Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans...

Chapter 454 Murderous Intent at the Birthday Banquet

Inside the cave.

As the spirit-binding spell dissipated, Lin Chang'an donned his robes, still savoring the powerful force he had just experienced.

"That power just now was really strong, especially the blessing from the dragon bloodline. It was a comprehensive blessing."

Lin Chang'an sighed inwardly. If the sword servants successfully formed their Nascent Souls, the power of this secret technique would become even stronger as their cultivation levels increased.

The Sword Servant and the Red Robe have merged and possess the strength of the Nascent Soul Realm, but they still lack some foundation.

"Alright, Master... stop showing off your supernatural cultivation talent."

The woman in red pouted, her hands on her hips, occasionally touching her dragon horns, and sometimes pouring herself a cup of spiritual tea to savor.

He was nothing like the obedient sword servant he usually was.

However, Lin Chang'an smiled and shook his head when he saw this scene, as if he was already used to it.

A remnant soul trapped in a scroll for who knows how many thousands of years finally sees the light of day again, so naturally it has some hyperactivity and is a chatterbox, otherwise it wouldn't be able to get along with the phoenix bird.

【Sword Qi Transforms into Silk (Beginner 1/100)】

At this moment, Lin Chang'an looked at the supernatural power he had mastered and couldn't help but show a satisfied smile.

Although the possession technique allowed him to understand the sword servant's comprehension of this supernatural power, he finally broke through this barrier.

However, the fact that he was able to comprehend this divine ability at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm proves that his talent in swordsmanship is beyond doubt.

"The technique of turning sword energy into silk is very difficult for even a sword cultivator in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm to comprehend."

Those who can comprehend the supernatural ability of sword energy transforming into silk are almost all pure sword cultivators.

Compared to the sword servant's talent in swordsmanship, he might be a little lacking, but compared to sword cultivators of the same level, he is by no means too bad.

"It is said that Fellow Daoist Jin Jianchuan of Baibi City only mastered this divine ability after breaking through to the mid-Nascent Soul stage. Even if he had some hidden abilities, it would have been impossible for him to comprehend this divine ability at the peak of the late Core Formation stage."

Even so, Jin Jianchuan is hailed as a prodigy among sword cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage. This comparison gives an idea of ​​how terrifying the sword servant's talent in swordsmanship is.

"In this way, my talent in swordsmanship can be considered among the top talents."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but recall his experience when he first entered the world of cultivation, and he secretly shook his head.

Choosing the right path is indeed very important. If I had had a sword cultivation technique when I first entered the world of cultivation, even with my lack of talent, I wouldn't have ended up in such a bad situation.

The ability to transform sword energy into silk threads is the pinnacle of sword cultivation.

Sword cultivators who master this supernatural ability will not be limited to wide, sweeping attacks; their sword energy will condense into delicate strands, as nimble as an extended finger.

Sword cultivators can control the trajectory, speed, and angle of each sword thread at will, performing various exquisite and unparalleled maneuvers and attacks.

In short, sword cultivators who master this supernatural ability not only become more lethal in their attacks, but also have more diverse attack methods, making them impossible to defend against.

"At this stage, I'm just starting out and can only condense a single sword thread to fight. As my skill level continues to improve, I will eventually reach the legendary realm of swords transforming into countless forms."

Lin Chang'an's eyes flashed. His greatest talent was that no matter how difficult the supernatural power was, as long as he could get a basic understanding of it, he would eventually reach the highest level.

At the beginner level, one can condense one sword thread; at the proficient level, one can condense ten at the same time; at the master level, one hundred; and at the grandmaster level, one thousand.

"Although sword cultivators have sharp attacks, their sword light is too conspicuous. If it is condensed into a thread, it is not only extremely fast, but more importantly, it is almost invisible and intangible, making it difficult to detect with the naked eye and divine sense."

In other words, in the heat of battle, this sword energy turning into silk is a deadly weapon for surprise attacks and concealment.

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an held a sun-piercing divine sword in his hand, and in an instant, a sword thread that was countless times thinner than a hair condensed.

If he hadn't been prepared, it would have been almost invisible to the naked eye.

"Even my divine sense, if caught off guard, may be negligent and fail to detect it."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an's expression was solemn, and his pupils reflected an extremely thin golden thread, which, under his mental control, seemed as delicate and changeable as a strand of hair.

He then took out a piece of material for an incredibly hard Core Formation level magic weapon from his storage bag. His sword threads silently wrapped around it and easily cut it into several pieces of various sizes.

The seemingly delicate sword threads are actually indestructible.

“The magic weapons of a Core Formation cultivator can be easily cut.”

At this moment, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but caress his flying sword with affection. No wonder many sword cultivators carry their flying swords all day long.

The deeper one's understanding of swordsmanship, the more one feels the power of sword cultivators.

"After mastering the supernatural ability of sword energy turning into silk, some sword techniques can be used with ease. Compared to casting spells and making hand seals in the past, it can now be done almost instantly."

Lin Chang'an's expression hardened, and in an instant, fine sword light emanated from his body.

Instantaneous.

"Once you grasp one thing, you can apply it to everything. Once you master the core principles, you can apply them to other things. Sword cultivation is indeed a path that relies heavily on talent."

Unlike the various demanding conditions for cultivating other supernatural abilities, the way of the sword places more emphasis on talent.

……

Inside the secret chamber, just as Lin Chang'an was carefully comprehending the supernatural power, the woman in red, who was sipping spiritual tea, suddenly changed her aura.

Suddenly, a pair of heterochromatic eyes flashed with a spiritual light. The next moment, she saw herself sipping tea by herself while her master stood to the side, which made her blush.

"Owner!"

The sword attendant hurriedly stood up, but Lin Chang'an smiled knowingly and nodded slightly, saying:
"Alright, the one in red is only so restless because she's been sealed away for so long. Otherwise, she wouldn't be able to get along with Jin Feng."

The phoenix and the red-clothed girl were two chatterboxes who had met and never stopped talking.

At this moment, the sword attendant took control of the body and respectfully poured a cup of spiritual tea, while Lin Chang'an also put away the Piercing Sun Divine Sword in his hand and slowly walked over.

"It is this servant who has dragged down her master."

Over the past three years, the sword attendant has grown accustomed to this situation. Although she is mostly in a dormant state, she is still fully aware of the outside world.

In her view, she should have been an asset to her master, but now she has become a burden, if not for the help of the red-clothed secret technique.

She will likely have to leave in disappointment, and from now on she will only be able to watch her master's back as he walks away.

However, looking at the sword attendant, Lin Chang'an sighed and shook his head. In fact, the sword attendant's misfortune was also due to his influence.

The other party's target was him; the sword servant was just someone close to him who was implicated.

Just like how he never wanted to join a major power unless absolutely necessary, because while there were benefits, he also had to face hostile forces.

When some cultivators become powerful, they sever some worldly ties. This is not simply due to indifference, but also because they do not want to be involved.

The decision rests entirely with the individual. Among the descendants of some old friends from the Yue Kingdom, one had a deep connection with the other, and the other was the path chosen by the other party.

When they chose this path, they naturally considered the consequences; it can only be said that this is how things should be in the cultivation world.

"There is no distinction between us. When I formed my nascent soul, it was with the help of your celestial spiritual energy, Ling'er."

Lin Chang'an pulled the sword attendant into his arms and gently stroked her slender waist to comfort her.

When he was gathering the Heavenly Spiritual Energy, although the Sword Servant did not say it explicitly, he could clearly feel that the Sword Servant was trying his best to transfer the Heavenly Spiritual Energy from his body.

It should be understood that this Heavenly Spiritual Energy is also crucial for her own Nascent Soul formation. The less she transfers, the more confident she will be in forming her Nascent Soul in the future.

The sword attendant was simply not good at expressing himself and had been giving his all in silence.

"In the end, my strength couldn't keep up with my master's pace."

Although the sword attendant was perfectly clear-headed and said nothing, her resolve grew stronger and stronger.

"By the way, Master, according to the red-clothed sister's incomplete memories, after you broke through to the fourth level of body refinement, the three powers of law, body, and spirit merged into one, and the Xuan Tian spiritual energy gathered."

Within a century, one must undergo a heavenly tribulation; only by surviving this tribulation can one be considered to have truly begun to condense the Profound Heaven Spiritual Body.

In the years since Lin Chang'an became a Nascent Soul cultivator, the cultivation resources he has received are on a completely different level compared to when he formed his Golden Core.

Moreover, his body refinement had already reached the late stage of the third tier, and even if he consumed a lot of resources in body refinement, he had now reached the peak of the late stage.

Breaking through to the fourth tier isn't far off.

"Don't worry, I've prepared for all of this."

Lin Chang'an nodded slightly, a solemn look in his eyes regarding the Xuan Tian Spiritual Body's tribulation.

According to the woman in red, the power of this Xuan Tian spiritual body in undergoing tribulation is comparable to that of spiritual treasures and other spiritual objects of heaven and earth undergoing tribulation.

This is why, even after possessing the treasure that protects against the Buddha's light, he still valued the Four Symbols Dragon Scale Armor.

Because the Buddha's Light Relic is at most this much, while the Ancient Treasure Four Symbols Dragon Scale Armor continues to be repaired, its defensive power is upgraded layer by layer, and this is what he relies on to overcome the tribulation.

"But there's no rush. We'll face this tribulation a hundred years from now, once we break through to the fourth level of body refinement."

Ancient cultivation techniques are powerful, but they also have very demanding requirements for cultivation.

As his cultivation level grew stronger, Lin Chang'an gained a deeper understanding of this technique, and he began to cultivate both his physical and spiritual essence with the Xuan Tian Immortal Vine.

"This makes it seem like I am the Xuan Tian Immortal Vine, yet I have to go through such a heavenly tribulation."

Although Lin Chang'an was somewhat wary of this heavenly tribulation, he was also somewhat looking forward to it. The more defying the heavens something is, the more powerful it is.

"This matter is not urgent; we have at least a hundred years. What we need to face right now is the upcoming Alliance of Protectors conference and the Sima clan!"

At this moment, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but look in the direction of the Sima clan, his eyes flashing with a cold light.

The Sima clan dared to plot against him; they should have considered the consequences.

……

Snow-capped peaks.

"Senior sister, it seems that Fellow Daoist Jin is really enthusiastic. Over the years, he has recruited a lot of forces, and the front line is already preparing to send a third batch of reinforcements."

With the Guardian Alliance Conference approaching, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but smile sarcastically as he looked at the invitation sent by Jin Jianchuan in the name of Baibi City.

It has a strong sense of déjà vu, like a martial arts tournament in the mortal world.

"Junior Brother Lin, there's nothing we can do about it. After all, not everyone has the same opportunities and good fortune as your senior sister."

Ice Butterfly True Lord was fully aware of Jin Jianchuan's actions.

She obtained a trace of the Ice Phoenix bloodline through the secret techniques of the Spirit Control lineage, and with the opportunity of the Frost Marrow Jade Crystal Tree, her future path is smooth.

Such a stroke of luck is rare even in the entire cultivation world.

Of course, this good fortune was unique to her; other cultivators who practiced Yin-cold ice-attribute techniques would not have achieved such good results.

The ancient ice silkworm grew and evolved by consuming the Frost Marrow Jade Crystal Tree, and it can be said that it was imbued with the same source of energy. This is also the reason why True Monarch Ice Butterfly can stand out from other geniuses of the same level.

"However, this time the demonic path is probably serious. In just a few years, they have already needed to send reinforcements for the third time."

Faced with such a great battle as the invasion of the demonic path, even the usually aloof Ice Butterfly True Monarch showed a solemn expression in his eyes.

“In the cultivation world, Nascent Soul cultivators rarely perish, but in this great war between good and evil, several, and sometimes even more than a dozen, Nascent Soul cultivators perish each time.”

It can be said that the war between the righteous and the demonic, or the invasion of the demonic path, is a battleground for the top Nascent Soul cultivators of the three forces.

The Abyss Sea is different; power struggles, hatred between Nascent Soul cultivators, and killings for profit are all too common there.

Occasionally, beast tides would sweep through, making the Abyss Sea arguably the place where the most Nascent Soul cultivators perished.

After all, this place is a gathering place for cultivators from many parts of the cultivation world, and even cultivators from the far-off grasslands have traveled to the Abyss Sea to collect cultivation resources.

"We'll have to arrange for a large army of cultivators to provide support again."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an frowned slightly.

Although he doesn't manage things much, the two consecutive conscriptions of cultivators to war in recent years have resulted in heavy losses, which has already caused some resentment among many affiliated forces.

However, that's not what he saw; as the saying goes, "If you're in a position, you should do your job."

"If the forces below are weakened too much, it will not be good for us either."

Ten Thousand Poisons! No! It should now be called the Spirit Control Sect.

The Yuling Sect has a vast territory and many affiliated forces, including countless Golden Core and Foundation Establishment cultivators, who contribute a large amount of cultivation resources to the sect every year.

At the same time, once the war begins, they will also be conscripted by the Yuling Sect.

This kind of thing is commonplace in the cultivation world.

Just like when he was still a Qi Refining cultivator, during the war, even the Foundation Establishment families in the small Qingzhu Mountain market had to be conscripted.

The four major powers—Yu Ling Sect, Corpse Valley, Da Qian, and Sima Clan—are intertwined and mutually restraining.

Therefore, many cultivators were stationed in various towns and spiritual places along the border.

Therefore, even Lin Chang'an frowned at the prospect of conscripting a third batch of people in such a short period of time.

If there's a third batch, there will be a fourth, a fifth, and so on, all of which will deplete the overall potential of the Yuling Sect.

"If it's just some border friction, that's fine. Losing a few people is nothing."

Ice Butterfly True Monarch calmly tossed the invitation aside, since the invasion of the demonic path wasn't something she could control alone.

It will be a matter for everyone to work together at that time.

Furthermore, there are still problems between the demonic path and the righteous path, and there are even unusual movements on the grasslands.

In short, with too many powerful forces in the cultivation world, true peace is impossible.

"Let's just treat the Dao Protection Alliance Conference as a rare trading event for Nascent Soul cultivators. But Junior Brother Lin, are you really going to do this?"

Clearly, compared to matters like mobilizing the cultivator legion, Ice Butterfly True Monarch's beautiful eyes rippled with emotion; her junior brother Lin's next plan was obviously more of a concern for her.

"That's why I need Senior Sister's cooperation to spread the word that I'm going to close the mountain within the sect to prepare for the Green Horned Ox's breakthrough."

Lin Chang'an smiled easily, walked to the long table, and skillfully brewed a pot of spiritual tea.

"Junior Brother Lin! These are all minor matters, but the Sima family is extraordinary. With three Nascent Soul cultivators, how confident are you?"

Her junior brother was usually very cautious, but he was surprisingly bold in his actions, which made Fairy Ice Butterfly worry while also giving her some admiration.

As expected of her favored junior brother, his courage and domineering presence are worthy of her.

Three years ago, the Sima family made a dirty move, and Lin Chang'an had been planning it for three years.

At this moment, Lin Chang'an smiled casually and then pushed a cup of spiritual tea towards this senior sister.

"Don't worry, senior sister. I've already asked a close friend to help me. It shouldn't be difficult for me to get out unscathed."

He couldn't handle the scheme against the Sima clan alone; he naturally needed the cooperation of his senior sister, Ice Butterfly.

"Best friend?"

Upon hearing this, Fairy Ice Butterfly was speechless. Another friend? Where did this Junior Brother Lin get so many friends?

"Junior Brother Lin, you need to understand that fighting with a cultivator of the same level and killing each other to the death are two different things. How much benefit are you willing to give up to make someone risk their life?"

The close friend Lin Chang'an mentioned was naturally his clone, but he nodded slightly in response to the Ice Butterfly Fairy's question.

"As long as the plan goes smoothly, there are only two Nascent Soul cultivators in the Sima clan. Even if things don't go well, with my supernatural abilities, I can easily escape." Lin Chang'an nodded and smiled, without truly revealing his plan.

After all, it would be too bold to say it out loud, and he wasn't lying. If things went wrong, he could escape using the Blood Demon Wings.

Even if the Sima clan burned their life essence, they would not be able to catch up with him; instead, they would be dragged down to their deaths.

Even the usually calm and aloof Ice Butterfly True Monarch pondered for a moment after hearing this.

"And as you should know, my strongest skill is not swordsmanship, but escape ability."

Finally, Lin Chang'an gave a teasing laugh, while the Ice Butterfly Fairy's eye twitched.

That's true. She knew about the Blood Demon Wings; their escape techniques were unparalleled in the world, no less than lightning or wind escape techniques.

"The Sima clan!"

Moreover, although there were demonic figures behind the attack, it was the Sima clan who made the move.

With both old and new grudges combined, Ice Butterfly True Monarch was not the kind of person who was weak and easily bullied, and naturally still held a grudge in her heart.

Now that he has become a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, he can protect his junior brother within the entire Protectorate Alliance.

"Junior brother, your senior sister still has a lot of materials here. Give more so that your close friends won't just shirk their duties."

Although she agreed to the plan, Bingdie still rolled her eyes at her junior brother and gritted her teeth inwardly.

She guessed that this close friend was probably the Fairy of the Moon.

After all, the Sima clan is not weak either, and only True Monarch Mingyue, who was willing to give away a fourth-order demon core at the Nascent Soul Ceremony, has this ability.

"A fourth-order body cultivator, and judging from the appearance of this True Monarch Mingyue, he probably cultivates an ancient body-refining method."

Thinking of this, Fairy Ice Butterfly nodded secretly, and he felt somewhat at ease.

Lin Chang'an was both amused and exasperated upon seeing this; as expected, this senior sister never admitted defeat.

By taking out her own savings, isn't she clearly implying that she's not lacking in anything?

"Don't worry, senior sister. This time, your junior brother will definitely get revenge for what you did back then."

Lin Chang'an nodded and smiled, already making plans in his mind.

The Sima family—it's time to settle both old and new scores.

This Ice Butterfly Fairy is actually an ambitious and decisive person; otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to control such a large sect.

He was actually tempted to take revenge on his enemy from the very beginning.

"Given Junior Brother Lin's caution, his swordsmanship is also formidable, and with the Xuanbing Frost Flame that the two of them jointly condensed, even a mid-Nascent Soul cultivator would have to avoid his sharp edge, not to mention a fourth-order body cultivator..."

It's really interesting to think about. The Ice Butterfly Fairy couldn't help but smile. It seems that Sima the Old Thief is also preparing for his birthday banquet.

This must be a birthday banquet that the Sima family will never forget.

For a moment, the Snow Palace was filled with the laughter of Ice Butterfly True Monarch, and Lin Chang'an looked at this senior sister strangely.

Why is that smile suddenly tinged with schadenfreude?

Just then, seemingly noticing her junior brother's gaze, True Monarch Ice Butterfly instantly transformed from her domineering demeanor into that of a gentle fairy, saying:
"Junior brother, senior sister has finished all the spiritual tea in her cup."

The gentle voice echoed, and suddenly it even had a coquettish feel to it. Even after many years of getting along, Lin Chang'an was still caught off guard.

"Ahem, Senior Sister..."

Lin Chang'an concealed the fact that the coquettish senior sister in front of him was truly a female cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage of the demonic path. Her personality was ever-changing, and it was impossible to predict what she would become next.

However, just as the spirit tea was being poured, Lin Chang'an picked up a cup himself, trying to hide how touched he was by this sudden display of affection.

Suddenly, a cunning glint flashed in the Ice Butterfly Fairy's eyes. She flung the spirit tea in her hand and collapsed onto the ground.

Lin Chang'an felt a cool water dragon between his lips and teeth, instantly sweeping away the spiritual tea in his mouth.

"Junior Brother's spiritual tea is indeed of the highest quality."

Suddenly, the Ice Butterfly Fairy, her snow-white neck swaying as she licked the tea from the corner of her mouth with a seductive expression, revealed an alluring smile.

The next moment, a jade-like arm caught the falling teacup, then held it in its mouth and pressed it against her instantly.

Gudong!

"Hehe, how's Senior Sister's spiritual tea?"

The Ice Butterfly Fairy, looking down at him, revealed a smile. Lin Chang'an raised an eyebrow and said, "Again?"
"I heard that my junior brother was born into an ordinary family and once sold his goods to the emperor."

Just as Lin Chang'an was wondering, he saw the Ice Butterfly Fairy wave her sleeve and change into an exquisite robe that he had never seen before.

Wearing an imposing dragon robe, the Ice Butterfly Fairy exuded an aura of imperial power, with her phoenix eyes slanting upwards towards her temples, the corners of which naturally carried a hint of crimson.

Her eyes held the haughty air of an empress, yet also possessed a captivating charm; a vermilion mole between her brows rested beneath the golden crown adorned with nine dragons holding a pearl on her forehead.

"Junior Brother Lin, how was your meeting with the Emperor?"

Behind her, a golden dragon throne spun around her, and at this moment, the Ice Butterfly Fairy looked every bit like a domineering empress, gazing at him arrogantly.

However, as Bingdie leaned against the dragon throne, her golden dragon robe revealed a flawless white jade leg, which was bare and touched Lin Chang'an's chest directly.

"Junior Brother Lin, it seems that the cold poison in my body has flared up. Why don't you come over here quickly?"

Goodness, Lin Chang'an was completely baffled this time. This senior sister was truly unpredictable.

I can't beat him on the battlefield, so I always try to suppress him with different tricks.

This damn desire to win!
"Very well, today your junior brother will be a rebellious general and overthrow your tyrannical empress rule!"

Holding the delicate jade foot in her hand, the Ice Butterfly Fairy blushed with embarrassment, but still feigned a look of fury.

"How dare you! How dare you be so disrespectful to me, the Emperor..."

Although his tone exuded an air of imperial authority, the magnificent imperial robe he wore was surprisingly tight.

Then a war broke out in the palace, in which the empress was overthrown by the general due to her tyranny.

The empress, alluring and domineering, firmly clung to the dragon throne, seemingly struggling to maintain her power.

However, the general showed no mercy, seemingly wanting the empress to repent.

After several days of back-and-forth between the two, the Empress was finally defeated and subdued.

"Junior brother, this is a crime of deceiving the emperor!"

"Empress! Do you know your mistake?!"

Empress Ice Butterfly rested her fair arms on the dragon throne, her face flushed with shyness.

Several days later, the sound of the Empress admitting her mistake and surrendering could finally be heard from inside the hall.

……

After news came from the border that a third batch of cultivator legions would be recruited, the various low-level forces within the Protectorate Alliance became serious.

This is nothing to the major powers, but it's not good news for them.

But for some cultivators who were desperately seeking opportunities, it was a cause for great joy, for only in times of war could they find a chance.

Whether it was due to the tension at the front or the upcoming Alliance of Protectors conference, the major powers remained relatively calm for the time being.

Two months later.

Ice Butterfly True Monarch of the Spirit Control Sect led his disciples aboard a giant flying boat toward White Jade City.

No sooner had Ice Butterfly True Monarch departed than the sect activated its protective mountain formation.

From Green Bamboo Peak within the sect came the mooing of cows, and a terrifying aura of demonic beast swept through, making it clear that Lin Zhenjun's spirit pet was about to undergo tribulation.

With the Guardian Alliance Conference approaching, the various factions reacted differently upon receiving this intelligence.

"Heh heh, it seems these two don't have such a harmonious relationship."

On the flying boat in Corpse Valley, after receiving this intelligence message, Old Monster Ren couldn't help but let out a sinister sneer.

There's no such thing as true friendship in the cultivation world, especially with Ice Butterfly True Monarch's pride and domineering methods; how could she possibly allow anyone to be her equal?

It has to be said that the Yuling Sect is indeed fortunate to have produced such a Nascent Soul stage giant.

Lin Chang'an only underwent his tribulation while the other party was away, which clearly indicates that there is still a rift between the two.

Daqian.

"The Yuling Sect has activated its mountain-protecting formation; is it possible that Lin Zhenjun's Green Horned Ox is undergoing tribulation?"

When Emperor Qianlong received the news, he remained calm and showed no surprise.

If you've grown up together, you might be able to trust each other, but it would be a lie to say that neither of you is wary of someone who joined you halfway through life.

"However, the mid-stage Nascent Soul realm cannot be leveled out by adding another early-stage fourth-tier demon, especially since this Ice Butterfly True Monarch is particularly skilled in killing!"

Upon thinking of this Ice Butterfly True Monarch, the Qian Emperor couldn't help but feel a sense of apprehension.

Even among cultivators of the same level, there are differences in strength.

"It's good that there's a rift between them."

……

The Sima clan is now filled with a festive atmosphere throughout the valley, with lanterns and decorations, and a large "longevity" character hanging high.

Sima Ming, the elderly man with gray hair and beard, couldn't help but laugh when he saw this intelligence on the eve of his birthday.

"It seems that Lin Zhenjun is still wary of this Ice Butterfly Fairy."

"Congratulations, brother. Although the Yuling Sect has encountered some unexpected problems with the addition of a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, the rift between the two cannot be hidden."

After being possessed and rebuilt, Sima Ying, whose cultivation had barely recovered to the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm, greeted everyone with a beaming smile.

At the very least, their divisive tactics succeeded, and they even shifted the blame to Corpse Valley.

As a result of this incident, a Demon Corpse Ancestor fell in Corpse Valley, and the enmity between the two sides is considerable.

"Brother, there is actually another piece of good news. Your nephew Yuan in the Demonic Path is deeply trusted by the Demonic Path and has seen our contributions."

"We are preparing to help our eldest nephew reach the Nascent Soul stage, at which point our Sima clan will have four Nascent Soul cultivators."

"Excellent, there is no better birthday gift than this."

Upon hearing the series of good news, Sima Ming, whose face was usually impassive, couldn't help but reveal a sinister smile.

"At this White Jade City Conference, Jin Jianchuan is ambitious. He is just trying to win over the rogue cultivators as usual. Moreover, the border war will not really break out for several decades."

Sima Ming, the patriarch of the Sima clan, had several deep lines at the corners of his eyes that were slightly layered at this moment. Far from showing signs of aging, they made his eyes appear even more profound and deep, like an ancient well.

His eyes were slightly downturned at the corners, and his gaze swept out from under his half-closed eyelids, revealing a pair of deep eyes with an intriguing glint and a cold smile.

"Don't worry, brother. Just enjoy your nine hundredth birthday in the clan's territory. I'll bring back a treasure or two from Baibi City to celebrate your birthday."

Looking at his elder brother, who was only nine hundred years old, Sima Ying felt a pang of sadness.

My eldest brother has sacrificed so much for the family; I just don't know if his health will allow him to live to be a thousand years old.

"Go, Sima Yue is still in the clan, waiting for your return."

"Ok!"

Sima Ying nodded firmly, then led his clansmen onto the spirit boat and headed towards Baibi City.

Just after Sima Ying left, a tall and imposing man named Sima Yue, with a fierce-looking face, stepped out.

"Congratulations on your 900th birthday, elder brother. The situation in this border war is serious, and I suppose the Great Qian will have to temporarily cease hostilities."

Sima Yue walked over, laughing and cupping his hands in greeting. Sima Ming's wrinkled eyelids twitched slightly, as if he had a bad premonition, which made him frown.

"I've been feeling uneasy lately, and I'm afraid I won't last much longer."

The stronger a cultivator's cultivation, the more likely they are to have certain premonitions that will manifest.

However, when Sima Ming raised his arm and looked at the wood grain on his palm, it was particularly glaring, making his face turn somewhat ugly.

"The Great Qian Dynasty!"

The thought of the Great Qian Dynasty made him grit his teeth and feel resentful.

The whole world curses the Sima clan, but how good is the Great Qian Dynasty?

The Sima clan was already facing a life-or-death crisis. If he didn't make the first move, the Great Qian would.

Therefore, he did not hesitate to take this elixir with severe side effects in order to force a breakthrough.

"Don't worry, brother. We will definitely get one or two spiritual items to slow down your injuries at the Baibi City Trade Fair."

Sima Yue sighed inwardly. If his elder brother lived another year, at least the clan would have one more Nascent Soul cultivator.

……

However, just as the Sima clan's sacred grounds were bustling with activity, preparing to celebrate the birthday of the clan's strongest cultivator...

Outside the valley, Lin Chang'an, whose aura blended seamlessly with the surrounding trees without revealing anything, slowly opened his eyes.

"The flying boat is out!"

If an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator were to use their divine sense to explore at this moment, they would surely be discovered.

And this flying boat is high in the sky, with an array to conceal its form.

Unfortunately, Lin Chang'an's eyes gleamed with spiritual light. Although his spiritual eyes couldn't see the flying boat, he could still clearly see the fluctuations of the sea of ​​clouds as it rode through the clouds and waves.

"A nine-hundredth birthday? Looks like you old turtle won't live to see a thousand-year birthday."

Lin Chang'an sneered. Beside him were the corpses of two Core Formation cultivators, their eyes now white and their pupils dilated, they were nothing more than empty shells.

Their souls had already been devoured and searched. Then, Lin Chang'an raised his hand and put away the storage bags on the two of them.

The next moment, Lin Chang'an changed into the other party's robes, and then his aura changed, and his cultivation level dropped to the mid-stage of Core Formation.

They also picked up the congratulatory gifts and invitations from the two Core Formation cultivators.

"With this identity, it will not be difficult to enter the Sima clan's territory."

Lin Chang'an's smile carried a chill; the concealment ability of the Xuan Tian Spiritual Body was actually most suitable for this kind of disguise.

They can even imitate appearance and magical aura almost perfectly.

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