“High-level cultivation techniques, elixirs, legacies, spells, etc., these are what we loose cultivators lack the most.”

Lin Chang’an lamented as well. He was lucky to have obtained this ancient cultivation technique, but for most loose cultivators, the basic issue is the lack of access to cultivation methods.

Whether for oneself or for the legacy of future generations, there is never a shortage of loose cultivators willing to risk their lives.

Therefore, many loose cultivators have responded to the call of the Profound Sound Pavilion and have joined under the lure of benefits.

Even if they die and their path disappears, there will be no regrets.

Cultivators who have descendants are assured by the Profound Sound Pavilion that they will be taken in as disciples, or offered the protection of sects.

As an ally of the Profound Sound Pavilion, only Master Lu’s first disciple, the Fake Pill cultivator Wu Yan, of Celestial Profound City, brought a Tier Three early-stage demon beast, the Gold-Eating Rat, to the battlefield.

War reignites in the Yue Kingdom.

Celestial Profound City still has to face the beast tide.

“It’s truly vexing. Brother Lin, you are also a person with a firm and resolute heart aiming for the Dao. In the future, when we plan to form our cores, a journey to the Demon Beast Abyss will be inevitable. If the opportunity arises, let’s go together.”

Facing Lao Hu’s enthusiastic invitation, Lin Chang’an nodded with a smile.

No one can predict the future, but at least this is the direction for now.

However, one thing is clear: this Lao Hu has a steadfast Dao heart, unwavering in the slightest.

“First, cultivate steadily. After exploring the secret realm for a dozen years, once the cultivation reaches late-stage Foundation Establishment, then seek a core formation spiritual object.”

Lin Chang’an already had a direction in mind, just hoping the cave dwelling relics contain the core formation spiritual object, which may save him from having to struggle so much.

…

Since confirming the seating of the Grand Elder of the Profound Sound Pavilion, Li Huo Palace and the Divine Sword Sect joined forces to launch a war against the Profound Sound Pavilion.

And the Profound Sound Pavilion, being at a disadvantage, could only defensively resist.

Among them, the Divine Sword Sect and Li Huo Palace did not directly press the advantage of their core formation cultivators, due to mutual distrust.

Their mutual vigilance provided the Profound Sound Pavilion a respite.

Though weaker in combat strength, the Profound Sound Pavilion boasted the most profound foundation in the Yue Kingdom’s three major sects when it came to arrays and combined attack techniques.

Relying on arrays, combined attack techniques, countless elixirs, and talismans, they barely managed to hold off the offensive.

Now, the Profound Sound Pavilion only hopes that their ally Celestial Profound City will soon gain a core formation cultivator, which would greatly alleviate the pressure.

Especially Celestial Profound City, the holy land attracting loose cultivators from the Seven Kingdoms.

Many loose cultivators, lured by the Profound Sound Pavilion, have joined it.

However, the turmoil of war in the Yue Kingdom did not affect Lin Chang’an.

At this time, he still engages in talisman painting, alchemy, and diligent cultivation, occasionally overseeing the black market.

The chaotic situation, along with the beast tide, has only made business at the black market more booming, allowing them to reap abundant profits.

Everyone could not help but smile broadly, as this way of obtaining cultivation resources without having to hunt demon beasts was simply too lucrative.

…

On this day.

“A top-grade spiritual artifact, the Cyan Scale Sword, and a spiritual artifact, the Cyan Scale Armor.”

When Celestial Profound City delivered the refined spiritual artifacts, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but smile.

And Yun Yao in the pavilion, upon seeing the Cyan Scale Armor, also revealed a satisfied smile.

“Brother Lin, the armor refined from the quasi-Tier Three Cyan-Scaled Python scales can form a mana shield when infused with mana in times of crisis.

This shield boasts a strong defensive capability, able to withstand a strike from an ordinary late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. Moreover, the armor itself is of a sturdy texture.”

The materials from the quasi-Tier Three demon beast were put to full use, and two sets of armor were made: one each for him and Yun Yao.

Simultaneously, snake bones, poison fangs, poison sacs, and the essence of the quasi-Tier Three demon beast were used to craft a top-grade spiritual artifact flying sword.

The Cyan Scale Sword, with its body aglow with cyan light and snake scale patterns clearly visible, felt cool to the touch, and most importantly, the cyan glow on the blade evidently contained potent poison.

“A top-grade spiritual artifact, the Cyan Scale Sword!”

At this moment, Lin Chang’an was somewhat reluctant to part with it, and with a wave of his hand, he released a Tier Two upper-grade Vajra Talisman.

In an instant, the Cyan Scale Sword transformed into a streak of cyan light, piercing through with the augmentation of sword aura, leaving him immensely satisfied.

Yun Yao, observing this, nodded gently and said:

“Materials of the quasi-Tier Three demon beast were supplemented with many precious materials during refinement, and most importantly, the main material and essence match, inherently enhancing the quality of this spiritual artifact.

Among top-grade spiritual artifacts, this one is also top-level. Truly, congratulations to Brother Lin.”

Facing Yun Yao’s congratulations, Lin Chang’an nodded with a smile and said, “I must thank Mr. Yun.”

Just as Yun Yao mentioned, even among top-grade spiritual artifacts, differences exist, such as the artifact spirit (demon beast essence) and the main material not matching, naturally making it less powerful.

A top-grade spiritual artifact, even for a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, is a highly prized possession.

Now, for defense and constraint, he has the Yellow Dragon Bell, for attack, the Cyan Scale Sword, and his apparent worth surpasses ordinary late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Both were quite pleased with last year’s gains, especially since Celestial Profound City offered the refinement without any charge.

The two of them, in the pavilion, discussed over tea, and during this time, Lin Chang’an, growing closer through trust and shared adversities, posed the lingering question in his heart.

“Mr. Yun, do you happen to know what array the cave dwelling relic uses?”

Curious, Lin Chang’an thought that knowing which array it was would naturally allow targeted preparation and increase their success chances.

Previously, he refrained from asking to avoid seeming presumptuous, but now, having hunted demon beasts and escorted Su Miaoyin together, they had shared hardships.

Moreover, knowing the location of the cave dwelling relic, there was no longer a need for secrecy.

To Lin Chang’an’s inquiry, Yun Yao didn’t hesitate and directly informed him about the array.

“This array, according to my research of ancient texts, seems to belong to the Demon Dao’s ‘Blood Slaughter Red Sun Array.'”

Blood Slaughter Red Sun Array!

Upon hearing the name of the array, Lin Chang’an was also startled, unconsciously recalling the information he learned about arrays during discussions with Su Miaoyin and Song Tingfeng.

“Blood Slaughter Red Sun Array, this array, although seemingly obscure and unperturbed, is, in fact, a renowned killing array…”

Under Lin Chang’an’s explanation, Yun Yao couldn’t help but acknowledge Lin Chang’an’s talent in the path of arrays.

“This array’s most challenging aspect is that within it, blood slaughter and red sun energies can continually coalesce into fire demons filled with evil energy, whose flames are no less powerful than a core formation cultivator’s pill fire.”

Yun Yao also shared all the information she gathered, making Lin Chang’an nod quietly, as although his level in arrays may not be high,

the insights he gained over years of discussions at least helped him understand some of the specifics Yun Yao mentioned.

“No wonder Mr. Yun insists on waiting for the array to weaken rather than attempting a forceful breakthrough.”

Hearing Lin Chang’an’s words, Yun Yao also sighed helplessly with a rueful smile:

“This is an array set by a late-stage Golden Core cultivator. Even if I, Yun Yao, were arrogant, I would know the vast disparity involved, naturally having to wait for the array to weaken before having a chance to break it.”

“Moreover, Yun Yao’s cultivation of Gui Water Demonic Skill, extremely yin and cold, just happens to suppress these fire demons.”

Listening to Yun Yao, Lin Chang’an’s mind became active, pondering that whether they could claim the cave relic, it was still wise to prepare various means.

“There are still a dozen years until the array weakens, so if possible, we should prepare some water attribute cold and yin measures.”

Listening to Lin Chang’an’s words, Yun Yao laughed awkwardly.

Previously keeping the cave dwelling relic a secret was essentially to maintain control.

Lin Chang’an immediately understood this, for he wouldn’t easily reveal a secret realm’s location in such a situation either.

After a previous accident where Lin Chang’an learned of the location, the secret realm’s control was essentially shared between the two of them.

“Originally, when cultivating the Yin Yang Joint Attack Secret Technique with Brother Lin, I intended to have someone refine a set of water attribute combined attack spiritual artifacts when possible.

In this way, even though they are ordinary spiritual artifacts, under our Joint Attack Secret Technique, their power would far exceed that of top-grade spiritual artifacts.”

Lin Chang’an nodded with a smile, unbothered by Yun Yao’s caution and prudence.

In the Immortal Cultivation Realm, lacking such prudence would have meant countless deaths.

Subsequently, the two discussed the study of the array and agreed to secretly explore together every three years to check if anyone had discovered the secret realm relic.

And also to monitor the changes in the secret realm array.

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by NovelKeep