Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

Fengyuan Kingdom.

A strange flying boat glided across the sky and landed on a nearby verdant hilltop.

Lin Changsheng and Su Qin flew down and looked around.

The cultivation world of Fengyuan Kingdom is located in the southern part of Qianzhou. It has a mild climate, is dotted with mountains, forests and lakes, and has beautiful scenery.

Even the amount of spiritual veins they possess far surpasses that of the entire cultivation world.

Thanks to its unique topography, the total number of cultivators and the number of high-level cultivators in this area are among the best in the entire 'Qianzhou' cultivation world.

Perhaps due to the unique mild climate, the cultivators here have more delicate skin, especially the female cultivators, most of whom are gentle and have excellent appearances.

"Uncle Lin, once we cross this mountain range, we'll basically reach the outer edge of the Abyss of Despair. There might be third-tier monsters lurking there, so we need to be constantly vigilant."

Su Qin surveyed the surrounding terrain and then spoke anxiously to Lin Changsheng.

"it is good."

Lin Changsheng nodded in agreement.

In fact, while traveling, Lin Changsheng had already used his perception abilities to explore the nearby mountains.

In the outer areas alone, the auras of several second-tier demonic beasts were discovered, and one of them even had a demonic aura that was close to the perfection of the second tier.

"As expected of the dangerous place known throughout the entire 'Qianzhou' cultivation world, it is indeed rich in resources."

Lin Changsheng couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

The Abyss of Desolation, located in the southern part of Fengyuan Kingdom, is also their destination for this trip.

On the way here, Lin Changsheng also inquired about the situation of this place many times.

Only then did he realize that although the Abyss of Despair was dangerous, it was not as remote as he had imagined.

On the contrary, cultivators from Fengyuan Kingdom and even other countries in the cultivation world of Qianzhou often come here to train or seek resources.

As long as one doesn't venture deep into some of the forbidden areas, there are even fake cultivators lurking in the outer areas.

After a short rest and adjustment, the two almost flew up and traversed the entire mountain forest.

Half a day later, a large natural basin oasis came into view.

Suddenly, Lin Changsheng's gaze sharpened, as if sensing something, and he looked into the distance.

Su Qin, who was a little slower to react, also belatedly looked over.

Suddenly, a huge sound erupted from the natural basin oasis.

Two graceful figures emerged from the dense, towering trees, one after the other.

Closely following behind was a huge third-tier demonic crocodile that relentlessly pursued them.

Judging from the magical power of the two female cultivators, they were both at the Golden Core stage, but they were being chased by the third-tier demonic crocodile and were in a very sorry state.

Whenever the two women tried to activate their abilities and fly into the sky, the demonic crocodile beneath them would spew out a jet of water to prevent them from escaping.

For a moment, their situation seemed precarious.

"Fellow Daoists, we are cultivators from the Qingxin Sect of Fengyuan Kingdom. Could you please lend us your assistance in resisting the demonic crocodile?"

Soon, the two women also spotted Lin Changsheng and Su Qin, and immediately changed their flight direction, rushing over without hesitation.

Clearly, the two women saw them as a lifeline when they fell into the water.

A flustered, clear female voice reached Lin Changsheng and his companion's ears.

"Uncle Lin, this is a third-tier demonic crocodile. If we kill it, we can use it to forge defensive magical artifacts. Shall we make a move?"

Su Qin saw the demonic crocodile behind the two women and his eyes clearly showed interest, but he hesitated because the demonic crocodile's aura was not weak, so he asked Lin Changsheng for help.

Not far away, two women approached Lin Changsheng and his companion.

One of the women appeared to be in her early twenties, with a slender waist, eyebrows like ink paintings, and wearing a light blue palace dress. She possessed a refined and elegant temperament, like an orchid.

The other woman appeared to be slightly older, around twenty or thirty years old, with a mature and charming demeanor, dignified and elegant.

"Perhaps the third-tier demonic crocodile is not the real reason why Fellow Daoist Su wants to lend a helping hand?"

Lin Changsheng glanced at the two female cultivators flying towards him, then looked at Su Qin with a meaningful expression.

Just now, upon sensing the presence of this third-tier demonic crocodile, Su Qin's first reaction was extreme vigilance, but he showed no intention of making a move.

After the two women revealed their backgrounds, Su Qin immediately changed his mind.

Although the change was subtle, Lin Changsheng still noticed it keenly.

"To be honest, Uncle Lin, the Qingxin Sect of Fengyuan Kingdom has some connection with my master. If it is convenient, please lend a helping hand."

Su Qin's eyes flickered, and after a moment's thought, he spoke truthfully.

"I see."

Lin Changsheng nodded slightly, silently making plans in his mind.

"It seems that the Nascent Soul senior behind Su Qin once appeared in Fengyuan Kingdom."

"It is very likely that he is a Nascent Soul True Monarch from Fengyuan Kingdom. Even if he is not a local cultivator, he is at least deeply involved with Fengyuan Kingdom."

In the blink of an eye, Lin Changsheng considered several possibilities.

The average lifespan of a Nascent Soul True Lord is around a thousand years.

Some Nascent Soul True Lords who are good at maintaining their health or have mastered the art of longevity can even extend their lifespan by one or two hundred years.

Those who frequently engage in magical battles, exhaust their physical abilities by using secret techniques, or have suffered serious injuries, have a lifespan of less than a thousand years.

Senior Aoki once sensed and judged that the Nascent Soul cultivator on Su Qin's body had a lifespan of approximately six hundred to eight hundred years.

The period of advancing to the Nascent Soul realm may only be within these few hundred years.

Once the source can be determined, it becomes possible to find out their specific identity, reputation, character, and preferred methods.

It wasn't that Lin Changsheng was being gossipy; it was just that when cooperating with these Nascent Soul True Monarchs who had lived for hundreds of years, one had to be more cautious. If one could understand their personality and character better, one could have a clearer understanding of their situation.

"Since it has something to do with your master, it's perfectly acceptable to deal with that demonic crocodile while we're at it."

Lin Changsheng did not refuse.

Su Qin invited him to help this time, offering a very generous reward, possibly involving the inheritance of a 'quasi-fourth-tier' puppet. There are some additional requirements, which Lin Changsheng will not refuse.

"Thank you, Uncle Lin!"

Su Qin politely thanked him.

As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of magical power at the early stage of the Golden Core realm erupted.

Then Su Qin activated a brand-new third-tier magic weapon and swung it at the third-tier demon crocodile.

'boom! ’

A crisp, booming sound emanated from the oasis in the basin below.

"Fellow Daoist, be careful! That crocodile is a mid-stage third-tier demon. Its hide is incredibly tough, and ordinary magic weapons can hardly break through it. In addition, its strength is enormous, almost comparable to an ordinary late-stage third-tier demon!"

Of the two, the older woman breathed a slight sigh of relief when she saw Su Qin take the initiative to make a move.

However, he quickly sensed that Su Qin's cultivation level was only at the early stage of the Golden Core realm, and couldn't help but offer a reminder.

As she spoke, her gaze shifted to Lin Changsheng, who stood with his hands behind his back aboard the Water Cloud Boat, her expression filled with anticipation.

Below, Su Qin was already locked in combat with the demonic crocodile. Although he had successfully stopped the crocodile's advance, he did not have the upper hand.

The brand-new Tier 3 magic weapon, though nimble and versatile under Su Qin's control, could not inflict any substantial damage on the demon crocodile.

Instead, this enraged the third-tier demon crocodile, causing it to transfer its hatred and stare intently at Su Qin with its ferocious eyes, creating a dangerous situation.

The two women were loyal and didn't leave after seeing someone come to their aid. Instead, they looked at Su Qin, who was struggling in the battle, with worried expressions. Meanwhile, the white-robed man in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm on the spirit boat didn't seem to intend to make a move immediately.

Her face showed anxiety, and she spoke with some worry:

“Junior Sister Shang, your foundation is unstable as you have just entered the Golden Core stage. Please step aside for now. I will go and deal with the demon crocodile with that fellow Daoist.”

Upon hearing this, Shang Shunan, a young woman in her early twenties, did not back down and said firmly:

"Senior Sister Feng, I'll join forces with you!"

"No, this third-tier demon crocodile is extraordinary. You can't handle it, and you're more likely to hurt yourself."

Feng Yuan looked concerned and immediately refused.

While the two were talking.

Su Qin was struck head-on by the powerful tail of the third-tier demon crocodile, and was sent flying. He crashed through several ancient trees before finally landing with a thud.

Fortunately, he used a third-tier defensive spell in time to offset the power of the attack.

"A mid-stage third-tier demon is indeed powerful; it's not something I can afford to provoke at this stage."

Su Qin's face was somewhat pale. Recalling the terrifying attack earlier, although he had not been injured, he was still shaken.

He immediately stopped holding back, took out a spirit beast pouch from his waist and shook it gently. A giant blue tortoise, more than two zhang long, flew out of it.

It turned out to be a powerful green turtle demon that had just entered the third rank.

Lin Changsheng's gaze lingered on the giant blue tortoise, seemingly unsurprised.

On the way here, he noticed that the spirit beast pouch at Su Qin's waist was of high quality; using it to raise second-tier demon beasts would be a complete waste of its potential.

It seems that the Nangong family is quite generous to Su Qin, this newly promoted Golden Core cultivator.

Lin Changsheng clearly remembered that when he fought Xu Qinghuan last time, Su Qin did not yet have this giant blue tortoise on him.

Soon, the two enormous third-tier demonic beasts were tearing each other apart.

Intimidating roars echoed from time to time through the jungle, the battle between the third-tier demons creating a tremendous commotion.

From afar, the once lush, ancient forests that blocked out the sky were collapsing one after another due to the fierce battle between the crocodile and the giant tortoise.

Soon, the ferocious third-tier demonic crocodile gained the upper hand, possessing an absolute advantage in strength, and frequently blasted the cyan giant tortoise away.

However, the blue giant tortoise is incredibly tough and resilient, thanks to its thick shell and amazing defense.

With the giant blue tortoise blocking his way from the front, Su Qin's pressure was greatly reduced. He kept activating his magical artifacts to assist from the side, specifically targeting the weak points in the crocodile's defenses to launch sneak attacks.

Even so, they still couldn't defeat this third-tier demon.

On the contrary, the shell of the giant blue tortoise was covered with countless bite marks and tears from the cruel bites of the third-tier demon crocodile, which pained Su Qin to see.

Clearly, even with the help of a third-tier demon, Su Qin's current strength is at most equivalent to that of an elite Golden Core early-stage cultivator.

Although he had a Nascent Soul senior guiding him, his vision, cultivation direction, and the techniques he practiced were all of the highest quality.

These advantages were enough for him to have a significant advantage in the Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment stages, far surpassing his peers, and to successfully advance to the Golden Core stage.

Upon reaching the Golden Core realm, while the guidance and insight of a Nascent Soul True Monarch are invaluable, without the support of resources, this experience alone is insufficient for Su Qin to maintain his lead over other cultivators of the same level in the Golden Core realm.

Soon, Shang Shunan and Feng Yuan returned, and the three of them, along with the tortoise, joined forces to attack the third-tier demon crocodile.

The combined strength of four Golden Core level warriors finally put some pressure on the third-tier demon crocodile.

Unfortunately, the difference in their cultivation levels was too great. The three Golden Core cultivators present were still relatively inexperienced and had not yet refined their natal magic weapons. Relying solely on their magic weapons, they were far from being able to seriously injure this demonic crocodile, whose defense was comparable to that of a late-stage third-tier monster. Instead, they aroused the ferocity within the demonic crocodile.

Despite being bombarded by the three, the crocodile bit down hard on one of the giant blue tortoise's legs and spun around rapidly, crippling the tortoise's leg instantly.

The giant blue tortoise roared in pain, while Su Qin and the other two attacked relentlessly, leaving wounds of varying depths on the third-tier demonic crocodile.

Unfortunately, the crocodile seemed determined and showed no sign of letting go; instead, it bit harder and harder.

Helpless, Su Qin turned to Lin Changsheng for help.

Seeing this, Lin Changsheng knew that this was basically Su Qin's limit, unless he used some Nascent Soul level secret techniques.

'call! '

Lin Changsheng took a deep breath, his internal energy surged, and a faint phantom of a giant ape condensed around him.

Under the influence of this powerful energy, a pale red wave of energy condensed and expanded outwards.

Lin Changsheng had already reached the mid-stage of the third level of body refinement through his cultivation of the Ancient Ape Glazed Technique, and it was as if he had been empowered by the power of the ancient ape.

Immediately afterwards, a slightly heavy nine-toothed rake appeared in his hand, which he used to strike the third-tier demon crocodile with great force.

With the continuous surge of vital energy, the Nine-Toothed Rake emitted a heavy, whistling sound as it cut through the air.

"boom!"

A deafening boom resounded as it landed heavily on the third-tier demon crocodile. The impact was so powerful that it seemed to shake the ground, causing Su Qin and the others nearby to feel a chill run down their spines.

On the crocodile's hard back, nine evenly spaced holes appeared instantly, from which blood flowed continuously.

The crocodile, in pain, released the giant blue tortoise and turned to look at Lin Changsheng, who was shrouded in the phantom of an ancient ape. A hint of human fear appeared in its ferocious eyes.

The crocodile could sense that although the white-clad man before it was human, he faintly possessed the bloodline aura of a savage demon.

Next, Lin Changsheng, wielding a nine-foot rake, confronted the third-tier demon crocodile head-on.

Supported by his Qi and blood, Lin Changsheng's strength was comparable to that of the third-tier demon crocodile. With the help of the power of the Nine-Toothed Rake, he could subtly suppress the demon crocodile.

After a brief struggle lasting about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the fearless crocodile was riddled with dozens of bloody holes, and as it lost a large amount of blood, its demonic power began to weaken.

The third-tier demon crocodile was also highly intelligent. Seeing that the white-robed man in front of it was extremely powerful, it nimbly turned around and fled into the basin.

"Trying to run now? Too late..."

Lin Changsheng smiled calmly, and a stack of talismans appeared in his hand. With his activation, a simple talisman array surrounded the third-tier demon crocodile.

In an instant, various colors of spiritual light flashed within the talisman array, and a series of sharp fluctuations emanated from it.

Before long, the crocodile, exhausted and covered in wounds from the talisman array, was finished.

Lin Changsheng decisively stepped forward, wielding his nine-toothed rake, and with a 'crack', completely killed him.

Su Qin and Shang Shunan, who were standing to the side, both looked surprised and shocked upon seeing this.

At that moment, Su Qin also heard a slightly surprised voice.

"To have grown to such a level in just a few decades, this young talisman master seems to have the potential to reach the Nascent Soul stage..."