Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans...

Chapter 150 The Ruins Stir? Fishing! [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

Inside the Earth Elemental Formation.

The giant blue-scaled python roared madly, its massive body thrashing wildly.

However, with their tacit cooperation, Lin Chang'an and Yun Yao took advantage of their combined attack techniques to launch continuous magical attacks from a distance.

There were even occasional sneak attacks from the Green Horned Ox and the Ice Dragon.

In particular, they specifically target the opponent's injured abdomen.

The earth was stained red with blood, and the two were also greatly exhausted.

This near-third-tier demonic beast possessed terrifying power, even causing cracks to appear in the array barrier that trapped it.

However, under the combined attack technique, even their mana recovery speed was doubled.

This is why many powerful sects and families arrange for their disciples to cultivate a unique combined attack technique.

The power it unleashed was indeed extremely strong.

"This near-third-tier demonic beast is truly troublesome."

Although the formation restricted the giant blue-scaled python, it also prevented the terrifying poisonous mist from being released.

Faced with a life-or-death crisis, the giant blue-scaled python frantically spewed out poisonous mist, causing a faint poisonous gas to permeate the entire formation.

"Brother Lin, are you alright?"

Yun Yao was unaware that Lin Chang'an was immune to the poison. However, seeing that her robes had been corroded and become dull, she couldn't help but become serious.

"Fortunately, wood-attribute cultivation techniques have a natural immunity to toxins."

Lin Chang'an took a deep breath and spoke in a low voice, but then he saw the frost on Yun Yao's face.

The fact that it could subtly neutralize the poison gas amazed him. Although his ancient technique was powerful, it didn't mean that his current technique was weak.

Yun Yao's cultivation technique also has its own unique aspects.

The power of his technique lies more in his natal spiritual plant.

Despite the terrifying nature of the toxin, the two remained composed and continued to employ hit-and-run tactics.

Lin Chang'an would smash the Yellow Dragon Bell down from time to time, eliciting a roar of anger.

Not to mention Yun Yao's spear, it was incredibly sharp, and each attack left a deep wound.

Furthermore, Yun Yao also possesses an ice-attribute defensive artifact, with icy scales surrounding the two of them for protection.

The faint, ethereal image of the ice turtle on the scales filled Lin Chang'an with envy.

"Another top-grade spiritual artifact. This Fellow Daoist Yun must be very wealthy."

Come to think of it, this person was a direct disciple of a Golden Core cultivator from the Li Huo Palace, and was already quite wealthy.

Before faking his death and leaving, he also acted as an inside agent and robbed the True Treasure Pavilion in Tianxuan City.

They are naturally rolling in money.

"It's really not as good as alchemy and talisman drawing as it is for cultivators to get rich overnight."

Lin Chang'an sighed inwardly, but this was quite risky.

He should just focus on developing steadily and not take this risk.

Moreover, Yun Yao was forced into a corner before she went all out.

"This beast is dying. Brother Lin, we must be careful of its last stand."

Finally, after the two had exhausted most of their magical power and replenished it with spirit stones and pills, the already injured near-third-tier demon beast could not hold on any longer after two hours.

Its enormous body lay weakly amidst the pile of rocks, snake blood staining the soil red.

But in the final moments, Lin Chang'an and Yun Yao became increasingly serious.

The closer we get to the end, the more vigilant we need to be.

Too many cultivators have capsized in the gutter.

The two not only did not step forward, but also gestured for the spirit pet to retreat far away.

Greatsword Technique

This time, the two of them worked together to activate Yun Yao's top-grade spiritual weapon, the Frost Spear.

The terrifyingly cold spear hovering above was aimed straight at the giant blue-scaled python lying in the distance.

This time, under the combined attack technique, the ice spear, radiating a dazzling light, was over ten zhang in size and even more powerful than before.

Seemingly sensing the threat of death, the already dying blue-scaled python suddenly straightened its body, like an arrow released from a bow.

It opened its blood-red maw and attacked the two of them directly.

"go with!"

Yun Yao shouted, and her cold spear slashed through the sky, leaving a trail of chilling air in its wake.

puff!

The blood splattered everywhere, instantly turning into frost by the cold air, splashing out like icy sand.

As the giant blue-scaled python lay dying, a fierce glint appeared in its eyes, and it spat out a jet of blood from its gaping maw.

"careful!"

Lin Chang'an shouted and raised his hand, forming nine second-grade high-quality Vajra Talismans, instantly creating nine protective shields in front of the two of them.

With Lin Chang'an and Yun Yao working together, they condensed three incredibly strong magical shields in front of them.

The blood arrow contained the venom of this giant blue-scaled python, and its power was extremely terrifying.

The light shield formed by the nine second-grade high-level Vajra talismans was instantly pierced.

The three magical shields in front of them held up for a while, but were eventually pierced by the powerful corrosion.

In the end, it was Yun Yao and Lin Chang'an's top-grade defensive magical artifacts that blocked the final blow.

"Pfft!"

The blood splattered and hissed as the two hurriedly withdrew, simultaneously using magic to cleanse themselves of the venom.

However, their top-grade spiritual artifacts still appeared somewhat dull.

"What terrifying venom."

After the two landed, Lin Chang'an looked at the damaged top-grade defensive magical artifact and couldn't help but feel secretly shocked.

When he and Yun Yao joined forces, the power they unleashed under their combined attack technique was absolutely no less than that of a cultivator at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.

Even so, despite the beast's severe injuries, it still took a considerable amount of time to finally come to an end.

……

This time, the two finally tried several more times until the ice dragon surged into the body of the giant blue-scaled python through the wound and removed the snake's gall.

The two finally confirmed that the giant blue-scaled python was truly dead.

"Brother Lin, it seems our trip wasn't in vain."

Yun Yao wiped the sweat from her forehead and, unusually, revealed a smile.

Lin Chang'an, panting heavily, nodded and said, "Yes, at least this combined attack technique has been put into practice, and we have discovered many shortcomings."

Even after killing the monster, the two still dared not be careless.

The formation remained in place, but it seemed they hadn't encountered the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

"The hide armor of a near-third-tier Azure Scale Giant Python, this is a top-tier material for refining weapons."

Lin Chang'an shook his head with some regret, but unfortunately they needed to make this into high-grade talisman paper.

The next moment, Lin Chang'an made a hand seal and directly cast the Spirit Binding Technique.

A ray of spiritual light emerged from the body of the Azure Scale Python, and a strange light flashed in Yun Yao's eyes when she saw this.

"Spirit Binding Technique! It seems Brother Lin is quite the hidden master."

Yun Yao glanced at Lin Chang'an meaningfully. This kind of unorthodox spirit-binding technique was rarely known even by disciples of major sects and clans.

However, she didn't ask too many questions, after all, everyone has their own secrets.

After collecting the essence of the Azure Scale Python into the jade bottle he had prepared beforehand, Lin Chang'an smiled.

Thanks to Fellow Daoist Huang's generosity, I might have a chance to get a top-grade spiritual weapon when I get back this time.

"Fellow Daoist Yun, aren't you also keeping your abilities hidden?"

After exchanging a glance, the two smiled.

Both of them were very mindful of their relationship and neither of them tried to pry into the other's secrets.

"Only the belly of this Azure Scale Python's skin is most suitable for making talismans. Although the other materials are not as good, they are enough to make two pieces of decent inner armor."

"This snake gall is at a critical stage for my Ice Dragon; I need it."

"Alright, then I'll gladly accept the fangs and venom sacs."

Lin Chang'an and Yun Yao began to divide the spoils of war.

Perhaps because they were preparing for the secret realm more than a decade later, the two did not argue at all about the distribution of the spoils.

The snake blood contained potent poison, but the two of them collected it, as it would become extremely valuable after being refined.

They even collected all the snake meat and bones.

This was a very fruitful experience for Lin Chang'an.

After putting away the crystal core of the near-third-tier demon beast, Yun Yao shook her head, seemingly regretting that it wasn't a rare Core Formation material.

Seeing this, Lin Chang'an nodded secretly without arguing. Although a near-third-tier demon core was precious, he needed a top-grade offensive spiritual weapon more right now.

"Yun Yao has no shortage of top-grade spiritual artifacts, but I also made a profit this time. However, this storage bag is not enough. It seems that I need to buy a few more high-grade storage bags."

The jade bottle that seals the essence cannot be stored in a storage bag; it can only be kept close to the body and in one's bosom.

The Green Horned Ox also came with many wounds, which made Lin Chang'an feel sorry for it.

"However, this beast is hiding at the bottom of the pool to heal its wounds, so there must be some spiritual herbs here."

Yun Yao then released the ice dragon, which explored the water's depths but found nothing.

It seems that this Azure Scaled Python was so badly injured that it even devoured some immature spiritual herbs.

Ordinary demonic beasts, upon discovering spiritual herbs or fruits, will guard them and wait for them to ripen so they can enjoy them themselves.

However, in critical moments of injury, they will disregard everything else.

After cleaning up their spoils, the two did not rush to leave.

Instead, after slowly releasing the poisonous gas from within the formation, the two of them first recovered their magical power within the formation.

The two spirit pets are responsible for guarding the area.

……

Half a day later.

Inside the formation, Lin Chang'an and Yun Yao slowly released their palms. This dual cultivation technique allowed them to simultaneously switch their cultivation methods, whether to restore their mana or heal their injuries.

It's much faster than one person alone.

However, after years of cultivation, Yun Yao also pondered in secret that Brother Lin also had his own opportunities.

The technique they are cultivating should be a high-level or even top-level wood-attribute cultivation method.

"But I really have to congratulate Brother Lin. A second-tier high-grade talisman master is one of the best in the entire Tianxuan City."

After getting up, Yun Yao chuckled and teased,

Lin Chang'an nodded slightly, without denying it.

After all, being a second-tier high-grade talisman master only speaks to his talent in the art of talismans, which can be considered a way to increase his own bargaining power.

"I had some insights recently and that's how I broke through, but I still need to refine it for a while before I can make a second-tier high-grade barrier-breaking talisman."

Lin Chang'an spoke modestly, while Yun Yao smiled but remained silent.

If a second-tier superior talisman master had the materials for this near-third-tier talisman paper, they might have a chance to create one or two near-third-tier barrier-breaking talismans.

Even if it fails, a talisman drawn with quasi-third-grade talisman paper will still be far more powerful than an ordinary second-grade high-quality talisman.

"Forest……"

Just as Yun Yao smiled and nodded, raising her hand to put away the formation, her expression suddenly changed.

"not good!"

A jade talisman slowly appeared in Yun Yao's arms, now shimmering with dazzling spiritual light.

Upon witnessing this, Lin Chang'an exclaimed in surprise, "This is a sensing jade talisman!"

These jade talismans are not very useful, but they are extremely obscure and only some powerful sects possess them.

The Yin-Yang Response Talisman, as its name suggests, comes in pairs.

At this moment, Lin Chang'an clearly realized something, which is why he exclaimed in surprise, "Could it be that I'm really so unlucky as to have been discovered by a cultivator?"

As Yun Yao watched the jade talisman in her hand flicker with spiritual light, her face turned extremely grim, and she said in a deep voice:

"These are sensing talismans I buried around the secret realm. They will be activated whenever there is a significant fluctuation in spiritual energy."

Although there had been two previous instances, they were mostly fleeting and always carried the aura of demonic beasts.

As Yun Yao raised her hand, more than a dozen sensing jade talismans surrounded her, with only one talisman emitting a relatively strong spiritual light.

"This is the aura of a cultivator using their magic power. Perhaps the other party hasn't discovered this secret realm yet."

When Yun Yao spoke, her expression was clearly somewhat solemn.

After all, there are cultivators here. If they really discover the secret realm, the chances will change drastically once the news gets out.

Lin Chang'an naturally understood this principle.

If only the two of them know about this ruined cave, then they can take their time to prepare.

But if others find out, who knows what will happen.

"Brother Lin!"

"Fellow Daoist Yun!"

After exchanging a glance, the two men both showed a solemn expression.

Even Lin Chang'an frowned, somewhat unwilling.

If we miss this opportunity to discover the ruins of a Golden Core cultivator, we may never have another chance.

"Let's go and observe first."

Considering his current strength, and with the two of them working together, even if things go wrong, he still has the talisman treasure as a trump card, so escaping shouldn't be a big problem.

"it is good."

Yun Yao was also decisive, raising her hand to retrieve the array flags and array plates around her.

The two then retrieved their spirit pets and headed towards the ruins where the Golden Core cultivator had passed away.

……

Lin Chang'an was secretly shocked along the way, as the ruins were so deep in the Cloud Mist Mountains.

If it weren't for Yun Yao leading the way, he would never have ventured so deep into danger.

In their previous collaborations, Yun Yao held almost all the initiative.

Because only Yun Yao knew the location of the ruins.

It's unclear whether this unexpected event will be good or bad.

However, one thing is that after this experience, he also knows the approximate location of the ruins.

“Brother Lin, if this is just a Foundation Establishment cultivator who accidentally stumbled upon the ruins, we can disguise ourselves as hunting cultivators and scare them away. But if they discover the traces of the ruins…”

In the end, Yun Yao didn't say anything, but the coldness in her eyes proved something.

In the world of cultivation, it has always been a dog-eat-dog world.

"Fellow Daoist Yun, we should be careful. A cultivator who can go so deep must be quite powerful. If things don't go well, we should leave quickly."

Although Lin Chang'an was somewhat unwilling, after some thought, he decided that if the other party was powerful, he would not mind retreating first.

"If we can't have it, then nobody else can!"

Beneath Yun Yao's indifferent expression, she had painstakingly prepared for so long; if someone else beat her to it, she wouldn't mind going all out.

Since she can't have it, then let's all stop playing this game. At worst, we'll just expose it.

When the time comes for these influential figures to gather, we'll see what their abilities are.

Lin Chang'an nodded solemnly at Yun Yao's idea.

This has always been the case in the cultivation world, but as it stands, only this one sensing talisman is responding, and the ruins have probably not been discovered yet.

……

Deep within the Cloud Mist Mountains, several cultivators were carefully setting up an array barrier until it slowly rose.

It was not that they discovered the remains of a Golden Core cultivator that Yun Yao had explored.

On the contrary, among the cultivators, there were some familiar figures.

"Senior Brother Song, everyone who came this time is one of our own, there won't be any mistakes."

The one leading them was none other than Song Tingfeng, the third disciple of Master Lu of Tianxuan City.

At this moment, Song Tingfeng's expression was unusually solemn, and he cautiously looked around again.

"Now that the beast tide is getting worse, everyone is watching Tianxuan City. No one would have thought that Senior Sister Su would come back here to form her core. You are all veterans who came from the Demon Beast Sea Abyss."

After the cultivators from Han Family Fortress in Tianxuan City attracted attention with their Core Formation phenomenon, Senior Sister Su immediately began to condense her own Core. By the time the group noticed the Core Formation phenomenon, it was too late…

The eight people who accompanied them all nodded solemnly.

"Senior Brother Song, my life was saved by Master Lu. As long as Miss can form her core, this old man would give up his life for her."

“That’s right. This place is so far from Tianxuan City. By the time these thieves find out, even if they can get here, the monsters along the way are not to be underestimated.”

"Indeed, the Cloud Mist Mountains, even when we ventured deep into this place, we had to proceed with extreme caution the whole way."

Everyone smiled.

They found this place to form their core on short notice.

After all, Su Miaoyin came here in person, and anyone who isn't stupid knows why she came here.

Therefore, Song Tingfeng had nothing to hide.

This time, the nine of them joined forces to set up a third-order grand formation. The spiritual energy in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range was quite abundant, enough to satisfy Su Miaoyin's Core Formation.

Inside the formation, Su Miaoyin looked at everyone with a solemn expression, but her thoughts had already drifted to Tianxuan City.

"Master, I wonder if we can catch a big fish this time, just as you wish."

(End of this chapter)