"Profound Celestial Spirit Body, Avatar Creation..."

As Lin Chang’an, feeling the might of a Core Formation Cultivator with his stabilized realm, couldn’t help but be astonished by the divine abilities of his cultivation technique.

The Profound Celestial Spirit Body is also a primary aspect of this cultivation technique, focusing on spirit bodies. Once initiated, it can increase the probability of forming a Nascent Soul by 30%.

This is just the initiation, not counting the later stages such as Small Success, among which the description of the Profound Celestial Spirit Body is even more exaggerated.

It’s practically a strengthened version of the Undying Body, though perhaps that will only become apparent after the Nascent Soul and Divinity Transformation stages.

This revelation came to him after breaking through to the Core Formation and sensing the revival of his lifebound spirit plant above his dantian.

However, the so-called Profound Celestial Spirit Body is still somewhat beyond his reach, but the first divine ability of this cultivation technique in the meantime made his expression turn serious.

"Avatar Creation!"

Only after the Profound Celestial Immortal Vine becomes the lifebound spirit plant, with each green leaf cultivated, can this divine ability transform into an avatar with 30% of the original body’s strength.

Feeling the solemnity, Lin Chang’an began to operate this divine ability from afar.

A quarter hour... two quarters... three quarters...

Finally!

[Avatar Creation +1 (Entry 1/100)]

After a flash of green light, an avatar with an aura identical to his appeared in front of him, though with slightly lower strength.

Possessing 30% of his strength at the Core Formation Early Stage, its momentum barely stabilized at the Fake Pill Realm.

"This is the method of Avatar Creation!"

Facing each other, able to see through each other’s vision, made him feel somewhat unaccustomed for a moment.

However, Lin Chang’an’s expression became solemn again, seeing the avatar’s half-withered face resembling old tree bark.

Clearly, this is caused by the Profound Celestial Immortal Vine leaf not being fully revived yet.

Though this shared vision and connection resemble the legendary Second Nascent Soul in some aspects.

"This avatar, derived from the Profound Celestial Immortal Vine leaf, if captured, refined, or damaged, would also severely harm one’s lifebound spirit plant."

Additionally, the avatar must not be too far from the original body.

In a sense, this divine ability is much like the Second Nascent Soul but also different.

"Additionally, this divine ability can completely replace oneself during critical moments, essentially granting an extra life."

Lin Chang’an was inwardly astonished; indeed, this is what fits this ancient cultivation technique, what was before was merely auxiliary.

However, within less than half a stick of incense’s time, he felt an exhaustion from his divine sense, prompting him to retract the avatar, which transformed into a stream of light and was absorbed into his body.

After reclaiming the lifebound treasure, he could clearly sense that the lifebound spirit plant within his dantian, with the mostly revived green leaf, reappeared on the Immortal Vine.

"Now this is a top-level divine ability..."

Appreciating the potency of this divine ability, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but reveal a satisfied smile.

Several days later.

After stabilizing his cultivation realm, Lin Chang’an prepared to venture out.

"To break through to the Core Formation Realm at the age of 139, this speed is neither too fast nor too slow. At most, some might envy his luck in obtaining a top-grade Core Formation Spiritual Object."

Upon standing, Lin Chang’an exuded an aura of vibrant life, like the warmth of a spring breeze.

Taking out his medallion, breaking the restriction, he walked out of the cave abode.

...

"Greetings, Master Lin."

"Congratulations to Master Lin on attaining the True Pill Dao."

Outside the cave abode, dozens of cultivators had already been waiting for quite some time, each representing their families, coming forward with smiles to offer their congratulations.

Among them, the lowest cultivation level was at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, with several Fake Pill Masters present.

Even Master Tan was there, which surprised him somewhat.

Among the crowd, Lu Yushu of the Fake Pill Cultivators’ eyes were filled with envy at this moment.

This is the treatment of a True Pill Cultivator.

When he formed a Fake Pill, hardly anyone came to offer congratulations.

But as Lin Chang’an forms a Core—and this is only a Low Grade Golden Core—so many people have gathered.

"Master Lin, achieving the True Pill at the age of 139, truly is a young prodigy."

"Indeed."

The crowd came forward congratulating him, though their underlying intent was indeed to draw him in.

Yet these pleasant words were ones he had never heard during his time as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Even when he planned for Core Formation, the most he heard were extravagant hopes.

Now that he has formed a Core, offers to recruit him as a tributor abound, including those families with young Foundation Establishment female cultivators and such.

Lin Chang’an understood clearly; this crowd sought him for their own agenda.

Having just formed his Core, he hadn’t even enjoyed the benefits, so how could he sell his allegiance?

Yet Master Tan within the crowd narrowed his eyes, speaking with a smile:

"Mr. Lin has just formed his Core; whether in cultivation or refining the lifebound treasure, the resources required are no small number."

As Master Tan spoke, others, perhaps fearing the influences behind him, could only show awkward smiles.

The secret transmission from Master Tan also made Lin Chang’an frown.

It seemed as though they had their sights set on him, but honestly, with the chaos in the Five Dragons Island Sea Region, he truly had no intention of returning.

"Congratulations, Master Lin, on forming your True Pill."

Meeting again, Lu Yushu, who was once proud, now stood before him filled with envy, and a trace of respect.

This hint of respect made Lin Chang’an suspicious. Despite the Fake Pill being inferior to the True Pill, Lu’s demeanor seemed somewhat abnormal.

Yet after exchanging some formalities with the crowd, Lin Chang’an didn’t cut off his words entirely, leaving some room for maneuver.

Nevertheless, he couldn’t afford to offend Master Tan, being a member of Bihai Palace.

...

At the restaurant.

"Mr. Lin, later I’ll introduce you to a friend, someone you’re certainly not unfamiliar with."