Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

"It seems Fellow Daoist Du was right; Fellow Daoist Xue must have run into trouble."

"Just now, I used a secret technique to sense the presence of four Foundation Establishment cultivators within Miaoyin Peak. Fellow Daoist Xue is also not in good condition; he must be imprisoned."

Lin Changsheng frowned and said in a deep voice.

Faced with three Foundation Establishment cultivators, the two did not act rashly.

Du Yue circled around and flew away from this place, heading to the Nangong family's residence for help.

Lin Changsheng flew more than ten miles away to remotely monitor the situation at Miaoyin Peak.

Normally, there would be no need for ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators to be so careful.

However, among the three Foundation Establishment cultivator auras, Lin Changsheng sensed someone who seemed somewhat familiar.

It turned out to be the insect cultivator whom Liu Zifeng called 'Old Ghost of a Thousand Insects' back then!

This person's insect control skills are superb, and the 'Bright Silver Insects' he raises are also very powerful and extremely difficult to deal with.

Even Nangong Qingtan almost suffered a loss at the hands of this person.

Of course, Lin Changsheng was quite confident in dealing with just this one person.

But this person had two other companions with him.

They are respectively at the late stage of Foundation Establishment and the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.

Those who can associate with that insect cultivator are probably not simple people.

Taking action rashly without knowing the opponent's methods can easily lead to significant losses.

So Lin Changsheng waited patiently.

……

Dawn.

"call!"

The sound of wings rubbing against the air could be heard all around.

Looking up, a row of large cranes descended from the sky.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, we meet again."

Nangong Yue jumped off the crane's back and greeted it politely.

Lin Changsheng's gaze swept over the group of people.

Besides Nangong Yue and Du Yue, there are three other Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Nangong family.

Two are in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, and one is in the early-Foundation Establishment stage.

Among them, the two who were in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage looked older and had calm expressions, clearly indicating that they were experienced and battle-hardened individuals.

The young man in the early Foundation Establishment stage had a slightly weaker aura of magic power, suggesting that he had not been in Foundation Establishment for long. He had a hint of excitement in his expression, and was probably one of the newly promoted Foundation Establishment masters of the Nangong family in recent years.

However, with these four people, plus Du Yue and himself, it's equivalent to six Foundation Establishment level combatants.

They have an advantage in numbers.

In addition, they have the home advantage of being located on the territory of the Nangong family.

The enemy is a roving bandit, and they would never dare to engage in a protracted battle with us here.

So the group began to discuss countermeasures.

Although they have a numerical advantage, they still face the risk of injury or even death in battles against Foundation Establishment cultivators.

However, if they rely on their numerical advantage to launch a direct and blatant attack.

Therefore, attacking the formation will also allow the opponent to prepare.

This is a poor choice.

After some discussion, Lin Changsheng suggested that Du Yue pretend to have been invited to the house.

The moment the opponent breaks the barrier, try to launch a sneak attack. It would be best to kill the opponent, or at the very least, severely injure one of them instantly.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Lin Changsheng and the others used the 'Breaking Restriction Talisman' to enter the great formation and quickly eliminated the remaining two.

Such a surprise attack is more likely to achieve results.

However, this means Du Yue will have to bear certain risks.

If she reveals a weakness and is discovered by the other party, not only will her sneak attack fail, but she may even be captured and taken hostage.

"I'm willing to try to save Sister Xue."

After hesitating for a moment, Du Yue took a deep breath and overcame her fear to speak.

At this moment, Nangong Yue also eased the atmosphere, seemingly intending to comfort him, saying:

"Fellow Daoist Du, it is truly commendable that you risked your life. This is a second-tier high-grade attack talisman. Please keep it safe. If used at the right time, it can severely injure even a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator."

Lin Changsheng also took out a second-tier defensive spell talisman and handed it to Du Yue.

Used for self-defense in critical moments.

He could sense the woman's fear of the Jiexiu, but he also desperately wanted to save Xue Ningshuang, which put him in a state of inner turmoil.

Regarding the defensive talismans provided by Lin Changsheng, as well as the barrier-breaking talismans to be used later to break the formation, Nangong Yue stated that the Nangong family would compensate him in the future.

Lin Changsheng didn't care much about this.

Not to mention that he received payment back then for promising Du Hongzhou to take care of Ping An Peak.

In recent years alone, Du Yue has frequently sent gifts of varying value, which add up to a considerable sum.

Moreover, Lin Changsheng's intervention was partly aimed at stabilizing the environment around Changchun Peak.

……

After the division of labor was clear, Du Yue calmed down and flew alone to Miaoyin Peak.

Lin Changsheng, Nangong Yue, and the others had been waiting for a long time in the most inconspicuous corner of the formation.

He produced another shimmering 'barrier-breaking talisman' in his hand and gently pressed it onto the great formation.

Soon, Lin Changsheng sensed an unusual movement coming from the other end of the formation.

It seemed to be the sound of a formation being activated.

'boom! ’

A few breaths later, a powerful surge of magical energy swept out from afar!

"Do it!"

Lin Changsheng's fingertips surged with magical power, instantly activating the barrier-breaking talisman and creating a gap in the great formation!

Nangong Yue and the others filed in instantly!

"You audacious scoundrel, how dare you violate the Nangong family's treaty and seize Miaoyin Peak without permission!"

From in front of Miaoyin Peak, Du Yue's delicate shouts could be faintly heard.

But this sound was quickly drowned out by a series of deafening roars.

At the same time, Lin Changsheng sensed that the defensive talisman he had given to Du Yue had been activated.

Lin Changsheng immediately began to sense it.

They discovered that two of the Foundation Establishment cultivators were attracted by the commotion caused by Du Yue.

There was another person's presence, staying with Xue Ningshuang.

"You three, hurry and go support Fellow Daoist Du!"

Without Lin Changsheng's reminder, Nangong Yue had already arranged for three other people to go and provide support.

He himself followed Lin Changsheng and quietly made his way to the secret room where Xue Ningshuang was imprisoned.

When they were still dozens of feet away from the secret chamber, Lin Changsheng suddenly felt a chill in his heart and sensed a faint sense of danger.

This is an extremely familiar scent!

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, be careful!"

Lin Changsheng quickly activated his protective shield, while also reminding Nangong Yue beside him.

Nangong Yue was also an experienced person. Seeing Lin Changsheng's strong reaction, he also disregarded the risk of exposure and immediately activated his protective shield.

At the same time, tiny specks of silver light suddenly rose and shone beneath their feet!

Immediately afterwards, thousands upon thousands of bright silver flying insects swarmed towards the two of them, covering the sky!

In an instant, they covered the protective magic shield, forming two huge silver insect balls.

'boom! ’

'boom! ’

This phenomenon did not last long before the two silver insect balls burst open!

Lin Changsheng and Nangong Yue emerged from it one after the other.

Outside the secret room.

The door opens.

A person dressed entirely in black robes stood quietly at the doorway.

Behind him, a voluptuous woman could be vaguely seen, completely naked.

It was Xue Ningshuang, the original owner of Miaoyin Peak.

However, Xue Ningshuang's current state seems somewhat abnormal.

His eyes were vacant and lifeless, and he collapsed to his knees, powerless, with his arms tied behind his back.

Countless small, frenzied energies were surging and colliding within his body.