Chapter 491 - 266: Capturing Wan Xing Alive, Entering Red Leaf Valley

Before today, Wan Xing had imagined reuniting with Li Chang’an countless times.

In nearly every one, he was the one in the superior position.

「But now.」

Everything was the complete opposite of what he had imagined.

He couldn’t accept it. "Li Chang’an," he asked, his voice hoarse, "when did you become a Golden Core Master? Why was there no news at all?"

"It’s just Core Formation. Did I need to announce it to the world?"

Li Chang’an replied nonchalantly.

To Wan Xing, those words sounded deeply ironic.

After all, Wan Xing had yet to achieve Core Formation himself. But ever since his Body Refinement broke through to Tier Three, he had carried himself as a Golden Core Master, acting as if he wished the entire Southern Domain knew of his status.

He couldn’t help but feel a pang of regret. ’If I’d known Li Chang’an was this formidable, I never should have provoked him just for Liu Xuanfeng.’

Based on his performance in this battle, even if he succeeded in his own Core Formation, he still might not be Li Chang’an’s match.

Provoking such a powerful enemy just to curry favor with a genius from a Nascent Soul Sect was simply not worth it!

"Li Chang’an, I was in the wrong on both occasions. I’m willing to apologize and make amends."

Wan Xing adopted a humble posture, his previous arrogance completely gone.

Li Chang’an said coldly, "If apologies actually worked, this world wouldn’t have so many dead people."

"Li Chang’an, are you going to kill me?"

Wan Xing’s heart clenched, and a chill ran down his spine.

He instinctively tried to retrieve a Communication Treasure from his Storage Pouch to call for help from a Golden Core Master of the Cyan Cloud Sect, but was horrified to discover...

...he couldn’t move at all!

The power of the Tier Three Array descended from the heavens, pinning him completely.

Wan Xing panicked. "Li Chang’an, you can’t kill me!" he yelled. "I’m a Golden Core Seed of the Cyan Cloud Sect! If I die, the Sect will investigate with its full strength!"

"Don’t worry, I won’t kill you."

Li Chang’an flicked his finger, sending out a streak of green light.

The green light entered Wan Xing’s body and quickly transformed into a Wood Seed, which took root and began to sprout inside him.

This Tier Three Body Refinement physique was indeed impressive. The Wood Seed Technique’s corruption was much slower than usual, but it still steadily eroded every inch of his flesh and blood.

Ultimately, Wan Xing too became a Wood Seed Puppet.

Although his Magical Power Cultivation couldn’t compare to his Body Refinement, it had reached Foundation Establishment Peak, qualifying him to attempt Core Formation.

Li Chang’an planned to have these two puppets, Ye Mengxian and Wan Xing, attempt Core Formation before he did. This would allow him to experience the process vicariously and minimize his own chances of failure.

Next, Li Chang’an wiped the restriction from Wan Xing’s Storage Pouch and took a look inside.

’There are plenty of Treasures, but unfortunately, no Five Elements Golden Condensation Pill or Core Formation Spiritual Objects.’

As the Sect’s most favored Golden Core Seed, Wan Xing, just like Ye Mengxian, had no need to prepare his own Core Formation Treasures.

The Sect had already prepared everything for him!

’It’s nice to have a Sect to rely on.’

’But if you use the Sect’s Treasures, you have to bear the Sect’s responsibilities. There are pros and cons. For an ordinary Cultivator, the pros probably outweigh the cons.’

Li Chang’an shook his head slightly. He much preferred being a Loose Cultivator.

He continued rummaging through the Storage Pouch and soon found what he was looking for.

A Tier Three Body Refining Technique!

’Huh... this Body Refining Technique is actually the sequel to the one I’m currently practicing.’

Li Chang’an was rather surprised as he looked it over.

The Body Refining Technique he was currently practicing was the Demon Dragon Body Refining Technique, which could only be cultivated to Tier Two Peak. It had no Chapters for Tier Three and beyond.

The technique Wan Xing practiced was also the Demon Dragon Body Refining Technique, but it was a more complete version.

It could be cultivated all the way to Tier Three Peak!

The Treasures required for Tier Three Body Refinement were similar to those for Tier Two, just of a higher Tier.

This was especially true for the Essence Blood of Dragon-type Demon Beasts, which had to be at least Tier Three.

’Essence Blood from a Tier Two Dragon-type Demon Beast is already hard to find. A Tier Three’s will be even more difficult.’

Li Chang’an got a headache as he carefully read through the list of Treasures required for the Body Refinement.

Tier Three Demon Kings were all formidable and notoriously difficult to kill.

During the years the Beast Tide was active, Golden Core Masters from the major Golden Core Influences had joined forces and entered the depths of the Black Dragon Mountain Range, attempting to slay Tier Three Demon Kings to quell the Beast Tide.

But every attempt ended in failure, and one even led to the death of the Mu Family’s Golden Core Ancestor.

Dragon-type Demon Kings were among the most powerful of all Tier Three Demon Kings.

It was incredibly difficult just to defeat one, let alone kill it!

’According to this technique, if I want to break through to Tier Three Body Refinement, I have to get my hands on some Tier Three Dragon-type Demon Beast Essence Blood.’

Li Chang’an’s brow furrowed.

Neither the Treasure Vault of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect nor that of Yellow Crane Immortal City had any Tier Three Dragon-type Demon Beast Essence Blood.

The Cyan Cloud Sect Treasure Vault originally had a vial, but Wan Xing had already used it for his breakthrough to Tier Three Body Refinement.

’Don’t tell me I have to go into the Black Dragon Mountain Range and kill one myself?’

That would be far too risky.

Li Chang’an pushed the thought aside for now.

’Other Sects and Noble Families in the Southern Domain might have some. The Dan Valley Xiao Family, for instance. And as it happens, Xiao Yiyue still owes me a favor.’

’If there’s none in the Southern Domain, I’ll check the Black Market at the border of the Two Domains...’

In any case, there was no need to venture deep into the Black Dragon Mountain Range to hunt a Demon King for now.

Li Chang’an put away the Body Refining Technique and continued to take inventory of the other Treasures.

「A moment later.」

A Spiritual Light flashed in his hand, and a Jade Scroll appeared.

Inside the Jade Scroll was Wan Xing’s own Cultivation Technique.

The Yang Cauldron Technique!

This technique was quite peculiar; it was an Earth Grade technique.

However, Earth Grade was merely its starting point.

If one used a Female Cultivator to assist in their practice, their cultivation speed would be even faster than practicing alone.

’This technique would be perfect for Xu Fugui. That man has wives and concubines in droves. But he has no interest in cultivating these days; all he thinks about is developing his family.’