Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 186 Asking the Heavens

outside world.

Zhan Hongxiu stood atop a frozen cliff, gazing towards Fang Qing's cave.

suddenly!

A terrifying spiritual pressure emerged, sweeping across Taibai Island.

The celestial phenomena changed again, and a faint spiritual energy gathered, transforming into auspicious five-colored clouds, the range of which continued to expand.

"That kid has successfully formed his core... Now we'll see how good the quality of his core is."

Within the sea of ​​consciousness, the old-fashioned Gui Ling appeared.

Zhan Hongxiu looked on nervously as the auspicious cloud continued to expand, soon exceeding a radius of three miles.

"Not bad, it has broken through the limit of low-grade True Pill and entered the mid-grade True Pill category!"

The old tortoise commented, "It's a pity that the follow-up was weak... But for a Foundation Establishment cultivator in such a small place to form a mid-grade True Core is already quite good." Sure enough, under Zhan Hongxiu's regretful gaze, the celestial phenomenon finally stopped at about five and a half miles...

This means that the quality of True Elixir is relatively high among mid-grade pills.

Unfortunately, it is not a top-grade elixir and cannot be called a "Nascent Soul Seed".

"what?"

But at that moment, Zhan Hongxiu's expression changed. She saw that the Core Formation Heavenly Phenomenon suddenly surged as if it had taken a powerful tonic!

Six li, seven li, eight li, nine li!

"Breakthrough... to a high-grade True Core?"

"Such a genius exists here? No... no, this kid must be hiding some top-tier Core Formation spiritual treasure... Alas, what a missed opportunity." Old Turtle shook his head and sighed.

"Island Master Fang... has achieved a high-grade True Core?"

A hint of fighting spirit appeared in Zhan Hongxiu's eyes: "When I reach the Core Formation stage, I will also try to break through to the High-Grade True Core!"

Inside the cave.

Looking at the true core within his body, which had shrunk once again, it was as if it had been carved from a piece of beautiful green jade, perfectly flawless, and even faintly carried a purple aura.

Fang Qing let out a long sigh: "A top-grade true pill... or even more? This 'Fountain of Youth' is truly useful."

This item was originally his trump card, intended to ensure that even if he failed to form his core, he could still save his life.

However, even after successfully forming the Golden Core, he remained at the level of a mid-grade True Core despite consuming the Golden Core Pill. This gave Fang Qing a thought, and he consumed the "Fountain of Immortality".

This Purple Mansion Spiritual Object can indeed be used as a Core Formation Spiritual Object, instantly advancing the quality of his True Core to the level of a Superior True Core!

Not only that, but a touch of purple hue appeared on the True Core...

"So comfortable..."

Fang Qing recalled the feeling of taking the "Fountain of Youth" just now, which was as if her whole body was immersed in a river of vitality.

There is still a lot of room for improvement in its effects. Perhaps after this Core Formation, I can try to break through the bottleneck of the late stage of the Foundation Establishment stage?

As for the accompanying "eternal youth," it's just a minor benefit.

"Finally... I've formed my core."

Fang Qing stood up, and his divine sense swept across three miles in an instant, doubling the range compared to before!

As he released his divine sense, he instantly sensed extreme danger.

It was a sudden impulse born of impending doom, and its location was in the upper heavens!

"Core Formation Tribulation!"

Fang Qing already knew about this, and methodically familiarized himself with the magical power, took out the magical treasure, and even had the mind to complain inwardly:

"This is truly outrageous! In the ancient Shu region, a bunch of wicked people didn't get struck by lightning, but I, who doesn't even need blood-activating pills, am the one who got struck by lightning... Is it that good people don't live long, but evil people live for a thousand years?"

Of course, Fang Qing also knew that this was because the waters in ancient Shu were too deep.

If the Thunder Fruit is not shared among the various paths like the Wind Fruit, then it has not yet been realized.

"How could a mere Core Formation Heavenly Lightning possibly harm me?"

Fang Qing recalled watching the monstrous sea serpent undergo its tribulation back then, and it indeed seemed to be facing an exceptionally difficult situation.

But he is different now!

Not to mention the terrifying pill power that faintly exceeds the limit of a high-grade true pill, there is also the third-level body refinement!

Even if it's just a low-grade True Pill, he's not afraid of heavenly lightning at all!

"Tide-generating Pearl!"

With a thought, Fang Qing connected with the outer core using his internal energy.

Driven by the power of the True Pill, the power of this external pill was finally brought to its limit. Its terrifying magical power subtly merged with his own "Azure Sea Technique," pushing his magical power to the mid-stage of Core Formation!

"If a mere Core Formation Heavenly Lightning could kill even a mid-Core Formation cultivator... then the cultivators here might as well give up..."

"The art of external alchemy is actually a trick for cultivators to avoid calamities!"

A figure flashed by!

Fang Qing had already arrived outside the cave, facing the terrifying lightning.

At this moment, the celestial phenomenon of Core Formation within a radius of nine li had completely transformed into dense black clouds.

Countless electric snakes rolled and intertwined... carrying terrifying divine might!

"The Heavenly Tribulation of Core Formation?"

Zhan Hongxiu gazed at this scene with an extremely solemn expression, not wanting to look away for even a moment.

"That figure... why does it look so familiar? Is it Fang Qing?"

Inside the herb garden, Bei Lingxu stared at the scene, his eyes widening instantly: "How is this possible? Wasn't he imprisoned and forced to refine pills? His cultivation level is only at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage..."

"Oh no... how could it be this person?"

"Damn it... He's an alchemist! He must have been hiding his cultivation level and even possessed a 'Golden Core'!"

"Ancestor, your poor judgment of character has led to our deaths..."

The Zhong family members on Taibai Island were indignant: "And that Xiang Dahu... back then he was like a dog, and sure enough, a dog that bites doesn't..." Xiang Dahu remained expressionless and, following Fang Qing's instructions, directly shut down the third-order array.

This formation is also the last resort, but the young master's strength is astonishing, and he intends to face the power of the heavenly tribulation alone!

Stab it!

A bolt of azure lightning, as thick as an arm, struck down instantly, shattering the light barrier that Fang Qing had condensed with his True Core power, and exploded with a deafening roar.

Thin, shimmering snakes of lightning writhed all over his body, sending tingling sensations through him.

"Is this the power of thunder? The first strike is the weakest, yet it can easily annihilate a Foundation Establishment cultivator at the peak of their cultivation..."

After carefully considering it, Fang Qing nodded.

He possesses a third-level body refinement technique, which allows him to withstand heavenly tribulations with his physical body, much like a demonic beast.

When things get a little tough, they can use two magical treasures and have nothing to fear.

"what?"

But at this moment, Fang Qing had some inexplicable feelings: "This heavenly tribulation... is both a disaster and an opportunity... I can feel it, it's actively infusing me with 'cultivation'..."

"Thunder is the pivot of Yin and Yang..."

Dao Xing!

This is the very foundation of the ancient Shu cultivators!

What's more... it's the "Thunder" that has already disappeared from ancient Shu!

"It seems... we must withstand the heavenly tribulation to receive such good fortune. Good and bad are intertwined; this is the way of heaven!"

Fang Qing's eyes lit up, and he proactively released his defenses, using his powerful physique to withstand the second bolt of heavenly lightning.

Rumble!

This time, his chest skin was slightly charred, and his eyes shone even brighter: "The Way of Thunder and Fire..."

Stab it!

The third lightning bolt struck, blasting Fang Qing into the ground.

"No...it's not Thunder..."

"Heavenly tribulations arise from Heaven and Earth. I question Heaven and Earth, and Heaven and Earth answer me... This is not actually the infusion of Daoist cultivation, but rather the process of seeking the Dao from Heaven and Earth..." "Therefore, I don't need to get bogged down in anything about thunder or fire... I only need to focus on one direction, and that is 'water'!"

He knows his own family's affairs; it's impossible for him to have attained the Thunder Fruit position in the ancient Shu Kingdom.

Without that natural talent and comprehension!

Therefore, the best course of action is to inquire about the principles of water from heaven and earth, and improve one's own spiritual cultivation in the [Ji Water]!

Stab it!

One bolt of lightning after another, growing ever more intense, gradually engulfing his entire figure.

Fang Qing, on the other hand, was slightly lost in thought, as if he were wandering in a pool of water.

In a daze, he seemed no longer to be human, but a spring of water, flowing eastward and gathering in the sky, turning into clouds, mountain mist, and dew... When he came to his senses, the thunder in the sky had dissipated and the clouds had dispersed. The thunder had passed through nine layers, and he had achieved the Core Formation!

"What a pity...why didn't you slash me a few more times?"

Fang Qing used his magic to conjure a set of clothes, smacked his lips, and said with a hint of reminiscence, "By the next time, I'll have already condensed my Nascent Soul... No, perhaps I can use the Dao Life Pearl to cheat, exchange it for a Qi Refining Dao technique, and try to form my Core again?"

"Or perhaps interfere with someone else's Core Formation Tribulation?"

But as soon as the thought crossed Fang Qing's mind, he knew it was unlikely.

Now that he has more experience, he knows that this method of cheating is like a Nascent Soul cultivator regaining possession and cultivating back to the Nascent Soul realm; it is impossible for them to undergo another Nascent Soul tribulation.

If you were to lose your core and start over, it would probably be the same principle. Heaven and Earth have already recognized you as a Core Formation cultivator, so they can't possibly subject you to another Core Formation tribulation. As for helping outsiders overcome their tribulations?

Heavenly tribulations only recognize the energy of cultivators; rashly intervening will only kill both of them!

This is a history stained with blood and tears in the world of cultivation.

"My current level of [Ji Shui] cultivation...,"

Fang Qing silently recalled for a moment, feeling a surge of excitement in his heart. If he went into seclusion immediately after returning, he might be able to break through to the late stage of the Foundation Establishment stage in one go, without needing to take any auxiliary pills.

This is the benefit of having high spiritual attainment!

Of course, it could also be because the effects of the previous Purple Mansion spiritual object "Fountain of Youth" still remain in the body.

At this moment, several Foundation Establishment cultivators slowly approached, revealing the Foundation Establishment cultivators on the island.

"Zhan Hongxiu greets Master Fang, congratulations on your successful Core Formation! You are on the verge of Nascent Soul, may your immortal path be everlasting..."

She bowed gracefully with her red sleeves spread wide, her expression quite complex.

Xiang Dahu was much more straightforward, bowing directly and saying, "Congratulations on achieving the Core Formation, Young Master! From now on, you may enjoy longevity and immortality..."

"You... you've actually reached the Core Formation stage?"

Bei Lingxu's face still held an expression of disbelief, and he quickly bowed again: "Please forgive me, Master... I misspoke."

"Haha, fine..."

Fang Qing waved his hand, then looked at the Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Zhong family and Taibai Island: "Although Fellow Daoist Zhong imprisoned me for many years to refine pills for him... he is still an upright and honorable person. I have successfully formed my core today, and I would not stoop so low as to harm his own people... You all should think carefully." After speaking, he looked at Bei Lingxu: "Now that the sect is in trouble, I intend to go to its aid... Would you like to come along?"

Bei Lingxu felt a surge of warmth in her heart; this martial uncle truly understood her: "This humble woman... would gladly die for her!"

"good!"

Fang Qing immediately activated his escape light, wrapped Bei Lingshu and Xiang Dahu in it, and sped off towards the direction of Bihai Gate.

Zhan Hongxiu and the other Foundation Establishment cultivators from Taibai Island were left looking at each other in bewilderment, then suddenly scattered in a commotion...

Those who rise through the ranks of rogue cultivators are all intelligent. Now, the Azure Sea Sect has three Core Formation True Immortals, and the Zhong family and the Extinction Sea Alliance are likely to face dire straits...