Chapter 508 - 266: Pill Formation Planning (Part 2)

"Many talented and extraordinary legendary cultivators have created divine techniques and cultivation techniques that even Nascent Soul powerhouses praise, yet ultimately could not form a Nascent Soul due to lifespan limitations."

It is even rumored in the Immortal Cultivation Realm that there was once an unrivaled prodigy who cultivated self-created techniques all the way and achieved Nascent Soul power.

He even delved into puppet skills to an astonishing level, but because of this, he was too distracted and wasted too much cultivation time.

As a result, he discovered that his remaining lifespan was insufficient to break through to Divinity Transformation.

This caused many powerful cultivators to shake their heads and sigh, saying that this person’s talent was extraordinary, and had he focused a bit more on one thing or had a hundred or two hundred more years of lifespan, he would surely have reached Divinity Transformation.

One can imagine how extraordinary his talent was.

"If I can enhance my Spirit Root and Golden Core quality in advance, it will undoubtedly boost my cultivation speed, giving me ample time to plan for higher realms."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang’an’s eyes sparkled with determination reflected in his brows.

The cultivation technique he practiced inherently added to his lifespan.

He could even feel that if he cultivated to the late stage of Core Formation, his lifespan could reach a terrifying eight hundred years.

This would give him more opportunities to impact the Nascent Soul.

"Pill Formation!"

With resolute eyes, Lin Chang’an also decided on the direction ahead.

Cultivation cannot be delayed, and with his current cultivation, planning for Core Formation Spiritual Objects is much easier.

And the most difficult and crucial spiritual object for pill formation, he already possessed a mysterious black aura substitute.

...

"Congratulations, Master, on your cultivation progress."

The Sword Servant, aware of the anomaly outside the cave mansion, respectfully stood at the entrance, just as Lin Chang’an walked out from within.

Greeting him was the extremely pleasing sight of the sword servant, who was respectfully bowing.

Although of Foundation Establishment cultivation, unable to discern the situation of a Core Formation cultivator, a few clues could still be seen from Lin Chang’an’s complexion and brows.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang’an smiled and nodded slightly, not concealing his joy.

"Not bad, it seems you haven’t delayed your cultivation recently."

At this moment, the sword servant’s cheeks still carried a bit of baby fat, exuding a kind of naïve fierceness, looking extremely pleasing to the eye.

Lin Chang’an directly patted the storage bag, and a jade scroll floated in front of her, which the sword servant solemnly accepted with both hands.

"Study this secret technique carefully, it will be useful in the future."

As the sword servant lowered her head to see the secret technique, she gripped the jade scroll a bit forcefully.

"Yin Yang Joint Attack Secret Technique"

This was exactly the dual cultivation technique he and Yun Yao had practiced.

As for asking the other party’s opinion? Here in the dog-eat-dog Immortal Cultivation Realm, he might not force others, but the sword servant had been bought by him after all.

She was his private belonging, not an outsider.

Having lived for a hundred years, he had long been accustomed to this cultivation world and also enjoyed the benefits brought by strong power.

When I was like a blade of grass, an ant, why could you people stand so high above?

Now that I am high above, why should you blades of grass, ants be any different? He had come this far through his own hard work, wanting something for nothing? Courting death!

At first, when the sword servant saw the dual cultivation secret technique, her fingers turned white, thinking it might be a furnace-type technique.

But as her divine sense scanned it, her heterochromatic eyes showed some emotion.

It wasn’t like those cruel Demon Dao furnace-type dual cultivation secret techniques.

She had originally prepared herself, even thought about becoming Lin Chang’an’s furnace in the future, but upon seeing this orthodox dual cultivation technique, she couldn’t help but be moved.

"Thank you, Master!"

Looking up again, the sword servant had returned to normal, but there was an inexplicable vitality and closeness in her brows.

Lin Chang’an habitually walked all the way to the pavilion, and the sword servant skillfully brewed Spirit Tea.

After exiting seclusion, drinking a pot of Spirit Tea, sitting in the pavilion, looking down upon the world’s scenery, observing the countless busy figures of low-level cultivators below.

It gave a rather unusual feeling.

"Not bad, your skills have improved."

Lin Chang’an coolly praised, and the sword servant’s face turned slightly red, revealing a rare smile.

And Lin Chang’an inadvertently noticed the change in the sword servant.

The distance between them was clearly closer this time, indicating an increase in trust between them.

"Has anything major happened recently?"

Sipping the Spirit Tea, Lin Chang’an habitually asked, after all, wasn’t that why he kept subordinates, to handle such trivial matters.

"Master, recently Five Dragons Island has been somewhat unsettled. There’s talk outside that the Long Family’s new generation of cultivators is preparing for Core Formation..."

Lin Chang’an first responded with a slight "eh", and only then did he realize once he heard it was related to the Long Family.

This isn’t surprising at all.

Although everyone hopes for peace, no one wants to see the Long Family continue to grow.

Even though the Long Family seems to have become low-key, in reality, they are still the strongest on Five Dragons Island.

Therefore, not to mention outsiders, even the Profound Sound Pavilion and the other two major families do not wish for the Long Family to continue to maintain its power.

"Core Formation, huh? It seems this time, various forces will form a rare united front."

External forces want turmoil on Five Dragons Island, and the Long Family has made countless enemies over the years who all hope the family will decline.

Internally, there are forces like the Profound Sound Pavilion and the two major families. It seems this time, the Long Family will face some setbacks.

"I don’t know who leaked all the information about the Long Family’s Core Formation prodigies, but now all three who have hope of Core Formation have been targeted."

"Three people!"

Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but squint. As he listened to the intelligence on these three people, he shook his head internally.

No mention of Long Qing? Or is it that the Long Family has other hidden Core Formation seeds?

The new generation has at least four Core Formation seeds, which just shows how terrifying the foundation of the Long Family is. No wonder even the Profound Sound Pavilion and the two major families are wary.

Anyone would be cautious.

...

Profound Sound Pavilion.

"Elder Lin, this recent scheme of the Long Family’s new generation preparing for Core Formation, with not one but three Core Formation prodigies, truly exemplifies the Long Family’s reputation."

On this day, Fairy Ni Chang paid a rare visit to his cave abode. The two sat in a pavilion.

This Fairy Ni Chang, already at the Core Formation Middle Stage cultivation, gently blew on a cup of Spirit Tea and laughed softly as she spoke.

Lin Chang’an was no fool; he clearly understood the implication behind her words, and nodded with a grave expression.

"The Long Family’s foundation is truly terrifyingly strong. Once they produce two or three more Core Formation cultivators, the Long Family will have successors, and it will be very difficult for them to decline."

Fairy Ni Chang’s visit subtly revealed that the Long Family stands alone now, and no one wishes for that.

There’s fear that the Long Family might promise benefits to loose cultivators to secretly aid them.

After all, in the Immortal Cultivation Realm, unless it’s a mortal enemy, generally, in the face of absolute benefits, battles can turn to discussions over tea in no time.

"Back when I took the Spirit Ship to Sea Abyss City, if it weren’t for my connections, I might have ended up as fodder for the Profound Yin Demon Sect.

Previously, the Long Family was so powerful that I had no choice but to let things pass with a smile."

Facing Fairy Ni Chang, Lin Chang’an also spoke frankly, using the occasion to remind her.

If the Profound Sound Pavilion were strong enough, how could he possibly negotiate with the Long Family?

And this elegant and ethereal Fairy Ni Chang, dressed in a light blue and white long dress, with flowing hair and a fairy-like aura, responded with a light laugh and nodded.

There was not a hint of embarrassment. Upon learning that Elder Lin still harbored grudges against the Long Family, she instead smiled.

"Elder Lin, the Profound Sound Pavilion is just starting, while the Long Family now is weather-beaten. If they can’t withstand this time, decline is inevitable."

Fairy Ni Chang spoke with a light laugh, stating a fact.

As a sect leader, she is well aware that a strong family’s or sect’s foundation cannot support them for long.

If the Long Family manages to get through this time peacefully, fine. But if they fail, how much foundation do they have left to deplete?

Going downhill is inevitable.

Her Profound Sound Pavilion was lucky enough to join the Spirit Ship of Bihai Palace as the sect’s foundation was exhausted.

It was also due to years of sect foundation that they had Core Formation seeds like Liu Ruyu and Xu Lingfeng.

Originally there were five Core Formation seeds in the sect, but in the end, only two succeeded, illustrating the great difficulty of Core Formation.

Lin Chang’an also used the occasion to inquire about the Profound Sound Pavilion’s sect leader, gauging how many people are watching the Long Family.

After all, he was silently observing the Long Family.

He didn’t want anything else, but this Long Qing carried his Profound Celestial Withered Leaves.

If there’s a chance, he still wants to reclaim this treasure.

This is also an excellent opportunity. At that time, the Long Family’s prominent Core Formation cultivators will surely be watched.

No matter how strong Long Qing is, he is still only a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. If he achieves Core Formation, it will be difficult to plot against him.

Of course, he wouldn’t be blinded by immediate benefits.

Only after confirming the Long Family’s Core Formation cultivators, especially if the Dragon Island Master is distracted, will Lin Chang’an consider secretly getting involved.