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Chapter 329 Breakthrough! [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

Haiyuan City.

"Fellow Daoist has excellent eyesight. This cave is rich in spiritual energy and is also connected to the underground fire below, making it extremely convenient for alchemy or other purposes."

A steward from the Azure Sea Palace, with a beaming smile, cupped his hands and handed over the jade token of the cave dwelling.

Lin Chang'an nodded and took it, while also paying the spirit stones needed to rent the cave dwelling.

"Thank you, fellow Taoist."

He only rented the cave for six months, and the rent wasn't expensive. After all, he had the identity jade token given to him by the Sixth Elder, and now he could enjoy the privileges of a cultivator inside the Azure Sea Palace.

After the other person left, Lin Chang'an turned around and began to examine the cave dwelling.

The cave dwellings were complete with pavilions, ponds, and artificial hills, and even the cultivators' cave dwellings were adorned with carved beams and painted rafters.

I don’t know if it’s a custom in the cultivation world, but it’s common to build an elegant pavilion outside the cave to connect to the cave behind it.

It allows cultivators to enjoy themselves in the pavilion, and also allows some ascetic cultivators to cultivate in the cave behind.

"The spiritual energy here is truly abundant, far surpassing that of remote sea areas."

Lin Chang'an couldn't help but sigh, and then raised his hand to set up the Five Elements Array Flags that had been prepared in advance.

Now that he had gathered all the medicinal materials to refine the Qingling Pill, he naturally had to prepare to refine the pill immediately.

After all, this is related to his own strength improvement. Once his divine sense breaks through to the late stage of Core Formation, he will be able to master two divine soul attacks, and his strength will increase significantly.

Especially since he had personally experienced it several times, having treasures and opportunities in hand is nothing, only when they are transformed into one's own strength are they truly one's own.

"We can't hesitate to improve our strength."

Therefore, Lin Chang'an never thought of buying the materials and then slowly working on them after returning to Wulong Island.

Moreover, Haiyuan City is not a peaceful place; who knows if buying a lot of resources here will attract attention?

He had always traveled here by spirit ship before, and ordinary cultivators dared not easily rob the ship.

This time, he will be going back alone.

So he bought some supplies and then rented a cave to retreat into seclusion.

Even if someone is secretly watching him, he will give them the illusion that most of the resources have already been digested and transformed into strength.

In this way, few people will pay attention to him.

Lin Chang'an walked through the pavilion and arrived at the cave at the back.

Inside the quiet and clean cave, at the deepest part of the cave, a sudden surge of heat emanated.

In the center of the cave, a hollow passage connects to the underground fire of Haiyuan City.

"What powerful earth fire energy!"

Lin Chang'an was also surprised when he saw it. As expected of Haiyuan City, the earth fire here was incomparable to that of Wulong Island.

Moreover, look at the traces of arrangement around it.

It seems that the previous owner of this place was an alchemist.

"Next, I should start refining pills."

Lin Chang'an patted the storage bag lightly, and instantly multicolored light appeared.

Chains connected the surrounding marks, and then an alchemy furnace appeared, secured by the chains and suspended in mid-air.

This alchemy furnace was a third-grade low-level alchemy furnace that he had personally crafted.

[Tier 3 Low-Grade Refiner (Proficiency 302/500)]

Looking at his own weapon-refining skills, Lin Chang'an nodded in satisfaction.

"A third-grade low-level pill furnace is enough for me, but I can't be careless this time. I still need to use an array to assist me."

As the multicolored light around them dissipated, a formation plate slowly landed, followed by screens of different attributes.

Under Lin Chang'an's control, the power of the five elements in the array plate can be used to assist in alchemy and increase the efficiency of alchemy.

"We can't be careless from now on."

Lin Chang'an took a deep breath. It would be best if he had a top-grade third-level pill furnace, but he couldn't reveal his pill-refining skills yet.

He first made hand seals to familiarize himself with the power of the local fire before he began to control the alchemy furnace and adapt to it.

At the same time, the Five Elements Array Plate rotates, mobilizing the spiritual energy of this place.

After all, he had moved to a new place, and he needed to familiarize himself with both the power of the earth fire and the density of spiritual energy before he could begin refining pills.

Several hours later, Lin Chang'an patted his storage bag, and one by one, the treasures for refining the Qingling Pill began to appear.

As the metal lid of the alchemy furnace opened with a clatter, precious auxiliary spiritual herbs, and even the piece of the Pure Spirit Jade that had been separated, were thrown into the furnace.

Lin Chang'an parted his lips slightly, and a wisp of pure elixir fire continuously emanated from his mouth.

With its powerful endurance, Lin Chang'an's alchemical fire is not only incredibly powerful, but also inexhaustible, allowing his mana to recover even faster.

With the assistance of the high-grade earth fire here, the speed of alchemy was actually faster.

As time passed, more than half a month went by in the blink of an eye.

Inside the cave, illuminated by the firelight, three crystal-clear pills, shimmering with spiritual light, had already appeared inside the alchemy furnace.

boom!
With a roar, the lid of the alchemy furnace opened, and at the same time, the surrounding earth fire slowly dissipated.

With the assistance of the Five Elements Array Plate, the residual power of the earth fire was sealed, and at the same time, an invisible water elemental energy filled the cave.

The heat gradually dissipated, replaced by a refreshing coolness.

"Dan Cheng!"

Looking at the three pills, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but smile.

"There are actually three Qingling Pills. It seems that the Qingling Jade is of extremely high quality, and the other materials are of sufficient age, which is why three pills were refined."

Looking at the three Qingling Pills in his hand, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but nod secretly.

Besides assisting cultivators in breaking through bottlenecks in their spiritual sense, the most important aspect of the Qingling Pill is its efficacy.

This elixir contains pure spiritual energy, which will nourish the cultivator's soul for a long time after consumption, gradually dissipating only after sixty years.

During this period, if a cultivator practices a divine sense-based technique, their cultivation speed will increase significantly.

Otherwise, this pill formula wouldn't have appeared in the Yin Soul Sect's inheritance. You should know that the Yin Soul Sect is an extremely rare sect in the cultivation world, mainly focusing on spiritual sense-based cultivation techniques.

"It's a pity that cultivators can achieve twice the results with half the effort in cultivating their spiritual sense within sixty years after taking it for the first time; the effect is greatly reduced after the second pill."

Looking at the three spiritual pills in his palm, Lin Chang'an sighed.

It would be great if we could stack them.

But for him, this is already pretty good; he'll keep the remaining two for now.

"Next is to go into seclusion and break through!"

Lin Chang'an then took a deep breath and cleaned up the alchemy furnace, array plate, and all traces of alchemy before choosing to go into seclusion in his cave.

……

After taking the Qingling Pill, his mind became clear.

Even cultivators could clearly sense the growth of this divine sense, unlike a sudden surge.

Rather, it's a feeling of gentle, silent nourishment, slowly nurturing the mind.

Two months later.

Lin Chang'an, who was in seclusion in the cave, slowly opened his eyes. At this moment, he felt that his ears and eyes were clear and his surroundings were even clearer.

The breakthrough in spiritual awareness was not as powerful as the breakthrough in magical power, nor did it involve any earth-shattering phenomena.

It was a very gradual breakthrough.

"Is this the benefit of increased spiritual awareness?!"

Sensing the changes within himself, Lin Chang'an suddenly had a thought, and nine sword beams instantly appeared around his body.

"Nine sword beams are indeed much more useful than before." He had been cultivating the Sword Shadow at Will technique for 150 years. Only a late-stage Core Formation stage divine sense could release nine sword beams at the same time.

"Finally, I've broken through! Now I can also cultivate the two divine abilities in this Refining Spirit Chapter!"

At this moment, with a smile on his face, Lin Chang'an's cultivation gradually grew stronger, and the power of this ancient technique finally began to gradually manifest.

The Refining Spirit Chapter has two supernatural abilities. One is called "Mysterious Soul Thorn," which requires cultivators to have strong control over their divine sense to instantly condense an invisible divine sense spike to attack enemies.

It harms people invisibly and is extremely ruthless.

“The ability to control one’s divine sense is not just about the strength of one’s divine sense, but also about the degree of solidity of it.”

At this moment, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but sigh, realizing that even among cultivators at the late stage of Core Formation, there could be differences in their spiritual awareness.

The cultivation methods are different, especially the Refining Spirit Chapter he cultivates, which makes his spiritual sense significantly more solid.

The solidity of divine sense is often reflected in a cultivator's control and defense against attacks on divine sense.

The second supernatural power is called "Soul-Hooking Mysterious Sound". After it is activated, a sharp sound like tinnitus sweeps around like a sound wave, causing the cultivator's soul to tremble and suffer unbearable pain.

【Mystic Soul Thorn (Beginner 0/100)】

【Soul-Stealing Mystic Sounds (Beginner 0/100)】

"These two supernatural abilities are truly incredibly powerful!"

Only after personally cultivating these two supernatural abilities could one truly appreciate their power, which greatly excited Lin Chang'an.

He was no longer an ordinary rogue cultivator with shallow knowledge and experience.

He now has many opportunities.

Especially from the records of the Yin Soul Sect, he clearly knew how powerful these two divine sense-based supernatural abilities were.

“Divine sense-based cultivation techniques are extremely rare in the cultivation world, let alone divine sense-based attacks.”

It's likely that over 98% of cultivators in the Immortal Realm have few means of defense against attacks targeting the soul.

Even he, in the past, if he encountered such a spiritual attack, could only rely on the strength and solidity of his soul to withstand it.

This is also the common response method used by the vast majority of cultivators in the cultivation world when facing this type of attack.

"With these two supernatural abilities in hand, even a cultivator in the late stage of Core Formation could be killed by me if he is not careful."

As his cultivation level grew stronger, he became increasingly aware of the gap between cultivation realms.

While the gap between the mid-stage and late-stage Core Formation realms isn't insurmountable, very few cultivators in the cultivation world can kill someone from a smaller realm.

In particular, every cultivator who can reach the late stage of Core Formation has excellent skills. Even if you can defeat them, it is extremely difficult to kill them.

Those who can escape after crossing a major realm are extremely rare.

"Now, I finally have the ability to protect myself at the Golden Core Realm."

Despite his calm demeanor, Lin Chang'an couldn't hide the smile in his eyes.

As the number one person below the Nascent Soul stage, he naturally wouldn't dare to be so arrogant. After all, the combat power among cultivators, besides supernatural abilities and spells, also relies more on the power of magical treasures.

Some disciples from powerful families possess powerful magical artifacts, and some even legendary ancient treasures.

These are not things he can fake an accident for.

However, even when facing a peak Core Formation cultivator from a powerful force, he was confident he could escape from the Nascent Soul stage.

……

Six months later, when the expiration of his cave dwelling lease was over, Lin Chang'an reluctantly left.

No wonder so many cultivators are eager to join the Azure Sea Palace; the spiritual energy here is truly abundant.

"However, I've become quite familiar with these two supernatural abilities."

Although the technique has been initially mastered, the spiritual attack is inherently covert and strikes unexpectedly, so its impact is not significant.

"Looks like Lao Hu hasn't come back yet."

After leaving the cave, Lin Chang'an looked at the communication talisman and couldn't help but sigh softly.

Joining the Azure Sea Palace is a good thing, but often one has no choice in the matter.

Each has advantages and disadvantages.

"It's just a pity that I missed the trade fair that Lao Hu mentioned."

When comparing the breakthrough of divine sense with the Core Formation cultivator trade fair, Lin Chang'an chose the former without hesitation.

After all, the former directly increases one's own strength, while the latter only provides a platform. Although there are many treasures that can be exchanged, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.

"Next, we'll purchase some cultivation resources and then prepare to head back."

He's been away for over six months now, it's time for him to go back.

Moreover, there is a sword attendant in the family who is waiting to break through.

Afterwards, Lin Chang'an concealed his aura and changed his form, continuously purchasing cultivation materials within the vast Haiyuan City.

……

Half a month later, Lin Chang'an rode the Green Horned Ox, braving the wind and waves, heading towards the waters of Five Dragon Island.

"The waters around Five Dragon Island are remote, and merchant ships rarely take strangers on board. I'll have to rely on myself for the rest of the journey."

Lin Chang'an sighed helplessly, while the Green Horned Ox below was in high spirits, having spent most of its time in the cave and rarely venturing out.

"Moo!"

The green-horned ox would occasionally let out a cheerful moo, and sometimes it would even suddenly plunge into the water, only to resurface with a spirit fish in its mouth.

"Ok!"

Just as the Green Horned Ox had been flying for several days and had already spotted the Ghost Realm, it was about to detour to reach the waters of Five Dragon Island.

Suddenly, Lin Chang'an sensed something, let out a soft exclamation, and then narrowed his eyes.

"Is someone lurking in the shadows? Have we encountered a cultivator undergoing a calamity?"

However, as he pretended not to notice and continued forward, his perception became clearer as he got closer.

Upon sensing two familiar magical auras, Lin Chang'an's expression changed.

"It's that couple from the Crimson Fire Sect, and there are three other Core Formation cultivators as well!"

At this moment, Lin Chang'an felt that the other party was not a simple cultivator who had undergone tribulation, but was probably coming for him.

"Gah!"

At this moment, a flock of black demonic birds circled in the sky. Upon seeing this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth into a mocking smile.

"It seems they found me through these most common monsters. I didn't expect these two to be so devoted to their son!"

As he spoke the last few words, a chill appeared in Lin Chang'an's eyes.

Regardless of the other party's motives or any sense of paternal affection, he knew, he knew, that someone was targeting him.

On a deserted island in the distance, five figures were hidden.

"Sure enough, this person has arrived."

“I told you long ago that this person is cautious by nature and would never take a shortcut back from the Ghost Realm. If we lie in ambush here, we will definitely not miss him.”

The middle-aged woman from the Crimson Fire Sect spoke with a cold expression.

Since she was involved in the business of robbing cultivators, she naturally needed to find out about the other party beforehand, so she had a basic understanding of Lin Chang'an.

The other three cultivators also nodded with bloodthirsty smiles.

"Alright, we've waited half a year, and finally this fat fish has arrived. It'll be perfect to use the demon core of this Green Horned Ox to nourish my precious one."

At this moment, beneath the hidden formations on the island, there were still many scattered corpses of cultivators all around.

It's easy to imagine that in the past six months, the five of them have worked together to hunt down and kill many cultivators in this area.

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