Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 133 - 117: Survival by Sacrifice (Part 2)
"Mr. Yun, this Secret Technique is a great drain on a cultivator, you should rest for a while."
Lin Chang’an stepped forward to support Yun Yao to sit upright on a stone stool.
At this moment, Yun Yao’s face was deathly pale, clearly showing signs of severe primordial energy exhaustion.
"Brother Lin, I didn’t expect your talent in Talisman making to be so great. I thought it would take at least a few attempts to complete."
Yun Yao was also breathing weakly, yet when she looked at Lin Chang’an, there was unmistakable amazement in her beautiful eyes.
Although Lin Chang’an’s Spirit Root qualification was poor, his talent in Talisman making was absolutely not lacking.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have made it this far, relying on Talismans to reach Foundation Establishment.
Only Lin Chang’an knew his own talent.
"It’s nothing special, just that practice makes... cough, cough."
Lin Chang’an almost blurted out "practice makes perfect", but in fact, this was really his first time creating it.
At this, Yun Yao let out a light laugh, picking up a teacup to hide her embarrassment, though the flushed earlobes had already betrayed her.
"Mr. Yun, my cave abode is quite rich in Spiritual Energy, you can temporarily restore your mana here, I will also rest to recover myself."
The previous scene kept replaying in their minds, making the current interaction a bit awkward, so Lin Chang’an found an excuse to get up and leave.
Leaving the cave abode behind him to Yun Yao for the time being.
"Brother Lin."
Watching Lin Chang’an prepare to leave, Yun Yao took a deep breath; she had made up her mind when she came to find Lin Chang’an.
She was just momentarily unaccustomed, but her character was not one to waver, and she directly cupped her hands respectfully:
"The current situation is volatile, and I have also been forced to cultivate this technique, many thanks to Brother Lin.
In the last words, Yun Yao seemed to have walked away from her earlier hesitation, displaying a straightforward smile.
This scene made Lin Chang’an sentimental. In the Immortal Cultivation Realm, if there were any choice, who would want to draw such things on themselves?
"Mr. Yun, your state of mind is admirable."
Putting aside everything from before, both of them showed sincere smiles, each admiring the other’s firm Dao heart in the Immortal Cultivation Realm.
In this ever-changing Immortal Cultivation Realm, having a confidant to walk alongside is enviable to many cultivators.
Truly, too many cultivators walk alone, ultimately finding no one by their side, accompanied only by endless loneliness.
Until Lin Chang’an’s figure left, and only the sound of trickling spring water was in the cave abode, Yun Yao’s face blossomed into a beautiful smile.
...
Inside the pavilion.
Yun Yao was recovering her mana inside the cave abode, while Lin Chang’an was recovering his mana outside in the pavilion.
"These sinister Demon Dao techniques, though extremely dangerous, are sometimes the most practical."
Two days later, with his mana and spirit restored, Lin Chang’an gravely flipped through the Jade Scroll Yun Yao had given him.
Generations of cultivators in this Immortal Cultivation Realm are indeed astonishingly talented, even thinking of drawing Talismans on a cultivator’s body, and executing it.
"The Bursting Talisman drawn on a cultivator’s body uses the flesh as a guide, once activated, there’s no return."
Reading this, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but sigh deeply, hoping his friend Yun Yao would never have to use this method in her life.
"But in moments of life and death, most cultivators would probably choose this path."
The harshness of the Immortal Cultivation Realm is not something you can escape by just begging for mercy.
When cornered, even a rabbit will bite. On a dead-end path, most cultivators would choose to be vicious, if not to kill their enemy, at least to score some serious damage.
"However, since the Bursting Talisman can be drawn all over a cultivator’s body, it can certainly be drawn on individual limbs. Given my Self-Healing Body, it seems even more appropriate."
Staring at the Jade Scroll in his hand, Lin Chang’an was lost in thought.
The Divine Technique ’Self-Healing Body’ that awakened from cultivating an Ancient Cultivation Technique wasn’t something he had fully utilized, but the opportunity seemed to have presented itself.
"This Talisman uses the cultivator’s flesh as the medium. If it’s solely drawn on limbs, the power would be significantly weakened. However, it could still serve as a means of self-preservation in critical times."
Thinking of this, Lin Chang’an’s eyes couldn’t help but light up.
Given his self-healing limbs, as long as mana and vitality are sustained, he can completely regenerate.
What may seem like a self-harming measure to others becomes a life-saving means for him.
The more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed, and Lin Chang’an’s heart was filled with emotions.
"Truly, it’s like finding something effortlessly that you’ve searched high and low for."
If faced with such a crisis, it could instill fear in an opponent, as it points toward mutual destruction.
Seizing the chance, whether it’s covering an escape or fighting desperately, it’s an ideal choice.
With a face full of smiles, Lin Chang’an was delighted to have found an additional method, as a figure slowly emerged from the interconnected cave abode behind him.
"Brother Lin, thank you."
When Yun Yao emerged, she had returned to her usually valiant self; though her skin was still faintly aching, she could already endure it.
"Mr. Yun, there’s no need to be so polite."
During their conversation, they again sipped tea and discussed the Dao.
Yun Yao, truly a disciple from a Major Sect, although at one time she was viewed as a Furnace by a Golden Core True Man, was indeed provided with true resources.
Later, joining the Profound Yin Demon Sect, she surpassed Lin Chang’an in both knowledge and Spells.
"These Demon Dao techniques are known for being easy to learn and extremely powerful, but they also come with consequences, like the Gui Water Demonic Skill I cultivated.
Though the cultivation speed is rapid and the Divine Technique is powerful, the downside is the torment of coldness, plus being targeted by others."
Saying this, Yun Yao couldn’t help but show a hint of hatred; given a choice, which Female Cultivator would want to draw runes on their body?
Listening to Yun Yao’s words, Lin Chang’an, however, shook his head with a different perspective:
"But for Loose Cultivators, lacking techniques is the most difficult. It’s why even among Loose Cultivators, a fragment of a Cultivation Technique can lead to rivers of blood."
Demonic Cultivation Techniques are accessible to Sect-affiliated cultivators, but for Loose Cultivators, such techniques are seen as an opportunity.
After discussing the Dao, before parting, Yun Yao left behind a Sound Transmission Jade Talisman that could relay messages over a certain distance.
This is something only close friends would give, and a Jade Talisman isn’t cheap.
...
Watching Yun Yao’s disguised departure, Lin Chang’an, alone in the pavilion, let out a small sigh.
Yun Yao staying in the Demon Cult is fraught with danger, may everything go smoothly.
After decades of cultivation, only this one friend remains willing to go this far with him.
"Moo!"
At this moment, the Cyan-Horned Bull, having contentedly finished the Spirit Fruit Yun Yao threw it before she left, came over to its owner, wagging its tail ingratiatingly.
"You silly bull, you still remember who’s your master."
Lin Chang’an rolled his eyes. The longer he raised this bull, the more he felt its High-Level Spirit Beast intelligence was exceptionally high.
It habitually tried to curry favor with guests to get Spirit Fruits and Spirit Grass.
He even suspected that it wouldn’t need his care to sustain itself.
However, upon returning to the cave abode, seeing the bottle of Tier Three Cinnabar left by the poolside, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but sigh.
"Mr. Yun, you truly are exceedingly generous."
Profited, profited significantly.
Not only did he learn a Tier Two Talisman, but he also added a means of self-preservation, an unexpected gain indeed.
However, as this method is a limb-severing survival strategy, it can only be used in life-threatening circumstances, not commonly in combat.
"This upcoming auction is not to be missed."
Thinking of what he needed, Lin Chang’an frowned slightly, hoping the Spirit Stones would be enough.
The needs are numerous: Tier Two Pill Furnace, Tier Two Pill Formula, and High-Level Spirit Liquid. Despite his ability to earn, it’s hard to sustain these expenses.
This auction must seek a Divine Power Spell to enhance magical combat power.
