But for Lin Changheng,
if the calamity cultivators came from the Desolate Ruins, their strength would be extremely formidable, enough to crush them. In that case, Lin Changheng would definitely use the chaos of battle to escape using earth magic.
There was nothing to worry about; self-preservation was paramount.
But if they were facing a decimated calamity cultivator group, he could observe for a while and lend a hand when the situation was under control, so that he could then use that favor to make demands.
Presumably, the Xu family would not be able to refuse.
Almost in an instant, Lin Changheng had made up his mind.
Outside, tensions were high.
"Fellow Daoist, why don't we go out and lend a hand?"
the veiled female cultivator suddenly invited.
"Alright."
Lin Changheng did not refuse. It wasn't out of desperation; going out to see what was happening would actually help him assess the situation.
The two of them stepped out of the packhorse carriage one after the other, only to see that the two sides had just started fighting.
Colorful spells flew everywhere, and all sorts of magical artifacts collided and roared.
The veiled female cultivator quickly scanned the battlefield, seeing two cultivators besieging Xu Xulin, who was struggling and unable to hold on
. She immediately cried out and rushed into the fray to relieve the siege.
Lin Changheng didn't act rashly, but instead stopped on the carriage shaft, affixing a [Concealment Talisman] to his body
. His surroundings distorted, and he began to observe the battle.
"Sixth level of Qi Refining."
At this moment, the veiled female cultivator
's power surged, revealing her true cultivation level to Lin Changheng. It was clear she was young; with such cultivation, she was just one step away from the late stage of Qi Refining, a bright future ahead, and likely a high position within the Xu family.
"Who could it be?"
His gaze shifted again.
Looking at the entire battlefield, the number of Tribulation Cultivators wasn't large, only about ten, two or three more than the Xu family cultivators. They were all fighting fiercely, having little impact on the overall situation.
However, the truly decisive force on the battlefield was the opposing side's two seventh-level Qi Refining cultivators, while the Xu family only had one, who were now jointly besieging Xu Xulin,
attempting to kill him first.
One of them was wielding a giant scythe, a magical artifact whose imposing presence clearly indicated it was a mid-grade magical artifact.
The blows were relentless, piercing the air with a series of explosive sounds. The eyes revealed from behind the mask were filled with madness and hatred, as
if they wanted to tear Xu Xulin to pieces.
"A cultivator from the Chen family!"
Lin Changheng immediately recognized him.
The addition of the female cultivator in the mask immediately relieved a lot of pressure on Xu Xulin, and soon even drew the Chen family member away from the battle, leaving him to face the enemy alone.
A sixth-level Qi Refining cultivator versus a seventh-level Qi Refining cultivator!
"Be careful!"
Xu Xulin roared, unleashing his full power, wanting to quickly cripple the enemy and turn back to help the female cultivator.
"Trying to escape? Not so easy."
The burly male cultivator sneered, slapping several talismans onto his body, creating various shields that immediately enveloped him.
His plan was simple: wait until Chen Guqing killed that sixth-level Qi Refining wench, then they could join the attack and surely kill all the Xu family cultivators here.
Therefore, delaying and entanglement was the best option.
He couldn't be greedy and act rashly, lest he create an opening, nor could he let them escape; he had to wait patiently for the outcome.
"You!"
In his haste, Xu Xulin nearly lost his composure, his arm slashed by his opponent's curved magic weapon, splattering blood.
Fortunately, Xu Xulin had years of experience traveling and fighting, and his injury immediately brought him back to his senses, realizing that "haste makes waste."
He took a deep breath, his eyes regaining their clarity, quickly sealed the wound, took a pill, and then steadily resumed his fight. Meanwhile, another battlefield was receding into the distance.
Faced with Chen Guqing's fierce attacks, even the veiled female cultivator, using all her skills, was struggling to cope.
Just as defeat seemed imminent, and Chen Guqing let out a ruthless laugh, the veiled female cultivator gritted her teeth, her delicate hand swiping across her storage bag, sending a talisman, bursting with spiritual light, flying out.
"Clang!"
The giant scythe magic weapon entered through the opening created by the fierce attacks, about to cleave her in two, but a muffled explosion followed, accompanied by a flash of golden light, and the giant scythe was stopped, unable to advance an inch.
It was actually blocked by a towering golden bell.
A first-tier, high-grade talisman, the [Golden Bell Talisman]!
The giant bell that formed protected its entire body.
"There's even a high-grade defensive talisman?"
Chen Guqing's face turned cold. A high-grade defensive talisman was worth at least a dozen spirit stones. This woman was so wealthy; how much of the Chen family's blood and sweat was in her possession!
Thinking of this, he became even angrier. The giant scythe in his hand flew out, black light condensing on the blade, and he struck out fiercely.
"Boom!"
A black streak landed on the golden bell. The golden bell trembled, dimming slightly but still remaining steadfast.
"Whoosh!"
The female cultivator wouldn't sit idly by. At the same time, a silver disc flew out of her hand, spinning wildly in mid-air like a full moon, directly slicing towards Chen Guqing.
It was also a mid-grade magic weapon.
But the difference between the sixth and seventh levels of Qi Refining was also evident. The former could only control one mid-grade magic weapon, while the latter could control two mid-grade magic weapons or one high-grade magic weapon with ease!
Chen Guqing calmly summoned another mid-grade black shield, which stood in front of him, instantly growing larger, like an iron wall forged from black iron.
"Clang!"
The edge of the silver disc was incredibly sharp, leaving a trail of sparks as it scraped against the black shield, the piercing scraping sound particularly ear-piercing.
It didn't break through the defenses.
At the same time, Chen Guqing continued to manipulate the black scythe to strike the golden bell, which was now visibly trembling more violently, clearly unable to hold on for long.
When the golden bell shattered, it would be the moment this woman was beheaded.
Xu Xulin, who had already fought in the nearby woods, used a variety of techniques, gaining a slight advantage, but still couldn't kill or cripple his opponent to end the battle; he was still entangled.
He also noticed the female cultivator's condition and immediately realized something was wrong . He then
heard several screams coming from another direction and turned to look, only to see Lin Danshi, in coordination with the Xu family members, beheading two Tribulation Cultivators.
The two clansmen who were now freed immediately joined the nearby battle, launching a multi-against-one attack!
The situation suddenly improved dramatically.
"Good!"
Xu Xulin cheered, then quickly sent a telepathic message to Lin Changheng, "Alchemist Lin, could you perhaps help—that fellow clansman?"
"That's a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator undergoing Tribulation Cultivation; I'm afraid I'm not up to the task,"
Lin Changheng replied with a troubled expression, manipulating a low-grade magic weapon to force back a Tribulation Cultivator.
"Alchemist Lin is also in the mid-stage Qi Refining realm; you only need to delay him for a moment. The clan's reinforcements are on their way and will arrive soon. The clan will reward you handsomely!"
Xu Xulin continued.
"Alright, I can give it a try, but let me make this clear: if anything goes wrong, don't make me take the blame."
"I understand. I'll vouch for you and take full responsibility. No matter what, I won't let the blame fall on you, the alchemist."
"I swear!"
Xu Xulin readily agreed upon hearing Lin Changheng's exemption clause.
Lin Changheng then put away his magic weapon and headed directly towards the distant battlefield.
He knew that this female cultivator's status in the Xu family was definitely extraordinary, as evidenced by both her cultivation level and the treasures she possessed.
If he were to stand by and watch her perish on the spot, the Xu family might not be able to remain in peace.
"I'll give it a try, and I need to make my stance clear. If I can save her, I will; if not, at least I've tried, which will prevent some people from having anything to say about me."
Thinking of this, Lin Changheng slapped on a [Swift Travel Talisman], increasing his reinforcement speed even further.
The distance between them was still widening, a deliberate move by Chen Guqing to push the female cultivator in the hat away. If anything unexpected happened later, she would be doomed and unable to be rescued. Before Lin Changheng even
arrived,
the female cultivator had already summoned her second [Golden Bell Talisman], replacing the broken talisman and firmly protecting herself.
However, her face was already pale, clearly indicating significant exhaustion.
After all, with her sixth-level Qi Refining cultivation, fighting against a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator was far too difficult.
If she hadn't possessed numerous talismans, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
But this was also why she dared to act; who knew she would "play with fire," and the burden of pressure would fall on her shoulders.
"Hmph!"
Chen Guqing launched another attack with his giant scythe, simultaneously pulling out a pitch-black stone bottle and hiding it behind his back. He used his magic to envelop the crimson powder within, and with a single breath, it swept over the female cultivator's golden bell.
She had no time to react.
Then, a bizarre scene unfolded: the golden bell, which had always been a formidable barrier against magical artifacts, showed no reaction whatsoever.
It was silently infiltrated, allowing the crimson mist to directly reach the female cultivator's face.
"What is this? Poison powder?!"
The veiled female cultivator was startled, forced to inhale some due to the powerful wind pressure. She quickly sealed her nose with her magic and swallowed an [Antidote Pill].
"Hehe, you'll see how effective it is in a moment."
Chen Guqing showed no shame for his despicable methods, instead laughing smugly.
He didn't know how many high-grade defensive talismans the female cultivator possessed, and fearing that delay might lead to unforeseen complications, he devised a plan and used it as usual, and sure enough, she was caught off guard.
"Hmph! Wonderful? My mid-grade [Antidote Pill]—"
The female cultivator's voice was filled with cold sarcasm, but the next instant, a sudden wave of weakness washed over her. A
tingling, intensely itchy sensation spread throughout her body, causing her face to flush crimson, even her snow-white neck turning slightly red.
"Your [Antidote Pill], let alone mid-grade, even if it were high-grade, would be ineffective, because this is simply not..."
"Poison," Chen Guqing thought, "and therefore cannot be cured." A strange glint flashed in his eyes as he chuckled sinisterly. "This is actually a rare and highly nourishing substance, though it has a few shameful side effects, turning a pure maiden into a lustful woman."
Upon hearing this, the woman in the hat's face changed drastically, revealing for the first time the fear and panic of a young woman, her hands and feet trembling in utter disarray.
She looked utterly pitiful.
"Hahaha!"
Chen Guqing laughed triumphantly, his magical weapon continuing its attack.
After a while, the woman in the hat could no longer contain herself. A gentle breeze blew across her face, revealing a beautiful, flushed face, radiant with the allure of spring.
"Hiss—..."
"In that case, I shouldn't be so cruel as to destroy this flower."
Chen Guqing had other thoughts.
He had never doubted the miraculous effects and potency of the scarlet powder; the many Xu family furnaces he had looted from his cave could attest to that.
Combined with a malevolent Gu he possessed, which could drain a female cultivator's primordial yin, he could plant a Gu that would cause her to lose her mind and become utterly devoted to him.
Since the Xu family had annihilated his clan, he would slaughter all the male cultivators of the Xu family and devour all the female cultivators, making them create a new "Chen family" for him!
This insane idea wasn't just confined to the realm of his mind; it was being put into practice!
When the female cultivator's mind went blank and the silver magic artifact wobbled and fell to the ground, Chen Guqing brazenly put away the two mid-grade magic artifacts and prepared to plant the Gu.
However, as soon as he approached within three steps, the female cultivator's drooping, dazed head suddenly lifted, clinging to the last shred of clarity amidst her lust.
Her fingertips were somehow holding a talisman, a high-grade attack talisman.
It had already been activated, carrying an incomparably fierce power, and struck Chen Guqing's face.
"Die!"
The female cultivator's voice, as cold as ice, rang out, carrying a resolute and final strike. In the next instant, endless desire surged forth like a burst dam, extinguishing the last vestiges of her reason!
The outcome of her attack was even unseen!
But facing such a sudden, potentially fatal blow, Chen Guqing's face showed no panic, only composure and a hint of mockery—as if he were playing hard to get!
As he retreated rapidly...
Almost simultaneously, a golden seal flew from his body, growing larger with the wind until it reached the size of a large stone lion used to guard the gates of a grand mansion, directly meeting the attack head-on.
"Boom!"
The golden seal trembled violently for three breaths before remaining still, but most of the power of the superior-grade talisman was blocked.
It was actually a superior-grade defensive magic artifact!
No wonder he had put away the two mid-grade magic artifacts; it wasn't arrogance, nor was he blinded by beauty. It turned out he was freeing up his control space to supply this superior-grade magic artifact,
to deal with any unexpected situations.
This man's scheming and calculation were so profound!
But human strength has its limits, and how can one calculate to the extreme?
Although he retreated immediately, the burst of power from the superior-grade talisman was still too fast. He hadn't created enough distance, and a small portion of its power had dissipated, directly sweeping him away like fallen leaves in autumn wind, causing him to lose his balance and fly backward.
On the other hand, the female cultivator had already fallen to the ground, unconscious, only her amplified instincts remaining.
Her long, slender legs clamped together, twisting and turning, and an unconscious humming escaped her nose. "After I quickly deal with you, I'll go and slaughter your entire clan!"
Chen Guqing was thrown down, unsteady on his feet, and slightly injured, but the situation was already decided, so he didn't panic.
Unexpectedly, with a "whoosh," a biting icy wind swept in from a very low angle behind him, blowing away
fallen leaves.
It was Lin Changheng who had made his move!
When Lin Changheng approached the battlefield earlier, he was on guard and used a [Concealment Talisman] to avoid being noticed by the two engaged in fierce combat.
Moreover, he discovered that the female cultivator had already inhaled the crimson mist and was being affected. Now that
things had come to this, he wasn't in a hurry to reveal himself. Instead, he used Earth Escape from a distance, cautiously approaching.
He wanted to assess the situation to determine if it was still necessary to intervene.
If the female cultivator was poisoned or killed with a single blow, there was no need for him to confront her alone.
Upon hearing Chen Guqing clarify that this was a tonic with the special effect of arousing lust,
Lin Changheng didn't blindly believe her. Judging from the female cultivator's condition, he knew it was likely true and not a deadly poison.
Thus, in the split second between the female cultivator's surprise attack with her hidden talismans and Chen Guqing's initial blast, Lin Changheng seized the opportunity.
Anticipating the attack's trajectory, he methodically launched three talismans.
Mid-grade [Cold Wind Talisman]!
"Crack!"
A gust of cold wind was about to approach, condensing into ice. Arriving so suddenly, Chen Guqing was startled, cold sweat pouring down his back.
The superior-grade magic weapon was still hovering in the distance, uncontrollable for rescue. He could only immediately twist his body at low altitude, attempting to evade.
Simultaneously, two inferior-grade [Golden Shield Talismans] were already slapped onto his body, instantly creating two golden shields behind him.
The next instant, still feeling uneasy, he seized the opportunity to form a hand seal, adding another layer of magical energy to his body.
"Crack!"
"Crack!"
The cold wind touched the golden shield, releasing icy coldness, causing it to tremble violently.
The first layer of the golden shield directly developed a fine spiderweb, cracking from the cold.
The second layer didn't last long either, shattering with a crack.
Upon contact with the energy shield, its power was exhausted, and then the second [Cold Wind Talisman] arrived, unleashing another torrent of cold wind!
"How come those Xu family thieves always use mid-grade talismans!"
Chen Guqing gritted his teeth, sensing something was wrong, and cursed inwardly!
All his savings had been used to acquire this superior-grade magic weapon; he was powerless and felt he didn't need to acquire too many mid-grade defensive talismans.
As a result, he suffered a great loss.
His magical energy shield was breached, and the remaining chill seeped into his body, the cold sweat on Chen Guqing's back instantly freezing into frost, a bone-chilling cold sweeping over him.
Fortunately, he managed to shift aside, but one arm and one leg were still caught in the icy wind, the blood congealing, already frostbitten.
He stumbled and landed, his arms
unsteady, barely able to stand.
In the blink of an eye, this entire scene unfolded.
Before Chen Guqing could even catch his breath, a mid-grade [Giant Vine Talisman] had already burrowed into the ground, instantly draining the wood-elemental spiritual energy from nearby trees and grass, causing them to wither and die.
Then, three ferocious vines, as thick as an adult's arm, shot across like giant pythons, binding Chen Guqing tightly.
The timing was extremely precise; Lin Changheng estimated it was the [Origin Treasure Seed] that enhanced his comprehension and improved his understanding of combat. Only
after the immense force of the binding arrived did Chen Guqing pinpoint his enemy's location.
Seeing the black-robed, hat-wearing figure emerge from the ground, his face turned ashen, as if he'd swallowed a dead child.
"Earth Release? How could it possibly be Earth Release?"
The Five Elements Escape Technique is usually only practiced by those in the late Qi Refining stage, and it's rare in the cultivation world, mostly controlled by sects and large families.
Could this person not be a member of the Xu family?
"Fellow Daoist, since you're not from the Xu family, why bother attacking them! I'm a Chen family cultivator who was wiped out by the Xu family, seeking only revenge. If you're willing to spare me, I can offer you the Chen family's hidden legacy."
Chen Guqing immediately begged for mercy, even offering benefits. After all, in this area, who didn't know the conflict, past, and blood feud between the Xu and Chen families?
Seeing Lin Changheng unmoved, he shouted again, "I'll serve you faithfully, be your slave, and follow you forever!"
At that moment, a cold smile appeared on Lin Changheng's lips beneath his mask, and three low-grade [Fireball Techniques] were unleashed.
This fellow was truly insidious, resorting to his old tricks again, outwardly begging for mercy while secretly circulating his magic power to slow his injuries.
He was a completely treacherous two-faced person.
If it weren't for Lin Changheng's mastered [Spirit Observation Technique], anyone else might have been fooled.
Three fist-sized fireballs roared towards Chen Guqing, who was tightly bound. The golden seal magic weapon, which had lost control in the distance, suddenly hummed softly, its connection severed by the prepared Chen Guqing. At the same time, a giant scythe and a black shield emerged from his storage bag.
The black shield was cold, gleaming with a chilling iron light, and suddenly grew as large as a door, heavily blocking his way.
The giant scythe trembled slightly, and like a farmer cutting grass with a scythe, it already swept through the air past Lin Changheng's neck.
"Bang!"
A [Azure Dragon Flag] suddenly flew out from Lin Changheng's sleeve, its surface fluttering wildly, its azure light shining brightly. A phantom dragon roared out from the flag, its scales and claws flying, forcefully blocking the giant scythe that was tearing through the air.
A resounding clang of metal clashing echoed across the land as the giant scythe's blade collided with the dragon's claws, sending sparks flying.
Lin Changheng sneered, his fingers forming a hand seal. The Azure Dragon Banner suddenly coiled, and the dragon's shadow, like a living creature, wrapped itself around the giant scythe, blocking it!
"What?"
What made Chen Guqing's pupils shrink even more was that
the three fist-sized fireballs before him had somehow grown to the size of a setting sun, their scorching heat and oppressive aura making him feel as if three suns were shining in the sky!
He hurriedly activated his black shield, its iron-like light surging, attempting to block all three fireballs.
"Boom!"
Three fireballs, as massive as setting suns, slammed into the black shield, unleashing a deafening roar. Instant waves of intense heat swept across the surroundings, scorching the earth and distorting the air.
The black shield, with its limited defensive area, trembled violently, and the force of the flames and explosions swept past.
Chen Guqing groaned, his hair and beard singed, his robes reduced to ashes that clung to his body, writhing in agony!
But the giant vines binding him were also broken and released.
Chen Guqing's feet sank deep into the ground, blood gushing from his mouth. Severely injured and utterly horrified, he nearly broke his heart: "His high-grade spell [Exploding Flame Technique] is so profound? And he can even convert between the low-grade [Fireball Technique]?!"
Despair flashed in his eyes as he prepared to beg for mercy again.
But Lin Changheng would never give him that chance.
With a flick of his sleeve, the [Wandering Bee Sword] shot forth.
"!"
With a spurt of blood, Chen Guqing felt his vision blur, then plummeted to the ground, rolling several times before finally stopping, covered in dust.
Only a withered, headless corpse remained, slowly collapsing. But
that wasn't all. The [Wandering Bee Sword] continued to pierce the body, leaving numerous bloody holes before finally settling down.
It quickly cleaned up the battlefield, took out its storage pouch, and used the flames enhanced by the [True Meaning of Fire Control] to reduce the corpse to ash. Then,
it excitedly ran around, collecting a high-grade defensive magic weapon and two mid-grade magic weapons, one offensive and one defensive.
The only drawback was that the two mid-grade magic weapons couldn't be used directly.
Otherwise, the appearance of these weapons, bearing such strong identifying marks, would reveal the secret that Chen Guqing had died at its hands.
In this duel, only the high-grade magic weapon hadn't been taken out in front of everyone, but it was still unclear whether Chen Guqing had used it at other times.
Therefore, it's best not to... Lin Changheng is cautious enough.
Yes, Lin Changheng intends to cover this up.
After all, his apparent cultivation level is only at the fourth level of Qi Refining, despite his long experience.
Even with the help of the sixth-level Qi Refining female cultivator, it's not enough.
Sometimes, things are fine until they're weighed down, then they become incredibly heavy.
He must conceal it.
Fortunately, the female cultivator's consciousness was scattered during her final attack, giving Lin Changheng room to fabricate facts and concoct evidence.
After a moment's thought, he had a draft in mind:
he would say that when he arrived, he saw Chen Guqing, blinded by lust, acting like a beast, intending to take advantage of the female cultivator, but he was struck by her hidden talisman and seriously injured—
"Fortunately, I have made progress in cultivating the [Concealing Qi Technique], and there is still some distance to go. Moreover, I have two mid-grade talismans
and one high-grade [Exploding Flame Talisman] in my hand. When activated, the aura is astonishing. The thief cannot distinguish it for a moment, and he is extremely afraid of his life, so he is immediately frightened away."
After careful deduction,
he found that the basic logic was not wrong, but the details still needed to be supplemented.
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But adding details is not as good as erasing them.
After a burst of magical power, everything was covered up.
"Not bad."
Lin Changheng stopped and smiled with satisfaction. Then he suddenly heard a low and delicate moan in his ear, like a sob. He immediately slapped his forehead
. How could he forget her?
He immediately turned around and walked quickly closer, only to see the female cultivator lying on the layer of withered leaves, her body twisting slightly, like a beautiful snake.
"Hmm—.—"
The veil covering her face had slipped down at some point, revealing a pale yet undeniably beautiful face. The faint white light that had been concealing her face could no longer be maintained. Her
true appearance was revealed.
"It's her!" It
was none other than Xu Hanji, the eldest daughter of the Xu family.
Lin Changheng, combining the auction of the [Foundation Building Spiritual Object], had some guesses, but could not confirm them. After all, what family's eldest son or grandson would do such dangerous things outside?
They usually stayed at home, waited on hand and foot.
Unless, the Xu family head was deliberately grooming his daughter to succeed him, needing merit, or training her.
Her brows, like distant mountains shrouded in mist, were tightly furrowed, her cheeks flushed an unnatural red, and her breathing was rapid and weak. Clearly, the side effects of the crimson mist were extremely strong; she had not yet regained her senses and was still immersed in fantasies and desires.
"How domineering!"
Lin Changheng squatted down and immediately felt a scorching breath. He reached out to check on her condition, while also wondering, "Since it's not poison, I wonder if my [Poison-Dissolving Demon Technique] will be effective."
But as soon as they made contact,
Xu Hanwu's fair hands unconsciously wrapped around him, as if she had grasped at her last straw.
She gripped his sleeve with all her might, her fingertips trembling slightly, murmuring indistinct words.
Her body pressed against him uncontrollably, seemingly seeking support, her forehead resting on his arm, her hot breath seeping through the fabric.
Lin Changheng, not being a saint, quickly steadied her shoulders and whispered, "Fellow Daoist Xu, wake up!"
This soft call brought Xu Hanwu back to her senses, her beautiful, crimson eyes glancing at the man before her: "Fellow Daoist Lin..."
Hmm?
Lin Changheng was startled at his identity being exposed, then suddenly realized that since this woman was Xu Hanwu, the caravan manager would certainly not hide it from her and had most likely revealed her identity.
So, all this time, it had been a futile attempt to conceal it.
Just as Lin Changheng was lost in thought, the clarity in the female cultivator's eyes was swallowed up again, and the next instant, a soft, boneless body pressed against her without warning.
Lin Changheng was startled, as she pulled him into a tight embrace, clinging to him like an octopus, yet feeling no weight whatsoever.
She was as light as a swallow.
Lin Changheng instinctively tried to unleash his magic to push her away, but Xu Hanwu's beautiful face was already incredibly close, and then her fragrant lips rained down like a storm, causing the little magic he had gathered to inexplicably dissipate.
But Lin Changheng's retreat did not elicit the expected response; instead,
she intensified her attacks, tearing at his robes. Simultaneously, her nimble tongue conquered and ravaged, doing as she pleased.
Although Xu Hanwu was inexperienced in such matters, she still acted on instinct.
Lin Changheng, never one to boast of his virtue, did not refuse this blessing. But he knew that at this moment, in this situation,
it was not appropriate to continue like this.
He immediately reached out and grabbed Xu Hanwu's fair wrist, enduring the female cultivator's domineering assault, and unleashed the [Poison-Transforming Demonic Technique] into her.
"It works!"
Lin Changheng was surprised to find that the surging crimson mist within Xu Hanwu's body, upon encountering the pure energy transformed by the [Poison-Transforming Demonic Technique],
stopped spreading and instead obediently remained in place, allowing himself to be enveloped.
At the same time, Xu Hanwu seemed to have calmed down somewhat; although she was still entangled with Lin Changheng, she was no longer as domineering and frenzied as before.
Time slowly passed, and most of the crimson mist within Xu Hanwu's body had disappeared.
Her face gradually returned to normal, her body quietly detaching from Lin Changheng. Her eyes closed, she fell into a deep sleep, regaining her serene and aloof demeanor, almost identical to when they first met.
Lin Changheng, seeing this, had a slight flicker in his eyes, unsure whether he was relieved that the [Poison-Dissolving Demon Technique] had worked or regretting something.
About half an incense stick later, Lin Changheng let out a soft sigh and released her wrist.
The crimson mist within her body was completely swept away.
Along with the withdrawal of the pure spiritual energy, it entered Lin Changheng's body.
But the next instant, the magical power within Lin Changheng's body began to stir restlessly, as if this were some kind of powerful tonic that could be refined. He then discovered that the side effects he had experienced on Xu Hanwu had not manifested in him whatsoever.
"Your body, modified by the [Poison-Transforming Demonic Technique], is this powerful?"
Lin Changheng raised an eyebrow and smiled. Seeing that Xu Hanwu showed no abnormalities, he cast a spell to remove the remaining kiss marks and water stains from the female cultivator's face, then sat down to meditate and attempt to refine the crimson mist.
Moreover, his mission was complete, and there was no need for him to engage in combat again.
As for whether her storage bag contained that [Foundation Building Spiritual Object], Lin Changheng had been curious, but he still chose not to touch it.
There were only two options:
First, he could use Chen Guqing's name to seize the storage bag, hide it somewhere, and search for it later.
However, he was unsure if there would be tracking marks on it, leading to its recovery and potentially drawing him into a vortex of suspicion, depriving him of a stable foundation for development.
Furthermore, once he lost the storage bag, the Xu family would undoubtedly conduct a thorough and repeated investigation, making it difficult to let it go easily.
Under the magnifying glass, Lin Changheng wasn't entirely sure if there were still any unaddressed flaws in his concealment.
Secondly, he would kill the female cultivator, destroy the magical imprint on the storage bag, and then flee far away, entering a period of escape—"
Not to mention that Lin Changheng had no deep-seated hatred for the Xu family, but rather a debt of gratitude. With his own set of principles, he wouldn't do such a thing.
About a quarter of an hour later,
a whooshing sound of wind breaking through the air came from afar.
"They're here."
Although Lin Changheng was meditating and refining the crimson mist, he still kept a degree of attention outside.
In the outside world, he could never concentrate fully and forget himself while cultivating.
"Alchemist Lin is ahead!"
The voice of Xu Xulin, the caravan manager, came from the wind. "Seems alright!"
Anyone could hear the hint of surprise in his voice.
Behind him were two late-stage Qi Refining cultivators, arriving together in a magic boat.
It was the patriarch Xu Xuheng and Fu Gui's father-in-law Xu Qianzhan, their faces showing urgency.
No one responded to Xu Xulin. Only the magic boat roared in, and the three jumped down from mid-air. The empty magic boat immediately shrank, transforming into a ray of light, and disappeared into the sleeve of the Xu family head's robe.
"Ji'er!"
The three immediately came to the side of Xu Hanwu, who looked like a sleeping beauty, and tried to call out to her with some concern.
"Young Miss is alright."
Lin Changheng got up and, seeing the three looking at him with questioning eyes, recited his prepared speech.
"That remnant of the Chen family dared to harbor such ill intentions towards Hanwu and use such a vicious method?"
Xu Qianzhan's one eye was terrifying, and he narrowed it slightly, full of killing intent. "Like a malignant tumor, if we encounter it again, I will definitely not let it go. I will tear it to pieces!"
Xu Xuheng immediately squatted down, grabbed the female cultivator's hand, and used his magic power to check the situation. After seeing that his daughter was basically unharmed except for the injuries from the battle,
he got up and said to Lin Changheng in a deep voice, "Thank you very much, Alchemist Lin, for saving my daughter. My daughter and I will definitely repay you handsomely!"
"At the same time, it also scared away a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator, clarifying the situation and preventing it from collapsing. It thwarted the plan of the plundering cultivators, and instead left ten of their corpses lying in ruins. This is no small achievement. The clan will remember this and reward them handsomely."
Xu Xuheng was astute as he was. From Lin Changheng's words, he sensed some issues, but the general logic was sound, and the outcome was good. Xu Hanwu was unharmed, and his storage bag was intact—that was enough!
After a moment's thought, he realized that this alchemist Lin was concealing some details, possibly involving the other party's secrets. He wouldn't be so stubborn as to pry.
Moreover, rewards and punishments were clear and not confused.
Personal rewards would be generously given personally! Rewards from the Xu family would be bestowed in the name of the family.
Lin Changheng thought to himself, this style of conduct naturally commands respect and unites everyone.
No wonder the Qi Refining Xu family is now thriving and has a considerable chance of leaping to become a Foundation Establishment family; it is closely related to the actions of the family's leader.
"Thank you. But the young lady's crucial talisman is what determines the outcome of this trip. Otherwise, even if I broke my head,
I wouldn't be able to harm a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator."
Lin Changheng emphasized this point, not wanting to be portrayed as a great hero and put in the spotlight.
"Haha, kid, you're much more honest than my Fugui, that slippery fellow!"
Xu Qianzhan, who had been listening silently, couldn't help but laugh.
"Not at all, not at all." Lin Changheng waved his hand.
Xu Xulin, the caravan manager, looked at Lin Changheng with a smile, then suddenly remembered something and reported to the Xu family head, "In my opinion, Alchemist Lin doesn't like to show off and prefers to quietly refine pills. I think the clan should grant this great contributor's wish."
"Oh? Then it will be as Master Lin wishes."
The Xu family head readily agreed, not bothering with trivial matters or asserting his authority.
For a moment, the four chatted and laughed, enjoying each other's company.
Then Xu Xulin returned to the group and led them back, while Lin Changheng and the slowly waking Xu Hanwu boarded the Xu family head's magic boat,
returning with Xu Qianzhan.
This first-tier magic boat could only carry four or five people at most, and its flight speed would decrease as the number and weight increased.
"Whoosh!"
The magic boat took off, already piercing through the clouds, whistling through the sky.
Fortunately, a small [wind-proof array] was deployed on the magic boat, so the people on board felt no cold or stinging from the wind; even their clothes didn't flutter.
This was indeed a unique experience, completely different from the airplanes of his previous life.
Lin Changheng was somewhat curious, looking around.
He thought to himself that when he had the chance, he would also get one!
Occasionally, Lin Changheng would face the aloof and radiant Xu Hanji across the curtain, and with his thick skin, he would simply nod in acknowledgment.
Xu Hanwu would return the nod, but a complex emotion would flicker unnoticed in her beautiful eyes beneath the curtain.
Mortals often say that time flies, and this is even more true in the cultivation world; nearly four years had passed in the blink of an eye!
Externally, many aristocratic families, clans, and independent cultivators, under the organization of the upper sect, had once again begun "small-scale land reclamation."
However, within the Xu family, several major events had occurred in these past few years, enough to shake the family and drastically alter its landscape.
One such event was the escalating friction between the Foundation Establishment Qiu family and the Xu family.
The Qiu family had "borrowed" the Chen family's former territory, naturally seizing most of the Chen family's spiritual lands and properties. The Xu family, naturally, wouldn't be foolish enough to let the Qiu family devour it all, and had also occupied several places.
But how could they tolerate another sleeping soundly beside their own bed?
The geographical location naturally sowed the seeds of conflict between the Qiu and Xu families.
Just like the Chen and Xu families before them.
Initially, things were fine, but as the Xu family rose to prominence, the Qiu family became restless and began to suppress the Xu family, deliberately creating friction.
The Xu family could only tolerate this; they couldn't possibly go to war with the Qiu family.
After all, the other side was a Foundation Establishment family, and they might just be waiting for an excuse to attack.
Secondly, during this turbulent period,
the Xu family patriarch had disappeared from the clan for over a month. Everyone in the clan, including Lin Changheng, believed that he had taken the Foundation Establishment Pill and gone out to establish his foundation.
Suddenly, all the surrounding families were watching closely.
The Qiu family naturally realized this as well, and using a fabricated pretext, launched a direct and ruthless attack.
They attempted to strike at the Xu family, sow discord, and cause the Xu family patriarch to become unstable and make mistakes, thus failing his foundation establishment.
This was an extremely vicious move!
A plan to cut off their foundation!
But who knew that at this critical moment, the Xu family patriarch would publicly appear, stepping forward with unparalleled prestige to calm everyone down.
He was still in the clan, like a pillar of stability!
This meant that someone else, not the patriarch, had gone out to establish his foundation!
Whether it was the Xu family members, outside cultivators, or Lin Changheng, everyone who learned this news found it hard to believe!
This person, wielding immense power and holding absolute authority within the Xu family, possessed strength already exceeding the ninth level of Qi Refining. His status, qualifications, strength, and ability were all more than sufficient! Yet, he hadn't chosen to establish his foundation?!
What an extraordinary thing! Who would believe it if word got out?
But he was indeed in the Xu family! He had also thwarted the Qiu family's plans!
Two months later.
Someone returned.
This person was quite unfamiliar; even Lin Changheng, who had been in the Xu family for nearly thirty years, had only seen him a handful of times.
He was a middle-aged cultivator with phoenix eyes, the cousin of the Xu family head, Xu Xuheng, and the uncle of Xu Hanwu.
His name was Xu Xujun.
He basically ignored worldly affairs, devoting himself to cultivation year-round.
Lin Changheng, upon receiving the news, also took a look from afar. He slightly activated his [Spirit Observation Technique], and even from several miles away, he felt an indescribable vastness, far surpassing anything in the Qi Refining stage!
Foundation Establishment!
His realm was stabilized; it was impossible to tell he was a newcomer!
Immediately, the entire Xu family erupted in cheers, incredibly excited!
This represents more than just a Foundation Establishment stage; it signifies a significant elevation and leap in the family's status, transforming the Qi Refining family into a Foundation Establishment family!
Furthermore, the oppressive difficulties and pressures from the outside world will be easily resolved!
Whatever the Qiu family intends to do, they will have to consider whether they can bear the consequences of mutual destruction and the exchange of Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Moreover, the Xu family has a major advantage: Xu Xujun is in his prime, at least twenty years younger than the Qiu family's Foundation Establishment cultivator!
Later, the matter of Xu Xujun's Foundation Establishment was no longer a top secret; instead, it became a story circulating within the clan, serving as an inspiration.
Lin Changheng also learned that Xu Xujun had indeed used a Foundation Establishment spiritual item in addition to the Foundation Establishment Pills issued by the upper sect.
However, its origin and specific details were not explained.
Lin Changheng knew that it was very likely from the auction at the Desolate Ruins Market, and brought back by Xu Hanwu.
As for the truth, there was no certainty.
However, judging from the rewards issued by the clan, it greatly exceeded Lin Changheng's expectations. This book was first published on the Taiwanese novel reading website, t̑̈̑̈w̑̈̑̈k̑̈̑̈̑̈ȃ̈̑̈n̑̈̑̈.c̑̈̑̈ȏ̈̑̈m̑̈̑̈, providing a rich
reading experience with error-free and disordered chapters ! It was not something that could be obtained by simply "driving away" a Qi Refining Stage 7 cultivator and saving a few clansmen. It was a pill furnace. A high-grade pill furnace! Although it was an old, unremarkable item from the stock, looking dull and unremarkable, it wasn't seriously damaged. Any minor damage had been repaired by a master craftsman outside the clan, who even polished it a bit before bestowing it upon them. This truly demonstrated the Xu family's attitude and dedication! In terms of value, this furnace, despite its condition, was no cheaper than a brand-new, genuine high-grade magic weapon. This meant he'd get at least seven or eight hundred spirit stones! When the Xu family bestowed the furnace, Xu Hanwu personally delivered it, along with a message. The gist was that this furnace not only recognized Lin Danshi's past achievements and affirmed his work, but also wished him great progress in his alchemy, hoping he would soon break through to the upper-grade level! Lin Changheng readily accepted with a smile. He took the miniature furnace from Xu Hanwu; it was easily held in one hand. "Truly worthy of being a high-grade magic artifact furnace," Lin Changheng exclaimed in amazement after trying it out. A high-grade magic artifact furnace was completely different from the ordinary magic artifact furnaces in the alchemy room, which were often two people tall. The latter were immobile, almost impossible to move, and even had their three legs and two handles secured with iron chains to prevent unauthorized movement from triggering the [Earth Fire Array].
The misalignment affected alchemy.
The former, however, was vastly different; it could be carried around and stored away at will. Aside from requiring additional alchemical fire like earth fire, it was incredibly useful.
The third major event was the official opening of the market in the desolate Juechen Valley.
However, because the character "Jue" in "Juechen" and "Juechen" was considered unlucky, and because the area was abundant in the [Qinglinghao] spiritual herb—
which the Xu family discovered through—
the first two characters of [Qinglinghao] were taken,
and it was named [Qinglingfang].
Although the Liu family was not aggressive and was quite fair, the coexistence of the two clans naturally led to a shift in power.
Later, the Xu family produced a Foundation Establishment cultivator, which somewhat curbed this.
Although the market was in its initial stages, it already showed signs of prosperity.
Moreover, with the "small-scale reclamation" underway, the scraps left over after the frontline demands were intercepted by the upper sects and aristocratic families injected considerable vitality into this new market.
It's worth mentioning that the Sun family, a family of beast tamers, also intended to acquire a shop in the market and open a business.
Upon learning this, the Xu and Liu families responded enthusiastically, offering substantial preferential terms.
Even though the Liu family was also a beast tamer family, inevitably competing with the Sun family, they were still warmly welcomed.
This was because their positions were now different.
The market lord couldn't be too concerned with trivial matters; he had much more to consider.
After a six-month-long tug-of-war, the Sun family finally agreed to move in.
In the Guanxia Dojo, in Lin Changheng's courtyard,
Lin Changheng sat cross-legged, his eyes filled with eager anticipation as he looked at the mountain and marsh spirit essence blood that the Xu family's caravan had recently acquired from the Liu family.
This was the last batch delivered by the Liu family!
He was now over forty-five, having spent almost ten years in middle age, yet his face showed no signs of aging or wrinkles; instead, he seemed to have regained his youthful appearance.
To an unfamiliar observer, he would likely appear no older than thirty-five.
It wasn't that time had stopped, but rather that the [Longevity] talent, which had been extracted from the essence of the [Lantern Grass Spirit], was exerting its miraculous effect.
Over the years, the [Lantern Grass Spirit Treasure Seed] had already extracted four levels of essence, unlike the [Wooden Puppet Fox], whose peak was only three levels.
And he obtained the [Heavenly Grant of Longevity - Ascension to Immortality]!
That's right, not "Extraordinary Longevity Technique," but "Heavenly Grant of Longevity."
Like the description of the [Original Treasure Seed], it uses the term "Heavenly Grant."
Over the years, Lin Changheng has slowly come to understand that the core difference between "Extraordinary Technique" and "Heavenly Grant" lies in the fact that one is actively cast, while the other is passively cast.
The former is the "adaptation" of a demon beast's talent, hence "Extraordinary Technique." The latter
is the "direct inheritance" of a demon beast's talent, or "without an adaptation process," and is thus called "Heavenly Grant."
Just like the Original Treasure Seed, which originated from the human race, it doesn't require "adaptation," hence "Heavenly Grant!"
Clearly, the effect of the [Heavenly Grant of Longevity] at this moment is also a direct inheritance.
Now, with sufficient essence blood, he is on the verge of reaching the fifth level of Spirit Seizing!
Lin Changheng reached into the essence blood, and the Yuan Ding in his sea of consciousness trembled.
[Spirit Stealing: 100/100]
A mottled green seed took shape at a speed visible to the naked eye.
[Lantern Grass Spirit Seed - Fifth Level]
[Can be further refined into the demon race's innate talent: Longevity]
Without hesitation, he chose to refine it. As the seed was absorbed, a feeling similar to a rich life force arose in his heart,
coursing through his body, as if some mysterious change had occurred.
[Longevity Granted by Heaven - Transformation]
[Effect: Continuously delays the decline of qi and blood, lifespan continues to increase by five years]
After a brief assessment, Lin Changheng discovered that his qi and blood condition had only progressed by one year, basically without any regression, maintaining its peak in middle age, showing no signs of decline.
However, his lifespan had actually increased by another five years,
reaching one hundred and forty-three years!
Exceeding the theoretical maximum lifespan of one hundred and thirty years for a Qi Refining cultivator, a full thirteen years.
Lin Changheng was quite satisfied with this.
It's important to understand that longevity-extending treasures and elixirs aren't uncommon in the cultivation world, but they're either controlled by Core Formation or Nascent Soul cultivators, or they're fiercely contested by various forces and elderly cultivators the moment they appear, often resulting in bloodshed.
Lin Changheng, however, easily gained twenty-five years of lifespan, with the possibility of further extension in the future.
How could he not be satisfied?
But this wasn't the end of it; clearly, the potential of the [Lantern Grass Spirit Seed] wasn't exhausted, and there was still a possibility of further transformation.
Fortunately, he shamelessly obtained some extra [Lantern Grass Spirit] essence blood from the Liu family, beyond what he had originally planned, allowing him to continue.
[Lantern Grass Essence Seed - Fifth Level]
[Spirit Stealing: 100/100]
[Transformation: 0/10]
[Effect: For mountain and marsh spirits, it transforms their turbid and evil bloodline, making them naturally wood-type. With perfect spirit stealing and transformation imbued with the Dao, they can be refined into the true meaning of the bloodline's divinely bestowed power, "Glory of Life."]
"A divine power!"
"Finally, a divine power again!"
Lin Changheng was already quite familiar with it, directly ignoring the prefixes and focusing on the final [Bloodline Divine Power] and ["Glory of Life" True Meaning].
He was immediately overjoyed!
Almost simultaneously,
"Buzz~"
the Yuan Cauldron underwent another change.
The cauldron suddenly trembled violently, and the various ancient patterns engraved on it roared to the sky, as if reborn.
"Clang...Clang...Clang!" Accompanied by the sounds of bells and
cauldrons
clashing, the scene before him changed abruptly—it was a boundless, desolate land.
All trees withered, fertile soil crumbled, and looking around, only a withered yellow expanse swept across the heavens and earth, like dust and ashes, constantly spreading and settling until it occupied the entire field of vision.
Lin Changheng strained his eyes to see clearly that it was a nameless, withered giant tree, rooted in this deathly silence.
Its branches were like rusted ancient iron, every inch of bark covered with cracked lines, its branches reaching into the void, yet without a single leaf. At the heart of the tree, a faint hint of green flickered, like a candle burning in the wind.
Yet Lin Changheng had a strange feeling; the deep shadows in the tree hollow seemed like countless eyes staring at him.
Suddenly, the giant tree swayed gently, and thousands of withered branches rustled in unison!
The overwhelming yellow hues receded abruptly, and that hint of green burst forth, transforming into countless streams of verdant light, pouring down like spring rain nourishing the fields!
Lin Changheng did not dodge, allowing it to unfold, and in the next instant, he was enveloped by the burgeoning vitality.
"Hiss, this is [Glory of Life]!"
"More precisely, it should be the cycle of 'Desolation' and 'Glory of Life'! The so-called 'Glory of Life' is the image of plants flourishing, and even more so, it is a defying nature's will to live against death. True 'glory' must contain the underlying tone of desolation—"
Lin Changheng murmured to himself, as if gaining enlightenment.
Looking up again, the lush green foliage, bursting with life, blocked out the sun. As it swayed gently, fantastical phenomena of life and death seemed to flow through the gaps in the leaves.
Lin Changheng opened his eyes, wanting to see more.
But he discovered that everything—the desolate landscape, the giant trees, and all the surrounding scenery—shattered and vanished like a curtain of water, disappearing completely.
The Yuan Cauldron reappeared before him.
The strange light within the cauldron dissipated, and where the treasure seed had been, a phantom Dao Fruit replaced it, freely absorbing and releasing radiant light. "Flourishing life, withered desolation—in the end, the two gather together, merging into one. Is this not the renowned Dao of 'Flourishing and Withering'?"
After a moment of wild imagination, Lin Changheng began to consider the more practical matter of acquiring the wood-type [Mysterious Spirit Essence Blood].
"Now that the Beast Taming Sun family has settled here, I really need to apply to be stationed at 'Qinglingfang' for a while."
He only accepted the gifts from his clan, refusing the valuable gifts sent personally by the Xu family head and his daughter Xu Hanwu, intending to keep that favor for later.
At the time, Xu Hanwu seemed thoughtful and ultimately withdrew the gifts.
"Hmm, very suitable for this purpose."
Lin Changheng's eyes flashed, and he made a decision.
He sat cross-legged, entering a meditative state once more. His perfected [Qi Concealment Technique] ceased operation, revealing his true cultivation level!
Compared to before, his cultivation aura had drastically changed, his magical power extremely profound!
He was clearly at the late stage of Qi Refining!
And at the eighth level of Qi Refining!
In just over four years, less than five, he had broken through several barriers.
Not only had he overcome the major bottleneck of the late stage of Qi Refining, but he had also progressed significantly, entering the eighth level of Qi Refining.
Lin Changheng could only say that this was an unexpected delight.
It was all thanks to that fortuitous encounter—the crimson powder used by the remnants of the Chen family last time!
Lin Changheng directly refined it, and indeed, it was incredibly nourishing. Moreover, he later discovered that this substance even helped to overcome cultivation bottlenecks!
It could be considered a "miracle item for cultivation"!
He just didn't know where that fellow obtained it and wasted it by using it as an aphrodisiac.
Utilizing only the side effects was a complete misguided path, neglecting the essentials and squandering a precious resource!
But Lin Changheng was unaware that while the crimson powder's effects were powerful, its side effects were also extremely potent.
Chen Guqing had tried it before, but the side effects were difficult to eliminate and could only be released through the unique method of "mutual arousal."
The problem was that after this hysterical ordeal, he felt like a tireless ox, endlessly toiling uncontrollably.
Not only did he not experience any improvement in his cultivation, but he became even more exhausted, his eyes sunken, his face pale, and several times he nearly died on the furnace's body.
This truly frightened him.
He dared not use it on himself again.
But for Lin Changheng, the [Poison-Transforming Demonic Technique] had no side effects whatsoever, yet its full efficacy was unleashed.
Despite not yet reaching the mid-grade spiritual root level, he naturally broke through.
Moreover, it didn't harm his potential.
This greatly shocked Lin Changheng, followed by ecstatic joy.
"It's a pity the crimson powder in this black stone bottle is limited; otherwise, with a sufficient amount of high-quality mid-grade pills, I could easily reach the ninth level of Qi Refining in one go."
Thinking of the nearly empty crimson powder in the bottle, Lin Changheng felt particularly regretful.
"Whoosh!"
The newly acquired mid-grade [Spirit Gathering Array] activated, gathering and condensing spiritual energy like smoke and mist. The
[Fire Illuminating the Night] technique, also at its perfect level, rumbled and circulated, inhaling and exhaling spiritual energy, drawing it back into his body.
But this incredibly familiar cultivation process had become instinctive, requiring no supervision; Lin Changheng's mind was elsewhere.
He silently deduced.
Because this technique was incomplete, he could only cultivate to the seventh level of Qi Refining.
The path beyond the eighth level was blocked.
The conventional path would be either to retrieve the stolen second half of the cultivation technique and complete it, or to find another method and switch to another cultivation path.
For the former, the original technique was missing and impossible to find, akin to searching for a needle in a haystack;
while for the latter, switching cultivation would be a waste of energy and time, a losing proposition.
Fortunately, Lin Changheng found a third path:
the path of
completing the technique and reconnecting the broken path!
His idea was based on the progress of his [Original Treasure Seed].
[Original Treasure Seed - Fourth Level]
[Already Refined: Enhanced Comprehension of Heavenly Gift - Ascending to the Sublime]
[Effect: Observing and comprehending the Dharma and scriptures with perfect clarity, all worldly methods are innovated and renewed]
"Clang!" A divine sound from beyond the heavens resounded in his heart. The [Original Treasure Seed - Fourth Level] suddenly burst forth with dazzling light. Countless mysteries flowed like stars, as if sketching a vast scripture in his sea of consciousness.
In an instant, Lin Changheng felt his mind clear and bright, reflecting all the Dharma.
The previously obscure and difficult points were now as clear as lines on his palm. Mysteries that ordinary people could not comprehend even after a lifetime of effort were now as clear as peeling away layers of silk in his eyes.
"So that's it..."—
A startling light shone in Lin Changheng's pupils. All the cultivation experience he had accumulated in the past was deconstructed and
recombined at this moment.
He suddenly understood that the so-called "innovation and renewal" was not a simple improvement, but a reconstruction that pointed directly to the essence; not a general continuation, but a derivative that continued the source!
"It's too amazing!"
"It's almost here! Over the past two years, I've made numerous trips to the Scripture Hall, consuming contribution points and immersing myself in the scriptures. Now, the first to seventh levels of the cultivation technique have been fully adjusted, and the eighth level is also complete. The framework of the ninth level is also in place, and it just needs to be fleshed out. Once it's fully developed, it will be a superior cultivation technique that is even more complete and perfect than before!"
The time spent cultivating was the time that Lin Changheng devoted himself to innovating and developing the cultivation technique.