Chapter 474 - 253: The Theory of Xuantian Luck (Part 2)

Lin Chang’an pondered to himself, perhaps there are too many Profound Celestial Immortal Vines now.

If a single split body can double the cultivation speed, then that’s simply a blessing for him.

[Tier Three Lower Grade Talisman Master (Proficiency 321/500)]

[Tier Three Lower Grade Alchemist (Proficiency 189/500)]

[Tier Three Lower Grade Array Master (Proficiency 23/100)]

[Tier One Upper Grade Artifact Refiner (Grandmaster 23/5000)]

Looking at the progress of his four major Immortal Cultivation Skills, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but reveal a satisfied smile.

"With one more split body, the effect is indeed different."

Forty-three years ago, his first Tier Three skill was as a Talisman Master; given his speed of skill improvement, it shouldn’t have been this slow.

"It’s not just that Tier Three talisman paper is rare, the more important point is the lack of Tier Three inheritance."

As for alchemy, if the materials for Tier Three elixirs were easy to gather, he wouldn’t have started preparing Spirit Supplement Pills just at the Core Formation Early Stage.

Lin Chang’an’s eyes flickered; now with this external manifestation, he could assist in skill improvement, meaning that he could likely cultivate all the four major skills.

As for any delays, at the Tier Three stage of skills, most progress relies on continuously comprehending different cultivation insights.

Like before, it’s no longer realistic to simultaneously work hard on talisman painting to increase proficiency.

Moreover, Tier Three skill inheritances are each more precious than the last, and not so easily obtained; hence, cultivating all four at once won’t hinder his progress.

Instead, it would effectively maximize his current advantages.

"Still lacking in foundational depth, if only I had the inheritance of any Tier Four skill, I could naturally focus on one."

Thinking this, Lin Chang’an felt a bit helpless—it’s tough being a loose cultivator, having to do everything personally and compete for every resource.

"If only I could obtain the other two pieces of Profound Celestial Withered Leaves, then could I have two more split bodies!"

The thought of having three split bodies brought a surge of warmth to Lin Chang’an’s heart.

"When the opportunity arises, I must retrieve the other two withered leaves."

Since he started cultivating the Profound Celestial Immortal Vine, he’s felt the difficulty involved.

Up to now, he’s only just revived a single green leaf; there’s no telling when the vine will sprout again.

Hence, obtaining the other two withered leaves is the best choice.

"But one must take things one step at a time; the upcoming trade meeting is priority, first gather materials for the Spirit Supplement Pill.

Enhancing the Spirit Root, Golden Core quality, and cultivation speed is key; ultimately, in the Immortal Cultivation Realm, power reigns supreme, not these skills."

No matter how strong the skills, they are just auxiliary.

If he had Nascent Soul power now, he would have long since retrieved his treasures.

Thinking this, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but nod secretly; first enhance power, for with power comes the ability to take and give as one pleases.

"Pill complete!"

As the split body completed a batch of elixirs, Lin Chang’an’s form revealed a smile; with a wave, the split body transformed into a leaf of the Profound Celestial Immortal Vine and was directly absorbed back into his body.

The split body and the main body are essentially one; two minds with connected divine sense.

This differs from a Second Nascent Soul, which could be viewed as another version of oneself but requires the main body to deliberately receive thoughts.

There’s even been stories in the Immortal Cultivation Realm of Second Nascent Souls betraying and devouring their master, a problem his external manifestation doesn’t have.

Similarly, it cannot serve as another self as freely and conveniently as a Second Nascent Soul can.

...

Outside Celestial Spring Peak.

"Mr. Lin."

Xu Lingfeng and Liu Ruyu from the Profound Sound Pavilion, these two newly advanced Core Formation cultivators, smiled and cupped their hands toward Lin Chang’an.

This time they were heading to Five Dragons Island for trading together.

"Mr. Xu, Fairy Liu."

Lin Chang’an also smiled and greeted the two of them; regardless of personal feelings, addressing a female cultivator as Fairy is never offensive.

The three of them represented the Profound Sound Pavilion this time; the deterrence of three Core Formation cultivators was not insignificant.

However, Xu Lingfeng looked somewhat displeased, glancing at Red Fire Peak and frowning:

"This Mr. Wen is quite arrogant; we invited him to the Core Formation cultivators’ trade meeting, and he didn’t come."

Xu Lingfeng, as the current number two Core Formation cultivator of Profound Sound Pavilion, exhibited a bit of pride between his brows.

Understandable, given that the Profound Sound Pavilion now has Bihai Palace as its backing.

And within the sect, apart from Fairy Ni Chang as the Sect Leader, his strength and potential were the highest, a bit of pride was indeed justified.

It’s like after cultivating arduously for over a hundred years and finally forming a core; can’t one afford to indulge a little?

"Brother Xu, Wen Danshi has already said he’s currently refining a batch of elixirs."

Beside him, Liu Ruyu cast a calm glance at her senior brother, her tone somewhat curt.

Obviously, the two were not getting along well.

As a semi-outsider, Lin Chang’an pretended not to notice, smiling and nodding:

"This Mr. Wen has a peculiar temperament; it’s just a matter of getting used to it, but his reliability is unquestionable."

With Lin Chang’an’s assurance and confident demeanor, the two had no doubts.

After all, in their eyes, the Crystal Condensing Pill Lin Chang’an uses was refined by this man.

Being in the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea, where he didn’t seize resources forcefully despite his fake pill stage strength, Lin Chang’an’s endorsement was credible.

"I wonder what treasure Mr. Lin is looking to exchange this time? If I happen to have it, perhaps it needn’t go to someone else."

Xu Lingfeng asked out of curiosity, without any ill intent; trading internally for needed items is naturally better than letting them go to an outsider.

The matter regarding Wen Danshi was just an interlude; to Golden Core cultivators, a Fake Pill cultivator is of no concern, as those who can reincarnate and cultivate anew are exceedingly rare.

Were it not for his Tier Three Alchemy skill, a mere Fake Pill cultivator would never qualify to stand on equal footing with them.

Facing Xu Lingfeng’s curiosity and a hint of goodwill, Lin Chang’an did not hold back or hide, and sighed lightly:

"I once owed Mr. Wen a favor, and now need to find a Tier Three Middle Grade Demon Pill for him."

Tier Three Middle Grade Demon Pill!

Upon hearing this, Xu Lingfeng and Liu Ruyu couldn’t help but show shock.

Subsequently, Liu Ruyu awkwardly looked at Lin Chang’an; a Tier Three Middle Grade Demon Pill is worth at least one hundred fifty thousand middle grade Spirit Stones, and for a bit more, one could even exchange for an ordinary Tier Three Middle Grade Magical Treasure.

Though the heritage of Profound Sound Pavilion allows them to inherit sect cultivators’ elder Magical Treasures after they become core formation cultivators, both of them are currently preparing to refine their Lifebound Treasures.

Thus, the Tier Three Middle Grade Demon Pill is an expensive investment for them too.

"Mr. Lin, your character is truly admirable."

Liu Ruyu couldn’t help but express a look of admiration, Lin Chang’an exchanging this for a favor meant he was a person of trustworthy character.

Lin Chang’an kept a calm demeanor, for identity and reputation are self-made when venturing out.

"Mr. Lin, your beneficence is commendable."

Xu Lingfeng also flushed with embarrassment, offering insincere praise.

In reality, he too could not provide such a demon pill; even if he had one, he’d long have exchanged it for rare materials needed for refining his Lifebound Treasure.

"In that case, let’s be on our way."

Liu Ruyu, this Core Formation cultivator, gazed at him apologetically.

For whatever reason, whether due to low core quality or otherwise, she didn’t possess Xu Lingfeng’s arrogance.

Then the three transformed into escape light, heading toward the most bustling part of the Five Dragons Island Market.

...

It’s undeniable that the escape light of a Core Formation cultivator is swift.

Before forming a core, cultivators relied on flying with magical artifacts, battling flying demon beasts but always lagging in agility.

But the escape light of a Core Formation cultivator entirely compensates for this flaw.

"We’re here!"

Moments later, the three escape lights descended into the bustling Five Dragon Island Market, drawing looks of reverence and admiration from countless cultivators.

This feeling was something even Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but marvel at; only Core Formation cultivators possessed the right to traverse directly through the air above without reproach.

As a former Foundation Establishment cultivator, he dared not fly with magical artifacts over the market for fear of being seen as provocative.

"Welcome, true personages."

Upon arriving at a restaurant, a Foundation Establishment cultivator waiting outside respectfully bowed in greeting.

The trio, looking at the Foundation Establishment cultivator, nodded lightly with nonchalance and strode inside.

Core Formation and Foundation Establishment cultivators were already worlds apart.

Xu Lingfeng led ahead of the other two, assuming the demeanor of Profound Sound Pavilion’s second in command.

Lin Chang’an, following behind, remained unperturbed and exceedingly calm.

This was a good thing, and he wouldn’t intervene.

Upon entering, seeing more than twenty already gathered Fake Pill cultivators, Lin Chang’an silently sighed.

Hopefully, this trade meeting will yield the Tier Three Middle Grade Demon Pill he needs.

Otherwise, he’d have to devise a plan to hunt for it himself.