Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

Chapter 783: Chapter 374: Tier Three Upper Grade Array Master

Star Shift, and in the blink of an eye, five years had passed.

Many things happened during these five years, but the most famous was the appearance of a Transformation Thunder Tribulation in a certain sea region of the Outer Sea, and the addition of a Transformed Great Demon.

This attracted many Nascent Soul Cultivators, who moved at the news, intent on hunting this Great Demon that dared to venture deep into the sea regions of human cultivators.

In the end, several Nascent Soul Cultivators pursued it for half a year, only for the Transformed Great Demon to seemingly vanish into thin air, leaving no trace.

Meanwhile, the Five Dragons Island Sea Region had been turbulent in recent years.

The Red Fire Sect pursued a Tribulation Cultivator, who appeared several times, causing quite a stir.

The fact that the cultivators of the Red Fire Sect were so relentless in their pursuit also tempted many cultivators, who couldn’t resist the lure despite knowing there was an issue.

Bibo Island.

"So, many Loose Cultivators participated despite knowing there was an issue?"

Under the gray sky, in the pavilion, Lin Chang’an listened to the report from Shen Zhuang, Li Tianmo, and Zhou Bingxuan, his expression remaining calm.

"Yes, there have already been several disturbances recently, but with the Four Seas Commerce Association and us maintaining order on Five Dragons Island, there hasn’t been any major unrest."

Shen Zhuang respectfully cupped his hands as he spoke, the upheaval of these five years had matured them greatly, witnessing the harsh reality that those below Core Formation Cultivators were mere ants.

They also realized that even Core Formation Cultivators were still just pieces on the chessboard.

During these five years, Li Tianmo and Zhou Bingxuan had advanced significantly in their cultivation, almost touching that bottleneck.

As for Shen Zhuang, having made a late breakthrough, it would still take him another decade or two to reach perfection.

"What are your thoughts on the turmoil at Five Dragons Island?"

In recent years, he had been cultivating on Bibo Island, and information and dividends from the island were conveniently brought by the merchant ships of the Profound Sound Pavilion.

The three of them were among the ones responsible, having come specially to report and deliver resources to Lin Chang’an.

Lin Chang’an glanced at the three of them and posed this question as if assessing them.

The three exchanged looks, and finally, Shen Zhuang hesitated before speaking first:

"Great-Uncle, I feel that in the Yue Kingdom, Core Formation Cultivators are heavens, but here it seems even these lofty Core Formation Cultivators are fighting desperately for resources."

Hearing this, Lin Chang’an nodded calmly, knowing that even Core Formation Cultivators weren’t all the same.

Li Tianmo, after some thought, said, "Great-Uncle, I think many of these Core Formation Cultivators have their judgment clouded by greed; it’s clearly a murky water."

Lastly, Zhou Bingxuan furrowed her brows slightly and cupped her hands, saying:

"Elder Lin, this junior believes that perhaps they are aware of the issues, but many of the Core Formation Cultivators involved this time are nearing the end of their lifespan and wish to secure a future for their descendants."

Each of the three, due to their backgrounds and foundations, saw things differently.

Shen Zhuang’s view was quite vague, and perhaps due to his lagging cultivation, he felt less strongly about Core Formation than the other two.

Li Tianmo, due to familial reasons, especially with Li Yifan’s declining health in recent years, faced the inevitable disturbances in family resource distribution once he was gone.

The pressure on him was considerable.

Zhou Bingxuan’s family might not be strong, but the Zhou Family’s hundreds of years of accumulation were substantial, granting them decent insight and advantages in other areas.

Seeing the three, Lin Chang’an sighed inwardly. Ultimately, none were truly born as Loose Cultivators; they all had family and clan resources behind them.

They hadn’t truly felt the weight of their family’s rise and fall resting solely on their shoulders.

"Among this group, the majority aren’t foolish, nor are they blinded by greed; rather, they have steadfast Taoist hearts, understanding what they need!"

As someone who started from nothing on the path of cultivation, he could truly empathize with their mindset.

Watching their puzzled expressions, Lin Chang’an spoke earnestly:

"Opportunities with hope would never come to them; only those without hope offer them a chance, so even knowing it could very well be a trap, they are willing to throw themselves into it.

Because what they need is an opportunity, they are willing to risk everything for it."

How rare are opportunities?

Back when he was at Qi Refining Third Layer, the Demon Hunting Squad, alongside numerous other Qi Refining Third Layer cultivators, hunted a Tier One late-stage Demon Beast.

They knew the late-stage cultivators of the Demon Hunting Squad merely used them as cannon fodder and bait, but even so, they felt the need to fight desperately for just this one chance.

If Loose Cultivators didn’t even dare to fight, they would get nothing.

After saying this slowly, Lin Chang’an looked at the three, each wearing different expressions, their eyes flickering with unspoken thoughts.

Lin Chang’an then smiled faintly, as though what he just said was merely a simple evaluation.

He had said all he needed to; achieving Core Formation wasn’t that easy.

Choices were entirely their own.

"Previously, your Zhou Family sent quite a lot of resources. I promised to give you a chance for Core Formation, but when exactly that will be depends on yourself."

Then Lin Chang’an turned his gaze to Li Tianmo and Shen Zhuang, speaking softly:

"If you two get the opportunity, I will also give you a chance."

Unlike with the Zhou Family, whose Core Formation opportunity was semi-reciprocal, selling and giving.

For Li Tianmo and Shen Zhuang, it was a gesture from him and Yun Yao in memory of their past connections with Shen Lie, Wei Buyi, Lu Qingqing, and Erniu’s descendants.

Upon hearing about the Core Formation opportunity, the three showed excited expressions.

"Thank you, Great-Uncle/Elder Lin."

The three bowed in appreciation, and Lin Chang’an casually waved, granting each of them insights on Core Formation.

After the Secret Realm, he would leave. For the descendants of some old friends, and those connected to old times, he would naturally offer what care he could.

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