Chapter 525

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

He was already an Earth Grade Golden Core; going further down, it was impossible to become a Human Grade one.

In other words, the result was already set; he just needed to find a time to announce it.

"Having ambition is good!"

"Although your cultivation aptitude is a bit lacking, what if you succeed?"

"Then let me congratulate Sixth Junior Brother in advance on ranking Earth Grade Golden Core!"

Mu Ji had six disciples in total.

Aside from Xu Zhangqing, Eldest Senior Sister Bei Qingtang, Third Senior Brother Qin Ye, and Fifth Senior Sister Mu Ning, both Second Senior Brother and Fourth Senior Brother were Human Grade Golden Cores.

Mu Ning was the exception because she was still in the Foundation Establishment stage, so she didn't count.

From this it could be seen that not all Immortal Peak disciples could ultimately rank Earth Grade Golden Core.

Although the fewer Spirit Roots one had, the weaker the Thunder Tribulation's power, and thus the easier the breakthrough.

But the problem was, for cultivators who didn't have Five Elements Spirit Roots, to break through to Earth Grade Golden Core they had to absorb the core parts of five types of Monster Cores with different attributes.

Through this method they would make up for the missing Five Elements Spirit Roots, as well as their comprehension of the Laws.

This was going against the heavens; when crossing the tribulation, the power of the Turbid Thunder would double.

If preparations were insufficient, the probability of failure was very high.

The good part was, as long as one survived in the end, without dying and having one's Dao vanish, even if one couldn't break through to Earth Grade, one could still fall back on a Human Grade.

However, a Single Spirit Root combined with a Human Grade Golden Core meant the possibility of breaking through to Nascent Soul Stage in the future was infinitesimal.

While an Earth Grade Golden Core, especially a multi-Spirit Root Earth Grade Golden Core, because its own foundation was more stable and it had fewer defects, had a higher possibility of advancing to Nascent Soul Stage.

To put it bluntly, in the early stages, Single Spirit Roots held the advantage whether in cultivation realm advancement speed or spell power.

But by the middle and late stages, the situations one faced became increasingly complex, so the further one went, cultivators with more Spirit Roots instead held the advantage.

Other places were unclear, but in the Tianyuan Realm, the mutual restraint between Spirit Roots and attributes was famously severe.

The more Spirit Roots one had, the stronger the compatibility, and the smaller the risk of being restrained.

The fewer Spirit Roots one had, the more weaknesses, and the more fatal the defects.

Before parting, Eldest Senior Sister took out the previous mission reward: "Take the Phoenix Feather."

Xu Zhangqing took it and played with it in his hand, thinking secretly: "I have two of these now; should I upgrade Ya Da's rank?"

A mere Leader-level could no longer keep up with the Fire Spirit Root Zhu Rong's strength.

If it couldn't be upgraded, in the end it would only be marginalized.

After following for so many years, the bond was extremely deep.

Bei Qingtang reminded him: "This thing is quite valuable; if you want to sell it, you can tell me, Xiao Xiao has a specialized channel."

Xu Zhangqing recovered from his shock and asked: "You mean your best friend Qiu Xiao?"

Bei Qingtang nodded slightly: "Yes, it's her."

Xu Zhangqing nodded lightly: "Alright, I understand."

Bei Qingtang checked Mu Ning's condition, then waved her hand: "Everyone disperse."

Things having come to this, there was no longer any necessity to stay here.

Why bother with awkwardness.

Xu Zhangqing waved at his Senior Sisters and Brothers: "Junior Brother will take his leave first."

It had been ten days since he returned home; he didn't know what situation Frost Sister and Linglong were in.

Mu Ning grinned and snickered: "Hehe, he really forgot to take Leijin Kui back."

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Half an hour later, Xu Zhangqing returned to Hongfeng Valley.

A sweep of his Divine Sense, and he clearly perceived everything inside.

Fortress, Wangwang, Wangzai — the three of them were patrolling the territory; they did this every day.

Gege was the same as always, randomly selecting a tree each day, standing on it and gazing into the distance.

Who knew if she was looking at the scenery.

Or contemplating chicken life.

The Pearl Chicken flock, the fish in the pond, were still carefree.

As for the Spirit Plants in the Spirit Field, although they lacked accelerated ripening, they had already taken root and sprouted.

Ruo Qunshuang and Xiao Linglong were playing hide-and-seek over at the Pavilion.

Xiao Linglong was seeking.

Ruo Qunshuang was hiding.

Just as the two were playing enthusiastically, Xu Zhangqing flashed into appearance, hugged the still-unreacting Ruo Qunshuang, and arrived at the Second Floor Bedroom.

Ruo Qunshuang was startled; when she saw clearly who it was she breathed a sigh of relief: "Qing Ge, you're back!"

Xu Zhangqing grinned: "Ten days without returning, did you miss me?"

Ruo Qunshuang nodded vigorously: "Yes."

Xu Zhangqing blinked: "Let me show you a treasure..."

Ruo Qunshuang's face flushed with shame: "Daytime isn't good, is it?

Besides, I'm playing hide-and-seek with Linglong!"

Xu Zhangqing patted her forehead: "What are you thinking about? I've been at Qingmu Peak absorbing Life Force these past few days, and before returning I specially brought you some."

At this, Ruo Qunshuang's face grew even redder.

Xu Zhangqing took out the Lightly Vitality Gourd while speaking tenderly: "Ever since you followed me, it's been a long time since you advanced your Spiritual Realm."

Ruo Qunshuang leaned in his embrace, her face full of happiness as she said: "Thank you, Qing Ge!"

Xu Zhangqing, seeing this, didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "We're all one family, no need for formalities."

"Mother?"

"Are you in the water?"

"Are you under the bridge?"

"Are you in the tree?"

"Mother, where are you!"

Here, the two were being intimate in the Second Floor Bedroom.

Outside, Xiao Linglong searched for a good while, yet stubbornly didn't even catch a glimpse of Ruo Qunshuang's shadow.

She never expected that it wasn't that Mother hid well, but that Mother had run away.

Fortunately, not long after, Xu Zhangqing flashed into appearance behind Xiao Linglong, reached out both hands to cover her eyes: "Guess who I am?"

Xiao Linglong immediately shouted: "Father, Father's back!"

Xu Zhangqing released his hands, praising: "So smart, guessed it right away."

Xiao Linglong stood on tiptoe, stretching out both hands with effort: "Hug!"

Xu Zhangqing scooped her up in one arm: "Next, Father will accompany you to play, alright?"

Xiao Linglong asked curiously: "Then what about Mother?"

Xu Zhangqing glanced back at the Second Floor Bedroom: "She has something to do; when she's done she'll play together with us."

Xiao Linglong, sensible and well-behaved, immediately nodded: "Okay!"

At this moment, Bao Lei, Wangwang, and Wangzai finished a patrol round and were walking this way; Xu Zhangqing, seeing this, immediately waved his hand: "Dogs, come!"

The next second, Wangwang and Wangzai came running wildly.

Not seeing Master for ten days, they were excited to the point of breaking, and on the spot activated "Licking Dog" mode.

Xu Zhangqing touched each of them in turn, then placed Xiao Linglong on Wangwang's back.

As a result, the next second, it was as if frozen, stubbornly not daring to move a muscle.

Xu Zhangqing froze for a moment, then thought of something, and immediately switched to Wangzai.

Sure enough, Wangzai, though a bit nervous, didn't freeze, and even wagged its tail violently, appearing exceptionally ingratiating.

Xu Zhangqing mused: "As expected, it's Bloodline Suppression."

Wangwang is just an ordinary Spirit Beast.

Wangzai is a rare Spirit Beast with Awakened Bloodline.

As for Xiao Linglong, she herself possesses the bloodline of the Mirage Dragon, equivalent to half a Dragon Race.

Next, Xu Zhangqing had Wangzai carry Xiao Linglong running in front, while he and Wangwang chased behind.

Two people and two dogs ran here and there, playing very happily.

Xiao Linglong's silver-bell-like laughter echoed through the entire Hongfeng Valley: "Hehehe!"

Unknown how long passed, the Second Floor Bedroom suddenly trembled violently, and immediately the surrounding Water Spirit Qi, as if summoned, gathered toward it at extreme speed!