Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

Half a day later, Lin Changsheng arrived at Tiangui Peak, inside the fourth-level Daoist temple.

Outside a magnificent and gloomy hall, Lin Changsheng saw a graceful and alluring female cultivator at the Golden Core stage, the Green Snake True Person.

"It has been many years since we last met. I never imagined that Fellow Daoist Lin would also advance to the late Golden Core stage. I would like to offer my congratulations."

The Green Snake Immortal's eyes were alluring, like a ripe peach, and her slender waist swayed like a water snake, making her even more mature and seductive.

"So it's the Green Snake Immortal. It's been many years. How have you been?"

Lin Changsheng remained calm and greeted them.

Back then, this woman and Master Yu Huai coveted the treasure he possessed and deliberately tried to kill him. In the end, they not only failed to achieve their goal, but were also controlled by Master Guigu.

After Lin Changsheng secretly killed Yu Huai Zhenren, this woman reacted quickly, confronting him and trying to reconcile the situation.

Out of respect for Guigu Zhenjun, Lin Changsheng did not pursue her to the bitter end, but instead reconciled with her and let bygones be bygones.

Now that he has gradually grown up, it is difficult for anyone below the Nascent Soul True Monarch level to pose a threat to him.

Although both were late-stage Golden Core cultivators, Lin Changsheng possessed an exceptionally powerful aura. Qing She Zhenren was secretly surprised, then smiled warmly and politely led Lin Changsheng into the hall.

Beside Guigu Zhenjun, she could at best be considered a plaything or an ornament, but over the years, through constant exposure, her own knowledge far surpassed that of ordinary Golden Core cultivators.

It is naturally discernible that Lin Changsheng is different from ordinary Golden Core cultivators, but has the potential to advance further.

In addition, it seems that Guigu Zhenjun also regards this fellow Daoist Lin differently, so she dares not be negligent.

Before long, Lin Changsheng entered the inner hall and met Guigu Zhenjun, whom he had not seen for many years.

"Lin Changsheng of Mingling Peak has returned after many years of training and has come to pay his respects to the Supreme Elder."

Lin Changsheng spoke calmly and respectfully, his gaze fixed on the dignified young man in the main seat, dressed in a black robe with gold patterns.

Sixty years have passed, yet Guigu Zhenjun's appearance seems to have remained unchanged; everything is as if it were yesterday.

On the contrary, the gloomy and sinister aura emanating from him grew even heavier, subtly creating a sense of pressure.

Lin Changsheng's eyes flickered, and he was slightly amazed.

Clearly, the strength of the Ghost Valley Master seems to have improved again compared to sixty years ago.

Although he was only at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm, the pressure he exerted was unlike anything he had ever shown before.

"Elder Lin has concealed his identity and appearance for many years, and it is rare for him to reveal his identity like this today."

Guigu Zhenjun's lips curled up, revealing a somewhat sinister air.

"Back then, my cultivation level was low and I had enemies outside, so I had to hide my true identity and join the Ghost Valley Sect under an alias. But no matter what my identity was, my loyalty to the sect never changed."

Lin Changsheng had already prepared his words and responded frankly.

At the same time, I felt a slight sense of relief.

The way Guigu Zhenjun addressed Lin Changsheng as "Elder Lin" seemed to be a tacit recognition of Lin Changsheng's identity.

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The two exchanged a few pleasantries.

Lin Changsheng then gave a brief report to Guigu Zhenjun about his recent training trip.

He then subtly revealed that he would need a fourth-tier training ground to break through to the Nascent Soul realm within the next few decades, and that he would be constantly observing the other party's attitude.

As an elder of the sect, Lin Changsheng was aware that Guigu Zhenjun possessed the method of intercepting spiritual veins.

However, this method is too shocking and involves the hidden methods of the Ghost Valley Master, so it is naturally not appropriate to reveal it openly, lest it offend certain taboos.

"Elder Lin's need for a fourth-tier Daoist temple is probably not just for breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm, is it?"

Guigu Zhenjun's gaze seemed to hold a deeper meaning as it swept over the spirit beast pouch at his waist, which bore a special sealing restriction, before he spoke:

"Although this spirit-sealing restriction is exquisite, it is difficult to completely conceal the aura of a fourth-tier demon king."

"It seems that Elder Lin's need for a fourth-tier Daoist temple is also related to this fellow Daoist from the demon race."

"That's right. I, Lin, once caught the eye of this senior demon king by chance, and have been under his protection for many years now."

Lin Changsheng admitted it without hesitation.

He couldn't enjoy the benefits of a fourth-tier spiritual vein on his own; the Nightmare Moth, a fourth-tier demon king, was the real bargaining chip.

A fourth-tier early-stage demon king, equivalent to a human cultivator in the early Nascent Soul stage, possesses genuine Nascent Soul-level combat power and is theoretically on par with the Ghost Valley True Monarch.

Before arriving, Lin Changsheng had already reached an agreement with the Nightmare Moth, voluntarily revealing his identity and becoming a guardian spirit beast to secure benefits for himself.

Over the years, although the Ghost Valley Sect has reached a cooperation agreement with the Blood Extreme Demon Palace, the conflict still exists.

Especially with the support of Blood Shadow True Monarch, the three Nascent Soul True Monarchs of Blood Extreme Demon Palace were all present, giving them a transcendent status.

Even if Guigu Zhenjun possesses great abilities, he is ultimately powerless to act alone. If a fourth-tier demon king were to assist him at this moment, it would alleviate some of the pressure on him.

"Although fourth-order spiritual veins are a bit troublesome, they are not a difficult matter for this True Monarch."

"But before that, I would like to borrow something from Elder Lin to observe it."

Guigu Zhenjun suddenly changed the subject, and smiled meaningfully.

To observe something through an object?

Noticing the other person's unusual gaze, Lin Changsheng became suspicious.

At the same time, a cold aura suddenly emanated from Guigu Zhenjun's body. The intense feeling of unease made Lin Changsheng's expression change slightly, and he became wary.

The next moment, a wisp of dark smoke billowed up, and in the hazy distance, a giant black cauldron, about ten feet tall, suddenly appeared between the two of them.

After a moment of surprise, Lin Changsheng's gaze fell on the surface of the black cauldron. Looking at the somewhat familiar design and patterns, he finally showed a look of astonishment.

The black cauldron released by Guigu Zhenjun was seven or eight parts similar to the 'Green Wood Spirit Cauldron' inside his body!

Unlike others, this black cauldron exudes a cold, decaying, and ominous aura, with faint, illusory sounds like ghostly wails and wolf howls lingering in the air, making one restless and uneasy.

Lin Changsheng's body emitted a pale green magical power, easily neutralizing the effects of the black cauldron.

He was still astonished. He was almost certain that the black cauldron released by the Ghost Valley True Monarch was inextricably linked to the Azure Wood Spirit Cauldron in his body, and they might even be a pair of magic treasures!

It turns out that the Azure Wood Spirit Cauldron is not a unique item. Could it be that True Lord Guigu had long been aware of the existence of the Azure Wood Spirit Cauldron and had been eyeing it all along?

Lin Changsheng remained expressionless, but secretly frowned.

"Elder Lin, please take a look. How does my 'Supreme Yin Spirit Cauldron' compare to your 'Supreme Wood Spirit Cauldron'?"

Seeing that Lin Changsheng remained unmoved, and that there seemed to be a hint of wariness in his eyes, Guigu Zhenjun smiled calmly:

"Hehe, I, True Lord, possess ghostly supernatural powers, which are naturally compatible with this Ghost Cauldron. As for that wooden cauldron, although it is equally extraordinary, it is not suitable for me, Elder Lin, so there is no need to worry."

"I just didn't expect to encounter an owner of a 'Supreme Wood Spirit Cauldron' of the same grade in this remote place. That's why I couldn't help but want to appreciate it. That's all."

"The Supreme Wood Spirit Cauldron... The Supreme Yin Spirit Cauldron..."

Hearing the two extremely similar names for magical treasures, Lin Changsheng's heart stirred, and he seemed to have a guess.

After a moment's thought, Lin Changsheng seemed to have made up his mind, and at the same time, his body was filled with the aura of wood-attribute magic.

A few breaths later, a giant wooden cauldron, also about ten feet in size and brimming with vitality, appeared out of thin air. Instantly, lush greenery filled the hall, and the vibrant wood-attribute aura broke through the decaying death energy.

Two completely different auras, one black and one green, repel each other, forming two distinct auras centered around the two giant cauldrons.