Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

Not long after, in a secret chamber of a cave.

"True Lord, news has come from the auction that the 'Azure Phoenix Fairy' of the Netherworld Peak within the sect is attending the auction with a late-stage Golden Core cultivator surnamed Lin."

A shadowy figure shrouded in a chilling black aura respectfully reported to the handsome young man in black robes before him.

Before moving to Mingling Peak, Shen Wenyao's original dojo was called Qingluan Peak, and "Qingluan Fairy" was what outsiders called her.

Although Shen Wenyao is one of the Golden Core elders of the Ghost Valley Sect, she is almost hailed as the number one fairy in the cultivation world of Gunzhou due to her special physique, and is highly sought after among male cultivators.

According to rumors among cultivators, if Fairy Shen finds a male cultivator with exceptional talent who is likely to achieve the Nascent Soul stage as her Daoist partner, and then complements her own physique, the probability of her creating a Nascent Soul True Monarch is extremely high.

No one would refuse to add an extra layer of insurance for breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm, while also gaining a peerless female cultivator.

"It's alright. Elder Shen has already communicated with me in advance about the matter of that Master Lin."

Guigu Zhenjun chuckled lightly, his words carrying a hint of lightness.

After waving away the dark figure before him, the young man's gaze deepened, and he suddenly murmured to himself, seemingly with a hint of anticipation:

"To disappear for sixty years and achieve the late stage of the Golden Core realm is not considered too slow in this region."

"However, since you dare to show yourself so openly, it seems you are quite confident in your abilities. Then let this True Lord test your mettle. After all, I have been keeping that Fairy Shen with the Profound Yin Physique for you. Don't disappoint this True Lord... otherwise, the 'Supreme Wood Spirit Cauldron' will have to find a new owner..."

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the other side.

Lin Changsheng and Shen Wenyao had already entered the auction hall and were also in the sight of many Golden Core cultivators. Despite being the center of attention and closely watched by others, Lin Changsheng remained indifferent and calm.

Lin Changsheng and Shen Wenyao were both Golden Core cultivators. One was unknown, but as a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, his origins were mysterious.

The other possesses the Xuan Yin physique, like a walking 'Nascent Soul Spirit,' and is never short of suitors. He has a great reputation in the cultivation world of Gunzhou. The two complement each other in terms of talent and appearance, like a perfect match, like a golden couple.

However, this sudden change in status meant that Shen Wenyao was now taken, inevitably thwarting the plans of other Golden Core cultivators with ulterior motives.

Previously, even when a Nascent Soul True Monarch stepped forward to propose marriage on behalf of a junior, it had not moved 'Azure Phoenix Fairy' Shen Wenyao.

In comparison, Lin Changsheng, a little-known late-stage Golden Core cultivator, was somewhat inferior in terms of background, which inevitably aroused speculation among the surrounding cultivators.

Inside the auction room, Lin Changsheng sensed at least seven or eight Golden Core level divine senses probing him, including some late-stage Golden Core cultivators.

Moreover, this divine sense was very familiar; it was the same late-stage Golden Core cultivator he had encountered in the territory of the 'Five Sects of the Sand Alliance' before coming here.

This person is most likely Mo Xuan Zhenren, the top Golden Core cultivator of the 'Five Sects of the Sand Alliance'. As a Golden Core cultivator with the potential to advance further, it is not surprising that he would appear here to gather resources for his advancement.

Lin Changsheng snorted coldly, and a light green aura quietly emanated from his body. His powerful magic rippled around him, repelling all the probing divine senses. He acted very forcefully.

In an instant, muffled groans came from the cubicles of many Golden Core cultivators nearby.

Several Golden Core cultivators simultaneously changed their expressions in shock, their faces revealing horror.

Although it was only a momentary burst of energy, Master Lin displayed an aura far surpassing that of an ordinary Golden Core cultivator, which was enough to show that this person was by no means simple.

In a nearby cubicle, a fat, bloated man with a face contorted with fat showed a look of jealousy.

"I never expected it to be him! He's incredibly lucky. He's just a Golden Core cultivator from out of town, yet he's gained the favor of 'Azure Phoenix Fairy.' How is that possible?!"

Decades ago, Master Mo Xuan had been planning to create his own Nascent Soul artifact, and naturally he was very envious of Fairy Qingluan's Xuan Yin Body.

In earlier years, I even tried to send a visiting card in hopes of getting to know them, but they ignored me, which made me quite unhappy.

Now, watching helplessly as this beautiful woman, capable of assisting in the Nascent Soul stage, treats a male cultivator with whom he has a past conflict differently, infuriates him.

When Master Mo Xuan was still in his early years and had not yet achieved his full cultivation, he was rejected and even humiliated by the female cultivator he admired because of his appearance, which led to his psychological distortion.

Even though his cultivation level soared afterward, he never managed his physique. Instead, he deliberately became fat and ugly. He usually liked to force beautiful young female cultivators to force themselves to submit to him with forced smiles in order to satisfy his peculiar pleasure.

"What 'Azure Phoenix Fairy'? She's nothing but a shallow, stupid woman who likes pretty boys. Once I advance to the True Lord realm, I will capture you and whip and discipline you severely..."

Master Mo Xuan's face was contorted with rage, and his tone was filled with resentment.

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In another secluded cubicle.

Upon learning of this, Jin Mengqiao and Liu Huan exchanged bewildered glances, their expressions filled with astonishment.

"That Master Lin was actually fortunate enough to win the favor of the 'Azure Phoenix Fairy'!"

Liu Huan, being a male cultivator, spoke with an envious tone.

Although he was also a Golden Core cultivator, he was not outstanding in terms of cultivation level or personal strength, so he never aspired to be a female cultivator with such extraordinary beauty as the 'Azure Phoenix Fairy'.

However, this did not prevent him from envying Lin Changsheng's situation.

Jin Mengqiao pursed her lips slightly and remained silent.

But the bitterness in my heart was indescribable.

She met Lin Changsheng a hundred years ago. At that time, the latter was only at the Foundation Establishment stage. Although he showed remarkable talent, she was young and proud, with high aspirations and a broad vision. Naturally, she would not take a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator seriously.

Now, although she has achieved the Golden Core realm, she has passed the stage of rapid cultivation growth. If she does not have a heaven-defying opportunity in the future, she will at most advance to a minor realm and then be stuck there.

In contrast, Lin Changsheng not only became a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, but even the renowned and influential female cultivator 'Qingluan Fairy' in the Gunzhou cultivation world looked at him with special regard, which is enough to show that he has extraordinary potential and is probably very likely to make further progress in the future.

Jin Mengqiao sighed silently, feeling inexplicably lost.

……

After waiting for about an hour, news came from the auction house that cultivators at the Golden Core Realm level and above would bid independently, and that maids would lead everyone to a pavilion surrounded by a small array.

The pavilion was not large, and it consisted of three floors, each of which was shrouded in an array of restrictions, making it impossible for outsiders to discern its true nature.

More than thirty Golden Core cultivators gathered on the second-floor pavilion. Even most of the serving maids withdrew. Without outsiders disturbing them, the remaining number of people was just right and did not feel crowded.

The elderly man in charge of the event introduced himself as surnamed Huo, and was dressed in the attire of the Blood Extreme Demon Palace. His aura was roughly equivalent to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm.

After a brief explanation of the rules, the prepared catalog of treasures was distributed to everyone.

Prepared by the Blood Demon Palace, these items are naturally of high quality, almost all of them being of the third rank or above.

This includes cultivation techniques, magical artifacts, memory inheritance, elixirs, spirit pets, spell talismans, and various rare materials...

As Lin Changsheng read the descriptions of many unheard-of treasures, he couldn't help but feel a little tempted.

After quickly browsing through them, his gaze settled on the last few treasures.

'Blood Shadow True Monarch's Insights on Nascent Soul Formation'

'Medium-Flawed Infant-Gathering Pill'

News of the 'Seven Treasures Lotus Platform, a Fourth-Order Rare Item'

Fourth-tier treasures are beyond the scope of what a Golden Core cultivator can possess, and most of the people present are quite unfamiliar with them.

Only a handful of people showed expressions of horror upon seeing the name of this item.

"The Blood Demon Palace actually has news of the 'Seven Treasures Lotus Platform'! This is absolutely impossible!"

Lin Changsheng felt a surge of excitement, but then shook his head, a look of suspicion in his eyes.

He himself had never heard of such a fourth-tier treasure, but he had seen rumors about it in the memories of the 'Saint Monarch of Reincarnation'.