"Congratulations, Mr. Lin."

"Mr. Lin, this is truly a cause for celebration." 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

As the phenomenon of Core Formation dispersed, Celestial Spring Peak instantly became lively.

The major forces of the Five Dragons Island Sea Region sent cultivators to offer their congratulations.

The Long Family, Four Seas Commerce Association, and even the Profound Sound Pavilion personally sent gifts to celebrate the breakthrough of the Sect’s elder’s spirit pet to Tier Three.

Lin Chang’an also took this opportunity to collect a wave of gifts, making him beam with joy.

At the same time, he didn’t forget to have the sword servant register the names, as such social exchanges would require reciprocation in the future.

Of course, those who didn’t come were also noted down by him, for they would need to be guarded against in the future.

Sometimes it’s not him causing trouble; joining the Profound Sound Pavilion, along with the shipping and business dealings with the Lu Family, inevitably offends some people.

Or he might be implicated.

"Great Uncle is so imposing, nearly all the noted Core Formation and Fake Pill influences on Five Dragons Island have sent people."

Although Shen Zhuang was quite down-to-earth, he wasn’t clueless. When handling these guests, he couldn’t help but be astonished.

And Li Tianmo, who used to pride himself on his extensive knowledge, found it all useless upon arriving here.

Or rather, he and Shen Zhuang were starting from the same line now.

And Zhou Bingxuan, whether in manners or insights, clearly surpassed the two of them during this reception, showing such courtesy that even the sword servant nodded approvingly.

After all, the Zhou Family’s heritage of several hundred years is far beyond what a family established by Li Yifan in less than a hundred years after Foundation Establishment could achieve.

This heritage does not come from resources but is passed down from generation to generation, from childhood to adulthood.

The loose cultivators have their strengths, and families have their advantages.

Each has its pros and cons; ultimately, power speaks the loudest.

...

After the merriment at Celestial Spring Peak, things returned to their previous tranquility.

After all, everyone’s attention is now focused on the Secret Realm.

A newly-broken-through Tier Three Demon Beast doesn’t have enough prestige to warrant such treatment.

They treated it so because of Lin Chang’an.

"The gifts from these cultivators this time are really something."

In the pavilion, Lin Chang’an smiled as he looked over the list of gifts handed over by the sword servant.

He wasn’t too surprised by the weightiness of the gifts.

"It seems that with the sudden appearance of the Secret Realm, my status as a Tier Three Array Master has also risen significantly."

Many of the visiting cultivators, with smiles all over their faces, wanted to discuss matters of arrays.

Some even wanted to invite him to explore the Secret Realm together, but Lin Chang’an directly refused.

In the relics and Secret Realm, there are bound to be various dangerous arrays and restrictions, making a Tier Three Array Master like him in demand.

"These people seem genuine; while ordinary treasures might be divided evenly, they would surely turn against each other for a significant treasure."

Shaking his head, Lin Chang’an subtly conveyed his message during this congratulatory event.

If they intend to invite him to explore the Secret Realm, then it’s out of the question.

If they discover any difficult array restrictions while exploring the Secret Realm, they can come to him for a customized array-breaking solution.

Or they can learn about the way of breaking arrays.

Many cultivators, seeing the chaotic situation, have requested the custom crafting of some highly defensive arrays for self-protection.

This brought a smile to Liu Ruyu’s face when she arrived.

The sect’s Artifact Refiners and Array Masters seemed to have plenty of materials for crafting.

Not only could they earn Spirit Stones, but it also honed their skills, which is the foundation of any sect.

"The Secret Realm relics suggest that in the coming decades, the demand for talismans, magical artifacts, arrays, elixirs, etc., will skyrocket."

Lin Chang’an’s eyes flickered, with more cultivators comes inevitable chaos.

"It seems I’ll have to find a way to seek a Tier Three talisman inheritance, preferably a Tier Three Forbidden-Breaking Talisman."

The Forbidden-Breaking Talisman is indispensable for exploring Secret Realms.

In comparison, Alchemy and Artifact Refining both require material preparations, and arrays are even more cumbersome.

Though these three areas are lucrative, they are time and labor-intensive.

The advantage of talismans is their convenience and quickness.

"If it were before, perhaps there would also be a shortage of materials, but now with cultivators gathered on Five Dragons Island, Xingji Island, and from the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea, resources will also follow."

"This is also an opportunity for me, a chance to rapidly improve my skills."

"Tier Three skills, it seems now I only have to contact Old Hu!"

Thinking of this, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but squint.

Old Hu knows he can produce Talisman Treasures, so it’s not difficult to rely on his connections to buy Tier Three Forbidden-Breaking Talismans.

Even if Bihai Palace gets wind of his information, he won’t suffer any loss.

After all, even before reaching Core Formation, he was known as a famous Tier Two Upper Grade Talisman Master; his current array fame is all due to his exceptional talent.

Even if his talisman skills breakthrough further, it wouldn’t be surprising if it got out, still within the reasonable range.

Actually, contacting Yun Yao would be best, but Yun Yao is uncontactable.

"There’s even a chance to get hold of other Tier Three inheritances if luck allows through this opportunity."

This Secret Realm has stirred these Nascent Soul influences, and these precious inheritances are not particularly valuable in their eyes.

"Looking at it now, the disturbance caused by this occurrence of the Secret Realm may turn out to be a good thing for me."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but reveal a strange smile.

...

Just then, the cave dwelling opened, and the sound of heavy hooves resonated.

After breaking through and retreating, the Cyan-Horned Bull slowly emerged from the cave.

"Moo!"

As soon as it came out, the Cyan-Horned Bull displayed a pleasing demeanor upon seeing Lin Chang’an, enthusiastically wagging its tail as it rushed over.

After advancing to Tier Three, the Cyan-Horned Bull stretched nearly ten feet in length, resembling a giant beast.