Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 218 Slaying [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

"This breath!"

As the coffin hit the ground, a stench of decay swept over the crowd, shocking countless cultivators.

The cultivator who produced this item had a clear and pleasant voice, but countless people dared not underestimate him.

"A late-stage second-tier armored corpse. This is my treasure. As long as I refine this Corpse Control Token, I can control it at will."

The power of this thing needs no further explanation, right? Whether exploring the gathering place of Yin spirits in the Heavenly Mist Sea or hunting demonic beasts, it is an invaluable aid. More importantly, it is fearless of death, as long as it is nourished by essence blood..."

As the seemingly young cultivator spoke of the armored corpse's power, even Lin Chang'an nodded in approval.

That's true; he's already tasted the benefits of having a powerful spirit pet as an aid.

"I would like to exchange for the main ingredient of the Crystallization Pill... or other materials that assist in the formation of the Core."

Sure enough, after the other party revealed what they wanted to exchange, everyone fell silent.

They knew that if they were willing to offer such powerful assistance, their needs must be considerable.

Having an armored corpse with the strength of the late Foundation Establishment stage is equivalent to having an equally powerful helper, greatly increasing one's combat power.

Nature is tempting, but the things exchanged are also exceptionally precious.

Lin Chang'an was also tempted, and even the Phoenix Cry Bird's spirit beast pouch showed some unusual activity, clearly indicating that the corpse pill had piqued the Phoenix Cry Bird's interest.

"Although this second-tier armored corpse is strong, there is no need to exchange it for Xuan Shui liquid. Besides, I currently have two spirit pets to raise, and I can't afford to use any more resources."

Lin Chang'an pondered for a moment, and finally decided to give up. His amount of Xuan Shui liquid was far from enough to form a core, but he could still exchange it.

Even with the help of an additional late-stage Tier 2 spirit pet, it would be better to focus all efforts on helping the Phoenix Bird evolve.

A qualitative improvement is far more valuable than simply increasing the quantity.

"Fellow Daoist, your request is truly difficult."

"Yes, we wouldn't be willing to give up the main ingredients for a Core Formation spiritual item if we had them."

Everyone shook their heads and sighed, but the cultivator seemed unwilling to give up. He looked at everyone and said in a deep voice, "I am willing to add another spiritual artifact."

In the end, although everyone was extremely tempted, they all shook their heads.

Upon seeing this, Lin Chang'an pondered for a moment before speaking:

"Fellow Daoist, since you possess this late-stage Tier 2 Ironclad Corpse, do you also have its corpse oil?"

"Yes, yes, this late-stage second-tier corpse oil is a good thing. Applying it to the body can completely cover up the scent of a living person."

"Indeed, this is an excellent item for exploring places where spirits gather."

Everyone's eyes lit up, but the cultivator reluctantly took out three bottles of corpse oil.

"This corpse oil is extremely difficult to refine, and it consumes the corpse energy of the armored corpse. We only exchange it for spiritual items, not spirit stones."

In the end, Lin Chang'an exchanged pills for a bottle of corpse oil, which could be used to refine a kind of spiritual liquid.

Once touched by this spiritual liquid, one is isolated from all other auras, becoming like an inanimate object. Combined with the breath-concealing function of his cultivation technique, in times of crisis, he can completely conceal his aura to the extreme.

He was even confident that even a Golden Core cultivator wouldn't be able to detect it.

After all, he was going to explore the place where the spirits gathered, and he might encounter danger. It was always better to be prepared.

The trade fair was successfully completed. Some people shook their heads in disappointment, having failed to acquire the items they desired, while others were satisfied with their gains.

After leaving the secret transaction room, Lin Chang'an disguised himself and blended into the crowd.
However, his keen senses caused him to frown; he had indeed been targeted.

He secretly communicated with Lao Hu, and the two agreed to leave Wulong Island one after the other.

Since someone has their eyes on them, they don't mind joining forces to carry out a raid on the cultivators.

With him and Hu Jin working together, let alone a Foundation Establishment cultivator at the peak, even a pseudo-Core Formation cultivator might perish on the spot.

……

Over the sea, after flying for over a hundred miles on his sword, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but sneer:
"Fellow Daoist, you have great courage to follow us alone."

Suddenly, two terrifying black shadows emerged from the seawater below. They were the late-stage second-tier armored corpse from the previous trade fair, and that cultivator.

"It's you!"

Upon seeing the newcomer, Lin Chang'an's expression changed, but the cultivator who emerged with the armored corpse laughed loudly:

"Fellow Daoist, the aura of Xuan Shui Liquid is present in your storage bag. You may be able to hide it from others, but you can't hide it from me. You'd better leave the Core Formation spiritual items you have with you!"

The armored corpse suddenly spewed out a terrifying burst of corpse energy, and the golden phantom emanating from the Yellow Dragon Bell at Lin Chang'an's waist actually emitted a hissing corrosive sound.

What a terrifying aura of death!

However, Lin Chang'an's eyes flashed with murderous intent, realizing that the other party actually knew he possessed Xuan Shui Liquid.

"court death!"

Without any hesitation, Lin Chang'an immediately activated his magic power to the fullest extent. His meridians throbbed with pain, but at the same time, two terrifying sword beams gathered in front of him.

For a moment, his aura even reached that of a pseudo-core cultivator.

"A fake Core Formation cultivator!"

At this moment, the cultivator's expression changed drastically, filled with terror.

Damn it, you fake Core Formation cultivator pretending to be Foundation Establishment cultivator and even participating in their trade fair, this is clearly a trap.

"Damn it!"

Just as he was about to escape, the two terrifying sword beams suddenly attacked, forcing him to react in a panic.

Even a cultivator at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, with the addition of a late-stage second-tier armored corpse, would have no choice but to flee when facing a Pseudo-Core cultivator.

"Senior, it was all a misunderstanding. I admit defeat today!"

With a loud shout, the cultivator acted decisively, throwing up the late-stage second-tier armored corpse and unleashing a demonic secret technique in an attempt to escape quickly.

However, at that moment, a golden light struck, and it was the Phoenix Bird.

"Fire-attribute spirit pet!"

The moment the Phoenix Bird appeared, the cultivator showed a pained expression, shouted angrily, and patted the spirit beast pouch at his waist.

In an instant, countless corpse beetles flew everywhere, among which the king of corpse beetles was actually a rare quasi-third-tier spirit insect.

"Senior, spare your life!"

In a panic, the cultivator hurriedly fled, but did not forget to beg for mercy.

However, just as his opponent ran fast, Lin Chang'an was not slow either, and directly unleashed his sword light, sweeping across the area.

More importantly, the phoenix is ​​faster.

"How can it be!"

The phoenix bird let out a long cry and spat out a sea of ​​fire. This sea of ​​fire seemed to come alive and actually swept up the countless corpse beetles.

Then it was sucked into the mouth of the phoenix.

Many corpse beetles were still alive in the sea of ​​fire, but after entering the mouth of the Phoenix Bird, a wisp of golden flame flickered inside their bodies, and they were instantly extinguished.

Having devoured so many corpse beetles in one go, the Phoenix Cry Bird's eyes gleamed, and it stared wide-eyed as it headed straight for the near-third-tier corpse beetle.

This is truly a great tonic!

"Fellow Daoist, you should go in peace."

Lin Chang'an unleashed an attack at the Pseudo-Core Formation level, and he couldn't allow the opponent to escape. Two sword beams struck, one of which directly knocked away the opponent's defensive magic weapon.

Another sword beam intercepted the opponent.

"Senior, spare my life! I am from Five Dragons Island!"

The cultivator's cloak was torn during the fierce battle, revealing his disheveled figure.

The tone suggested a handsome young man, but his true face was that of a gaunt old man with a face full of wrinkles, clearly someone who had practiced demonic arts.

However, Lin Chang'an showed no mercy to the other party's pleas for mercy. He had no intention of leaving him alive when he exposed the Phoenix Bird.

"Fine! Since you're not leaving me a way out, then I'll fight you to the death!"

With bloodshot eyes, this cultivator roared and instantly unleashed a terrifying aura. As he raised his hand, the demon banner emanating black energy in his palm emitted billowing black smoke.

However, Lin Chang'an's sword light, filled with murderous intent, almost completely suppressed this yin energy.

Furthermore, the attack from a pseudo-core cultivator caused the opponent to roar in frustration, with blood flowing from his eyes and nose, clearly a side effect of forcibly activating his cultivation technique.

Before long, the cultivator was in a sorry state, his previous momentum beginning to wane, which made him realize the gap between himself and a pseudo-core cultivator.

Even with his desperate efforts and the use of this life-extending secret technique, it was all in vain. Finally, he shouted fiercely, "Senior! Are you really going to fight to the death?!" "The fish may die, but the net may not break!"

Lin Chang'an sneered, and just as the opponent roared in despair, the terrifying sword light finally shattered the defensive magical artifact in front of him and pierced through his body.

However, at this moment, the Phoenix Bird's battle also ended, and it transformed into a golden light and attacked directly.

Under Jie Xiu's desperate gaze, he died such a pathetic death.

He is not reconciled!
Even though he was a fake Core Formation cultivator, he still had a chance to escape if he couldn't win, but he just happened to run into Lin Chang'an.

Whether it was the armored corpse, the corpse beetle, or his own abilities, they were either countered by the Phoenix Bird or by Lin Chang'an's sword light filled with murderous intent.

He only used 70% of his full strength.

……

Over the sea.

By probing the memories of this cultivator, Lin Chang'an discovered an enormous secret.

"The waters around Five Dragons Island are really deep!"

Lin Chang'an was shocked. This person was actually from Five Dragons Island, or rather, everyone on Five Dragons Island was cultivating Tribulation Cultivator for their own use.

This man was a subordinate of Rong Qing, the former patrol leader of Five Dragons Island.

He had always played the role of a treacherous cultivator, while Rong Qing was the open patrolling and security cultivator. The two cooperated with each other, one in the open and one in the shadows.

It's utterly ironic.

"So all of this was for collecting Core Formation resources."

Through his memories, Lin Chang'an learned that this person was also a pitiful one. He had committed a crime in his youth and had no choice but to become a calamity cultivator.

However, in order not to implicate his family, he chose to collude with Rong Qing.

"These Golden Core sects and powerful clans, they all appear righteous on the surface, but in reality, they are quite adept at secretly colluding with cultivators who have undergone tribulations and eliminating dissidents..."

Lin Chang'an sneered, showing no pity for the man's death.

He also learned that the reason the other party was able to discover the Xuan Shui liquid in his storage bag was because of the corpse beetle.

This near-third-tier corpse beetle only succeeded in evolving after consuming a drop of Xuan Shui liquid, and therefore it is particularly sensitive to the aura of this spiritual creature.

"The methods in the cultivation world are incredibly diverse, so we must not be careless."

As Lin Chang'an was deep in thought, the phoenix flew back to his shoulder with satisfaction, making him feel a pang of heartache.

"You're really greedy. You ate the corpse core of this second-tier armored corpse, and you even ate this strange insect."

Lin Chang'an glared at the bird, annoyed; it had attacked too quickly.

It's a pity that such a wondrous insect has disappeared.

"Oh no, there's another Tribulation Cultivator behind us, Old Hu!"

Lin Chang'an suddenly thought of something, his expression hardened, he hurriedly cleaned up the battlefield, and headed in the direction behind him.

This cultivator was also thinking of attacking the enemy from both sides if they tried to escape.

That was exactly what they were thinking.

When Lin Chang'an arrived, Old Hu was panting heavily, clearly having just finished fighting.

There was also half a corpse in the seawater below.

"These are professional cultivators, secretly trained by the cultivators beneath Five Dragons Island. Deal with them quickly and let's get out of here!"

After seeing Lao Hu defeat his opponent, Lin Chang'an breathed a sigh of relief, but still revealed the news.

After all, if he didn't tell Hu Jin about its importance, and if even a little bit of the news leaked out one day, he didn't want to be targeted by the behemoth that is Five Dragons Island.

Five Dragon Island!

Hu Jin's expression also changed, realizing the seriousness of the matter. The two of them completely destroyed all traces at the scene.

After all, it's perfectly normal for a few Foundation Establishment cultivators to die in the Demon Beast Sea Abyss.

As long as they do it cleanly, there won't be any problems.

……

On Five Dragons Island, Rong Qing, with a broad smile, was discussing the Dao with several like-minded people, seemingly sensing something.

While returning to his cave to retrieve some fine spiritual tea, he noticed that the two soul lamps had gone out, and a chill flashed in his eyes.

"Useless trash, two more are gone!"

Of the seven soul lamps, only the last two are still shining brightly after all these years.

"I have prepared most of the Core Formation spiritual items. In six years, it will be the birthdays of the two palace masters. A grand celebration will definitely be held on the island at that time!"

Rong Qing was plotting his plan.

These next few years I must gather spirit stones, for there will surely be something he needs at the grand event.

Core Formation!

He had been planning this for over twenty years, even going so far as to secretly collude with these cultivators who had fallen into the trap of tribulation.

However, he was cautious and selected these cultivators who had weaknesses.

"We can't let these two get into any more trouble. It seems we need to get them to contact other cultivators and cause a few big incidents."

The next moment, laughter came from outside the cave. Rong Qing's face returned to its usual refined smile. He took out spiritual tea from inside the cave and walked out with a smile to discuss the Dao with everyone.

She's completely different from before.

He never worried about his information being leaked, after all, the people he chose were all willing to have the restrictions placed on them.

However, Lin Chang'an's method of reading memories using his natal spiritual plant was clearly insufficient compared to his limited restrictive techniques.

Lin Chang'an was unaware of all this.

He and Hu Jin left no trace of what they did. In fact, to avoid being investigated, the two even returned to Wulong Island and pretended to be shopping on the island.

Several days later, they finally returned to Jade Spirit Island together openly and legitimately.

At the same time, the two openly purchased cultivation materials, and after returning, they claimed to be in seclusion for cultivation, so no one suspected anything.

……

Lin Chang'an, taking advantage of his seclusion, has already arrived at the Tongtian Mist Sea in search of a place where Yin spirits gather.

【Spiritual Eye (Perfect 9892/10000)】

Sitting half-reclined on the flying magical gourd, Lin Chang'an smiled with a rare air of nonchalance, but his spiritual eyes clearly saw through the ghostly mist that blocked his divine sense, probing the places where yin spirits gathered.

"Squeak!"

The phoenix perched on its shoulder chirped ingratiatingly, seemingly unaware of the perilous nature of its future evolution.

"Work hard during this time, this place is our sacred cultivation ground."

Beneath Lin Chang'an's calm smile lay not only the conflicting attributes, but more importantly, his difference from ordinary cultivators.

For ordinary cultivators, exploring this place where yin spirits gather would consume a huge amount of pills and talismans.

Moreover, being in a place where yin spirits gather for a long time, where the yin energy is dense and contains yin evil, will affect the mind of cultivators if they stay in this place for a long time.

But his self-healing body is least afraid of consumption and prolonged periods of time, and he is also not afraid of the yin energy in this place where yin spirits gather.

"It seems that there is still much room for exploration in the wonderful uses of this ancient technique."

With a flicker in his eyes, Lin Chang'an was now prepared to come here for a long time to collect Core Formation spiritual items.

Meanwhile, the Phoenix Bird is estimated to evolve into a Tier 3 spirit pet within two or three years, so he really needs to make more preparations.

"Don't let me down. If the evolution fails, I'll be at a huge loss."

Lin Chang'an couldn't help but smile when he glanced at the phoenix perched on his shoulder.

Once the Phoenix Bird successfully breaks through to the third rank, it will be much easier for him to return to this Heavenly Mist Sea to collect Core Formation Spiritual Objects.

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