Chapter 472 - 259: A Celestial Pride Pays a Visit, Plundering a Fortunate Encounter

He erased all traces of Dahuang’s aura from Changqing Mountain and instructed Luo Yunshu and the others not to reveal Dahuang’s existence to anyone.

Then, he took Dahuang to the Zhou Family and had him cultivate deep within the Zhou Clan Territory for the time being.

He set up multiple layers of Arrays around Dahuang’s cultivation spot to ensure no trace of his aura would leak out.

’This should be safe enough, I suppose.’

In the days that followed, Li Chang’an frequently visited various shops, changing his identity multiple times to purchase treasures that could conceal one’s aura.

Time flew by, and before he knew it, a year had passed.

...

During this year, due to the great tremor, various opportunities kept appearing all over the land.

Many regions even saw the appearance of quite a few Tier One and Tier Two Spirit Veins.

Almost every day, a flood of news about new opportunities would emerge.

「On this day.」

A special piece of news spread from the border between the Western Domain and the Southern Domain.

A previously undiscovered Secret Realm had suddenly appeared at the border of the two Domains, containing numerous ruins from an Ancient Sect.

As soon as the news broke, the region immediately became bustling with activity.

Cultivators from both Domains rushed over to hunt for treasure.

Even Cultivators from the various Golden Core Influences couldn’t hold back.

Although the new Secret Realm was fraught with danger, it was also filled with opportunities.

Of course, some chose to wait and see.

Li Chang’an was one of them.

He had never had a good impression of Secret Realms.

Besides him, the father-son duo from Yellow Crane Immortal City, Xu Fugui and his son, also didn’t go.

Xu Changqing had many friends who asked him to join them in treasure hunting in the Secret Realm, but he refused them all, earning him the nickname "Little Turtle."

However, not long after, those friends of his fell one after another in the Secret Realm.

And he remained safe and sound.

’Changqing’s composure is quite good. He takes after me!’

Li Chang’an praised him upon seeing the news.

The kid deeply understood the philosophy of cautious cultivation, just like him in his youth.

For the next ten-odd days, although a great number of Cultivators died in the Secret Realm, the general enthusiasm for exploring it did not wane. In fact, it grew even more fervent, as quite a few Cultivators had also obtained great opportunities.

Due to its many ruins, that Secret Realm was temporarily named the "Ancient Ruins Secret Realm."

’The name is quite fitting.’

Li Chang’an glanced at the news, tossed it aside, and continued to tinker with his mechanical components.

After all these years of practice, his Mechanical Technique had reached Tier Two Peak. He was not far from Tier Three and was already showing faint signs of a breakthrough.

Once he broke through, he would be able to dismantle that Mechanical City and build his own Tier Three Puppet.

Before he knew it, it was Midnight.

A golden light appeared as usual.

[Divination has been refreshed]

[Today’s Divination: Auspicious]

[You learn that He Qianshan is heading to the Ancient Ruins Secret Realm alone in search of opportunities. You immediately rush to intercept him and successfully defeat him, obtaining the Quasi-Tier Four Treasure, the "Qi Concealing Pearl," which can conceal the aura of the Ten Thousand Demon Blood Stone.]

’The Qi Concealing Pearl?’

Li Chang’an’s eyes lit up. He was in dire need of a Treasure that could conceal auras.

’A Treasure at the Quasi-Tier Four level is enough to be considered a supreme treasure of one of the Three Great Sects. An ordinary Cultivator would never have a chance to obtain one. He Qianshan sure is lucky.’

Evidently, in this year filled with frequent opportunities, He Qianshan had also had his own fortunate encounter.

However, this opportunity was about to be snatched away by Li Chang’an.

’Finally, a chance to catch this guy out on his own!’

Li Chang’an got up, transformed into a streak of spiritual light, and left his abode.

...

「Meanwhile.」

On the summit of Yellow Crane Mountain, He Qianshan gazed into the distance, his eyes seeming to pierce the deep night curtain to see the bustling Ancient Ruins Secret Realm.

After a moment, he gave an order to his most trusted disciple, Wang Baichuan.

"Baichuan, I am going to the Ancient Ruins Secret Realm to seek an opportunity to break through to the Middle Stage of Golden Core. You must cultivate diligently and not slack off!"

"Yes!"

Wang Baichuan, who was being controlled by Li Chang’an, bowed respectfully.

He Qianshan added, "While I am away, you must be wary of your master’s enemies, especially that Li Chang’an. Unfortunately, I have yet to find an opportunity to kill him."

His tone was filled with regret.

The Array on Changqing Mountain was simply too powerful.

He Qianshan suspected that even if he spent a massive amount of Spirit Stones to hire a Tier Three Top Grade Array Master, it might not be possible to break the Array on Changqing Mountain.

Therefore, he could only wait patiently for an opportunity.

’I can’t be hasty. That Li Chang’an is only at Foundation Establishment; his lifespan can’t compare to mine. Sooner or later, he’ll have to go out and seek his own opportunities. He can’t just hide on Changqing Mountain forever.’

He Qianshan shook his head slightly. After giving a few more instructions, he transformed into a streak of spiritual light and departed, heading straight for the border between the two Domains where the Ancient Ruins Secret Realm was located.

Right now, he only wanted to find an opportunity for his breakthrough, temporarily putting the matter of Li Chang’an to the back of his mind.

Little did he know, not long after he left Yellow Crane Mountain, he was being tailed by Li Chang’an.

’Trying to break through to the Middle Stage of Golden Core?’

Li Chang’an’s eyes narrowed slightly, and he quietly followed.

He pushed his Refining Shadow Invisible Technique to its limit, making it seem as if he didn’t exist at all.

In the past, due to the difference in their Major Realms, He Qianshan might have detected him.

But now, after entering the Borrowed State, he was no different from a Fake Pill cultivator.

Although he couldn’t compare to He Qianshan’s True Pill, he was at least standing in the same Major Realm.

’This isn’t a good place to make a move. I’ll be patient for a little while and act once we’re far away from Yellow Crane Mountain.’

Li Chang’an was very patient, continuing to tail him from behind.

He was worried about drawing out Huang He Master, so the farther they got from Yellow Crane Mountain, the better.

And so, the two of them traveled using their Golden Core Magical Power without a moment’s rest, flying for a full ten hours.

’This should be far enough.’

Li Chang’an mused.

At such a great distance, even if Huang He Master received a distress signal from He Qianshan, it would take him a considerable amount of time to get here.

With this in mind, a dark light flashed in his hand, and a sinister, ghastly Venerable Soul Banner appeared.

"Evil Soul, come out!"

"You got it!"

The Evil Soul, seeing that Li Chang’an was still using it as the Main Soul, couldn’t help but look excited.

He rubbed his hands together and asked impatiently, "Which old geezer are we slaughtering this time?"

Li Chang’an pointed ahead.

"It’s He Qianshan. Trap him with your Netherworld Evil Domain."

"Yes!"

The Evil Soul formed a hand seal and pointed from afar at the speeding He Qianshan.

The next instant, He Qianshan’s entire body shuddered as he slammed into an invisible wall.