Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 326 Raising a Two-Headed Tiger

"Old Lin! Are you still looking for the lair of the mid-to-late stage third-tier Yin Spirit Beast King in the Sky-Piercing Mist Sea?"

Just as the Xuan Yin Fruit incident came to an end, Lin Chang'an brought up the matter again, leaving Hu Jin speechless.

"Old Hu, what are you thinking? I'm not that arrogant."

Seeing Hu Jin's shocked expression, Lin Chang'an smiled irritably and then explained:
"It is because only the nests of mid-to-late stage third-tier Yin Spirit Beast Kings can possibly grow this Yin Spirit Flower, and this Yin Spirit Flower is extremely special and sensitive."

"Once harvested, or even if its spiritual energy is altered, it will wither in a very short time and is extremely difficult to preserve."

After listening to Lin Chang'an's explanation, Hu Jin finally understood.

"So that's how it is. I thought you, Old Lin, were so brave that you even dared to set your sights on a late-stage Tier 3 Yin Spirit Beast King."

Unlike other demonic beasts, spirits often live in groups, making them more dangerous.

Hu Jin's hearty smile was perfectly normal in the cultivation world, as such symbiotic creatures that only grow in the lairs of special monsters were commonplace.

That's not all. There's a rumor that there's a kind of spirit that can only be found in the lair of a great demon that has already taken human form.

"With my current strength, how could I dare to think so much? I only found the spirit flower near the nest, I didn't think about anything else."

Beneath Lin Chang'an's calm smile, he offered no explanation to Hu Jinduo.

After all, if people knew that he had hunted a late-stage Tier 3 Yin Spirit Beast King, wouldn't that expose his strength?

He told Lao Hu because he wanted to see if anyone had any clues, so that at least they could save time in the search.

As for the Ghost Realm, Lao Hu didn't ask about it, since problems had already been exposed there before.

Generally, it's unnecessary. Just like Lin Chang'an, who would rather spend time and effort going to the Tongtian Mist Sea than easily go to the Ghost Realm.

"I already have the three main ingredients needed for the Qingling Pill. If I find out about the 900-year-old Xuan Yin Fruit, I'll go to Haiyuan City to buy it."

What remains is the demon core of this high-level Yin Spirit Beast King. I can use this opportunity to find it along the way and also solve my financial problem.

After parting ways with Hu Jin, Lin Chang'an first went to a shop in the Bihai Palace and bought a location for a third-tier Yin Spirit Beast King's Nest.

Immediately afterwards, they went to the Xuan Yin Pavilion to inquire about the nest of the Yin Spirit Beast King.

……

“Fellow Daoist Lin, there is a map of the Sky-Reaching Mist Sea inside the sect. We have also investigated it before and found that there are several lairs of Yin Spirit Beast Kings, but they are all in the early stage of the third rank.”

Upon hearing this, Fairy Ni Chang frowned slightly and then revealed the information she knew.

After all, a high-level Tier 3 Yin Spirit Beast King is difficult to deal with, and the rewards are disproportionate.

The reason they were investigating the lairs of these early-stage third-tier Yin Spirit Beast Kings was because they wanted to find a Core Formation Spiritual Object.

It is precisely for this reason that Xuan Yin Pavilion will not waste manpower and resources to explore the depths of the Tongtian Mist Sea.

After all, the deeper you go, the denser the yin energy becomes, and the greater the chance of encountering powerful yin spirits.

"I see."

"If Fellow Daoist Lin needs it, the sea charts inside the sect can be given to you."

Faced with the fairy's kindness, Lin Chang'an smiled and waved his hand, then explained what he needed.

Upon hearing that Lin Chang'an had not gone to hunt the Yin Spirit Beast King, Fairy Ni Chang breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, the Xuan Yin Pavilion and the Si Hai Chamber of Commerce are currently in conflict, and if something happens to Lin Chang'an, a cultivator in the mid-stage of Core Formation.

The loss to the sect was enormous.

Inside the cave dwelling where Ni Chang was, the two enjoyed tea and discussed philosophy.

Several days later, Lin Chang'an finally left.

This fairy in rainbow robes has been in the mid-stage of Core Formation for quite some time now, and she might break through to the next level any day.

……

"Owner!"

Outside the cave at Tianquan Peak, the sword attendant bowed, while Lin Chang'an had already finished preparing.

"Practice well."

However, once again, Lin Chang'an casually left her with a single sentence, leaving her in seclusion in the cave.

The figure vanished from sight, but at this moment, the sword servant revealed a stubborn look, gritting his teeth and saying in a deep voice:

"I will definitely form my core, so I won't have to stay here to guard the cave."

……

Just as Lin Chang'an left Five Dragons Island, the Chi Huo Sect couple, who had just come out of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, also learned of the news.

The two men's expressions turned somewhat grim.

"This Sihai Chamber of Commerce is really cowardly."

Originally, the two intended to drag the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce into their scheme, but unexpectedly, the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, which seemed strong, turned out to be weak when they heard that they were going to deal with a cultivator in the mid-stage of Core Formation.

Without even hearing their names, everyone unhesitatingly chose to decline, saying they had other commitments.

This is also a drawback of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce: everyone can work together to earn spirit stones, but they cause trouble for no reason, and no one is willing to step forward.

"Alright, that's all there is to it. These people will only ever be like this for the rest of their lives."

The middle-aged female cultivator sneered disdainfully, looking down on this group of cowardly cultivators.

"It's a pity. I didn't expect Lin Chang'an to go to the Tongtian Mist Sea. We missed an opportunity."

"Madam, there's no need to rush. The situation in the outer seas is currently turbulent, and there are plenty of greedy and audacious cultivators and demonic cultivators. We must not miss the next time this person goes to Haiyuan City."

The couple from the Crimson Fire Sect exchanged a glance, and both revealed a chill.

Although the Crimson Fire Sect has a Nascent Soul ancestor, those of them living in the outer sea have become accustomed to such matters of life and death.

On the contrary, the stable development under the rule of Bihai Palace made them somewhat unaccustomed.

In the outer seas, the Crimson Fire Sect's practices were classified as demonic, which is understandable.

……

Lin Chang'an, who had already flown to the Tongtian Mist Sea, was naturally unaware that his sudden arrival here had actually saved him from a crisis.

Three months later.

Deep within the misty sea, a series of booming sounds emanated from a spirit island, and Lin Chang'an, hidden within the misty sea, couldn't help but smile.

"We've finally found a high-level spirit nest."

The Tongtian Mist Sea was simply too vast, and since he was searching for a high-level Yin Spirit, it would naturally take him a long time.

This was because he relied on his spiritual eyes, which allowed him to be unafraid of the thick fog that obscured his divine sense.

Even with his mid-stage Core Formation speed, it still took him three months to find the target.

"However, there are other cultivators on this island now. We really shouldn't underestimate the cultivators of the world."

Lin Chang'an, hidden in the thick fog, squinted as he watched the battle unfold on the island.

There is a late-stage third-tier Yin Spirit Beast King on this island, and the five Core Formation cultivators are fighting.

"It seems that these five are the true companion creatures of the Yin Spirit Nest."

Because these five people were simply playing around, they slowly lured the Yin Spirit Beast King out of the spiritual vein. In the distance, inside a mountain wall, he could clearly sense that there was also a Core Formation cultivator.

"He was able to hide inside the mountain wall. If my senses weren't so strong, I probably would have missed him. This person is not much inferior to me in the art of concealment."

Lin Chang'an nodded secretly, but in the next moment, the person moved instantly, which startled him.

This person was moving swiftly through the rocks, their speed was anything but slow. "Earth Escape Technique!"

Lin Chang'an couldn't help but exclaim inwardly. Although only Core Formation cultivators could begin to cultivate this Five Elements Escape Technique, it was easy to learn but difficult to master.

Even among Nascent Soul cultivators, very few can master even one of the Five Elements Escape Techniques.

This person was only at the early stage of Core Formation, yet he was more proficient in earth escape than the cultivator himself. In other words, this kind of earth escape technique was simply beyond the reach of a normal Core Formation cultivator.

"It should be a spirit of the earth element."

After seeing this person suddenly appear in the valley, then raise his hand to take away the companion spirit of the Yin Spirit Beast King's lair, he instantly disappeared again.

Lin Chang'an nodded secretly; there were countless spiritual bodies in the cultivation world.

He had read about a type of earth spirit body in ancient books. There was a cultivator who was only at the Foundation Establishment stage, but whose skill in earth escape was no less than that of an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator.

Although his cultivation aptitude was average, he used this spiritual body to roam the mountains for many years. Once, he broke into a corpse king's tomb, which led to the trouble.

Moreover, not all spirits can increase their cultivation speed.

On the island.

"Third Sister, now that we've got the stuff, let's get out of here."

They were facing three Yin Spirit Beast Kings: one at the late stage of the third tier, and the other two at the mid and early stages of the tier.

The leading cultivator was a female cultivator, dressed in a red, close-fitting outfit. Upon seeing that she had obtained the item, she decisively shouted:

"Stop dawdling! It's not worth killing a Yin Spirit Beast King. Join me in casting the combined attack formation, then retreat!"

The other four shouted in unison, and the five of them joined forces to unleash a combined attack technique guided by an array.

Lin Chang'an, who was hiding in the sea of ​​fog, narrowed his eyes after seeing this.

"It was actually him!"

He didn't know the others, but he had met the female cultivator, Hong San Niang, who was in charge, once before.

I first met the sword servant when I was trading at the market on Bibo Island, and I made a transaction with him.

Dressed in a striking red outfit, Hong San Niang was no longer the charming woman she had been when they first met; instead, she exuded a decisive and calm demeanor.

His cultivation level is now at the mid-stage of Core Formation.

"I usually stay on Wulong Island, which is like sitting in a well and looking at the sky. The outside world is much wider."

Under Lin Chang'an's watchful eye, after another person succeeded and fled in a flash of light, the remaining five people joined forces to launch a combined attack, repelling the Yin Spirit Beast King.

They withdrew directly and decisively, without the slightest hesitation.

Lin Chang'an couldn't help but admire this scene. These six people seemed to have very ordinary methods, but they had extremely rich combat experience and a keen sense of timing.

They're clearly experienced hunters who often work together.

In the cultivation world, many cultivators with firm Daoist beliefs lack advanced skills, so hunting monsters and going on adventures is the norm for them.

On the contrary, cultivators like him who possess a special skill at the third level are rare finds.

"They've gone far away. Looks like it's my turn to take the stage next."

After the six people had been fleeing for a while, until he could no longer sense them, Lin Chang'an finally revealed a smile.

He was lucky this time; he managed to snag a bargain.

The island's evil spirit beast king has just fought a great battle.

"Come out, and we will leave no one alive among the third-tier Yin Spirit Beast Kings on the island."

As Lin Chang'an patted the three spirit beast pouches at his waist, a Phoenix Crying Bird, a Green Horned Ox, and a two-headed tiger at the early stage of the third rank appeared.

"Ow..."

However, the two-headed tiger Yinling Beast King, upon emerging, had its ears tucked in, appearing as the weakest and admitting defeat, which made the Phoenix Cry Bird beside it nod proudly.

Over the past five years, the Two-Headed Tiger Yin Spirit Beast King has been purified, and its violent aura has long since dissipated, replaced by a completely pure Yin Spirit aura.

To an outsider, it would appear as if this Yin Spirit Beast King was born within a pure Yin Spirit Vein.

It is precisely because of this that, although the strength of this two-headed tiger Yin Spirit Beast King is only at the early stage of the third rank, its tiger eyes have already revealed a trace of intelligence.

It has just begun to develop intelligence, at least the level of a human cultivator of seven or eight years old.

"Master, can I eat any of them except for the biggest one?"

Upon seeing the evil spirits on the island, the phoenix bird instantly revealed a greedy look, which made Lin Chang'an smile in annoyance.

"Alright, I'll let you eat your fill later."

Upon hearing this, the phoenix immediately looked listless, realizing its master was too good at making empty promises.

Lin Chang'an was speechless, but this time he was telling the truth.

In comparison, the vast majority of people would rather hunt monsters than evil spirits, mainly because of the rewards.

But he is different. Although hunting monsters is more valuable, hunting spirits is a matter of elemental advantage, which he can do more safely and quickly.

Therefore, the Yin spirit is his first choice, but the biggest problem is that the Tongtian Fog Sea is too big and inconvenient to search for.

"After this, we'll leave the two-headed tiger to roam freely, so we won't have to go through all this trouble to find it next time."

"Moo!"

Compared to the listless Phoenix Bird, the Green Horned Ox let out a simple and honest moo, its deep voice echoing and immediately attracting the attention of the island's spirits.

The next moment, a beam of light shot out from its mouth and struck directly. With a roar, most of the Yin Spirit Beast King's body began to petrify.

Just then, a golden light flashed, and instantly the Yin Spirit Beast King, at the early stage of the third tier, turned into ashes.

Immediately afterwards, the sound of a phoenix's cry came from the island.

The birds arrived before the sound came.

"Want to escape!"

Faced with a mid-stage third-tier Phoenix Cry Bird, this late-stage third-tier Yin Spirit Beast King actually showed fear and instinctively tried to flee.

Seeing this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but sneer. It seemed that this Yin Spirit Beast King was beginning to develop sentience.

They even knew to run away.

As Lin Chang'an raised his hand, six sword beams instantly appeared beside him, and with a flick of his sword finger...

In an instant, the six sword beams swelled in the wind, each transforming into a giant sword ten feet in size, attacking with the force of thunder.

"Roar!"

The Yin Spirit Beast King roared in pain as it faced the six sword beams, but what greeted it from behind was a phoenix bird engulfed in raging flames.

In a battle between a mid-tier tier 3 and a late-tier tier 3 beast, the late-tier tier 3 Yin Spirit Beast King was actually suppressed due to the extreme advantage of its attributes.

They even wanted to escape.

However, even without Lin Chang'an's intervention, the Phoenix Bird could not escape.

Besides its fiery appearance, the Phoenix Bird's second advantage is its speed.

At least among those of the same level, Lin Chang'an had never seen anyone whose flight speed could be faster than that of the Phoenix Crying Bird.

For a moment, this late-stage Tier 3 Yin Spirit Beast King, facing the Phoenix Cry Bird that countered it, could only let out a series of unwilling roars.

Meanwhile, the Green Horned Ox in the distance was also quite powerful. As a mutated spirit beast, its petrification ability allowed it to fight back and forth against the Yin Spirit Beast King, a mid-stage third-tier beast.

However, with the assistance of the Two-Headed Tiger Yin Spirit Beast King, the outcome was already decided.

(End of this chapter)