I Have an Omen System-Chapter 61 - 59: Foundation Establishment Mockery

The combined might of the Twelve Cyan Imperial Armor Captains would be enough to fend off a Heaven Dao Foundation Establishment cultivator.

But that wasn’t enough. The divination had said it was a situation with nine chances of death and only one of survival. There was only a sliver of a chance to live!

’Without reaching Foundation Establishment, one is nothing but an ant. My cultivation is still too low. After I return from this trip and retrieve the Ten Souls Banner, I swear I won’t leave my seclusion until I’ve mastered two Positional Divine Techniques.’

Qin Xuan inwardly gritted his teeth.

If any other Qi Cultivation Loose Cultivators heard him, they would probably cough up blood in fury, their Dao Hearts shattering on the spot.

Qin Xuan had been cultivating for less than half a year. Such a feat was only possible in the Demon Sect; in the Righteous Dao, only a Celestial Spirit Root Cultivator could create such a legend.

"Bone Shadow Soldiers, heed my command! Rise!"

Qin Xuan gave a soft command.

A silvery-white skeleton burst from the earth with a RUMBLE. Its aura was immense, even stronger than Qin Xuan’s own cultivation.

It was, in fact, the Foundation Establishment Stage Silver Bone Shadow Soldier!

Strangely, the suppressive Qi Mechanism within the Thousand Mechanisms Ancient Tomb had no effect on this Foundation Establishment Stage Silver Bone Shadow Soldier. It was as if the tomb automatically considered it a Qi Cultivation-level technique—an incredibly bizarre phenomenon.

’Huff... even after Senior Sister’s refinement, controlling something a full realm above me places too much strain on my Divine Sense.’

Qin Xuan clenched his teeth and carefully maneuvered the Silver Bone Shadow Soldier toward the exit of No. Yi Passage.

...

「Outside No. Yi Passage」

A middle-aged Loose Cultivator with a gaunt face was hiding in the shadows.

The middle-aged Loose Cultivator had a stern expression. He wore a faded blue Daoist Robe, its color washed out from use. Various Talisman Brushes were tucked into his belt, and his cuffs and lapels were stained with faint smudges of Spiritual Ink that refused to be washed away. He was clearly a Foundation Establishment Talisman Cultivator!

’Wan’Er is about to attempt Foundation Establishment. Since the inheritance in the Thousand Mechanisms Ancient Tomb belongs to a Purple Mansion Daoist, a Positional Divine Technique is bound to appear.’

Chen Lixuan’s gaze was as sharp as a blade, his palm clutching a thick stack of Tier Two Treasure Talismans. But when he thought of his beloved wife, his cold, stern eyes softened.

’One last job. This is the last one!’

As long as he obtained this Positional Divine Technique, his path to the Purple Mansion realm would be assured, and Wan’Er could achieve Heaven Dao Foundation Establishment!

Chen Lixuan was originally a simple Loose Cultivator from Canglan Marketplace who practiced the Talismanic Technique. He had fallen in love with and married his neighbor, the widow Zhou Wan’Er, and they became cultivation partners.

By a stroke of luck, Chen Lixuan had secretly seized the Cold Nether Sect’s Positional Divine Technique inheritance, the [Profound Nether Abyss], and achieved Heaven Dao Foundation Establishment. However, this also led to him being hunted by the Cold Nether Sect, forcing him and his wife to live as fugitives.

Chen Lixuan was sick of this kind of life. He planned to seize this Positional Divine Technique, then run away with his beloved wife and never look back.

They would settle down in a small courtyard in the Daqian Imperial Capital, live a carefree life, and never return...

Just as Chen Lixuan’s mind was wandering, a rustling sound suddenly came from deep within the No. Yi Passage.

"Here it comes!"

Chen Lixuan immediately focused his attention.

He saw a dilapidated Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer Bone Shadow Soldier staggering and stumbling out of the passage.

Chen Lixuan raised an eyebrow. "Did a Sinful Demon from the Blood Demon Sword Sect get the Purple Mansion inheritance?"

Perfect!

If so, he would feel no guilt about taking the Purple Mansion inheritance for himself. Plus, he wouldn’t have to worry about the Cold Nether Sect causing him trouble.

As for the Blood Demon Sword Sect? They could take their complaints to the Divinity Transformation Array in the Daqian Imperial Capital.

Chen Lixuan suppressed his joy, took a slow breath, and chose not to reveal himself just yet.

’Hold on. This is most likely a bait. I can’t be careless.’

Although he had never dealt with Demon Cultivators before, Chen Lixuan was a battle-hardened veteran who had managed to achieve Heaven Dao Foundation Establishment as a Loose Cultivator. He naturally understood how cautious they could be.

Just as Chen Lixuan had expected, the stumbling Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer Bone Shadow Soldier was followed by a second at the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer, then a third at the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer...

Finally, a total of nine Bone Shadow Soldiers had gathered. The one with the highest cultivation was coppery in color, having shockingly reached the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer!

Chen Lixuan remained perfectly still. He waited until he saw a black-robed figure, thinking the coast was clear, furtively peek out from the depths of the passage. A smug smile touched the corners of Chen Lixuan’s lips.

’This Qi Cultivation Stage Demon Cultivator is quite cautious. A shame he ran into me...’

The nine Bone Shadow Soldiers flanked the black-robed figure as he was about to step out of the passage.

Now!

A sharp glint flashed in Chen Lixuan’s eyes as he suddenly unleashed his Foundation Establishment Divine Sense.

"Profound Ice Net, suppress!"

As the words fell, nine azure Magic Talismans transformed into nine brilliant blue streams of light and shot forward.

Each Magic Talisman was powerful enough to suppress a Qi Cultivation Peak cultivator, and there were nine of them.

Countless fine strands of spiritual light burst from the Magic Talismans, instantly weaving into a large net.

It brazenly flew toward the nine Bone Shadow Soldiers, who were reeking of Demonic Qi!

"ROAR!"

The leading Copper Bone Shadow Soldier let out an enraged roar.

However, how could mere Yin Soldiers possibly break free from Tier One Top Grade Magic Talismans capable of suppressing a Qi Cultivation Peak cultivator?

The cutting power contained within the Magic Talisman’s Spirit Net erupted. Cracks spread across the soldiers as bone fragments flew through the air.

"It’s done!"

Two beams of brilliant light shot from Chen Lixuan’s eyes as he swaggered out from the bushes.

He unleashed his Foundation Establishment pressure.

BOOM!

The nine ordinary Bone Shadow Soldiers, which had been struggling against the Spirit Lines, all froze in unison.

"PUH." The black-robed Demon Cultivator, bound by the Spirit Net, spat out a large mouthful of crimson blood and roared in fury.

"Damn you! A mighty Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator ambushing a lowly Qi Cultivation ant like me! Aren’t you afraid of retaliation from my Holy Sect?!"

"Heh, slaying demons and devils is righteous and just. Let’s see if the higher-ups of your Demon Sect can even find me."

Chen Lixuan’s eyes were dark. "Kid, hand over the Purple Mansion inheritance you got from the Thousand Mechanisms Ancient Tomb, and I might spare your life."

"Pah! If you have the guts, come and take it yourself."

The black-robed Demon Cultivator tilted his head back and spat at Chen Lixuan, his expression defiant and untamed.

Chen Lixuan’s face instantly darkened.

"You refused a toast, so you’ll drink a forfeit. Don’t blame me for what happens next."

Chen Lixuan took half a step forward. Surging True Essence erupted from his body, forming a giant hand of Spiritual Power that was about to viciously grab the black-robed Demon Cultivator.

CLANG—!

At that exact moment, an ear-piercing metallic cry suddenly rang out.

Wherever the sword light passed, countless dark golden cracks appeared in the void.

Blood Talisman: Broken Gold!

The Crimson Gold Sword Aura surged, and the dark golden cracks spun through the air.

CRACK!

The sound of shattering glass echoed through the void. The Spirit Net that had been restraining the Bone Shadow Soldiers snapped and broke, inch by inch!

It wasn’t just the Magic Talisman’s Spirit Net; the Spiritual Qi circulating around Chen Lixuan’s body also faltered for a moment.

"Interesting. What kind of Magic is this, that a mere Qi Cultivation practitioner can break my Spiritual Qi circulation?" Chen Lixuan’s face showed a hint of curiosity.

Could this Demon Cultivator be a True Inheritance disciple of the Blood Demon Sword Sect?

But this was as far as it went.

The chasm between Foundation Establishment and Qi Cultivation was immense; not even a peerless prodigy could hope to cross it.

The ever-successful Golden-Breaking Blood Talisman only managed to sever the Spirit Net for a single instant. The next moment, his Spiritual Qi circulation was restored.

"Wait, where did he go?"

Chen Lixuan was startled. He suddenly realized something was wrong. The black-robed Demon Cultivator he thought he had under control was suddenly blurring.

It was a fake!

From the gloomy passage, seven black figures suddenly shot out, fleeing in all directions.

Ghost Shadow Seven Kills·Launch!

Qin Xuan’s real body, long prepared for this, was hidden among the shadows. He vanished with a ghostly teleport, warping away.

In just a few flashes, Qin Xuan’s real body had reappeared several hundred feet away.

"Clever boy. So you knew I was waiting in ambush."

Chen Lixuan chuckled lightly. "But do you really think you can escape just like that? Are you underestimating me?"

Several hundred feet away, Qin Xuan’s heart suddenly lurched.

"Boy, why don’t you look up?"

An indifferent voice, tinged with a hint of mocking laughter, sounded from directly above Qin Xuan’s head without any warning.