I have practiced so well that every attack I make is sure to hit.

In the boundless waves of the Black Sea, a ship carrying the dreams of many immortal practitioners sailed slowly, heading directly for the legendary Haotian Sect.

"Brother Zhang, I see that your sword-controlling skills seem to stand out from the Sword-Controlling Art, and your spiritual power seems to be related to Changchun Gong. I have no other intentions. It just so happens that I am also practicing Changchun Gong. When I saw you flying alone in the sea, I wanted to make friends with you."

Pengcheng bowed.

He knew that in this dangerous world of immortal cultivation, anyone who approached someone for no reason would easily arouse suspicion.

"I see. Thank you, brother."

Zhang Lingfeng suddenly realized. He could feel that Pengcheng and he were at a similar level of cultivation, but the other party was also practicing Changchun Gong, and he could see it, which really surprised him. This should be related to the magic, because he couldn't tell that the martial arts practiced by Pengcheng was Changchun Gong.

But Zhang Lingfeng remained calm and did not expose his lack of skills.

Instead, he changed the subject and took the initiative to ask Pengcheng where the monks on the ship came from.

"Most of the immortal cultivators on this ship are from Jinshan Island." Peng Cheng introduced to Zhang Lingfeng while sorting out his luggage, "Jinshan Island is a place with abundant spiritual energy, which has bred many cultivators in the Qi Refining Realm. Every time the Haotian Sect and the Daxuan Dynasty recruit students, the island will be very lively, and everyone wants to reach the top in one step."

Zhang Lingfeng couldn't help but feel a little yearning when he heard this, but then he became sad because he hadn't yet awakened his spiritual roots, which was undoubtedly a huge obstacle in the world of cultivating immortals.

Fortunately, he mastered the basic art of drawing talismans, which is considered a practical skill in the world of immortal cultivation.

"Brother Pengcheng, do you think my elementary skills in drawing talismans can help me find a place in the Haotian Sect?" Zhang Lingfeng asked tentatively.

Pengcheng smiled slightly, with a hint of approval in his eyes: "Of course you can. If you are a talisman drawing master, even if you cannot become an outer disciple, you can become a talisman master disciple of Haotian Sect with your talisman drawing skills. Although the status of a talisman master in the sect is not high, it is indispensable. What's more, you have a good skill in drawing talismans."

Zhang Lingfeng felt relieved after hearing this and decided to try it out on the boat to see if his talisman-drawing skills could be exchanged for some spirit stones needed for cultivation.

So he started to set up a stall on the boat and sell the talismans he had carefully drawn.

"My fellow Taoists, come and take a look at the works of me, a junior talisman painter! I guarantee that they are of high quality and low price, and the effects are extraordinary!" Zhang Lingfeng's voice rang out on the boat, attracting many cultivators to watch.

"Oh? A junior talisman painter? Give me a few 'Light Body Talismans'. I want to try out their effects." A young monk in a green robe came forward with curiosity in his eyes.

"Okay! A light body talisman, five spirit stones for one, I guarantee that you will be as light as a swallow and move as fast as the wind!" Zhang Lingfeng skillfully took out a light body talisman and handed it to the cultivator.

"Five spirit stones? Too expensive! Look at the patterns on this talisman, they don't seem to be fine enough. How about three spirit talismans for two spirit stones?" The green-shirted monk began to bargain, trying to lower the price.

Zhang Lingfeng smiled slightly, thinking that since it was his first time opening a business, he shouldn't be too fussy, so he readily agreed: "Deal! Three Light Body Talismans for two Spirit Stones, good luck!"

The deal was done, and other monks came forward upon seeing it.

Some asked for a "water-avoiding talisman" so that they could move freely in the water. Zhang Lingfeng took out a water-avoiding talisman. There were faint ripples on the talisman, as if it contained the essence of water.

Upon seeing this, the monks were all amazed and finally the deal was made for the price of one spirit stone and two talismans.

Some needed an "invisibility talisman" to sneak in, so Zhang Lingfeng drew an invisibility talisman. There were faint dark shadow patterns flowing on the talisman, as if it could blend into the void.

The monks were very curious about the effect of this invisibility talisman. After some bargaining, they finally bought it for three spirit stones per talisman.

What's more, wanting a "Spirit Gathering Talisman" to assist in cultivation, Zhang Lingfeng took out a Spirit Gathering Talisman. Rich spiritual energy fluctuations flowed on the talisman, as if it could gather the spiritual energy between heaven and earth.

The monks were full of expectations for the effect of this spirit-gathering talisman. After some fierce bargaining, they finally sold it for five spirit stones per talisman.

Zhang Lingfeng met the needs of all the cultivators one by one. His skill in drawing talismans was indeed superb. Each talisman contained extraordinary fluctuations of spiritual power, which drew praise from everyone.

While selling talismans, he also exchanged experiences and techniques of drawing talismans with the monks, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

However, the good times did not last long. When the ship reached a desolate sea, suddenly, an ominous atmosphere enveloped the entire cabin.

A group of robbers wearing black robes and ferocious masks appeared silently in front of everyone, their eyes revealing greed and cruelty.

"Everyone listen, hand over all the spirit stones and treasures on you, otherwise, don't blame us for being rude!" The leading black-robed man spoke in a cold voice, revealing an irresistible majesty.

The monks on the ship were suddenly thrown into chaos. Most of them were of mediocre strength and were at a loss in the face of this sudden change.

At this time, some people remembered the talismans sold by Zhang Lingfeng and took them out, hoping to use the power of the talismans to resist these calamity cultivators.

"Hmph, you think you can stop us with just a few talismans?" A powerful foundation-building cultivator among the black-robed men sneered and waved his hand. A sharp wind blade swept towards the cultivators. The light of the talisman seemed so fragile under the wind blade that it was torn apart in an instant.

Zhang Lingfeng was shocked when he saw this. He knew that the real test was coming.

boom!
The robbers suddenly attacked. They quickly deployed a pitch-black magic circle, covering the entire merchant ship.

A strange aura surged in the magic circle, as if it wanted to bind everyone on the ship.

"Everyone listen, hand over all the spirit stones and treasures on you, otherwise, don't blame us for being rude!" The leading black-robed cultivator spoke in a cold voice, revealing an irresistible majesty.

Their eyes swept over everyone, greedy and cruel.

The monks on the ship were suddenly thrown into chaos. Most of them were of mediocre strength and were at a loss in the face of this sudden change.

However, facing the threat from the robbers, they were not willing to give in easily.

"Why should we give the spirit stones to you? This is the result of our labor, don't even think about taking it away!" A young monk stood up. Although his voice was trembling, it was full of determination.

The other cultivators also echoed this, they were unwilling to let the robber take away everything.

Thus, a fierce resistance began.

However, the robbery cultivators did not intend to get too entangled with these cultivators.

The powerful foundation-building cultivator among them snorted coldly and controlled the thunder from the sky. Bolts of lightning raged out like mad dragons, killing many cultivators on the spot.

The monks on the boat were terrified. They took out the talismans they had bought from Zhang Lingfeng before, hoping to use the power of the talismans to resist this powerful foundation-building master.

"Don't panic, use talismans to attack him! As long as we work together, we will be able to defeat him!" a monk shouted.

Hearing this, everyone cheered up.

Holding talismans in their hands, they attacked the foundation-building masters together.

The light of the talisman intertwined in the air to form a gorgeous light net, surging towards the foundation-building strong man.

However, the strength of the foundation-building expert was strong after all, and he easily broke through the attacks of everyone.

His eyes swept through the crowd and finally locked onto Zhang Lingfeng. "Hmph, you are only at the Qi Refining Stage, and you dare to challenge me? You are courting death!" The Foundation Establishment expert shouted angrily. He noticed that the talisman in Zhang Lingfeng's hand and the talismans used by everyone were similar to the ones Zhang Lingfeng had sold before.

He realized that this Qi Refining Realm boy was actually a talisman painter, and those talismans used against him were all made by Zhang Lingfeng.

Therefore, the foundation-building expert decided to eliminate this threat first.

He broke through the siege of the crowd and headed straight for Zhang Lingfeng.

Thunder and lightning rolled in his palm with the power to destroy the world, and he vowed to kill Zhang Lingfeng with one blow.

Zhang Lingfeng was startled when he saw this.

He knew that this battle was inevitable.

"Hmph, you want my life? Then let's see if you have what it takes!" Zhang Lingfeng shouted, holding the Blood-Drinking Mad Knife in his hand, his body as fast as lightning, rushing straight towards the Foundation Establishment Master.

He knew that he was not as strong as his opponent, but at this moment he had no way out.

He could only try his best and fight a desperate battle with this powerful foundation-building master.

The battle broke out in an instant. Relying on the sharpness of the Blood-Drinking Mad Knife and the fate of hitting the target with every move, Zhang Lingfeng was able to fight on equal terms with the Foundation Establishment expert.

However, the gap in strength is ultimately difficult to make up. As time goes by, Zhang Lingfeng gradually feels the dual pressure of physical and spiritual strength, and each swing of the sword becomes more difficult.

But he still gritted his teeth, and fought a desperate battle with the foundation-building expert with his tenacious will and superb skill in drawing talismans.

Upon seeing this, the other cultivators cheered for Zhang Lingfeng and hoped that he could defeat this powerful foundation-building master.

They knew that if Zhang Lingfeng lost, all of them would die.

Therefore, they all tried their best to use talismans to attack the foundation-building masters in the hope of reducing some of the pressure on Zhang Lingfeng.

However, the strength of the foundation-building expert was too powerful, and he easily broke through the attacks of everyone.

Seeing that Zhang Lingfeng was about to be hit by the thunder of the foundation-building expert, everyone's hearts were filled with despair.

However, at this moment, Zhang Lingfeng suddenly burned fifty talismans, forming a huge spiritual power shock wave that surged towards the foundation-building expert.

This shock wave contained all of Zhang Lingfeng's strength and will. He wanted to defeat this foundation-building expert in one fell swoop! The foundation-building expert's face changed drastically when he saw this. He never expected that this Qi-refining kid would have such a method.

However, it was too late. The power of the talisman's explosion was far beyond his imagination.

He was overwhelmed by this huge spiritual power shock wave and was torn into pieces in an instant.

When everything calmed down, the figures of the powerful foundation-building masters were no longer there, leaving only the ruins and the shocked cultivators.

They looked at Zhang Lingfeng's determined figure, and an unspeakable fear surged in their hearts.

They knew that this Qi Refining Stage kid was no longer someone they could manipulate at will.

Zhang Lingfeng also fell into a coma due to exhaustion of spiritual power and fell in a pool of blood.

But there was a satisfied smile on his face because he knew that he had won the battle of life and death.

Upon seeing this, Pengcheng immediately took out the elixir he carried with him and carefully fed it to Zhang Lingfeng.

The elixir exuded a faint fragrance, melted in the mouth, and slowly flowed into Zhang Lingfeng's body with a warm power.

As time went by, Zhang Lingfeng's injuries gradually stabilized.

Pengcheng stayed by his side all the time, without closing his eyes for seven days and seven nights, taking good care of him.

His face was filled with worry and fatigue, but there was a determination gleam in his eyes.

Finally, Zhang Lingfeng slowly opened his eyes. He felt that his body had recovered to a large extent. Although he was still a little weak, he was able to sit up.

When he saw Pengcheng's tired but concerned face, a warm feeling surged in his heart.

"Brother Pengcheng, thank you. If it weren't for you, I might have..." Zhang Lingfeng looked at Pengcheng gratefully.

Pengcheng smiled slightly and shook his head: "Although we met by chance, you are a talisman painter, I want to make friends with you, and we will be brothers in the future. Now that you are fine, we have to leave here quickly. The overseas land is a place where dragons and crouching tigers are hidden, we have to act carefully."

Zhang Lingfeng nodded, he knew Pengcheng was right.

So the two of them packed up their luggage and left that dangerous place.

Pengcheng escorted Zhang Lingfeng all the way, and after going through untold hardships, they finally arrived overseas.

Here, Zhang Lingfeng saw many rare and exotic animals and practitioners that he had never seen before.

He deeply felt the vastness and mystery of this world.

At the same time, he became more determined to find Master Ao Dagang and seek his help.

“Pengcheng, I want to take you to see the Demon-Suppressing Martial Arts School of the Daxuan Dynasty.

That is the place opened by my master Ao Dagang, and it is also the place where we two contact each other. I haven’t awakened my spiritual roots yet, maybe my master can help me. "Zhang Lingfeng looked at Pengcheng seriously and said.

When Pengcheng heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He knew that Ao Dagang was an extraordinary person, and if they could get his help, then their path of cultivation would be smoother.

So he agreed to Zhang Lingfeng's proposal without hesitation.

The two of them went to the Daxuan Dynasty together, and after several days of trekking, they finally arrived at the Demon-Suppressing Martial Arts School.

When they walked into the door of the martial arts hall, a familiar smell hit them in the face.

Zhang Lingfeng was delighted, he knew his master must be here.

Sure enough, not long after, Ao Dagang appeared in front of them, and there was a group of young men beside him. Besides, Zhang Lingfeng could no longer see through the aura of Ao Dagang. He felt that after Ao Dagang became the emperor of Dasheng, he used the emperor's authority to obtain some opportunities. Those precious opportunities made Ao Dagang's strength doubled. In just a few years, he possessed the power to turn the tide. Otherwise, how could he easily gain a foothold and take root in the Daxuan Dynasty?
"Brother Pengcheng, this is my master, the emperor of the Great Sheng Dynasty, known as Master Ao."

Zhang Lingfeng introduced. (End of this chapter)