Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

Three months later, the Su family's affairs came to an end.

Lin Changsheng bid farewell to Su Qin.

Not long ago, Zhang Xiucai and Lü Hongling had already left and returned to Qinglan Sect.

Before leaving, Zhang Xiucai and Lü Hongling repeatedly expressed that if Lin Changsheng had time to visit the Qinglan Sect territory in the future, the couple would definitely treat him well.

At a height of 100 feet in the sky, Lin Changsheng activated his magical flying boat and flew away.

His destination this time was not Thousand Crane Immortal City, but a place where cultivators gathered called 'Firestone Immortal Workshop'.

Before coming here, Lin Changsheng took out the map that Tian Fu had presented to him years ago, as well as the map of the cultivation world in Yue Kingdom. After comparing the two, he determined the location of the ruins that Tian Hulin had mentioned.

After flying for two days and one night, Lin Changsheng stopped a few miles away from 'Firestone Immortal Workshop'.

That evening, a burly, ferocious-looking thug arrived at 'Firestone Fairy Shop'.

"Excuse me... sir, you need to show some proof to enter 'Firestone Immortal Workshop.' If this is your first time here, you'll need to obtain identification..."

Standing guard at the entrance of the market, several early-stage Qi Condensation guards couldn't help but feel intimidated by the ferocious-looking man and the sinister aura emanating from him. After some pushing and shoving, a young man forced himself to step forward and speak politely.

"What a nuisance. I haven't done anything wrong here."

The thug raised an eyebrow and said impatiently, "What kind of proof is this? All you want is spirit stones. Someone quick-witted, take me to get the proof. Don't delay our business!"

"Yes...yes. This way, please, brother."

The young cultivator replied hesitantly.

The remaining guards breathed a sigh of relief as they watched the thug walk away.

"Damn it, if they're so capable, they should go find the Foundation Establishment cultivators stationed in the market. Why are they taking their anger out on us guards? The spirit stones won't end up in our hands anyway."

"Stop talking. This person has a thick and sinister aura. He is obviously at least at the late stage of Qi Condensation. He may also be an evil cultivator. It's best not to provoke him."

"Sigh, it's better to avoid trouble. It's better to avoid angering this person and getting a beating. At most, we'll be fined some spirit stones. If the sect manager finds out, he might blame us for poor service and upsetting the cultivators who come to the market."

"This person has a really fierce appearance; he doesn't look like someone to be trifled with."

Several guards stationed at the Immortal Pavilion were discussing in hushed tones.

The thug was none other than Lin Changsheng, who had used the 'Disguise and Bone Shrinking' technique after leaving the Su family.

At this moment, Lin Changsheng changed his appearance, suppressed his aura, and only revealed his Qi Condensation Level 9 cultivation to the outside world, which was neither high nor low.

At the same time, it activated the cold aura within the 'Netherworld Pearl', and combined with his ferocious and menacing appearance, he looked exactly like a wicked and evil cultivator.

……

The next day.

Lin Changsheng, accompanied by a Qi Condensation Stage 1 guide, swaggered around the 'Firestone Immortal Workshop'.

After the servant's explanation for most of the day, Lin Changsheng had a general understanding of the situation of 'Firestone Immortal Workshop'.

The entire market town here is under the jurisdiction of a force called the 'Li Huo Sect'.

This religion was founded not long ago, only a few decades ago.

However, it has a significant background.

It is said that the founder of the "Li Huo Sect", "Li Huo Shangren", was originally a cultivator from the Crimson Flame Valley.

However, having no hope of advancing to the Golden Core stage, he voluntarily left Crimson Flame Valley after entering the late Foundation Establishment stage and came here to establish the Li Huo Sect.

Although this "Master Li Huo" has nominally left the Crimson Flame Valley, he still has a deep connection with his original sect.

Whenever they encounter a promising young talent, they proactively send them to Crimson Flame Valley in exchange for a considerable amount of sect resources.

Over the decades, under the careful guidance of 'Master Li Huo', two Foundation Establishment cultivators have emerged from the younger generation of the clan. Including the two enshrined figures in the sect, the entire Li Huo Sect now has a total of five Foundation Establishment cultivators.

The one with the highest cultivation level is still the 'Li Huo Shangren' who is in the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

The reason Lin Changsheng went to such lengths to inquire about the 'Li Huo Sect' was that a few days ago, he found the ruins according to the map, only to discover that a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Li Huo Sect had long been stationed there, and that there were restrictions around the area, with strict control.

Clearly, this site was discovered and occupied by the 'Fire Sect'.

Lin Changsheng felt it was a pity, but not unexpected.

This relic has existed here for who knows how many years. Since Tian Fu's grandfather, Tian Fulin, was able to discover it back then, it is not surprising that it was discovered by the cultivators of the Li Huo Sect.

However, the fact that the Li Huo Sect can send people to guard the site indicates that the ruins have not yet been looted and there is still a chance.

Since he was already there, Lin Changsheng decided to go into the nearby 'Firestone Immortal Workshop' to secretly gather information and act according to the situation.

"Brother Zhang... um..."

The guide beside him addressed him cautiously.

"Why, do you still have something to do?"

Lin Changsheng glared at him, his tone displeased.

After changing his appearance, Lin Changsheng adopted the alias 'Zhang Meng' and assumed the identity of a rogue cultivator.

"The guide fee is three... no, two spirit stones..."

The servant's voice trembled with tears, but he still managed a forced smile as he spoke.

"Damn it, he just opens his mouth and asks for two spirit stones from me. Is there no justice in this world? Why don't you become a Tribulation Cultivator?"

"No, you earn more than I do as a cultivator!"

Lin Changsheng glared angrily, pulled a few grains of spirit sand from his pocket, and tossed them to the servant: "That's all. We're all in the same trade, give me a discount. If it falls into my hands later, I'll remember your favor..."

The thug returned to an inn, cursing and swearing.

After closing the doors and windows, Lin Changsheng's expression returned to normal as he processed and organized the information he had gathered.

"I never imagined that this ruin would become a secret realm of the 'Fire Sect'."

Lin Changsheng's interest grew even stronger.

……

half year later.

Outside the 'Firestone Immortal Workshop', ten more arenas have been added.

A large number of cultivators surrounded the area, making it completely impassable.

At this moment, there is a defender on each arena.

According to the rules of the 'Li Huo Sect', ten people will be selected from the permanent cultivators of the 'Fire Stone Immortal Workshop' every three years.

They entered the secret realm together with the 'Li Huo Sect' cultivators.

The so-called secret realm is naturally Lin Changsheng's destination on this trip, and it is also the ruins that Tian Hulin discovered back then.

According to the recollections of cultivators who entered the area in previous years, those who entered would remain in a state of illusion, but after persisting for some time, their magical power would inexplicably increase greatly, without any obvious side effects.

This is precisely the reason why the 'Li Huo Sect' has been able to take root here so firmly in just a few decades since its founding.

The sect leader, 'Master Li Huo', was also very clever. He used the sect's secret realm as a gimmick, and in just a few decades, he attracted a large number of permanent rogue cultivators to 'Fire Stone Immortal Workshop', resulting in rapid population growth.

At this moment, Lin Changsheng spotted a ring and leaped onto it with his burly body.

"I am Zhang Meng. Look at your little body, you can't withstand a few punches from me. You'd better surrender now."

Lin Changsheng landed steadily on the arena, looked at the young man opposite him who looked like he was facing a formidable enemy, and said nonchalantly.