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Chapter 315 The First Secret Realm of the Demon Beast Sea [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

Tianquan Peak.

"I must congratulate Fellow Daoist Lin in advance for suddenly reaching the middle grade of the third rank in the art of formations. I have come here today to give Fellow Daoist Lin an immense opportunity."

Inside the pavilion, Lin Chang'an laid out spiritual wine and dishes to entertain Master Tan.

As a result, this person, with a beaming smile, kept talking about incredible opportunities, which gave Lin Chang'an a headache.

He was most afraid of these opportunities that outsiders talked about; if they weren't traps, they were fraught with danger.

Otherwise, if such a tremendous opportunity truly existed, how could it have been his turn?

"Fellow Daoist Tan, as you know, I, Lin, am a rogue cultivator with weak strength and am truly not good at killing."

Raising his glass, Lin Chang'an looked ashamed and, without waiting for the other party to speak, directly stated that he was not strong enough.

The implication is clear: if there is any opportunity, don't speak of it.

I am just a rogue cultivator who only wants to cultivate peacefully.

Unexpectedly, upon hearing Lin Chang'an's words, Master Tan was not only not annoyed, but instead smiled broadly, picked up his wine cup, drank it all in one gulp, and then laughed loudly:

"Fellow Daoist Lin is overthinking it. Since I dared to come, I am confident that you will not refuse. Moreover, this opportunity does not require you to fight, but rather your ability in the art of formations."

"A formation!?"

Lin Chang'an secretly breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this; if it was just an array, that would be fine.

However, judging from the other party's words, they have probably discovered some secret realm or cave ruins and need to use him.

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant; it wouldn't be good to refuse.

In that case, if the other party is inviting him to decipher the secrets of a certain cave ruin, he can simply focus on breaking the formation and then leave.

He didn't want any benefits; the other party couldn't very well stop him from leaving.

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an hesitated for a moment, but finally gritted his teeth and nodded:

"Since that's the case, Fellow Daoist Tan, please speak freely. I promise I won't take a single penny of the benefits this time, but I'll only be responsible for breaking the formation. I won't get involved in any cave dwellings or ruins..."

Upon seeing Lin Chang'an's appearance, Master Tan couldn't help but burst into laughter.

As expected, this Fellow Daoist Lin was very cautious, preferring to forgo any benefits rather than take any risks.

He could understand that. These rogue cultivators were all very cautious, but when it came to crucial moments or when their lifespans were about to end, they became more and more ruthless and vicious.

In short, you can't offend independent cultivators; if you do, you'll have to kill them.

Otherwise, these rogue cultivators would be extremely vengeful.

Even when faced with some powerful beings they can't afford to offend, and with no worries about the future when their lifespan is about to end, these rogue cultivators will come to their door and do some crazy things.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, rest assured, this time it is not me, but the Sixth Elder of the Azure Sea Palace..."

When Master Tan spoke of the Sixth Elder of Bihai Palace with a beaming smile, Lin Chang'an's expression changed repeatedly.

"I am but a mere Core Formation cultivator. Although I have some skills in array formations, how can I compare to the foundation of the Azure Sea Palace? Fellow Daoist Tan, please do not joke."

Upon hearing that Nascent Soul cultivators were involved, Lin Chang'an's face turned green.

He knows his own limitations very well.

Moreover, the Bihai Palace possesses a wealth of resources, enough to have not only third-tier array masters but also fourth-tier ones.

There's definitely something wrong with him. He's not qualified to answer that.

Seeing Lin Chang'an's nervous expression, Master Tan knew there was a misunderstanding, so he smiled and waved his hand to explain.

After Master Tan explained the situation, Lin Chang'an's expression changed several times.

"You mean the first secret realm of the Demon Beast Sea Abyss? The Sixth Elder will need five third-tier high-grade array masters, and their strength can't be too low!"

Lin Chang'an was stunned after hearing this.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, although this secret realm is known as the number one secret realm in the Demon Beast Sea Abyss and is fraught with danger, in fact, as long as you don't enter the last level of the secret realm..."

Actually, it's not that dangerous. My Azure Sea Palace will also have Nascent Soul cultivators to provide protection..."

Hearing Master Tan's words, Lin Chang'an fell silent for a moment. How could these be the same?

The presence of a Nascent Soul cultivator as a protector does not mean there is no danger; on the contrary, it proves that this secret realm is fraught with peril.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, you've been on Tianquan Peak for over fifty years now, and the hundred-year mark isn't far off."

Seemingly noticing Lin Chang'an's unusual expression, Master Tan realized the crucial issue and couldn't help but reveal an awkward smile.

He had become too complacent and forgot that this fellow Daoist Lin was not a cultivator from the Azure Sea Palace. He was just a rogue cultivator and would never be willing to take risks for the Azure Sea Palace.

Then, Master Tan changed the subject while drinking, his eyes glancing at the beautiful Tianquan Peak.

Lin Chang'an could naturally understand the meaning behind this; after he formed his core, he signed a hundred-year spiritual contract with the Azure Sea Palace.

A hundred years later, Tianquan Peak would naturally no longer belong to him.

"Fellow Daoist Lin's Dao heart is firm, and he is willing to undergo a complete transformation and rebuild his cultivation. When I first heard this, I was deeply moved. It is precisely because of this that I believe Fellow Daoist Lin will not miss this opportunity."

"As long as Fellow Daoist Lin agrees, the third-order formation inheritance is recorded in great detail by my Bihai Palace, and there are also internal privileges of my Bihai Palace."

Fellow Daoist is familiar with the Treasure Light Pavilion in Haiyuan City, but some of its precious resources are not for outsiders to enjoy..."

With a smile on his face, Master Tan slowly spoke of the benefits, and then patted his storage bag, taking out a jade slip.

"Of course, whether Fellow Daoist Lin is willing or not, my Bihai Palace is willing to make Fellow Daoist Lin a friend. After hearing this, the Sixth Elder has become even more appreciative of Fellow Daoist."

"One of these two documents contains the Sixth Elder's cultivation insights during his Core Formation stage, and the other jade slip contains the third-tier high-grade array technique inheritance that you have been searching for."

As he spoke, Master Tan chuckled, still seemingly unsatisfied, and continued:

"Even the Sixth Elder promised that, regardless of whether the journey to the secret realm is successful or not, he would give you a copy of his experience in forming a Nascent Soul before you enter the secret realm."

Hearing Master Tan's words, Lin Chang'an fell silent.

The benefits are indeed very tempting: the inheritance of a third-tier high-grade array, the insights into the Core Formation realm summarized by a Nascent Soul cultivator, and the insights into forming a Nascent Soul.

These three items, if placed outside, would all be the most treasured heirlooms of major sects, and would absolutely not be easily revealed.

Let alone ordinary Core Formation cultivators, even some talented cultivators would be tempted.

But Lin Chang'an had his own special opportunity.

As for the array formation inheritance, so be it. Anyway, he still has three clones, and the speed at which he earns spirit stones is not slow.

As for his insights into the Nascent Soul stage, he's only at the early stage of Core Formation, far from reaching the Nascent Soul stage.

"Fellow Daoist Tan..."

For a moment, Lin Chang'an hesitated, unsure of how to refuse.

After all, refusing Master Tan is easy, but the person behind him is a Nascent Soul cultivator, which is a different story.

Seeing that Lin Chang'an was not tempted by the offer, Master Tan secretly praised him, saying that his Dao heart was indeed firm. However, he was not sure if the other party would be tempted again.

"Fellow Daoist Lin's magical power is currently surging, and he should be able to break through soon. There are still about a hundred years until the opening of the secret realm. At that time, your cultivation may well advance even further. Shouldn't you prepare to form your Nascent Soul then?"

Master Tan looked thoughtful, possessing the courage to undergo a complete transformation and rebuild his cultivation. Even after nearly two hundred years of cultivation, he remained an ascetic.

If one's resolve to pursue the Dao is not unwavering, and one does not desire the path to the Nascent Soul stage, why would one subject oneself to such hardship?

"Fellow Daoist Lin is probably unaware of the special privileges of the Treasure Light Pavilion, isn't he?"

At this point, Master Tan revealed a proud smile.

"My Treasure Light Pavilion does have the so-called spiritual items for forming a Nascent Soul, but these are not for sale to the public. Moreover, countless cultivators in the world want to enter that secret realm."

But you didn't even have a chance to enter. Now, however, an opportunity is presented before you, and a Nascent Soul cultivator will even guide you in. This secret realm also holds Nascent Soul opportunities.

It must be said that after Master Tan's words, Lin Chang'an was indeed somewhat tempted.

"What this person said is not wrong. The secret realm will not open for another hundred years. By then, even if my cultivation level is not at the late stage of Core Formation, it will probably be close to it."

Lin Chang'an fell into deep thought. Nascent Soul spiritual objects were hard to find, and he would inevitably have to take risks to find them in the future.

There is indeed an opportunity right now, but the risks involved are also immeasurable.

"Fellow Daoist Tan, I must say what you said is very tempting."

"Fellow Daoist Lin, rest assured. When the secret realm opened before, you could inquire about it. My elders from the Azure Sea Palace also invited several rogue cultivators. Did they break their promise in the end?"

Among them was one who was now a near-fourth-tier array master; if he weren't nearing the end of his lifespan, the Sixth Elder wouldn't have needed to seek him out again.

Seeing Tan Zhenren's candor, Lin Chang'an nodded secretly. If he had been taught by the former, then Bihai Palace might be sincere.

"May I ask, Fellow Daoist Tan, I am truly curious, what is it on the outer perimeter that even Nascent Soul cultivators cannot accomplish without entering the final level of the secret realm?"

Although he didn't know much about the first secret realm of the Demon Beast Sea Abyss, he had heard some rumors about it.

The true treasure is in the inner sanctuary, where bloodshed occurs every time.

Seeing Lin Chang'an's puzzled expression, Master Tan knew that if he didn't explain the matter clearly, the other party probably wouldn't agree.

After all, while the opportunity was good, one only has one life, and he could understand that.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, this is actually not a secret to those above."

Master Tan hesitated for a moment before slowly recounting the matter.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an's expression shifted from shock to sudden realization.

It turns out that before entering the final level of the secret realm, there is a maze. This maze is full of dangers, with yin and yang reversed and the five elements changing. It also holds great opportunities.

Each of the major Nascent Soul factions has its own familiar routes.

During their first two explorations, Bihai Palace discovered a formation restriction. At the time, the Nascent Soul cultivators of Bihai Palace did not have much knowledge of formations and had no choice but to give up, but they still remembered it.

When the secret realm opened last time, I brought several array cultivators with me. Although we only managed to decipher 70% of it, we still clearly understood the mysteries of the array's restrictions.

This time, the Azure Sea Palace was well prepared, but who would have thought that the situation in the Demon Beast Abyss would be so turbulent, and the array masters in the palace would need to guard various places.

In addition to the restrictions within the secret realm, the Sixth Elder began searching for array masters among the rogue cultivators a hundred years ago.

"A restriction has been placed on this secret labyrinth. You cannot unleash an excessively powerful attack within this maze-like space, or you will be teleported out..."

Upon hearing about the restrictions and limitations within this secret realm, Lin Chang'an suddenly understood, but a cold smile crept across his face.

As array masters are a strategic resource, the Azure Sea Palace fears being targeted by other forces, so it selects people from among the rogue cultivators, essentially using them as expendable resources.

He knew this perfectly well, but there was one thing the other party was probably not lying about: the restrictions within the labyrinth's secret realm.

Otherwise, with the supernatural powers of a Nascent Soul cultivator, it's not impossible to forcefully break through it.

"Fellow Daoist Lin may want to consider this carefully, but there are some things I can tell you in advance after the next secret realm opens."

My Azure Sea Palace will be led by the First Elder, the Sixth Elder, and True Monarch Lu himself. If we miss this opportunity, we'll have to wait another three hundred years. And the formation of the Nascent Soul stage waits for no one!

"By the way, even if Fellow Daoist Lin agrees, you must break through to the third-tier high-grade array master within a hundred years. If you don't, I'm afraid you won't have the chance even if you want to go."

Lin Chang'an naturally understood the meaning behind Tan Zhenren's knowing smile.

If he accepts the benefits but fails to meet the required standards, he might end up having to sell himself to the Azure Sea Palace.

Then Master Tan bowed and left.

……

Watching the other party leave, Lin Chang'an's eyes flickered as he began to consider the opportunity that Tan Zhen had brought.

"What the other party said is true: spiritual objects that can help one form a nascent soul are extremely rare. If I were asked to go now, I certainly wouldn't go."

But this secret realm won't open for another hundred years. If I miss this opportunity, where will I find the spiritual items needed to form a Nascent Soul?

As far as he knew, any clues or traces of these spiritual beings that had formed nascent souls would cause a bloodbath.

The risks are not necessarily small.

"Third-order formation inheritance, Nascent Soul formation experience, and access to resources within the Treasure Light Pavilion..."

These three things alone were enough to tempt Lin Chang'an, not to mention the other promises the other party made.

As long as he doesn't pass away, the position of Master of Tianquan Peak will belong to him.

Furthermore, there are the Sixth Elder's insights into Core Formation cultivation.

Each and every one of these things seems designed to increase their strength before the secret realm opens.

"This matter needs careful consideration. At the very least, we should first gather information about this secret realm."

Lin Chang'an then sighed softly, rubbing his brow and shaking his head helplessly.

What kind of situation is this? He was just about to go into seclusion to break through to the mid-stage of Core Formation, and then someone told him that there was an opportunity to form a Nascent Soul, and asked if he wanted to go.

Special!

"The last time the secret realm was involved, Blood Fiend Master was involved. Although they were all fragmented memories, they all revealed the danger involved."

The 'Sword Shadow at Will' divine power that he cultivated was obtained by Blood Fiend True Man within this secret realm.

However, Blood Fiend True Person also felt a longing and envy for Nascent Soul cultivators. In his memory, there were indeed cultivators protected by Nascent Soul experts who were far better off than them.

"It would be best to ask Yun Yao. Presumably, Yun Yao knows much more about this secret realm than the outside world does."

After all, Yun Yao had mentioned before that the Xuan Yin Old Demon seemed to be plotting for treasures within this secret realm.

After pondering for a moment, Lin Chang'an decided that this matter should not be rushed and that he should proceed with caution.

After all, the benefits of a Nascent Soul cultivator are not so easy to obtain. If he takes them and then goes back on his word, then the only option left is to flee to the Demon Beast Sea Abyss.

　Thank you to fellow Daoist '伊玄—aD' for the 1666 spirit stones.

　　Thank you to all the fellow cultivators who have supported me. I'm asking for your votes next month.

　　[The author will revise and check for typos later. I have diarrhea today, it's been going on all morning. Damn it, I can't eat chicken from street vendors anymore in this hot summer.]

　　
　
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