Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 345 Core Formation Today!!! [Requesting Monthly Tickets]

The difference between Thousand-Year Spirit Milk and Thousand-Year Cold Spirit Milk is only one character, so their effects are naturally not much different.

In addition to having the effect of instantly restoring one's own magical power like the Millennium Spirit Milk, it also has the characteristics of the previous Ice Soul Dew.

It can assist water-based cultivators in converting their spiritual energy and magical power into ice-based energy.

Moreover, the effect is even more significant.

"One ounce of Thousand-Year Cold Spirit Milk. It seems I'll have another way to save my life when facing enemies in the future."

Ji Yuan gently shook the spiritual liquid inside.

Finally, I put it away, completely satisfied.

His gaze then fell upon the control panel.

To be precise, it refers to the effect of the level 5 [Fish Pond].

[Fishpond: lv5 (cannot be upgraded)]

[Effect 1: Produces 1 drop of Eternal Cold Spirit Milk annually, increasing the probability of water attribute advancement and attribute mutation, and increasing growth speed by 60%.]

[Effect 2 (Chilong Grows Horns): There is a very small chance that the Chilong in the fishpond will grow horns, thus evolving into a fifth-tier spirit beast—the Horned Dragon.]

[Effect 3 (Fish Leaping Over the Dragon Gate): There is a very small chance that the water in the fishpond will be tainted with a trace of dragon energy, thus transforming into a dragon, greatly increasing its rank and strength.]

[Upgrade Requirements: 800 high-grade spirit stones; one fourth-tier, five-attribute demon core each; one fourth-tier dragon corpse; one true dragon scale. (Not yet achieved)]

Ji Yuan: "Wow, the upgrade requirements aren't too difficult. For example, the [Pigpen] requires me to find a bunch of materials, but the [Fish Pond] is good. Excluding the demon core, I only need to find two materials. It's just that it requires me to find some real dragon scales."

According to Ji Yuan's understanding, the evolutionary path of true dragons in this world is: Jiaolong, Chilong, Jiaolong, and finally, they can transform into true dragons.

Therefore, a true dragon is a sixth-tier spirit beast, equivalent to a Void Refinement cultivator in the human race.

A fully grown true dragon can reach the sixth rank... and it will definitely continue to improve in the future.

Or rather, there are ranks within the true dragon ranks.

There are sayings like "three-clawed, four-clawed, five-clawed true dragon".

Level 5 [Fishpond]...

Presumably, once this [Fish Pond] reaches level 6 and possesses the spiritual effect of transforming into a true dragon, it can be promoted to a [Dragon Pool].

Returning to the first efficacy, Ji Yuan also keenly noticed its difference from the previous one.

First is the Ten-Thousand-Year Cold Spirit Milk. A thousand-year-old one can produce one or two ounces a year, but this ten-thousand-year-old one only produces one drop a year.

The Ten Thousand Year Cold Spirit Milk—if just one drop were taken, it could probably feed even a Nascent Soul cultivator to their heart's content.

In addition, the description that follows refers to both the previous "fishpond" and the current "fishpond".

The original descriptions all stated "increased probability of advancement for spirit fish," but now it has changed to "increased probability of advancement for water-type spirit fish."

The newly introduced Spirit Effect 3 is the same; it's no longer "spiritual fish in the fishpond," but rather "water-related elements in the fishpond."

Although it's only a difference of two words, the effects are worlds apart.

Previously, only spirit fish could be upgraded, but now even the shrimp soldiers, crab generals, and turtle prime ministers in this fishpond have a chance to be promoted.

Hmm... I'll raise a bunch of turtle prime ministers in the fishpond then, since these things are easy to raise and don't fear death.

If you actually manage to raise a dragon turtle or a black tortoise, its defensive capabilities are astonishing, making it a great helper.

After finishing his daydreams, Ji Yuan took one last look at the third miraculous effect.

"Like a fish leaping over the dragon gate, I wonder if my upcoming Core Formation will allow me to leap over the dragon gate."

Two buildings were upgraded in two years.

This gave Ji Yuan a good time, but it won't be so easy for him to level up again.

[Enlightenment Room] is hopeless.

As for [Tiangongfang], they only managed to purchase 5 Devouring Gold Rat King whiskers; there was still no news about the remaining Mystic Ice Fire Lotus and Nine Luminaries Stone.

Especially the Nine Luminaries Stone, which is said to be only found in the Black and White Temples, and is also a material used to create a unique secret treasure for them, so it is never offered for trade.

So you can basically forget about buying it on the market.

There is still a slight possibility that the remaining Xuanbing Fire Lotus can be found in some secret realms or deep within the Hundred Thousand Mountains.

So if you're lucky... you might be able to find one, but it won't be cheap.

Unfortunately, Ji Yuan didn't get to see the Xuanbing Fire Lotus for the next few years.

I did hear that Black and White City was auctioned off once.

There was also a teleportation array in the Western City leading to the Black and White City, but unfortunately, by the time Ji Yuan heard the news, the auction had already ended.

The upgraded Soul-Eating Willow of the Chicken Coop is said to be cultivated only by the Soul Refining Hall in the far north.

This is also an excellent treasure for them to cultivate ghosts, and they would never sell it.

Ji Yuan definitely believed the claims about the Nine Luminaries Stone and the Soul-Eating Willow.

But...

It's not that difficult. Take the Nine Luminaries Stone, for example. You just need to kill the high-ranking members of the Black and White Temple and steal it from their storage bags.

If there isn't one, then kill a few more.

The same applies to the Soul-Eating Willow; it simply kills the cultivators of the Soul Refining Hall.

Only the Void Stone...

In the past two years, Ji Yuan has indeed received invitations from several auction houses to auction Kongming Stones, and he has gone to attend.

That's the quantity...

The auction items range from a pound to just a few ounces.

For Ji Yuan, a big spender who starts with 10 kilograms of spiritual stones, this little bit of spiritual stone is better than nothing.

Clearly, good things and resources are not readily available.

If you want to obtain a large number of Void Stones, going through the auction house is definitely not a viable option; you need to find another way.

So Ji Yuan entrusted this problem to Mu Xueyao, asking her to inquire where she could obtain a large quantity of Void Stones.

After all, this thing could be considered a material for Ji Yuan to forge his natal magic weapon.

This is something we definitely need to pay attention to.

The more buildings a mountain can accommodate, the stronger Lingtai Fangcun Mountain becomes.

"..."

"Five years have passed. In three more years, the [Spirit Field] will be able to produce the third Core Formation Fruit. That will be the day I form my Core."

Inside the cave dwelling in the Western Border City, Ji Yuan sat calmly, dressed in a wide-sleeved robe.

Over the past five years, in addition to collecting various building upgrade materials, he has also collected a lot of materials for forging the Canglan Sword.

Although the main body of the Canglan Sword can be composed of Zixiao Stone, in order to better exert its original attributes, such as the killing power of the Blood Killing Sword, the illusion of the Flowing Firefly Sword, and the suppression of the Giant Sword, etc.

It will definitely need to be supplemented with other divine resources.

Ji Yuan paid special attention and indeed gained a lot.

Moreover, he only planned to use other materials to assist the nine main swords, while the remaining seventy-two sub-swords would all be made of Purple Cloud Stone.

Firstly, collecting so many materials is an extremely difficult task in itself.

Unlike the Purple Cloud Stone, which you can get one every month once the [Heavenly Crafting Workshop] is upgraded to level 3.

Secondly, the flying sword forged from the Purple Cloud Stone is inherently imbued with Purple Cloud Divine Lightning, making it extremely powerful.

There's no need to go to such lengths anymore.

In addition, he also used his proficiency in the [Scripture Pavilion] to practice various spells, or with the help of the [Enlightenment Chamber] to comprehend many sword techniques.

He had long had this idea and made arrangements.

After reaching the Core Formation stage, Ji Yuan's main means of combat will still be flying swords, with the nine Canglan swords being his primary weapon.

Only when the nine Canglan swords cannot defeat the opponent will he retrieve the flying swords to the Sword Hut and release them to the Lingtai Fangcun Mountain to kill the enemy.

Therefore, it is very necessary to be proficient in many sword techniques!

Six years after her seclusion, Mu Xueyao, who had gone out, finally brought back news of the Void Stone.

And this is exactly what Ji Yuan needs most right now.

"The sect that produces the most Void Stones is the Bone Nightmare Sect, one of the eight holy lands."

"The Bone Nightmare Sect?"

Ji Yuan had lived in this Western Border City for six years and read countless books and materials, so he had a fairly good understanding of this Extreme Abyss Continent.

Both the Bone Nightmare Sect and the Soul Refining Hall are located in the far north of the Abyss Continent.

They're even on an island outside the Abyss Continent.

The Soul Refining Hall occupies an entire large island called Soul Refining Island, while the Bone Nightmare Sect occupies an archipelago, somewhat resembling the Water Dragon Sect.

As for these two demonic sects... if there are no external enemies and nothing major happens, then these two demonic sects will fight each other.

However, when facing outsiders, these two demonic sects will join forces and unite against them.

It could be described as a love-hate relationship.

"Yes, the largest Void Stone vein is in the Bone Nightmare Sect. There is also a small Void Stone vein in the Heavenly Craft Valley, but they have already mined it almost completely for the purpose of refining weapons."

Mu Xueyao was able to form her core as a rogue cultivator, so she was certainly not just a pretty face.

On the contrary, she has plenty of methods!

Otherwise, when she met Ji Yuan that day, she wouldn't have been chased by three mid-stage Core Formation cultivators, and she might not have even been able to escape alive.

"Therefore, the largest source of Void Stones in the entire Abyss Continent is currently the Bone Nightmare Sect."

"It is said that even the Black and White Temple has to trade with the Bone Nightmare Sect for Void Stones."

As Mu Xueyao introduced him, Ji Yuan supported his right hand with his left, while his right hand was stroking his slightly stubbled chin.

"It seems that if we want the Void Stone, we'll have to deal with the Bone Nightmare Sect."

"That's true, but..."

Mu Xueyao chuckled.

"But what?"

Ji Yuan turned around and saw Mu Xueyao sitting at the table, leaning slightly forward, placing the two huge white rabbits on the stone table, while holding her chin with both hands and staring at him with her watery blue eyes.

Ji Yuan's heart beat slightly faster, but it quickly calmed down.

"But I spent a little more time inquiring for Brother Ji. Where there is profit, there are cultivators willing to take risks. The Bone Nightmare Sect is no exception. Someone is selling the Void Stone."

"Someone's selling them?!"

Ji Yuan immediately perked up; it would be best if he could buy it with spirit stones.

Otherwise, Ji Yuan really didn't want to have to deal with the Bone Nightmare Sect, one of the Eight Sacred Lands, just for the sake of the Void Stone.

"Yes, the Bone Nightmare Sect has an old Nascent Soul family, the Zhou family. In the last few hundred years, the Zhou family has not produced any Nascent Soul cultivators, so the Bone Nightmare Sect has been allocating less and less resources to them. Out of desperation, they have had no choice but to turn to smuggling."

After Mu Xueyao finished speaking, she got up and paced back and forth in front of the stone table.

"But the Zhou family also knows that if they don't do smuggling properly, it can lead to the annihilation of the entire family, especially for a Nascent Soul family like theirs that has lost power, and they are smuggling treasures like the Void Stone, so they are extremely careful."

"I tried to contact them several times, but I couldn't get in touch with them."

"I see."

Ji Yuan nodded slightly. "There's no rush. I just wanted to find out more beforehand so I wouldn't be completely confused later."

"whee."

Mu Xueyao said with a smile, "Brother Ji, aren't you going to be in seclusion for a few more years? Then I'll contact the Zhou family again in a few years and see if I can get in touch with them. Once you successfully form your core, we'll go and steal... oh no, we'll go and borrow the Zhou family's Void Stone."

Hearing the hidden meaning in Mu Xueyao's words, Ji Yuan couldn't help but laugh:

"You mean we should go rob it?"

Mu Xueyao lowered her head shyly, her hands behind her back, "Then... if Old Demon Ji doesn't rob me, can I still buy it?"

"Brother Ji, if you don't want to rob us, then... then I'll contact the Zhou family first. Once I have enough evidence, we'll sell the information about the Zhou family's smuggling to the Bone Nightmare Sect, how about that?"

...This guy looks so clean and innocent, but his heart is so black!

Ji Yuan mentally complained, but shook his head aloud.

"Making deals with the Bone Nightmare Sect is a dead end. Without the strength, you'll only get ripped off by them. This is definitely a dead end."

"We're not going to do anything else, we'll just buy it!"

"what?"

Mu Xueyao seemed to be seeing the old devil Ji for the first time, "But it costs money, lots and lots of spirit stones."

Ji Yuan smiled and said nothing more.

He has plenty of spirit stones; he's just wondering how to spend them.

Converting spirit stones into power without any risk is probably his favorite thing to do.

Upon receiving this news, Ji Yuan felt even more at ease.

The only worry left was about Du Wanyi.

Several years have passed, and Liu Yuan still hasn't heard from Du Wanyi, nor has he found any records about that strange person.

Six years and two more years.

In the blink of an eye, it has been eight years since Ji Yuan came to this Western Border City.

This is also the first time since Ji Yuan embarked on the path of cultivation that he has been in seclusion for such a long time.

Oh no, I said the same thing last time in Duoxian Valley.

Thinking of this, Ji Yuan couldn't help but feel a little fortunate that he had come to the Extreme Abyss Continent, otherwise, given the current environment of the Canglu Continent...

Where can I find a place to cultivate in peace for so long?

As the day for the third Dan Yuan Fruit to be produced drew closer, Ji Yuan couldn't contain himself any longer and kept thinking about going to the [Spirit Field] to take a look.

Later, they simply moved into the [Spirit Field].

Time stands still in the mountains.

Ji Yuan didn't know how much time had passed.

All that is known is that one night, while Ji Yuan was cultivating, he suddenly smelled an aura that loosened his shackles.

The fragrance was so familiar; it was the very fragrance that Ji Yuan had longed for day and night.

If not for the fear of loosening the constraints, one would be forced to break through in place.

He would occasionally take out the Dan Yuan Fruit from his storage bag and smell its scent that haunted his dreams.

nowadays.

The day has finally arrived.

The third Dan Yuan Fruit has finally ripened!

Ji Yuan opened his eyes during his cultivation and looked at the crimson fruit floating above the [Spirit Field].

He first took a deep breath, swallowing all the fragrance in the cave, before taking out a jade box made of spiritual vein ore that he had prepared beforehand from his storage bag.

The Dan Yuan fruit was then placed inside, and then put into a storage bag.

It's best to secure the profits.

Ji Yuan finally let out a long breath. Looking at the three Core Formation Fruits arranged side by side in his storage bag, he seemed to see himself after he had formed his Core.

"Now that everything is ready, there's nothing left to wait for."

Ji Yuan glanced around.

Finally, everything inside the cave was collected, and all building effects were turned off.

Ji Yuan wouldn't feel at ease even if he went into seclusion to break through his cultivation, if he didn't carry these things with him.

After making sure nothing was missed, he took out two communication talismans.

Send a message to Mu Xueyao and Liu Yuan.

They didn't say what it was about, just asked if it was convenient for them to come over.

Mu Xueyao's cave was right next door, so she arrived the fastest.

She looked at Ji Yuan, who was still wearing a wide blue robe, and sweetly called out, "Brother Ji."

"Okay, sit down and talk."

Ji Yuan brewed some spiritual tea under the peach tree at the entrance of his cave.

The peach tree was planted the year he decided to settle down in the Western Border City, and now, eight years later, the peach tree has grown tall and lush.

"OK."

Mu Xueyao is extremely fierce in front of outsiders, but she is as obedient as can be in front of Ji Yuan.

"Brother Ji, is there something you need?"

"I also called Brother Liu, we'll talk about it when he arrives."

As Ji Yuan spoke, he gently raised his hand, and three teacups fell to the ground.

After only a short while, a streak of light, light blue, flew from the west, disappeared straight into the formation, and then landed opposite Ji Yuan, transforming into a white-clad swordsman.

"It's rare for Brother Ji to take the initiative to invite me."

Liu Yuan greeted her without any ceremony, then bowed slightly to Mu Xueyao, saying, "Greetings, Miss Mu."

Mu Xueyao quickly stood up and returned the greeting.

They were both early-stage Golden Core cultivators, and they had met through Ji Yuan. They were also the only two people who knew Ji Yuan's "secret," so they weren't too polite to each other.

Liu Yuan glanced at Ji Yuan up and down and immediately guessed what it was about.

"Brother Ji, are you... finally preparing to form your core?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Xueyao, who was sitting next to Ji Yuan, suddenly turned around, her eyes filled with undisguised joy.

For cultivators, nothing is more important than breaking through to a higher realm.

Especially breakthroughs at such a high level.

Ji Yuan took a sip of the scalding hot tea, put down the teacup, and then said with a smile:

"No one understands me better than Brother Liu."

After saying that, he looked at Mu Xueyao and said calmly, "You've been preparing for long enough."

"If we wait any longer, we'll still have to face this hurdle eventually, so we might as well try again another day."

"Yes! Brother Ji will definitely be able to form his core in one fell swoop!"

Mu Xueyao nodded vigorously. "Brother Liu and I will protect you. Brother Ji, you just need to focus on your breakthrough. Don't worry about anything else."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yuan patted the three-foot-long sword hanging at his waist and laughed freely:

"With both man and sword present, Brother Ji, just focus on breaking through."

Looking at his two friends beside him, Ji Yuan finally stood up. "Alright, then I'll have to trouble you two this time."

After Ji Yuan finished speaking, he solemnly clasped his hands in a fist salute to the two of them.

"There's no time like the present."

"Everything is ready today; it's time to make a breakthrough."

Liu Yuan laughed heartily upon hearing this.

"Walk!"

After saying that, he immediately led Ji Yuan away, transforming into a beam of light and leaving the place, with Mu Xueyao following closely behind.

Two streaks of light streaked across the sky, finally landing in front of the highest mountain in the Western Border City.

The spiritual energy here was like a ribbon, and Ji Yuan, sensing the abundant spiritual energy, couldn't help but look up.

The last time he came here was when he first arrived in this Western Border City, and Mu Xueyao was showing him around.

For the next eight years, Ji Yuan never set foot in this place again.

Until today.

"Brother Ji, are you really ready?"

Liu Yuan finally asked in a telepathic message.

"Um."

Ji Yuan nodded slightly.

Immediately, the Sword Master raised his right hand, and a sword light shot into the sky. Soon, a beam of light also flew down from the mountaintop and landed in front of the three of them, transforming into a middle-aged man dressed in a black and white robe.

He glanced at the three of them, nodding when he looked at Liu Yuan and Mu Xueyao, both Core Formation cultivators, but not when he looked at Ji Yuan.

"Are you suggesting renting a Core Formation Cave?"

Without any further ado, he looked at Ji Yuan and asked directly.

"Um."

Ji Yuan nodded slightly and then handed over a storage bag.

The Core Formation cultivator from the Black and White Temple took it and glanced at it.

He, who had initially been dismissive, suddenly opened his eyes and glanced at Ji Yuan, his gaze filled with surprise.

Ji Yuan nodded again.

He took out a token from his storage bag, handed it over with both hands, and said casually:

"You'll see Cave Number Seventy-Three as you fly upwards, fellow Daoist. Once you reach Core Formation, we'll adjust accordingly, reducing any excess and supplementing any deficiency."

"I wish you success in forming your Golden Core and ascending to the Great Dao."

"Thank you for your kind words, senior."

After Ji Yuan finished speaking, he turned to Liu Yuan and Mu Xueyao and nodded, "Thank you both for your trouble."

Before they could speak again, Ji Yuan summoned the Sky-Splitting Flying Boat, leaped onto it, and flew straight towards the mountaintop.

On the ground, the early-stage Core Formation cultivator from the Black and White Temple stood with his hands behind his back, also looking up at Ji Yuan's back until he disappeared into a cave. Only then did he turn his gaze to Liu Yuan.

"May I ask if you are the True Man of Drunken Sword in person?"

"You're too kind, fellow Daoist."

Upon hearing this form of address, Liu Yuan quickly returned the greeting.

"May I ask your friend's surname?"

"No need for formalities, my friend's surname is Li, and his given name is Changshou."

Although Liu Yuan didn't understand why this person would ask such a question, he guessed it must be related to the storage bag that Ji Yuan had given him.

Otherwise, why would the Black and White Temple cultivators, who are always arrogant and haughty, react this way?

Indeed, that is the case.

Because the storage bag that Ji Yuan gave him contained a full 30,000 mid-grade spirit stones.

Those were spirit stones from a three-year lease of a Core Formation Cave.

For a cultivator who is in seclusion to break through, submitting 10,000 mid-grade spirit stones in advance is already considered quite generous.

Most people only pay for a few months, since it's all just a trial anyway. If it doesn't work out the first time, they can just leave early and wait for the next one.

If there's potential, then continue until the core is formed.

Therefore, many cultivators in the early stages of Core Formation still owe money for their seclusion, and they will slowly repay it after they reach Core Formation.

The Black and White Temple's actions... served two purposes: firstly, they extended favors to many Core Formation cultivators, and secondly, they also made a considerable profit.

After all, this secluded cave is different from other places.

You can owe money here.

If that's the case, the fact that they could give away 30,000 spirit stones at once... speaks volumes about their family's wealth.

Ji Yuan's move was naturally well thought out; in front of the Black and White Temple, this was hardly a display of wealth.

Giving more spirit stones is also for insurance purposes, to avoid being disturbed.

What if the breakthrough takes too long and exceeds the time limit, and they come to drive people away?

It's better to be safe than sorry.

Soon, the Core Formation cultivator from the Black and White Temple also left.

The remaining Mu Xueyao and Liu Yuan exchanged a glance, and then each found a place to sit down. There were quite a few Core Formation and Pseudo-Core Formation cultivators among their friends' protectors, so it was quite lively.

In addition, Liu Yuan already had many friends, so in a short while, quite a few Core Formation cultivators came to inquire.

However, after hearing that a fake Core Formation cultivator named "Li Changshou," whom they had never met before, was in seclusion here to break through to the next level, they lost interest.

Firstly, those with high spiritual root talent mostly form the Core stage directly from the peak of Foundation Establishment. Those who form a false Core first and then the Core stage mostly have true spiritual roots.

Pseudo-spiritual root core formation...

I'm sorry, fellow Daoist, what you're saying is a bit too far-fetched.

Secondly, I've never heard of the name "Li Changshou".

If someone with the cultivation level of a pseudo-core cultivator can still achieve the Core Formation stage but remains so unknown, then their strength is probably just so-so.

Reaching the Core Formation stage is like a thousand troops crossing a single-plank bridge.

A fake elixir trying to form a real one... is extremely difficult, perhaps only one in a hundred can succeed.

Seeing Liu Yuan handle them so skillfully, Mu Xueyao felt somewhat displeased and couldn't help but ask him telepathically:

"It is already an extremely difficult task for Brother Ji to form his core with the talent of a pseudo-spiritual root, but on the other hand, Brother Liu... doesn't seem to be worried at all. Instead, he keeps making a name for him."

"If Brother Ji fails to form his core this time, not only will he lose face, but how much pressure will he have to endure if he tries to form his core a second time?"

Mu Xueyao was very difficult to talk to outsiders, and even seemed somewhat aggressive.

"It doesn't matter if you don't understand my personality."

Seeing that no one was coming, Liu Yuan smiled and replied telepathically.

"hehe."

Mu Xueyao sneered and turned her face away.

Looking at her like this, Liu Yuan glanced up at the mountaintop and couldn't help but ask curiously:

"Miss Mu, you know perfectly well that Brother Ji isn't the same old devil you know, so why do you still keep following him?"

"How exactly did you two discuss this?"

Everyone here is a rogue cultivator capable of reaching the Core Formation stage, so there's no need to pretend to be naive and innocent anymore.

Mu Xueyao knew that this Ji Laomo was a fake, and Ji Yuan also knew that Mu Xueyao knew he was a fake.

Liu Yuan had brought up this matter to remind Ji Yuan, but Ji Yuan said that he had already discussed it with Mu Xueyao and there was no need to worry.

Ji Yuan didn't say anything, but Liu Yuan was curious.

Then we can only ask Mu Xueyao.

Upon hearing this question, Mu Xueyao instantly gripped the hem of her skirt with both hands and quickly transmitted her voice:

"I...I don't care, he's my brother Ji!"

Just thinking about what happened that night made Mu Xueyao's face flush.

Seeing this, Liu Yuan knew that there must be some story between the two of them, and he couldn't help but become even more curious.

But in the end, all he could do was sigh.

"..."

Inside Cave Number Seventy-Three, Ji Yuan, holding the token, was immediately shocked by the dense spiritual energy that rushed towards him as soon as he entered.

"If a Foundation Establishment cultivator stayed here, even if they did nothing all day but just breathed, their cultivation level would increase. No wonder the fee is so expensive."

While sighing inwardly, Ji Yuan released his divine sense to examine the entire cave.

There's definitely no problem; he only did this to check out the layout of the cave.

It is a spacious stone chamber, and it is also the place where the spiritual energy is most abundant.

There were prayer cushions on the ground, along with calming sandalwood incense.

There are also a few smaller cave dwellings that can be used for alchemy, talisman making, sleeping, and resting.

In addition, there was a stone chamber containing pots, pans, and bowls.

It was practically a kitchen.

"This secluded cultivation cave is rather unusual. Does it mean that when someone comes here to cultivate and form their core, they also need to spare the time to cook a few dishes?"

Ji Yuan shook his head, and after inspecting all the stone chambers, he came to the stone chamber in the very center.

"The spiritual energy here is already so abundant. I wonder how terrifying the spiritual energy will be after I enter the cave and then the spiritual vein, and activate the building effects."

With this thought in mind, Ji Yuan released the Lingtai Fangcun Mountain from his dantian and his figure rushed into it. This natal magic weapon turned into a speck of dust and fell to the ground.

Ji Yuan stepped into the cave and then into the spiritual vein.

A level 3 [Cave Abode] increases spiritual energy by 20%, while a level 3 [Spiritual Vein] increases spiritual energy by 200%.

Therefore, when Ji Yuan arrived inside the [Spirit Vein] and sensed the almost viscous spiritual energy, he was somewhat shocked.

"If this spiritual energy, plus three Core Formation Fruits, still doesn't allow me to form a Core, then I'll just end it all here."

With a desperate gamble in mind, Ji Yuan slowly sat down.

Calm your mind and focus your energy.

Focus your mind on your dantian.

Look inward at yourself.

A huge, ice-blue elixir suddenly appeared in Ji Yuan's field of vision. At first glance, it seemed very solid, but upon closer inspection, it could be seen that the elixir was still somewhat ethereal.

In addition, there is still a pool of spiritual liquid beneath this golden core.

Or to be more precise, it is a barren wasteland of spiritual energy.

He's still just a fake Core Formation cultivator after all.

With a sigh in his heart, Ji Yuan immediately circulated his internal energy, enveloping his entire dantian.

In the time it takes to breathe, the barren spiritual energy field within his dantian melted away at a speed visible to the naked eye.

It truly transformed into a pool of spiritual liquid.

Moreover, the moment he transformed into spiritual liquid, a throbbing pain came from his dantian.

Although his dantian appeared empty at this moment, it was actually because the fake dantian contained too much magical power and had not truly condensed into a solid dantian. Ji Yuan was just forcibly stabilizing it by relying on his cultivation and techniques.

"It can't disperse, it can't disperse! If it disperses now, my dantian will definitely explode!"

Sensing the intense swelling and pain emanating from his dantian, Ji Yuan dared not hesitate for a moment and immediately took out a Dan Yuan Fruit from his storage bag.

Swallow in one bite.

After swallowing a spiritual fruit, Ji Yuan's previously swollen and painful dantian immediately returned to normal, and the previously boiling spiritual liquid at the bottom of his dantian gradually calmed down.

Ji Yuan dared not delay for the slightest and immediately activated the Sword Manual.

Immediately, the fake pill in his dantian began to slowly rotate, causing the spiritual liquid below to rotate as well.

The almost viscous spiritual energy surrounding Ji Yuan was also absorbed into his body along with the cultivation technique he was practicing.

After a few breaths, four vortexes appeared in the pool of spiritual liquid at the bottom of the dantian.

The vortex swept up the surrounding spiritual liquid, but instead of devouring it, it transformed the liquid into four spiritual pillars, which resembled bolts of silk. After rotating once in his dantian, they were injected into the fake dantian in the very center.

The original fake pill was merely an empty shell, but as these spiritual liquids and magical powers were injected, the fake pill gradually showed signs of condensing into a solid pill.

Seeing this, Ji Yuan finally relaxed a little.

"Fortunately, I had enough time to prepare beforehand, so that my cultivation, magic power, and comprehension had reached a state of perfection. Otherwise, I would probably have had to cultivate here for several months to reach this breakthrough state."

As soon as he moved, all the spiritual energy in the entire secluded cave rushed towards the speck of dust on the ground.

At the same time, colorful auspicious clouds appeared in the sky above the Western Mountains.

Upon seeing this, the Core Formation cultivators on the ground, who were originally protecting their friends, all stood up.

"This is... someone is about to form their Core Formation?!"

"What a magnificent phenomenon! According to my friend, when I broke through to the Core Formation stage, there was only one auspicious five-colored cloud. Now, I've just started the breakthrough and there are already three... When I fully form the Core, won't there be a scene of five-colored clouds stretching across the sky?!"

"..."

The cultivators were discussing it animatedly.

Liu Yuan and Mu Xueyao also transmitted their voices and said, "Brother Ji, you just went into seclusion and someone else broke through, and the phenomenon is so great. I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing."

Liu Yuan was somewhat worried.

If he's lucky, he might be able to sense someone else's breakthrough and seize that opportunity for a breakthrough himself.

If you are unlucky and experience some kind of shock, it may actually hinder your breakthrough.

"Didn't you ever consider that this might be a sign of Brother Ji's breakthrough?"

Mu Xueyao looked Liu Yuan up and down and said with great surprise.

"You broke through right after going into seclusion, and it's even a pseudo-spiritual root? Do you really think your brother Ji is a god?"

Liu Yuan said helplessly.

"I don't care, my brother Ji is a god!"

"Fine, I have nothing to say to you."

After Liu Yuan finished speaking, he looked up at the sky above the Western Border Mountain again, where the third auspicious five-colored cloud was slowly gathering.

This means that person's breakthrough is still ongoing!

"..."

Inside the Lingtai Fangcun Mountain.

Ji Yuan watched the spirit pillar shrink smaller and smaller, and then that familiar stinging pain returned.

This means the effects of the previous Dan Yuan Fruit are about to wear off.

Looking at the remaining mana and spiritual liquid in his dantian, Ji Yuan couldn't help but think to himself, "Is it because my strength is too great, or what? A single Dan Yuan Fruit can only sustain me for such a short time."

Fortunately, Ji Yuan never expected to successfully form a core with the help of a single Dan Yuan Fruit.

So when he felt his dantian was about to reach its limit, he immediately swallowed the second Dan Yuan Fruit.

As soon as the Dan Yuan Fruit was swallowed, the bloating and pain in his dantian immediately disappeared.

"Suck it!"

Ji Yuan dared not delay for the slightest and immediately began to fully circulate his cultivation technique, desperately converting the magical power within his dantian.

The four light blue spiritual pillars, which were originally like trickling streams, transformed into a raging river once again, continuously being absorbed by the golden core that was spinning in mid-air.

At the same time, the spiritual energy within the [Spiritual Vein] was continuously absorbed by Ji Yuan. After circulating through his meridians using the cultivation technique, it transformed into pure magical power and was injected into his dantian golden core.

At the summit of West Mountain, in the residence of the Black and White Temple.

Many Core Formation cultivators looked up at the strange phenomenon in the sky, and as they observed the scene, they discussed among themselves:

"Such an astonishing phenomenon must be the formation of a Heavenly Spiritual Root."

"A Heavenly Spiritual Root must either be in one of the Eight Sacred Lands or within our Divine Palace. How could such a prodigy be reduced to a rogue cultivator, forming his Core in this Western City?"

"So you mean...?"

"We don't know. Let's quickly find out which cave is forming the Golden Core."

"..."

Before long, a fiery red streak of light descended from afar. Before its form could be revealed, a rough voice rang out in the hall.

"Found it! It's the cultivator in cave number seventy-three who's currently forming his core!"

In a corner of the main hall, an inconspicuous long-faced man suddenly looked up, but only for a moment before he quickly lowered his head, muttering to himself.

"It's him... He formed his core right after going into seclusion. Such talent, and his surname is Li, could he be Tingtao Li? But why did Tingtao Li come to our Western Border City to form his core?"

"Never mind, it's good that I know it's him. No wonder he's so generous... It seems this fellow Daoist is indeed worth befriending."

The man named Wenjiu glanced at the Core Formation cultivators who were still speculating in the arena, silently keeping the matter to himself.

If I were to say this out loud, they would all come to me to befriend me, and I would become very insignificant.

But if you don't tell them, you'll have to go to them yourself to make their acquaintance.

But how do I make friends with them?

Wen Jiu thought back to the storage bag, "His core formation time is so fast, he probably doesn't need many spirit stones. So let's pay the spirit stones for renting this cave for him. Even if it doesn't work out, it's still a good deed."

"..."

The process of forming the core is inherently slow.

Therefore, the strange phenomenon in the sky above the Western Mountains only attracted everyone's attention when it first appeared.

But as time went by, these Core Formation cultivators got used to it.

Only when new auspicious five-colored clouds appear will people look up.

March passed in the blink of an eye.

After reaching five auspicious five-colored clouds, the number of clouds in the sky stopped increasing.

Clearly, five auspicious clouds were this person's limit.

Even so, it still caused a sensation throughout the city.

After all, the last time the Five Clouds Phenomenon appeared in the Western Border City was hundreds of years ago.

Now, that cultivator who reached the Five Clouds Core Formation stage has settled in Yunya Temple and become a legendary half-step Nascent Soul expert.

ground.

Seeing that no second Core Formation phenomenon had appeared for a long time, Liu Yuan began to feel somewhat worried.

Mu Xueyao remained optimistic, firmly believing that the person who had just formed the Core Formation was none other than Ji Laomo!

And within this Lingtai Fangcun Mountain.

Ji Yuan frowned, sensing the remaining spiritual liquid gradually boiling in his dantian. He felt both helpless and relieved.

Unfortunately, there was only a little bit of spiritual liquid left, and he still needed to take a Dan Yuan Fruit.

Fortunately, it took until the third Dan Yuan Fruit to form a core; otherwise, I wouldn't know what to do in this situation.

"bring it on!"

"It's just a Dan Yuan Fruit!"

While pondering, Ji Yuan consumed the third Dan Yuan Fruit.

As the Dan Yuan Fruit entered his stomach, the remaining spiritual energy in his dantian was instantly swept away and all disappeared into his dantian.

That is, at the very moment the dantian was exhausted, the golden elixir floating above the dantian was finally completely perfected.

Shining brightly!

Ji Yuan continuously changed hand seals while silently reciting the Core Formation mantra from the Sword Canon.

Meanwhile, inside the cave, an extremely vast vortex of spiritual energy was sweeping through the surrounding spiritual energy.

The five auspicious clouds in the sky were also carried away and disappeared by the vortex of spiritual energy. It was unclear whether it was an illusion or not, but many people noticed that around the original five auspicious clouds, several more auspicious clouds seemed to have appeared at the moment the clouds disappeared, but this phenomenon vanished in an instant.

That is, at this very moment.

Those Core Formation cultivators who witnessed this extraordinary phenomenon breathed a sigh of relief.

"Clouds gather to form an elixir, clouds disperse to form an elixir."

"The disappearance of the strange phenomenon means that the fake Core cultivator has finally formed his Core. Next time we meet, we'll have to address him as a 'Golden Core True Person'."

Inside the Lingtai Fangcun Mountain.

A sudden roar came from Ji Yuan's body, followed by a powerful aura that emanated from him, shattering the spirit stones around him that had already exhausted their spiritual energy, turning them into dust.

He looked inward into his dantian and saw a golden pill that was entirely aquamarine, but upon closer inspection, he could see that it had four colors and was shining brightly.

He secluded himself for ten years.

He was sixty-six years old at the time.

The plan to create the elixir was completed.

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(Okay, I kept my promise and updated another 10,000 words! Ji Tianzun has finally achieved Core Formation. How about I give him a monthly ticket to celebrate?)

(End of this chapter)