Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

Chapter 295 Nightmare Moth

Devour the spiritual veins!

Improve your cultivation!

Upon hearing this, Lin Changsheng was deeply shocked.

Not only him, but the other Golden Core cultivators were also greatly shocked upon hearing this, as if they had heard a fairy tale.

The cultivation of immortality, in essence, is nothing more than using spiritual veins to refine the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into one's own magical power, and then accumulating and settling it over a long period of time.

If the number of cultivators absorbing spiritual energy in the same spiritual land exceeds their capacity, it will indeed affect the spiritual veins in the long run.

Conversely, if the number of cultivators does not reach the upper limit of the spiritual vein's supply, the excess spiritual energy will nourish the spiritual vein, causing its quality to slowly improve.

However, as True Monarch Huangsha said, a method that can directly devour spiritual veins to improve one's cultivation is simply unheard of.

Even the well-informed 'Heavenly Poison Master,' a late-stage Golden Core cultivator who had roamed the cultivation world for hundreds of years, had never heard of such a method.

If even a resource like a spiritual vein, which is almost impossible to regenerate, can be devoured as a resource, that would be terrifying.

It is foreseeable that once this method becomes widespread, or is mastered by high-level cultivators, it will be a nightmare for small and medium-sized sects and forces.

In the short term, a group of people may benefit from this method, but if it continues to develop in the long run, this short-sighted cultivation method will damage the cultivation environment and is not conducive to long-term development.

It could even sever the very foundation of one's own spiritual practice!

Could this be Guigu Zhenjun's true trump card?

Lin Changsheng couldn't help but think of the special rules of the Ghost Valley Sect. As an elder of the sect, one is required to frequently explore the location of nearby spiritual veins and report the coordinates and location to the sect.

However, Guigu Zhenjun also gave a reasonable explanation for this, which is to use the method of cutting off the veins to gather these scattered spiritual veins together and use them to cultivate the spiritual land of the sect.

This method is essentially just a way to concentrate spiritual vein resources.

This seems to contradict what True Lord Huangsha said.

Perhaps the former was exaggerating, and his real purpose was simply to use Blood Shadow True Monarch to deal with Ghost Valley True Monarch.

However, Lin Changsheng still had a question in his mind.

That is, for so many years, Guigu Zhenjun, as the Supreme Elder, has never had his own fourth-order Daoist temple!

The importance of a training ground that matches one's own level of spiritual development is self-evident.

If the spiritual energy supply of a training ground is consistently lower than one's own needs, it will not only hinder one's own cultivation level but may even lead to a regression in one's cultivation.

However, over the years, the strength of the Ghost Valley True Lord has steadily increased, without any sign of stagnation.

"What True Lord Huangsha said may be true."

Lin Changsheng speculated in his mind.

Huh?

At this moment, the most powerful Golden Core elder, Demon Light True Man, after a moment of uncertain expression, suddenly transformed into a billowing black smoke and fled from the place in a flash.

By the time everyone realized what was happening, Master Moguang had already appeared in the deep sea hundreds of feet away.

With a sweep of his divine sense, he found that no one was chasing him, and True Man Demon Light breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"I never expected to attract such a wicked star as Blood Shadow True Monarch. I have finally cultivated to the Golden Core stage. Even if I am destroyed by the Nascent Soul Tribulation in the future, I cannot perish here for no reason."

Thinking of the abilities of the person behind him, Master Moguang's heart pounded. He once again channeled his magical power, transforming into a wisp of black smoke as he sped away.

Without the suppression of the Demon Light Immortal, the power of the formation maintained by everyone was lost, and the suppressed white deer struggled even more violently.

On the other side, just as True Monarch Huangsha was about to intervene, he was stopped by True Monarch Xueying.

"Fellow Daoist Huangsha, there's no need to worry. They're just minor characters, nothing to fear. The opening of this secret realm requires at least a Nascent Soul level divine sense, so they can't get far."

"Let's not make too much noise, lest we be noticed by that Ghost Valley True Lord."

"This person's cultivation and supernatural abilities are already very close to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm. If we can launch a sneak attack the moment he comes out, the chances of successfully capturing him will be much greater."

Blood Shadow True Monarch's sharp gaze was fixed on the location of the ancient well.

Upon hearing this, Huangsha Zhenjun, who was about to make a move, stopped. His gaze swept across the crowd and landed on the pure and beautiful Shen Wenyao.

"Hehe, I am a close friend of True Monarch Ziyang and have often heard of Fairy Shen's beautiful name. Now that Fellow Daoist Ziyang is missing, as a close friend, I am willing to take care of Fairy Shen for the time being."

"As long as Fairy Shen does not mind my old age and weakness, and sincerely follows me, I can guarantee your safety today."

A hint of greed lingered in Huangsha Zhenjun's eyes.

Upon being targeted by Huangsha Zhenjun, Shen Wenyao's pure face turned deathly pale in an instant, as if recalling some unbearable memories, and she felt only sorrow in her heart.

"Hmm? The two True Lords haven't made a move?"

Lin Changsheng had some reservations, but after seeing the precedent set by Master Moguang, he could no longer care about anything else.

He activated the high-quality third-tier water escape talisman he had been holding for a long time, instantly transforming himself into a stream of azure water that merged into the sea. Seizing the opportunity, he shot towards the two True Monarchs in opposite directions.

At this point, the Golden Core cultivators in the arena all abandoned maintaining the formation and disregarded the Ghost Valley True Monarch in the ancient well. They all displayed their supernatural powers and used various methods to escape.

……

Seven or eight days later.

Lin Changsheng flew away from the sea, following the direction he remembered from when he came.

However, without a Nascent Soul True Monarch to guide them, they lacked a deterrent force.

Various third-tier demons jumped out from the sea.

Clearly, they all saw Lin Changsheng as a piece of easy prey and were vying to pursue him.

Left with no other choice, Lin Changsheng summoned the 'Seven-Colored King Butterfly Wings' on his back, transforming himself into a streak of seven-colored light, leaving the great demon below far behind in just a few breaths.

Having advanced to the Golden Core realm, Lin Changsheng's magical power has greatly increased. He has already begun to refine the 'Seven-Colored King Butterfly Wings' and can activate them on his own without relying on the Green Wood King Butterfly. However, the consumption is still enormous and cannot be sustained for long.

A few days later, he narrowly escaped the area where the fourth-order demon king roamed, taking a long detour. He then urged his Water Cloud Boat to fly through the air, when suddenly his heart skipped a beat.

Looking into the distance, one could actually see Shen Wenyao and Ziyou Zhenren walking hand in hand.

Behind them, a cultivator at the late Golden Core stage, along with a large black moth, relentlessly pursued the two women.

Judging from his attire, he seemed somewhat similar to the Blood Shadow True Monarch, but not as luxurious as the latter. He was most likely a Golden Core cultivator from the Blood Extreme Demon Palace.

How did these two end up together?

Lin Changsheng was slightly taken aback.

While in the sect, this True Person Ziyou was usually very low-key and rarely befriended the elders.

At the same time, he suddenly heard Aoki Ocho's urgent and excited voice:

"It's... a Nightmare Moth!"

"Young Lin, this 'Nightmare Moth' resonates with the spiritual attributes of my demonic infant. We must capture it at any cost!"

"If necessary, I, the King, can lend you my assistance!"

Next, Lin Changsheng ignored Aoki Wangdie's excited shouts.

His gaze swept over the giant black moth.

It was about three zhang tall, with a strange, ghostly face between its black wings, making it look very eerie.

Judging from its aura, this 'Nightmare Moth' is probably at the mid-stage of the third tier.

"We may face Nascent Soul cultivators later, so please try to conserve your strength. I will do my best to capture this moth."

Lin Changsheng frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he sent a telepathic message to comfort her.

Logically, this is the golden moment to escape, and it's best not to cause any unforeseen complications.

However, opening the spatial barrier leading to the Gunzhou Desert will require the intervention of the Aoki King Butterfly.

Moreover, helping Aoki King Butterfly find a suitable body to possess was something Lin Changsheng had personally promised.

"Fortunately, it's only a mid-stage third-tier demon, which is within our control."

Lin Changsheng suddenly had a stack of third-tier magic talismans in his hand.

He now affixed a wind-attribute talisman to himself, his entire body surrounded by a hurricane, and he transformed into a streak of light, rapidly flying towards the direction where the others were.

"That's... Fellow Daoist Zhang Meng!"

Sensing the presence of the newcomer, Shen Wenyao's face lit up with joy, and she spoke with delight.

"Elder Zhang Meng?"

When Master Ziyou saw the newcomer, he was slightly surprised.

"go with!"

Lin Changsheng flicked the magic talisman in his hand.

In an instant, several thunder talismans surrounded by purple light fell down, transforming into bolts of heavenly lightning that bombarded down one after another.

The lightning arc struck the 'Nightmare Moth', making a hissing sound.

Nightmare Moths are skilled in mental and insidious attacks, but are countered by Tier 3 Thunder Runes. They suffered heavy injuries from a large number of Thunder Rune attacks in a short period of time.

"So many Tier 3 Thunder Runes!"

Upon seeing this, the late-stage Golden Core cultivator was greatly surprised, his face turning ashen.

Third-tier spell runes are extremely powerful, and the materials used to create them are very precious and hard to find. They are usually not used as a means of testing, unlike first- or second-tier spell runes.

"Please help restrain this person, Elders, while I deal with this third-tier Ghost Moth first."

Lin Changsheng produced several more talismans in his hand and turned to Master Ziyou and Shen Wenyao, saying something.

Before the two could react, he immediately activated the talisman in his hand with lightning speed.

These talismans, after being carefully nurtured by Lin Changsheng for sixty or seventy years, are all incredibly powerful, having long surpassed the second-tier category.

Sensing danger, the Nightmare Moth let out a piercing scream that even slightly paralyzed one's senses.

Its abdomen then bulged out, spewing out thick streams of poisonous mist that spread towards Lin Changsheng.

On the other side, a late-stage Golden Core cultivator was about to unleash his power to deal with Lin Changsheng together with the Nightmare Moth when Shen Wenyao intervened and stopped him at the crucial moment.

"Sister Ziyou, let's work together to hold this person back for a while. Once Elder Zhang Meng gets rid of that ghost moth, we'll still have a chance to escape."

Shen Wenyao gave a sharp shout, her green skirt swaying slightly, her eyes sharp and her face filled with hope.

"it is good."

Master Ziyou, a man of few words, agreed after a moment's thought.

In an instant, the two delicate women, their bodies brimming with murderous intent, each unleashed their techniques to surround the late-stage Golden Core cultivator.

……

"Third-tier deadly poison!"

Lin Changsheng raised an eyebrow and began to circulate his Everlasting Spring Technique, emanating a faint green aura from his body.

The ever-flowing wood elemental energy provides strong resistance to any toxins, rendering the Nightmare Moth's poison attacks almost completely ineffective.

At the same time, the Netherworld Pearl, imbued with a dark aura, flew out and rapidly absorbed the surrounding toxins as it spun wildly.

‘Poof! ’

A muffled thud was heard as the talisman, filled with a sharp golden aura, successfully pierced through the Nightmare Moth's protective shield, but was knocked away by the moth waving its wings.

But soon, several more talismans followed, trailing long golden arcs in the air, flying in succession and leaving several holes in the wings and body of the Nightmare Moth.

Don't wait for its reaction.

A large hand imbued with the power of blood and qi followed, firmly controlling the Nightmare Moth's black wings. The heavy, mountain-like pressure made the moth gasp for breath.

The powerful energy of blood and qi raged, nearly tearing the Nightmare Moth's wings apart.

"Young Lin, don't hurt this ghost moth!"

Seeing Lin Changsheng tearing at things with brute force, Qingmu Wangdie couldn't help but remind him from the side.

"it is good!"

Lin Changsheng withdrew his strength, and the power of the Changchun Kung Fu combined with the power of his blood and qi, forcefully invading the Nightmare Moth's body. While dispersing the demonic power, he forcibly dispelled the divine consciousness imprint in the Nightmare Moth's sea of ​​consciousness, and at the same time left his own mark.

Such brutal methods, disregarding the cost, almost shattered the Nightmare Moth's consciousness.

"Playing with poison in front of me is tantamount to courting your own destruction."

Lin Changsheng chuckled, firmly held down the unconscious Nightmare Moth, and then put it into a restricted spirit beast bag.

"You audacious scoundrel, how dare you accept this real person's demon pet right before my eyes!"

Seeing the Nightmare Moth, a mid-stage third-tier cultivator, captured in an instant, the late-stage Golden Core cultivator was both shocked and furious!

An aura far surpassing that of others in the Golden Core stage suddenly surged forth, and with its terrifying pressure alone, it directly forced Ziyou Zhenren and Shen Wenyao to retreat.

With a furious expression, he flew towards Lin Changsheng.

"Hehe, your magical power is profound, I am no match for you, I shall take my leave now."

Lin Changsheng chuckled, and the 'Seven-Colored King Butterfly Wings' extended from his back, instantly transforming into a streak of five-colored light and disappearing into the horizon.

"Don't leave! Leave this demon pet of mine here!"

Sensing the oppressive aura faintly contained within those seven-colored wings, the Golden Core cultivator from the Blood Extreme Demon Palace was horrified. However, thinking of the mid-stage third-tier ghost moth he had painstakingly cultivated, he hesitated for a moment before giving chase.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang Meng and that Golden Core cultivator are moving too fast; we can't keep up. What should we do?"

He watched the two disappear one after the other in the blink of an eye, his eyes filled with worry.

Although surprised by the terrifying strength Zhang Meng unleashed in an instant, which lured away the Golden Core cultivator, for some reason, he felt a vague unease.

"It's alright. Since the Sixth Elder is willing to lend a hand, he must be confident enough. Let's leave this place first and reunite with the other elders."

Master Ziyou offered a reminder from the side.

……

Three days later.

Lin Changsheng relied on the speed of the 'Seven-Colored King Butterfly Wings' and the assistance of the Green Wood King Butterfly Demon Infant to shake off the Golden Core cultivator's entanglement.

He did not bring the two great demons with him, as he was cultivating third-level body refinement, third-level puppetry, and other techniques.

He could easily deal with a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator without much trouble, but facing a late-stage Golden Core cultivator was still a bit of a struggle.

If one is truly determined to kill the opponent, the only option is to have Aoki Ohcho coordinate a sneak attack.

However, it is not difficult to get rid of the opponent with speed.

On the fourth day, while traveling, Lin Changsheng spotted two beautiful figures in the vast sea.

It turned out to be Master Ziyou and Shen Wenyao again.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang Meng, didn't that Golden Core cultivator catch up?"

Shen Wenyao flew forward and, seeing that Lin Changsheng was unharmed, her expression relaxed a little.

"I've shaken off that Golden Core cultivator, but the danger isn't over yet. Why are you two here?"

Lin Changsheng seemed somewhat puzzled.

Because he took a very long detour to shake off that Golden Core cultivator.

After a brief conversation, he learned from Shen Wenyao that the two women were worried that he was no match for a Golden Core cultivator, so they discussed it and decided to come and find him in order to join forces against the enemy.

"Since Fellow Daoist Zhang Meng is safe and sound, let's leave as soon as possible, find Fellow Daoist Mo Guang and the others, and find a way to leave this place."

Seeing that the burly man in front of her was unharmed, Shen Wenyao felt relieved and immediately urged him on.

"That's natural. Only by leaving this secret sea area can we be truly safe."

Lin Changsheng looked at Master Ziyou with a half-smile and slowly said:

"But before that, there's one more troublesome thing to deal with."