Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans...

Chapter 127 Yin-Yang Combined Attack Secret Technique
Inside the cave.

"Brother Lin, this is the original sword manual I obtained."

Yun Yao awkwardly took out her original sword technique, leaving Lin Chang'an speechless.

As expected, Yun Yao had kept something secret at the auction, and his sword technique was completed by sheer coincidence.

At least the missing meridian protection technique is now available.

“Brother Lin, this is the opportunity that Yun Yao mentioned, and it is known only to you and me. In twenty or thirty years, we will join forces to share the treasures left behind by this Golden Core cultivator.”

If, as Yun Yao said, it was just the two of them, then the crisis would naturally be greatly reduced.

Opportunity moves people.

However, Lin Chang'an secretly calculated that with another twenty or thirty years, it would not be a problem for him to break through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, and his ability to protect himself would greatly increase.

It wasn't that he didn't trust Yun Yao, but rather that with the opportunity to form the Golden Core looming ahead, even couples and fathers and sons often turned against each other.

“I know Brother Lin is worried.”

At this moment, Yun Yao remained calm, gently brushing a strand of hair behind her ear, and softly said:

"But I never want to experience this feeling of having my life in someone else's hands again. Although I am only in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, Brother Lin, you must know that there is always room for error, and opportunities don't wait for anyone."

"I am determined to obtain the Core Formation item. As long as Brother Lin helps me, he can choose anything except the Core Formation item. In fact, if I ever achieve Core Formation in the future, I will do my utmost to help Brother Lin achieve it."

This time, Yun Yao's expression was firm, and she even said that the two sides could make a vow of Dao heart.

Although the so-called Dao Heart Oath in the cultivation world is not very reliable, it will at least add a bit of trouble when breaking through.

Therefore, most cultivators would rather not make a vow of Dao heart than take such a vow.

Moreover, Yun Yao's words seemed sincere, and Lin Chang'an pondered inwardly.

He was indeed still quite far from achieving the Core Formation stage, and judging from the situation, Yun Yao figured the Demonic Sect must be fraught with danger as well.

Seeing Lin Chang'an hesitate, Yun Yao took a deep breath, her face slightly flushed, but she still gritted her teeth and said:

"As long as Brother Lin is willing to help me, I am willing to help Brother Lin break through to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment within ten years."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an was somewhat taken aback. Breaking through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage?
Yun Yao was unaware that he was secretly using pills to aid his cultivation, which made his progress quite fast.

With his talent, Yun Yao was confident that she could help him break through within ten years.

"I want to know, why does Fellow Daoist Yun insist on dragging me into this?"

Despite their friendship, he still needed to clarify matters concerning opportunities.

Faced with Lin Chang'an's doubts, Yun Yao did not hesitate and answered frankly:
"The place where this Golden Core cultivator passed away is a place with dense miasma, surrounded by groups of second-tier demonic beasts, poisonous scorpions. Yun Yao alone is not very confident."

Although I don't know Brother Lin's methods, the fact that he managed to hunt five second-tier demonic beasts from the Cloud Mist Mountains unharmed is far better than Yun Yao risking her life alone.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an nodded secretly.

So that's how it is. The gregarious second-tier spirit insect, the venomous scorpion, is indeed troublesome. No wonder Yun Yao was willing to share this information with him.

It should be known that even a pseudo-core cultivator would avoid encountering a group of second-tier demonic beasts.

Of course, there is another reason, which is the barrier-breaking talisman. Anyone who buys this kind of talisman is likely to be targeted, so Yun Yao is very cautious.

"I have a secret Yin-Yang combined attack technique. Brother Lin, if either of us breaks our oath during the exploration of the secret realm, the poisonous insects outside will be our burial ground."

Yun Yao has already gone this far in planning this opportunity; it seems she has been planning for a long time.

He was also familiar with the Yin-Yang Combination Technique. Some Daoist couples and disciples of powerful sects and clans, who had worked together and trusted each other since childhood, could unleash power far exceeding that of their peers using the Yin-Yang Combination Technique.

According to the information provided by Yun Yao, if they can successfully enter the place where this Core Formation cultivator passed away, after distributing the spoils of war...

They still need to escape the encirclement of these venomous scorpions.

Even if they were to turn against each other, it would have to be after they escaped.

However, by then the treasure was already in his possession.

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an pondered to himself, realizing that he still needed to prepare some escape methods.

"Fellow Daoist Yun, I am grateful for your sincerity. However, who can predict what will happen in twenty or thirty years? Let's observe carefully before making a decision."

While the allure of profit is tempting, one must first be alive to reap it.

After seeing Lin Chang'an agree, Yun Yao smiled faintly and nodded, saying:

"Of course, after all, who can predict what the future holds? If this secret realm is discovered in the meantime, Yun Yao will not mention it."

In the cultivation world, many places where cultivators pass away are discovered by chance by other cultivators, which is what is known as a secret realm of opportunity.

Moreover, there are too many cultivators adventuring in the Cloud Mist Mountains, and no one knows what will happen in twenty or thirty years.

If some lucky cultivators were to discover it, the danger would naturally increase several times over.

Lin Chang'an was somewhat confident this time, partly because the secret realm was located in a region of the Cloud Mist Mountains where poisonous miasma was abundant.

Although his cultivation level is not as high as Yun Yao's, he seems to have a slight advantage in terms of terrain.

After discussing this serendipitous encounter, the two resumed their usual casual conversation.

However, before leaving, Yun Yao left behind a cultivation technique and said that she would come to help him improve his cultivation in three months before departing.

However, for some reason, Yun Yao's steps seemed a little hurried as she left.

However, Lin Chang'an's mind was already on the golden core opportunity that Yun Yao had mentioned.

……

"The place where a late-stage Golden Core cultivator passed away, confirmed through bloodline sensing, doesn't seem to be fake."

If it were anyone else, no matter how eloquently they spoke, he wouldn't be swayed; who knows if they were just trying to bait him?

However, Lin Chang'an secretly shook his head at Yun Yao's wealth.

After Yun Yao left, Lin Chang'an sat in his cave, constantly weighing the pros and cons.

Given his cultivation progress, in twenty or thirty years, he will reach the mid-Foundation Establishment stage and be nearly a hundred years old.

Although there's still a long way to go before reaching the Core Formation stage, it's time to start preparing for it sooner.

"It's not impossible. Putting aside Yun Yao's character, with my mid-Foundation Establishment cultivation, even if something unexpected happens, I can't just run away, can I?"

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an nodded to himself, deciding to prepare his escape methods carefully over the years, whether it be spiritual artifacts or magic spells.

"If we miss this opportunity, we will have to take risks when planning to form a core spirit in the future. At least Yun Yao is a trustworthy person, and the location is a poisonous miasma area."

With this shift in power, my strength might not be much weaker than Yun Yao's.

Although Yun Yao made it clear that she wanted a Golden Core cultivation item, the value of a late-stage Golden Core cultivator was immense. Even getting just a small part of it would be an incredible opportunity.

Whether it's for obtaining a chance to form a golden core or for other purposes, it's up to you to decide.

More importantly, while it is difficult for Foundation Establishment cultivators to plan for Core Formation spiritual objects, the most difficult issue is their own lifespan crisis.

Many cultivators in the late Foundation Establishment stage, as they grow old and their bodies weaken, even if they find a spiritual object that helps them form their core, can only shed tears of regret.

If you miss the optimal time for Core Formation, forcing it will be even more dangerous.

"If I don't seize this opportunity, I will be around a hundred years old by then, and I will still have to continue cultivating and constantly planning for cultivation resources. By the time I reach the late stage of Foundation Establishment, I may not be able to gather enough spiritual items for Core Formation."

"What if I miss this optimal time to form my core? Wouldn't all my talent have been wasted?"

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an secretly decided that there was still twenty or thirty years to prepare, so there was no rush.

If Heaven grants an opportunity and you do not seize it, you will suffer the consequences; if you do not act when the time is right, you will suffer the calamity. Other legendary opportunities are far away, but the place where this Golden Core cultivator passed away is right before your eyes.

We'll see what happens in twenty or thirty years, if the situation changes then.

"No matter what the future holds, it's never wrong to improve our strength."

Lin Chang'an decided to put those concerns aside and focus on improving his cultivation level, which brought a relaxed smile to his face.

However, when Lin Chang'an opened the jade slip left by Yun Yao, his expression suddenly became somewhat astonished.

Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation Combined Attack Secret Technique

"This……"

This is actually a profound Yin-Yang dual cultivation technique, and true dual cultivation is not the same as physical cultivation.

Instead, it is a supreme secret technique in which both parties use secret arts and magic to merge yin and yang, allowing them to cultivate together and accelerate their cultivation speed.

In fact, the art of dual cultivation was originally a very righteous one. Unfortunately, some seniors in the cultivation world felt it was too slow, and some harbored evil intentions, which gradually led to the development of the art of sexual exploitation.

It gradually degenerated into demonic arts.

This method contains profound secret techniques for combined attacks. In battle, the magical powers of the two individuals merge seamlessly, unleashing spells with power far exceeding that of ordinary spells. Some sects with deep foundations also possess combined attack techniques involving several people forming an array, which are rumored to be able to withstand attacks from cultivators of a higher rank for a considerable period.

"The technique of combined attack is indeed extremely profound. If it is two cultivators in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, they can unleash the power of a single attack from a cultivator in the Pseudo Core Formation stage."

No wonder Yun Yao was so confident in helping me break through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

Upon seeing the true secrets of dual cultivation recorded on the jade slip, Lin Chang'an suddenly understood.

No wonder Yun Yao seemed a bit off when she mentioned this matter before, and even seemed to be in a hurry before leaving.

It turned out to be the case.

Although this is a legitimate dual cultivation technique, the two people must let down their guard and merge their magical powers. This is generally only practiced by married couples.

Alternatively, it can be someone from the same clan or lineage who grew up together.

As for revealing his Evergreen Magic Power, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but shake his head. There were countless powerful cultivation techniques in the cultivation world.

Guang Yunyao's Guishui Demonic Art is a top-tier demonic cultivation technique.

As for his cultivation technique, although it is powerful, it is mostly based on the abilities of his natal spiritual plants.

His natal spiritual plant is now half-dead, and since he cultivates wood-attribute techniques, it's perfectly normal for his magical power to contain a slightly stronger life force.

"In this way, Yun Yao will no longer be able to hide her cultivation level from me."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an nodded to himself and then calmed his mind. While the dual cultivation technique was important, his regular cultivation could not be neglected.

Afterwards, Lin Chang'an resumed his daily cultivation, drawing talismans, and secretly trading in the market to purchase some spiritual herbs and fruits for future use in alchemy.

It must be said that using elixirs to assist cultivators is indeed fast.

……

Three months later.

【Lifespan: 65/217】

[Realm: Early Foundation Establishment Stage (58/100)]

Lin Chang'an slowly opened his eyes, and looking at the improvement in his cultivation, he couldn't help but show a satisfied expression.

"With the aid of elixirs, I gain eight points of experience per year. Even if it's difficult to advance to the next minor realm, breaking through after I turn seventy shouldn't be a problem. This rate of improvement isn't slow."

As for being discovered to have improved his cultivation a bit too quickly?
Lin Chang'an scoffed at this. In Wanbaolou's eyes, if he were to risk his life hunting demonic beasts and still not be able to improve his cultivation speed with so many resources, it would be futile.

Why not start having children sooner and enjoy the rest of your life?

As for those who are unaware of the inside story, if they cannot even sense the faint murderous aura deliberately emanating from him, then it can only be said that their strength is weak.

He should spend his entire life in a daze, in the early stages of foundation building.

"I wonder how much this dual cultivation technique can improve my cultivation level."

Thinking of Yun Yao's cultivation level, Lin Chang'an secretly pondered and made plans.

"The early stages of Foundation Establishment are alright, but it gets harder and harder as you go on. Yun Yao established her Foundation Establishment earlier than me, and she has a superior spiritual root aptitude. She also cultivates a top-tier demonic cultivation technique."

"Even they need to cultivate this secret technique together with me to improve their cultivation; one can imagine how difficult it will be to cultivate further."

The secret art of dual cultivation benefits both parties.

It's just that Lin Chang'an's cultivation level is lower, so he might benefit more at the beginning.

Just as Lin Chang'an was waiting for Yun Yao to arrive, a sound transmission jade talisman appeared outside the formation.

As Lin Chang'an reached out and grabbed the jade talisman, Yun Yao's voice slowly rang out as it fell into his palm.

"Come at night? This dual cultivation technique isn't anything improper!"

When Lin Chang'an heard Yun Yao say in the jade talisman that she could only come in the evening, he was speechless.

They are practicing a perfectly legitimate dual cultivation technique, not some crooked or evil one.

"In that case, let's go and arrange a meeting with Old Hu first. It seems he's acquired something good again recently."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an shook his head, put the Green Horned Ox into his spirit beast bag, and walked out of the dojo toward the city's market trading area.

As he walked out of the dojo, he happened to meet Chen Wen and Chen Feng, who were also coming out of Chen Qing's dojo.

The two brothers bowed respectfully, and Lin Chang'an merely nodded slightly with a calm expression before leaving.

However, he sighed inwardly, thinking that Chen Qing had really given up on cultivation and actually let his two descendants cultivate in this Foundation Establishment Daoist Temple.

Lin Chang'an had no prejudice against this; it was perfectly normal in the cultivation world.

After all, most cultivators don't have Lin Chang'an's talent or his opportunities.

Those who manage to reach the Foundation Establishment stage have already exhausted their vital energy, and are basically hopeless on their path to enlightenment. They either spend the rest of their lives drinking and having fun, or they assist their families and raise children.

……

Juxianlou.

"Oh, Fellow Daoist Lin, your seclusion this time has been quite long. Old Hu has missed you very much."

Old Hu, with his rugged features, stepped forward and gave him a big hug, then grinned widely.

Lin Chang'an smiled and shook his head at this excessive enthusiasm; he was already used to it. However, he still teased, "..."

"Old Hu, you called me out of seclusion, it's not enough to just invite me for drinks."

"Don't worry, Brother Lin, you've definitely paid for this banquet today."

Old Hu laughed heartily and ordered a table full of top-quality spirit wine and spirit meat, which made Lin Chang'an's face beam with joy.

It seems that Old Hu really has some good stuff.

"Brother Lin, look what this is."

Impatient Old Hu excitedly took out an item from his storage bag, instantly delighting Lin Chang'an.

"A mid-stage second-tier wood-attribute demon core."

This is a very rare treasure.

At the same time, he was secretly grateful. He never expected that when he casually mentioned it to Lao Hu last time, Lao Hu would take it to heart.

He was filled with emotion, realizing that his friendship with this old friend had not been in vain.

Old Hu's full name is Hu Jin. He is almost ninety years old now and can be considered a veteran mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator.

He is quite famous among demon-hunting Foundation Establishment cultivators and is extremely powerful.

He has achieved his current status entirely through his own hard work, making him a typical example of a rising figure among independent cultivators.

"Old Hu, thank you."

The friendship between men isn't based on much pretense; it's simply about two words.

Old Hu laughed and tossed the second-tier spirit core over, waving his hand and saying:

"I told you, Brother Lin, you're definitely treating us to this meal."

"Don't worry, let alone just one meal, from now on, Lao Hu, whenever you come to Juxianlou, it'll all be on me."

"No way, Old Hu isn't that shameless."

The two men were laughing and chatting at the dinner table, especially since one of them was a talisman master and the other was a demon hunter who had never had any conflicts of interest.

Therefore, they got along quite well.

However, the perceptive Lao Hu still noticed the faint aura of bloodlust emanating from Lin Chang'an, but he pretended not to know and laughed as he drank and joked.

Lin Chang'an smiled and nodded, without mentioning the matter.

Both of them knew perfectly well that there was no need to ask so many questions between friends.

However, out of concern, Old Hu, still slightly drunk, shook his head and said:
"Brother Lin, be careful when you go in and out of Tianxuan City recently. There have been quite a few fellow cultivators outside who have been robbed recently, and they are not cultivators who are preparing to establish their foundation."

"This is a fellow cultivator who has only recently established their foundation. It must be someone they know. Otherwise, how could they have been watching so closely?"

After hearing Lao Hu's reminder, Lin Chang'an nodded solemnly.

"Thank you, I will take it to heart."

Since it was brought up by someone as experienced as Lao Hu, it must mean it was serious, and Lin Chang'an naturally took it to heart.

(End of this chapter)