Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans...

Chapter 45 Erniu is coming back [Please continue reading]

Name: Lin Chang'an

【Lifespan: 46/115】

[Realm Level: Qi Refining Level 7 (1/100)]

[Technique: Everlasting Spring Technique (Perfection: 1236/10000)]

【技能：灵眼（熟练26/500）、金光符（宗师1956/5000）、火弹符（宗师1228/5000）飞剑符（宗师879/5000）、神行符（宗师121/5000）】

【法术：木灵刺【完美2688/10000】、火弹术（宗师1088/5000）、敛息术（宗师2332/5000）、隐身术（宗师898/5000）、驱物术（宗师693/5000）……】

Looking at his attributes, especially after his cultivation breakthrough and the increase in his lifespan, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but smile.

"The effects of the Changchun Gong on prolonging life are indeed extraordinary. I can live to be over a hundred years old in the late stage of Qi Refining. I am afraid this is due to the fighting I did when I was young. Otherwise, I could live even longer."

Not only in the mortal world, but even when he first entered the world of cultivation, he spent the first few years in a demon-hunting team.

"More importantly, I now possess two high-grade magic artifacts, a wealth that ordinary late-stage Qi Refining cultivators don't have."

This undoubtedly gave him a sense of security.

"The biggest advantage of magic armor is that it can be worn on the body at all times, so even if you are attacked in a surprise attack, you will be prepared."

Recalling his encounter with Zhou Qing, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but secretly sigh, "This is truly a good person."

Not only did they give him so many resources, they also taught him a lesson: having defensive artifacts is useless if you don't have time to use them.

"I wonder how powerful the Wood Spirit Thorn would be if it were paired with a high-grade magic weapon."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but show curiosity. With a wave of his hand, a high-grade golden talisman appeared on the pitted stone wall.

【Wood Spirit Thorn】

puff!
A flash of blue light appeared, and another small hole appeared in the stone wall. However, the light of the golden talisman slowly dimmed and gradually dissipated.

"A top-grade golden light talisman pierced through it with ease!"

Lin Chang'an's pupils contracted. He had seen it very clearly just now: the golden light talisman's defense was instantly pierced through, with almost no resistance whatsoever.

"While the advantage of having a superior magical artifact is a factor, the most important thing is the power of this spell."

Flying needle-type magical artifacts inherently suppress protective spiritual light.

Overjoyed, Lin Chang'an realized that the combination of the magical artifact and this spell produced astonishing power.

In other words, if he successfully launches a close-range sneak attack on a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator of the same level, he can instantly kill his opponent.

"No wonder this spell is called a minor supernatural power, and it shines even brighter in the Qi Refining stage."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an felt a great sense of security, after all, things were getting more and more chaotic outside.

He didn't even give up on the three broken flying spike magic weapons from before. After all, there was only one truly high-grade magic weapon, and having a few more in hand would give him more confidence.

Outside, the wind and snow howled, covering the entire Yue Kingdom with a layer of silver frost.

Lin Chang'an resumed his daily routine of cultivation and talisman drawing, while also secretly continuing to practice the Wood Spirit Thorn spell.

Right now, his combat power is mostly supported by this spell, so naturally he has to practice it diligently.

Moreover, this spell consumes little energy; even practicing it hundreds of times a day won't deplete much mana.

It was a hardship for his fingers, which were red and swollen every day, and he often had to buy some medicinal liquid to apply externally to reduce the swelling.

……

After the snowstorm, spring arrives, flowers bloom, and all things revive.

They were in the rear, and as for the specifics of the battle at the front, all that came back were reports of victories, suggesting that the situation was very good and that the two major sects were joining forces to swallow up the Divine Sword Sect.

However, experienced monks would only scoff at such news.

The main forces of the three major sects have not yet entered the fray. Despite numerous reports of victories from the front lines, no progress has been made, which speaks volumes about the current situation.

On the other hand, the situation in the market is becoming increasingly chaotic. With the opening of various resources, there has been an explosive growth in the number of independent cultivators. At the same time, the chaotic situation has also created too many calamity cultivators.

That year, Lin Chang'an was 47 years old.

Juxianlou.

"Is Erniu coming back?"

When Yun Yao returned and they had a small gathering at Juxianlou, she brought news that shocked Lin Chang'an.

How can someone fighting on the front lines return so quickly?
Not only him, but even Shen Lie and Lu Qingqing looked puzzled.

Upon their return, whether it was due to Yun Yao's improved cultivation or the success in pursuing the calamity cultivator, Lin Chang'an, who had cultivated the Everlasting Spring Technique to perfection, could be faintly sensed by a chilling aura. "Not only Erniu, but all seven members of the Zhou family are returning, but this time we owe a great debt to the Zhou family patriarch."

Even Yun Yao, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, rarely showed a smile upon hearing that Li Erniu had returned from the front lines, and slowly explained to everyone.

It turns out that during the last conscription, the Zhou family's patriarch secretly went along as well, but he remained hidden on the front lines, unknown even to members of the Zhou family.

Finally, an opportunity arose. The Zhou family patriarch, whose lifespan was nearing its end, appeared directly on the battlefield and ambushed two Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Divine Sword Sect, causing them to self-destruct.

When recounting this story, Yun Yao looked melancholy and sighed:

"Knowing that his lifespan was short, he paved the way for the Zhou family with his own body. In view of the great contributions made by the Zhou family, two Foundation Establishment Pills are not enough to show his merits."

Therefore, the two major sects decided to grant the Zhou family one Foundation Establishment stage disciple and two other disciples who could directly enter the sect.

Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly realized why Erniu and the others were able to return; it was all thanks to the Zhou family patriarch.

In other words, even if both Foundation Establishment Pills fail, the two major sects will still provide you with a Foundation Establishment spot until you successfully establish your foundation.

Lin Chang'an, however, was perfectly clear-headed. He knew that this was Li Huo Palace and Xuan Yin Pavilion setting an example by bringing back the Zhou family cultivators, which was also for publicity purposes.

To encourage more monks to follow suit.

"In other words, the Foundation Establishment seed of the Zhou family can go to any of the two major sects to receive the Foundation Establishment Pill and choose to break through in seclusion within the sect."

Upon hearing this, Shen Lie couldn't help but say enviously, "This old man from the Zhou family really turned the tide."

"Such character is worthy of our admiration." Even Lin Chang'an nodded in praise.

There are plenty of Foundation Establishment cultivators whose lifespans are nearing their end, but very few have the resolve to make this decision.

Of course, there are many times when such a good opportunity doesn't exist, so it must be said that the Zhou family patriarch chose a good time.

"It seems the Zhou family won't be long before they produce their third Foundation Establishment cultivator."

Lin Chang'an said with a sigh, envious but not jealous.

After all, they risked their lives for it.

This also made him somewhat silent. Erniu had to work hard for his children because he had a family. The Zhou family patriarch was willing to risk his life to pave the way for his descendants.

This heavy feeling filled him with mixed emotions.

"The world of cultivation is ever-changing, and I still have a long way to go. Now is not the time to stop."

Just then, after Yun Yao finished telling him the good news that Er Niu was about to return, she turned to look at him and gave him a slight smile.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, congratulations on breaking through to the seventh level of Qi Refining, you are on the verge of Foundation Establishment."

The conversation suddenly shifted, and Lin Chang'an realized what was happening, so he smiled and raised his glass.

"Thank you for your kind words, Fellow Daoist Yun."

When Lin Chang'an broke through, Yun Yao wasn't in the market, so it's normal for her to offer her congratulations this time.

"Come on, let's all wish Brother Lin a breakthrough."

Shen Lie further enlivened the atmosphere with a hearty laugh.

Foundation Establishment is within reach! If Lin Chang'an were just an ordinary late-stage Qi Refining cultivator, then it would be very difficult.

With his status as a first-tier high-grade talisman master, Lin Chang'an might actually have a chance to try.

Inside the private room, they discussed strange and wonderful stories from the cultivation world, as well as Yun Yao's cultivation insights and her experience in Foundation Establishment.

Lin Chang'an listened very attentively, a scene witnessed by everyone, who were all well aware of the situation.

Lin Chang'an had cultivated diligently for twenty-seven years, but he did not relax after breaking through to the late stage of Qi Refining. On the contrary, he really wanted to reach the unattainable Foundation Establishment stage.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, this is a cultivation experience compiled by a senior in our sect who cultivated the Everlasting Spring Technique a hundred years ago after he reached the Foundation Establishment stage."

Before parting, Yun Yao presented Lin Chang'an with a jade slip as a congratulatory gift for his breakthrough to the late stage of Qi Refining, which made Lin Chang'an extremely grateful.

He knew perfectly well that if he were content with the status quo, he probably wouldn't have given away this jade slip. Yun Yao only gave it to him because she saw his firm resolve to seek the Dao.

Although it was difficult for him to establish his foundation with a low-grade spiritual root, Yun Yao remembered the investment everyone had made in him.

Seeing this, Shen Lie seemed to have a renewed fighting spirit.

In terms of cultivation resources, he is now not much worse than a high-grade talisman master. He is still far from Foundation Establishment, but he can still compete for the late stage of Qi Refining.

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