Chapter 417: Two Cores

The secret method of cultivating a double Core is actually quite simple.

It is to use True Essence to condense another layer of Core around the outside. However, this outer Core must combine with some other forces. Relying on True Essence alone won't work; it would soon be re‑absorbed by the original Core.

Ye Liuyun plans to use the mysterious Qi source to cultivate the Core, which is the most suitable energy source. This mysterious Qi can be used alone or fused with the existing True Essence, without fearing any repulsion.

Ye Liuyun directly took out the mysterious Qi source crystal sphere and began absorbing it. After this absorption, he released it straight to the outer side of the Core to envelop the original Core, rather than merging it into the True Essence.

Soon, he wrapped the original Core with a layer. Since the absorption required no conversion, the speed was exceptionally fast.

As the mysterious Qi thickened the coating around the original Core, its area nearly matched that of the original Core, and Ye Liuyun stopped. He then refined the outermost layer to form the Core's outer wall, followed by the inner wall, and again compressed and refined the mysterious Qi and True Essence.

The process mirrors cultivation, progressing from the Qi‑refining Realm to the True Essence Realm, then the Sea Transformation Realm, and finally the Core Realm. The mass of mysterious Qi and True Essence continuously changes along the way.

Only when it finally reached the state of a Golden Core Eighth Level did Ye Liuyun stop. The whole procedure lasted nearly ten days, during which Ye Liuyun kept absorbing mysterious Qi, almost draining the Primordial Power inside the crystal sphere.

Next came the final step: the two kinds of True Essence merging and communicating. Only if they can transmute into each other does it have real significance; otherwise it's no different from a single Core.

However, what he did not expect was that this final step proceeded remarkably smoothly. The two Cores fused almost instantaneously, and the innermost Core barrier offered virtually no obstruction to the invocation and transfer of the two True Essences.

The two True Essences also merged smoothly, permeating each other, ultimately achieving True Essence of the same quality.

Consequently, Ye Liuyun's realm also broke through to the Golden Core Ninth Level.

All this was because he absorbed a massive amount of mysterious Qi, raising the mass of True Essence again, while a portion of the mysterious Qi transformed into True Essence, enabling his smooth breakthrough.

"Now I've reached the Golden Core Ninth Level! And I have two Cores, so my combat power will be even more enduring!" Ye Liuyun impatiently released the Skeleton Puppet and began fighting it.

The Skeleton Puppet must be adjusted to the Heavenly Gang Third Realm to barely withstand Ye Liuyun's full‑force assault. Moreover, Ye Liuyun's battle can last even longer; his True Essence is so abundant it's as if money were free, making him completely reckless in combat.

Everyone was startled awake by the commotion of Ye Liuyun's fight and looked over, especially Su Miaoyin. The last time in the Secret Realm, Ye Liuyun had just broken through a First Realm, and in such a short time he broke through another First Realm.

She first absorbed a life crystal stone, then took in many Spirit Stones, and only then did her realm finally break through the Heavenly Gang First Realm. She was initially eager to test her strength, but when she saw Ye Liuyun at the Golden Core Ninth Level capable of battling at the Heavenly Gang Third Realm, she instantly felt deflated.

Wu Qingcheng saw her expression and laughed, "Don't compare yourself to him. He's a monster when it comes to cultivation. Look how long he's been fighting, and his True Essence is still that abundant!"

After Wu Qingcheng's reminder, Su Miaoyin finally noticed that Ye Liuyun had been fighting for a long time yet was still outputting huge amounts of True Essence, showing no sign of fatigue.

Ye Liuyun's True Essence was already ten times that of ordinary people, and now with an extra Core, his True Essence is inexhaustible; up to now he has only consumed the True Essence within a single Core.

When the consumption of True Essence inside the other Core was nearly depleted, he finally stopped and resumed cultivation to replenish the spent True Essence.

Su Miaoyin was now utterly shocked. "How much True Essence does this guy have!" As she thought, a smile curled her lips. "My luck is truly great, that I got to meet him! My man is the strongest!" She felt a private sense of pride.

Ye Liuyun didn't notice anything unusual even after his True Essence was fully replenished. Only then did he call everyone over and explain the method of cultivating double Cores.

Wu Qingcheng, Lei Ming and Yu Er immediately began cultivation. They each split their internal True Essence and Ice Power into two parts to forge new Cores.

Ru Yue, Bai Hu and Shi Yuan found it more laborious; they first had to separate the mysterious Qi they had previously absorbed, then use that separated mysterious Qi to construct another Core.

However, Shi Yuan and Bai Hu had stored many ferocious beasts from the Spirit Clan's Secret Realm, which they could directly devour to grow. As for Ru Yue, Ye Liuyun gave her all the remaining mysterious Qi source, speeding her up.

Only Su Miaoyin had a relatively simple attribute. So Ye Liuyun gave her all the bloodline crystal stones he had collected.

"Using this not only boosts your Bloodline Power, but also lets your Bloodline Power combine better with True Essence. The Poison Dragon originally used this method."

Thus everyone calmly cultivated inside the Xuan Kong Shi, while Ye Liuyun went outside the Xuan Kong Shi, piloted the Flying Boat, and rushed toward the capital of the Golden Peng Dynasty.

Since he had received the Poison Dragon's Transmission Talisman and its benefits, he naturally needed to repay it by delivering a message. Moreover, the capital of the Golden Peng Dynasty isn't far off; the route to the Heavenly Sound Hall isn't much different.

"I just don't know how Sister Liang is now! This method of cultivating double Cores can't be passed to her either."

Ye Liuyun felt a bit helpless. He couldn't get in touch with Liang Xue via the Transmission Talisman, perhaps because of the great distance.

Nonetheless, he wasn't overly worried about Liang Xue. She has someone looking after her at Lingxi Pavilion, so at least she isn't in as much danger as they are.

Ye Liuyun's Flying Boat, even at great speed, only reached the Golden Peng Dynasty's capital after five days. The dynasty's territory is truly vast! This also explains why he could destroy the City Lord's mansion without becoming a wanted man. The realm is so expansive that the Golden Peng Dynasty can't govern it all; many of the City Lord's soldiers were privately recruited by various local lords.

When he saw the Golden Peng Dynasty from afar, he was stunned by the majestic aura of the Royal City.

From an aerial view, the entire Royal City resembled a great Roc with outstretched wings. Yet its area was more than ten times larger than the Sacred Martial Academy. The walls, a hundred zhang high, were built of golden bricks, forming a three‑dimensional golden Roc poised to take flight.

The massive city gates made passing pedestrians look like ants. Ye Liuyun estimated that even if Shi Yuan manifested his largest true form, crossing the gate would still not feel cramped.

Inside the Royal City, the outer city's guards were lax, with no inspections, allowing free passage. Only the inner city, where the Royal Palace stands, conducted thorough checks.

"Screech!"

A deafening bird cry rang out. Ye Liuyun saw a gigantic Azure Hawk soaring from behind, flying side by side with him.

"Kid, not bad! Your attack was pretty ruthless, you've killed a lot of people!" A coarse laugh accompanied the voice, and a Divine Sense transmitted the transmission voice.

Ye Liuyun was startled. It seemed someone knew of his battle. "Could this person be from the Golden Peng Dynasty? Trying to summon soldiers to capture me?"