Chapter 230: Thirty Years of Foundation Establishment, Ascending to the Golden Core Realm

Before long, every Cultivator in Xianxia City, from top to bottom, learned the news that Chixue Laoguai and the other four Golden Core Cultivators had all been executed.

This left the many Cultivators of Xianxia City feeling shocked.

Especially those Foundation Establishment Cultivators; they understood very clearly what such a result represented.

"Impossible, that is Chixue Laoguai we're talking about, yet he died miserably in Xianxia City. How on earth was that done?" A Foundation Establishment Cultivator stood dumbfounded, simply unable to believe it.

He was a Cultivator born in the Wuji Alliance Sea Area, so he naturally knew Chixue Laoguai's background even better.

That was a Robber Cultivator who could literally stop a child from crying.

He was on the Wuji Alliance's wanted list.

He made countless Cultivators tremble with fear at the mere mention of his name.

The number of Cultivators who had died at his hands was simply countless.

But now, this Chixue Laoguai had actually died miserably in Xianxia City.

If this matter were told, probably few people would believe it.

Yet it had truly and surely happened right before their eyes.

"It's not just Chixue Laoguai; it's that simple. There were also Bingyuan Laoguai, Lvniu Zhenren, Ziyu Zhenren, Huangshe Zhenren, and others—all of them were Golden Core Perfection Cultivators."

"But now, they have all died at the hands of those three female Golden Core Cultivators."

Another Foundation Establishment Cultivator said gloomily; he knew that Chixue Laoguai and the other five Golden Core True Persons were all illustrious figures who had a certain degree of hope of becoming Nascent Soul Ancestors in the future.

Yet they still died miserably at the hands of the Golden Core True Persons of Xianxia City.

Without a doubt, this matter spreading out would certainly shake the Wuji Alliance.

This would also make Xianxia City completely famous.

"How exactly was it done?"

"I saw Chixue Laoguai and the others bring a Third-tier Forbidden-Breaking Talisman over earlier."

"Could it be that even that couldn't do anything to Xianxia City?"

Yet another Foundation Establishment Cultivator was puzzled.

He had originally wanted to take advantage of the chaos to loot Xianxia City and make a big profit.

Unfortunately, there was simply no such opportunity.

Before the chaos could even truly begin, Chixue Laoguai and the others were executed on the spot.

Thinking about it now, it was fortunate he hadn't made a move just then.

Otherwise, he would definitely have been executed by the Cultivators of Xianxia City, the kind of death where not even a corpse remains.

This could also be considered a form of luck.

"It is said that Xianxia City also has a Third-tier Array Master."

"Relying on the power of this Third-tier Array Master, even a Third-tier Forbidden-Breaking Talisman cannot destroy the Third-tier Array Formation here."

"In this way, Chixue Laoguai and the others fell into the trap of Xianxia City."

"With the power of the Third-tier Array Formation, plus three Golden Core True Persons, it was natural that Chixue Laoguai and the others would never return."

"I didn't expect three Golden Core sects from a remote sea area to be so powerful. They previously executed the three Wu Clan villains, and now they have even wiped out Chixue Laoguai and his group. Too brutal."

"One can only say that the momentum of Xianxia City is set; unless a Nascent Soul Ancestor takes action personally, no one can do anything to Xianxia City."

The many Cultivators discussed it heatedly.

They immediately realized that a formidable Jin Dan Power would certainly emerge within the Wuji Alliance, and from then on, Xianxia City would surely occupy a place in the Wuji Alliance.

Many Golden Core families and Golden Core Robber Cultivators would likely give Xianxia City a wide berth if they encountered it.

After all, no one wanted to die miserably inside the array formation of Xianxia City.

Even if they didn't expand the power of Xianxia City, self-preservation was certainly no problem.

…………

Several days later.

The news of the deaths of Chixue Laoguai and the other Golden Core True Persons naturally reached the upper echelons of the Wuji Alliance, becoming known to those Jin Dan Powers and even the many Nascent Soul Ancestors.

After all, Chixue Laoguai and the others were considered famous, praised as existences with high hopes of ascending to Nascent Soul.

But now, they had died miserably in Xianxia City, which naturally attracted the attention of quite a few people.

At this very moment, in a luxurious Immortal Palace located in the most core area of Wuji Island, this palace was named Wuji Gong.

It was also the headquarters of the Wuji Alliance.

Many Nascent Soul Ancestors would cultivate in the surrounding mountain peaks; after all, this was the source of a Tier 4 Upper Grade Spirit Vein, and the density of Spirit Qi exceeded anything one could imagine outside.

At this time, the Nascent Soul Ancestors gathered together to hold a meeting.

"Heh heh, so Chixue Laoguai is dead?"

"I originally thought he had at least some Luck and might ascend to Nascent Soul in the future."

"I didn't expect him to die miserably at the hands of a few female Golden Core Cultivators."

A Nascent Soul Ancestor laughed, treating this matter as an interesting anecdote.

He had originally thought highly of Chixue Laoguai; if the other party could truly ascend to Nascent Soul, then previous matters would be wiped clean, and the Wuji Alliance would have canceled Chixue Laoguai's wanted order.

But now that Chixue Laoguai had actually died, it was truly a bit beyond his expectations.

"He only had a bit of Luck, that's all."

"To become a Nascent Soul Ancestor, one must possess great Luck."

"Even a Cultivator with a Heavenly Spirit Root would not dare to say they have a one hundred percent chance of becoming a Nascent Soul."

"If one cannot pass the Heart Demon Tribulation, one must still die and have their Dao extinguished, ending it all."

Another Nascent Soul Ancestor said lazily.

He was someone who had been through it, so he naturally knew just how difficult it was to become a Nascent Soul Cultivator.

As a Cultivator with a Heavenly Spirit Root, passing the Mana Barrier is certainly no problem.

But the problem is the Heart Demon trial; external forces can barely help with this, and the spiritual objects that can help one pass the Heart Demon trial to form a Nascent Soul are also extremely rare, so one can only rely on oneself.

Who knows how many Golden Core Cultivators with Heavenly Spirit Roots have fallen at this stage, swallowed by their Heart Demons.

It can be said that if one wants to become a Nascent Soul Cultivator, both talent and willpower must reach an excellent level.

If there is even a single shortcoming, the Nascent Soul formation will fail.

"Forget it, forget it, this is just a small matter."

"For our Wuji Alliance, the Beast Tide in a few years is the real major event."

"This time the Sea Clan is for real; they have birthed several Nascent Soul Late Stage demon kings and have begun to stir up ambition again."

"Perhaps this Beast Tide will be the largest one in a thousand years."

"This will also affect the majority of the islands in the Canglan Sea."

"If one is not careful, the foundation of the Wuji Alliance could also be destroyed in an instant."

At this very moment, the Wuji Alliance leader, Wuji Daoren, spoke up, sweeping his gaze across the surrounding Nascent Soul Ancestors.

As a Nascent Soul perfection Cultivator and also the highest combat power of the Wuji Alliance, he possessed an extraordinary aura.

The moment he spoke, the surrounding Nascent Soul Ancestors also pricked up their ears to listen.

"Father."

"How are the Nascent Soul forces like the Tianjian Sect, Xuanbao Pavilion, Sunset Sect, and Piaomiao Palace? What are their thoughts?"

"Is there no plan to jointly deal with the Sea Clan?"

Taohua Shangren asked, looking at her father, Wuji Daoren.

Her voice was like that of a lark, pleasant and moving, as if it were ripples of Dao sound.

Even the surrounding Nascent Soul Ancestors could not help but feel a palpitation.

Her body was permeated with an endless fragrance, making one's heart flutter, as if one were in a sea of flowers.

Unfortunately, neither Taohua Shangren's strength nor her status and position were things other Cultivators could covet.

She was the greatest beauty of the Wuji Alliance, and also a flower that no one could pick.

"There is no plan."

"Although they are all Nascent Soul forces of the Human Race, their relationships with each other are considered good."

"However, they have no intention of helping us."

"After all, the Canglan Sea is simply too vast; it is already very difficult for them to just guard their own territories."

"So, as far as this Beast Tide is concerned, we can only rely on ourselves."

"But what is feared is that the Demon Sects like the Heavenly Demon Sect, Xuanyin Sect, and Black Fiend Hall will stir up trouble."

Hearing that it was her daughter's question, Wuji Daoren's attitude was very kind.

After all, his daughter had always been very promising.

Not only did she have Heavenly Spirit Root aptitude, but she also possessed a special physique, so there were no major obstacles to her promotion to a Nascent Soul Cultivator, and in the future, she might even have the chance to surpass him.

The pity was that his daughter was too arrogant and looked down upon many male Cultivators.

To this day, she still had no Dao Companion.

He had once introduced some young talents, but unfortunately, there was never any response.

By now, he had given up.

As long as his daughter was happy, then everything was fine.

"No way, they are also members of the Human Race; do they actually want to help the Sea Clan?"

Taohua Shangren frowned.

"Hmph, those of the demonic path are all selfish and self-interested."

"Where would they understand any sense of righteousness for the race?"

"They would rather betray the world than let the world betray them."

"If there were an opportunity to advance their cultivation further, these demonic Cultivators would stab the Human Race in the back without hesitation."

"Therefore, these fellows deserve to be executed by everyone."

Wuji Daoren snorted coldly, his body permeated with terrifying killing intent that instantly covered the entire room, seemingly forming a Nascent Soul Dharma Domain and creating terrifying pressure.

The many Nascent Soul Ancestors were all trembling; this was the terrifying strength of the Wuji Alliance leader, already a Great Cultivator at the Nascent Soul perfection stage, the person with the most hope of ascending to the Spirit Severing stage.

"If the Beast Tide comes, the outer islands of the Wuji Alliance will likely suffer as well."

Taohua Shangren could not help but think of the three Golden Core female Cultivators she had wanted to recruit last time; they seemed to be on the outer islands.

This time, they had even killed Chixue Laoguai and others, carving out a resounding reputation.

It made everyone in the Wuji Alliance see how formidable they were.

It could be said that this was enough to prove her eye for talent.

But unfortunately, those three female Cultivators refused to accept her recruitment.

"There is nothing to be done about that."

"Currently, the power of the Wuji Alliance can only protect some core islands."

"As for the outer islands, they can only rely on themselves."

Wuji Daoren shook his head, indicating that he had no way to help either.

After all, the power of the Wuji Alliance was not infinite, and the number of Cultivators was also limited.

Facing a massive Beast Tide, they could only shrink their defensive lines and abandon some unimportant islands.

"Yes, Father."

Taohua Shangren nodded; she also understood the current situation of the Wuji Alliance very well.

"Very well, you may withdraw."

"This time, our Wuji Alliance will contract our defensive lines to jointly deal with the once-in-a-millennium Beast Tide."

"We must, at all costs, block the invasion of the Sea Clan."

Wuji Daoren said in a deep voice.

"Yes, Alliance Leader."

The many Nascent Soul Ancestors all nodded.

…………

Ever since the slaying of Chixue Laoguai and the other Golden Core Real Persons, Xianxia City could be considered to have become thoroughly famous.

Even Cultivators from some remote islands of the Wuji Alliance had begun to hear news of Xianxia City.

Added to this was the attraction of the Second-tier Spirit Wine and the Fine Foundation Establishment Pill.

A large number of Cultivators began to enter Xianxia City.

Naturally, they also brought with them large quantities of Spirit Medicine, pills, Dharma Artifacts, Spirit Materials, and so on.

This also made Xianxia City increasingly prosperous.

However, because of this, the trading cities in the nearby sea areas naturally became much more depressed.

After all, Cultivators are the most important thing.

Wherever the people are, that is where the source of wealth lies.

But those Golden Core families were helpless.

Because the strength of Xianxia City was no longer something they could compare to; they could only watch helplessly as Xianxia City developed and grew, frantically absorbing vast amounts of Spirit Stone.

As for Zhou Sui, he was living a life of unbridled Dual Cultivation with his wives and concubines within Xianxia Peak.

With the improvement of his cultivation, the feedback he provided to the three women—Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Mu Ziyan—also increased more and more.

Back in the Qi Refining stage, it was still they who provided huge help to Zhou Sui.

But after advancing to the Foundation Establishment Realm, it was instead Zhou Sui who helped his Dao Companions like Ji Bingyu improve their cultivation, and he could even improve their Spirit Root aptitude, though the speed was a little slow.

Their cultivation had not only advanced to the Foundation Establishment Mid-stage, but had also improved by a large margin.

Of course, the one with the greatest progress was still Leng Yuexi.

After another session of Dual Cultivation, Leng Yuexi finally broke through, advancing to the Golden Core Middle Stage.

For a Golden Core Cultivator, this was a huge breakthrough.

After all, ordinary Golden Core Cultivators might be trapped at this bottleneck for a hundred, or even two hundred years.

Yet Leng Yuexi had only been cultivating for a dozen or twenty years, and she had actually broken through to the Golden Core Middle Stage.

This could be considered rapid progress.

If she continued to cultivate like this, perhaps she could advance to the Golden Core Late Stage realm before she was even two hundred years old.

As for Lin Yazhu and Shen Biqian, they were still continuously honing themselves at the Golden Core Late Stage level.

And Zhou Sui's cultivation was also steadily improving.

Especially after the cultivation of several of his Dao Companions had improved, the effect of each Dual Cultivation session was extremely significant.

This also caused the solidification of the Dharma Power within his body to constantly accelerate.

"Not bad, not bad."

"Normally speaking, for an ordinary Foundation Establishment Perfection Cultivator, it is extremely difficult to make the Dharma Power within the Dantian Qi Sea so viscous that the first sign of Dharma Power solidification appears."

"This is also the most critical and difficult step."

"Unless one consumes Golden Core Spirit Medicine, it is only with the assistance of Golden Core Spirit Medicine that one might cross this step."

"However, I don't need to do that at all; I have already crossed the most critical step."

"Now, it just depends on to what extent the Dharma Power in my body can solidify."

Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes and, through internal vision, observed the situation inside his Dantian Qi Sea.

He sensed that there were a full one thousand drops of liquid Dharma Power within his Dantian Qi Sea.

Those Foundation Establishment Cultivators with Heavenly Spirit Roots only possess three hundred and sixty drops of liquid Dharma Power, and that is already the realm of perfection.

But as for him, he had a full one thousand drops of Dharma Power.

This was enough to prove that his foundation was so profound it was simply beyond imagination.

Of course, because of this, the Golden Core he would condense would naturally be even more powerful.

At this very moment, the liquid Dharma Power in his body had also solidified by twenty percent.

Looking at it from afar, these drops of Dharma Power gathered together, looking just like a large, dark-gold pill.

It was just still in a liquefied state.

In fact, as long as he was willing, he could immediately begin the process of forming a Golden Core.

However, he was not so foolish.

It is better to let things take their natural course when it comes to forming a Golden Core.

Once the Dharma Power solidifies to the limit, starting the Golden Core formation will result in a higher success rate.

"In a few more years, I should be able to attempt forming the Golden Core."

Zhou Sui felt very happy.

……

Four years later.

That is to say, when Zhou Sui was fifty-four years old, thirty years had passed since he advanced to Foundation Establishment.

At this moment, he had a flash of inspiration and sensed that the timing for his Golden Core formation had arrived.

Thus, he gave instructions to his Dao Companions and immediately entered his Cave Abode to begin his seclusion for Golden Core formation.

With the Array Formation and his Dao Companion guarding the surroundings, he had no fear of anyone coming to disturb his Golden Core formation.

"The Dharma Power in my Dantian Qi Sea has already solidified to ninety-nine percent."

Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, his Divine Sense perceiving the state of his Dantian Qi Sea.

After four years of bitter cultivation, the solidification of the Dharma Power in his Dantian Qi Sea had reached ninety-nine percent; this was basically the limit, and it was impossible to go any further.

If he were to go any further, that would mean beginning the Golden Core formation.

This was already an incredibly exaggerated scene.

Ordinary Foundation Establishment Perfection Cultivators, even if they had consumed Golden Core Spirit Medicine, would only have about thirty percent solidification when they began.

But now, he had not consumed any Golden Core Spirit Medicine at all, yet he had actually exceeded ninety-nine percent.

This had already reached the limit of being about to form a Golden Core.

It could be said that now, he simply could not control it.

It was as if a flood were about to burst through a dam; no matter what measures he took, it was of no use.

"Thirty years of Foundation Establishment, finally, I am to form a Golden Core."

"Then let us begin."

A terrifying light appeared in Zhou Sui's eyes; although he possessed a Third-tier Pill like the Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill on his person, he had sufficient confidence in forming a Golden Core autonomously.

This kind of confidence was not without basis.

It was his powerful cultivation foundation, as well as his Dharma Power which was thick to the extreme.

Rumble~~~

In an instant, Zhou Sui circulated the Gu God Scripture, and with his body as the center, a massive vortex formed; the Spirit Qi of heaven and earth from all around surged in like a tide.

One must know that the Spirit Vein of the Xianxia Sect had already reached the level of Third-Tier High-Grade; even for a Golden Core Late Stage Cultivator, such a Spirit Vein was completely sufficient.

Not to mention, it was merely to cope with a mere Golden Core formation.

For a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, this was already a sufficiently luxurious cultivation Cave Abode.

"The first barrier is the Mana Barrier."

"It can be said that the most important thing about this barrier is the solidification of Dharma Power."

"Only when Dharma Power is extremely pure will it autonomously produce Dharma Power solidification."

"I have already passed ninety-nine percent of this barrier; the past four years were spent crossing this first barrier."

"I am an autonomous Foundation Establishment Cultivator, and I have cultivated the supreme technique, the Gu God Scripture; my Dharma Power is thick and pure, so this barrier is no problem at all."

"Therefore, the most important thing is still the second barrier, the Divine Sense Barrier."

A terrifying light appeared in Zhou Sui's eyes, as if he had insight into every corner of his body, perceiving every bone, every meridian, and every blood vessel deep within his body.

It was as if his body had no secrets to speak of at this very moment.

At this moment, he urged the Dharma Power within his body, beginning to complete the solidification of the final drop of liquid Dharma Power.

Boom~~

When the final drop of liquid Dharma Power finished solidifying, it was as if the last piece of a puzzle had been filled; a dark golden sphere immediately appeared deep within the Dantian Qi Sea.

Compress, compress, continuously compress!

In the end, it actually transformed into a dark golden particle of light.

Do not look at this as just a particle of light; it had integrated a thousand drops of liquid Dharma Power, its density had reached the extreme, and it contained vast Dharma Power energy within.

It also bloomed with endless light, as if it were a sun, shrouding his entire body, causing his whole body to glow, and filling the entire Cave Abode with light, as bright as day.

This was truly bright light like flames, flames like a red sun, filled with incomparable power.

A Golden Core falls into the abdomen, my fate is up to me, not the heavens!

But Zhou Sui knew that this was just the beginning; he had only condensed the seed of the Golden Core, the first step of a ten-thousand-mile journey, and it was not a true success in forming the Golden Core.

If he were careless, it would lead to failure in forming the Golden Core, falling short of success.

"The second barrier is the Divine Sense Barrier."

"This barrier requires the use of the power of Divine Sense to control this Golden Core seed."

"Causing this newly formed Golden Core particle to circulate through the heavens and continuously grow stronger."

"If it fails, then this Golden Core seed will automatically collapse."

Zhou Sui did not hesitate and immediately circulated the power of his Divine Sense, beginning to control this dark golden Golden Core seed.

The moment his Divine Sense entered this Golden Core seed, he immediately perceived that his usually invincible Divine Sense felt as if it had entered mercury; the surroundings were filled with massive resistance and also entwined with binding power.

This was Golden Core Dharma Power!

One must know that Foundation Establishment Dharma Power and Golden Core Dharma Power are simply not on the same level.

One is like tofu, while the other is like stone.

Foundation Establishment Divine Sense power can control Foundation Establishment Dharma Power, but it cannot control Golden Core Dharma Power.

It is just like a three-year-old child being unable to lift a heavy hammer.

If the Divine Sense cannot control this Golden Core Dharma Power, it will be unable to make the Golden Core seed grow rapidly, which will inevitably lead to failure in forming the Golden Core.

This is why the Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill is so important.

After consuming this Pill, it can not only help a Foundation Establishment Cultivator purify their Dharma Power and remove impurities.

More importantly, it can also help a Foundation Establishment Cultivator temporarily increase the power of their Divine Sense, allowing them to possess a Divine Sense comparable to a Golden Core's, so that manipulating this Golden Core Dharma Power becomes as easy as turning over one's hand.

If one lacks talent, then one can only rely on external assistance.

This is the importance of Pills; they can help those cultivators without talent break through important bottlenecks.

"Fortunately, my Divine Sense power has long been comparable to the Golden Core Late Stage."

"Controlling this Golden Core Dharma Power is simply as easy as turning over my hand."

Zhou Sui smiled slightly, and without hesitation, he immediately increased the power of his Divine Sense, erupting completely.

Rumble, rumble~~

At this moment, this Golden Core seed rotated continuously, just like a star, and simultaneously generated a vortex force, devouring the vast Spirit Qi of heaven and earth in the surroundings.

And this Golden Core seed was also growing bit by bit, constantly strengthening.

From a seed the size of a light particle, it had now grown to the size of a thumb.

Naturally, this meant the Dharma Power required to manipulate this Golden Core was even more immense.

Fortunately, his divine sense power was comparable to a Golden Core Late Stage Cultivator, so for Zhou Sui, this was nothing at all.

Operating the Golden Core Dharma Power was simply as easy as turning over one's hand.

It could be said that this was the benefit of having powerful divine sense strength.

If one's divine sense strength were not powerful enough, one would be unable to control the Golden Core level Dharma Power, leading to a failure at the final stage.

He did not know how much time had passed.

As all the liquid Dharma Power in Zhou Sui's Dantian Qi Sea was devoured, and the surrounding Spirit Qi of heaven and earth was also completely swallowed, a dark golden Golden Core, the size of a thumb, was thoroughly formed.

It was like a sun, blooming with endless golden light within the Dantian Qi Sea.

This process of Dharma Power forming the Golden Core did not have any ripples; it was simply a matter of course.