[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-life-by-daily-divination":3,"chapter-eternal-life-by-daily-divination-eternal-life-by-daily-divination-chapter-21":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Eternal Life by Daily Divination",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},99412,134,"Chapter 21: Breakthrough","eternal-life-by-daily-divination-chapter-21",21,"\u003Cp>Li Chang’an was different from other Talisman Masters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Path of Talismans and Seals was merely one of his methods for earning cultivation resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he truly relied on...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...was the daily refreshing Divination!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without his Talismanic Inheritance, he might still obtain other inheritances in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t need to join the Zheng Family to acquire all sorts of resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Marrying into the Zheng Family certainly has its benefits, but the drawbacks are greater.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an complained inwardly, not voicing his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his firm attitude, Manager Qian stopped trying to persuade him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Qingqing didn’t say much either, only asking Li Chang’an to consider it further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist Li, if you make up your mind, you can come find me at any time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were bright and alluring, and her attitude remained gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your kind offer, Young Lady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an took his leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He left the Hundred Treasures Pavilion with the Spirit Stones he had earned from selling Talismans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Qian spoke with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That kid’s Skills just had a breakthrough, so he’s full of himself right now. It’s normal for someone with such high spirits to refuse. Don’t take it to heart, Young Lady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course I won’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Qingqing chuckled, unconcerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Qian added, \"Young Lady, give it some time. Once his Talisman Art hits a dead end and he has nowhere else to turn, he’ll definitely come knocking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was very confident about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had experienced such a journey himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he was young, he was always full of fighting spirit, thinking he could smash through all obstacles with his own two fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after taking a few beatings from life would he give up on that unrealistic fantasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Lady, are you planning to introduce him to a Zheng Family’s Young Lady with an Inferior Spirit Root?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Qian inquired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an wasn’t an ordinary Cultivator, after all. It was impossible to introduce him to a mortal woman of the clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Qingqing shook her head gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An Inferior Spirit Root isn’t good enough. Let’s go with a Low Grade Spirit Root.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Manager Qian was a little surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed Li Chang’an’s value in Zheng Qingqing’s eyes was even higher than he had guessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the next few months, everything continued as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how the outside world changed, Li Chang’an continued to cultivate in peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he knew it, a breakthrough was imminent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Peak of the Third Layer of Qi Refining!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an slowly exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was separated from the Qi Refining Fourth Layer by only the thinnest of barriers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「For the next three days.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t engage in Talisman Painting, nor did he pay any attention to the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he bathed, burned incense, and worked to attain a state of Calm Heart and Peaceful Mind, pushing his own condition toward perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The transition from the Third to the Fourth Layer of Qi Refining is the shift from the Early Stage to the Middle Stage. It’s a significant threshold, and I can’t be careless, no matter how confident I feel!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This breakthrough was especially important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he succeeded, he would no longer be at the very bottom of the Cultivation Realm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One morning, as the sun rose in the east, Li Chang’an sat cross-legged with his eyes slightly closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Small Spirit Gathering Disc was placed before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large number of crushed Spirit Stones were scattered around the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spiritual Qi Concentration in the room had reached an astonishing level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an was unhurried and calm, his mind steady as he circulated his Cultivation Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless streams of Spiritual Power were drawn into his body, surging through his Meridians like mighty rivers before finally converging in his Dantian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time itself seemed to slow down at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An unknown amount of time passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an’s entire body trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barrier shattered completely, dissipating into nothingness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura began to surge, and his Cultivation rose steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His limbs, bones, and internal organs all underwent a drastic transformation, every inch of his body growing stronger than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it was all over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing within them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qi Refining Fourth Layer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had finally broken through!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a long breath, his heart filled with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this day forward, he had left the ranks of the lowest-level Cultivators, taking a solid step upward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fourth to Sixth Layers of Qi Refining were all considered the Middle Stage of Qi Refining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Cultivation at this level was quite impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In some of the smaller Qi Refining families, he could even become an Elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an calmed himself and gave himself a warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It’s only the Qi Refining Fourth Layer. I can’t get arrogant.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, there were still two Middle Stage Qi Refining Tribulation Cultivators watching him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still had to be cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I should continue to show a Cultivation of the Third Layer of Qi Refining to the outside world. I’ll \"break through\" again after some time.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an made his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「A few days later.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He focused on consolidating his Cultivation, ensuring there were no hidden dangers from his breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out his Talisman Paper and Talisman Brush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’With a Cultivation at the Qi Refining Fourth Layer, drawing a Tier One Middle Grade Talisman should be much easier than before.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an’s expression was calm as he held the Talisman Brush and began to draw a Golden Saber Talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Talisman Painting process was exceptionally smooth this time, without the slightest feeling of strain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t need to consume any Elixir Pills and easily finished drawing the Golden Saber Talisman!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an put away the Golden Saber Talisman and continued to try other Talismans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each one was easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process was as smooth as flowing water, completed in a single stroke. He didn’t make a single mistake!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’After a little more time, I can start trying to draw high-quality Middle Grade Talismans.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile appeared on Li Chang’an’s face; he was very satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「A few more days passed.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Fugui suddenly came looking for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Li, something terrible has happened!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was anxious, and his face was full of unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an’s expression was mild, and his voice was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t rush, speak slowly. What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Zheng Family’s Foundation Establishment Ancestor is dead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an was stunned, finding it unbelievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Foundation Establishment Ancestor was the symbol of invincibility in this region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Foundation Establishment Cultivator has a lifespan of two hundred and forty years!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the older of the Zheng Family’s two Foundation Establishment Ancestors still had several decades of life left. It was impossible for him to have died of old age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Explain the details. What exactly is the situation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an’s expression grew serious, and his tone became solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Fugui swallowed and began to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not long ago, a new dangerous area appeared in the Secret Realm. That area is filled with a large number of damaged Arrays, and triggering one means risking death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, although that area was dangerous...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...it held a great number of Treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the already explored parts, even damaged Tier Two Treasures have appeared, tempting even Foundation Establishment Cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zheng Family’s Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment Ancestor set out to explore the depths of that area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not long after...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...an earth-shattering explosion was heard from the depths of the region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...a rumor started to spread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zheng Family’s Ancestor died inside, and they couldn’t even retrieve his body!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a rumor? No one saw the Zheng Family’s Ancestor die with their own eyes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an frowned slightly, questioning him carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Fugui nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Brother Li. But the news has already spread. Everyone in the Marketplace is talking about it, and the Zheng Family hasn’t done anything to stop it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The Zheng Family hasn’t come out to refute the rumor. What does that mean?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Could it be that the Ancestor really died?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an’s mood couldn’t help but turn heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’In the past, the Zheng Family was able to contend with the other two major families because they had two Foundation Establishment Cultivators.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one of them really died, and it was the strongest one, the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment Ancestor...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...then the situation was very bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The Zheng Family, with only one Foundation Establishment Ancestor left, will be in a much more difficult position.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chang’an felt a faint sense of unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The peace in the Marketplace probably wouldn’t last much longer.\u003C\u002Fp>",1472,"2026-05-28T19:22:03.166Z","2026-06-01T04:28:50.701Z",1,"novelbin.me","d2c00043aa785862da9c2a6f84e21f56949737c0b90c36b197ad0556c2d88e67","eternal-life-by-daily-divination-chapter-22","eternal-life-by-daily-divination-chapter-20",443,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-by-daily-divination-cover.jpg"]