Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 297 Harvest [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

Inside the cave.

"Sword Spirit!"

A dark, sword-hilt-like object floated in the center of the spirit-gathering array, and Lin Chang'an sensed it with a solemn expression.

"Generally, only magic weapons of fourth-level Nascent Soul cultivators can give birth to artifact spirits, and even then, they only possess a trace of spiritual essence. Artifact spirits with intelligence no different from those of cultivators only exist in legends."

This damaged magic weapon, even if not a fourth-tier item in its prime, would have been a top-tier third-tier magic weapon.

Once a third-tier magic weapon develops a spirit, it is undoubtedly the best among its kind and extremely rare.

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but shake his head. His powerful senses could clearly detect the treasure that the sword servant had found.

It was nothing more than a trace of spiritual essence, and that essence came from being injured.

Even so, its value to Core Formation cultivators is immense, no less than that of rare and precious treasures.

"If this treasure could be used to forge a magic weapon like a sword, its potential would be enormous. Unfortunately, my natal magic weapon has already been completed."

Even without forging, his Sun-Piercing Divine Sword cannot be mixed with other materials at will.

"The spiritual essence of this magic weapon—if word gets out, even cultivators in the late Core Formation stage will become greedy."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an shook his head, then made a hand seal to set up an array of restrictions and hid in a secret room.

This item is not needed now and needs to be nurtured for a long time. Let's keep it for now, or we can use it to exchange for what we need when our cultivation level is higher.

Given his current cultivation level, actually using this thing would undoubtedly only invite trouble for himself.

He then walked to the desk outside and looked at another treasure, the Corpse Yin Secret Technique.

It was the jade slip that Master Tan had left him, which contained various secret methods and records on corpse refining and corpse nurturing.

"The records on this item are so detailed, even including the legendary Corpse King. I wonder where Fellow Daoist Li obtained it from."

With a solemn expression, Lin Chang'an discovered that the jade slip was made of hard material, seemingly unlike anything from the demonic beast Haiyuan.

However, after examining it closely, he shook his head.

Although the art of corpse refining is profound and complex, it also has too many demanding requirements. Different spirit corpses require different geographical advantages and spiritual veins, and even the corpses of cultivators have strict standards.

More importantly, this jade slip only records the method of corpse refining, seemingly missing the other half.

"It must be that the secret method of cultivation using human corpses is missing."

Lin Chang'an had heard of the art of corpse refining. Cultivators and corpse refiners practiced together, which was rather strange, but they made rapid progress and belonged to the demonic path.

"No wonder this Fellow Daoist Li had a third-tier bronze-armored corpse before; it seems he relied on this item."

After glancing at it once, Lin Chang'an shook his head and put the jade slip away.

He has neither the time nor the resources to raise corpses. He's busy cultivating himself, raising two third-tier spirit pets, and nurturing a sword servant.

They were barely making ends meet.

Just then, cultivators from the Long family outside Tianquan Peak came to visit, which made Lin Chang'an reveal a strange smile.

……

"My Long family has heard that Fellow Daoist Lin personally killed the traitor Li the Old Ghost..."

A Core Formation cultivator from the Long family came to visit, showing gratitude. It was unclear whether he wanted to use this opportunity to build a relationship or was genuinely expressing his thanks.

This news was deliberately leaked by Lin Chang'an beforehand, since this fake Core cultivator surnamed Li had quite a few acquaintances on Five Dragons Island and was even wanted by the authorities.

It's quite normal that Lin Chang'an knows him.

"Fellow Daoist Long, you are too kind. It is this person who has set his sights on my Tianquan Peak."

Lin Chang'an also looked resentful. He then invited the other party into the pavilion in the cave and took out the large, earthen-yellow seal.

Upon seeing this magical artifact, the other party naturally confirmed that it belonged to this scoundrel.

"It can't be wrong. Thank you, Fellow Daoist Lin, for helping my Long family get rid of this scoundrel."

After confirming that it was indeed true, the Core Formation cultivator from the Long family felt both relieved and grateful, and bowed to Lin Chang'an.

They then offered a bounty for the capture of this fake Core Formation cultivator surnamed Li.

This brought a satisfied smile to Lin Chang'an's face.

Look, he helped the Long family kill the traitor, and the Long family should thank him properly.

"Fellow Daoist Long, you are too kind."

After some initial refusals, Lin Chang'an accepted the Long family's reward, since he had taken a risk in killing the fake Core cultivator.

Lin Chang'an then sat in the pavilion and discussed philosophy with the other party over tea.

He also recounted in detail how he had killed this person.

Only after watching the other party leave did Lin Chang'an sit alone in the pavilion, playing with the earth-yellow seal magic weapon he had obtained from the fake Core cultivator surnamed Li.

"Defensive magic items are indeed rare."

The remnants of the Divine Sword Sect and this fake Core cultivator surnamed Li almost all possess offensive magic weapons.

He only has one defensive magic item, which is the Water Spirit Pearl that the cultivator surnamed Li gave him back then.

"But does this mean that I can also use the Dragon Family Talisman I obtained before?"

Thinking of the hidden treasures inside the storage bag, Lin Chang'an narrowed his eyes. However, after a moment of thought, he secretly shook his head.

"We still can't be careless. What if the Long family has already found out over the years that the incident wasn't done by this fake Core Formation cultivator surnamed Li, and I've already brought out this item? Wouldn't that be asking for trouble?"

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an shook his head.

However, these kinds of talismans are not very valuable to him now. If he has the opportunity in the future, it would be best to sell them elsewhere.

After all, the Long family of today is not the same as the Long family of the past. In addition, due to the fact that the secret realm has become a mixed bag, it is not difficult to deal with this thing.

"After this sect competition ends, I should continue to focus on cultivation."

Lin Chang'an immediately put these trivial matters behind him; there were just too many things to do now.

Talismans, formations, alchemy, weapon crafting; one's natal spiritual plants need nourishment with spiritual liquid, and one's natal magic treasures need purification of demonic energy; one cannot put down one's own cultivation.

If it weren't for his ability to create an avatar, he wouldn't have dared to do so much by himself.

Unfortunately, he only has two clones now, and he has been trying to find out about the Li Huo Palace over the years.

However, the Li Huo Palace is currently hiding in the Tongtian Mist Sea, and he does not yet have the strength to suppress a sect.

Therefore, this third clone could only wait anxiously.

……

half a month later.

Outside the cave at Tianquan Peak, the sword attendant stood respectfully in front, with the five most outstanding individuals selected from within the peak behind him.

Of course, there weren't many cultivators from the Xuan Yin Pavilion on Tianquan Peak, so it was already quite an achievement to select five.

“Master, for this sect competition, there are a total of fourteen cultivators from Tianquan Peak, and five have been selected.”

Behind him were five people, two men and three women, including Shen Zhuang, Li Tianmo and Zhou Bingxuan.

Looking at the five selected individuals, Lin Chang'an nodded calmly. He wasn't too surprised that three of them had won the competition.

Of course, it wasn't him who intervened. After all, all three of them had Foundation Establishment cultivators in their clans or from their fathers' generation, and resources would be relatively allocated to them since they came here.

Naturally, he was no different from ordinary cultivators.

However, most cultivators in the cultivation world are ordinary cultivators. How many people have fathers who are Foundation Establishment cultivators? Even if they have family resources, there are so many people to share them.

It's hard to find three people with such abundant resources.

Ordinary independent cultivators are in an even worse situation; they need to painstakingly accumulate spirit stones to even acquire a decent magical artifact.

"Indeed, in this competition within the sect, you must not tarnish the reputation of Tianquan Peak."

Although Lin Chang'an didn't care about winning or losing, he still had to put pressure on him.

"Yes, Elder!" The five men replied respectfully, bowing their hands in greeting, not daring to overstep their bounds in the slightest.

The sword attendant also cupped his hands and said, "The five winners have all been rewarded with a top-grade magic weapon as instructed by the master."

A top-grade magic weapon is nothing to him anymore; it's just something he does casually.

The five men's gazes were firm. The allure of the Foundation Establishment Pills as a reward in this sect competition was self-evident to Qi Refining cultivators.

For some of them, this might be their only chance in their lives to obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill.

"Let's go."

Seeing that the sword attendant had done everything perfectly, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but show a hint of appreciation. He then waved his hand, and a deep mooing sound came from behind him.

The Green Horned Ox took four steps in the air, and in the next moment its body grew longer in the wind, transforming into a colossal beast three zhang in size.

Lin Chang'an raised his hand, and the group floated into the air, then slowly landed on the back of the Green Horned Ox.

"This is a Tier 3 spirit pet!"

Seeing the true form of the Green Horned Ox was a truly eye-opening experience for the Qi Refining cultivators.

Even Shen Zhuang, Li Tianmo, and Zhou Bingxuan were all showing expressions of shock.

Perhaps this is the only time in their lives they will ride a third-tier demon beast.

After a cultivator breaks through to the Core Formation stage, they can fly by escaping light. Similarly, after a demon beast breaks through to the third rank, it can also master the ability to fly.

The Green Horned Ox raised its head and let out a deep roar before its four hooves sped through the air, heading towards the Xuan Yin Pavilion sect's headquarters.

This scene was witnessed by countless cultivators at the foot of Tianquan Peak, all of whom couldn't help but show envy.

This is the power and prestige of a Core Formation cultivator.

"That simpleton."

Lin Chang'an stood alone on the bull's head, shaking his head with a smile. It seemed that the green-horned bull had been cooped up for a long time, and was now running wild, a rare treat for it.

"Owner!"

Just then, the sword attendant also stood respectfully behind Lin Chang'an, which made the other five people look on with envy.

Only the sword attendant and Elder Lin could stand at the head of the bull, while the others were at the tail.

However, this feeling of soaring through the heavens and earth filled everyone with longing and pride. At this moment, they seemed to have a feeling that they might as well try the Golden Core Path in this lifetime.

Lin Chang'an could naturally understand the changing expressions of the five Qi Refining cultivators behind him, just like when he first flew on his sword.

He was also filled with a sense of pride, believing that the world was at his feet.

Looking at the sword attendant who had walked up behind him, Lin Chang'an transmitted his voice:

“Five Dragons Island has been quite turbulent lately, with murders and robberies occurring frequently. If you ever leave Tianquan Peak in the future, have the Green Horned Ox follow you.”

These words were spoken to the sword attendant, and also to the Green Horned Ox.

Upon hearing this, the giant beast beneath his feet immediately let out a joyful moo, which greatly pleased Lin Chang'an.

Spirit pets also have their own emotions. Under normal circumstances, a third-tier spirit pet will not allow other cultivators to easily stand on its bull head.

Especially for low-level cultivators, otherwise the other five wouldn't have been standing at the ox's tail.

Even with Lin Chang'an's orders, the Green Horned Ox grumbled and made the five people stand at its tail, otherwise it would throw a tantrum.

However, it was clear that Green Horned Ox was very pleased with the sword servant.

After all, back when it hadn't broken through and was still a second-tier demon beast, the sword servant had taken care of it for a long time.

Upon seeing that Qingjiao Niu had agreed, the sword attendant couldn't help but look at Lin Chang'an with a strange emotion in his eyes.

"Thank you, Master!"

Having one's own third-tier spirit pet for protection is a privilege not afforded to ordinary maids or concubines.

"Alright, after you return this time, leave some trivial matters to others and focus on your cultivation. Don't put yourself in danger for the sake of material possessions."

As the wind blew and her long hair fluttered, Lin Chang'an spoke softly. A rare smile appeared on the sword attendant's usually aloof face, and he nodded emphatically.

"Yes! Master!"

Lin Chang'an nodded calmly. Last time, the sword servant had used up all the talisman treasures. Now that he was a Core Formation cultivator, he naturally did not want to damage the power of magic treasures to make talisman treasures again.

Anyway, this cow is usually idle, so it's just a chance to go outside for some fresh air.

……

"Look, we've arrived."

"So fast."

The majestic and powerful Azure Horned Ox soared through the sky on all fours, and in no time, the silhouette of the Xuan Yin Pavilion's residence came into view.

From afar, the sect is hidden in a deep valley and secluded forest, shrouded in spiritual mist, just in time for the sunrise, with mountain mists rising to form a vast sea of ​​clouds.

It has a visually stunning, otherworldly feel.

【Xuanyinge】

The sect's name is engraved on a huge rock outside the sect, and as an elder of the Xuan Yin Pavilion, Lin Chang'an naturally does not need to enter from the foot of the mountain like ordinary disciples.

"Moo!"

As the deep, resonant voice of the Green Horned Ox echoed, a respectful voice drifted from afar.

"Welcome, Elder Lin!"

As the formation slowly opened, the colossal Green Horned Ox, looking extremely arrogant, raised its head and let out a loud moo before swaggering into the Xuan Yin Pavilion sect.

The five disciples on the ox's back respectfully bowed to their senior brothers and uncles below.

But standing on the back of a third-tier demon beast, a sense of pride and fighting spirit rose in their eyes. This feeling of being high above others seemed to be a pursuit they had found.

As for Elder Lin Chang'an, the Golden Core cultivator, he merely nodded slightly indifferently in the face of the crowd of cultivators' greetings, without making any further comment.

However, none of the cultivators below, whether Qi Refining or Foundation Establishment, showed any dissatisfaction; on the contrary, they thought it was only natural.

"Fellow Daoist Lin."

A light, melodious voice rang out, and Lin Chang'an smiled and nodded in acknowledgment. The Green Horned Ox beneath his feet let out a moo before slowly landing.

At the same time, as they landed, they floated down on their own without any wind, and the five of them landed lightly inside the sect.

The enormous size of the Green Horned Ox was visibly reduced to a normal size.

"You should stay at the sect and make proper preparations."

Lin Chang'an gave the five people some quiet instructions, then led the sword attendant and the Green Horned Ox toward the sect.

"Yes, elder!"

The five men bowed respectfully and watched Lin Chang'an leave.

After Lin Chang'an, the Golden Core cultivator, disappeared, the other fellow cultivators in the sect curiously stepped forward.

"Junior Sister Zhou, you've come too."

"Senior Sister Mei..."

Among the fellow disciples, there were familiar faces and strangers, but at this moment they all greeted each other with smiles and clasped hands.

Many people looked at the five with envy, after all, many people in the sect knew how rich the spiritual energy was when cultivating on Tianquan Peak.

"I heard that this time the sect leader asked Elder Wen to refine a lot of Foundation Establishment Pills. As long as you win the competition, you can get a Foundation Establishment Pill."

"Foundation Building Pill! My God, I wonder if I'll ever have a chance to achieve Foundation Building in the future."

Within the sect, some were envious, while others were sour, but without exception, ordinary cultivators made up the majority.

Foundation Establishment Pills are treasures that most ordinary cultivators can only dream of obtaining in their lifetime.

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