[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-life-from-talisman-painting":3,"chapter-eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-285":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Eternal Life from Talisman Painting",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1733632,2217,"Chapter 285 - 177: Sword Shadow Following Heart","eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-285",285,"\u003Cp>\"I didn’t expect the frontline situation had deteriorated to this extent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally carefree, old Hu sighed as he heard the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now, it’s all about depleting resources. If the Four Great Influences expend too much, there might be a chance to breathe; otherwise, once Master Lu leaves, Master Su will certainly return to oversee Celestial Profound City, and by then, the frontline...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an frowned, sensing the dire situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, among the Yue Kingdom’s Four Great Influences, it’s likely that the Profound Sound Pavilion is the most anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not just that. A large number of demon beasts are migrating out of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, which is clearly unusual, yet the Seven Countries Cultivators care only about immediate benefits...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t anyone investigating the anomaly in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course there are, but the Cloud Mist Mountain Range is shrouded in miasma; even Golden Core Cultivators lose their way when venturing deep inside. How can anyone investigate? For now, it’s attributed to the abnormal movement of the miasma.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, the miasma anomaly—it’s a natural disaster. According to sect cultivators from the Liang Kingdom, which has the most ancient lineage among the Seven Kingdoms, the Cloud Mist Mountain Range had a similar anomaly 1,700 years ago...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While exchanging information, Lin Chang’an felt a jolt upon hearing about the Cloud Mist Mountain Range anomaly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the fragmented memories of Blood Evil True Master, there seemed to be a truth about the anomaly in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. But what exactly is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an pondered, examining the incomplete images in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the late-stage Core Formation Blood Evil True Master fled in horror at the sight of that terrifyingly miasmic spiritual spring, not daring to linger for an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the fragmented memories, one could even witness a late-stage Golden Core Cultivator’s magical treasure being visibly corroded by the erupting miasma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this? Why does Blood Evil True Master harbor such resentment towards Master Lu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an frowned; the fragmented memories were too scant. What stood out most was the vehement cursing at Master Lu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s unclear what Master Lu did to cause a late-stage Core Formation cultivator to lose his composure so thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But these are matters beyond the reach of someone like me—better to cultivate diligently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sighing inwardly, Lin Chang’an decided not to dwell on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if there’s a great opportunity, late-stage Core Formation cultivators have failed; he doesn’t wish to take such a gamble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Yun’s cultivation is profound; I suppose it won’t be long before he leaves the Yue Kingdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the group chatted, old Jia glanced enviously at Yun Yao as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Jia genuinely regretted the imminent departure—not for any other reason than the peaceful years brought by the presence of this late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But aspiring to Core Formation inevitably means leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If one wishes to acquire Core Formation Spiritual Objects, they must leave this place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, the Seven Kingdoms are barren, so even the major sects and families must venture to the Demon Beast Abyss to seek Core Formation Spiritual Objects.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the group’s sentiments, Yun Yao shook his head softly, saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve only recently reached late-stage Foundation Establishment and need to stabilize my cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing that Yun Yao would not leave yet, old Jia quietly exhaled a breath of relief, unable to part with the market’s profitable years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet among them, Yun Yao is late-stage Foundation Establishment, while Hu Jin and Lin Chang’an have steadfast Dao hearts, enduring years of mid-stage Foundation Establishment, persisting in rigorous cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s likely they will eventually seek opportunities for Core Formation together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for He Yan, who has just broken into mid-stage Foundation Establishment due to practicing demonic cultivation techniques, he looks middle-aged but seems complacent, lacking grand ambitions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last of their group, old ghost, who harbors unknown vendettas, has remained silent, devoting himself entirely to cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the six Foundation Establishment cultivators, only old Jia has settled down over the years, no longer wanting to strive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, I wish all fellow Daoists a long-lived Immortal Dao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being cultivators nearing a hundred years old, their temperaments naturally differ from ordinary people. Old Jia seemed to have figured something out and, with a carefree smile, lifted his cup to toast everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this path in pursuit of Immortal Dao, each companion continues forward; he who stops can only offer blessings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group raised their cups with smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cheers!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid jovial laughter, they toasted each other with mutual blessings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over a century of life, encountering a few kindred spirits on the cultivation journey is a great fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Shen Lie and Lu Qingqing, the couple delivering wine and meat, descended the stairs, they saw Lin Chang’an still retaining his youthful appearance and couldn’t help but cast envious glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The couple, nearing their nineties, exchanged knowing looks and saw each other’s aged faces while their expressions revealed loving smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingqing, perhaps I regret not cultivating properly back then, but I don’t regret having you and Fan’Er.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Lu Qingqing glared at her husband, lowering her voice to speak:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You shameless old man, we’re almost in the grave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the couple exchanged smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an and Yun Yao have their own paths to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Similarly, they have their own path, walking hand in hand for a century; their son also became a Foundation Establishment cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They have no regrets about their chosen path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Lie, looking like an elderly man, suddenly felt enlightened, grinning widely while descending the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the rooftop, Lin Chang’an’s late-stage Foundation Establishment divine sense naturally noticed this scene and exchanged smiles with Yun Yao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, their former companions are doing well now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In life, who hasn’t encountered a few regrets along the way?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chang’an and Yun Yao’s eyes flickered, recalling the journey of their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bittersweet joys and sorrows, separations and reunions—such is life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the path of cultivation is destined to be solitary, the scenery along the way, even the regrets, is unique and unparalleled.\u003C\u002Fp>",1008,"2026-06-06T16:18:31.859Z",1,"novelbin.me","0d91e3f7eb25fde0a4e4ddb2712f801c8ac2c1c4bf2181c797acf8556f6e7621","eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-286","eternal-life-from-talisman-painting-chapter-284",514,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-from-talisman-painting-cover.jpg"]