A Core Formation Early Stage cultivator, along with a Tier Three Spirit Pet, creates a strength greater than the sum of its parts.

This is still unknown to outsiders that the Cyan-Horned Bull has mutated.

In this way, the Phoenix Cry Bird can better stay hidden.

Standing outside the cave residence at this moment, overlooking below, Lin Chang’an saw the Sword Servant instructing the cultivators of Celestial Spring Peak.

"In the grand competition within the sect two years from now, as cultivators of Celestial Spring Peak, you must not tarnish the master’s prestige. You are aware of the rewards for the winners in the sect, right?

But before the grand competition, Celestial Spring Peak will also conduct a contest, and only the top ten can participate..."

The Sword Servant’s cold voice reverberated, and the surrounding cultivators all showed a fervent enthusiasm.

Even Shen Zhuang, Li Tianmo, and Zhou Bingxuan, whose families have prepared Foundation Establishment resources for them, could not help their excitement.

The potency of the Foundation Establishment Pill need not be mentioned, but more importantly, it’s a chance to stand out.

Together, they are at most somewhat related cultivators and just one among the multitude.

But winning in the competition would be different.

They represent Celestial Spring Peak in battle.

"In this sect competition, besides the Foundation Establishment Pill reward for the winners, some outstanding cultivators, after reaching Foundation Establishment, will also have the chance to apprentice under a Core Formation Cultivator..."

Watching this group full of fighting spirit, the Sword Servant felt a bit pleased.

Hope this group can do the master proud.

But at this moment, a familiar voice reached the Sword Servant’s ears, warming her heart in the next instant.

It was the master reminding her not to delay her cultivation.

She then turned towards the crowd, left a word, and departed using sword flight.

...

As time passed, many unfamiliar cultivators appeared in the Five Dragon Island Market.

Although it brought some chaos, it also brought immense business opportunities.

However, whether it was the turbulence of the Secret Realm or the sect’s internal contest,

to Lin Chang’an, these were just some interludes on the path of cultivation.

Inside the cave residence of Celestial Spring Peak.

The Sword Servant, with a serious expression, pressed palms together with Lin Chang’an, operating the Dual Cultivation Secret Technique.

Although the two were vastly different in realm, for Lin Chang’an, the faint aura of the Celestial Spirit Sword Body was still helpful.

At least, it allowed him to significantly speed up in cultivating Sword Dao Divine Techniques compared to before.

[Sword Shadow Following Heart +2 (Grandmaster 1/5000)]

Gaining insights from a breakthrough in divine techniques, Lin Chang’an finally made a breakthrough in this divine technique skill.

"Grandmaster level Sword Shadow Following Heart!"

As Lin Chang’an slowly finished his cultivation and opened his eyes, he sensed his own changes.

With intent, a golden Sword Aura inexplicably appeared in front of him.

"The Sword Aura is more solid than before, and responding to my intentions is easier, with power increased by about twenty percent."

In the next moment, Lin Chang’an slowly extended his hand to grasp the Sword Aura formed by condensed mana, the texture of which brought a smile to his face.

"Back then, the Blood Evil Master barely touched this realm before perishing."

Which means the Sword Aura he condensed can even be temporarily used as a Magical Treasure.

"Sword Shadow Following Heart, this divine technique truly lives up to being brought out from a Secret Realm by the Blood Evil Master at a great cost."

Relying solely on this divine technique, he can unleash combat power not inferior to the Core Formation Middle Stage.

Very powerful, but its weaknesses are obvious as well. Besides the difficulty of cultivation and the risk of backlash, the mana consumption is enormous.

The greater the power of each condensed Sword Aura, the greater the mana consumption.

A typical Core Formation Early Stage cultivator might use it only once, gaining formidable attack power, but running out of mana as well, making this divine technique quite impractical.

It’s only because his mana far exceeds that of the same stage, and more importantly, he possesses exceptional recovery capabilities, that the longer the battle drags, the more advantageous it becomes for him.

"The Celestial Spirit Sword Body at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage aids me so much. I can’t imagine how strong it can be when the Sword Servant reaches Core Formation."

Lin Chang’an’s gaze flickered as he looked at the Sword Servant nearby.

The Sword Servant seemed to sense something as she retracted the mana into her Dantian, feeling the warm and life-brimming mana, and slowly opened her eyes.

Just as she was about to rise, Lin Chang’an had already stood up and waved his hand, saying:

"Seize this opportunity to cultivate diligently. This chamber connects to the spirit vein of this mountain peak, with abundant spiritual energy more suitable for cultivation."

"Thank you, Master!"

The Sword Servant nodded gratefully. This place is more than enough for Golden Core Cultivators to cultivate, and now she, as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, can cultivate here.

Saying she’s not happy would be a lie.

However, as Lin Chang’an’s gaze flickered, this chamber indeed accommodates Golden Core Cultivators for cultivation, but it’s also his cover.

He’s very attentive to the Sword Servant’s growth, using the opportunity of the cave residence to secretly disperse purified demonic qi into this chamber for the Sword Servant to cultivate.

A strong physique also enhances Core Formation as well.

Although it is still a long way to becoming a Sword Servant, Lin Chang’an has already started planning.

"Fortunately, there’s Wen Danshi’s avatar from before."

After exiting the cultivation chamber, Lin Chang’an nodded secretly.

Currently, the Foundation Establishment cultivators on Celestial Spring Peak don’t cause any issues, but with three Golden Core cultivators including him, the Cyan-Horned Bull, and the Phoenix Cry Bird, it might become problematic.

If they all cultivate on Celestial Spring Peak, it would undoubtedly cause some impacts.

Fortunately, there’s also Red Fire Peak; otherwise, he would need to strategize again.

At this time, within Red Fire Peak.

Lin Chang’an’s avatar, Wen Danshi, was guarding the Pill Furnace in his cave abode, with a scorching atmosphere surrounding him as he continually practiced alchemy with Spirit Herbs.

Disciples from the Profound Sound Pavilion often delivered various Spirit Herbs.

This alchemy rhythm had noticeably affected his cultivation.

Thus, the Profound Sound Pavilion made some compensations.

In the Earth Fire Cavern, besides the Phoenix Cry Bird lying on the Fusang Divine Tree, there was another of Lin Chang’an’s avatars.

With a solemn expression, he was forging various Magical Artifacts and Array Discs.

...

Meanwhile, Lin Chang’an himself walked leisurely out of the cave dwelling, alone to a pavilion, gazing at the chess game on the stone table, frowning before turning to look at the chess manual.

The avatars were cultivating various skills, while Lin Chang’an himself never showed any slack in his cultivation, even adding a new aspect of mental refinement.

"Moo!"

The Cyan-Horned Bull, lying in the pond, looked at its master in confusion. Was this broken chessboard really that profound?

Even it had realized that its master was a poor chess player, unable to win even against a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

However, how could the Cyan-Horned Bull’s eye-rolling expression escape Lin Chang’an, who possessed strong perceptive abilities?

Lin Chang’an’s face darkened, snorting coldly:

"You stupid bull, for the next three days, your Spirit Fruits will all be sent to the Phoenix Cry Bird."

The bull rested in the pond, and trouble came out of nowhere.

The Cyan-Horned Bull’s eyes widened at this, and it began mooing incessantly.

"If you moo again, I’ll fine you even more!"

Without turning back, Lin Chang’an reprimanded with a darkened expression, immediately silencing the aggrieved Cyan-Horned Bull, which could only sulk and submerge its head in the pool’s bottom.

Then a series of bubbles gurgled to the surface.

After scolding the Cyan-Horned Bull, Lin Chang’an seemed to have relieved his irritation and couldn’t help but smile.

"Indeed, sometimes you just have to vent a little."

While Lin Chang’an was honing his state of mind, a streak of light flickered outside the cave, revealing Zhou Bingxuan flying in using sword flight.

"Zhou Bingxuan seeks an audience!"

Lin Chang’an didn’t speak, but with a wave of his hand, the array barrier slowly opened a gap.

Zhou Bingxuan respectfully walked in, making her way to the pavilion.

She saw him, dressed in a moonlit robe, elegantly holding a chess manual, his expression focused on the game.

"Reporting to the Elder, a letter has arrived from Sea Abyss City."

Upon hearing of the letter from Sea Abyss City, Lin Chang’an finally lifted his head with a curious expression.

With a gesture, the letter flew into his hand; as expected, it was a message from Old Hu.

After all, Old Hu was his only acquaintance in Sea Abyss City.

"You may leave, remember to cultivate diligently; the upcoming sect contest is an opportunity." 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"Yes!"

Zhou Bingxuan respectfully bowed and retreated, leaving only Lin Chang’an in the pavilion, looking at the letter.

"Old Hu is coming!"

Furthermore, the law enforcement cultivators from Bihai Palace would soon personally oversee the Five Dragons Island and Star Extreme Sea areas.

"What a chaotic time indeed."

Lin Chang’an shook his head; regarding these major forces, he remained calm since he wasn’t risking going to Secret Realms.

He was more interested in what Old Hu mentioned in the letter about the shipment on Bihai Palace’s merchant ship this time.

Indeed, if he could see the business opportunity, so could a power like Bihai Palace.

"Cultivation Techniques, Divine Techniques, Magical Treasures, especially those designed to restrain ghostly entities..."

Seeing this, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but be amazed. Truly, it’s not comparable to ordinary forces.

"There are indeed a lot of treasures."

It seems that his Tier Three inheritance had found its path; thinking of this, Lin Chang’an’s eyes couldn’t help but glint.