Chapter 284: Chapter 177: Sword Shadow Following Heart

You can suddenly appear to ambush someone, or when being knocked off your Spiritual Artifact, lure the enemy in and suddenly use this Sword Aura as if in combat with a Spiritual Artifact, or for a sneak attack.

This instant, easily compressible giant sword technique can be reduced to the size of a normal sword shadow, it’s quite to his taste.

“If it’s close range and instant cast, even a late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, would not easily escape unscathed.”

Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but smile, he had now added another trump card.

Over the years, as his strength grew, his previous methods had gradually become unable to keep up.

Now this Divine Technique filled that gap.

“It’s just a pity that these Elixirs are scarce, and many materials are found in the Demon Beast Abyss.”

Thinking of this, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but sigh softly.

Now he could understand why the Demon Beast Abyss was also called the Sea of Ten Thousand Demons, for no other reason!

When Yun Yao heard he needed this Elixir, her first reaction was that he was practicing Demonic Cultivation Technique.

This shows how rich the resources of the Demon Beast Abyss are, nurturing so many Demonic Cultivators.

In the ensuing time, Lin Chang’an returned to his routine of arduous cultivation.

Talisman Painting, Alchemy, comprehending Arrays, arduous cultivation, practicing Divine Power Spells, and digesting the experience from this Golden Core True Man’s memory along with these Jade Scrolls.

He had so many things to do now, but fortunately, his lifespan in the Foundation Establishment Realm far surpassed that of a mortal, giving him ample time to learn slowly.

…

Time flies, in the blink of an eye, two or three years passed. Gathering Immortals Tower.

[Life Span: 87/251]

[Realm: Mid-stage Foundation Establishment (45/100)]

“Eighty-seven years old, mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, at my current cultivation speed, I can break through to late-stage Foundation Establishment before one hundred and ten.”

Looking at his realm and cultivation level, Lin Chang’an sat at Gathering Immortals Tower, silently reflecting.

His cultivation speed could not be considered slow, breaking through late-stage Foundation Establishment before one hundred and ten already surpassed many.

Who knows how many people in the world linger at early-stage Foundation Establishment all their lives.

“But compared to Mr. Yun and Old Hu, there’s still some difference.”

At this moment, he was secretly calculating the time for cultivating the Three-Turns Condensing Pill Secret Technique, which required the Tier Three Lower Grade Demon Pill and the time for refining.

During this period, he also needed to prepare Core Formation Spiritual Objects, which required time as well.

“Taking all this into account, the time is indeed tight.”

Thinking of this, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but sigh softly, no wonder Yun Yao started preparing for Core Formation early.

Time is ruthless, and waits for no one.

“Condensing the Golden Core, in this vast sea of people, how many cultivators can look and never obtain it.”

Through the window, his gaze looked towards the myriad of life in Celestial Profound City.

Each cultivator hurried about their daily lives, some with joyful expressions, others with numb faces, regardless of how they faced it, time quietly slipped away.

“At least compared to them, I’m lucky because I’ve already found my direction forward.”

In this moment, in contrast, Lin Chang’an seemed to understand something, a smile gradually appeared on his face.

“Old Lin, what great thoughts are you having? Seeing your sudden relaxed expression gives off an ethereal vibe, are you becoming an immortal?”

Suddenly, Old Hu’s teasing laughter reached his ears, Lin Chang’an turned back, looking at Old Hu who was laughing and walking over, he laughed and waved his hand:

“If I could become an immortal, I would definitely accept you as my Cave Outside Child, making artifacts for me every day.”

“Haha, Old Lin, you’re just dreaming, still wanting to take me Old Hu.”

Under Old Hu’s hearty laughter, he strode to the table, then put away the jokes and cupped his hands:

“Congratulations Old Lin on truly understanding yourself.”

This sudden enlightenment is like wiping away a layer of dust from one’s mindset, making the cultivator more clear about themselves.

There’s a sense of artistic conception to it.

Though there wasn’t much advancement in cultivation, it’s highly beneficial for later-stage cultivation.

“Old Hu, speaking of cultivation progress, can’t compare to you, you might break through to late-stage Foundation Establishment soon.”

Lin Chang’an also jokingly teased back, but the free-spirited Old Hu directly lifted his wine cup and shook his head in faux annoyance:

“It’s not that easy, I reckon it’ll take me Old Hu about ten years.”

Though he said this, the pride on Old Hu’s face was evident, this was late-stage Foundation Establishment after all.

Among Foundation Establishment cultivators, nearly seventy percent only linger in the early-stage their whole lives.

It’s not just a matter of talent, but more importantly, the inability to keep up with cultivation resources and the will to continue cultivating.

Those who can step into late-stage Foundation Establishment can be counted on one’s fingers.

“But Old Lin, recently some Tribulation Cultivators have impersonated us and damaged our reputation, really shameless.”

Speaking of recent market dynamics, Old Hu couldn’t help but speak indignantly, while Lin Chang’an just smiled and shook his head.

Over the years, haven’t there been few tactics from Tribulation Cultivators? Which famous cultivator hasn’t been taken care of?

Especially for those of them dealing with the Black Market, always being in the crosshairs.

While Lin Chang’an was casually chatting with Old Hu, the others like Old Ghost, He Yan, Old Jia, and Yun Yao arrived one after another.

Due to the intertwined interests in the Market, the six Foundation Establishment cultivators had also become quite familiar over the years, and it was a rare gathering today.

“Recently, the situation at the front lines hasn’t been good, Profound Sound Pavilion and Celestial Profound City have been in a defensive state, and Li Huo Palace and Divine Sword Sect have been testing constantly, I’m afraid Master Lu…”

At the wine table, chatting casually, not long after the current situation was brought up.

Among them, He Yan and Old Ghost explained the front lines, making everyone’s expressions grow increasingly serious.

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