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Chapter 274 Slaying Zheng Hu! [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

Above Tianquan Peak, the swirling clouds of spiritual energy within a ten-mile radius suddenly began to expand after a long period of time.

"They actually broke through!"

"Such a celestial phenomenon of Core Formation! A superior-grade Golden Core! He has actually broken through."

"The celestial phenomena clearly indicated that the mid-grade Core Formation stage had reached its limit, but unexpectedly, it broke through at the last moment!"

The Foundation Establishment cultivators, Core Formation cultivators, and Pseudo-Core Formation cultivators all around watched this scene with expressions of shock.

They thought that this Lin array master could at most form a mid-grade Golden Core.

They had already noticed the previous celestial phenomena; the celestial bodies had expanded to the limit of a mid-grade Golden Core cultivator and were clearly running out of steam. Who would have thought that they would break through at the last moment?

A slight difference is a thousand miles away.

Even the highest quality mid-grade Golden Core cultivators will eventually only reach the late stage of Core Formation, and without a tremendous stroke of luck, they have no hope of reaching the Nascent Soul stage.

Even the lowest quality of a top-grade Golden Core is still a seed for Nascent Soul cultivation with a sliver of hope.

"Damn it!"

At this moment, Liang and Zhu from the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce changed their expressions drastically, but it was too late to make a move.

The two were filled with regret. Who could have imagined that this rogue cultivator would break through to the high-grade Golden Core stage at the last moment?

"Damn it, fellow Daoists Liang and Zhu, it seems I am not fortunate enough to receive such a favor from you."

Zheng Hu, who was fighting with the Fairy of Rainbow Robes, also changed his expression after seeing the change in the celestial phenomena.

Originally, I thought that as a rogue cultivator, I had only managed to form a low-grade Golden Core by luck with my low-grade spiritual root. Now that I have to start over with the transformation of my core, it would be quite good if I could form a mid-grade Golden Core.

Unexpectedly, it directly resulted in a superior-grade Golden Elixir.

At that moment, his murderous intent surged.

It's no longer just about his business dealings with the Sihai Chamber of Commerce.

The hatred for those who obstruct the way is irreconcilable. Let's drag the Liang and Zhu families into this mess and eliminate this hidden danger.

"Zheng the Tiger, stop talking nonsense!"

The two men from the Sihai Chamber of Commerce also changed their expressions and angrily accused Zheng Hu of shifting the blame.

However, before the two could react, the strange phenomenon of Core Formation in the sky began to slowly dissipate.

"So fast!"

Many people were astonished. Although most of them had never seen a pill-transforming process before, the pace was clearly quite fast.

At the same time, many people had some vague guesses that Lin Chang'an probably possessed a superior spiritual item that could assist in the transformation of the core.

Otherwise, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly.

Just as these people thought, the reason why the transformation of the core was so smooth this time was entirely due to the stabilization and reshaping of the demonic energy that formed the core, which made him so fast.

……

Inside the cave.

"It's finally done!"

As Lin Chang'an slowly opened his eyes, a smile immediately appeared on his face.

"A top-grade Golden Elixir has finally been formed!"

The reason it went so smoothly was entirely due to the stabilization and reshaping of the demonic energy that formed the Golden Core, which immediately condensed again after the Golden Core liquefied.

This avoids the risk of the quality of the Golden Core decreasing due to the excessively long re-formation time.

"No wonder everyone says that a cultivator can only transform his core once in his lifetime."

At this moment, he could clearly sense that if the golden core in his body were to transform into a new core again in a short period of time, the risk would be extremely high.

He will likely need to stabilize his golden core for the next hundred years.

Lin Chang'an nodded secretly; this act of transforming the core was indeed going against the will of Heaven.

If it were really that easy, all the major sects and families would have already used this alchemy technique to enhance their potential, as long as they were willing to invest the resources.

There are many restrictions and the risks are extremely high.

"However, for me, this is enough for now. The difference between a high-grade Golden Core and an Immortal Golden Core lies more in the advantage of forming a Nascent Soul."

The Immortal Golden Core, also known as the Flawless Golden Core, has the potential to increase the chances of forming a Nascent Soul.

However, high-grade Golden Elixir does not offer any amplification advantage.

The quality of a Golden Core is related to a cultivator's potential, especially since he had just formed a low-grade Golden Core and could clearly feel the difference.

For example, a low-grade Golden Core will encounter a bottleneck at 90 experience points, while a high-grade Golden Core will only encounter a bottleneck at 98 experience points.

The higher the quality of the Golden Core, the easier it is to break through bottlenecks and realms; this is what is known as potential.

Some cultivators get stuck in a bottleneck and can't get through it in their entire lives, while others break through but spend decades or even centuries honing their skills, wasting their lives.

Spiritual roots refer to the speed at which one absorbs spiritual energy for cultivation. Whether one can overcome a bottleneck depends on one's individual potential.

Some people damage their vital energy and exhaust their physical potential. Even cultivators with earth spiritual roots may spend their entire lives lingering in the early stage of Core Formation.

"The internal injuries I sustained during this transformation will require more than a month to heal, even with my self-healing abilities."

Sensing the injuries within his body, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but secretly gasp in astonishment.

This is only possible because of him. If it were an ordinary Core Formation cultivator, they wouldn't be able to stabilize their cultivation without decades of rest, and they wouldn't even dare to say that all their hidden injuries could be healed.

"The Nascent Soul stage is still a long way off for me, and there's no rush for the Immortal Golden Core either."

Lin Chang'an took a deep breath and raised his hand, causing the surrounding spirit-gathering array to dissipate.

This time, he used ten high-grade spirit stones to conceal his lower core formation aura.

To outsiders, he had only managed to break through to the top-grade Golden Core stage at the last minute.

But in reality, he was refining himself at the Superior Golden Core stage, just a hair's breadth away from becoming the Immortal Golden Core.

"But sure enough, we're being watched from outside!"

A cold glint flashed in Lin Chang'an's eyes. Although he was somewhat worried, he did not expect that someone would actually be so bold.

He is no longer the timid Qi Refining cultivator he once was, who had to swallow his pride and endure everything.

Today, he is a renowned Golden Core cultivator in the waters off Wulong Island.

……

At this moment, outside Tianquan Peak, Zheng Laohu directly dragged the Sihai Chamber of Commerce into the mess.

Before Liang and Zhu, the two Core Formation cultivators from the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, could react, a phoenix cry suddenly came from Tianquan Peak.

"It's a third-tier Fire Devouring Demon Spirit!"

This sudden turn of events shocked countless people present.

A third-tier fire-devouring demon spirit, exuding a terrifying aura of mid-stage third tier, charged directly towards Zheng Laohu, carrying a fiery aura.

This was actually the power of an array, and it was outside the array itself, yet it could still launch an attack.

This demonstrates Lin Chang'an's mastery of formations.

This is why countless people were shocked.

"How dare a mere junior who has just formed his core be so arrogant!"

Zheng Hu, who was fighting with the Fairy of the Mysterious Sound Pavilion, was furious when he saw Lin Chang'an, who had just finished forming his core, dare to attack him.

"Young man, you should know that in the world of cultivation, even those with heavenly spiritual roots will perish. Potential does not equate to strength. Today, let me teach you a lesson."

When facing a cultivator stronger than yourself, you must learn to respect them!

With a roar, Zheng Hu unleashed a terrifying aura, and the bronze bell magic weapon in his hand directly attacked the third-tier Fire Devouring Demon Spirit.

Amidst the roar, the Fire-Devouring Demon Spirit, which had left the formation, was like a fish out of water, and was immediately enveloped by Zheng Hu's magic weapon.

With a sharp roar, the Fire-Devouring Demon Spirit struggled and its aura visibly weakened.

"Hmph! Kid..."

Upon seeing this scene, Zheng Hu had just revealed a proud smile, but before he could finish speaking, his smile instantly froze.

Six terrifying crimson sword beams suddenly appeared.

【Sword Shadow at Will】

When Lin Chang'an was condensing his core, his divine sense, which was originally at the peak of the early stage of core formation, was fortunately able to break through to the middle stage of core formation by using Yin Spirit Ash to assist in cultivating his divine sense during this period.

Therefore, he forcibly activated his divine power with his powerful divine sense, and six sword beams appeared. "Not good!"

At this moment, countless people were shocked, and even Liang and Zhu from the Sihai Chamber of Commerce, who were eager to make a move, became serious.

Rumble!
"Since you and I are such close friends, you should know the consequences of today's events. Please, fellow Daoist, continue on your journey!"

A streak of crimson light, imbued with sword intent, appeared. Lin Chang'an coldly shouted, gripping the Blood Fiend Sword in his hand, and unleashed a barrage of extremely powerful sword beams like a torrential rain.

In particular, his six terrifying sword beams, each with power comparable to a mid-grade third-tier magic weapon.

In a mere instant, he actually suppressed Zheng Hu, a veteran mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, which shocked countless cultivators.

"The one surnamed Lin!"

Suppressed within the mountain by a torrential downpour of sword light, Zheng Hu was filled with shock and rage.

This person only recently formed his core, how could he be so terrifying? Even though sword cultivators are known for their powerful attacks, this doesn't make sense.

"This is the Demonic Sword Technique of the Demonic Path!"

Among the crowd were quite a few knowledgeable cultivators, some of whom exclaimed in surprise and immediately recognized the blood-red sword light.

"Two hundred years ago, I was fortunate enough to witness the power of the Blood Fiend True Man, which was this blood-red sword light."

"This array master Lin is actually a sword cultivator!"

"The Fiend Sword Technique is one of the top techniques of the demonic path. It has great drawbacks, as it injures the user before injuring the enemy. In the past few hundred years, it is said that only the Blood Fiend True Man has reached the Core Formation stage."

Some powerful cultivation techniques, secret methods, and supernatural abilities are quite famous in the cultivation world.

However, the price of fame is that many people are familiar with the power of this type of technique, as well as its drawbacks.

"Hey Lin, are you out of your mind? You just finished refining your cultivation and are recklessly activating the Fiendish Sword Technique. Be careful of the backlash from the fiendish energy!"

Zheng Hu, who was momentarily suppressed, was furious and shocked. If he had known that this person was so vengeful and a madman, he would never have provoked him so easily.

"Fellow Daoist, the enmity of those who obstruct the path is irreconcilable!"

Lin Chang'an's murderous intent erupted, and his terrifying aura shocked many people.

"This... how many demonic beasts must have been killed to generate such terrifying malevolent energy!"

Some people swallowed hard in fear, thankful they hadn't acted rashly, otherwise they would have suffered a great loss by offending this killer.

Those who can cultivate this top-level demonic art must possess extraordinary temperament and willpower.

At this moment, Lin Chang'an was filled with murderous intent, and every time he raised his hand, a terrifying blood-red sword light appeared.

Its powerful self-healing body is rapidly recovering from the backlash within its body.

Seeing Lin Chang'an display his power, Fairy Ni Chang's eyes flashed with a cold light, and with a wave of her hand, she connected her fair wrist with an exquisite magic weapon, the Silver Rope and Golden Bell.

With a flick of the wrist, a captivating bell rang out instantly.

【Magic Treasure: Silver Rope and Golden Bell】

Upon witnessing this scene, Liang and Zhu from the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce narrowed their eyes, clearly recognizing the magical artifact, and hurriedly tried to stop the fight.

"Fairy of Rainbow Robes, please hold your hand..."

However, the moment the fairy in the rainbow rang her bell, Zheng Hu suddenly felt dizzy and disoriented, as if he had lost his weight.

"not good!"

Zheng Hu, a veteran Core Formation cultivator, was utterly horrified. He roared inwardly and bit his tongue hard, spitting out a mouthful of blood essence.

In that instant of distraction, six blood-red sword beams had already arrived in front of him.

"Pfft!"

Under the Sword Shadow at Will Divine Power, six sword beams, comparable in power to mid-grade third-tier magic treasures, struck and knocked away the protective bronze bell magic treasure.

The remaining three sword beams pierced through his chest, dantian, and the head of his six yang meridians, respectively.

Especially the sword light above his head, which was actually coming from above.

"How...how is this possible, I..."

After regaining his consciousness, Master Zheng Hu looked at the two figures who had been forced to retreat, his expression one of disbelief.

However, before he could finish speaking, two more streaks of light struck, and Zheng Hu Zhenren's eyes widened in horror as the corpse was instantly torn apart.

Lin Chang'an and Fairy Ni Chang, in the instant they were about to retreat, tacitly delivered a finishing blow.

Even on his deathbed, Master Zheng Hu never imagined that he would fall into this predicament because of a moment of greed.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye, from Lin Chang'an emerging from seclusion to killing Zheng Hu Zhenren. It was all too fast.

It happened so fast that no one had time to react before they were shocked to see that Zheng Hu, a veteran cultivator at the mid-stage of the Core Formation realm, had actually been killed.

Liang and Zhu from the Sihai Chamber of Commerce were also shocked and furious.

"The Fairy of Rainbow Skirts!"

"Fellow Daoist Lin!"

Lin Chang'an and Fairy Ni Chang exchanged a glance, both revealing strange expressions—no, they should be expressing mutual appreciation.

"I never expected that this fairy in rainbow robes would have such methods, which are not at all like someone who was pampered and spoiled."

Seizing a fleeting opportunity, launching a surprise attack and mental assault, landing a hit, retreating without hesitation, and then finishing off the opponent—all these actions demonstrate remarkable combat skills.

Lin Chang'an underestimated the sect leader of Xuan Yin Pavilion. Perhaps she was a pampered prodigy from the sect at first.

But just as she reached the Core Formation stage, she encountered a major upheaval at the Xuan Yin Pavilion.

The Yue Kingdom was in turmoil, and then she came to this monster sea abyss. Her master was injured, and she took on all the responsibilities on her own. Over the decades, she had long since washed away her former pampered nature.

Fairy Ni Chang was also secretly pondering. Sure enough, those who could stand out among the rogue cultivators were all ruthless and powerful among those of the same level.

……

"Congratulations, Master Lin."

"Yes, Master Lin truly lives up to his reputation as a person of ascetic cultivation; he is indeed a role model for us all."

"Master Lin."

As the battle ended in an instant, and there was no chance to fish in troubled waters, the group of cultivators immediately smiled and offered their congratulations.

Among them, the two monks Liang and Zhu from the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce stepped forward indignantly to explain:
"Fairy of the Rainbow Robe, Fellow Daoist Lin, do not fall for this scoundrel's treacherous scheme."

"That's right. This person is entangled with the demonic sect's cultivators. This is clearly an attempt to sow discord and deliberately stir up trouble in the waters around our Five Dragons Island."

The two seemed genuinely sincere, as if what they said was true.

Faced with the compliments from everyone, Lin Chang'an did not want to cause any unnecessary trouble, so he pretended to be pale and breathing rapidly.

This is very much in line with the idea of ​​someone who has just finished refining their core and then forcibly activates a demonic cultivation technique with extremely severe side effects to fight.

Many people who were secretly observing breathed a sigh of relief, but still elevated Lin Chang'an to a position that was not to be trifled with.

This person is a rogue cultivator, without any ties or worries. He's usually alright, but once you offend him, he becomes extremely ruthless.

Some people's eyes gleamed as they secretly analyzed Lin Chang'an's strength.

"If you forcefully activate the demonic cultivation technique and ignore the backlash, you can temporarily reach the strength of the mid-stage Core Formation stage."

This is the conclusion reached by all the cultivators based on the battle just now.

Looking at Lin Chang'an's expression now, everyone knew that such a heaven-defying technique could not last, which made many people secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

"Fellow Daoist Lin has just completed the Core Formation and still needs to recuperate. Fellow Daoists, why don't you come to my Xuan Yin Pavilion for a chat?"

As the leader of a sect, Fairy Ni Chang spoke with a clear, gentle voice, a slight smile playing on her lips, bowing to the crowd.

The Fairy of Rainbow Robes' gentle expression was so convincing that, had they not just witnessed her abilities, everyone would likely have been deceived by her appearance.

Seeing this, Lin Chang'an nodded secretly, realizing that he had done the right thing by becoming a guest elder of Xuan Yin Pavilion.

For Fairy Ni Chang, Lin Chang'an, a third-tier array master, has now successfully completed his core transformation, making him even more valuable to Xuan Yin Pavilion.

She naturally wanted to win them over.

At the same time, I sincerely admire and acknowledge this fellow Daoist with a firm Daoist heart.

　Thank you to fellow Daoist '夏凉ii' for another generous donation of 100 spirit stones.

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