Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 358 - 206: Profound Celestial Spirit Body

He knew this wasn’t just a simple enhancement of a trace of divine sense, but rather his control over divine sense had become more refined.

If previously, with the same divine sense, his control power could exert only seventy or eighty percent, now he could unleash it to its full potential.

"Profound Celestial Immortal Vine!"

At this moment, Lin Chang’an felt the lifebound spirit plant being refined within his dantian and couldn’t help but feel a sense of delight.

Now he finally understood that the Profound Celestial Immortal Vine as his lifebound spirit plant worked in harmony with this cultivation technique.

"The stronger the control over divine sense, whether it be talisman painting or alchemy, or even manipulating spiritual artifacts in battle, there is a significant improvement."

The enhancement in control of divine sense indeed increased his combat power substantially.

With joy in his heart, Lin Chang’an got up as usual to check the changes in the talisman paper.

"The talisman paper has already absorbed the aura of this magical treasure; in two more months, it will be possible to create a talisman treasure."

As his self-preservation methods increased, Lin Chang’an felt more at ease.

He then routinely started painting talismans, refining pills, and studying insights into arrays as part of his daily cultivation.

Occasionally, he would play with his two spirit pets; the talent of the Phoenix Cry Bird was undeniable, and after years of nurturing, the Cyan-Horned Bull’s aura had finally reached a bottleneck.

He estimated that after a few more years of honing, it should also be able to break through to Tier Two Late Stage.

Thinking of this, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but feel quite satisfied.

Two Tier Two Late Stage spirit pets, coupled with his own strength, even ordinary fake pill cultivators might not have his resources.

[Tier Two Upper Grade Pill Master (Grandmaster 2791/5000)]

[Tier Two Middle Grade Array Master (Mastery 969/1000)]

Looking at his skills in the Alchemy Dao and array formations, Lin Chang’an nodded in satisfaction.

In the Alchemy Dao, with another decade or so, he should be able to advance to Tier Three. By then, he could refine Tier Three pills, which would also speed up his cultivation process.

And with greater insights into array formations, they could exert even more power. With the talisman treasure on his side, hunting some weaknesses or attribute-countering Tier Three demon beasts might not be impossible.

"Before the age of one hundred fifty, I must prepare the core formation spiritual object!" Lin Chang’an nodded to himself.

After the age of one hundred fifty, the body’s functions begin to decline, and for normal Foundation Establishment cultivators, the success rate of core formation will significantly decrease.

Of course, in the Immortal Cultivation Realm, there are no absolutes.

For instance, cultivators who practice Wood or Water Attribute Techniques, as well as those cultivating Health Cultivation Techniques, generally have longer lifespans than their peers.

Maintaining a good physical state and delaying bodily peak for a decade or two isn’t difficult.

"Although I feel that this cultivation technique probably greatly delays bodily functions, it’s best to form the core before one hundred fifty."

Lin Chang’an pondered secretly, after all, without fortuitous opportunities, how could elderly cultivators easily form the core?

Furthermore, he had his considerations.

Just in case! If, by any chance, he really failed to form the core, wouldn’t he still have a chance?

...

Time passed.

Hu Jin also delivered the modified spiritual artifact.

Originally, Lin Chang’an wanted to use this flying boat, but the last time he went to Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea, someone gave him a gourd flying spiritual artifact of similar quality.

Naturally, Lin Chang’an preferred this gourd.

After all, this flying ship spiritual artifact was connected to Five Dragons Island, and he didn’t want to invite disaster due to a moment’s carelessness.

Previously, he secretly regretted killing Wang Lin’s magical artifact at Cyan Bamboo Mountain Market, thinking that being separated by thousands of miles and so many years would be fine.

As a result, when selling here, he unexpectedly encountered the Wang Family.

If not for his good luck, coupled with the Wang Family’s weakness, he might have left traces.

"Any spiritual artifacts from that female cultivator on Five Dragons Island, I’d rather keep them collecting dust than let them fall outside."

Lin Chang’an nodded to himself, even deciding that after learning the skills of artifact refining in the future, he’d use them for practice.

Anything related to this cultivation opportunity, he had to be cautious.

Just as he continued his cultivation, the Lu Family on the island unexpectedly sent an invitation.

"The Lu Family’s genius Lu Yushu has returned!"

Looking at the invitation in his hand, Lin Chang’an was momentarily stunned, memories of this individual’s information surfaced in his mind.

As he knew, when the Lu Family hadn’t yet faced turmoil, they relied on connections to send the most talented Lu Yushu from their clan to Bihai Palace.

"At the age of eighty, already late-stage Foundation Establishment; truly extraordinary talent."

Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but feel envious, considering how he had toiled for so many years, reaching late-stage Foundation Establishment only at a hundred, while Lu Yushu, at just eighty, had already made it.

So young!

"For years, during festive occasions, the Lu Family never neglected courtesy, so I shouldn’t fall short this time either."

Shaking his head, Lin Chang’an had long anticipated after repeatedly accepting Lu Family’s gifts that this day would come.

With such a large and influential family, they were bound to have celebratory events, to which they’d also reciprocate with gifts.

Reciprocity is nothing but this.

Subsequently, Lin Chang’an finally decided to send two Tier Two Upper Grade talismans as a return gift; it wasn’t a lightweight gift.

Moreover, from his perspective, giving talismans not only matched his identity but was also the most economical.

...

Jade Spirit Island was cloaked with a layer of silver frost, with large snowflakes falling.

Yet, the Lu Family was brimming with joy.

The most talented member of the Lu Family, Lu Yushu, returned home for a visit, and news spread that he had become a disciple of a Golden Core elder tributor cultivator in Bihai Palace.

This was earth-shattering news for the Lu Family.

Soon, word spread about Lu Yushu being a Golden Core cultivator candidate and a disciple of Bihai Palace, making many envious.

This banquet not only gathered people from the island but also families and Foundation Establishment cultivators from nearby islands came to visit. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

On this day, the Lu Family hung red silk, looking exceptionally festive.

The celebration banquet was held with great grandeur.

Lin Chang’an and Hu Jin entered the Lu Family’s house, presented their gifts, and were respectfully escorted to their seats by a maid from the Lu Family.

The table was filled with fresh spirit fruits, along with various precious spirit wines and spirit flesh, not to mention the spirit tea that was served like running water.

Just sitting down, Hu Jin couldn’t help muttering through sound transmission:

"I heard the Golden Core cultivator who Lu Yushu apprenticed under personally came; otherwise, the Lu Family wouldn’t have arranged such a grand affair."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang’an realized why the Lu Family had gone to such lengths.

This wasn’t for themselves, but as a mark of respect for the Golden Core cultivator.

"With the protection of a Golden Core elder, we loose cultivators can’t compare."

While Lin Chang’an and Hu Jin were conversing, the Wen couple and the body refining cultivator, Fang Tie, also arrived one after another.

"Mr. Lin."

"Mr. Wen..."

The five of them, living on the same island and being neighbors, being seated at the same table made sense.

After meeting each other, they greeted each other with smiles.

The Wen couple showed the demeanor of a loving pair, while Fang Tie, the body refining cultivator, remained as silent and taciturn as ever.

"Congratulations, Mr. Wen."

As everyone sat down, they naturally sensed Mrs. Wen’s aura from her breakthrough to late-stage Foundation Establishment.

Responding to everyone’s compliments, the pretty lady smiled graciously in return.

"This is all thanks to Mr. Fang’s invitation back then; without that exchange of resources, who knows how long it would have taken for me to break through."

"Yes, yes, many thanks to Mr. Fang." Mr. Wen beamed with happiness, exceedingly glad for his wife’s breakthrough.

Obviously, their relationship was genuinely strong.

However, at the table, while Lin Chang’an wore a smile brimming with admiration, his heart was filled with a peculiar feeling.

A loving couple?

With his heightened perception, he discerned Mr. Fang’s aura on Mrs. Wen.

Thinking of this, Lin Chang’an cast a subtle glance at the quiet, seemingly honest Mr. Fang and shook his head silently.

Indeed, never judge a person by their appearance, or the ocean by its depth.

Who would have thought that soft-spoken, reserved Mr. Fang was actually what one would call the "neighboring old Wang."

Ahem!

But that’s none of his business.

He had no interest in meddling in others’ private affairs.

"Over the years, many have coveted the sizable spirit land occupied by the Lu Family; this is likely to deter petty troublemakers."

At the table, among many, information naturally circulated widely.

Lin Chang’an pondered over this silently.

Previously, the location was shared by three families, and now the Lu Family reclaimed it. If the Lu Family were in their prime, it wouldn’t be an issue, but clearly, they intended to use the prestige of a Golden Core cultivator to intimidate.

But why would a Golden Core cultivator go to such lengths for a disciple?

He then shook his head, thinking that these matters were not his concern, so why bother.

What he needed now was to produce a talisman treasure and begin preparing for the core formation spiritual object.