Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 477 Nascent Soul Advancement, Hidden Schemes and Intrigues [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

【Lifespan: 401/2490】

[Realm Level: Early Nascent Soul Stage (60/100)]

"Over the past twenty years, my cultivation, which had slowed down, has actually increased in speed thanks to the cultivation techniques I've developed."

Lin Chang'an nodded secretly in approval that his cultivation progress had increased by 24 points over twenty years.

As his cultivation level increased, he could feel the increasing difficulty of cultivating as a Nascent Soul cultivator.

In the early stages, things were alright, but in recent years, his experience gain has been minimal, only increasing slightly each year. This is only because he is currently supported by the vast cultivation resources available during the war.

Of course, it is also related to his cultivation of the three aspects of spirit, law, and body.

"No wonder even Lu Zhenjun was so concerned after discovering that Xuan Yin Lao Gui had an opportunity; his cultivation speed is truly remarkable for a Nascent Soul cultivator."

Without relying on opportunities and external aids, it is too difficult to cultivate oneself on one's own.

This is why there are many cultivators in the early Nascent Soul stage in the cultivation world, while those in the mid-Nascent Soul stage are considered giants.

A cultivator in the late Nascent Soul stage becomes a powerful figure, renowned throughout the cultivation world.

[Tier 4 Low-Grade Array Master (Proficiency 387/500)]

Fourth-tier low-grade alchemist (proficient 324/500)

Tier 4 Low-Grade Talisman Master (Proficiency 297/500)

Tier 4 Low-Grade Refiner (Proficiency 19/500)

At the same time, seeing the improvement in the four major skills of talisman, array, alchemy, and weapon crafting over the past twenty years, Lin Chang'an had a big smile on his face.

"Indeed, war is also an opportunity. I have made a lot of money through these twenty years of war, especially these four skills."

During the war, his status as a fourth-tier array master was extremely valuable. Even his trading method was primarily based on various array inheritances.

After all, spirit stones can be earned anytime, but some precious array inheritances, even incomplete ones, are extremely valuable to him.

Whether it was Jin Jianchuan or other Nascent Soul cultivators, they were all happy to offer their treasured formations and other items in exchange.

Of course, these people did not mean well. In fact, whether it was Jin Jianchuan, Da Qian, or Shi Shangu, most of them still hoped that he would focus more on his skills.

Nascent Soul cultivators also have limited energy. Once they invest a lot in formations, their energy for cultivation will naturally decrease.

"These old fogies, unfortunately you're mistaken."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but smile sarcastically. Relying on his five external avatars, his cultivation level hadn't declined in the slightest.

Instead, they took the opportunity to obtain various formations treasured by these major powers.

It was only because of the rare opportunity to fight against the six demonic sects that this opportunity arose; normally, such an opportunity would not exist.

Formations, alchemy, talismans, and even weapon crafting—they might not even open for business once a year under normal circumstances, but during wartime, they were making things up like crazy.

"Unfortunately, the accumulated strength of various forces within the Guardian Alliance over the past twenty years has been almost entirely depleted."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an shook his head. He had sensed it over the past two or three years.

Various materials became scarce due to the war, especially high-level materials.

For example, when he refines pills, he now only receives a few batches of fourth-grade pills a year, and mostly third-grade pills.

After all, the Protectorate Alliance is only so big, and the high-level resources in the hands of Nascent Soul cultivators are ultimately limited.

"Not only my skills and cultivation, but my strength has also improved a lot."

【Sword Qi Transforms into Silk (Proficiency 1/500)】

【Dharma Image Golden Body (Beginner 78/100)】

"I have finally broken through in the supernatural ability of sword energy turning into silk. Now I can condense ten sword silk at the same time. As I become more proficient, my Dharma body has also become more solid."

The ten sword energies transformed into threads, making the methods even more cunning, unpredictable, and diverse.

In addition to the above improvements, the biggest improvement is the combat experience of Nascent Soul cultivators.

This opportunity was made possible by this great battle.

"And divine sense! After honing my skills at the peak of the early Nascent Soul stage for so many years, it has finally come to fruition, and I can feel this slow process of qualitative change."

Without relying on external objects, spiritual items that primarily help Nascent Soul cultivators break through bottlenecks in their spiritual consciousness are extremely rare.

This is why Lin Chang'an has been honing his skills over the years; this breakthrough through his own small realm is a gradual qualitative change.

"In about six months, my divine sense will undergo a complete qualitative change and I will officially enter the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm."

Slowly raising his palm, a cyan-gold sword light slowly condensed. This was a pure manifestation of divine consciousness, without the aid of any external force.

"Only those in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm can take on a physical form. Now that I am below the Nascent Soul Grandmasters, I should at least have a place in the hierarchy."

Recalling the supernatural power of the mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, Lin Chang'an's eyes flickered.

Often, if there's only a small difference in cultivation level, it's very difficult to stage an accident. If you encounter someone who isn't good at fighting, it's fine, but if they're an expert in combat, then it's difficult.

At the very least, he knew that his senior sister, Ice Butterfly, had been cultivating a profound ice divine power all these years after breaking through to the mid-Nascent Soul stage.

Among those of the same level, those with powerful killing abilities and those without are two different things.

Even after becoming a Nascent Soul cultivator, cultivation techniques, supernatural abilities, and magic treasures are still the main reasons for a Nascent Soul cultivator's combat power.

"Congratulations, Master, on breaking through to the mid-Nascent Soul stage! You'll soon be able to dominate this cultivation world!"

Just then, a red light flashed, and a man in red appeared in the cave, looking like he was flattering the woman.

This scene made Lin Chang'an's eyes twitch. He really didn't know whether releasing this person was the right or wrong thing to do.

I thought he was an ancient monster, but I never expected that he had lost too many memories. Instead, he became eccentric and talkative, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to chat with the two of them, Fengming and the bird.

"Fellow Daoist in red, please refrain from flattery. I've heard it so many times over the years that my ears are practically calloused."

Seeing Lin Chang'an's calm demeanor, but with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes, the woman in red couldn't help but secretly curl her lip.

It's as if they don't want to hear it.

"Master, the Seven Kingdoms Merchants Association has arrived."

"Oh."

Lin Chang'an nodded slightly after hearing this, not at all surprised. After all, during the war of the Guardian Alliance, he would naturally want to earn more spirit stones if he had the ability.

With the help of the Seven Nations Alliance Merchants Association, which spans two regions in the Abyss Sea, they have made a considerable fortune over the past twenty years.

……

Inside the main hall of the Imperial Spirit Sect's residence.

"Zhao Lingyue and Zhao Lingxing pay their respects to Elder Lin."

Two graceful figures in green robes bowed respectfully upon seeing Lin Chang'an appear.

"Not bad, it seems you haven't given up your cultivation all these years."

When Lin Chang'an saw the Zhao sisters, he couldn't help but show a satisfied expression.

If he remembered correctly, the two were around 290 years old, and their current aura clearly indicated that they had broken through to the late stage of Core Formation in recent years.

If a person in the late stage of Core Formation who is less than 300 years old has the opportunity, they may be able to plan to reach Nascent Soul before the age of 400.

Of course, this is only a hope. There are many late-stage Core Formation cultivators in the world, but how many have the opportunity to try to form a Nascent Soul, let alone succeed in forming a Nascent Soul?

Upon hearing Lin Chang'an's praise, the two sisters, Zhao Lingyue and Zhao Lingxing, despite being nearly three hundred years old, couldn't help but show their joy.

"We are unworthy of Elder Lin's praise. We sisters have been able to achieve what we have today entirely thanks to Elder Lin over the years."

However, the two sisters were also well aware that the biggest reason for their rapid cultivation over the years was that Elder Lin was behind them.

The Seven Kingdoms Alliance Merchants Association, led by Xuan Yin Pavilion, had ample resources, allowing the two sisters to break through to the late Core Formation stage before they were even three hundred years old.

"Both of you are quite talented."

Lin Chang'an knew perfectly well that some people lacked the aptitude and talent, and the same resources would hold them back.

Both of them possessed superior spiritual roots, and their cultivation methods were not focused on powerful supernatural abilities, but rather on improving their cultivation level.

That's how we got to where we are today; after all, not everyone has such great opportunities.

"Elder Lin, this is the Chamber of Commerce's revenue, as well as the goods that were escorted this time. They have all been handed over to the Yu Ling Sect."

The Zhao sisters then respectfully reported their business, presenting a heavy bag of spirit stones and some intelligence.

"In recent years, thanks to the reputations of Elder Lin and True Monarch Lu, no one has dared to disturb the Seven Kingdoms. Moreover, the miasma within their borders is gradually receding, and many cultivators have already returned..."

Hearing the news from his homeland, Lin Chang'an nodded slightly. Although the miasma had an impact, it could be considered a blessing in disguise.

After the miasma dissipated, the spiritual energy of the seven kingdoms actually increased significantly.

However, resources are still limited, and there are also three Nascent Soul cultivators—himself, Lu Zhenjun, and even Su Miaoyin—who have connections to this small place.

Naturally, no one would risk offending three Nascent Soul True Monarchs for a small benefit.

"Especially in the last twenty years, with the merchants' associations transporting large amounts of goods and materials, Yue Kingdom has become a transit point, and sects have also developed rapidly as a result..."

The Zhao sisters dared not hide anything and spoke respectfully.

This can be considered as the means by which the Chamber of Commerce facilitated the trade of goods between the two regions, making the Yue Kingdom, as a transit point, increasingly prosperous.

Xuan Yin Pavilion, on the other hand, used this opportunity to grow and expand. If the title of the number one sect in the seven kingdoms was somewhat exaggerated, then...

Now, the Xuan Yin Pavilion has gained several more Core Formation and Pseudo-Core Formation cultivators, even without Lin Chang'an backing them up.

In the small place of the Seven Kingdoms, it was enough to deter any unruly behavior and maintain its status as the number one sect in the Seven Kingdoms.

"Hmm, not bad, but unfortunately the profits have started to decline in the last two years."

Looking at the Chamber of Commerce's profits over the past two years, Lin Chang'an sighed inwardly. The war had lasted too long, and if it continued, it would not be a good thing.

After all, if the fighting continues, the Yuling Sect and the various forces of the Protector Alliance will be severely weakened.

After reporting, Zhao Lingyue and Zhao Lingxing respectfully withdrew. Over the years, their Xuan Yin Pavilion had become accustomed to this trade route.

This even led to the establishment of trade with the Huangsha tribe.

……

When Lin Chang'an was alone in the main hall, he looked at the spirit stones in his storage bag, his eyes gleaming as he pondered.

"The Chamber of Commerce's income used to be around five or six hundred high-grade spirit stones a year, but in recent years it has dropped to three or four hundred."

Don't be fooled by the size of this chamber of commerce; its annual income is only this much. You should know that back then, even a Blood Fiend True Person at the peak of the late Core Formation stage only had a few dozen coins in his storage bag.

Although there are factors related to consumption, a cultivator at the peak of the late Core Formation stage who has over a thousand spirit stones in their pocket is already quite wealthy.

"Three or four hundred high-grade spirit stones a year, three or four thousand in ten years, and thirty or forty thousand in a hundred years, which is almost the price of a low-level Nascent Soul spirit item."

Lin Chang'an couldn't help but nod inwardly. The profits the Chamber of Commerce provided to him would make even some weak Nascent Soul families envious.

The Chamber of Commerce is comprised of various powerful forces, but he has a significant advantage over others by leveraging his extensive network of connections to trade from places like the Abyss Sea.

"Aside from its own income, the Yuling Sect only provides three to four thousand high-grade spirit stones each year, which is already considered a top-tier force within the Guardian Alliance."

Of course, there are many other reasons, such as the war, the fact that the Sima clan's territory had not yet been settled and a stable market had not yet been formed.

"If we disregard the income from my own skills, I currently have a stable income of about four thousand high-grade spirit stones per year, which would amount to forty thousand high-grade spirit stones over ten years."

A typical Nascent Soul Stage 4 magic weapon would cost around 50,000 high-grade spirit stones.

Looking at the spirit stones in the storage bag, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but mutter to himself, "If ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators knew about this, they would probably be green with envy."

Even an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator would feel the pinch of spending a single resource to plan for their descendants' Nascent Soul formation; one can only imagine how high his income must be.

Of course, despite the high income, even an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator would not complain about having too much of the daily cultivation necessities, magic weapons, pills, etc.

In short, it's extremely difficult to improve one's cultivation level after reaching the Nascent Soul stage.

"It is said that in ancient times, cultivation in this world was not so difficult, which is why many Nascent Soul cultivators with decent talent are unable to break through to the mid-Nascent Soul stage in their entire lives."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but sigh softly. Now he could understand why some Nascent Soul cultivators would choose their cultivation methods.

Some Nascent Soul cultivators choose cultivation techniques that are not particularly powerful, but are easier to break through bottlenecks in.

The reason is simple: not all Nascent Soul cultivators have extraordinary opportunities, and not all Nascent Soul cultivators possess fourth-tier skills.

"The income from fourth-tier skills is unstable, since high-tier resources are scarce, but each time you can earn at least two or three thousand high-grade spirit stones."

Otherwise, it would be a godsend for any faction to possess a fourth-tier Nascent Soul cultivator.

This doesn't even include the extra materials he secretly withheld or demanded. Of course, this isn't because he was dishonest, but rather because of his undeniable talent in the craft.

He dared not truly expose himself, so he had no choice but to do this painful and remorseful thing, hoping to earn more money and make others happy, who all praised his superb skills.

For at least the past twenty years, Jin Jianchuan of the Guardian Alliance has been genuinely grateful. This fourth-tier talisman master and weapon refiner is truly sincere.

The material loss and consumption were minimal, which is no exaggeration to say that the craftsmanship was superb.

As for Lin Chang'an's expertise in array formations, there's no need to elaborate. In addition, his clone, who secretly impersonates Elder Cheng, is skilled in alchemy. Over the years, he has built a reliable reputation for the Yu Ling Sect.

Their honesty in never embezzling materials earned them the secret approval of many cultivators in the Protectorate Alliance. With the war raging, the Spirit Control Sect has indeed set a good example.

He earns more, but his expenses are also greater.

The terrifying cultivation resources required for cultivating one's own Dharma, body, and spirit are far more than just three times the amount.

At this moment, Lin Chang'an was somewhat suspicious. He felt that the external avatar ability of this technique was prepared for this purpose.

Otherwise, even the top sects would not transfer resources to cultivate one person.

"There are also the Phoenix Bird, the Yin Spirit Two-Headed Tiger, the Red Robe, and the Mysterious Heavenly Vine to raise."

After doing the math, Lin Chang'an fell silent. At first, he felt that his income was equivalent to that of a top-tier sect.

As a result, almost all of the four fourth-tier skills, which he cultivated himself, and the numerous gaps in his knowledge, were consumed.

This is still the Green Horned Ox, which can receive a share of cultivation offerings on the surface.

"Let's keep these 3,500-plus high-grade spirit stones for now."

After all, as a Nascent Soul cultivator, especially when activating the formation, the Myriad Soul Ship consumes a lot of spirit stones. He usually carries 20,000 to 30,000 high-grade spirit stones with him for emergencies.

However, when the storage bag was opened, it contained three sets of fourth-grade low-level array plates, seven or eight bottles of fourth-grade pills, dozens of fourth-grade low-level talismans, and various resources.

These items are carried with you not only for self-protection, but also to exchange for desired spiritual objects.

While high-grade spirit stones are precious, fourth-grade spiritual materials are even more valuable. Therefore, among Nascent Soul cultivators, whenever spiritual materials are involved, they mostly exchange them for other items.

After all, it's not always wartime, so there aren't many opportunities to encounter Nascent Soul cultivators willing to trade their spiritual items. For example, some Nascent Soul cultivators, having finally obtained a spiritual item, may not be able to use it themselves, or its effect may be minimal, but they can still spread the word to trade for what they need.

On the other hand, spirit stones can be earned and accumulated, but fourth-tier spirit items are mostly rare and hard to come by.

"More than 28,000 high-grade spirit stones, plus these spiritual items, are enough."

After considering it for a while, Lin Chang'an placed the items into different storage bags close to his body.

……

Several days later, the Ice Butterfly Fairy emerged from seclusion.

"Congratulations on your great progress, Senior Sister."

As soon as the Ice Butterfly Fairy emerged from seclusion, Lin Chang'an, who was arranging the departure of the merchant guild, sensed it instantly and transformed into a streak of light, arriving directly in front of the cave.

The Ice Butterfly Fairy, who had just emerged from seclusion and was still exuding a chilling aura, smiled upon seeing Lin Chang'an.

"If it were someone else offering such flattery, I would naturally dislike it, but since it's you, Junior Brother, please say a few more words of flattery."

Every time, this senior sister Bingdie would come up with a different trick, and Lin Chang'an had long been used to it and didn't take it seriously.

"Senior Sister, how was your training in supernatural abilities this time?"

Faced with Lin Chang'an's curiosity, the Ice Butterfly Fairy gave a rare, unfriendly smile.

"Good junior brother, do you really think cultivating a divine power is so easy? If it were that easy, why would the Xuan Yin Old Demon have gone to such lengths to cultivate the Xuan Yin Divine Fire for three hundred years, and still not succeeded?"

A divine ability that can make a Nascent Soul cultivator spend time cultivating must be extremely powerful and useful to them.

Therefore, it is quite normal for someone to cultivate a supernatural power for one or two hundred years.

If one's cultivation method is compatible with their spiritual body, or if they obtain a suitable treasure, it can shorten the time required to cultivate supernatural abilities.

Such things are not uncommon in the cultivation world. For example, a Nascent Soul cultivator obtained a fire-attribute treasure and used it to cultivate a divine ability in just sixty years.

"This is not like you, Senior Sister. You possess the Xuanbing Spirit Body and the Ice Attribute True Spirit Bloodline, so you are naturally gifted."

Hearing Lin Chang'an's flattering words, the Ice Butterfly Fairy's somewhat depressed mood eased considerably, and a hint of a smile appeared between her brows and eyes.

She knew that her junior brother had probably noticed that she was in a bad mood.

"It hasn't been that long. Although I consider myself to be exceptionally talented, it's not that easy."

Ice Butterfly Fairy was not arrogant. There was never a shortage of geniuses in the cultivation world. As long as they didn't grow up, they were nothing.

"However, thanks to your Frost Flame, Junior Brother, with its extremely yin and cold power, Senior Sister accidentally increased the power of her Xuanbing Cold Qi quite a bit, even though she didn't master the supernatural power."

The Ice Butterfly Fairy smiled sweetly, but a crystal-clear ice spike condensed in her outstretched white jade palm, sparkling with crystalline light.

Upon seeing this, Lin Chang'an, who was most familiar with the person, immediately narrowed his eyes.

"Senior sister, these ice crystals look harder than before."

"Not only that." The Ice Butterfly Fairy proudly raised her head in front of Lin Chang'an, and the ice spikes in her palm cracked and shattered instantly.

A chilling, terrifying aura emanated from the air, and even Lin Chang'an, a Nascent Soul cultivator, felt the bone-chilling cold, causing his pupils to shrink involuntarily.

"After the Xuanbing (mysterious ice) breaks, the bone-chilling cold air is also a terrifying attack. It can instantly freeze cultivators, and even against magic treasures, the cold air can freeze the soul imprint left by the cultivators inside the magic treasures."

The enhanced power of the Xuanbing Cold Qi greatly increased the Ice Butterfly Fairy's combat strength.

Lin Chang'an was even more amazed after hearing this, as he already knew about this senior sister's methods.

The ice formed from magical power is both offensive and defensive, and is exceptionally hard. After an opponent breaks it, they will have to endure a second attack from the cold air.

Moreover, it can freeze the divine soul imprint within a magical artifact; the power of this chilling aura has reached a terrifying level.

"Senior sister is indeed amazing. No wonder she is known as the number one prodigy of the Guardian Alliance."

Lin Chang'an exclaimed in amazement. This was not just a simple compliment, but a heartfelt one. He knew that the supernatural powers this senior sister cultivated were all things she had figured out on her own.

After all, there was no such inheritance of true spirit bloodline before.

The Ice Butterfly Fairy raised an eyebrow, looking at Lin Chang'an with a half-smile, slowly extending her finger and proudly tilting her head back to tease him:

"Good junior brother, your words are getting sweeter and sweeter. But I also want to congratulate you on breaking through to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm."

After exchanging a glance, the two smiled.

After all, no one dislikes improving their strength.

After learning about the recent situation from Lin Chang'an, Fairy Ice Butterfly nodded slightly.

"Junior brother, I'm still a little down because I haven't mastered my supernatural powers."

Lin Chang'an looked at his senior sister, who was acting like a drama queen again. He saw the Ice Butterfly Fairy slightly open her alluring icy lips, and her pink tongue temptingly licked the corner of her mouth.

"Good junior brother, you have to comfort your senior sister."

Lin Chang'an understood immediately. After all, this war had been going on for twenty years, so it was naturally a bit tedious and boring.

Not to mention that they have just come out of seclusion and need to relax, which is also normal.

Just as Lin Chang'an gently embraced her slender waist, the Ice Butterfly Fairy suddenly raised an eyebrow, pressed him directly onto the chair, and looked down at him with a cold and aloof, stunningly beautiful face.

"Senior sister, what are you doing?"

"I am a powerful figure in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, while you, junior brother, are merely in the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm. How dare you be so presumptuous! Today, I shall prevail!"

She was alluring and charming just a moment ago, but suddenly she transformed into a haughty and aloof beauty.

He looked down at her with a cold tone, his eyes flashing with an arrogant and haughty air.

Normally, he would definitely fight back and let this senior sister know what it means to be a fourth-order body cultivator!
However, considering that this senior sister had just emerged from seclusion and had not yet mastered her supernatural powers, and was somewhat downcast, Lin Chang'an simply smiled indifferently.

Let's just let this senior sister have this chance, and it'll be a different experience for her. It's no big deal.

With a wave of her jade hand, the barrier inside the hall opened instantly, and a layer of ice crystals covered it, making it resemble an ice crystal palace.

“Good junior brother, I want you to wear this robe of your senior sister.”

"Senior sister, you've gone too far!"

He, a dignified Nascent Soul True Lord, actually wants to wear this snow-white white robe? It's simply going against the natural order.

The Ice Butterfly Fairy raised an eyebrow, revealing a cold and arrogant queen-like expression of anger. Then, she leaned down and whispered in her ear:
"Good junior brother, as long as you follow me, I'll give you my senior sister's things later too..."

Lin Chang'an seemed lost in thought, but remained unyielding, his eyes wide. How could he, a dignified Nascent Soul True Monarch and a fourth-tier array master, possibly...?

However, the temptations mentioned did indeed tempt him.

……

a few days later.

Inside the main hall, a snow-white lotus-shaped arm slowly stretched out, and with a wave of its hand, the ice crystals in the hall gradually dissipated.

The Ice Butterfly Fairy lazily and slowly put on her palace attire, her brows radiant with joy, and the frustration of not successfully cultivating her supernatural powers during her seclusion was completely swept away.

Sure enough, he's still a good junior brother.

Meanwhile, Lin Chang'an, who was standing to the side, also put on his magic robes. With a wave of his hand, the atmosphere in the hall was refreshed, and the restrictions were slowly activated.

"Senior sister, your disciple Shen Meier is about to form her core. Shouldn't you give her more time and training?"

When discussing serious matters, the Ice Butterfly Fairy narrowed her eyes, indicating that she had her own way of making decisions.

"Junior brother, things are different now. If you form your core as soon as possible, you will have some ability to protect yourself in the current turbulent situation. As for honing your skills..."

Once the core is formed, lifespan increases significantly, and there will be plenty of time to refine it; the sect has no shortage of such resources.

"And don't worry, junior brother, I will have Mei'er secretly form her core. On the surface, she will announce that she will be in seclusion, but in reality, after secretly forming her core, she will serve the sect under another identity."

Ice Butterfly Fairy spoke calmly, expressing her own views on the rigid arrangements of the sect.

Moreover, Lin Chang'an was not as experienced as this senior sister in managing the sect.

"It is indeed a major sect. If you had your backing, Senior Sister, back then, Junior Brother, you wouldn't have had to hide here and there."

It was rare for Lin Chang'an to make a joke with a smile; a powerful sect certainly has the confidence to back it up.

"But dear junior brother, you've raised that White Crane Fairy for twenty years, are you really willing to let her go?"

Changing the subject, Fairy Ice Butterfly chuckled and teased about the matter, though her eyes were clear, and she knew her junior brother's thoughts.

Not just any female cultivator can catch his eye.

Just as she expected, Lin Chang'an nodded calmly.

“It’s a rare commodity. Since she’s willing to gamble, it’s just a little bit of resources. Even if she fails, she won’t lose much. If she succeeds, she’ll have an extra pair of eyes and ears in the Spirit Beast Sect.”

Moreover, obtaining the Dust-Avoiding Pearl is a good thing for both myself and my sect.

Looking at Lin Chang'an's calm expression, Fairy Ice Butterfly sighed inwardly. She really liked this White Crane girl.

It's a pity that she was her disciple; then she wouldn't have to worry so much about the sect and could focus on cultivation.

"The Spirit Beast Sect's secret techniques require some special treasures to increase the chances of forming a Nascent Soul. After all, their ancestors produced Nascent Soul elders, so they still have some resources."

The Ice Butterfly Fairy's eyes also flickered as she weighed the pros and cons.

Although the Spirit Control Sect and the Spirit Beast Sect are at odds, it's not impossible to let one go if the benefits are great enough.

Moreover, the Guardian Alliance has been fighting the Demonic Path for twenty years now, and in the end, everyone is fighting for interests.

Even the Ice Butterfly Fairy didn't want to fight anymore. If they continued fighting, the cultivators below would be exhausted, depleting their own resources.

More importantly, it will also directly affect their own interests.

The Guardian Alliance doesn't have the foundation of the Six Demonic Sects.

Therefore, releasing the White Crane Fairy is also a signal that our Guardian Alliance doesn't want to fight anymore. Similarly, why is your Spirit Beast Sect working so hard?

Although the benefits of this territory are considerable, many of the six sects of the Demonic Path also share it, so the amount they actually get is not much.

"Moreover, now that the Guardian Alliance has taken over the territory of Cloud City, it is no longer simply bordering the Demonic Path, but also bordering the Righteous Path to some extent."

Ice Butterfly Fairy's eyes flickered as she thought of how to gain some benefits within the Protectorate Alliance through this opportunity.

After discussing how to maximize their profits from the White Crane Fairy incident, the two exchanged a glance and smiled.

"Good junior brother, you really don't know how to cherish a beautiful woman. After twenty years of living together day and night, in my opinion, there are still feelings between us. Are you really going to miss this opportunity? Who knows, this holy maiden might become a Nascent Soul cultivator in the future?"

Lin Chang'an was speechless at Bingdie's teasing.

"Senior sister, just listen to the rumors outside."

In the last twenty years, whether out of calculation or self-preservation, Fairy White Crane has always appeared to admire the Yu Ling Sect, which has dispelled the ideas of many young talents.

However, he didn't force anything, which led to some rumors circulating outside, saying that he looked down on anyone who wasn't more powerful than him.

When Lin Chang'an first heard this rumor, he was speechless.

But what he said was surprisingly reasonable and well-founded. Is he that kind of person?
He admitted that he felt a sense of unease about lower-level cultivators, which is why he refused many unnecessary troubles.

"Hehe, good junior brother, you have a firm Dao heart, but unfortunately outsiders don't think so."

The Ice Butterfly Fairy laughed heartily at the rumor, her soft bosom trembling with laughter.

However, Lin Chang'an didn't dwell on this, since in the cultivation world, strength is everything.

"However, a few years ago, traces of the insect demon were discovered again, still within the righteous path, which angered many in the demonic path, who believed there was collusion."

The insect demon is said to have escaped to the grasslands, but its exact situation is unknown.

The two discussed intelligence that could change the situation, or whether there was any possibility of profiting from it.

Even with their current cultivation levels and resources, the two would still be tempted by such an opportunity.

Previously, the bottleneck of spiritual consciousness alone had trapped Lin Chang'an for decades. He deeply realized that without the right opportunity, it would take countless years to break through by simply honing his skills.

"I wonder what progress this True Monarch Lu has made in recent years. However, the whereabouts of this Demon Flame Old Monster are very strange, as for the sake of his clansmen."

When the Demon Flame Old Monster was mentioned, Fairy Ice Butterfly gave a mocking sneer.

“If this person truly cared about his people, the barbarian tribe wouldn’t have gone so many years without a single cultivator attempting to form a Nascent Soul.”

Even the most established sects cannot guarantee that the Nascent Soul stage will continue to exist generation after generation.

But whether one has a Nascent Soul and whether one has tried to form a Nascent Soul are two different things.

"His lifespan is almost over, and only now has he given up his ambitions, talking about doing it for the sake of his clan. How laughable!"

Such things, and even such people, are not uncommon.

This is similar to how, in one's youth and glory, who remembers their clan and their wife who shared hardship? But when one looks back in old age and finds that everything was about self-interest, they begin to cherish those relationships again.

This also reflects the fickle nature of human nature. Many cultivators who have just become Daoist partners are deeply in love and would rather die for each other than live alone in the face of danger.

However, as time went by, various barriers, interests, and other factors caused many Daoist couples to drift further and further apart.

This is the fickleness of human nature, and the ruthlessness of time.

"These are turbulent times. There's a great war with the demonic path, demonic energy is surging in various Demon Sealing Abysses, and this old monster, Demon Flame, has probably really discovered something."

Otherwise, at his age, he wouldn't be sneaking around so much, always heading towards the Northern Demon Cold Lands, that place is the territory of the demon race.

The two of them had been keeping a close eye on the Demon Flame Old Monster and this Lu Zhenjun for many years.

"Opportunities cannot be forced. There are many Nascent Soul cultivators who have discovered traces of secret realms, but have searched for more than a hundred years without success."

Lin Chang'an glanced at Senior Sister Bingdie without leaving a trace, and Bingdie Fairy naturally understood what her junior brother meant.

"Junior brother, you'll understand how difficult it is to improve when you reach the mid-Nascent Soul stage."

Ice Butterfly Fairy sighed softly. Although she had opportunities, who could complain about having too few?

How many Nascent Soul cultivators in the cultivation world have reached this level solely through arduous cultivation?

He had already wasted a hundred years due to the cold poison, but now his injuries have been fully healed and his cultivation has even reached the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

Her desire for greater strength only intensified. Once she became a Nascent Soul cultivator, why would she need to hide anything? She remembered every single one of those who had attacked her in the past.

　[Thanks to fellow Daoist 'Brazilian Wood' for the 2000 spirit stones.]

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(End of this chapter)