Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 223 One Wants to Escape, the Other Doesn't Want to Fight
Inside the Blood Fiend Crimson Sun Formation.

The nine near-third-tier Fire Devouring Demon Spirits formed by the formation let out sharp roars.

Under the attack of Master Li's magic weapons, it was constantly being broken apart and reassembled.

Even the nine quasi-third-tier Fire Devouring Demon Spirits, which were faintly visible, began to merge, and a terrifying aura began to spread.

"Formation? Let me, Li, break your reliance on this!"

Master Li coldly shouted, revealing his impatience in the face of the endless hordes of Fire-Eating Demons.

With a wave of his hand, three talismans appeared in his palm.

Upon seeing this, Lin Chang'an's expression changed.

"A near-third-tier barrier-breaking talisman!"

"You're lucky you have a good eye!" Master Li sneered. As for the third-tier barrier-breaking talisman, it was a rare item. Not to mention him, even Golden Core cultivators might not be able to get their hands on it easily.

However, if there are enough of these near-third-tier barrier-breaking talismans, it might not be possible to completely destroy this great formation, but if a gap is opened, it could severely damage the formation.

Even though it greatly reduces the power of the formation, he still has that ability.

However, at that moment, a corpse roar suddenly came from afar, causing the composure on Master Li's face to vanish instantly, replaced by shock and anger.

"You're playing dirty tricks!"

It turns out that this third-tier bronze-armored corpse used a water-attribute magic weapon to hunt the Phoenix Bird.

Just as the phoenix was panicking and about to be captured, a cunning glint flashed in its eyes.

In an instant, it opened its mouth and spewed out towering flames. However, this third-tier bronze-armored corpse was protected by a water-attribute magic weapon, so it was naturally fearless and bared its fangs with a bloodthirsty roar.

Unexpectedly, a blood-red sword filled with murderous intent suddenly appeared from the sea of ​​fire spewed from the phoenix's beak.

At such close range, plus the surprise attack.

With no way to avoid it, the Blood Fiend Sword, whose power had greatly decreased but was still a mid-grade magic weapon, suddenly struck the bead, which was only a low-grade magic weapon.

The two magical artifacts collided, and with a piercing sound echoing, the water-attribute bead was covered in cracks and was knocked away by the Blood Fiend Sword, its spiritual light dimming at the same time.

"Roar!"

The Blood Fiend Sword, its power undiminished, pierced directly through the mouth of the third-tier bronze-armored corpse.

It was this sudden turn of events that caused Master Li's expression to change drastically.

"You surnamed He, you actually hid a secret weapon and played dirty tricks..."

This Master Li cursed loudly, and Lin Chang'an, seeing that his scheme had succeeded, couldn't help but sneer:

"Fellow Daoist, you may stay here now!"

Forcefully channeling his magic power, a terrifying sword light suddenly struck. However, in his haste, Master Li had no mind to fight Lin Chang'an.

His third-tier bronze-armored corpse is in imminent danger.

Meanwhile, the bronze-armored corpse in the distance, now without the protection of a water-attribute magic weapon, was directly countered by the Phoenix Cry Bird.

First, the Blood Fiend Sword entered through his mouth and came out from behind his head, crashing into the ground with a loud bang. Then, the Phoenix Crying Bird swooped down on him.

The claws grabbed the bronze-armored corpse's arms, and the next moment its mouth opened, unleashing a torrent of terrifying flames.

The third-tier bronze-armored corpse let out a miserable howl as terrifying flames shot directly into its gaping mouth.

In an instant, the flames within his body raged, and the terrifying corpse energy clashed fiercely with the flames, emitting a series of hissing sounds.

"brute!"

Seeing his bronze-armored corpse treated this way, Master Li roared angrily and raised his hand, the earthen-yellow seal suddenly attacking the phoenix.

However, the Phoenix Bird was cunning. When the magic weapon attacked, it not only did not dodge, but instead grabbed the bronze-armored corpse with its claws and threw it directly at the magic weapon.

At the same time, a dangerous aura suddenly came from behind, and it was Lin Chang'an holding a golden talisman between his fingers.

The crimson sword shadows converged and condensed into a crimson longsword identical to the magical artifact controlled by the Phoenix Bird.

"talisman!"

At this moment, Master Li finally realized that this was all a trap.

The phoenix bird attacked and killed the third-tier bronze-armored corpse, taking the opportunity to lure it into attacking.

They launched a sneak attack from both sides while he was using all his magical weapons.

There were even attacks from fire-eating demons.

"mean!"

As Master Li cursed loudly, he hurriedly manipulated his magic weapon to protect himself.

Lin Chang'an was also testing the waters, trying to find out if this Master Li had a third magic weapon or other trump cards.

Sure enough, it's already considered good for a fake Core Formation cultivator to have one magic weapon, and having two magic weapons means they're quite wealthy.

There's no third item.

"You surnamed He, if you dare to kill me, Five Dragons Island will not let you get away with it!"

puff!

Master Li's eyes were wide open, and his pupils were filled with ferocious bloodshot veins.

"You beast! How dare you!"

The third-tier bronze-armored corpse, known for its copper skin and iron bones, with a body as hard as a magic weapon, was first burned and riddled with holes, and then pecked by a phoenix.

They directly took out the corpse core of the third-tier bronze-armored corpse.

This third-tier bronze-armored corpse was connected to True Person Li's mind. The moment its corpse core was forcibly removed, it sensed it and couldn't help but roar to the sky.

"Stay!"

Lin Chang'an, who witnessed this scene, let out a cold laugh.

"You want to kill me? Dream on!"

With the barrier-breaking talisman activated, Master Li roared angrily, and the large, earthen-yellow seal spun rapidly in front of him.

Seeing this, Lin Chang'an's eyes flickered. He forcibly left behind a fake Core Formation cultivator, knowing that if the cultivator were to fight to the death or self-destruct, he would definitely not escape unscathed.

A decision flashed through his mind in an instant. Lin Chang'an made a hand seal, and the formation suddenly shattered under the attack of the barrier-breaking talisman, creating a gap.

"You surnamed He, from this day forward, Five Dragons Island will never let you go!"

Master Li dared not be careless and hurriedly tried to escape, while also uttering harsh words.

However, two sword beams, the attack of the Fire-Devouring Demon Spirit, and the swooping Phoenix Bird also appeared.

This made Master Li grit his teeth, shout loudly, and his aura exploded.

There was a loud bang.

After escaping the formation, Master Li dared not rest for a moment. He immediately activated his secret technique and fled frantically, consuming his life essence.

"This is not over!"

Master Li, who was fleeing in haste, was furious, but at the same time, his eyes revealed a hint of fear.

He almost got caught off guard!

"My bronze-armored corpse!"

The biggest loss this time was the bronze-armored corpse. Losing this important fighting force was, for him, like cutting off an arm.

However, just as Master Li was fleeing in panic, Lin Chang'an on the original island did not hesitate at all.

They immediately dismantled the formation and, along with the Phoenix Bird, hurriedly fled in another direction with their spoils.

"Go quickly!"

This time, Lin Chang'an didn't care about showing off. He stood directly on the back of the Phoenix Bird and transformed into a golden light to escape at high speed.

If he forcibly activates the formation, leaving this True Person Li behind shouldn't be a problem.

However, he cannot guarantee his own safety either; if he is seriously injured, he will be the one who suffers the loss.

Moreover, this place is not far from Five Dragons Island. If reinforcements arrive, he will have nowhere to escape.

After all, this fake elixir master of his was a fraud.

Master Li fled in panic, fearing he would be surrounded and killed.

After all, he was facing a cultivator of the same level and a third-level ferocious bird, and he dared not gamble on how long he could last.

One wanted to escape, and the other didn't want to fight, which led to the current situation. Both sides fled.

……

Lin Chang'an fled for over a month.

Concealing themselves halfway through the journey, they put away the Phoenix Cry Bird and fled to the Sky-Reaching Mist Sea before finding a deserted island to hide temporarily.

However, what he didn't know was that half an hour after he fled, two streaks of light flew onto the deserted island.

"Brother Long, this is the place! My third-tier bronze-armored corpse was killed by this thieving cultivator, along with my magic weapon!"

Master Li, who had brought reinforcements, pointed sadly to the traces of their battle still visible on the island, saying that he had suffered a great loss this time for Five Dragons Island.

This early-stage Golden Core cultivator frowned as he observed his surroundings, indeed sensing terrifying fire-attribute spiritual energy, as well as corpse energy.

"Fellow Daoist Li, can you still sense the other party?"

"I……"

Li Zhenren was so frustrated that he couldn't even sense anything.

The third-tier bronze-armored corpse is gone, and he hasn't cultivated any tracking techniques, so how could he sense it?

The other party had already fled to who knows how far away.

"It shouldn't be!"

The Golden Core cultivator surnamed Long frowned and muttered to himself:

"Logically speaking, with a third-tier formation, a third-tier spirit pet, and myself only at the Pseudo-Core stage, how could I possibly be able to escape through the formation with just three near-third-tier talismans from Fellow Daoist Li..."

Seemingly realizing something, the Golden Core cultivator surnamed Long glanced at True Person Li and said calmly:

"Fellow Daoist Li, this person is probably also worried about my Five Dragons Island. You should keep him occupied."

Although it made perfect sense, Master Li's face turned red and then pale, seemingly mocked and humiliated, but inwardly he was cursing.

By engaging the other person, you might have a chance to keep them, but what about him?

What if I get killed before reinforcements arrive?

You only have one life, and that's what truly belongs to you.

He was indeed a worshipper on Five Dragons Island, but he didn't sell his life to Five Dragons Island.

"Fellow Daoist Long, you must stand up for me! All of this I've done is for Five Dragons Island."

Master Li hurriedly explained, seemingly trying to cover up his panicked and embarrassing escape.

However, this Golden Core cultivator surnamed Long felt a surge of contempt in his heart, thinking him to be a complete waste.

Despite his seemingly timid appearance and heavy regret, Master Li was filled with remorse.

I've been so blinded by greed all these years. Why did I have to provoke a fellow cultivator of the same level?

I used to be so careful, only bullying Foundation Establishment cultivators.

At this moment, Master Li recalled his actions over the years and realized that it was only because he had dealt with two fake Core Formation cultivators of the same level twice that he had become arrogant.

He vowed that from now on he would only bully Foundation Establishment cultivators.

"Order a bounty. If this person is found in the future, he will definitely regret it."

The Golden Core cultivator surnamed Long shook his head and prepared to return.

"Fellow Daoist Long, what should I do with my Tier 3 Bronze Armor Corpse? I'm doing this for the Dragon Island Master..."

Master Li spoke with sorrow, his heart bleeding.

I suffered a huge loss.

……

After hiding in the Tongtian Mist Sea for two months and repeatedly checking himself to find no tracking marks, Lin Chang'an secretly returned to Jade Spirit Island.

"Finally back."

After returning to his cave, Lin Chang'an secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

They placed the Green Horned Ox outside the cave and then entered the cave with the Phoenix Bird.

The green-horned ox, its face full of resentment, was left alone, gazing at its master.

"This time the harvest was enormous!"

With a broad smile, Lin Chang'an looked at the water-attribute magic bead covered in cracks. Although it wasn't of high quality, it was still a magic weapon.

He also disposed of the previous bronze-armored corpse by impersonating a fake Core Formation cultivator in the market of Tongtian Mist Sea.

Although this material is rare, carrying it on one's person is always a matter of concealment.

"Of course, the biggest gain this time is that the Phoenix Bird has broken through to the third tier."

Turning his head to look at the phoenix perched on his shoulder, Lin Chang'an revealed a satisfied smile.

A third-tier spirit pet will have no problem hunting third-tier monsters in the future.

"Having a third-tier spirit pet is equivalent to having a Golden Core cultivator fully assisting in the preparation for Core Formation."

"Master...Master, I want to eat."

Just then, the phoenix on my shoulder let out a tender voice.

He was initially surprised that the spirit pet could speak, but after understanding the situation, he realized why.

Generally, demonic beasts can only transform into human form after cultivating to the fourth-tier Nascent Soul realm, and are thus called transformed great demons, so it is normal for them to speak human language.

While it's not unheard of for third-tier demonic beasts to speak human language, they are quite rare.

There are even some special elixirs or exotic fruits that can help demonic beasts refine the transverse bone in their throats in advance, allowing them to speak earlier.

"It is said that there is a second-tier demonic beast in the depths of the sea abyss that can speak human language and specializes in imitating the voices of female cultivators to lure them into their traps."

Lin Chang'an nodded secretly, and it wasn't surprising that the Phoenix Bird, as a highly intelligent mythical beast, could speak human language.

"Owner……"

The tender, clear voice echoed, and although the Phoenix Bird was quite intelligent, it was still somewhat clumsy as it had only just begun to speak.

"Still want to eat?"

Seeing the greedy phoenix staring intently at his storage bag, Lin Chang'an glared at it with annoyance.

"Do you know how much I sacrificed to help you evolve into your Core Formation stage? I gave you all my Core Formation materials! I was even implicated and hunted down by Golden Core cultivators, and I even offended Five Dragon Island..."

Lin Chang'an looked as if he felt he had suffered a huge loss because of her.

This caused the phoenix to lower its head, a hint of embarrassment in its eyes, and it said in a crisp voice:
"Master...Master, then I'll eat it from now on."

"Don't even think about it. This third-tier corpse core is quite valuable. I was planning to exchange it for a wood-attribute demon core later."

Lin Chang'an took the Phoenix Bird's spoils without hesitation.

"Master...Master, don't worry, I'll catch sea monsters for you to eat from now on."

With a fawning expression, the phoenix urged its shoulder to fly into the cave and used its magic to heat up the spiritual tea.

This scene brought a look of satisfaction to Lin Chang'an's face.

No matter if you're a third-tier great demon or an ancient exotic species, you still have to obediently listen to them.

This near-death experience of being reborn from the ashes made the bird utterly loyal.

According to its bloodline inheritance, the Phoenix Bird knew that it would have to undergo a rebirth through fire for each major realm in order to become the Golden Flame Divine Phoenix.

Leaving, freedom?
Nothing is more important than a bird's life. As long as it follows its master, every evolution it undergoes will be a lifesaver.

"However, I will remember the favor done by Xuan Yin Pavilion this time."

Lin Chang'an pondered to himself that if the opportunity arose in the future and if it wasn't too difficult, he wouldn't mind repaying the debt.

However, he remembered this debt from Five Dragons Island, which had allowed him to escape for so long.

"First, focus on your cultivation, and then head out to sea to find a spiritual treasure for Core Formation."

With a glint in his eyes, Lin Chang'an's confidence began to rise as the Phoenix Bird advanced to the third tier.

Next time I go to the Sky-Piercing Mist Sea, there will definitely be good things on the islands of those third-tier Yin Spirit Beast Kings.

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