Chapter 783 - 358: Planning a Retreat, River of Blood

The current situation was simple.

Nascent Soul Powerhouses were locked in one-on-one combat, while those below the Nascent Soul realm were caught in a chaotic free-for-all.

"Daoist Li, I’m preparing to make a move against a Demonic Land of Corpse Nourishment. Are you willing to join me in purging these demons?"

"This... Let me give it some thought."

Li Chang’an didn’t agree immediately.

Zi Xi was not surprised by this.

She had only invited him casually and didn’t actually expect Li Chang’an to come.

...

「The next day.」

Li Chang’an quietly left Changqing Mountain and hurried to the Northern Domain.

The Northern Domain of today was far more suffused with the stench of blood than before.

Traces of Magical Combat between Cultivators of the Righteous and Demonic Dao were everywhere, and the frost-white ground was stained with patch after patch of dark brown blood.

Li Chang’an soon arrived at the location Zi Xi had mentioned.

Before him lay a continuous stretch of the Northern Domain Mountains.

As far as the eye could see, countless towering, snow-white mountain ranges undulated across the land like colossal, snow-colored dragons.

’The Demonic Land of Corpse Nourishment Zi Xi mentioned is right beneath these Snow Domain Mountains.’

Li Chang’an could already sense a Demonic aura.

The Demonic aura here was quite dense. This was no ordinary stronghold; it was likely fraught with danger.

For this very reason, Zi Xi’s Flying Ship was still waiting outside the mountain range.

They were still observing, not yet venturing inside.

’If this is an important stronghold, there might be a Tier Four Array,’ Li Chang’an mused.

He watched the mountains, remaining hidden and motionless, simply waiting quietly.

Before long, Midnight arrived.

A golden light appeared before his eyes.

[Divination has been refreshed]

[Today’s Divination: Auspicious]

[You and Zi Xi enter the Demonic stronghold, encounter a Tier Four Array set by Demonic Cultivators, and after breaking it, you obtain the Tier Four Array Formation Treasure "Gold-Transforming Marrow"]

"There really is a Tier Four Array!"

Li Chang’an’s eyes lit up.

He had only come to try his luck. He never thought he’d be this fortunate.

He had just arrived and already run into a Tier Four Array, and it even contained the Gold-Transforming Marrow.

’Just how strong is my luck right now?’

Li Chang’an couldn’t help but wonder.

Unfortunately, luck was something you couldn’t see.

He suspected that he might now be the luckiest person in the entire Three Kingdoms Cultivation Immortality Realm.

Even Ye Hao might not be able to match him.

’Whatever. No use overthinking it. I’ll get the Treasure first.’

Li Chang’an immediately turned into a streak of light, no longer concealing his form or aura, and approached the Purple Mist Sect’s Flying Ship.

Sensing his aura, Zi Xi let out a soft sound of surprise from aboard the Flying Ship and turned to look.

The next instant, Li Chang’an landed on the Flying Ship.

He wore a smile and cupped his hands in a salute.

"Saintess, it’s been a while."

"Daoist Li, you actually came?"

Zi Xi’s beautiful eyes rested on him, a hint of surprise in them.

Li Chang’an smiled and said, "As a Righteous Cultivator, it’s my duty to contribute to the Battle of Righteous and Evil. I can’t just stay in the rear forever."

His reason was perfectly valid.

But Zi Xi was suspicious; she couldn’t shake the feeling he had an ulterior motive.

Her younger sister, Zi Yun, however, had no such doubts. She said with a wide smile, "I knew it! Daoist Li, you’re so righteous and despise evil. You’re a true gentleman, a rare find indeed! I knew you wouldn’t just stand by while the Demonic Dao invades."

Hearing this, Li Chang’an gave a dry laugh and offered no explanation.

His gaze shifted, and he noticed two other very familiar people on the Flying Ship.

The father and son, Liu Haichao and Liu Xuanfeng!

He hadn’t seen the two of them in a long time.

Ever since Liu Haichao had been tricked by Li Chang’an into killing Wei Xu, the Saint Child of the Yellow Sand Sect, he had earned the enmity of the entire Yellow Sand Sect.

After that, whenever he left the Purple Mist Sect, he would be targeted by numerous Yellow Sand Sect disciples.

Even Liu Xuanfeng was dragged into it, having several close calls with death.

Left with no other choice, the father and son could only remain in the Purple Mist Sect, cultivating quietly.

The reason they could leave the sect now was because the Purple Mist Sect and the Yellow Sand Sect had shaken hands and made peace to face a common enemy.

"Li Chang’an!"

Liu Xuanfeng’s face darkened.

Liu Haichao also glared at Li Chang’an, his expression hostile.

For years now, they had wanted to kill Li Chang’an and seize his fortuitous opportunities.

Now, Li Chang’an was right in front of them, yet they didn’t dare to make a move.

Li Chang’an had come here to slay demons.

If they were to attack him, it would be tantamount to opposing the Righteous Dao of the two kingdoms.

"Daoist Zi, Xuanfeng and I are feeling unwell. We will return to the sect to rest."

With that, Liu Haichao took Liu Xuanfeng, turned into a streak of light, and left the Flying Ship.

He did this, naturally, to avoid Li Chang’an.

’Out of sight, out of mind!’

Li Chang’an was, of course, happy to see them go.

He didn’t want to enter the Demonic stronghold with this father-son duo either, fearing they would stab him in the back.

Zi Xi’s gaze was profound as she glanced in the direction the pair had flown, then she turned to ask Li Chang’an.

"Daoist Li, would you like me to act as a mediator and resolve your conflict?"

"There’s no need."

Li Chang’an had no desire to resolve the conflict.

The existing conflict was the perfect pretext for him to take action.

He didn’t plan on dealing with the Liu father and son for now, but once he reached the Nascent Soul realm in the future, he would definitely settle the score.

’If the conflict were gone, what reason would I have to settle the score?’

Just then, another Flying Ship, not far away, suddenly and slowly sailed towards the Purple Mist Sect’s Flying Ship.

That Flying Ship was bright yellow all over. Banners fluttered atop it, each emblazoned on both sides with the large character ’Qi’.

It was the Flying Ship of the Great Qi Immortal Dynasty!

Aboard the Flying Ship, the Ninth Princess of Great Qi, Qi Yao, smiled and radiated a noble air as she greeted Li Chang’an.

"Daoist Li, it’s been many years."

"Daoist Qi."

Li Chang’an cupped his hands in a salute.

The last time the two of them had met was on Changqing Mountain.

At that time, Qi Yao was escorting Jiang Muyu back to the Southern Domain and took the opportunity to search the Southern Domain for the legacy of a senior Pill Master.