Mortal: Fengling Linggen, married Chen Qiaoqian

"In addition, if there are cultivators who are willing to spend more than ten years traveling through mountains and rivers and across several seas, it is possible for them to reach Dajin."

"However, this road is full of dangers. You may encounter attacks from unknown monsters along the way. If you are not careful, you will be killed. Therefore, almost no one is willing to try this. I wonder how Brother Yan came to my Xinghai?"

Wen Qing's eyes moved around, and he asked this question without any concealment.

At this moment, Yan Yun said with emotion:

"I came here by chance, not of my own free will. As for the specific way I arrived here, it is really difficult to copy and learn from. My two respected Taoist friends do not need to worry too much."

There was a sincerity in his tone, but also a hint of mystery.

Ling Xiaofeng and Wen Qing exchanged glances. Although they were full of doubts, they did not continue to ask. The man spoke calmly:

"Regarding the purpose of our invitation, I wonder if Elder Zhao has ever mentioned it to you?"

"I have heard a little bit. It is said that the two Taoist friends are willing to share with me some information related to breaking through the Spiritual Transformation Realm. Naturally, I cannot refuse this."

Yan Yun was silent for a moment, then laughed softly.

"Indeed, although my husband and I have been stuck in the late Nascent Soul stage for hundreds of years, we can still help you avoid many detours in breaking through to the Spiritualization stage, and even provide you with a variety of methods and secret techniques that are of great help. However, whether you can succeed or not will ultimately depend on your personal fortune."

The woman in palace dress had a calm expression, and her bright eyes sparkled with a charming smile.

Yan Yun leaned forward slightly, a trace of vigilance flashed in his eyes, and asked: "If this is true, would the two Taoist friends be willing to reveal these secrets so easily?"

The woman in palace dress smiled sweetly and replied gently:

"As long as you are willing to marry our daughter Yuling, my husband and I will not attach any conditions. But if you are not interested in marrying Yuling, then we may need to negotiate a deal with you."

Ling Xiaofeng still maintained an indifferent expression and slowly added: "This deal is very simple. My husband and I hope to use these secret techniques and experiences to exchange for your support for my daughter until she can truly sit firmly on the throne of the Lord of the Star Palace."

Yan Yun did not show too much joy, but instead showed a hint of caution in his eyes, and asked: "Do you support Daoist Fellow Yu Ling?"

Ling Xiaofeng and Wen Qing did not rush him, but waited patiently for Yan Yun to make a decision.

Yan Yun frowned and said in a deep voice: "Fellow Daoist Ling is only at the early stage of Nascent Soul cultivation now, right?"

The woman in palace dress nodded slightly with a confident smile on her lips, as if she had anticipated the question Yan Yun was going to ask next.

Yan Yun pondered for a moment and continued to ask: "Excuse me, fellow Daoists, are you sure that it will take Daoist Fellow Yu Ling a long time to successfully advance to the late stage? Is it a hundred years, two hundred years, or even longer?"

"Respected Mr. Yan, as a cultivator you should not stand under a dangerous wall! Liu Dao and Wan San Gu are both renowned masters of cultivation. Even with your help, I cannot guarantee that I can escape unscathed."

"In addition, I have no intention of getting involved in any disputes in the star sea. I plan to return to practice in seclusion as soon as I finish my business here. I am really powerless to do anything about this matter."

Yan Yun shook his head in confusion.

Seeing that Yan Yun once again firmly rejected the second proposal, the smile on the face of the woman in gorgeous palace dress gradually disappeared. Although she did not speak again, it was obvious that she had a deep dissatisfaction.

However, at this moment, Ling Xiaofeng on the side volunteered to speak:
"Respected Mr. Yan, you may not understand. The secret methods we provide to you for breaking through the Spiritual Transformation Realm, many of which have been researched and created by many generations of Star Palace Masters over countless years. Their value is undoubtedly priceless to us late-stage practitioners. Mr. Yan probably doesn't want to get these precious things for nothing."

The man, who had a slightly fierce look on his face, began to speak in a tougher tone.

"How could we have such greedy thoughts? As far as I know, although most of the previous Star Palace Masters are powerful cultivators at the late Nascent Soul stage, only a few have successfully advanced to the God Transformation stage. Although these secret methods of breaking through the God Transformation stage are quite rare and precious, I still have doubts and concerns about this."

"There is no doubt that these treasures will benefit me greatly. However, if it is a prerequisite for me to spend most of my future time or risk an unknown journey, I will definitely not agree. I implore you to make a simpler and more legitimate request. I am sorry that I cannot accept any conditions that are too complicated or too high."

Yan Yun ignored the strong dissatisfaction of the Twin Saints of Tianxing and spoke with his hands behind his back.

Yan Yun's frank words made the couple sitting opposite him look a little embarrassed.

However, they didn't say anything else in the end. They just exchanged glances and then started to communicate secretly in front of Yan Yun.

Yan Yun noticed this scene, a slight smile appeared on his lips, then he looked up at the sky, acting as if he didn't care.

After a brief discussion, Wen Qing and his wife seemed to have reached a consensus. Ling Xiaofeng said expressionlessly:
"My husband and I are willing to use these treasures as a price in exchange for Mr. Yan's assistance to my daughter three times in the future. As long as Mr. Yan helps my daughter through three life-and-death crises, the deal will be settled."

"I can promise this. But it is only limited to when Daoist Yuling is facing a life threat, and it must be within the scope of my ability."

Yan Yun thought about it for a moment and agreed without hesitation.

"Okay. Mr. Yan, you don't need to make any oaths. As a great monk, I believe you will keep your promise. Here are three Wanli Talismans made by ancient monks using special techniques."

"No matter how far apart we are, as long as one party writes down a message on one half of the jade talisman, the other party holding the other half will immediately receive the same message. Mr. Yan, please keep these three talismans safe."

Ling Xiaofeng flicked his sleeve with his right hand, and three white jade talismans with dazzling light appeared before his eyes. Then he waved his left hand and lightly drew towards these jade talismans.

A tiny golden light flashed, and the three jade talismans split from the center and became six independent talismans.

Ling Xiaofeng waved his sleeves again, and three of the jade talismans disappeared instantly. The remaining three talismans blew out a stream of true energy from his mouth, and turned into three dazzling white lights rushing towards him. Yan Yun raised his eyebrows slightly, exerted a little force on his hands, and instantly took the three half-broken jade talismans into his hands, and glanced at them nonchalantly.

The spells carved on these jade talismans were extremely complicated. Although only half of them were left, they still exuded a faint aura, which was obviously not an ordinary item. Yan Yun turned his palm without hesitation and put the three jade talismans into his storage bag.

"Contained in this jade slip is the experience and secret techniques on how to crack the Spirit Transformation Realm that my wife and I have carefully summarized. With your rich experience, you can naturally easily distinguish the authenticity among them." Wen Qing smiled again and gently raised his arm. A flash of emerald green light rushed towards Yan Yun.

Yan Yun grasped the light steadily, and it turned out to be a palm-sized emerald green jade slip. He nodded, lowered his head without any courtesy, penetrated his spiritual sense into it, and examined it carefully.

As expected, the jade slip did contain seven or eight kinds of secret techniques. Yan Yun picked one at random and immediately began to study it carefully.

However, Yan Yun did not notice that while he was concentrating on the contents of the jade slip, Wen Qing on the opposite side secretly glanced at Ling Xiaofeng with a glimmer of pride in his eyes.

"It's really good, it's true. It's very useful to me." After a cup of tea, Yan Yun withdrew his consciousness from the jade slip, his face relaxed a little, and he spoke slowly.

"Since Fellow Daoist Yan believes that the jade slip is correct, then the deal between us is done. My wife and I have other important matters to deal with, so we can't stay here long." Ling Xiaofeng said calmly, his eyes flickering.

"Haha, this place is still under the control of your majesty. It is Yan who should say goodbye, I will go first."

Yan Yun laughed loudly and bowed to the two people opposite him. Then his whole body flashed with green light, turning into a dazzling green light and instantly disappeared more than twenty feet away.

Yan Yun's escape speed was so fast that even the Twin Saints of Tianxing could not help but show expressions of surprise.

"No wonder he is so confident, he really has some skills. Husband, do you think this Daoist friend Yan will be fooled?"

Seeing Yan Yun's figure quickly disappearing in the sky, the woman in palace dress withdrew her gaze and suddenly turned to the man next to her to ask.

"As long as he intends to advance to the God Transformation Realm, he will inevitably be tempted and fall into this trap. Although the secret method we gave him to break through the God Transformation Realm is indeed true and reliable, he will understand it as long as he tries it himself. The other secret methods are either extremely limited in effect or almost impossible to implement. They are nothing more than castles in the air."

"The only method we provide to break through the bottleneck of the Spiritualization Stage by using the power of the Five Elements is the most effective. And this Daoist friend Yan is still young, and it is the golden period for him to cultivate the Yuanci Divine Light. If he can proceed smoothly, he will be able to cultivate the Divine Light to perfection before the deadline. Do you think he will give up this shortcut that seems to be within his reach?"

Ling Xiaofeng smiled and replied calmly.

"That makes sense. We briefly mentioned the characteristics of the Yuanci Divine Light and the magical powers it will bring after it is fully developed in the secret technique. Even if he has not broken through the bottleneck of the Spiritual Transformation, I am afraid he will be attracted by the powerful power of this technique and find it difficult to give it up."

“As long as he really decides to practice the Yuanci Divine Light, he will have to rely on the power of Yuanci Mountain and repeat the old path we once took. He will be trapped in Star City and will have no time to take care of other things.”

“I’m afraid that he won’t realize the harsh conditions required to achieve the perfection of the Yuanci Divine Light until his death. However, by that time, it will have been many years later. During such a long period of time, as long as Yu Ling successfully advances to the Spirit Transformation Realm, there will be no need to worry about him seeking revenge.” Wen Qing agreed with a smile.

"However, if the young disciple Yu Ling cannot be promoted to the intermediate level, then many troubles will arise." Ling Xiaofeng fell into deep thought, and then said so resolutely.

"After we have fought for her for such a long time, if she still fails to make a breakthrough, this may be God's will. We should give up the idea of ​​controlling the Star Palace as soon as possible and let her choose to leave Star City and become an ordinary cultivator." Wen Qing was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then sighed to express his agreement.

"Without the strength of the late stage, it may be difficult to suppress the elders in the Star Palace. Even if we prepare a backup plan for her, it will not last long."

"The most important thing at the moment is to teach Yu Ling how to sacrifice to Yuanci Mountain as soon as possible after we return. Only with this advantage will Yan be hesitant and dare not act rashly."

"Otherwise, if that person can really endure a hundred years of waiting, and wait until we pass away to the west to attack Star City and seize the Yuanci Divine Mountain, I'm afraid it will become very difficult."

"Although Yu Ling's talent is not outstanding, as long as she finds a suitable partner for dual cultivation, with the help of each other's strength and a large amount of elixirs, it is still possible for her to advance to the later stage."

Ling Xiaofeng analyzed calmly.

"It seems that this is the only way. Yan's problem has been solved. In the next hundred years or so, we must focus on solving the problems of Liudao and Wan Sangu."

"However, we have just encountered the riot of the demon cultivators in the outer sea. It seems that we must temporarily reach a ceasefire agreement with the Anti-Star Alliance and deal with these disputes after solving the problem of the Ten Thousand Seas Demon Beasts?"

The woman in palace dress frowned, looking quite helpless.

"Humph, these demon cultivators seem to think that our inner sea has not seen any Divine Transformation cultivators for a long time, and the number of high-level cultivators has also been greatly reduced compared to the past. Therefore, they have developed some ambitions and tried to tear up the original agreement."

"But they overlooked one point. Since our ancestors dared to sign such an agreement, why should we be afraid of their reneging on it?"

"After tens of thousands of years of recuperation and careful planning, the Inner Sea has long been built by our cultivators like an extremely solid fortress. Even if those level 10 monsters join forces to attack, they cannot shake the Inner Sea today. And according to the news I have heard, the monster cultivators in the outer sea are not actually united."

Ling Xiaofeng said with disdain.

"Are you referring to the struggle between the Jiaolong clan and the Suanni royal clan?"

Wen Qing asked curiously.

"That's right. That's the conflict between the two families. The strength displayed by the royal Suanni family in the outer sea is actually not as strong as that of the Jiaolong family. They can only consolidate their position by relying on two level 10 demon cultivators."

"However, three hundred years ago, the tenth-level elder of the Suanni tribe unfortunately passed away."

"In this way, the Jiaolong tribe will naturally not want to be inferior to others. I just need to go back and make careful plans, and try to incite the two major demon tribes to start a fierce fight. Then our Inland Sea can rest assured."

The man answered confidently. (End of this chapter)