Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

"This gift is certainly not light, it seems they are determined to win me over."

This list of gifts, along with the subtle allure in the letters, indeed shows their sincere intentions.

Joining the Four Seas Commerce Association comes with various benefits and interests.

If one is inclined to expand and establish a family, then the conditions offered by the Four Seas Commerce Association are indeed better than those of the Profound Sound Pavilion.

Unfortunately, his aspirations do not lie in this.

"Such a substantial gift truly requires me to personally write back."

Reciprocity is important. The Four Seas Commerce Association is trying to win him over with great interest; naturally, he is not someone who disregards etiquette, even if he intends to refuse, the necessary courtesies must be observed.

The Sword Servant stood quietly by the cave residence and, with respect, produced the materials previously obtained from the Profound Sound Pavilion.

"Master, these are the materials recently collected by the Profound Sound Pavilion."

Lin Chang’an counted them one by one, while in the Earth Fire Cavern, three avatars were focused on setting up the Array.

The main body and the avatars had clearly defined roles.

"Master, recently the Outer Sea’s Seventy-two Islands have been restless. With the first Secret Realm of the Demon Beast Abyss about to open, countless dormant Core Formation Cultivators are coming out of seclusion.

Even some Nascent Soul Old Monsters, thought to have perished, are re-emerging, and the incidents along the Five Dragons Island Sea Region’s border are being rumored to be the actions of the Profound Yin Demon Sect framing Bihai Palace..."

Listening to the Sword Servant’s report, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but raise his head, showing interest.

"Before this Secret Realm opens, indeed, people from all walks of life are surfacing. It seems there are some who want to muddy the waters and others who want to profit from it.

Yet, the fact that there is some unrest even on the Outer Sea’s Seventy-two Islands suggests that there is a force behind all this."

Lin Chang’an squinted his eyes, recalling the unrest of the Demon Beast Abyss over the years.

In fact, considering the developments from earlier years, it could be seen that many forces in the Outer Sea have been subtly testing the dominance of Bihai Palace in the Demon Beast Abyss.

It’s just that no one wants to be the first to stick their neck out; minor skirmishes can happen.

Now, with the impending opening of the Secret Realm, the emergence of numerous Core Formation and Nascent Soul Cultivators provides a great opportunity for these underlying forces.

This Demon Beast Abyss truly cannot stay peaceful for even a moment.

His status and position are different now, naturally granting him access to different information.

From what he learned, following the last closure of the Secret Realm, there was an upheaval in the Demon Beast Abyss.

This is also one of the reasons why Blood Evil Master fled far away, and even True Monarch Lu left.

"This time is unlike before; the previous unrest saw the two Palace Masters of Bihai Palace not showing up, already causing many forces to harbor suspicions.

If the two Palace Masters of Bihai Palace do not appear this time, the unrest might be more severe than before."

Lin Chang’an contemplated silently. Over the years, he discovered not only the Profound Sound Pavilion but also that major sects from the Seven Kingdoms Alliance had already begun secretly transferring some resources back to the Seven Kingdoms.

They are likely preparing in advance to deal with the impending upheaval.

After all, he didn’t think that he alone could see this.

However, upheaval also brings opportunity.

During periods of chaos and unrest, some prodigies are born.

After pondering for a moment, Lin Chang’an lifted his head, looked at the Sword Servant beside him, and spoke:

"Ling’er, now that you are a Core Formation Cultivator, unlike before, what do you think of the landscape of the Demon Beast Abyss?"

Although the Sword Servant held no reservations towards him, as a fellow Core Formation Cultivator, certain respects must still be maintained.

"Master, the Sword Servant fears no turmoil!"

The Sword Servant’s clear and different-colored eyes were filled with calmness, having never been concerned with the upheavals in the Immortal Cultivation Realm.

It was precisely this fearless spirit that allowed the Sword Servant to gather a powerful Sword Intent after forming the Core.

Seeing this, Lin Chang’an also smiled.

This personality truly matches the Celestial Spirit Sword Body.

"How have you progressed in cultivating the Divine Techniques I taught you?"

"Master, the Sword Servant has already mastered them."

The Sword Servant, clad in dark azure attire, had a flash of spiritual light in her eyes, and with a thought, condensed three solid and sharp Sword Auras around her.

"This Sword Aura!"

At the moment the Sword Aura appeared, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but put down the Jade Scroll he was holding.

"Sword Intent!"

The Sword Servant was cultivating the very ’Sword Shadow Following Heart’ Divine Technique that he cultivated.

He was well aware of the effort he had once poured into cultivating this Divine Technique.

However, within a few short months, the Sword Servant not only mastered it but also gathered the degree of Sword Intent he had achieved after years of arduous training.

"Her talent in Sword Dao is indeed enviable."

Based on his mastery level of the Divine Techniques, he progressed from beginner to proficient, then achieved mastery level step by step.

Yet the Sword Servant’s talent in the Sword Dao directly reached the master level.

Seeing her master’s appreciative gaze, the Sword Servant felt a surge of joy, finally catching up to her master’s pace.

But the next moment, as if recalling something, the Sword Servant hesitantly took out a letter from her bosom.

"Master, the Sword Servant discovered upon coming out of seclusion that a letter was left inside the cave residence’s Array by the mistress."

"Yun Yao!"

Lin Chang’an glanced at the letter left by Yun Yao, smiling as he lowered his head to read it.

This truly matched Yun Yao’s character.

"Master! The Sword Servant is willing to serve you lifelong in pursuit of the Dao."

The determination in the Sword Servant’s eyes, now at Core Formation Cultivation, was unwavering.

"Since it’s so, then cultivate well. With your talent, achieving the Nascent Soul is not impossible."

"Yes, Master!"

...

Profound Sound Peak.

"My Sister-in-Chief, it seems Elder Lin has a thoughtful heart, otherwise why would these words be delivered personally?"

Liu Ruyu spoke with a face full of joy. Yet, the recently emerged Fairy Ni Chang merely smiled and said nothing, holding the Spirit Tea in her hands.

She had heard the news circulating outside.

The newly Core Formation Cultivator, the Sword Servant, was rumored to be made a concubine.

The external world was already under the impression that Lin Chang’an’s interests lay with her.

However, lightly blowing on the Spirit Tea in her cup, Fairy Ni Chang’s eyes slightly narrowed with a subtle, almost imperceptible smile on her face.

"Enough; I will personally attempt to win over Elder Lin. Rest assured."

She could naturally see that Liu Ruyu feared Lin Chang’an being won over by the Four Seas Commerce Association.

"Sister-in-Chief, I’m not worrying unnecessarily; it truly is because Elder Lin is deeply entangled. Who doesn’t know the reclusive character of Wen Danshi from Red Fire Peak? Elder Lin is his only friend.

Elder Lin’s Core Formation Middle Stage Cultivation, his Tier Three Spirit Pet, along with Wen Danshi, creates too complicated a web."

Liu Ruyu spoke helplessly. If Lin Chang’an were to be won over, the Profound Sound Pavilion would lose half its Core Formation Cultivators.

Despite speaking for so long, her Sister-in-Chief merely focused on holding her Spirit Tea, leaving Liu Ruyu feeling quite helpless.

"Alright, you may leave. I will personally visit Elder Lin and also prepare a gift, as Wen Danshi’s centennial promise is approaching.

Presumably, many outside wish to win over such a Tier Three Alchemist."

With a voice as gentle as a spring breeze passing the ear, Fairy Ni Chang’s unhurried tone left Liu Ruyu questioning her Sister-in-Chief’s true intentions.

But observing her Sister-in-Chief’s current focused tea-tasting demeanor, doubts arose in her heart whether she had misunderstood. Perhaps the mutual appreciation between her Sister-in-Chief and Elder Lin was merely that of respected Dao companions.

Yet, after Liu Ruyu bowed and left, leaving the expansive hall empty with only Fairy Ni Chang alone, a soft sigh echoed throughout the hall.

"In these turbulent times in the Immortal Cultivation Realm, a disaster threatening the entire Demon Beast Abyss might be unavoidable. How can Lin Lin be dragged into the quilt."

Fairy Ni Chang, holding her Spirit Tea, cast an insightful gaze.

It seems she could only hope to retain this Wen Danshi.

As for Lin Lin, forming a goodwill bond, if the Profound Sound Pavilion falls short in the future, could perhaps receive even a slight care from him.

"Without achieving Nascent Soul, one remains an ant!"

At that moment, Fairy Ni Chang slowly rose and gazed out from the great hall, overlooking the entire Profound Sound Pavilion sect, her eyes growing increasingly determined.

Over the years, her cultivation speed had been hampered by her sect, yet it had also honed her spirit.

She never felt that her sect, her home, was a burden.

In the Immortal Path, there are things worth doing and things worth refraining from doing! If one loses heart, what point remains in pursuing this immortal endeavor?