Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

Chapter 278 Changes in the Spirit Tree

"I never expected that after several years of separation, I would see Fellow Daoist Zhang Meng again today, and he has already advanced to the Golden Core stage. This is truly a cause for celebration."

"No wonder I could tell that you were different from ordinary people when I met you, Fellow Daoist Zhang Meng."

As if aware of her advantage, Huang Li smiled sweetly, her beautiful eyes sparkling as she gazed at Lin Changsheng.

"Fellow Daoist Huang, you flatter me. I had no confidence whatsoever in breaking through to the Golden Core stage. I was just trying my luck. It was truly fortunate that I have come this far."

Lin Changsheng smiled modestly and turned to invite the two into the Mingling Peak Dojo.

Guigu Zhenjun needs to recruit nine Golden Core cultivators, and Lin Changsheng already knows this.

He was not surprised that Huang Li joined the Guigu Sect.

The other party had concealed his cultivation several years ago in an attempt to seize the spiritual vein of the Netherworld Spirit Peak, but was exposed on the spot by Master Tan and failed to achieve his goal.

Although the conditions for joining the Guigu Sect are extremely lenient, at the Golden Core True Person level, it still requires the personal approval of the Guigu True Lord.

Although Master Tan was the head of a sect, he could only act as an intermediary and could not make the decision.

But whether it was just his imagination or not, Lin Changsheng always felt that Huang Li's purpose in visiting was not pure.

About half an hour later, the three of them surveyed the entire Mingling Peak training ground.

“Fellow Daoist Zhang Meng, the spiritual vein of this Daoist temple is truly unique. Eight water veins encircle the mountain peak, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is perfectly integrated, reaching the level of a third-grade low-level spiritual vein. Moreover, it can continuously nourish the spiritual vein of the main peak and improve its grade.”

"Our sect's Supreme Elder is truly a genius in the art of formations."

Huang Liqing's eyes were filled with surprise, and she couldn't help but exclaim.

Lin Changsheng saw Huang Li's expression and, considering her identity as a formation master, immediately understood.

It turns out they came to observe the spiritual vein pattern of Mingling Peak.

In fact, after Guigu Zhenjun arranged the local spiritual vein pattern, Lin Changsheng also studied it for a period of time.

Unfortunately, he did not have a deep understanding of formations and could only be considered an outsider.

Unable to figure out the trick, they eventually had to give up.

Finally, Lin Changsheng served the two spiritual tea and fruit snacks in the guest hall.

“Fellow Daoist Zhang Meng is now a Golden Core True Person and the Sixth Elder of the Ghost Valley Sect. Your status and position are different from before. However, the food served is rather lacking and does not match your status.”

Huang Li elegantly took a sip of the spiritual tea, slowly swallowed it, and then said half-jokingly.

"I have been focused solely on cultivation and have never received a Golden Core cultivator before reaching a certain level. I apologize for the embarrassing situation caused by you two."

Lin Changsheng said frankly.

"It's quite a coincidence. I usually enjoy collecting rare and unusual tea snacks, which is why I'm a little picky. Fellow Daoist Zhang Meng, please send a disciple to my 'Azure Phoenix Peak' to fetch some later."

"This can also be considered as my respect as the newly arrived Seventh Elder to the Sixth Elder."

Huang Li smiled, seemingly trying to befriend Lin Changsheng.

"Then thank you for your kindness, fellow Daoist."

Lin Changsheng nodded, then looked at his fourth disciple He Dawei, who was waiting to the side, and instructed him: "You will go with the Seventh Elder later."

"Yes, Master."

He Dawei respectfully agreed.

Since taking on four disciples, Lin Changsheng has intended to entrust them with some of the tasks of managing the dojo.

The eldest disciple, Hao Chi, was kind-hearted and only interested in culinary skills, so he was assigned to manage the dining hall.

Han Jiuying and He Luming are both devoted to cultivation and dislike being entangled in worldly affairs.

Only the most clever He Dawei remained, and he was often assigned some trivial and complicated logistical tasks by Lin Changsheng.

As He Dawei gradually gained the respect and trust of his master, he thrived at Mingling Peak and became the most famous among the four disciples.

After chatting for half a day, Huang Li bid farewell to Master Tan and left.

Thinking about the other party's intentions, Lin Changsheng felt that Huang Li was being a bit delusional.

A mere second-tier array master dares to try and learn the methods of Ghost Valley True Monarch in intercepting and cultivating spiritual veins.

If this method were truly so easy to master, wouldn't the entire cultivation world have been in chaos long ago?

Both spiritual veins and spiritual springs are extremely important to large sects, and can even directly restrict the development of the sect.

High-level spiritual grounds and training grounds have always been a core competitive advantage for major powers in recruiting talent.

If the secret technique of intercepting spiritual veins, like that of Guigu Zhenjun, were more common, such as alchemy or talisman making, it would be much more accessible.

There will be no more small spiritual veins in the cultivation world, and small and medium-sized forces will also lose their space to survive.

Instead, there is a super-large spiritual land formed by the accumulation of countless small spiritual veins.

And the conflicts between various super powers, plundering each other's spiritual veins.

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"These four magical treasures each have their own characteristics, but none of them are suitable for use as natal magical treasures for refining and nurturing."

Inside the cave, four magical treasures were arranged in front of Lin Changsheng.

During this time, he had completely refined the four magical treasures.

The 'Diamond Bracelet' was originally the natal magic weapon used by True Person Nangong of Thousand Crane Immortal City in his early days. The materials and crafting techniques were only mediocre.

However, most of them are made of metallic materials, which makes them extremely effective in attacking and very suitable for breaking through defensive magic shields, which is especially rare.

The materials used to forge the 'Black Iron Ruler' are slightly inferior to those used to forge the Vajra Bracelet. It is unremarkable and can be considered an ordinary magic weapon.

Once activated, the 'Blood Sword Magic Treasure' can also unleash its malevolent energy, which can affect the opponent's mind to some extent. If used properly, it can also have unexpected effects.

In the eyes of cultivators practicing ghost cultivation techniques, the 'Ancient Lamp Magic Treasure' is a rare and top-grade magic treasure, and it is also the most precious of the four magic treasures that Lin Changsheng possesses.

Not only is it extremely effective against ghosts and spirits, but it can also actively absorb the souls of cultivators, demons, and ghosts, forming 'yin spirits' within the ancient lamp magic treasure, which can be summoned to fight enemies.

However, it can only unleash its maximum power when combined with the corresponding demonic cultivation techniques.

He even suspected that although the Ghost Valley True Lord did not force his elders to cultivate the Ghost Path, he used precious cultivation techniques and powerful magic treasures as bait to lure the elders to change their cultivation techniques.

Just as Lin Changsheng continued to expend his magic power to nurture the four magic treasures, a faint vibration suddenly came from his divine sense.

Immediately afterwards, it seemed as if it felt some kind of pulling force.

"It's a spirit tree!"

Lin Changsheng stopped nurturing the magic treasure and flew out of the cave to the lakeside, where he planted the spirit tree.

Only then did they discover that a powerful life force had gathered inside the spirit tree, which had been dormant for several years, as if it were nurturing new life.

As Lin Changsheng arrived, a powerful suction force suddenly emanated from the spirit tree, pulling out the Changchun Gong technique power from his body and continuously drawing it into it.