Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

Chapter 342 Suppressing the Blood Python, Elders Alarmed

Two bright lights flashed across the pitch-black night sky.

It was accompanied by a sharp, clear cry and bursts of wolf howls.

In the blink of an eye, an exceptionally beautiful bird flapped its wings and soared above Qingxia Peak.

Below, snowflakes suddenly began to fall, and a bone-chilling cold arose, with frost covering an area of ​​nearly a hundred feet. In the chilling atmosphere, a robust white wolf could be vaguely seen leaping merrily atop Qingxia Peak, gazing at the moon and letting out a long howl.

These two completely different demonic auras, accompanied by terrifying spiritual pressure, swept outwards.

In an instant, the servants on Qingxia Peak, suppressed by the auras of these two powerful demons, all changed their expressions in shock, trembling with fear, as if the end of the world had come.

Some of the more timid ones even fainted from fright.

Inside the house, Han Xinlan's expression changed, and she mustered her courage to go to the window and look out.

The mysterious white wolf amidst the frost and snow, and the birds circling above Qingxia Peak with a faint hurricane around them, made Han Xinlan's expression turn frightened.

"Two more third-tier great demons!"

Han Xinlan's mind went blank for a moment, her heart filled with fear.

The second-tier demon rat, which had fled here in a panic while being pursued by the Blood-Striped Python, had just escaped danger. Its pair of black eyes gleamed with shrewdness. Before it could even feel relieved, it suddenly sensed the auras of two other powerful demons.

The intimidating aura emanating from the high-ranking demon caused the nimble second-tier demon rat to suddenly freeze, its eyes rolling back, its legs kicking as it collapsed, its body stiff and motionless.

Meanwhile, a hundred feet behind the demon rat, the blood-patterned python that was relentlessly pursuing it had no time to pay attention to its prey.

A colossal python with blood-red stripes on its body had its dark, cold eyes fixed on the Snow Demon Wolf and the Wind Crow in the distance.

The blood-striped python's tail had a section of hard black scales that was now swaying restlessly back and forth. Occasionally, it would touch a nearby hard rock and shatter it, demonstrating the immense power of its tail.

The three great demons locked onto each other, their auras locked, staring coldly at one another.

Hiss!

As expected of a dragon-like creature, the Blood-Patterned Python, even when facing two opponents alone, let out a roar-like sound as it twisted its massive body and flew towards the summit of Azure Cloud Peak!

Under the cover of night, the Blood-Striped Python resembled a crimson ray, exuding a bloody and violent aura. The patterns on its body seemed to come alive, becoming even more vividly red.

"Woo-woo!"

The Snow Demon Wolf let out a long howl, its clear black and white eyes filled with excitement. It leaped down from the top of Azure Cloud Peak, gathering chilling energy around itself to form a layer of ice crystals that resembled a white wolf. It charged forward without showing any weakness.

'boom! ’

The two powerful and intense auras intertwined and collided, creating a tremendous commotion.

The Blood-Patterned Python raised its ferocious head, opened its mouth and spewed out a ball of crimson aura. The bloody aura instantly spread and collided with the ice crystal white wolf that the Snow Demon Wolf had condensed.

A deafening noise, followed by a cracking sound, caused the gradually shattering Ice Crystal White Wolf to turn into countless broken ice shards, tinged with a faint blood-red aura, which poured down towards the Qingxia Peak Dojo like a celestial maiden scattering flowers.

At the critical moment, Lin Changsheng gently raised his hand and waved it. A light green aura of magic power emanated from the area, condensing into a defensive magic shield that blocked the ice crystal fragments and protected everyone in the dojo.

“This ‘Blood-Striped Python’ has an interesting bloodline, even surpassing that of ordinary demonic beasts of the same rank. The Snow Demon Wolf was originally a mutated bloodline, and later had a fortuitous encounter, undergoing bloodline evolution. Although it had only recently advanced to the third rank, it was still comparable to a mid-stage ordinary third rank beast. Yet, it actually felt pressure when facing this Blood-Striped Python.”

"It seems that this Alchemist Chen was bidding for a high-grade third-tier demon core that day because he wanted to use it on this Blood-Striped Python."

Lin Changsheng inwardly admired him.

Clearly, Chen Xingzhou, as an elder of the Willow Smoke Sect and a third-tier high-grade alchemist, possesses both status and wealth, so it is not surprising that he could cultivate such a powerful demon.

He was already a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, and with this Blood-Patterned Python with its special bloodline, if he could successfully advance to the late-stage third rank, he would be equivalent to a late-stage Golden Core cultivator.

On the other side, the Wind Crow circling in mid-air let out a cry, and with a flap of its wings, a round of sharp wind blade spells poured down at an extremely fast speed, like a rain of pear blossoms.

A rapid, sharp sound rang out, and the newly built houses, bluestone slabs, ornamental vegetation, and even the hard rocks on Qingxia Peak were all shattered into dust under the bombardment of this fine wind blade.

The Blood-Striped Python was locked in combat with the Snow Demon Wolf, but under the bombardment of this stinging wind blade, it had to stop dodging. However, many of its hard scales were still damaged, and even flesh was exposed.

Hiss!

In pain, the Blood-Striped Python couldn't help but roar in anger.

'Whoosh! '

In an instant, the Wind Crow in the sky suddenly turned and descended, its body like a sharp arrow, surrounded by strong winds, its powerful claws grabbing towards the Blood-Patterned Python's body!

Upon seeing this, the Snow Demon Wolf revealed an excited expression, and a chilling aura once again emanated from its body.

A chill swept over, and almost instantly, a layer of frost formed around the blood-striped python, greatly slowing its movement.

At the same time, the Snow Demon Wolf leaped up, grabbed the Blood-Patterned Python's tail, and dragged it tightly, restricting its movement.

In the blink of an eye, the Wind Crow landed, its hard claws striking the Blood-Patterned Python's body, producing a metallic clanging sound.

Immediately, a large number of scales slid off, and sharp claws pierced into flesh. The Blood-Striped Python roared in pain, turned around, and spat out a thick mist of blood!

Containing the aura of a mid-stage third-tier Blood-Patterned Python demon, this blood mist is extremely dangerous; even hard metal will melt instantly upon slight contact.

"Woo-woo!"

At this moment, a chilling frost aura surged forth once more. The Snow Demon Wolf used its elemental magic, and a wave of frost approached, merging with the blood mist and instantly transforming into countless tiny red ice crystals.

Xunfengya unleashed its wind-attribute divine power, flapping its wings to suddenly generate a gust of wind that scattered the tiny blood crystals.

Xunfeng Crow and Snow Demon Wolf grew up together since childhood, spending over a hundred years together, and have a very good understanding of each other.

Both were mutated bloodline demonic beasts, and both had acquired opportunities. With their cooperation, they actually suppressed the Blood-Patterned Python, which was in the mid-stage of the third tier.

……

Inside the training ground, everyone's attention was drawn to this earth-shattering battle between the demonic beasts.

Han Xinlan's mouth opened slightly, and at the end of her gaze was a white-robed man with a faint green aura of spiritual energy and a calm expression.

Her eyes widened in astonishment as she stared at the unbelievable scene before her.

"Could these two demonic beasts... be Lin Zhenren's helpers?"

Han Xinlan was both surprised and delighted.

In Willow Oriole Immortal City, Master Lin manipulated puppets to compete against Master Cui, and ultimately won in the puppetry aspect. As a result, he was noticed by Willow Smoke Sect and invited to become a guest elder.

Many people in the Immortal City know this.

But facing a mid-stage third-tier demon and its master, Chen Xingzhou.

He was far superior to the rogue cultivator Cui Kui Shi.

Having followed Lin Changsheng for so long, Han Xinlan had naturally inquired about 'Master Lin' and knew that this Master Lin had some skills, but was still far inferior to Master Chen.

Unexpectedly, the usually reserved Master Lin actually kept two third-tier demons!

To deal with the Blood-Striped Python that had been terrorizing the area around the dojo, not only did he not need to take action himself, but he didn't even need to use any puppets. Just the appearance of the two great demons was enough to steadily suppress the ferocious Blood-Striped Python.

At this moment, a furious shout suddenly came from the direction of the Liuyan Sect's mountain gate.

"You audacious madman, how dare you attack the guardian spirit beast of my Willow Smoke Sect!"

Within the sect's formation, a man dressed in a Taoist robe and sporting a goatee, exuding the aura of a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, was flying towards them at an extremely fast speed.

This person was none other than Chen Xingzhou, an elder of the Liuyan Sect who rushed over after sensing the danger posed by the demonic beast.

With all his might, Chen Xingzhou flew close to Qingxia Peak in the blink of an eye, only to witness a scene that greatly enraged him.

Looking around, he saw a scene of devastation on the mountaintop not far away, and his beloved demonic beast, the Blood-Patterned Python, was in a very sorry state, covered in wounds, weak and exhausted, with its tail almost torn off by a white demonic wolf.

On the body of the Blood-Striped Python, there was an exceptionally beautiful bird of prey, which was tightly gripping the seven-inch spot and pecking at it incessantly. Almost every pecking brought out a bit of flesh and blood, leaving a bloody hole in the Blood-Striped Python's body.

Perhaps sensing its master's presence, the Blood-Striped Python struggled again, but was quickly suppressed once more by the Wind Crow and the Snow Demon Wolf.

Seeing this scene made Chen Xingzhou's eyes widen in horror, his chest heave violently, and his face turn ashen.

The next moment, Chen Xingzhou's body was filled with magical energy. Ignoring Lin Changsheng beside him, his magical energy surged and gathered, and with a flick of his hand, he released a green bowl magic weapon.

'Om! '

The Azure Bowl magic weapon emitted a buzzing sound. After absorbing enough magical energy, its size instantly increased, transforming into a huge Azure Bowl with a diameter of several feet. The surrounding powerful magical energy surged, containing astonishing power, and it pressed down on the location of the Wind Crow!

Faced with such a powerful aura of magic, Xunfeng Crow and Snow Demon Wolf naturally sensed it immediately.

Although the two demonic beasts were extraordinary, they were only at the early stage of the third rank. Facing the furious attack of Chen Xingzhou, a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, they were clearly under considerable pressure.

'Boom! '

At this moment, Lin Changsheng, who had been observing from the sidelines without making a move, also moved and flew to the front of the Green Bowl magic weapon.

In an instant, his white robes swayed slightly in the wind, Lin Changsheng's expression was calm, his eyes were deep, and his magical power surged out continuously.

With a wave of his hand, strands of green vines rapidly grew out of it, coalescing into a giant hand six or seven zhang in size, firmly holding down the Green Bowl magic weapon, making it unable to move forward even an inch.

The aura of the Azure Bowl magic weapon was rekindled, spinning rapidly and emitting a low 'humming' sound. Its immense spiritual power subtly swept through the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, forming a hurricane.

A late-stage Golden Core cultivator can subtly draw upon the power of heaven and earth when employing their techniques.

The giant wooden vine palm gradually turned into flying wood chips as this power dissipated.

Lin Changsheng's expression remained unchanged. He circulated the power of the Everlasting Spring Technique within his body, and the power of the technique was inexhaustible. It continuously generated a large number of vines to repair the giant palm that had been conjured. Suddenly, he used brute force to interrupt the power of the Green Bowl magic weapon and bounce it back.

Lin Changsheng was very satisfied with the effect of this attack.

This technique was learned by Lin Changsheng from the wood-attribute cultivation method 'Azure Wood Creation Technique' obtained from the Azure Wood Spirit Cauldron.

The 'Azure Wood Creation Technique' is a complete wood-attribute cultivation method, which contains several fourth-order wood-attribute divine abilities. Although Lin Changsheng mainly cultivates the Withered Wood Evergreen Technique, he can draw on its spells and divine abilities and activate them with the power of the Evergreen Technique.

At first, it was just a casual experiment, but then I discovered that when I used the power of the Changchun Kung Fu to activate the supernatural power, the Kung Fu and the supernatural power were very compatible, and the power seemed to be no worse than the original effect, and even much stronger.

Under the cover of night, on the horizon.

The two were several dozen feet apart, gazing at each other from afar.

"So you're the newly arrived guest elder? You certainly have some nerve, daring to attack our sect's guardian spirit beast without cause. With such malicious intentions, don't blame this alchemist for showing no mercy!"

Chen Xingzhou's expression was gloomy as he coldly stared at the white-clad man in front of him. While he was putting on a big hat, he was also somewhat surprised.

Not to mention the two third-tier demons on the other side, the wood-attribute divine power they used earlier was far beyond what an ordinary Golden Core cultivator could achieve.

"Who are you? Could you perhaps be an elder of the Willow Smoke Sect?"

"Regardless of whether it is true or not, as a guest elder of the Liuyan Sect, it is probably inappropriate for you to attack without saying a word."

Lin Changsheng feigned a puzzled expression.

As they spoke, the aura of the Blood-Striped Python behind them weakened again, and it let out a mournful roar, as if it were making a final struggle.

It turned out that, with the cooperation of Xunfeng Crow and Snow Demon Wolf, they actually found the demon core inside the Blood-Patterned Python, which further aroused the desires of the two demon beasts.

"stop it now!"

Chen Xingzhou roared, and the green bowl magic treasure in front of him vibrated violently, its size expanding again to more than ten zhang!

A chilling aura emanated from them, and even Lin Changsheng felt a sense of threat.

"This blue bowl magic weapon is of extraordinary quality, and it has probably already surpassed ordinary natal magic weapons."

Lin Changsheng remained vigilant and dared not be careless.

After taking a deep breath, his magical power surged out instantly, and a large amount of wooden vines emerged from his sleeves, transforming into a pair of thick arms in an instant. Like giant hands supporting the sky, they surrounded the Azure Bowl magic weapon from both sides, suppressing it firmly.

As the two remained locked in a stalemate, they both mustered their magical power and began a relentless contest.

For a moment, the luster of the blue bowl magic weapon flickered and trembled violently, yet it was still unable to break free from the suppression.

The giant wooden arms that Lin Changsheng had conjured were also constantly being consumed, requiring terrifying magical power to maintain at all times.

At this moment, the Blood-Patterned Python's aura finally weakened, and a bright red, crystal-clear demon core inside its body was already in the mouth of the Wind Crow, with a few strands of flesh and blood remaining on it.

"You audacious cultivator, you killed my demonic pet! This alchemist will make you pay with your life!"

This startled Chen Xingzhou. He no longer cared about accusing Lin Changsheng, and his eyes flashed with undisguised murderous intent.

Seeing the other party's resentful expression, a cold glint flashed in Lin Changsheng's eyes as well.

The storage bag was immediately shaken with a 'whoosh'.

Two corpse puppets, one male and one female, suddenly appeared. What was terrifying was that their malevolent aura spread instantly. Taking advantage of Lin Changsheng's use of supernatural powers and his stalemate with Chen Xingzhou's natal magic weapon, they rushed straight towards him from the left and right.

Approaching the two corpse puppets, Chen Xingzhou, a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, was instantly jolted awake by the bone-chilling aura emanating from them and finally felt a trace of pressure.