Chapter 274 Breaking Through to the Core Formation Stage
In Qin Ming's palm, lay two golden Core Formation Pills.
This Pill Refining process had taken over two years, but the final result left Qin Ming extremely satisfied.
"Two Excellent Quality Core Formation Pills!"
"This wave of luck is truly not bad!"
Even he himself hadn't expected that his first successful Pill Refining attempt would yield two pills, and both of them would be of Excellent Quality Level.
This was largely thanks to his exchange with Grandmaster Gongsun Yang last time, from which he learned a lot of experience, allowing him to avoid many pitfalls.
Qin Ming put away the two Spirit Pills, and walked out of his Cave Residence in a great mood.
The solidification of the Liquid Mana in his body was nearing completion, with only the final third remaining.
Next, Qin Ming only needed to refine and solidify this portion of Magical Power, and then he could break through to the Golden Core Stage.
He could take advantage of this time to recover his depleted Essence, Vital Energy, and Spirit.
After all, such high-intensity Pill Refining had made him somewhat fatigued.
Several days later.
Main Peak of Moon Gazing Island, under the Spirit Peach Tree, the aroma of tea curled upwards.
Qin Ming summoned Wu Jiang to come over and listen to the news about the changes in the Cultivation World over the past two years.
Wu Jiang was completely refreshed and beaming, sitting opposite Qin Ming, respectfully pouring him Spirit Tea.
A year ago, relying on the High-Quality Foundation Establishment Pill that Qin Ming had sold him, he successfully broke through to the Foundation Establishment Stage.
The Wu Clan had finally shed the name of a Low Rank Vital Energy Condensation Family Clan and become a Foundation Establishment Clan.
Wu Jiang brought Glory to Ancestors and was in the limelight among his clansmen.
He had made a great determination when he broke through at that time because he was already seventy-eight years old when he established his foundation, far exceeding the age limit of sixty.
Belonging to the elderly Foundation Establishment of the twilight years, the danger was considerable.
Fortunately, what Qin Ming gave him was a High-Grade Level Foundation Establishment Pill, which had a much higher chance of successful breakthrough than taking ordinary Foundation Establishment Pills.
Moreover, its effect of protecting the Meridians was even more significant, otherwise, it would have been hard to say.
This once again made Wu Jiang even more grateful to Qin Ming and wholeheartedly devoted.
Wu Jiang hadn't expected that he originally just planned to hug a Powerful Backer's thigh, but unexpectedly, the thigh had grown into a towering tree.
"Fellow Cultivator Qin, the situation in the Cultivation World in recent years has undergone earth-shaking changes since the final Battle between Thunder Origin Sect and Spirit Feather Sect."
"First of all, the Spirit Feather Sect was destroyed, and among its Seven Great Sects/Clans, the Chen Family, Gu Family, and Wang Family, the three major families were also wiped out by Thunder Origin Sect with iron-blooded methods."
"Three new families were supported to replace the original three families."
"The Tier 3 Spirit Vein of Cloud Marsh Great Wilderness also fell into the hands of Thunder Origin Sect."
"However, a major event occurred during this period."
"That is, the Soaring Cloud Sect of Jin Kingdom, taking advantage of the time when the two sects of Wei Kingdom were both weakened after fighting each other."
"United with the major and minor powers of Jin Kingdom to invade Wei Kingdom with the strength of the entire country."
"Soaring Cloud Sect is ambitious and has the intention to annex Wei Kingdom."
"As for the Ghost Plague in Profound Stream Valley of Liang Kingdom, it has become increasingly serious, and it is even said that a Golden Toad Ancestor Demon King escaped from the Ruins."
"Its strength is close to a true Transformation Great Demon, a terrifying Late Stage of Rank Three."
"Profound Stream Valley's Mid Core Formation Stage Elder Yuheng almost Fallen at the hands of Golden Toad Ancestor, and is still seriously injured and recuperating in the Valley."
"Therefore, Liang Kingdom is also unable to assist Wei Kingdom…"
Qin Ming frowned when he heard this and asked, "Didn't Old Devil Yu of Soaring Cloud Sect say that he was seriously injured by Wei Wuyai?"
"How can he still have the strength to invade Wei Kingdom on a large scale?"
Wu Jiang couldn't help but glance at Qin Ming with a guilty conscience when he heard this, and then stammered to explain:
"Island Lord, do you still remember Duanmu Sheng of Soaring Cloud Sect who came to visit you a few years ago?"
"As a Golden Core Seed, he successfully broke through to the Golden Core Stage two years ago, and it is said that he is also a Mid-Grade Core Formation, with extraordinary strength."
"And Wei Wuyai was also badly injured after that Battle. Thunder Origin Sect has gone through a major Battle and is facing the Soaring Cloud Sect in its full glory, and there are still two Golden Core Ancestors."
"In the past two years, Wei Wuyai has also been struggling to cope alone and is somewhat exhausted."
Qin Ming nodded slightly after listening to his explanation.
"I didn't expect so many changes to happen in just over two years."
However, he himself was about to form his Core Formation, and his Cultivation Strength would undergo another qualitative change, so these matters were irrelevant.
…
Seasons changed, winter passed and spring arrived.
Inside the Grotto, Qin Ming slowly opened his eyes, feeling the Mana Sea within his Sea of Vital Energy Dantian that had been completely solidified.
A faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Finally completed the solidification of all Liquid Mana."
On Moon Gazing Island, Spirit Peach Flowers bloomed, verdant Bamboo swayed, and the Spirit Field was full of spring.
On the Lake Surface, the huge body of the Mysterious Water Crocodile floated on the water dozing off, the Devouring Heaven Rat sat on its body, holding a bamboo pole and fishing… beside them, Silver-Winged Frost Bees were flying up and down non-stop.
A rather harmonious scene.
Qin Ming walked out of the Cave Residence, his dark eyes as deep as ink, gazing into the distance.
The Devouring Heaven Rat seemed to sense something, and hurriedly dropped the bamboo pole, transformed into a phantom and disappeared, instantly arriving in front of Qin Ming.
Then he smiled and sized him up, saying:
"Master, are you preparing to break through today?"
Qin Ming nodded and smiled slightly, "I am indeed preparing to break through to the Core Formation Stage. During this period, you and Mysterious Water Crocodile and Silver-Winged, will protect me."
"Once any evildoers approach with malicious intent, kill them without mercy."
"Hehe! Master, rest assured, even if Golden Core Stage Cultivators come, they will definitely not affect you."
Devouring Heaven Rat patted his chest and said, seeing that Qin Ming was about to break through to the Core Formation Stage, this also meant that he was not far from breaking through to Mid-Third Stage Demon King.
He was secretly pleased.
Afterwards, Qin Ming summoned Wu Jiang again.
"Wu Jiang, you first take all your clan members and return to White Rock Island for a while."
Wu Jiang was stunned on the spot when he heard this, and asked with a pale face, "Island Lord, is there anything we have done wrong that you want to drive us away?"
"Ah, what are you talking about, it's just for a temporary period, I still need you, and I will let you come back soon." Qin Ming explained lightly.
Wu Jiang was relieved when he heard this, and went back to organize the Wu Clan Spirit Farmers in a daze, and evacuated Moon Gazing Island.
Qin Ming was mainly afraid that when the Golden Core Lightning Tribulation came down, it would accidentally injure these Low-Rank Cultivators.
Afterwards.
Qin Ming came to the Abundant Nether Ghost Date Tree, took out a jade green Jade Bottle, and then used Spellcasting to make a small hole in the tree trunk, directly reaching the heart of the tree.
Suddenly.
Along with a strong Fiend Energy appearing, a small wisp of Profound Nether Spirit Liquid, like a trickle, flowed into the Jade Bottle from the hole.
After half an incense stick of time.
Qin Ming collected a small half bottle of Core Forming Spiritual Object 'Profound Nether Spirit Liquid.'
Holding the Spirit Liquid, he came directly to his Natal Spirit Plant Yin Yang Mysterious Vine and sat down cross-legged.
"Old Shopkeeper's Assistant, let's begin, nearly a hundred years of Spirit Plant Cultivation, we are finally going to take this step."
Qin Ming's entire aura reached an unprecedented height.
He adjusted his Essence, Vital Energy, and Spirit to their peak, his heart as still as water.
The Natal Spirit Plant Yin Yang Mysterious Vine, seemed to also sense that Qin Ming was about to break through to Core Formation, its Vine danced, conveying joyful emotions.
Qin Ming then took out several items from the Storage Bag and placed them on the ground in front of him.
Two Core Forming Spiritual Objects, Profound Nether Spirit Liquid and Myriad Transformations Spirit Liquid, could increase the probability by 20%.
Two High-Grade Level Core Formation Pills could increase the probability by 40%.
In addition, he himself possessed the Ancient Wood Longevity Spirit Body, comparable to Superior Spirit Root, bringing with it a 20% probability.
Plus, there was also a purple [Creation Pill Cleansing] Entry in his Sea of Consciousness, which could improve the Quality of Core Formation.
Moon Gazing Island possessed a Tier 3 Middle Grade Spirit Vein environment, fully satisfying the Spiritual Energy supply required for Core Formation.
Such abundant Core Formation Resources, even a Great Sect might not be able to take out so many at once.
But now, they were all gathered on Qin Ming.
Such an exaggerated configuration lineup, brought the word 'stable' to the extreme. "Actually, I don't need to prepare so many Resources, I also have confidence in successfully forming my Core Formation."
"It's just for a higher Quality Golden Core."
"With so many Resources invested, if I don't form an Upper-Grade Core Formation, it will simply be against all reason!"
Immediately, Qin Ming began to circulate the "Ancient Wood Longevity Skill".
"Reverse Yin and Yang, turn life into death, seize Good Fortune, Ancient Wood Longevity…"
Qin Ming silently recited the Oral Formula in his heart, formed hand seals, and a phantom of a silver Spirit Plant suddenly appeared behind him, constantly climbing and growing larger.
Inside the Sea of Vital Energy Dantian, the jade-green solidified Magical Power was condensed to its limit. "Experiencing seven returns and nine reversions, water and fire in harmony, Kan and Li intermingling, metal and wood joining, Five Elements gathering, only then can one attain the Golden Core Path."
Qin Ming abandoned distracting thoughts, calmed his mind and Vital Energy, and entered a state of emptiness and tranquility, where all worldly thoughts ceased.
Rumble! Above Moon Gazing Island, dark clouds gathered in the Sky, and suddenly a huge Spiritual Energy Vortex with a Range of one mile appeared, funneling towards Qin Ming.
Suddenly.
The Spiritual Energy in the nearby air was instantly drained.
The Liquid Mana in Qin Ming's body began to transform into Mana Crystals, constantly floating towards the Sky above Dantian, and condensing.
His whole person seemed to transform into an Ancient Tree, standing eternally, experiencing the vicissitudes of life, and watching the flowers bloom and wither.
A verdant green aura emanated from his body, exuding the Evergreen Vital Energy of endless life.
Qin Ming immediately opened the Jade Bottle in front of him, and successively consumed a Core Formation Pill, as well as Myriad Transformations Spirit Liquid and Profound Nether Spirit Liquid.
Rumble! The flow of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy Acceleration, almost covering the entire Moon Gazing Island, with surging tides.
This Heaven and Earth Phenomenon that shook the Heavens and Earth naturally attracted the attention of many High-Level Cultivators.
…
Vast Sea Immortal City, Hall Interior of Vast Ocean Peak.
True Person of the Vast Ocean Nalan Xi was urgently discussing the Ghost Plague of Tai Lake Ruins with Ancestor Wan of Profound Stream Valley.
Suddenly.
The expressions of the two Golden Core True Persons changed drastically at the same time! "In the direction of Spirit Dwelling Archipelago, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy has changed dramatically, a Fellow Cultivator is breaking through to the Core Formation Stage!"
True Person Cang Hai and Ancestor Wan exchanged glances, and their figures blurred for a moment, disappearing.
From Azure Sea Immortal City to Spirit Dwelling Islands, for Golden Core Ancestors, it was just a blink of an eye.
True Person Nalan Xi looked in the direction of the Heaven and Earth Phenomenon, but was stunned in place.
"It's actually Moon Gazing Island… Fellow Cultivator Qin, he…"
"How is it possible?"
"Wasn't he only Mid-Foundation Establishment Stage a few years ago?"
Ancestor Wan had heard of Qin Ming for a long time, and for a moment, he couldn't believe it either.
Just then.
A lazy voice sounded nearby.
"You two, stop here, don't disturb my Master's breakthrough."
"Otherwise, This Grand Sire will not be polite."
Ripples rippled in the Void Space, the air twisted, and the figure of Devouring Heaven Rat slowly emerged.
"Tier 3 Demon King!"
Nalan Xi and Ancestor Wan were each faced with a formidable enemy when they saw Devouring Heaven Rat appear silently.
When the two of them looked closely.
Wasn't this the Demon King who led the attack on Azure Sea Immortal City? Possessing a body of strange Mystical Power, even the Grand Formation of Immortal City could be destroyed.
Nalan Xi had a fresh memory of Devouring Heaven Rat, but since being severely injured by their four Golden Core Ancestors working together, it had disappeared without a trace.
Unexpectedly, meeting this Tier 3 Demon King again would be on such an occasion.
But the next moment.
Nalan Xi came back to her senses, "Wait! Who did you call Master?"
"Moon Gazing Island Lord, Qin Ming." Devouring Heaven Rat picked his nose and said.
Tier 3 Demon King recognizes a Master… Nalan Xi's thoughts were in turmoil, and then she let out a wry smile, "It seems Fellow Cultivator Qin's Luck is extraordinary, and he has hidden himself very deeply."
"We still underestimated him."
Moreover, Nalan Xi could feel that this Devouring Heaven Rat looked even more unfathomable than before.
Even she couldn't see through its depth.
"Unexpectedly, we misjudged him, a Tier 3 Alchemy Dao Grandmaster, such a stunning and brilliant person."
"Forming Golden Core… is not an impossible thing." Ancestor Wan looked towards the direction of the Spirit Island from afar.
So the two of them also stopped to watch.
"Looking at the phenomenon of the one-mile Range Spiritual Energy Vortex, is Fellow Cultivator Qin condensing a Pseudo-Core?" Ancestor Wan observed for a moment and said.
Nalan Xi stared into the distance, "Maybe, I can't see through Fellow Cultivator Qin completely either."
At the same time.
The astonishing Celestial Phenomenon in Spirit Rest Archipelago also attracted Cultivators nearby to come and watch.
"Heavens! What happened?"
"Look! It's in the direction of Moon Gazing Island."
"Such a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy anomaly, someone is breaking through to the Core Formation Stage!!"
"What?!"
"Which Senior is undergoing Tribulation?"
"It's on Moon Gazing Island, there should only be Island Lord Grandmaster Qin…"
Wu Jiang also followed behind the crowd, staring blankly at the huge Spiritual Energy Vortex in the Sky Above Spirit Island, his mind blank.
He said in disbelief: "Qin… Island Lord Qin, he is breaking through to the Core Formation Stage…"
…
On Moon Gazing Island, Under Yin-Yang Mysterious Vine Tree.
Qin Ming's aura continued to rise, resonating with the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy.
Behind him, the Ancient Wood Longevity Spirit Body continuously converted massive amounts of Spiritual Energy into pure Mana Crystals.
The azure solidified Magical Power in his Mana Sea began to collapse and compress, converging towards the center.
Time passed, and another two days passed.
The Spiritual Energy rosy clouds in the Sky, rolled and surged, slowly spreading out in all directions, reaching a range as large as five miles.
"Five-mile Spiritual Energy Vortex."
"Fellow Cultivator Qin is indeed going to form his Golden Core!"
Nalan Xi, who was watching from afar, narrowed her eyes, and her heart was already surging.
Ancestor Wan's gaze was also solemn, not knowing what he was thinking.
At this moment, ripples rippled in the air again, and a blue Escaping Light approached from afar and stopped beside the two of them.
Nalan Xi said to him after seeing who it was, "Congratulations Fellow Cultivator Wei, Wei Country is about to have another Golden Core True Person, and still your friend."
Wei Wuyai looked towards Moon Gazing Island upon hearing this, with a complex expression on his face.
"Fellow Cultivator Qin's Core Formation is truly unexpected."
…
Originally, these Golden Core Ancestors had also communicated privately, and they all Consistent that with Fellow Cultivator Qin's Four Element Pseudo-Spirit Root Aptitude, it was almost impossible to break through to the Golden Core Stage.
Unexpectedly, Qin Ming broke their perception.
Another seven days passed.
The Spiritual Energy Vortex in the Sky once again expanded to ten miles!
"Upper-Grade Core Formation…"
Wei Wuyai had personally experienced it, and was very familiar with such a situation.
…
Under Yin-Yang Mysterious Vine Tree, Qin Ming's whole body exuded a vast Spiritual Pressure belonging to the Golden Core Stage.
After using the [Creation Pill Cleansing] Entry, Qin Ming's Golden Core, which was originally stuck at the Mid Grade Level, was forcibly raised by one level.
"Nine Revolutions of the Pill, Upper-Grade Core Formation, I, Qin Ming, have finally reached it!"
In Dantian, a golden millet Mysterious Pearl formed.
Just when Qin Ming planned to completely stabilize the Golden Core.
Something unexpected happened to him, only to see silver Runes emerging from around the Natal Spirit Plant Yin Yang Mysterious Vine, intertwined together.
Forming a huge and profound silver symbol in the Air, which submerged into Qin Ming's body.
Within Qin Ming's Sea of Vital Energy Dantian.
Suddenly, a cloud of harmonious Vital Energy of Chaos was born, and then the Magical Power in his body once again produced a Yin-Yang intermingling sensation.
Whirr! The Natal Spirit Plant Yin Yang Mysterious Vine emitted silver Runes, as if attracted by something, and submerged into Qin Ming's Golden Core.
In an instant.
Above Qin Ming's Sea of Vital Energy Dantian, a rain of azure Magical Power fell, nourishing the Golden Core.
At this point.
A round, bright, clean, and pure flawless Mysterious Pearl, was formed!
End of Chapter