Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

A few days later.

In the Spirit Land of the Profound Sound Pavilion, a surge of aura appeared, causing Fairy Ni Chang to shiver slightly from an uncanny light.

"Haha, I heard that a fellow cultivator was coming for a breakthrough, but I didn’t expect to be a step too late."

"Master Li, you’re jesting."

After the arrival of Master Li, the tributor of Five Dragons Island, Fairy Ni Chang wore a false smile to greet him.

Despite their feigned pleasantries, Master Li revealed his arrogance with no restraint; he showed no concession toward Fairy Ni Chang, a True Pill Cultivator.

It’s true he was a Fake Pill Cultivator, but apart from the backing of Five Dragons Island, he also relied on a Tier Three Spirit Pet, which allowed him to stand on equal footing with a Core Formation Early Stage Cultivator.

Meanwhile, inside the Earth Fire Cave Mansion, Lin Chang’an remained oblivious to the conflict between the Profound Sound Pavilion and Five Dragons Island.

At this moment, he was intently focusing on the Phoenix Cry Bird’s breakthrough.

Having consumed the Tier Three Yin Spirit Demon Pill obtained earlier, it proved to be a great nourishment for the Phoenix Cry Bird at such a critical breakthrough point, significantly accelerating its evolution.

Lin Chang’an sat several yards away from the Phoenix Cry Bird, acting as its protector.

Fire encircled the Phoenix Cry Bird, making it impossible to get close, emitting a violent aura. The golden flame, in particular, even made Lin Chang’an feel a menacing threat of death.

"Hope everything goes smoothly!"

Amidst the terrifying aura, the Phoenix Cry Bird let out a cry of pain, yet it persevered.

...

A few days passed.

Above the cave mansion, the Spiritual Energy of Heaven and Earth stirred, leading to a Core Formation phenomenon.

Dark clouds rolled, and under the convergence of fire attribute spiritual energy, they turned fiery red.

A strong aura of demon malice spread out, astonishing the cultivators guarding near the Profound Sound Pavilion.

"It has begun."

In a side hall outside the cave mansion, Master Li and Master Ni Chang were having tea and discussing Taoism. Suddenly sensing this aura, they couldn’t help but look up.

"Judging from this Core Formation phenomenon, the fellow cultivator’s spirit pet has a very rich fire attribute, indicating that its bloodline grade is not low."

Master Li, seemingly casual in his words, but his eyes revealed a hint of jealousy deep within.

The momentum was significant, and such a loose cultivator having a Tier Three Spirit Pet seemed outrageous; it should become the blood food of his Copper Armor Corpse.

He didn’t even mind feeding both the spirit pet and the Fake Pill Cultivator to the Copper Armor Corpse if the latter was foolish enough.

The aura in the sky grew increasingly terrifying, and a few days later, it had condensed into a terrifying fiery cloud, making Master Li’s expression worsen.

Could it be that this person’s spirit pet is of Earth Grade bloodline?

He absolutely did not believe that this person had superior, or even top-grade Core Formation Spiritual Objects.

How could a Fake Pill Cultivator, who hadn’t even stepped into True Pill, afford such an extravagant Core Formation Spiritual Object for their spirit pet?

Beside him, Fairy Ni Chang also frowned secretly.

"If Master He’s spirit pet indeed advances smoothly, recruiting him wouldn’t be inferior to recruiting a True Pill Cultivator."

It seemed that the recruitment treatment for Master He needed to be elevated, at least equivalent to that of a True Pill Cultivator.

In the Immortal Cultivation Realm, it was common for one’s prestige to rise with their spirit pet.

...

At this moment inside the cave mansion.

After consuming the Core Formation Spiritual Object, the Phoenix Cry Bird was enveloped in cascading flames of fiery red, wrapping around itself.

Ultimately, it condensed into a giant egg, a yard tall.

The color of molten lava, with threads of golden lines on the egg that pulsed like veins, flashing with light.

"Something’s not right!"

Lin Chang’an, who was protecting, could clearly sense the Phoenix Cry Bird’s current state.

Inside the egg, the Phoenix Cry Bird continued to emit cries of pain and weakness, seemingly encountering obstacles during its metamorphosis and evolution.

"Not good, the Phoenix Cry Bird seems unable to complete its transformation."

Lin Chang’an’s expression turned extremely grim; though he had prepared a lot, with regular bloodline spirit pets, there was at least a sixty to seventy percent chance of success.

But considering the Phoenix Cry Bird’s bloodline, despite his care, it was still insufficient.

Especially since it was a Golden Flame Divine Phoenix, making evolution a life-and-death ordeal.

"The Phoenix Cry Bird’s Core Formation requires more than just a breakthrough; it involves a bloodline evolution akin to rebirth through flames."

With such dual difficulty, it was naturally extremely challenging.

The pained wailing and plea of divine sense from within the egg caused Lin Chang’an to frown.

"This rebirth through flames must depend on itself, external aid..."

Just then, as if something occurred to Lin Chang’an, he hurriedly advanced and placed his palm on the bird egg.

In an instant, the egg’s terrifying high temperature made Lin Chang’an’s palm sizzle with smoke.

However, with the infusion of life-imbued mana into the egg, the Phoenix Cry Bird inside expressed a yearning awareness.

"It works!"

Lin Chang’an secretly sighed in relief; against Core Formation, the life-imbued mana had minimal effect.

But for a demon beast undergoing metamorphosis and evolution through rebirth by flames, it was a potent stimulant.

With the continuous infusion of rich life-imbued mana, the Phoenix Cry Bird within the egg surged with vitality, enduring the torment of the flames.

"Since that’s the case, I’ll give it my all!"

With this thought, Lin Chang’an’s expression solidified, and he withdrew a few yards back.

Facing the Phoenix Cry Bird’s yearning awareness, he first established an array barrier.

Then, he sat cross-legged, activating his Cultivation Technique, and the Profound Celestial Immortal Vine slowly appeared at his dantian.

Under Lin Chang’an’s urging, mana coursed through the Profound Celestial Immortal Vine, and a beam of mana emitting a green glow began to inject into the bird egg.

This life essence was even purer and more concentrated.