Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 244 The Sacred Tree of Fusang [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

"This is true flight!"

As a streak of azure light flew by, Lin Chang'an's face revealed an expression of ecstasy.

This feeling of moving at will, flying directly through the light without relying on any external objects, is something that was completely incomparable to before.

A beam of light appeared atop a celestial mountain, gazing down upon this earthly paradise, which filled him with a sense of grandeur.

It's like having the whole world at your feet.

Feeling the breath of heaven and earth, Lin Chang'an finally understood why many cultivators enjoyed traveling to scenic mountains and rivers.

It happened in the blink of an eye, and this feeling of having everything under one's sight easily made cultivators realize their own power.

[Tier 3 Low-Grade Array Master (Beginner 1/100)]

Looking at his understanding of formations, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but smile.

I didn't lie about my knowledge of formations; I just broke through before I reached the Core Formation stage.

When you're out in the world, your identity is entirely up to you.

Look, he had only just broken through to the Core Formation stage, yet everyone who came to recruit him wanted him to risk his life for them.

As a result, after he revealed that he was a third-tier array master, the attitude of the cultivators who came to his door changed completely.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, my Xie family is definitely a powerful clan in the Falling Star Sea. As long as you are willing to join us, my Xie family promises..."

When the communication talisman sounded again, trying to win him over, Lin Chang'an shook his head and replied that he had already agreed to go to the waters off Five Dragon Island.

Reciprocity is not just a matter of etiquette, but also about avoiding offending others.

After all, any family that can be won over is powerful.

If I don't even reply, who knows what this Golden Core cultivator, with his lifespan of several hundred years, will encounter in the future?

Therefore, there is no need to offend people unnecessarily.

However, this also proves one thing: the rarity and value of array masters.

Among cultivators of the same third-tier skill, array masters are clearly scarce, especially at this stage, whether they are hunting monsters or living in the caves of Core Formation cultivators.

Alternatively, sects and clans may also require large formations.

To put it simply, the reason they are trying to win over his family now is because they value his ability as a third-tier array master.

What they valued earlier was his strength after he had just formed his core, and they wanted him to risk his life for them.

The two are completely different in nature.

"Now I can be considered a Core Formation cultivator. Although the lifespan of Core Formation cultivators increases greatly, their cultivation speed also increases exponentially."

Each minor realm of cultivation, if done quickly, requires a period of sixty years to calculate, not including bottlenecks, etc.

Standing atop the mountain peak, a gentle breeze ruffling his long hair, Lin Chang'an's initial fervor upon breaking through to the Core Formation Realm gradually subsided.

In the end, he was just a cultivator who had just formed his core, and with his spiritual root and the quality of his golden core, his progress would be even slower.

"The materials for the Spirit Replenishing Pill to improve the quality of the spiritual root and the Golden Core cannot be prepared overnight, but now that the Golden Core has been formed, there is also external force to quickly improve strength."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an's eyes flickered.

magic weapon!

Once a Core Formation cultivator has reached the Core Formation stage, they can use magic weapons, especially if they possess a natal magic weapon, which can significantly increase their combat power.

Magical artifacts are divided into four grades: low, medium, high, and top-grade.

He previously possessed a Blood Fiend Sword magic weapon that had fallen to the middle grade of the third rank, so if it was an urgent matter, he wouldn't lack magic weapons.

"The biggest difference between a fake Core cultivator and a true Core cultivator lies in their manipulation of magical artifacts."

A pseudo-core cultivator can at most manipulate one magic weapon, while a true core cultivator far surpasses a pseudo-core cultivator in both the quality of their divine sense and magical power.

Some True Core cultivators with powerful spiritual senses can manipulate two magical treasures simultaneously and still have the energy to unleash spells even after just forming their Core.

"With my current abilities, I can handle the Blood Fiend Sword, a mid-grade third-tier magic weapon, quite well."

As Lin Chang'an raised his hand, a blood-red longsword appeared in his palm, and he couldn't help but show a look of melancholy.

After so many years in his hands, he can finally control this magical artifact.

"However, we still need to prepare our natal magic weapon."

One's own cultivation techniques, natal spiritual plants, and natal magic weapons are naturally best suited to the wood element.

"This ancient cultivation method does record many methods for crafting wood-attribute magic weapons, but it seems to be incomplete."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but frown.

He hadn't thought about it before because he was just a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and these things were too far removed from his life.

But things are different now.

Many cultivation techniques in the cultivation world, such as those that divide into three or several parts, contain hidden secrets.

Only through unity can it be revealed.

"Based on the existing clues, one of the other two withered leaves is at the Long family's residence on Five Dragons Island, which was brought up by the Wang family and delivered there."

The other piece is in the hands of the Li Huo Palace, which is currently hiding in the Tongtian Mist Sea. It seems that to obtain these two withered immortal vine leaves, I really have no choice but to go to the Five Dragons Island sea area.”

One is the true secret of the technique, and the other is the supernatural power of this external incarnation.

With each additional leaf, he gains an additional clone—a truly heaven-defying, top-tier supernatural power.

"I didn't want to get involved before because I wasn't strong enough, but things are different now."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but smile.

He is no longer the lone wolf he once was.

Standing behind him now is the sixth elder of the Nascent Soul stage from the Azure Sea Palace... the background of his beautiful concubine.

"However, I have a lot to do: my natal magic weapon, withered leaves, and guarding the waters around Five Dragon Island."

Thinking about what was to come, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but feel melancholy. He was truly destined to be a busybody, never having a moment's rest.

He thought that after becoming a Core Formation cultivator, he would be able to roam freely throughout the world.

After reaching the Core Formation stage, he discovered that he was merely a slightly stronger cultivator, only capable of being placed on the table in some remote sea abysses.

"It's time to go back. Although Haiyuan City is nice, it's not my base."

Looking at the bustling Haiyuan City, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but shake his head inwardly.

I wonder how Lao Hu is doing.

……

Lifespan: 140/586

[Realm Level: Early Golden Core Stage (0/100)]

That year, he formed his True Core in Haiyuan City.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, look at this century-old spiritual contract."

On this day, in the main hall of the Bihai Palace, Master Tan personally appeared, witnessed by another Golden Core steward.

After reading it, Lin Chang'an solemnly signed the spiritual contract.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, rest assured, the spirit contract of our Bihai Palace is actually very lenient. You only need to do your duty of guarding the sea area."

Even in the event of unavoidable natural disasters or man-made calamities, as long as they are reported promptly, our Bihai Palace usually will not pursue the matter further.

The Golden Core steward, who had put away his third-tier spirit contract, spoke with a broad smile.

Whether the signature on the spiritual contract is a pseudonym or something else, it is bound by the magical imprint.

However, once you break through to the Nascent Soul stage, you can naturally break free from the third-tier spirit contract.

But in a mere century, no one has yet been willing to defy it.

"As for Fellow Daoist Lin's desire to join other forces or do other things, my Bihai Palace does not restrict him."

Seeing the other person's relaxed smile, Lin Chang'an nodded secretly.

Just as the other party said, there are very few restrictions on this spiritual contract, and the freedom is very high. Otherwise, he would not have come to Haiyuan City to form his core.

"Thank you, fellow Taoist."

After finishing his business, the other party smiled and glanced at the two of them, then stood up and said:

"In that case, the rest is up to you two. I won't disturb you any longer."

As the other person stood up, Lin Chang'an and Master Tan also stood up, and the three of them bowed to each other in farewell.

However, after leaving the main hall, Master Tan slowly took out an identity jade token with a smile on his face.

“Fellow Daoist, this identity jade token represents the power of the Sixth Elder of the Azure Sea Palace.” This white jade token has the character “Sea” on the front and the character “Land” on the back, clearly representing the Sixth Elder.

After Lin Chang'an accepted the identity jade token, it meant that he bore the mark of the Sixth Elder's power.

"Thank you, Master Tan."

Lin Chang'an dared not underestimate this small jade identity token. With this token, under the jurisdiction of Bihai Palace, at least the merchant ships could openly come and go.

No one dared to stop him.

After all, he represents a Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Master, Fellow Daoist Lin."

Lu Yushu, who was waiting outside the hall, couldn't help but feel a hint of envy when he saw Lin Chang'an walk out of the hall.

Sometimes, a hundred-year spiritual pact can be a source of honor.

Not just anyone can sign it.

For example, even though both he and the other cultivator formed their core in Haiyuan City, this fake core cultivator didn't even qualify to sign a hundred-year spirit contract.

They could only wait outside the hall.

"Alright, in the future, with the Lu family establishing a chamber of commerce, Fellow Daoist Lin, I'll trouble you to handle some troublesome matters from time to time."

From beginning to end, this Master Tan never completely believed him.

However, this actually made Lin Chang'an feel somewhat at ease.

"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Tan, I will do my utmost."

Seeing Lin Chang'an's solemn expression, Master Tan couldn't help but laugh and wave his hand.

"Fellow Daoist Lin is joking. In fact, as long as you cooperate with Xuan Yin Pavilion, some things are quite easy."

Lin Chang'an smiled but remained silent.

To join the Xuan Yin Pavilion, one must meet certain conditions.

……

On the third day, Lin Chang'an and the Lu family boarded the Xuan Yin Pavilion's merchant ship on their return journey.

Lin Chang'an sighed inwardly only after Haiyuan City's figure disappeared from sight.

In the end, he still left.

Inside the main hall of the Sixth Elder.

Inside the majestic and solemn hall, Master Tan, who had previously been aloof and superior to outsiders, was now respectfully following behind his elder sister.

"Sixth Elder, this is the arrangement for the Chamber of Commerce and the waters around Five Dragon Island."

The Sixth Elder, seated at the head of the table, had a blurred face that was difficult to discern. However, upon raising his hand and seeing the detailed arrangement within the jade slip, a smile appeared on his lips.

"You two siblings are quite good. Putting aside your talents for now, at least one good thing is that you never considered the Tan family."

Faced with the Sixth Elder's teasing, the short and stocky Master Tan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thankful that he knew when to back down.

"My lord, I dare not."

"Alright, you two siblings are just a little timid."

Looking at the two of them, the Sixth Elder waved his hand in boredom. Having cultivated to his status and position, it was impossible for him to find a close friend.

Even finding someone to talk to calmly is very difficult.

"That girl from Xuan Yin Pavilion has good talent, but unfortunately she has devoted all her energy to the sect. I wonder if she will ever realize her mistake."

However, upon seeing Lin Chang'an's intelligence report, the Sixth Elder let out a rare soft exclamation, then shook his head and said:

"For a third-tier array master to emerge from among the rogue cultivators, it's clear that this person has a talent for array formations. It's just a pity that their natural talent is too poor."

Having finally found a cultivator with decent talent in formations, the Sixth Elder was quite tempted.

Let's just treat it as an idle chess piece. If it can grow into a third-tier high-grade array mage, it might still have some value.

……

"Lin Chang'an, a rogue cultivator from Qingzhushan Market in Yue Kingdom..."

On the spirit ship, Fairy Ni Chang looked at the intelligence she had collected, from Lin Chang'an's background as a rogue cultivator to his growth in Tianxuan City.

Even his upbringing on Five Dragons Island.

Only during the twenty years that followed, when the waters around Wulong Island were in chaos, was Lin Chang'an's whereabouts somewhat difficult to find.

"Judging from this intelligence report, this Fellow Daoist Lin is a cautious and trouble-avoiding ascetic. As for these past twenty years..."

With a glint in her beautiful eyes, the Fairy of Rainbow Robes recalled that twenty years later, Lin Chang'an suddenly found the Lu family and came to Haiyuan City, claiming to be looking for an opportunity to form his core.

As a result, he went into seclusion in Haiyuan City for five years and then broke through to the Core Formation stage.

"It seems that this Fellow Daoist Lin has been planning to form a Core Formation Spiritual Object for the past twenty years."

It would be quite difficult for a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator to plan for a Core Formation artifact, but it makes sense for a third-tier array master.

As the current sect leader of Xuan Yin Pavilion, she naturally needs to understand the personality of everyone she tries to win over.

Lin Chang'an's intelligence report can be described as perfect.

If this were just an ordinary Core Formation cultivator, then such cautious behavior would undoubtedly be disliked.

After all, someone who makes you risk your life is clearly a shrewd and opportunistic person.

However, what she values ​​right now is the other party's ability as a third-tier array master, and this cautious behavior has actually become a plus.

At least they won't cause trouble.

And so, on the way back to the waters of Five Dragons Island, the fairy in the rainbow suddenly changed her attitude towards him, and for a time she became much better.

That night.

"When does Fellow Daoist Lin plan to hold the Core Formation Ceremony? My Xuan Yin Pavilion can help with the arrangements."

This time, the fairy in the rainbow dress was quite enthusiastic. Inside the main hall of the spirit ship, the female disciples of the Foundation Establishment stage of the Xuan Yin Pavilion played music and sang, their graceful figures swaying.

Lin Chang'an couldn't help but nod in approval; the Xuan Yin Dao was truly profound and extensive.

It even gave him a sense of joy.

However, the fact that this fairy in colorful robes immediately wanted to arrange his Core Formation Ceremony left him both amused and exasperated.

"It seems that Fairy Ni Chang has me cornered."

Upon hearing this, the tall, elegant fairy in palace attire chuckled and waved her hand, causing the other disciples in the hall to respectfully retreat.

However, the next sentence made his expression change.

"Fellow Daoist Lin is also a Core Formation cultivator, so you should know how difficult it is to cultivate after Core Formation, especially the refinement of this natal magic weapon, and Fellow Daoist cultivates a wood attribute technique."

"If you are willing to serve as a guest elder of our sect, we are willing to give you a Fusang Divine Tree to refine into your natal magic weapon."

The Divine Tree of Fusang!

"Fellow Daoist Ni Chang, are you sure it's the Fusang Divine Tree and not the Fusang Divine Wood?"

Lin Chang'an was stunned upon hearing this, almost thinking he had misheard.

Let alone the divine tree, even a section of the Fusang Divine Tree could arouse the greed of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

He cultivates wood-attribute techniques, so he naturally understands these kinds of divine trees, not to mention the methods for refining hundreds of different divine wood magic treasures recorded in ancient techniques.

Seeing Lin Chang'an's shocked expression, the fairy in the rainbow-colored dress covered her mouth and smiled.

“Fellow Daoist, if it were the true Fusang Divine Tree, or even just a section of divine wood, I would have already offered it to the Bihai Palace. But this Fusang Divine Tree has lost much of its spiritual essence and its vitality has been extinguished.”

It has been defiled, resulting in it now being merely a third-tier spirit tree with decent spiritual energy, unworthy of the title of divine tree. However, it is more than capable of refining a natal magic weapon.

Listening to Fairy Ni Chang'an's introduction, Lin Chang'an suddenly realized why the other party was so generous.

After all that, it turned out to be a plant that had lost much of its spiritual energy and was also tainted. I would need to spend a lot of effort to extract the untainted material in order to refine the material for a magic weapon.

However, even if you were to offer him a section of the Fusang Divine Tree, one of the three great sacred trees, he wouldn't dare take it.

This thing is really hot to the touch.

However, the fairy in the rainbow dress then mentioned that this Fusang Divine Tree was actually a treasure from the secret realm of the Yue Kingdom.

Lin Chang'an's heart stirred.

　Updates will resume the day after tomorrow, next Monday. This virus infection has really had a lasting effect. I'm still dehydrated and weak, and I don't feel fully recovered yet.

　　However, resuming updates shouldn't be a problem.

　　However, some fellow readers went too far, actually saying that the author should update on Tuesday because they wanted to watch the live stream of chopping down birds on Monday... You guys... Is the author's book really that unattractive? Not even as interesting as a bird?

　　
　
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