Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 246 Mid-stage Core Formation

Qi Refining Channel.

Inside a cave on an unnamed island.

Fang Qing was sitting cross-legged, surrounded by rising black mist containing the figures of several demonic souls.

His face gleamed with a faint light, clearly indicating that he had benefited greatly from that true pill of the "Swallowing the Sea Technique".

"The True Core of the early stage of Core Formation has been successfully cultivated."

After a long while, Fang Qing opened his eyes and sighed, "Truly worthy of the title 'Eternal Azure Sky'..."

However, this kind of accumulation of magical power is a common occurrence as long as there are resources.

He communicated with the Dao Shengzhu and immediately obtained a great deal of information.

"The 'Purple Garden Sect' has been destroyed, and the 'Illusory Sound Sect' and 'Vermilion Yuan Sect' have been largely destroyed... I'm afraid that soon, a group of esoteric Buddhist Dharma Kings, Dharma Masters, and Dharma Mothers will break through the void and gather at the Huan Sect's mountain gate!" "Judging by the timeline... shouldn't it be the time for Zhan Hongxiu and me to explore the secret realm ruins?"

Fang Qing would certainly not give up this opportunity. Moreover, even if there were no such opportunity, he would not go to the Dao of Subduing Qi at this time.

"We still have to trust Sangji... If he doesn't handle it well, I can always run away."

"Now that I have the Purple Mansion spiritual treasure in hand, the Purple Mansion is within reach. Even if Sangji perishes and I lose my Duzi rank... once I advance to the Purple Mansion, where in the world can't I go?" "Compared to my life and death, everything else is trivial."

Fang Qing quickly put aside his worries about the Qi-cultivation path and focused on himself.

"It's only been eleven years since I last formed my Core... and I'm about to break through to the mid-stage of Core Formation?"

"Sure enough, after forming my core, my aptitude improved, and with abundant resources and top-tier cultivation techniques... my cultivation level is practically skyrocketing." He took out a pill from his storage bag.

This pill has the color of stars and six pill patterns on the outside. It is the exquisite "Mysterious Star Waterfall Pill"!

"High-quality pills are more potent; if used to break through the mid-stage bottleneck, they can increase the chances of success by at least 50%!"

"If it's used to break through the bottleneck of the late-stage Core Formation realm, then it's probably only worth one or two tenths..."

Even so, once this exquisite "Mysterious Star Waterfall Pill" spreads, countless mid-stage Core Formation cultivators will go crazy for it.

Genuine Xuanxing Flying Waterfall Pills do not have the effect of helping to overcome the major bottleneck in the late stage of Core Formation.

This can only mean that Fang Qing's alchemy skills have greatly improved, and by chance, he was able to refine such a fine product!

"With this pill, this advancement will be absolutely foolproof!"

Fang Qing sat cross-legged, silently meditating on the advanced methods in the "Swallowing the Sea Scripture".

He cultivates top-tier techniques, which inherently grant him a certain probability of breakthrough, and his true core is of a quality surpassing even the highest grade...

With all these factors combined, the probability of breaking through to the mid-stage of Core Formation is almost 100%!

Let's begin!

Fang Qing calmed his mind and focused his consciousness into the pitch-black elixir.

In an instant, spiritual energy flowed within the cave, and countless streams of spiritual energy from heaven and earth rushed in, vying to enter Fang Qing's body.

In that instant, it was as if he was no longer an ordinary being, but a "black hole"!

"Huh? What's this...?"

In the cave next door, Zhan Hongxiu, who was familiarizing herself with the power and supernatural abilities of the True Core, opened her eyes and sensed the changes in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

When a Core Formation cultivator breaks through a minor realm, although it doesn't produce the same extraordinary celestial phenomena as a major breakthrough like Core Formation, the changes in spiritual energy and the flow of spiritual power are still evident to nearby Core Formation cultivators. "This is... the location of Fellow Daoist Bai's secluded cultivation room. What kind of powerful spell is he cultivating? Perhaps... even breaking through a realm?"

Zhan Hongxiu's eyes flickered, revealing a hint of admiration: "Fellow Daoist Bai, you've only been at the Core Formation stage for about ten years, yet you've already reached this point?" Inside the secluded cultivation room.

Fang Qing was completely unaware of Zhan Hongxiu's thoughts.

He simply circulated his internal energy silently, attempting to advance to the next level of the "Sea-Swallowing Technique".

suddenly!

Something unexpected happened.

Splash!

Within the dantian and dantian, the pitch-black true core frantically devoured the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, suddenly breaking through the mid-stage bottleneck. Instead of growing larger, its size shrank, becoming even darker and more lustrous, like black jade... A surge of magical power far exceeding that of the early stage of core formation emerged.

Fang Qing's divine sense broke through the barrier at the same time, and suddenly expanded to a range of about ten miles!

"this……"

"He's already broken through? I haven't even taken any breakthrough pills yet?"

Fang Qing stared at the jade bottle containing the "Mysterious Star Waterfall Pill" in front of him, feeling as if he had punched a piece of cotton.

But then he realized, "Is this how cultivation geniuses are treated?"

"The quality of my current True Core is that of a genius among Core Formation cultivators!"

"No wonder top-grade True Pills are called the 'seed of marriage'; they also have the miraculous effect of weakening bottlenecks!"

"Not only that, my physique and spiritual consciousness are quite powerful... which should also be of some help in breaking through bottlenecks, after all, I have been diligently practicing the 'Horse-Headed Vajra Protector Divine Skill' and the 'Dragon-Elephant Golden Body Achievement Method'!" "And the 'Sea-Swallowing Skill' is a top-tier demonic skill, which is also quite helpful in breaking through bottlenecks..."

"Given the combined effects of various factors, it's quite reasonable that I broke through the mid-stage bottleneck without needing to take any elixirs..."

A slight smile appeared on Fang Qing's lips.

In any case, being able to successfully break through the bottleneck and save a breakthrough pill is ultimately a good thing.

This "Mysterious Star Waterfall Pill" can be used when you break through the bottleneck of the late stage of Core Formation next time, even if you don't need it this time.

Although the benefits it brings are not as great as this time, judging from the aptitude of my own True Core... it should be enough.

He made a hand seal, and two beams of light appeared, transforming into a bottle and a mirror.

The bottle is the "Sea-Swallowing Bottle," and the mirror is the "Mysterious Sea Mirror"!

As their own natal magic treasures, painstakingly cultivated with their own inner energy, these two treasures also received tremendous benefits from their own advancement. First, the "Sea-Swallowing Bottle" naturally advanced to a mid-grade third-tier magic treasure.

Although the "Mysterious Nether Mirror" has not been fully upgraded, it is no longer a rudimentary magic treasure. It is considered a fine item among low-grade magic treasures. It is just waiting for a period of time to be nurtured before it can be promoted to the middle grade of the third tier and exert its effect of suppressing inner demons.

"I already have a suitable spiritual object for breaking through to the Purple Mansion realm. The reason I haven't gone into seclusion immediately is that I haven't met all the necessary conditions yet..."

"If you only have one Purple Mansion Spiritual Object and you risk attempting to break through to the Purple Mansion, what's the difference between that and suicide?"

Fang Qing now knows the process of breaking through to the Purple Mansion realm by heart, after all, he not only has so many Purple Mansion scriptures, but also Sangji's breakthrough process to refer to. "Breaking through to the Purple Mansion realm... there is no Heavenly Tribulation. In fact, the concept of 'Heavenly Tribulation' is unique to the Qi Refining Path..."

"Therefore, all I need to consider is how to cultivate supernatural powers and overcome various inner demons and illusions..."

The "Lingwu Yushu" is a spiritual object in the Purple Mansion that can help the Dao Foundation of "Jishui" transform into supernatural powers!

The illusion of inner demons requires the blessing of treasures such as the "Mysterious Nether Mirror".

Fang Qing even felt it was insufficient, which led to this trip to the secret realm.

He played with his two natal magic weapons for a while before leisurely leaving the seclusion.

Not long after Fang Qing emerged from seclusion, Zhan Hongxiu also walked out of the secluded room.

"I haven't congratulated you on your breakthrough yet!"

Zhan Hongxiu looked at Fang Qing, feeling very strange.

She had noticed the unusual phenomenon during his breakthrough earlier, but now, looking at him from all angles, she realized he was still a sword cultivator in the early stages of Core Formation, and his aura was even somewhat weak. "If Elder Gui were here, he would naturally be able to see through it... This Fellow Daoist Bai's technique of concealing his aura is truly wondrous."

Zhan Hongxiu felt a pang of sadness.

"It's just mastering a minor skill..."

Fang Qing glanced at Zhan Hongxiu, secretly activating the "Dao Sheng Pearl," and the fluctuations of his magical power subtly changed.

It is precisely by transforming the Dao Foundation into "Phoenix Seeking Phoenix"!

We cannot afford to be complacent in the slightest when facing this woman of destiny.

"This is... a fire-attribute spell?"

Zhan Hongxiu looked at Fang Qing with even more curiosity: "What kind of cultivation technique do you practice, fellow Daoist?"

"It's just a minor skill; only by tempering gold in fire can it become sharp."

Fang Qing waved his hand.

At the same time, he heard Zhan Hongxiu's thoughts: "Is this person really the Lord of Taibai Island? The Lord of Taibai Island is famous for his water-attribute techniques, which is why he became a master of water-based alchemy... "Fellow Daoist, are you ready? Before entering that secret realm, you should tell me the specifics, right? Also... how will the treasures be distributed? What about the rewards?" Fang Qing quickly asked.

"That's natural."

Zhan Hongxiu smiled sweetly: "Only I know the entrance to that secret realm. It's just a pity that the route is quite difficult, with third-tier demonic beasts lurking there... I was only at the Foundation Establishment stage before, so it was difficult for me to pass through... Now that you've joined me, fellow Daoist, there should be no problem."

"No, this woman is hiding a lot."

Fang Qing's heart immediately stirred, and he deliberately spoke up, "I've heard that you possess a fourth-grade high-quality tortoise shell. With the ability of such a treasure to conceal its aura, surely it couldn't hide from a third-grade demon beast?" Now that Zhan Hongxiu's wanted posters are everywhere in the East Sea cultivation world, his initiative in bringing it up actually made him seem open-minded.

"Alas... to be honest, that tortoise shell is extremely defensive, but it's quite difficult for me to hide in it... and those third-tier demonic beasts are quite remarkable, possessing some kind of innate eye technique, adept at seeing through illusions..." Zhan Hongxiu smiled bitterly, but thought to herself, "Old Turtle said that after I form my core, he would pass on a secret technique to me, which would allow me to enter the secret realm unnoticed. It's just a pity that he fell asleep before passing on that technique to me..." "Oh, so the old man has temporarily gone offline. I was wondering why this woman's luck has been so low lately?"

Fang Qing listened intently, silently nodding in agreement.

"In that case, I will naturally lend you a hand, but that tortoise..."

He smiled slightly.

"Could it be that you, fellow Daoist, are interested in this item?"

A hint of wariness flashed in Zhan Hongxiu's eyes, and a chill rose in her heart.

"Alas... It is difficult for us rogue cultivators. Even if we are lucky enough to form the Core Formation, we do not know how we will survive the Heavenly Tribulation of the Yuan Tribulation."

Fang Qing deliberately said, "If I were to borrow this item from you when I undergo the Yuan Qu Thunder Tribulation in the future, I wonder if you would agree? And perhaps even protect me?" The fourth-grade high-quality tortoise shell was indeed an excellent treasure for warding off lightning. Zhan Hongxiu had used it when she formed her core. After pondering for a moment, she finally agreed, "Yes!" In reality, Fang Qing didn't need any treasure for warding off lightning at all, since he coveted this world's heavenly tribulation immensely.

Hearing that such a precious treasure was on Zhan Hongxiu, he remained silent, which seemed strange. So they simply made an agreement.

When the time comes, he can simply say that he hastily formed his nascent soul and didn't have time to find Protector Zhan Hongxiu, and the so-called borrowing of the precious treasure will naturally be out of the question...