Chapter 898 - 396: 200th Birthday, Identity Exposed, Tier Five Reincarnation Wheel

The two of them and the turtle shared similar temperaments; they rarely risked their lives. Furthermore, Li Chang’an’s cultivation was indeed insufficient. How could a mere Golden Core cultivator defeat a Nascent Soul expert and a Tier Four Demon Monarch?

At this moment, the Old Turtle suddenly sent a sound transmission to Li Chang’an.

"Daoist Lin Fan, you and I both know your strength is extraordinary. Please, help me this once!"

Hearing this, Li Chang’an was instantly startled. His disguise was impeccable. How could this Old Turtle see through his identity? Could he just be bluffing?

With this in mind, he put on a look of confusion and replied via sound transmission, "Senior, you’ve misunderstood. I am not Senior Lin Fan. However, I know him, so I might have been tainted with his aura, leading to your misjudgment."

"A misunderstanding?" The Old Turtle stared at Li Chang’an, observing him again and again.

After a good while, he finally spoke again. "Fine, let us assume you just know him. Could you invite Daoist Lin Fan on my behalf? I am willing to offer a heavy treasure to request his assistance!"

Hearing the word "treasure," Li Chang’an felt a slight stir in his heart. "Elder Turtle, I would like to ask on Senior Lin Fan’s behalf—what kind of treasure is it?"

"Cyan Condensing Jade and Pill Transformation Water!" the Old Turtle stated his terms directly.

Inside the pouch within his body, a considerable amount of Cyan Condensing Jade and Pill Transformation Water was stored. However, now that he was suppressed, no matter how many treasures he had, they were completely useless. Once he died, these Nascent Soul Formation treasures would fall into the hands of Holy Fire True Monarch.

"As long as Daoist Lin Fan helps me, I am willing to give him three portions of Cyan Condensing Jade and Pill Transformation Water to aid his descendants in their Nascent Soul Formation."

The Old Turtle was highly sincere, actually willing to offer three portions. He further added, "There is a turtle demon’s aura here. You must be raising a Water Element Demon Beast that is a turtle about to reach the Tier Three Peak. Inside my pouch, there is a complete set of treasures required for a turtle demon to advance to Tier Four. If you help me, I can give that to you as well!"

Two consecutive offers. One was beneficial to Li Chang’an himself, while the other was helpful to the Profound Water Turtle.

Treasures for a demon beast to advance to Tier Four were extremely hard to find. Li Chang’an had yet to find a single one, but the Old Turtle had a complete set! The so-called "complete set" referred to all the treasures that would aid in the three processes: shattering the Demon Pill, crossing the Celestial Tribulation, and crossing the Heart Demon Tribulation. It even included life-saving items in case the tribulation failed!

With these treasures, Li Chang’an could safely let the Profound Water Turtle attempt to break through to Tier Four. Once the Profound Water Turtle successfully advanced and became a Tier Four Demon Monarch, Li Chang’an would gain another Tier Four Card.

Furthermore, through his Borrowing Technique talent, he would be able to possess Fake Soul Cultivation. This type of cultivation was different from the Fake Soul Cultivation brought by the Power of Faith. Although it was also a temporary boost, it would truly act upon his own body, potentially allowing him to experience the process of Shattered Pill Formation ahead of time.

Moreover, the Power of Faith had a fatal flaw. He had to possess a territory. If the Battle of Righteous and Evil was lost and the Demonic Cultivators attacked, Li Chang’an would most likely have to leave Changqing Mountain, abandon the Fire Cloud Secret Realm, and relocate to a safer place.

He thought, "Once the Demonic Cultivators control the Fire Cloud Secret Realm, they will definitely alter the faith of the Fire Cloud creatures, causing me to lose my Fake Soul Cultivation and drop back down to Golden Core strength."

Without the Power of Faith, Li Chang’an would be entirely unable to face a Nascent Soul cultivator head-on. But the Profound Water Turtle’s power was different. Li Chang’an could carry the Profound Water Turtle with him at all times. As long as nothing happened to the Profound Water Turtle, he could borrow its power whenever he wanted.

With this in mind, Li Chang’an immediately summoned the Profound Water Turtle, allowing him to meet the Old Turtle. He secretly sent a sound transmission to the Profound Water Turtle, "Xiaohai, this Old Turtle has lived for over five thousand years. His whole body is full of treasures. Be on your best behavior and try to squeeze out all the knowledge and insights from his brain!"

"Understood!"

The Profound Water Turtle trotted forward on his four short legs, arriving before the Old Turtle’s Demon Soul. Putting on the appearance of an obedient junior, he bowed to the Old Turtle. "Junior pays respects to Senior."

"Mhm." The Old Turtle gave a slight nod, looking him over. "Good accumulation, deep foundation, and your potential hasn’t been compromised in the slightest. Your bloodline is close to the Celestial Grade, and your Demon Pill is also nearing immortality. With the treasures I have prepared, becoming a Demon Monarch will not be difficult."

"Senior praises me too highly." The Profound Water Turtle’s small face flushed red as he spoke with a humble tone.

The Old Turtle replied, "I’m merely telling the truth. Before I broke through to Tier Four, my foundation wasn’t as good as yours. It was only because the Black Tortoise Sect was facing a formidable enemy that I had to rush my breakthrough. That compromised my potential somewhat, which is why I still haven’t crossed the threshold of the Tier Four Middle Stage to this day."

At this point, a hint of regret seeped into his tone. His bloodline was actually very strong. Just like the outside rumors claimed, he possessed a trace of the Black Tortoise Divine Beast bloodline, and its tier had reached the Celestial Grade, comparable to a Human Race cultivator with a Celestial Spirit Root.

Under normal circumstances, how could a demon beast with a Celestial Grade bloodline that had lived for over five thousand years only have a Tier Four Early Stage cultivation?

"Alright, from now on, you will follow me. I will teach you about the path of a Demon Monarch."

"Thank you, Senior!" Overjoyed, the Profound Water Turtle bowed repeatedly in gratitude.

Li Chang’an was also delighted. It seemed that the Old Turtle thought highly of this junior. Regardless of whether Li Chang’an helped him or not, he would still share his breakthrough insights with the Profound Water Turtle. They were both turtle species demon beasts, and both were Water Element Demon Beasts. The Profound Water Turtle would definitely gain a lot.

Li Chang’an also expressed his thanks on the Profound Water Turtle’s behalf before bringing the topic back to the Black Tortoise Sect. "Elder Turtle, even if Senior Lin Fan agrees to help you, our chances of winning this battle aren’t high."

"The Black Tortoise Sect’s Tier Four Middle Grade Array is controlled by Holy Fire True Monarch, and there’s also that Demonic Tier Four Demon Monarch helping him. Even a Mid-Stage Nascent Soul Cultivator would find it hard to gain the upper hand against them, let alone someone at the Fake Soul stage." Li Chang’an voiced his concerns.

The conditions the Old Turtle offered were quite favorable, but Li Chang’an had always been a steady and cautious person; he wouldn’t let himself be blinded by treasures.