Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 126 Golden Core Opportunity
"Fellow Daoist Lin has an extraordinary comprehension of formations; it's truly a pity."

In recent years, due to Song Tingfeng's influence, and of course, also due to the tacit understanding of the original formation, we have become quite familiar with each other.

They are also frequently invited to trade fairs to discuss and exchange ideas.

At this moment, Su Miaoyin shook her head with a somewhat regretful expression, as if to say that with Lin Chang'an's talent, he should have focused more on studying formations.

[Tier 1 High-Grade Array Master (Grandmaster 3/5000)]

Thanks to Song Tingfeng, discussions about cultivation often veered into the topic of formations, and this Su Miaoyin was a renowned formation genius.

Having been exposed to the art of formations over the years, Lin Chang'an has gained profound insights.

He is now a first-tier high-grade array master.

"Fellow Daoist Su is too kind."

This Su Miaoyin is rumored to be a third-tier array master, which shows her comprehension in the art of arrays.

Among the various arts of cultivating immortality, the art of formations places even greater emphasis on comprehension.

With high comprehension, sudden enlightenment and direct breakthroughs are not uncommon.

Lin Chang'an humbly waved his hand, saying that family members know their own affairs, and his insights into formations were truly thanks to this person.

Of course, it was mainly thanks to Fellow Daoist Song that we benefited.

Su Miaoyin smiled and shook her head. She felt genuinely sorry, but she could understand.

In the art of formations, let alone independent cultivators, even ordinary sects and families lack the foundation in this area.

Lin Chang'an, thinking it was a waste not to learn, actually reached the same level as Song Tingfeng in just a few years.

This left Song Tingfeng feeling frustrated and helpless, and he could only lament that his talent lay elsewhere.

"Fellow Daoist Lin is indeed quite skilled."

When the two chatted and the topic turned to Lin Chang'an's hunting of demonic beasts, Su Miaoyin couldn't help but nod in approval.

If independent cultivators don't even put in the effort and only know how to cultivate in a simple, arduous way every day, very few of them will succeed.

Lin Chang'an nodded with emotion and said, "It's all thanks to my ox and the popularity of antidote pills in Tianxuan City these past two years."

After exchanging some heartfelt words, Lin Chang'an left.

Su Miaoyin was not surprised at all; it was perfectly normal for cultivators to hunt demonic beasts to obtain resources.

It would be abnormal for someone with poor aptitude like Lin Chang'an to be able to reach the late stage of Core Formation through daily hard work.

With that little skill, how much resources can one earn?

“Miss, these second-tier demonic beast materials have a faint bloodthirsty aura. It seems that this Fellow Daoist Lin has learned some demonic techniques.”

As Lin Chang'an left, the old man surnamed Feng smiled and pointed to the acquired materials, saying...

Su Miaoyin, however, simply smiled indifferently upon hearing this.

"Cultivators who dare to take risks and gamble on a sliver of opportunity, what do they care about methods?"

Those who carry bloodthirsty aura usually have some side effects, and people like Lin Chang'an are too common among rogue cultivators.

After Su Miaoyin sighed and left, the old man surnamed Feng also sighed softly.

Hopefully, this fellow Daoist Lin will go far in his career.

……

When Lin Chang'an walked out of Wanbaolou and returned to the cave, there was already someone waiting for him for a long time.

"Fellow Daoist Yun."

Lin Chang'an recognized the newcomer and invited him into the cave. The newcomer then removed his black veil, revealing his true face.

The person who arrived was Yun Yao.

Lin Chang'an smiled and cupped his hands in greeting. The two of them had met occasionally over the years to chat about the current situation and discuss their cultivation experiences.

"Brother Lin, you are truly a hidden master of the second-tier mid-grade talisman."

Yun Yao rarely teased anyone, but the meaningful look in her beautiful eyes spoke volumes.

She had always thought that Lin Chang'an was just talented in talismans, but she didn't expect that he was also quite good in terms of strength.

Ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators don't have the ability to hunt down several second-tier demonic beasts.

Even Yun Yao was somewhat surprised at first.

Lin Chang'an didn't hide anything, but instead sighed and shook his head, saying, "The cultivation world is not peaceful, so we always have to take some risks."

These words resonated deeply with Yun Yao. Indeed, even after becoming a Foundation Establishment cultivator, she discovered that the road ahead was even more difficult.

Every step was like walking on thin ice.

"Alright, since Fellow Daoist Yun has come all this way, let's try the spirit wine that Yingying brought last time."

"it is good."

After taking a small sip, Yun Yao smiled.

"It's actually the spirit wine from Green Bamboo Mountain! I haven't tasted this flavor in many years."

Lin Chang'an nodded with a light laugh upon seeing this.

"Then Fellow Daoist Yun should have a good taste. Yingying is very thoughtful."

"Yes, Shen Lie, Qingqing, Erniu, and Wei Buyi have all been doing well these past few years. To be able to live peacefully to this age in the cultivation world, with successful children, is already a very fulfilling life."

The two chatted casually, reminiscing about how Yun Yao had observed these friends from afar over the years.

When she saw that these former friends were now living fulfilling and happy lives, she smiled.

Her journey is far from over; it's not time for her to stop.

"We've known each other for decades, and I have complete faith in Brother Lin's character and integrity. I came here today to ask Brother Lin for a favor."

Unexpectedly, I witnessed Brother Lin slaying a demonic beast at Wanbao Tower, which demonstrates the unwavering resolve of his Daoist heart.

As she spoke, Yun Yao looked at Lin Chang'an with sparkling eyes.

"Yun Yao has a fortuitous opportunity, I wonder if Brother Lin knows about it!"

Opportunity!

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an's expression hardened.

With Yun Yao's cultivation level at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, and the wealth she has occasionally revealed over the years, what can be called an opportunity is definitely not simple.

However, the cautious Lin Chang'an hesitated for a moment before asking:

"Fellow Daoist Yun, what was the matter you wanted to ask me to do?"

Lin Chang'an did not mention the opportunity, but instead asked Yun Yao what her original purpose was.

Yun Yao smiled straightforwardly and took out a jade slip from her storage bag without hesitation.

"A barrier-breaking talisman!"

Upon seeing the contents of the jade slip, Lin Chang'an was shocked; it was actually the inheritance of a second-tier barrier-breaking talisman.

The barrier-breaking talisman, as its name suggests, is specifically designed to break through arrays and barriers.

Although they are second-tier barrier-breaking talismans, they are generally held by major sects and clans, and few are found outside the sects.

After all, barrier-breaking talismans are generally used to attack a clan's territory, and can only be used when there is a defensive formation.

Therefore, these barrier-breaking talismans are not easy to sell, and are naturally extremely rare.

But when Yun Yao took it out at this moment, and considering the opportunity she mentioned later, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but frown slightly.

Yun Yao, with her straightforward personality, didn't mince words. With a hearty laugh, she revealed her purpose for coming.

“There aren’t many mid-grade second-tier talisman masters in Tianxuan City, and even fewer high-grade second-tier talisman masters, but Yun Yao doesn’t trust these people.”

Brother Lin possesses exceptional talent in the art of talismans, and such an opportunity cannot be obtained overnight. I believe that Brother Lin will eventually break through to become a second-tier high-grade talisman master.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an felt a sense of relief and couldn't help but sigh:
"Thank you for your trust, Fellow Daoist Yun."

Since Yun Yao was able to say this, it was clear that she hadn't initially intended to invite him to participate in this opportunity.

After all, he was just an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator before, so his purpose was simply to exchange this Restriction-Breaking Talisman inheritance for a certain number of talismans.

However, after Wanbaolou discovered Lin Chang'an's extraordinary combat prowess, she changed her mind.

"To be honest, Fellow Daoist Yun, although every step after a rogue cultivator reaches the Foundation Establishment stage is extremely difficult, I am naturally unwilling to accept that others in the cultivation world can achieve it." Having said all that, Lin Chang'an had nothing to hide and directly revealed his firm determination to pursue the Core Formation stage.

If not for this ambition, how many Foundation Establishment cultivators would venture into the Cloud Mist Mountains?

Upon hearing this, Yun Yao couldn't help but smile.

Having reached this stage, they have begun to experience the loneliness of cultivators. If they could find a like-minded and trustworthy fellow cultivator on their path, it would be a blessing.

The two men spoke without saying a word, raised their glasses and drank them down in one gulp.

Then Yun Yao took a deep breath, and a solemn expression gradually appeared on her face.

"Brother Lin, do you want to form your core?"

puff!

Lin Chang'an almost spat out the wine in his mouth, his eyes wide. Although he still didn't know what kind of opportunity it was, he wondered if Yun Yao's words were a bit too ambitious.

He's only in the early stages of Foundation Establishment.

However, Yun Yao's expression was solemn as she began to recount a secret.

"Brother Lin, the Xuan Yin Divine Sect has already established itself in the Demon Beast Sea Abyss, so why would they interfere in the Yue Kingdom? Haven't you thought about that?"

Compared to the Demon Beast Sea Abyss, the Yue Kingdom is extremely poor in resources.

Lin Chang'an frowned at this point, but it was not something he should be considering.

Yun Yao said solemnly, "Ancestor Xuan Yin went into seclusion a hundred years ago. I heard he was cultivating a powerful divine ability, but he still sent out a protector."

It is said that the three major sects of the Yue Kingdom have discovered traces of the disappearance of the former leader of the Xuan Yin Demonic Sect…

Hearing Yun Yao's words, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but gasp. The former leader of the Xuan Yin Demonic Sect was a Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Fellow Daoist Yun, if this is a secret about Nascent Soul cultivators, then let's leave it at that."

After the initial shock, Lin Chang'an quickly composed himself and stopped Yun Yao from saying anything further.

He's nothing but a Foundation Establishment ant, yet he dares to interfere with the opportunities of a Nascent Soul cultivator?

What is the difference between this and seeking death?

Seeing Lin Chang'an's cautious demeanor, Yun Yao chuckled and shook her head with a smile, saying:
“Brother Lin, Yun Yao is not someone who is ignorant of her own limitations. How could she dare to covet the opportunity of a Nascent Soul cultivator?”

These words finally put Lin Chang'an at ease.

Sometimes, when an opportunity is too great, it ceases to be an opportunity and becomes a death knell.

"To put it bluntly, the Xuan Yin Divine Sect is interfering in the affairs of Yue Kingdom because they don't want their secret techniques to fall into the hands of others. Of course, this has little to do with us."

With a solemn expression, Yun Yao slowly revealed some secrets.

"The important part is what follows. Before Master Lu returned, Master Xue Sha, a great cultivator in the late Golden Core stage, had returned a hundred years ago."

This Blood Fiend True Man disappeared while searching for the whereabouts of the previous Nascent Soul cultivator of the Profound Yin Divine Sect.

As Yun Yao slowly recounted the story, Lin Chang'an finally understood the ins and outs.

To put it bluntly, Yun Yao wasn't unwise enough to be greedy for the legacy of a Nascent Soul True Monarch, but she was still tempted by the legacy of a fallen Golden Core cultivator.

Especially the high-ranking members of the three major sects in Yue Kingdom, these Golden Core elders, are probably all eyeing the ruins of the Nascent Soul True Monarch.

But Blood Fiend True Man? This technique comes from the same source as the one he auctioned before. Could there be some connection between them?
A thousand thoughts raced through Lin Chang'an's mind.

“Fellow Daoist Yun, to be honest, I am very tempted, but matters concerning Golden Core cultivators are not something that you and I, mere Foundation Establishment cultivators, can participate in.”

Although Lin Chang'an was somewhat tempted, he pondered for a moment and decided to be more cautious.

Yun Yao chuckled, tossed her hair aside, and smiled gently:

"What if I have definite news that this Blood Fiend Master has perished?"

"Confirmed to have perished!?"

Lin Chang'an was stunned; Yun Yao was so certain.

Yun Yao nodded slightly. "According to reliable sources, before Blood Fiend True Person returned, he traded a bottle of fourth-grade spiritual liquid with this Lu True Person."

The fourth-tier spiritual liquid, also known as the ten-thousand-year spiritual milk, can not only restore mana, but also has a certain effect on prolonging life and healing injuries.

At that moment, Lin Chang'an's heart fluttered.

Amazing, timeless milk!
If his natal spiritual plant were nourished by this treasure, who knows how much it would grow.

Moreover, if it were true, the legacy of this Golden Core cultivator would truly tempt him.

Secret techniques, resources, and magic treasures—the wealth of a late-stage Core Formation cultivator could easily be exchanged for one or two Core Formation spiritual items.

For these Foundation Establishment cultivators, the temptation was immense.

More importantly, it seems that there is a chance to complete the Fiend Yuan Sword Technique that he cultivated before. Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but look at Yun Yao with a strange expression.

"Brother Lin, this is the opportunity that Yun Yao mentioned. Of course, the formation set up by the Golden Core cultivator before his death is far beyond our ability to break."

However, based on my previous investigations, the formation will weaken in twenty or thirty years at most, so it's not impossible for us to join forces.

Under Yun Yao's unwavering gaze, there were countless Foundation Establishment cultivators, but how many could actually form their Core?

If she didn't know, so be it. But now that she does know, if she doesn't want to fight, why bother with arduous cultivation now? She might as well spend the rest of her life in Tianxuan City.

How many people know about this?

Lin Chang'an was clearly tempted, but he remained cautious, as the risk would undoubtedly increase if there were outsiders present.

Upon hearing this, Yun Yao hesitated for a moment. Just as Lin Chang'an thought to himself that things were not going well, her next words made him feel awkward again.

"Brother Lin, only the two of us know about this matter right now."

Seemingly afraid that Lin Chang'an wouldn't believe her, Yun Yao silently took out a magic disc emanating a strange aura from her storage bag.

This dharma plate is about the size of a palm, blood red in color, and exudes a strong aura of resentment.

"This is a demonic artifact!"

Lin Chang'an was startled. Although he had never seen it, he had heard of it.

The entire Dharma disc was dark red, clearly stained with the essence and blood of a cultivator. The resentment it emitted was naturally from the wronged souls imprisoned by demonic means.

"I once encountered a cultivator who was a descendant of the Blood Fiend True Man. He traveled thousands of miles to the Yue Kingdom, hoping to find someone through the connection between bloodlines."

I later killed him in retaliation, learned this information through secret methods, and then created this magic disc.

Yun Yao spoke in a silent tone, seemingly unwilling to reveal her bloody and cruel methods to Lin Chang'an.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an was taken aback, thinking of the information revealed in Yun Yao's words.

As for cruelty? In the world of cultivation, if you want to go far, you need some tricks up your sleeve; otherwise, you'd be dead long ago.

But does this Blood Fiend Master still have any blood relatives? Could that increase the danger?

Seemingly guessing what Lin Chang'an was thinking, Yun Yao put away the magic disc and said solemnly, "This person is the only descendant of the Blood Fiend True Man."

"Through the secret method, I learned that a hundred years ago, the descendant of the Blood Fiend True Man had just established his foundation. Before leaving, he left a message that when his cultivation was perfected, he would grant his descendants an opportunity to form their core."

However, this person's talent is limited, and his cultivation is only at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. He must also be searching for his ancestral legacy. If it weren't for this accident, I wouldn't have discovered him."

However, Lin Chang'an's expression turned strange. Blood Fiend True Man, then what about the Fiend Yuan Sword Technique he photographed earlier...?

"Fellow Daoist Yun, there was a sword technique by True Immortal Blood Fiend at the previous auction. Could it be..."

“That’s right, it’s exactly what I used to test them, to see if anyone else was secretly investigating.”

At this moment, their eyes met, and Yun Yao also revealed a strange expression, and couldn't help but probe:
"The secret, could it be you, Brother Lin?"

Lin Chang'an remained silent, but slowly raised his hand, and a sword light appeared around him.

Under the cyan sword light, those unfamiliar with this sword technique would naturally not be able to see it, but since Yun Yao obtained it, how could she not have the idea of ​​studying it?

After all, this is an opportunity for Blood Fiend True Person, and studying this technique will be of great help to her in the future.

This is why cultivators in the cultivation world cherish their possessions so much.

If the technique is leaked, it's easy for the enemy to find a weakness.

"Ahem, so it was you who took the picture, Brother Lin."

A hint of embarrassment appeared on Yun Yao's face; she truly hadn't expected this.

Lin Chang'an remained silent. Could this be fate?
(End of this chapter)