Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

But soon, under Shen Wenyao's keen observation, she noticed that the seven-colored deer that was leaping lightly in the clouds contained a faint purple aura amidst the seven-colored clouds around it.

"This is... the Nascent Soul Origin Power of True Monarch Ziyang?"

As if sensing something, Shen Wenyao's starry eyes flickered slightly, her face showing surprise.

In her early years, Shen Wenyao was controlled by Ziyang Zhenjun, who was undoubtedly a terrifying nightmare for her.

Even though Ziyang Zhenjun was reborn by possessing another body, he was killed by Lin Changsheng after transforming into Wen Shuyi.

They were naturally familiar with the aura of True Lord Ziyang.

This fourth-tier seven-colored deer was destroyed by the Ghost Valley True Lord and has been kept in his collection ever since.

In retrospect, it seems that Lin Changsheng destroyed Wen Shuyi's physical body but secretly detained her nascent soul.

Furthermore, they obtained this damaged fourth-order seven-colored deer from Guigu Zhenjun.

Not only are they using methods to repair the puppet, but they are also transferring the power of Ziyang Zhenjun's nascent soul into it, merging it with the fourth-order puppet.

"I never expected Lin Lang to have such methods..."

Shen Wenyao pursed her lips, and ripples appeared in her beautiful eyes.

at the same time.

Under the powerful influence of the fourth-tier puppet, the disciples of Mingling Peak displayed various expressions.

Some looked curious, some longed and envied, and some were even filled with excitement, fear and apprehension.

But they all gazed at the seven-colored deer leaping in the sky.

However, the commotion caused by the fourth-order puppet went far beyond that.

……

"Old Ghost Wan Ku, our Zhang Meng, or rather Elder Lin Changsheng, is truly remarkable. He actually managed to repair a fourth-tier puppet at the late Golden Core stage. Do you know what that means?"

The Corpse Master, with a hint of schadenfreude on his face, looked at his old friend, the 'Ten Thousand Skulls Master,' who had a livid face, and teased him.

Although it was mostly sarcastic, the former's eyes still revealed surprise and envy, and then he said slowly:

"Having a fourth-tier puppet is, to a certain extent, equivalent to having Nascent Soul level techniques."

"This would be a great help, both as a strategic deterrent and as a way to collect one's own Nascent Soul resources."

"Moreover, there are currently two True Immortals, a man and a woman, residing on Mingling Peak. The Azure Phoenix Fairy's Xuan Yin Physique is also a rare physique that can assist in breaking through to higher ranks."

"All things considered, Elder Lin is perhaps the most promising candidate in our sect to become the second 'Nascent Soul True Monarch'."

As he finished speaking, the Yin Corpse Master's tone grew increasingly solemn, and he looked at his old friend, the Ten Thousand Skulls Master, with a sympathetic expression.

When the Guigu Sect was newly established, everything was in need of rebuilding. Elder Lin, a newcomer, became the sixth elder of the sect with his late Foundation Establishment cultivation.

Although the other Golden Core elders did not agree, only Wan Ku Zhenren confronted the other party directly. He even relied on his Golden Core realm to attack the gate of Mingling Peak.

This incident caused a grudge between the two.

"Back then, the matter with Elder Lin was nothing more than a misunderstanding. We all belong to the Ghost Valley Sect, so we should be of one mind and share weal and woe. Moreover, the situation in Gunzhou is currently turbulent and dire. As elders of the sect, we should join hands and unite against external threats, rather than engage in internal strife and exhaust ourselves."

Upon hearing this, Master Wanku felt a pang of unease, but he remained composed and forced himself to speak.

But as he spoke, he couldn't help but hesitate to himself.

Perhaps it's time to find an opportunity to personally visit Mingling Peak and test Elder Lin's attitude?

However, the thought of this made Master Wanku feel depressed.

He clearly became an elder of the Ghost Valley Sect first, while Lin Changsheng was just a junior in the late Foundation Establishment stage. He barely joined the sect and became the last elder by relying on his special skills.

Now, he has become a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, not only winning the favor of Fairy Qingluan and having the Xuan Yin physique to help him, but also possessing a fourth-order puppet by his side, making his overall combat strength comparable to that of a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

In contrast, Wan Ku Zhenren has not had a smooth life in recent years. The Nine Ze Continent Incident, the invasion of the sea race, and the fact that part of the Guigu Sect's territory borders the Nine Ze Continent have all contributed to his struggles. As a Golden Core elder of the sect, he has fought against sea race experts more than a dozen times over the years.

Although he gained a great deal during this period, the process was also extremely dangerous. He was injured several times along the way, which damaged his foundation and was difficult to heal, thus affecting his breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm.

"The decades that this kid was away were just enough to avoid the turmoil among the sea creatures..."

Master Wanku was filled with resentment, but the next moment his face suddenly showed a look of reminiscence.

After a cup of tea.

“Master, the disciple we exchanged from Mingling Peak back then was a distant relative of Senior Brother Liu Yuan. Because of his mediocre talent, he returned to the ‘Jingchuan Liu Clan’ with Senior Brother Liu a few years ago.”

"In addition, there is a disciple named Feng Ping who voluntarily abandoned Mingling Peak and joined my Wanku Peak. Because he is clever and sensible, he also followed Senior Brother Liu back to the Jingchuan Liu Clan."

A gaunt young man with a skeletal face respectfully reported, holding a thick stack of information on the disciples within the peak.

"The Liu family of Jingchuan, hmph..."

Wan Ku Zhenren's face darkened, as if he had found an outlet for his anger.

Shortly after.

Within the territory of Wanku Peak, the fake Dan family, the "Jingchuan Liu Clan," was inexplicably suppressed by Wanku Zhenren.

Not only were more than 30% of the clan's assets taken back by the sect without cause, but many of the families that had cooperated with them also withdrew.

In a short time, the Liu family of Jingchuan suffered heavy losses.

As a disciple of Master Wanku, Liu Yuan, an elder of the Jingchuan Liu clan, went to Wanku Peak to inquire about the situation, only to find that his former close fellow disciples were now avoiding him like the plague.

Even his requests to see his master were repeatedly rejected.

Fortunately, Liu Yuan eventually learned the reason from a junior classmate with whom he had a good relationship back then.

When Liu Yuan returned to the 'Jingchuan Liu Clan' with a cold face, he remained silent when questioned by the clan's senior members.

A few days later, news spread within the Liu family of Jingchuan.

An insignificant Qi Condensation Level 6 cultivator from a collateral branch, now over sixty years old, has had all clan resources suspended.

Meanwhile, a manager surnamed Feng, who ran a remote general store in the city, was investigated and his years of embezzlement were exposed. He was stripped of his cultivation and expelled from the immortal city along with his wife and children.

In the days that followed, Feng Ping, who was originally powerful and vigorous, lost his magical power and suffered incurable internal injuries due to Liu's ruthless attack. He looked like a frail old man in his sixties.

His clothes were tattered, his body was hunched, and he sat awkwardly against the wall, his cloudy eyes gazing for a long time at the outline of the Ghost Valley Sect mountain range in the distance.

"If only things had been this way back then... we wouldn't be in this situation..."

……

Inside Mingling Peak.

Lin Changsheng looked slightly tired, and it took him seven or eight days of recuperation to barely recover some of his magical power.

He then unleashed his divine sense and gently swept it across the storage bag. The seven-colored deer, radiating the power of a fourth-order being, lay quietly inside. Lin Changsheng breathed a sigh of relief.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Lin, on successfully repairing the fourth-order puppet. You have gained another great help to your team."

Shen Wenyao smiled and bowed slightly, exuding gentle elegance.

Although the two had made an agreement long ago, and even now live together on Mingling Peak, they have not truly become Daoist partners.

Shen Wenyao flexibly switched between calling him "Fellow Daoist Lin" and "Young Master Lin".

Especially in front of outsiders, they did not show excessive intimacy.

But as the Daoist partner she had chosen in her heart, Shen Wenyao felt honored and happy that Lin Changsheng had such methods, and also felt a sense of accomplishment.

"While the fourth-tier puppet is quite good, it can be useful in the Nascent Soul Tribulation in the future. However, if I want to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, I still need Fairy Shen's strong assistance."

Lin Changsheng flew to Shen Wenyao, speaking naturally with clear eyes.

Upon hearing this, Fairy Shen's gaze narrowed slightly, then she smiled brightly, her radiant smile revealing a faint blush on her alabaster skin.