Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans...

Chapter 467 A Feast for the Senses, The Sword Saint's Two Faces

The news of Cloud City's fall spread like wildfire, shocking countless Nascent Soul cultivators.

It has always been the six demonic sects that invade others, but unexpectedly, the Protectorate Alliance has turned around and bitten back.

At this very moment, the border between the righteous and demonic factions, which had been relatively peaceful, was suddenly filled with the signs of war, directly tying down the main forces of the six demonic sects.

This moment reveals that the actions of the Protectorate Alliance may be influenced by the righteous path.

In an instant, the atmosphere of war permeated the five righteous sects, the six demonic sects, and the three major forces of the Protectorate Alliance.

"Haha, so it turns out that Alliance Leader Jin had been secretly planning this all along."

"Leader Jin is brilliant."

With the fall of Cloud City, the rich spiritual lands of thousands of miles fell into the hands of the Guardian Alliance. Many neutral Nascent Soul cultivators, and even those who usually did not participate, rushed to attend the so-called Guardian Alliance Conference.

But their greedy expressions all revealed their profit-seeking nature.

"Fellow Daoists, you are too kind. We were afraid of leaking information, so we had to take the risk. Who knew we would be so lucky?"

At this moment, Cloud City was in a state of chaos after the war, but the Guardian Alliance Conference had already begun in the highest hall of the city.

Various forces and Nascent Soul stage experts gathered, while Core Formation stage forces were not even qualified to take their seats.

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Jin and the other fellow Daoists are indeed quite skilled."

Seeing this group of hyenas who had come for the sake of profit, the four major forces present all showed disdain or sneers.

Jin Jianchuan, on the other hand, engaged in a hypocritical discussion with the others, accompanied by a forced laugh.

At this point, everyone is driven by self-interest, but they also have no choice but to join forces. After all, the six major sects of the demonic path are powerful, and the subsequent counterattack will really depend on the combined efforts of the four major forces and Jin Jianchuan.

Even if they manage to withstand the pressure, they will likely suffer a significant loss of strength in the end, and it's uncertain who will ultimately control the territory they've acquired.

Therefore, only by combining everyone's strength can we resist the upcoming invasion of demonic forces.

"Fellow Daoists, please forgive me for speaking frankly beforehand, but in recent years, quite a few people have secretly defected to the demonic path, and some have even become entangled with it."

But we have just regained our lost territory and will absolutely not allow anyone to break the alliance..."

Using both kindness and severity is an old tactic, but it's also the most effective.

The four major powers had already divided up their own interests, so naturally they didn't bother to fight for them anymore.

A large portion of the profits still belong to Bai Jiansheng. If it weren't for this Nascent Soul cultivator presiding over and deterring both the righteous and demonic paths, the Protectorate Alliance would have been divided up long ago.

Therefore, although the swordsman did not show up, no one dared to raise any objection to the benefits he deserved.

“Junior brother, look at these people. They know it’s a trap, but they still bar their bloody mouths for profit. Where is the dignity of a Nascent Soul cultivator?”

When she was bored in the dark, the Ice Butterfly Fairy couldn't help but tease her with telepathy.

Lin Chang'an nodded in agreement. These were all Nascent Soul cultivators who had lived for hundreds or thousands of years; they would only get involved if there was enough benefit.

Everyone present ate their fill at this lavish feast, but of course, they also had to pay a price.

"In that case, you should all order your direct disciples or blood relatives to form a demon-slaying team."

"I will wipe out all the demonic traitors within the vast territory behind Cloud City, to ensure the stability of my rear."

As the profits were divided, Jin Jianchuan also took the opportunity to win over many people. However, his ruthless demeanor remained unchanged, and his gentle smile prompted everyone to offer their pledges of allegiance first.

At this time, they directly took over Cloud City, resulting in a large number of disciples from demonic sects within their vast territory, including some important figures.

Only when your hands are stained with blood can you truly show your sincerity.

The Nascent Soul stage monsters were all well aware of the situation, and after receiving their benefits, they all nodded silently.

Of course, none of this is reliable, but it's the best option available.

"In the future battle against the demonic path, if any fellow Daoist dares to commit acts of rebellion!"

Just then, Jin Jianchuan, the vice leader of the Protectorate Alliance, grinned and revealed a bloodthirsty smile.

"I'm sure you fellow Daoists are familiar with the name of True Monarch You Sha. I will offer a hefty reward. If any fellow Daoist believes that the Six Demonic Sects can protect him, then consider this all nonsense."

When the name of True Monarch You Sha was uttered, the expressions of all the Nascent Soul cultivators present changed drastically, and even Fairy Bing Die showed a solemn look.

"You Sha Zhenjun, this legendary Nascent Soul cultivator from two hundred years ago, is extremely mysterious and strange. Although he was only in the mid-Nascent Soul stage, he did one of the most sensational things."

He assassinated a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator from the righteous path, and was subsequently hunted down by a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator from the righteous path. He even managed to retaliate and injure the latter, thus gaining immense fame and becoming rumored to be the strongest person below the Nascent Soul level!

At this moment, the legend of this assassin in the shadows came to Lin Chang'an's mind. It was said that as long as enough money was paid, this person would take on any assassination target below the Nascent Soul stage.

"This Fellow Daoist Jin is quite skilled."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an looked at Jin Jianchuan, who was displaying the temperament of a ruthless hero, and couldn't help but nod in approval.

"Junior brother, when we attacked Cloud City, you sensed something was amiss. Could it be that this person was behind it all?"

It turns out that when attacking Cloud City, Lin Chang'an did not use a secret technique to directly raise his strength to the mid-Nascent Soul stage, but secretly sensed a faint and elusive aura.

This kept him on edge the whole time, holding back his trump card. He initially thought it was a trick by the demonic path, but in the end, he didn't see it.

"It's uncertain, but it's highly likely that it's a backup plan for this Fellow Daoist Jin Jianchuan."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an squinted and secretly communicated with the Ice Butterfly Fairy and the other person.

Only the two of them knew about this, which is why neither of them fought desperately when they fought against the Old Monster Shangyuan.

However, the two secretly speculated that the person in the shadows was probably not You Sha Zhenjun, but rather a backup plan that Jin Jianchuan had secretly laid, but had not yet used.

This Alliance of Protectors conference was almost universally successful, but some unrestrained Nascent Soul cultivators hesitated and ultimately only managed to secure a small amount of benefit.

They could never fight to the death, but if they were winning a battle or holding off a cultivator of the same level for a short while, they could manage it.

After all, not everyone is willing to gamble, and this is exactly the effect Jin Jianchuan wanted.

Although the Six Demonic Sects are restrained by the righteous path, they are still a terrifying force. Each additional Nascent Soul cultivator is a valuable asset.

Everyone has received a share of the profits, and the next challenge is how to protect those profits.

……

“Fellow Daoist Jin, all the array formations and restrictions in Cloud City have been rearranged. However, the demonic cultivators destroyed the original array plates before they left, which is a bit of a pity.”

After the Alliance of Protectors' meeting concluded, Jin Jianchuan chatted with Lin Chang'an with a broad smile, looking quite spirited.

Previously, he only had the Demon Flame Old Monster as his helper. Now that the situation has become favorable, he took this opportunity to recruit several Nascent Soul cultivators, which naturally pleased him.

Lin Chang'an could see it clearly: these rogue cultivators were willing to join because of cultivation resources, and also because of the fact that Jin Jianchuan's power was different from that of sects and families.

This is the real reason for joining; two of the Nascent Soul cultivators are nearing the end of their lives and they want to find a powerful backer for their descendants.

Others are there for cultivation resources, since those who join now are all trusted confidants.

Ultimately, it all boils down to the word "interests".

"Fellow Daoist Lin, you've worked hard."

"Not at all, Fellow Daoist Jin's ancient fourth-order array formation is truly profound. Having me set it up allowed me to observe it for a while."

Since both sides share the same interests and have no conflict, they naturally have smiles on their faces.

Moreover, both parties are very satisfied with this collaboration.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, this is the spiritual liquid we discussed earlier."

After exchanging a glance, the two smiled.

Taking over Cloud City is even better for the Spirit Control Sect, as it not only gains them a share of the profits but also shifts their internal conflicts to the outside world.

Otherwise, the Yuling Sect would now be facing a joint suppression from Corpse Valley and the Great Qian Dynasty.

……

After returning to the cave dwelling assigned to him in Cloud City, Lin Chang'an was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.

Since capturing Cloud City, they have been on high alert, fearing an attack from the demonic path. In particular, the faint aura he sensed in the shadows earlier made him even more vigilant.

"Master, I took everything you told me to take in the chaos."

Once back inside the cave, Jin Feng, who had been waiting for a long time, excitedly showed off her spoils with shining eyes.

There was a string of storage bags filled to the brim, and even the cave was piled high with various resources.

This scene pleased Lin Chang'an even more.

"Not bad, it wasn't for nothing that I had you secretly infiltrate Cloud City and cause so much trouble during the chaos."

Lin Chang'an naturally wouldn't miss such a good opportunity.

Although there aren't many materials that would tempt a Nascent Soul cultivator, selling them for spirit stones would still yield a considerable fortune.

The main reason is the large quantity; after all, Cloud City was originally a war fortress of the demonic path, and it has stockpiled a sufficient amount of strategic resources.

"Master, you don't know, when I was secretly collecting these resources, I discovered that there were other people in the same business. But I obeyed your orders, so I didn't cause any trouble and just made money first!"

Jin Feng, with her eyes crinkled, eagerly stepped forward, brewing tea and then leaping up to massage Lin Chang'an's shoulders, which made Lin Chang'an nod with a smile.

"Everyone contributed to the materials this time, since we were all in the public eye, right?"

Jin Feng nodded repeatedly, while Lin Chang'an squinted and continued to laugh:
"Let's be fair this time. Green Horn Ox contributed a lot, so count him as one."

"Uh-huh."

"And then there's Hongyi and Ling'er, who were constantly on guard against the hidden enemies; each of them gets a share,"

Jin Feng nodded repeatedly. Although she was a little reluctant, she didn't feel any dissatisfaction after thinking about Sister Red and Little Mistress Ling'er.

"And the Yin Spirit Two-Headed Tiger also contributed to saving Ling'er back then, and its cultivation level is now at the bottom, so it can be considered a small contribution."

"Alright!" Although she was reluctant to part with it, and didn't particularly like the aura of the Yin Spirit Beast King, she had spent so many years with it, and this big tiger was the most obedient and docile one she had ever encountered.

Jin Feng finally nodded in agreement. At this moment, she was already thinking about dividing up the spoils. However, Lin Chang'an had not yet finished speaking.

"And your mistress Yun Yao, although she is not here, we cannot refuse to give her."

These words made Jin Feng's eyes widen. Looking at her master's shameless face, she thought she would accept it if it were really given to the mistress.

But the question is, where is the mistress?
They thought that was the bottom line, but Lin Chang'an coughed lightly again.

"And as for my senior sister's share, although I don't know, she's still one of us, so we can't not give it to her."

"Owner……"

Jin Feng stared with her big, bright golden eyes, and finally nodded repeatedly with a pitiful look on her face, saying hurriedly, "What Master said makes sense."

It dared not let its owner divide it any further, otherwise it would truly be gone.

Lin Chang'an squinted and kept looking at Jin Feng. The girl seemed a little guilty, but she pretended to be a lackey.

In the end, Lin Chang'an did not expose the girl's wicked intentions.

Jin Feng secretly breathed a sigh of relief; luckily, it had hidden a little treasure trove.

……

That night, a howling wind and snow swept in, seemingly burying the flames of war across the vast territory of Cloud City.

Meanwhile, Lin Chang'an sat cross-legged inside the cave, and the Xuan Tian Immortal Vine slowly emerged in front of him.

As bottle after bottle of spiritual liquid was poured in, the fifth leaf finally blossomed into emerald green, and at the same time, a powerful life force emanated from it.

"Finally! I've got the training manual!"

As the last drop of spiritual liquid was absorbed, the Xuan Tian Immortal Vine emitted a spiritual light, seemingly not having absorbed enough, but unfortunately, there wasn't a single drop left, and it could only return to its body in the end.

At this moment, Lin Chang'an slowly opened his eyes, and the Refining Technique Scripture began to circulate around his body.

【Lifespan: 381/2010】

[Realm Level: Early Nascent Soul Stage (33/100)]

Opening his eyes and looking at his current cultivation level, Lin Chang'an revealed a satisfied smile.

No wonder both the righteous and demonic paths are so strong, yet they still haven't given up on expanding their territory.

The profits he could get after conquering Cloud City were already tempting enough, not to mention the territory and spirit mines he would receive after resisting the demonic forces—all of which would bring him a continuous stream of benefits.

"My divine sense has now reached the peak of the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm, and I'm only half a step away from breaking through. I still have body refinement to do!"

Once one's cultivation reaches the Nascent Soul realm, breaking through the bottleneck is extremely difficult, and many Nascent Soul cultivators can only linger in the early Nascent Soul stage throughout their entire lives.

"Even if one's divine sense wants to break through, it can only be done through slow and steady refinement, unless there is an opportunity."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but shake his head inwardly. If the opportunity to obtain a Nascent Soul was so easy to come by, there wouldn't be so many Nascent Soul cultivators risking their lives to go to the Sealed Demon Abyss.

"It has been almost eighty years since I broke through to the late stage of the third level of body refinement. My cultivation is close to perfection. It seems that the key is to find an opportunity to break through to the fourth level of body refinement."

At that time, by cultivating both physical and magical abilities, one's combat power will reach an even higher level.

Although the Dharma, Body, and Spirit have all broken through to the fourth level, the Xuan Tian Spirit Body will need to undergo a tribulation of lightning a hundred years later, but this is only a matter of time.

With the great war between the demonic and the righteous path imminent, having more strength means having a better chance of success.

Therefore, Lin Chang'an did not hesitate much. If he suppressed his cultivation for fear of tribulation, how could he cultivate?

At this level of cultivation, every step is a struggle.

"Moreover, there are still a hundred years until the tribulation, which is enough time to prepare."

Facing the tribulation of lightning, Lin Chang'an's greatest confidence now lies not in his strength, but in his skill and talent.

With arrays, talismans, pills, and artifacts—four fourth-tier skills—he's bound to make a fortune in this great war of demons. A hundred years is enough time for him to have the confidence to face the tribulation of lightning.

This is also the source of his confidence in cultivating the Dharma, the body, and the spirit simultaneously.

Other cultivators simply couldn't afford to support them.

These skills don't yield significant cultivation resources at lower levels, but at the fourth level, they become incredibly powerful.

Many resources that require Nascent Soul cultivators to take risks to obtain can be traded by cultivators with fourth-tier skills.

This is the gap.

"Now I have five clones, plus two fourth-tier spirit pets, the Green Horned Ox and the Phoenix Crying Bird, and the Red Robe. I can be considered an army on my own, and I am enough to rival a Nascent Soul sect."

It's hard to believe until you calculate it carefully; the smile on Lin Chang'an's face grew even wider.

This is also why he had no interest in establishing a sect; otherwise, he would definitely be a powerful patriarch.

"Next, we need to find an opportunity to trade some spiritual items for body refinement within Cloud City, since it's not easy for so many Nascent Soul cultivators to gather here."

Especially with the imminent war between the demonic and spiritual realms, many Nascent Soul cultivators will exchange strategic resources for things they urgently need to improve their combat power or strength.

Just as Lin Chang'an was calculating his own assets, he suddenly raised an eyebrow, as if he had sensed something.

The phoenix inside the cave transformed into a golden light and vanished into the painting. Outside the cave, the protective barriers rippled.

"This broken silver bell, no wonder this old ghost was so generous, it turns out it's just a half-finished product."

Ice Butterfly walked in irritably, but she was toying with the silver bell between her fingers.

"Senior sister, what are you doing?"

Lin Chang'an looked puzzled by the arrival of the Ice Butterfly, while the Ice Butterfly Fairy pretended to be weak.

"Good junior brother, senior sister is just scared."

Seeing that Senior Sister Bingdie was acting like a drama queen again, Lin Chang'an was speechless.

"It's all my fault, junior brother. He said he sensed someone lurking in the shadows. What if someone were plotting against senior sister?"

The Ice Butterfly Fairy leaned against her delicately, her jade arms already encircling her waist.

"But junior brother, who do you think this person could be?"

Suddenly, the Ice Butterfly Fairy's tone changed and she spoke in a deep voice. Lin Chang'an was already used to the rapid changes in her expression.

However, when it came to serious matters, Lin Chang'an also looked very serious.

"Senior sister, this person is most likely related to this Fellow Daoist Jin, but he could also be someone secretly lurking in the demonic path, just without a suitable opportunity to strike."

"However, we were unable to sense this person's presence later on, so they must have already left."

When the topic turned to serious matters, both of them began to plan with solemn expressions.

"In that case, we should not easily separate during the war, lest we fall into a trap,"

With their combined strength, unless you're a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, you shouldn't think you can easily mess with them.

Lin Chang'an dared not be careless about his own safety, and nodded solemnly.

"Senior sister, is it because you didn't get enough silver essence for that silver bell you're holding?"

This silver bell is an ancient treasure, but unfortunately many of its ancient materials have disappeared, which makes its status in the cultivation world somewhat awkward.

Many of the ancient treasures are incomplete or damaged and cannot be repaired, making them seem like a waste to discard.

Complete ancient artifacts, or even those that can be restored with suitable materials, are extremely rare.

"This old monster from Shangyuan is so cunning. He's just wasting the power of this ancient treasure. But it's still okay that so much silver essence is being used for repairs."

However, the lotus pattern on the silver bell clearly indicates it is a Buddhist treasure, and only a master craftsman well-versed in Buddhist scripture would be confident in its restoration.

Nestled in Lin Chang'an's arms, the Ice Butterfly Fairy settled into a comfortable position and began to play with the ancient treasure with her jade-like fingers.

"Buddhist script, a master of weapon crafting!"

At this moment, Lin Chang'an recalled the Buddha's relic he had obtained in the secret realm, as well as the Buddhist texts that covered the walls of the secret room.

Over the years, he has also done some research, after all, he still has two treasures in his possession: the Buddha's Light Relic and the Vajra Pestle, so naturally he has to study the Buddhist texts.

"Ahem, Senior Sister, I have a close friend who is well-versed in Buddhist scripture and is skilled in weapon crafting. Perhaps he can help you repair this ancient treasure."

Lin Chang'an coughed twice, feigning an indifferent expression.

However, when the Ice Butterfly Fairy in his arms heard the words "closest friend," her lips parted slightly, and she stared at Lin Chang'an in astonishment and shock.

"Junior brother! Just how many close friends do you have?"

After a long while, the Ice Butterfly Fairy's mind was buzzing as she came to her senses. Even her Buddhist friends were there?
Just how many secrets does her good junior brother still hold?

There are people in the Abyss Sea, there are people in the Dao Protection Alliance, there are people in Buddhism, so where in the entire cultivation world are there no people?

The Ice Butterfly Fairy, who was in the mid-Nascent Soul stage, was genuinely shocked.

Don't even mention her. Even a well-informed ancient monster knows the value of a fourth-tier weapon refiner.

"Good junior brother, you've kept this from your senior sister for so long."

At this moment, Fairy Ice Butterfly spoke softly, but considering Junior Brother Lin's talent in formations, it was understandable.

They're both fourth-tier skilled professionals, so it's understandable that they'd be attracted to each other. But the question is, is your best friend perhaps another stunning beauty?

“Good junior brother, with the demonic invasion imminent, we should practice our combined attack technique.”

Although the Ice Butterfly Fairy is alluring and likes to change her appearance in various ways, she can still prioritize important matters when it comes to serious issues.

The combined attack technique allows two people to unleash even greater combat power when working together.

……

Outside the city in the clouds.

On an inconspicuous mountain peak, a dark figure slowly appeared in the moonlight, yet it blended naturally with the darkness. If this person hadn't spoken, it would have remained unnoticed.

"It seems you're very lucky; you took Cloud City in one battle."

"It's all thanks to your secret assistance, fellow Daoist."

Jin Jianchuan, who had just become a local overlord, was full of vigor and ambition, but when facing this person, he was filled with fear and solemnity.

"No need for such talk. I haven't helped you much. I wouldn't have come if I hadn't owed you a favor back then."

The shadowy figure's cold voice echoed, its gender indistinguishable, while Jin Jianchuan nodded secretly.

This dark figure was none other than You Sha Zhenjun. After two hundred years, his cultivation had become even more terrifying. Although he had not yet entered the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, he did not think that this person was much weaker.

"As agreed, if needed during this war between demons, I will help you kill a Nascent Soul cultivator, and from then on, I will no longer owe Bai Jiansheng any favors."

The cold voice of You Sha Zhenjun echoed, while Jin Jianchuan nodded solemnly, feeling somewhat relieved.

Fortunately, the capture of Cloud City went relatively smoothly, and this hidden trump card was not used.

"Thank you, fellow Taoist."

"However, it should be made clear beforehand that although there is an agreement between the righteous and demonic paths, Nascent Soul cultivators are not allowed to take action unless absolutely necessary."

But if it truly touches upon the real interests of the demonic path, and a Nascent Soul cultivator were to intervene, fellow Daoist, you should instead ask Sword Saint Bai to come out of seclusion. I will not oblige.

This sentence was almost a warning, and Jin Jianchuan naturally understood this principle.

When she kills the demonic cultivators, she should be careful not to provoke the real old monsters.

As the shadowy figure disappeared, Jin Jianchuan revealed an even greater sense of apprehension.

"True Monarch You Sha is truly terrifying. His aura is so concealed that I didn't even notice it at all. If he were to assassinate me!"

Thinking of this, Jin Jianchuan frowned even more, realizing that his strength was still too weak.

"Late Nascent Soul stage! In the future, I, Jin Jianchuan, may very well reach this realm!"

He has been planning for so long, even joining forces with others, all for the sake of building a truly powerful force so that he will have many times more resources for cultivation in the future.

"The Six Sects of the Demonic Path!"

At this moment, Jin Jianchuan looked coldly at the distant mountains, seemingly already seeing the rampant demonic energy, yet there was no fear in his eyes.

If he doesn't fight, he'll forever be confined to the Protectorate Alliance. Without a tremendous stroke of luck, his cultivation will likely remain stuck at the mid-Nascent Soul stage for the rest of his life.

……

Baibi City, within the forbidden area of ​​the back mountain.

The valley was serene and beautiful, with clear streams, swimming fish, and wildflowers everywhere. Suddenly, a dark shadow appeared, causing the figure sitting cross-legged in the valley to slowly open his eyes.

"It seems the plan is going smoothly, and Cloud City has been captured."

A figure in pristine white palace attire sat cross-legged on a stone platform, with a white jade sword lying horizontally in front of him.

Her figure was aloof and cold, her features were exquisite yet chilling, like a sword immortal in a classical painting, her temperament noble and elegant, untouched by worldly dust.

"And you, back then, a moment of carelessness allowed you to develop an independent consciousness, almost causing a huge mistake, which made it take so many years to recover through re-cultivation."

The cold voice of the White Jade Sword Saint echoed, and the dark figure in front of her slowly removed her mask, revealing a face exactly like hers.

However, this Netherworld Killer was dressed in black robes, with a cold and aloof demeanor, and exuded a chilling aura of vengeance.

This White Sword Saint, though brimming with sword energy, exudes an ethereal, otherworldly quality, representing two completely different sword intents.

No one would have imagined the two of them together.

At this moment, after the Nascent Soul of the Netherworld True Monarch left her body, her eyes were empty, and her Nascent Soul was being re-refined.

If the righteous and demonic factions knew that the second nascent soul of this White Jade Sword Saint was actually the Netherworld Killing True Monarch, they would probably immediately launch a great war.

After a while, the second nascent soul was refined again. After returning to the body, its dark eyes finally shone with spiritual light.

"Peak of the mid-stage Nascent Soul realm. If all goes well this time, I should be able to break through to the late-stage Nascent Soul realm through this massacre, barring any unforeseen circumstances."

"With the combined power of both, I will be able to attempt to break through to the Nascent Soul realm once again!"

Sword Saint, whose original name was Bai Yufeng, later changed his name to "Bi", created the White Phoenix Sword Technique and roamed the world of cultivation.

He once challenged the Nine Heavens Sword Pavilion, one of the five righteous sects, and became famous throughout the world, earning the title of the White Jade Sword Saint.

"It is said that ten thousand years ago, the spiritual energy in this place was abundant, and it would not have been so difficult to break through. But now the spiritual energy is thin, so we can only use this second nascent soul to cultivate the Sword of Slaughter."

Using the war of demonic invasion as a pretext, the sword intent of slaughter was once again condensed, and then the power of both was combined to attempt to break through to the Nascent Soul stage.

Bai Bifeng gently stroked the white jade sword in her hand, as if she were caressing a beloved object.

Jin Jianchuan, the disciple I took in at the beginning, was only to repay a favor, but I never expected to have such an unexpected gain.

"I have settled my debts to the Nine Heavens Sword Pavilion and repaid my favors to the Jin family. Now, only the sword in my hand can accompany me on this journey."

As she gently stroked the white jade sword, a cold expression appeared between her brows as she looked at the black killing sword of the second nascent soul beside her, as if she were rejecting the naked killing intent of the sword.

"I heard that Fellow Daoist Ming of the Azure Sea Palace has gone into seclusion again. It's a pity that the shackles of your half-demon bloodline are limiting your talent. Fellow Daoist, I won't wait for you."

When Bai Bifeng mentioned the figure from Bihai Palace, a hint of regret appeared in her eyes, as if she was lamenting that she would lack an opponent in the future.

"Transformation into a Divine Being! For thousands of years, these old monsters have continuously allowed the forces of the world to weaken the Sealed Demon Abyss. I wonder if these demons can break my sword intent."

Or perhaps, it will hone my sword intent to an even greater level!

Thinking of the great struggle that was about to begin, Bai Bifeng's cold eyes flashed with a chilling sword intent, revealing a hint of excitement.

……

The world of cultivation is in turmoil. The six sects of the demonic path are tied down by the righteous path, giving the Alliance of Protectors ample time to set up frontline fortifications.

As a result of this incident, the six sects of the demonic path clashed fiercely with the righteous path several times.

The five righteous factions were delighted to see this, as the demonic path had become increasingly powerful in recent years, forcing them to rely on the power of the Protectorate Alliance.

Everyone in the world knows this: the five righteous factions and the White Sword Saint of the Protectorate Alliance have almost reached an agreement.

A year has passed in the blink of an eye, and the mountains and peaks outside Cloud City have long been fortified into an impenetrable fortress.

Meanwhile, in the vast spiritual lands behind Cloud City, forces eager to get a taste of the spoils ruthlessly formed demon-slaying cultivator teams.

They eradicated those who had been hiding in the east and west, as well as the families and forces that had committed heinous crimes by siding with the demonic path. Their methods were no less cruel than those of the demonic path itself.

More importantly, anyone who kills a member of the demonic path's Nascent Soul realm or someone of high status will be reported directly.

Even the Nascent Soul cultivators of these forces, in order to pledge their loyalty, personally refined the souls of these people.

It was only through methods such as having Nascent Soul cultivators who benefited from the schemes and making vows of inner demons that the Dao Protection Alliance gained their trust.

However, since the betrayal by the Old Monster Shangyuan four hundred years ago, the array restrictions within Cloud City are now only controlled by Jin Jianchuan, the true deputy leader of the alliance.

The other four major powers each control a portion of it.

Inside the cave.

At this moment, Lin Chang'an held a fourth-order spirit brush in his hand. After holding his breath and concentrating, a flash of spiritual light appeared, and he finally breathed a long sigh of relief.

"This fourth-tier spirit talisman really consumes a lot of spiritual energy. Fortunately, my physique is strong enough to recover."

With a fourth-tier avatar talisman placed aside, a total of eight low-grade fourth-tier spirit talismans appeared on the table.

“Master, we’ve really struck gold this time. With the Protectorate Alliance providing the talisman materials, you can easily earn a considerable amount of spirit stones.”

They could even snatch up some resources; truly, there couldn't be a better deal in the world.

The woman in red, sipping spiritual tea, looked on with a critical eye, nodding frequently as she looked at the talismans on the table.

Lin Chang'an looked up and was speechless when he saw that there wasn't even a cup of spiritual tea in front of him.

"Hehe, Master, look."

Hongyi and Jinfeng had been fooling around for a long time, and now that they had a body, they had begun to accumulate their own cultivation materials.

Seeing her master working hard, the woman in red revealed an ingratiating smile. Every time a bit of her fourth-tier skill was released, she could earn a lot.

Seeing Lin Chang'an's gaze, she immediately realized something and quickly handed over the spiritual tea in her hand.

“Master, this is spiritual tea that I brewed for you myself. You should know that although I don’t remember anything from the past, I am definitely a very important person…”

I'm dressed in red, and I'm personally serving you tea and water. You should be content.

Lin Chang'an's eyes twitched as he looked at the spirit tea that the woman in red had drunk.

"Alright, take these talismans. Remember to bring back the spirit stones and spirit fruits as well."

“Master, don’t I need to cultivate? Even if I don’t need it, Ling’er still needs to.”

The woman in red looked pitiful and brought up her identity as a sword attendant, leaving Lin Chang'an speechless.

How come everyone is so greedy? Jin Feng is, and so is this woman in red, and Qingjiao Niu is gluttonous.

After all that, only Ling'er is relatively well-behaved, and the Yin Spirit Two-Headed Tiger is the most obedient.

Meanwhile, the two-headed tiger spirit, fast asleep inside the scroll, was clutching its storage bag. If it heard these words, it would surely feel aggrieved.

Does it not want it? It's completely outmatched. Luckily, its owner still remembers it, and it hasn't missed out on any benefits.

"Alright, if possible, it would be best to exchange a few spiritual items for body refinement with this Fellow Daoist Jin."

Although I agreed to draw the talisman, I still have to pay some fees.

Lin Chang'an's reminder was also because he was preparing to find a place to break through to the fourth level of body refinement after a while.

"Alright, alright, Master, don't worry."

Seeing the excited look on the woman in red holding the talisman, Lin Chang'an shook his head. No wonder she could play with Jin Feng. She had lost too many memories; in fact, both of them were still quite naive.

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