Family Rise: Start with Daily Intelligence.

Chapter 510 Promotion, Unexpected Gain, Special Lottery
At the entrance to the cave, a narrow crack, barely wide enough for someone to pass sideways, was hidden behind vines. As soon as Fu Changsheng took a step, he felt his spiritual energy stagnate, and even his divine sense was blocked by some invisible barrier, allowing him to only probe within a three-foot radius around him.

"This restriction can actually suppress the divine sense of a Golden Core cultivator."

Fu Changsheng formed a sword shape with his fingers and, as he activated the Azure Emperor's Longevity Technique, a condensed sword aura, almost tangible, slashed towards the right-hand rock wall.

With a loud "boom".

Amidst the flying debris, the exposed cross-section suddenly flashed with specks of gold.

“Mysterious Gold Sand!” Qiu Niang exclaimed, reaching out to touch it, but Fu Changsheng grabbed her arm.

Suddenly, the gold dust began to flow, and the split rock wall repaired itself at a speed visible to the naked eye, returning to its original state in the blink of an eye.

Fu Changsheng narrowed his eyes:
"No wonder True Immortal Chixiao chose this place to pass away. This Xuanjin Sand Mine has become a natural barrier."

He summoned his natal magic weapon, the "Chaos Lotus Lantern".

"The Heavenly Craftsmanship Manual records," Fu Changsheng gently stroked the lamp, "that every ten thousand grains of Xuanjin sand can forge a Heavenly Gang Restriction." His gaze swept across the entire rock face, "I wonder how much mineral deposit is here?"

His natal magic treasure, the Lotus Lantern, currently only has one Heavenly Gang Restriction, which is the lowest grade of fourth-tier low-grade magic treasure. If he collects all nine, it can be promoted to fourth-tier mid-grade.

After saying that, he suddenly slammed his palm against the rock wall, unleashing the powerful spiritual energy of a Golden Core cultivator.

However, only a thin layer of rock had peeled away, and the black gold sand remained firmly embedded deep within. Qiu Niang tried to pry it open with her ice crystal dagger, but the blade snapped with a "crack".

Fu Changsheng made a hand seal and summoned the Azure Dragon.

The azure dragon let out a long roar and transformed into a three-zhang-long jade chain.

Fu Changsheng gripped the chain and swung it violently. Fine patterns appeared on the chain links, and it struck the rock wall with a metallic clang. This time, a fist-sized boulder finally broke off, containing seven or eight grains of gold dust.

"It's too slow!"

With a flick of his sleeve, three gray figures appeared.

As soon as Xiong Da, Xiong Er, and Xiong San landed, they smelled the scent of Xuanjinsha, and their three beady eyes immediately gleamed with greedy green light.

"Squeak, squeak, squeak!" The three spirit-devouring insects pounced on the rock wall impatiently, their sharp mandibles easily gnawing off large chunks of rock. Amidst the teeth-grinding chewing sounds, the hard Xuanjin Sand crunched like pastries in their mouths.

"Wait." Fu Changsheng flicked his finger, and three streams of chaotic energy bound them. "Spit them out before you eat them."

The three spirit-devouring insects twitched their antennae pitifully and reluctantly spat out the Xuanjin Sand they had been holding into Qiu Niang's open storage bag. Xiong Da had secretly hidden a few grains in his cheeks, but a single look from Fu Changsheng made him spit them all out.

"You glutton~" Qiu Niang poked Xiong Da's round belly, making it squeal and yelp.

Fu Changsheng watched the three Spirit-Devouring Insects diligently gnawing at the rock wall, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes. These little guys truly lived up to their ancient rarity; they could even easily devour something as hard as Xuanjin Sand.

He sat cross-legged, holding the Chaos Lotus Lamp in his palm, and began to use his divine sense to guide the Xuanjin Sand into the lamp body.

"Om-"

A grain of primordial gold sand was enveloped by the chaotic flames, slowly melting and transforming into a wisp of golden light that traveled along the patterns on the lamp's surface. As the gold sand continued to merge, the Heavenly Gang restriction patterns gradually extended, becoming even more intricate and profound.

"It really works!" Fu Changsheng's eyes brightened slightly.

At this rate, as long as enough Xuanjin Sand is collected, the Chaos Lotus Lantern will soon be able to advance to the middle grade of the fourth rank!

Qiu Niang was in charge of collecting gold dust, occasionally teasing the three spirit-devouring insects. Although Xiong Da, Xiong Er, and Xiong San were greedy, under Fu Changsheng's intimidation, they obediently spat the black gold dust they had gnawed into their storage bags.

“Master, the Xuanjin Sand deep within this rock wall is of even higher purity!” Qiu Niang suddenly exclaimed in delight.

Fu Changsheng scanned the area with his divine sense and indeed found that as the Spirit Devouring Insects continued to dig deeper, the Xuanjin Sand particles embedded in the rock strata became increasingly dense, and in some places, even small golden sand veins had formed.

"Keep digging," he said in a deep voice.

The three spirit-devouring insects, having received their command, devoured the rock even more diligently. Xiong Da even squeaked excitedly, its mandibles tearing through the hard rock as easily as tofu.

However, just as they dug to a depth of about three zhang (approximately 10 meters), a strange change occurred!
"Click——"

A crisp sound suddenly came from deep within the rock wall, followed by an extremely cold aura that suddenly erupted!

"Squeak—!" Xiong Da was the first to be hit, and was struck hard by a black shadow. His round body flew backward and crashed heavily against the cave wall.

"Watch out!" Fu Changsheng's eyes narrowed, and he instantly stood up. The Chaos Lotus Lamp floated in front of him, its azure light surging!

Qiu Niang reacted quickly, and five-colored spiritual silk flew out from her sleeve, transforming into a barrier to protect herself.

"boom!"

The rock wall shattered, and amidst the flying debris, a dark figure suddenly darted out!
It was a pitch-black centipede, over ten feet long, with each segment of its body gleaming like metal. Its hundred legs were like knives, its mouthparts were ferocious, and its body was shrouded in a strong aura of malevolence!
“A fourth-tier demonic beast—the Xuan Yin Centipede!” Fu Changsheng’s pupils constricted slightly.

This centipede lives in the Xuanjinsha mine year-round, feeding on gold sand. It has long since mutated, not only with an incredibly hard body, but also by spewing highly corrosive poisonous mist!

"hiss--"

The Xuan Yin Centipede's scarlet compound eyes locked onto Fu Changsheng, its body arched, and it suddenly launched itself forward! Its hundred legs tore through the air, emitting a piercing shriek!

Fu Changsheng snorted coldly, and the Chaos Lotus Lamp shone brightly. The chaotic flame at the wick suddenly expanded, transforming into a net of azure fire that enveloped the centipede!

"laugh--"

The fire net collided with the centipede, instantly producing a piercing scorching sound. The Xuan Yin Centipede, in pain, writhed wildly, actually tearing through the fire net and continuing its attack!
"Such a hard shell!" Fu Changsheng frowned slightly.

The power of the Chaos Fire was enough to incinerate a third-tier demon beast, but it could only leave scorch marks on this centipede, which shows how strong its defense was!

"Master, I'm here to help you!" Qiu Niang shouted, her hands forming hand seals, and the five elements of spiritual power transformed into five chains that wrapped around the centipede.

"Bind!"

The five-colored spiritual lock tightened instantly, temporarily trapping the Xuan Yin Centipede. The centipede was enraged, its body struggling violently, causing the chains to creak under the strain.

Fu Changsheng seized the opportunity, condensed a wisp of chaotic sword energy at his fingertips, and fiercely stabbed towards the centipede's head!

"Azure Emperor Sword Technique - Shattering Evil!"

"puff!"

The sword energy was like a rainbow, precisely piercing the weak spot between the centipede's compound eyes!
"Hiss—!" The Xuan Yin Centipede let out a shrill hiss, its body twisting wildly, venom splattering everywhere, even corroding the rocks and creating pits.

Fu Changsheng dodged the venom with a flash, and at the same time activated the Chaos Lotus Lantern. The flames of the lantern surged and transformed into a fire dragon, sweeping towards the centipede!

"Roar!"

A fiery dragon coiled around the centipede, and scorching chaotic fire wildly burned the gaps in its carapace. The Xuan Yin Centipede writhed in agony, eventually ceasing its struggle in the flames and turning into a charred corpse.

Fu Changsheng waved his hand, and the fire dragon dissipated. He stepped forward, used the Azure Dragon Chain to pry open the centipede's remains, and dug out a pitch-black demon core from its head, which exuded a chilling aura.

"A fourth-tier demon core, quite an unexpected surprise." He smiled faintly and put the demon core away.

Qiu Niang breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Xiong Da, who had been knocked away by the centipede: "Master, is Xiong Da alright?"

Fu Changsheng went over and checked Xiong Da's injuries. The little guy had a few cracks in his shell, but it wasn't serious. He was curled up in a ball, looking aggrieved, and squeaking.

"It's all because of its gluttony." Fu Changsheng flicked its head and casually fed it a healing pill.

After swallowing the pill, Xiong Da immediately became much more energetic and nuzzled Fu Changsheng's fingers in a flattering manner.

"Keep digging, but be careful," Fu Changsheng instructed.

The three spirit-devouring insects resumed their work, this time much more cautious, pausing from time to time to sniff around and only continuing deeper once they confirmed there was no danger.

As the excavation went deeper, the basalt sand in the rock wall became increasingly dense, and even fist-sized gold sand crystals appeared!

Fu Changsheng's eyes flickered slightly: "It seems this vein is even richer than I imagined."

Without further delay, he personally took action, using chaotic sword energy to cut through the rock wall, which, combined with the gnawing of the spirit-devouring insects, greatly increased the efficiency.

In just one month, nearly ten thousand grains of Xuanjin Sand were collected!
"Enough to temper the second Heavenly Gang Restriction."

Fu Changsheng sat cross-legged, with the Chaos Lotus Lamp floating in front of him. Tens of thousands of black gold sands surrounded the lamp, gradually melting into a golden liquid under the scorching heat of the Chaos Fire.

"Heavenly Barrier, Condense!"

With a low shout, the golden liquid flowed as if alive, outlining a second intricate restriction pattern on the surface of the lamp.

"Om-"

The Lotus Lantern trembled violently, and its blue light surged!

When the second Heavenly Gang Restriction was fully formed, the chaotic flame at the wick suddenly expanded, transforming into a lifelike phantom of a blue lotus.

The moment the illusory image of the blue lotus bloomed, the spiritual energy within the entire cave suddenly surged!

The Chaos Lotus Lamp floated in the air, two celestial restrictions intertwined, and the jade-like texture of the lamp body became increasingly translucent, with a faint aura of chaos flowing within it. The illusory lotus at the wick slowly rotated, each rotation drawing in the surrounding spiritual energy to form a vortex.

A glint flashed in Fu Changsheng's eyes as he reached out and grasped the Lotus Lantern, feeling its surging power—

"The two Heavenly Gang Restrictions are indeed extraordinary in power." He nodded in satisfaction.

Qiu Niang leaned closer to examine it and exclaimed in amazement, "Master, the temperature of this lamp flame is probably enough to melt a third-tier magic weapon instantly!"

Fu Changsheng smiled slightly and turned his gaze to the depths of the rock wall: "Now that the Lotus Lantern has been upgraded, it's a good time to test its power."

After saying that, he raised his hand and waved it. The blue light of the Chaos Lotus Lamp surged, and the phantom of the blue lotus wick suddenly expanded, transforming into a three-zhang-long flame lotus, which crashed into the depths of the rock wall!

"boom--!"

Wherever the Fiery Azure Lotus passed, the rock walls melted like ice and snow, and a passage was forcibly melted out of the Xuanjin Sand vein!

"Squeak squeak squeak!" Three spirit-devouring insects excitedly darted inside, frantically gnawing at the exposed Xuanjin Sand crystals.

Fu Changsheng stepped into the passage, with Qiu Niang following closely behind.

"Crack!"

Suddenly, a crack appeared in one of the rock walls, and an extremely rich spiritual energy gushed out!

“This is…” Fu Changsheng’s pupils contracted slightly.

Deep within the crevice lay a naturally formed spiritual pool! The pool water was pale gold, with fine particles of mysterious gold sand floating on its surface, and several fist-sized gold sand crystals settled at the bottom, each radiating an astonishing spiritual aura.

"Mysterious Golden Sand Marrow!" Fu Changsheng's eyes flashed with a sharp light.

Xuanjin Sand Marrow is the essence formed from the Xuanjin Sand vein over thousands of years. Each grain contains immense spiritual power, making it an excellent material for refining high-level magic weapons!

"Master, we've struck it rich!" Qiu Niang clapped her hands excitedly.

However, Fu Changsheng remained vigilant. He scanned the spirit pool with his divine sense and suddenly sensed something unusual—deep within the pool, something seemed to be slowly wriggling…

"Back off!"

He suddenly shouted and activated the Chaos Lotus Lamp, its azure light forming a curtain that protected Qiu Niang and the Spirit-Devouring Insects behind him.

"Wow--"

The surface of the spirit pool suddenly exploded, and a dark shadow burst out of the water!

It was a golden serpent, only as thick as an arm, but with four sharp claws, and its head was slightly raised, as if horn buds were just sprouting!

"The Mysterious Golden Sand Dragon!" Fu Changsheng's heart skipped a beat.

This is a spiritual treasure born from the Xuanjinsha mine. Although it has not yet truly transformed into a dragon, it already possesses the power of a dragon and its strength is comparable to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm!

"hiss--"

The Sand Dragon's golden eyes were icy cold as it stared intently at Fu Changsheng. Its scales opened and closed slightly, and fine black gold sand particles fell off its body, turning into countless golden flying needles that shot out in a blizzard!

"Clang clang clang!"

The blue light barrier hanging from the Chaos Lotus Lantern trembled violently, and fine cracks were even caused by the golden needle!
Fu Changsheng snorted coldly, his fingers forming a sword shape, and the illusory image of the Chaos Green Lotus appeared behind him. The lightning Dao patterns on the second lotus leaf suddenly lit up!

"Azure Emperor's Thunder Technique - Heavenly Punishment!"

"Boom!"

A bolt of azure lightning struck down from the void, hitting the sand dragon's head precisely!
"Roar--"

The sand dragon cried out in pain, its body thrashing about, causing towering waves in the spirit pool. But it was not seriously injured; instead, it was enraged and spewed out a golden breath!
Wherever that breath passed, even the air was cut with fine cracks by the black gold sand particles, its power was terrifying!
Fu Changsheng dared not take the attack head-on. He flashed away and simultaneously summoned the Azure Dragon Chains.

"go with!"

The chains, like dragons, coiled towards the sand dragon's vital spot. However, the sand dragon was incredibly agile, instantly retreating back into the spirit pool, the chains striking only a fleeting afterimage!
"Master, it's trying to escape!" Qiu Niang cried out anxiously.

Fu Changsheng's gaze turned cold: "You can't escape!"

He formed a hand seal, and the Chaos Lotus Lamp suddenly hung upside down. The chaotic fire at the wick poured down, turning into a sea of ​​fire that enveloped the entire spirit pool!
"Refining!"

The scorching chaotic fire blazed wildly at the pool water, the Xuanjin Sand Marrow was melted by the high temperature, and the pool water evaporated at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The sand dragon was forced to break the surface, its golden scales charred black, and it let out a shrill roar. It frantically twisted its body, trying to escape into the rock wall, but its retreat was blocked by the sword energy that Fu Changsheng had already laid in ambush!
"cut!"

The Azure Emperor's sword energy crisscrossed, forcing the Sand Dragon into a desperate situation!

Finally, the sand dragon let out a mournful cry of resentment, its body crumbling inch by inch, transforming into a ball of pure golden spiritual light.

Fu Changsheng raised his hand and grabbed the ball of spiritual light into his palm.

"The primordial spiritual essence of the Xuanjin Sand Dragon..." He smiled slightly, "If this were refined into the Treasure Lotus Lamp, it would be enough to allow the third Heavenly Gang Restriction to take shape directly!"

As the Xuanjin Sand Dragon was refined, the Spirit Pool dried up completely, revealing the Xuanjin Sand Marrow deposited at the bottom. Fu Changsheng waved his hand to collect the golden sand crystals, but his gaze fell on the back of the Spirit Pool—there was a deep passage there, its destination unknown.

“Master, this passage…” Qiu Niang frowned slightly, “…seems to have a chilling aura about it.”

Fu Changsheng probed with his divine sense, but was blocked by an invisible force. He pondered for a moment, then said, "Since we're here, let's investigate."

The Chaos Lotus Lantern floated overhead, casting strands of azure light to protect the body. Fu Changsheng stepped into the passage, Qiu Niang followed closely behind, while the three Spirit-Devouring Insects cautiously scouted ahead.

The passage wound its way downwards, and the deeper one went, the colder and damper the air became. Strange, dark red patterns gradually appeared on the rock walls, resembling dried blood or some kind of ancient runes.

“These patterns…” Qiu Niang’s fingertips lightly touched the rock wall, then her expression suddenly changed, “They’re the patterns of a Yin Soul Possession Array!”

Fu Changsheng's eyes narrowed: "Are you sure?"

Qiu Niang nodded solemnly: "There's no mistake. I saw a similar formation in an ancient cultivator's cave before I died. It's an evil formation specifically used to preserve the souls of the dead!"

As they were talking, the passage suddenly opened up—

A huge underground cavern came into view.

In the center of the cave, nine pitch-black stone pillars are arranged in a circle, each wrapped with rusty iron chains, the ends of which are connected to mummified corpses. These corpses are of various appearances; some wear Taoist robes, while others are clad in armor and wield weapons, clearly indicating that they are cultivators who entered this place at different times.

At the center, surrounded by stone pillars, stands a blood jade altar.

On the altar sat a bronze coffin, its lid half-open and its interior empty. Beside the coffin, on a stone platform, lay an ebony treasure box carved with runes.

"Squeak!" The blue-faced white fox darted out at some point, leaped onto the stone platform in a few quick movements, and curiously poked at the treasure box with its paws.

"Little White, come back!" Qiu Niang called out hurriedly.

However, it was too late—

With a "click," the treasure box was accidentally opened by the blue-faced white fox.

In an instant, the entire cave shook violently!

The iron chains on the nine stone pillars rattled, and the mummies suddenly opened their empty eyes, letting out mournful howls! The runes on the altar lit up one by one, and a viscous liquid seeped from the surface of the blood jade, resembling fresh blood.

"Not good!" Qiu Niang's face turned deathly pale. "This is a possession formation! Master, run!"

But it was too late.

Within the bronze coffin, a phantom figure slowly emerged. It was an old man with a withered face, dressed in tattered Taoist robes, his eyes tightly closed, emanating a chilling aura. "Hundreds of years..." the old man suddenly spoke, his voice hoarse like sandpaper scraping, "Finally, a suitable body has been found..."

He slowly opened his eyes; they were a pair of grayish-white eyes without pupils, yet they stared intently at Fu Changsheng.
"A first-grade Golden Core... a Chaos Dao Foundation... good, very good!"

Fu Changsheng felt a strong sense of alarm, the Chaos Lotus Lamp shone brightly, and the Azure Emperor Longevity Technique was activated at full power!

"True Man Chixiao?" he said coldly, "So your so-called passing away was nothing but a trap!"

The remnant soul of the Crimson Cloud Immortal emitted a piercing laugh:

"Indeed! Back then, I was severely injured and on the verge of death, and had no choice but to disintegrate and turn to the path of the ghost, all in order to wait for a perfect body to possess and be reborn!"

He raised his hand and waved it, and the iron chains on the nine stone pillars suddenly came to life, coiling around Fu Changsheng like venomous snakes! The mummies also broke free of their restraints and roared as they pounced!

"A mere remnant soul dares to covet my body?"

Fu Changsheng snorted coldly, and the Chaos Lotus Lamp suddenly enlarged, with the illusory blue lotus at the wick radiating dazzling light!
"The Blue Lotus Purifies the World!"

The scorching chaotic fire swept out, burning away all the incoming iron chains and desiccated corpses!

Master Chixiao remained calm and composed, his withered fingers forming a strange hand seal: "Spirit-Seizing Array, activate!"

The blood jade on the altar suddenly melted, turning into a monstrous wave of blood that instantly engulfed the entire cave! Fu Changsheng felt a sudden heaviness around him, as if he were sinking into a quagmire, and even the circulation of his spiritual energy became sluggish.

Even more terrifying, he felt his soul being pulled by a strange force, as if it were about to leave his body!

"Owner!"

Qiu Niang was extremely anxious and wanted to step forward to help, but she was blocked by the blood waves.

The three spirit-devouring insects were completely suppressed and unable to move, only able to emit faint squeaking sounds.

The remnant soul of the Crimson Sky Immortal drifted down, his gray-white pupils flashing with madness and greed. His withered fingers formed a hand seal, and the blood waves in the entire cave suddenly boiled, transforming into countless blood-red runes that densely sealed off the void, trapping Fu Changsheng in the center.

"Young man, to die in my 'Blood Talisman God-Locking Array' is a fitting end!"

Master Chixiao grinned maliciously, waved his sleeve, and summoned a crimson talisman.

As soon as the talisman appeared, it burst into raging blood flames and actually condensed into a ferocious blood dragon in the void, roaring as it pounced on Fu Changsheng!

"A natal talisman?!"

Fu Changsheng's eyes narrowed, and he dared not be negligent. He immediately activated the Chaos Lotus Lamp.

The illusory image of a blue lotus at the wick of the lamp suddenly bloomed, with nine chaotic blue lotuses surrounding it, their petals layered upon each other, transforming into an indestructible barrier. The blood dragon crashed into the blue lotus barrier, unleashing a deafening roar, blood flames and chaotic fire intertwining, causing the entire cave to tremble violently!

"Hmph, mere defense, can it withstand my 'Blood Fiend Burning God Talisman'?" True Man Chixiao sneered, and with another flick of his finger, the Blood Dragon suddenly self-destructed!
"boom--!"

A violent surge of bloodthirsty energy swept out, instantly withering three of the nine azure lotuses, and leaving the remaining ones riddled with cracks. Fu Changsheng groaned, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, clearly suffering internal injuries.

"Master!" Qiu Niang was extremely anxious and wanted to rush forward, but she was blocked by the blood waves and could not get close at all.

Seeing this, True Immortal Chixiao laughed triumphantly: "Young man, I'll take your body!"

Before he finished speaking, he formed a hand seal, and the blood jade of the entire altar suddenly melted, turning into blood snakes that frantically coiled around Fu Changsheng, attempting to erode his soul!

Fu Changsheng's eyes were cold. The Lotus Lantern in his hand trembled suddenly, and the lantern body stretched out, transforming into a three-foot-long green sword. The space at the sword's edge was slightly distorted, as if it could cut through everything!

"cut!"

He swung his sword horizontally, the sword energy like a rainbow, and all the blood snakes scattered wherever it passed! However, True Man Chixiao was prepared, and with a sinister smile, another golden talisman flew out from his sleeve.

"Youngster, try my 'Golden罡 Demon-Suppressing Talisman'!"

The golden talisman swelled in the wind, transforming into a golden mountain that crashed down with a deafening roar! Fu Changsheng swung his sword to meet it head-on, the blade colliding with the golden mountain, unleashing a blinding burst of spiritual light, causing the entire cave to shake violently!
"Crack!"

A crack appeared on the blade of the Qingfeng sword! Fu Changsheng's tiger's mouth was shattered, and blood dripped down the hilt of the sword.

"Hahaha! How could you possibly withstand my talismans?" True Immortal Chixiao laughed wildly, his eyes filled with madness. "Hand over your physical body obediently, and I'll leave you with a whole corpse!"

Fu Changsheng wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and suddenly laughed: "Chixiaozi, you think... this is the end?"

With a thought, the wick of the Lotus Lantern suddenly separated, hovering above his head and casting a hazy divine light. His injuries healed at a speed visible to the naked eye!

Master Chixiao's pupils contracted:
"A healing magic weapon? That's rare, but unfortunately... you won't last long in my possession formation!"

Without another word, he formed hand seals, and the blood waves throughout the cave suddenly contracted, transforming into a crimson cage that completely sealed Fu Changsheng! At the same time, his remnant soul transformed into a gray light, rushing straight towards Fu Changsheng's brow!
"Seize the body!"

Fu Changsheng did not dodge; instead, a slight smile appeared on his lips as he whispered:
"This is the moment we've been waiting for."

Just as the remnant soul of the Crimson Cloud Immortal invaded his sea of ​​consciousness—

"boom--!"

In the darkness, a vast divine power descended, and before the remnant soul of True Man Chixiao could react, it was dragged into an unfamiliar place by an irresistible force!
……

Underworld - Heavenly Dragon Temple
The Crimson Sky Immortal looked around in bewilderment and found himself standing on a blue stone square, surrounded by twelve coiled dragon pillars, with a star map flowing on the dome. Directly in front of him, on the altar, was a statue of a three-headed, eight-armed celestial dragon, exuding boundless majesty.

"Where...is this?" He was horrified. Before he could think it through, he suddenly heard the sound of fingernails scraping against the stone wall from his left.

Turning my head to look—

The souls of Granny Yinhua and Master Yun were nailed to the stone wall, their faces contorted, wailing silently!
Looking to the right again—

Yin Kui Zhenren's eyes were tightly closed, like a statue. Beside him were the souls of three Blood Shadow Guards, their expressions frozen in the fear of the last moment!

"This...this is impossible!" True Immortal Chixiao trembled all over. The souls of all these people were imprisoned here?!
“Chixiaozi.” Fu Changsheng’s voice sounded softly.

Chixiao Zhenren suddenly turned around and saw Fu Changsheng standing with his hands behind his back in front of the altar, looking at him indifferently, as if looking down at an ant.

"Who...who exactly are you?!" True Man Chixiao was finally frightened, his voice trembling.

Fu Changsheng did not answer, but said calmly, "You slaughtered mortals to refine the Myriad Soul Banner, your sins are heinous, and you are executed today. Do you have any complaints?"

The Crimson Sky Immortal's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly shouted, "Misunderstanding! It's all a misunderstanding! I'm willing to offer an ancient talisman scripture, I only beg you to spare my life!"

Fu Changsheng shook his head: "It's too late."

He raised his hand and waved it, and the eight arms of the Heavenly Dragon God statue moved together, their divine power transforming into chains that instantly imprisoned True Man Chixiao!
"No! I am willing to acknowledge you as my master! I am proficient in talisman arrays and can help you..." True Man Chixiao struggled frantically, but the divine power chains tightened more and more, making it impossible for him to break free.

Fu Changsheng remained unmoved and said coldly, "Imprint it into the stone wall and suppress it for eternity."

"Do not--!!!"

Amidst the piercing screams, the remnant soul of True Immortal Chixiao was forcibly pressed into the stone wall, transforming into yet another twisted soul shadow!

The screams of the Crimson Heaven Immortal still echoed in the temple when a cold, aloof figure drifted in from the backyard. Qiu Chan was dressed in a plain white dress, with a black jade hairpin in her hair, and a faint aura of Yin swirled around her.

"Master," she said with a graceful bow, presenting a jade box with both hands, "the newly harvested Xuan Yin Grass from the Yin Spirit Field has matured, totaling three hundred and thirty-six plants."

Fu Changsheng took the jade box, opened it, and saw neatly arranged, deep blue spiritual herbs inside, their leaves still condensed with fine dew. Each herb exuded pure Yin energy, making it a top-grade auxiliary spiritual medicine for Foundation Establishment cultivators to open their Niwan Palace.

"A fourth-tier Yin Spirit Field is indeed extraordinary." Fu Changsheng nodded in satisfaction. "It seems the incense offerings and prayers at the mortal temples are even more abundant than expected."

Qiu Chan smiled slightly, "Ever since the branch temple in Huiyang County of Huizhou Prefecture was built, it has been bustling with worshippers every day. The other day, believers from other prefectures in Wuzhou even petitioned to make offerings to the Heavenly Dragon God."

"My mastery of the Taiyin Transformation Technique has reached a minor level," she said, as a moonlit halo suddenly emanated from her body, and her skin gradually solidified. "Only the 'Nine Nether Blood Lotus' and the 'Mysterious Nether Bone Jade' remain before I can attempt to reshape my physical body."

Qiu Chan looked at Fu Changsheng expectantly.

Fu Changsheng nodded:
"Don't worry, I'll keep an eye out for these two spiritual items for you."

Just then, the sound of a cane tapping on bluestone came from outside the temple. An old man with white hair and a youthful face slowly entered, holding a blue jade cane and a token engraved with the character "Fu" hanging from his waist.

"This old servant greets the master." The old man bowed respectfully, but his voice was like the clash of metal and stone, carrying the ethereal quality unique to ghosts.

Fu Changsheng nodded slightly: "What is it, Elder Fu?"

This old man is the spirit of the Fu family's ancestral grave. He gained sentience through the incense offerings and prayers made at the temple in the mortal world and is in charge of the Fu family's affairs in the underworld.

"Reporting to the patriarch," Elder Fu stroked his beard, "there's progress on the matter of the Yin-Yang Path. Once we gather the souls of fifty Golden Core cultivators as a guide, and combine it with the power of incense and prayers, we can open the path between Yin and Yang."

As he spoke, he pointed to the stone walls on both sides: "We have six now, forty-four more are needed."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Niang covered her mouth and chuckled, "Wasn't that Crimson Sky True Man that Master just suppressed the seventh one?"

Upon hearing this, Elder Fu immediately walked to the newly appeared relief and examined it carefully: "Wonderful! This person was actually a talisman array master at the Great Perfection of the Golden Core stage in his previous life, and his soul quality is excellent!"

Seeing that the Tianlong Temple was functioning normally, Fu Changsheng gave Qiu Chan a few instructions and then left.

The mind returns to its proper place.

When Fu Changsheng opened his eyes, the cave was still filled with the lingering stench of blood. The blue-faced white fox was crouching at the edge of the altar, its eyes glowing with a ghostly blue light as it carefully scanned every corner.

"Master!" Qiu Niang rushed forward upon seeing him awake, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "Little White discovered a hidden compartment, right beneath that bronze coffin!"

Fu Changsheng nodded slightly, his gaze gentle as he looked at the blue-faced white fox: "Little White, well done."

Upon hearing this, the blue-faced white fox nimbly leaped to the side of the bronze coffin and gently pressed its front paw on a certain relief carving. With a "click," a hidden compartment popped open at the bottom of the coffin, revealing three items neatly arranged inside:

A jade slip that was entirely crimson red.
A broken bronze array plate
And a purple rune shaped like a flame.
However, just as they were about to retrieve the treasure, streaks of crimson light suddenly appeared around the hidden compartment, rapidly spreading out to form a complex array. A sense of oppression immediately filled the air.

"There really is a formation." Fu Changsheng frowned slightly, but his tone remained calm. "Qiu Niang, can you break it?"

Qiu Niang blinked, a confident smile playing on her lips: "Don't worry, Master, this little trick is no match for me!" She crouched down, her fingertips gently tracing the patterns of the array, carefully sensing the flow of spiritual energy within.

The blue-faced white fox stood guard, observing its surroundings warily.

"This formation uses blood energy as a guide and borrows the power of Yin energy to operate," Qiu Niang analyzed, taking out several talismans from her bosom. "However, it can be broken as long as its spiritual energy nodes are severed."

She skillfully affixed the talisman to the key points of the formation, then formed hand seals and chanted incantations. The talisman gradually emitted a soft glow, counteracting the blood-red patterns of the formation.

"Break!" Qiu Niang shouted softly, and the talisman shone brightly, causing the array's patterns to break inch by inch. Finally, with a soft cracking sound, the array completely dissipated.

A hint of approval flashed in Fu Changsheng's eyes.

Qiu Niang clapped her hands with a grin: "Master, now we can get the treasure!"

The blue-faced white fox also came over and rubbed its head against Fu Changsheng's leg, seemingly trying to curry favor.

Fu Changsheng chuckled and ruffled the white fox's hair: "You two are both heroes."

Fu Changsheng's gaze was instantly drawn to the purple rune. The rune floated above the hidden compartment, its surface swirling with mysterious patterns, sometimes flickering like flames, sometimes blooming like a lotus.

"This is..." He reached out and touched it, and the runes spontaneously merged into his palm!

In an instant, a massive amount of information flooded into his mind—

The Spiritual Void Talisman Scripture: Azure Lotus Elixir Tempering Talisman

[Grade: unknown]

[Effect: This talisman can refine a cultivator's golden core and improve its quality, but it is only effective on the first use.]

Fu Changsheng's heart skipped a beat!
This is actually the fifth talisman in the "Lingxu Talisman Scripture"!
"Master?" Qiu Niang asked worriedly when she saw that his expression was strange.

Fu Changsheng took a deep breath: "We've struck gold!" He briefly explained the origin of the *Lingxu Talisman Scripture*, "This scripture contains eighty-one basic spirit runes, and this 'Azure Lotus Refining Elixir Talisman' is one of them."

Qiu Niang's eyes widened: "A talisman that can improve the quality of a Golden Core? Wouldn't that be..."

“Priceless.” Fu Changsheng nodded and looked at the other two items.

The crimson jade slip records the insights of True Man Chixiao into the Dao of Talismans, while the incomplete bronze array plate marks a location called "Heavenly Talisman Ruins".

“It seems that True Immortal Chixiao’s mastery of talismans mostly comes from this Heavenly Talisman Relic.” Fu Changsheng put away the treasure, his expression suddenly hardening.

Beneath the altar, the suppressed crack is widening, and the dark demonic energy is writhing like a living thing!
"Walk!"

He grabbed the blue-faced white fox and, together with Qiu Niang, quickly retreated from the cave. Behind them came a deafening roar of crumbling rocks; the entire mountain began to collapse!
Just now.

A familiar mechanical voice echoed in his mind:
"Ding"

"You have acquired a special rune from the 'Spirit Void Talisman Scripture' for your clan, gaining 9,000 clan contribution points."

Followed by.

The family contribution value on the panel has been changed to 10,000.

Fu Changsheng's face lit up with joy:
"Yongren is truly my lucky star!"

If it weren't for the clues provided by the other party, he wouldn't have been able to obtain this special talisman. This would undoubtedly have a profound and significant impact on the family. Otherwise, the system wouldn't have bestowed so many contribution points upon him.

When Fu Changsheng returned to Yunshan County, it was already dusk.

The mansion was brightly lit, and the servants bowed as he returned. He had just stepped into the inner courtyard when a tall figure approached him—

Fourth Sister Fu Changli was dressed in a dark, close-fitting outfit, with a silver-scaled whip wrapped around her waist. Her hair was styled in a high bun, and her brows and eyes revealed a touch of heroic spirit. Behind her followed a pure white spirit leopard with deep blue eyes and silent steps, clearly a third-tier demon beast.

"Patriarch." Fu Changli bowed slightly, his voice clear and cold with a hint of solemnity, "News from Wuzhou: the official document for the fiefdom will be issued soon."

Fu Changsheng nodded, gesturing for her to enter the inner hall together. A maidservant served him some spiritual tea, which he took a sip of before asking, "How are things going with the Lei family, the Huang family, and the Ouyang family?"

Fu Changli's gaze darkened slightly: "All three families have been officially granted the title of sixth-grade aristocratic families, especially the Lei family... They have the backing of the Prince's Mansion, and their power has expanded extremely rapidly in recent years. Moreover, I heard that Lei Yunfeng, the innate sword seed of the Lei family, has already obtained a Core Formation spiritual object and is currently in seclusion to break through to the Golden Core stage. I'm afraid that in the near future, the Lei family will produce another Golden Core cultivator, and the quality of that Golden Core will most likely be above average!"

She paused, a rare hint of worry in her voice: "Patriarch, the Lei family has a long-standing feud with us. Now that they've been promoted to the sixth rank and have the Prince's Mansion backing them up, I'm afraid..."

"Afraid they'll attack us?" Fu Changsheng chuckled lightly, his expression calm.

Fu Changli pursed his lips: "The Lei family has always acted domineeringly. Now that they have gained power, they probably won't be content."

Fu Changsheng put down his teacup, his gaze calm yet profound: "Changli, you're overthinking it."

"Now, apart from me, Yaoyao and Yongxuan are both Golden Core cultivators in the Fu family. In addition, Yaoyao's Cold Night Spirit Rhinoceros, we now have four Golden Core cultivators."

"If the Lei family dares to make a move, then we will make sure they never return."

His tone was calm, yet it conveyed an undeniable determination.

Fu Changli was slightly taken aback, then a look of understanding flashed in his eyes: "Does the patriarch mean... to wait for them to make the first move?"

“Not bad.” Fu Changsheng tapped the table lightly with his fingertips. “If the Lei family can’t hold back and attacks us, then they are courting death.”

"At that time, we will have a legitimate reason to fight back with overwhelming force, directly destroying the Lei family's foundation and leaving the Prince's Mansion with no time to react."

Fu Changli's eyes brightened slightly, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his lips: "I understand."

The blue phoenix behind her seemed to sense its master's fighting spirit and let out a cry.

Fu Changsheng glanced at it and said indifferently, "The Azure Phoenix is ​​well-raised. It's about to break through to the fourth rank, isn't it?"

Fu Changli gently stroked the head of the Azure Phoenix, a rare smile appearing on his face: "It's almost there, but we haven't found an auxiliary spirit object to help it break through to the fourth rank yet."

Fu Changsheng nodded: "I will have my clansmen pay close attention to relevant information regarding this matter."

A hint of gratitude flashed in Fu Changli's eyes: "Thank you, Patriarch."

Fu Changsheng waved his hand, his tone gentle yet firm: "Although the Fu family is strong now, we still need to proceed cautiously. You don't need to worry about the Lei family; just focus on nurturing your spirit beast."

"Yes." Fu Changli nodded solemnly.

Just now.

A familiar mechanical voice echoed in Fu Changsheng's mind:
"Ding"

"Three of your fiefdom's affiliated forces have been promoted to sixth-rank aristocratic families, granting you three special lottery chances. Would you like to redeem them?"

(End of this chapter)