A reincarnated girl, who begins by possessing a cultivator.

There are also various formations; if she has time, Su Chun wouldn't mind learning them.

As for the spells that Master Mulan cultivates, they are actually quite similar to the spells of the Tiannan Continent. However, the difference lies in the fact that cultivators of the Tiannan Continent mainly mobilize the magical power within their bodies when casting spells.

The magic of the Mulan Grassland mainly uses the power within one's own body to communicate with the five elements of heaven and earth. They refer to spiritual energy as elements, but they are essentially the same thing.

One advantage of this elemental power is that, under certain circumstances, it can make casting powerful spells twice as effective.

For example, when casting water-attribute spells, as long as there is a lot of water element, even a Foundation Establishment cultivator can unleash the power of a Core Formation cultivator.

However, the problem is that the elemental power that Mage Mulan can mobilize depends on how much elemental power you can communicate with, and this communication requires the help of powerful divine sense.

Therefore, most of the Mulan mages are stronger in terms of soul strength than those from the Tiannan Continent.

It can only be said that the Mulan Grassland was able to adapt its cultivation methods to its own unique geographical location, which is something that ordinary people could not do.

“Interesting. There’s no need to specifically cultivate the techniques of the Mulan Grassland. The power of the two originates from the same source. I only need to learn how to release it. Haha, it seems that I am the biggest beneficiary of this trip to Master Mulan’s cave.”

Chapter 94 Double Happiness

A month later, Lu Yi began to form his core.

This time, the preparations were more thorough than before with Xie Zhi Qiu, and the life-or-death test at the Mu Lan cultivator's cave further strengthened Lu Yi's resolve.

He looked at the rapidly gathering thunderclouds in the sky and silently said something to himself.

"We've already died once, so at worst we can just reincarnate. Let's begin."

Soon, lightning struck, and the test began.

Su Chun and the others floated in the distance on their magical artifacts, silently watching Lu Yi form his core.

None of them spoke; instead, they watched solemnly.

Apart from Su Chun, their mentality has become stronger because of this test. Even if Lu Yi fails, they can view the matter "normally".

As for the other Core Formation cultivators of the Ancient Sword Sect, they were all watching from afar.

If Lu Yi successfully forms his core, then Hidden Sword Peak will have two core-forming cultivators. Of course, according to the rules, core-forming cultivators can establish their own peaks, but it depends on their own wishes.

However, Hidden Sword Peak's attempt to form a core ultimately failed. But Lu Yi survived the final heavenly lightning strike thanks to his tenacious willpower and the protection of his magical artifact.

Failing to form a golden core does not necessarily mean death; this is a glimmer of hope granted by the Heavenly Dao.

"It failed, but this kid is lucky to be alive. With a few years of recuperation, he should be able to form his core again without much trouble."

Zhou Zhen and the others were not particularly disappointed. If forming the core were so easy, then there would be core cultivators everywhere.

When Lu Yi woke up again, he was already lying in Xie Zhi Qiu's residence.

"Great! Second Junior Brother is awake."

Xie Zhiqi and the others had been waiting here for Lu Yi to wake up.

When Lu Yi woke up and saw that everyone was there, he couldn't help but sigh.

"Sigh! I failed. It seems my luck is not as good as my senior brother's."

Xie Zhiqi and the others quickly offered their comfort.

"To survive a failed attempt at Core Formation is a skill in itself. Be content. Your success rate will be even higher next time you try to form your Core."

Lu Yi nodded, then looked at Mei Ruoshui.

"Third junior sister, it's up to you now."

"Yes, I'm ready too. I'll form my core tomorrow."

Mei Ruoshui stated.

They need to form their core while their mental state is strong; once time passes, their mental state will not be as good as it is now.

Then, something interesting happened: Lu Yi had just finished forming his core, and the very next day, someone else was about to do the same.

This frustrated the late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Ancient Sword Sect who had never dared to form their core.

"Have all the people at Hidden Sword Peak gone mad? One by one, first Lu Yi, and now Mei Ruoshui is also going to form her core, only a day apart. Aren't they afraid of dying?"

The Foundation Establishment cultivators from each peak rushed to Hidden Sword Peak to watch Mei Ruoshui form her Golden Core.

Su Chun and the others remained at the same spot, watching from afar. Even Lu Yi, who had just woken up, came, carried on Peng Zhan's back.

He had to come when Mei Ruoshui reached the Core Formation stage, because this might be the last time they met.

After all, not everyone can survive a failed Core Formation attempt.

"Senior Brother, to be honest, I don't really want Third Junior Sister to form her core before me. If she does, wouldn't I, as her senior brother, lose face?"

Lu Yi joked weakly.

Yu Nongying immediately retorted to Lu Yi.

"Pah, pah, pah, Second Senior Brother, why didn't this heavenly lightning strike your mouth in half? You're such a jinx."

"Yes, I think the second senior brother was too leniently struck by the heavenly lightning."

The group took turns teasing Lu Yi, making him smile awkwardly.

However, it's unclear whether Lu Yi's words were blessed in reverse, but as the last bolt of heavenly lightning struck, two streams of light, one blue and one green, shot into the sky and disappeared into the clouds. Immediately afterwards, golden rays of light shot out from within the tribulation clouds.

Mei Ruoshui successfully formed her golden core.

"No way? It actually worked? Oh no, won't I lose face now?"

Lu Yi looked at Mei Ruoshui's location with a miserable expression.

"You guys, don't come over yet. Junior Sister, let's go check on Third Senior Sister first."

Yu Nongying's face was full of excitement. She called Su Chun, Xie Zhi Qiu and others and flew towards Mei Ruoshui's location.

Since she was a woman, she would usually be in a sorry state after being tempered by heavenly lightning, and might even be naked. Therefore, it was not appropriate for Xie Zhi Qiu and the other male cultivators to go over immediately.

"You're being too polite. Where were those three women when Senior Brother was undergoing his tribulation? Wait a minute?"

Lu Yi muttered something to himself.

Su Chun and Yu Nongying went over to check on Mei Ruoshui's condition, and then called Xie Zhiqi and the others over.

When they arrived, Mei Ruoshui had already tidied everything up, and she looked ten years younger, back to her early twenties.

"Third Junior Sister, congratulations! Congratulations on successfully forming your Core!"

Xie Zhiqi and the others then excitedly offered their congratulations.

The higher-ups were certainly pleased as they watched Mei Ruoshui form her core from afar, but her peers remained silent.

"Junior Sister Mei actually succeeded in forming her core? Unbelievable! Two people from Hidden Sword Peak have formed their cores in a row. One failed but survived and will likely succeed next time. The second one succeeded directly. Have they found the secret to forming a core? I have to go and learn from them."

Mei Ruoshui's successful formation of her core completely spurred on her fellow cultivators.

They couldn't resist flying towards Hidden Sword Peak.

However, as soon as they arrived, Mei Ruoshui was called away by Zhou Zhen and the others.

Naturally, she went to see Xuan Jianzi and the others. After meeting the three, Mei Ruoshui was successfully accepted into Qingyang Daoist's fold.

Because Mei Ruoshui's spiritual root attributes are only suitable for becoming Qingyang Daoist's disciple.

Mei Ruoshui did not choose to establish her own peak, but instead remained at Hidden Sword Peak as an elder.

After her return, Hidden Sword Peak was bustling with activity. Almost all the late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Ancient Sword Sect were waiting for her return, hoping to learn the secrets of Core Formation from her.

However, Mei Ruoshui dismissed them all with just one sentence.

What I mean is, "Mindset is very important."

As for how they interpret this statement, Mei Ruoshui doesn't need to explain further.

Once they've sent them away, Su Chun and the others will definitely have a proper celebration.

"Ah... why? Why did I fail while my third junior sister succeeded? Heaven is unfair! Is it because I'm too ugly?"

Lu Yi looked utterly hopeless.

This guy made everyone laugh as soon as he opened his mouth, and Zhang Chuiyun took the opportunity to mock Lu Yi.

But they all knew that Lu Yi would definitely succeed in forming his core in three years, at which time Hidden Sword Peak would have its third core-forming cultivator.

As for the others, Zhao Zai and Zhang Chuiyun will have to wait at least fifty years to reach the Core Formation stage.

Although Lu Yi failed to form his core, he is now at the pseudo-core stage, between foundation building and core formation, and has about one-third of the combat power of the early core formation stage.

Even if you can't beat someone in the early stage of Core Formation, you can still escape unscathed.

"By the way, there's something we should announce to you as well."

Just as everyone was mocking Lu Yi, Mei Ruoshui glanced at Xie Zhi Qiu and then interrupted them.

The sound drew everyone's attention to Mei Ruoshui.

Mei Ruoshui and Xie Zhiqi stood up at the same time and walked to the middle of Su Chun and the others.

The two looked at each other face to face, their eyes gradually softening, and finally, to the surprise of Su Chun and the others, they held each other's hands.

"Everyone, today we two officially announce that, from this moment on, we are cultivation partners."

Upon hearing this news, Lu Yi nearly bit his tongue.

"Huh? You, both of you?"

Not only Lu Yi, but Zhang Chuiyun and the others were also taken aback.

"What? You have a problem with that?"

Xie Zhiqi glared at Lu Yi with displeasure.

"No, when did you two get together? I've known you for over a hundred years. How come I didn't know?"

Even Lu Yi didn't know, so no one else knew either.

"Hehe! Second Senior Brother, my eldest senior brother and I made a promise more than fifty years ago that if we could both reach the Core Formation stage one day, we would officially become cultivation partners. This is our secret, and we have not told a third person."

Mei Ruoshui offered an explanation.

All I can say is that these two hid it very well.

"Haha, congratulations! That's great news!"