Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

[Life Span: 210/703]

[Realm: Golden Core Middle Stage (16/100)]

This journey to the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea lasted a year.

"Two hundred and ten years old, time really flies."

Seated in the pavilion, Lin Chang’an allowed himself a rare moment of relaxation, especially after the constant vigilance needed in the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea.

"Master!"

The sword servant respectfully brewed tea nearby, though her eyes betrayed her thoughts.

Watching the Cyan-Horned Bull enjoy herself in the pool, she noticed the absence of the two-headed tiger, a hint of worry appearing between her brows.

After all, the Celestial Spring Peak was usually quiet, and the addition of a spirit pet five years ago made it noticeable.

Moreover, the Phoenix Cry Bird typically nestled in the Earthfire Cavern, and Lin Chang’an often secluded himself for cultivation.

With only the Cyan-Horned Bull left, who lazily lounged in the pool every day.

Initially, the two-headed tiger’s irritable temperament brought some vigor to the Celestial Spring Peak.

This sudden disappearance left her with a look as if wanting to say something but hesitating.

Lin Chang’an glanced at the sword servant, his expression showing satisfaction.

"Don’t worry; that little tiger is training outside and won’t be in any danger."

On hearing there was no trouble, the sword servant breathed a sigh of relief, but the next words from Lin Chang’an left her slightly excited.

"Good job, it seems you’ve reached that threshold."

Under Lin Chang’an’s keen gaze, the sword servant’s face reddened slightly, then she resolutely nodded and cupped her hands:

"The sword servant has not disappointed Master and reached a bottleneck half a year ago."

The sword servant is now at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage perfection, having touched the bottleneck, just one step away from Core Formation.

"A Core Formation cultivator under a hundred years old, indeed enviable talent."

The Celestial Spirit Sword Body, among the three major sword cultivation spirit bodies, is truly enviable.

Currently, the sword servant is under a hundred years old, having experienced a delay due to the awakening of her bloodline, and when she first came here, Lin Chang’an didn’t exert himself fully.

If talent hadn’t been wasted, at least ten years could have been saved.

"Once formed, cultivators with such a spirit body will begin to nurture a pure Celestial Spirit Sword Qi over time.

This slightly increases the success rate of overcoming the Heart Demon when advancing to the Nascent Soul Stage."

In other words, the stronger the sword servant’s cultivation, the denser the Celestial Spirit Sword Qi within her.

She just reached Core Formation Middle Stage; by the time he’s ready for Nascent Soul Formation, the sword servant’s talent won’t lag much, so her level at Core Formation Middle Stage should be fine.

To possess the sword servant’s internal energy, Lin Chang’an must have the female cultivator willingly cooperate, bestowing it through dual cultivation.

It cannot be forcibly obtained.

Bestowing Celestial Spirit Sword Qi to another does not diminish the sword servant’s potential.

In the pavilion, while sipping spirit tea, Lin Chang’an lightly brought up the matter.

"The sword servant’s life is Master’s; without Master, the sword servant could not have come this far. To assist Master’s immortal path, the sword servant willingly agrees!"

Bringing up this matter again, the sword servant nodded resolutely and earnestly, making a Heart Demon vow, with no hesitation.

Lin Chang’an also sensed that the sword servant’s words were from the heart, without any hesitation.

But people change.

Willing now, but what about the future?

The human heart is the most complex in the world.

"Prepare well; once I’m back from Sea Abyss City, you’ll prepare to seclude yourself for Core Formation."

In the end, Lin Chang’an nodded lightly, choosing to trust the sword servant, or perhaps in his own confidence.

"What I said before still stands; once I obtain what’s needed, I’ll remove all restrictions in your body and restore your freedom."

Simultaneously, he didn’t forget the past promise, and upon hearing this, the sword servant’s expression changed drastically, wanting to say something, but Lin Chang’an smiled lightly, gesturing to stop her.

"You now don’t represent your future self."

As a Foundation Establishment cultivator, it’s normal to feel admiration facing the elevated Core Formation cultivators.

But once you reach Core Formation, and your talent isn’t lacking, this aura will gradually fade, and you’ll find yourself on a higher standing.

Then, what is the heart of such a person?

Thus, the human heart is the hardest to gauge, whether a mortal or cultivator.

"Master!"

The sword servant remained silent without rebuttal.

Throughout the years in the cave, under Lin Chang’an’s influence, she often browsed the books within, knowing how vast the Immortal Cultivation Realm is.

Even the ancient texts merely capture a corner of its grandeur.

She had also experienced the darkness of the Immortal Cultivation Realm, not understanding human nature less than others.

But while the human heart is unpredictable, she knows where her own lies.

Her silence now is a silent steadfastness.

"Alright, here are some insights for Core Formation; take them seriously and comprehend."

Lin Chang’an smiled indifferently, ceasing to discuss the topic further.

Since currently, the Nascent Soul Stage is premature for him, it’s merely early planning.

Concerning the sword servant’s ability to achieve Core Formation, he has no doubt.

Among the three major sword cultivation spirit bodies, second only to the Celestial Spirit Root, her body has no hidden injuries, mana is abundant, and her will is firm—Core Formation seems nearly certain.

His current goal is to enhance the sword servant’s success rate for quality Core Formation.

The higher the quality of the Golden Core formed with the Celestial Spirit Sword Body, the purer the Celestial Spirit Sword Qi nurtured within.

It seems when going to Sea Abyss City this time, if possible, he should see whether any top-grade Core Formation spiritual objects are available.

"Master can rest assured; the sword servant won’t fail you."