Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans...

Chapter 469 Letter from an Old Friend in the Clouds

City in the Clouds.

After Lin Chang'an returned quietly, he first received a letter from the Chamber of Commerce of the Seven Nations.

"Shen Zhuang and Li Tianmo have both passed away peacefully."

With the situation of the Protectorate Alliance tense and a major battle imminent, the merchant guild led by the Xuan Yin Pavilion under Lin Chang'an's command had naturally already begun to move out.

As a result, while escorting supplies to the Protectorate Alliance, they also brought several letters.

"Alas, time is merciless."

Sitting in the pavilion of his cave dwelling, watching the changing winds and clouds, he once again felt the ruthlessness of time and a touch of loneliness.

These two were descendants of old friends. They had worked hard to cultivate on Five Dragons Island in the Abyss Sea, but failed in their attempt to achieve the Great Dao of Core Formation. After that, they returned to the Yue Kingdom and became local patriarchs.

The last time they met was when he returned to Yue Kingdom after forming his Nascent Soul. It's hard to believe that so many years have passed in the blink of an eye.

For a Nascent Soul cultivator, decades are nothing more than a long period of seclusion.

But for low-level cultivators, it is already a cycle.

Shen Zhuang and Li Tianmo passed away three years apart. Because Yue Kingdom was far away, the Chamber of Commerce only visited once every few years.

Therefore, when the letter arrived, it was news that both of them had passed away.

Both of them were late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators and had lived for nearly 250 years, which is considered a long life in the cultivation world.

"Time is truly merciless, yet it passes silently. In the blink of an eye, I am already an old monster who is almost four hundred years old."

Cloud City, located at the top of the mountain range, is a celestial city that Lin Chang'an can see perfectly from the pavilion in the sea of ​​clouds.

Watching the clouds rise and fall, even a Nascent Soul cultivator, with their extraordinary cultivation, is but a drop in the ocean in the face of time.

His initial surge of confidence and excitement gradually subsided, reminding him that his journey had only just begun and that he still had a long way to go.

"Perhaps only after achieving immortality will I be able to stop and properly look back on the path I came from."

Lin Chang'an then sighed softly and slowly placed the letter aside.

These two letters were written by Shen Zhuang and Li Tianmo on their deathbeds, followed by two respectful letters from their descendants who inherited the family business.

The letter was filled with even more respect, and even after learning of his current status, she dared not mention anything else, simply wanting to preserve this fragile relationship.

After so many generations, everyone knows that the bond has long since faded.

However, the gap between Lin Chang'an's current status and strength is too great. But as long as this relationship exists, the resources of the Shen family and the Li family in Yue Kingdom and Xuan Yin Pavilion will not be suppressed.

The rest depends on whether there are outstanding individuals among the descendants of the two clans. If there are, all competition will be fair and just, and may even be biased towards them.

This can also be considered leveraging existing momentum.

Lin Chang'an didn't feel anything was wrong. In fact, the Zhao sisters of Xuan Yin Pavilion and the Zhou family had mentioned the care they had given to the two clans.

"The Yue Kingdom of today is not the same as it was back then."

The moon is the same moon as my hometown, but I am not the same person as my hometown. I walk the great path alone.

Faces flashed through my mind, from initial familiarity to gradual estrangement. Along this journey, I felt increasingly lonely.

Then Lin Chang'an picked up the remaining letters, including those from the Zhao sisters and Liu Ruyu.

Currently, the Zhao sisters are considered top-tier cultivators in the Xuan Yin Pavilion, while Liu Ruyu is the deputy sect leader, handling all matters large and small within the sect.

"Fellow Daoist Liu has not let Fellow Daoist Ni Chang down."

The text mentions that the Xuan Yin Pavilion has now completely absorbed the Yue Kingdom and become the hegemon among the seven kingdoms.

Finally, there was a subtle hint that the sect leader of the Rainbow Garment Sect had not yet returned.

This undoubtedly also implies a desire to bring the two parties closer together.

Upon seeing this, Lin Chang'an smiled. He was not averse to this kind of social skill, after all, interpersonal relationships need to be maintained.

"Fellow Daoist Liu's methods have become increasingly skillful; you must have worked hard all these years."

The Xuan Yin Pavilion's journey has been full of twists and turns. From being driven out of the Yue Kingdom at the beginning, it gradually became stronger under the leadership of Fairy Ni Chang.

It can be said that Fairy Ni Chang laid a solid foundation for the sect, and Liu Ruyu led the sect to prosperity on this basis.

"However, in the past few years, we have even taken in two cultivators who possess spiritual bodies."

Although it's not a high-level spirit, it's not bad either.

Moreover, Liu Ruyu's letter subtly revealed that if he needed it, Xuan Yin Pavilion would arrange for several skillful disciples and maids to go there.

Lin Chang'an smiled and shook his head, slowly putting down the letter and picking up the others.

Old Hu from the Abyss Sea wrote a lot in his letter, mostly about various intelligence and anecdotes about the Abyss Sea, as well as his boasting that he had a close friend who was a Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Old Hu's habit of boasting hasn't changed."

Lin Chang'an couldn't help but smile, but what he said was true; he really was a Nascent Soul cultivator.

This feeling was just like when the two of them were still Foundation Establishment cultivators, and Old Hu often boasted that his ancestors had produced a powerful cultivator who almost reached the Nascent Soul stage.

At first, he thought Old Hu was just bragging.

However, he was somewhat taken aback when he saw the letter from Lu Zhenjun of Bihai Palace.

"What does Lu Zhenjun mean?"

The letter contained only one line, inviting him to visit the Abyss Sea sometime in the future to discuss matters with his daughter.

"Others may have their doubts, but surely this Lord Lu Zhenjun should know."

Lin Chang'an was speechless for a while. There were all sorts of rumors outside, but didn't you know?

Don't you know whether your own daughter has ever left the Abyss Sea? What's the point of talking to him?
"Could it be that Su Wanwan sent a congratulatory gift, and this Lu Zhenjun found out about it?"

After a moment of speculation, Lin Chang'an was immediately embarrassed. Only if this news was sent back would Lu Zhenjun react.

After all, with the Sima clan being wiped out, many things about the magic robe that Su Wanwan sent have been unearthed since the magic robe was sent.

Perhaps they were unaware of this because the Abyss Sea was quite far from the Guardian Alliance.

But the Sima clan was the catalyst that ignited these events, and it's highly likely that the news was relayed back.

"What kind of mess is this!" Lin Chang'an was speechless.

It wasn't that his guess was wrong; it was just that no one could have imagined that this Lu Zhenjun had actually claimed to be in seclusion at the time, but was secretly causing trouble, and as a result, he really had no idea whether his daughter had gone out or not.

As a result, after putting down Lu Zhenjun's letter, he received a series of letters from this fellow Daoist Su.

Su Miaoyin's letters only contained discussions about formations, while Su Wanwan's letters were full of romantic and poetic tales.

Finally, there was a letter from Bihai Palace, delivered through the Xuan Yin Pavilion Chamber of Commerce. Lin Chang'an thought it was just another routine contact.

Unexpectedly, when she took out a jade pendant from the letter, the jade pendant at her waist emitted a spiritual light.

After the jade pendant engraved with the character 'Ming' flashed with spiritual light, the contents of the jade plaque became clearly visible.

It contained the method for crafting a magical artifact, but nothing else.

"The Six Harmonies Mysterious Light Mirror!"

The Six Harmonies Mystic Mirror is clearly a magical artifact designed for use by the Phoenix Bird.

The term "Liuhe" refers to the four directions, symbolizing the entire spatial domain.

This magical artifact possesses the characteristics of trapping enemies and being unpredictable, but Lin Chang'an, as a fourth-level weapon-refining master, instantly saw the greatest use of this magical artifact for the Phoenix Bird.

"This Six Harmonies Mystic Light Mirror magic weapon is just a trapping magic weapon for others, but for the Phoenix Cry Bird, it can achieve the strongest killing power while trapping the enemy."

The Six Harmonies Mystic Mirror, crafted from the egg fragments left over from the Phoenix's transformation, possesses the ability to reflect golden divine flames.

At this moment, Lin Chang'an could already imagine that once trapped by this magic weapon, the terrifying speed of the golden divine flames would keep rebounding, attacking from all angles, making it almost impossible to avoid.

"If we consider the effects of this magic weapon, it would be a perfect match for the Golden Phoenix."

After the Phoenix Bird transformed into human form, the egg fragments were kept by the Golden Phoenix, and he had considered this matter over the years.

If we're talking about defense, this eggshell isn't as hard as a tortoise shell; if we're talking about crafting offensive magic weapons, it's not as good as materials like Gengjin. But it's still a top-grade material. If we were to craft a support-type magic weapon, the Golden Phoenix's methods would be predominantly offensive.

He didn't want to waste these materials, so he kept them until now without using them.

"Once this treasure is mastered, the Golden Phoenix's combat power will increase greatly."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an was moved. More importantly, the main material for refining this treasure could be made from the egg fragments of the Phoenix Crying Bird, and the other auxiliary materials were not too difficult to obtain.

"This jade slip must have been sent by Fellow Daoist Mingyue."

After experiencing the secret realm incident, the two developed a somewhat special relationship.

"However, this fellow Daoist Mingyue's identity is probably related to the two palace masters of Bihai Palace."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an examined the jade pendant with the character 'Ming' on it, his eyes flickering. It might be a relative or disciple.

After all, a fourth-level body refiner possesses numerous magical treasures and a multitude of supernatural abilities.

As for doubting the two palace masters? These two are already famous late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators who have been in seclusion for many years in pursuit of the Deity Transformation Path.

How could he possibly be a Nascent Soul cultivator in the early stages? Therefore, Lin Chang'an never doubted it.

After all, when they first met, this True Monarch Mingyue was a late-stage Core Formation cultivator who later reached the Nascent Soul stage.

Looking at the jade pendant in his hand, Lin Chang'an remained silent.

Since our last parting, I haven't been in contact with this fellow Daoist Mingyue. Then came the Sima clan incident, and although he didn't say anything.

However, judging from the reaction of the Azure Sea Palace, it is likely that this Fellow Daoist Mingyue is behind it.

With the Great War between the Guardian Alliance and the Demonic Path imminent, this fellow Daoist Mingyue has sent this treasure to enhance his combat power.

"This favor..."

Lin Chang'an was also in a state of confusion, not knowing how to repay this favor.

Ultimately, Lin Chang'an had no choice but to put away the jade pendant and jade plaque. The rest of the letters were all flattering words from other forces in the Seven Kingdoms, as well as letters from some old acquaintances from Five Dragon Island, such as the Lu family.

……

"Junior brother, you're back."

Just as Lin Chang'an was sitting in the pavilion, looking at the letters, the barrier outside the cave rippled, and the Ice Butterfly Fairy returned with the Green Horned Ox behind her.

However, before the Ice Butterfly Fairy could ask any more questions, the towering, burly Green Horned Ox, upon seeing Lin Chang'an, immediately revealed an excited and aggrieved expression.

"Master, you're finally back! Little Niu Niu missed you so much..."

The loud voice, accompanied by Xiao Niu Niu's words, caused Lin Chang'an to spit out the spiritual tea in his mouth. His eyes widened, and the emotions he had been cultivating vanished instantly.

"Stop!"

Seeing the imposing figure about to pounce, Lin Chang'an immediately made a hand seal, and instantly beams of light appeared, blocking the giant Green Horned Ox outside the pavilion.

With a loud bang, the Green Horned Ox was completely unaware of the impact, looking utterly wronged.

"Cough cough, you stupid ox, who taught you to do this?"

Lin Chang'an stared wide-eyed, wondering when this ox had been led astray.

As a result, the Green Horned Ox looked at the Ice Butterfly Fairy with a wronged expression, while the Ice Butterfly Fairy smiled radiantly, her fragrant shoulders trembling as she covered her mouth and chuckled:

“Good junior brother, this is not my fault. It’s because Qingniu-jun has been reading some of the sect’s beast-taming manuals lately, and he also saw other people’s spirit pets begging for spirit pills in the city…”

Hearing this, Lin Chang'an was speechless. Looking at the aggrieved look on Qingjiao Niu's face, he felt that it seemed quite normal.

This ox would really do anything for a little bit of spiritual fruit.

"Master, it was the eldest sister who said these beast-taming manuals are very useful."

At the same time, the Green Horned Ox also knew that it could not reveal the existence of the Phoenix Bird through secret communication.

"No, the master should be addressed as 'Master'..."

At this moment, the Green Horned Ox, who had just sat down outside the pavilion, took out a huge jade slip from his waist, which was covered with some markings and scribbles.

Lin Chang'an scanned the area with his divine sense and, sure enough, the scribbles were clearly the work of the Phoenix Bird.

"master."

"Stop!"

Lin Chang'an was speechless for a moment. He was pleased and satisfied with the docile nature of the Green Horned Ox, after all, he had raised it since it was a cub. But its greedy behavior for the sake of the spirit fruit made him shake his head.

"Alright, learn more about the majesty of a fourth-tier great demon in the future."

Despite this, Lin Chang'an still took out two spirit fruits from his storage bag.

Upon receiving the spiritual fruit, the Green Horned Ox excitedly began to gnaw on it, repeatedly saying incoherently, "Master, I have learned it. I will never embarrass you in front of outsiders."

"Go, go, go."

Lin Chang'an shook his head with a smile, looking at the tall and robust Green Horned Ox outside the pavilion, seemingly carefree.

This Golden Phoenix is ​​incredibly cunning; she truly treats the Green Horned Ox like a little brother, and now the ox takes it all for granted.

"Judging from your momentum, everything must be going smoothly, Junior Brother."

Ice Butterfly Fairy also arrived at the pavilion, slowly brewed a pot of spiritual tea, and looked at Lin Chang'an with a smile on her lips, seemingly observing whether he was injured.

"Well, with the help of my senior sister, everything went relatively smoothly."

Lin Chang'an was satisfied with breaking through to the fourth level of body refinement, especially since he had gained the supernatural power of the Golden Body of Dharma Form.

【Dharma Image Golden Body (Beginner 2/100)】

Although this supernatural ability is a symbol of most fourth-order body cultivators, it cannot be said that this supernatural ability is weak.

It can withstand the attacks of sword cultivators known for their offensive power head-on, and it can fight against fourth-tier great demons. This is all thanks to this divine ability.

However, this supernatural ability is easy to learn but difficult to master.

It's easy to get started, but extremely difficult to cultivate to a high level. Even if you get started, it's still considered a powerful divine ability among Nascent Soul cultivators.

"Junior brother is indeed exceptionally talented."

Upon receiving the answer she had hoped for, the Ice Butterfly Fairy smiled even more.

The terrifying combat power of cultivating both body and magic is enough to make Lin Chang'an virtually invincible among his peers, and even fighting ordinary mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators is not difficult for him.

After all, the cultivation world is full of hidden talents. Lin Chang'an is not the only one who cultivates both body and magic. There are even some Nascent Soul cultivators who have hidden trump cards.

She never underestimated any Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Senior sister, what brings you here this time?"

Lin Chang'an was puzzled. He saw that Senior Sister Bingdie and Qingjiao Niu seemed to be coming from the direction of the main hall in the city.

"Yes, the Demonic Path is already preparing to send troops. This Alliance Leader Jin is ambitious and will naturally not sit idly by and wait for his doom."

It turned out that this leader of the Golden Alliance convened the Protectorate Alliance Conference to discuss preparations for the upcoming war against the invasion of the demonic forces.

Ice Butterfly Fairy, with her mid-Nascent Soul stage combat power, must be among them.

The Azure Ox King is also formidable in combat. Although it is Lin Chang'an's spirit pet, no one dares to underestimate it. Whether the Azure Ox King goes or not is its own business.

However, this leader of the Golden Alliance must be given sufficient respect by his peers.

However, when he heard Fairy Ice Butterfly recount the contents of the meeting, Lin Chang'an's expression turned strange.

This leader of the Golden Alliance is truly ambitious.

　My child has a fever, so I'll update with another 4,000 words tonight.

　　To thank all fellow cultivators for their support along the way, the author previously discussed with the operator and plans to hold a monthly pass lottery event at the beginning of the 26th month.

　　A separate chapter will be released later. Thank you all for your support.

　　
　
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