Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 243 Incarnation! Master Tan!

"Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Body, External Avatar..."

After his cultivation realm stabilized, Lin Chang'an, who was experiencing the power of a Core Formation cultivator, couldn't help but be shocked by the supernatural abilities of his cultivation technique.

The Mysterious Heaven Spiritual Body is also the main spiritual body cultivated in this technique. Once you enter the path, you can increase the chance of forming a Nascent Soul by 30%.

This is just the beginner level, not even counting the later stages like the Lesser Completion level. The description of the Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Body is even more exaggerated.

It's practically an enhanced version of the immortal body, though that will probably only happen after one reaches the Nascent Soul and Deity Transformation stage.

This was the feedback he received after his natal spiritual plant above his dantian revived following his breakthrough to the Core Formation stage.

However, the so-called Xuan Tian Spiritual Body was still some distance away from him, but the first divine power of this technique made his expression solemn.

"Incarnation outside the body!"

Only when the Mysterious Heavenly Vine becomes one's natal spiritual plant can each leaf cultivated be transformed into an avatar with 30% of the original's strength using this divine power.

As Lin Chang'an's expression turned solemn, he began to activate this divine power.

A quarter of an hour... a quarter of an hour, a quarter of an hour...

at last!

[Avatar +1 (Beginner 1/100)]

After a flash of azure light, a clone with the same aura as him appeared in front of him, only with slightly lower strength.

He possessed 30% of the strength of someone in the early stage of the Golden Core realm, and his aura was barely stable at the Pseudo-Core realm.

"This is the method of creating an avatar outside the body!"

This face-to-face interaction, where they could see each other's vision, made him feel a little uncomfortable at first.

However, Lin Chang'an then fell silent, because he saw that half of his own face in his clone was withered and yellow, like old tree bark.

Clearly, this is because the leaves of this Mystic Immortal Vine have not yet fully recovered.

However, this ability to completely communicate with one's own consciousness and share vision seems somewhat similar to the legendary second nascent soul.

"This clone is formed from the leaves of the Mysterious Heavenly Vine. If it is captured and refined or damaged, the original spiritual plant will also suffer a great loss of vitality."

At the same time, the clone cannot be too far away from the main body.

It can be said that this supernatural power is very similar to the second nascent soul, yet it is also different.

"At the same time, this supernatural power can be used to take the tribulation in place of oneself when the main body is in danger, which is equivalent to having an extra life."

Lin Chang'an was secretly shocked. Sure enough, this was in line with the ancient technique. What was the previous one called? It was just an auxiliary technique.

However, in less than half an incense stick's time, he felt a weakness in his spiritual sense. With a thought, his clone transformed into a stream of light and was absorbed into his body.

After collecting the natal spiritual plant, he could clearly feel that the green leaf, which had already recovered more than halfway, reappeared on the immortal vine.

"This is truly a top-tier divine power..."

Sensing the power of this divine ability, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but reveal a satisfied smile.

a few days later.

After stabilizing his cultivation level, Lin Chang'an prepared to go out.

"Breaking through to the Core Formation Realm at 139 years old is neither slow nor fast. At most, some people are just jealous of his good fortune in obtaining a top-grade Core Formation Spiritual Object."

After standing up, Lin Chang'an exuded a vibrant life force, like a gentle spring breeze.

He took out the token, broke the restriction, and walked out of the cave.

……

"Greetings, Master Lin."

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

Dozens of cultivators who had been waiting for a long time had already gathered outside the cave, each representing their respective family and coming to offer their congratulations with smiles on their faces.

Among the crowd, the lowest cultivation level was late Foundation Establishment stage, and there were even several Pseudo-Core Formation cultivators present.

Even Master Tan was there, which surprised him somewhat.

Lu Yushu, a pseudo-core cultivator in the crowd, had eyes filled with envy at this moment.

Is this the treatment a True Core cultivator receives?

When he formed a false core, hardly anyone came to congratulate him.

As a result, as soon as Lin Chang'an formed his Golden Core, and it was even a low-grade Golden Core, so many people came.

"Master Lin, at the age of one hundred and thirty-nine, has formed a true elixir. He is truly a man of great promise at such a young age."

"Yes."

Many people came to offer their congratulations, but their unspoken intentions were nothing more than to win them over.

However, he had never heard such sweet words when he was a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Even if one wanted to plan to form the Golden Core, all one heard was wishful thinking.

As a result, after he reached the Core Formation stage, some people tried to recruit him as a worshipper, while others were young female cultivators who had reached the Foundation Establishment stage within their clans.

Lin Chang'an finally understood that these people were all there to make him work for them.

He's just reached the Core Formation stage and hasn't even enjoyed the benefits yet, so how could he possibly risk his life for someone else?

However, Master Tan, standing in the crowd, smiled and said with narrowed eyes:

"Fellow Daoist Lin has just formed his core. After forming the core, whether it is cultivation or refining a natal magic weapon, the resources required are not a small amount."

After Master Tan spoke, the others, perhaps out of fear of the person behind him, couldn't help but show awkward smiles.

The secret telepathic message from Master Tan caused Lin Chang'an to frown.

It seems the other party has their eyes on him, but to be honest, with the waters around Wulong Island in such a mess, he really has no intention of going back.

"Congratulations, Master Lin, on forming your true core."

Upon meeting again, the once proud Lu Yushu now stood before him filled with envy and a touch of respect.

This respectful attitude aroused Lin Chang'an's suspicion. Although a fake pill could not compare to a real pill, something seemed amiss about the other party's situation.

However, after exchanging pleasantries with everyone, Lin Chang'an left things open-ended, allowing for some room for maneuver.

However, he couldn't afford to offend this Master Tan, after all, he was a member of the Bihai Palace.

……

Restaurant.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, I'll introduce you to a fellow Daoist later, someone you're sure to recognize."

Under the earnest invitation of Master Tan, Lin Chang'an naturally could not refuse, since he had not yet signed the spirit contract.

Of course, you can choose not to sign, but the price will be a wanted notice from the Azure Sea Palace, and you will then face a manhunt from the entire Demon Beast Abyss.

"Fellow Daoist, could you perhaps be a fellow Daoist from the Yue Kingdom?"

Lin Chang'an was puzzled, but he had already guessed something from Master Tan's purpose.

The power structure in the waters around Wulong Island needs to be reshuffled and reorganized, and this is an excellent opportunity to intervene.

The Lu family's nascent core was merely a fake one, clearly not good enough to be served, while Lin Chang'an, having just formed a true core and being a rogue cultivator, was easy to control and thus the best choice.

With the cooperation of the Lu family, they could even become pawns for Master Tan to intervene in the waters around Five Dragon Island.

Otherwise, there would be no such thing as unprovoked kindness.

It's all about profit.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Lin guessed very accurately."

Master Tan laughed heartily. He wasn't afraid that Lin Chang'an wouldn't agree, because compared to other options, the choice he offered was mutually beneficial.

As Lin Chang'an entered the private room of the restaurant, he was startled to see a female cultivator in palace attire. It was him.

"The Sect Master of Xuanyin Pavilion, Fairy Ni Chang."

Upon meeting in the private room, Lin Chang'an naturally pretended that he had only heard of him and was not familiar with him.

"It's actually Fairy Ni Chang."

"I do not deserve Fellow Daoist Lin's praise."

When they first met, the Fairy of Rainbow Robes was somewhat dissatisfied, after all, no one wanted their sect's affairs to be interfered with.

However, as she learned more about the fairy, she became more interested.

Lin Chang'an's eyes flickered as he fell into deep thought.

At the table, Master Tan, Fairy Ni Chang, and Lin Chang'an were each preoccupied with their own thoughts, while only Lu Yushu, the fake Core cultivator, remained silent throughout.

He was able to sit at the table only because of his master, Master Tan.

"So, Master Tan, you mean you want me to help Xuan Yin Pavilion suppress the Long family?"

Lin Chang'an was taken aback. Looking at the short and unremarkable Tan Zhenren, he wondered if the man was greedy for the resources of the Five Dragons Island sea area.

I had considered other things, but I never imagined that this Master Tan would be so devoted to the Bihai Palace.

This Master Tan was also feeling aggrieved, wondering why everyone thought he had ill intentions.

He really wanted to achieve something so that his older sister would know that he could also share her burdens.

"In other words, Fellow Daoist Lin comes from a background of independent cultivators in the Yue Kingdom." The beautiful eyes of this Fairy in Rainbow Garments also sparkled with a strange light. If that's the case, then wouldn't this person be someone who can be won over?

Just now, the Xuan Yin Pavilion needs cultivators with clean backgrounds and no burdens.

She traveled a long way to Haiyuan City because the Long family in the Five Dragons Island region had lost power; her purpose in coming here was very clear.

They pledged their loyalty to the Bihai Palace and gained some overt support from the Five Dragons Island waters.

Facing the two of them, Lin Chang'an pondered for a moment, then sighed softly:

"I gained some insights into formations in my early years, and with the power of formations, I prepared two spiritual items for Core Formation. That's how I managed to successfully form my Core."

Facing the two, Lin Chang'an was clearly the weakest, so after a moment's thought, he decided to use some techniques to increase the impact.

This also conveniently resolves the question of the source of the spiritual object he previously encountered when forming his core.

"A third-tier array master!"

Upon hearing Lin Chang'an's words, both Master Tan and the Fairy in Rainbow Garments had their eyes light up.

If he were just an ordinary Core Formation cultivator, that would be fine, but if he also had the identity of a third-tier array master, his value would increase many times over.

Since Lin Chang'an dared to speak out, he was naturally not afraid of being investigated.

After all, he had already shown his talent in formations when he was in Tianxuan City.

Moreover, the art of formations is different from other things; it's purely dependent on talent.

Now that his array formations surpass his talismans, not only will he not arouse suspicion, but people will also suddenly realize how he obtained his Core Formation spiritual item.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, would you be willing to serve as an elder of my Xuan Yin Pavilion? My Xuan Yin Pavilion will certainly not treat you unfairly."

At this moment, Fairy Ni Chang was truly moved, and her beautiful eyes couldn't help but reveal a fiery gaze.

"I have cultivated myself for many years and am truly not good at killing."

Faced with Master Tan's purpose and the Xuan Yin Pavilion's attempt to win him over, Lin Chang'an first increased his own value, and then naturally considered the gains and losses.

When it comes to interests, Master Tan naturally trusts the Lu family more, especially since they are disciples of the Lu family.

My relationship with Xuan Yin Pavilion is nothing more than a union of interests.

This sixth elder of the Bihai Palace, a Nascent Soul cultivator, caused such turmoil below simply because of a slight dissatisfaction with the waters around Five Dragon Island.

However, the redistribution of benefits caused by even a slight dissatisfaction from a Nascent Soul cultivator can still make those below them eat their fill.

He had to elevate his status to be seated at the table.

"There are only three forces in the Five Dragons Island waters this time. One is the original Dragon family, but even the elders behind them can't say anything about what has happened in recent years."

On one hand, the Sixth Elder recently decided to have the Xuan Yin Pavilion lead the effort; on the other hand, the two local factions joined forces, and the Fifth Elder was also involved.

As Master Tan explained, it wasn't actually that complicated; it was simply a reshuffling of interests.

The Yuanlong family needs to be suppressed.

Upon hearing this explanation, it seemed that Lin Chang'an's strange expression suggested that this was not just a muddy mess.

He didn't want to get involved in the waters around Wulong Island before because it was chaotic.

It's completely clear now.

In particular, Xuan Yin Pavilion and this Master Tan are both under the command of this Sixth Elder.

"What does Master Tan need me to do?"

The Demon Beast Sea Abyss is not short of Core Formation cultivators, so there must be a reason why this True Person Tan chose him.

Master Tan spoke frankly, laughing as he said:

"My disciple's family is quite good; they've been in business for many years. My sister currently manages several merchant ships under the Sixth Elder's jurisdiction. I think that Xuan Yin Pavilion and Fellow Daoist Lin will likely take care of her then..."

Good guy!
Looking at Master Tan's appearance, Lin Chang'an had a truly strange expression on his face.

He had seen women who relied on their sisters to get ahead and then kept sucking their blood.

But this was the first time he had ever seen this place. He was unwilling to be looked down upon and was determined to prove himself and strengthen his sister's power.

The fairy in the rainbow dress standing to the side also had a strange expression on her face, which meant that she had been plotting against her own sister from beginning to end.

This... seems to have no conflict with them at all; on the contrary, it would be mutually beneficial to cooperate.

Seemingly noticing the unusual behavior of the two, Master Tan calmly said:

"Back then, I was ugly, and only my elder sister didn't mind. She even helped me build my foundation. After my sister became the Sixth Elder's concubine..."

Everyone keeps saying it's to gather resources for my Core Formation stage. Everything I'm doing now is to show them that what my sister can do for me, I can do too!

This deep sibling bond left Lin Chang'an speechless.

Perhaps this Master Tan wanted to help his older sister hold her head high, instead of making her a laughingstock for only using her family's resources to support her younger brother.

"Master Tan, you have a true character, I admire you."

For someone whose cultivation has reached such a level to still possess such feelings is truly rare and precious.

Lin Chang'an was well aware that he was probably chosen because of his clean background and the fact that he wouldn't cause trouble.

From beginning to end, Master Tan only valued and trusted the Lu family.

It's just that Lu Yushu has formed a false core, so he needs someone to protect him and shield him.

The three of them started toasting each other, since ultimately it was a win-win situation for all three.

Even Lin Chang'an was tempted. After all, he was going to guard the outer sea for Bihai Palace for a hundred years. When he went to Wulong Island before, he was all alone and had no backing.

Naturally, they didn't want to get involved in this mess.

But things are different now. He has someone backing him up, and it seems like he's just sitting at the table, which doesn't seem like a bad thing at all.

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an's eyes flickered.

The Long family even has another withered leaf of the Mysterious Heavenly Vine. He has cultivated it for so many years, and it has only been more than half of that withered leaf recovered.

Cultivating an entire plant from scratch is much more difficult and resource-intensive.

If he had the chance to obtain this withered leaf from the Long family, it seemed he could cultivate two external avatars, providing an extra layer of insurance.

Moreover, what he needs to do doesn't seem difficult: outwardly guard Five Dragons Island, while simultaneously cooperating with the Lu family to gradually establish a business association.

Maintaining the business dealings of the merchant ships backed by Master Tan would be a significant advantage for him in the future.

"When you calculate it this way, it seems like a good deal."

After figuring it out, Lin Chang'an immediately smiled.

Although this Fairy of Rainbow Robes had already obtained permission from the Sixth Elder, it seemed like it wouldn't be a bad deal to connect with another of the Sixth Elder's beautiful concubines.

The dinner table quickly became lively.

……

After the banquet ended and Master Tan left, Lu Yushu respectfully cupped his hands and said:
"Fellow Daoist Lin."

"Fellow Daoist Lu, you are too kind. In the future, we will both be responsible for guarding the area and ensuring peace for the Bihai Palace."

Lin Chang'an smiled and nodded, clearly indicating that he had accepted Master Tan's invitation at the dinner table.

After all, it's not like he's being asked to charge into battle.

Lu Yushu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Hearing the family head's words and his strong recommendation of this Fellow Daoist Lin, he naturally understood one thing.

It's always better to work with people you know than with strangers.

Especially for ascetic practitioners like Lin Chang'an, there are no conflicts of interest.

Lu Yushu seemed to realize that the two still had something to say, so he cupped his hands and made an excuse to leave.

"I never expected Fellow Daoist Lin to have such talent in the art of formations. My Xuan Yin Pavilion has quite a few formation inheritances."

Once only the two of them remained in the private room, the fairy in the rainbow dress once again revealed her intention to win them over.

It's not that Lin Chang'an is fragrant, but rather that it's extremely rare to find a rogue cultivator from the same hometown with a good reputation.

Especially since they have just formed their core, this is the perfect time to win them over.

Otherwise, if she really wanted to win over outsiders, it wouldn't be difficult to find one or two Core Formation cultivators, but she was afraid that these people would have ulterior motives.

It's not uncommon for outsiders to come and take over the positions of Core Formation elders.

Faced with the enticement of this fairy in colorful robes, Lin Chang'an still hesitated. He agreed to the conditions of this Master Tan because their relationship was not deep.

It might even benefit him, but the Xuan Yin Pavilion would directly occupy a lot of the Long family's spiritual land, which could potentially lead to conflict.

“Fairy of Rainbow Robes, I am used to ascetic training and am not good at fighting with others.”

Lin Chang'an seemed unwilling to get involved in the power struggles of these factions, which actually put Fairy Ni Chang at ease.

"Fellow Daoist Lin is joking. My Xuan Yin Pavilion is not good at fighting with others. I only want to provide my disciples with a safe place to cultivate. Moreover, you are from Yue Kingdom, so you should know about my Xuan Yin Pavilion."

With a smile on her face, the more the Fairy of Rainbow Robes looked at Lin Chang'an, the more satisfied she became.

A cultivator with a good temper, who knows when to advance and retreat, and who just wants to cultivate peacefully, especially since he comes from the Yue Kingdom, greatly increased her goodwill towards him in this foreign land.

　Don't worry, I'm feeling much better today. I'll be organizing the plot these next couple of days, and I'll definitely be able to resume double updates next Monday.

　　If the author breaks his promise, he will chop up a bird live on air.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)