Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

Chapter 798: Chapter 377: Breaking Through to Core Formation Late Stage

In this way, when encountering an enemy, there’s no need to consume a significant amount of mana to gather these nine Sword Auras; it only requires a bit of mana to maintain them.

A hidden trump card within the body, its activation speed is faster and more incisive.

"The power unleashed by each of the nine Sword Auras currently gathered is no less than that of a Tier Three Upper Grade Magical Treasure. If they self-destruct, although there is some deficiency, the number makes up for it, not differing much."

After all, Magical Treasures have physical materials as a base, which is an unmatched advantage over purely mana-concentrated Sword Auras.

But he possesses nine; if three Sword Auras self-destruct simultaneously, the power is almost comparable to the self-destruction of a Tier Three Upper Grade Magical Treasure.

If all nine Sword Auras self-destruct at once, with this move alone, he can crush ordinary opponents of the same tier at the Core Formation Late Stage.

"There is also a Divine Technique that breaks through to Core Formation Late Stage in the Refining Technique Chapter."

"Xuan Guang Hua Ying" can transform into three illusion clones so realistic that cultivators of the same tier find it nearly impossible to distinguish the truth, unless they have some special Pupil Techniques.

This technique is extremely sharp, whether used to confuse opponents or during escape. Lin Chang’an even thought of another Divine Technique he possesses.

This Divine Technique, when used together with the External Incarnation Technique, creates a mix of truth and illusion, becoming another deadly move.

[Xuan Guang Hua Ying (Beginner 0/100)]

"As for the External Incarnation Technique, it need not be mentioned, since it primarily relies on the Profound Celestial Immortal Vine, unlike the power of this Xuan Guang Hua Ying Divine Technique.

Generally, only Nascent Soul Cultivators can perform such techniques, yet I now possess it. Unless absolutely necessary, I must not expose these two Divine Techniques easily."

At this moment, Lin Chang’an frowned secretly. If facing an enemy forces him to reveal these two Divine Techniques, he must prepare to kill all witnesses, ensuring no one escapes.

A Core Formation Cultivator possessing Divine Techniques comparable to those of Nascent Soul Cultivators is not unheard of in the Immortal Cultivation Realm.

However, without exception, such cultivation techniques are amongst the top-level ones famously known in the Immortal Cultivation Realm.

Even Nascent Soul Cultivators would not mind adding one more top-level cultivation technique to their collection.

Though they may not switch cultivation paths, the principle that "another’s stone can be used to polish one’s jade" often applies, and many Nascent Soul Cultivators are happy to learn from them.

"But with this Sword Shadow Following Heart Divine Technique, it’s enough for me to handle most enemies."

The path of the Sword Cultivator highly values talent. In the eyes of outsiders, he can completely portray himself as a talented Sword Cultivator, thereby concealing many things.

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Half a month later, Lin Chang’an stabilized the mana fluctuations after his breakthrough, preparing to come out of seclusion.

Yet before he left, he turned and made his way down through the underground tunnel excavated beneath his cave dwelling.

He arrived at a cave a hundred zhang deep, connected to Bibo Island’s earth fire.

The golden Fusang Divine Tree emitted dazzling light, greedily absorbing the Fire Attribute Spiritual Energy from the earth fire to restore its spiritual charm.

Meanwhile, the Phoenix Cry Bird was nestled in a nest made of gold threads, embracing numerous treasures that flickered with Spiritual Light and Spirit Stones.

"Congratulations, Master, on breaking through to the Core Formation Late Stage. Once you reach Nascent Soul Formation, there’ll be no place in the Immortal Cultivation Realm we can’t go to."

A ripple spread across the barrier in the earth fire cave, and upon Lin Chang’an’s appearance, the Phoenix Cry Bird’s eyes lit up, excitedly chirping as it flew over.

Yet, as it flew, it did not forget to reclaim its nest and the treasures within it.

The sight of it being so worried someone might covet its treasures left Lin Chang’an speechless.

"I’ve just broken through to the Core Formation Late Stage, there’s no telling when the path to Nascent Soul will begin."

Lin Chang’an shook his head, not about to be swayed by a few flattering words from this bird.

There are countless cultivators in the Core Formation Late Stage, but how many have found Spiritual Objects for Nascent Soul Formation?

Even with such objects, how many successfully condense a Nascent Soul in the end?

Besides, how easy is it to find Spiritual Objects for Nascent Soul Formation?

"And as for the Magical Treasure I refined for you, you use it as a nest all day."

Lin Chang’an shook his head, annoyed. This Golden Thread Net was originally a Magical Treasure from the Divine Sword Sect, which he later recreated through his artifact refining skills.

Using more precious materials along with the eggshell of the Phoenix Cry Bird, he refined this Tier Three Upper Grade Magical Treasure Golden Thread Net.

Yet, upon receiving it, the Phoenix Cry Bird used it to construct a nest.

"Master, I’m nurturing this Magical Treasure better by doing so."

The Phoenix Cry Bird argued defensively, saying that by nesting on it every day, it’s nurturing it with its own mana.

Nonetheless, Lin Chang’an ignored the bird and directed his gaze toward the treasure armor resting on an altar inscribed with arrays inside the cave.

Ancient Treasure · Four Symbols Dragon Scale Armor

After returning five years ago, he first refined the final Tier Three Late Stage Wind Attribute Demon Pill, finally completing the Four Symbols Power of this Ancient Treasure.

He also set a nurturing array with Upper Grade Spirit Stones, continuously nurturing this Ancient Treasure.

"Defense against wind, fire, water, and dust, the defensive power of this Ancient Treasure with Four Symbols Power, is unknown."

With this thought, Lin Chang’an took a deep breath and, with a solemn expression, raised his hand, causing this defensive Ancient Treasure to float above his cave dwelling.

Then, under the activation of his mana, the defensive Ancient Treasure emitted a golden glow, a golden phantom of ancient armor emerging.

"Go!"

With a wave of Lin Chang’an’s sword-like fingers, a dense cluster of Sword Auras gathered around him,

and the next moment, the Sword Auras rained down like raindrops, showering the cave dwelling with dazzling golden light, causing the Phoenix Cry Bird’s eyes to sparkle even more brightly.