Chapter 386

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Chapter 386"Senior Brother, look!" The young man in white robes, who had been watching the small world intently, immediately called out as he noticed the activity. "It seems this small world has finally revived enough to allow us to enter," said the man in gray robes, sensing the power emanating from the small world, a smile appearing on his face. "Senior Brother, should we go in now?" "No rush. The rules within this small world are only just beginning to transform. If we go in now, it could provoke a strong reaction from this world's will. Better to wait a few more days for the changes to stabilize before we enter." The man in gray robes wasn’t in a hurry. "The fifth Heavenly Dao Sound has finally resounded, hasn’t it?" In the bamboo forest behind the Lu family’s mountain, Lu Qing sat cross-legged on a green stone, gazing up at the sky as he quietly listened to the profound Heavenly Dao Sound echoing throughout the heavens and earth. At the same time, his mind was attuned to the shifts in the rules of heaven and earth around him. He discovered that this time, the evolution of the heavenly rules was more intense than ever before. An immense surge of spiritual energy was emerging from the depths of space, surpassing even the richness found in Zhongzhou in the past. More importantly, Lu Qing could sense that, following the resounding of this Dao Sound, the rules of heaven and earth now carried a hint of "immortality." "An immortal Golden Core… Once these heavenly rules stabilize, this world will be capable of supporting the birth of cultivators in the Golden Core Realm." With a flash of insight, Lu Qing suddenly understood. He possessed most of the heritage of the Li Huo Sect, and among its core techniques, there were several that pointed directly to the Nascent Soul Realm. Thus, he had a deep understanding of the Golden Core Realm. For cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Realm to break through to the Golden Core Realm, the key lay in comprehending a trace of the Golden Core's immortal intent. By drawing upon the rules of heaven and earth and integrating this essence into one's spiritual energy, that energy could transform into "magical power," allowing a cultivator to form the round, gleaming "Golden Core." This time, after the fifth Dao Sound resounded, the rules of heaven and earth began to reveal a sense of "immortality." This suggested that this world had finally revived to the point where it could nurture the Golden Core Realm… ... "Incorporating the essence of immortal laws… Has the world truly revived to such an extent?" In front of a Daoist temple in Dongzhou, an old Daoist priest looked up at the sky, murmuring to himself. "The ancient Dao records left by the predecessors note that only when the laws of heaven and earth embody an immortal essence can they be refined and merged with one’s spiritual energy to transform it into magical power and condense a Golden Core. Only then can a cultivator’s path truly begin. This moment, long awaited for tens of thousands of years, has finally arrived." Thinking of the countless predecessors within the temple, many of whom had reached the peak of Foundation Establishment only to meet their end, unable to progress further, the old Daoist priest was filled with deep emotion. Regardless of one’s natural talent, as long as heaven and earth imposed limitations, the hope of immortality remained beyond reach. Now, it was as if all cultivators across the world had glimpsed the first light of dawn after an eternity of darkness... ... "The time has finally come..." Within the Yunshui Secret Realm, an elder dressed in a robe adorned with flowing cloud patterns listened joyously to the profound Dao Sound echoing from beyond the heavens. S̩ ... "So the fifth Heavenly Dao Sound has finally resounded, has it?" Within the hidden realm of Xuankong Mountain, several auras began to stir from deep slumber in the ancient temple atop the mountain. ... "With the essence of immortal laws, one can condense the Golden Core. Master, you never got to see this day after all..." A cold voice let out a faint sigh within the hidden realm of the Cold Water Palace. ... "Second Brother, Third Brother, once the heavenly rules finish their transformation, prepare to break through," came a soft voice from atop the Sacred Mountain. "Yes, Eldest Brother." ... "Hehe, at long last, the day has come! Those so-called Four Great Secret Realms never expected that we would still be alive. Just wait—once we break free from this land of seals, we will make them pay for these thousands of years of humiliation and torment!" In a dark, frigid land, a sinister voice echoed... As the fifth Heavenly Dao Sound reverberated across the heavens, the laws of heaven and earth began to transform, revealing a hint of the "immortal" essence. The most powerful forces across the land, long trapped without hope of advancement, felt a surge of boundless joy. One wave after another, the Heavenly Dao Sound continued to echo with steady persistence. Finally, when the last reverberation faded, peace returned to the world. Yet for cultivators like Lu Qing, the heavens were far from tranquil. The heavenly rules were still evolving, albeit at a much gentler pace than before. Spiritual energy continued to pour from the depths of space, ever more abundant. In time, with such a rich flow of spiritual energy nourishing the land, the world would soon transform entirely. "Ah Qing," called a familiar voice. The figure of the old doctor appeared within the bamboo forest, his expression serious. "Master, you felt it too?" Lu Qing asked, unsurprised. He had sensed his master’s approach long ago. "Yes, this time, as the Dao Sound resounded, the changes in the heavenly rules seemed… different from before," the old doctor replied, somewhat uncertain. "They are different," Lu Qing nodded. "The rules of heaven and earth now contain a trace of 'immortality.' This essence of immortality within the laws is essential for condensing a Golden Core. It won’t be long before cultivators of great skill are ready to break through to the Golden Core Realm across the land." "The Golden Core Realm..." The cultivation method Lu Qing had selected for his master was a profound one capable of reaching the Nascent Soul Realm, and thus, he understood the significance of what Lu Qing was saying. A trace of worry appeared on the old doctor’s face. "Ah Qing, I remember you once said that within the hidden realm of Xuankong Mountain, there may be more than one powerful cultivator at the late stage of Foundation Establishment. With the deep foundations of those secret realms, now that the heavenly rules have transformed, there’s no doubt someone in Xuankong Mountain will break through to the Golden Core Realm. If that happens..." "Master, you needn’t worry," Lu Qing replied with a smile. "Achieving the Golden Core Realm is not so easily accomplished. To break through, one must first overcome the Forty-Nine Heavenly Tribulation, allowing the power of lightning to refine the immortal essence within the laws, merging it into one’s spiritual energy to transform it into magical power. Only then can one condense a Golden Core and enter the Golden Core Realm. Each step is fraught with danger. A single misstep could lead to grave injuries or even death. Even if someone from the Xuankong Mountain’s hidden realm manages to pass the tribulation and break through, most will need time to recover and stabilize their cultivation. So, even if a hidden master in Xuankong Mountain succeeds in reaching the Golden Core Realm, they won’t have time to seek trouble with us anytime soon." With the legacy of the Li Huo Sect in his possession and the counsel of Yan, the ancient spirit who had lived for tens of thousands of years, Lu Qing was well-prepared. Especially with Yan by his side, as it had personally witnessed numerous cultivators forming their Golden Core within the Li Huo Sect. Yan knew many of the secrets and nuances surrounding the Golden Core Realm. Lu Qing had often consulted Yan on matters of cultivation, so he understood this process thoroughly.

Chapter 386

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