He fell off a cliff but unexpectedly gained a cultivation inheritance.

Life on Qinglan Peak was gentle and pleasant. Zhang Bufan, Ye Qingxue, Yue Ling'er, and Liu Yan'er spent their days together, cultivating and enjoying each other's company. Three months passed in the blink of an eye, and the cultivation atmosphere on Qinglan Peak became increasingly intense. The four of them devoted themselves to honing their cultivation. With the help of Xuanqing Daoist's inheritance, Zhang Bufan often answered the three women's questions and adjusted their cultivation methods. The three women's cultivation progressed steadily, especially Ye Qingxue, who, after three months of consolidation, finally ushered in the opportunity to reach the peak of Foundation Establishment one morning.

Over the past three months, the most common sight in the Huashan Secret Realm has been the constant fluctuations of Core Formation spiritual energy. Since Zhang Bufan donated one hundred Core Formation Pills, disciples who had reached the Foundation Establishment stage have been going into seclusion to break through their cultivation levels, with news of successful Core Formation coming in three to five times almost every month. In just three months, the Immortal Sword Sect has seen twelve new Core Formation experts. Adding to the sect's original four veteran Core Formation cultivators, and the five who have advanced in the last two years (including Zhang Bufan, Liu Yan'er, and others), the total number of Core Formation experts in the Immortal Sword Sect has now climbed to twenty-one.

This number already surpasses the number of Core Formation cultivators in the Myriad Laws Immortal Sect, the oldest and most established force in the Pangu cultivation world. If the news were to spread, it would surely shake the entire cultivation world. Only in terms of top-tier Nascent Soul stage combat power, the Immortal Sword Sect is still slightly inferior—the Myriad Laws Sect boasts five Nascent Soul cultivators, while the Immortal Sword Sect only has Yue Buwei, a late-stage Nascent Soul patriarch. This is the only regret in the hearts of Yue Buwei and the sect's higher-ups, who secretly hope that a disciple will break through to the Nascent Soul stage in the future to make up for the deficiency.

It's worth mentioning that Yue Shouren, the sect leader of the Immortal Sword Sect, also found an opportunity amidst this breakthrough craze. Since Zhang Bufan and Yue Ling'er got married, Zhang Bufan had been secretly sending his father-in-law immortal peaches, silver fish, and spiritual spring water from the Xuanqing Secret Realm—all heaven-defying spiritual items capable of nourishing one's foundation and improving one's aptitude. Yue Shouren had been stuck at the late Foundation Establishment stage for many years, his aptitude generally hindering his breakthrough. However, with the continuous nourishment of these spiritual items for nearly a year and a half, his physical body and foundation quietly transformed, his aptitude greatly improved, and he finally broke through the shackles last month, advancing to the Core Formation stage.

When the news arrived, the entire Immortal Sword Sect was thrilled. As the sect leader, Yue Shouren's breakthrough not only strengthened the sect's fighting power but also gave the disciples hope for cultivation—if even the sect leader could break through with the help of resources, they could expect to receive the Core Formation Pill once they reached the Foundation Establishment stage, with a promising future. Yue Shouren was extremely grateful to Zhang Bufan, repeatedly mentioning in private that this son-in-law was the sect's lucky star.

Compared to Yue Shouren's gradual accumulation of knowledge and experience, Ye Qingxue's advancement seemed more natural. Having followed Zhang Bufan for nearly three years, nourishing her body daily with silver fish, immortal peaches, and spiritual spring water, her original dual-spiritual-root aptitude had been honed to far surpass that of ordinary Heavenly Spiritual-Root cultivators. Her physical strength and spiritual energy purity even exceeded that of many core disciples who had been at the Foundation Establishment stage for many years. Now that her cultivation had reached the Foundation Establishment stage, Zhang Bufan immediately took out a treasured top-grade Core Formation Pill and handed it to her: "Qingxue, this pill will help you break through to Core Formation; there's no need to worry."

Ye Qingxue accepted the jade bottle, gazing at the tenderness and expectation in Zhang Bufan's eyes, and nodded gently. Yue Ling'er and Liu Yan'er also volunteered to protect her, setting up multiple defensive formations to isolate her from external interference. With everything prepared, Ye Qingxue sat cross-legged on the futon, took out a top-grade Core Formation Pill and swallowed it, then circulated her cultivation technique, focusing all her efforts on breaking through the bottleneck of Core Formation.

The top-grade Core Formation Pill melted instantly upon entering her stomach, and a vast yet gentle spiritual energy swept through her entire body, surging along her meridians to her dantian. Nourished by this spiritual energy, Ye Qingxue's dantian rapidly expanded, and the previously liquid spiritual fluid began to churn and compress violently. During the process of Ye Qingxue's physical reshaping, the aura she emitted also attracted the spiritual energy of heaven and earth within a radius of one hundred kilometers. The spiritual energy surged towards the secret chamber like a tide, forming a massive spiritual energy vortex over ten zhang high above Qinglan Peak. Although not as vast as Zhang Bufan's when he formed his Core, it was still enough to alarm the entire sect.

The disciples and elders in the secret realm sensed the fluctuation of spiritual energy and looked up towards Qinglan Peak. The initial shock on their faces had long since disappeared, replaced by a sense of familiarity and admiration: "Another Core Formation expert is about to be born. Judging from the range of this spiritual energy, she must be Uncle Zhang's wife, right?" "With Uncle Zhang's top-grade pills, she is indeed different. Such an opportunity is truly enviable!" The discussions were filled with pride in the rise of the sect and confidence in their own cultivation.

Inside the secret chamber, Ye Qingxue's Core Formation process proceeded exceptionally smoothly. The efficacy of the top-grade Core Formation Pill far surpassed that of ordinary Core Formation Pills, and coupled with her profound foundation accumulated over many years, the compression of the spiritual liquid proceeded without any hindrance. Before long, the spiritual liquid within her dantian condensed into a luminous white golden core, radiating light and slowly rotating, instantly causing a qualitative leap in her spiritual power. The physical body reconstruction process then commenced, with spiritual energy and the power of the golden core nourishing every cell of her body, making her skin increasingly smooth and her aura more stable and refined.

Three days later, the array in the secret chamber slowly dissipated, and Ye Qingxue slowly opened her eyes. A flash of light appeared in her eyes, and the Core Formation stage aura surrounding her had stabilized. She had successfully advanced to the early stage of Core Formation. With a swift movement, she gracefully stepped out of the secret chamber. Zhang Bufan and the other two were already waiting outside, their eyes filled with joy upon seeing her emerge safely from seclusion. Yue Ling'er stepped forward first, took her hand, and smiled, "Qingxue, congratulations on successfully forming your Core! From now on, we have another Core Formation fighter!" Liu Yan'er also joked with a smile, "Now that Qingxue is a Core Formation cultivator, Bufan can't be biased anymore."

Ye Qingxue's cheeks flushed slightly, her gaze fixed on Zhang Bufan, filled with affection. Zhang Bufan naturally wanted to share this joy with her, as tenderly as on their wedding night. However, this time, Ye Qingxue had reached the Core Formation stage, her physical body and spiritual power far surpassing what she had before. Zhang Bufan no longer needed to consciously suppress his strength and could unleash it freely. The two spent ten days in passionate embrace in the secret chamber, their bond growing ever stronger.

Ten days later, the two emerged from the secret chamber together. Ye Qingxue's eyes and brows now held a touch of mature allure, and her aura became even more vibrant. From then on, the four Core Formation cultivators on Qinglan Peak lived together in harmony and bliss. During the day, the four would spar in pairs and cultivate diligently, with Zhang Bufan occasionally refining pills; at night, they would stay together, chatting about the joys of cultivation and planning for the future.

The rise of the Immortal Sword Sect has become increasingly rapid with the birth of each Core Formation cultivator. With twenty-two Core Formation cultivators, the sect has already secured a place in the Pangu Immortal Cultivation World; only a few Nascent Soul cultivators are needed to truly join the ranks of top-tier forces. Yue Buwei stood atop the sect's mountain, gazing towards Qinglan Peak, his eyes filled with satisfaction.