Mortal: Joining the Star Palace at the Start

"Very well, in that case, junior brother will respectfully comply."

After saying that, Ji Qing tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.

Half a day later, everyone was drunk.

"Come here, junior brother, I'll give you a good treasure," Zhang Heng mumbled in a daze.

As he spoke, he took out a jade bottle from his storage bag and forcibly stuffed it into Ji Qing's hand.

Ji Qing was curious, so he opened the bottle and took a look. His expression changed drastically.

"Acacia Pill!"

As the name suggests, the Hehuan Pill is a elixir that can arouse a person's sexual desire.

This pill does not need to be swallowed; simply toss it gently on the ground, and it will immediately release a thick cloud of smoke.

The cultivators who are in this place will have their minds filled with lust.

Therefore, this elixir is a sacred medicine for the union of lovers.

Ji Qing looked left and right but dared not say a word. He quickly returned the pill, but Zhang Heng stopped him.

"Junior brother? What are you doing?"

Zhang Heng made a knowing look:

"Take it if I give it to you. You look pale and listless; you're obviously weak."

With this pill, the young palace master will surely love you even more.

After Zhang Heng finished speaking, he forcefully stuffed the pill into Ji Qing's hand.

Ji Qing: ………

Senior brother, what kind of nonsense is this?

...........

After a hearty meal, Ji Qing bid farewell to his senior brothers and sisters and headed west, soon arriving at the Sutra Repository.

"Junior Ji Qing greets Palace Master."

Upon hearing this, the formation flickered between light and shadow, and the clouds and mist began to churn. Before long, a wide path was revealed.

"Come in."

"Yes." Ji Qing bowed respectfully before going inside.

The library is huge, so huge that it seems unbelievable.

Ling Xiaofeng stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over Ji Qing:

"You're quite something, kid. I never expected that when we met again after all these years, you would already be in the late Foundation Establishment stage."

Ling Xiaofeng's face showed admiration.

It seems that under his junior brother's influence, this kid's cultivation has improved quite quickly.

Strict teachers produce outstanding students.

Not bad.

Ling Xiaofeng has already accepted this kid.

It's not impossible for my daughter to like Ji Qing.

"Kid, you've been here once before, so I won't waste any more time saying anything. Learn whatever you want."

The timeframe remains the same, one month.

You'll have to leave here in a month.

"Yes, I understand."

"Um."

Ling Xiaofeng nodded in agreement:

"Alright, you can go and study now. If you have any questions, just ask me and I'll answer them for you."

"Yes, then, Palace Master, this junior will take his leave."

"Okay, go ahead."

Upon hearing this, Ji Qing no longer hesitated. He bowed to Ling Xiaofeng and then slowly retreated.

Ji Qing had already made up his mind before coming to the Sutra Repository.

Now that he is about to go into seclusion to form his core, he will need to employ methods of concealment on his way to the outer star sea.

Therefore, he decided to learn a secret technique that could conceal his body.

Ideally, it would be the kind that changes one's appearance.

Of course, attack methods are also indispensable.

Now that his cultivation has reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment, he should be able to learn two secret techniques in a month, albeit with some difficulty.

After all, when faced with a life-or-death situation, he learns everything very quickly.

Ji Qing carefully selected items along the way, finally stopping at the twenty-sixth floor, where his gaze was drawn to a secret technique.

"Transformation".

Ji Qing held the technique in his hand and flipped through a few pages, and was immediately overjoyed.

"nice one."

This technique can not only change one's physical form, but also alter one's cultivation aura.

The cost of using it is that it requires mana to maintain.

In short, using this technique directly reduced his cultivation level by 30%.

"This is the technique we'll choose," Ji Qing said firmly.

He has now cultivated the [Thousandfold Golden Yuan Technique] to the great perfection, and his own magical power is more than three times higher than that of ordinary cultivators.

Therefore, practicing this technique is the most suitable thing for him.

"Now all that's missing is a secret technique," Ji Qing thought to himself.

Now we have methods of concealment.

Of course, attack methods are indispensable.

After putting away the "Shape-Changing Technique," he began searching for other means of attack.

This search took him three full days.

At this moment, on the 165th floor of the Scripture Pavilion, Ji Qing examined the secret technique in his hand, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

[Jin Yuan Zhan].

【Golden Yuan Slash】is the signature move of the Heavenly Realm Hermit.

After the death of the Heavenly Realm Hermit, a small portion of his supernatural abilities were collected by the Star Palace and used as its inheritance.

Therefore, after obtaining the technique, Ji Qing decided that it was him.

...........

Spring comes and autumn goes, time flies like an arrow.

Two years have passed in the blink of an eye.

In the past two years, Ji Qing's cultivation level has quickly reached the peak of Foundation Establishment.

After improving his cultivation level, Ji Qing did not rush to break through, but instead calmed his mind.

He only chose to break through when he was in peak condition.

...........

The process of attempting to form the Golden Core varies from person to person; those with exceptional aptitude can attempt it within six months.

Those with poor aptitude may take three to five years to find even a sliver of an opportunity.

Six months later, the cultivators who were in seclusion in the Star Palace suddenly sensed something. They opened their eyes abruptly and walked out of their caves one after another, only to see something that made their jaws drop.

"This...this means someone has reached the Core Formation stage!?"

As soon as these words were spoken, a golden beam of light suddenly shot up from the direction of Golden Valley Peak, piercing the sky.

Immediately afterwards, a black cloud quickly enveloped the entire Golden Valley Peak, and the surrounding spiritual energy transformed into several rainbow lights that headed towards Golden Valley Peak.

Several sharp-eyed cultivators witnessed this scene, looked up in the direction of Golden Valley Peak, and as if realizing something, disbelief immediately appeared in their eyes:

"Jinhe Peak, isn't that Ji Qing's cave dwelling?"

Could it be that the person who has reached the Core Formation stage is... him?!

As soon as he finished speaking, five streaks of light of different colors arrived one after another at an incredible speed.

As the light slowly receded, the figures of five old men were revealed in no time.

Among the five, an old man, upon witnessing this strange phenomenon, stroked his beard and muttered to himself:

"There's no mistake, judging from this, someone has indeed reached the Core Formation stage."

Moreover, judging from his appearance, he seems to have successfully formed his core.

Upon hearing the old man's words, a man standing beside him looked shocked. He looked down at Jinhe Peak, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

If he remembered correctly, the cultivator living on the peak should be Ji Qing.

How long has it been? This person has actually successfully formed his core.

Is this the Heavenly Spiritual Root?

It was indeed terrifying.

The man swallowed hard, deciding not to disturb him.

After a cultivator successfully forms their core, they need to consolidate their cultivation.

It can take anywhere from six months to several years.

In short, it varies from person to person.

Those present quickly left, and no one dared to disturb them rashly.

They simply left a communication token in front of Ji Qing's door.

Let's talk again after Ji Qing comes out of seclusion.

But no one knew that after Ji Qing successfully formed his core, the door to his cave had never been opened again, and no one knew what had happened.