Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

Three days later, Lin Changsheng emerged from seclusion.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Lin, your strength has increased once again."

Shen Wenyao's beautiful eyes shone brightly, her face filled with admiration, and she presented a congratulatory gift.

Today, the young woman is wearing a light blue silk dress, which adds a touch of nobility to her appearance. She is elegant and charming, yet still retains her innocence.

As Shen Wenyao got to know Lin Changsheng better, she became increasingly fascinated by the mysterious man in front of her.

I felt that Lin Changsheng was a man of great depth, like a jar of fine old wine, exceptionally charming.

“You’re too kind, Fairy Shen. There’s no need for such formality between us.”

Lin Changsheng withdrew his immense power and smiled calmly, but still accepted the pink storage bag that Shen Wenyao had given him.

Hearing Lin Changsheng's words, Shen Wenyao smiled sweetly.

Looking at Shen Wenyao, a woman of such beauty, yet so obedient and charming in front of him.

Even Lin Changsheng, who has always adhered to principles and remained rational and composed, couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment.

At the same time, Shen Wenyao also brought another piece of good news.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, Wen Yao has a general understanding of the damaged part of the fourth-order teleportation array. Next, she plans to break through to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, which will be more helpful for repairing the teleportation array in the future."

Shen Wenyao's clear eyes sparkled as she smiled.

Fourth-order formations are not only difficult to understand in theory, but also require strong divine sense and magical power to repair.

Theoretically speaking, breaking through to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm would greatly help in repairing the teleportation array.

Lin Changsheng naturally supported this.

“Fairy Shen’s cultivation has already reached perfection, and the spiritual energy here is no weaker than that of Azure Phoenix Peak, making it a perfect place for a breakthrough. However, have you prepared the necessary resources for your advancement? If there is any deficiency, I, Lin, can also contribute to the effort.”

Lin Changsheng took the initiative to ask.

For a Golden Core cultivator, even a breakthrough in a minor realm is no small feat.

Even knowing that Shen Wenyao possessed a breakthrough pill that he had personally refined, success was not guaranteed.

"Wen Yao has already prepared the resources for the breakthrough, but you need to keep quiet during the breakthrough period. This may also affect Fellow Daoist Lin. Please try to be more restrained in the future and do not compete with Wen Yao for the spiritual energy of the Daoist Temple."

Shen Wenyao said with a smile.

"Please rest assured, Fairy Shen, that you will advance to the next level. During this period, I, Lin, will temporarily suspend my cultivation and take on the responsibility of protecting you."

Lin Changsheng nodded in agreement.

Breaking through to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm requires a large amount of spiritual energy from heaven and earth, and the spiritual spring eye on Qingquan Island is barely enough.

However, this means that not only Lin Changsheng, but also Xunfeng Crow and Chihuang Centipede will have to be temporarily released.

Before Shen Wenyao went into seclusion, Lin Changsheng specially gifted her a small drop of Wanmu Lingjiao.

Although the quantity was limited, the Myriad Wood Spirit Glue was, after all, a fourth-tier spiritual item with excellent effects, giving Shen Wenyao more confidence to break through her current realm.

……

On Qingquan Island.

Lin Changsheng gazed calmly at the cave dwelling not far away, which was surrounded by a restrictive glow.

He could faintly sense that it contained the aura of a perfect early stage Golden Core cultivator, which was slowly accumulating.

However, because of the isolation barrier set up by Shen Wenyao, he could only sense a general outline.

For the next period of time, Lin Changsheng did not cultivate. Apart from occasionally refining pills and making talismans, he also refined some parts to make puppets.

During this period, at Lin Changsheng's suggestion, Qu Jiao of the Li clan in Dafang Township made inquiries from various sources and finally found three new clan sites suitable for development. She has also arranged for clan members to move to the new clan sites in batches.

These three spiritual veins are far apart, and apart from a very few core members who know their locations, the ordinary members of the clan are completely unaware of them.

Qu Jiao did this in order to ensure that the Li clan could continue to thrive.

Even if one or two branches are wiped out, other branches will always survive.

As for the resources and minerals that had been controlled by Master Yu Huai over the years, the Li family did not touch them on their own, but instead put them away and handed them over to Lin Changsheng for disposal.

After all, the Li family's return this time was entirely due to Lin Changsheng's influence.

These resources and minerals can be considered Lin Changsheng's spoils of war.

Lin Changsheng did not stand on ceremony and selected most of the valuable resources to take into his possession.

Normally, these common resources are dispensable to a Golden Core cultivator like Lin Changsheng.

After all, once you reach this level, the resources available to increase your cultivation or enhance your strength are rare items for those above the third rank.

However, Lin Changsheng possesses many skills and has a great need for materials, always preferring to have as many as possible.

During this period, Lu Xun also visited them several times.

Most of them sought advice from Lin Changsheng on cultivation-related issues.

Unlike before, having been severely punished for the drawbacks of having weak magical power, Lu Xun was now completely convinced by Lin Changsheng's words.

Lu Xun now possesses the combat power of a third-tier great demon, the Azure Water Kui Niu, and holds a high position within the Li clan.

The only thing missing is guidance from high-level cultivators and experience in Core Formation.

……

More than half a year later.

On this day, a burst of golden core spiritual pressure erupted above Qingquan Island.

The powerful aura of Danli caused Lin Changsheng's internal energy to resonate, and at the same time he felt a slight pressure.

Lin Changsheng circulated his internal energy to suppress the discomfort in his body.

Several hours later, the oppressive aura gradually dissipated, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth around Qingquan Island immediately converged on the location of the cave.

This strange phenomenon lasted for several hours.

Wow!

The restrictions on the cave dwelling have been lifted.

Shen Wenyao has a beautiful and charming face. After advancing to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, she cannot control her internal magic power freely. She carries the faint residual power of the mid-stage Golden Core realm, which adds to her noble temperament.

"Congratulations on your advancement to the mid-stage, Fairy Shen. This is my congratulatory gift."

Sensing that the other party's magical power had increased by 30% to 40%, Lin Changsheng smiled and produced an exquisite gift box in his hand.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Lin."

A smile bloomed on Shen Wenyao's beautiful face, and for a moment everything around her seemed to pale in comparison.

After a brief conversation, Shen Wenyao, at Lin Changsheng's suggestion, continued her seclusion to consolidate her cultivation.

Another two months passed.

Shen Wenyao brought two jade slips to the door because of the matter of refining her natal magic weapon.

It turns out that these two jade slips each contain the method for refining a natal magic weapon.

They are the 'Five Thunder Fan' and the 'Illusory Sound Zither'.

Shen Wenyao showed it off generously, and Lin Changsheng, who was also curious, did not pretend to refuse.

He received and browsed the methods of making and descriptions of these two magical artifacts.

After a while, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

"These two magical treasures are probably not ordinary items. Being able to refine either one would give one a significant advantage among Golden Core cultivators of the same level."

After sighing for a moment, Lin Changsheng offered his advice:

“This ‘Five Thunder Fan’ appears to be a purely offensive magic weapon. While thunder attacks are powerful, the materials used to refine it are extremely rare and difficult to find, and it may not be possible to gather them all. Moreover, activating it consumes a great deal of mana. Furthermore, with such a singular attack method, it would be at a significant disadvantage if it encountered a cultivator who could counter thunder magic.”

"On the contrary, this 'Illusory Sound Zither' is more inclined towards sound waves, divine sense, illusions and so on. Its attack methods are strange and difficult to defend against. It consumes little energy and has a higher margin for error. Perhaps it is more suitable for Fairy Shen."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wenyao's eyes showed agreement.

"Wen Yao thought so too, but this 'Five Thunder Fan' is indeed a rare offensive magic weapon, and it would be a real pity to give it up."

"It just so happens that Fellow Daoist Lin cultivates wood-attribute techniques. Although he has many methods, he doesn't seem to have any decent offensive magic weapons. If there is an opportunity, we can keep an eye out for materials to refine them."

Shen Wenyao smiled, appearing poised and elegant.

"it is good."

Lin Changsheng spoke frankly and nodded in agreement.

He suspected that Shen Wenyao had specifically chosen the crafting method for this 'Five Thunder Fan' for his own benefit.

It seems that Shen Wenyao, the successor of Linglong Pavilion, still possesses many valuable qualities.

However, it is true that he really likes this 'Five Thunder Magic Fan'.

The powerful lightning attacks can compensate for the lack of offensive means in the Everlasting Spring Technique.

As for the high energy consumption, that's not a problem for Lin Changsheng.

If even a cultivation technique as abundant and life-giving as the Everlasting Spring Technique cannot sustain this, then ordinary Golden Core cultivators should have no hope of activating this treasure.

……

The Yu Huai River basin.

Having advanced to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, Shen Wenyao began working on repairing the teleportation array.

Lin Changsheng had only a superficial understanding of formations and could not offer any help; he could only act as a protector.

At the same time, while Shen Wenyao was repairing the formation, she also needed to use her magic to help resist the powerful water pressure around her.

As a Golden Core cultivator who practices both physical and magical techniques, Lin Changsheng, having cultivated the 'Ancient Ape Glazed Technique' to the mid-stage of the third level of body refinement, was almost able to ignore the effects of water pressure.

However, Shen Wenyao did not cultivate her body and needed to rely on her magic power to resist the water pressure.

Through countless trials and improvements, the process was repeated.

Three months later, Shen Wenyao finally completed the last step, completely repairing the teleportation array that Lin Changsheng had casually damaged years ago.

Under Lin Changsheng's slightly apprehensive gaze, Shen Wenyao took out a spirit stone and embedded it into the groove.

Nearly fifty years have passed since I was transported here.

Lin Changsheng was also unsure whether the teleportation array on the other end was intact.

If those Golden Core cultivators had destroyed the other end of the teleportation array in a fit of anger back then, there would be no way to fix it.

Even if Guigu Zhenjun, a fourth-tier array master, came, he would still be helpless.

Under their watchful eyes, the spirit stone embedded in the teleportation array emitted a faint spiritual energy, as if revitalizing a lamp that had run out of oil, and the entire teleportation array glowed with a faint spiritual light.

"It's fixed, it works now!"

Shen Wenyao's eyes lit up.

Lin Changsheng also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

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