Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 222 Fierce Battle Against a Tier 3 Bronze Armored Corpse
"Fellow Daoist Li, are you perhaps threatening me?!"

As soon as he emerged from seclusion, he was intimidated by someone's power, a feeling that made Lin Chang'an look displeased. He couldn't help but look at this True Man Li.

Although his fake Core Formation cultivation was a fake, his spirit pet's breakthrough to Core Formation was genuine.

If he could tolerate this humiliation before the breakthrough, and he still has to endure it after the breakthrough, then his spirit pet's breakthrough was in vain.

“Master He, this Fellow Daoist Li has no such intention.”

Upon seeing this, Fairy Ni Chang smiled and stepped forward to explain, while secretly introducing the identity of this True Man Li to him.

He is a disciple of Wulong Island, with a pseudo-core cultivation level, but he also has a third-tier spirit pet, a bronze-armored corpse.

Don't be fooled by the fact that Fairy Ni Chang seems to be doing this for his own good. In reality, she's saying that Five Dragons Island is full of talented people these days, and he might not get the best treatment if he goes there.

But Xuan Yin Pavilion is different; it will treat him like a True Core Elder and even provide him with a unique Core Transformation Technique.

"So it was Master Li."

When Lin Chang'an heard that the other party was not weak and was also a respected elder of Five Dragons Island, he immediately smiled.

What the hell!
I thought they were newly joined pseudo-core cultivators in the Xuan Yin Pavilion. These two are playing good cop and bad cop.

It turns out it was from Five Dragons Island.

Can't afford it!
Lin Chang'an's previously arrogant demeanor vanished in less than three breaths, replaced by his previous humble expression.

"It's good that you know, fellow Daoist. I am an elder of Five Dragons Island. You are quite fortunate, fellow Daoist. Five Dragons Island is currently short of manpower..."

This Master Li, probably used to the prestige of Five Dragons Island, looked at him calmly with an arrogant expression.

However, the treatment he received was completely different from the message Xuan Yin Pavilion had just sent him.

After all, it makes sense. Xuan Yin Pavilion desperately needs Golden Core cultivators to oversee it, and Five Dragons Island has no shortage of them.

"Fellow Daoist He, don't make a mistake for yourself. This Xuan Yin Pavilion is just a small sect from outside. In this sea area, it can't get around the Long family of Five Dragon Island."

Upon hearing this telepathic message from Master Li, Lin Chang'an sneered inwardly.

This Master Li used his power to intimidate others, seemingly unwilling to join Five Dragons Island, and even threatened him not to join Xuan Yin Pavilion.

That's way too domineering.

Moreover, if he knew about the way things were done on Five Dragons Island, he wouldn't dare to go there so easily.

"Fellow Daoists, I finally managed to form my core with great difficulty, but it's only a pseudo-core. The legendary Core Transformation Technique has very demanding cultivation conditions, so I dare not even dream of it."

Many thanks to my two fellow Daoists for their protection. I will soon return to my homeland, where I will once again be a respected elder in this small place.

Lin Chang'an wore a forced smile; he had absolutely no intention of getting involved in the entanglement between Xuan Yin Pavilion and Five Dragons Island.

It's best to stay away.

Seeing Lin Chang'an's sensible manner, Master Li couldn't help but smile arrogantly, though inwardly he was sneering.

Want to go back? It's not that easy.

Although the fairy in the rainbow dress was somewhat disappointed, she seemed to have been prepared and smiled as she cupped her hands in blessing.

"Master He's spirit pet has successfully formed its core in my Xuan Yin Pavilion's spiritual land, and I have prepared some small gifts for you."

The female disciples of Xuanyin Pavilion behind him respectfully stepped forward and presented the gifts. Lin Chang'an scanned them with his divine sense and couldn't help but glance at this Ni Chang Zhenren.

This is quite a generous gift.

Although he knew that his spirit pet's successful advancement in the Xuan Yin Pavilion's spiritual land had brought considerable benefits to the Xuan Yin Pavilion.

"I never expected that today's events would bring trouble to Master He. However, this Master Li doesn't have a good reputation. I've heard that two fellow Daoists have refused him before..."

He was still satisfied with this attitude, thanks to the fairy's telepathic message.

"You're too kind, Fairy. In truth, I owe you a favor today."

After hearing Fairy Ni Chang'an's reminder, Lin Chang'an was secretly alarmed. He then sent a telepathic message to her, remembering this favor.

"I am a carefree cultivator, and I am used to a leisurely life. Thank you for your kindness, fellow Daoists."

On the surface, Lin Chang'an smiled and cupped his hands in farewell to the two.

The fairy in the rainbow-colored dress looked regretful, as if she was lamenting that she hadn't been able to recruit a powerful cultivator for her sect.

Master Li revealed a malicious smile, glanced calmly at Fairy Ni Chang, and the warning in his eyes was obvious.

……

Just after Lin Chang'an left, Master Li smiled and said to Fairy Ni Chang:

"Fairy of Rainbow Robes, I have other important matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now."

After saying this, the fake alchemist left without giving any face, which made many Xuan Yin Pavilion disciples secretly resent their own weakness.

As Master Li left, a pretty female cultivator approached Fairy Ni Chang with a solemn expression.

"Sect Master, this Master Li is notorious, and I'm afraid this Master He is in great danger."

The Five Dragons Island is known for its domineering ways, and this Master Li, being a vicious dog, is naturally no less so.

Over the years, it has been said that many cultivators have been secretly murdered by this True Man Li for offending the Long family of Five Dragons Island.

Although many cultivators despised this True Person Li, he almost exclusively killed rogue cultivators without any background.

And nobody is willing to stand up for a dead man.

"Yes, I hope this Fellow Daoist He will have better luck."

Fairy Ni Chang also sighed softly. She had already given a hint via telepathy, and as for fate, it was up to this True Man He.

In fact, her initial plan was to use the Five Dragons Island's style of doing things to get this Master He to join the Xuan Yin Pavilion.

On the surface, the Long family of Five Dragons Island cannot take a hard line against their Xuan Yin Pavilion, since they are all under the command of Bi Hai Palace.

Unexpectedly, this Master He was determined to leave.

Now she can only hope that this Master He will survive.

Even though she didn't join the Xuan Yin Pavilion, she still befriended them and also created an enemy for the Long family of Five Dragons Island.

……

However, Lin Chang'an did not want to join the Xuan Yin Pavilion.

It would be a lie to say that I wasn't tempted by the treatment offered by Xuan Yin Pavilion.

Unfortunately, he was a fraud and couldn't last long. Once his fake core cultivation was exposed, he was gone.

A rogue cultivator, a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, possesses a third-tier spirit pet?
Who wouldn't be tempted?

"What a pity about the treatment at Xuan Yin Pavilion."

After flying out of Five Dragons Island, Lin Chang'an summoned his flying artifact gourd and began his escape with all his might.

However, despite his speed, he was clearly being watched.

"Damn it, the third-tier bronze-armored corpse can track auras. It has already memorized my aura during our previous conversation."

Lin Chang'an frowned and glanced back at what was behind him.

Although he could conceal his presence and was confident he wouldn't be detected.

However, in this vast ocean, if he were to disappear into the water and be discovered, his third-tier Phoenix Bird spirit pet would be unable to exert its advantages.

"Bet on the chances of not being discovered?"

Lin Chang'an shook his head secretly; he didn't want to gamble with his life.

Besides, he's just a fake Core Formation cultivator.

He could temporarily unleash the strength of a pseudo-core cultivator, while his spirit pet, the Phoenix Crying Bird, completely countered the opponent's bronze-armored corpse.

It's not necessarily impossible to fight.

"However, since this person knows that my spirit pet is effective against the bronze-armored corpse, he still dares to chase after me. It seems that he is very confident."

Lin Chang'an is a fake Core Formation cultivator, a complete fraud, even if he can only temporarily display the strength of a fake Core Formation cultivator.

However, he could only fly using magical artifacts; he truly did not know how to use the escape technique, a hallmark of Golden Core cultivators.

After speeding along, Lin Chang'an hurriedly landed when he saw a small island.

Without hesitation, he buried the array plates and flags.

Then he began to conceal his aura and hide within the formation.

At this moment, Lin Chang'an's eyes flickered, and he dared not look up to observe the whereabouts of True Person Li in the sky. After all, the senses of a Golden Core cultivator are still very sharp, and no matter how well he hides, some gazes will still alert him.

"The third-tier formation has been set up, along with the third-tier spirit pet, the Phoenix Crying Bird. If this person hasn't discovered it, that's fine. But if he has, then we'll keep him here!"

He would rather avoid fighting than confront a fake Core Formation cultivator.

……

A streak of earthy yellow light flew over.

Although this True Person Li is usually very arrogant, he is extremely cautious when hunting down cultivators of the same level.

While flying in the light, he released the third-tier bronze-armored corpse, ready to deal with any surprise attack at any time.

"His aura has vanished!"

Arriving above the sea, Master Li looked around with a solemn expression, while the bronze-armored corpse beside him, with its hideous face, exuded a terrifying aura of death.

A pair of brutal, emotionless corpse eyes surveyed the surroundings, its mouth and nose constantly exhaling a foul, stench of death as it searched for any signs of life.

"Fellow Daoist He is indeed quite cautious, hiding it so well."

Still finding no trace, Master Li couldn't help but sneer, calmly hovering in mid-air and shouting.

"Fellow Daoist, you are quite capable, managing to evade the aura of my bronze-armored corpse. But I wonder how long you can remain hidden if another Core Formation cultivator arrives later?"

Just then, a fleeting aura appeared on a small island in the distance, instantly causing the bronze-armored corpse to unleash a bloodthirsty roar.

"found it!"

Master Li laughed loudly and instantly transformed into a beam of light, carrying the bronze-armored corpse away.

This fleeting, unstable aura was naturally intentionally created by Lin Chang'an.

He dared not gamble on whether what Master Li said was true or false.

It would be better to expose an opening, quickly kill or defeat the opponent, and then escape.

"Fellow Daoist He, you are so stubborn and unrepentant; you deserve this calamity!"

Master Li laughed loudly, and with a wave of his hand, a large, earthen-yellow square seal came flying towards him.

Two beams of sword light shot into the sky from the island.

"Sword cultivator!"

Upon sensing the soaring sword intent again, Master Li's expression turned solemn. This sword cultivator was among those of the same level whose attack power was no less than that of a body cultivator.

"Fellow Daoist Li, do you truly intend to fight me to the death?"

Lin Chang'an, pretending to be Master He, roared angrily and forcibly circulated his cultivation technique. The two soaring sword intents had already unleashed an extremely terrifying aura.

"Fellow Daoist He misunderstands. I merely wish to invite you to the Long family on Five Dragon Island for a chat."

What the hell!
Without hesitation, Lin Chang'an unleashed two soaring sword beams.

Go to the Long family? What's the difference between that and going to your death?

Once his fake Core Formation cultivation is exposed, his Tier 3 spirit pet won't be able to protect him at all, and even his secrets will be exposed.

"Fellow Daoist He, have you gone mad?!"

Master Li was also shocked and furious. Why did this guy surnamed He start by risking his life?

He usually uses this tactic when he encounters opponents like this, at least the other party doesn't dare to easily offend the Long family.

Who would have thought they'd go all out right from the start?

A terrifying sword beam suddenly erupted, colliding directly with the earthen-yellow seal, and the sword beam shattered instantly.

Although this sword beam was as powerful as a strike from a pseudo-core cultivator, it was still different from a true magic weapon.

However, the second sword beam had already reached Master Li.

Despite the danger, Master Li remained calm and coldly shouted, "Stubborn fool! Since you are so ignorant of the times, then feed this spirit pet with your life essence."

The third-tier bronze-armored corpse roared and instantly charged towards the sword beam.

The terrifying claws, with a single strike, actually knocked the sword beam away.

This scene startled Lin Chang'an, as it was his first time fighting a fake Core Formation cultivator.

This is indeed a far cry from our previous opponents.

"Roar!"

The roar of the corpses echoed through the sky, and the third-tier bronze-armored corpses pounced directly at them.

Lin Chang'an feigned panic, patted his spirit beast pouch, and the enormous figure of the Phoenix Bird appeared.

"Haha, fellow Daoist, I'll take the demon core of this third-tier fire-attribute demon beast!"

For reasons unknown, this Master Li, despite facing an elemental disadvantage, still laughed confidently and charged forward.

At this moment, Lin Chang'an smiled coldly, for he had also taken a liking to the Corpse Pill.

It's not difficult to exchange it for a Core Formation spiritual item, or a third-tier wood-attribute demon core.

Blood Fiend Crimson Sun Formation - Activation

As Lin Chang'an made a hand seal, a fiery red barrier instantly enveloped the island.

This caused a look of seriousness to flash across the face of Master Li.

"How could a rogue cultivator like you possess a third-tier formation!"

Ordinary rogue cultivators who are only at the pseudo-core stage might not even possess a single magic weapon, let alone an array.

Especially someone like Lin Chang'an, whose unstable aura clearly indicates that he is a cultivator who has only recently formed his core.

This was unexpected, but Master Li was not too flustered. Instead, he looked serious and thought that the other party had hidden his identity.

"I don't know where you come from. Maybe you have some past connection with Five Dragons Island. This matter is just a misunderstanding."

Master Li, being cautious, believed it best to thoroughly investigate the other party's background.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Li is quite the joker. Since you dare to come after me, then stay here."

Lin Chang'an shouted loudly. Now that things had come to this, he wouldn't give the other party a chance to stall for time.

With all firepower unleashed in an instant, the formation suddenly erupted with its maximum power.

The malevolent aura permeated the entire barrier, and the terrifying fire-attribute spiritual energy was exceptionally dense.

Upon seeing this formation, Master Li was also shocked. The formation possessed such terrifying malevolent energy, clearly indicating that someone was behind the opponent.

After all, the malevolent energy of this formation cannot be accumulated overnight.

However, the other party was unaware that Lin Chang'an had killed countless Yin spirits over the years using array formations, and the array plate and array flags had naturally absorbed a lot of evil energy.

After all, the fact that this formation is called the 'Blood Fiend Crimson Sun Formation' shows that the denser the fiendish energy, the more ferocious the formation.

Moreover, the main array plate belongs to a late-stage Golden Core Blood Fiend True Person.

"Let's get going, fellow Taoist!"

In recent years, apart from when he faced that third-tier Yin Spirit Yaksha, he had never fully activated this formation.

Nine near-third-tier Fire Devouring Demon Spirits condensed within the formation and frantically attacked Master Li.

"Haha, since I know that you have a third-tier fire-attribute demon beast, how could I not be on guard?"

As Master Li laughed, the third-tier bronze-armored corpse, which was entangled with the Phoenix Cry Bird, suddenly roared, and a bead full of water attributes appeared in its mouth.

"A water-attribute magic weapon!"

Lin Chang'an was taken aback upon seeing this scene; no wonder this person was so confident.

The next moment, a water curtain shield appeared around the third-tier bronze-armored corpse, completely isolating it from the restraining scorching flames.

With the help of this magical artifact, the third-tier bronze-armored corpse roared bloodthirstily, clearly regarding the Phoenix Bird as its prey.

"court death!"

Lin Chang'an sneered. If it were an ordinary third-tier fire-attribute spirit beast, it would probably be quite troublesome.

Unfortunately, his phoenix was no ordinary bird.

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