In addition, there were many common and Inferior Grade Five Elements Golden Condensation Pills, as well as a dazzling array of Core Formation Spiritual Objects.

Beyond these,

there were also over ten types of Auxiliary Medicines for the Nascent Soul Pill.

’It’s a shame there’s no main ingredient.’

Li Chang’an was somewhat disappointed.

In Mandarin Duck Valley’s thousand-year history, they had once obtained the main ingredient for the Nascent Soul Pill, but it was ultimately offered as tribute to the Yellow Sand Sect.

A Nascent Soul Major Sect like the Yellow Sand Sect kept a tight grip on resources for Nascent Soul Formation.

If Li Chang’an could plunder the Yellow Sand Sect, he would surely acquire a trove of Nascent Soul Treasures, but he wasn’t powerful enough for that right now.

"Collect!"

With a wave of his hand,

over ten Storage Pouches flew out, their mouths gaping open to voraciously draw in every Treasure in the Vault.

At the same moment,

the two Demon Kings under his control arrived at Mandarin Duck Valley’s Library Pavilion.

Stored within the Library Pavilion was a vast collection of Cultivation Techniques, Magic, ancient tomes, and all manner of legacies.

’There are quite a few Tier One legacies, enough to cover nearly all of the Hundred Skills of Cultivation Immortality. There’s no shortage of Tier Two legacies either, and even over ten at Tier Three.’

Li Chang’an had already used a Puppet to examine all the legacies in Mandarin Duck Valley’s Library.

Among them,

there were a full five that reached Tier Three Top Grade!

They were Artifact Refining, Arrays, Talismans, Beast Taming, and Spirit Plants.

The Talismanic Inheritance was of some use to Li Chang’an. He had long since studied the art, raising his Talisman Art to Tier Three Top Grade.

He had now reached Tier Three Top Grade in the four major skills of Pill Refining, Talisman Art, Artifact Refining, and Array Formations. When it came to Cultivation Immortality Techniques alone, he could be considered the foremost master in the Western and Southern Domains!

With a great wave of his hand, he swept up all the Jade Scrolls.

In the blink of an eye,

the Library became completely empty.

Furthermore, he spared none of Mandarin Duck Valley’s other assets—the Spirit Medicine Garden, the Beast Breeding Ground, and everything else.

After a thorough plundering, the entire Mandarin Duck Valley looked as if it had been ravaged by a swarm of locusts.

However,

due to the array’s concealment,

the many ordinary disciples of Mandarin Duck Valley were still unaware.

Under the effects of the Illusion Array, the various Spirit Medicine Gardens still appeared to be laden with fruit, their fragrant aroma filling the air. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary.

’Time to go.’

Laden with spoils, Li Chang’an stealthily departed, controlling the three Golden Core Masters and two Demon Kings.

Once they were a safe distance away, he willed it, and the three Golden Core Masters instantly shattered.

As for the two Demon Kings, they were taken away by his Blood-Dripping Incarnation.

His Body Refinement required a large amount of Tier Three Demon King Essence Blood, so he would keep the two Demon Kings in captivity and slowly drain them of their blood.

’The Library and Treasure Vault are empty, and all the Golden Core Masters are dead. Mandarin Duck Valley has lost its foundation and its leadership. It’s now a sect in name only... I wonder, does this count as me helping out the Southern Domain?’

Li Chang’an mused to himself.

Without Mandarin Duck Valley, a top-tier Golden Core Influence, the balance of power in the war between the two domains might now be tipped.

Furthermore, the numerous enterprises once controlled by Mandarin Duck Valley could trigger a new wave of internal conflict within the Western Domain.

Of course,

none of that had anything to do with him anymore.

With a flicker of his body, he took his vast spoils and returned to the Southern Domain.

...

Meanwhile,

unable to shake off Huang Sha True Monarch,

Li Chang’an quietly took out the Realm-Sundering Talisman and activated it.

In an instant,

a powerful force erupted, enveloping his body and causing him to vanish on the spot.

’An escape treasure?’

Huang Sha True Monarch arrived in pursuit and searched everywhere, but found nothing.

By now, Li Chang’an

had already used the Realm-Sundering Talisman to return to the heartland of the Southern Domain.

After this use, the Spirit Patterns on the Realm-Sundering Talisman had dimmed further; they were nowhere near as bright as when Li Chang’an had first obtained it.

’Three more uses left.’

Li Chang’an stored it away with great care.

’These three uses are practically three extra lives. I must use them wisely.’

He returned to Changqing Mountain and entered the depths of his cave residence. With a wave of his hand...

SLAM!

The cave residence’s main door closed tightly, sealing him off from the outside world.

Li Chang’an returned to his usual place of secluded cultivation and let out a slow sigh of relief.

’All in all, the operation went smoothly.’

’Huang Sha True Monarch’s Puppet was an unexpected complication, but it didn’t change the final outcome.’

’I wonder where the last key is.’

With a thought, Li Chang’an took the third key out of his Storage Pouch.

He continuously poured his Evergreen Magical Power into the key and soon felt a faint connection.

As he channeled more Magical Power, the connection grew clearer.

’The fourth key... it’s in...’

Li Chang’an’s brow furrowed as he gazed toward the Central Domain.

The key...

was actually inside the Yellow Sand Sect in the Central Domain!

’This is going to be a problem.’

Li Chang’an had no desire to set foot in a Nascent Soul Major Sect.

His Disguise Technique was good, but it was still just a Tier Three method.

In a Nascent Soul Sect like the Yellow Sand Sect, there were most likely Tier Four methods used to verify the identities of its Disciples.

If Huang Sha True Monarch recognized him, it would be tantamount to suicide.

’I can’t rush this. First, I need to find a way to confirm who has the key.’

Li Chang’an took a deep breath and pushed aside the distracting thoughts in his mind.

He took out the Venerable Soul Banner and released Liu Feiyan’s soul.

"Daoist Liu, I have some questions for you."

"Li Chang’an?!"

Liu Feiyan’s expression changed drastically.

Over the years, she had seen portraits of Li Chang’an countless times and naturally knew what he looked like.

But she had never imagined that when she finally met Li Chang’an in person, it would be under these circumstances.

"How could it be you?"

"And why couldn’t it be me?"

"You... you..."

Unable to accept it, Liu Feiyan pointed at Li Chang’an, her finger trembling.

In her mind, even if Li Chang’an had hidden his strength, it would have been impossible for him to pose a threat to her,

let alone escape a pursuit from Huang Sha True Monarch!

And yet now,

Li Chang’an sat before her, perfectly unharmed.

This proved that Li Chang’an’s capabilities far surpassed any of her estimates over the years.

"No wonder... no wonder Ah Wei died at your hands..."

Liu Feiyan thought of Fan Wei’s death, and a trace of anger appeared on her face, but it was overshadowed by powerlessness and despair.

Now, she herself was nothing more than a captive soul in Li Chang’an’s hands.

What talk could there be of revenge?

She collapsed to the ground, her head hanging low, as if she had lost all her strength.

Li Chang’an said nonchalantly, "Daoist Liu, Daoist Fan’s soul is right here in my Venerable Soul Banner. If you cooperate with me, I can allow you to be reunited with him. You can be a pair of tragic lovers together within the banner."

"Is that true?"

Liu Feiyan suddenly raised her head, a glimmer of hope appearing in her eyes.

Li Chang’an nodded. "Of course. I never lie."