be merciful!”

In his view, the person who had suddenly attacked him must be an extremely powerful Foundation Establishment Sword Cultivator who also possessed a Tier Two Great Demon Spirit Pet.

A person like that couldn’t possibly be unknown.

Perhaps it was someone he had met before.

However, when he saw Li Chang’an’s face, he froze as if struck by lightning.

“You…”

Wu Lianshan had seen a portrait of Li Chang’an at Cao Zhengxiong’s place and knew he was just a minor figure at the Qi Refining Sixth Layer.

He could kill countless minor figures like that with a single casual Technique.

He had never paid him any mind.

But now, he had fallen into this minor figure’s hands!

“How could it be…”

Wu Lianshan found it utterly unbelievable.

How could Li Chang’an wield such terrifying Sword Qi, and why did he have a Tier Two Spirit Beast?

Moreover, Li Chang’an’s strength also far exceeded his expectations.

He had actually reached the Qi Refining Eighth Layer!

“Li Chang’an, how can it be you?”

Wu Lianshan couldn’t accept it; his mind was filled with too many questions.

Li Chang’an smiled. “And why can’t it be me? Were you expecting some great personage, Senior?”

“You…”

Wu Lianshan took a deep breath, quickly suppressing his shock and anger.

He forced a smile.

“Li, there is no enmity between us. All our problems stem from the Zheng Family, am I not right?”

“No need for more words, Senior. Today, I will kill you!”

Li Chang’an’s smile vanished, his expression turning cold.

Wu Lianshan was enraged by his words.

“Junior, do you really think you can kill me just because you have a Tier Two Spirit Beast?”

“I’ll say it again, Senior… why not?”

Li Chang’an sneered and instantly entered his Borrowed State.

Before Wu Lianshan’s shocked eyes, his aura surged, breaking through the limits of Qi Refining in an instant and reaching a level close to Foundation Establishment.

“You’ve already reached Foundation Establishment!”

Wu Lianshan was horrified.

Although it was slightly weaker than a normal Foundation Establishment, it was still Foundation Establishment!

If he had known that Li Chang’an had already reached Foundation Establishment and had a Tier Two Great Demon, he never would have agreed to the Cao Family’s request. He wouldn’t have dared to even think about targeting him!

At this thought, he was filled with regret and no longer dared to underestimate Li Chang’an in the slightest.

“Li, no… Daoist Li, I spoke rudely before. Please don’t take it to heart! I am willing to offer you Treasures as an apology!”

“No need. Your life will be apology enough!”

Li Chang’an’s voice was ice-cold.

The next instant, the Nine Jade Sword Talismans ignited in unison. The astonishing Sword Qi formed a terrifying Sword Array that tore through the sky in a flash, slamming into Wu Lianshan with deadly force.

BOOM!

With a look of utter horror, Wu Lianshan trembled.

His body, already covered in cracks, suddenly exploded. It burst into countless fragments of flesh and blood, which fell into the stream below, instantly dyeing the babbling water red.

“Come!”

Li Chang’an beckoned with his hand, and a swaying, sinister Soul Banner appeared in it.

Wu Lianshan’s Soul immediately appeared.

The moment he saw the Venerable Soul Banner, his face filled with shock and despair. He begged for mercy again and again, pleading only for Li Chang’an to let him walk the Reincarnation Path.

“Daoist Li, the Venerable Soul Banner is an Evil Artifact! Using such an Evil Artifact goes against the harmony of the heavens and will damage your own destiny…”

“Too much nonsense. You can say the rest inside the Soul Banner!”

Li Chang’an snorted coldly. How could he possibly let such a fine Tier Two Main Soul go?

Without another word, he immediately sucked Wu Lianshan’s Soul into the Venerable Soul Banner.

However, the Venerable Soul Banner was currently only at Tier One Peak, and containing such a powerful Tier Two Main Soul was a bit of a strain.

Li Chang’an used his own power to temporarily seal Wu Lianshan’s Soul, planning to find some Treasures for the Venerable Soul Banner to devour later.

Then, with a wave of his hand, he collected Wu Lianshan’s Storage Pouch and scattered Treasures.

Only then did he let out a long sigh of relief.

Looking at the bloodstained stream, Li Chang’an felt a daze come over him.

Not so long ago, in his eyes, all Foundation Establishment cultivators were lofty, untouchable beings.

Beings like that could have turned him to ash with a single breath.

But today…

He had personally slain a Foundation Establishment Powerhouse!