After the beast tide erupted, the Celestial Profound City’s array was activated.

The terrifying array made the three Tier Three demon beasts very apprehensive, not daring to approach the Celestial Profound City, instead driving countless demon beasts to attack from the shadows.

The Celestial Profound City, built amidst the mountains, once a picturesque celestial paradise, had now turned into a battlefield where demon beasts prowled and fought fiercely.

The wisdom of Tier Three demon beasts was no less than that of ordinary cultivators; they knew how to use the beast tide to deplete the energy of the Celestial Profound City’s array.

Therefore, although the Celestial Profound City’s array was activated, it wasn’t fully operational, as this beast tide couldn’t possibly end in just one or two months.

The Celestial Profound City wouldn’t want to waste resources like that; only in danger, or when Tier Three demon beasts were discovered, would they fully activate it.

Thus, amongst the mountains outside the city wall, everywhere you looked, teams of cultivators and demon beasts were locked in combat.

“I never imagined this Mountain Protection Array would cover such a wide area.”

The Mountain Protection Array of Celestial Profound City wasn’t just built based on the city walls’ perimeter but was constructed with the surrounding spirit veins as its scope.

“Master Lin, I’ve hunted some demon beast materials. This leather armor can be tanned into excellent Tier Two talisman paper…”

A Foundation Establishment cultivator, just returning from a hunt, came over with a beaming smile. He appeared generous in giving him materials, but in reality, he hoped for an exchange of goods.

“Mr. Tian, I only have two hands. The talisman stock for sale recently isn’t much.”

“Hehe, who doesn’t know that Master Lin and a few fellow daoists run a black market, with connections so vast they reach the heavens.”

The flattery from the other party made Lin Chang’an shake his head with a feigned smile, then he lowered his voice and said in a transmission:

“Mr. Tian, there are indeed some resources on the black market. What does fellow daoist need?”

“Mr. Lin, can you get a few more Tier Two defensive or escape talismans, as well as Tier Two healing and detoxification elixirs? I’m willing to pay extra spirit stones.”

“Mr. Tian, don’t speak like that. In our business, we rely on integrity. It’s impossible to raise prices arbitrarily; we’ll stick to market prices. But in the future, if you have good things, don’t forget about me.”

“Rest assured, Mr. Lin, this favor is something old Tian will remember well.”

After their transaction, Mr. Tian showed a look of gratitude.

Lin Chang’an also nodded with a light smile. He wasn’t lying about the resources on the black market.

However, taking advantage of this turmoil, the talismans and elixirs he drew in secret also earned him a fortune.

More importantly, connections.

Don’t underestimate these unseen and intangible connections. Over the years, just by being kind to others and associating with Master Lu’s two disciples, the connections he maintained have been invaluable.

After establishing the black market, many cultivators came to do business out of respect, earning him countless spirit stones.

“Another profit made.”

Looking at the demon beast materials and spirit stones in hand, Lin Chang’an nodded to himself.

No wonder so many people enjoy profiteering from wars; this stuff indeed yields the quickest results.

Taking this opportunity, many families were also covertly acquiring demon beast materials.

After all, once the beast tide benefits were over, there wouldn’t be such good opportunities.

…

Half a year later.

The cultivators of Celestial Profound City were utterly exhausted, as no one had expected this beast tide to last so long.

Some cultivators were also keenly aware that something seemed off.

“Historical records of the Seven Kingdoms have documented beast tides before, but generally, they last about half a month, or at most three to five months.

This time, the beast tide facing Celestial Profound City is clearly unusual, lasting a full six months.”

At this time, standing on the city wall and looking at the ancient book in his hand, Lin Chang’an pondered deeply.

Is someone behind this? Or did something happen deep within the Cloud Mist Mountain Range?

This beast tide, while restraining the combat strength of Celestial Profound City, also brought countless demon beast materials.

This at least allowed the Profound Sound Pavilion to barely catch its breath.

Ever since the Profound Sound Pavilion lost its Grand Elder, its influence had significantly waned.

The fact that Celestial Profound City had yet to reach Core Formation made them increasingly anxious.

If this continues, the Profound Sound Pavilion will almost be finished.

“Alas, the war in the Yue Kingdom really doesn’t seem to have an end.”

In his cave dwelling, Lin Chang’an shook his head. While others handled matters on the front lines, he was also contributing from the rear.

“Thunder Shock Talisman, extremely powerful in terms of attack, especially against evil energies; it’s practically a natural counter.”

As he completed his stroke in one go, a quasi-Tier Three Thunder Shock Talisman, faintly glowing with lightning, was completed. Lin Chang’an revealed a satisfied smile.

“The greatest benefit of this beast tide is the abundance of demon beast materials. Even quasi-Tier Three demon beast materials, which I had never encountered before, appeared.”

In the past half year of lucratively profiteering from war, Lin Chang’an naturally exchanged for a dozen quasi-Tier Three talisman papers.

At this moment, on one side of the desk lay a thick stack of well-sorted Tier Two Upper Grade talismans.

The abundance of demon beast materials caused the prices of many materials to drop, but the prices of magical artifacts, talismans, and elixirs did not decrease; some even slightly increased.

This allowed skill cultivators like Lin Chang’an to earn substantially.

“The greatest advantage of these six months has been the breakthrough in the Evil Essence Sword Formulas.”

[Evil Essence Sword Formulas (Perfect 182/10000)]

Looking at the data on the attribute panel, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but smile with satisfaction. With a raise of his hand, the top-grade spiritual artifact Cyan Scale Sword suddenly appeared.

The power of the surging sword aura was several degrees stronger than before, causing Lin Chang’an to nod in approval.

“The sword aura’s power rivals that of an ordinary late-stage Foundation Establishment Sword Cultivator, especially if I disregard bodily harm; the sword aura’s power can increase fivefold.

Normal cultivators practicing this demonic secret technique cannot sustain it for long, but with my Self-Healing Body, I can fight protracted battles without restraint.”

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by NovelKeep