Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 163 The Ending Pill

Above Tianxuan City, three clusters of spiritual energy gathered, and one of them suddenly began to dissipate.

"Has this been a failure?!"

Inside the cave, Lin Chang'an kept a close eye on the changes in the atmosphere of the Three Unity Elixir through his spiritual eyes.

Although he hadn't seen any failures, he had at least witnessed some successes.

Judging from the aura of Core Formation on Lihuo Peak, it was almost certainly a failure.

Immediately afterwards, the aura of condensed elixir on Xuanyin Peak also slowly dissipated, but it was completely different from the sudden dissipation before.

This scene completely touched upon Lin Chang'an's blind spot; he was simply bewildered.

……

But at that moment, a mournful cry of an eagle echoed through the sky.

Under the shocked gazes of countless cultivators, a third-tier demonic beast perished just like that?
"Land Turtle, you're shameless!"

"Master Lu, you are the most untrustworthy person in the world!"

Upon witnessing the instantaneous death of a third-tier demonic beast, the two late-stage Core Formation cultivators from Li Huo Palace and Shen Jian Sect hastily fled, turning back to curse their despicable actions.

Meanwhile, Lu Zhenren, standing calmly on the back of the late-stage third-order Xuan Shui tortoise, had a talisman emitting a faint light between his fingertips.

"I have roamed the cultivation world for so many years. If I were to be so easily bullied by you juniors, wouldn't I have lived in vain?"

At this moment, Master Lu spat inwardly, looking disdainful, as the talisman at his fingertips dissipated.

Although the two who escaped also witnessed this scene, neither dared to risk trying it again.

"Damn that old tortoise, he even has a talisman treasure at the Nascent Soul stage."

"I refuse to believe that this old tortoise can survive. Once that old thing is gone, how can a newly promoted Golden Core girl possibly hold her own?"

Before leaving, the Golden Core cultivator surnamed Huang from Li Huo Palace said even more viciously:
"Land Turtle, I'll see how long you can live!"

With one third-tier demonic beast killed, the other two ran just as fast as the cultivators.

After all, the instinct to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune is faster for demonic beasts than for human cultivators.

At this moment, Master Lu, who was on the back of the Xuan Shui Turtle, let out a disdainful sneer.

Compared to living longer? He had a lifespan of over 800 years, and if you calculate it now, he still has over 250 years left to live.

Even if it takes a lot of effort, he can outlast the Core Formation cultivators of the two major sects in this generation.

Day two.

"Look, the thunderclouds are rolling in!"

The aura of the Core Formation on Tianxuan Peak was accompanied by flashing clouds and thunder, along with colorful rays of light, making it exceptionally beautiful.

Outside Tianxuan City, countless cultivators have begun to return, all staring in astonishment at this extraordinary phenomenon of Core Formation.

The strange phenomenon lasted for several hours before it gradually dissipated and returned to normal.

It was still a beautiful, sunny day, as if everything before had been an illusion.

Immediately afterwards, good news came from Tianxuan City.

"Master Lu's disciple has reached the Core Formation stage, and two Core Formation Masters are now overseeing the event!"

Joy instantly resounded throughout Tianxuan City, and countless rogue cultivators, young and old, who had been on the verge of extinction, all showed tears in their eyes.

"He has formed his core!"

"He actually formed his core!"

"Haha, Heaven favors us rogue cultivators!"

Of all the disciples of Master Lu of Tianxuan City who achieved Core Formation, the happiest were undoubtedly the group of rogue cultivators.

"One is a genuine elixir, the other a fake one!"

As a guest elder of Tianxuan City, Lin Chang'an, who was in his cave, naturally received a detailed report from Tianxuan City.

When Lin Chang'an learned that Su Miaoyin had formed a true core while Song Tingfeng had formed a false core, he suddenly realized what had happened.

"So this is what happens when a failed attempt to form a core or when a false core is formed."

Having witnessed the four Core Formation cultivators, he noticed that both Fairy Ni Chang and Su Miaoyin had formed True Cores. Through his spiritual eye, he sensed that the quality of their True Cores seemed to be roughly the same.

This made Lin Chang'an envious; this was the advantage of having a good father, and it also confirmed the existence of Master Lu's secret technique for enhancing spiritual roots.

"The Heaven-Mending Pill, I really envy it."

Another cultivator who failed to condense his core at Lihuo Peak was the Han family cultivator who won a Core Formation item at the first auction in Tianxuan City.

Unfortunately, due to a weak foundation, it still failed.

Song Tingfeng, on the other hand, condensed into a fake elixir.

Meanwhile, after Su Miaoyin, a disciple of Master Lu of Tianxuan City, successfully condensed her golden core, the news began to spread to Yue Kingdom and even the seven great kingdoms.

……

Li Huo Palace.

"Damn it! Lu the Tortoise, I'll see how many more years you can protect this girl!"

The elder surnamed Huang angrily slammed his fist on the table in front of him, his eyes filled with boundless rage.

"Once you die, what good is a mere girl who has just formed her core, even if she inherited the third-tier Xuan Shui Turtle? In the cultivation world, strength still reigns supreme."

"I'd like to obtain a demon core from a late-stage, third-tier demon beast!"

Divine Sword Sect.

"Unfortunately, man proposes, God disposes. Perhaps this Master Lu is truly blessed with great fortune. His disciple has actually formed a core, and judging from the aura, the quality of his core is probably no less than that girl from the Xuan Yin Pavilion."

"Why are you so discouraged, Elder? Even if our Divine Sword Sect and the Li Huo Palace join forces, what difference does it make if we have one more Core Formation cultivator? In the face of absolute power, it's just a matter of holding out for a little longer."

There was also a lot of controversy within the Divine Sword Sect, but under the same pressure, the Divine Sword Sect and the Li Huo Palace decided that they could no longer fight each other.

We must cooperate sincerely and join forces to defeat Xuan Yin Pavilion and Tian Xuan City, otherwise Yue Kingdom, with so few resources, still has four major powers.

……

Tianxuan City.

"Haha, Brother Lin, we've made a fortune, a huge fortune!"

On the top floor of Juxianlou, Old Hu, his face beaming, clapped his hands excitedly, calculating how much he had earned this time.

Meanwhile, Old Jia sighed deeply. Because he was cautious, he didn't dare to invest much, so he earned relatively little.

Gui Sandao and He Yan were also eagerly watching this debt.

They put in as many bets as they could, but since they lacked skills and resources, they could only put in a limited number of bets.

The three who invested the most were Lin Chang'an, Hu Jin, and Yun Yao.

Of course, there are still many people in Tianxuan City who, despite having acquired a lot of spirit field deeds in the early stages, hesitated to make a move when they saw the situation was not good.

In an attempt to cut their losses, they sold the goods at a low price ahead of time. Little did they expect that Su Miaoyin of Tianxuan City would form her core shortly afterward. These people were filled with regret.

"Old Hu, you're quite well-off."

"That's right. Our ancestor, Old Hu, had a Core Formation cultivator who almost became a Nascent Soul expert."

Seeing Lao Hu's smug look, everyone burst into laughter.
Lin Chang'an smiled and pointed at the other person, saying that it's rare to have two or three close friends in life, and at least with Lao Hu, there's no need to worry about him playing any tricks.

Yun Yao doesn't seem to have any special skills, but she is the wealthiest among them.

This made Lin Chang'an mutter to himself, "As expected, murder and arson bring wealth. When Yun Yao robbed the True Treasure Pavilion of Li Huo Palace, she must have made a fortune."

"Brother Lin, you've struck it rich! This time we really don't have to worry about cultivation resources anymore, so why risk our lives?"

Old Hu laughed excitedly. Everyone had seized the opportunity to buy at the bottom and made a fortune. Lin Chang'an also raised his glass, looked at everyone, and laughed, saying:
"Come on, let's drink to our future, to Tianxuan City!"

"Cheers! We have to have a drink. Tianxuan City is indeed where I, Old Hu, made my fortune."

In Tianxuan City, some are happy while others are sad.

Some of the cultivator families who had previously sold off their properties were dumbfounded.

Who would be willing to let them leave at this time?

In Tianxuan City, a place rich in spiritual energy, leaving one's homeland for another place with an uncertain future is a choice even a dog would make.

Especially now that Su Miaoyin and Master Lu are both officially recognized as True Core cultivators in Tianxuan City, there are also two other disciples who are fake Core cultivators.

In addition, there's the late-stage Tier 3 spirit pet, the Xuan Shui Turtle, and the early-stage Tier 3 Gold-Eating Rat.

Even if Master Lu left that day, Tianxuan City's current foundation is in no way inferior to any of the three major sects of Yue Kingdom.

With such a strong foundation, how could Tianxuan City willingly hand it over?
Therefore, many monks deeply regretted their actions.

"Once the beast tide passes, Tianxuan City will probably be bustling for a while."

"Yes, the beast resources from Tianxuan City during this beast tide have attracted the attention of many merchant guilds from the seven kingdoms."

“That’s perfect. Our black market can take this opportunity to make a profit and recoup the losses of the past six months.”

At the banquet, everyone was laughing and chatting happily. At least they had won the bet; the only difference was how much they had earned.

Yun Yao changed her appearance with the help of a magical artifact. With a calm expression, she looked at the layout of the Juxian Tower, her eyes flashing with memories.

Shen Lie and Lu Qingqing have both grown old, but they are both doing well.

"Perhaps we are no longer on the same path."

Yun Yao sighed inwardly. Even if they met again, what difference would it make? This time, she also met Li Yifan, Wei Yingying, and Shen Fan, the descendants of her old friends, during the monster hunt.

She secretly took care of him a lot, but there was a huge gap between Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining.

Even Li Yifan, who had just established his foundation, was separated from them by a significant gap due to a lack of depth.

She still has her own path to walk.

……

"A Core Formation Celebration?"

Back in his cave, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but smile as he looked at the invitation sent by Tianxuan City.

"Indeed, Tianxuan City is in full swing. We have a newly formed Core Formation cultivator and a pseudo-Core Formation cultivator. It is time to celebrate."

Among the seven kingdoms, the one who forms the true elixir is the chess player.

Every Core Formation cultivator holds a grand celebration to demonstrate their strength and reassure the people.

"With such a strong foundation, Tianxuan City will not easily withdraw from the situation in Yue Kingdom."

After putting away the invitation, Lin Chang'an returned to his cave. However, after sensing the aura emanating from within the cave, he nodded in satisfaction.

Double good news! The situation in Tianxuan City has stabilized, and the Phoenix Bird in the cave is also breaking through, and its momentum is gradually stabilizing.

"At least my near-third-tier demon core wasn't wasted."

"Moo!"

At this moment, the Green Horned Ox walked over with a fawning expression, but its eyes were fixed on the cave, clearly showing some worry.

Although it didn't particularly like the bird, at least it had a companion. If its owner ever took it out to lure enemies again, at least it would have another one to take down with it.

"Alright, you should also focus on your cultivation and strive to break through to the third rank in the future."

After the Phoenix Bird broke through to the mid-stage of the second tier, Lin Chang'an was in a great mood and even took out a spirit fruit to reward the Green Horned Ox.

Now, he possesses two mid-stage second-tier spirit pets. His strength is unmatched, not to mention ordinary rogue cultivators. Even Foundation Establishment cultivators from major sects and clans do not have his level of expertise.

"Two mid-stage second-tier spirit pets, these are not something an ordinary cultivator can afford to raise."

Lin Chang'an was extremely satisfied. Now he could even challenge a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage.

More importantly, the breakthrough of the Phoenix Bird will greatly help him in exploring the cave ruins in the future.

……

The entire Tianxuan City then gave the impression of an aging dragon regaining its vitality.

The lifeless, bewildered looks they once had about the future are now replaced by expressions full of hope.

Many cultivators may have fallen in pools of blood during the beast tide, but death is commonplace in the cultivation world.

The future and prosperity of Tianxuan City concealed the tears behind this prosperity.

black market.

"Brother Lin, the Core Formation Ceremony in Tianxuan City is a big event. All Foundation Establishment cultivators in the city are invited to participate. I, Old Hu, will have to wear a new set of robes then."

Looking at Lao Hu's radiant face, it's clear that everyone has made a lot of money recently by buying at the bottom.

“Ritual robes? Now that you mention it, for such a solemn celebration, we really do need to change into a new set of ritual robes.”

Lin Chang'an nodded with a smile.

This robe has many benefits, but it's only out of respect for the Core Formation Ceremony. For the wearer, it's also a decent defensive artifact.

“Brother Lin, we don’t have many spirit fields left to sell, but the prices of these shop deeds will rise again in a while.”

Old Hu gestured with a big smile, and Lin Chang'an nodded with a smile as he watched.

Nowadays, they are all quite wealthy among Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Just then, the sound of mournful crying rose again from downstairs, instantly ruining their good mood.

Old Hu, in particular, showed a look of disgust and said irritably:
"Does the Qin family even deserve to be called a great family? It was clearly written down in black and white back then, but now they want to take back their shops."

"You're just daydreaming. Back when the beast tide lasted for half a year, I, Old Hu, encountered this guy. He even said in a sarcastic tone, 'People like us are just gamblers.'"

When Lao Hu spoke so casually, he made no attempt to hide his true intentions; frankly, he meant for the people downstairs to hear.

Lin Chang'an remained calm, just as Lao Hu had said, they had all taken risks back then.

We cannot only see their smiles today and forget the risks they took before.

Just then, Qin Feng walked up. When he saw Lin Chang'an and Lao Hu, his eyes reddened, and he looked miserable and regretful.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, Fellow Daoist Hu, please consider that we are both Foundation Establishment cultivators and redeem the shops that our Qin family used to own."

Before Lin Chang'an could refute, Old Hu, standing to the side, directly made a sarcastic remark:

"Hey, isn't this Lao Qin? I remember someone saying that we gamblers are the least deserving of pity. I, Lao Hu, even said that to you back then."

If you regret it, you can redeem your shop, but that person will disdain you.

Faced with Lao Hu's provocation, the head of the Qin family, with a thick skin, bowed with a look of shame on his face.

"Fellow Daoists, I know I was wrong. I beg you two to be lenient. How about my Qin family adds another 20% to our previous assets?"

"Twenty percent!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an was amused by the other party's shamelessness. Did they really think that just because they were fellow Foundation Establishment cultivators, they didn't want to offend them and would choose to compromise?
If this precedent is set, why would they still be running a black market?

And who has taken care of the risks they bear?
If the situation were different, would others pity them?

"Fellow Daoist Qin, the value of these shops has already more than doubled. I think it will rise even more in a while."

"Moreover, we exchanged Foundation Establishment Pills for you back then. Your Qin family also gained a Foundation Establishment cultivator during this beast tide thanks to Foundation Establishment Pills. Now, with such behavior, aren't you afraid of being ridiculed?"

Lin Chang'an's calm tone clearly made his stance clear.

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(End of this chapter)