Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

Inside the cave, Lin Changsheng's eyes gleamed with joy as he looked around at himself.

After this cultivation, he has completely perfected the Golden Core realm and become a true late-stage Golden Core cultivator.

According to the original plan, it would take more than ten years of accumulation to reach such a level of cultivation.

However, after many years, when Lin Changsheng returned to Mingling Peak, he discovered that the spirit tree he had transplanted back then had accumulated a large amount of pure wood-attribute spiritual energy over the years.

This spiritual tree, which gathers the essence of Changchun Gong's power and is born from divine consciousness, shares the same origin as Lin Changsheng's own power. It is a rare 'tonic' for him, saving him a lot of hard work in cultivation.

"The further improvement in cultivation will be somewhat helpful for the upcoming journey to the forbidden area of ​​the sea race, which can be considered as icing on the cake."

"It's a pity. If the spiritual energy inside the spirit tree were preserved, it would be a great help when I break through to the Nascent Soul realm in the future."

As Lin Changsheng carefully sensed the newly added magical power within his body, he felt a pang of regret.

Because of the unique properties of the Everlasting Spring Technique, the pure spiritual energy accumulated by the spirit tree over many years has almost no side effects on him, surpassing most spiritual objects in the cultivation world, and can be used to directly improve his cultivation level.

When Lin Changsheng probed again with his divine sense, he found that the spirit tree, which had been full of vitality before, now seemed to have had a lot of life force drained from it. Its lush green branches and leaves were limp and drooping, losing their original bright luster, and the whole tree exuded a sense of withered weakness and powerlessness.

Fortunately, the spirit tree's root system is extensive, covering almost half of the spiritual veins. It is now continuously absorbing spiritual energy to nourish and replenish itself, gradually restoring its vitality.

However, it's unlikely that he'll be able to draw spiritual energy again to help improve his cultivation in the short term.

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In the past six months, Lin Changsheng's cultivation level has been completely consolidated.

The arrival of a newly arrived late-stage Golden Core cultivator has caused quite a stir within the Ghost Valley Sect.

Elders from the other peaks of the sect wrote letters or sent disciples to establish contact with Lin Changsheng.

Most of the Golden Core elders were old acquaintances of Lin Changsheng.

That is why they are extremely curious about this former sixth elder of the Ghost Valley Sect.

After all, Lin Changsheng was specially recruited into the Ghost Valley Sect based on his skill advantage. His cultivation level was only at the late Foundation Establishment stage. Even if he advanced to the Golden Core stage later, it was after joining the sect.

Yet, within this span of a century, he directly became a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, a feat that even a prodigy would be considered nothing more than that in the eyes of ordinary cultivators.

At a deeper level, having another late-stage Golden Core cultivator inevitably involves the interests of many sects, with complex and intertwined interests at play.

Lin Changsheng couldn't help but shake his head inwardly.

He has cultivated for over two hundred years without having any children, living a solitary life. Now, he is single-mindedly focused on quickly preparing a Nascent Soul spiritual object and a fourth-tier spiritual land, and is unwilling to deal with the complex matters between himself and ordinary Golden Core elders.

Therefore, everything was handled by Shen Wenyao.

This also indirectly confirms that the relationship between the two is more than just a romantic one.

While this satisfied the sect's Golden Core elders, it also brought other troubles.

During this time, a Golden Core cultivator named Gao Qingyuan repeatedly harassed the area outside Mingling Peak.

As the owner of this place, Lin Changsheng was aware of this person's hostility.

Shen Wenyao offered the following explanation:

"This fellow Daoist Gao has been pestering me for a long time. Now that he has learned that a male cultivator has moved into the Netherworld Spirit Peak, he has made such a big fuss."

"If Lin Lang doesn't want to pay attention to him, I'll just come up with some excuse to send him away."

Shen Wenyao's beautiful eyes seemed to hold a hint of teasing amusement, her demeanor serene and elegant, as if she were watching a spectacle unfold.

Having known each other for many years, she knew the man before her was of a detached and unassuming nature. He usually took charge of managing the affairs of the peak and assisted Lin Changsheng in his attempt to break through to the Nascent Soul stage.

But when faced with a rival in love, as a female cultivator, she is naturally willing to see her beloved man fight back with jealousy and domineering action.

"Since an old friend of Fairy Shen has come to visit, I, Lin, will naturally treat her well."

After learning about it, Lin Changsheng remained calm and didn't seem to care.

This high-ranking master comes from a Nascent Soul level force in Linzhou. He is younger than Lin Changsheng, only a little over a hundred years old, but he has a mid-stage Golden Core cultivation. He specializes in offensive techniques and his combat strength is comparable to that of an ordinary late-stage Golden Core cultivator. He clearly has the potential to become a Nascent Soul cultivator.

But that's only relative to ordinary Golden Elixir.

For Lin Changsheng, who had personally defeated and killed cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage, this posed no threat whatsoever.

Half a month later, Lin Changsheng emerged from seclusion and met with Master Gao at Mingling Peak.

"Fellow Daoist Gao, this is the peak master of Mingling Peak, Fellow Daoist Lin Changsheng. I once said that I had long been in love with someone else, and that was not an excuse. Now do you believe me?"

Shen Wenyao's gaze was gentle, and she stood intimately with Lin Changsheng, transcending the boundaries between ordinary men and women. However, when talking to outsiders, she was dignified and elegant, showing a clear distinction between close and distant relationships.

Seeing the beautiful woman before him so close to a strange man in white, Gao Zhenren felt a pang of jealousy.

He scrutinized Lin Changsheng, a look of surprise in his eyes.

He had heard that although this Master Lin had the cultivation level of the late Golden Core stage, he was not good at socializing and seemed to have no background.

Although his cultivation level was slightly inferior, he had the advantage of being younger, having exceptional talent, and being supported and assisted by a True Monarch of the sect.

But looking at him now, it has to be said that this Master Lin seems to be younger in appearance and demeanor than him.

This made him even more unhappy.

Gao Qingyuan's tone was somewhat stiff: "I have long heard of Fellow Daoist Lin's profound cultivation and extraordinary supernatural abilities. Today, I am fortunate to meet you. I wonder if you could offer me some guidance..."

In reality, his true combat strength is equivalent to the late Golden Core stage. With the addition of several life-saving items bestowed upon him by the True Monarchs of the sect, he can be invincible within the Golden Core realm.

In Gao Qingyuan's view, this Master Lin's cultivation level was higher than his own, and he had just reached the perfection of his realm. He was full of pride and arrogance, looking forward to the Nascent Soul stage.

At this point, as long as one can remain undefeated in the fight, one will have a greater advantage. This will not only demonstrate one's own strength, but also damage Lin Changsheng's mentality, undermine his confidence, and even sow the seeds of future troubles, making his hopes of reaching the Nascent Soul stage even more remote.

If it could make Shen Wenyao lose heart towards him, that would be the best outcome.

Unfortunately, the idea was good.

The reality, however, is quite cruel.

Lin Changsheng agreed without the slightest hesitation.

Gao Qingyuan was overjoyed. His body was surrounded by a powerful aura of magic, and he slowly rose up, almost level with the Mingling Peak. He did not shy away from the disciples of the peak. His eyes were fixed on Lin Changsheng, and the light of several magic treasures in his body shone brightly. His eyes were filled with fighting spirit.

In contrast, Lin Changsheng remained indifferent, surrounded by a light green aura that was refreshing and gentle.

Gao Qingyuan suddenly felt a powerful spiritual pressure, a tremendous oppressive force that made his body feel heavy and even made it difficult to breathe.

Despite being a Golden Core cultivator of the same level, he felt an unprecedented fear. The other party's originally calm eyes seemed to have a burning aura, making him dare not look directly at them.

Lin Changsheng gathered a pale green aura in his hand, and suddenly the aura changed. He then flicked his sleeve and pressed down from a distance, and a pale red ape-like phantom hand fell down fiercely!

Although the speed was not fast, Gao Qingyuan felt as if he was imprisoned all over, unable to resist, and was forced to fall from the sky by this giant hand.

'Boom'

A loud bang shook the entire Mingling Peak, causing a strong tremor.

"Fellow Daoist Gao, you flatter me."

A streak of emerald green light then flew out, and Lin Changsheng restrained his aura, appearing calm and composed.

Defeating a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator was merely a small test of skill and hardly a glorious achievement.

'puff! '

Below, through the cracks and fissures, Gao Qingyuan, covered in dust and dirt, coughed up blood, looking disheveled and his breath slightly weak.

But compared to that, his body was stiff at this moment, and he was shocked, dejected, and incredulous. He seemed unable to accept that he had been defeated by Lin Changsheng in one move!

Recalling the moment before, he almost felt the despair that was unique to facing a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

Thinking of this, Gao Qingyuan raised his head and looked deeply at the man in white.

……

Lin Changsheng remained calm, his deep gaze piercing through the clouds and looking into the distance.

They weren't the only ones paying attention to this battle.

Although he has advanced to the late stage of the Golden Core realm, he has never revealed his relative combat strength, which may secretly arouse suspicion among some fellow elders.

Occasionally being a bit high-profile and showing off some of your power can make others pay more attention to you.

Guigu Sect, Main Peak Hall.

In the darkness, the Ghost Valley True Lord, who appeared and disappeared intermittently, looked slightly surprised.

"As expected, the owner of the Spirit Wood Cauldron is quite capable."

"In this light, if he advances to the Nascent Soul stage in the future, he might be able to relieve a lot of pressure for me."

With anticipation on his face, Guigu Zhenjun waved his black robe, and a white deer puppet about ten feet long appeared in front of him.

Although this white deer puppet has many damaged parts, it still appears to be pure white, with soft fur all over its body, lifelike, and faintly emitting a milky white halo, making it look very extraordinary.