Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

Chapter 299 True Monarch's Instructions

The fourth-order formation inheritance is profound and extensive.

Especially for someone like Lin Changsheng, who wasn't very proficient in formations to begin with, it was practically starting from scratch.

The teleportation array that spans the country and the Great Wilderness is a genuine fourth-order array.

Even if one were to stop eating and drinking from now on and devote oneself to studying the inheritance of formations, it would conservatively take nearly a hundred years to master fourth-order formations.

Fortunately, Lin Changsheng had a backup plan back then, and did not completely destroy the formation, but only damaged part of it, making it unable to function properly.

All that's needed now is to simply copy the design and repair the damaged parts, which is much easier than setting up a completely new teleportation array.

half year later.

Suddenly, a bewitching woman dressed in a black robe arrived at Mingling Peak.

This woman's cultivation level was at the late Golden Core stage. Her makeup was bewitching, with eyebrows like thin snakes and green eyeshadow painted on the corners of her eyes, making her look quite eerie.

This is the Green Snake Immortal who is currently residing on Heavenly Ghost Peak.

Before long, Lin Changsheng entertained the woman and led her to a side hall on Mingling Peak.

"I have long heard of Elder Zhang Meng's mastery of both alchemy and talisman-making. I have come here specifically to pay him a visit. Please forgive any inconvenience caused."

The Green Snake Immortal smiled and gave a light bow, his manner impeccable, as if the two were meeting for the first time.

"Hehe, Elder Green Snake, you're too kind. We're all from the same sect, there's no need to bother you."

Lin Changsheng was wary inside, but wore a smile on his face.

The two exchanged pleasantries for a while, appearing to be having a very pleasant conversation.

If an outsider were to witness this, no one would guess that the two had a life-or-death feud many years ago.

"Elder Zhang Meng, besides paying a visit and recognizing the sect, I have another mission in mind."

After a short while, Master Green Snake's smile faded, and he spoke with a slightly more serious expression:

"This time, I am here on the instructions of the True Lord to borrow something from Elder Zhang Meng."

"Oh? I wonder what the True Lord intends to borrow from us?"

Almost instantly, Lin Changsheng narrowed his eyes, a hint of coldness creeping into his voice.

He subconsciously thought that this woman had revealed that he was carrying a precious treasure.

In the blink of an eye, he had come up with several solutions.

"Elder Zhang Meng, please don't misunderstand. The True Lord sent a message jade slip for me to bring."

Sensing the subtle aura of magical power emanating from Lin Changsheng, Master Qingshe was startled and immediately began to explain.

At the same time, he waved his hand, and two items appeared in his hand.

In addition to a communication jade slip, there was also a black skull magic weapon the size of a fist.

Upon hearing this, Lin Changsheng slightly restrained his aura and looked at the other party with suspicion.

He then reached out and cast a gentle spell, taking the two items into his hand.

Lin Changsheng made no attempt to hide his inspection of the two items in front of Qing She Zhenren, but found nothing wrong with them.

On the contrary, it was this black skull magic weapon that shocked Lin Changsheng.

The small skull-shaped magical artifact contained an extremely vast and mysterious aura. Just by probing it with his divine sense, he triggered the artifact's automatic protection mechanism, causing Lin Changsheng's mind to be shaken.

After calming down, he picked up the communication jade slip to investigate.

After a while.

Lin Changsheng's expression was complicated as he slowly spoke:

"I have read the contents of the message jade slip. I request that True Immortal Green Snake come again in three days."

……

Back in his cave, Lin Changsheng placed the skull magic weapon in front of him, his eyes flickering, his expression shifting between light and shadow.

"So it turns out that True Lord Guigu had already seen through the difference in the cultivation method I practiced!"

Lin Changsheng's expression was somewhat complicated.

This time, Guigu Zhenjun conveyed only one message through the jade slip: he wanted his Everlasting Spring Technique!

This made him feel vaguely worried.

Actually, the power of Changchun Kung Fu is nothing special.

Even if Guigu Zhenjun wanted to use the vitality of wood-attribute magic to accelerate the recovery of his injuries, it would hardly cause Lin Changsheng any loss.

At most, you can make up for it by meditating and practicing internal energy for a while.

However, his own magical power is somewhat special. As a Nascent Soul cultivator, Guigu Zhenjun would most likely notice it after personally absorbing it.

The "Eternal Spring of Withered Trees" technique is no small matter; it is one of Lin Changsheng's most important trump cards at present.

Even though he knew that it was unlikely that the Ghost Valley True Lord would be interested in a wood-attribute cultivation technique, he still had to be careful.

A few days later, the Green Snake Immortal visited again.

Lin Changsheng took out the skull-shaped magic weapon, whose wood-attribute aura was already nearly saturated, and handed it over.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang Meng is truly punctual. He has poured his own magical power into it in just a few days. It is truly remarkable."

The Green Serpent Immortal smiled alluringly, took the skull-shaped magic weapon from her slender arm, examined it briefly, and then put it away. She continued with a smile:

"Before I came here, the True Lord instructed me that this matter of troubling Fellow Daoist Zhang Meng to help is a personal matter, and I should compensate him accordingly."

As he spoke, Green Snake Master took out a 'heavy' storage bag.

"Hehe, Elder, you're too kind. As long as it doesn't interfere with his important matters, it's only right that I go through a bit of trouble."

Lin Changsheng clasped his hands in a fist salute, showing no intention of taking credit, and said politely.

After exchanging brief pleasantries, the Green Snake Immortal's smile faded, replaced by a meaningful expression.

"Now that I have finished discussing matters with Fellow Daoist Zhang Meng, I would like to have a few words with Fellow Daoist Lin in private."

The Green Snake Immortal bowed slightly, performing the courtesy due to someone of the same rank.

Upon hearing this, Lin Changsheng did not immediately respond, but instead took a sip of spiritual tea, remaining calm and composed.

For a moment, the two people in the side hall fell silent.

Wait a moment.

Lin Changsheng's burly figure suddenly twisted, and the fierce and menacing image of Zhang Meng disappeared.

Instead, a young man wearing a black and gold robe with a slight smile on his lips appeared.

The boy appeared to be eighteen or nineteen years old, with fair skin that even surpassed that of many female cultivators. His dark eyes were calm and deep, and he gave off a clean, refreshing, refined, and easygoing vibe.

"Greetings, Master Lin."

"After many years, I am finally able to see Fellow Daoist Lin's true face again."

The Green Snake Immortal wore a smile, as peaceful as if he were reuniting with an old friend after many years.

But a hint of surprise still flashed in her alluring eyes.

After many years, this fellow Daoist Lin not only made great progress in his cultivation and became a Golden Core True Person, but his appearance also remained unchanged.

This made the female Green Snake Immortal feel envious.

Even a Golden Core cultivator, whose life force dissipates slowly, cannot escape the passage of time.

Almost every few years, she could clearly feel the signs of aging.

"What is it, Master Green Snake? Please speak freely."

Lin Changsheng had no intention of reminiscing and spoke indifferently.

Even without the other party speaking, Lin Changsheng already had a guess about what they were about to say.

It's nothing more than related to previous conflicts and contradictions.

"Since Fellow Daoist Lin speaks so frankly, I will also get straight to the point."

"Back then, Fellow Daoist Yu Huai and I had some misunderstandings with Fellow Daoist Lin. Now that the three of us are all elders of the Ghost Valley Sect, in order to avoid harboring any resentment, it would be best to clear up some old grudges. I wonder what Fellow Daoist Lin thinks?"

As he spoke, the Green Snake Immortal appeared somewhat apologetic, displaying an open and honest demeanor.

"My cultivation is shallow, and my words carry little weight. I have never had any ideas of my own. I wonder what the two esteemed masters intend to do?"

Hearing Green Snake Immortal's casual words, Lin Changsheng remained calm and did not express his opinion, but instead asked with a faint smile.

"We both naturally wanted to turn hostility into friendship; otherwise, we wouldn't have kept quiet about what happened back then."

"Of course, I also ask Fellow Daoist Lin to understand. After all, at that time, you were a Foundation Establishment cultivator, yet you possessed many treasures that were not in line with your cultivation level, which was too tempting. I was originally a river bandit, and when I encountered a rare 'fat sheep,' I naturally would not let it go. As a result, Fellow Daoist Lin did not suffer any actual loss. On the contrary, I lost the 'Sunflower Water Nether Serpent' that I had cultivated for many years."

"However, now that Fellow Daoist Lin has reached the Golden Core realm, his status and position are far greater than before, and he has the ability to protect these treasures."

The Green Snake Immortal seemed to be appealing to their emotions and reasoning with them.

“If the two True Immortals think this way, I, Lin, would naturally be more than happy to do so. In that case, let’s not bring up the matter from back then, so as not to let internal strife affect True Lord’s important affairs in the future, since we are both elders of the Ghost Valley Sect.”

Lin Changsheng nodded slightly and spoke in a gentle tone.

"Fellow Daoist Lin is magnanimous; I admire him greatly."

Seeing this, Green Snake Master twisted her slender, snake-like waist and took the initiative to raise a cup with Lin Changsheng to drink together.

"Another day, I will invite Fellow Daoist Yu Huai to join us, the three of us old friends, for a drink together."

After reaching an agreement, relations between the two sides thawed and they had a very pleasant conversation.

During the conversation, Lin Changsheng also took the opportunity to reveal his own thoughts.

"For the foreseeable future, I, Lin, plan to travel for a while, seeking an opportunity to advance my cultivation. As for our reunion, let's leave that for another time..."

……

Two days later, Lin Changsheng left Mingling Peak without a sound.

He first went to the Gunzhou Desert and recalled the Crimson Centipede and Xunfeng Crow that had been kept free-range there.

Then he quietly returned to the vicinity of Mingling Peak and used his perception technique to observe silently.

During this period, if Guigu Zhenjun really has any ideas, he might make some moves.

Several days passed, and Mingling Peak remained calm and unchanged.

Even Green Snake Master and Yu Huai Master didn't make any unnecessary moves.

This left Lin Changsheng slightly disappointed.

He had no expectations whatsoever for Green Snake Master's so-called handshake and reconciliation rhetoric.

According to her logic, it was because Lin Changsheng had low cultivation but possessed great treasures that she couldn't help but be greedy.

Thus, a series of pursuits ensued, resulting in the loss of his own spirit pet, the "Sunflower Water Serpent." He even used Feng Ping of Wanku Peak to set up an ambush through Hao Chi and Han Jiuying, two nominal disciples. Now, he has taken the initiative to make peace and asks for his understanding.

He took the initiative to apologize and offered to resolve the matter from back then, but he didn't even offer a single grain of spiritual sand, showing no sign of remorse.

Lin Changsheng sneered inwardly.

So he then lay in wait near Ziyou Peak, circulating his cultivation technique to conceal his aura, his entire being resembling a withered tree trunk, revealing not a trace of magical power.

At this moment, he possessed two golden core spirit pets, especially the Crimson Centipede, which, after years of semi-free-range breeding, had nearly reached the peak of the early stage of the third rank in terms of demonic power, and was extremely ferocious.

In a desert oasis, with a calculated plan and the enemy caught off guard, the success rate of ambushing and killing a late-stage Golden Core cultivator with mediocre magical power but skilled in water-based magic is over 70-80%.

Even if he were to fail, with his current survival skills, leaving safely would not be a problem.

This time, Lin Changsheng staked out the location for three or four months.

Lin Changsheng could clearly sense Yu Huai Zhenren's presence within Ziyou Peak, but the other party remained confined to his quarters, leaving him disappointed.

……

Inside a magnificent hall in Tiangui Peak.

On the ground, women's undergarments, gauze skirts, embroidered shoes, scale-patterned clothing, and other items were scattered in disarray.

The alluring figure of the Green Snake Immortal, like a nimble and ever-changing green snake, accompanied the Ghost Valley True Lord in various incredible poses.

From time to time, decadent music could be heard from inside the main hall.

"After the True Lord absorbed Elder Zhang Meng's wood-attribute magic power, his physical strength seems to have improved, making it difficult for me to cope."

"It's a pity that Elder Zhang Meng went on a journey a few days after offering his magic power and has not returned yet. Otherwise, if he had offered more magic power, you, True Lord, could have recovered sooner."

The Green Snake Immortal's face was as red as the morning sun, his breathing was rapid, but his words revealed concern.

"Hehe, the purity of this Sixth Elder's wood-attribute magic is indeed rare. It is no less than those Nascent Soul old monsters I have seen who are proficient in wood-attribute health cultivation techniques. It's just that this little fellow has too narrow a vision and underestimates my magnanimity."

"This True Lord has only cultivated for a little over four hundred years. The various opportunities he has accumulated far exceed his imagination. Why would he care about his meager earnings?"

A confident voice echoed throughout the hall.

Then, Guigu Zhenjun looked at Qing She Zhenren with a half-smile.

Seeing this, the latter realized that her little thoughts had been seen through, and couldn't help but blush a little more on her alluring face. She took the opportunity to flirt and pose even more coquettishly.

Guigu Zhenjun observed this without showing any emotion, his words carrying an air of authority:

"You may leave. Considering that I have consumed a significant amount of your cultivation and vital energy, I will compensate you in the future. However, if you harbor any improper thoughts because of this, do not blame me for being heartless."

Faced with the True Lord's icy gaze, the Green Snake Immortal's face turned pale instantly, as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

He meekly picked up the scattered items, suppressing the abnormality in his body and the magic power within him, and respectfully bowed before leaving the main hall.

……

After leaving the Guigu Sect's territory, Lin Changsheng disguised himself as Zhang Meng and went to the 'Xuanmiao Chamber of Commerce' located in Gunzhou.

He immediately revealed his Golden Core cultivation level and specifically asked to see Jin Mengqiao.

This aura, imbued with the power of the pill, nearly paralyzed the old deacon who was in the early stages of Foundation Establishment.

After tremblingly inquiring about Lin Changsheng's name, he sent people to serve him well, and at the same time arranged for a flying bird to go to headquarters to report the news.

More than half a month later, Jin Mengqiao and the old woman in the Golden Core stage who was with her arrived, looking travel-worn.

"Senior Zhang Meng, it is an honor for me to be here. I am sorry for not greeting you properly and for keeping you waiting. I hope you will forgive me."

Wearing a purple dress, Jin Mengqiao was poised and graceful, speaking respectfully and offering a perfectly timed light bow.

Normally, winning over a Golden Core cultivator in the early stages wouldn't be of much help to her. But Lin Changsheng, an elder of the Netherworld Spirit Peak, was different; he happened to be stationed along the route of her caravan.

Maintaining a good relationship with such a powerful local expert like a Golden Core cultivator would be very beneficial for her.

However, the old woman behind Jin Mengqiao, who was at the Golden Core stage, seemed somewhat dissatisfied with Lin Changsheng's high-handed attitude, and kept a cold face throughout.