CHAPTER 405: CHAPTER 238: FINALLY FORMING THE GOLDEN CORE (PART 3)

He originally planned to go to Luoyun Immortal City to break through to the Golden Core after the third transformation.

But now he has no choice but to do it earlier!

After one round of reconstruction, he felt an uncontrollable urge to break through to the Golden Core, and now that the second transformation is complete, this urge is even stronger.

By the time the third transformation comes, he fears he won’t be able to suppress this urge to break through and will have to form the Golden Core on the spot!

As such, he naturally couldn’t continue to choose reconstruction at Thousand Leaves Mountain!

In recent years, Demonic Cultivators, who had been dormant for a period, for some reason began to stir again.

The figures of Demonic Cultivators have been seen in many places.

In this way, breaking through to the Golden Core at Thousand Leaves Mountain becomes increasingly unsafe.

Once he made up his mind, Xu Ping acted decisively and put his plan into motion immediately.

Considering that this trip to Luoyun Immortal City would require him to stay for at least a dozen years.

So he packed both the Spirit Worm and the Red Flame Golden Beetle into his spiritual beast pouch.

After making all the preparations, Xu Ping extended his figure, summoned a dazzling Escape Light, and sped towards Luoyun Immortal City.

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Two months later, Xu Ping arrived at Luoyun Immortal City, dusty and weary.

Without lingering in Luoyun Immortal City, he went straight to Luoyun Studio and rented a Third-rank Middle Grade cave dwelling.

This time, Xu Ping did not conceal his identity.

After all, it had been more than twenty years since he had slain Jia Lang.

The passage of time had eroded many memories, and Luoyun Sect’s attention to that event had long since diminished.

Naturally, they wouldn’t easily suspect Xu Ping, a mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Besides, Xu Ping leased the cave dwelling for a rather long period, with expensive costs that an ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator’s finances couldn’t possibly bear.

In such a situation, deliberately hiding his identity might backfire, piquing others’ curiosity and suspicion.

It would be better to reveal himself openly, sparing himself many unnecessary troubles.

Upon entering the rented cave dwelling, Xu Ping first carefully settled the Red Flame Golden Beetle.

Then he gave a few soft instructions to the Water Lake Rat to ensure the cave’s security was foolproof.

Afterward, he directly entered the cultivation chamber and resolutely began the final round of dismantling and reconstructing.

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As time flowed gently like a babbling brook, twelve long years passed by in the blink of an eye, and on what seemed like an ordinary day, dramatic changes suddenly occurred above the dwelling Xu Ping resided in.

Dense black clouds surged and gathered like turbulent tides, pressing down layer upon layer, as if to swallow the entire heavens and earth.

At the same time, strands of Spiritual Qi within several miles frenziedly converged toward Xu Ping’s cave dwelling, forming a large swirling vortex of Spiritual Qi visible to the naked eye.

This sudden, strange phenomenon instantly startled all the cultivators nearby.

"Core Formation! Someone has formed their core again!"

Many cultivators stared dumbfounded at the shocking scene before them, their lips involuntarily trembling, murmuring to themselves.

Their expressions were extremely rich!

Some cultivators had a light of envy in their eyes that was hard to disguise—a discontent with others’ fortunes and achievements.

Others looked bewildered, seemingly not yet recovered from the sudden spectacle.

However, more cultivators wore expressions of extreme admiration, yearning, and longing for the Core Formation Realm.

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Top floor of Luoyun Studio.

"Has someone achieved the Golden Core?"

An amiable-looking silver-haired elder witnessed this scene, a peculiar gleam instantly flashing in his eyes.

The elder, named Yang Yankun, took over guarding Luoyun Studio after Jia Lang’s demise.

A moment later, his eyes flickered, and after a brief deliberation, he had the person’s identity brought up.

"Xu Ping?"

Looking at the detailed information of the person who rented the cave dwelling, Yang Yankun couldn’t help but show a hint of surprise.

Although he hadn’t previously had any direct dealings with Xu Ping, he had heard some things about him.

After all, being a Foundation Establishment Cultivator able to draw Third-rank Lower Grade talismans was extremely rare in the entire Yue Country.

"If he is the one breaking through to the Golden Core, then he’s likely far beyond an ordinary Golden Core Cultivator." Yang Yankun muttered to himself, lightly stroking his beard in contemplation.

In his view, Xu Ping, being able to craft Third-rank Lower Grade talismans while in the Foundation Establishment Realm,

Now that he’s successfully broken through to the Golden Core Realm, with his talent and potential, crafting Third-rank Middle Grade talismans shouldn’t be difficult.

Indeed, as long as he receives the necessary inheritance support afterward, crafting Third-rank Upper Grade talismans or even top-notch Third-rank talismans wouldn’t be out of the question!

In this way, Xu Ping’s value would be immeasurable!

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Time rewinds, in the Spirit Vein area, within the cave dwelling.

Xu Ping sat quietly cross-legged on the bed, his expression solemn and grave, resembling an ancient statue, exuding a calm and restrained aura.

With the third transformation completed, the liquid Mana in his Dantian practically reached the threshold of solid Mana.

Combined with the Muxu Pill he swallowed, this time there was no possibility of failure in Core Formation!

Buzz!

Accompanied by the operation of the cultivation technique and the compression of liquid Mana, a rounded, deep cyan Core Formation prototype began to form inside Xu Ping, gathering the vast Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

Even at this prototypical stage of Core Formation, the fluctuations of Mana it emitted already surpassed those of many Early Stage Golden Core Cultivators.

"Indeed, having a solid foundation brings immense benefits!"

Xu Ping was extremely excited, feeling that all the hard work he had put into achieving the Golden Core over the years was worthwhile.

The spiritual pressure emanating from him grew increasingly stronger, spreading in waves like surging tides.

The intense spiritual pressure made the air around him tremble, giving off a buzzing sound.

"Master’s aura is so strong!"

The Water Lake Rat, guarding silently outside, was surprised by Xu Ping’s powerful aura.

This must surpass its strength from when it achieved the Golden Core.

Truly worthy of being its master!

Inside the cave dwelling.

The vast Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi incessantly washed over Xu Ping’s body.

Without a strong will of Divine Sense and a solid foundation of Mana, it would be impossible to control the chaotic transformation of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

As time passed, the Core Formation prototype continued to absorb the Spiritual Qi, gradually becoming more solidified.

"It’s done!"