Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 178 - 135: Rampaging Savage Bull

Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

"My mana has almost recovered, it's time to head back."

In the Poisonous Miasma Area, Lin Chang'an slowly put away the array discs and flags he had set up for protection.

After several months out, having hunted three Tier Two Middle Stage demon beasts this hunt, his harvest was comparable to that of an elite Demon Hunting Squad.

Even the Demon Hunting Squad previously formed by Old Hu and the three mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, after venturing deep into the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, only managed to hunt two Tier Two Middle Stage and one Tier Two Initial Stage demon beast.

His successful harvest wasn't just due to the Cyan-Horned Bull and his cultivation of the Evil Essence Sword Formulas, which possessed power comparable to a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator; a lot of his advantage also relied on his Self-Healing Body.

"The Withered Leaves of the Profound Celestial Immortal Vine as my Lifebound Spirit Plant, just its initial benefits alone yield such effects. What miraculous effects would result if the entire leaf revived?"

Furthermore, as he considered that he could cultivate it further, allowing it to sprout and grow across a long span even after achieving Core Formation, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but feel excited.

By then, achieving Nascent Soul might not be out of reach.

However, in the next moment, Lin Chang'an calmed himself. Presently, he was merely at the mid-stage Foundation Establishment, and it would be unwise to overestimate himself.

First, focus on cultivating well and strive to break through to the late-stage Foundation Establishment, and then seek out spiritual objects for Core Formation.

"Moo!"

Beside him, the Cyan-Horned Bull exuded a terrifying aura, which made Lin Chang'an nod in satisfaction.

This time, there was another big gain. The Cyan-Horned Bull ventured on this adventure, consuming a Tier Two Middle Stage demon core, and discovered some spirit fruit and spirit grass.

Now with its overwhelming momentum, it likely won't take more than a year or so before it breaks through and becomes a Tier Two Middle Stage spirit pet.

"With my mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, coupled with a Tier Two Middle Stage spirit pet, my wealth and foundations are now richer than some elite disciples of Sects."

This made Lin Chang'an nod in satisfaction.

Foundation Establishment cultivators are divided into many ranks, and his kind belonged to the fortunate ones.

While those like Chen Qing were the unfortunate ones.

Without skills to acquire enough cultivation resources, and not daring to venture to hunt demon beasts, they remain at the early stage of Foundation Establishment all their lives.

They don't even own a Spiritual Artifact and still use upper-grade magical artifacts from the Qi Refining Stage.

That is the typical state of most Foundation Establishment loose cultivators.

Hardly anyone possesses the talent for Tier Two skills, and most can't keep up after breaking through to Foundation Establishment.

"Let's go, this time we return with a full load, we're heading home."

Lin Chang'an chuckled lightly, patting the bull's back, and the Cyan-Horned Bull responded with an excited moo.

This time, it finally understood the intensity its master spoke of and could finally go back for some good rest.

...

In a miasma-laden area of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

Two masked Foundation Establishment cultivators, after sitting for months, couldn't resist grumbling.

"Senior Brother, you think this person has been inside the Cloud Mist Mountain Range for so long, might they have died in there?"

"Shut up, you! These loose cultivators are risking their lives inside while we sit out here waiting for the prey to come to us. If you don't want this good opportunity, you can go back to the Sect on your own."

"No, Senior Brother, I was just complaining. I wouldn't dare to leave."

The two were direct disciples of the Li Huo Palace, and at this moment, the junior brother had a flattering smile, sycophantically speaking to his senior brother.

"You should be grateful. Those loose cultivators and demon beasts are exhausted from fighting, some even unlucky enough to be injured."

"Senior Brother, you are wise. Isn't this a case of 'the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind'?"

Faced with his junior brother's adulation, this senior brother revealed a proud smile.

This was indeed a lucrative position, even though they had to hand over a part, they still could earn profusely.

"Learn well from this. Earlier, Senior Brother Li accumulated resources through such lucrative positions, and now he's in Celestial Profound City, secluded, preparing for a breakthrough."

Speaking of Senior Brother Li, both displayed envy; they also wished to break through to mid-stage Foundation Establishment.

At this moment, suddenly, the senior brother's spirit beast bag stirred, revealing joy.

"The loose cultivator finally came out, let's hurry to inform Senior Brother Huang."

"Ah!" Hearing he had to inform Senior Brother Huang, the junior brother's face paled with dread.

Beside him, his senior brother glared, with fear glimmering in his eyes as well.

"Why, isn't it Senior Brother's duty to carry Huang Senior Brother's spirit beast and track this loose cultivator..."

However, just then, a sudden flash of silver light emerged from the ground, and the two's faces flashed with a trace of terror but quickly became deferential.

"Congratulations to Senior Brother Huang, whose mana has greatly advanced. Achieving the Golden Core Dao in the future surely won't be a problem."

The two lowered their heads, concealing their inner fear, showering with extreme flattery.

The silver glow that appeared was a rare burrowing spiritual artifact, for usually they are flying spiritual artifacts.

Under the gleam of silver spiritual light, a person slowly walked out from the burrowing spiritual artifact.

In an instant, a stench spread, revealing a person with disheveled hair and a blackened body, sharp fingertips, a face twisted in malignancy, and as he opened his mouth.

A rancid miasma spewed from his mouth and nose.

His fierce crimson eyes sent chills down the spines of those who looked upon them, even the fellow disciples felt alarmed.

"The prey is here, ha-ha, just in time to test my methods."

A hoarse voice echoed, as this person, unexpectedly Huang Shaohai of old, somehow through cultivating an evil skill, had turned himself into such a state.

"Rest assured, Senior Brother Huang, the Earth Dragon Beast has already sensed them."

These two disciples of Li Huo Palace hurriedly released the Earth Dragon Beast from their spirit beast bags.