Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 200 - 143: Master Lu, the Sage of Chess (Part 2)

"Crack... crack..."

The nine-layered golden light barrier was pierced through with almost no resistance, and the giant sword was thrust three parts into the ground of the cave dwelling.

This terrifying power stirred up clouds of dust, while Lin Chang'an's eyes lit up, unable to contain his amazement.

"Even the nine-tier, upper-grade Tier Two defensive talismans can't stop it, such terrifying power."

[Giant Sword Technique (Mastery 283/1000)]

Once the Giant Sword Technique reaches mastery, it only takes two breaths to activate.

With a wave of Lin Chang'an's hand, the blue light of the giant sword dissipated, the Cyan Bamboo Sword flew back into his palm, and though he looked at the messy cave dwelling, he couldn't stop smiling.

"It's fortunate that it's a spiritual artifact. A Qi Refining Stage magical artifact wouldn't be able to withstand this mana. It consumes quite a bit of mana, but for me, it's just right."

Lin Chang'an quietly analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of this divine technique.

The cultivation technique he practiced was known for its abundant and strong mana recovery, so he wasn't worried about the mana consumption.

"However, this divine technique requires two breaths to activate, and it makes a lot of noise, unless the enemy is trapped or distracted, it's easy to evade.

However, it works well as a target for large-bodied demon beasts."

If activated with the Evil Essence Sword Formulas, the power can be doubled.

"But for that, I have to thank Li Huo Palace for their generosity."

Lin Chang'an waved his hand to clear the smoke and dust inside the cave dwelling, then a jade scroll appeared in his palm, and he began carefully recording with a spiritual brush.

The jade scroll also recorded the insights generously given by Huang Shaohai from Li Huo Palace, which he documented completely.

However, now he added some of his own unique insights.

[Tier Two Upper Grade Talisman Master (Grandmaster 11/5000)]

The nine upper-grade defensive talismans pierced by the Giant Sword Technique earlier represented a breakthrough in his skills on the path of talismans.

"If news of being a Tier Two upper-grade Talisman Master spreads, my value would surely increase significantly."

After recording, Lin Chang'an put away the jade scroll with a full smile.

Tier Two upper-grade Talisman Masters can be numbered across Celestial Profound City.

"However, it's best not to reveal my status as a Tier Two upper-grade Talisman Master lightly. With Seven Countries Cultivators gathered and hidden talents everywhere, releasing some Tier Two upper-grade talismans wouldn't attract attention."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an felt a wave of emotions; in just a few decades, he had come this far, truly a play of fate. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

"With my current strength, the place of the Golden Core cultivator's fall mentioned by Yun Yao shouldn't be impossible to visit in the future."

Lin Chang'an also gained some confidence now, his resources, plus a talisman treasure, were richer than ordinary late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators'.

As Yun Yao rightly said, though Core Formation is far away, it's better to prepare early rather than wait and miss opportunities.

After reaching Foundation Establishment Perfection, seeking Core Formation resources later would be like a headless fly, and it would still require taking risks.

Just then, a familiar voice came from outside the cave dwelling.

...

"Uncle Lin, this is this month's share of market profits."

He Yan, once Old He's grandson, now stood humbly in front of Lin Chang'an.

Looking at He Yan, Lin Chang'an felt a bit awkward; he once thought this kid was gone, and the Foundation Establishment Pill had been snatched by him.

"He Yan, now that we're both Foundation Establishment cultivators, let's just call each other fellow Daoists."

"Uncle Lin, what are you saying? Back then, I was arrogant and ignorant, and it's generous of you not to hold it against me."

Over the years, it's unknown what He Yan has been through, but his demeanor is extremely steady. Although he's a member of the Demon Cult, his manner of speaking is very low-key.

No one could tell he was a person of the Profound Yin Divine Sect.

As Yun Yao said, those blindly arrogant people have long been dead, though against enemies, behave as arrogantly as you please.

Anyway, they're enemies.

If you can't win, at least you've been arrogant, feeling good.

"If Old He knew you were doing so well today, he would surely be smiling in his grave."

Lin Chang'an also smiled and nodded, not hiding the matter of the Foundation Establishment Pill.

After all, he still had a good chance to visit Old He's grave.

Therefore, during the previous market (Black Market) profits, he considered compensating He Yan with this Foundation Establishment Pill.

After all, there's no need to harbor resentment over a mere Foundation Establishment Pill with a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

But as He Yan said, it was Uncle Lin's opportunity, and if he couldn't seize it to transform it into strength, that was his problem.

"You kid, you haven't had it easy these years, have you?"

While the two were chatting in the pavilion, He Yan always maintained the identity of a junior.

"Uncle Lin, the Profound Yin Divine Sect actually suits me well. Many say it's the Demon Dao, but inside there are many like me who are pitiful people.

Besides, there's not much scheming, if you have the ability, you rise, without ability, you focus on cultivation."

Under He Yan's sincere smile, he showed no rejection towards the Profound Yin Divine Sect.

Although the Demon Cult's methods are a bit cruel, as long as you have merit and talent, they truly reward you.

Lin Chang'an listened and nodded thoughtfully; a Foundation Establishment cultivator in the Profound Yin Divine Sect is a soldier, but it's better than being a loose cultivator outside.

Just like him, everything requires him to fight for himself.

While He Yan, backed by the Profound Yin Divine Sect, just needs to prove himself, and he can get cultivated.

However, Lin Chang'an didn't feel envious, for his opportunities were already great enough to slowly digest them, accumulating strength over time, good days were ahead.

"But Uncle Lin, with Seven Countries Cultivators gathering and hunting demon beasts, recently many have been found using the Foundation Stealing Technique, Senior Yun suggests it's best to have two cultivators overseeing the market during this time."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an frowned; with Master Lu in closed cultivation, all sorts of riffraff were emerging.