Free Web NovelChapter 611: Chapter 306: Getting Something for Nothing
Pointing to the ancient texts he had studied over the past two years, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but ponder deeply.
The Celestial Spirit Sword Body of the Sword Servant was related to his future path to the Nascent Soul, so he naturally wouldn’t give it up.
Moreover, during these years, the Sword Servant’s temperament and loyalty to him was all observed and noted by him.
"These two interwoven and mixed forces are also an opportunity. It’s recorded in the ancient texts that in ancient times, powerful beings of Human-Demon mixed blood overcame their bloodline restrictions, unleashing great power and ascending as Divinity Transformation Cultivators..."
Lin Chang’an’s eyes flickered, uncertain of how those powerful beings in ancient times solved the issues of their bloodlines.
But the mingling of the two forces reminded him of the Cyan-Horned Bull’s mutation process.
The awakening and fusion of bloodlines were very similar to the Human-Demon mixed bloodline.
Or rather, the mixed mana of the Human-Demon bloodline resulted from the low degree of bloodline fusion, leading to the bloodline restrictions.
This made Lin Chang’an think of demonic qi, as the Cyan-Horned Bull was normal.
Yet, it was the accidental ingestion of demonic qi that awakened its dormant bloodline, even showing signs of atavism, eventually leading to its mutation.
"It seems the effect of demonic qi is greater than I imagined."
At this moment, Lin Chang’an looked at the Sword Servant, pondering deeply.
The same principle applied here: if demonic qi could stimulate the bloodline within and achieve fusion, the Sword Servant’s bloodline constraints would be fundamentally resolved.
It was like the Human-Demon mixed bloodline of the Sword Servant was in a stable state, but demonic qi could stir and mix the two bloodlines.
Although this process was dangerous, his Profound Celestial Mana could purify the agitation from the bloodline, allowing the two bloodlines to merge peacefully.
"Master!"
The Sword Servant stood respectfully before Lin Chang’an, a smile appearing on his face as he raised his hand to softly stroke the Sword Servant’s azure hair.
"From now on, practice cultivation with me, and perhaps there will be a chance to resolve this issue of yours."
"Yes, Master!"
The Sword Servant bowed excitedly, never doubting her master’s words.
Even with such a troublesome issue in the Immortal Cultivation Realm as a Human-Demon mixed blood, she had no doubts at all.
As long as Lin Chang’an said it, she believed it.
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[Life Span: 188/607]
[Realm: Core Golden Early Stage (66/100)]
By continuously bathing his body with demonic qi and nurturing his spirit root to Earth Grade Spirit Root, his cultivation speed increased significantly.
From the initial growth of three experience points every two years, it had increased to two points per year, making Lin Chang’an nod silently.
"At this cultivation speed, I will be able to reach the Core Formation Middle Stage once I’m past two hundred years old."
And that’s without taking any pills to enhance cultivation or using treasures of heaven and earth.
This cultivation speed also made Lin Chang’an reflect; no wonder the young talents of the sects or some talented Nascent Soul disciples cultivated so rapidly.
Not only Heavenly Spirit Roots, but Earth Grade Spirit Roots and various High Level Spirit Bodies also made their cultivation speed not a bit slower than Celestial Spirit Roots.
Before a hundred years old, passing the Core Formation Late Stage by two hundred years old is not unheard of in the Demon Beast Abyss.
There are also numerous historical records of cultivators forming Nascent Souls over two hundred years old in the Immortal Cultivation Realm. As long as these cultivators don’t fall mid-way,
none of them would fail to become elders or demon lords, or even legends of ascension to Divinity Transformation.
"Compared to these young talents, I’m quite behind, but I’ve finally caught up a bit in talent after years of chasing."
Thinking of this, determination appeared in Lin Chang’an’s eyes.
With his current cultivation speed, he’ll surely break through to the Core Formation Middle Stage around two hundred years old and to the Core Formation Late Stage around three hundred years old.
By then, it will be time to plan for the Nascent Soul.
"Master!"
In the volcano cavern, a Phoenix Cry Bird flew over from the grand Fusang Divine Tree, swiftly shrinking its form, showing a pleasing manner.
"Finally, it’s almost breaking through to Tier Three Middle Stage."
Twitching a finger to tease the Phoenix Cry Bird, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but show a satisfied expression.
The momentum of this Phoenix Cry Bird had become whole over three years, and this time it was truly about to break through.
The cunning Phoenix Cry Bird observed its master seemed in a good mood today and couldn’t help but say:
"Master, if you give me a demon core to replenish, I’ll definitely break through in two months at the most."
Goodness.
It opened its beak asking for a Tier Three Demon Pill, making Lin Chang’an chuckle in disbelief.
"You really dare to ask, do you know how expensive a Tier Three Demon Pill is?"
"Master, I haven’t had any demon core for nourishment in decades, always nesting on this tree every day..."
Seeing the forlorn Phoenix Cry Bird, Lin Chang’an shook his head helplessly.
He really didn’t know where this bird learned its ways, just couldn’t budge without profit.
Demon beasts consuming demon cores to increase cultivation is the same principle as Human Race cultivators seeking treasures of heaven and earth.
"Alright, I don’t have any Tier Three Demon Cores. Here are some spirit stones you can make do with."
But Lin Chang’an, aware of the Phoenix Cry Bird’s nature, knew this cunning bird was merely trying to bargain.
Sure enough, upon taking out a bag of spirit stones, the Phoenix Cry Bird’s eyes lit up; these shiny treasures were its favorites.
"Rest assured, Master, I’ll definitely break through in two months."
The Phoenix Cry Bird excitably snatched a spirit stone, instantly swallowing it into its belly.
Only a demon beast could have such robust teeth and body to eat spirit stones raw and still temper its physique.
The remaining stones were swiftly carried back to its nest, laying them all about.
Then it shrank down, lying amidst the spirit stones with an expression of bliss.
Lin Chang’an was accustomed to this sight, although it always felt a bit out of place.
He had only heard that demon beasts with dragon bloodlines were fond of shiny objects, never expecting a bird to have the same inclination.
Lin Chang’an shook his head and turned his attention to the Fusang Divine Tree.
"After three years, the fourth Sun-piercing Divine Sword is finally purified."
See him raising his hand, four golden lights flew from the Fusang Tree to hover in front of him.
As the golden part of the Fusang Divine Tree disappeared, spirit stones rained from the sky, the Phoenix Cry Bird, seemingly used to it, waved its wings.
Spirit stones hovered and fell on the black branches, and the Phoenix Cry Bird grumbled.
At this moment, Lin Chang’an wore a broad smile, watching the four Golden Patterned Ancient Swords emanating an ancient aura encircle him.
This ancient aura was the mark of time.
"With my current Core Formation Middle Stage divine sense, I could at most control six Lifebound Treasures at once."
Magical treasures aren’t necessarily stronger in numbers.
For instance, when controlling six swords, it’s naturally less powerful than controlling four or three.
In extreme confrontations, the slightest oversight can lead to defeat.
But a single sword has its uses, while multiple swords have unique applications; it depends on the situation.
"Unfortunately, at least twelve Lifebound Treasures are needed to set up a simple sword formation."
Lin Chang’an shook his head, yet he was quite satisfied with his Lifebound Treasures.
They could hold their own alone, weren’t of inferior quality, and carried the Divine Techniques of Heavenly Sun Spiritual Fire, forming a potent sword formation as a set.
Moreover, in terms of quality, they held great potential.
The more important point was that they filled the elemental restraint in his Main Cultivation Technique.
"Using wood to wield fire, now I won’t suffer elemental restraints."
Accompanying his snapping fingers, Lin Chang’an wore a faint smile of confidence, a small flame appeared at his fingertip, with a mana shield manifesting in front of him.
If it were earlier, under attacks of metal and fire elements, his mana shield would be significantly restrained, hardly reaching seventy percent of its defense.
But not now, under the influence of his Lifebound Treasures, this mana shield before him no longer feared fire and metal.
"Though an ancient cultivation technique, any extreme cultivation method, while powerful, is also notably restrained."
Just like the top-tier evil and sinister demon skills are restrained by thunder, fire, and yang-type methods.
"But using the Profound Celestial Immortal Vine as a Lifebound Spirit Plant, only upon cultivating a Profound Celestial Spirit Body can one not fear elemental restraints."
Thinking of the Profound Celestial Spirit Body, Lin Chang’an fell into contemplation.
Refining body, refining technique, and refining spirit, all three must reach the Core Formation Late Stage to condense this spirit body.
Once condensed, it marks the genuine cultivation of this ancient technique.
"The Profound Celestial Spirit Body has many wondrous uses, and increasing the success rate of Nascent Soul formation by thirty percent is just elementary."
At this thought, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but smile.
The spiritual objects needed for Nascent Soul formation will have to wait until his cultivation is stronger; he is not yet capable of obtaining these treasures.
