Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

As he spoke, Jiang Tian naturally saw Lin Changsheng.

"Senior Lin..."

After a moment's hesitation, Jiang Tian took the initiative to greet Lin Changsheng.

"Hmm, I didn't expect to run into Fellow Daoist Jiang here. How is your master doing lately?"

Lin Changsheng nodded lightly and asked casually.

"Reporting to Senior Lin, Master began his seclusion three months ago in preparation for breaking through to the Golden Core realm."

Jiang Tian glanced at Lin Changsheng cautiously, seemingly a little guilty, and spoke with great respect.

"Breaking through to the Golden Core realm?"

Lin Changsheng was slightly surprised, but then thought it made sense.

Tie Antong has served as the weapon-refining master of the Nangong family for many years, making him an extraordinary figure.

He has been planning to form his core in recent years, so it is only natural that he is now trying to break through to the Golden Core realm.

"Then I must congratulate Fellow Daoist Jiang on becoming a disciple of a Core Formation True Person."

Lin Changsheng glanced at Jiang Tian with a half-smile and said calmly.

"Senior Lin is too kind. Status is nothing but fleeting things; what truly matters is one's own efforts and achievements."

Jiang Tian quickly lowered his head and responded modestly.

At this moment, Du Hongzhou also realized that Jiang Tian in front of him was actually Tie Antong's disciple and knew Lin Changsheng, so he did not put on airs as a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

"So this is a disciple of Tie Daoyou. You've got a good master."

Du Hongzhou spoke in a kind tone.

As an aging Foundation Establishment cultivator, Du Hongzhou had no descendants capable of supporting the family. Even towards a Qi Condensation cultivator like Jiang Tian, ​​who had some background, he was kind and gentle, unwilling to offend him.

He didn't notice anything unusual in the conversation between Lin Changsheng and Jiang Tian.

"Senior, that's a big reward."

Jiang Tian responded respectfully to Du Hongzhou's words.

“Fellow Daoist Jiang, this place is outside the Wanfeng Mountain Range and is often frequented by second-tier demonic beasts. It is not safe. You should take stock of the materials and go back as soon as possible.”

Then Lin Changsheng reminded him and instructed Jiang Tian and the other members of the Nangong family behind him to take inventory of the monster materials.

Jiang Tian breathed a sigh of relief, quickly finished counting with his companions, put away the monster materials, and then took his leave.

On the way back.

"Brother Jiang is actually able to associate with a Foundation Establishment Master on equal footing, that's truly impressive."

Several young members of the Nangong family behind him flattered him.

"Be careful what you say. It's just that senior being kind to us. As juniors, we should still maintain the respect we deserve."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Tian's expression changed slightly. He subconsciously glanced behind him, then solemnly said something and accelerated the flight artifact beneath his feet.

Watching Jiang Tian's guilty conscience and hurried departure, Lin Changsheng wore a meaningful smile.

The more guilty Jiang Tian seemed in front of him, the more it proved that he had something to hide.

However, Tie Antong is currently attempting to break through to the Golden Core realm, and may soon become a Core Formation True Person. Moreover, Lin Changsheng had just met Jiang Tian, ​​so he couldn't directly retaliate for the grudge of having his materials stolen back then.

……

Half a day later.

Lin Changsheng and Du Hongzhou took a short break and adjusted their breathing to its best condition.

"Brother Lin, let's proceed as previously agreed and split up to inspect the next area. We'll meet at the designated location at noon tomorrow."

Du Hongzhou was eager to try and full of enthusiasm.

"Okay, whoever encounters an unforeseen event that they cannot handle, use the communication talisman immediately."

Lin Changsheng nodded and added.

Thirty or so Foundation Establishment cultivators—that sounds like quite a force.

However, venturing into the endless Wanfeng Mountains is like a drop of water entering the ocean, barely making a ripple.

In just a few days, Lin Changsheng sensed the auras of six or seven second-tier demonic beasts.

Among them, some were strong and some were weak, with the strongest aura already reaching the late stage of the second tier.

Lin Changsheng chose to remain silent in the face of this.

On this trip, he only brought one spirit beast with him: the Xunfeng Crow.

The Crimson Centipede had been with him the longest and was the strongest, so he left it to guard Changchun Peak.

Since the Snow Demon Wolf had not advanced to the second rank and had a special origin, it was left at the dojo to avoid causing unnecessary trouble.

It would still be somewhat difficult to deal with late-stage second-tier monsters.

Lin Changsheng was unwilling to easily reveal his strength.

This time, as he ventured deep into the Wanfeng Mountains, he frequently sensed the aura of second-tier demonic beasts, which surprised Lin Changsheng.

Even though the Wanfeng Mountains are vast and rich in resources.

However, such a high density of second-tier monsters being born is still somewhat outrageous and exaggerated.

As evening fell, the monsters in the Wanfeng Mountains gradually became more active.

Lin Changsheng carefully avoided the territory of mid-stage or higher-level second-tier monsters and arrived at the entrance of a second-tier monster cave with a slightly weaker aura.

This is a demon bear that has just entered the second tier.

He had only been in the second tier for a short time, and he couldn't even control his own second-tier aura.

The surrounding mountains and forests were quiet, without even the sounds of insects or birds.

Lin Changsheng patted his storage bag and released the second-tier puppet 'Qi Mu Xiang', which quietly crept towards the cave entrance.

'Roar! '

As they approached the cave entrance, a deep, rough roar came from within.

A slight tremor came from the ground.

Soon, a black demonic bear burst out of the cave.

The demonic bear's dark eyes coldly stared at the iron lump in front of it that dared to step into its territory.

Most bear-type demonic beasts are cruel and violent, and this demonic bear has just advanced to the second tier, making it even more valiant and combative.

It needs to fight continuously to determine its combat strength after promotion and its status in the mountains and forests.

Not far away, Lin Changsheng remained calm, gathering magical power at his fingertips, and methodically controlling the puppet 'Qi Mu Xiang' to fiercely attack the demon bear.

boom!

boom!

boom!

A series of muffled booming sounds echoed around the cave.

The second-tier demonic bear has thick hide and flesh, and the second-tier puppet 'Qi Mu Xiang' has been improved by Lin Changsheng many times, making it entirely cast in iron and extremely hard.

The enormous body of the demon bear, which was over ten feet long, suddenly shuddered and was sent flying backward by the attack of the Qilin, crashing heavily to the ground.

Several parts of the 'four unlikes' were dented and damaged to varying degrees by the demonic bear's attack.

Lin Changsheng, who was watching the battle from not far away, had an extra small spirit crossbow in his hand, and at the same time activated two second-tier spell talismans.

One wood-attribute control spell rune, and one earth-attribute attack spell rune.

In an instant, a large number of wood-attribute vines grew wildly like pythons, firmly binding the second-tier demon bear.

Several sharp earth spikes emerged from the ground and pierced into the demon bear's body.

'Roar'!

With its life threatened, the demonic bear let out a tremendous roar.

The echoes reverberate through the mountains and forests.

Its fur stood on end, its eyes turned red, and its huge, heavy paws slashed across the ground, leaving several shocking marks in an instant.

Under such intense struggle, the vines binding the demon bear showed signs of breaking and snapping.

Lin Changsheng remained calm and composed, channeling his magical power into the spirit crossbow in his hand.

A spiritual energy arrow, about two fingers wide, shot towards the demonic bear with a 'whoosh'.

It easily broke through the thick hide of the demon bear, splashing blood as it entered its body.

In an instant, the spiritual energy arrow formed from condensed magic power exploded, causing secondary damage to the demon bear.

After being refined by Du Hongzhou, the spirit crossbow magic weapon has reached the second tier in quality.

Its power should not be underestimated.

The demonic bear, in pain, roared ferociously.

Then, while Lin Changsheng fired spiritual arrows, he also took the opportunity to urge the 'Four-Unlikes' to attack continuously.

In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, this second-tier demon bear was covered in wounds.

In the end, Lin Changsheng, wielding a black iron halberd, unleashed his second-stage body-refining power, delivering a powerful blow to the demonic bear's head, killing it instantly.

With practiced movements, he extracted the second-tier demon core from the demon bear's body and simultaneously stored the bear's massive body into his storage bag.

"A second-tier early-stage demonic bear, that's enough to get by."

Lin Changsheng muttered to himself, glancing at the approaching dusk, and decided to find a safe place to spend the night.

Half an hour later.

Relying on his own senses, Lin Changsheng carefully avoided the territory of a mid-stage second-tier demon beast and found a safe low hill.

But just as he was about to withdraw his senses and settle down to meditate and regulate his breathing, he suddenly paused.

He couldn't help but let out a soft "Eh," his face showing surprise.