[Life Span: 168/604]

[Realm: Core Golden Early Stage (33/100)]

This year, Lin Chang’an was one hundred and sixty-eight years old, and he was close to thirty years since he formed his core.

"It’s only now that my cultivation speed feels reassuring, otherwise, after hundreds of years of painstaking effort and only minor improvements, it’s no wonder many cultivators give up."

In the pavilion, Lin Chang’an shook his head, reflecting on it, he could indeed understand.

If one’s future seems bleak and there are no opportunities, who would continue with stringent cultivation?

Why not enjoy life while there are still two to three hundred years left?

Just like in the past, when he cultivated arduously for twenty years without awakening his talent, wasn’t he also somewhat disheartened, ready to seek enjoyment in the mortal world?

To put it bluntly, only when hope is visible, there is motivation to strive.

If there is no hope at all, not even a direction to strive towards, what is there to strive for?

"Master!"

A crisp sound came from the chessboard as the sword servant placed a black piece, the game was already clear.

Seeing his big dragon being slaughtered, Lin Chang’an was speechless; now his mindset was quite good.

Not being able to defeat Fairy Ni Chang was acceptable, but why couldn’t he even defeat this sword servant who had just learned chess not long ago?

It must be the sword servant’s extraordinary talent.

Thinking about it, it made sense; the Celestial Spirit Sword Body is naturally talented, and sword cultivation always emphasizes talent.

"Not bad, in the future this chess game can be used to hone your mindset, while being sharp isn’t bad, you must also remain in control."

Putting down the white piece in his hand, Lin Chang’an looked at the restless sword servant opposite him and said calmly.

He paid no mind to the win or loss of the game.

For the sword servant, it was extremely unsettling; she was naturally pleased to play chess with her master.

But her master said that the sword path is about pressing forward and giving it all.

Yet after giving it her all, she didn’t know why she felt she could win easily.

This led to the sword servant, sitting on the edge stones, being restless every time they played.

Afraid of always winning, her master would be dissatisfied and there would be no more opportunities to accompany him.

But if she lost, her master’s orders prohibited throwing the game.

However, upon hearing her master’s words, the sword servant seemed to realize something and nodded earnestly:

"Master, the sword servant understands."

Understand?

"Master, do you mean for the sword servant to hone her mindset and reach a higher realm of the sword path?"

Seeing the sword servant seemingly comprehend something, Lin Chang’an was astonished, was this what he meant?

Is this really the difference in talent!?

This caused Lin Chang’an to fall silent; over the past half year, the sword servant had been reading through the texts in his library.

Especially the countless insights accumulated in the Divine Sword Sect’s sword path, the sword servant occasionally had realizations.

He seemed to have never experienced such realizations.

"This also makes sense!"

"After all, other people’s realms are suddenly elevated through realizations, unstable and needing a solid foundation, unlike me, where it’s entirely through talent step by step."

"The difference is clear!"

Once he understood, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but show a calm expression.

At this moment, three figures flew in outside the cave, they were Shen Zhuang, Li Tianmo, and Zhou Bingxuan.

Upon arrival, the sword servant first cupped her hands towards Lin Chang’an, and after Lin Chang’an nodded lightly, she exited the pavilion and walked outside the cave.

Moments later, she brought the three inside.

"Shen Zhuang, Li Tianmo, Zhou Bingxuan, pay respects to Elder."

The three are now disciples of the Profound Sound Pavilion and also juniors to Lin Chang’an.

Before coming, calling him granduncle was acceptable, even privately was fine.

But since joining Celestial Spring Peak, the usual greeting must not be too casual.

The title "Elder" not only reflects Lin Chang’an’s current status but also their relationship with him.

After Lin Chang’an nodded lightly, Zhou Bingxuan respectfully presented a sealed jade box with both hands.

"Elder, this is a letter sent by the sect."

As Lin Chang’an raised his hand, the jade box landed in his palm, and the three then began to report on recent events respectfully at his nod of indication.

"Recently inside the peak..."

As Lin Chang’an listened to the reports, a hint of nostalgia flashed in his eyes.

It truly felt familiar.

Shen Zhuang’s character was quite straightforward, primarily reporting on the internal situation of the peak.

It was about the current gains and the conditions of the cultivators within the peak, their cultivation, and family relations, etc.

This felt a lot like the past Erniu.

On the other hand, Li Tianmo dealt with the matters concerning the Lu Family and other families, reminiscent of the past Shen Lie, mastering this kind of social interaction.

Zhou Bingxuan handled the sect’s internal affairs and interactions.

Regarding the arrangements for the three, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but cast an approving glance at the sword servant.

This girl seemed indifferent, but it was merely her inherent nature, otherwise, she wouldn’t have managed the cave so meticulously before.

"Not bad, you three should cultivate earnestly; this Five Dragons Island Sea Region is likely to become chaotic, and with your current cultivation, it’s not enough."

Lin Chang’an’s instruction prompted the three to bow respectfully.

The three came here not only burdened with the expectations of their families and clansmen but also with their own dedication to the Immortal Dao.

Otherwise, they wouldn’t have come to the perilous land of the Demon Beast Abyss thousands of miles away.

Lin Chang’an opened the sealed jade box, inside were familiar letters from several people.

Li Yifan, Wei Yingying, Shen Fan, with their expectations and concerns for the descendants.

Besides some greetings, the letters mentioned that if the three of them were not performing well or unsuitable to stay outside, they should be brought straight back.