Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

In addition, Lin Changsheng learned a lot of information about the war in the Wanfeng Mountains from Zhang Xiucai.

Although what Zhang Xiucai was able to grasp was basically not considered a major secret.

However, much of what it contains is more relevant than some of the rumors circulating in the public.

After all, in order to maintain social order, the Nangong family in this area does not disclose most key information in a timely manner.

Many of the recruited rogue cultivators were confused when they arrived at the front lines and completed their missions under the command of high-level cultivators.

However, it is foreseeable that with the involvement of major sects such as the Qinglan Sect, the scale of the war will further expand.

After all, Foundation Establishment cultivators like Zhang Xiucai were already considered the backbone of the sect.

According to Zhang Xiucai, so far, apart from the fake Core cultivators leading their team, no Golden Core cultivators have participated in the battle.

Furthermore, the probability of a Golden Core cultivator personally getting involved in battle in the future is low.

After all, the Wanfeng Mountains are located at the intersection of the two countries, and the two sides have not yet reached an agreement.

After a fierce battle, it all came down to the depth and strength of the cultivation world in both countries.

Currently, the overall strength of the cultivation world in both countries is not significantly different, and neither has a clear advantage.

Perhaps after a certain number of Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment cultivators have been depleted, whichever side can no longer hold on will take the initiative to shake hands and make peace.

We'll sit down together then and negotiate the issue of dividing the spiritual veins.

……

"Brother Lin, do you know that Senior Sister Lin Xiurong is also in the recruitment team this time?"

In the latter half of the night, Zhang Xiucai's eyes were slightly drunk, and a hint of mockery appeared on his face.

"Oh? Fellow Daoist Lin has come too?"

Lin Changsheng was slightly surprised.

Logically speaking, Lin Xiurong's aptitude and status within the Qinglan Sect were both superior to Zhang Xiucai's.

According to what Zhao Xiucai had said earlier, most of the people conscripted to the front lines to support the Nangong family were of poor quality and were considered cannon fodder. Lin Xiurong should not have been among them.

"Senior Sister Lin is... someone who volunteered for the recruitment."

"Originally, Senior Sister Lin planned to visit me today, but because she is the captain of a three-person team, she can only leave tomorrow after making arrangements for the other two members of the team."

"I wonder if it's convenient for you here, Brother Lin?"

Scholar Zhang took a sip of the spirit wine and asked seemingly casually.

"I welcome old friends to meet anytime; it's always convenient for me."

Lin Changsheng remained calm and spoke as usual.

……

The next day.

A slender figure, also dressed in the robes of a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Qinglan Sect, stopped outside the Changchun Peak training ground.

"An old friend is visiting, please come out and greet him, Brother Lin."

Lin Xiurong's voice was crisp and clear, but it had lost its former softness and gained a touch of coldness.

"Fairy Lin is no outsider, please come in."

A gentle and soothing voice came from inside Changchun Peak.

After many years, Lin Changsheng and Lin Xiurong meet again.

"After all these years, Fairy Lin is still as beautiful as ever."

Lin Changsheng greeted him with a smile.

The familiar beauty before him stood frozen in place.

He has cultivated for eighty years.

Lin Xiurong has transformed from a young girl into a Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Qinglan Sect, a beautiful and aloof fairy.

The man in front of me, who always wears a friendly smile, is still a boy!

The white-clad man before her merged with the image of the man deep in her memory, and Lin Xiurong was slightly moved.

What surprised her most was that Lin Changsheng's cultivation had also reached the mid-Foundation Establishment stage!

Although his magical power was slightly weaker than hers, they were indeed at the same level!

Suddenly, Lin Xiurong recalled her own "ambitious words" in front of Brother Lin back then.

'In this lifetime, I will cultivate myself to a level that he can only look up to.'

Now it seems like a joke.

For a moment, Lin Xiurong's face flushed slightly.

It was as if all the advantages she had gained through hard work over the years had vanished in front of Brother Lin.

The atmosphere in the three-person room became somewhat awkward after Lin Xiurong's visit.

Scholar Zhang no longer speaks as freely as before.

I wanted to leave voluntarily, but that seemed even more inappropriate.

I could only silently bury my head in my food.

Before long, Lin Xiurong suddenly suggested that she wanted to have a sparring match with Brother Lin.

Over the years, Lin Xiurong forced herself to go into seclusion and practice asceticism in order to eliminate her inner demons.

If you feel that the progress is slow, you can take the initiative to go to some dangerous places to train. Your magic power will almost reach the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, and you will not be far from breaking through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

In addition, Lin Xiurong was already very thoughtful, and her combat experience increased dramatically after her training. She was not just a hothouse flower who only knew how to cultivate.

"We've known each other for nearly a century, but we've never actually had a chance to learn from each other."

Lin Xiurong's suggestion caught Zhang Xiucai's eye, and he looked very interested.

As a Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Qinglan Sect, although his cultivation progress has stagnated in recent years, he has no competitive advantage when facing the younger generation of newly promoted Foundation Establishment cultivators, and has gradually lost his value for cultivation and has been marginalized.

But this is only relative.

In the outside world, he would be considered an experienced Foundation Establishment cultivator, and the cultivation techniques, magical artifacts, and other treasures he possessed were all inherited from major sects.

Facing his friend, a rogue cultivator whose cultivation level had surpassed his, he also wanted to regain some face in terms of combat strength.

Seeing that the two were in such high spirits, Lin Changsheng did not want to spoil the fun and readily agreed.

The three friends agreed to stop short of a meal.

The focus is on the exchange of magical power and combat techniques; one cannot use secret techniques with side effects or one-time-use treasures with excessive power.

The three of them were filled with magical power, and the effects of the alcohol evaporated instantly.

Lin Changsheng and Lin Xiurong flew away from Changchun Peak and arrived at a flat area.

Lin Xiurong possesses a mid-grade spiritual root, which is definitely considered top-tier aptitude among independent cultivators.

Even within the Qinglan Sect, this would be considered top-tier treatment.

The cultivation techniques, spells, and magical artifacts he possessed were all superior to those of Scholar Zhang.

Coupled with his considerable combat experience, he is almost considered top-tier among mid-Foundation Establishment cultivators.

With these advantages, they can easily deal with some rogue Foundation Establishment stage cultivators.

Although Lin Changsheng was also at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, he cultivated wood-attribute techniques, was not skilled in combat, and his magical power was inferior to Lin Xiurong's.

In addition, he usually has a calm demeanor and seems to only know how to make talismans and cultivate in silence.

It seems they are at a disadvantage.

However, the outcome of the contest of skills was far beyond what Lin Xiurong and Zhang Xiucai had expected.

Lin Changsheng's wood-attribute magic power was inexhaustible. With the help of some second-tier spell talismans and wood-attribute secret techniques he could use at will, he was able to handle the battle with Lin Xiurong with ease and appear relaxed and comfortable.

The duel lasted for half a day, and neither of them could gain the upper hand, so it ended in a draw.

However, Lin Changsheng was breathing smoothly and his internal magical power was circulating freely, without any harm.

In contrast, Lin Xiurong's breathing became slightly rapid, and her internal magical power became somewhat disordered.

If the contest continues, I'm afraid I'll fall into a disadvantageous position.