Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 593 Unearthing a Piece of Jade (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Three days later, in the vast ocean, Li Yunjing sat cross-legged on a barren island.

This island is not large, only about three miles in circumference.

Three days ago, after finishing his political affairs with the "East China Sea Alliance," he left "Shenxiao Island" and appeared here.

He had originally intended to fly all the way to the "Holy Sound Sea" in one go, but he encountered an acquaintance there and had to stop.

Twenty miles away, to the northeast, on a large ship with three masts erected, seventeen or eighteen male and female cultivators were navigating the ship at high speed across the sea.

"That little guy, Lin Xuan..."

Within Li Yunjing's spiritual sense range, he clearly "saw" the people on the boat.

Among them was Lin Xuan, who had received a favor from him!

This person's cultivation level was beyond Li Yunjing's expectations; he had already reached the fifth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm!

This level of cultivation is why Li Yunjing deliberately stopped.

He wanted to see why Lin Xuan's cultivation was progressing so quickly!
On the deck, Lin Xuan sat cross-legged, his body surging with spiritual energy and faintly shimmering with precious light.

"Brother Lin's cultivation has improved even more!"

"A female cultivator exclaimed in admiration."

Lin Xuan opened his eyes and smiled modestly: "Just lucky."

However, his eyes held a deep indifference; the changes in his family had dealt a blow to his spirits.

It is truly remarkable that he was able to persevere under such circumstances after his wife and children were murdered.

Last time, he sensed danger in "Four Seas City", so he left and wandered around the various seas of the East China Sea.

He has already found an opportunity to kill some of his enemies!
However, the mastermind behind the scenes is too powerful.

Lin Xuan was no match for him at all!

This made him endure hardship and not waste a single second, all for the sake of improving his cultivation so that he could avenge the blood feud of his wife and children!
The power of hatred made him even more diligent, and his cultivation progressed even faster.

Li Yunjing watched the people on the ship with great interest and listened to their conversation. He then learned that Lin Xuan had teamed up with these people to enter the sea, hunt sea monsters, and earn spirit stones.

This is also a task that ordinary independent cultivators, cultivators from small families, and cultivators from small sects must go through.

Without spirit stones, pills, and resources, where does cultivation come from?

Those who live near mountains live off the mountains; those who live near the sea live off the sea!
The cultivators of the East Sea need to form small teams to venture deep into the sea, hunt demons and sea creatures, and exchange them for resources.

Li Yunjing happened to have nothing to do, so he wanted to see how Lin Xuan would perform.

If this person is truly a genius, he wouldn't mind bringing him into the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" to become a disciple.

What? Lin Xuan's cultivation level is too high?
This is not a problem!

What's important is Lin Xuan's character and his attitude towards the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

As long as he is willing to join the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and serve it loyally, Li Yunjing is willing to make an exception and give Lin Xuan a chance.

There are always exceptions to genius!

As long as Lin Xuan didn't improve his cultivation through crooked means, Li Yunjing would cultivate him!

Just as Li Yunjing was secretly observing, the sea suddenly churned violently, and a chilling aura emanated from the seabed.

"Oh no! A siren is approaching!"

An experienced old monk on the ship suddenly stood up, his expression changing drastically.

"boom……"

The next instant, a huge black tentacle tore through the sea and lashed out at the ship!
The tentacles were as thick as palace pillars, covered with hideous suckers, and exuded a foul, demonic aura.

"A sea monster at the peak of Foundation Establishment!"

The crowd gasped in alarm and immediately unleashed their magical artifacts to defend themselves.

"Don't panic, everyone!"

Lin Xuan's gaze sharpened, and his figure moved like lightning. He drew a cyan longsword from its sheath, and the sword light shone like a rainbow as he slashed directly at the tentacle!

"laugh……"

As the sword flashed, a section of the tentacle was severed, and black blood spurted out.

However, the sea monster, in pain, became even more ferocious, with several more tentacles extending from the seabed and frantically pounding the ship, causing it to shake violently and almost capsize!

If it weren't for the many runes engraved on the ship, it would have already disintegrated.

"Formation!"

The formation master in the group shouted, and everyone quickly took their positions. A barrier of spiritual light rose up, barely blocking the attack of the tentacles.

Lin Xuan did not hide in the formation, but instead leaped into the air and rushed directly towards the sea!

"Brother Lin, danger!"

someone exclaimed.

"kill!"

But Lin Xuan paid no heed, his eyes filled only with icy killing intent.

He stood on the waves, his longsword gleaming brightly, and shouted, "Azure Sky Sword Technique! Wave Breaker!"

"Shh!"

A sword aura tens of feet long swept out, severing the three tentacles in one fell swoop!

The sea surface was cleaved open by the sword energy, revealing a giant octopus sea monster on the seabed. Its scarlet eyes were fixed on Lin Xuan, and it let out a piercing hiss.

"Beast, die!"

Lin Xuan showed no fear, his figure approaching like a ghost, his sword moves fierce, each strike aimed directly at the sea monster's vitals.

If you want revenge and to improve your cultivation, there is only one quick way: to make the ultimate breakthrough between life and death!
Either life or death!
"Indeed, his swordsmanship is sharp and his combat awareness is excellent. He is indeed a promising talent."

Li Yunjing nodded slightly from a distance.

He was becoming more and more optimistic about this little guy.

However, just as Lin Xuan was about to kill the sea monster, a dark shadow suddenly rushed out from the seabed.

It turned out to be an even larger sea serpent demon, whose cultivation had reached the first level of the Golden Core Realm!

"A Golden Core Demon King!"

The people on the boat looked ashen-faced.

"kill!"

Lin Xuan's pupils contracted, but he did not back down. Instead, he gritted his teeth and met the attack head-on. His sword stance changed again, and he seemed to be fighting to the death!

"He does have some backbone."

Li Yunjing chuckled softly, finally ceasing to stand by and waved his sleeve.

"boom!"

A golden palm print descended from the sky, instantly turning the sea serpent demon into a bloody mist!
The aftershocks were so powerful that even the octopus-like sea monster was shattered to pieces!

Everyone on the ship stared in disbelief, and Lin Xuan also suddenly looked up at the sky.

A figure appeared, stepping through the air, his robes fluttering, like a banished immortal.

Li Yunjing stood with his hands behind his back and smiled faintly: "Lin Xuan, it's been a long time."

"senior?"

Lin Xuan's pupils suddenly contracted, and his hand holding the sword trembled slightly.

He recalled that when he was in "Four Seas City", his family heirloom was forcibly stolen. A senior figure intervened and gave him a generous reward to buy his family heirloom.

It was thanks to the wealth bestowed upon him by this predecessor that he had the capital to rise to prominence.

I thought we'd never meet again in this vast sea of ​​people, but unexpectedly, this senior suddenly appeared and saved my life when I was facing certain death.

This left Lin Xuan with mixed feelings. He stared blankly at Li Yunjing, seemingly at a loss for words.

"Why, you don't recognize me?"

Li Yunjing looked at Lin Xuan's stunned expression, a slight smile playing on his lips, and spoke in a leisurely tone.

"I will never forget your great kindness, senior!"

Lin Xuan snapped out of his daze, took a deep breath, and solemnly clasped his hands in a salute: "If it weren't for your help back then, I'm afraid I would have already..."

"It's just a little effort."

Li Yunjing waved his hand, interrupting him: "As for you, in just a few years, you have already stepped into the fifth level of Foundation Establishment. It seems that you have not been slacking off all these years."

"If it weren't for the spirit stones and pills bestowed upon me by my senior, I wouldn't have achieved my current level of cultivation."

Lin Xuan gave a wry smile.

"Opportunity has been given to you, but the path you walk is your own."

Li Yunjing's gaze was deep, and he smiled faintly: "It's your ability to get this far."

The people on the ship looked at each other in surprise. No one expected that this suddenly appearing expert would have a past connection with Lin Xuan!

Moreover, judging from their conversation, they seem to have a deep connection.

This filled his companions with awe as they looked at Lin Xuan.

It should be noted that at the beginning, this senior had not yet shown his face, but he killed a third-tier demon king with just a palm strike from a distance.

Such skill was beyond their comprehension.

Li Yunjing took a step and boarded the ship.

With a flick of his sleeve, the sea breeze subsided, and the entire ship regained its stability.

Li Yunjing gestured for Lin Xuan to come over.

Lin Xuan then realized what was happening and turned back onto the ship from mid-air.

The other companions, seeing this senior standing so close to them, couldn't help but feel nervous and respectfully bowed and greeted him.

"Please, everyone, no need for formalities! Please go to the cabin first, I'd like to have a few words with Lin Xuan."

Li Yunjing nodded, his voice gentle yet unquestionable.

"Yes, senior!"

Everyone quickly agreed, not daring to say another word, and hurried towards the cabin.

Soon, only Li Yunjing and Lin Xuan remained on the deck.

How have you been these past few years?

Li Yunjing's gaze fell upon the vast and magnificent sea, and he calmly asked, "Since our parting at 'Four Seas City,' I have secluded myself with the spirit stones and pills given to me by my senior, devoting myself to cultivation."

Lin Xuan sheathed his longsword, his expression complex: "More than twenty years ago, I broke through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, opened a shop in the city, married a wife, and had a son. But fate played a cruel trick on me, and my family was murdered."

As he said this, a hint of sadness flashed in his eyes: "Now, I'm living in a daze, and I don't know when I'll be able to avenge my wife and children."

"Oh? Is this happening?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing's gaze sharpened slightly, and he slowly turned to look at Lin Xuan: "Do you want me to help you?"

He knew about this a long time ago.

This was a test of Lin Xuan's abilities.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan suddenly looked up, a hint of struggle flashing in his eyes.

He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug deep into his palms, and blood seeped out between his fingers, but he was completely unaware of it.

"I appreciate your kindness, senior."

His voice was hoarse, yet unusually firm, “But this blood feud… I must settle it with my own hands.”

"With your current Foundation Establishment Level 5 cultivation?"

A hint of approval flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes, but he deliberately sneered, "By the time you reach the Core Formation stage, who knows when that will be!"

"I know my abilities are insignificant."

Lin Xuan raised his head, his eyes blazing with fury. "But I will become stronger, strong enough to take my revenge on my enemies!"

The sea breeze howled, blowing the robes of the two men.

Li Yunjing remained silent for a moment, then suddenly raised his hand and waved it, enveloping the entire ship in a golden light.

"Okay! Have some backbone!"

With a flick of his sleeve, three treasures floated in the air. "This 'Azure Nether Sword' is one I used in my younger days. This bottle of 'True Essence Pills' can help you quickly accumulate mana. This 'Tai Xu Sword Scripture' is enough for you to cultivate to the Golden Core realm."

Li Yunjing was very satisfied with Lin Xuan's probing.

After some thought, he decided to give Lin Xuan some financial assistance.

He wanted to see if Lin Xuan could give him another surprise.

"Senior...this..."

Lin Xuan stared in shock at the treasure before him, but did not immediately reach out.

"Don't get me wrong, it's not for free."

Li Yunjing's lips curled slightly. "I've been working for the 'East China Sea Alliance' lately. Do you have the confidence to join the 'East China Sea Alliance' and serve on the front lines at 'Holy Sound Island'?"

"Holy Sound Island?"

Lin Xuan's pupils shrank. "That's the most dangerous place in the East China Sea right now."

"What? Are you scared?"

Li Yunjing asked with a smile.

He wanted to see how Lin Xuan would choose.

"No!"

Lin Xuan grabbed the Azure Nether Sword, and the blade immediately emitted a clear, melodious dragon's roar. "Go to the front lines! I'll take the challenge!"

"very good!"

Li Yunjing nodded in satisfaction, then suddenly lowered his voice: "I hope that you can achieve great things and gain experience while ensuring your own safety!"

"Thank you so much, senior, Lin Xuan..."

Lin Xuan was shocked and instantly understood Li Yunjing's deeper meaning.

"Don't thank me yet."

Li Yunjing's figure gradually blurred. "Let's talk about it when you come back alive from the front lines."

After Li Yunjing's figure completely disappeared, only Lin Xuan remained on the deck.

He looked down at the "Azure Nether Sword" in his hand, the azure light flowing across its blade reflecting on his resolute face.

"Holy Sound Island!"

Lin Xuan muttered to himself, as rumors about that place surfaced in his mind.

At the forefront of the East Sea, cultivators participate in the setup of the grand formation every day, preparing for the decisive battle against the "Tianluo Dao Sect".

Hundreds of thousands of cultivators from the "East Sea Alliance" have already gathered there!

The danger goes without saying; for Foundation Establishment cultivators, it is absolutely a bloodbath with huge casualties.

He took a deep breath and carefully put the three treasures away.

Turning to look towards the cabin, I saw my companions peeking out of the portholes, their eyes filled with awe and curiosity.

"Everyone come out."

Lin Xuan said softly.

The group then returned to the deck somewhat awkwardly.

A young cultivator mustered his courage and asked, "Brother Lin, who is that senior...?"

"An old friend."

Lin Xuan didn't want to say more, so he said instead, "Our voyage needs to be changed. We'll go to the nearest port first; I have some things to take care of."

That night, Lin Xuan stood alone at the bow of the boat, studying the "Tai Xu Sword Scripture" by the moonlight.

Three days later, the ship docked and reached the nearest outpost.

As Lin Xuan bid farewell to his companions, the young cultivator suddenly caught up with him and said, "Brother Lin, I don't know where you're going! You must stay safe!"

"Thank you."

Lin Xuan paused, a smile appearing on his troubled face: "When I return, we'll have a good drink together."

While Lin Xuan was heading to the "Holy Sound Sea", Li Yunjing had already arrived at "Holy Sound Island" and begun making arrangements at the front.

When Lin Xuan's spirit boat finally arrived at the outer edge of "Holy Sound Island" after passing through layers of mist, the scene before him made him gasp for breath.

The entire island was enveloped by a golden light curtain that stretched to the heavens and the earth. The light curtain was colorful and shone eternally, surpassing even the sun in the sky.

Countless cultivators rode magical artifacts through the air, their various spiritual lights flashing incessantly.

Lin Xuan felt nervous as soon as he arrived.

The oppressive atmosphere here makes your heart clench and even makes it hard to breathe.

The rain is coming from the wind!
"newcomer?"

A scarred monk guarding Lin Xuan stopped him. "State your name so we can verify your identity."

"Lin Xuan, a rogue cultivator, has come to serve under the orders of a senior."

Lin Xuan took out the token left by Li Yunjing.

The guard had initially seemed nonchalant, but upon seeing the token, he was taken aback!
This is actually the token of the Enforcement Hall!

Upon seeing the token, the guard immediately stood at attention: "So you're recommended by the 'Hall of Enforcement'! Please come in quickly, the front lines are short-handed!"

The moment you pass through the golden light curtain, a deafening roar hits you in the face.

Lin Xuan's pupils contracted slightly, and the scene before him made his blood boil.

The entire "Holy Sound Island" is like a primordial beast awakening, making its final preparations for battle.

Hundreds of warships were neatly lined up in the harbor, their decks piled high with energy cannons that gleamed with a cold light; squads of cultivators in uniform armor were practicing combined attack formations, their battle cries shaking the heavens and the earth.

"Third Patrol Team, proceed to the east coast and establish defenses immediately!"

How long will it take for the defensive magic artifacts at the weapon-refining workshop to be completed?

"All the pills must be distributed before nightfall!"

……

Under the leadership of their captains, the various squads assembled, and commands were given one after another.

Lin Xuan noticed that even the shops on both sides of the street had been transformed into temporary workshops, where weapon refiners were mass-producing arrows and talisman masters were engrossed in drawing defensive talismans.

"follow me."

The guard led Lin Xuan through the busy streets, saying, "Let's go to the quartermaster's office to register first."

On the way, Lin Xuan saw a group of young cultivators carrying supplies. The youngest of them looked no more than fifteen or sixteen years old, but each of them had a resolute expression.

An elderly man with white hair stood on a high place, distributing jade slips to the newly arrived cultivators: "These are the supernatural abilities and spells commonly used by the 'Tianluo Dao Sect.' Memorize them all!"

As I turned a corner, I suddenly heard a piercing alarm.

Everyone instantly stopped what they were doing and looked up at the sky.

"The reconnaissance team is back!"

someone shouted.

Three battered airships wobbled through the protective shield, one of them breaking in two as soon as it landed.

The blood-covered cultivators were carried off the stage, still roaring, "'Stone Cape Sea' has fallen! The 'Skywing Fish Clan' there has been wiped out!"

"Among the sea race, at least five fourth-tier demon kings were killed by the 'Tianluo Dao Sect'!"

"At this moment, the 'Tianluo Dao Sect' is still two sea areas away from the 'Sacred Sound Sea'!"

……

The street erupted in an uproar.

A burly cultivator clad in a purple-gold battle robe rose into the air, his voice booming like thunder: "Silence!"

The entire "Holy Sound Island" fell silent instantly, and everyone looked up at that majestic figure.

"I am Zhao Wuji, the garrison commander of 'Sacred Sound Island'."

The cultivator's gaze swept across the entire area like lightning. "'Tianluo Dao Sect' came with great force, but Holy Sound Island has a seventy-two-layered island-protecting formation, and several Nascent Soul Realm elders are also in charge. It is far superior to 'Stone Cape Sea'!"

"All Golden Core cultivators, immediately proceed to the three array points in the east, south, and north to take up positions!"

With a wave of his hand, a huge sea chart appeared in the sky: "Foundation Establishment cultivators, reinforce the defensive fortifications as planned!"

"Yes!"

Everyone solemnly accepted the order.

(End of this chapter)