Chapter 256: Old Friend, Sanyuan Residence (Two in One, Subscription Request)_2
But both of them had their own thoughts, and he certainly wasn't one to hold such petty grudges, especially since he had made ample preparations for this journey into the secret realm.
There was also the treasure sword given to him by Zi Xuan Hermit, whose edge was unparalleled among third rank magic artifacts that he had seen in his life!
Xie An left, wielding a Flying Sword, heading straight north.
Leaving behind only a simple map.
There are many such teleportation points like the pavilion by the small lake throughout the entire mini-world, and without a map to reference, one would be left to grope around in the dark.
"Uncle Seven Ancestors, can you still sense the Qian Family cultivators?" Lin Shiming asked Lin Xianzhi.
The stalactite cave was also absolutely indispensable for their journey, particularly since he now controlled three Spirit Beasts.
"Too far to detect, I can only faintly sense that he is to the east!" Lin Xianzhi flipped his hand and took out an extraordinarily small spirit rhinoceros beetle, almost imperceptible even to Divine Sense unless Lin Xianzhi spread it out.
Lin Shiming, even using the Divine Eyes spell, absolutely could not observe it.
This was also the bizarre aspect of the spirit rhinoceros beetle.
"Our designated meeting place with Deacon Xiao is also in the east!" Lin Shiming also responded.
Both exhibited a bit of joy at this coincidence, saving them a lot of effort since both objectives were in the same location.
They wanted the stalactite cave, and they equally desired the Taiqing Purple Jade Fruit tree.
At that moment, Lin Shiming's system prompt sounded again!
"Please proceed a hundred miles to the east, where there is a cave dwelling belonging to a Purple Mansion cultivator!" The prompt suddenly resounded in Lin Shiming's mind, bringing him great joy.
The reappearance of the prompts from the malfunctioning World Tower also greatly reassured him.
What he hadn't expected was to find a Purple Mansion cultivator's cave dwelling so soon after emerging.
It was indeed the former site of a Nascent Soul Sect!
The Purple Mansion cultivator's cave dwelling could only be on the outskirts, and it was likely that deeper in, there would be many Golden Core and Nascent Soul cave dwellings!
Thinking of this, Lin Shiming was full of anticipation. With the system's guidance, he was like a fish in water in this secret realm.
Of course, he also had to be vigilant. The greater the opportunity, the greater the danger!
"Uncle Seven Ancestors, let's head east then!" Lin Shiming suggested.
Lin Xianzhi nodded and then remembered the Spirit Controlling Seal, suddenly asking:
"Shiming, how many Spirit Beasts have you tamed?"
"Three!" Lin Shiming didn't pretend. He had given both the Spirit Controlling Seal and the Soul Arrest Forbidden to Lin Xianzhi.
Lin Xianzhi didn't have an immediate use for the Soul Arrest Forbidden, but the Spirit Controlling Seal could be used within the tower.
That was why the other party had asked.
"Good!" Lin Xianzhi was delighted. He had only tamed one third-rank late-stage beast, but he had not expected Lin Shiming to tame three.
The Spirit Controlling Seal demanded great amounts of Divine Sense and True Yuan. Experience new stories on empire
However, he then considered that the beasts Lin Shiming probably tamed on the ninth layer were likely third-rank mid-stage Demonic Beasts, and he suddenly found it to be expected!
Lin Shiming was curious about how many beasts Lin Xianzhi had controlled, but he didn't ask since Lin Xianzhi didn't volunteer the information.
Without hesitation, the two immediately made their way eastward.
In the mini-world, there were Purple Mansion Great Demons, and these Great Demons were most obstinate about their domain in the sky; if they encountered a Purple Mansion Great Demon while flying on a sword, it would be terribly bad luck!
As Foundation Establishment Cultivators, even if they hurried on foot, their speed was extremely fast.
Along the way, Lin Xianzhi took out a spirit-finding rat to search for heavenly and earthly Spiritual Objects.
Fortunately, it seemed that they were still on the outskirts, as they didn't encounter any Purple Mansion Great Demons, but they did manage to find some third-rank Spiritual Medicines.
Fulfilling the Sect's rules, while these Spiritual Medicines were trivial for the Qingxuan Sect, they were extremely rare and precious for the Lin Family.
Both mature and juvenile Spiritual Medicines were harvested one by one by Lin Shiming and Lin Xianzhi.
Half a day later, a mountain peak finally appeared in front of them.
The mountain was tall, its height seemingly surpassing Fangmu Mountain of the Lin Family, not to mention that the concentration of Spiritual Energy was incomparable.
Lin Shiming looked at Lin Xianzhi, guessing that this mountain was probably where the system had indicated the Purple Mansion cultivator's dwelling.
There were definitely Formations on the mountain.
But for some reason, the Spiritual Energy was scattering all around it.
"Let's go around!" Lin Xianzhi noticed the unusual nature of the Spiritual Energy as well; such mountain ranges were very likely to harbor Purple Mansion Great Demons, and with their current strength, they stood no chance against one.
However, just as Lin Shiming was hesitating and worrying about how to convince Lin Xianzhi,
Atop the mountain peak, terrifying sounds of a skirmish erupted!
"There are cultivators!" Lin Shiming exclaimed.
The fact that the exchange between the cultivators was back and forth without seeing a volley of escape lights also indicated the absence of any Purple Mansion cultivators.
Otherwise, the various escape techniques of cultivators would be unleashed all at once, and the formidable presence of a Purple Mansion Great Demon would cover the entire mountain peak.
Lin Xianzhi nodded upon hearing this.
With no Purple Mansion cultivators present, and being at the edge of a minor world, the danger shouldn't be great in theory.
Lin Shiming took out a Qinglian Taoist Robe.
Although this Taoist robe would not be of much use in hiding a cultivator at the late or peak Foundation Establishment stage, since everyone was busy fighting, they might still overlook him.
Lin Xianzhi also took out a black hat and a black robe to cover his figure, which could block Divine Sense, but its stealth capabilities were inferior compared to the Qinglian Taoist Robe.
Upon reaching the summit, they were met with the roars of Spirit Beasts, the furious bellowing of Corpse Refining Sect Cultivators, and the whooshing of Flying Swords slicing through the air.
Moving forward, they saw a small palace ahead.
On the plaque of the palace, the name "San Yuan Mansion" was inscribed.
Among cultivators, a 'mansion' denoted a Hermit's abode and a 'palace' signified a Golden Core True Person's retreat, indicating that this place was indeed the inheritance site of a Purple Mansion cultivator.
No wonder the struggle had already begun.
Lin Shiming's Divine Sense scanned the group and found that there were actually three parties present: three cultivators from the Spirit Beast Sect, three from the Corpse Refining Sect.
As for the remaining three, they were cultivators from the Wanjian Sect, and Lin Shiming was all too familiar with them!
They were Wan Qing, Wan Wuyin, and an older man carrying a sword from the Wanjian Sect!
The Spirit Beast Sect and the Wanjian Sect were jointly dealing with the Corpse Refining Sect Cultivators.
All three Corpse Refining Sect cultivators were at the late Foundation Establishment stage, each controlling three to four third-rank late-stage Iron Corpses. However, they were struggling under the encirclement.
The Corpse Refining Sect had their corpses, while the Spirit Beast Sect had their spirit beasts, and with the addition of three unparalleled sword cultivators, the Corpse Refining Sect Cultivators were quickly forced into a frantic escape.
They attempted to flee but were reluctant to leave the San Yuan Mansion behind.
However, at that moment, a formation suddenly appeared!
Wan Qing burst into a loud laugh.
He held a formation flag in one hand and flew into the sky.
Suddenly, a myriad of Flying Swords appeared, covering the entire mountain peak.
"Haha, Fifth Uncle, the Sword Array is complete!" Wan Qing, controlling the Sword Array, turned to address an elder from the Wanjian Sect.
The elder's body trembled suddenly, and a terrifying Sword Intent soared into the skies.
The three Corpse Refining Sect Cultivators felt a chill in their hearts!
They hadn't predicted that this Wanjian Sect elder was at the peak of Foundation Establishment, nor that he was an immensely powerful sword cultivator. The previous constraint had merely been a facade!
"Will you not surrender?" One of the young men from the Spirit Beast Sect also burst into laughter.
He scorned the three from the Corpse Refining Sect without reserve.
However, the two elders beside the young man wore different expressions.
"Surrender, how laughable! You should better take care of yourselves. Do you really think the Wanjian Sect will share the treasures with you?" The Corpse Refining Sect Cultivators, already grim-faced, grew even darker with anger.
What they feared the most were sword cultivators!
And now they were ensnared in a Sword Array!
Of course, they found the Spirit Beast Sect youth even more ridiculous.
At this time, to think that Wan Qing would let them off!
If the Sword Array spread over the entire mountain, it meant that the Wanjian Sect planned to clear the field.
"Brother Wan?" The young man came to a realization and looked at Wan Qing, while the two elders behind him shielded the Spirit Beast Sect cultivators as they assessed the entire Sword Array, seeking a chance to break through.
"Haha, Brother Xiao, Brother Wan has no other choice. Do you know what the San Yuan Hermit is most adept at?"
"Alchemy, indeed, a fourth-rank alchemy inheritance! You can only blame it on the inheritance being too generous!" Wan Qing laughed heartily, making no move to attack.
But in the sky, more and more swords appeared.
Xiao Wanhe of the Spirit Beast Sect suddenly turned pale, his face ashen, while the two elders beside him kept assessing the Sword Array, looking for an opportunity to break the formation.
Meanwhile, Wan Qing gazed down the mountain.
"What, still not showing up? Should I, Wan, personally invite you out?"