Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 371 The Zhao Sisters
Outside the main hall of Xuanyin Pavilion.

On the spacious platform, Qi Refining cultivators were eagerly preparing, some excited to show off their skills under the watchful eyes of the sect leader and elders.

Some people felt uneasy and nervous, because this competition was not just about winning or losing, but about making a choice for the future.

The victor will be rewarded with a Foundation Building Pill.

The loser can only watch helplessly as the opportunity to establish the foundation slips through their fingers. Although they are unwilling, they can only blame themselves for their lack of strength.

After all, the opportunity was given to everyone, and in addition to cultivation level, one's own family's resources are also part of one's strength.

All around, Foundation Establishment cultivators presided over the competition, some offering their own comments.

"It really brings back memories. We came from here too."

Li Tianmo spoke with a sigh, while Zhou Bingxuan nodded in agreement.
"Yes, it's been almost a hundred years since we arrived here."

Over the years, they have also been responsible for escorting merchant ships and have returned to the Yue Kingdom to visit their homeland, but the past events are still vivid in their minds.

Now they have also cultivated to another realm, the late stage of Foundation Establishment. Their plans to form the Core are not much different from those of the Qi Refining cultivators below who are preparing to fight for the opportunity of Foundation Establishment.

Shen Zhuang, who had been watching the scene intently from the side, then said in a deep voice:

"Yes, we've been here for almost a hundred years, but what will the scenery be like a hundred years from now?"

Are they destined to become Core Formation True Immortals, sitting high on the sect's platform, becoming those in power? Or are they old and frail, envying the new generation of cultivators?

Even the usually down-to-earth Shen Zhuang harbored a deep obsession with forming his core.

Or, to put it another way, in the world of cultivation, a cultivator who has reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment would not be content with not seeking an opportunity to form their Core.

The three had different thoughts, but as they plotted their chance to form their core, their gazes involuntarily drifted toward the high platform of the sect.

Shen Zhuang and Li Tianmo glanced at Zhou Bingxuan with some envy, realizing that the Zhou family's resources far surpassed theirs.

Paying a certain price to trade for a Core Formation opportunity shouldn't be a problem.

However, the two were unaware of the immense pressure Zhou Bingxuan was under; the resources required to create a Core Formation artifact were nearly emptied from the clan's coffers.

She didn't even want to think about failing.

Everyone's environment and the pressure they bear are different.

……

Meanwhile, on the high platform, Lin Chang'an calmly watched the Qi Refining cultivators fighting below, occasionally nodding to himself.

Although Qi Refining cultivators are like children playing around to him, if he observes carefully, he can still discover many of their merits.

"The foundation of sect cultivators far surpasses that of ordinary rogue cultivators. Within a sect, they are also divided into different levels. Some Qi Refining cultivators possess a full set of high-grade magic artifacts."

Some Qi Refining cultivators, despite possessing considerable strength, only have one high-grade magic weapon.

Lin Chang'an shook his head inwardly. This was the reality of the cultivation world. The fact that the sect was giving everyone a chance was already the greatest fairness.

It's impossible for someone to say that after decades of hard work and cultivation, they are unwilling to shout, "Why can you rely on your parents to achieve this and that?"

You've been practicing asceticism for decades, but doesn't the accumulation of knowledge by generations of others also count as asceticism?

Once you become a Foundation Establishment cultivator, won't your descendants also become the very targets you are now unwilling to achieve?
"The sect competition is also an observation of one's will. If one has a firm will, the sect will probably give them the opportunity to establish their foundation later."

However, if one's temperament is unstable and one complains about fate, even if one is fortunate enough to win the Foundation Establishment competition, one will probably not receive much support from the sect's resources.

Lin Chang'an looked around and saw that Xuan Yin Pavilion had developed well in recent years, with many more disciples than in the grand competition back then.

In particular, there are many more disciples with considerable talent.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, look at this person on the field. Although he is destined to lose the competition, there is only a trace of helplessness in his eyes, and not much other thoughts."

The sect leader's cultivation technique is special, allowing him to sense the thoughts of others and thus judge whether they harbor malicious intent..."

Liu Ruyu, standing to the side, continued to explain, as if she were cultivating a divine sense technique.

However, Lin Chang'an, who knew the truth, nodded with a light laugh. At this moment, he felt that the fairy Ni Chang had truly cultivated this technique for the sake of the sect.

The superior strength among those of the same level, along with the ability to perceive this divine power, can completely prevent many disasters and is extremely beneficial to the future development of the sect.

"No wonder the sect has become increasingly powerful in recent years. It seems that Fellow Daoist Ni Chang has really contributed a lot to the sect."

Lin Chang'an nodded, without revealing any knowledge of this technique.

Liu Ruyu nodded with a smile. Over the years, it was the sect leader who had single-handedly supported the sect. Now the sect was thriving, and there were many potential Core Formation cultivators within it.

Hopefully, there will be more Core Formation cultivators in the sect in the future, so that the sect's inheritance can be continued.

"This person became arrogant after his first victory, so even if he achieves Foundation Establishment in the future, his success will be limited."

Liu Ruyu kept telling him about the situation of the disciples competing below, which was also a form of trust, and Lin Chang'an knew it perfectly well.

Although he tried his best to avoid getting too involved in the Xuan Yin Pavilion over the past hundred years, he had to admit that it was indeed comfortable to stay there.

The sect is thriving; if one were not pursuing the Great Dao, the Xuan Yin Pavilion would indeed be a good place to settle down.

……

As the sect competition was underway, Fairy Ni Chang nodded frequently in satisfaction. The sect was developing well, and she hoped that they could gain two or three more Core Formation cultivators this time.

Then she can rest assured that she will go to the secret realm to seek opportunities in the future.

"Sect Leader Ni Chang, your sect has truly made great progress in recent years. Your sect is probably the best in the surrounding seas."

On the viewing platform, amidst the comments from the crowd, Meng Xinghai maintained a gentle and gentlemanly demeanor, smiling and praising the performance.

However, before Fairy Ni Chang could speak, Xu Lingfeng raised an eyebrow, revealed an impatient smile, and waved his hand, saying:

"Island Master Meng, you are too kind. My sect has developed to the point where it cannot be called number one. Think back to how powerful the Long family was back then, but didn't they also decline?"

Damn it, he knows it's our sect's competition and still has that shameless attitude. If it weren't for the need to trade Core Formation spiritual items, he would have already sent the guests away.

Xu Lingfeng cursed inwardly, while Meng Xinghai, though maintaining a gentle smile, felt a chill rising in his heart.

He had anticipated many problems in pursuing this fairy maiden, but he never expected that the biggest challenge would be this piece of shit.

It's so disgusting!
Seeing this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but feel a sense of schadenfreude. Back then, Xu Lingfeng had treated him like a thief.

That is to say, he has been in seclusion for many years, and he doesn't flatter himself, so he hasn't enjoyed this treatment.

This Fellow Daoist Meng is truly enjoying it now.

Meng Xinghai took a deep breath, feeling disgusted by Xu Lingfeng's face, and said with a smile:

"Fellow Daoist Xu, I have come here today to discuss the matter of Core Formation spiritual objects with your sect. As you know, the current situation is turbulent, and Core Formation spiritual objects are in high demand on the market."

The message stated the purpose directly, but the unspoken implication left Xu Lingfeng feeling somewhat aggrieved.

That scoundrel, using this to intimidate him.

Throughout, Meng Xinghai maintained a gentle smile, but his gaze remained fixed on Fairy Ni Chang, the sect leader of Xuan Yin Pavilion.

“Sect Master Ni Chang, if my Meng family joins forces with Xuan Yin Pavilion, we will have the power to protect ourselves in the turbulent situation, and we may even have the opportunity to enter a secret realm.”

"I could even seek a clue to a fragment of a map of the secret realm from my master."

When discussing the fragments of the secret realm map and the opportunities within it, they made no attempt to conceal their conversation from the assembled Core Formation cultivators.

Since the news had already spread far and wide, he decided to put it out in the open.

This scene made Xu Lingfeng's face turn ashen; this person was truly shameless.

However, Meng Xinghai's sincerity was impeccable; he was willing to share spiritual items for Core Formation, opportunities in secret realms, and even incomplete maps.

However, the fairy in the rainbow-colored dress smiled calmly and nodded slightly, saying:

"Fellow Daoist Meng is joking. My Xuan Yin Pavilion is a small sect. If it weren't for the changes in our homeland caused by the poisonous miasma, we wouldn't have traveled thousands of miles to come here."

"The Xuan Yin Pavilion will eventually return to its homeland. As for the opportunities in this secret realm, they were obtained by Fellow Daoist Meng's ancestors, and I dare not steal them."

It's that same excuse again!

Hearing this, Meng Xinghai felt extremely aggrieved. Wasn't his sincerity enough?

Fairy Ni Chang sneered inwardly. The other party seemed to have good intentions, but to put it bluntly, they were just leaving a way out for their own family.

Moreover, the other party's intentions were impure. Although she no longer felt the same greed as before, she could still sense that the secret realm opportunity the other party mentioned was clearly not for good.

She didn't want to bring a wolf into the sect. Seeing Fairy Ni Chang's refusal, Xu Lingfeng gloated.

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Lin, do you know who sold the spirit ore to our Seven Kingdoms Alliance in the Tongtian Mist Sea?"

Xu Lingfeng turned his head and looked at Lin Chang'an, who also showed a hint of curiosity.

He maintained a cold expression towards this man surnamed Meng throughout, after all, the feud between the two over the sword servants had long been public knowledge.

Moreover, Meng Xinghai is no match for him to feign weakness.

“Oh, I’ve heard about it before. This group of fellow Daoists hunts Yin Spirit Beast Kings in the Tongtian Mist Sea year-round, so they are extremely familiar with the Tongtian Mist Sea and even have quite a few Core Formation Spiritual Objects.”

“That’s right. Our Seven Kingdoms Alliance contacted them before and we have already begun to discuss the transaction of this Core Formation Spiritual Item.”

Lin Chang'an looked enlightened, and the atmosphere on the viewing platform was already quite clear.

The Xuan Yin Pavilion as a whole sticks together and refuses to accept any alliance with the Meng family.

After all, the sword attendant is also a member of the Xuan Yin Pavilion, and even receives a share of the honors from the guest elders.

The last time your Meng clan launched an attack, if it weren't for Lu Zhenjun's sake, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the two sides were enemies.

Throughout the entire process, Meng Xinghai maintained a smile and said nothing more, but the clenched palms in his hands revealed his inner turmoil.

Miscalculation!
But it doesn't matter, there are other forces joining forces besides Xuan Yin Pavilion.

After the sect competition, Meng Xinghai and Xuanyin Pavilion conducted a goods transaction, but it was limited to ordinary goods.

They remained silent about the previously mentioned Core Formation spiritual objects, and the Xuan Yin Pavilion also kept quiet.

Since an alliance was impossible, he naturally wouldn't let his Core Formation artifact go to someone else for nothing.

After that, this island lord Meng led his men straight to the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, without trying to hide anything from anyone.

……

Inside the main hall of Xuanyin Pavilion.

"Greetings, Sect Master and Elders!"

At this moment, there were seven Foundation Establishment cultivators in the hall, who respectfully bowed.

Lin Chang'an was also present, so he naturally knew that these seven people were the potential Core Formation cultivators within the Xuan Yin Pavilion sect.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, the sect has accumulated some Core Formation spiritual items over the years, and these seven disciples have clean backgrounds and a sense of belonging to the sect."

This time, I've decided to bestow upon them Core Formation spiritual items so they can begin preparing for seclusion. I also wish to borrow Fellow Daoist Lin's Heavenly Spring Peak.

With a light laugh from the Fairy of Rainbow Robes, Lin Chang'an nodded in agreement.

Seven Core Formation cultivators—who knows if they might all form their Core at the same time? Even if three or four of them are together, it could still have a slight impact.

There was another intention at the same time, which was to establish a good relationship between him and the new generation of monks.

If someone can successfully form their core on his spiritual peak, it can be considered a good deed.

"Indeed, these seven people have a solid foundation and good talent."

Lin Chang'an never interfered in sect affairs, so as not to be bogged down in mundane matters and affect his cultivation.

However, Lin Chang'an's eyes flickered as he perceived the seven people and learned about their identities.

The seven people chosen by this fellow Daoist Ni Chang are not necessarily the most talented, but they undoubtedly have the strongest sense of belonging to the sect.

Of the seven, four had no family burdens, while the other three came from small families.

Fairy Ni Chang didn't mince words; to put it bluntly, she was afraid that one sect might become too powerful in the future and then seek benefits for its own family.

Only seven people were bestowed with the spiritual treasures that grant them Core Formation, and the seven of them bowed with great excitement.

Afterwards, Lin Chang'an chatted with everyone with a smile on his face, and then left with the two of them.

Whether it was intentional on the part of this fellow Daoist Ni Chang or not, the disciples assigned to Tianquan Peak for closed-door breakthrough were a pair of female cultivator sisters.

The two sisters share the same cultivation method and practice a secret dual cultivation technique. If they form their core together, they can increase their success rate by half a percent.

……

On the way back, the Green Horned Ox stumbled and flew away.

"Senior sister!"

Li Tianmo, Zhou Bingxuan, and Shen Zhuang were filled with envy when they saw the two female cultivators.

They knew that these two senior sisters were probably going back with their great-uncle to form their core in seclusion.

"You're too kind, junior brothers and sisters."

On the broad back of the Green Horned Ox, the two women, perhaps due to their cultivation techniques, maintained their youthful appearance at around sixteen years old, dressed in purple palace attire.

The two women are Zhao Lingyue and Zhao Lingxing. Although they look alike, you can tell them apart at a glance.

My elder sister, Zhao Lingyue, has a gentle look in her eyes and a very kind personality, making her very popular within the sect.

As for her younger sister Zhao Lingxing, although she was trying to learn her older sister's composure, her eyebrows were slightly raised and her eyes were extremely lively. She would occasionally sneak glances at Lin Chang'an's back in front of her.

"Sister, no wonder everyone in the sect is saying that the sect leader is fond of Elder Lin. Not only is his strength outstanding, but his demeanor is also exceptional."

"Sister, you mustn't gossip behind her back!"

The two sisters secretly communicated, and in the end, it was the older sister, Zhao Lingyue, who secretly glared at her somewhat mischievous younger sister.

Lin Chang'an, standing atop the Green Horned Ox, shook his head with a smile, thinking that this fellow Daoist Ni Chang truly distinguished between public and private matters.

The methods used were made without any attempt to conceal them.

What could be more likely to foster good karma than female nuns?

Lin Chang'an knew about the two sisters. Their parents were rogue cultivators from the Yue Kingdom, with a clean family background, and the two sisters were also quite talented with top-grade spiritual roots.

He was trained by the sect and has a very strong sense of belonging to the sect.

"Master, these two?"

The sword attendant behind him asked softly, and Lin Chang'an nodded slightly and said, "You can arrange it yourself."

"Yes, Master!"

As for the three little ones behind him, Lin Chang'an pondered for a moment and then nodded secretly.

"The three of you should cultivate diligently. Whether you can form your core in the future depends on your own fate."

The three, who were initially envious of the Zhao sisters, suddenly heard Lin Chang'an's voice transmission in their ears, and their expressions immediately turned excited.

"Thank you very much, Grandfather/Elder Lin!"

Over the years, the Zhou family has made considerable offerings to Zhou Bingxuan, and her talent is not bad either. Fairy Ni Chang also intends to cultivate her, so he naturally wouldn't mind going along with it.

As for Li Tianmo and Shen Zhuang, it wasn't just because of his care, but also because of Yun Yao; it was a mutual agreement between the two of them.

only!

Lin Chang'an shook his head secretly; he didn't think much of the two of them.

Li Tianmo made rapid progress in the early stages, which led to a lack of stamina later on, while Shen Zhuang, although having a solid foundation, also lagged behind in cultivation.

However, everyone has their own destiny. After this secret realm, he and Yun Yao will probably have to run away first. They should take care of the descendants of these old friends.

As for how far they can go, that depends on their fate.

"Ling'er, go back and cultivate diligently. Your cultivation has already reached a bottleneck."

However, these were all insignificant matters. Then, Lin Chang'an's gaze fell on the sword servant, and he couldn't help but smile.

This is the most important thing.

"Yes, Master!"

When the sword servant saw his master's gaze fall on him, he showed a determined look.

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