Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

"The realm of Core Formation Middle Stage, Divine Sense at Tier Three Late Stage, and also Tier Three Body Refining!"

Feeling the immense power coursing through him, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but let out a joyous laugh of clarity.

"As I am now, without revealing some of my trump cards, I’m capable of contending head-on with Core Formation Late Stage cultivators. I wouldn’t be much inferior even when facing some veteran Core Formation cultivators!"

After Lin Chang’an adapted to the immense power for a moment, he raised his hand to remove the surrounding barrier.

After all, Upper Grade Spirit Stones are precious, even for Core Formation cultivators who are reluctant to waste them easily.

"Master!"

The Protector, the Phoenix Cry Bird, excitedly landed on Lin Chang’an, its keen senses picking up the powerful aura of its master.

"How is it, what do you feel?"

Facing his own spirit pet, Lin Chang’an did not hide anything.

In comparison, Demon Beasts have a more acute instinct for danger and auras.

When faced with its master’s inquiry, the Phoenix Cry Bird shook its agile head a few times, then said crisply:

"The feeling Master gives me is very dangerous, yet it doesn’t have that savage aura typical of Demon Beasts..."

However, as the Phoenix Cry Bird spoke, Lin Chang’an smiled confidently. As the aura receded, the Phoenix Cry Bird was suddenly filled with surprise.

"Master, I can no longer feel the surge of blood energy, the aura is still declining..."

By the end, the Phoenix Cry Bird’s eyes went wide.

Among Demon Beasts, there are quite a few adept at concealing themselves, but these are innate divine techniques.

Human cultivators’ various cultivation techniques are merely imitations, and it’s challenging to reach the innate divine level of Demon Beasts.

"With my current concealment ability, no one below the Nascent Soul can see through me."

As for Nascent Soul cultivators, thinking of this, Lin Chang’an sighed inwardly. The chasm of such a great realm is not easily surmountable.

"I’m still too weak. If my strength were a bit stronger, perhaps I could face Nascent Soul cultivators without exposing myself as long as I didn’t reveal my aura."

Of course, that would only be to distinguish between true and false.

As for taking advantage of Nascent Soul cultivators? He wouldn’t even dare to think about it.

"Oh yes, Master, the Sword Servant appeared half a month ago."

Listening to the Phoenix Cry Bird’s report, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but nod slightly.

Then he cleared the surrounding traces before transforming into an escape light, heading towards the cave dwelling.

...

Celestial Spring Peak.

"Master!"

This time, after consuming the Clear Spirit Pill and exiting seclusion, the Sword Servant exuded a sharp aura.

Through his strong perception, Lin Chang’an could clearly sense the Sword Servant’s divine soul being incomparably solid, which couldn’t help but startle him.

"The Celestial Spirit Sword Body, truly worthy of being one of the three great sword cultivation spirit bodies comparable to a Celestial Spirit Root, it’s indeed an enviable talent."

With the same realm of divine soul strength, cultivators who practice special divine sense techniques will have divine souls more solid than ordinary cultivators’.

The benefit of this is the resilience of the divine soul, providing stronger resistance when facing divine soul attacks.

And the most basic, of course, is that the cultivator’s ability to manipulate with divine sense becomes more powerful.

And for a Sword Servant with this special constitution, though cultivating divine sense techniques, the solidity of the divine soul is not much inferior to cultivators who have practiced these types of techniques.

Of course, not all spirit bodies have this talent; it’s just that sword cultivation spirit bodies lean more towards this aspect.

"Not bad, your divine sense has already broken through, making it possible to save at least one-tenth of your energy during core formation to enhance the Golden Core’s quality."

Facing Lin Chang’an’s praise, the Sword Servant nodded firmly and cupped his fists, "The Sword Servant will never disappoint Master."

Seeing this, Lin Chang’an nodded in satisfaction.

The effort he’s spent to cultivate the Sword Servant has truly paid off without disappointment.

"How are the preparations going?"

"Master, the Sword Servant is ready."

At this moment, the Sword Servant’s expression was resolute, and her aura was thick and stable, clearly having adjusted to her optimal state over this period.

Both physically and in state of mind.

"Since that’s the case, prepare to start forming the core. After all, the longer you delay, the more things change."

This journey, Lin Chang’an was well aware of that fact.

No matter how good the talent is, without core formation, even if it’s just a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Who knows what unexpected events might happen?

Therefore, once ready, do not hesitate, enter seclusion and make a breakthrough immediately.

Only by transforming talent into strength is the essence of a cultivator.

Next, Lin Chang’an took out a series of Core Formation Spiritual Objects, causing the Sword Servant’s eyes to flicker, and for her heart to stir with rare ripples.

"Master! I..."

Though she knew her master would prepare Core Formation Spiritual Objects for her, she didn’t expect there to be so many.

Two high-quality Crystal Condensing Pills, Profound Water Liquid, and a bottle of top-grade Spiritual Object to stabilize the Golden Core.

All of these were done with the intent to support her in condensing an Immortal Golden Core.

"Go to my secluded cultivation cave, everything is already set."

"Yes, Master!"

After storing the Core Formation Spiritual Objects, the Sword Servant solemnly nodded her head.

Then Lin Chang’an watched with a gleam in his eyes, and when the Sword Servant entered the cave dwelling, he let out a gentle sigh.

"I hope you won’t let me down."

At the same time, he took out the Sound Transmission Talisman and sent a message to Fairy Ni Chang of the Profound Sound Pavilion, Liu Ruyu, and Xu Lingfeng, several Core Formation cultivators.

After all, he is also an Elder of the Profound Sound Pavilion, and it’s necessary to inform them.

...

As the Sword Servant entered seclusion to prepare for core formation, many cultivators appeared outside Celestial Spring Peak.

Some were here with the attitude of watching the excitement, while others hoped to take this opportunity to befriend Lin Chang’an.

Meanwhile, the array inside Celestial Spring Peak was activated, and Lin Chang’an sat calmly in a pavilion, effectively serving as a protector.

Those coming were all Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators.

If the core formation succeeds, those Core Formation cultivators would naturally come to offer congratulations. If it fails, naturally, no one would come to bring bad luck.

"Senior Sister Sword Servant has already entered seclusion."

"Ah, truly envious of Senior Sister."

Outside Celestial Spring Peak, Li Tianmo, who has gradually restrained his sharpness over the years, appeared as a refined middle-aged cultivator.

Gazing at Celestial Spring Peak, his eyes were filled with envy and a trace of regret.

Beside him, Zhou Bingxuan also felt envious, but she knew this kind of opportunity isn’t for everyone.

"I really don’t know if we will also have this day."

No Foundation Establishment cultivator doesn’t dream of becoming a Core Formation cultivator.

Her cultivation had also reached the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, but even the Late Stage, and yet, for low-tier cultivators, acquiring Core Formation Spiritual Objects was too difficult.

"Senior Sister Zhou, do you think we might someday visit Elder Lin’s grandfather?"

After hesitating, Li Tianmo still voiced his thoughts, causing Zhou Bingxuan to fall silent.

Comparatively, Li Tianmo and Shen Zhuang had a closer relationship with Elder Lin; they might have that chance.

This sentence, even the straightforward Shen Zhuang understood.

They meant that if they could truly reach the Foundation Establishment Late Stage perfection, and if they were unprepared when gathering Core Formation Spiritual Objects, could they not seek this Elder Lin’s grandfather?

"If there really comes a day, I will certainly visit Elder Lin’s grandfather!"

No one expected that the first to speak up was the straightforward Shen Zhuang.

Both Li Tianmo and Zhou Bingxuan were somewhat astonished, looking at this usually unassuming Shen Zhuang, surprised at his determination in this matter.

After all, to lower oneself to visit might risk offending Elder Lin and possibly break this connection.

Looking at the two, Shen Zhuang, however, smiled calmly.

"My grandmother once said, anyone who doesn’t use their connections is a fool. Moreover, if you don’t try, you might miss out on a great opportunity."

Additionally, there was something left unsaid; his grandmother said that connections would naturally fade over time.

Sometimes seeking help is also a form of social exchange.

Even if it doesn’t work out, it’s non-forceful. At the very least, he won’t regret not trying.

After all, opportunity! Opportunity!

If you don’t even dare to ask or fight, how could you ever talk about Core Formation?

"Haha, unexpectedly, Brother Shen offered some timely advice today, truly awakening a dreamer with a single remark."

Li Tianmo seemed to have understood something, immediately showing a regretful smile, cupping his hands at his friend Shen Zhuang.

Beside them, Zhou Bingxuan remained silent, watching the two, with a vague sense of envy.

The two were descendants of Elder Lin’s close acquaintances, while her connection was far more distant.

"It’s starting!"

At this moment, someone suddenly exclaimed. Between the opening of the Mountain Protection Array at Celestial Spring Peak nine days ago, a fluctuation of core formation spiritual energy finally appeared.

For a moment, countless people exclaimed and fixated their attention.

Perhaps in their entire life, they might never achieve Core Formation, but it doesn’t stop the yearning in their hearts.