Free Web NovelChapter 606: Chapter 304: Secret Realm Status
This is also why the Cyan-Horned Bull instinctively fears this spiritual fire.
It’s not just because of its power, but more importantly, because of the fear ingrained in its bloodline.
"With this spiritual fire in hand, coupled with numerous trump cards, ordinary Core Formation Middle Stage cultivators may not be my match, even when facing Core Formation Late Stage cultivators.
I’m not afraid; at worst, I can just escape."
Currently, the Five Dragons Island Sea Region is experiencing turbulent times, and the coming days will only get more chaotic. Only strength is the guarantee.
"With a Tier Three Early Stage Cyan-Horned Bull on the surface, combined with my current strength, leaning on the Profound Sound Pavilion, and my abilities as a Tier Three Middle Grade Array Master, there shouldn’t be much of a problem."
Throughout the journey, Lin Chang’an was also contemplating.
When traveling outside, one’s identity is self-assigned. He not only wants to strive for more resources.
More importantly, only by demonstrating sufficient ability does one qualify to access certain items he desires.
Like Tier Three Upper Grade array books and array insights.
High Tier Array Masters can only be afforded by major sects and large forces, which leads to these large factions not lacking resources.
They utilize these foundations to cultivate their own array experts or attract external loose cultivators to join, and generally, they won’t easily leak out to the outside.
"In the entire Demon Beast Abyss, there aren’t many who can produce Tier Three Upper Grade array books and insights."
Lin Chang’an’s gaze flickered as he wanted to take advantage of the secret realm’s temptation this time, to see if he could attract one or two big fish.
He believed there would be people greedy for the Yin Soul Sect’s secret realm, and as a Tier Three Middle Grade Array Master, regarding certain key points in breaking arrays, as long as someone came visiting him.
They would naturally reveal the problems they encountered in the secret realm, allowing him to learn a thing or two. Although it would be slow, it’s better than nothing.
Even with a little luck, some might bring out some incomplete array discs from within the secret realm, allowing him to observe and comprehend by himself.
The arrays within this Yin Soul Sect secret realm are at least Tier Four, making them highly valuable to an Array Master like him.
"No matter how tempting it is, one shouldn’t expect to lure me into exploring this Yin Soul Sect secret realm."
Thinking of this, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but smile.
Even the temptation of a Nascent Soul wouldn’t sway him, after all, he is only at Core Formation Early Stage; truly obtaining it would be more a curse than a blessing.
...
Upon arriving at the market, Lin Chang’an sharply noticed that there were more cultivators in the market.
The items lined on both sides of the stalls were almost entirely dominated by those that counteract Yin and evil, like fire, sun, and thunder.
The number of Foundation Establishment cultivators was extremely high.
The Cyan-Horned Bull wobbled its head as it walked down the cobblestone street, squinting its eyes in comfort, while the Sword Servant vigilantly kept an eye on the surroundings.
At the bustling market street, Lin Chang’an passed by, only to shake his head with a frown.
"There are too many foreign cultivators, and even many from far distances have arrived."
From the clothing of these cultivators, it was clear they were not from the nearby sea regions, but considering the Yin Soul Sect secret realm, Lin Chang’an understood.
Upon hearing about the secret realm’s appearance, those Foundation Establishment cultivators seeking a sliver of opportunity naturally wouldn’t want to miss out.
"Master, recently quite a few treasures reportedly obtained from inside the secret realm have appeared in the market, but the majority are fake. Moreover, many factions have formed their own Foundation Establishment cultivator teams..."
Apparently recognizing Lin Chang’an’s intent as he surveyed the surroundings, the Sword Servant, while on guard, communicated the recent changes in the market to her master.
Lin Chang’an listened and shook his head. People die for wealth, just as birds die for food—the same principle applies in the Immortal Cultivation Realm.
No Foundation Establishment cultivator can resist the temptation of a Core Formation opportunity.
There are even many Qi Refining cultivators who are still dreaming of seizing an opportunity to rise to prominence overnight.
Although the Immortal Cultivation Realm never lacks such children of fate, none emerge without walking over countless corpses.
"Oh, Old Lin, you’re finally here."
Through the market and arriving at the foot of the mountain, Hu Jin, dressed in a light-golden long robe, appeared and warmly welcomed him with a hearty smile.
Upon seeing this, Lin Chang’an also smiled.
"Old Hu, it seems this Dharma robe really suits you."
"Doesn’t it!"
Hu Jin grinned with a face full of smiles. Back when their cultivation levels were low, they couldn’t be high-profile. Even in their dressing, they tried not to be conspicuous.
But ever since forming their core, it’s been different, which Lin Chang’an also understood.
Core Formation cultivators cannot be ignored no matter where they go.
Today, Lin Chang’an wore a flowing cloud-patterned Dharma robe, and the two shared a mutual smile as they headed up to the mountain-top cave dwelling together.
Behind them, the Sword Servant respectfully followed with the Cyan-Horned Bull.
"Old Lin, the reason I invited you over is also because of the secret realm. The Foundation Establishment team we organized discovered a place with array restrictions inside the secret realm...
After considering it, on Five Dragons Island, only you, Old Lin, are reliable; as for the other array masters, they can’t be trusted..."
Along the way, Hu Jin continued with a smile, not hiding what had happened.
This did not surprise Lin Chang’an.
In the Immortal Cultivation Realm, countless Foundation Establishment cultivators, whether their lifespan was nearing its end, or they wanted to secure a future for their descendants, or simply sought a slim chance of opportunity.
As a result, many large factions make certain commitments and recruit a few Foundation Establishment cultivators for exploration.
These major factions don’t require these cultivators to obtain any treasures inside but rather do their utmost to protect themselves and endeavor to survey the situation inside the secret realm.
In order to collect more valuable intelligence for them.
"Mr. Lin!"
"Lin Array Master."
Upon entering the cave dwelling, the other two Core Formation cultivators were present, prompting Lin Chang’an to smile and exchange salutes.
After the group exchanged pleasantries, Hu Jin laughed heartily and signaled the other two to take out the items for study from their storage bags.
"Old Lin, these are the incomplete array discs obtained from inside the secret realm, and this seeing crystal recorded the situation there at the time..."
As the trio pushed the broken, incomplete array discs over, along with the seeing crystal, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but show a serious expression.
"Let me take a look first."
The three were cultivators from the Bihai Palace Law Enforcement Hall, responsible for the stability of Five Dragons Island.
Lin Chang’an was well aware that this exploration of the secret realm was their private affair.
Otherwise, given the strength of Li Huo Palace, they could have easily summoned not only Tier Four Array Masters but also one or two Tier Three Array Masters.
Why would it be his turn otherwise?
The seeing crystal contains just one scene, with no information on how to enter the secret realm, the direction taken, or the process of encountering the situation.
Given this precaution, Lin Chang’an did not take offense.
After all, he wasn’t going to risk the secret realm lightly; now with a ready array to research and study, how could he pass up on that?
"This is triggered by an illusion formation restriction."
After watching the seeing crystal, Lin Chang’an, with a serious expression, set his gaze on the incomplete, spiritually devoid array disc in his hand, frowning.
"According to this array disc, this restriction isn’t strong, or perhaps it’s weakened over time, and there’s been a lot of damage done to it...
Breaking this restriction with Foundation Establishment cultivators’ methods is difficult unless prepared with..."
After a careful study, Lin Chang’an slowly explained the nuances of what to keep in mind with this restriction, the weak points at each position, and the best magical artifacts to use to break it, detailing it to everyone.
Seeing this, Hu Jin’s smile broadened.
"Old Lin, with your talent in arrays, had you been born into a major sect, you’d have become a Tier Three Array Master long ago."
Watching Lin Chang’an, managing to understand this broken restriction in just a short two hours, Hu Jin couldn’t help but give a thumbs up in admiration.
Lin Chang’an shook his head with a smile, saying:
"Old Hu, don’t flatter me; it’s because this restriction is damaged, and with your luck, you even acquired an incomplete array disc, allowing me to discern a bit."
Lin Chang’an’s move was not modesty but truth.
As for the Yin Soul Sect’s Island Protection Array, he naturally lacked the capability, but the restrictions within some inner palace or important areas, after years of ravage and destruction,
its power greatly diminished, if he couldn’t figure out some clues, wouldn’t his position as a Tier Three Middle Grade Array Master be for nothing?
"In that case, could I trouble Lin Array Master to refine some magical artifacts to break this restriction?"
The other two also smiled, speaking courteously.
Lin Chang’an nodded with a smile, acceding; that’s how Array Masters earn Spirit Stones.
