Bihai Palace.

"Yin Soul Sect, those rats who hide in the shadows playing with yin souls and puppets, I didn’t expect them to see the light of day again."

Inside the palace, a figure stood on a high platform, with young Foundation Establishment female cultivators on either side respectfully arranging his attire.

Below were three people who came to report, one of whom was a Core Formation cultivator, Hu Jin.

"Reporting to the Great Elder, I dare not conceal anything. The appearance of this secret realm has already affected the stability of the Five Dragons Island and Xingji Sea regions..."

"Alright, I didn’t expect to have so many matters to handle right after leaving seclusion. That Sixth Elder really only has his eyes on trivial benefits."

The one who just emerged from seclusion was the Great Elder of Bihai Palace, also the person in charge of the Law Enforcement Hall.

"The two Palace Masters have only been in seclusion for so long, and all sorts of demons and monsters have come out."

While adjusting his wide sleeves, this burly Great Elder’s expression was indifferent, clearly paying no heed to the so-called secret realm.

"Just follow the Sixth Elder’s plan. I still have to guard Bihai Palace, as many people are starting to become restless."

"Yes!"

The three respectfully bowed and slowly withdrew.

As the maid also exited, the previously domineering Great Elder showed a touch of complexity in his expression, letting out a light sigh.

"Great Jin! The royal family! My lineage has been exiled to the barren Demon Beast Abyss for too long due to the shackles of our bloodline. The hopes of my clan for ten thousand years rest upon you both, Palace Masters."

This lineage was once part of the Great Jin royal family but was exiled to the barren Demon Beast Abyss due to issues with their bloodline.

Generations have passed, and they have long lost hope for Great Jin, losing interest in returning to what used to be their dynasty.

They’ve become accustomed to their current location, but the anger accumulated over ten thousand years and numerous generations still exists.

The two Palace Masters of Bihai Palace, Mingyue and Xingyue, were the most exceptionally talented and intelligent of their lineage throughout history.

If they still cannot break the bloodline shackles preventing divinity transformation, they truly don’t know which path to take.

...

Sea Abyss City.

"The boss has come out of seclusion."

Upon hearing that the Great Elder had emerged from seclusion, the usually high and mighty Sixth Elder rarely showed some evasiveness in his eyes.

"Sixth Elder, here is the latest information."

The three below reported respectfully, and the Sixth Elder collected himself and looked at the jade scrolls they handed over.

The jade scroll reflected the latest information on the Five Dragons Island, Xingji Island, and the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea onto the large palace.

"Alright, with the news of the boss’s emergence spreading, even those old restless ghosts will reconsider, as the boss is not like me."

At this point, the Nascent Soul Sixth Elder displayed a schadenfreude-filled cold smile.

When the boss goes crazy, even Bihai Palace becomes greatly alarmed, let alone that group of old ghosts.

Hundreds of years ago, when the boss returned injured from an encirclement, everyone thought that the Great Elder of Bihai Palace would definitely go into seclusion to heal.

Instead, the Great Elder immediately attacked those enemies, in a frenzied manner, annihilating a Nascent Soul cultivator and destroying the bodies of two others.

The position of the Great Elder of Bihai Palace is not determined by age or calmness.

...

Celestial Spring Peak.

"The outside has been so dangerous lately. If not for your array, Mr. Lin, I..."

A Fake Pill cultivator patted his chest, still in fear, while Lin Chang’an nodded in empathy.

"Mr. Miao, I’ve repaired your array; its damage wasn’t severe."

"Good, good. Mr. Lin, here’s the fee for repairing the array, and I’ll offset it with these materials."

Finally regaining his array, he felt a sense of security, and couldn’t hide his delight.

Lin Chang’an also had a big smile, having just earned another sum.

Afterward, the person bid farewell, and Lin Chang’an politely saw him off with a faint smile.

"The situation is tumultuous, which might cause panic for cultivators below, but as long as I stay within the Five Dragons Island Sea Region, it’s still quite safe for me."

In the Immortal Cultivation Realm, it’s always strength that speaks. With no Nascent Souls present, Golden Core cultivators are among the top echelon.

"Moo!"

At that moment, the Cyan-Horned Bull appeared behind him, shaking its head in a flattering manner.

Ever since breaking through to Tier Three, its intelligence had soared, allowing it to gauge its master’s mood.

When the master is in a good mood, it comes forward to please; when the mood is sour, it hides at the pond’s bottom, fearing bad luck.

"You silly bull, all you think about is eating."

Lin Chang’an shook his head speechlessly, perhaps finding this simplicity somewhat relaxing.

"Even though you’ve broken through to Tier Three, you mustn’t slack off. You should know that in cultivation, you’re already a step behind."

He casually took out two Spirit Fruits while also reminding Lin Chang’an.

With the Cyan-Horned Bull’s current intelligence, he believed it understood and grasped the underlying meaning.

As for its greed for food, just the annual salary from the Profound Sound Pavilion was enough for this bull to feast on.

No wonder this bull wasn’t picky, unlike the Phoenix Cry Bird, which was arrogantly particular.

"The petrification divine technique, although the Cyan-Horned Bull has just entered Tier Three, its combat power far exceeds the same tier."

Lin Chang’an’s eyes gleamed. Demon beasts undergo mutations, which could be good or bad; if bad, strength may plummet, or worse, it may backfire critically.

But if advantageous, like the Cyan-Horned Bull, it enhances across the board, significantly boosting combat power.

On the surface, his strength combined with the Tier Three Cyan-Horned Bull is already comparable to an average Core Formation Middle Stage cultivator.