Eternal Life by Daily Divination

In terms of Escape Techniques...

Across the Western and Southern Domains, it was likely that no one could surpass Li Chang’an.

Of course, the Zi Xi Saintess from the Purple Mist Sect was an exception.

She possessed the Cloud Mist Spirit Body, was naturally skilled in stealth and Escape Techniques, and with a Nascent Soul True Monarch backing her, it wasn’t hard to obtain a Celestial Grade Escape Technique.

Fortunately, he and the Saintess were friends, not foes.

’This Cyan Wind Snake’s Escape Technique is quite good. If it had been anyone else today, it most likely would have gotten away.’

Li Chang’an placed both Cyan Snake Master and the Cyan Wind Snake King into his Spirit Beast Bag, then retrieved the Array and the other arrangements he had laid out.

He erased all traces of his aura, transformed into a streak of light, and departed.

After returning to Changqing Mountain, Li Chang’an opened Cyan Snake Master’s Storage Pouch and took a close look inside.

Inside the Storage Pouch, there were many Treasures for nurturing Spirit Beasts.

Evidently, Cyan Snake Master had treated the Cyan Wind Snake as her second life, sparing no effort in raising it.

Li Chang’an rummaged through it for a moment and quickly found the Consciousness Skill that Cyan Snake Master had mastered.

’An Earth Grade Divine Sense Technique, the Divine Split Beast Taming Technique.’

If one successfully cultivated this Divine Split Beast Taming Technique, they could split their Divine Sense in two, using one half to control their own body and the other to control a contracted Spirit Beast.

This would allow a person and their Spirit Beast to engage an enemy simultaneously, effectively turning the Spirit Beast into an avatar.

With two bodies controlled by a single consciousness, their coordination would naturally be much higher.

Furthermore, this Consciousness Skill caused no harm to the Spirit Beast.

’Although Cyan Snake Master controlled the Cyan Wind Snake’s Demon Body, its own consciousness wasn’t erased. If she no longer wished to control it, she could return control of the Demon Body at any time.’

Li Chang’an scanned the contents and pondered.

’This Consciousness Skill is indeed quite good.’

A Cultivator who practiced this Consciousness Skill could, in a crisis, control their Spirit Beast’s body to escape.

However, its weakness was also obvious.

After splitting the Divine Sense in two, one became extremely vulnerable to Divine Sense Attacks.

Although Divine Sense Attack Skills were almost never seen in the current Cultivation Immortality Realm, there would always be lucky Cultivators who obtained them.

Li Chang’an himself knew one.

’I can learn the basics of this technique. It might not be useful now, but who knows when it could come in handy.’

’It never hurts to have another skill under your belt!’

Li Chang’an made a copy and tossed it into his Storage Pouch.

Afterward, he continued to take inventory of the Treasures in Cyan Snake Master’s Storage Pouch, taking most of the useful ones.

After he finished taking inventory, with a mere thought, Li Chang’an released Cyan Snake Master from the Storage Pouch.

He interrogated her, wanting to know more of Shi Hu Master’s hidden cards, but Cyan Snake Master didn’t know much.

’Shi Hu is certainly cautious. He didn’t reveal many of his trump cards, even to his most trusted confidante, Cyan Snake Master.’

Li Chang’an pondered for a moment.

Shi Hu Master’s methods were nowhere near as crude as his demeanor suggested.

Without the Wood Seed Technique, Li Chang’an would have a truly difficult time dealing with him.

’First, I’ll send Cyan Snake Master back. Through her, I can slowly gain control over the other Golden Core Masters in Shi Hu Immortal City. Then I’ll find an opportunity to deal with Shi Hu Master himself.’

Li Chang’an used the Wood Seed Technique, manipulating Cyan Snake Master into returning to Shi Hu Immortal City.

His actions this time were swift, and he remained completely undetected.

After Cyan Snake Master returned to Shi Hu Immortal City, she didn’t arouse any suspicion and continued to act as she always had.

「In the days that followed.」

Li Chang’an gradually infiltrated Shi Hu Immortal City.

Li Chang’an himself remained on Changqing Mountain, cultivating the Divine Split Beast Taming Technique.

Time flew, and in the blink of an eye, more than two years passed.

One day, Li Chang’an cultivated the Divine Split Beast Taming Technique to the stage of Great Success.

He activated the technique, splitting off half of his Divine Sense and sending it into Dahuang’s Sea of Consciousness, instantly taking control of Dahuang’s body.

’This kind of control is somewhat similar to the Wood Seed Technique. I can control this Demon Body’s Demonic Power and Innate Demon Technique, but the Divine Sense required is far greater than for the Wood Seed Technique.’

’Back then, when Mo Qingkuang created the Blood Seed Technique, he might have drawn inspiration from this Consciousness Skill.’

Li Chang’an mused.

Although Mo Qingkuang’s comprehension was strong, even the best comprehension would find it difficult to create a technique from scratch.

Studying the techniques and insights of predecessors can save one from taking many wrong turns.

’Dahuang’s tracking talent is quite extraordinary. It can distinguish so many different auras.’

After taking control of Dahuang’s body, Li Chang’an felt as if the entire world had changed.

He controlled Dahuang’s Demon Body, moving around Changqing Mountain for a little while.

Just then, Wang Lingjing came running over.

"Dahuang, let’s go play on the back mountain."

She was wearing a long, pale yellow dress, her figure graceful, and was about to sit on Dahuang’s back.

Li Chang’an immediately sidestepped her and said, "Lingjing, why don’t you go play by yourself? Dahuang is busy right now."

"Huh?"

Wang Lingjing’s beautiful eyes widened as she stared at Dahuang in astonishment.

"Ancestor, how did you turn into a dog?"

"I’m experimenting with a new technique. It’s a bit complicated to explain right now."

"Oh."

Wang Lingjing obediently left without asking any questions.

Li Chang’an continued to experience Dahuang’s Innate Demon Technique, discerning the countless auras in the world around him.

He had a faint feeling that if this Innate Demon Technique was enhanced further, it might not only be used for finding people, but also for seeking out all kinds of Treasures, just like the Ink-Scaled Earth Dragon’s Treasure Hunting Talent.

Unfortunately, Dahuang’s bloodline was too weak, which meant the upper limit of this talent wasn’t high enough.

’I wonder when I can get another Ten Thousand Demon Blood Stone.’

Li Chang’an felt a bit of regret, having still not obtained the Ancient Beast Taming Sect’s method for refining the Ten Thousand Demon Blood Stone.

Just as he was thinking this...

「Meanwhile, in Shi Hu Immortal City, Western Domain.」

Shi Hu Master suddenly sought out Cyan Snake Master, who was now secretly under Li Chang’an’s control.

"Cyan Snake, prepare yourself. We are entering the Southern Domain again to annihilate the Mo Family!"

"Annihilate the Mo Family?"

"That’s right!"

Shi Hu Master’s expression was calm and steady as he explained the plan.