Simplification System: From Perfect Arrow Skill to Immortal

Chapter 715: Chapter 481: Brazen Fools, Sun Tiance’s Grand Birthday?

Time flew by, and ten days had already passed.

During these ten days, Lin Chang’sheng traveled while cultivating.

He even managed to cultivate the Demon Slayer Sword Immortal Technique, which he obtained from the Sword Immortal Cave Mansion, to perfection.

Moreover, he fused it with the Primordial Sacred Flame Technique, creating a new cultivation technique—Demon Devouring Sacred Flame Technique—with greatly increased power.

This technique serves to dispel distractions and devour the heart demon.

On their journey over these ten days, Gu Shan also focused on stabilizing his cultivation.

Although he had just reached the Early Stage of Tribulation Crossing, his strength could be considered outstanding among cultivators of the same stage.

Guo Yunchu, however, wasn’t so lucky; her meridians were completely severed, leaving her unable to cultivate.

She could only hope to arrive at the Heaven-Reaching Sect soon, where she could obtain the Divine Liquid to heal her meridians.

That day, Lin Chang’sheng spotted a massive city below and decided to take a break, maybe freshen up a bit.

After all, traveling nonstop was exhausting; he planned to rest for a night and continue the journey tomorrow.

Lin Chang’sheng disguised himself as a man in his forties, pulled out a couple of bamboo hats for Gu Shan and Guo Yunchu, so their whereabouts wouldn’t be easily exposed.

After all, they had just snagged treasures from the Sword Immortal Cave Mansion—word surely had spread throughout the entire Immortal Realm.

Major sects were undoubtedly searching for their whereabouts.

Lin Chang’sheng understood the principle: "A man with a treasure is guilty in the eyes of others."

It’s not thieves stealing you should fear, but thieves eyeing you.

If they revealed themselves, some bold idiots might target Lin Chang’sheng. Not that he was afraid, but constantly being hassled was seriously annoying.

So keeping a low profile was much more comfortable.

"Junlai Inn?"

Lin Chang’sheng glanced at the inn and stepped in without hesitation.

"Hey, did you hear? Tomorrow is Sect Leader Sun Tiance from the Celestial Orchid Sect’s three-thousandth birthday. He’s inviting everyone from around the region! Anyone who goes will get ten immortal crystals—now that’s a golden opportunity we can’t miss!"

"Is that for real? Just for showing up, you’ll get ten immortal crystals? Since when did the Celestial Orchid Sect get this generous?"

"No kidding! I heard Sun Tiance visited the Sword Immortal Cave Mansion—came back high as the clouds! Must’ve scored a treasure or something!"

"Looks like that’s the case. We better head over early tomorrow—if we’re late, those immortal crystals might be gone!"

...

The moment Lin Chang’sheng and his companions entered the inn, they overheard a bunch of loose cultivators on the first floor gossiping.

That genuinely surprised Lin Chang’sheng. Was this place really that close to the Celestial Orchid Sect?

"Welcome, guests! Are you here for lodging or for a meal?"

The young attendant spotted new customers and rushed up, greeting them warmly.

"To stay!"

Lin Chang’sheng tossed out an immortal crystal without a second thought.

"Whoa, sir, that’s way too much! Our humble inn couldn’t possibly need that kind of payment!"

The attendant, seeing someone drop an entire immortal crystal, immediately guessed this man was no ordinary traveler, and his attitude grew even more obsequious.

"I have a couple questions. Answer well, and the crystal’s yours."

Lin Chang’sheng asked, "How far is the Celestial Orchid Sect from here?"

"Celestial Orchid Sect? Not far at all! Just eight hundred li south. Sir, you must be a cultivator heading over to celebrate Sect Leader Sun’s birthday!"

The attendant said cheerfully.

He assumed Lin Chang’sheng was going for the birthday festivities at the Celestial Orchid Sect.

"Celebrate his birthday? Well, of course!"

Lin Chang’sheng’s lips curled into a smirk.

Sun Tiance had sent people chasing him down all too many times. Passing through this time, Lin Chang’sheng planned to wipe his sect off the map—dead men tell no tales!

Lin Chang’sheng mused to himself.

"So, any cultivator who shows up gets ten immortal crystals? Why’s Sect Leader Sun suddenly so generous?"

Lin Chang’sheng continued his questioning.

"Seems legit! Rumor has it, after coming back from the Sword Immortal Cave Mansion, Sect Leader Sun’s been in a fantastic mood—and since it’s his three-thousandth birthday, double the celebration! That’s probably why."

"Sir, just a word to the wise—be sure to get there early tomorrow. Otherwise, you might miss out if the crystals run out! Lots of cultivators going, I hear even the Blood Robe Sect, Myriad Beasts Sect, and all the other big names will be there."

The attendant answered honestly, even throwing in a kind reminder.

"Alright, get us three rooms!"

Lin Chang’sheng barked after getting the info he wanted.

Tomorrow, he’d have to ascend the Celestial Orchid Sect and give Sun Tiance the surprise of a lifetime.

Wonder what kind of treasure he found in the Immortal Cave Mansion that’s got him so happy?

Did something slip past Lin Chang’sheng, left behind?

"That can’t be! Anything worth taking, I already grabbed. Could there be something else in the Sword Tomb?"

Lin Chang’sheng speculated aloud.

Logically, it was impossible!

The Sword Tomb’s warning was very clear: "Disturb the tomb, perish."

Unable to figure it out, Lin Chang’sheng simply stopped thinking about it. He’d find out tomorrow anyway.

"Can I... stay in your room?"

Guo Yunchu followed behind Lin Chang’sheng and asked in a small voice, nervously tugging at the hem of her robe, nearly ripping it to shreds.

She was now just an ordinary woman, no cultivation at all, and was afraid something might happen if she stayed away from Lin Chang’sheng.

After all, while they spoke, many cultivators’ eyes lingered on her, making Guo Yunchu deeply uncomfortable.

The old her probably would’ve just killed those cultivators on the spot.

Now, she didn’t dare to act so arrogant.

"If I’m taking a bath, are you coming in with me too?"

Lin Chang’sheng snapped.

This girl used to be so proud, didn’t she? Now her meridians were shredded, her cultivation gone, and she’s all meek and pitiful?

"I—"

Guo Yunchu flushed in embarrassment and said no more.

After getting himself a nice room, Lin Chang’sheng went straight to freshen up; weathering the elements these days had been no joke.

"If we head for the Ice and Snow Realm from here without using a teleportation array, even the Lightning Thunderclap Eagle would take over a month!"