Golden Dragon Ridge.
Monks of the Jin Family, upon hearing rumors from the outside world, were shocked and could not believe the news.
After all, Jin Zan was their Great Elder of the Jin Family, the leading figure just below their ancestor!
Yet now, there were rumors that their own Great Elder had been defeated by the couple from Bihu Lake Mountain, Lu Changsheng.
“How can this be possible!”
“The Great Elder’s cultivation level is profound, how could he lose to the Bihu Lake Mountain Lu couple!?”
“The rumors say that the Bihu Lake Mountain Lu couple practice a Dual Cultivation Technique, with combat power comparable to the Peak of Foundation Establishment. Could it be true!”
“No wonder the Great Elder returned yesterday with a gloomy face, without uttering a single word.”
Jin Zan, having been defeated in a miserable state, could not afford to lose face.
After returning to Golden Dragon Ridge, he went straight back to his Cave Mansion.
This prevented the Jin Family from learning about the news immediately.
Faced with this situation, the Patriarch of the Jin Family and several elders went to Jin Zan’s Cave Mansion at once to inquire about the situation at White Tiger Mountain.
After all, external rumors are just that, rumors.
They still needed to understand from Jin Zan, the person involved.
If it was just a rumor, the Jin Family would naturally come forward to clarify!
If it was true, the Jin Family would need to salvage their face and dignity!
“Indeed, I was indeed defeated by the Lu couple.”
Jin Zan’s face was pale, his breath weak, and his tone unfriendly.
“Sss!”
“Sss!”
“Sss!”
Though the Jin Family members anticipated the truth of the message, they couldn’t help but gasp upon hearing it.
“I recall that Bihu Lake Mountain was established just over a decade ago. The Lu Changsheng couple must be quite young, right?”
One Jin Family elder frowned tightly and spoke.
“Yes, both Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge are under sixty.”
The Patriarch of the Jin Family said gravely.
“Sss!”
People gasped in surprise upon hearing this.
For a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, being in their fifties or sixties is considered very young.
Like their Great Elder Jin Zan, who had just celebrated his one-hundred-and-twentieth birthday a few years ago!
And even then, he was praised as being talented enough for Core Formation!
“This… under sixty and already at the Mid-Stage of Foundation Establishment, if they are allowed to grow, the likelihood is they could break through to the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment and even Peak.”
A Jin Family elder muttered under his breath, his eyes filled with a wary look.
The Lu couple is now at the Mid-Stage of Foundation Establishment and could defeat Jin Zan.
If both were to break through to the Late Stage, their combat power would be unimaginable.
Perhaps even a False Core Immortal wouldn’t necessarily be their match.
Still somewhat in disbelief, he turned his gaze to Jin Zan and asked quietly, “Great Elder, is the Lu couple’s combat power really so fearsome?”
“The Lu couple’s Cultivation Method is extremely powerful, and together, their combat power is indeed no less than the Peak of Foundation Establishment.”
Even though his heart was filled with reluctance, Jin Zan admitted it.
However, he snorted coldly and continued, “But if it were only this, I would not have been defeated by them.”
“Hmm?”
The Jin Family Patriarch and the others looked at Jin Zan, wanting to know more specifics.
“Talisman Formation!” Jin Zan cast a stern look, his eyes sharp, and he spat out two words.
“What really put me at a disadvantage was Lu Changsheng’s Talisman Formation!”
“This man must have encountered a great opportunity. His Divine Sense is not weaker than mine, and he has understood the art of Talisman Formations to a very profound extent. With just a thought, he can refine Talisman into Formation.”
“As long as he possesses enough Talismans, this Lu Changsheng can wield combat power not weaker than the Peak of Foundation Establishment!”
“That’s the most fearsome aspect of this couple. Together, they are comparable to the Peak of Foundation Establishment. All this time, while Lu Changsheng multitasked, focusing on controlling the Talisman Formation, only our ancestor could have the power to suppress him!”
Jin Zan recalled the battle from yesterday, his heart filled with frustration.
If it hadn’t been for his Life-bound Spiritual Artifact being trapped by the Talisman Formation, preventing him from exerting his full strength, he was confident he wouldn’t have lost to them.
Even if he couldn’t defeat the Lu couple, they shouldn’t have been able to defeat him either!
Thinking of his Life-bound Spiritual Artifact, Jin Zan’s face grew dark and gloomy, his palms clenched.
He was at the Ninth Layer of Foundation Establishment and was expected within the next ten years to reach the Peak of Foundation Establishment and prepare for Core Formation!
But this battle resulted in damage to his Life-bound Spiritual Artifact, causing harm to his Origin Source and requiring several years of recuperation.
Even relying on Heavenly and Earthly Treasures and Spirit Pills for recovery, but with his Life-bound Spiritual Artifact taken, the future impact on his breakthroughs to Core Formation and False Core is significant.
“Talisman Formation Techniques…”
“Both of the Lu couple are Second Rank Talisman Masters, especially Lu Changsheng who ranks as a Second-tier Top-level Talisman Master. Who knows how many Talismans he possesses.”
“Yes, although Talisman Formations are very expensive, often requiring hundreds of Talismans, few dare to bet on how many he keeps in his possession.”
“It seems if we want to kill him, we must surprise him, swiftly and decisively eliminating him!”
“This young man is so terrifying, he must not be allowed to remain!”
The Jin Family members, upon hearing this, all wore solemn expressions, finding the situation with Lu Changsheng problematic.
In earlier years, although they had heard of Lu Changsheng, they did not have a clear understanding.
Now, through Jin Zan’s recounting, they fully understood how formidable the Lu couple was.
Together, the couple was comparable to two Peak Foundation Establishment masters!
In this case, only their Jin Family ancestor or the entire family taking action could suppress them.
But their Jin Family could not possibly do so.
First, the cost was too great.
If their Jin Family did so and were careless, it would hurt their vitality.
And if the surrounding families saw their weakness, they would come to take a bite.
Second, the Jin Family had no reason to attack Bihu Lake Mountain without cause!
In the past, Qingyun Sect laid down rules.
The subordinate family forces must not unreasonably seize or dominate others’ Spirit Land.
This is also why all families, when taking action, must have justified reasons and preserve a spirit of uprightness!
Besides caring about their reputation, the main reason is still the rules of Qingyun Sect!