Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 314 - 189: Yun Yao’s Promise (Part 2)

"Judging by the architecture here, it’s obvious these buildings were recently constructed. It seems the statements of the three major families were not false; a beast tide did indeed occur here before."

At the same time, Lin Chang’an was well aware of the friendliness from the three major families.

If they had come here with their families to settle and establish a lineage, it would completely change the outlook.

"I’ve kept you inside for so long, it’s time to let you out."

With a flicker of spiritual light from the Spirit Beast Bag, the Cyan-Horned Bull landed on the ground with an excited moo, curiously surveying the surroundings, especially this new environment.

Meanwhile, the Phoenix Cry Bird landed directly on his shoulder, chirping excitedly.

Although it was also curious about the surroundings, the Phoenix Cry Bird obviously desired the Demon Beast Crystal Core he had bought previously.

It constantly nudged his shoulder, fanning him, showing off an ingratiating demeanor.

When Lin Chang’an took out the near-Tier Three Demon Beast Crystal Core, the Phoenix Cry Bird chirped joyfully.

The Cyan-Horned Bull, however, mooed pitifully, as if saying, "Master, don’t abandon your old pet for a new one."

"Alright, if you show some spirit, I won’t neglect you."

Lin Chang’an comforted the Cyan-Horned Bull, then threw out two Earth Attribute Tier Two Middle Grade Crystal Cores he had bought earlier in Celestial Profound City.

"Cultivate well, and one day obtaining a Tier Three Demon Pill won’t be an issue."

After Lin Chang’an painted a rosy picture for these two spirit pets, he was satisfied and pushed open the door to enter a new training ground.

The decorations included calligraphy, paintings, beds, and even connected to a cave dwelling adorned with numerous spirit plants.

This level of attention showed that the three families were genuinely committed.

"It seems these three families are eyeing the hundred acres of Spirit Field."

As Lin Chang’an’s eyes flickered, he considered that instead of hiring unidentified loose cultivators, it was better to employ the low-tier cultivators of the three families.

The three families shared this intention, otherwise why would they be so dedicated?

"I don’t have the extra time to manage Spirit Fields, so it’s better to go with the flow and integrate with the three families."

With that thought, Lin Chang’an decided to talk to the three families about the matter in due time.

"It’s time to focus on cultivation."

Lin Chang’an took a deep breath, finally having a place to settle. Now, he needed to concentrate on cultivation, aiming to break through to late-stage Foundation Establishment as soon as possible.

Then, plan for Core Formation!

...

Time flies like an arrow, and a year had passed since Lin Chang’an and the others settled here.

During this year, they gradually adapted to the local way of life, including the situation where mortals and cultivators lived together.

They also witnessed why the cave dwellings here were almost given away.

Tsunamis, heavy rain disasters; the Island Protection Array had to be activated several times a year.

Although the spirit stone consumption to resist these natural disasters wasn’t much, it showed them why the people here were so rugged.

Trade among the islands was frequent, and there were many ships hunting sea fish and sea beasts.

Occasionally, sea beasts even attacked cultivators.

Human Race Cultivators killed demons to obtain pills and cultivation resources, while demon beasts devoured Human Race Cultivators to grow stronger, using them as sustenance.

After the Seven Kingdoms Alliance settled in this area, they brought about significant upheavals.

Conflicts arose from interest clashes with local forces, and as stability returned, major forces from the Seven Kingdoms began forming merchant guilds.

This undoubtedly threatened some interests, making competition inevitable.

This was why Lin Chang’an and Old Hu were reluctant to join the Seven Kingdoms Alliance when they arrived here.

They came to cultivate, to pursue that slim chance of opportunity, not to be dragged into a quagmire of factional conflict.

Suddenly, news spread of the Profound Yin Island forces attacking and severely damaging the Seven Kingdoms Alliance, with Li Huo Palace’s betrayal.

Soon after, Yun Yao unexpectedly visited, accompanied by He Yan.

Outside the cave mansion, inside the pavilion.

Amidst the spirit flesh and spirit wine, Old Hu also arrived, but He Yan seemed somewhat silent.

"Yun Yao, I heard the Profound Yin Divine Sect attacked; what brings you here!?"

Lin Chang’an was secretly alarmed, beginning to understand why Yun Yao parted with them initially.

"The three sects of Yue Kingdom were already branches of the Divine Sect. This time, the Sect Leader personally led the charge. If not for the appearance of True Monarch Lu, the Seven Kingdoms Alliance would have been done for."

As Yun Yao narrated, Lin Chang’an and Old Hu were shaken to their core, realizing how terrifying this event was.

Nascent Soul Cultivators attacked just for three sects?

Yun Yao naturally noticed their confusion and sighed softly:

"It’s also because of True Monarch Lu. It’s said that he deceived the ancestor back then, and in a fit of rage, just exited seclusion to confront them, while True Monarch Lu lived up to expectations by accumulating strength gradually.

Just stepping into the Nascent Soul Stage, he managed to match our Profound Yin Divine Sect’s ancestor in battle. This confrontation was essentially a game between two Nascent Soul Cultivators, but then Li Huo Palace betrayed us!"

Mentioning Li Huo Palace, He Yan rasped more hoarsely:

"It was supposed to be over, but Li Huo Palace sided with the Profound Yin Divine Sect, and Old Ghost, in his fury... ultimately died at the hands of Li Huo Palace’s cultivator Huang Tianxiao.

With his last dying breaths, Old Ghost rasped how they once agreed to join the Profound Yin Divine Sect for revenge..."

When He Yan mentioned this matter, his eyes were full of sorrow.

The relationship between him and Old Ghost was very complicated, they could be considered both teacher and friend.

"Old Ghost he!"

"Old Ghost is Ghost Three Blades."

Lin Chang’an sighed softly and revealed Old Ghost’s true identity.

After all, the person has passed away, and since they’ve come to the Demon Beast Abyss, there’s nothing to conceal anymore.

"It’s actually Old Ghost!"

After Old Hu heard this, the complexity on his face ended with a shake of his head and a long sigh.

Regarding Old Ghost’s plight, they could only sigh deeply.

"Old Ghost was too impatient. For traitors like those in Li Huo Palace, even the Divine Sect would only use them as discarded pieces. He clearly could have waited longer."

He Yan said hoarsely, while Yun Yao beside him shook her head and sighed:

"Old Ghost doesn’t have much lifespan left."

For a moment, everyone fell silent, knowing that a cultivator living for revenge with only a short lifespan left couldn’t afford to wait.

Another old friend has gone.

Lin Chang’an sighed lightly, and everyone raised a cup of wine in memory of this old friend.

"Cultivation! Cultivation! What exactly is being cultivated!"

He Yan drank out of control for the first time, cursing loudly.

And everyone else shook their heads. Although Old Ghost didn’t talk much, they had been together for many years.

Just upon arriving at this place, an old friend departed, leaving everyone a bit downcast.

"Brother Lin, seeing you all standing firmly here this time is enough. This place should remain quiet for a while, especially after True Monarch Lu’s intervention, which also brought some convenience to the Seven Kingdoms Alliance."

Gathering in the pavilion, missing one person, still left a bit of sadness.

However, everyone here was of determined mind, and they soon suppressed these feelings.

Only He Yan’s eyes revealed a hint of unwillingness.

"Life and death in the Immortal Cultivation Realm have always been like this. For us to still be able to gather is not easy."

Then everyone discussed the issues of cultivation and the local customs and practices of this place.

Afterwards, Yun Yao and He Yan bid them farewell.

But before leaving, Yun Yao secretly transmitted a message to him.

"Brother Lin, if Yun Yao is fortunate enough to reach Core Formation, I will definitely come back to help you achieve it too!"

Lin Chang’an was momentarily stunned, watching Yun Yao leave, and with the extra bundle of Jade Scrolls in his hand, he couldn’t help but smile.

Unexpectedly, Yun Yao still remembered the promise during the exploration of the ruins.

However, achieving Core Formation is not so easy. I hope Yun Yao can succeed smoothly.

Moreover, he wouldn’t place his hope for Core Formation on others; he must prepare himself too.

"Old Lin, people have left, and you’re still watching."

Old Hu teased, which made Lin Chang’an smile and shake his head:

"Old Hu, you don’t understand."

That one sentence choked Old Hu, leaving him wide-eyed, as if he had suffered a great loss and didn’t know how to retaliate.

"But unexpectedly, Mr. Yun and Mr. He were actually people of the Profound Yin Divine Sect."

Now having arrived at the Demon Beast Abyss, Yun Yao no longer concealed her identity, though she didn’t deliberately tell everyone about it either.

Therefore, only Lin Chang’an knew about Yun Yao’s defection from Li Huo Palace.

Afterwards, the two of them also pondered quietly.

The Profound Yin Divine Sect belongs to the Demon Dao and is one of the Sixteen Sea Suppression Sects, established on Profound Yin Island in the Outer Sea.

Some powerful forces seek out islands rich in spiritual energy in the Outer Sea to take root and establish power.

The Sixteen Sea Suppression Sects include both righteous and demon paths,

but there are also many powerful loose cultivators who haven’t established strong forces, though their strength is in no way lacking.

However, wanting to establish oneself in the Outer Sea is extremely challenging, or else one risks becoming the food of demon beasts at a moment’s carelessness.

"Alright, Old Lin, I’m going into seclusion. I probably won’t be able to come by to drink with you for the next two years."

Upon hearing this from Old Hu, Lin Chang’an was momentarily stunned, then smiled and cupped his hands:

"Then congratulations to you, Old Hu, for advancing in cultivation."

Old Hu was already a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, having had a solid foundation over the years, it seems he’s about to break through to Late-stage Foundation Establishment.

This made Lin Chang’an feel a bit tense himself.

He also needed to speed up his cultivation, striving for an early breakthrough.

Breaking through to Late-stage Foundation Establishment, preparing for Core Formation Spiritual Objects, he has so many things to do.