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Chapter 230 Golden Core Cultivator Yun Yao [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

A sea of ​​fog reaching the sky.

In the heart of an island where yin energy gathers, a loud cry rang out, concealed by an array.

A terrifying phoenix with wingspans of three zhang swept across, annihilating all the evil spirits. Among them, the third-tier evil spirit beast king let out a sharp roar of fear.

Unfortunately, with such extreme elemental counterplay, the result was utter defeat.

【Lifespan: 112/286】

[Realm: Late Foundation Establishment (28/100)]

In the distance, at the Yin Vein Spirit Spring on an island, Lin Chang'an, who was sitting cross-legged, slowly opened his eyes.

"This Yin Meridian Spirit Spring is not suitable for ordinary cultivators unless they are cultivators who practice extremely Yin and cold techniques."

This is why so many islands rich in spiritual energy are rarely occupied by cultivators.

His ability to cultivate was largely thanks to this technique, which allowed him to powerfully absorb spiritual energy for cultivation thanks to the support of his natal spiritual plant.

"However, this Xuan Shui liquid is truly rare."

Lin Chang'an sighed and shook his head. With the help of his third-tier spirit pet, the Phoenix Crying Bird, he had been hunting Yin Spirits and collecting Xuan Water Liquid during this time, while also cultivating.

"It's been more than half a year, and it seems that someone has really been blamed for this."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but show a strange expression.

Last year, the murder of Long Changfeng, the genius of Five Dragons Island, caused a great uproar, and the cautious Long Changfeng didn't dare to go back for more than half a year.

But who would have thought that it was revealed some time ago that Rong Qing had actually formed his core!

Although it's a fake elixir, it's still a nascent soul.

To outsiders, it was simply that this person greedily seized Long Changfeng's Core Formation artifact.

"Given Fellow Daoist Rong's ambition, he didn't hesitate to secretly collude with cultivators who had undergone tribulations. It seems he was forced into a desperate situation, which is why he risked forming his core."

Lin Chang'an shook his head. In his previous conversation with this Fellow Daoist Rong, he could feel the other party's inner determination.

This person has solid cultivation and extraordinary talent. If he works steadily and has a good spiritual material for forming the core, he believes he still has a chance to form a true core.

Unfortunately, according to the information gathered in the market, although this Fellow Daoist Rong had formed a false core, he looked old and clearly used a forbidden technique.

"The cultivation world is full of secret techniques that can increase the chances of breaking through bottlenecks, but these have great side effects. They either squeeze lifespan and overdraw potential, or have very serious consequences."

Lin Chang'an shook his head. No one would form their core in this way unless absolutely necessary, as the cost would be too high.

"Never mind, I'd better plan my own Core Formation first."

Hu Jin had already gone back before, but Lin Chang'an felt that cultivation was faster in the Tongtian Mist Sea than on the island, so he did not go back.

Lin Chang'an slowly got up and began to pack his things, while calling for the Phoenix Bird.

The next moment, a loud phoenix cry echoed, and a magnificent phoenix bird, three zhang in size, appeared in sight.

It then shrank to the size of a naked eye and landed on his shoulder.

"Owner."

Seeing the Phoenix Bird obediently spit out a jade bottle containing a little bit of Xuan Water, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

"This is?"

"Master, on an island a hundred miles away, some cultivators came to capture Yin Spirits. They fought a fierce battle with a third-tier Yin Spirit Beast King, and after the cultivators escaped, I..."

The phoenix proudly patted its chest, saying that it was very obedient and had only gotten a bargain.

"You mean you were planning to come back and report that it wasn't safe here, and also take care of this third-tier Yin Spirit Beast King, right?"

Seeing the phoenix fawning over him and patting his shoulder, Lin Chang'an was speechless.

However, he did not blame the phoenix.

He couldn't possibly raise a third-tier demon beast; this kind of wild, free-range breeding was just right. Not only would it be self-sufficient, but it would also bring him benefits.

However, he also knew that he was able to venture into the Sky-Piercing Mist Sea largely thanks to the Phoenix Bird, as it would be too dangerous for him to rely on himself alone.

Therefore, he only allowed the Phoenix Bird to move and keep watch within a radius of 100 miles, and to report to him first if it discovered a human cultivator.

Moreover, this phoenix bird is extremely intelligent; at the very least, he had never heard of any third-tier demon beast with such intelligence.

In such a short time, they have already learned the cunning and tactics of human cultivators.

Nowadays, it's a case of fish and clams fighting, and the fisherman profits.

"Keep stealing food. You'll find out when you reach your next evolution soon, and my cultivation is insufficient, making Changqing's magic power inadequate to save you."

However, as Lin Chang'an's calm tone echoed, the phoenix immediately bristled and stared wide-eyed.

I almost forgot that I was cultivating too fast, which would mean facing the tribulation of being reborn from the ashes.

Its bloodline taught it that every evolution was a calamity.

But the master's magic can help him.

"Master, I have more."

The next moment, the Phoenix Bird spat out another third-tier Yin Spirit Demon Core, causing Lin Chang'an's eyes to twitch.

He knew that the bird was very cunning.

"Remember to destroy any suspicious items, especially any traces, after you've collected your spoils in the future."

After receiving the benefits, Lin Chang'an smiled with satisfaction and began to instruct the Phoenix Bird on how to behave in the future.

"Uh-huh!"

The phoenix nodded its little head, humbly learning from the experience passed down by its master.

Lin Chang'an was quite at ease with the Phoenix Bird; this bird had none of the ferocity of a demonic beast.

If he encounters someone he can't beat, he'll run away even faster than them.

Therefore, he was not worried at all about suffering a loss.

"But what you said before, that you discovered cultivators capturing Yin spirits?"

Lin Chang'an frowned, while the Phoenix Bird nodded obediently, explaining how the cultivators held long black banners and how they captured and sealed Yin spirits.

"Capturing Yin Spirits is not uncommon. The methods used by that group of Tribulation Cultivators when they attacked Jade Spirit Island were clearly the same, but it seems to be happening more frequently lately."

For the past six months, he has been in places where spirits gather and has seen many cultivators who capture spirits.

There are even many bounties in the market for places where evil spirits gather.

"But what does all this have to do with me?"

Anyway, he has neither a family nor a sect, so why should he care what these cultivators want to do?

"Let's go. It's time to properly prepare for this Five Dragons Island event. Next up is Core Formation!"

With a determined look in his eyes, Lin Chang'an decided to cultivate in the place where Yin spirits gather for a long time after purchasing a certain amount of materials.

After all, the rich spiritual energy here allows for much faster cultivation than on Jade Spirit Island, and it also allows one to collect the Xuan Shui liquid, a spiritual substance used to form the Core Formation stage.

Kill two birds with one stone.

"It's a pity, though. If only the Phoenix Bird could be a natural enemy of the water monsters."

Lin Chang sighed, his greed insatiable. Over the years, if the Yin Spirits he had hunted had been replaced with demonic beasts, the resources alone would have been countless.

"gone."

Lin Chang'an dispelled the formation and disappeared into the vast sea of ​​fog with the Phoenix Bird.

At the same time, he didn't forget to take out the map he had prepared and keep marking it.

The Tongtian Fog Sea has too many unknown areas, and he is currently exploring these areas. Therefore, he marks each island he passes by.

This is also his own map.

After all, it's better to be safe than sorry. Every year, cultivators who lose their way in the Tongtian Mist Sea are trapped and die in the vast mist.

……

Jade Spirit Island.

Lin Chang'an finally returned, but this time when he returned to his cave, he saw a familiar figure in the pavilion.

"Yun...Yun Yao!"

Lin Chang'an was taken aback when he saw Yun Yao sitting in the pavilion, who rarely showed a smile after seeing him.

"Brother Lin, if you don't come back soon, I'm afraid I'll have to leave." Yun Yao, who usually dressed smartly and practically, was wearing palace attire today, which made her look more reserved and spirited.

However, upon closer inspection, Lin Chang'an's pupils contracted, and he immediately cupped his hands and said:

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Yun... on achieving the Dao and forming the Core Formation."

Upon sensing the aura emanating from Yun Yao, Lin Chang'an realized that Yun Yao had broken through to the Core Formation stage and couldn't help but show a look of envy.

When Yun Yao raised an eyebrow as she offered her blessings, Lin Chang'an changed his tone and addressed her as "fellow Daoist."

The word "senior" was not uttered aloud.

This secretly relieved Lin Chang'an, as it seemed Yun Yao still remembered their friendship.

After all, there are far too many things like this in the cultivation world.

"Brother Lin, Yun Yao has not forgotten the promise she made back then."

Yun Yao smiled gently. Knowing Lin Chang'an's caution, she went straight to the point.

"However, Brother Lin, you will have to wait a while for a Core Formation spiritual item."

Given Yun Yao's current status and strength as a Core Formation cultivator, it is extremely rare in the cultivation world for her to still remember this promise.

Lin Chang'an dared not have any other extravagant desires, and could only smile and wave his hand.

Then, they began to entertain the first Core Formation cultivator inside the cave.

Just like when he was building his foundation, he first sponsored Yun Yao, and then Yun Yao reciprocated in kind.

Having supported each other along the way, the figures of the group that once filled this pavilion are now reduced to just the two of them.

Seemingly moved by the scene, the two looked at the spiritual tea in their cups, their eyes dimming slightly.

"I wonder how they are now."

"Don't worry, we exchanged letters a few years ago. With the miasma permeating Yue Kingdom and even the Seven Kingdoms now, no powerful cultivator would covet these places..."

During their conversation, Lin Chang'an talked about his connections with Erniu and Shen Lie over the years, and their current situations.

They have already experienced the loneliness of the path of cultivation.

With just one Foundation Establishment stage, everyone else fell behind, leaving only the two of them in the end.

Now it's Core Formation stage again!

Yun Yao kept her promise, and perhaps another reason was that she didn't want her former companions to end up all alone.

"Back then, when I returned to the Divine Sect to cultivate in seclusion and break through, I was fortunate enough to have Fellow Daoist Hu's Three-Turn Core Formation Technique, which allowed me to successfully form a True Core. Later, there was the struggle for the position of Holy Maiden..."

Listening to Yun Yao's wonderful life, Lin Chang'an felt a pang of envy.

This so-called true elixir is probably not an immortal golden elixir, but it is at least a high-grade golden elixir.

Otherwise, how could the Xuan Yin Divine Sect, a major sect of Nascent Soul cultivators, possibly appoint an ordinary Golden Core female cultivator as its Holy Maiden?

"I really envy you, Yun Yao. You now hold an extraordinary position within the Divine Sect."

Lin Chang'an made no attempt to hide his envy; they had all failed when they first tried to join a sect.

Only Yun Yao joined the sect.

And it turns out that Yun Yao is indeed the legendary genius, the chosen one of destiny.

"Brother Lin, it's not that easy. The competition for the true Holy Maiden of the Divine Sect has only just begun."

Yun Yao chuckled and shook her head, changing the subject as if she didn't want to mention the Holy Maiden.

After Lin Chang'an noticed this, he did not mention the matter again.

Then Yun Yao began to recount her experience when she formed her core, which made Lin Chang'an even more attentive, not daring to miss anything.

These are all invaluable experiences for achieving the Core Formation stage.

"Brother Lin, you must remember, the formation of the core cannot be rushed. However, Brother Lin, your foundation is solid..."

Hearing Yun Yao's words, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but cup his hands in greeting.

"I'm only one step away from forming the Golden Core, yet it feels like an insurmountable chasm. Perhaps it's that unwillingness to accept defeat, but I still have some time to go before I reach that goal."

To outsiders, Lin Chang'an's aptitude, coupled with his current cultivation level, makes his ambition to form the Core Formation seem like a joke.

But in Yun Yao's eyes, what she saw was Lin Chang'an's unwavering will over the past hundred years.

“Brother Lin’s Dao heart is firm, far surpassing that of ordinary cultivators. Yun Yao wishes Brother Lin a speedy attainment of Dao and formation of the Core Formation. Only after becoming a Core Formation cultivator can he plan for this opportunity to cleanse his spiritual root aptitude.”

The two talked for a long time in the pavilion.

They talked about their experiences over the years, their friends in Yue, and their future plans for Jiedan.

However, when talking about the Yue Kingdom, it is mostly about nostalgic memories of his childhood.

At their age, they are still striving, but for their friends who have not yet reached the Foundation Establishment stage, their time to die is fast approaching.

The bright moonlight shone down, and before we knew it, night had fallen.

Lin Chang'an could also tell that Yun Yao was eager to tell him about her insights on Core Formation.

"Brother Lin, there are still important matters to attend to within the Yunyao Sect, so I'm afraid we cannot stay any longer."

Yun Yao gave a wry smile and an apologetic one.

Lin Chang'an smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.

"However, Brother Lin, since you are going to Five Dragons Island to attend this grand event, you should leave as soon as possible after the first auction."

Before leaving, Yun Yao seemed to have something difficult to say, but she still bit her lip lightly and then spoke through telepathy.

Under the moonlight, watching the cold, ethereal light disappear, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but feel envious.

"Flying like a beam of light, is this what a Core Formation cultivator is like?!"

His previous disguise as a fake cultivator was just that – a fake, and it will always remain a fake.

Only after the figure disappeared from sight did Lin Chang'an regain his composure and fall into deep thought.

"Yun Yao's earlier warning, could it be that something is about to happen?"

Lin Chang'an frowned. The two had not seen each other for many years, and there was still a slight awkwardness when they first met.

But as they talked, the initial awkwardness quickly disappeared, and the friendship between the two remained unchanged.

But neither of them inquired about their respective secrets.

For example, when discussing the Xuan Yin Divine Sect, especially the position of Holy Maiden, Yun Yao always avoided the topic.

Similarly, Lin Chang'an also noticed that Yun Yao's eyes glanced at his waist several times.

"Did you notice?"

Lin Chang'an sighed inwardly, "As expected of Yun Yao."

Yun Yao probably sensed the aura of the Phoenix Cry Bird, a third-tier spirit pet, long ago.

This is also his secret.

……

Meanwhile, Yun Yao, who had flown away from Jade Spirit Island, had long since lost her smile, replaced by a chilling aura.

"Damn it, I can't even stay a little longer!"

Looking at the communication jade talisman in her palm, Yun Yao's eyes flashed with coldness.

"However, I have given you all the necessary reminders. Given Brother Lin's cautious nature, he would never take the risk."

A voice came from the communication jade talisman; it was a delicate, sweet voice.

"Oh, where have you been, Junior Sister Yun? It's been half a month since I last saw you. You didn't go somewhere to meet your lover, did you? Hehe, Junior Sister Yun, you mustn't do anything reckless."

"This Gui Water Demonic Art, since Junior Sister Yun doesn't possess the Cold Jade Body and only has a virgin body, can only unleash its extremely Yin and cold power..."

The seductive, coquettish voice echoed, making Yun Yao unable to help but curse her as a slut in her heart.

"Enough nonsense. But you, Senior Sister, mustn't ruin the Ancestor's plan. The Dragon Family of Five Dragon Island has been domineering for too long, and now they've obtained that thing..."

Then, Yun Yao glanced back at the disappearing island behind her and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Brother Lin's hidden methods made her feel a sense of crisis, but it seems she doesn't need to worry anymore.

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