CHAPTER 505: TWO GOLDEN CORE REALM SPIRIT BEASTS SPARRING

Boom! Boom!

As the vortex of tribulation clouds gradually dissipated, the Golden Core Tribulation of the Five Elements had successfully concluded.

Seeing that Wuxing had finally overcome the Heavenly Tribulation and become a Golden Core Realm spirit beast, Lu Qing let out a long breath, finally able to relax.

As he had expected, Wuxing’s tribulation was weaker than Xiaoli’s.

Although both had undergone the Golden Cloud Tribulation, Wuxing’s had two fewer lightning strikes than Xiaoli’s, totaling only seven bolts of tribulation lightning.

Because of this, with the ample preparations provided by Lu Qing, Wuxing was able to pass through the tribulation without danger, officially stepping into the Golden Core Realm as a spirit beast.

Bringing Xiaoyan and Xiaoli along, Lu Qing ascended to the peak where the tribulation had taken place.

At this moment, after enduring two rounds of Golden Core Tribulation, the mountain peak had been reduced significantly.

It could hardly be called a mountain anymore—soon, it would be nothing more than a mound of earth.

Lu Qing estimated that if another Golden Core Tribulation struck here, this mountain would likely be completely flattened.

Wuxing, too, was enveloped in white mist, undergoing a transformation as it absorbed the life force bestowed by heaven and earth.

Perhaps because its tribulation had only consisted of seven lightning bolts, the tribulation vortex had dispersed without leaving behind a celestial radiance.

“So, its potential is still slightly inferior to Xiaoli’s?” Lu Qing murmured thoughtfully.

Wuxing, though a naturally nurtured spirit beast born from the Five Elements Hidden Realm, possessed extraordinary innate talent.

Its physical body was remarkably strong—even when it was at the Foundation Establishment Realm, it was already comparable to a Golden Core cultivator.

However, compared to Xiaoli, who had multiple innate divine abilities and had refined and fused with its origin energy, Wuxing’s potential was still somewhat lacking.

This was evident from their tribulations.

Although both had condensed superior-grade demon cores, Wuxing had endured two fewer lightning bolts, which meant its demon core lacked the additional tempering. In terms of sheer power, it was likely inferior to Xiaoli’s.

After a long wait, Wuxing finally completed its healing and transformation, officially stepping into the Golden Core Realm.

As the white mist dispersed, its new form was revealed.

Upon entering the Golden Core Realm, Wuxing’s appearance had changed once more.

The twin horns on its head had become even more crystalline, while the four claws beneath its belly had grown larger, faintly glowing with strands of golden light.

At this point, Wuxing was no longer a mere Five Elements Winged Serpent—it had fully evolved into a true Five Elements Winged Jiao.

“Excellent. You both have finally condensed your demon cores.”

Lu Qing’s face was filled with satisfaction.

Although there had been some challenges along the way, both little ones had lived up to his expectations and successfully reached the Golden Core Realm.

Next, once they fully familiarized themselves with their newfound Golden Core power, with their foundation and strength, there would be few Golden Core cultivators in the world who could match them.

After all, aside from his master, Lu Qing had yet to hear of anyone else in the world who had triggered the Golden Cloud Tribulation and formed a Superior Golden Core.

It was well known that within the same realm, the difference in power between different grades of Golden Cores was vast.

The power of a Superior Golden Core was undeniable—it allowed one to fight beyond their realm, dominating those with lower-grade cores.

So even though Xiaoli and Wuxing had only just entered the Golden Core Realm, few in the world would be their equal.

“All of this is thanks to Master’s guidance!”

Feeling the surge of power within itself, Wuxing expressed its deep gratitude.

In the past, it had believed that stepping into the Golden Core Realm would be as simple as consuming a Five Elements Lotus Seed.

However, during the actual tribulation, it had realized just how naïve that assumption had been.

Without the meticulous preparations provided by Lu Qing, it might have perished under the tribulation lightning.

“Enough flattery. You’ve just finished overcoming your tribulation—stay here and cultivate for a while longer. Once you’ve completely mastered your Golden Core strength, we’ll set out.”

For the time being, Lu Qing and his companions remained in the Jade Transformation Chamber, guiding Xiaoli and Wuxing on how to quickly gain control over their newly acquired powers.

Several days later, when Xiaoli emerged from seclusion, it immediately rushed to Lu Qing’s side.

“Ah Qing, let’s have a sparring match!”

“Sparring?” Lu Qing was slightly surprised.

“That’s right, a match!” Xiaoli’s eyes gleamed with excitement. “I want to test my strength and see just how strong I’ve become!”

“I see…” Lu Qing pondered for a moment before nodding. “Very well. Call Wuxing as well—I want to assess how well you two have adapted to the Golden Core Realm.”

Fifteen minutes later, deep within the Hundred Thousand Mountains, high above the sky…

Lu Qing, Xiaoli, and Wuxing all stood midair, suspended in the vast sky.

“Alright, you can attack me however you like. Show me how much your strength has improved since reaching the Golden Core Realm.” Lu Qing gestured for them to begin.

The reason he had chosen to spar in the air was simple—flight was an ability only possessed by those who had reached the Golden Core Realm.

By fighting in the sky, he could gauge their control over their newfound flight abilities.

Moreover, this would prevent damage to the landscape below.

After all, Golden Core cultivators wielded immense power—perhaps not enough to move mountains and fill seas, but certainly enough to devastate forests and reshape the terrain.

If they were to fight within the mountains, their full-powered attacks could easily raze a dozen miles of land to the ground.

The Hundred Thousand Mountains was now Lu Qing’s territory, and he had no desire to see it destroyed.

Xiaoli and Wuxing exchanged a glance and, without hesitation, unleashed their full might.

They had both witnessed Lu Qing’s terrifying strength firsthand and knew just how powerful he was.

Thus, they held nothing back, immediately using their strongest abilities.

“Roar!”

With a thunderous roar, Xiaoli activated its Size Manipulation divine ability, enlarging itself to the size of a small mountain.

Its terrifying power radiated outward, causing even the very laws of heaven and earth to tremble in response.

On the other side, Wuxing’s body also expanded, transforming into a massive jiao over dozens of meters long, gliding through the sky like a living storm.

The winds stirred by its movement were strong enough to uproot century-old trees if they were on the ground.

Despite both of them increasing their size, there was a fundamental difference between them.

For Wuxing, this was merely an innate ability—most Golden Core Realm spirit beasts could alter their body size.

Xiaoli, however, was using a divine ability—one that not only increased its physical power but also granted it various mystical effects.

Compared to simple size alteration, its ability was far more profound.

“Not bad.”

Seeing Xiaoli and Wuxing unleash their power, Lu Qing smiled.

A golden radiance flickered around his body as he extended his influence across the surrounding area, bringing the entire force field within a few miles under his control.

“Come. If you can break through my force field defense, that means you’ve truly grasped the power of the Golden Core Realm.”