Chapter 416

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Chapter 416“No wonder Senior Yan was so concerned earlier. The gap between the Foundation Establishment Realm and the Golden Core Realm is indeed like a vast chasm.” High in the sky, Lu Qing transformed into a streak of light, swiftly flying back toward the village. As he flew, he attentively sensed the changes brought about by his breakthrough. The most prominent among these was the ability to fly, which came naturally after stepping into the Golden Core Realm. Once a cultivator forms a Golden Core, they no longer need to rely on flying artifacts. By merely using their spiritual power to create vibrations, they can ascend directly into the heavens, achieving flight effortlessly. And this was only the most basic flight capability. If he were to practice techniques specifically designed for flight, his speed would increase even further. For instance, Lu Qing was now only using spiritual power to fly, yet his speed was already comparable to when he relied on the golden flying boat. Once he mastered the various techniques of the Golden Core Realm, especially advanced flying arts, his speed would soar to unprecedented levels. Covering a hundred miles in a blink of an eye would be as simple as breathing. Beyond flight, his physical strength, spiritual power, and soul force had all undergone tremendous enhancements. In every aspect, Lu Qing was vastly superior to what he had been before the breakthrough. This was a qualitative transformation—a genuine evolution of life itself. The disparity between the Foundation Establishment Realm and the Golden Core Realm was indeed colossal. And for someone like Lu Qing, who had formed a perfect Golden Core, the gap was even more exaggerated. The two realms were on entirely different levels, incomparable in every way. As for the white-robed youth who had been slain by Lu Qing despite him being only in the Foundation Establishment Realm at the time, it could only be attributed to the opponent's weak foundation. Lu Qing speculated that the youth’s core was, at best, of inferior grade; otherwise, he would not have fallen so easily. Even without using the golden flying boat, Lu Qing’s speed after entering the Golden Core Realm remained swift. In no time, he returned to Jiuli Village and landed before the courtyard on the mountainside. “Ah Qing!” Ever since Lu Qing had mentioned undergoing his tribulation, Doctor Chen had been filled with worry. When Lu Qing began the tribulation, the terrifying aura of the thunder tribulation could be faintly felt even in Jiuli Village, further unsettling Doctor Chen and rendering him unable to focus on his cultivation. He had thus ceased training altogether and waited anxiously for news of Lu Qing. Now, seeing Lu Qing’s return, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. “Master, I’m back,” Lu Qing greeted with a smile upon seeing his master. “You succeeded in the tribulation?” Doctor Chen asked expectantly. “Yes, I was fortunate enough to survive the thunder tribulation and have successfully entered the Golden Core Realm,” Lu Qing confirmed with a nod. “Good, very good.” Doctor Chen’s face broke into a beaming smile. Sensing Lu Qing’s aura, he found it vast and profound, with an air of perfect harmony. This harmonious aura was something Doctor Chen had also detected in the white-robed youth before, but Lu Qing’s felt even more solid and profound, though less ostentatious. “Master, for now, please do not spread the word about my breakthrough. This way, we will remain in the shadows while our enemies are in the open, giving us a greater advantage,” Lu Qing suggested. “I understand,” Doctor Chen agreed. Since only he knew about Lu Qing’s tribulation, keeping it a secret would not be difficult. “Also, Master, having just broken through, I’ll need to enter seclusion for a while to familiarize myself with the Golden Core Realm’s powers,” Lu Qing added. “Go ahead. Cultivation is the priority. Leave the village to me,” Doctor Chen assured him. Half an hour later, Lu Qing returned to his home. This time, however, he didn’t immediately begin training but instead directed his focus into the Li Huo Cauldron. “Master!” Within the artifact space, the demonic cultivator saw Lu Qing’s arrival and eagerly approached him. Just as he was about to bow in greeting, his expression froze. Sensing Lu Qing’s aura emanating from his soul, the demonic cultivator’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Master, you’ve entered the Golden Core Realm?” “Get lost, you demonic brat!” Before Lu Qing could respond, a burst of flame struck the demonic cultivator, sending him rolling into a corner. Immediately after, the figure of Yan appeared beside Lu Qing. Casting a disdainful glance at the demonic cultivator, Yan then respectfully saluted Lu Qing. “Young Master.” Humiliated, the demonic cultivator’s eyes flickered with a trace of malice, which he quickly suppressed. He knew that in this artifact space, he was no match for the “reptile” artifact spirit. “One day, when I regain my body, I’ll make this reptile grovel and beg for mercy!” The demonic cultivator fumed internally but soon found his vision darkening. When he regained his senses, he was confined in a space prison. He instantly realized that the artifact spirit had imprisoned him to prevent him from overhearing its conversation with Lu Qing. “Damn reptile artifact spirit!” His hatred deepened, though his thoughts soon turned elsewhere. “How long has it been? Master truly stepped into the Golden Core Realm so quickly?” Bound by a soul enslavement imprint, the demonic cultivator could sense Lu Qing’s soul strength but could not actively detect his progress unless Lu Qing initiated contact. The strength emanating from Lu Qing’s soul now vastly exceeded the Foundation Establishment Realm and exuded an aura so profound it made the demonic cultivator tremble. “Senior Yan, you still despise demonic cultivators so fiercely,” Lu Qing said with an amused smile as he watched Yan imprison the demonic cultivator. “That demonic brat harbors ill intentions and constantly schemes to reclaim his demonic body. Young Master, you should have destroyed him long ago,” Yan remarked with a snort, his distaste evident. “This demonic soul still has some use, so I’ll keep it for now,” Lu Qing replied. Though he had no fondness for the demonic cultivator, its origins could prove valuable in the future. For now, he chose to preserve it. “By the way, Senior Yan, you summoned me here. What’s the matter?” “Have you forgotten something, Young Master?” Yan asked, exasperated. “Forgotten something?” Lu Qing was puzzled. “This.” With a wave of Yan’s hand, two separate space prisons materialized before them. One contained the headless corpse of the white-robed youth. The other housed a dazzling Five-Colored Winged Serpent, which was ramming into the space barrier, attempting to break free. “Ever since you tossed this serpent in here, it hasn’t stopped causing a ruckus. When do you plan to subdue it?” Yan asked helplessly.

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