Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

Chapter 588: Chapter 297: Grand Tournament! The Path Ahead

Profound Sound Pavilion.

On majestic sword peaks stood one elegant pavilion after another, richly adorned with carvings and paintings.

On a large Jade Platform halfway up the mountain, a group of disciples eagerly awaited their turn to participate in the competition.

On the platform, five wooden chairs were placed in front of the pavilion, with the Core Formation cultivators of the Profound Sound Pavilion seated upon them.

These included Sect Leader Fairy Ni Chang, and Elders Liu Ruyu, Xu Lingfeng, and Lin Chang’an, totaling four people.

The empty table naturally belonged to Wen Danshi, the Pill Master of the sect.

Though not present, the sect was obliged to prepare.

"Mr. Lin, this is the Spirit Tea brought from the Xingji Sea."

"Then I must savor it well."

The four chatted and laughed as they sipped the Spirit Tea, while Lin Chang’an also glanced at the disciples of the Profound Sound Pavilion below, nodding quietly to himself.

Indeed, the Profound Sound Pavilion had developed well over the years, especially since almost all of the local Yue Kingdom was under its control, resulting in a solid foundation.

Many Qi Refining Cultivators were below, continuously providing fresh blood, and the base was already solid.

This inner sect competition was probably a preparation to strengthen the middle-tier power, namely the Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Otherwise, Fairy Ni Chang wouldn’t put in so much effort to organize such an inner sect competition.

She even had his avatar, Wen Danshi, produce a large batch of Foundation Establishment Pills over the past two years.

"The turbulence of the Secret Realm is also an opportunity, a rare chance to gather substantial resources, offering more opportunities than before."

Lin Chang’an’s eyes flickered, his understanding of the Profound Sound Pavilion’s development clear as day.

Although strength was paramount in the Immortal Cultivation Realm, adding another Golden Core cultivator to the Profound Sound Pavilion would be more worthwhile, but Golden Core cultivators were also nurtured from the disciples below.

Stronger foundations produced more Golden Core seeds.

While Lin Chang’an sipped tea and discussed the Dao with the others, the Cyan-Horned Bull played excitedly on one side with a few Cyan-Feathered Eagles.

Lin Chang’an naturally noticed this scene too and curiously remarked, "I didn’t expect one of the sect-raised Cyan-Feathered Eagles to be close to breaking through."

Among several Cyan-Feathered Eagles, one with a powerful aura had reached the quasi-Tier Three level and seemed ready to break through to Tier Three soon.

Responding to Lin Chang’an’s curiosity, Liu Ruyu explained with a smile:

"Elder Lin, this Cyan-Feathered Eagle was also raised by the Sect Leader during her time in the Yue Kingdom, aiming to train a couple of Clan Guardian Spirit Beasts for the sect..."

Since ordinary demon beasts generally had longer lifespans than Human Race cultivators, many sects would meticulously train one or two Clan Guardian Spirit Beasts, which wasn’t surprising.

While the Core Formation Elders chatted leisurely, the disciples below were also whispering among themselves.

"Look quickly, is that the Tier Three Demon Beast Cyan-Horned Bull? My heavens!"

"You should have seen the awe of this Tier Three Great Demon upon arrival."

"It’s Uncle Liu!"

Many disciples of the Profound Sound Pavilion displayed expressions of respect, especially those who came together from the Yue Kingdom. Watching the sect grow strong at this moment, they felt a sense of pride.

They had witnessed the rise of the sect.

"Senior brother, who is the disciple behind Elder Lin?"

Some new disciples, noting the sword servant standing behind Lin Chang’an dressed in a dark cyan martial outfit, with an expression of cool beauty, caught the attention of many.

"That’s Elder Lin’s person, you should refer to her as Martial Uncle."

"Such a young Martial Uncle!"

The sword servant, emitting a chilling gaze that signaled not to approach, had an expression of silent aloofness. Hearing the discussions of the cultivators below, she slowly clenched her hands.

Originally restless thoughts subsided as she heard someone say she belonged to the master, her fists gradually unclenching.

With the arrival of disciples from all walks, including both onlookers and elite disciples of the sect, especially after many Foundation Establishment cultivators had also arrived,

Liu Ruyu surveyed the crowd with a smile and, when it seemed about right, turned to wave downwards.

One of the Foundation Establishment cultivators with a head of white hair, responsible for hosting this assembly, stepped forward with a rosy complexion and loudly announced:

"The sect competition has begun. All participating disciples must not harm the lives of fellow members; violators will be disqualified..."

As the bright voice echoed, Lin Chang’an revealed a hint of appreciation on the platform. Observing the atmosphere among the disciples of the Profound Sound Pavilion also revealed its essence.

Contrasted with those sects where rules were strict and hierarchies defined, or the ruthless Demon Dao, there was a touch of warmth.

Lin Chang’an could discern some of the atmosphere within the Profound Sound Pavilion, with most of the cultivators from the Yue Kingdom, residing in a foreign land, naturally sharing a camaraderie with fellow cultivators from their homeland.

Plus, with measures for sect development, it resulted in the scene at present.

"Mr. Ni Chang, it seems the sect has invested significant thought over the years."

As the disciples competed below, the Core Formation cultivators conversed and evaluated the disciples as well as the current state of the sect amidst laughter and chatter.

"I can’t compare to Mr. Lin’s leisure on Celestial Spring Peak."

Fairy Ni Chang gazed at Lin Chang’an with a sense of envy; she adored the tranquil cultivation environment of Celestial Spring Peak.

Sipping tea, discoursing on the Dao, observing the changes of heaven and earth, without fretting over too many matters.

Lin Chang’an shook his head with a smile, as everyone had their own choices.

The low-tier cultivators below fully exerted themselves to display their abilities for the chance to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Initially, Lin Chang’an found it somewhat dull, but watching them gritting their teeth and persevering despite injuries, struggling for a chance, he gradually fell silent.

When he first entered the Immortal Cultivation Realm, was he not also striving so desperately for cultivation?