novelapdf Chapter 36 System Changes, Golden Core Immortal Descends
Chapter 36 System Changes, Golden Core Immortal Descends
Seeing that Jiang Chuan was willing to go as a guest with them,
Tong Yan, Zhou Yuan, and Lin Zhiwei exchanged glances and breathed a sigh of relief in unison.
Faced with the terrifying aura emanating from Jiang Chuan, they felt immense pressure and naturally did not want to risk their patrol by fighting Jiang Chuan. If they were to perish, all their cultivation in this life would be for naught.
"I am already deeply honored that Fellow Daoist Ye would grace me with his presence; there is no need for me to trouble you."
"Fellow Daoist, please follow me."
Tong Yan led the way while simultaneously transmitting her voice to Zhou Yuan and Lin Zhiwei:
"Junior brothers and sisters, judging from his demeanor and actions, he may indeed be a disciple of a reclusive master who came to Taihu Market by chance to break through, and is not deliberately targeting my Biyang Immortal Sect. You must be polite in your words from now on and not offend him."
"Yes, Senior Brother Tong, we understand." Zhou Yuan and Lin Zhiwei nodded.
Tong Yan paused, then continued:
"When we arrive at the main hall, you should arrange for your servants to prepare a table of fine food and wine. Be sure to treat them with the highest level of hospitality. Establishing goodwill now may bring us opportunities in the future."
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Watching his clone leave with Lin Zhiwei and the other two, Jiang Chuan finally relaxed a little.
He secretly scanned the surrounding cultivators with his divine sense and heard various different discussions, which made him smile wryly.
When his clone appeared, he did not deliberately conceal his presence, but instead appeared openly in front of many cultivators in Taihu Market, naturally in order to clear his true self of suspicion.
Some people exclaimed with admiration, "Look! Could this young man be the mysterious cultivator who caused such a terrifying celestial phenomenon? He's so young, and indeed, handsome and extraordinary. He must come from a powerful sect or immortal clan..."
Naturally, there were also cultivators who, fearless and audacious, wanted to watch the drama unfold.
"The Biyang Immortal Sect has always been domineering and forceful. I thought we would fight this mysterious cultivator, but it's a pity that we've gotten along peacefully. I was hoping to witness a battle between Foundation Establishment cultivators."
"Heh, you madman, aren't you afraid of being caught in the aftershocks of a Foundation Establishment cultivator's battle? You'll lose your life if you're not careful."
"It doesn't matter. At worst, I'll just die. I'm already eighty-eight years old and have no hope of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage. I don't have many years left to live, and I'll be all alone. So the more exciting it is, the better."
In addition, there were even people who wanted to become his disciples.
"Such a terrifying celestial phenomenon indicates that the person who breaks through must be extraordinary. If I could become their disciple, I might have a chance to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage in this lifetime."
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Jiang Chuan shook his head, ignoring the surrounding chatter.
He continued to multitask, following Tong Yan and Lin Zhiwei to the core of the market while carefully observing the changes within himself.
He opened the system panel, and all the changes were clearly displayed before him.
Name: Jiang Chuan (42 years old)
[Remaining lifespan: 300 years]
【灵根：金3、木61、水2、火5、土2、风1、雷1、光1、时1、空1（可投入寿命进行演化）】
[Cultivation Level (Chaos Dao Scripture): Foundation Establishment Level 1 (Can be evolved by investing lifespan)]
[Taoist Method: Vajra Body: Perfection... Illusionary Character Secret Basic Version 1.0: Perfection; Action Character Secret Basic Version 1.0: Perfection; The Person Character Secret Basic Version 1.0: Perfection; Fighting Character Secret Basic Version 1.0: Perfection...]
Talisman Dao: First-tier superior grade; Alchemy: First-tier supreme grade; Weapon Forging: First-tier superior grade; Array Formation: First-tier superior grade... (Can be evolved by investing lifespan)
[Innate Divine Ability: Clone (Basic Level, can evolve by investing lifespan)]
Lifespan Function:
Lifespan Barrier: 3 mu (Tier 1, low-grade, 1 mu already invested, can be invested in lifespan for evolution)
Lifespan Dojo: Within the Lifespan Dojo, one can absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, conceal one's own heavenly secrets. The range and duration of its activation require different amounts of lifespan.
He first looked at his own lifespan.
When he was cultivating his life force, he had less than 30 years left. After breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, his life essence changed, causing his remaining lifespan to skyrocket to 300 years.
In this cultivation world, the lifespan of an ordinary mortal is about one Jiazi (60 years) under normal circumstances, while the lifespan of a typical Qi Refining cultivator is about two Jiazi, or about 120 years.
The lifespan of a Foundation Establishment cultivator is more than twice that of a Qi Refining cultivator, approximately 240 years.
He was no ordinary cultivator, but a special cultivator who had cultivated the immortal-grade technique "Chaos Dao Scripture," whose lifespan might be longer than that of an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator, reaching 300 years...
"It's alright!"
Jiang Chuan nodded slightly and continued to look at his other stats. His cultivation level, Dao techniques, and other attributes were largely as he had expected.
However, the [Life Barrier] was something he hadn't expected.
"After breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, my lifespan barrier only increased by 2 acres. How could it be so little?"
Jiang Chuan frowned slightly, feeling somewhat dissatisfied.
The lifespan barrier is related to the range of lifespan that can be devoured. The wider the range of the lifespan barrier, the more lifespan he can devour and the faster his growth will be.
But now, it has only increased by 2 mu.
It was far below his expectations.
"Alas, it seems that if one wants to ascend to the heavens in one step and achieve the status of a deity, or even an immortal, it will take a long time."
"I hope that when I break through to a higher realm, the range of the lifespan barrier will be ×3 instead of +2, so that the gap will become larger and larger as I continue to break through to higher realms."
Jiang Chuan sighed softly to himself, then looked at the [Talented Abilities] section, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
He had previously thought that his innate abilities would undergo various changes once his cultivation level improved.
I never expected to see it now.
Since innate supernatural abilities can be evolved through spending one's lifespan, doesn't that mean he doesn't need to wait for his realm to advance, but can consume his lifespan in advance to evolve and improve his innate supernatural abilities?
Currently, one can only have one clone. If it is upgraded, it may be able to have two, three... or even an infinite number.
Perhaps the combat power of the clones can be stacked?
Can clones cultivate on their own?
Thinking about the changes in his innate supernatural abilities in the future,
A pleased smile appeared on Jiang Chuan's face.
Suddenly, his smile vanished.
"Oh no, time is running out, the clone is about to dissipate."
Thinking of this,
He immediately began to use his life force to save up ten years of his lifespan before finally stopping.
The innate supernatural ability "cloning" is, after all, only a Foundation Establishment stage supernatural ability. Although the supernatural ability is powerful, it also has many limitations.
He had just tested it, and found that the current clone could only exist for about fifteen minutes without fighting.
To keep the clones alive, the only way is to increase their lifespan.
"Having spent ten years of my lifespan, I wonder how long this clone can exist?"
Jiang Chuan muttered to himself,
His gaze fell upon the spiritual field, and he had already made up his mind that after breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, it would be time to leave this place.
After this incident, Lingtian in Dingzi District will inevitably become a key area of focus for Taihu Market, no longer fitting his choice to quietly farm.
Just then, he suddenly paused, a serious expression appearing on his face.
"...Huh, is the main event about to begin?"
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the other side,
Jiang Chuan's clone followed Tong Yan and Lin Zhiwei to the heart of Taihu Market.
This is the core of the second-tier spiritual vein in Taihu Market, where the spiritual energy is exceptionally rich. Various second-tier spiritual plants grow lushly, and more than ten carved and jade-paved cave dwellings are situated on the spiritual vein, shrouded by a spirit-gathering array to prevent the second-tier spiritual energy from flowing out.
At this moment, Jiang Chuan was sitting in the central council hall, drinking tea with Tong Yan and two other Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Since it was an avatar, Jiang Chuan wasn't afraid of being poisoned by the other party. He simply picked up a cup of tea, blew on it gently, and then took a sip.
Instantly, a refreshing and cool sensation filled my chest, and even my thoughts became much clearer, as if I had been enlightened. Many questions about cultivation were easily resolved, and the fatigue in my body also vanished completely...
This tea is even more refreshing and delicious than the best tea and alcoholic beverages he had ever tasted in his previous life. It truly deserves to be called a celestial tea in the cultivation world.
"This tea is quite good."
Jiang Chuan smiled and gave it a very high evaluation.
Hearing Jiang Chuan's evaluation, Tong Yan stroked his chin, a satisfied look on his face, and introduced:
"So Fellow Daoist Ye is also a tea lover. This tea is a specialty of my Taihu Market, a second-tier Cloud Mist Tea. There are only three tea plants in the entire Taihu Market, grown on a second-tier spiritual vein..."
"If you like it, fellow Daoist, please take some back with you later as a small token of my appreciation."
Jiang Chuan did not refuse.
"Then thank you very much, fellow Daoist."
Tong Yan tapped her fingers lightly on the table, her gaze fixed on Jiang Chuan, and asked with a hint of anticipation, "May I ask, fellow Daoist, what are your plans next?"
Jiang Chuan's expression shifted slightly.
He knew that the real "scene" was about to begin. The other party was treating him to good tea and food, so it was clear that they weren't just trying to make a good connection; they must have something in mind.
"I have been wandering the world with my master, with no fixed abode. For the time being, I will stay in Taihu Market. As for where I will go in the future, I will have to wait for my master's instructions."
He directly shifted the blame to that fabricated, nonexistent master.
Tong Yan's eyes flashed, and she nodded.
"Oh, I see. That's exactly what it means."
"Fellow Daoist, you are such a talented young man, you must come from an extraordinary background. May I ask where you are from?"
Jiang Chuan was speechless. Could you have asked any more obviously?
Why don't you just ask me where I'm from, what kind of cultivation method I practice, and whether I have any connections?
If it weren't for stalling for time, nobody would bother with you; they would have run away long ago.
However, as a former online novelist, who can't make up stories?
I can make up hundreds of versions of a wonderful story off the top of my head.
Jiang Chuan took a sip of tea, gazed at the distant sky, sighed deeply, and feigned a sorrowful and lonely expression.
"I was an orphan, taken in by my master when I was two or three years old. We've depended on each other ever since, and I still haven't found out about my family history..."
Upon hearing Jiang Chuan's "tragic background,"
Tong Yan, Lin Zhiwei, and Zhou Yuan exchanged a glance, immediately showing respect. Tong Yan quickly raised her glass and sincerely apologized to Jiang Chuan.
"I was being presumptuous, please forgive me, fellow Daoist."
Jiang Chuan shook his head with a dejected expression, then smiled calmly and said, "It's a small matter, fellow Daoists, you don't need to worry about it."
Is there anything else Tongyan wants to say?
Suddenly, as if sensing something, it quickly stood up and looked up at the sky with a look of surprise and delight.
I see,
Suddenly, a bright green sun appeared in the sky, dozens of feet in size, radiating dazzling light. Its power was overwhelming, enveloping the entire Taihu Market. Everyone present, including Jiang Chuan, seemed to feel the descent of divine might...
A Golden Core cultivator has arrived!