Grandpa, times have changed.

"Ah."

The man in black robes sneered.

If you're going to take someone's body, then do it. Why are you still pretending to be something you're not?

There are currently ten Nascent Soul weapons in the world, including the Cultivation Furnace created by the 'changes' of heaven and earth.

Initially, the wills within three Nascent Soul weapons were prematurely revived and possessed contemporary cultivators.

However, when the Golden Elixir cultivators searched the world extensively, two of the three ancient Nascent Soul cultivators who had prematurely revived and possessed other bodies were directly shattered and completely perished.

Now only the Creation True Monarch remains alive in the world, and his cultivation level has reached the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm.

However, because he possesses some secret techniques and supernatural abilities beyond the imagination of a Golden Core cultivator, even two or three Golden Core cultivators at the peak of their cultivation level cannot do anything to him.

The man in black robes was very rude, but Lin Chen didn't care.

He was reborn to prove his original truth once again, and arguing with these people was meaningless to him.

"The key to breaking this deadlock lies with the one who cultivates the affinity."

As he spoke, Lin Chen looked at Su Jian, who was standing on the far side.

Most of the ten people present were at the early stage of Golden Core, and he was the only one among them at the Foundation Establishment stage.

It's very eye-catching.

"Now, only when the cultivators attain the Yuanzhen realm and the world is about to end, will we have the chance to use the laws of heaven and earth to refine our weapons and break through to the Nascent Soul stage."

Ever since that inexplicable influence caused new extraordinary possibilities to emerge in the world, borrowing the power of heaven and earth has become increasingly difficult.

If everything had developed according to their preordained plan, that would have been fine, and there would have been no need for this trouble.

But now the script has been completely disrupted, with the addition of the variable of the cultivator, so we must proceed according to the wishes of the magic weapon community.

As long as the cultivator doesn't attain the Yuanzhen realm, none of them can hope to break through to the Nascent Soul stage.

"Master Xiu is probably still thinking about his 'Basic Qi Refining Technique'."

Another person, whose face was indistinct and whose identity as the wielder of a Nascent Soul weapon was unknown, spoke up.

The voice is rather neutral, with few distinguishing features.

"It would probably take forever for him to attain the Yuanzhen realm."

As he finished speaking, he gave a sinister smile and looked at Su Zheng, who had lost an arm.

Everyone present understood what he meant.

Since the cultivator is still thinking about new methods and unwilling to use the old methods to refine his natal weapon for a breakthrough, then perhaps...

Let's find a different client!

Everyone was momentarily tempted and looked at Su Jian.

But Su Zheng, who had a conflict with him, remained silent and did not respond.

Feeling the ill-intentioned gazes around him, Su Jian slowly spoke.

"A rat that hides its head and shows its tail."

Buzz~!

As the overwhelming sword intent soared into the sky, the chilling atmosphere shattered the clouds.

Centered on his location, a biting wind, mixed with chilling killing intent, spread out, sweeping over everyone and causing their souls to tremble and their golden cores to shake incessantly.

Having already fought with Su Jian, Su Zheng's heart skipped a beat, and his mood grew increasingly heavy.

Two years have passed, and this rebellious son's swordsmanship has become increasingly terrifying.

"They get something from outside and start jumping around like crazy."

He held the Heaven-Cutting Sword in his hand, and pure sword intent filled every inch of the surrounding void, revealing his sharp edge.

The person he was staring at felt a sharp pain running through their soul.

It felt like disaster was about to strike at any moment.

Everyone present only saw a flash of sword light before Su Jian disappeared from his original spot.

Ding!
A crisp sound of metal clashing against metal rang out, accompanied by sparks flying. An ancient-looking bronze mirror appeared in front of the man who had just instigated the group to deal with Su Jian.

It blocked the fierce sword strike.

A mirror reflecting mountains and rivers.

"If this is all the cultivator is capable of..."

Just as the man was about to mock her, a chilling sword intent, condensed to a single point, shattered her disguise and tore a deep, bone-revealing wound into her fair skin.

An unnatural blush appeared on her beautiful face, and then...

puff!
A mouthful of blood spurted out.

But before the blood could fall to the ground, another flash of sword light appeared.

chap!
With an extremely faint sound, a huge head shot into the sky, the sword intent directly shredding and annihilating all her life force.

When everyone present came to their senses again, they saw that Su Jian had already returned to his original position with the Mountain and River Mirror.

Only then did the Lord of the Mountain and River Mirror finally fall down, his head hanging to the side, a trace of disbelief still lingering in his eyes.

"..."

silence.

An awkward silence ensued.

Su Zheng clenched his fist with his only remaining hand.

He recognized the owner of this Mountain and River Mirror.

Yinmiao Sanren was a famous rogue cultivator who reached the Golden Core stage before obtaining the Mountain and River Mirror. His original natal magic weapon was the "Red Silk Refining Yang Fan," and he was known in the cultivation world for his method of absorbing and replenishing essence.

If he were to confront her head-on, he would only have a 50% chance of winning her over.

Such a person was slaughtered as easily as a chicken by this rebellious son.

In an instant, all the malicious gazes disappeared.

Even Lin Chen, the ancient Nascent Soul cultivator, no longer looked down on Su Jian with the same haughty and condescending gaze he used to have.

This cultivator...

It's really not just weird, it's incredibly strange.

He couldn't discern the exact principle behind the swordsmanship technique that had just been displayed.

"Master Xiuyuan truly has remarkable methods." Lin Chen clapped his hands and sighed, then sincerely said, "Now that the Lord of Mountains and Rivers is dead, I have heard that Master Xiuyuan has a confidante. Why not let her take charge of the Mountain and River Mirror and become the new Lord of Mountains and Rivers?"

Upon hearing this, a sense of unease inexplicably flashed through the hearts of the remaining eight people.

"I have my own plans," Su Jian said calmly, putting away the Mountain and River Mirror.

It seems that it won't work.

Lin Chen thought to himself, "What a pity."

In fact, what he just said was already an invitation to the cultivator.

With Master Xiu's unparalleled swordsmanship, if they joined forces, they could easily slaughter the remaining eight people.

At that time, we will obtain the remaining Nascent Soul magical weapons...

The fewer people who attain the position of Yuanzhen, the better!
However, it seemed that Master Xiu did not have this idea, so he had no choice but to give up.

"Gentlemen." Looking at the other eight people, Lin Chen's expression once again carried that superior, condescending air.

"Now we are surrounded by enemies, and the slightest carelessness could lead to our complete annihilation. Therefore, we should unite more than ever in times of crisis."

Unity?

Looking at Yinmiao Sanren lying to the side, his body dismembered, everyone felt a sense of absurdity.

No one answered.

But Lin Chen remained unconcerned, continuing to make polite remarks.

In fact, everyone knew that the main purpose of today's gathering was to force Xiu Yuanzhu to make a statement.

After all, if he doesn't make a choice, no one can break through to the Nascent Soul stage, nor can they obtain the power to change the landscape and reshape the world.

But the example of Yinmiao Sanren is right before our eyes.

No one present, including Lin Chen, the ancient Nascent Soul cultivator, had any confidence in blocking that unparalleled sword technique, so the matter had to be abandoned.

Ever since.

After listening to Lin Chen's long-winded ramblings, the gathering ended rather abruptly.

Su Zheng left the fastest, fearing that Su Jian would target him.

Putting aside the fact that this rebellious son had already clashed with him, the Nascent Soul weapon he wielded was the Sword of Calamity...

The only sword among the nine Nascent Soul magical weapons.

He felt there was a pretty good chance he was being targeted.

……

……

the other side.

Su Jian has arrived at the foot of the mountain and successfully reunited with Qin Yue.

"How did it go? Did they give you any trouble?"

Qin Yue's expression betrayed her undisguised worry.

"Don't worry, senior sister, everything is going smoothly. As for making things difficult for me..." Su Jian said calmly, "They don't have the right to do that."

He has been practicing for decades.

He is no longer the frail boy who struggled on the brink of life and death, powerless to even kill a chicken.

Qin Yue breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yes, yes, you're the best, you're the most amazing."

“I am your husband, the one chosen by the senior, and the master of the cultivation furnace. Of course I am powerful.”

Su Jian quipped.

Before Qin Yue could say anything, he took out another bronze mirror from his bosom and handed it over with a smile.

"This is a landscape mirror, a souvenir for you."

souvenir……

Looking at the bronze mirror that depicted the ever-changing landscapes of mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, Qin Yue was speechless for a moment.

I felt a mix of sadness and gratitude, and hesitated to accept the gift for a long time.

In the end, Su Jian simply stuffed the Mountain and River Mirror into her hand.

"I..." Qin Yue pursed her lips, "Thank you, junior brother."

"Senior sister, we've been through so many years together, there's no need for formalities."

As he spoke, Su Jian took her hand.

"Come on, let's go back."

The situation has been ascertained, and my current combat capabilities have been verified.

Ordinary Golden Core cultivators are no match for him.

Even if it's a Golden Core cultivator at their peak, I can still contend with them.

With security secured, it's time to put the matter of gathering practitioners of the new method to develop the Golden Elixir Method on the agenda.

……

……

A few days later.

The two returned to the Prince Cheng's Mansion of the Great Ruins Dynasty.

Since the battle between Su Jian and Su Zheng two and a half years ago, in which Su Zheng was defeated and became the target of everyone's criticism, the throne of Cheng Wang has been vacant.

As a former outer disciple of the Xuyan Sect, the old emperor was very well-informed. After learning about Su Zheng's situation, he planned to take the opportunity to weaken the influence of the Prince Cheng's Mansion.

As a result, under the instigation of certain individuals, Su Zheng's sons fought tooth and nail for the position.

Halfway through the plan, Su Jian returned.

The plan went bankrupt.

Fearing he would be killed by a sword, the old emperor made the right choice.

Go round and round.

In the end, it was Su Jian, the illegitimate son whom no one cared about at the time, who became the new Prince Cheng.

A pavilion in the garden.

Su Jian and Qin Yue sat at one end, opposite a man with white hair dressed in a purple-gold brocade robe.

It was Lin Chen.

"So, you know the origin of the 'Basic Qi Refining Technique'?" Su Jian frowned as he looked at the person opposite him.

When he discovered this guy was at Prince Cheng's residence, he wanted to take action immediately.

But one sentence from this guy made him change his mind and suppress his urge to attack—

Don't you want to know the origin of your swordsmanship and the "Basic Qi Refining Technique"?
"I don't know," Lin Chen said with a light laugh.

Ok?
The chilling sword intent suddenly spread out, making it difficult for Lin Chen to maintain his smile.

"You fool me!"

"I wouldn't dare." Lin Chen's expression became much more serious.

"Please, Master Xiu, do not be agitated."

"You should also know that I obtained the magic weapon and all the memories of the Creation True Lord."

Isn't it just possession?

"so?"

What does this have to do with the "Basic Qi Refining Technique"?
"Cultivation Master may not know that Creation True Lord was the first person in the world of magic weapons to come into contact with cultivation, and also the first person to borrow the laws of heaven and earth to refine weapons and attain the position of Yuanzhen."

Su Jian's heart stirred, but then he heard Lin Chen continue.

“I can guarantee that there has never been a cultivation method similar to the Basic Qi Refining Technique in ancient times, nor has there ever been a sword technique with your style.”

That's the biggest problem! (End of Chapter)