Chapter 497 - 289: Powerful Divine Sense, Everyone Is a Good Person (Part 2)
Chapter 497: Chapter 289: Powerful Divine Sense, Everyone Is a Good Person (Part 2)
But Lin Changheng had given careful thought to how he would establish his presence.
Using Magical Power or other overt means might be effective, but it would seem too direct and unfriendly.
After all, the implication was no less than pointing blades at one another.
Divine Sense!
That was a much gentler approach.
Now, as his Metamorphosis continued, Lin Changheng’s Divine Sense had once again improved.
The area his Divine Sense could cover had already reached five hundred zhang!
He was only a hundred zhang away from the baseline Divine Sense of a Late Stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.
Moreover, the Treasure Seed Spirit Stealing and Metamorphosis processes enhanced not only the strength of his Divine Sense—its range—but also its density, or degree of condensation.
For Lin Changheng, the former was easier to quantify, but the latter manifested in confrontations—it was the basis for things like defending his Heart and Spirit, resisting impacts, applying pressure, and even launching active Divine Sense attacks.
For example, what Lin Changheng had just done was a form of suppression that a strong Divine Sense could exert on a weaker one. It was a basic application and couldn’t be considered an attack.
In truth, there were no magic techniques for Divine Sense attacks in the Song-Jin Lands.
It was unclear if this was because Divine Sense was simply too mysterious and crucial, leading to failed attempts at exploration, or perhaps the relevant magic techniques were monopolized by high-level influences, keeping them from the knowledge of common cultivators.
Although its strength couldn’t compare to that of a Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, its density was more than sufficient—it even surpassed that of many.
From Lü Tong’s perspective, this clash was like mercury colliding with pure water.
Naturally, the effect was immediate.
It left Lü Tong utterly astonished and suppressed any other ideas he might have had.
...
Under the jurisdiction of Cyan Mist Temple, the eye was met with vast, ancient, and majestic mountain ranges.
Jade Capital Mountain was one such place.
Not only did it possess the same majesty as the other ranges, but its five extraordinary peaks, which shot up from the ground and pierced the clouds, gave it a uniquely beautiful feel.
This time, with Lü Tong leading the way, there was no need to present a Visit Card or explain their purpose. Someone led them inside directly.
Evidently, they all knew Lü Tong and trusted him to a certain degree, granting him the right to bypass the usual procedures.
"Brother Lin, according to the steward, Nanny He happens to be in her residence. Shall we pay her a visit and trouble her for a moment?"
Lü Tong asked for Lin Changheng’s opinion as they flew.
After all, he had been the one to introduce Lin Changheng and Nanny He, and they had done business together. It was only natural to ask.
If Lin Changheng agreed, they would go together. But if he felt it was inappropriate, Lü Tong could finish his own business first and visit her later.
Either way, it was no major issue.
And this was a mark of Lü Tong’s tactfulness.
"Since we’re already here, let’s go see her. I could use a cup of water from Talisman Master He."
Lin Changheng pondered for a moment before nodding his agreement.
"Very well."
Lü Tong sent a voice transmission to the Male Cultivator from the Cyan Mist Temple leading them—who was also the steward of Jade Capital Mountain. The man glanced back at them, said nothing, then changed direction and flew toward another mountain peak.
Lin Changheng and Lü Tong followed behind.
’I recall a Female Cultivator received me on my last visit,’ he mused. ’Now it’s a Male Cultivator. Her tour of duty must have ended.’
’Hopefully not like that unlucky soul from the Purple Extreme Sect at Jade Belt Lake, who was killed by Tribulation Cultivators without any chance to fight back or even react. Of course, I avenged her, wiping out all the attacking Tribulation Cultivators.’
’It even led to the Fake Core Cultivator who masterminded the attack paying the price—publicly executed, his head paraded about.’
’I wonder if she knows, in the netherworld, and can finally rest in peace.’
The extraordinary peak, shaped like an Ancient Immortal Embracing the Moon, was right before them. The array suddenly opened on its own, and a powerful yet melodious voice transmission from a female cultivator rang out:
"An old friend has come to visit. I have failed to greet you from afar; I hope you will not hold it against me."
"I have already prepared Fragrant Tea and eagerly await your arrival."
Lin Changheng didn’t even need to think to know that these pleasantries were directed at him. After all, Talisman Master He treated Lü Tong like her own nephew; she would never be so formal with him.
Lin Changheng hadn’t received such treatment before either. It was only now that he had advanced to become a Tier Two Upper Grade Alchemist that he possessed the capital to be treated as an equal.
If trading the Youthful Appearance Pill last time had earned him a measure of equality, then this time, her proud demeanor had truly softened.
Having understood this point, Lin Changheng chuckled inwardly. With a calm expression, he nodded and entered the main hall with Lü Tong.
This time, he didn’t see the languid female cultivator sitting high on the main seat. The moment Lin Changheng crossed the threshold, Talisman Master He Yunshu—still in a purple dress, though of a different style—personally came to greet him with a lovely smile.
"Fellow Daoist Lin, it’s been a long time! What fortunate wind blew you to Jade Capital Mountain?"
Lü Tong tactfully stepped to the side, standing quietly and letting the two exchange pleasantries. He didn’t speak or stare, showing he knew his place perfectly.
Lin Changheng clasped his hands in a salute. "I came on the recommendation of Fellow Daoist Lü, who told me there is a veteran Tier Two Upper Grade Array Master on Jade Capital Mountain with extraordinary Skills. I intend to ask him to help set up a Tier Two Upper Grade Array for my Dao Field, to serve as its foundational defense."
"And since I was coming anyway, I remembered it has been a long time since I’ve seen Fellow Daoist He, so I decided to pay a special visit."
He finished with a smile.
Upon hearing this, a flash of understanding passed through He Yunshu’s beautiful eyes. Setting up a Tier Two Upper Grade Array was a major business deal, one that couldn’t be done for less than tens of thousands of Spirit Stones.
Moreover, it was an extremely meticulous job. Besides refining the Array Plate according to the requirements, one had to personally select the location, set the foundations, and perform the Array Formation. The difficulty was quite high, and it was extremely troublesome.
The fee was even a bit more expensive than refining a Tier Two Upper Grade Spiritual Artifact.