Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

Chapter 224 Inspecting the Formation

"Senior Aoki, this precious cauldron seems to be no ordinary item. Do you know its origin?"

Lin Changsheng collected his thoughts, calmed himself down, took a deep breath, and then asked the question.

Besides the refreshing fragrance of herbs and trees, he also sensed a faint scent of medicinal pills on this green wood cauldron.

But when he tried to probe it with his divine sense, he was blocked by a gentle spiritual energy.

If one tries to force their way in, they will be met with a rebound from this spiritual energy, causing a slight tremor in their consciousness.

Even with Lin Changsheng's pseudo-core level spiritual strength, he still couldn't force a breakthrough.

"Hmph, this 'Azure Wood Spirit Cauldron' was left behind by the old master, so it is naturally not an ordinary magic treasure, far beyond your current level of understanding. With your meager cultivation, even if this cauldron were placed in front of you, you would not be able to refine it."

"Don't even think about taking this Azure Wood Spirit Cauldron. Just obediently help me recover some of my essence. When I open this cauldron in the future, I might consider taking some of the spiritual items inside to give to you, ensuring you can form your core without any worries."

The demonic infant seemed unsurprised by Lin Changsheng's humiliation, and even spoke with a hint of schadenfreude.

However, she refused to reveal more about the Azure Wood Spirit Cauldron, and instead used the opportunity within the Azure Wood King Cauldron as bait to get Lin Changsheng to help her restore her original essence.

"Since Senior Aoki knew about this precious cauldron all along, why didn't he refine it and make it his own in time?"

Aoki Wangdie refused to reveal anything, and Lin Changsheng stopped pressing her for details, only looking puzzled.

Although the opponent was a fourth-order transformed demon king, he was limited by his race and bloodline and was not good at fighting at all. He could almost be considered the bottom of the fourth-order transformed demon kings.

This Azure Wood Spirit Cauldron is clearly full of spiritual energy and its aura is compatible with that of the Azure Wood King Butterfly. If it were refined sooner, it would be a great asset.

Even if they are no match for two human Nascent Soul cultivators, it at least increases their chances of maneuvering.

They wouldn't have ended up in such a miserable state.

Although the Azure Wood King Butterfly is currently in its demonic infant form, it can still easily possess some cultivators with lower cultivation levels.

However, an external body is never as perfect as one's own original body, and it is almost impossible for them to be a perfect match.

As one's cultivation level continues to recover, various unexpected troubles and problems will inevitably arise.

Therefore, even if a cultivator who has possessed a body chooses one with exceptional talent, there are very few examples of them surpassing their original cultivation level.

"This Azure Wood Spirit Cauldron is quite special; it can be considered a supreme treasure of the wood element. Therefore, to fully refine it, one needs pure wood elemental magic power."

"After I broke through to the fourth stage of human transformation, my demonic power was barely able to avoid being rejected by the cauldron. Unfortunately, before I could refine the cauldron, I was ambushed by your human Nascent Soul cultivators."

"Damn it! If I had been given some time to fully refine the Azure Wood Spirit Cauldron, it would be those two human Nascent Soul cultivators who would be separated from their bodies by now!"

The demon infant's tone was full of resentment.

"I see, that's a pity."

Lin Changsheng's expression had returned to calm, and he softly comforted her.

However, he shook his head slightly at Aoki Ocho's words, of course he didn't believe them.

The cultivation world of Yue Kingdom is vast.

The number of cultivators during that time was countless.

However, only the True Lord 'Hua Chenyang' of Shangqing Palace was able to achieve the Nascent Soul realm.

Possessing most of the resources of the Yue Kingdom, they have guarded the fourth-tier spiritual vein for hundreds of years.

Such a legendary figure naturally possesses both profound knowledge and exceptional opportunities to achieve such success.

In contrast, the bloodline of the Green Wood Demon Butterfly clan is mediocre. Even though they have obtained an opportunity to advance to the fourth rank, they call themselves the Green Wood King Butterfly.

However, the time it took to advance to the fourth rank was too short. If he could suppress two Nascent Soul cultivators from Yue Kingdom and Da Zhou Kingdom with just a treasure cauldron, then the title of Nascent Soul True Monarch would be somewhat undeserved.

……

"Senior Qingmu, this Qingmu Spirit Cauldron has not yet been refined. How can you retrieve it?"

"You mentioned earlier that there is a teleportation array here that leads to the outside world. Would you mind showing it to me first?"

After a moment's thought, Lin Changsheng asked two questions.

Although this Green Wood Spirit Cauldron is extraordinary, it has not been refined and cannot be easily collected.

This cauldron is made of wood but is not wood, yet it is exceptionally hard, weighs over ten thousand jin, and is as solid as a fortress.

Such a heavy object is beyond the capacity of an ordinary storage bag.

Forcibly taking the contents can easily damage the internal structure of the storage bag, causing it to be damaged.

In addition, Lin Changsheng wanted to check the status of the teleportation array here first.

After all, the Wanling Sect had been sealed off for many years, and its teleportation array had naturally been idle for a long time.

Even the most advanced formations can malfunction if they are not used for a long time and are not regularly maintained or serviced.

Moreover, teleportation arrays are different from ordinary arrays. Even if the part of the array located here is intact, it will still be ineffective if the teleportation array at the other end malfunctions.

"I have already refined a small portion of this cauldron. Even if I cannot refine it completely in a few more days, it is not difficult to simply control its size."

"As for that teleportation array, come with me."

The demonic infant of the Azure Wood King Butterfly transformed into a streak of green light, 'whoosh' leaping dozens of feet away, and stopped in front of another building that had mostly collapsed.

"Young Lin, look, that's the teleportation array. Do you think I would lie to you?"

Following the gaze of the demon infant, a corner of an array with obscure and profound runes was revealed among the collapsed and decaying ruins, its surface covered with a layer of dust.

Lin Changsheng raised his hand and released a gentle burst of magical power. An invisible force spread out and quickly cleared away the ruins covering the formation.

A circular formation with a diameter of over three zhang was revealed.

Around the formation, there were scattered grooves that were connected to each other, forming mysterious patterns like a starry sky.

"What an exquisite teleportation array! So obscure and complex, it must be at least of the fourth rank."

Lin Changsheng arrived in front of the teleportation array, glanced at it briefly, and confirmed that the teleportation array was intact.

Furthermore, the person who set up the formation must have a high level of expertise in formations.

Based on his experience, such an ingenious teleportation array is sufficient to support teleportation over extremely long distances.

In the memories of "True Poison Master," some friendly cultivation nations would set up such teleportation arrays to facilitate cross-border travel in order to further promote mutual exchange and common prosperity.

Before 'Heavenly Poison Master' completed his cultivation, he used this kind of ultra-long-distance transnational teleportation array to travel between countries, repeatedly escaping the pursuit of his enemies and saving his life.

However, the furthest cross-border teleportation array that 'Heavenly Poison Master' had ever used was only two zhang in diameter and could accommodate ten people at the same time.

The teleportation array in front of them was already over three zhang in diameter, and its ingenuity far surpassed anything the 'Heavenly Poison True Man' had ever seen.

Therefore, it is evident that if this teleportation array is intact, its teleportation distance would far exceed the scope of the cultivation world of Yue Kingdom.

"Senior Aoki, do you know where the other end of this teleportation array is located?"

As Lin Changsheng spoke, he began taking spirit stones out of his storage bag to test the integrity of the formation.

Because of the experience of 'Heavenly Poison Master' in using formations many times, Lin Changsheng was naturally familiar with this teleportation array.

With practiced skill, he accurately placed the spirit stones into these grooves.

"In addition to having the cultivation level of the Nascent Soul Realm, the old master was also proficient in alchemy and formations."

"Back then, the Wanling Sect was forced to seal away. In order to seek a glimmer of hope for the disciples within the sect, the old master first set up a teleportation array here, and then used an ancient 'Great Teleportation Talisman' to escape. He planned to find a suitable place in the outside world to connect to the teleportation array and transfer the remaining sect members out."

"As for what happened afterward, the old master did not return after going out, nor did he leave any record, so I have no idea."

As the demon infant recalled, he spoke to Lin Changsheng.

As they were talking, the teleportation array in front of Lin Changsheng suddenly emitted a faint glow after sensing enough spirit stones.

It flickered like the light of a candle.

In just a short while, the spiritual energy of the spirit stones that Lin Changsheng had put into the teleportation array was completely drained.

The light that the formation had been shining through gradually dimmed again, returning to its original state.

But this one attempt was enough to impress Lin Changsheng.

"The formation is functioning normally! This means that the teleportation array on the other end has been completed and is still undamaged!"

"Moreover, since the other end of the formation is undamaged, but this teleportation array has been buried under the ruins for many years, it seems that the other end of the formation is located in a very secluded place, and no one has ever activated it for many years."

Lin Changsheng breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but smile, secretly analyzing the situation.

With this teleportation array, at least we don't have to worry about our escape route being blocked by Nascent Soul cultivators.

Although we don't know what's on the other end of the teleportation array, it's still better to be in a secluded place far from the crowd than to face a high-level cultivator and die on the spot without any power to resist.

Of course, things haven't gotten that bad yet. At least the 'Hua Chenyang' True Lord of the Shangqing Palace in Yue Kingdom is not a bloodthirsty person.

……

Having confirmed that the teleportation array was functioning properly, Lin Changsheng felt much more at ease.

They then began to focus their attention on the surrounding buildings.

Meanwhile, the silver-haired white ape that had entered this place earlier was pacing around the central pool, violently pounding on the barrier.

It seemed to be very eager for the red liquid at the bottom of the pool.

"That is the 'Blood Spirit Pool,' a unique spiritual object of the Wanling Sect and Huadan Peak, which can enhance the potential of demon beast bloodlines."

"It's a pity that the old master is not here. This Blood Spirit Pool has been almost completely depleted by me and cannot be replenished. It just so happens that I need some time to refine the Azure Wood Spirit Cauldron. You and this little monkey can share the last of the 'Blood Spirit Pool'."

"The Blood Spirit Pool is quite an opportunity for this little monkey and the other little guys around you. If it weren't for that damned fourth-order array master triggering the array, I wouldn't have revealed the existence of this ruin!"

The Azure King Butterfly once again transformed into a green light and flew to the Blood Spirit Pool. Under the longing gaze of the silver-haired white ape, it condensed a demonic aura and unleashed it.

The light barrier that had been blocking the white ape vanished in an instant.

Almost the instant the light screen disappeared, the silver-haired white ape leaped into the Blood Spirit Pool without hesitation, its face displaying an extremely human-like expression of enjoyment.

The viscous red liquid barely covered his feet.

Having done all this, the Azure Wood King Butterfly wasted no more time and returned to the Azure Wood King Cauldron, hovering above it and slowly refining it with its primordial power.

"Enhance the potential of demonic beast bloodlines?"

"Could it be... that Senior Aoki was able to advance from an ordinary Aoki Demon Butterfly to a fourth-tier transformed demon king because of this Blood Spirit Pool?"

Lin Changsheng looked down at the Blood Spirit Pool and made a guess.

At the same time, he also took out a storage bag from his waist, shook it gently, and released the three demonic beasts that had followed him for many years: the Crimson Centipede, the Wind Crow, and the Snow Demon Wolf.

The three demonic beasts have appeared, already lured by the aura emanating from the Blood Spirit Pool, and all of them are expressing a strong desire.

"Roar!"

Sensing the sudden appearance of three demonic beast auras, the silver-haired white ape roared a warning.

He had clearly seized the Blood Spirit Pool and made it his own territory.

At the same time, a bloodline power no weaker than that of a third-tier being erupted from the white ape's body.

The three demonic beasts in front of Lin Changsheng were on high alert, lingering by the Blood Spirit Pool and not daring to venture into it.

The Crimson Centipede twisted its massive body, crawling restlessly along the edge of the spirit pool, its ferocious head occasionally turning towards the bottom of the pool.

The Wind Crow flapped its wings, a raging aura of wind surrounding it, its dark eyes coldly staring down below.

The Snow Wolf's clear black and white eyes stared intently at the red liquid below, pacing anxiously in circles, drool dripping from the corners of its mouth and flowing into the pool along the edge.

"You rascal, you're actually possessive of your food."

Lin Changsheng saw that the silver-haired white ape actually intended to monopolize the Blood Spirit Pool and used its powerful blood energy to intimidate his three-headed demon beast, making it dare not make any rash moves.

Naturally, they wouldn't let him have his way.

He immediately pulled out a 'quasi-third-tier' puppet from his storage bag; it was a strange creature.

Now, the silver-haired white ape felt the pressure and looked over with a serious expression.

The white ape sensed a hint of danger atop this ugly mechanical puppet.

This is clearly a method that has transcended the second-order category.

"boom!"

"boom!"

"Oh!"

Lin Changsheng decisively activated his 'quasi-third-tier' puppet, the Qilin, and charged towards the white ape without fear.

The puppet and the monkey collided immediately.

The three-headed demonic beasts that had been patiently waiting around also joined the battle at Lin Changsheng's instruction.

Unfortunately, the silver-haired white ape was too powerful, and it managed to withstand the attacks of the four-legged beast and the three second-tier demonic beasts without being at a disadvantage.

"With such a powerful physical body, it seems that your bloodline potential is already strong enough, and you no longer need to rely on the Blood Spirit Pool."

Lin Changsheng said with a smile.

He then activated the third-tier black chain again, attempting to use the same trick to drag the white ape that occupied the Blood Spirit Pool up.

However, this white ape was clearly quite intelligent and instantly understood Lin Changsheng's intention.

He forcefully grabbed the black chain with a domineering posture, then bared his fangs and unleashed his blood and qi power!

They actually wanted to damage this third-tier magic item by brute force!

The two were locked in a stalemate. Lin Changsheng's expression turned serious. He flipped his hand, and instantly a golden talisman appeared, which silently flew out...

A sharp sense of danger instantly enveloped the silver-haired white ape.

In an instant, the white ape panicked, abandoned its stalemate with Lin Changsheng, leaped into the Blood Spirit Pool, and kept a safe distance from the golden talisman, its eyes filled with terror.

These talismans, nurtured by Lin Changsheng over many years, have begun to possess power.

The silver-haired white ape's physical strength was comparable to that of a third-tier demon, but its demonic power was still lacking, so it could not be considered a true third-tier great demon.

The two sides remained deadlocked.

On the contrary, the three demonic beasts behind him, under Lin Changsheng's command, all leaped into the Blood Spirit Pool.

The snow wolf frolicked and rolled around in the crimson liquid, letting out blissful howls.