CHAPTER 354: CHAPTER 349: KUNLI CORE FORMATION

Within the Qingyu Cave Heaven, a formidable aura shot into the sky, winds stirred and clouds surged, forming a blazing red cloud as if it were to incinerate the entire heavenly vault.

The first to notice this disturbance were naturally the many Golden Core cultivators in the grand hall, each one probing with their gazes, filled with surprise and curiosity.

"This is... someone forming a Core!"

Watching the gathered dark clouds and rolling thunder, filled with heavenly might, Star Sect cultivator Zhou Qingmu instantly remarked with a hint of amazement, squinting his eyes involuntarily.

The Green Jade Li Family was already powerful, rising rapidly, and now, after mere decades, they have once again produced a Core Formation expert.

Such prosperity made even him, from a Nascent Soul Sect, feel a twinge of apprehension.

Just like when the Shuihua Sword Sect obliterated the Situ Family, cutting off the emergence of Golden Core families under their domain in the seas.

The Star Sect, likewise not to be trifled with, found it difficult to allow another Nascent Soul family to emerge from their subordinate forces.

Facing the inquiries from everyone in the hall, Li Quanqing remained silent, equally taken by surprise by the situation.

He looked towards the area where the tribulation clouds were gathering, precisely in the direction of the family’s Artifact Refining Pavilion, where a towering volcano stood, billowing smoke and boiling magma.

In an instant, he understood who was undergoing the tribulation, feeling slightly nervous, hoping there would be no failures.

Rumble!!

A bolt of tribulation lightning fell, tearing through the heavenly vault, its brightness dazzling and terrifying, engulfing the sky with an indescribable power.

This time, even the Loose Cultivators in the Qi Refinement stage noticed, casting their gazes over, eager to uncover the inside story.

Some Foundation Establishment cultivators even took to the sky, wanting to get closer for a clearer view, only to be so frightened by the heavenly might of the tribulation lightning that they trembled all over, then were promptly expelled by Li Family cultivators.

Crackle!

The tribulation clouds roiled, bolt after bolt of silver-white lightning struck down incessantly, the sounds deafening as lightning gathered across the sky.

To ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators, this was undoubtedly a destructive force, utterly unstoppable, turning them to ashes amidst their wails.

Yet, a few Golden Core True Masters sensed something amiss, each wearing an odd expression.

"Why does this Golden Core Thunder Tribulation seem much weaker, far less terrifying than when I underwent tribulation back in the day, not leaving a single chance for survival..."

Cold Chi True Master spoke with a hint of suspicion, as a snow-white Chi Dragon coiled around him, exhaling cold air, a strange light flickering in the flood dragon’s pupils, detecting faint traces of demon energy within the tribulation lightning.

The remaining Golden Core cultivators all had the same feeling; overall, the power of this tribulation lightning had weakened by over thirty percent, though the heavenly might lingered.

"Fellow Daoists, no need to rush, please wait a moment, and answers shall present themselves."

Li Quanqing smiled slightly at this conversation.

All nine bolts of tribulation lightning crashed down, the dark clouds rolling and dispersing, leaving only a powerful aura of vitality, soaring upwards, showcasing its might.

Amidst the endless lightning blossomed a swirling golden-red Great Pill, purifying the last trace of demon energy, transforming into the purest human mana.

A robust figure ascended into the air, resembling a towering iron tower, exuding dominance, imparting a powerful oppression with each movement.

It was indeed Li Kunli, successfully refining the Third Rank demon core left by the Earth Flame Flood Dragon!

"So it was a False Core cultivator, remarkable. This demon core seems quite formidable, and aligns with this fellow Daoist’s attributes, fearing their combat strength is not inferior to a normal Golden Core cultivator."

"I congratulate Quanqing, Li Family has added another True Master, their strength no weaker than those ancient Golden Core families that have endured for a millennium!"

Zhou Qingmu clapped and laughed, the pressure inside him dissipating instantly, his smile turning more sincere, no longer apprehensive.

A False Core cultivator with a path forward blocked remained within the tolerance of the Star Sect.

Li Kunli swallowed the Golden Core, his entire aura climbing continuously.

He reveled in an unprecedented strength, greatly enhancing his Life Origin, extending his life by hundreds of years, almost wanting to let out a long howl.

After passing through this tribulation, he too sustained significant injuries, his body stained with blood, his gaze bright as he sucked up all the surrounding Essence Qi, then swiftly retreated to seclusion.

Crackle!

Amidst the remaining rampant thunder, Li Kunlun appeared, adorned in a purple Daoist robe, exuding dominance, cupping his hands in salute towards the grand hall.

Clearly, he had been the one protecting his own younger brother through the tribulation, ensuring no outside interference.

Only upon sensing the gazes of many Golden Core cultivators in the grand hall did he reveal himself, as a form of greeting.

"Alas, our Green Jade Cave Heaven Spirit Veins are merely Third Rank, now having to supply several Golden Core True Master’s cultivation simultaneously truly stretches thin, causing concern!"

Li Quanqing sighed softly, pulling back the attention of several fellow Daoists in the hall, no longer overly focused over yonder.

Many people’s faces twitched slightly, inwardly grumbling that if truly disliked, they might as well give away the extra Golden Core experts to us.

You might not be able to support them, but we definitely can, Spiritual Energy galore!

The centennial birthday celebration continued, but with this Thunder Tribulation of gold and jade before them, everyone was somewhat distracted.

The cultivators who came as guests were even more so, once again recognizing Li Family’s strength, the undisputed overlord of the seas, filled with trepidation.

Li Quanqing was rather happy, even wanting to hum a tune, summoning a group of graceful immortals to play music and dance, thoroughly enjoying himself.

"We wish Quanqing Patriarch an eternal Immortal Path, boundless longevity!"

At the end of the banquet, all Li Family cultivators appeared between heaven and earth, jointly celebrating, mana transforming into splendid fireworks, the sound shaking the four directions of the world.

This was truly the arrival of tens of thousands of immortals; the immortal majesty vast, the dazzling light illuminating the ages.

To gather these ten thousand cultivators, Li Family truly left no stone unturned, even bringing forth tiny tots who just began on the path of cultivation to make up the numbers, babbling along.

The final effect was naturally immensely shocking, as far as the eye could see, heavens and earth were filled with Li Clan members, magic artifacts covering the sky.

They simultaneously unleashed the Green Carp Sword, flying swords singing sharply as they converged into a deep azure torrent, like a true dragon coiling, eventually forming the words "Boundless Longevity".

Sword Qi like a rainbow!

Upon seeing this scene, Li Quanqing couldn’t help but burst into hearty laughter, his old heart gratified, pride nearly overflowing.

With years of development, the family once confined to a corner had finally grown to an incredible extent, even possessing some aspects of an Immortal Clan.

"I am deeply gratified, rewards are in order!"

With a wave of Li Quanqing’s sleeve, countless Spiritual Energy surged forth, transforming into a spiritual rain, permeating into each clan member’s body.

These were the micro Spiritual Energy groups he had accumulated over decades, all rewards opened by Green Jade Carps at the Qi Refining Realm, now completely shattered and mixed with the Spirit Veins of the entire Qingyu Cave Heaven.

For a time, light rain drizzled, Spiritual Energy transforming into a white mist swirling, benefiting all the Qi Refinement clan members, advancing their cultivation somewhat, no less than taking an elixir.

Thus, the longevity feast concluded.