Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 228 The Most Miserable Death [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

"Roar!"

Under the power of the two talismanic treasures, the third-tier Azure Crocodile Turtle let out a mournful cry and finally crashed to the ground.

The defensive shield was pierced, and the tail was covered in blood.

Already old and severely injured, and further weakened by poisoning, this thousand-year-old alligator snapping turtle finally collapsed.

"Do it!"

Neither Lin Chang'an nor Hu Jin stepped forward. Instead, they manipulated their magical artifacts to cut off the turtle's head, extracted its demon core, and then breathed a sigh of relief.

Once the demon core is extracted, this third-tier demon beast will be safe from any trickery.

Having made prior preparations, the two manipulated the jade bottle to collect essence blood, while also taking the opportunity to cut off the demon beast's claws, hard turtle heads, and other materials.

In less than half an incense stick's time, the three-zhang-long, third-tier Azure Crocodile Turtle was completely divided up by the two of them.

Fortunately, the two of them had bought high-grade storage bags with large storage space over the years because of hunting monsters.

"Haha, I finally got my hands on the third-tier demon core."

Beneath Hu Jin's beaming smile, it wasn't difficult to exchange this demon core for a Core Formation artifact.

Lin Chang'an was very satisfied. The tortoise shell was quite valuable, and there were other resources as well. This was a very fruitful haul.

It could be said that this Tier 3 Jade Crocodile Turtle was equivalent to the number of Yin Spirits he had hunted in the Yin Spirit Land for three years.

"But Old Lin, you've been hiding this for too long! When did you even learn to make talismanic treasures?!"

Hu Jin stared wide-eyed. He wasn't stupid; he could tell that Lin Chang'an's talisman was clearly made from the Blood Fiend Sword, a magic weapon he had obtained from the secret realm.

"Quickly dismantle the formation; let's prepare to retreat."

Lin Chang'an gave a cold rebuke, and Hu Jin knew this was not the time for teasing, so he raised his hand to prepare to dismantle the formation.

He wasn't worried at all about exposing the Blood Fiend Sword to Hu Jin.

It might even make Hu Jin take it even more seriously.

A third-tier rune master is treasured by any faction.

Asking for a Core Formation spiritual item as payment isn't too difficult.

Lin Chang'an's move was also aimed at getting more good things from Lao Hu.

"Stop!"

Suddenly, Lin Chang'an's powerful senses detected a familiar aura of magical power, and he immediately stopped Hu Jin from dismantling the formation.

"Old Lin!"

Hu Jin's expression suddenly changed, while Lin Chang'an stared intently at the outside of the formation.

"It turned out to be him!"

It's someone surnamed Li from Wulong Island. I didn't expect him to arrive so quickly.

"A fake Core Formation cultivator!"

Hu Jin also sensed this aura, and couldn't help but gasp, revealing a look of shock.

……

Outside the array.

"Thank you, Senior Li."

"Young Master, you are too kind. However, the tracking mark on this young friend Chang is extremely well hidden. If I hadn't been lucky enough to notice it, I'm afraid we would have come up empty-handed today."

Upon seeing that there were only two late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators within the formation, this Elder Li couldn't help but reveal an arrogant expression.

He claimed that it was all his doing, and that the problem wouldn't have been discovered if it weren't for him.

They left the spirit ship behind and arrived ahead of time.

"They're just two late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators. Even if they have some skills, after hunting down a third-tier demonic beast, they couldn't possibly still have their full combat strength..."

The Li family retainer appeared arrogant, but he was secretly analyzing the situation. At the same time, he used his powerful divine sense to scan his surroundings and only breathed a sigh of relief after finding no one else around.

The risks are high for cultivators of the same level, so why can't we bully Foundation Establishment cultivators?
Moreover, he wasn't even a Foundation Establishment cultivator at his peak.

"Young Master, the two people inside the formation are probably extraordinary."

Rong Qing also came along, and his expression showed a hint of apprehension.

When they arrived, they only saw that the battle inside the formation had ended, leaving only a pool of blood and grime.

However, the fact that two late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators could hunt a third-tier demonic beast, despite various reasons, shows that their courage and ability are definitely not low.

However, Long Changfeng nodded calmly at Senior Brother Rong's reminder, revealing a hint of appreciation.

"That's quite bold and skillful."

……

And so the two sides stared at each other through the array.

Lin Chang'an and Hu Jin had been disguised since they set sail, and the other party did not recognize them.

"Old Lin, our opponent is Five Dragons Island!"

Although Hu Jin did not recognize this fake Core cultivator, he also did not recognize the young master Long Changfeng.

But Rong Qing is someone else's acquaintance.

The patrol leader from Five Dragons Island stood respectfully behind the two, clearly indicating a superior-subordinate relationship.

"You two have quite the methods. The demon beast that we have been tracking for months has been caught by you two."

Of the three people outside the formation, Rong Qing, who had the lowest status and strength, stepped forward and spoke calmly to the two inside the formation.

While Hu Jin hurriedly recovered his magical power, Lin Chang'an said in a hoarse voice:

"My brother and I discovered this heavily injured third-tier demonic beast by chance. We truly did not know it was your prey, but the Demonic Beast Sea is so vast, it has always been a case of whoever hunts it first keeps it..."

Lin Chang'an's hoarse yet calm voice echoed, seemingly giving the impression that he was not afraid of the pseudo-core cultivator.

Not to mention that he also has a third-tier spirit pet, the Phoenix Crying Bird, even if he didn't, a pseudo-core cultivator wouldn't be enough to make them give up the demon beast resources they had obtained.

However, just as Lin Chang'an and Hu Jin were preparing to stall for time, the fake Core Formation cultivator outside the formation suddenly made his move.

"How dare you be so insolent, you mere Foundation Establishment cultivator!"

He was naturally cautious when facing cultivators of the same level, but as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, this fake Core Formation cultivator surnamed Li simply shouted coldly, which was a good way to vent his anger.

A large, earthen-yellow seal suddenly descended from the sky, crashing directly onto the array barrier with a deafening roar.

"Crack!"

Cracks appeared in the array barrier, indicating that the array had not only trapped the third-tier demon beast, but had also reached its limit in several places.

In that sudden moment of attack, Lin Chang'an and Hu Jin did not hesitate at all.

"go!"

The talismans poured out with a thunderous roar, and at the same time, the Five Elements Mystery Array was operating at full power, producing a dense fog that also had the effect of concealing divine sense.

However, the moment the thick fog appeared, the barrier expanded instantly, trapping the three of them inside the formation.

"Damn it, that despicable bastard, he actually had a trick up his sleeve!"

The Mysterious Five Elements Formation had a hidden trick up its sleeve; it was meant for external use, but unexpectedly, it actually came in handy.

Lin Chang'an and Hu Jin abandoned the near-third-order formation and fled without looking back.

Of the three who remained inside the formation, Long Changfeng, the leader, had an even more ashen face.

"Great! Great! Excellent!"

The fake Core Formation cultivator surnamed Li was furious, having been outmaneuvered by two Foundation Establishment cultivators.

After a while!

Finally, with a deafening roar, the formation shattered.

"Little Lord!"

As the thick fog dissipated, seeing the two who had already fled, the young master Long Changfeng couldn't help but laugh in extreme anger.

"I was originally planning to recruit these two, but since that's the case, then kill them!"

This was a huge slap in the face. Long Changfeng had been so arrogant, and usually it was the fake Dan elders who would take action to intimidate their opponents and make them panic.

Then he stepped in to recruit them, and they had no choice but to submit to Five Dragons Island.

As a result, the two turned and ran away, giving him no chance to make a move.

He had initially admired the two men's abilities and believed they would achieve great things after joining Five Dragons Island. But now, he only wanted them to know the meaning of regret.

Without the slightest hesitation, the three chased after them and dispersed.

The fake Core Formation cultivator surnamed Li had an even more greedy look on his face.

Facing only two Foundation Establishment cultivators, these resources will be easily within our grasp.

The tortoise shell that was supposed to be there is no longer any peace; the prey has been killed.

In this situation, it's naturally up to whoever is faster.

Of course, he wasn't stupid. He figured that if he left the demon core to the young master, the young master wouldn't ask him for anything else.

……

In this chase, although the formations delayed the pursuit, the pseudo-core cultivator clearly held the advantage.

"Old Lin, the other side has a light escape spell cast by a fake Core cultivator. They will catch up sooner or later."

"Escape to the Sky-Piercing Mist Sea!"

Hu Jin cursed under his breath, thinking how unlucky he was to be hunted down by a fake Core cultivator while hunting demonic beasts.

Fortunately, they were alert and had planned their escape in advance.

Hu Jin was heartbroken that the formation was gone; it was a huge loss. Meanwhile, Lin Chang'an, as he passed the retreat route, also retracted the hidden formation.

After all, the enemy still has reinforcements. If we try to trap and kill them on the spot using formations, we might end up being surrounded.

However, Lin Chang'an kept a cold face the whole time. He had already released the Phoenix Bird while he was escaping.

Hunt him down?
We still don't know who will kill whom!
……

Among the three pursuers, the fake Core Formation cultivator surnamed Li used magic to essentially take the other two with him in the chase.

"Elder Li, this time I only want the demon core, the rest are yours."

Upon hearing Long Changfeng's words, the fake Core Formation cultivator surnamed Li was secretly delighted, but his face still maintained the air of a reclusive master.

"Young Master, rest assured, these two cannot have escaped far!"

Rong Qing watched this scene in silence; he was completely an insignificant nobody.

This is precisely why he was filled with resentment.

He vowed to reach the Core Formation stage! He would never allow the Long family to ignore him like this again.

Meanwhile, the fake Core Formation cultivator surnamed Li was secretly delighted.

"This trip has really been a huge success; it's finally able to make up for some of the losses."

Just as the fake Core Formation cultivator surnamed Li was secretly delighted, a golden light suddenly appeared directly in front of him and rushed towards him.

"not good!"

The fake Core Formation cultivator surnamed Li hurriedly circulated his magic power to protect his magic weapon in front of him, but the terrifying golden light just missed him.

He saw it!

But the next moment his eyes widened!

"Pfft!"

Blood splattered everywhere, staining his magical shield with bloodstains.

However, one of the three was missing.

The young master of Long Changfeng still had a blank look in his eyes, but at this moment he was falling from the sky. He saw Elder Li's shock and Rong Qing's disbelief.

The next moment he was plunged into darkness.

At the same time, Elder Li and Rong Qing stared wide-eyed in disbelief as a severed head fell into the sea with a splash.

Even in death, Long Changfeng didn't realize he was dead, after all, he had armor and was even a body-refining cultivator.

However, this time the Phoenix Bird was attacking with all its might, its mouth still holding a wisp of golden flame, in addition to being specifically designed to counter the protective golden light.

The armor melted the instant it touched him.

Long Changfeng was simply ambushed. Otherwise, given his resources and abilities, he would have been able to fight back against a third-tier demonic beast in his prime.

At the very least, they still have ways to stall for time.

Unfortunately, he encountered a rare and powerful spirit beast among exotic creatures, the Phoenix Bird, whose specialty was speed.

"Little Lord!"

In a state of shock and horror, Rong Qing watched as one of the three people suddenly disappeared.

"Damn it! A dignified third-tier demon actually launched a sneak attack..."

The fake Core Formation cultivator surnamed Li also realized what was happening. At this moment, his eyes widened in disbelief. It was all over!
It's all over!
The young master is gone!

If he goes back, the Long family will surely kill him.

A phoenix's cry echoed from afar, and the excited phoenix bird still had the other party's storage bag in its beak.

"Thank you both, fellow Daoists, for helping me slay the traitorous Dragon Clan!"

As the phoenix cried out, it spoke in human language, directly repeating the words its master had instructed.

After saying this, the phoenix didn't look back and continued flying excitedly.

"My master instructed me that regardless of whether it succeeded or not, I should run away after the first strike, but I have done a great service."

The phoenix sniffed greedily at the storage bag, having already detected several delicious items inside.

However, the phoenix patted its tail and left, leaving the two of them bewildered in the wind.

The last sentence, in particular, is extremely damaging.

"Young friend Rong, you!"

"Master Li, I didn't!"

The Core Formation cultivator surnamed Li stared at Rong Qing in shock, while Rong Qing hurriedly waved his hand to explain, his forehead covered in sweat.

How could this happen? It's completely unexpected.

Master Li immediately recognized the bird and was terrified, realizing he had been targeted.

"Oh no! This person is vindictive and has been hiding in the shadows to take revenge on me. This time, I'm finished!"

Rong Qing was equally terrified, thinking to himself, "This is bad! Master Li has colluded with outsiders. Am I now in imminent danger?"

After exchanging a glance, Master Li suppressed his panic, secretly guarding against a possible attack from inside the house, and coldly shouted:

"Young friend Rong, now that the young master is in trouble, we will not be able to explain ourselves when we go back. Let's escape to the Tongtian Mist Sea quickly."

Master Li believed that this person was secretly watching him, and since such a big thing had happened, he would not be able to go back and explain, so he might as well hide for now.

Whether it's the Long family or the cultivators with whom he has a secret feud, he needs to go out and hide.

Moreover, having Rong Qing with us means we can make use of him if the enemy launches another sneak attack.

Rong Qing, without hesitation, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Master Li, for saving my life."

At this moment, Rong Qing looked grateful, as if he would only die if he returned, and it was wonderful that Master Li was willing to help him escape.

Both of them had their own thoughts, but in their hearts they were both cursing.

What kind of mess is this? I went out for a trip and now I've lost my home.

Can not go back.

Master Li was on the verge of tears, realizing that his good days of serving the elders on Five Dragons Island were over.

Rong Qing almost fainted. He had only gotten to where he was today because of Five Dragons Island, and now that he was separated from it, he would have nothing left.

……

Bibo Island.

A market town shrouded in mist and fog.

"Old Lin, why haven't the pursuers caught up? A fake Core Formation cultivator's escape technique shouldn't be like that."

After a series of close calls, the two finally found refuge in the Sky-Piercing Fog Sea.

Hu Jin spoke with lingering fear.

Lin Chang'an, who knew everything, shook his head calmly and said, "Who knows? Anyway, we escaped a disaster."

As he spoke, Lin Chang'an gently stroked the spirit beast pouch hidden at his waist.

Having a Tier 3 spirit pet is great.

It's highly intelligent and can even do things for me, making things so much more convenient than before.

"However, we will still separate and enter the market one after the other."

Hu Jin nodded secretly. He did need to be careful, after all, they had been targeted by a fake Core Formation cultivator.

The target of the pursuit is two people; if one enters the market alone, the target will indeed be smaller.

"Let's communicate telepathically and first gather the latest intelligence in the market."

As Hu Jin entered the market first, Lin Chang'an narrowed his eyes.

"Come out."

"Owner."

The phoenix perched on the shoulder and respectfully presented the other party's storage bag.

When Lin Chang'an opened it, wow! It made his eyes widen in surprise.

Wow! No wonder he has the protection of a fake Core Formation cultivator, his wealth is truly substantial!

He carried over a thousand mid-grade spirit stones with him, and even had more than a dozen high-grade spirit stones.

Elixirs, talismans, magical artifacts, spiritual weapons, and even a special talisman.

"How humiliating must it be to die like this?"

Upon seeing this talisman, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but feel a moment of silence for this unfamiliar fellow Daoist.

Anyone would feel aggrieved in that situation.

But who could have imagined that they would be ambushed by a third-tier demon beast, especially one that was an extremely fast flying bird?

"However, these things are all hot potatoes. We should get rid of them on the black market before the news gets out."

However, this talisman is not easy to get rid of, so you can keep it for now.

As for killing this young master, they were already mortal enemies from the moment the other party started chasing him.

Besides, this young master clearly died at the hands of this Core Formation cultivator surnamed Li and Rong Qing.

It's all about being greedy for money!

Lin Chang'an nodded secretly; it was good that someone was willing to take the blame.

Moreover, these two aren't exactly clean either, so it's a good opportunity for them to go back to their old ways.

He also indirectly helped the two of them.

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