I am evergreen in the world of cultivating immortals

Chapter 512 Mid-Stage Body Refinement, The Calamity of the Heavenly Roc (Stuck for two days, taking a break)

An hour later.

Lu Chang'an stayed far away from the area where the incident occurred, changing his identity and aura multiple times along the way.

Previously, he had disguised his appearance as Jiang Ziyan.

After all, we used to frequently discuss and exchange ideas, so obtaining the essence of flesh and blood was easy for us.

As for the magical power of a water-type Nascent Soul cultivator, it is simulated through water-type spirit pets and talismans. As long as one doesn't engage in combat under the nose of a Nascent Soul cultivator, the secret won't be easily revealed.

It must be said that Fairy Zixia's unparalleled beauty and charm played a significant role.

Not only did Jin Chang fall for the honey trap, but Guiyuan Zhenjun of Qixia Island also fell at her feet.

If it were Lu Chang'an himself, he would definitely not have achieved such a miraculous effect.

At this moment, Lu Chang'an transformed into a middle-aged Core Formation cultivator with an ordinary appearance.

They found an uninhabited island or reef.

Lu Chang'an sat cross-legged, using the fourth-order divination method to review the previous battle and check for any oversights or omissions.

When it comes to the Nine Dragons Palace, no amount of caution is too much.

In the very first moment of the confrontation with Jin Chang, the third-tier blue dragon was tragically killed in the aftershocks.

The later revelation of their true identities and the exposure of their various tactics were all concealed within the Haiqi waters.

Leaving the scene of the incident, she also embodies the image of the Water Fairy.

In other words, both the beginning and the end are depicted in the image of the Water Fairy.

The only one who saw Lu Chang'an's true face and methods was the deceased Jin Jiao, Jin Chang.

The name "Bishui" is very common among female cultivators in the cultivation world.

In the vast ocean, investigating under the name of "Azure Fairy" is like finding a needle in a haystack.

……

After this battle, Lu Chang'an gained a clearer understanding and assessment of his own strength.

He seems to have underestimated his own strength.

The enhanced and upgraded fourth-tier puppet formation was put into full-scale combat for the first time.

In positional warfare, a fourth-tier puppet formation is enough to rival a veteran late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

Compared to when he was in the Great Abyss, his attack power has increased by several times.

However, relying solely on a fourth-tier puppet array is still far from enough to defeat or be on par with a great cultivator.

The fourth-order puppet array only reaches this level of energy.

It has strong numerical values, but its mechanics are far inferior.

Its methods are relatively simple, lacking flexibility and mobility, and its strongest combat power can only be exerted in positional warfare.

Nascent Soul cultivators possess a multitude of supernatural abilities and secret techniques, as well as various powerful magical treasures and even trump cards.

Fortunately, the core True Fourth-Order Puppet, with its spatial ability modification, has increased the diversity of its methods.

The Golden Dragon's combat power is enough to contend with the late-stage Nascent Soul realm, but it also has shortcomings in terms of realm mechanism.

Especially the shortcomings in the spiritual realm.

Therefore, Lu Chang'an was able to crush and trap Jin Chang, and even had some strength left over.

If it were a human at the late Nascent Soul stage, Lu Chang'an might be able to suppress and defeat them, but the difficulty of killing them would be more than twice as high.

Lu Chang'an thought of the human-faced dragon in the Great Green Black Mist Mountains.

He could probably win easily now, given the taboo legend of yesteryear.

Through the steady development over the long years, he has unknowingly grown to such a height.

……

The islands and reefs are protected by illusion arrays.

Lu Chang'an took out two spatial pouches, one gold and one black.

First, destroy any suspicious items, such as the identity tokens and communication tools of the Nine Dragons Palace.

The divine weapon of Jinchang: the War Dragon Halberd.

Lu Chang'an held it in his hand; it was unusually heavy, cold and rough, its material resembling both bone and gold, radiating a faint aura of dragon might.

Lu Chang'an hesitated.

The main material of this divine weapon comes from the hardest natal dragon spine of the fourth-tier peak Golden Flood Dragon King.

These kinds of divine weapons win by their materials and natural Daoist essence, and are good at head-on collisions.

"If one comes into close contact with the Golden Dragon Clan, this divine weapon may be detected."

This is why Lu Chang'an hesitated.

Back then, at the Merchant Alliance Ceremony, Zhen Lingbao sensed the pseudo-Lingbao auras of Changqing Immortal Doctor and Princess Xingyue at close range.

Metal-based divine weapons are incompatible with Lu Chang'an's wood-based martial arts, rendering them useless.

Only in the hands of the Golden Dragon Clan can it unleash its full power.

Moreover, the [War Dragon Halberd] is considered stolen property overseas, and ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators would not dare to trade it.

However, Lu Chang'an felt it would be a great pity to abandon this precious divine weapon.

Diyan-kun watched longingly, even more reluctant to part with it.

Divine weapons are suitable for powerful body-refining cultivators or demon kings, and are well-suited for close-to-mid-range combat scenarios.

Earth produces metal, and the attributes of Earth Rock Lord do not conflict, so he can wield the [War Dragon Halberd].

Even if a mid-stage fourth-tier demon king used it to smash someone, it would still hurt quite a bit.

Lu Chang'an then did some further calculations: by using his powerful divine soul and Evergreen True Fire to erase the former master's mark, he could sever the connection.

The only drawback is that it cannot be used by the public, and one cannot get up close to the Golden Dragon Clan.

"Once the mark is removed, this divine weapon will be temporarily entrusted to you for safekeeping. Keep it sealed in normal times, and only unseal it and use it in critical moments."

Lu Chang'an explained to Di Yanjun.

Since entering the Heavenly Star Sea, Di Yanjun has been left to his own devices and has not cultivated with him.

Even if they accidentally slip up, they won't contact Lu Chang'an immediately.

……

Lu Chang'an's eyes lit up at the sight of the golden dragon's spoils.

The black spatial pouch is suspected to have come from the mid-stage fourth-order black dragon that escaped after being severely injured.

The black dragon's pouch alone is worth more than the spoils of a mid-Nascent Soul cultivator like the Netherwater True Monarch.

That black dragon was so powerful that even several Nascent Soul True Monarchs working together couldn't defeat it, demonstrating its formidable strength.

The Golden Dragon's spatial pouch is worth more than twice as much.

"There's even a demon king's inner core? Could it be from a fourth-tier demon beast killed by the golden dragon?"

"Hmm? These women's ornaments and magical artifacts seem to belong to some Nascent Soul fairy. Robbing money and women, this wicked dragon deserves to die!"

"Haha! So many high-quality fourth-tier treasures, spiritual items, rare pearls and shells. If traded inland, their value would be immeasurable."

Lu Chang'an was beaming with joy and in high spirits.

The spoils of war from the two mid-stage dragons included numerous precious minerals and spiritual plants.

The progress of creating and upgrading a second mid-grade fourth-tier puppet can be greatly accelerated.

High-quality materials that don't fit can still be used as bargaining chips in future trades for mid-grade fourth-tier puppets with Immortal Craft Island.

Those spiritual plants and herbs even contain key ingredients for refining longevity pills.

In the hands of a fourth-tier alchemist, a batch of fourth-tier sacred pills can be refined.

Both dragons came from the deep sea, and their spoils included many aquatic treasures.

Swish!
A half-form of a sea flag appeared in Lu Chang'an's hand, its outline and appearance similar to the sea flag magic weapon wielded by Xuan Shui Jun.

This is one of the spoils of war from when we killed the True Lord of the Underworld.

After losing the Sea and Sky Sacred Banner, True Lord Mingshui spent many years working on creating a new product, but was killed by Lu Chang'an before it was completed.

Now that Lu Chang'an has enough water-based magic weapon materials and has become a fourth-tier weapon refiner, he can forge this unfinished sea flag magic weapon.

As long as the materials are of high enough quality and the losses from refining errors are acceptable, even a fourth-tier low-grade weapon refiner can create a top-grade magic weapon.

Having devoured the two heirs of the Listening Sea Pavilion, True Monarch of the Sea and True Monarch of the Underworld, Lu Chang'an possessed relevant refining blueprints and techniques in his memory.

"If Lord Xuan Shui controls the two sea flag magic treasures, the water barrier formed will be more effective in trapping enemies."

In previous battles, the Golden Dragon's innate dragon flame and its final outburst both shattered the sea flag's waters.

According to Lu Chang'an's memory, at least three Sea Flag magical treasures are needed to form a formation.

Ideally, you should have four or more pieces of equipment for a wider range of power, which can be used to set up a powerful sea-suppressing formation that can shake the near seas.

……

A month later.

Lu Chang'an quietly returned to Black Coral Island.

There are fake illusionary talismans on the island, allowing outsiders to faintly sense the True Lord's wood-type magical aura.

This trip was planned in less than a year.

From the outside perspective, Lu Zhenjun has been in seclusion.

At this level, even a two- or three-year period of seclusion is considered short.

During his absence, although the ocean tides crashed against Black Coral Island, no demon king dared to attack for the time being due to his former prestige.

Due to its prosperity and stability, the island boasts numerous elite cultivators. Relying on a fourth-order grand formation, they can withstand the onslaught of ordinary sea beast tides without the need for a True Monarch to intervene.

Moreover, Lu Chang'an had Fei Tianjun keep watch near Black Coral Island, just in case.

Black Coral Island, Elder's Cave.

A cloaked boy, transformed from a flying rat, secretly came to pay his respects.

After years of recuperation.

Feitianjun looked radiant, regaining his elegant and aristocratic image as a handsome young man.

His eyes were like amber, deep and mysterious, with a faint air of melancholy.

Its entire body is covered in golden-brown fur, which transforms into a luxurious cloak. Its long, bushy tail is like a magnificent brocade.

Earth Rock Lord's eyes shone brightly, and his hand rested on Flying Sky Lord's shoulder.

Tell the latter that you have successfully killed the golden dragon.

Feitianjun shuddered, overjoyed to hear the good news.

"I will keep my promise; this Dragon Essence Pill belongs to you."

Lu Chang'an took out the Azure Dragon's Great Core and let it float into Fei Tianjun's hand.

"Thank you for the reward, True Lord."

Flying Lord was overjoyed and bowed deeply.

In addition, a large amount of the flesh and organs from the Golden Dragon's corpse were also given to the Black Tortoise and the Two Rats.

Xuan Shuijun made great contributions in this battle, obtaining more valuable organ sacs and flesh, which can nourish his physical growth and promote his cultivation.

Feitianjun suddenly felt his vision distorted, and Lu Zhenjun, who was in the seat of honor, turned into a blurry afterimage.

A large hand pressed down on its crown.

"Do not resist, I mean no harm. Between us, we need a more trusting bond."

A gentle voice came to my ears.

Feitianjun felt a terrifying divine consciousness that looked down upon the sea, making his soul feel suffocated and causing the hairs on his body to stand on end.

The great demon kings I've seen before were far less powerful than this one in terms of divine consciousness.

"I would like to trouble you, Lord Lu."

Feitianjun was obedient and did not struggle at all, calmly allowing Lu Chang'an to plant a strange soul Gu restriction in his sea of ​​consciousness.

"Very good! From now on, you and Diyan are truly one family!"

"The 'Gu God Restriction' is difficult to break for those below the Nascent Soul stage, but it will not affect cultivation advancement. I will not coerce you into doing anything. As long as you have no disloyal intentions, keep the secret, and loyally accompany Lord Diyan, this restriction will automatically dissipate within three hundred years."

Lu Chang'an smiled and gently patted the Flying Rat's shoulder before returning to his original position.

Flying Lord broke out in a cold sweat, still shaken.

Fortunately, he was right; this Lu Zhenjun was not the kind of person who would discard someone after they had served their purpose.

After all, he was also the son-in-law of the True Lord's family, and the interests and safety of both parties were intertwined.

Over the years, Flying Rat has learned about the True Lord's character indirectly through Earth Rock Lord.

They treat their own spirit pets extremely well, always rewarding those who make contributions.

……

The two rats, Earth Rock Lord and Flying Sky Lord, did not linger on Black Coral Island and soon returned to the Monster World.

Following the death of Jin Chang, Lu Chang'an needs intelligence spies in the monster world.

In addition, Feitianjun is preparing to break through to the mid-stage of the fourth tier.

Neither Hidden Mist Island nor Black Coral Island could accommodate the cultivation of two fourth-tier rat kings.

Inside the secret chamber of the cave.

Lu Chang'an seized the time and began his true seclusion.

The essence and blood of the golden dragon, along with its dragon soul energy, must be absorbed as soon as possible and transformed into supernatural power.

"There is no cross-sea teleportation array in the deep sea that leads directly to the Tianxing Sea. Even if the Nine Dragons Palace sends powerful experts to investigate, they will not be able to reach this sea area in the short term."

Lu Chang'an still has some time to process this.

But it must be done as soon as possible.

If the essence and blood of the golden dragon and the energy of its dragon soul are not digested and absorbed, they may be detected and tracked by the Nine Dragons Palace using secret techniques in the future.

While in seclusion for spiritual cultivation.

The true fourth-order puppet went out; keep an eye on related intelligence and developments.

Wei Kui Shi was quite interested in the body parts of the Golden Dragon.

Jin Chang's bloodline rank is close to that of a quasi-true spirit. At this level, a golden dragon is covered in rare and precious materials.

For example, the Golden Dragon skeleton can be used as an important material for creating a powerful mid-grade fourth-tier puppet.

Dragon tendons, dragon scales, and dragon claws can all be used to craft magical artifacts or puppet weapon parts.

The most valuable one is the Golden Dragon Pill, which is only slightly inferior to the Demon King Pill at the late fourth stage.

Throughout the entire Tianheng human realm, this is a rare treasure.

However, this Dragon Pill is primarily of the metal element.

Lu Chang'an and the two pets, the tortoise and the rat, are not very compatible and cannot be used to their fullest potential.

……

A few months later.

Information about the Golden Dragon circulated throughout the Tianxing Sea.

Initially, it was limited to the hundreds of thousands of miles of sea surrounding Qixia Island.

However, the broken golden dragon scales found at the scene were identified as belonging to a fourth-order golden dragon!
This matter quickly alarmed the Nascent Soul cultivators of the surrounding forces.

This included representatives from Tianwai Island and the Black Sea Business Alliance.

Several Nascent Soul True Monarchs repeatedly surveyed the site and speculated that a major battle had broken out there.

The sea area where the battle took place contained the residual death energy of a mid-stage fourth-tier golden dragon, as well as a small amount of fragments of flesh and scales.

Based on this, several intelligence agencies initially speculated that Jin Jiao Jin Chang may have perished in this sea area.

At the scene of the incident in the sea, there were brief fluctuations of magical combat at the level of a great cultivator.

This news shocked all the major powers in Tianxinghai.

However, this has not been fully confirmed yet, and we need to wait for news about the Nine Dragons Palace in the Deep Sea.

The only important clue points to the Fairy of the Blue Water.

That fairy of the blue waters only appeared around Qixia City for about half a year.

Since that great battle, the mysterious Fairy of the Azure Water has completely disappeared without a trace.

……

Qixia City.

Guiyuan Zhenjun has sent away another Nascent Soul representative from a top-tier power.

Return to the cave.

The middle-aged True Lord looked tired, and his slightly dark face showed a hint of bewilderment and bitterness.

The major powers of Tianxinghai investigate the truth, and Qixia City becomes the center of the storm.

Even the Star Moon Palace sent an envoy to question them.

After all, the real culprit who killed the golden dragon is suspected to be the Azure Water Fairy, or at least they are involved.

Some even speculate that the Fairy of the Azure Water is a Nascent Soul cultivator who is hiding and disguising herself.

These days, True Lord Guiyuan is filled with fear and cannot eat or sleep.

The Fairy of Azure Water once temporarily resided in Qixia City. She also left this city in the end, coinciding with the battle that led to the fall of the Golden Dragon.

Guiyuan Zhenjun is the only Nascent Soul cultivator who is close to Biyue Fairy, and he faces questioning and inquiries from various top forces.

The top powers in Tianxinghai won't do anything to him openly.

The golden dragon was the first to cause trouble.

Even if he were killed by a powerful human cultivator, it would be his own fault.

Guiyuan Zhenjun himself will not be held guilty.

But would the Nine Dragons Palace, the most powerful force in the sea, easily let go of the suspects?

"Fairy of the Azure Waters, who exactly are you?"

Guiyuan Zhenjun's expression was unpredictable, and the biggest question in his heart these days had almost become a demonic obsession.

Undeniably, he was once attracted to that stunningly beautiful fairy.

But the main goal is to recruit the other party to join the Immortal City, become Daoist partners, and join forces to strengthen their family bloodline.

He wouldn't be so obsessed with beauty alone.

Thinking of that fourth-grade superior Azure Feather Stone, True Monarch Guiyuan felt his heart bleed and was filled with regret.

That was the most precious and rare material in his body.

"A dignified cultivator, actually cheating and swindling money..."

Guiyuan Zhenjun was indignant, but dared not make the matter public.

Otherwise, not only would he become a laughingstock, but the great monk might also retaliate.

Guiyuan Zhenjun could only console himself: he had no reason to lose, having been seduced by the beauty of a female Zhenjun with extraordinary strength, who was suspected to be a great cultivator.

……

The true identity of the Fairy of the Azure Water is not only the obsession of the True Lord Guiyuan.

Tianxinghai has attracted a great deal of interest, and opinions vary widely.

Some powerful intelligence agencies even sent people to neighboring barren sea areas to investigate whether such a person existed.

Besides the Fairy of the Azure Water, the Great Lord of the Outer Island, "True Lord Tianpeng," has become the subject of suspicion for many.

The incident occurred a year ago.

Tianpeng Zhenjun fought with Jin Chang and injured the latter, driving him out of Tianwai Island's sphere of influence.

The nearest top-tier power to the sea where Jin Chang died was Tianwai Island.

Unfortunately, Tianpeng Zhenjun had a conflict with Jin Chang.

Many enthusiasts suspect that Tianpeng Zhenjun is a prime suspect and may be one of the masterminds behind the murder.

In the Heavenly Star Sea, the vengeful nature of True Monarch Tianpeng was no secret among the familiar high-level cultivators.

At some point, a rather sensational version of the rumor began to circulate:

"Jin Jiao Jin Chang, lustful and greedy, actually coveted the Spirit Spring Immortal Physician of Tianwai Island, incurring the wrath of the Great Island Lord. After being banished, the evil dragon repeatedly refused to mend its ways and lingered in the surrounding waters. That's why Tianwai Island finally took drastic measures against it!"

"Do you think that so-called Fairy of the Azure Water is related to the Immortal Physician Lingchun? She can disguise herself and deceive a mid-stage fourth-order Golden Flood Dragon. Looking at the entire Tianxing Sea, there are very few female True Monarchs who can do that."

"The Immortal Physician Lingchun used herself as bait? The True Monarch Tianpeng ambushed and attacked? Heh, if that's the case, then Jin Jiao Jin Chang's death is not unjust."

This version of the rumor is dramatic and spreads most widely in various island fairy cities.

In the sea areas not influenced by Tianwai Island, there are even related picture books depicting the righteous image of "Tianpeng Zhenjun slaying the golden dragon in anger for the sake of a beauty".

Many righteous cultivators read the related illustrated books and applauded their excellence.

They all praised the island lord for his heroic righteousness towards humanity.

In the Tianxing Sea, where the tidal wave of marine mammals ravaged the land, hundreds of millions of lives were affected.

The epic legend of True Monarch Tianpeng slaying the golden dragon in a fit of rage has vented the anger of countless cultivators and greatly inspired the Tianxinghai cultivators who are putting up a tenacious resistance on the front lines.

These exemplary figures possess extraordinary spiritual value.

The Star Moon Palace and other top-tier forces naturally wouldn't suppress this rumor. In fact, they were happy to see it spread, as it boosted the morale of the cultivators in the Heavenly Star Sea.

……

At the heart of Tianwai Island, the highest peak is shrouded in mist.

Inside the main cave of the island's lord.

Snapped!
The sound of precious porcelain shattering echoed one after another.

"Damn it! Which treacherous villain is plotting against me from behind!"

"Investigate! Suppress rumors in the surrounding waters!"

The island lord, Tianpeng Zhenjun, was no longer as lazy as usual; he was furious.

That angular, cold, jade-like face was somber and dark, as if it had been slapped with the bottom of a pot.

The island lord was dressed in a magnificent feathered robe, with a black mole throbbing on his left eyebrow. His sharp gaze was like that of an eagle soaring through the sky, piercing straight to the soul.

The oppressive, stagnant air felt as if invisible blades were slicing through it.

The two Nascent Soul stage elders shuddered and repeatedly agreed before taking their leave.

"Xiao Fan, rumors spread like wildfire, and public opinion can melt metal. No matter how much effort we put in, we can't stop them."

A mournful sigh, as beautiful as heavenly music, drifted over.

The ethereal healer, Lingchun, her face veiled in mist, moved with graceful steps, surrounded by the soothing fragrance of sandalwood, revealing her beautiful fairy-like figure behind the island lord.

"Sister, I understand the principle, but it's better to guide than to block."

The serene and gentle aura of the immortal healer calmed Jiang Yufan's furious emotions.

"However, I am burdened with such a heavy karmic burden for no reason, and I am filled with resentment—my mind is not at peace!"

The island lord took a deep breath, his anger still simmering.

He was unfairly burdened with a huge responsibility.

He was revered as a role model by millions of cultivators in Tianxinghai.

Yellow mud fell into his crotch, and he had no way to defend himself.

The person behind that is truly vicious and insidious!

It's practically putting him on the stake to be repeatedly whipped by millions of cultivators.

How to debunk rumors?

The only human cultivator whom Jin Chang had made an enemy of during his lifetime was Tianpeng Zhenjun.

The place where they fell was also on the edge of the influence of the Sky Island forces.

What frustrates Jiang Yufan the most is that he still doesn't know who the real culprit is.

As a sacred place for independent cultivators in the Tianxing Sea, Tianwai Island holds a vast and complex network of interests.

No matter how popular the Immortal Doctor is, there will always be competitors and hidden adversaries.

At this time, most of the top powers in Tianxinghai were just watching the drama unfold and hoping that Tianwai Island would suffer.

The ethereal healer, Lingchun, furrowed her brows slightly, pondering the true culprit behind the scenes.

The only ones capable of killing Jin Chang are almost certainly among the seventeen top powers in Tianxinghai.

Killing Jin Chang in a relatively short time is something that an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator would basically not be able to do.

"Could it be him...?"

The female healer turned away, her serene eyes, clear as autumn water, gazing towards the direction of the Azure Sea Merchant Alliance headquarters.

"That kid? Impossible!"

The island lord from beyond the heavens subconsciously shook his head, clearly disapproving.

"Even if I went all out, it would be difficult to kill Jin Chang, let alone in such a short time!"

"For someone at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, who hasn't even reached the peak of the mid-stage yet, to be able to fight Jin Chang without being defeated is truly remarkable."

Upon hearing this, the Immortal Physician Lingchun withdrew her gaze, her doubts still lingering in her eyes.

A rational analysis suggests that this possibility is indeed very, very low.

She had lived many years longer than Lu Chang'an, possessed far greater magical power and more tricks up her sleeve, yet she still wasn't entirely confident in killing Jin Chang.

As for the power of the Evergreen Technique, she has sensed it frequently over the years.

Perhaps that junior brother was cultivating some powerful supernatural technique, occasionally unleashing his full magical power.

Moreover, in the vast overseas world, there are more than two practitioners of the Evergreen Technique, as well as other fellow disciples, making it a complex and interfering field.

"Our top priority is to clear ourselves of suspicion. If we are targeted by the Nine Dragons Hall, the consequences will be unpredictable."

The island lord said in a solemn tone.

The invisible pressure has made him anxious and irritable these days.

The Immortal Physician Lingchun sighed softly, "This is the only way! Fortunately, my sister still has some influence in the Nine Dragons Palace back then. If we can negotiate openly and honestly, perhaps we can clear up some of the suspicion."

……

half year later.

Black Coral Island, the elders' cave dwelling is heavily guarded.

hold head high!
A golden dragon shadow sped through the cave, its roar echoing continuously, resembling the true power of a dragon descendant, intimidating even gods and demons.

After leaving holes in several restrictive walls and billowing dust, the golden dragon shadow finally materialized from its ethereal form.

The white-robed man riding the dragon's shadow landed smoothly with his sleeves fluttering, and the dragon's shadow on his body disappeared as well.

"Finally, all the golden dragon's essence blood and dragon soul energy have been completely converted and absorbed."

Lu Chang'an breathed a sigh of relief, feeling his body light and agile.

He reached up and touched his head, feeling a slight tingling sensation, but no obvious pain, even after hitting several walls.

Lu Chang'an circulated his body-refining technique, releasing a slight amount of his powerful blood and qi.

call!
Inside the cave, sand and stones flew, and the force swept through, causing the underground structure to tremble slightly.

It was as if a gigantic dragon turtle had appeared, its terrifying and invisible aura enough to frighten away ordinary fourth-tier demon kings.

Lu Chang'an's body surface was covered with dark golden round scales, resembling both dragons and turtles, giving people a sense of heavy, hard, and unbreakable visual pressure.

A few breaths later, the body-refining characteristics dissipated.

Lu Chang'an looked refined and handsome, no different from ordinary cultivators.

A year of arduous training has yielded results.

With the help of the Blood Prison Dragon Demon Technique, Lu Chang'an forcibly broke through to the mid-stage of the fourth level of body refinement.

His previous speculation was correct: the higher the grade of the dragon bloodline, the greater the assistance this technique would provide for body refinement breakthroughs.

Jin Jiao Jin Chang, although this target is tough, its effectiveness far exceeds that of a typical mid-stage fourth-tier dragon.

The same applies to the supernatural power of "Dragon Riding Technique": the higher the quality of the dragon soul energy of the dragon descendant, the better the cultivation effect.

First, break through to the middle stage of the fourth level in body refinement.

Next came the "Dragon Riding Technique," which Lu Chang'an cultivated to the fifth level, corresponding to the mid-Nascent Soul stage.

This divine ability, which originated from the Fallen Immortal Realm, not only has demanding cultivation conditions but also requires a high level of comprehension.

Lu Chang'an should thank the fourth incarnation, Wei Lang, for his exceptional talent and comprehension.

Originally, with his comprehension and talent, he could only cultivate to the peak of the fourth level.

However, when the fourth incarnation "Wei Lang" arrives, he can share in his peak state, including the true meaning he comprehended in his previous life.

As if divinely inspired, Lu Chang'an cultivated the "Dragon Riding Technique" to the fifth level ahead of schedule.

With Wei Lang's talent, if he could kill so many fourth-tier dragon descendants, his "Dragon Riding Technique" wouldn't have stagnated at the peak of the third level.

Wei Lang didn't have the means, nor did he dare to do so.

Having cultivated two forbidden techniques to this level, the karmic connection to the source of the dragon's malevolent energy is beyond imagination.

Even from a great distance, the Dragonborn can sense something and feel an instinctive unease.

Having the Nine Seal Tablet, Lu Chang'an had no such concerns and directly eliminated the source of the evil energy.

The same applies to this golden dragon, which also consumes the reincarnation power of the sixth incarnation of the [Nine Seal Stele].

The chaos at the Merchant Alliance headquarters resulted in the annihilation and devouring of five Nascent Soul cultivators, but their current reserves are still relatively sufficient.

……

The next day.

Lu Chang'an left the pass and recalled Wei Kui Shi, who was out on business.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Lu, on your great progress in supernatural powers."

As a puppet clone, Wei Kui Shi noticed the subtle changes in Lu Chang'an.

The seemingly tiny human body moves with effortless ease, as if a colossal dragon-turtle beast were coiled before him.

"Any new information from the Nine Dragons Palace?"

Lu Chang'an asked casually.

"The intelligence agencies of Tianxinghai, including Feitianjun's side, do not have any relevant information at the moment."

Wei speculated that the Nine Dragons Palace might be conducting a secret investigation, and the experts they sent should be arriving at Tianxing Sea soon.

Wei Kui Shi then shared his speculation.

The Nine Dragons Palace had no legitimate reason to act.

Their own Golden Dragon direct descendants were slaughtered for causing havoc in human territory, so they couldn't openly launch an attack.

In today's Tianxinghai.

True Lord Tianpeng is a righteous role model who slays dragons and eliminates calamity, and a great cultivator worshipped by countless new generation cultivators.

Regardless of whether Tianwai Island acknowledges it or not, Tianpeng Zhenjun's prestige and status among the great cultivators have been enhanced.

This fame may spread to the Tianheng Continent in the future.

That version of the rumor.

Lu Chang'an initially only had Wei Kuishi spread the word secretly.

I don't expect the results to be great.

You must hide your identity and never expose yourself.

Never thought of it.

Before Wei Kui Shi could make any progress, that rumor spread like wildfire across the Tianxing Sea at an unimaginable speed.

Wei Kui Shi vaguely sensed that several forces were secretly stirring things up behind the scenes.

Lu Chang'an was relieved of his worries.

As rumors spread, suspicions surrounding Jin Chang's death became strongly linked to Tianwaidao Island.

"Tsk tsk, now that Island Master Jiang's reputation has soared, does he owe me, Mr. Lu, a promotional fee?"

Whenever he thought of this, Lu Chang'an felt a secret joy in his heart.

The scapegoat is on the front.

He no longer needs to worry about the Nine Dragons Palace's investigation and threats, allowing him to focus on his cultivation and development with greater peace of mind.

"There's one more thing, about the Temple of Poseidon."

Wei Kui Shi then mentioned another piece of information.

"Now that the ocean tide has reached its peak, the major powers of Tianxing Sea predict that the Sea God Temple will be born soon."

……

Two months later.

The easternmost part of the Tianxing Sea, on the edge of the human race's sea territory.

Inside a deep-sea volcano.

The black dragon "Hei Qi," recuperating from its injuries, was respectfully reporting to the mysterious man with golden-brown curly hair in front of it.

The blond-haired man appeared to be in his late thirties, dressed in a navy blue traveler's robe, exuding a nonchalant and relaxed air.

They looked no different from human cultivators, both in appearance and in their magical aura.

If the black dragon hadn't possessed dragon blood, it would have almost been mistaken for a human Nascent Soul cultivator.

"You also believe that the Lord of the Outer Island is the prime suspect?"

Ao Tong toyed with the dark red lava in his hand and said noncommittally.

“That’s right! True Monarch Tianpeng once attacked Jinchang. I saw the scar on his back with my own eyes.”

The black dragon said matter-of-factly.

"Moreover, Jin Chang has taken a liking to the female immortal doctor on Tianwai Island and plans to take revenge on Tianpeng Zhenjun in the future."

Ao Tong closed his eyes and pondered for a moment before activating the fourth-order divination technique.

However, when it comes to high-ranking human cultivators, the divination results present considerable resistance, requiring more intermediary information.

If he confronts the murderer directly and uses the Dragon Clan's secret techniques, he will be able to confirm it.

"True Lord Tianpeng dares to attack the direct descendants of the Nine Dragons Palace? He has quite the nerve! I, Ao, would like to pay my respects to this righteous dragon-slaying model of the Tianxing Sea."

Ao Tong sneered. He already had a very poor impression of Tianpeng Zhenjun even before they had met.

Regardless of whether this person is the real culprit.

The title "Tianpeng" alone made him, as a member of the Jiaolong clan, feel disgusted.

(End of this chapter)