Chapter 256 - 193: The Secret of the Cultivation Technique, Profound Flame Divine Ability
Chapter 256: Chapter 193: The Secret of the Cultivation Technique, Profound Flame Divine Ability
The journey was too far and arduous to bring her along. Besides, Lin Changheng was only making a quick trip and wouldn’t be delayed for long.
Last year, he had received a letter from Tantai Feiyue.
It said that Xu Xujun had actually managed to find a method in the Outer World, at great cost, to mostly repair the cracks in Xu Hanji’s Dantian.
And that Xu Hanji had decided to attempt to break through to Foundation Establishment this year, at the crucial sixty-year age limit.
Regarding this, Tantai Feiyue had asked him if he wanted to make a trip back to the clan.
At first, Lin Changheng hadn’t wanted to go back. ’Even though there was that wonderful misunderstanding once, it was still just a misunderstanding! And one she doesn’t even know about!’
Then he thought about how he and Tantai Feiyue hadn’t seen each other in ten years. ’She must miss me terribly.’
’I might as well pay a visit. It’s on the way, anyway.’
That was Lin Changheng’s final decision.
...
Before he even left the Huang Family’s Mountain Gate, Lin Changheng’s entire aura and appearance twisted and transformed. In an instant, he became a completely different person.
Not a single trace of Alchemist Lin’s features remained.
For the prudent Lin Changheng, it was always better to wear a disguise when traveling. After all, he had just made a big name for himself in the Huang Family. Many people had taken notice of him, and it was entirely possible that some cultivators with impure intentions were lying in wait for him outside.
He also deliberately adjusted his cultivation aura to that of the Early Stage Foundation Establishment, around the first layer.
This could deter many petty crooks and help him avoid trouble as much as possible.
But at the same time, it concealed his true strength. If he did run into trouble, he could catch his opponents by surprise.
Lin Changheng never hesitated to assume the "worst intentions" from others in the Cultivation Realm. Taking advance precautions was extremely important.
SWOOSH!
A Dharma Ship streaked through the sky, leaving the Huang Family. Although it was heading in the wrong direction, a faint Divine Sense still swept over it directly.
After seeming to realize it wasn’t the person they were waiting for, the Divine Sense quickly retracted.
’The Divine Sense of an Early Stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.’
Lin Changheng’s expression remained unchanged, already understanding the situation. At the same time, his own Divine Sense swept out, and he detected three Early Stage Foundation Establishment cultivators hiding in a nearby forest.
Their eyes revealed viciousness and a faint excitement; they were clearly waiting for someone.
’Don’t tell me they’re waiting for me?’
Lin Changheng retracted his Divine Sense, which was far superior to that of an Early Stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. The three of them had no idea they had already been exposed and thoroughly scanned.
They were all veteran Early Stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, at least at the second or third layer.
His gaze turned cold as he firmly committed their faces and auras to memory, but he didn’t make a move.
’Fighting one against three, if I can’t kill them all instantly, complications could arise. It wouldn’t be a guaranteed victory. I’ll spare their wretched lives for now.’
Then, he stamped his foot on the Dharma Ship, which accelerated and shot away.
...
「A quarter of an hour later.」
The Dharma Ship continued to race through the air.
’Hmm?’
Lin Changheng’s expression flickered. He noticed a tail had started following him.
And just one.
’Heh, so they really couldn’t leave empty-handed.’
Lin Changheng was confident that no one below the Fake Core realm could see through the disguise created by his Illusionary Appearance Shifting Demon Technique. And that was indeed the case; otherwise, all three would have attacked him from the start, or all three would have been tailing him now.
Now there was only one. This person must have been tempted, planning to make some easy money on the side.
WHOOSH!
Lin Changheng maintained a constant speed, while the other person rode an Escape Light, bursting with speed to rapidly close the distance.
"Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment."
A gentle male voice called out from behind, sounding perfectly normal, with no discernible malice.
His face also wore a sincere smile, as if he truly had something to discuss.
But Lin Changheng’s Divine Sense told him with absolute clarity that although one of the man’s hands was hanging naturally at his side, it was positioned to access his Storage Bag at a moment’s notice, ready to instantly unleash a Spiritual Artifact or Magical Artifact to kill.
"What can I do for you, Fellow Daoist?"
Piloting the Dharma Ship, Lin Changheng slowed down and turned his head to ask.
Seeing this, the pursuing Black Robe Cultivator rejoiced inwardly. His mind began racing for an excuse to get a little closer, just before he would strike to kill in a single blow.
FWOOSH! FWOOSH! FWOOSH!...
Seven Fire Bombs from the Fire Bomb Skill materialized instantly. In the brief moment the man’s focus was diverted, they came screaming toward him at high speed.
These Fire Bombs were only the size of an infant’s head, but they were incredibly fast. Furthermore, since the man was still moving forward on his Escape Light, their closing speed was effectively doubled.
It was the Cultivation Realm’s version of the theory of relativity.
"Damn it!"
How could the Black Robe Cultivator not realize his intentions had been exposed? More than likely, the man had detected them right as he was leaving the Huang Family.
But there was no time to think. He immediately swiped his Storage Bag, and a gray light instantly appeared before him.
It spun rapidly, growing in the wind until it transformed into a tough, gray sheet of cloth and silk two or three times the size of a door.
Next, he flipped out a Tier Two Lower Grade Talisman with his left hand and slapped it onto his body. It turned into a thick, dazzling golden Light Shield, enveloping him.
At the same time, the Magical Power in his body surged, and he conjured yet another Magical Power Shield.
Three layers of defense, formed at incredible speed!
This seemingly excessive defense, however, revealed the man’s rich experience in Magical Combat.
Even Lin Changheng couldn’t help but let out a soft sound of surprise.
’After I created a disguise, used words to distract him, and then launched a surprise attack, he was still able to react and mount a defense. He’s truly a veteran. But that’s as far as it goes.’
At that thought, Lin Changheng’s will stirred, and he directly infused the True Intent of his Fire Manipulation Divine Abilities into the seven Fireballs.
Instantly, it was as if a great, invisible hand descended from the sky, kneading them all together. Then, it brutally compressed them into a single thread of dark golden flame. Like a long serpent, it streaked through the air with a HISS.
POP! POP! POP! POP!
Four soft sounds, like beans popping, rang out. They were so close together they almost sounded like a single noise.