Chapter 359: The Li Huo Palace Emissary

Qin Ming was just thinking this.

Suddenly.

Within his dantian, the primordial Golden Core, the fateful spiritual plant Yin-Yang Mystic Vine's embedded rune suddenly spread forth a thread of Yin-Yang energy.

It swiftly rose upward, spiraling around Qin Ming's pupils.

When he first formed his Golden Core, it was precisely due to the anomalous transformation of his fateful spiritual plant that he achieved a flawless Golden Core.

Above the high-grade Golden Core lies the flawless Golden Core.

Such a core quality is exceedingly rare, even among Nascent Soul sects, appearing only once every ten thousand years.

As long as he does not perish midway, he has a hundred percent chance of breaking through to Golden Core mid-stage.

A ninety percent chance of breaking through to Golden Core late-stage.

A seventy percent chance of reaching Golden Core peak.

And a thirty percent chance of attempting Nascent Soul.

In a Nascent Soul sect, such a core would be nurtured as a Nascent Soul seed.

One could say the door to Nascent Soul has already been opened for Qin Ming.

And now, this silver rune underwent another change.

The Yin-Yang energy entwined with an aura of time, like two Yin-Yang fish, sinking into Qin Ming's pupils.

Qin Ming's vision shifted: within Qingxuan Old Ancestor's body, an endless vitality of verdant green surged and spread.

Yet near his dantian sea, a trace of black energy lingered—an elusive, nearly impossible-to-remove poison.

Fortunately, beneath Qingxuan Old Ancestor's mighty vitality, this black energy was being steadily purged and shrunk.

But Yu Heng Old Ancestor was different: though his exterior appeared normal, his inner body was shrouded in gloom, the green vitality reduced to barely a flicker.

Like a dim light trembling in a storm, ready to be extinguished at any moment.

'It seems Qingxuan Old Ancestor indeed suffered injuries in combat with the Green-Faced Poisonous Dragon, but the wounds are not severe; over these past few years, he has nearly fully recovered.'

'In contrast, Yu Heng Old Ancestor has no physical injuries, but during his encounter with the Golden Toad Demon King, he must have used a secret technique that drastically drains lifespan—he likely has little time left.'

These two Old Ancestors traveled ten thousand miles to personally attend the celebration; their purpose surely extends beyond mere congratulations.

They probably have matters to discuss with him after the Golden Core ceremony concludes.

Qin Ming turned his gaze to the other cultivators present, noticing their vitalities varied greatly. 'After breaking through to Golden Core, it seems my fateful spiritual plant, Yin-Yang Mystic Vine, has granted me a new Golden Core spiritual technique.'

'The ability to sense and perceive life energy—I'll call it Yin-Yang Mystic Mirror.'

…

Then, the two Old Ancestors of Xuanxi Valley also presented their gifts.

'The Xuanxi Valley of Liang State offers twenty high-grade spirit stones, three third-rank elixir formulas, one piece of third-rank Dragon Marrow Cold Gold, and two third-rank spiritual herbs. Presented by Qingxuan Old Ancestor!'

The arrival of these two heavyweight figures elevated Qin Ming's celebration to its utmost prestige.

Think about it—how many Golden Core ceremonies could attract a late-stage Golden Core Grand Master to attend?

Only Qin Ming, the True Person, could manage such a feat.

The Golden Core ceremony proceeded in full swing.

Rare treasures, one after another, were offered.

'I'm overloaded! Seriously overloaded!'

'Master's really hit the jackpot this time.' The Shi Tian Rat, watching covertly, widened his rodent eyes.

'Qi Lian Trading House: five thousand mid-grade spirit stones, three top-tier second-rank spiritual materials. Congratulations to True Person Wangyue on achieving Golden Core!'

'Feng Family of Canghai Immortal City: two thousand mid-grade spirit stones, one top-tier second-rank spiritual material. Congratulations to True Person Wangyue on achieving Golden Core! Presented by Feng Sihai!'

'Lu Wanjun: three second-rank spiritual materials. Wishing True Person Wangyue eternal life and a smooth path to immortality.'

Feng Sihai never dreamed he would one day appear at such a grand occasion.

He was the only foundation-establishment family invited from Canghai Immortal City—feeling as if he had brought honor to his ancestors and vindicated himself.

Feng Sihai and Lu Wanjun had been specially invited by Qin Ming through Gu Qing, given their past connection.

Just as everyone assumed,

that the most prestigious guest of the day was unquestionably Qingxuan Old Ancestor of Xuanxi Valley,

hundreds of miles away, beyond the spiritual energy Archipelago's horizon,

a purple-gold spiritual palanquin, adorned with dragon and phoenix carvings and curtains woven from silk of rare birds and strange insects, was drawn forward by six massive white spiritual eagles. The driver, a plain-clad black-faced giant, was a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Inside the palanquin sat a middle-aged cultivator clad in golden-threaded jade robes, his cultivation base unmistakably late-stage Golden Core.

He was currently meditating quietly.

The black-faced driver turned back and respectfully reported:

'Elder Zhou Yu, we have arrived at Wangyue Island.'

The jade-robed middle-aged man named Zhou Yu slowly opened his eyes.

'How many years has it been? In the past few centuries, the Southern Wastes have produced another Elixir Master, a hermit who strived to form a Golden Core—True Person Wangyue's name is one I wish to behold.'

Half an incense stick later,

the eagle-drawn palanquin arrived above Wangyue Island.

Instantly, every cultivator's gaze fixed upon the palanquin in the sky.

'Too extravagant!'

'Six second-rank late-stage demons pulling the carriage—this is a display!'

'Which sect does this belong to?'

'I've never seen this before.'

'Who's inside? Another Golden Core Old Ancestor?'

'This must be another formidable figure.'

'True Person Wangyue truly has wide connections!'

On the main seat, Qin Ming rose again—he had a premonition that this visitor was truly an extraordinary person.

At that moment,

Qingxuan Old Ancestor below, gazing up at the palanquin, said with surprise:

'The Li Huo Palace of the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty—unexpectedly, they arrived so quickly.'

BOOM! The surrounding cultivators erupted in uproar.

Some were stunned, others fell silent, and a few showed signs of excitement.

'Li Huo Palace emissary!'

'Is this real?'

'An Nascent Soul Upper Sect has sent emissaries to Wangyue Island for the ceremony!'

'It's been thousands of years since the last Li Huo Palace emissary came to the Southern Wastes!'

'Could True Person Qin have caught the attention of a Nascent Soul sect?'

'They're here to take Qin away.'

'No wonder Qin True Person refused to join any faction—he was waiting for this!'

'To witness the legendary Li Huo Palace emissary—this journey was worth it! Hahaha!'

'Ah! If only I were Qin True Person—this is an Nascent Soul sect, boundless opportunity!'

'They say the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty is rich in resources and abundant in spiritual energy, far beyond the Southern Wastes.'

'The cultivation standards there are vastly superior to those of the Southern Wastes.'

'Ah, I wish I could go too.'

'But Li Huo Palace wouldn't even look at me!'

With the arrival of such a colossal force, Qin Ming and the several Golden Core Old Ancestors present all rose to greet the visitor.

Canghai True Person and Wei Wuyuan exchanged glances and shared a wry smile.

The curtain parted, and out stepped the golden-threaded jade-robed middle-aged man, his face as smooth as jade, every gesture radiating noble grace.

It was a unique aura, naturally cultivated over years of authority.

With his appearance, every cultivator in the square held their breath.

They clearly sensed that although the Li Huo Palace's jade-robed man shared the same late-stage Golden Core realm as Qingxuan Old Ancestor,

this man was clearly superior.

'Li Huo Palace: Congratulations to True Person Qin on achieving Golden Core!'

(End of Chapter)