Fire Virtue Immortal Clan

Chapter 224 The middle stage of golden elixir
Although Lu Jinglin and the others had considerable talent in cultivation, they were still somewhat inferior to Lu Jingkun.

Their current cultivation level is still at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, but they are not far from breaking through to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.

While Lu Cheng'an was cultivating diligently in the underground lava river of the Burning Flame Mountains, Lu Jingkun and others were also working hard to cultivate.

Time passed slowly, and eight years went by in the blink of an eye.

The Lu family has undergone great changes in the past eight years. Lu Wenxing's cultivation has successfully broken through to the perfect Foundation Establishment stage, and Lu Wenhua's cultivation has broken through to the late Foundation Establishment stage.

Lu Jingkun's cultivation level broke through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment, while Lu Jinglin and the others' cultivation levels broke through to the mid stage of Foundation Establishment.

However, Lu Wenjing and the others' cultivation levels were still at the early stage of Foundation Establishment.

In addition to the existing Foundation Establishment cultivators, the Lu family has added five more Foundation Establishment cultivators in the past eight years, bringing the total number of Foundation Establishment cultivators to eighteen.

The Lu family now has even more cultivators at the Qi Refining stage, exceeding one thousand, reaching one thousand two hundred and thirty-five.

The Lu family has now completely transformed into a Golden Core power, both in terms of the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators and the number of Qi Refining cultivators.

Lu Chengping has been working hard to cultivate over the years, and it has been nearly ten years since he broke through to the Foundation Establishment Perfection realm.

His cultivation has improved quite rapidly, and he is now preparing to break through to the Golden Core realm.

The Spirit Gu Sect is not weak, but it currently lacks any Core Formation spirit objects.

Originally, the Linggu Sect possessed a Core Formation Spiritual Object, but in recent years, cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Perfection stage have exchanged for it.

Moreover, the cultivator who exchanged for this Core Formation spiritual item also successfully broke through to the Core Formation realm, bringing the total number of Core Formation cultivators in the Spirit Gu Sect to six.

The sect leader of the Linggu Sect, Liu Miaozhen, is at the late Golden Core stage. Over the years, she has devoted herself to cultivation, especially after Lu Chengping obtained the Substitute Death Gu and Blood Spirit Gu, which were lost Gu worms of the Linggu Sect, in the sect's secret realm.

Through her dedicated research on these two types of Gu worms, Liu Miaozhen caused her natal Gu worm to undergo a slight transformation.

This brought great benefits to Liu Miaozhen, and her cultivation level, which had not been able to break through for a long time, finally improved.

Deep within the secret realm controlled by the Linggu Sect lies an extremely dangerous area, which the Linggu Sect has named the Myriad Gu Cave.

The Myriad Gu Cave contains many powerful Gu worms, among which the most powerful Gu worm is called the Jade Silkworm Gu.

This Gu worm is of the highest grade of the third rank, and its strength is comparable to that of a cultivator at the Golden Core Perfection realm. It is incredibly powerful.

It is precisely because of the existence of this top-grade third-tier Jade Silkworm Gu that the Golden Core cultivators of the Spirit Gu Sect dare not enter this secret realm.

Because once they enter the secret realm, they will be detected by the top-grade third-tier Jade Silkworm Gu, which will then lead all the Gu worms in the secret realm to attack the Golden Core cultivators who have entered.

The Jade Silkworm Gu did this because it wanted to refine the essence and soul of a Golden Core cultivator, so that it could advance further and transform into a fourth-order Gu worm.

At that time, the Jade Silkworm Gu will transform from a Gu worm into a demon worm, completely breaking free from the control of the secret realm!
Therefore, the Spirit Gu Sect is now facing a very dangerous situation. If the Golden Core cultivators of the Spirit Gu Sect cannot eliminate this top-grade third-tier Jade Silkworm Gu, then when the Jade Silkworm Gu transforms into a fourth-tier Gu worm in the future, the Spirit Gu Sect will be in danger of being destroyed.

Lu Chengping is currently lacking a spiritual object to aid his cultivation in breaking through to the Golden Core realm, so Liu Miaozhen has set her sights on Lu Chengan.

Liu Miaozhen had never met Lu Chengan, but because of Lu Chengping, she had inquired about Lu Chengan.

When Lu Cheng'an first broke through to the Golden Core realm, he was able to fight against the mid-stage third-tier Azure Flame Lion without being at a disadvantage, and he was even able to escape from Yuan Hong's clutches. This is enough to show how formidable Lu Cheng'an's strength is.

Although Liu Miaozhen possessed the cultivation level of the late Golden Core stage, she had no chance of defeating Yuan Hong.

Now that so many years have passed since Lu Cheng'an broke through to the Golden Core realm, his strength must be even more formidable now.

If they could get Lu Cheng'an to help, they would have a chance to kill that top-grade third-tier Jade Silkworm Gu.

This was Liu Miaozhen's plan, but since Lu Chengping had just met the requirements to break through to the Golden Core realm, she had not yet told him about her plan.

Before that, she needed to sneak into the secret realm to check on the Jade Silkworm Gu.

If the Jade Silkworm Gu's strength were to increase significantly, then all her current plans would fall apart.

Although Liu Miaozhen did not tell Lu Chengping about this, Lu Chengping did send the news back to the Lu family that he could try to break through to the Golden Core realm.

This was also Lu Cheng'an's request!
After obtaining the secret method of the Burning Flame Sect for cultivating third-tier demonic beasts, the Lu family could continuously extract the primordial power of third-tier demonic beasts during their breakthroughs, and they didn't have to worry about forming their golden cores at all.

If Lu Chengping reaches the standard to break through to the Golden Core realm, then the Lu family can begin preparing to refine the Golden Core.

Although the Lu family also wanted to take advantage of the Spirit Gu Sect, they could not allow Lu Chengping to delay his breakthrough to the Golden Core realm if the Spirit Gu Sect could not provide him with the necessary spiritual materials for Core Formation in time.

Shi Ningyu has already used the primordial power extracted from the Crimson Horned Heavenly Python to refine a Golden Core.

However, Shi Mingxin's preparations were not sufficient. Although Shi Ningyu successfully refined the Golden Core Pill, Shi Mingxin did not consume it to break through to the Golden Core realm.

After learning that Lu Chengping could attempt to break through to the Golden Core realm, Lu Cheng'an asked Lu Chengping to inquire about the Spirit Gu Sect's attitude.

If the Spirit Gu Sect can help Lu Chengping collect Core Formation spiritual items in a short time, then the Lu family will no longer prepare Core Formation spiritual items for Lu Chengping.

If the Spirit Gu Sect makes no response, then Lu Chengping should immediately return from the Spirit Gu Sect with his two Daoist partners.

The Lu family's strength is growing stronger and stronger, and they are not afraid of the Spirit Gu Sect at all!

"We are only one step away from breaking through to the mid-stage of Core Formation. Ningyu has also reached this stage. If we cultivate the Yin-Yang Co-existing Yuanling Technique together with Ningyu now, our cultivation can break through to the mid-stage of Golden Core at the same time!"

Within the third-tier spiritual vein of Five Spirit Lake, Lu Cheng'an paused his cultivation after careful consideration. He then put away the Seven Birds Divine Fire Fan, which was also within the spiritual vein, and left the underground lava river.

For the past eight years, he has been cultivating diligently in the underground lava river, and he has also been keeping an eye on the situation of the monsters around the Five Spirit Lake and in the Burning Flame Mountains.

The number of monsters in the underground lava river and the Burning Flame Mountain Range is increasing, especially the first-tier monsters, which are almost overflowing.

This is because many first-tier demonic beasts reproduce extremely quickly, with a single mother capable of giving birth to several offspring.

Although the third-tier demonic beasts like the Azure Flame Lion have been remarkably peaceful in recent years, this is because they have been focusing their efforts on cultivating first- and second-tier demonic beasts. With the intervention of these third-tier beasts, the survival rate of the young beasts is very high, and their chances of transforming into demonic beasts are also greater.

Therefore, in just over a decade, the number of low-level demonic beasts in the Burning Flame Mountains has exploded, to the point that they are now showing signs of becoming a plague.

Lu Cheng'an has been cultivating in seclusion in the underground lava river for many years, and has also figured out the plans of the third-tier demonic beasts such as the Azure Flame Lion.

However, he did not feel worried. At most, those first and second-tier demonic beasts would cause them some trouble, but they would not pose a threat.

Moreover, the number of Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Lu family and within the territory has increased significantly. If the third-tier demonic beasts such as the Azure Flame Lion of the Burning Flame Mountain Range launch an attack with the first and second-tier demonic beasts of the Burning Flame Mountain Range, it will be a good opportunity to hone the strength of the Lu family and the newly added Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators within the territory.

After considering his options, Lu Cheng'an didn't linger in the lava river any longer. He exchanged a message with Shi Ningyu and then sped off towards the Dan Ding Sect.

"Ningyu, how is Grandfather doing now? How confident is he that he can break through to the Golden Core realm?" Lu Cheng'an asked.

After meeting Shi Ningyu, he did not directly mention the matter of cultivating the Yin-Yang Tongcan Yuanling Technique, but instead inquired about Shi Mingxin's situation.

“My grandfather can try to break through to the Golden Core realm at any time. I have also handed over the Golden Core formation to him, but he is still preparing and has not yet taken the final step!”

Shi Ningyu sighed softly and asked, "Has Brother An's cultivation reached the peak of the early Golden Core stage?"

"That's right, I can now break through to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm at any time!"

"Didn't you also reach this point not long ago?"

Lu Cheng'an smiled and looked at Shi Ningyu, saying, "Let's practice the Yin-Yang Co-existing Yuanling Technique together, as we agreed before!"

Lu Cheng'an's gaze fell on Shi Ningyu. He had spent most of his time cultivating in this world over the years since he transmigrated here, and had never been close to any women.

The woman he spent the most time with in this world was Shi Ningyu. Shi Ningyu was outstanding in every way, from her appearance and figure to her background and cultivation.

The fact that they obtained the Yin-Yang Co-cultivation Yuanling Technique from Ding Heng and other bandit cultivators was just a turning point. Even without this dual cultivation secret technique, he could say with certainty that he and Shi Ningyu would definitely end up together in the future!
Because he had this idea for a long time!
When Lu Cheng'an looked at Shi Ningyu, Shi Ningyu's gaze also fell on Lu Cheng'an.

Lu Cheng'an's appearance, physique, cultivation, and so on are all impeccable, and Shi Ningyu feels that Lu Cheng'an is the most suitable person for her.

If she hadn't met Lu Cheng'an, she probably wouldn't have had the idea of ​​finding a Daoist partner.

Shi Ningyu was not a shy person, and this was something she had already agreed to with Lu Cheng'an, so she quickly agreed.

She then took Lu Cheng'an's hand and led him into the bedroom inside her cave.

Shi Ningyu's cave dwelling was very spacious, as was her bedroom.

In her bedroom was a jade bed made of third-grade low-level spirit jade. This jade bed was very valuable and had great benefits for Shi Ningyu.

Lu Cheng'an and Shi Ningyu were not naive young men and women. Although neither of them had experienced love before, they were not completely ignorant either.

Moreover, the Yin-Yang Tongcan Yuanling Technique contains very detailed records. Lu Cheng'an and Shi Ningyu have studied this dual cultivation secret technique for a long time, so they naturally know how to do it.

After entering the bedroom, Lu Cheng'an and Shi Ningyu's pent-up desires were aroused almost simultaneously.

Lu Cheng'an picked Shi Ningyu up by the waist and quickly pushed her down onto the jade bed.

A moment later, the two had completely removed their clothes and began to cultivate together according to the methods recorded in the Yin-Yang Co-existing Yuanling Technique.

Time passed slowly, and more than three months have gone by in the blink of an eye.

Only then did Lu Cheng'an and Shi Ningyu finish their dual cultivation.

In fact, they had already raised their cultivation to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm a month ago by using the Yin-Yang Tongcan Yuanling Technique, a secret dual cultivation technique.

Lu Cheng'an and Shi Ningyu gained a lot from this dual cultivation. They had a very deep exchange during the process, which allowed them to understand each other's insights into cultivation and deepen their foundations.

The reason they extended their dual cultivation for another month was because dual cultivation could still bring them benefits.

Of course, there is another important reason, which is that they used most of their energy to improve their cultivation level when they were practicing dual cultivation, and did not truly enjoy the pleasure brought by dual cultivation.

For more than a month afterward, the two of them truly succumbed to the blissful feeling of perfect harmony between body and mind.

“Brother An, my grandfather’s cultivation will likely break through to the Golden Core realm within the next year or two. Once he has achieved this breakthrough, I plan to travel to the cultivation world of Hezhou. After I leave the Dan Ding Sect, I will need your help to look after the Dan Ding Sect!” Shi Ningyu said in a deep voice.

"I'll travel with you to the cultivation world of Hezhou. You don't need to worry about the sect. Our Lu family will also have a new Golden Core cultivator. With Lingxuan and Chiliu, we'll be able to withstand the attacks of third-tier demonic beasts like the Azure Flame Lion!" Lu Cheng'an said with a smile.

Both of them have now broken through to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm. If they join forces, unless they encounter a cultivator at the Nascent Soul realm, no cultivator below the Nascent Soul realm can threaten their lives.

"I must travel alone to the cultivation world of Hezhou to hone my skills!"

Shi Ningyu's face showed a solemn expression. She had not yet obtained the inheritance of the Divine Jade Sect. In another hundred years or so, the ruins of the Divine Jade Sect would be opened again.

It will be a battle between her and Sha Zehan!

Sha Zehan comes from the Ziyang Sect, a Nascent Soul sect in Hezhou, and his strength is extremely formidable.

Even though Shi Ningyu was very confident in her own strength, she was not very sure she could defeat Sha Zehan and seize the inheritance of the Divine Jade Sect from him.

The reason Shi Ningyu wanted to travel to the cultivation world of Hezhou was not only to hone her own strength, but also, more importantly, to find out about Sha Zehan's current situation.

If she had known about Sha Zehan's situation beforehand, her chances of defeating him would have been much greater.

"Is the matter of the Divine Jade Sect's inheritance truly a troublesome affair?"

Lu Cheng'an frowned slightly, a chilling killing intent flashing in his eyes: "If the two of us join forces and kill Sha Zehan ahead of time, then you won't have to worry about the inheritance of the Divine Jade Sect anymore, will you?"

(End of this chapter)