Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

Chapter 771: Chapter 370: Zhao Sisters

Outside the main hall on the main peak of the Profound Sound Pavilion.

On the spacious platform, each Qi Refining Cultivator was eagerly preparing, some excitedly wanting to showcase themselves under the watchful eyes of the Sect Master and Elders.

Others felt anxious and nervous, as this competition was not just about winning or losing, but about a choice for the future.

The winner would be rewarded with a Foundation Establishment Pill.

The loser could only watch helplessly as the opportunity for Foundation Establishment slipped by, feeling resentful but only able to blame their lack of strength.

After all, the opportunity was given to everyone. Apart from cultivation, one’s family’s foundation was also part of one’s strength.

Around them, Foundation Establishment Cultivators were overseeing the competition, some secretly making comments.

"I really do feel nostalgic; we came from here as well back then."

Li Tianmo said wistfully, and beside him, Zhou Bingxuan also nodded.

"Yes, in the blink of an eye, it’s been almost a hundred years since we came here."

Over the years, they had been responsible for escorting merchant ships, had returned to the Yue Kingdom to visit their homeland, yet the past events seemed vivid.

Now they had cultivated to another realm, the late stage of Foundation Establishment, and their planning for Core Formation was not much different from the Qi Refining Cultivators below who were preparing to strive for Foundation Establishment opportunities.

Shen Zhuang, who stood beside them, looked solemnly at the scene below throughout and then said in a steady voice:

"Yes, it’s been almost a hundred years since we came here, but what sort of scene will it be a hundred years later?"

Would they become Core Formation Masters, sitting high on the sect’s platform and becoming the ones in power? Or would they be aging, enviously watching the new generation of cultivators?

Even the usually steady Shen Zhuang had an obsession with Core Formation.

Or perhaps in the Immortal Cultivation Realm, cultivators who reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment were bound to plan for the opportunity of Core Formation.

Each of the three had different thoughts, but when planning for Core Formation opportunities, their gazes involuntarily shifted to the high platform of the sect.

Shen Zhuang and Li Tianmo glanced enviously at Zhou Bingxuan, whose Zhou Family’s foundation far exceeded theirs.

Paying a certain price to trade for a Core Formation opportunity was not a big problem.

However, the two did not know the heavy pressure Zhou Bingxuan was currently under; the resources needed for a Core Formation Spiritual Object nearly emptied the family’s treasury.

If she failed, she didn’t even dare to imagine.

Everyone’s environment and the pressure they carried were different.

...

At this moment, on the platform, Lin Chang’an gazed calmly at the Qi Refining Cultivators below competing, occasionally nodding in approval.

Although Qi Refining Cultivators seemed like children play-fighting to him, with keen observation, he could still notice many cultivators’ merits.

"The foundation of a sect cultivator far exceeds that of an ordinary loose cultivator, but even within the sect, there are varying levels. Some Qi Refining Cultivators have a body full of Upper Grade Magical Artifacts.

While some Qi Refining Cultivators, clearly not weak in strength, have only one Upper Grade Magical Artifact."

Lin Chang’an shook his head slightly; this was the reality of the Immortal Cultivation Realm. The sect could offer an opportunity to everyone, which was the greatest fairness.

It was impossible to say that you have cultivated diligently for decades and unwillingly cry out about how others rely on their ancestors.

You have cultivated diligently for decades; haven’t others’ generations of accumulation been diligent cultivation as well?

When you become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, wouldn’t your descendants also become the envious targets you are now unwilling to accept?

"The sect competition is also an observation of one’s heart. If someone possesses a steadfast heart, the sect might offer them an opportunity for Foundation Establishment.

But if one’s heart is unstable, blaming fate and others, even if they luckily win the competition and successfully establish a foundation, they probably won’t receive much resource allocation from the sect."

Lin Chang’an surveyed below; over the years, the Profound Sound Pavilion had developed quite well. The disciples within the sect were much more numerous compared to that previous competition.

Especially those with not insignificant talent, their numbers had also increased.

"Mr. Lin, look at this person on the stage. Although they will inevitably lose the competition, their eyes only show a hint of helplessness, without much distracting thought.

The Sect Leader’s cultivation technique is unique, able to sense others’ hearts and thus judge whether someone harbors malice or ill intent..."

Beside him, Liu Ruyu was explaining, clearly cultivating a Divine Sense technique.

However, Lin Chang’an, knowing the situation well, smiled and nodded; he felt that this cultivation technique, which Fairy Ni Chang practiced back then, was truly dedicated to the sect.

The powerful strength among peers and the ability to sense with this Divine Technique could indeed prevent many misfortunes and benefit the sect’s development.

"No wonder the sect has become increasingly prosperous over the years; it seems Mr. Ni Chang has indeed contributed a lot to the sect."

Lin Chang’an nodded slightly, not revealing his understanding of this cultivation method.

Liu Ruyu also smiled and nodded; these years, it had all been the Sect Leader’s support, and now the sect flourished, with quite a few Core Formation Seeds within.

Hopefully, in the coming days, the sect can produce a few more Core Formation Cultivators, ensuring the continuity of the sect’s legacy.

"This person, after winning initially, shows an arrogant demeanor. In the future, even if they establish a foundation, their accomplishments will be limited."

Liu Ruyu continuously informed him of the situation of the disciples competing below, also a form of trust. Lin Chang’an understood well.

In the hundred years since he joined the Profound Sound Pavilion, he had tried his best to avoid too much involvement, yet he had to admit, it was truly comfortable staying here.

The sect was thriving; if not for pursuing the Great Dao, the Profound Sound Pavilion would indeed be a good final stop.

...

During the sect competition, Fairy Ni Chang frequently nodded in satisfaction; the sect had developed well. As long as this time they could gain two or three more Core Formation Cultivators.

Then, she could really feel relieved to plan for opportunities in the Secret Realm in the future.

"Sect Master Ni Chang, your sect has indeed developed well over the years; in the surrounding seas, it seems your sect is already regarded as the first."