Chapter 435: Chapter 272: Primordial Jianmu, Centennial Birthday Feast

Lin Changheng’s eyes twinkled with anticipation.

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Notably, over the past year and a half, the transformation of his Red Sky Profound Flame had progressed only slightly, expanding just a little.

Despite the empowerment from the Red True Essence gained by cultivating the Jade Void Brilliance Scripture, its rate of progress was not what it used to be. Lin Changheng estimated that the Red Sky Profound Flame’s accumulation had now reached about eighty-nine percent.

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Furthermore, during this period, the two Spirit Beasts continued to provide blood offerings.

Yan Mingyi handled the process, delivering the blood through a small window.

Without hesitation, Lin Changheng continued the Spirit Stealing process, and the two Treasure Seeds once again took shape one after the other.

Spirit Stealing: 100/100

Deep Lake Spirit Clam Treasure Seed·Fifth Layer

Obtained: Nourishing Spirit Technique - Transformation

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Spirit Stealing: 100/100

Black Armored Earth Turtle Treasure Seed·Fourth Layer

Obtained: Earth Control Technique: Ascension

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His Divine Soul was once again cleansed and nourished, leaving Lin Changheng feeling incredibly refreshed.

Lin Changheng immediately performed Introspection and discovered that the azure radiance within his body had become even thicker and more solid.

Its expansion in volume allowed it to nourish up to five Treasures at once.

Its efficiency and effects were incomparable to before, having reached a new height.

This was perfect timing. Once his Magical Treasure Embryo was successfully refined, he could absorb it directly into his body to be nourished. Compared to other Cultivators with Magical Treasure Embryos, his nourishing efficiency and the resulting power would likely be far greater.

It was worth noting that the three Treasure Talismans Lin Changheng had initially started nourishing now had about twenty-five years of nourishment.

The subsequent three had also been nourished for over ten years.

Once they reached fifty years of nourishment, they would become one of Lin Changheng’s trump cards.

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The Earth Control Technique from the Black Armored Earth Turtle had now also reached the Ascension realm.

In actual combat, Lin Changheng had found a better way to use this Abnormal Technique: weakening an enemy’s Earth Defense Techniques to catch them by surprise.

Furthermore, it also provided a greater boost to the defense, control, and attack power of his own Earth Magic.

In a nutshell, it enhanced himself and weakened the enemy.

The Earth Escape Demon Technique was once again enhanced. He could now go sixty yards deep into the earth and hide silently for a hundred breaths! With a single escape, he could travel at least thirteen li.

When facing most Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators, as long as Lin Changheng’s feet were on the ground, he could kill them if he had the advantage. If not, he could generally escape with a single use of the technique.

As for Fake Core Cultivators, Lin Changheng hadn’t had much interaction with them, but if he were to face one, he should have a decent chance of escape.

After all, he also had the Master Level Shadow Escape Technique and the Third Layer Water Shadow Stealth Technique. With techniques to support him in various scenarios, their combination made him all the more unpredictable.

’For me, survival relies primarily on escape; being able to slip away is crucial.’

’In Magical Combat, it’s naturally best if I can kill my opponent. But if I can’t win, I need to flee—and I need to be faster than anyone else!’

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CREAK!

The heavy stone door slowly opened, stirring up fine dust. After a year and a half in seclusion, Lin Changheng finally emerged.

He slowly walked out of the dim Seclusion Room. His posture was still upright, and his face seemed largely unchanged, but his deep eyes seemed to hold a wealth of new insights. The aura around him was harmonious and natural, making him appear more reserved and profound.

Sensing his emergence, Yan Mingyi immediately hurried over to greet him, her beautiful eyes filled with joy and concern. "Husband, you’re finally out of seclusion!"

She carefully sized up Lin Changheng. Seeing that his aura was stable and that nothing was amiss, she finally relaxed completely. A radiant smile blossomed on her face. "Husband, your timing is perfect. All the preparations for your one-hundredth birthday celebration are complete."

Lin Changheng looked at her with a gentle gaze and nodded. "You’ve worked hard."

His voice was steady, with a slight hoarseness from disuse, which only made him sound more composed.

Then, his Divine Sense spread out as silently and smoothly as flowing mercury, instantly blanketing the entire Moonrest Island. The festive decorations of lanterns and banners, the island’s Spirit Field facilities, the silent and efficient Black and White Puppets bustling about... he took it all in at a glance.

The corner of his mouth curved into a barely perceptible arc. ’It seems that while I was in seclusion, Mingyi has managed the island impeccably, even better than I expected.’

"Since we’ve decided to hold a small celebration, is the guest list ready?"

Lin Changheng asked as he strolled outside. Since Yan Mingyi had already made up her mind, he wasn’t going to object.

"I’ve drafted a preliminary list for your review, Husband. For some of the guests who live far away, I’ve already taken the liberty of sending out the invitations."

Yan Mingyi, walking by his side, handed him a Jade Scroll and said with a smile, "Isle Master Xu and Fairy Cheng have also sent their congratulations and said they will definitely come in person to celebrate and help out."

Lin Changheng took the Jade Scroll, swept his Divine Sense across it, and nodded slightly.

Yan Mingyi had been by his side for decades, completely devoted. He had never hidden most of his connections and relationships from her, so of course she was aware of them.

"Let’s do it this way, then."

Lin Changheng gave the list a quick glance. Seeing that it consisted of Cultivators and Influences with whom he had close ties, he nodded.

"Great!"

Receiving Lin Changheng’s approval, Yan Mingyi felt a sense of satisfaction from being trusted, and a smile bloomed on her face like a flower.

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Time flew by. Under Yan Mingyi’s meticulous management and the efficient coordination of the many Puppets, all the preparations proceeded in an orderly fashion.

In the blink of an eye, it was three days before Lin Changheng’s one-hundredth birthday.

「That day.」

Two streaks of Escape Light flew in from the horizon, heading toward Jade Belt Lake before descending directly toward Moonrest Island.

The Escape Lights faded, stopping before the Array and revealing the figures within. They were, in fact, two women of outstanding grace and distinctly different temperaments.

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