Chapter 546: Chapter 282: Nascent Soul Disciple, Xiahou’s Heart Demon
A Core Formation Cultivator who obtains Nascent Soul-level combat power through the Power of Faith will still only have a lifespan of five hundred years, with no increase whatsoever.
Furthermore, if they leave the territory of the Great Qi Immortal Dynasty, the Power of Faith they have obtained will grow progressively weaker.
However, even briefly possessing Nascent Soul Power was enough to drive countless Core Formation Cultivators into a frenzy.
In the Great Qi Immortal Dynasty, among the many Saintesses and Saint Children, the final victor would obtain a Nascent Soul Treasure and embark on the path to Nascent Soul Formation.
As for the most outstanding among the defeated, they could master the Power of Faith and become a different kind of Nascent Soul.
Li Chang’an asked, "Senior, will Muyu have to stay in the Great Qi Immortal Dynasty from now on?"
"Of course not. After she obtains her status within the Royal Family, she can return at any time. She only needs to go back when it’s time to compete for the position of Saintess."
Jiang Xuanyuan explained Jiang Muyu’s future path.
Once she cultivated to the Middle Stage of Golden Core, she would be qualified to compete for the position of Saintess of the Great Qi Immortal Dynasty.
With a Nascent Soul True Monarch for a father, there would be no surprises in Jiang Muyu’s bid for the Saintess position.
Upon hearing this, Li Chang’an felt at ease.
He naturally hoped Jiang Muyu could achieve Nascent Soul Formation; after all, he had raised her himself.
If Jiang Muyu succeeded in her Nascent Soul Formation, he would gain another Nascent Soul-level trump card.
Jiang Xuanyuan asked him, "Li, I plan to leave with Muyu today. Are you facing any other troubles?"
"Senior, I’m worried Huang Sha True Monarch will come again."
"Don’t worry. I’ve already spoken to him."
Jiang Xuanyuan reassured Li Chang’an.
A few days ago, he had paid a visit to the Yellow Sand Sect and signed a Spirit Contract with Huang Sha True Monarch.
From that day forward, as long as Li Chang’an did not actively provoke Huang Sha True Monarch, the True Monarch was forbidden from taking action against him.
However, this rule was limited to Huang Sha True Monarch himself.
If his disciples wanted to make a move on Li Chang’an, Jiang Xuanyuan would not be able to intervene.
After all, Huang Sha True Monarch’s most powerful disciples were in the same Major Realm as Li Chang’an.
"Neither he nor I will interfere in disputes between Golden Core Cultivators. Li, surely you can rest easy now?"
"Thank you, Senior!"
Li Chang’an was finally able to put his worries to rest.
As long as that Nascent Soul Old Monster, Huang Sha True Monarch, no longer made a move, he had nothing to fear.
...
「That evening.」
Jiang Xuanyuan left with Jiang Muyu, returning to the Great Qi Immortal Dynasty.
As they were leaving, Jiang Muyu’s eyes were red with reluctance.
"Sir, I’ll be back soon."
To her, Changqing Mountain was her true home.
If Li Chang’an hadn’t intervened, she might have died long ago in the Mortal Realm.
Li Chang’an didn’t say much, only telling her to take care on her journey.
Soon, the father and daughter transformed into a streak of light and vanished over the horizon.
Li Chang’an, meanwhile, continued to receive visitors on Changqing Mountain and prepare for his Core Formation Ceremony.
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, more than two months had passed.
Only one day remained until the Core Formation Ceremony.
During this period, Li Chang’an frequently visited the Black Market to collect information on Shi Hu Master from Luo Qiantong.
In addition, he purchased some information about the Great Qi Immortal Dynasty and learned that Jiang Muyu had officially become a member of the Great Qi Royal Family.
However, the process had not been as smooth as Jiang Xuanyuan had made it sound.
Quite a few old traditionalists cited the rules of the Great Qi Royal Family to oppose Jiang Muyu’s entry into the clan registry, but Jiang Xuanyuan struck them all down.
In the face of a Nascent Soul True Monarch, all rules were a joke!
’It seems Muyu’s path to compete for a chance at Nascent Soul Formation won’t be easy. In the future, if I’m able, I’ll have to help her as much as possible.’
Li Chang’an couldn’t help much for now; after all, he was just a lone Loose Cultivator.
For now, he just needed to focus on his own Core Formation Ceremony.
Xu Fugui had already delivered the complete guest list for the Core Formation Ceremony to him.
This list was far longer than the ones for his Foundation Establishment Ceremony or his hundredth-birthday banquet.
More than half of all the Golden Core Cultivators in the entire Southern Domain were coming!
’The Three Great Sects, the Seven Great Noble Families, the Huanghe Alliance, and Yellow Crane Immortal City...’
Li Chang’an’s gaze lingered for a moment on the name Yellow Crane Immortal City.
Huang He Master himself would not be attending.
However, his first disciple, He Qianshan, would attend on behalf of Yellow Crane Immortal City and present a gift.
What Huang He Master didn’t know, however, was that He Qianshan had long since become Li Chang’an’s puppet.
Besides He Qianshan, Pei Yingyao would also be coming.
Xiahou Hong, however, had not sent any reply.
Xu Fugui said, "Big Brother, for the past three months, Xiahou Hong has been hiding on Yellow Crane Mountain, not daring to leave the protection of its Tier Three Array. I think he’s most likely terrified."
"I know."
Li Chang’an smiled.
During this period, Xiahou Hong had frequently sought out He Qianshan, hoping they could persuade Huang He Master together.
He wanted to mobilize the full power of the Yellow Crane Mountain Lineage to strike at Li Chang’an and utterly destroy him.
But Li Chang’an did not consent.
With no other choice, Xiahou Hong had to go to Huang He Master alone.
But Huang He Master didn’t agree either, merely telling him to handle it himself.
It wasn’t that Huang He Master didn’t want to move against Li Chang’an. After all, for Li Chang’an to reach Core Formation with the aptitude of a Low Grade Spirit Root, he had most likely obtained some great fortuitous encounter.
If he killed Li Chang’an, he could seize that encounter for himself.
But Huang He Master was uncertain of Li Chang’an’s true strength and was unwilling to act rashly.
The Tier Three Yellow Crane felt the same way.
As for Pei Yingyao, it was even less likely that she would move against Li Chang’an.
Thus, Xiahou Hong lobbied for three whole months but failed to receive even a shred of support.
He had become utterly obsessed with eliminating Li Chang’an.
A few days ago, he had a nightmare that Li Chang’an was attacking Yellow Crane Mountain. He woke with a start, leaping to his feet and smashing through the roof before roaring out over the mountain.
"Li Chang’an, I know you’re here! Where are you?!"
The roar startled every cultivator on Yellow Crane Mountain.
Even the many cultivators down in Yellow Crane Immortal City heard it loud and clear.
After word of the incident spread, Xiahou Hong, the Fake Pill Master, became a complete laughingstock.
Many people guessed that Li Chang’an had become his Heart Demon.
"Back then, Xiahou Hong oppressed Li Chang’an so ruthlessly. I thought Li Chang’an would be the one to develop a Heart Demon, but he reached Core Formation without a hitch."
"Instead, he’s become Xiahou Hong’s Heart Demon..."
Countless rumors drifted like the wind to Yellow Crane Mountain, filling Xiahou Hong with uncontrollable rage.
He smashed the jade table before him with a single punch, his face twisting as he roared in fury.
"How could Li Chang’an possibly be my Heart Demon? I swear I will kill him!"
