Eternal Life by Daily Divination

This was Li Chang’an’s first time seeing a true Tier Four Demon Monarch.

Just as the rumors said, the Two-headed Jade Spirit Turtle possessed two heads. Most of his body resembled a normal Water Element Black Tortoise, but his tail was not a turtle’s—it was a Black-Scaled Snake Demon with its eyes shut tight. With a turtle’s head and a snake’s tail, he likely truly possessed the bloodline of the Black Tortoise Divine Beast.

Li Chang’an showed a respectful expression and bowed to the Old Demon Monarch. "Junior Li Chang’an greets Senior."

"Li, there’s no need to be so formal. I often hear Xiaolin mention you. Come sit." The Two-headed Jade Spirit Turtle smiled amiably, having long since retracted his oppressive aura.

Lin Xuanyan sat on the turtle’s back and patted the spot next to him with a smile. "Daoist Li, hurry over. I saved a seat for you."

"Then I won’t decline your offer." Li Chang’an flickered, leaped onto the broad turtle’s back, and sat cross-legged.

In this private booth, they could indeed avoid many prying eyes. The auction had not yet begun. Taking advantage of the spare time, Li Chang’an and Lin Xuanyan discussed the Battle of Righteous and Evil.

Regarding the death of the Black Tortoise True Monarch, the Black Tortoise Sect also found it highly suspicious. Lin Xuanyan sighed, "With my master’s strength, even if he were besieged by over a dozen Tier Four Blood Corpses, he wouldn’t have died on the spot. Even if his physical body was destroyed, his Nascent Soul could have escaped."

"Daoist Lin, what exactly happened back then?"

"No one knows." Lin Xuanyan explained that when his master died, no other Righteous Nascent Soul was present. At the time, his master and another Nascent Soul from the Black Tortoise Sect, Holy Fire True Monarch, went together to scout a Demonic stronghold. There, they unexpectedly discovered a breeding ground for Netherworld Blood Corpses. Holy Fire True Monarch was newly advanced; his foundation was shallow and his strength lacking. Facing the siege of the Netherworld Blood Corpses, he was in danger of perishing.

Therefore, the Black Tortoise True Monarch told Holy Fire True Monarch to leave first while he stayed behind to cover the retreat. Relying on the wondrous abilities of his Black Tortoise Spirit Body, he believed he could fend off those dozen or so Netherworld Blood Corpses. However, before Holy Fire True Monarch could return with Vermilion Bird True Monarch and the others, his Soul Lamp was extinguished. When everyone arrived, they only saw the remnants of a massive battle.

Li Chang’an asked, "So, the last Righteous Nascent Soul to see the Black Tortoise True Monarch was Holy Fire True Monarch?"

"Yes."

"Can Holy Fire True Monarch’s words be trusted?"

"They can." Lin Xuanyan recounted Holy Fire True Monarch’s past. The True Monarch was a descendant of a Black Tortoise Sect disciple. Having grown up within the sect, he had an incredibly strong sense of belonging and wouldn’t betray them. Furthermore, on the very day the Black Tortoise True Monarch fell, Holy Fire True Monarch made a Dao Heart oath, swearing to avenge him.

Li Chang’an silently pondered about the Dao Heart oath. He had also made countless Dao Heart oaths, but they were all sworn using fake bodies or Illusion Bodies, holding no binding power over him whatsoever.

Just as he was thinking this, the White Tiger True Monarch of the White Tiger Sect arrived. Beside him was his disciple, Cui Baiying. Her beautiful eyes darted around, sweeping across the massive auction hall as if searching for someone.

The White Tiger True Monarch asked her, "Bai Ying, are you looking for your friend?"

"Master, I am just worried that people from the Demon Sect might have snuck in."

"Hmm, that is unavoidable. But there’s no need to worry too much. Inside a Tier Four Mechanical City, even if a Nascent Soul Old Demon were to come personally, they wouldn’t gain the slightest advantage!" The White Tiger True Monarch looked calm, showing no signs of anxiety. He encouraged her, "You needn’t expend too much mental effort on the Battle of Righteous and Evil. Bai Hong is dead, meaning you are the White Tiger Sect’s next Nascent Soul True Monarch. You should focus your mind on Nascent Soul Formation."

"Understood!" Cui Baiying immediately withdrew her gaze. She actually wanted to find Li Chang’an but couldn’t spot his figure.

Soon after, Jiang Xuanyuan, Qi Jiuyang, Wang Yannian, and others arrived one after another. Eventually, the Eight Great Nascent Soul Forces had all gathered, and the auction officially began!

The first auction item, draped in red cloth, was carried onto the stage by two Purple Mist Sect disciples. The person hosting the auction was surprisingly Li Chang’an’s acquaintance, Zi Yun. Standing on the stage in a purple dress, with lively eyes and a charming demeanor, she began her introduction to the crowd.

"Everyone, this first item is a Tier Four Life-Extending Treasure: a Ten Thousand Year Blood Spirit Ginseng!"

With that said, she lifted the red cloth.

A spirit ginseng, crimson throughout and appearing as though carved from red agate, was revealed to everyone. The venue instantly erupted into an uproar. Life-Extending Treasures were exceedingly rare. Even Tier Three Treasures were uncommon, let alone Tier Four. Moreover, this Ten Thousand Year Blood Spirit Ginseng was a premium item among Tier Four Life-Extending Treasures. It could extend one’s lifespan by a full century! Ordinary Tier Four Life-Extending Treasures simply couldn’t grant such a long extension; most offered less than fifty years. A hundred years of lifespan was incredibly precious, even to a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

"To think I would live to see such a treasure in my lifetime."

"A hundred years..."

Inside the auction hall, numerous Foundation Establishment and Core Formation Cultivators were highly stimulated. They knew full well they couldn’t afford this treasure, but feasting their eyes on it was a treat in itself.

"As expected of the first auction item from a Nascent Soul Major Sect." Li Chang’an stared at the Ten Thousand Year Blood Spirit Ginseng, his heart also moved. The Ancient Wood Evergreen Technique he cultivated could double the effects of Lifespan Extension Pills and Life-Extending Treasures. In other words, to him, this Ten Thousand Year Blood Spirit Ginseng meant two hundred years of lifespan!

He thought, "Nascent Soul True Monarchs will definitely fight over this item. I’m afraid it won’t be priced in Spirit Stones; it can only be bartered for."

Sure enough, seeing that the atmosphere had reached a peak, Zi Yun chuckled on stage. "Everyone, this item comes from the Vermilion Bird Sect’s Vermilion Bird Secret Realm and belongs to the Vermilion Bird True Monarch. If anyone wishes to obtain this item, they must offer a treasure that satisfies the Vermilion Bird True Monarch."

Her words had barely faded.