Immortality and Cultivation: Starting with Harvesting the Talents of Demonic Beasts

Chapter 276 Five Years of Progress, Changes in Song Land

"Finally, I have a superior spiritual root."

Lin Changheng took a deep breath, his eyes filled with visible emotion.

A hundred years.

He recalled when he was eighteen and just beginning his cultivation journey, his meager nine strands of spiritual energy and mottled fire spirit root were casually judged as "mixed spirit root" at the Spirit Testing Conference. The cold and ruthless assessment led him to believe that his future years would be wasted and his path to enlightenment would be hopeless.

Both families and sects shook their heads and refused.

Lin Changheng's high spirits and belief that his hardships were over were immediately shattered by the cruel reality, and he fell straight into the dust.

Fortunately, the Xu family of Blackwater River extended an olive branch to him; otherwise, Lin Changheng would have been left to be a wandering, aimless cultivator.

Not only did their lives become unstable, but they also had no way of accessing the Daoist alchemy, which was considered the foremost of all arts.

In the years that followed, the limitations of spiritual roots became obvious.

Lin Changheng has been cultivating for eleven years, yet he is still trapped in the shackles of the second level of Qi Refining.

Others easily broke through the barriers he once regarded as insurmountable obstacles, and he had also chewed on the bitter fruit called "unwillingness" countless times in the struggle between heaven and man.

Resources, opportunities, comprehension... he had no advantage in any of them, and all he could rely on was the six words "daring not to slack off for a moment".

Fortunately, the "Yuan Ding" has awakened, and now, these fifty-one strands of spiritual energy are the best response to his century of solitude and perseverance.

He slowly withdrew from his inner vision and opened his eyes. His eyes no longer held ecstatic joy, only a quiet flame burning brightly within them.

"A superior spiritual root is just the beginning."

But in this cultivation world, he is certainly worthy of being called... a genius.

If someone had such spiritual talent back then, no matter how their cultivation developed in the future, even the five major sects and Taoist schools would not have been able to refuse them and would have vied to take them into their fold.

But even the strongest genius cannot compare to Lin Changheng, who now possesses the "Yuan Ding," because his spiritual root can undergo infinite transformations.

Given enough time and with a steady, methodical approach, Lin Changheng is confident he can progress all the way to Earth Spiritual Root and Heaven Spiritual Root...

Possessing a spiritual root talent that is unprecedented in history!
……

For some reason, the image of Mo Zhaoli appeared in Lin Changheng's mind.

Li'er's spiritual root talent, its spiritual essence is just stuck at fifty strands.

Although he had entered the sect of the Purple Extreme Sect, his spiritual root was not impressive among the disciples.

Therefore, I had to work incredibly hard to achieve my current strength and status.

Now, Lin Changheng's spiritual root has surpassed that of this woman, and their already equal cultivation levels will continue to widen in the future.

……

"Om~"

Lin Changheng calmed his mind and began to circulate the "Jade Void Bright Scripture," which he had already cultivated to the point of perfection.

Now that his spiritual root has undergone a transformation, he plans to try again.

Let's take a look at the effects of a superior spiritual root.

The moment the technique was activated, a sudden change occurred!
In the instant his divine senses filled the air and all five senses were fully activated, what he "saw" was not the misty, drifting fire elemental energy that he used to have to exert great effort to summon.

Instead, countless jubilant, fiery, and bright crimson lights, like spirits summoned from the void, easily swarmed to surround his body without any effort to draw them in.

"Wonderful..."

Lin Changheng murmured, "This is the power of a superior spiritual root—it's no longer 'people seeking qi,' but 'qi responding to people'!"
With a slight thought, he followed the instructions.

The superior fire spirit root, possessing fifty-one strands of spiritual energy, trembled slightly, as if transforming into a powerful guide to fire-elemental spiritual energy.

The dense fire-elemental spiritual energy around them immediately flowed obediently along the meridian routes of the Jade Void Bright Scripture, which were far more complex and profound than ordinary cultivation methods, as if obeying a divine decree.

The refining process was surprisingly smooth!
Moreover, it is faster and more efficient.

Wherever the spiritual energy passes, a warm, burning sensation emanates from the meridians, as if receiving the purest nourishment and tempering.

What surprised him even more was that, for those with superior spiritual roots, the subtle operational techniques and numerous spiritual energy nodes in the Jade Void Bright Scripture became natural and effortless.

Originally, it was intended to guide and manipulate through a high level of understanding.

Now it seems to possess a certain spirituality, able to adjust the flow and properties of spiritual energy to suit the requirements of the cultivation technique.

This is the difference between being "active" and "passive".

Cultivation has transformed from a grueling and exhausting "labor" into an almost instinctive "breathing." Of course, this is only a rough description. Lin Changheng estimates that the "breathing" effect can only be achieved at the Heavenly Spirit Root stage.

……

One complete cycle of the universe is finished.

Lin Changheng slowly finished his practice, opened his eyes, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes, as if the room had been instantly brightened.

He carefully pondered the matter and realized that this one cultivation session alone had increased his efficiency by about 30%!
Moreover, the magical power he cultivated became increasingly pure and refined, carrying a trace of the magnificent righteousness unique to the Jade Void Bright Scripture, with an extremely solid foundation.

It is comparable to that refined using the [Crimson Sky Profound Flame].

Moreover, the generation efficiency of [Crimson True Essence] is also three points higher.

"Zizi..."

The newly generated wisp of crimson true essence was skillfully guided by Lin Changheng and poured into the [Crimson Sky Profound Flame].

It was instantly engulfed by flames, becoming nourishment for its transformation.

Feeling the power of the [Crimson Sky Profound Flame] subtly increasing.

"So... this is the world of geniuses."

Lin Changheng spoke softly, his heart filled with mixed emotions, yet his future seemed bright!
……

At this moment, the sky was already turning a pale white, and the sun was about to rise.

A ray of morning light pierced through the hole left in the roof and landed precisely in Lin Changheng's outstretched palm.

Lin Changheng then went out and arrived at the back mountain range of Qiyue Island, where he casually captured a first-order wolf-shaped demon beast that was hunting in the forest.

These monsters were originally intended for Xiaoqing, the Green-haired Tiger, to be used for hunting and to hone his ferocity.

It is now being used for testing the new law.

"Woooo..."

The wolf-shaped demon beast was remotely controlled by the green-robed cultivator in front of him using his magic.

Its fur stood on end, it felt fear, and began to struggle and howl, but it was unable to break free.

We arrived at the mountain hollow where the second cave was hidden in the mountains.

Lin Changheng casually cast a spell to freeze the wolf-shaped demon beast, and then began to examine the [Divine Blood Curse Seal Technique - Spiritual Movement] brought by the [Crimson-Eyed Fire Demon Treasure Seed - Second Layer].

He did not rush to use it, but first calmed his mind completely, looked inward at himself, and carefully sensed the [Divine Blood Curse Seal] that had been integrated into the depths of his bloodline as the treasure seed advanced.

This method has become an innate instinct, something I have mastered, like breathing and heartbeat.

He "saw" that deep within his body, there seemed to be some imperceptible, fine, dust-like crimson-gold runes. They flowed silently within his body, yet contained some strange and ancient power.

"With my divine blood, I inscribe your life-ordaining curse..."

A sudden inspiration struck him, and following some kind of instinctive guidance, he slowly raised his right hand, pointing his fingers like a pen.

With a slight thought, a thin thread of crimson gold blood, finer than a strand of hair, quietly seeped from his fingertips—not real blood, but a highly condensed divine power controlling the magic power of the newly imprinted crimson gold runes.

Concentrate, and write!
He used his fingers as a pen, the void as paper, and the crimson gold line as ink to begin sketching.

Wherever his fingertips traced, clear, mysterious runes composed of pure light and flame were left in the air.

The process was more mentally and physically demanding than he had imagined. Each rune he created seemed to draw a portion of his power from his dantian.

However, now that we have a superior fire spirit root as our foundation and the pure magic power cultivated from the Jade Void Bright Scripture provides strong support, we can naturally complete the task smoothly.

In an instant, a complex, palm-sized, crimson-gold seal, resembling a miniature roaring fire demon, floated in the void before his fingertips, slowly rotating.

The moment the spell seal took shape, Lin Changheng clearly felt an incredibly close connection between himself and the seal. It seemed to become an extension of his body, and a sense of "agility" arose spontaneously.

The experiment begins.

A thought flickered in his mind—"Go!"

The curse mark, as if it possessed a life of its own, silently traced an arc and instantly disappeared into the body of the first-tier wolf-shaped demon beast.

"Awooo!"

The first-tier wolf-shaped demon beast seemed to sense something and struggled desperately, waving its sharp claws, but to no avail.

"laugh!"

The curse seal entered its body, and the wolf-shaped demon beast became aware of it. Its pupils went dark, and it instantly gave up struggling and collapsed to the ground.

At this moment, Lin Changheng's calm eyes were already fixed on him.

Three-colored rays flowed, divine light was projected, and we observed quietly.

The wolf demon's surface showed no signs of damage or wounds, but Lin Changheng could clearly "sense" the presence of the curse mark. It was like an invisible coordinate, firmly imprinted inside the demon's belly.

But in reality, disregarding the inherent perception of the "caster," the aura of the [Divine Blood Curse Seal] had been completely concealed, making it almost impossible for him to detect even with a careful scan using his divine sense.

"It was truly hidden very well."

Lin Changheng was satisfied with this. Then, his thoughts shifted again, and a subtle yet scorching wave suddenly emanated from the wolf demon's body. Faint red patterns even appeared on its skin, as if it were constructed from lava.

"Ow!"

The wolf demon began to howl in pain, its voice sounding extremely miserable. Then, its ferocity erupted, creating a foul-smelling demonic wind that rushed towards them, its sharp teeth and mouths aimed at Lin Changheng's throat and chest.

He wanted to slit his throat and rip out his heart.

Lin Changheng looked at it indifferently, as if he hadn't seen it. Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind, and he remotely activated the trace of destructive will at the core of the curse seal.

"puff--"

With a soft thud, crimson flames suddenly erupted from the wolf demon's body, which was as tough as copper and iron, surging out from its pores, flesh, and bone crevices.

The wolf demon didn't even have time to howl before it was burned to ashes from the inside out in the blink of an eye!

The entire process was silent, yet it carried a chilling destructive power.

Lin Changheng let out a long breath, sweat glistening on his forehead. The power of this seal had been considerable, but his eyes shone with an astonishing brightness.

This dual-layered [Divine Blood Curse Seal Technique] is not only strangely powerful, but also remarkable for its instinctive and fluid control—a quality that surpasses ordinary spells. Whether it's planting the seal remotely, sensing from a distance, or detonating it with a single thought, everything is incredibly smooth.

"This method can be described as an excellent means of cunning, control... no, defeating the enemy."

The corners of his mouth curved.

The dawn grew brighter, enveloping him in a radiant glow.

He felt that nearly 30% of his magical power had been consumed during the entire process of casting and controlling the spell, but he felt incredibly fulfilled.

While meditating to recover his magical power, Lin Changheng suddenly had a series of random thoughts.

"This curse seal was constructed using magical power as ink; perhaps we could use the power of the [Crimson Sky Profound Flame] instead..."

Once the thought arose, it could no longer be suppressed.
"Will it possess even more magnificent and incredible power?"

I tried it right away.

However, it is obvious that the power of the Crimson Sky Profound Flame is quite different from magic power and demonic power, and cannot be copied directly.

However, with Lin Changheng's "Fivefold Enlightenment" as a given, we first confirmed the feasibility of this approach and then began to try and reason about it.

Find new points of convergence and adjust and improve different methods.

Lin Changheng's mindset and personality, cultivated through scientific research training in his previous life, were such that he was not content to remain in a state of stagnation.

Instead, it seeks change and innovation as much as possible.

The most powerful fire-type power he currently possesses is the [Crimson Sky Profound Flame], a second-tier high-grade flame that is not far from the third tier.

If it can be combined with the [Divine Blood Curse Seal Technique] to create a synergy, the effect will naturally be greatly enhanced.

Even the [Fire Poison Demon Art] can be incorporated into it, serving as a means to "enhance control." After all, the [Fire Poison] after five rounds of spirit-stealing and transformation is exceptionally potent and extremely painful. Even if a fake core is accidentally breached and invades the body, the pain is unbearable.

……

Two months later.

Lin Changheng sat cross-legged.

Using his fingers as a pen, the void as paper, and "blood lines" as ink, he simultaneously used the true meaning of the [Fire Control Divine Power] to exert extremely precise control over the [Crimson Sky Profound Flame], and began to outline it.

"Buzz~"

A trail of runes made of pure light and flame was left in the air.

But at this moment, a touch of dark gold color appeared in the flames.

A dark gold incantation, even more complex in structure and condensed to the size of a fist, resembling a miniature roaring fire demon, suddenly took shape.

It is more refined and more imposing than before!
That dark gold color was not a simple color change, but an enhancement of the essence of the curse seal.

It floats in the air, no longer merely a convergence of light and heat, but more like a mysterious aggregate of fire runes with substantial weight. As it slowly rotates, even the surrounding light collapses slightly inward, as if unable to withstand its immense power.

Lin Changheng clearly felt that his connection with this dark gold curse mark had not weakened, but rather become even stronger. However, the spiritual power and magical power required to control it had also increased several times over.

It is no longer just a "marker" or a "bomb," but more like a living, sleeping monster, containing a terrifying, destructive energy that is about to erupt.

Even a Core Formation cultivator would likely suffer greatly if subjected to this and allowed it to enter their body.

Lin Changheng felt a sense of accomplishment.

At the same time, a basic idea has been developed for further integrating the [Fire Poison Demon Magic].

"This is the second level of the [Divine Blood Curse Seal Technique]. I have tried it to the limit before, and only two [Curse Seals] can exist on the outside at the same time. If there are more, it will break out of control and collapse."

"The enhanced version, after adding [Crimson Sky Profound Flame], is the same..."

Lin Changheng explored the area quite thoroughly, which meant that he was able to control the two cultivators using this method.

But for Lin Changheng, that was enough.

...During this period, Lin Changheng was so engrossed in studying the strange arts that he was almost oblivious to what was happening outside.

Therefore, they were unaware that the name "Master Lin Dan" had once again become widely known outside the public.

The message spread not only to the Ziji Sect area, but also to the territories of the nearby Bixiao Sect and Xuanbing Valley.

The most crucial point is that Master Kong's reputation as a third-level alchemist was at its peak, which conveniently added fuel to the fire of Lin Changheng's fame.

Whether it was sending a disciple to celebrate his birthday or gifting him a personal alchemy furnace and alchemy tools, it all showed how much Master Kong valued Lin Changheng and reflected that their relationship was not ordinary.

You know, when you're out in the world, you need connections. Lin Changheng has spent most of his years cultivating as a rogue cultivator, always relying on himself, and he never imagined he would be where he is today.

So when he heard this news from Yan Mingyi after he came out of seclusion, his eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly accepted it calmly.

"I see."

Lin Changheng nodded with a smile.

When looking at things, we must look at them dialectically. Now that things have come to this, all Lin Changheng can do is to make full use of his advantages and try his best to eliminate the negative impact.

Then Lin Changheng asked, "I wonder if the birthday gifts from last time have been sorted out yet?"

Many people came to offer their birthday wishes last time, all bringing gifts. Lin Changheng only accepted the valuable gifts from the Huang family and Elder Kong, while the others were all placed on the table at the reception area in the square.

Later, Yan Mingyi collected and organized it. Lin Changheng was not focused on it at the time, so he didn't ask about it. Now that he has some free time, he finally asked about it.

"nature."

Yan Mingyi covered her mouth and chuckled softly. The girlish charm and the mature woman's allure blended perfectly in her, and Lin Changheng couldn't help but take a few more glances at her in that instant. "Husband, please look."

A bulging storage bag was placed in Lin Changheng's hand, along with a jade slip containing a list.

Lin Changheng glanced at it, a hint of surprise showing in his eyes.

The list contains nearly a hundred items.

This also means that nearly a hundred congratulatory gifts were received.

Each item has varying values, but they are mostly materials like spiritual materials and minerals, which are considered hard currency, or spiritual fruits and herbs that can enhance cultivation.

But they are all above three hundred spirit stones.

If the value is too low, even a Foundation Establishment cultivator wouldn't be able to present it, so it's better not to send it at all or not to deliver it to their door.

Offerings made in the name of a family or powerful organization are generally worth twice as much.

Lin Changheng scanned the bottom of the screen, where there was a basic valuation of the congratulatory gift, which amounted to nearly 40,000 low-grade spirit stones!

And this doesn't even include what Lin Changheng himself kept.

You can directly purchase a [Premium Foundation Building Pill] and still have some left over.

Alternatively, you could purchase a brand new, mid-grade high-quality spiritual weapon.

If all the congratulatory gifts were put together, including the essence blood sent by the two clans, Lin Changheng estimated that he could directly acquire a genuine second-tier high-grade spiritual artifact.

The price in the regular market ranges from 60,000 to 90,000 low-grade spirit stones.

Many cultivators who have just entered the late stage of Foundation Establishment cannot obtain a second-grade high-quality spiritual weapon immediately. They can only make do with second-grade mid-quality spiritual weapons, and some even use second-grade mid-quality genuine spiritual weapons.

This also allowed Lin Changheng to once again directly experience the benefits of having a good reputation.

……

In addition, Lin Changheng discovered that there were two kinds of common auxiliary spiritual materials on the list that could be used as the embryos of magical artifacts, so he accepted them without having to collect them separately.

And the remaining part—

Lin Changheng directly asked Yan Mingyi if there were any useful pieces for making puppets, and then took them. He would put away the rest and wait for an opportunity to sell them.

As for the congratulatory gift from the Sun family, a family of beast tamers, the pair of turbid evil spirit beasts, the Golden Crowned Crane cubs, Yan Mingyi saw that Tantai Feiyue and Xu Hanji liked them quite a bit, so she took it upon herself to give one to each of them.

It can serve as a companion.

Lin Changheng had no objection to this and would not refute his decision to have his concubine also serve as "head housekeeper".

For items that do not involve core matters, Yan Mingyi has sufficient decision-making and disposal authority on Qiyue Island.

Lin Changheng wouldn't manage or oversee everything; he doesn't have that much energy.

Moreover, the recipients of the gifts were his own woman and someone with whom he had a close relationship, so Lin Changheng was naturally very generous...

……

Five years may seem like a long time, but it passes by very quickly.

Lin Changheng was 105 years old that year.

These past five years on Qiyue Island have been quite peaceful, without any major storms, and I've spent them in a relatively stable state of cultivation and daily life.

However, unlike the calm and tranquility of the Jade Belt Lake area, three major events occurred in the Song territory.

The first thing is that a beast tide has reappeared at the border of Qingxia Temple.

Although it came very suddenly, we learned from our mistakes last time and will naturally be wiser this time.

The border defenses and warning systems at Qingxia Temple are quite effective.

Although I suffered a loss, it wasn't as devastating as the last time.

After losing twenty miles of territory, they quickly mobilized their forces to keep the beast tide at bay.

Based on preliminary assessments of the collision intensity, it is roughly the same as the previous beast tide.

Geographically, it is located further north than the last beast tide, meaning it is closer to the Floating Immortal City.

Many cultivators were puzzled as to why the border between Song and the Endless Wilderness was so long, including the three bordering areas of the Purple Extreme Sect, the Azure Cloud Temple, and the Southern Palace.

It's understandable that the border of the South Pole Palace is relatively short, but why does the beast tide only occur in the Qingxia Temple area and not in the Ziji Sect area?
Lin Changheng initially thought such irrational speculation would be ridiculed, but to his surprise, it found a large following.

The clamor and uproar are rampant.

Furthermore, some busybodies have offered several possibilities.

Firstly, it could be that a rare treasure has appeared in the wilderness corresponding to the Qingxia Temple area, or that some unexpected event is brewing, which led to the strange phenomenon.

Secondly, there is the issue of human error. Some people have even started to dredge up previous rumors, saying that the Core Formation cultivators of the Qingxia Temple had done something underhanded, or even colluded with the demon race, which led to these repeated incidents.

Thirdly, they believed it was a high-level demon race launching a probing attack to gather information for subsequent plans and to lull human cultivators into a false sense of security.

Lin Changheng wasn't particularly interested in these speculations.

If something goes wrong and spreads to Jade Belt Lake deep within the Ziji Sect's territory, it means that the Ziji Sect is on the verge of collapse. At that point, there's nothing more to say; it's best to just slip away.

Before this, it hadn't had much of an impact on him.

Just sit back and relax.

At the same time, Lin Changheng also wrote directly to Deng Changsheng, asking him to go to the front line of the beast tide again to collect a kind of [Turbid Fiend] essence blood, just the same amount as last time.

In fact, this was the last type of turbid evil essence blood that Lin Changheng lacked.

With it, all ten seed positions are complete.

It just so happens that it can land on this beast tide.

This is also his opportunity.

In addition, Lin Changheng also specifically instructed in the letter that if possible, it would be even better to acquire the essence blood of [Mingxu]. The quantity should not be too large; more than ten portions would be acceptable.

Within his primordial cauldron, there are still a bunch of [Mysterious Spirit] level treasure seeds waiting to be transformed.

……

The second issue is the friction between [Mysterious Ice Valley] and [Yellow Maple Cliff].

The situation is escalating, and there is a possibility of armed conflict.

This was the first time Lin Changheng had encountered such a situation in his hundred years of cultivating immortality.

A standoff between major sects and factions.

However, the South Palace did not seem to be making any attempt to mediate, which made the situation even more unpredictable.

Because of the great distance and slow communication, Lin Changheng was unaware of the true situation.

……

The third thing happened after the first two.

At the same time, the Jin state in the southern border of Song territory seemed to have experienced some kind of internal turmoil, which seemed to have a great impact.

Jin Dynasty monks often crossed the border and fled into the country.

In response, Ji Nangong did not obstruct the entry of the other party into Song territory. After questioning them, he seemed to be deliberately allowing them to enter Song territory, intending to recruit them.

……

If Lin Changheng could remain calm about the beast tide, the two subsequent events inevitably made him uneasy.

The chaos of the beast tide is localized and easy to avoid; just move to another location.

However, conflicts between major sects and the instability of the Song-Jin border could cause huge changes that would affect the overall situation, easily leading to a situation where "when the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact."

A sense of crisis began to rise in Lin Changheng's heart.

Let him decide what he has to do.

The means to quickly increase one's strength lie in artifacts and supernatural techniques.

The artifact is the refining of the [embryo of a magical treasure] in my hand.

Over the years, Lin Changheng has also collected a lot of common auxiliary materials for refining magic weapon embryos through various means, including going out to participate in the Immortal City Auction, trading with alchemists, or issuing material collection tasks.

Now, his storage bag is filled with various kinds of mineral essences, spiritual wood marrow, and the five elements' spiritual essences. The overall material completion rate is just about 90%.

Everything is ready except for the final push.

And this final "east wind" is the most crucial main material – [century-old warm jade].

This jade is not for use in offensive or sharp weapons; it is neutral and peaceful in nature, containing pure yang energy for nurturing and nourishing. It is the perfect choice for the final "shaping" and "foundation" of a magical artifact embryo.

After the Five Elements Spiritual Fat harmonizes the violent attributes of various spiritual materials, it can make the embryo a complete whole, and can also allow the cultivator's divine sense and magic power to be smoothly embedded, so that the magical treasure embryo is in sync with its master's mind and can be controlled as if it were an extension of its own arm.

This will lay an irreplaceable and solid foundation for its future transformation into a powerful treasure.

However, this item is produced in very small quantities, mostly hidden deep within large spiritual veins, where it takes a hundred years to take shape after being nourished by the yang energy of the earth veins.

In recent years, they have almost disappeared from the market. When they do appear, they are immediately snapped up by major powers or Core Formation cultivators, and never end up in the hands of a Foundation Establishment cultivator like him.

"A hundred years of warm jade..."

Lin Changheng muttered to himself.

He knew that while it was possible to forcibly forge a magic weapon without this item, the foundation would inevitably be flawed, and its future potential would be greatly reduced. This was his natal treasure, upon which he intended to entrust his destiny to the Great Dao, and he could not tolerate the slightest defect.

……

As for different methods.

Lin Changheng urgently needs [Netherworld Essence Blood] at this moment, and it is basically suitable for all attributes.

Because at this moment, he already possessed three treasure seeds of the Xuanling level: the Azure Mist Toad Treasure Seed, the Deep Lake Spirit Clam Treasure Seed, and the Black Armor Earth Turtle Treasure Seed, all of which had reached the pinnacle of spiritual cultivation and were awaiting transformation.

Xiao Bai and Xiao Hei have basically completed their blood donation mission, unless the last remaining [Turbid Fiend Seed] is either water or earth element.

As for the [Mysterious Vulture Treasure Seed] of the Turbid Sha level, the Xu family also sent four hundred portions of essence blood before the New Year to replenish it.

He also successfully seized the "fifth level" of the spirit and obtained the [Insight into Otherworldly Laws - Transformation].

Simply transform it and combine it with the Spirit Observation Technique and Qi Observation Technique, which have both been cultivated to the [Perfect Level], and the "Divine Light" formed by the combination of the three techniques can reach its limit.

……

If the former's "Centennial Warm Jade" is something that can only be encountered by chance and cannot be forced by Lin Changheng, then the latter's four precious seeds completing their transformation is more traceable and easier to achieve.

Once achieved, at least four types of demonic arts will be added to Lin Changheng's body, greatly enhancing his abilities in all aspects.

Coincidentally, Mo Zhaoli wrote to Lin Changheng two months ago, inviting him to help complete a sect mission.

Lin Changheng was still hesitant at first, but after seeing the background information mentioned by Mo Zhaoli later in the story, he immediately became interested.

Because the setting is in a wild and untamed place.

It's not very deep, but there are many second-tier monsters scattered around.

According to intelligence from the Ziji Sect, there is a near-third-tier spiritual land inside that is undergoing transformation. The sect sent a pseudo-core cultivator to lead a group of Foundation Establishment cultivators to eliminate the demonic beasts in the spiritual land.

Then, the sect's second-tier high-grade array masters set up an array to seal it off, completely enclosing this spiritual land to the Purple Extreme Sect.

Mo Zhaoli's assigned task was to clear out the monsters in a certain area in the northwest corner and set up a corner of the formation.

Once the formation master has closed the formation, the mission is complete.

Furthermore, the sect does not restrict friends and clansmen from helping each other, as long as the goal is achieved.

With a fake pill present, sitting in the center and guarding the second-tier high-grade array master, there's no need to worry about any shady dealings.

As for why Mo Zhaoli asked Lin Changheng for help, one reason was that it was more prudent.

On the other hand, it is also profitable.

The key is that all the native spiritual herbs and materials within the designated area belong to the Foundation Establishment cultivators themselves and can dispose of them at their own discretion.

Mo Zhaoli naturally thought of Lin Changheng when he heard about such a good thing.

……

Of course, from Lin Changheng's perspective, he knew that the Ziji Sect must have had some reason for doing this, otherwise why would they be so generous?

They even allow outsiders to get a share!

However, with a fake Core Formation Master present, a second-tier high-grade array master accompanying them, and a group of Foundation Establishment cultivators entering together, this is an important force of a sect. No matter how wealthy and ruthless the Purple Extreme Sect is, they would certainly not engage in any conspiracy or schemes to harm them.

Otherwise, it would be tantamount to self-harm.

(End of this chapter)