Chapter 133: One Turn of the Golden Core

Chen Shicheng first confirmed his own location, then compared some place names on the fishing boat map, found the approximate position of that misty sea island, and then set sail toward the determined general direction.

Compared with land, the sea, aside from having larger waves and occasional storms, allows travel at an extremely fast speed.

With the added function of the Wenlin Sea sail hung on the mast, he spent only four days to reach the outer edge of the mist.

Chen Shicheng stood at the bow, gazing at the vast expanse of calm mist covering the distance, his eyes growing increasingly stern.

This sea area is listed as a forbidden zone; normally no one approaches, and even the most common seabirds are nowhere to be seen when nearing the island.

The undisturbed mist drifted over the sea surface, oddly giving a sense of eerie calm.

But compared with the surface calm, Chen Shicheng's spiritual sense kept warning him, as if a volcano lay beneath the sea ready to erupt, keeping his mind in a suppressed state.

To make the journey smoother, he turned his gaze to his own panel.

【Level: Lv. 13】

【Experience: 205/100】

When his level was low, wild beasts of the same or a few levels higher could be killed with ease under the Blade Fang and the Cutting Immortal Array, so he simply leveled up whenever he had enough experience.

But after reaching above level 10, he was shocked to find that beasts of this level became increasingly scarce, only appearing in certain special locations, as hard to find as a good woman.

Thus, he had to change his leveling method, deliberately storing experience to maximize benefits.

But the sea before him felt especially ominous; for safety, he could only raise his level to increase his chances of success.

【Level: Lv. 13→Lv. 15 (Golden Core Stage technique not discovered, level cannot be further increased!)}】

【Experience: 5/100】

【Essence: 36.3, Qi: 36, Divine: 46.2】

As his level rose, his Divine Attribute finally stood out, making him a bona fide Spirit‑Refining cultivator.

Unfortunately, his experience was still insufficient, so he could not directly advance to the Golden Core Stage.

But it didn't matter; if the level couldn't rise, he could still boost his Attribute. Seeing he still had 26033 Merit Points, he greedily poured them into cultivating the technique.

【Year One: You, having reached the peak of the Qi Refining stage, find no path ahead and begin to develop a self‑discovered cultivation technique.】

【Year Thirty‑Nine: You, clueless about the Golden Core Stage and wasting time, turn your gaze to Hui Siye beside you.】

【Year Seventy‑Seven: With Hui Siye's help, you finally get a spark of insight into the Golden Core Stage technique, achieving a 0‑to‑1 breakthrough.】

【Year One Hundred Sixty‑One: With that spark of inspiration and the experience from the previous two self‑discoveries, the Golden Core Stage technique gradually takes shape under your hands.】

【Year Two Hundred Thirty: After one cycle of reincarnation, you finally master the Golden Core Stage technique, compile it into a volume, and become the first player to self‑discover a Golden Core Stage technique.】

【Unnamed Technique (Golden Core Stage): Each level up grants Essence +2, Qi +2, Divine +6.】

【Congratulations on self‑discovering the technique "Unnamed Technique (Golden Core Stage)". As the first player to master a Golden Core Stage technique, you receive 5,000 taels of gold, Three Treasures Body Refining Pill (Golden Core Stage) ×5, and Golden Core Technique True Explanation ×1 (generic).】

As Merit Points kept pouring in, several new prompts appeared on the panel, followed by system reward deposits. However, the reward items were basically the same as the previous two times, leaving Chen Shicheng's anticipation unsatisfied, a slight disappointment.

Fortunately, there were five Wan Jin Nan Qiu pills, which when tossed outside could spark a war among players, making his heartbeat quicken and his face flush.

【One Turn Golden Core (Golden Core Realm)】

【Description: Legend says the pill was crafted by the disciple under Supreme Lord Lao's seat as a practice, and after consumption all Attributes increase by 6.】

"Hmm"

Reading the pill description, Chen Shicheng fell into contemplation.

The disciple under Supreme Lord Lao's seat—couldn't that be the dim‑witted Golden Horn and Silver Horn? And it's a joint practice work of the two; how bold to write that plainly in the description? Soon, he felt relieved.

Never mind who brewed it or whether it's just practice; as long as it raises Attributes, it's good!

And don't treat bean buns as mere rations; know that under Supreme Lord Lao's seat, the two are merely spark‑lighting disciples, but out in the world, everyone calls them great immortal.

To kill the current Chen Shicheng, you don't even need a finger; even a breath could kill him hundreds of times.

What's there to dislike? Eat it!

Five golden pills emitting a fragrant aroma appeared in Chen Shicheng's hand, and he tossed them into his mouth; they dissolved instantly without chewing, flowing down his esophagus into his stomach.

The next moment, a massive surge of energy split into three, radiating from his stomach into the meridians throughout his body.

After one great cosmic cycle, part of the energy fortified his bones, part merged into the dantian meridians, and the remainder traveled along the Ren and Du channels to the Purple Palace, causing an explosive surge in his already remarkable Divine Perception.

When the pill's enhancement ended, Chen Shicheng's Attributes were truly monstrous.

【Essence: 36.3+30, Qi: 36+30, Divine: 46.2+30】

"What bike do you still need!"

Chen Shicheng's confidence was wildly inflated at this moment; even the ancient bloodline of La Tiao seemed beneath him. Don't think you're the only one who can boost strength by eating—so can I!

Feeling his Attributes nearly double, after a brief adjustment he steered the fishing boat, following the map seized from Simon, and entered the mist on the opposite side of Turtle Head.

The moment he entered the mist, Chen Shicheng sensed something amiss.

It seemed to be a formation, though harmless, merely confusing the five senses and obscuring direction.

Moreover, the fog here is so dense that beyond a meter one can't distinguish human from beast, and with water ghosts appearing at night, it truly lives up to its forbidden reputation.

Of course, this is all aimed at ordinary people; although Chen Shicheng only has one formation skill, its rank is definitely top‑tier.

By analogy, even if he can't fully unravel this exaggerated misty maze, locating the formation nodes and discerning the forward direction poses no problem.

Thus, over the next half‑day, Chen Shicheng used Divine Perception to analyze formation nodes while tentatively sailing forward.

Except for circling in place at the start, the remaining journey was extremely simple, and he soon saw the island's outline at the mist's very center.

(End of Chapter)