Celestial Profound City, under the Star Shift.

On this day, Lin Chang’an sat cross-legged inside the cave dwelling, surrounded by a thick fluctuation of mana, filled with life force.

Under the mysterious aura, the mana within him seemed to reach a critical point, suddenly surging into the dantian like a flood returning to the sea.

After a long time, the fluctuation of mana within him finally stabilized.

At the same time, Lin Chang’an’s mana had nearly doubled.

[Life Span: 71/242]

[Realm: Mid-stage Foundation Establishment (0/100)]

“Mid-stage Foundation Establishment, I finally broke through!”

Lin Chang’an slowly opened his eyes, feeling the change in his strength, and after the breakthrough in the minor realm, his life span significantly increased, which made him smile with pleasure.

“If it weren’t for the thirty years of life lost when I initially sacrificed my Lifebound Spirit Plant, my life span during mid-stage Foundation Establishment could have reached over two hundred seventy years now.”

Thinking of this, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but sigh. If he broke through to late-stage Foundation Establishment, wouldn’t he surpass three hundred years of life?

But current circumstances are not bad; with the long-term nurturing of mana during mid-stage Foundation Establishment, the cultivator’s life span will also have a slight increase.

By then, when he breaks through to late-stage Foundation Establishment, his life span could be nearly three hundred years.

“At seventy-one years old, finally breaking through to become a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, I now have the power to protect myself among Foundation Establishment cultivators.”

Lin Chang’an laughed heartily, confident that now he can escape even if he is no match for late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators.

As long as he doesn’t encounter a Golden Core Cultivator.

Throughout the Yue Kingdom, how many Golden Core and Fake Pill Cultivators are there? Surely, he won’t run into them?

[Cultivation Technique: Evergreen Skill (Proficiency: 168/500), Evil Essence Sword Formulas (Grandmaster 3214/5000)]

Lin Chang’an then looked at his cultivation technique, nodding in satisfaction.

Although the progress of this Ancient Cultivation Technique was slow, it was incredibly profound, with his mana during mid-stage Foundation Establishment being almost twice that of cultivators at the same level.

And this Demonic Sword Technique Secret Art was even more satisfying to him.

“With Grandmaster Realm proficiency in Sword Formulas, combined with my current mid-stage Foundation Establishment strength, who knows how mighty it is now!”

Suddenly, Lin Chang’an’s expression changed, and with a lift of his hand, a Tier Two Middle Grade Vajra Talisman transformed midair into a Golden Bell gleaming with golden light.

In an instant, the Cyan Bamboo Sword in his hand emitted a blood-colored and murderous sword aura.

In the moment of metallic clash, the golden glow of the Golden Bell persisted for half a breath before being pierced by the sword aura.

Seeing the power of the sword aura, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but laugh heartily.

“A Tier Two Middle Grade Vajra Talisman, with a defense comparable to the mana shield of an ordinary mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, was pierced by a single sword strike.”

At this moment, Lin Chang’an was confident that he was a formidable opponent among mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators.

“The power of Grandmaster Realm proficiency in the Evil Essence Sword Formulas already rivals the strike of an ordinary late-stage Foundation Establishment Sword Cultivator.”

Lin Chang’an nodded in satisfaction. The power of the Demonic Cultivation Technique was indeed strong, and he, at mid-stage Foundation Establishment, was already exerting the attacking strength of late-stage Foundation Establishment.

Though the side effects were significant, with his Self-Healing Body, he wasn’t afraid of a battle of attrition.

[Tier Two Middle Grade Talisman Master (Mastery 691/1000)]

[Tier Two Middle Grade Pill Master (Mastery 15/1000)]

“With the Talisman Skill, it should break through to Tier Two Upper Grade in about five years, then I can access higher resources in Celestial Profound City.”

Thinking of this, Lin Chang’an pondered deeply. Even in the future exploration of Secret Realms with Yun Yao, this Tier Two Upper Grade talisman will allow him to feel more at ease.

“It’s not just about cultivation; the Pill Master skills have also broken through to Tier Two Middle Grade, and next I should prepare some materials for Tier Two Middle Grade elixirs.”

Previously, during early-stage Foundation Establishment, playing it safe was why he didn’t hunt Tier Two Middle Stage Demon Beasts.

Now with significantly enhanced strength, if he doesn’t hunt Tier Two Middle Stage Demon Beasts, he won’t be able to refine Tier Two Middle Grade elixirs to enhance the cultivation speed.

This led Lin Chang’an to quietly plan. He recalled that he established his Foundation at fifty-four, taking seventeen years from early-stage Foundation Establishment to mid-stage Foundation Establishment.

This cultivation speed was not incongruous.

“I originally thought I would have to wait until next year to break through this realm, but thanks to the demon beast materials old Hu and the others hunted last time.”

Lin Chang’an sighed. The previous rescue of old Hu and others earned him materials from three demon beasts, two of which were Tier Two middle stage demon beasts.

This year, his cultivation progress was therefore swift. Certainly, Yun Yao’s Dual Cultivation Secret Technique also contributed.

“Although I broke through, this time the cultivation materials have almost been consumed.”

Slowly rising, Lin Chang’an looked at the storage bag, nearly emptied of cultivation materials, and could only shake his head.

While the cultivation speed was delightful, the consumption was also significant.

Especially with his Lifebound Spirit Plant, which over years of cultivation now enhanced vitality, and in turn, not only strengthened his Self-Healing Body but also made his Divine Sense comparable to late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators.

“At least this Gilded Needle, I can control it at will.”

With Lin Chang’an’s calm demeanor, a golden streak of light circled in front of him, precisely the Gilded Needle.

“It is time to hunt Tier Two Middle Stage Demon Beasts, otherwise this cultivation speed will fall behind.”

With a relaxed smile, Lin Chang’an pushed open the cave dwelling, stepping outside after months of secluded training.

In the pond, the Cyan-Horned Bull was still lazily soaking, enjoying the rare leisure time.

Yet, as Lin Chang’an stepped out, the Cyan-Horned Bull noticed him instantly, leaping out of the pond in surprise and delight, splashing water everywhere.

“Moo moo!”

The Cyan-Horned Bull, full of excitement, yet slightly aggrieved. Its master, during this period of seclusion, had left it without food.

Had it not been a Tier Two Demon Beast, it would have starved to death by now.

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