Devouring demons, I attain immortality.

The man in black robes sensed something was wrong when he saw Lin An's blade light, carrying a surge of killing intent, rushing towards him!

"Oh no, when did you break through to the peak of the Core Formation stage?"

The man in black robes narrowed his eyes, but he dared not sit idly by and wait for his death.

The black mist around him surged and expanded instantly, like a giant beast awakening.

Countless distorted human faces faintly emerged from the mist, emitting mournful cries.

The man in black robes waved his hands.

In an instant, a black barrier of spiritual energy condensed in front of him.

The runes on the barrier flickered, emanating an eerie aura, attempting to withstand Lin An's fierce attack.

boom!

The blade's edge slammed into the barrier.

The powerful impact caused the cave to shake violently, and rocks fell from the cave ceiling.

Lin An's attack was unstoppable. After only a moment of stalemate, countless cracks appeared in the black spiritual energy barrier.

Then, it shattered with a deafening roar.

The man in black robes was shaken by the impact, causing his blood and qi to surge.

His body flew backward uncontrollably, crashing heavily against the cave wall with a muffled groan.

Lin An did not give up.

His eyes flashed with a cold light as he lightly touched the ground with his feet.

Appearing before the man in black robes in an instant, like a ghost.

He raised the Nine-Turn Demon-Slaying Blade high in his hand, and with boundless power, he slashed down at the man in black robes once more.

The man in black robes stared wide-eyed in terror.

At this moment, he felt an overwhelming threat from Lin An.

Only then did he realize the difference between the Core Formation Realm and the Golden Core Realm!

A small difference can lead to a huge error!

They tried to dodge, but found their bodies were bound by an invisible force, making it impossible for them to move.

He could only watch helplessly as the sharp blade drew ever closer, despair and fear spreading through his heart.

puff!

The blade pierced the black-robed man's body, splattering blood everywhere.

Lin An swiftly brought down his blade, ending this thrilling battle.

The black-robed man's body slowly collapsed like a broken rag doll.

The black mist around him quickly dissipated, revealing a pale, distorted face.

The cave was filled with a strong smell of blood.

Mixed with the eerie aura lingering from the disappearance of the black-robed figure, it inspired fear in all who beheld it.

Lin An took a deep breath to calm his excited emotions after the battle, and began to search the dark cave with his eyes.

This man in black robes should be at the late Core Formation stage, a level where even experts are highly skilled, and he must possess many valuable items.

He first discovered a hidden compartment in a corner of the cave.

The hidden compartment was covered with intricate runes, seemingly guarding the secrets within.

Lin An used his spiritual power to carefully decipher the runes.

With a soft "click" sound, the hidden compartment slowly opened, revealing a faintly glowing invitation lying quietly inside.

He picked up the invitation and saw that it read:

A grand gathering of cultivators is about to be held in Jinzhou, where countless sects and families of the Great Qian Dynasty will gather to celebrate the occasion and exchange ideas.

On another piece of black paper, some scribbles or symbols were written.

Lin An carefully read through it before he understood its contents.

Nine Netherworlds, a rare treasure will appear at this Jinzhou Grand Gathering. I need you to infiltrate and seize it, thus disrupting the Great Qian Dynasty's plans. —Seventh Demon Palace

Lin An's eyes lit up slightly, and he quickly conceived a plan for the next move.

He knew that such a grand event was not only an excellent opportunity to get to know cultivators from all walks of life.

It may even hold the key clues to breaking through the bottleneck of strength.

Moreover, this so-called extraordinary treasure also piqued Lin An's interest.

What kind of extraordinary treasure could attract the attention of extraterrestrial demons?

Lin An continued exploring the cave and found another hidden storage room.

Pushing open the door to the storage room, a rich spiritual energy rushed towards you.

The shelves were filled with various jade boxes and cloth bags.

Upon opening the jade box, one finds pills gleaming with an alluring luster.

Each one contains powerful spiritual energy; some can enhance cultivation, while others can heal injuries—all are rare and precious items.

The cloth bag was filled with spirit stones.

These spirit stones are crystal clear, with pure spiritual energy flowing slowly within them.

Lin An was filled with joy upon seeing these gains; his trip to Black Cloud Mountain had been incredibly fruitful.

As the man in black robes died, a pure and rich spiritual energy escaped from his body and surged towards Lin An.

Lin An was overjoyed upon seeing this.

He quickly circulated his spiritual power to absorb this spiritual energy into his body.

The moment the spiritual energy entered his body, he felt as if he were in a vast sea of ​​spiritual energy, his whole body cheering and absorbing the immense energy.

Lin An had been engaged in countless battles and killed many demons in Black Cloud Mountain these past few days, which had allowed him to accumulate a considerable amount of spiritual energy.

Now that he has eliminated this man in black robes, he has gained even more.

Without hesitation, he mobilized all the accumulated spiritual energy.

Use them to improve your cultivation level.

In an instant, the spiritual energy within Lin An's body surged like a turbulent tide.

It constantly challenges the barriers to cultivation.

Supported by powerful spiritual energy, Lin An's cultivation level soared like a rocket.

He could clearly feel his meridians constantly strengthening, and the speed of his spiritual energy circulation was getting faster and faster.

The surrounding space seemed to vibrate and hum as he broke through.

A moment later, a powerful aura erupted from his body, and he successfully broke through to the Golden Core realm.

Lin An slowly opened his eyes, which shone with golden light, a light that exuded confidence and power.

At this moment, he exuded the unique aura of a Golden Core expert.

Every gesture he made seemed to control the power of heaven and earth.

He knew very well what the Golden Core realm meant in the cultivation world.

From then on, wherever he went, he was respected and revered by others.

Even if he is not in the Xu family, his current strength is enough to deter those petty people who want to harm the Xu family.

We no longer need to worry about the Xu family being bullied.

……

Carrying these precious items, Lin An embarked on his journey back to the Xu family.

He was eager to return home all the way.

Xu Qingyan's face kept appearing in his mind.

The Xu family.

Xu Qingyan was extremely anxious.

She stood at the door, gazing into the distance, hoping for Lin An's return.

Whenever there was the slightest disturbance, she would anxiously look around, afraid of missing Lin An's figure.

When she finally saw Lin An's familiar figure appear in her field of vision, her eyes instantly reddened, and she ran towards Lin An without hesitation.

"Lin An, you're finally back!"

Xu Qingyan's voice was trembling with tears as she ran to Lin An.

She looked him up and down, her eyes full of concern, "Are you injured? Were you in danger?"

Lin An felt a warmth in his heart when he saw Xu Qingyan's anxious expression.

He gently took her hand and said softly, "Don't worry, I'm fine."

At this moment, Xu Chongfeng also came over.

He smiled with relief: "When Young Master Lin went out, Qingyan was so worried that she couldn't eat or sleep. Now that he has returned safely, she can finally rest easy."

Lin An nodded slightly to express his gratitude, and the family returned to the house together.

The dining table was laden with a sumptuous meal, and the family sat together in a warm and peaceful atmosphere.

Everyone ate the meal with extra peace of mind.

It was as if all the previous dangers had vanished.

After eating and drinking his fill, Lin An returned to his room, but felt somewhat uneasy.

He was thinking about his upcoming trip to Jinzhou to attend the cultivation gathering, but he didn't know how to bring it up with Xu Qingyan.

Unexpectedly, Xu Qingyan quickly guessed his thoughts.

"My dear husband, I know you have your own aspirations and ambitions. You can do whatever you want without worrying about me."

Although Xu Qingyan's eyes showed a hint of reluctance, they were filled with understanding and support.