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Chapter 480 The Precious Armor is Completed: Ancient Ruins [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

A few months later.

Inside the cave, terrifying flames echoed.

Amidst a sea of ​​fire, a set of golden scale armor shimmered with spiritual light, and a dust-repelling pearl on its chest emitted an ancient and restrained precious glow.

Over time, the spiritual light of this ancient treasure, the Four Symbols Dragon Scale Armor, gradually merged with the Dust-Avoiding Pearl, and the armor, which was initially dazzling with golden light, gradually became more restrained.

As the Dust-Avoiding Bead became completely integrated, forming a stark contrast with the other three beads, the infant fire in Lin Chang'an's mouth gradually weakened until it went out.

"It's finally done!"

As Lin Chang'an showed joy, the ancient treasure, the Four Symbols Dragon Scale Armor, slowly cooled down, transforming from its previous bright red color into a simple and restrained golden light.

Especially the surface, which seems to be protected by a layer of barely visible dust.

Lin Chang'an made a sword-finger gesture, and in an instant, a hundred sword beams condensed and roared towards him.

A series of clanging sounds rang out as all the hundred golden sword beams shattered, creating a shockwave that echoed throughout the cave.

A light dust settled in the air, yet the ancient treasure, the Four Symbols Dragon Scale Armor, shimmered with a faint golden light, completely spotless.

Even the dust kicked up by this attack seemed to encounter an invisible barrier when it came within a few feet of the armor, and it passed by smoothly from both sides.

This scene could be achieved with the most basic dust-avoiding technique, yet Lin Chang'an nodded repeatedly in satisfaction.

"Truly worthy of being called the Four Symbols' Wonderful Pearl."

The Dust-Avoiding Bead among the Four Symbols Beads has the effect of suppressing evil and warding off evil. Wearers can amplify the power of earth-attribute supernatural abilities and spells, and it is also very beneficial in their daily cultivation.

It can be said that it is a treasure for Nascent Soul cultivators who practice earth-attribute techniques.

As the armor transformed into a stream of light and was donned, Lin Chang'an immediately felt a strange sense of security.

"Earth-based spells feel easier and more convenient to use now."

Lin Chang'an squinted his eyes, then disappeared into the ground and emerged from another wall.

"Moreover, it has extremely strong defensive capabilities when facing earth-attribute spells and supernatural attacks, and it also has the effect of suppressing and exorcising evil."

As soon as Lin Chang'an activated his armor, it emitted a faint golden light.

If the golden light of Buddhism is dazzling and has a fiery effect in suppressing evil spirits, then the light of this dust-repelling bead is more restrained.

Only upon contact can one feel its suppressive effect, which is not much different from the golden light of Buddhism.

In other words, the current level of defense is significantly enhanced against attacks from evil and demonic forces, and may even have a suppressive or restraining effect.

With the Ancient Treasure Four Symbols Dragon Scale Armor repaired and its power enhanced, his safety has been further improved.

Although he also has other magical treasures, such as Buddha's light relics, these treasures can only be activated when they are used.

This armor can be worn close to the back of the robe, and it can be extremely effective in case of any emergency or sneak attack.

This ancient treasure has the ability to automatically activate its defensive capabilities.

"The Four Symbols of the Magic Pearls—Wind-Avoiding, Fire-Avoiding, Water-Avoiding, and Dust-Avoiding—are so powerful that even a single Dust-Avoiding Pearl can withstand the attacks of a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator."

If all four elemental pearls were combined, this ancient treasure would be at its peak…

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an's expression changed. This power was something only legendary top-tier ancient treasures possessed.

In the cultivation world, top-tier ancient treasures that remain intact are highly valued even by late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators.

The Yuling Sect has a profound history, but even at its most glorious moment, it only possessed two items.

At that time, the Yuling Sect was one of the top three sects among the six sects of the demonic path.

"Unfortunately, collecting enough of the Four Symbols Pearls is too difficult."

He had been searching ever since he reached the Nascent Soul stage, and it took him decades to finally find one.

But take your time, you'll collect them eventually.

"This inner armor is a rare treasure even among Nascent Soul cultivators."

Lin Chang'an smiled with satisfaction; he was quite content, as even ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators might not possess armor of this caliber.

"Owner."

As soon as the armor was finished, a clear sound rang out, and Jin Feng looked at him pitifully.

"Master, you promised me my magic weapon."

It was obvious that he had longed for his magical treasure, the Golden Phoenix, for a long time.

Lin Chang'an had no choice but to take out three golden mirror magic weapons first.

"Although the main material is the eggshell from when you evolved, gold essence is still too rare. All the time I've collected is only enough to make three sides."

The Six Harmonies Mystic Mirror requires a large amount of gold essence for its six mirrors, and gold essence is a strategic resource.

Even during wartime, when Nascent Soul cultivators came looking for trade items, very few had any gold essence.

Even cultivators with the essence of gold would melt it into their magical artifacts.

This is why he has only been able to refine three types of noodles over the years.

"The other materials are fine, we've collected enough, all we're missing is the gold essence."

Three shimmering golden mirrors surrounded her. Upon seeing this, the golden phoenix spat out a wisp of golden fire, then opened its mouth and swallowed the three mirrors directly into its belly, preparing to refine them.

"Thank you, Master. Although it's not quite there yet, at least it's a treasure."

Jin Feng was extremely satisfied, after all, this was a magical artifact made primarily from her eggshell.

Whether it's for refining or using, it's extremely easy to use.

"After this magic weapon is refined, it can contain golden divine flames, which can be used to launch surprise attacks when necessary."

"Don't worry, Master. But the name 'Six Harmonies Mystic Light Mirror' is too awful. It's clearly golden, and it's based on my Golden Divine Flame. Let's just call it the Six Harmonies Golden Light Mirror."

Jin Feng named her magic weapon with satisfaction, and Lin Chang'an didn't say much, but instead nodded with a smile.

This magical artifact is indeed slightly different from the Six Harmonies Mystic Mirror. It was made entirely based on the Phoenix Cry Bird, so renaming it is not a bad idea.

……

Within a mountain range on the border between the righteous and demonic realms, a sudden fluctuation of the aura of a Nascent Soul cultivator emanated.

"You've gone too far!"

Amidst billowing smoke and dust, the Xuan Yin Old Demon fled in a disheveled and panicked state, his long, narrow, sinister eyes revealing a ruthless glint.

"I apologize to my two fellow Daoists, but the old demon Qingyang has discovered your clandestine activities over the years, and I have no choice but to take sides."

Two figures emerged from the smoke, one of whom was none other than the Old Monster of Shangyuan.

The old monster Shangyuan sighed and stroked his plump belly. In truth, if he had a choice, who would want to associate with the old demon Qingyang?

However, the Xuan Yin Old Demon and the Demon Flame Old Ghost have been acting suspiciously all these years. It's fine once or twice, but if it happens too often, they will naturally be discovered.

Just then, a terrifying cold snort rang out, and the leader of the demonic path was none other than the renowned Qingyang Old Demon.

The moment the old demon Qingyang stood there, a fierce aura enveloped his entire body. His dark blue hair, like embers from a burning fire, cascaded down his shoulders and back. His eyebrows were slanted upwards with blue flame patterns, and a ruthless arc was drawn along the corners of his eyes.

Three long strands of beard hung down his chest, and the ferocity in his dark blue pupils became increasingly piercing, like a blood-soaked, cold blade, sharp and fierce.

"You two have quite the audacity to dare to trespass within my demonic territory! Will you confess the truth, or will I search your souls and refine your spirits?"

The threatening and piercing voice echoed, causing the expressions of Xuan Yin Old Demon and Demon Flame Old Monster to change.

This Qingyang Old Demon is no different from the others. He is a well-known cultivator at the peak of the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, and is said to be the most promising person among the six sects of the Demonic Path to enter the late-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

"Damn it! All our efforts have been in vain! We had already found it, but that old demon Qingyang's supernatural powers are a perfect counter to my abilities!"

The old demon Xuan Yin's face was so gloomy it could drip water. He had painstakingly planned for so many years, and finally, he had managed to achieve this.

"Too deceiving!"

Even among those at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, there are differences. At this moment, the Demon Flame Old Monster's face was also extremely ugly, realizing that he was still somewhat inferior to the Azure Sun Old Demon.

Moreover, as his lifespan has come to an end in recent years, his strength has begun to decline, and he is no longer at his peak.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have suffered such a loss if he had joined forces with the Xuan Yin Old Demon.

Just then, a sudden change occurred.

The most powerful Qingyang Old Demon instantly sensed something, turned his head sharply, pointed a finger into the void, and roared, "Who goes there? Show yourself!"

A beam of Azure Sun Demonic Fire instantly transformed into a beam of light, piercing directly through a distant cliff.

"Oh dear, fellow Daoists, you have quite the temper! I almost suffered this undeserved calamity."

Suddenly, a teasing cough rang out, and the expressions of the four people present changed, but the two elders of the demonic path, Elder Monster and Qingyang Old Demon, clearly looked rather unpleasant.

When the Demon Flame Old Monster and the Profound Yin Old Demon saw the newcomers, they were filled with mixed joy and surprise.

What's surprising is that someone was secretly following us, but what's encouraging is that the situation has changed again.

A flash of azure light appeared, and a figure instantly appeared in front of the four. The newcomer was dressed in a flowing azure scholar's robe, none other than Lu Zhenjun of the Abyss Sea.

"It's you, you old tortoise!"

Upon seeing the newcomer, the old demon Qingyang narrowed his eyes, revealing a hint of apprehension.

A person's reputation precedes them; this old ghost possesses mid-Nascent Soul strength and a fourth-order transformed Xuan Water Turtle, making him quite powerful.

At this moment, Lu Zhenjun looked at everyone, grinned, revealing his white teeth, and then laughed loudly:
"It's quite lively here, with so many more people all of a sudden. But fellow Daoists, please be patient for now, as this place is not far from the righteous path."

I believe that you fellow Daoists do not wish for the secrets of this place to be discovered by others, do you?

Lu Zhenjun, stroking his white beard with one hand, spoke with a friendly smile, but the glint in his eyes revealed his shrewdness and cunning.

"You tortoise, you've actually been following me!"

At this moment, Xuan Yin Old Demon was already aware that this Lu Turtle had actually followed him all the way from the Abyss Sea to this place, which made him furious and grit his teeth.

"Oh dear, Fellow Daoist Xuanyin, don't talk nonsense. I've only come to the territory of the Dao Protection Alliance to find a brat, and I've never followed you."

"Lu Turtle, you're really something, you even managed to find someone all the way here?"

"Misunderstanding! Absolutely a misunderstanding. I was just strolling around when I discovered four fellow Daoists gathered together, and they seemed rather unhappy."

"Strolling around? Taking a stroll?" The Xuan Yin Old Demon was speechless with anger, his old face becoming even more sinister.

It was just a small grudge back then, but this old turtle has been targeting him ever since. How despicable!
Despite their playful banter, Lu Zhenjun chuckled and waved his hand, gradually appearing behind Xuan Yin Old Demon and Demon Flame Old Monster.

He appeared to be protecting the two of them.

A three-on-two situation, no! There's still a fourth-tier Xuan Shui Turtle that hasn't appeared yet.

At this moment, the faces of the Shangyuan Old Monster and the Qingyang Old Demon on the opposite side immediately darkened.

A gentle breeze swept by, and the five Nascent Soul stage monsters present were wary of each other, yet unwilling to break off relations.

After a long pause, Lu Zhenjun finally grinned and waved his hand, saying:
"Fellow Daoists, let's not even talk about who can capture whom. Just consider that once a battle breaks out here, both the righteous and the demonic paths will inevitably discover this place."

"Tsk tsk, even if there are tremendous benefits later, I'm afraid no one will get a chance."

At this point, Lu Zhenjun paused slightly, then his gaze fell on Qingyang Old Demon, and he squinted his eyes and teased:

"Of course, as fellow Daoists of the demonic path, if you two can reach an agreement with the righteous path, you might not be able to eat meat, but at least you can drink some soup, which is much better than what we are doing."

"you--"

Qingyang the Old Demon's expression immediately changed, his cold eyes fixed on the other party. How could he not understand the meaning behind the words?

If some kind of opportunity arises and both the righteous and the demonic factions join in, the final result will most likely be a division between the two sides.

He probably won't even get to drink much soup, since there are too many people and not enough porridge.

Meanwhile, the old monster Shangyuan looked even uglier. He wasn't a trusted confidant of the demonic path. If the old demon Qingyang could still barely get a sip of soup, he would probably be lucky to even get a lick of anything left in the end.

"Fellow Daoist Lu is absolutely right. Let's sit down and have a proper talk. Why fight to the death? What if there are only one or two treasures left? Wouldn't it be a huge loss if we all ended up fighting to the death?"

At this moment, the old monster Shangyuan's expression changed, and he immediately revealed a peacemaker's smile, raising his hand to greet him with a cheerful laugh.

Upon seeing this, Lu Zhenjun grinned and nodded repeatedly.

"Yes, yes, let's not end up with just one or two thousand-year-old spiritual herbs, and then fight and kill one or two fellow cultivators. If word gets out, we Nascent Soul old monsters will lose face."

Amidst laughter and conversation, Lu Zhenjun and Shangyuan Laoguai, both beaming with smiles, led the group to the top of the mountain, their previous tense demeanor completely transformed.

At the same time, the attack launched by the Qingyang Old Demon in the distance was extinguished by a cloud of blue water vapor.

Lu Zhenjun squinted and nodded with a smile. With a wave of his hand, the destroyed trees grew back, almost restoring their original appearance.

There were no traces of the previous battle, which both prevented them from being discovered and allowed them to display their strength.

Upon seeing this, the old demon Qingyang's pupils contracted. Sure enough!

This old ghost always carried with him the transformed great demon, the Xuan Shui Turtle.

The five Nascent Soul cultivators then landed on a desolate mountain, looking like old friends reunited.

Xuan Yin Old Demon and Demon Flame Old Monster had searched for so many years and put in so much effort, only to have someone else take advantage of them. Although they were unwilling, there was nothing they could do.

“My friend Xuanyin, now we can only try to retrieve the treasure together. We have explored this ruin several times, and the two of us are simply not capable of opening it.”

It would take at least ten Nascent Soul cultivators to break the restriction.

Despite some unexpected events, the Demon Flame Old Monster's expression shifted, realizing that the best course of action now was to seize the treasure as quickly as possible and secure it.

Xuan Yin Old Demon was naturally aware of this, but he was somewhat unwilling to let this shameless Lu Turtle get away with it, yet he still needed to join forces with him.

"Ahem, fellow Daoists, let's get started."

After sitting down, Lu Zhenjun grinned and stared straight at Xuan Yin Old Demon, as if to say, "If you don't confess honestly, don't blame me for standing on the side of the demonic path."

This shameless face made the old demon Xuan Yin furious. He knew that this Lu turtle was the most shameless of all.

"Alright! I'll speak!"

The Old Demon of Profound Yin gave a sinister snort, then revealed the secret to the Old Monster of Demon Flame with an ugly expression.

"What? The ancient cave dwelling discovered by True Monarch Tianfu?"

When the Xuan Yin Old Demon and the Demon Flame Old Monster spoke, everyone's expressions changed, while the Shang Yuan Old Monster was secretly delighted, for it was indeed a good thing.

After so many years of bad luck, his fortunes have finally turned around and his luck is starting to improve.

"Back then, when the disciples of True Monarch Tianfu fled to the Abyss Sea, the legacy they left behind contained information about this ruined cave." Xuan Yin Old Demon Sha spoke slowly with a gloomy expression, while Demon Flame Old Monster nodded helplessly.

"When True Monarch Tianfu emerged from the Sealed Demon Abyss, he was severely injured. Although he obtained information about this ruined cave, he was too weak to explore it. That's why his disciples fled to the outer seas with this legacy..."

It turns out that this ruin was discovered by the Heavenly Talisman True Monarch after he came out of the Sealed Demon Abyss, but unfortunately his strength and lifespan were not enough to explore it, so he left it to his descendants.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's join forces to retrieve the treasure, so we don't get discovered."

The old monster was the most eager, but the cunning in his eyes was a test.

The old demon Xuan Yin snorted coldly, "If it were so easy to take, the two of us would have gone long ago. How could it be your turn?"

Despite being criticized, the Old Monster Shangyuan just squinted and didn't seem to care at all.

We're all hundreds or even thousands of years old; we're not so easily angered by a few words.

"It's not that easy. This place is protected by ancient restrictions. Based on our multiple investigations, we would need at least ten Nascent Soul cultivators working together to break the formation."

The Demon Flame Old Monster snorted coldly, but Lu Zhenjun noticed the flaw and grinned, saying:
"An ancient restriction? Could it be left by an ancient cultivator? Surely those two fellow cultivators wouldn't have taken so many years to discover it?"

He didn't believe that two Nascent Soul cultivators could guard a treasure mountain and wait for so many years.

Sure enough, the Xuan Yin Old Demon knew as soon as he heard this that Lu the Turtle had been watching him all along, otherwise he wouldn't have said those words.

"The clues that True Monarch Tianfu obtained back then were clues left over from ancient times. Now, times have changed, the world has changed beyond recognition, and the heavens and earth have undergone countless changes."

"If you, Lu the Tortoise, have any ability, come here and tell me, where are the ruins of those ancient sects?"

Xuan Yin Old Demon snorted coldly and retorted, while Lu Zhenjun waved his hand with a smile.

At the same time, their eyes flickered, each of them having their own plans.

Ancient times are indeed different from now; the world has changed, and it will definitely take some effort to find them.

"Even if the ancient ruins and caves don't have many good treasures, the rare spiritual herbs planted inside are probably tens of thousands of years old."

The old monster of Shangyuan was the most excited, and spoke with a flushed face.

Although all things have an end to their lifespan, even spiritual plants are no exception. The difference is that some spiritual plants will stop growing after a certain number of years and then gradually wither and die.

However, some rare spiritual plants can live for more than 10,000 years.

"A ten-thousand-year-old spiritual fruit!"

The five men's expressions changed, all revealing greed.

What the Demon Flame Old Monster and the Upper Yuan Old Monster longed for most was the spiritual object that could increase their lifespan.

What Qingyang the Old Demon coveted were the various secret techniques of ancient cultivators; if any of them could help him break through to the late Nascent Soul stage, it would be worth more than anything else.

Lu Zhenjun narrowed his eyes; he wanted them all.

Each of the five harbored their own ulterior motives, and they all devised schemes as they explored the ancient ruins.

"Since it takes ten people working together to break the seal, what are we waiting for? If it gets leaked, we might not even get a share of the spoils."

"What about the other five?"

"There should be four of them. Fellow Daoist Lu's spirit pet is no ordinary creature."

"you!"

When it comes to interests, no one will back down. Lu Zhenjun even grinned, revealing a hint of anger, but a sly glint appeared in his eyes.

If the Xuan Shui Turtle counts as a share, then it's also one's own.

"Fellow Daoists, we have worked so hard to find this treasure. If it were to fall into the hands of outsiders, wouldn't that be a huge loss? Since we need to find help, I would suggest that we seek out a few Nascent Soul stage cultivators."

After considering the division of benefits, the Old Monster of the Upper Realm directly proposed a choice that would benefit all of them.

Everyone nodded in agreement on this point.

After all, nobody wants a bigger share of the treasure.

"My Demonic Path requests two spots. Tiger Fiend and Bat Fiend from the Spirit Beast Sect, both of them need treasures to cleanse their evil energy because they are practicing a secret technique. Their strength is not bad."

"Old ghost Shangyuan, you've got some wishful thinking. These two combined are comparable to the mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator."

"Then who are you looking for? Forget about Xuan Yin Old Demon. If you're looking for someone from the Abyss Sea, we can't wait. Besides, given the current situation, do you dare to wait?"

The old monster Shangyuan gave a malicious smile; delay would only lead to unforeseen changes—this was everyone's understanding.

"As for the Demon Flame Old Monster, if you are looking for that Golden Sword River, don't forget who is behind him. I'm afraid everyone will end up benefiting someone else and no one will get anything."

Ancient ruins can tempt even a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Fellow Daoists, please stop arguing. In my humble opinion, let me be the one to choose. That young Lin from the Yuling Sect, with his early Nascent Soul cultivation, is not bad in my eyes."

"You land turtle!"

After a heated debate, both sides eventually compromised.

The demonic path chose two Nascent Soul cultivators, Tiger Fiend and Bat Fiend, while the opposing side chose Lin Chang'an.

There was only one person, but Lin Chang'an also had a fourth-tier spirit pet, which was equivalent to two Nascent Soul cultivators.

"We can find someone, but we'll each leave surveillance devices on each other. Neither of us can act recklessly along the way. If we're discovered, don't blame us for being ruthless!"

With both sides on guard, they left numerous surveillance devices on the person they were searching for.

If even one person makes a move during the entire process, this fragile alliance will collapse.

Finally, the two, Old Monster Shangyuan and Lu Zhenjun, transformed into streaks of light and went to find reinforcements.

On the desolate mountain, the old demon Qingyang sneered inwardly, plotting his next move.

Meanwhile, the two old demons, Xuan Yin and Mo Yan, were also secretly on guard against each other.

"Xuan Yin, why did you agree to Fellow Daoist Lu's suggestion?"

"That Lu turtle is very cunning. If we don't agree, and he really brings a fellow Daoist from the Dao Protection Alliance, without any allies, do you think he might do something that backfires?"

Xuan Yin Old Monster knew Lu Wu Gui's character perfectly well; that old thing was ruthless and wouldn't let others have an easy time if he couldn't have what he wanted.

Upon hearing this, the Demon Flame Old Monster fell silent. Indeed, the Abyss Sea was too far from here, so they could only seek help from the Guardian Alliance.

If he were to search for it, Lu Zhenjun would inevitably feel isolated, and if things went wrong, everyone would suffer a huge loss.

"However, Fellow Daoist Lin!"

At this moment, the Demon Flame Old Monster secretly began to calculate in his heart. In the end, they were all members of the Dao Protection Alliance. The Profound Yin Old Demon had only joined forces with no other choice.

Perhaps we could secretly form an alliance with this Fellow Daoist Lin.

Xuan Yin Old Monster sneered inwardly, thinking that if two more people from the Guardian Alliance were to come, he would also be isolated.

At the very least, both Lu Wugui and he were from the Abyss Sea, so they could secretly band together.

It would be best if Lin Chang'an could be won over. They could join forces to seize the treasure first, and then discuss other matters if the opportunity arises later.

The demonic path may seem to occupy only four spots, but in reality, it is the strongest on the surface, with combat power equivalent to three mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators.

Guang Qingyang, the old demon, is considered powerful even among those in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

Lu Zhenjun's fame is largely due to his spirit pets, and the Demon Flame Old Monster is no longer at his peak.

Overall, neither the Guardian Alliance nor the Abyss Sea Alliance has particularly strong combat power among those at the mid-Nascent Soul stage.

That's why this seemingly stable alliance exists.

"Hmph! These despicable people."

Qingyang the Old Demon sneered inwardly. So what if he was afraid that he had asked for an extra spot? He was confident that he could turn against him and gain the upper hand.

……

City in the Clouds.

Now that his armor has been repaired and his defensive capabilities enhanced, Lin Chang'an is in high spirits and is enjoying tea on a high mountain in the city, contemplating the changes in the world.

As it turned out, Lu Zhenjun came to visit and actually revealed a major matter.

"Ancient ruins? And demonic forces are involved?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an immediately frowned and glared at the old man in front of him.

"Lord Lu is a very busy man. It's a relief that you finally have time to come and see me. I thought you had forgotten our agreement."

Lin Chang'an sneered inwardly. This old bastard would never want to leave anything for him if he could take it all for himself.

It's clear that we've encountered a problem, which is why we thought of him.

After being rebuked, Lu Zhenjun showed no embarrassment whatsoever. Instead, he chuckled and pointed to the jade talisman and jade pendant on his body.

"Young Lin, stop talking nonsense. I've been watched the whole time. Letting you join is not only my idea, but also Fellow Daoist Demon Flame's idea."

Clearly, the Demon Flame Old Monster agreed because he felt that Xuan Yin was unreliable, and since he was the only one in the Protectorate Alliance, he needed to recruit someone from the Protectorate Alliance.

"No, I'm not going. I've only been a Nascent Soul cultivator for less than a hundred years. Why are you getting involved? You're all established cultivators. If I get tricked, I'll suffer a huge loss."

"Young Lin, with those blood wings of yours, how many people could catch you if you really wanted to escape? Don't you want some ancient opportunity?"

"No, I have the Spirit Control Sect and Senior Sister Ice Butterfly. I haven't encountered any bottlenecks yet."

“My Bihai Palace has countless treasures, and even the secrets of formations. If you, young man Lin, find anything you obtained in the secret realm useless, you can exchange it with my Bihai Palace.”

"I'm not going anywhere. Who knows if you'll turn on me in the end? My small body, as a Nascent Soul cultivator in the early stage, can't handle it. Besides, I, Lin, from the Azure Sea Palace, know a close friend from the Dark Moon Realm. Fellow Daoist Lu, there's no need for you to worry about me."

Lin Chang'an sneered inwardly, seeing the old man's stubborn demeanor, but judging from his twitching eyebrows, he knew that the old man was trying to discuss an alliance with him.

"Returning to close friends—"

Just as Lu Zhenjun was about to make a sarcastic remark, he suddenly noticed a jade pendant on Lin Chang'an's waist, and his pupils immediately contracted.

However, it was only for a moment. Lu Zhenjun quickly suppressed it, but his heart was already in turmoil, and he was extremely shocked.

This kid Lin is actually connected to the Bihai Palace.

He had seen this jade pendant before; it belonged to the two palace masters, one named 'Ming' and the other 'Xing'.

It doesn't matter which jade pendant it is anymore; what matters is how it ended up in this kid's hands.

The Grand Palace Master has been in seclusion for a long time, reportedly attempting to break through to the Nascent Soul realm. Only the Second Palace Master is in charge of all affairs of the Azure Sea Palace.

Could this kid be part of the Second Palace Master's scheme?
No! wrong!

This jade pendant, worn close to the body, is not something that can be given to just anyone; it can only be given to someone extremely close and trusted.

As he thought of this, Lu Zhenjun's gaze towards Lin Chang'an shifted constantly, recalling many suspicious points surrounding the annihilation of the Sima clan.

At this moment, everything was finally resolved.

With the Second Palace Master behind them, it wouldn't be a problem to secretly command five Nascent Soul cultivators, or even ten.

"Where does this kid get such a big mouth?"

At this moment, Lu Zhenjun's eyes twitched. He still couldn't believe it, but the jade pendant was truly right in front of him.

Could it be...

Suddenly, Lu Zhenjun remembered that decades ago, the Second Palace Master secretly ordered the search for someone's intelligence data, and coincidentally, this person's intelligence was in the waters of Five Dragon Island.

It was later learned that many portraits of a certain male cultivator were hanging in the Second Palace Master's palace.
"My goodness, where did this kid get such amazing skills!"

Lu Zhenjun was truly shocked at this moment, and then when he saw Lin Chang'an's calm expression, he finally understood.

No wonder this kid has such great fortune. He was so arrogant and dared to wipe out the Sima clan right after forming his Nascent Soul, and he has never lacked any treasures.

How could we possibly be short of this!

"Ahem, Lin boy."

The thoughts in his mind were fleeting, but Lin Chang'an sensed that Old Ghost Lu had changed somewhat, though he couldn't quite put his finger on it, which made him secretly on guard.

"I've heard that you've been searching for the Four Symbols Pearl, haven't you? What a coincidence, I know of a water-repelling pearl."

Lu Zhenjun spoke with a smile, like a kind and benevolent elder.

This scene only made Lin Chang'an more wary. He wondered what the old man was up to now. But the Four Symbols Pearls were something that could only be obtained by chance.

"Oh, the water-repelling pearl? Then after this exploration of the ruins, no matter what the final outcome, fellow Daoist, you must help me to facilitate this transaction. Of course, I will also provide the necessary materials."

Lin Chang'an was tempted. If he got another Four Symbols Pearl, how much would his armor be upgraded? He would be even more confident in facing the Xuan Tian Spiritual Body Tribulation.

"No problem, of course."

Lu Zhenjun nodded with a smile, but inwardly he was disdainful. He thought, "You're still trying to play tricks on me. If you go and beg that person behind my back, you'll get more than just a water-repelling pearl."

Even if it were a set, it wouldn't be difficult, but he could only think about it. He dared not make any wild guesses about how this Second Palace Master would act.

However, seeing that this kid wasn't in the Abyss Sea, but had come all this way, and was openly having an affair with the Ice Butterfly Fairy of the Spirit Control Sect, he was secretly alarmed.

Could it be that this kid is really living off a woman? Or is the Second Palace Master plotting something behind the scenes?
Just then, Lu Zhenjun felt the jade talisman at his waist getting hot, and took it out with a disgruntled expression, saying:
"Young Lin, this is Old Ghost Demon Flame looking for you."

Then, through the jade talisman, Lin Chang'an's expression changed, and he seemed to have realized something as he looked at Lu Zhenjun.

It really is an ancient ruin. If what the Demon Flame Old Monster said is true, everyone should be very nervous this time.

The ruins need to be swept away as quickly as possible. If a break occurs prematurely, attracting the attention of everyone on both the righteous and demonic paths, then neither side will get anything.

Generally speaking, no one dared to act recklessly while exploring for treasure, except after the treasure was distributed.

"With my Blood Demon Wings now, if I were to unleash them at full power, even a mid-Nascent Soul cultivator wouldn't be able to catch up with me."

Thinking about this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but feel tempted; it seemed to have a very high safety rate.

"Everyone has sworn an oath by their inner demons that they will not reveal this to a second person before the secret realm is fully explored. Lin boy, don't even think about tipping off your senior sister."

"Don't worry, I certainly won't do anything reckless."

Lin Chang'an smiled calmly. He hadn't revealed it to anyone else. It was just that you hadn't discovered the red robe hidden inside your body, or the phoenix-like creature in the spirit beast pouch.

　Thank you all for your support.

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　　[This is the author's first large-scale Nascent Soul dungeon, featuring a total of eight Nascent Soul cultivators. It's a bold attempt, and I hope to write a story that satisfies all fellow cultivators.]

　　
　
(End of this chapter)