Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

"Master!"

At that moment, a crisp sound echoed as a gigantic tree emitting golden spiritual light took root within the lava, yet it exuded a vibrant vitality.

On the trunk, the Phoenix Cry Bird, upon seeing its master’s arrival, couldn’t help but excitedly fly over and perch on his shoulder.

It then skillfully spread its wings, fanning and massaging his shoulders to curry favor.

"Master, there’s less than sixty years before the Secret Realm opens. I need to break through to the Tier Three Late Stage soon, to assist you..."

The Phoenix Cry Bird’s impassioned words left Lin Chang’an speechless.

If the Cyan-Horned Bull was simple and honest, then this bird was downright shrewd.

The personalities of the two Spirit Pets he raised were complete opposites.

"Speak bird language."

"Yes, Master. It’s just that I haven’t had a Fire Attribute Demon Core in a long time."

The Phoenix Cry Bird cautiously looked at its master, knowing its master wouldn’t let it out. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be stuck in the cave every day, unable to even scavenge a Demon Core.

However, how could the Phoenix Cry Bird’s thoughts escape Lin Chang’an’s notice? He let out a cold chuckle.

"Jealous of the two-headed tiger? Fine, you can go out if you want. You should know, the old demon master of the Corpse Deficiency technique has been constantly searching for your trail.

And the Transformed Yin Spirit Beast King in the Ghost Domain, you’re small but you’re a great supplement..."

With Lin Chang’an’s dismissive tone echoing, the Phoenix Cry Bird shivered in fright.

"Master, I was just saying."

Looking at the Phoenix Cry Bird on his shoulder, Lin Chang’an shook his head with a smile. This bird was good at everything, but too cunning.

Then, he looked at the towering tree. Over the years, this once-blackened Fusang Tree, which exuded decay, had absorbed the essence and was now blooming with a faint golden light, with less than a fifth of the black demonic qi remaining.

Especially with the Fusang Divine Tree’s revival over the years, its own Spiritual Fire naturally restrained demonic qi, speeding up the process.

"Sun-piercing Divine Sword!"

With a thought, golden light flickered across the sky, and numerous Flying Swords emanating golden light surrounded him. This scene made the Phoenix Cry Bird on his shoulder stare wide-eyed in greed.

A golden Magical Treasure, and a Fire Attribute one at that. To say it didn’t like it would be a lie.

Lin Chang’an casually picked up a Flying Sword, its blade suffused with heat, tendrils of flame sometimes coiling around it.

"With the revival of the Fusang Divine Tree, this Spiritual Fire has grown considerably stronger than it initially was. It’s a pity that the Fusang Divine Tree was corroded for too long, causing a great loss of spirituality."

This made him sigh in regret every time he thought about it.

Just like last time, when the Transformed Yin Spirit Beast King’s avatar mentioned it, what a pity it was only a three-thousand-year-old red flame. If it reached yellow, even its main body would have to be wary.

After all, the main body of the Transformed Yin Spirit Beast King was at Tier Four Middle Stage strength, equivalent to a Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator, and at its peak, it even reached Nascent Soul Late Stage.

Yet it still dreaded such a Spiritual Fire. Though there were restraining factors, it also indicated the potential of the Fusang Divine Tree.

"It’s a pity. Right now, I have too much to do, and no spare energy to find treasures to restore the Fusang Divine Tree’s spirituality."

Or perhaps, given his current strength, even if such a Spiritual Object existed, it wouldn’t fall into his hands.

There’s nothing that can be done at the moment.

But even so, this Magical Treasure of his is certainly top-notch within the Core Formation Realm.

...

Then Lin Chang’an waved his hand, and the Flying Swords transformed back into a golden tree, while the Phoenix Cry Bird contentedly flew back to its nest.

Meanwhile, Lin Chang’an transformed into an Escape Light and arrived at the formation eye.

A huge black gourd was devouring and refining the extracted demonic qi.

"I never imagined a treasure crafted from Underworld Stone could perfectly seal demonic qi without being corroded."

This Underworld Stone was left by the Transformed Yin Spirit Beast King of the Ghost Domain. He later discovered it could be used to store demonic qi.

Over the years, storing demonic qi had cost him a lot of effort.

"Underworld Stone is an excellent Artifact Refining material, especially prized for crafting Flying Needles, hidden weapons, and the like."

At this moment, he pondered, realizing he didn’t need the item currently, since he had three Yin Spirit Diamonds, far more powerful than this.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been valued by the Transformed Yin Spirit Beast King.

He intended to refine a Magical Treasure for the Yin Spirit Two-Headed Tiger.

"Over the years, it’s been thanks to the two-headed tiger’s persistent exploration of the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea that there’s been a continuous supply of Cultivation Materials."

However, as exploration continued, in recent years he found it more challenging.

After all, the two-headed tiger’s strength is somewhat lacking, only at Tier Three Early Stage, and to explore further requires some self-defense preparations.

And this Underworld Stone, with its matching attributes, is perfect for refining a Magical Treasure that specifically harms the Divine Soul and can restrain Yin Spirits.

"Not just the two-headed tiger, but the Cyan-Horned Bull and the Phoenix Cry Bird too; they’re all my hidden assets."

With his eyes flashing, Lin Chang’an mused that capable cultivators always equip their Spirit Pets with suitable Magical Treasures to enhance combat power.

Over the years, many generously gave him materials, and he had the capability to improve his Artifact Refining skills, making it a win-win situation.

"But there are still some rare materials missing. Once I seize Bibo Island and set up a Black Market, it will be much easier."

Just then, Lin Chang’an seemed to sense something and couldn’t help but smile as his figure turned into an Escape Light, flying out of the cave.