Chapter 312 : Loaded into History

Chapter 312: Loaded into History

“Can form a First-Grade Golden Core, and even a Title Golden Core!!!”

A Foundation Establishment prodigy leaned forward, repeating the words again in disbelief.

“Impossible, absolutely impossible.”

Another Golden Core prodigy who had previously spoken in ridicule turned slightly pale, instinctively shaking his head in denial.

The grade of a Golden Core formed by a cultivator was influenced by aptitude, foundation, cultivation method, bonded companion beast, Earth Fiend essence, and many other factors.

Even so, a Core Formation method capable of assisting a cultivator in forging a First-Grade Golden Core was already incomparably sought after. It represented the upper limit of techniques that many Jade Purity prodigies could ever hope to access.

If the Grand Unity Five Directions Nine Revolutions Foundation-Laying Core Method created by Chen Beiwu could truly increase the probability of forging a First-Grade Golden Core, or even a Title Golden Core, then calling it an Immortal-Grade Core Formation method comparable to the Jade Purity Nine Revolutions Primordial Beginning Core Scripture would not be an exaggeration.

But how could a Golden Core cultivator possibly create a Core Formation method of such a level?

However, the moment he instinctively finished denying it, he discovered that the surrounding cultivators had quietly moved away, clearly unwilling to have even the slightest association with him.

Seeing this scene, the proud Golden Core prodigy felt his heart skip a beat.

This was bad. If his earlier remarks were to spread, he would very likely face severe punishment from his clan.

But at this moment, the cultivators within the lecture hall had no time to concern themselves with this Golden Core cultivator who spoke without thinking. Their eyes were all fixed tightly on Chen Beiwu, wanting to determine whether his words were true or false.

“Gulp……”

In the silent lecture hall, the sound of swallowing saliva was exceptionally clear.

The Nascent Soul True Lords and Golden Core Real Persons seated in the front rows could still maintain their composure, as they had long since passed the Core Formation stage. Even if the Budding Core realm appeared, they might not be willing to pay a great price to recultivate their Golden Core.

But the Foundation Establishment prodigies standing in the back rows unconsciously clenched their fists, their hearts surging violently.

Especially those few Foundation Establishment cultivators who had no hope of forming a First-Grade Golden Core and had only entered the Jade Purity Immortal Sect through family connections.

“May I ask Teacher Chen, can the Grand Unity Five Directions Nine Revolutions Foundation-Laying Core Method allow a cultivator with a limit-breaking Foundation Establishment to forge a First-Grade Golden Core?”

Chi Quan could not help but give a slight bow as he spoke to ask.

“Of course it can.” Chen Beiwu nodded. “However, I am the creator of the Grand Unity Five Directions Nine Revolutions Foundation-Laying Core Method. What I can accomplish, you may not necessarily be able to accomplish.”

At this point, his tone shifted. “But in my opinion, anyone who can cultivate the Foundation-Laying Core Method to Minor Mastery should find forging a First-Grade Golden Core not difficult.”

As soon as these words were spoken, even the Nascent Soul True Lords present could no longer remain calm.

A Core Formation method directly pointing toward a First-Grade Golden Core was nothing extraordinary; it was not as if the Jade Purity Immortal Sect lacked similar methods.

But those methods all required cultivation to Major Mastery before they could assist a limit-breaking Foundation Establishment cultivator in forging a First-Grade Golden Core—and even then, success was not guaranteed.

Yet the Grand Unity Five Directions Nine Revolutions Foundation-Laying Core Method created by Chen Beiwu only required reaching Minor Mastery. Even without mentioning the Title Golden Core, the profundity of this Core Formation method was already comparable to an Immortal-Grade Core Formation method.

“Are these words true?” True Lord Su Miao spoke as a reminder.

It was a good thing for the young to be sharp and enterprising, and innovation in the Dao was worthy of encouragement.

But matters of the Dao path concerned the future of countless cultivators. Every word and action must be handled with the utmost caution.

Once some words were spoken, they were difficult to take back. Chen Beiwu still had time to amend his statement.

Under the gaze of the multitude, Chen Beiwu gave a slight nod and said calmly, “Every sentence is true. Everything is real.”

Upon hearing this, an intense longing instantly surged into the eyes of the Foundation Establishment prodigies present.

Which prodigy who could enter the Jade Purity Immortal Sect was not a heaven-blessed child carrying the expectations of their clan?

And who did not yearn to form a First-Grade Golden Core—or even the supreme Title Golden Core!

Yet the reality was that, even with their exceptional talent and abundant resources, being able to form a Second-Grade Golden Core in the future would already be a stroke of heaven-defying fortune.

Let alone coveting the First-Grade Golden Core, which only those with flawless Foundation Establishment could achieve.

But now, a clearly visible Dao path was placed right before them.

As long as they could comprehend and cultivate the Grand Unity Five Directions Nine Revolutions Foundation-Laying Core Method, establishing that so-called Budding Core realm, they might not be unable to form a First-Grade Golden Core!

At this thought, the breathing of many Foundation Establishment prodigies became rapid.

Unfortunately, Dao methods were difficult to transmit. No one knew what price they would have to pay before Chen Beiwu would be willing to fully pass down such a Core Formation method.

At the same time, both Shen Yuanbao and Gu Xiao stiffened slightly.

Gu Xiao in particular no longer bore his usual pride and complacency; instead, a trace of regret appeared on his face.

Why!

Why had he listened to Shen Yuanbao and formed his Golden Core early, instead of waiting a few more years?

If he had delayed his Core Formation by a few years and comprehended the Grand Unity Five Directions Nine Revolutions Foundation-Laying Core Method, he might have had a chance to touch that supreme Title Golden Core!

‘Pathetic fool.’ Shen Yuanbao glanced at Gu Xiao and extinguished the annoyance in his own heart.

He did not know how profound the Grand Unity Five Directions Nine Revolutions Foundation-Laying Core Method truly was, but he understood reality.

How could a Title Golden Core be so easy to achieve?

Even if he had delayed Core Formation by a few years, he would most likely still have stopped at a First-Grade Golden Core.

On the other side, sensing the excitement of the cultivators below the hall, Chen Beiwu no longer kept them in suspense and directly began the lecture.

“Grand Unity is the innate ancestral qi; the Five Directions are the proper positions of the Five Elements; the Nine Revolutions are the ultimate transformations of yin and yang. Combining the wonders of these three, one may lay the foundation of the Budding Core.”

“……”

“The First Revolution draws fiendish essence to temper the body. With the bonded companion beast as protection, draw high-grade Five Elements Earth Fiend essence into the body to temper the corresponding five organs. This is the entry stage of the method.”

“The Third Revolution returns the Five Directions to the Origin. Within the five organs, preliminarily condense five fiendish qi vortices, refine qi into true essence, form the embryonic Five Elements Mountain, and complete the internal minor Five Elements cycle. This is Minor Mastery.”

“The Sixth Revolution harmonizes Grand Unity, invoking the Dao resonance of the Heaven-bestowed Initial Scene, linking the great Five Elements of Heaven and Earth into true unity, causing the Five Elements’ treasure radiance to generate and restrain one another, tending toward balance, and evolving the Grand Unity True Seed. This is Major Mastery.”

“The Ninth Revolution lays the foundation and forms the core. It requires invoking the Dao resonance of the Heaven-bestowed Middle Scene, melting and refining the Five Elements’ treasure radiance, merging the origin of the bonded companion beast, transforming the True Seed into a flawless Budding Core, and obtaining Grand Unity True Qi. This is Perfection.”

As Chen Beiwu’s voice fell, the clear and melodious sound of a jade chime suddenly rang out.

“Clang——!”

The lingering resonance of the chime signified the end of this lecture.

Yet the entire lecture hall fell into a strange silence.

‘That’s it?’

‘What about the wondrous method? The specific cultivation incantations? Why wasn’t a single word mentioned!’

‘Could it be that the method is not yet perfected—merely empty talk?’

‘Or perhaps the method is too precious, and he is unwilling to easily transmit its core techniques!’

Amidst exchanges of divine sense, confusion flashed through the eyes of many cultivators. Even the Nascent Soul True Lords seated in the front row were rather surprised.

Chen Beiwu’s lecture had indeed been very interesting. He had spoken of many earth-shattering concepts, including the notion of the Budding Core realm, as well as the profundity and grand theoretical framework of the Grand Unity Five Directions Nine Revolutions Foundation-Laying Core Method.

But when it came to the crucial content, Chen Beiwu did not reveal a single word!!!!

For example, the circulation incantations and general outline of the Grand Unity Five Directions Nine Revolutions Foundation-Laying Core Method—what were the methods and taboos for harvesting high-grade Five Elements Earth Fiend Essence?

How was one to resonate with the bonded companion beast to harmonize the Five Elements and refine the Five Elements’ Treasure Radiance? And how exactly were the Five Directions to Return to the Origin and the Nine Revolutions to Lay the Core?

To summarize in one simple sentence: from beginning to end, Chen Beiwu had only described the grandeur of the Budding Core Realm and provided a feasible theoretical framework, yet he had given no concrete path leading toward the Budding Core Realm.

Standing upon the Dao platform, Chen Beiwu observed the reactions of the cultivators below and said calmly, “The method cannot be lightly transmitted; the Dao cannot be recklessly imparted.”

“What was spoken today was the outline of the Dao and the general summary of the method. Its purpose was to let fellow Daoists and seniors understand what the Budding Core Realm is—not to teach specific techniques.”

“Today’s lesson ends here.”

After speaking, Chen Beiwu gave a slight nod toward familiar friends below the hall, then turned and left, leaving behind a hall full of astonished yet inwardly itching prodigy cultivators.

‘Interesting.’

Most of the Nascent Soul True Lords seated in the front row remained calm, their gazes toward Chen Beiwu’s departing figure carrying a trace of barely perceptible appreciation.

It was normal that the junior Foundation Establishment cultivators could not see through it. But these Nascent Soul True Lords possessed clear Dao hearts and penetrating insight into worldly affairs—how could they fail to perceive the ambition hidden behind today’s public lecture?

What lecture on the Dao? Chen Beiwu was clearly casting bait, drawing a grand vision, and planting a banner!

If it were an ordinary cultivator attempting to rise in this manner, the True Lords present would not even spare a glance.

But Chen Beiwu was an unparalleled prodigy who had forged a Primordial Beginning Golden Core. He himself was already a vivid banner.

Even with shallow cultivation, he still had the chance to step onto the chessboard, stir the winds and clouds of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect, and perhaps even grasp the authority of the Immortal Sect.

‘As expected, prodigies who rise from humble origins are never to be underestimated!’

Having received the decree delivered by the Divine Sense of a True Venerable, many Nascent Soul True Lords began weighing matters in their hearts.

Chen Beiwu had ambition? That was fine.

He wanted to build his own faction? That was acceptable.

If he wished for the Dao Venerable Immortal Clans and the True Venerable Aristocratic Families to stand behind him and invest in him step by step, building momentum until he became a candidate for Sect Master of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect—that, too, was negotiable!

The premise was that everything Chen Beiwu said was true, and that the Grand Unity Five Directions Nine Revolutions Foundation-Laying Core Method could indeed create First-Grade Golden Cores or even Title Golden Cores—worthy of the major cultivation families stepping in early.

“Did you understand it?” Xu Ziqing glanced at her close friend, her tone curious.

“Somewhat, somewhat. What about you?” Xu Lingling blinked and asked in return.

“I half-understood. Why don’t we go ask Beiwu?”

Xu Ziqing pulled Xu Lingling to her feet, preparing to follow Chen Beiwu and seek private guidance.

Hearing this, Ye Xinya and Shen Yuanbao also felt a stir in their hearts and rose to follow.

“Didn’t you say you weren’t coming?”

Shen Lingxing raised a brow and looked at Mo Qingshuang with interest.

This trip had not been in vain!

Even though Chen Beiwu had concealed much of the crucial content, he had still benefited greatly. His confidence in entering seclusion to forge a Pure Yang Nascent Soul had increased by another fraction.

“I was bored and just came to take a look.” Mo Qingshuang remained composed; her figure flashed and disappeared.

‘As if anyone would believe that!’

Shen Lingxing looked speechlessly toward the direction she had left, thinking to himself.

Seats for this lecture had been highly sought after—how could one simply wander in at will?

At that moment, a crimson streak of light ignored the surrounding cultivators and, under countless gazes, blocked Chen Beiwu’s path.

“Something the matter?”

Chen Beiwu lifted his eyes slightly, looking at Yu Zhaohua, who was radiant and striking, yet brimming with surging battle intent.

“In six months, the Immortal Sect Exchange Assembly will be held. The position of team leader concerns the honor of our Jade Purity Immortal Sect. Only an absolute powerhouse who can suppress the entire generation is qualified to take it.”

As she spoke, Yu Zhaohua’s aura erupted, her tangible battle intent sweeping in all directions.

“The victor leads; the loser yields!”

“Do you dare fight me?”

Upon hearing this, the cultivators who had yet to disperse were instantly drawn by the sudden invitation to duel. They stopped in their tracks and activated their divine senses to observe.

A Primordial Beginning Golden Core versus an Innate Dao Body—such a rare spectacle would naturally not be missed.

Chen Beiwu’s heart stirred. Just as he was about to accept the challenge and personally experience the true might of the Innate Dao Body, a voice transmitted through divine sense suddenly resounded within his spiritual platform and sea of consciousness.

‘Excellent!’

‘Ordinary Core Formation methods mostly point directly to the origin of the Golden Core Great Dao, touching upon the profundities of the Nascent Soul transforming into Pure Yang.

But the Core Formation method you created has taken a different path—using Grand Unity and the Five Directions as its foundation, guided by the Jade Purity Primordial Beginning Core Scripture, opening up a Budding Core Realm between the Void Core and the Solid Core.’

‘This realm is neither void nor solid, yet both void and solid. It is both a transitional stage of Core Formation and a sublimation of the Dao foundation.’

‘Beiwu, come at once to the Jade Purity Hall to see me.’

Hearing the Sect Master’s decree, Chen Beiwu did not dare delay and immediately responded respectfully in his heart: ‘This disciple obeys.’

‘Good.’

As the Sect Master’s transmission fell, the space around Chen Beiwu began to twist violently.

The cultivators only felt their vision blur; Chen Beiwu’s figure vanished into thin air.

Seeing this, Yu Zhaohua was slightly startled.

Born into the Dao Venerable Immortal Clan—the Tianyuan Yu Family—she was well-informed and recognized at a glance that this was the Void Grand Shift that only a Divine Transformation True Venerable could perform.

With but a single thought, such a profound art could ‘invite’ a cultivator to appear before its caster.

There was no doubt that the Grand Unity Five Directions Nine Revolutions Foundation-Laying Core Method created by Chen Beiwu had already drawn the attention of the Immortal Sect’s upper echelon, who had even personally intervened to summon him.

Compared to a Core Formation method that opened a new realm, the Immortal Sect Exchange Assembly she cared about seemed insignificant in the eyes of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect’s leadership.

Thinking of this, Yu Zhaohua took a deep breath and, beneath countless gazes, activated her escape light and departed.

If not this time, then next time.

There were still six months before the Immortal Sect Exchange Assembly. No matter what, she would fight Chen Beiwu once and determine superiority.

……

Elsewhere, at the Jade Purity Hall.

Sensing fluctuations of magical power, Dao Child Azure Crane and Dao Child Jade Moon both raised their brows and looked curiously toward the interior of the hall.

What was going on?

The two exchanged glances, their ears pricked.

The Jade Purity Sect Master was burdened with countless affairs; even Nascent Soul True Lords might not be granted an audience.

Yet today, he had actually used a Creation Origin Art to summon a Golden Core Real Person. There was most likely gossip worth overhearing.

‘I misjudged and underestimated this child.’

Within the grand hall, True Venerable Purple Firmament looked at Chen Beiwu, who had just appeared before him, and thought to himself.

In his eyes, Chen Beiwu’s simplification of immortal arts and self-created Core Formation method had indeed been rare, but it still belonged to refinement within an existing framework—it had not touched the root of the cultivation Great Dao.

True Venerable Purple Firmament had appreciated it, but it had not shaken his heart.

Yet what happened today was truly somewhat exaggerated. Even with his state of mind returned to simplicity, upon suddenly hearing that Chen Beiwu had opened a new realm, he could not help but be moved.

What did it mean to open a new realm at the Foundation Establishment stage?

It meant the merit of opening a Dao path!

It meant that if Chen Beiwu were willing, he could report this achievement to the Immortal Alliance, receive the Special Class Golden Award for Cultivation Advancement, serve as an Honorary Grand Scholar of the Imperial Law Pavilion, have his name recorded into the history of the Immortal Alliance, and even become a beacon igniting the cultivation paths of countless Foundation Establishment cultivators.

The magnitude of its significance and the depth of its impact were far beyond what mere honors and merits could measure.

‘Heaven bless the Jade Purity Immortal Sect!’

True Venerable Purple Firmament revealed a long-absent smile.