Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 334 Core Formation! A Sorrowful Person!
【Lifespan: 211/783】

Meanwhile, inside the pavilion on Tianquan Peak, as the sword attendant broke through, Lin Chang'an looked at the changes in his lifespan and couldn't help but smile.

"Breaking through the third stage of body refinement, my lifespan almost reached eight hundred years. With my current cultivation level, if I were to cultivate my Dharma, body, and spirit to the peak of the late Core Formation stage in the future..."

Wouldn't that mean a lifespan of a thousand years?

In the entire history of the cultivation world, Core Formation cultivators with a lifespan exceeding a thousand years are rare, except for those Core Formation cultivators who are half-human and half-demon.

Only a few special spiritual beings in legends, or cultivators who have obtained the opportunity to extend their lifespan.

"A thousand years of lifespan, that's enough to scam a few Nascent Soul cultivators with short lifespans."

Even Lin Chang'an looked strange; he was being conservative in his assessment.

If he had successfully cultivated the Xuan Tian Spiritual Body before forming his Nascent Soul, his lifespan would probably have rivaled that of the demon race.

What is the meaning of cultivation?
Isn't the goal simply to live longer and become powerful enough to easily crush others, so as not to be manipulated by others?

The longer his lifespan, the more time he has to cultivate, thus giving him a greater chance to reach the next level.

"Moreover, having a long lifespan has another advantage: when facing a crisis, one can use some secret techniques that require consuming lifespan."

At this moment, a look of solemnity appeared in Lin Chang'an's eyes. The Yin Soul Sect's inheritance does contain several such secret techniques.

He may not need it, but he cannot be incapable of doing it.

Especially since they also have to face the first secret realm of the Demon Beast Sea Abyss, these are all their trump cards.

Just then, the spiritual energy in the world began to stir, pulling Lin Chang'an back to reality.

Lin Chang'an put down his teacup, slowly walked out of the pavilion, and looked at the celestial phenomenon of Core Formation slowly gathering above Tianquan Peak.

"Finally, I'm about to form my core!"

……

Above Tianquan Peak, the wind and clouds shifted, and a large amount of spiritual energy from heaven and earth began to gather.

This celestial phenomenon of the Core Formation stage drew gasps of amazement from countless people.

Many Core Formation cultivators on Five Dragons Island also sensed this Core Formation aura and turned their gazes toward the direction of Heavenly Spring Peak.

Some cultivators who had only achieved the initial stage of cultivation, or even those who had only reached the final stage of cultivation, showed a hint of reminiscence and envy in their eyes when they saw this scene.

"They're really lucky." They envied that a mere sword attendant who had only reached the Core Formation stage was fortunate enough to receive support from a Core Formation cultivator, while their own Core Formation process was incredibly difficult.

Some reminisced, shaking their heads and sighing. Everyone said that forming the Golden Core was difficult, but they didn't know that for many Golden Core cultivators, it was also the end.

Some, out of jealousy or a desire to see the spectacle, all sneered upon witnessing the Core Formation celestial phenomenon.

"She's just a maid, yet you're willing to spend so much."

"Before forming the core, she was a maid. But once she forms the core, her strength will increase, her horizons will broaden, and her heart will grow bigger."

"Heh heh, if you don't give me an identity before I reach the Core Formation stage, I might harbor resentment after I do."

Many people weren't pessimistic about the Sword Servant's Core Formation, but rather they were looking forward to seeing him become a laughing stock.

As old folks who have lived for over a hundred years, they naturally understand the saying "human hearts are unpredictable."

People might be loyal enough to die for you now, but they might not be so at a different time or with a different mindset.

……

Just as people's hearts were divided, the spiritual energy and clouds above Tianquan Peak began to stabilize and rise.

"He's really about to form his core!"

Many people were astonished upon seeing this celestial phenomenon.

With such celestial phenomena, barring any unforeseen circumstances, achieving the Core Formation stage is almost guaranteed.

Meanwhile, inside Tianquan Peak, the sword servant sat upright in his cave, his hands constantly forming hand seals, and the liquid magic power within his body began to condense.

Fine-quality Crystallizing Pills and Mystic Water Liquid—these are high-grade spiritual items for forming a Core.

Furthermore, it possesses pure demonic energy that can stabilize the Golden Core, making it a semi-top-grade Golden Core spiritual object.

As the sword servant began to condense within his body, his body began to greedily absorb and exhale the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

At this moment, Lin Chang'an, who was outside the cave, immediately sensed this feeling and couldn't help but smile.

"It really went very smoothly."

The next moment, he made a hand seal, and the spirit-gathering array in the cave began to emit spiritual light, while the high-grade spirit stones that had been prepared all around began to shimmer.

After the high-grade spirit stones were transformed into pure spiritual energy, the strange phenomena in the outside world were brought under control.

"This Core Formation celestial phenomenon is sufficient."

Under Lin Chang'an's meticulous control, outsiders saw a celestial phenomenon of Core Formation in the sky, and they all showed expressions of amazement and envy.

"This celestial phenomenon indicates that the cultivation level has already broken through to the lower-grade Golden Core stage!"

"My goodness, Lin Zhenshi is too generous. He actually prepared a Core Formation Spiritual Item for a maid."

"What do you know? Judging from this, this sword servant will probably be promoted to a higher position after he reaches the Core Formation stage..."

"It's better to be a rogue cultivator; you have no ties and don't have to worry about your descendants."

“Personally nurturing a Core Formation cultivator and having a dual cultivation partner is truly the envy of others.”

Under the celestial phenomenon of Core Formation, many people were filled with envy and amazement.

Even Liu Ruyu of Xuanyin Pavilion couldn't help but open her mouth slightly when she saw this scene, her beautiful eyes revealing a mixture of shock and envy.

"A mid-grade Golden Core!"

You must know that she is only at the lower-grade Golden Core stage, so she naturally knows the difference that one step makes.

"How is this possible!" Xu Lingfeng's expression changed several times after seeing this scene, finally ending in disbelief.

He painstakingly condensed a mid-grade golden pill, but Lin Chang'an's maidservant got lucky.

Once she realized what was happening, Liu Ruyu couldn't help but think about the sect. She had previously thought that it would be good enough if the sword servant could even form a pseudo-core.

He never expected this to happen, and as a result, he had no choice but to take this incident seriously.

"Sect Master, why haven't you come out of seclusion yet? If you don't come out soon, Elder Lin will be snatched away by someone else, and then the entire Five Dragons Island will truly be unable to find a cultivator worthy of you."

Liu Ruyu frowned inwardly. He was not greedy for power, had no descendants, and was a native of Yue. He was truly rare.

However, she also had some concerns. Would a True Core cultivator still be willing to be a maid or concubine?

……

Meanwhile, Lin Chang'an, inside the cave, also gradually became serious.

Unlike the extraordinary phenomenon of Core Formation seen by outsiders, he clearly sensed that the sword servant inside the cave had reached the most crucial step in Core Formation.

"The aura of the superior-grade Golden Core is still rising, and a sword intent is constantly gathering."

With his spiritual eyes flashing and his own array formation, Lin Chang'an could clearly see the gathering of spiritual energy.

Meanwhile, the sword servant inside the cave was at the crucial stage of Core Formation when his blood began to boil, and his skin turned flushed.

The originally smooth progress of forming the Golden Core suddenly took an unexpected turn.

"Oh no! This is the awakening of the bloodline within my body."

Upon seeing this scene, Lin Chang'an's expression changed, and he quickly appeared inside the cave.

Without the slightest hesitation, he said in a deep voice:
"Focus on condensing the elixir; I'll help you suppress and purify the situation within your body."

The next moment, he placed his hands on the sword servant's chest, and dense Xuan Tian magic power began to flow into the sword servant's body.

At this moment, the sword servant's bloodline was boiling, causing Lin Chang'an to sigh inwardly, as he had actually awakened again at this time.

It's not bad, though. It's a high-grade Golden Core, and with the Sword Servant's talent, it's a seed for Nascent Soul formation.

At this moment, the sword servant gritted his teeth, his slightly chubby, delicate face revealing a stubborn look.

"I'm not reconciled! How could I possibly accept this!"

At this moment, the sword servant was filled with resentment and continued to compress the magic power within his body.

However, at this moment, the sword servant's bloodline awakened again, and Lin Chang'an could clearly feel the changes within the sword servant's body.

"This feeling!"

At this moment, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but become solemn. This feeling was similar to the evolution of the Green Horned Ox's bloodline mutation, but it was also somewhat different.

At this moment, as the sword servant formed his core, the demon bloodline within his body surged. With the aid of his power, this awakening began to slowly merge with another force.

If the reason why humans and transvestites were mixed before was because the two forces were incompatible, or that their compatibility was only one-tenth, then...

Now the progress is accelerating. As time passed, Lin Chang'an suddenly opened his eyes and looked at the spirit-gathering array he had set up with some surprise.

Suddenly, the spirit-gathering array flashed with spiritual light, and the consumption of spirit stones accelerated.

The sword servant, gritting his teeth and persevering, actually managed to grind his golden core to its limit once again with his indomitable will, and then his aura suddenly surged once more.

"The Immortal Golden Elixir!"

Even Lin Chang'an was shocked to look at the petite sword attendant in front of him.

His unwavering determination earned his silent approval.

However, upon closer reflection, the sword servant's life experiences, as well as his personality and willpower over the years, do indeed far surpass those of ordinary cultivators.

Combined with the sword servant's talent and the large number of Core Formation spiritual items he prepared.

It is only natural that the sword servant would form a high-grade golden core.

The formation of an immortal golden elixir is also within the realm of possibility.

On the contrary, it would be abnormal if it were a mid-grade Golden Core.

However, at the very moment the Immortal Golden Core was formed, the Sword Servant suddenly opened his eyes and couldn't help but let out a long howl.

However, the moment it opened its eyes, it burst forth with dazzling light, and fine silver arcs of electricity emanated from its body.

"This is the awakening of supernatural powers!"

Upon seeing this scene, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, but he wasn't particularly shocked.

While being half-human and half-woman is a constraint, some may also awaken innate talents and supernatural abilities within their bloodline.

This talent, which is only found in demon beasts, can also be inherited by cultivators who are half-human and half-demon, although the chances of this happening are relatively low.

Even some pure human cultivators, some of whom possess spiritual bodies, can awaken supernatural powers after becoming powerful enough.

While rare in the cultivation world, this is not surprising.

"Owner!"

"Calm your mind and stabilize your state of mind."

The two were connected in spirit. The sword servant took a deep breath and slowly closed his eyes, beginning to stabilize the golden core power within his body.

After all, having just formed the Golden Core, excessive joy or sorrow would still affect one's own well-being.

Just as the sword servant closed his eyes, the changes in his body were also noticed by Lin Chang'an.

Her heterochromatic eyes used to be very faint, even somewhat dim.

And now, a pair of bright, icy blue and pale gold heterochromatic eyes radiate a dazzling light.

"This is the awakening of a bloodline talent or divine ability of the lightning element!"

Even now, with their minds in sync, Lin Chang'an could clearly sense the changes in the sword servant.

After this awakening, the two conflicting bloodlines within the body have merged considerably again, but they still cannot achieve complete compatibility.

This made Lin Chang'an frown secretly. Could this be the bloodline shackle (curse) recorded in ancient books?

……

Meanwhile, outside, as the Core Formation celestial phenomenon stabilized, countless cultivators cast astonished glances.

"He...he actually formed his core!"

Li Tianmo was speechless, staring in shock at the scene, and the others were no better off.

Some experienced Foundation Establishment cultivators who had witnessed the Core Formation phenomenon several times couldn't help but shed tears.

"This is so close to becoming a high-grade Golden Core!"

"I knew it! How could Master Lin so easily grant a concubine the chance to form her Core Formation? This person must have exceptional talent!"

"Heavens! I wonder if we still have any hope of becoming disciples!"

The rogue cultivators were in complete disarray, while the various forces on Five Dragons Island, upon witnessing the Core Formation celestial phenomenon, had even more to consider.

"Could it be that this Master Lin has been hiding his true abilities all along!?"

Many people pondered this in silence, and found this behavior understandable.

As a rogue cultivator, if you cultivate a trustworthy concubine to reach the Core Formation stage, the chances of her giving birth to a cultivator with higher quality bloodline and spiritual roots in the future are greater.

This kind of thing is very common in the cultivation world.

"Hmph, the higher the talent, the better. I want to see if your concubine is just as steadfast in her pursuit of the Great Dao as Lin Chang'an!"

“That’s right. If Lin Chang’an wants to leave behind a bloodline of descendants, then he has a weakness.”

There was much discussion within the Sihai Chamber of Commerce, but many people actually breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Lin Chang'an has become powerful, in their eyes, as long as Lin Chang'an can have offspring, he will have a weakness.

"More importantly, there may be two voices emerging in the Xuan Yin Pavilion."

Some people were gloating, saying that a mid-grade Golden Core cultivator like this is willing to be a concubine now, but will she still be willing in the future?
Lin Chang'an's Dao heart is firm now because he is still too young. Just like all of them, which Golden Core cultivator is not full of vigor and ambition?

Which one of them didn't have a firm belief in the Dao and be determined to pursue the Great Dao of Nascent Soul?

Even the most steadfast Daoist heart cannot withstand the erosion brought by the years.

Once they lose all hope of achieving the Nascent Soul stage and give up completely, they will become like them.

Then their minds will be focused on future generations, which will inevitably lead to conflict within the Xuan Yin Pavilion.

……

The news that the sword servant had achieved the Golden Core stage quickly spread throughout the waters around Five Dragon Island.

Meanwhile, some Foundation Establishment families who had made preparations in advance came to offer their congratulations with plenty of gifts.

Various pseudo-core and core-forming forces and families also sent people to offer their congratulations.

Meanwhile, at Tianquan Peak, with the mountain-protecting formation closed, the Xuan Yin Pavilion cultivators, who were well-prepared, respectfully began to receive guests from all directions.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Lin."

"Congratulations, Senior Lin."

Cultivators from all walks of life came to offer their congratulations, while Liu Ruyu and Xu Lingfeng, who had been guarding the area outside the Spirit Peak, wore smiles on their faces no matter what they were scheming in their hearts.

"Senior Brother Lin, our sect has gained another Core Formation Elder. This is all thanks to you."

Liu Ruyu smiled, revealing pearly white teeth, and spoke in a friendly manner, so Lin Chang'an naturally greeted her with a smile as well.

"Junior Sister Liu, you're too kind."

Xu Lingfeng's smile was noticeably stiff, and seeing his junior sister Liu like this, he even felt a strong urge to stop her plan.

But when the words "for the sect" came to mind, he could only feel his heart bleeding, yet he still had to put on a smiling face and offer his congratulations.

This is outrageous! They know he's been in love with his senior sister for hundreds of years, yet they still dragged him here to watch this scene unfold.

"Senior Brother Lin, the sect leader is in a critical period of seclusion and has specially arranged for the two of us to come here."

In the cultivation world, strength is paramount. Now that Lin Chang'an is a guest elder of the Xuan Yin Pavilion, it is perfectly acceptable for Liu Ruyu to address him as her senior brother.

However, the unusual enthusiasm today made Lin Chang'an secretly wary.

"These past few years, Senior Brother Lin, you've been either in seclusion or cultivating. My sect leader, Senior Sister, often stares blankly at Tianquan Peak from time to time from Xuanyin Peak..."

After a while, seeing that Liu Ruyu had only tried to get closer to him, Lin Chang'an secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

However, upon reflection, he understood that having an additional Core Formation cultivator on his side was naturally a good thing for the Xuan Yin Pavilion.

It's quite normal for Liu Ruyu to try to get closer to him.

"This is a generous gift that the sect leader specially instructed us to send before we came. After Fellow Daoist Qiu comes out of seclusion, we will choose an auspicious day to hold the Core Formation Ceremony."

Liu Ruyu presented the gift, and Lin Chang'an nodded with a smile. He then instructed the cultivators on the peak to accept it and arranged for someone to return the gift.

However, upon hearing the return gift, Liu Ruyu appeared thoughtful.

However, Xu Lingfeng felt a deep sense of bitterness when he heard his junior sister Liu say that his beloved senior sister kept glancing at Tianquan Peak.

　My father was discharged from the hospital today, but he absolutely refuses to come stay with me. He says he feels stifled and insists on going back to the village where he has a yard.

　　There was nothing I could do; no matter what I said, they wouldn't listen. Plus, we had to burn paper money for them today, so I had no choice but to send my parents back home.

　　[The second update will be posted after the author returns from burning paper money this afternoon. I've already written half of it. If I return early, I'll post the update this afternoon. I hope fellow cultivators can understand.]

　　
　
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