Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans...

Chapter 425 Fourth-Order Array Master
Outside the cave of True Monarch Ice Butterfly at the sect.

"how so!"

Teng Changfeng stood outside the cave. One day, two days, three days... a full seven days. He heard that this Lin fellow had been inside his senior sister's cave for half a month.

This caused Teng Changfeng's expression to shift between light and dark, his face filled with resentment, but then he thought of the person he secretly hated who was now a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Finally, the clenched fist slowly loosened with a silent sigh.

At this moment, he finally lost all hope, and the last glimmer of illusion he had been clinging to was shattered.

If he still has a future, his master will not abandon him.

His golden core has been defiled and has completely lost its value.

"No! No!"

Just as he was feeling utterly hopeless, Teng Changfeng realized something was off about the past few days, which immediately changed his expression.

He thought that no matter how bad he was, why would his senior sister humiliate him like this?
He was a crippled Core Formation cultivator, yet his senior sister, a dignified Nascent Soul cultivator, specifically instructed him to retrieve the "Secret Technique of Dual Cultivation of Love and Harmony."
And there were all sorts of clues beforehand. Although his master hadn't changed, there was a clear sense of estrangement.

The more Teng Changfeng thought about it, the more uneasy he felt, and suddenly he broke out in a cold sweat.

A powerful cultivator at the peak of the late Core Formation stage was now sweating profusely outside the snow-swept cave of True Monarch Ice Butterfly.

"Senior sister is taking revenge! And on top of our own master!"

He's not stupid, or rather, how many fools could cultivate to this level?

Furthermore, now that the overall situation has been settled, Ice Butterfly True Monarch clearly didn't take him seriously this time, which finally made him realize something.

What could possibly drive my usually gentle senior sister to such retaliation?

Like a cat playing with a mouse, it's not like it's going to kill the mouse in one go.

"Senior sister and Master both know."

At this moment, Teng Changfeng nervously swallowed, and a deep look of fear appeared on his face.

Then, considering that his own master and senior sister would help an outsider form a Nascent Soul but not help him heal his injuries, all of this can be explained.

Overwhelmed by fear, he thought of himself and the future of the Teng family. At this moment, he no longer harbored any resentment towards the Lin family.

"Go...go quickly, we must leave here! No! Senior sister knows that I betrayed her whereabouts, she will definitely not let me go."

Although his senior sister usually had a gentle smile, they were from the demonic path, and he had seen firsthand the methods his senior sister used against her enemies.

"Master! Only Master can save me... No! Master will never allow anyone to harm the interests of the sect."

Terrified, Teng Changfeng no longer cared about anything outside the cave. In a panic, he quickly fled the place, as if it had become a den of dragons and tigers.

Even his own master has now become a man-eating old demon.

This caused Teng Changfeng to leave the cave in a panic, and when he looked at the sect with its abundant spiritual energy, he felt suffocated.

It felt as if I were in a man-eating abyss.

As for escaping?

Could he escape right under the noses of two Nascent Soul cultivators?
"Now, the only one who can save me, no! The only one who can ensure that the Teng family bloodline can continue is the Lin family! No! Only this Elder Lin."

In a panic, Teng Changfeng suppressed his fear and looked at the entire sect mountain range. In the end, he gritted his teeth and headed towards the sect's main hall.

……

The changing expressions of Teng Changfeng, a Core Formation cultivator, were clearly seen by the divine senses of the two Nascent Soul True Monarchs inside the cave.

"Junior brother, what do you think of this top-tier demonic dual cultivation technique?"

Inside the cave, contrary to Teng Changfeng's initial expectations, the two were dressed neatly and circulated their internal energy with their hands pressed together.

Lin Chang'an looked at the Ice Butterfly Fairy before him, whose gentle smile held a hint of cunning and mockery, and was speechless.

"As expected of a top-tier dual cultivation technique."

The book "Secret Techniques of Dual Cultivation" placed in front of the two did not contain any unpleasant images. Instead, it recorded a profound method of dual cultivation, as well as several combined attack techniques.

Seeing Lin Chang'an's insincere expression, Ice Butterfly True Monarch smiled.

This scene made Lin Chang'an sigh inwardly, no wonder this woman was once called a witch.

Sure enough, her style of doing things and her methods of manipulating people's hearts are no different from those of a witch.

It was also due to the backlash from the cold poison over the years that this person's brilliance faded after a brief period of glory, causing people to forget the methods they once used.

"Junior Brother Lin, actually this technique has a second half."

The Ice Butterfly Fairy spoke seductively, and in Lin Chang'an's eyes, she was clearly a witch.

However, Lin Chang'an remained calm and unmoved.

"Senior sister, you should worry about your injuries first."

Seeing Lin Chang'an change the subject, Fairy Ice Butterfly felt a mixture of admiration and disappointment.

Based on the information she had gathered before, and while Lin Chang'an was in seclusion stabilizing his cultivation, she had inquired about some matters concerning this concubine of Lin's junior brother.

Driven by her curiosity, this dignified female cultivator in the late stage of Core Formation willingly became a concubine and remained utterly loyal.

At that time, the sword servant naturally did not hide anything, after all, his master had already reached the Nascent Soul stage, so he had some confidence.

After that, she learned about the relationship between this junior brother Lin and another extraordinary woman, Yun Yao.

As a dignified Nascent Soul True Monarch, doesn't she have any pride?
Every female cultivator who has reached this point is proud and ambitious.

However, according to the information we've gathered so far, Yun Yao's chances of survival are slim.

She was confident that no matter how strong or good she was, she couldn't compare to a dead person.

Even if she wins, she can't take the place in the other person's heart; if she loses, she'll be even more humiliated.

Don't even think about becoming someone's mistress.

Therefore, the Ice Butterfly Fairy felt a sense of frustration, as if she had nowhere to exert her strength, and at the same time, she couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for this Junior Brother Lin.

"Junior Brother Lin, the cultivation world is ever-changing. The early Nascent Soul stage is merely standing on the clouds, with an unstable foundation. It may seem glorious, but once faced with a great calamity in the cultivation world, one is not in control of one's own destiny."

Just like my senior sister, there's always the possibility of her falling.

Suddenly, the Ice Butterfly Fairy's expression turned solemn, and Lin Chang'an understood the meaning behind her words.

He was supposed to say those words, but the other person stole them from him.

“Senior Sister Bingdie is right. The demonic path is stirring up trouble. Only by becoming a Nascent Soul cultivator or a Divine Transformation Heavenly Lord can one truly roam the world and no longer have to depend on others.”

Lin Chang'an was not to be outdone, and spoke calmly, appearing determined.

Seeing this made the Ice Butterfly Fairy's teeth itch with anger, feeling both annoyed and helpless.

Is that what she meant?

But it didn't matter anymore; at this moment, the Ice Butterfly Fairy also felt a competitive spirit.

I sent away my infant spirit, but not my spirit body.

She could say that if she let the other person eat half of it, she didn't believe they wouldn't feel itchy inside and think about the other half.

Lin Chang'an was also well aware of the situation; he didn't want to be bound or tied down by relationships.

As for Yun Yao, Lin Chang'an was somewhat worried about what had happened to her.

The two supported each other through thick and thin. In fact, this feeling had already begun to develop back in the mortal royal palace, but he didn't have the heart for it at the time, and Princess Yun Yao was just a naive young girl.

It was originally impossible, and this youthful naiveté would have been extinguished sooner or later.

Who would have thought that by sheer chance, the two of them would enter the world of cultivation together, and go through so many ups and downs together over the years.

"However, the Soul Lamp shows that Yun Yao is fine, and judging from the flame of the Soul Lamp, she should have already broken through to the Nascent Soul Realm."

This was also what reassured Lin Chang'an the most. He vaguely guessed that Yun Yao had most likely encountered something within the secret realm and was trapped inside.

However, given the lifespan of a Nascent Soul cultivator and the stability of his spiritual flame, he felt relatively at ease.

"Now that I have also broken through to the Nascent Soul stage, Yun Yao must know this through the Soul Lamp, so she doesn't need to worry anymore."

He knew perfectly well that if he didn't achieve Nascent Soul in a day, Yun Yao would probably still be thinking about bringing out the Nascent Soul-Achieving Spiritual Object from the secret realm.

At this moment, the two were engaged in dual cultivation, and True Monarch Ice Butterfly could vaguely sense what Lin Chang'an was thinking.

He practiced dual cultivation with himself, but in the end, he was still thinking about another female cultivator.

She should have been angry, but she couldn't muster any anger. Instead, she felt a little envious of the friendship between the two of them, who had supported each other through thick and thin.

"Junior Brother Lin, if you don't want to suffer from qi deviation, we should both concentrate."

Ice Butterfly Fairy spoke softly, and Lin Chang'an chuckled in response.

"Of course, Senior Sister also knows that we are now engaged in dual cultivation, so it's best not to have any impure thoughts in your mind."

Ice Butterfly Fairy was so angry she laughed. Fine, she refused to believe that she, a dignified Nascent Soul True Monarch, couldn't control the other party.

Lin Chang'an also felt no psychological burden whatsoever.

……

After becoming a Nascent Soul cultivator, Lin Chang'an finally had a rare moment of relaxation.

Just as the Nascent Soul Ceremony was about to begin, the sword attendant respectfully carried in a set of high-grade and exquisite magic robes.

"Master, this was specially arranged by True Monarch Ice Butterfly to be delivered."

The brand-new robes are predominantly white, but the shoulders and other parts are inlaid with many precious star crystals. The robes are also embroidered with exquisite spirit flame patterns, and the cuffs and shoulders are decorated with gold threads.

“Ice crystal silk, star crystal, and the precious jade beads on this belt.”

Lin Chang'an's eyes flashed with a strange light after seeing it; this set of robes would certainly not be disrespectful.

Each material is extremely rare, enough to make even ordinary Core Formation cultivators envious.

"Moreover, this robe also has the effect of calming the mind and gathering spiritual energy."

The Ten Thousand Poisons Sect is skilled at raising various spiritual insects. Therefore, in addition to the various spiritual herbs needed for raising spiritual insects, the sect also produces various precious silk materials.

It can be said that the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect monopolized almost 70% of the silk thread materials used to make high-level robes for the entire Guardian Alliance.

Then, with the help of his sword attendant, Lin Chang'an slowly put on his new robes.

While tidying his clothes, the sword attendant couldn't help but ask, "Master, that man surnamed Teng outside has been waiting for more than half a month. What should we do with him?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but smile calmly.

Now, outside the cave, Teng Changfeng looked haggard, clearly having lost his vitality. Three-tenths of his primordial spirit was now under the control of his master.

From then on, one's fate was no longer in one's own hands, and even with a thousand regrets in one's heart, it was too late.

Despairing, he had no other wish but for the sect to spare the Teng family bloodline.

Finally, after waiting outside for half a month, the sword attendant walked out indifferently from the mountain-protecting array, leaving behind only one sentence that moved him to tears of gratitude.

"My master has said that he agrees with the decision of the two Grand Elders. You may leave now."

The sword attendant's calm words were like a ray of sunshine in the cold winter for Teng Changfeng, and tears immediately streamed down his face.

"Teng Changfeng thanks Senior Lin!"

Kneeling heavily outside the cave, Teng Changfeng wept with joy and kowtowed repeatedly in gratitude.

Currently, the sect has three Nascent Soul Grand Elders, among whom Grand Elder Cheng and True Monarch Bingdie also want to make use of the waste, since there are not many cultivators in the late Core Formation stage among the four major powers.

As long as the power struggle doesn't escalate to a full-blown conflict, late-stage Core Formation cultivators are considered high-end combatants.

The two elders made a simple decision: to arrange for Teng Changfeng and all the cultivators of the Teng family to serve as vanguards, to shed their last drop of blood for the sect as a way of atonement.

If they behave properly, some of the Teng family's off-line bloodlines can be preserved and allowed to continue.

The fact that they have come to pay their respects to Lin Chang'an is a sign of respect from the two Grand Elders, and it also serves to inform everyone that the sect has now entered an era where a single sect can produce three Nascent Soul cultivators.

……

Inside the cave.

When Lin Chang'an sensed Teng Changfeng's departure, he shook his head.

This has always been the case in the world of cultivation; one wrong step can lead to an abyss.

The Teng family is gone, but at least some bloodlines remain.

Ultimately, Teng Changfeng did help him obtain a Nascent Soul Pill, and he wouldn't hold a grudge against a dead person.

"Although it hasn't been said to the outside world, with such a major change happening within the sect, these Core Formation elders probably have a vague idea of ​​what's going on."

However, these things no longer concern him much.

At this moment, Lin Chang'an, who was in the secret chamber of the cave, had an extremely solemn expression.

【Lifespan: 333/2068】

[Realm Level: Early Nascent Soul Stage (1/100)]

"As expected, my cultivation speed slowed down after breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm."

Looking at his current cultivation progress, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but frown slightly. This experience came from his previous insights gained from dual cultivation with the Ice Butterfly Fairy, where they jointly comprehended the Great Dao.

In the cultivation world, those who can form a Nascent Soul are all exceptional individuals, yet most Nascent Soul cultivators are trapped in the early stages and unable to break through throughout their lives.

Cultivation techniques, resources, and opportunities are all indispensable.

"Although my lifespan far exceeds that of other cultivators of the same level, I cannot sit idly by and wait for death on the path of cultivation. My primary task at present is to cultivate the Xuan Tian Immortal Vine to obtain the cultivation method for the Nascent Soul Realm."

At the same time, looking at this growing experience, he couldn't help but squint.

"She really is a demonic enchantress. An ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator would probably be very tempted by her."

This is clearly fishing. First, they throw out the bait, let him take a small taste, and then they take it back, clearly telling you that a bigger bait is yet to come.

"However, I am not an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but smile calmly. Having been here for so many years, he had some understanding of the local customs and habits.

Especially this Ice Butterfly Fairy, despite her gentle demeanor, her inherent pride is undeniable.

In the eyes of the demonic witch, she clearly wanted to win him over in a different way.

Those who fawn over the woman occupy a dominant position.

It wasn't exactly scheming or backstabbing; a female cultivator who could become a Nascent Soul True Monarch would never be dependent on anyone else. She was simply herself.

Just like his Dao heart, it cannot be influenced by others, nor can he influence others.

"Aside from cultivation techniques, it's all about resources and opportunities."

Every step forward for a Nascent Soul cultivator is extremely difficult, Lin Chang'an pondered silently.

He has quite a few resources, but that's only in terms of Core Formation cultivators. Among Nascent Soul cultivators, he can only be considered "not bad" now.

This was because he chose to join the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect.

Within the Protectorate Alliance, the Myriad Poisons Sect is considered one of the top Nascent Soul forces. After becoming the new Supreme Elder, he will naturally receive corresponding cultivation resources.

"Now that my identity has been exposed, I can rely on my identity as an array master to earn cultivation resources."

Besides its profound foundation, another major reason why the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect has developed so rapidly over the past few hundred years is because of Cheng Qingsong, a fourth-level alchemist.

Among the myriad arts of cultivation, those possessing fourth-tier skills are extremely rare in the entire cultivation world.

[Tier 4 Low-Grade Array Master (Beginner 38/100)]

Looking at the progress of his fourth-order formation, Lin Chang'an nodded secretly.

"Over the years, I've neglected these skills because of my plans to reach Nascent Soul stage. But that's alright, as long as I can demonstrate my abilities as a fourth-tier array master to the outside world."

At that time, the speed at which one can earn cultivation resources will be greatly increased, far exceeding that of ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators.

After all, he was a famous array genius back in the Abyss Sea. He had hidden it a little, and now that he has broken through to the fourth-level array master, no one will doubt anything.

Of course, the more important reason is that he is now a Nascent Soul cultivator, so there's no point in doubting him.

"In this way, we don't need to worry about the resources needed for cultivation for the time being, and as for opportunities..."

Lin Chang'an had also considered that as long as he revealed himself as a fourth-tier array master, he believed that he would be invited to explore secret realms and other opportunities in the future.

After all, the most troublesome thing about the secret realm is not the dangers inside, but the restrictions that block them.

Forcibly breaking through would cause too much noise and inevitably lead to unnecessary trouble, so there are only two other options.

Either invite more than a certain number of Nascent Soul cultivators to work together to control the noise and forcefully break through, or invite a formation master.

This is also why array masters are in high demand.

"However, exploring the secret realm is fraught with danger. With my current strength of just breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, it's best not to get involved for now. After all, as long as I break through the restrictions, I can obtain a treasure by relying on my identity as a formation master."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an nodded to himself.

Nascent Soul cultivators who request fourth-tier array masters to break restrictions must either pay a hefty reward in advance or promise to share one of the treasures obtained within the secret realm.

As for whether or not to participate in the subsequent exploration, the formation master has the right to choose.

While ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators may only encounter rare and secluded opportunities, array masters have every option available, enough to make others green with envy.

"I won't get involved for now, since I'll always have a share as a formation master anyway."

As for the other party breaking their oath after coming out?

Putting aside the oath he made against his inner demons, just the fact that he would receive such an incredible opportunity and break his oath if he were to announce it to the public would be even more disastrous.

"The biggest problems of cultivation techniques, resources, and opportunities seem to have been easily solved for me."

Although these all require gradual accumulation over time, he has already surpassed 90% of the Nascent Soul cultivators in the cultivation world.

Ordinary newly advanced Nascent Soul cultivators need to plan various strategies. In front of lower-level cultivators, they are high and mighty Nascent Soul True Monarchs, but they also have their own hardships.

You need to find cultivation techniques, earn resources, and risk your life for opportunities.

"Indeed, having a skill can sustain you for a lifetime."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an finally understood why these skilled cultivators in the cultivation world were so confident.

I simply can't bend down like this.

……

In the blink of an eye, the Nascent Soul Ceremony is just around the corner.

The entire Ten Thousand Poisons Sect exudes a vibrant energy.

Elder Yuan Hong, who is in the Core Formation stage of the sect, has once again recruited talented disciples in the past six months, taking advantage of the prestige of having three Nascent Soul cultivators in the sect.

Some independent cultivators or members of small families are naturally willing to send their talented offspring there.

"Owner!"

On this day, the sky was clear and the sword servant, filled with admiration, personally tidied his master's clothes.

Lin Chang'an walked out of the cave and came to the main hall. His divine sense, which was close to the peak of the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm, instantly covered an area of ​​nearly 150 miles.

Inside the sect, a festive and lively atmosphere prevailed, with all sorts of flying birds and spirit beasts as mounts, or flying boats, escape lights, and other diverse flying magical artifacts converging from all directions.

As the top-ranking Nascent Soul sect in the Protectorate Alliance, the Myriad Poisons Sect governs a vast territory, naturally attracting many affiliated cultivation families, small and medium-sized sects, and various immortal city merchant guilds to participate in the grand ceremony.

Moreover, even for a major Nascent Soul sect like the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, the Nascent Soul Grand Ceremony is a grand event that only comes around once every few hundred years.

For lower-level cultivators, in addition to witnessing this grand event, they can also hold some trade fairs here.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Hu has arrived too."

"This isn't Fellow Daoist Lan, is it?"

"Look, that's Master Hu!"

In some spiritually barren places, even Core Formation cultivators and Foundation Establishment ancestors who used to lord it over others became cautious and amiable after arriving here.

Where is that arrogant attitude she used to have?

At the foot of the mountain gate, most of the people present were patriarchs of Foundation Establishment families who came in person to respectfully offer their gifts.

Only those who have reached the Core Formation stage are qualified to go up the mountain. At this moment, the hierarchy in the cultivation world is particularly evident.

Many low-level cultivators at the foot of the mountain looked on with envy and longing as they watched the figures heading up the mountain.

"Lord Xiao Zhenren of Wuzi City has come to pay his respects, bringing with him two hundred catties of Wuzi fine stones as a gift."

"The chieftain of the Murong clan of Crescent Bay has come to pay his respects with his clansmen, bringing a pair of spirit jade and a pair of thousand-year-old spirit herbs as gifts."

"The sect leader of Qinglan Sect has come to pay a visit, bringing eighty catties of Purple Gold Essence and a thousand-year-old spiritual herb as gifts."

The low-level cultivators at the foot of the mountain listened with envy to the sounds of congratulations being offered, these were high-level spiritual items that they had never even heard of in their lives.

It turned out to be just someone else's congratulatory gift.

Meanwhile, Lin Chang'an, inside the main hall, nodded in satisfaction. He had finally come to understand the benefits of joining a powerful force.

With numerous allied forces under his rule, if someone wanted to investigate some information or find some rare treasures, countless cultivators would do anything to curry favor with him with just a word.

"Junior Brother Lin, wearing this robe, you truly have the bearing of a Nascent Soul Grand Cultivator."

Inside the main hall, the Ice Butterfly Fairy spoke with a gentle smile and a nod, showing none of her cunning nature in private.

Meanwhile, Elder Cheng Taishang, standing to the side, was also beaming with joy, and upon seeing Lin Chang'an arrive, he couldn't stop smiling.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, you kept this from us for so long. We never imagined that you were actually a fourth-order array master."

Once a Core Formation cultivator's identity as a fourth-tier array master is exposed, he will likely have no choice but to seek protection from a powerful force.

But it's different for Nascent Soul cultivators; this is entirely based on their own strength.

After becoming a Nascent Soul cultivator, Lin Chang'an still needs to show off some of his assets on the surface.

"How could I, Lin, dare to conceal this? Back then, when I was exploring the Abyss Sea Secret Realm, there were many restrictions, and by chance, I also gained some insights into formations, which led to my enlightenment."

Lin Chang'an spoke modestly, but his reputation as a genius in formations was already well-established and would not be concealed by anyone who was interested in investigating.

"Tsk tsk, this is completely different."

Elder Cheng, with a broad smile, spoke, as a fourth-level alchemist, he knew better than anyone the difference between having a fourth-level skill and not having one.

Why would he cultivate a technique that has weak supernatural powers but helps in breaking through bottlenecks?
Isn't it just because he's a fourth-level alchemist that he doesn't need to risk his life everywhere?

There is also a hierarchy of contempt among Nascent Soul cultivators. The lowest level of Nascent Soul cultivators are those who are old, have no potential, do not have any outstanding skills, and whose supernatural powers are weak.

Let them venture into dangerous places, each one of them treasuring their lives more than anyone else. As a result, they get older and older, their potential is exhausted, and their strength doesn't improve at all, trapping them in a vicious cycle.

Of course, there are various reasons for this. Some sects only have one patriarch, while others have lost their former ambitions and prefer to enjoy their remaining years in a secluded corner.

“Junior Brother Lin, among Nascent Soul cultivators, fourth-tier array masters are much rarer than other cultivators of the same tier.”

Even the Ice Butterfly Fairy was somewhat envious. A Nascent Soul cultivator with a skill to his name could absolutely support a sect, and that was no exaggeration.

"You're too kind, senior sister."

Lin Chang'an could feel that after he revealed his identity as a fourth-level array master, the way the two elders looked at him changed.

If their previous goal was to solidify the sect's position, then now Lin Chang'an is a precious gem in their eyes, capable of creating endless wealth for the sect.

"Tsk tsk, I was just thinking that Corpse Valley and the Sima clan would definitely try to humiliate us during this Nascent Soul Ceremony."

After all, we did the same thing before, but now it seems there's nothing to worry about. This Nascent Soul Ceremony is likely to be a moment of great renown for our sect.

One family has three Nascent Soul cultivators: one is a mid-grade fourth-level alchemist, and the other is a low-grade fourth-level formation master.

With such a foundation, even the former Great Qian Dynasty would have to be polite to them on the surface.

Unfortunately, his lifespan was running out, and the Grand Elder Cheng couldn't help but feel helpless when he thought of this.

Time waits for no one, and it seems even the heavens didn't want their sect's glory to last too long.

However, this is also a good thing, as it will reduce the apprehension of some people.

"By the way, how's the situation lately?"

Previously, Lin Chang'an was focused on forming his Nascent Soul and knew little about the outside world. In the past six months, he has been focused on stabilizing his cultivation level.

Lin Chang'an couldn't help but show curiosity about today's Nascent Soul Ceremony.

Upon hearing this, Elder Cheng revealed a gloating smile, patting his plump belly and teasingly remarking:
"In recent years, Daqian has been putting in a lot of effort, even at the cost of losing a thousand to gain eight hundred. The Sima family is going to have a miserable time."

The Ice Butterfly Fairy beside her nodded with a smile:
"Although many forces wanted to use the Sima clan to weaken the Great Qian Dynasty, the war that the Great Qian Dynasty started was too sudden, and the Sima clan suffered considerable losses."

However, the war has reached a stalemate in recent years. The Nascent Soul cultivators from both sides have clashed several times, temporarily agreeing that they will not intervene, but secretly they have been locked in a power struggle.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an nodded secretly. If it were a stalemate, Daqian would clearly have the advantage due to its vast resources.

The Sima clan wasn't stupid; they knew that only by dragging things out could they find a way to turn things around.

"The Corpse Valley and the Sima clan are in cahoots. I'm afraid the Great Qian will also come looking for my junior brother at this Nascent Soul Ceremony."

Then, Bingdie gave him a meaningful look, and Lin Chang'an understood.
It's all about seeking external assistance. The Sima clan and the Great Qian are still able to maintain restraint because they are afraid that if they both suffer heavy losses, someone else will take advantage of the situation.

“We have formed an alliance with Daqian, and there are many resources exchanged between the two sides. This time, Master Cheng has agreed to send the Teng family to the battlefield to provide support, so Junior Brother does not need to worry about offending this ally.”

Ice Butterfly Fairy spoke casually, and only then did Lin Chang'an realize what was going on.

No wonder Teng Changfeng was reluctant to kill him; he wanted to squeeze every last drop of value out of him.

As an ally, I arranged for a powerful cultivator at the peak of the late Core Formation stage to go there, along with the entire Teng clan.

This person is a direct disciple of the Supreme Nascent Soul Elder, so his sincerity is absolutely more than enough.

"I see."

Lin Chang'an couldn't help but feel sorry for his former fellow Daoist Teng. He had to face the consequences of his own choices.

For this Supreme Elder, this was merely the Teng family repaying the sect's karmic debt, and it wasn't even enough.

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