Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 140 - 120: Evil Essence Sword Formulas

After a night, Celestial Profound City was covered in a layer of silver frost.

With the end of the first auction, Celestial Profound City became lively once again.

Lin Chang’an returned to his cave dwelling, satisfied.

He had successfully bid on a Tier Two Upper Grade Alchemy Furnace, some alchemy spirit grass, and even the pill formula for a Tier Two Antitoxic Pill.

The Sword Formulas he obtained this time were also a rewarding acquisition.

The excitement in Celestial Profound City, following the conclusion of the first auction, was marked by cultivators preparing to break through to Foundation Establishment, all flocking to rent closed cultivation caves.

Of course, more cultivators were silently preparing for the next two rounds.

However, Lin Chang’an had no interest in that now; he only wanted to return to his cave dwelling and carefully study the high-priced demonic Secret Technique he had acquired.

Inside the cave dwelling.

"Evil Essence Sword Formulas, a demonic Secret Technique, incomplete due to a missing major heart method, only includes operational parts..."

As he read the Secret Technique recorded on the Jade Scroll, Lin Chang’an became increasingly astonished.

No wonder these veteran Foundation Establishment cultivators were moved upon hearing the name of this three-hundred-year-old predecessor.

This was a Secret Technique that incorporated evil energy into the body, condensing an indestructible Sword Aura.

"Once initially mastered, you can release Sword Aura at a wave of your hand, with power comparable to ordinary top-grade Magical Artifacts; if aided by a demonic Spiritual Artifact, the power multiplies.

Foundation Establishment cultivators at the Middle Stage can practice the accompanying Divine Techniques, ’Giant Sword Technique,’ which increases in power with elevation..."

After reading this demonic Secret Technique, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but be shocked. It was indeed powerful, but the cost was too much for ordinary cultivators to bear.

"This Sword Formulas differs from common Cultivation Techniques; true essence reverses, and evil energy enters the body. Every time this Secret Technique is activated against an enemy, it harms the user first, often necessitating the use of the Vessel-Protecting Spirit Pill because the meridians cannot withstand the technique..."

This is truly a demonic Secret Technique that harms others a thousand times over while harming oneself eight hundred times.

Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but exclaim in awe.

"Truly a demonic means, but it’s a pity that it lacks the crucial part that protects the meridians, making the cultivation of this Secret Technique much more difficult."

Meanwhile, Lin Chang’an also took out a Yue Kingdom cultivation classic that he specifically bought after the auction.

He wasn’t the only one; many cultivators wanted to know more, as no one could guarantee what other valuable items would appear in the subsequent rounds.

There was indeed a record of the Blood Evil Sword Monarch.

"With this demonic Sword Formulas, he dominated the Yue Kingdom, injuring himself before others; as the evil energy damaged his meridians over time, it gradually formed a blood-colored Sword Aura, earning him the title of Blood Evil Sword Monarch, who was famous for a time.

Even at the peak of the first loose cultivator, Master Lu’s fame was slightly inferior. Unfortunately, he later journeyed to the Demon Beast Abyss and has since disappeared."

Looking at this legend from three hundred years ago, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but sigh with emotion.

"The records stated that this predecessor had a Spirit Body, with constitution and meridians naturally stronger than others, enabling him to cultivate this Secret Technique, but my Self-Healing Body is not inferior."

At this moment, Lin Chang’an seemed to have found a way to utilize his Self-Healing Body.

According to this Secret Technique, each activation resulted in damage to the meridians, and without great perseverance, the sustained pain over time made cultivation unbearable.

Often, cultivators practicing this Secret Technique went mad, losing control.

"Isn’t this just perfect?"

After thoroughly understanding this Secret Technique, Lin Chang’an was not surprised but pleased.

"My Self-Healing Body appears most suited to cultivating such self-damaging demonic Cultivation Techniques."

As long as it didn’t consume life span, and wasn’t the kind of irreversible reversal of yin and yang cost, he could withstand it.

"A single Giant Sword Technique Divine Technique is worth five hundred Middle Grade Spirit Stones; this Cultivation Technique is worth it."

However, Divine Techniques of this sort are generally quite difficult to learn.

Many Foundation Establishment cultivators had practiced for decades without success, ultimately forced to give up.

"Cultivate!"

Once thoroughly researched, Lin Chang’an displayed a look of determination.

If successfully cultivated, this Secret Technique would cover his weakness in conventional methods.

"Oh, Self-Healing Body, let me see your limits now!"

...

After the snow in Celestial Profound City, a spring breeze blew through, reviving everything, bringing vitality and dynamism.

Two months later.

[Evil Essence Sword Formulas (Skilled 85/500)]

At this moment in the cave dwelling, Lin Chang’an slowly opened his eyes, enduring the tearing pain flowing through his meridians.

"No wonder demonic Cultivation Techniques progress quickly."

His previous Cultivation Techniques were progressing incredibly slowly; the demonic ones, however, were already in the Skilled Realm right after mastering, not the entry level.

"No wonder this technique was shelved; it’s really not for the average person to train in."

Massaging his temples, he felt the pain in his meridians caused by cultivation, causing him to shake his head.

If not for his clear sense of his Self-Healing Body constantly healing, he wouldn’t dare to continue practicing.

After all, even Foundation Establishment cultivators need time to recuperate from meridian damage; if severe, even a regression in cultivation is possible.

"Sword Aura!"

With a wave of his hand, a cyan Sword Aura instantly left a deep mark on the walls of the cave, bringing a satisfied smile to Lin Chang’an’s face.

"Indeed, demonic Cultivation Techniques are characterized by easy entry, fast cultivation, and powerful effects."

Lin Chang’an took out a Tier Two Middle Grade Vajra Talisman.

In a flash, the Golden Light Talisman transformed into a glowing golden shield three feet away from Lin Chang’an.

"Now let me test the strength of the Sword Aura attack, enhanced by a Spiritual Artifact."