Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 52 The Secret Realm in Turmoil!

Inside the secret room.

"Logically speaking, Shen Lie shouldn't be in such a hurry to break through, and neither should Yun Yao!"

Finally, Lin Chang'an shook his head, trying to clear these thoughts from his mind.

These were things he couldn't consider. Fortunately, he and Yun Yao weren't that involved; at most, they were just classmates.

"Green Bamboo Sword!"

As he raised his hand, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but smile as he looked at the Green Bamboo Sword in his palm, which had been reforged and upgraded to a superior-grade magic weapon.

"Test the sharpness first."

The hard stone wall in the cultivation room was pierced three inches deep even before much effort was required, which made Lin Chang'an reluctant to put it down.

"No wonder it contains gold essence."

The edge of the sword was faintly tinged with gold; even such a small amount of gold essence was ridiculously expensive, but the effect was surprisingly good.

"I can't get involved in Yun Yao's affairs, so I'd better stay away and continue my cultivation and talisman-drawing routine."

The battle at the front lines was becoming increasingly fierce, but Lin Chang'an, who was already at the eighth level of Qi Refining, was not as worried about the turmoil in the rear as he had been before.

After all, given his current cultivation level and family background, he could only afford to offend a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

……

However, just as Lin Chang'an was focused on his cultivation, a message suddenly appeared in the market without anyone knowing when.

A suspected ancient secret realm has been discovered in the Cloud and Mist Mountains.

On this day, when Lin Chang'an came to Zhenbaolou to purchase cultivation supplies, he was shocked to see the commotion in the market.

"What? A secret realm has been discovered in the Cloud Mist Mountains, possibly the ruins of an ancient cultivator?"

This news, like a volcanic eruption, instantly ignited the desire in the hearts of all cultivators.

Ancient cultivation technique!

magic weapon!

Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects, and even countless treasures.

"Master Lin, many cultivators have already gone to explore the market in groups. I heard that even Foundation Establishment cultivators from Li Huo Palace and Xuan Yin Pavilion have gone there in person."

Manager Miao said enviously, while Lin Chang'an exclaimed in astonishment:
"Manager Miao, is your information reliable? How come a secret realm was discovered out of nowhere?"

Although ancient secret realms do appear in the cultivation world, he always had a feeling that it was unreliable for them to appear around him.

Is it fake again?

"reliable?"

Upon hearing this, Manager Miao immediately shook his head and said:
"I don't know about that, but two demon-hunting teams encountered the Demon Cultivator Ghost Three Blades fighting with someone in the Cloud Mist Mountains. It seems they discovered the entrance to the secret realm and wanted to silence him."

As the two demon-hunting teams fled back in a panic, to avoid being silenced—you know how it is—they told every cultivator they encountered along the way what they knew, and that's how they saved their lives.

Wow, this news is explosive!
Lin Chang'an was shocked. Could it be that the secret realm really wasn't going to work this time?

"I don't know if it's true or not, but Gui Sandao did indeed slaughter cultivators in a frenzy. Yesterday, many seriously injured cultivators fled back in panic."

At this time, news of the secret realm was spreading throughout the entire market.

Ruins, treasures, cultivation techniques, and ancient cultivators were among the sounds that echoed throughout the market.

Inside the market, countless independent cultivators seemed to have grasped something, and were now frantically rushing towards the Cloud Mist Mountain Range in large groups.

"Master Lin, do you have any high-grade Golden Light Talismans? I'll offer fifty spirit stones!"

"Master Lin, would you like to join our team? Let's go together..."

As Lin Chang'an walked out of the True Treasure Pavilion and looked at the frenzied cultivators, he even thought to himself, "Since there are so many people, what if I get lucky?"

Lin Chang'an, who instantly regained his senses, was secretly alarmed.

"Damn it, even I have this thought, let alone others."

On second thought, this also seemed like a perfect opportunity to sell talismans.

"Damn it, I almost missed this business opportunity."

Lin Chang'an, hiding in the crowd, disguised himself and began secretly selling high-grade talismans.

Normally, he sells talismans here and there, but he never gets a good opportunity like this.

Ancient Secret Realm!

In the cultivation world, any cultivator who obtains the opportunity of an ancient relic will invariably become famous throughout the region.

There are too many true and legendary stories. To say nothing of the distant past, just take the number one rogue cultivator in Yue Kingdom. It is said that he only had a low-grade spiritual root, but he obtained a fortuitous opportunity.

Like a roc spreading its wings for 90,000 miles, he had already formed his core a hundred years ago, becoming a legendary Golden Core cultivator. Even the three major sects dared not easily offend him.

……

Throughout the day, Lin Chang'an had almost completely cleared out his inventory, except for a portion he kept for self-defense.

However, on his way back, he was shocked to see a familiar face – Old Luo, the man who used to sell monster meat. "Old Luo, what are you doing?"

Despite being over sixty years old, the butcher Luo, with his rugged face, was holding a mid-grade magic weapon, the Fiery Blade, as he bid farewell to his family.

"Master Lin!"

Upon seeing a familiar face, Lao Luo, the butcher, opened his mouth and revealed a slightly crazed smile.

"Of course, I'm going to the secret realm. I've cultivated immortality my whole life, but when I was young, I backed down because of a chance encounter. As a result, I watched others make great strides forward. This time, I have to give it my all!"

Upon hearing this and seeing Lao Luo saying goodbye to his family, Lin Chang'an knew that he couldn't persuade him; the man was determined and wouldn't listen to reason.

"Old Luo, I wish you good fortune."

In the end, Lin Chang'an could only offer his blessings, even though he didn't think highly of the other party.

Instead, Old Luo laughed loudly, "Thank you for Lin Fushi's auspicious words, but at my age, I don't want anything else. I just want to seize an opportunity for my grandson before I get too old and frail..."

"Old Luo..."

Watching Lao Luo's hurried departure, Lin Chang'an sighed wistfully.

If this secret realm had suddenly appeared when he was heartbroken and ready to return to the mortal world, would he have gone there?

The answer is yes.

With so many people, what if an opportunity suddenly falls from the sky? Everyone has greed in their heart.

"If I weren't currently short of spirit stones, I might have taken the plunge, since it could very well be a Foundation Establishment opportunity."

Lin Chang'an thought to himself that the reason he was so calm was because he had confidence.

However, among the countless beings in the cultivation world, who have been struggling for decades, how many can remain unmoved when faced with an opportunity?

"Luo missed opportunities when he was young, and he has probably been regretting it all these years."

Just like when he was in the demon-hunting team, he missed out on a prey worth a few spirit stones, and regretted it for a long time, feeling like he was being torn apart every night.

"Never mind, I'll quickly replenish the materials for drawing talismans in the next few days, and then go back to seclusion to draw talismans."

Lin Chang'an gritted his teeth. He already had his own plans, and even Foundation Establishment cultivators from the two major sects had gone to this secret realm. How could he let a rogue cultivator take advantage of the situation?

"If the secret realm is real, it will probably have a greater impact. We must improve our combat strength as soon as possible to ensure our safety. However, it seems that the only way to improve right now is to work on talismans."

Lin Chang'an pondered inwardly. His cultivation level couldn't be improved anytime soon, he didn't lack magical artifacts, and he was also nurturing a spirit pet.

Right now, the only way to quickly improve combat power is to work on talismans.

"The inheritance of second-tier talismans is far beyond what I can obtain now, but if it is made with second-tier talisman materials, its power can be greatly increased."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an nodded to himself. In the art of talismans, using higher-grade materials to enhance their power is quite common.

The power of a second-tier talisman is equivalent to a strike from a Foundation Establishment cultivator, which is extremely rare on the market.

Use the materials of a second-tier talisman to make a first-tier talisman.

The drawn talismans are also called 'first-tier high-quality talismans' or 'quasi-second-tier talismans', and their power can reach 70-80% of that of second-tier talismans.

It is what is meant by being infinitely close to a second-tier talisman, but still falling short.

Qi Refining cultivators usually keep one as a trump card.

[Golden Light Talisman (Grandmaster 4238/5000), Fireball Talisman (Grandmaster 4678/5000)]

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an glanced at his own attributes and nodded secretly.

"The Grandmaster realm is equivalent to a first-tier high-level talisman master. So as long as I hurry up and break through to the Perfect realm, I will be able to create a first-tier high-level fine talisman. But before that, I need to collect some materials first."

As a first-tier superior talisman master, it is perfectly reasonable for him to collect materials for second-tier talismans to improve his skills.

However, this usually consumes a lot of spirit stones. After all, as everyone knows, improving one's cultivation skills requires not only a lot of time but also the support of spirit stones.

This is why most cultivators who excel in various arts and skills in the cultivation of immortality come from large clans and sects.

Fortunately, he didn't lack those spirit stones.

……

half a month later.

A furious shout suddenly rang out from the market.

"Wang family! You colluded with cultivators who had been robbed of their power! Hand over the treasures of the secret realm immediately, or we will wipe out your entire family!"

"If you want to find fault, you'll always find a reason! Your Li Huo Palace has gone too far!"

"Wang family cultivators, listen to my command! The Xuan Yin Pavilion within the secret realm has already turned against the Li Huo Palace. There aren't many cultivators from the two major sects left in the market. Don't be afraid, clan members! Charge out! We'll pledge allegiance to the Divine Sword Sect..."

The next moment, a battle broke out among Foundation Establishment cultivators in the market. At the same time, Lin Chang'an, who had just been awakened from the secret room, saw the flashing magical light in the market.

New books are hard-won, so I ask all fellow readers to remember to read and nurture these young seedlings next Tuesday.

I would like to express my gratitude to all fellow practitioners for their support.

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