Eternal Life by Daily Divination - Chapter 445 - 250: Entering the Formation Alone, the Might of a Magical Treasure
“Just a small part?”
Li Chang’an fell into thought.
’Suppressing a small part should be enough.’
’To completely suppress it, I’ll still have to rely on the Beast Taming Wheel, a Quasi-Tier Four Treasure!’
A short while later, the two returned to the Ancient Cave Mansion where the Zhou Clan Members were hiding.
Zhou Yi’an, his face filled with shame, apologized to all his clan members.
Then, Li Chang’an, Zhou Yi’an, and the others began a detailed discussion.
Zhou Yi’an was worried that Li Chang’an wouldn’t be able to handle the Abyssal Water Turtle King with only half a Spirit Contract.
Therefore, he proposed going to the Cyan Cloud Sect and paying a price to ask one of their Golden Core Masters to intervene and resolve the Zhou Family’s crisis for good.
Zhou Sheng’s brow furrowed, and he shook his head. “The Cyan Cloud Sect may have the power to kill that Abyssal Water Turtle King, but from then on, our Zhou Family would most likely become their vassal.”
“Becoming a vassal is still better than having our entire clan annihilated.”
“No, that plan is not suitable!”
Zhou Sheng looked at Li Chang’an, a hint of expectation in his eyes.
“Daoist Li, can you deal with the Abyssal Water Turtle King on your own?”
“I have some confidence.”
Li Chang’an nodded slightly, his tone grave.
Hearing this, the surrounding Zhou Clan Members glanced at each other, finding it hard to believe.
They knew Li Chang’an was formidable, but he was, after all, just a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
That Old Demon King not only possessed Tier Three strength but also controlled the Zhou Clan Territory’s Tier Three Array. What could Li Chang’an possibly use to fight him?
Zhou Yi’an asked worriedly, “Daoist Li, what are your chances?”
“It’s hard to say.”
Li Chang’an didn’t give a precise answer.
He was still waiting for the Divination.
Soon, Midnight arrived.
As usual, a golden light appeared before his eyes.
[Divination has been refreshed]
[Today’s Divination: Auspicious]
[You enter the Zhou Clan Territory alone, suppress the Abyssal Water Turtle King with half a Spirit Contract, and use the Beast Taming Wheel to successfully subdue it.]
’Successfully subdue it!’
Li Chang’an’s heart leaped with joy, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
With the Divination as his safety net, his confidence soared.
As long as nothing unexpected happened, that Abyssal Water Turtle King was as good as his!
A moment later, Li Chang’an said to Zhou Yi’an, “Daoist Zhou, I am seventy percent certain I can suppress the Abyssal Water Turtle King in this battle!”
“Seventy percent?”
Zhou Yi’an was astonished. The number was simply too high.
Even with just a thirty percent chance, he would have been willing to let Li Chang’an try.
After all, he didn’t want the Zhou Family to become a vassal of the Cyan Cloud Sect either.
“Daoist Li, are you really seventy percent certain?”
“Yes. I can swear on my Dao Heart.”
“There’s no need! I believe you, Daoist Li!”
Zhou Yi’an immediately stopped him.
One should avoid making an oath on their Dao Heart if at all possible.
Following some discussion, the Zhou Clan Members all agreed to let Li Chang’an try first.
If Li Chang’an failed, they would then go to the Cyan Cloud Sect for help.
Li Chang’an secretly sent a Sound Transmission to Zhou Yi’an and Zhou Sheng. “Fellow Daoists, I have a Tier Two Peak Water Element Turtle Demon. If this battle is successful, I will need all of the Abyssal Water Turtle King’s Water Element Essence, and I will need to use your Zhou Family’s Spirit Vein to break through.”
“Daoist Li, it shall be as you say!”
Neither of them had any objections.
They no longer wanted to keep that Abyssal Water Turtle King around.
A Master-devouring Demon cannot be kept. Once it has betrayed its master, it will do so again!
Zhou Yi’an said, “Daoist Li, I have several Treasures that can help a Tier Two Water Element Demon Beast advance. If you succeed, I am willing to give all of them to you!”
“Good. It’s a deal!”
The two parties did not sign a Spirit Contract.
Li Chang’an wasn’t worried about the Zhou Family going back on their word.
If they did, he could just slaughter the entire Zhou Family and seize their Spirit Vein and Treasures by force.
…
「An hour later.」
Li Chang’an set out that very night.
Zhou Yi’an and the others saw him to the entrance of the cave mansion.
“Daoist Li, you must take care. Your life is what’s most important.”
“If things look bad, retreat immediately!”
The others all spoke up, their faces etched with unconcealable worry.
Although Li Chang’an had said he was seventy percent certain, in the eyes of most Zhou Clan Members, it was very likely he would not return from this trip.
“There’s no need to worry. Just wait for good news!”
Li Chang’an smiled, lingered no longer, and transformed into a streak of light as he sped away.
He entered the Borrowed State, his Escape Technique incredibly fast. Like a meteor from beyond the heavens, he tore across the silent night sky, not stopping for a moment until he reached the vicinity of the Zhou Clan Territory.
The Zhou Clan Territory didn’t look much different than before.
A peaceful and harmonious atmosphere permeated the territory.
Countless Zhou Clan Members went about their business.
On the surface, nothing seemed out of place.
But under the gaze of his Stone Eye…
…the entire Zhou Clan Territory was thick with the color of blood and surging with monstrous Demon Qi. It was nothing short of a demon’s nest!
The place with the densest Demon Qi faintly exuded the pressure of a Tier Three Demon King—it was the domain of the Abyssal Water Turtle King.
With a thought, Li Chang’an took out the Venerable Soul Banner.
“Evil Soul, protect me from the shadows!”
“You got it! Don’t you worry about a thing, boss!”
The Evil Soul immediately transformed into a wisp of black smoke and stuck close behind Li Chang’an.
Li Chang’an’s figure flickered. Without any attempt at concealment, he charged straight into the Zhou Clan Territory’s Tier Three Array.
In that instant, the entire Zhou Clan Territory trembled.
Countless Zhou Clan Members and Demon Beasts raised their heads, staring intently at the figure in the sky.
Immediately after, a great laugh rang out.
“Hahaha, Li Chang’an! You actually dared to come!”
The Abyssal Water Turtle King roared with laughter, appearing in mid-air in the blink of an eye.
Beneath the vast sky, a man and a turtle stood facing each other.
Li Chang’an wasted no time on words, immediately activating all the restrictions on his half of the Spirit Contract.
BUZZ—
The Abyssal Water Turtle King trembled violently as blood-red chains and symbols materialized around its body. Its aura weakened steadily, and a hint of pain appeared in its eyes.
But it didn’t seem to care, and it continued to laugh maniacally.
“Li Chang’an, you think you can suppress me with just half a Spirit Contract?”
Although its aura had diminished considerably, it was still at the Tier Three Early Stage, and a particularly powerful one at that.
Li Chang’an’s previous guess had been correct.
After taking control of the Zhou Family, the Abyssal Water Turtle King had plundered the Treasure Vault of everything useful to it, raising its own strength to the Tier Three Middle Stage!
Furthermore, it had yet to absorb a large amount of Water Element Essence from the Treasures within its body.
If it absorbed it all, it would certainly be able to advance to the Tier Three Late Stage!
The Zhou Family’s thousand-year foundation was no empty boast.
The Abyssal Water Turtle King laughed loudly. “Li Chang’an, if you become my Human Servant, I might consider letting you live…”
Before it could finish speaking, its expression changed drastically. It sensed an aura that filled it with extreme terror.
A ray of Spiritual Light shot out from Li Chang’an’s Storage Pouch, transforming in mid-air into the terrifyingly oppressive Beast Taming Wheel. Like a blazing sun, it suddenly bore down upon the entire Zhou Clan Territory.
In that moment, the thousands of demons in the Zhou Clan Territory were struck with terror!
