Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

Chapter 617: Chapter 309: No Nascent Soul, Golden Core Reigns (Part 2)

Immediately after, Fairy Ni Chang’s voice echoed in his ear.

After listening, Lin Chang’an showed an enlightened expression.

Compared to the previous message from the sword servant, the news conveyed by Fairy Ni Chang after coming out this time was more detailed.

"It’s not too bad. Although heavily injured, fortunately, the foundation wasn’t damaged; it just requires two or three years of recuperation."

This time, Fairy Ni Chang informed about Xu Lingfeng’s injury to prevent unrest.

After all, Profound Sound Pavilion has only a few Core Formation Cultivators, and losing one would cause turmoil.

Moreover, because of Xu Lingfeng’s injury, this time Fairy Ni Chang wanted him to escort a business ship to Sea Abyss City half a year later.

"Half a year from now, there will be a grand event in Sea Abyss City. The business ships will sell materials while purchasing a large number of needed resources, indeed requiring escorts along the route."

Originally, such a significant matter was Xu Lingfeng’s responsibility, but due to the injury, Liu Ruyu had to guard the Sect.

Fairy Ni Chang, the Sect Leader of Profound Sound Pavilion, couldn’t easily move either.

Hence, it’s now up to him and Pill Master Wen from Red Fire Peak.

"Heading to Sea Abyss City!"

Upon hearing Fairy Ni Chang’s discussion tone, Lin Chang’an put down the Spirit Tea in his hand and began tapping his fingers on the stone table.

Previously, with Yun Yao, they had made a decent amount of Spirit Stones by selling items on Li Huo Island. Additionally, he had earned quite a bit as a Tier Three Array Master over the years.

He indeed had a considerable number of Spirit Stones on him now.

"Although the Five Dragons Island Sea Region has flourished over the years due to the Secret Realm, clues to the Tier Three Upper Grade array inheritance are still elusive.

If it’s Sea Abyss City, I might check it out. With so many Spirit Stones in hand, I can purchase materials for alchemy to enhance cultivation."

Lin Chang’an pondered silently. Although the Five Dragon Island Market was decent, it couldn’t compare to Sea Abyss City.

Some precious Tier Three Spiritual Medicines were still often available in Sea Abyss City.

This trip to Sea Abyss City would be perfect for acquiring rare high-tier materials, especially those that enhance cultivation.

"However, this journey to Sea Abyss City requires caution, given the turbulence in the nearby abyss over the years, with many Tribulation Cultivators eyeing passing ships."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang’an did not directly reply to Fairy Ni Chang but only after a while did he respond, stating his intent to invite Pill Master Wen to participate in this escort task.

To outsiders, his behavior might seem overly cautious.

But only he knew, if he left for long periods, Pill Master Wen’s identity as a clone would be easily exposed.

After all, his divine technique for creating clones couldn’t let them stray too far from his main body.

Once Lin Chang’an sent his response, Fairy Ni Chang showed little hesitation, responding with a tone of relief.

She mentioned that while she could visit Pill Master Wen, it was better if Lin Chang’an also extended the invitation; otherwise, the invitation might not succeed.

From Fairy Ni Chang’s position, she was indeed dedicated to her responsibilities.

Hearing this, Lin Chang’an smiled.

In the eyes of outsiders, Pill Master Wen’s personality is reclusive and hard to communicate with, yet he, Lin Chang’an, being a friend, inviting him wouldn’t raise suspicions.

"With these preparations, things are indeed more secure. But before this, I should hunt a few Yin Spirit Beast Kings in the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea."

At their level of cultivation, high-tier materials among cultivators are often bartered rather than bought with Spirit Stones.

His Spirit Stones might suffice for ordinary materials, but for special ones, demon cores offer better value.

With the unique geolocation of the Demon Beast Abyss, materials for artifact refining, alchemy, and arrays often require demon cores.

"Also, it’s time to prepare some Core Formation materials for the sword servant."

At this thought, Lin Chang’an looked over at the respectful sword servant beside him.

Indeed worthy of the Celestial Spirit Sword Body, his cultivation had reached the late Foundation Establishment Stage in less than fifty years.

Perhaps in another twenty or thirty years, he could attempt Core Formation.

The sword servant, being just over seventy years old, was quite young.

A cultivator reaching Core Formation before a hundred years old would be considered a prodigy even among Nascent Soul Influences.

Moreover, hunting Yin Spirit Beast Kings in the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea is a good opportunity, as most Core Formation cultivators are drawn to the Secret Realm.

The Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea has been quite peaceful recently, and not many cultivators are hunting Yin Spirits now.

After preparing a grand gift for the occasion, Lin Chang’an publicly visited Red Fire Peak before accepting the Sect’s escort mission.

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Half a month later, Lin Chang’an, along with the sword servant and two Spirit Pets, circumvented the Secret Realm and reached the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea.

"Master!"

Outside an island shrouded in Yin energy, the sword servant, garbed in dark cyan attire, gravely gazed at the island.

Through his powerful perception, Lin Chang’an could clearly sense the presence of one mid-tier, two early-tier Tier Three Yin Spirit Beast Kings on the island.

In addition, countless low-tier Yin Spirits aimlessly roamed.

"With the array, leave these small fry to you."

Lin Chang’an maintained a calm expression while the sword servant, upon hearing this, respectfully bowed without hesitation:

"Yes, Master!"

As the sword servant wielded the Array Disc and Array Flags, using Yin Spirit Silk to set up the array around the island, the Cyan-Horned Bull mooed softly, showing a puzzled look.

The Cyan-Horned Bull couldn’t speak yet, but its intelligence realized that despite the array, the sword servant’s strength was insufficient against so many Yin Spirits.

"Master, with the array in place, should we still kill all these low-tier Yin Spirits?"

The Phoenix Cry Bird hopped onto his shoulder, asking a question the Cyan-Horned Bull hadn’t considered.

Lin Chang’an chuckled softly and patted the Cyan-Horned Bull’s head.

"Even you silly bull realized it; naturally, so do I."

Having the sword servant hunt low-tier Yin Spirits had no benefit.

"In sword cultivation, one can’t reach the highest realm by being reclusive. Even with the three great sword cultivation spirit bodies, tempering is needed."

Under Lin Chang’an’s meaningful smile, it was clear that only through honing could sword cultivation reach its full potential.

If he didn’t seize this opportunity to train the sword servant, it would be a waste of this great sword cultivation body.

He was eager to see the power the Celestial Spirit Sword Body could unleash after Core Formation.

Once the array setup on the island was complete, Lin Chang’an smiled with satisfaction and quickly formed a magic formula, causing a cloud to rise steadily.

The Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea was already enshrouded in fog, and this island was naturally misty due to the gathered Yin spirits, so the spirits didn’t notice anything amiss.

Array· Blood Slaughter Red Sun Array

Only when the array barrier sealed this space did the three Tier Three Yin Spirit Beast Kings at the heart of the island sense something wrong, letting out a sharp cry.

"The rest is up to you. I’ll leave this mid-tier Tier Three Beast King to you."

Lin Chang’an lightly patted the Phoenix Cry Bird, and a loud phoenix cry rang throughout the sky.

Amidst the terrified cries of countless Yin spirits, a golden blaze surged, eradicating low-tier Yin spirits in its path without a single scream.

Seeing this, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but smile calmly.

It seemed the sword servant and Phoenix Cry Bird had formed a good bond over the years.

Otherwise, this crafty Phoenix Cry Bird wouldn’t assist the sword servant in clearing the way.

"Keep an eye on this lass at the periphery," he instructed.

Plyfully slapping the Cyan-Horned Bull, Lin Chang’an summoned five Sun-piercing Divine Swords before him, wearing a confident smile.

Two early-tier Tier Three Yin Spirit Beast Kings — he wondered how long they would last against him.

After crafting his Lifebound Treasure, the Sun-piercing Divine Sword, its effectiveness against Yin spirits rivaled that of the Phoenix Cry Bird.

In an instant, the island was filled with terrifying battle noises, and the Yin Spirit Beast Kings let out shrill calls of terror and dread.

This fear was a primal instinct against the fire.