Cultivation: I have an equipment slot

The new site of the Qingheng School.

The entire Qingheng Sect was filled with ethereal energy and surrounded by spirit birds.

A huge red veil was laid from the entrance of the sect to the main peak.

Around the red gauze were flowers that shimmered with a spiritual light.

Every ten steps, there was a Qingheng Sect disciple guarding the area.

One after another, the cultivators, draped in red gauze, continued to move forward.

These monks included independent practitioners.

There are cultivators from various sects.

They all arrived at the Qingheng Sect with a sense of awe.

The Qingheng Sect at this time was no longer the original Qingheng Sect.

The original Qingheng Sect was merely a sect located in a remote corner of the Zhao Kingdom.

Although there are Golden Core stage cultivators in charge.

But after all, it doesn't involve much of an interest in the interests of the people.

At that time, all the sects knew the power and influence of the Qingheng Sect.

But they don't show much respect.

But it is different now.

Qingheng Sect...

It is already the strongest sect in the Zhao Kingdom.

Moreover, the other side also had a Nascent Soul stage cultivator in charge.

Nascent Soul stage!

This almost gave them control over the entire Zhao state.

To exaggerate a bit, the reason why the State of Zhao is still the State of Zhao is because of this.

That's because of the Qingheng Sect.

It is precisely because of the existence of the Azure Phoenix.

That's why the Hehuan Demon Sect went quiet.

Otherwise, the Hehuan Demon Sect might have already completely conquered the Zhao Kingdom by then.

Now, the leader of the Qingheng Sect is about to become a Daoist couple with someone else.

This applies not only to the Qingheng faction.

This is a major event, even for the entire Tianmu Mountain range and the entire Zhao state.

Big deal.

On this day, ten miles of red bridal procession.

On this day, there was singing and dancing.

On this day, golden lotuses sprang from the ground, and flowers rained down from the sky.

Ok.

The Qingheng Sect spent a considerable amount of spirit stones on this ceremony.

But there's nothing we can do about it.

Although it was just a wedding, it was also an opportunity for the Qingheng Sect to demonstrate its strength.

And the results were excellent.

Following this ceremony.

The influence of the Qingheng faction will expand further.

The Qingheng Sect showed those other sects that they had more than just Nascent Soul stage experts.

There are also cultivators at the Golden Core stage.

Moreover, there has been no break in the lineage of younger cultivators.

This is extremely important for a sect, especially a leading sect.

After all, these sects are now essentially subordinate to the Qingheng Sect.

If the Qingheng School were to die out.

Therefore, they would definitely not work diligently for the Qingheng Sect.

It's like how a country would become unstable if it didn't have a crown prince.

……

After the wedding.

Zhang Yan chose to leave.

He didn't tell anyone except Qingluan.

Before leaving.

He left a portrait of Qingluan.

as well as……

A hairpin.

He bought this hairpin specifically in the Central Plains.

It cost him a lot of spirit stones.

It belongs to a kind of magical artifact.

It can be used for self-defense.

If it weren't for the promise from the Heavenly Dao Sect that they would provide him with a magic weapon during his review process...

He really couldn't afford to spend that many spirit stones to buy this hairpin.

Besides these two things.

To tell the truth.

He really had nothing left to leave Qingluan.

The reason is also very simple.

Qingluan is a Nascent Soul stage cultivator.

Moreover, he is the mastermind behind the Qingheng Sect.

No matter how capable or awesome Zhang Yan is.

That was merely a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator.

Being able to give away a hairpin of magical treasure quality is already quite remarkable.

What else could he give Qingluan besides this?
Should we leave her with a child?

He also thought about it at that time.

But here's the thing.

Cultivators, especially advanced cultivators.

Conceiving is very difficult.

In particular, his cultivation level is still so far behind Qingluan's.

To put it bluntly.

Even his descendants might not be able to get in!

It's also possible that they'll be killed by the Azure Phoenix's powerful defense mechanism when they try to enter.

……

After giving the hairpin to Qingluan.

Zhang Yan then left.

"I'll wait for you to come back." Qingluan said softly, watching Zhang Yan's retreating figure.

Her voice is not loud.

But his tone was full of determination.

He heard Qingluan's words.

Zhang Yan paused in his steps.

But he didn't turn back. If he could, he would certainly like to be a perfect couple with her.

They live and fly together.

But in reality, it's not possible.

Moreover, his departure this time was not just for himself.

It was also for Qingluan's sake.

You should know that he has already replenished his immortal bones.

In other words, his cultivation level will not be hindered.

But the Azure Phoenix is ​​different.

She was born in a wild and untamed place.

There is no secret realm for ascending to immortality here.

There are no legends about replenishing immortal bones.

Putting everything else aside, under these circumstances, Qingluan was able to cultivate to the Nascent Soul stage.

That's already an absolute genius.

do not forget.

Her cultivation was also somewhat hampered by her injury.

Otherwise, she might already be in the late Nascent Soul stage.

However, if Qingluan truly reaches the late Nascent Soul stage, then endless despair awaits her.

after all.

Those who haven't completed their immortal bones cannot advance to the True Self Realm.

Zhang Yan is working hard for this right now.

From the underground world.

Teleported to Middle-earth.

Nothing unexpected happened along the way.

Actually.

It's unlikely that any accidents will occur.

They returned to the Heavenly Dao Sect.

I met Gu Jinsong.

"How about it?
"It's all resolved so quickly?" Gu Jingsong asked in surprise when he saw Zhang Yan return so soon.

He originally thought that Zhang Yan would be gone for at least a year or two after returning this time.

After all, he was going to participate in an assessment this time.

If he passes the test, it will probably be very difficult for him to come back.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yan's round trip only took three months.

He returned before he had even prepared the necessary items for Zhang Yan to form his core.

"I will pass the test, and I will definitely come back," Zhang Yan said softly through gritted teeth.

He has immense confidence in himself.

He believed in himself.

Sure can!
Thinking of this, Zhang Yan himself became excited, and then looked at Gu Jingsong and asked, "So, have you prepared the things I need to form my core?"

"I'm about to form my core!" Zhang Yan's voice was filled with excitement.

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Don't you need to get checked again?
After all, Core Formation is no joke.

I think you might really need to do some more thorough work and fill in any gaps. Let's try to achieve Core Formation on our first try.

Gu Jingsong hesitated for half a breath before speaking to Zhang Yan.

"Need not!
"I think I can do it!" Zhang Yan said without hesitation.

At this moment, his confidence soared, his Dao heart was steadfast, and he was particularly suited to forming his core.

"You wouldn't have failed to prepare all the spiritual items needed for my Core Formation, would you?"
"You are still the number one sect in the Central Plains!" Zhang Yan seemed to have discovered something, and looked at Gu Jingsong with a suspicious expression.

"..." Gu Jingsong looked at Zhang Yan speechlessly.

Even if you see through it without saying it, you are still a good friend.

This guy really loves to poke at people's lungs.

This is bad.

Very bad.

But he was helpless.

After all, it was he who boasted that they could easily handle a mere Golden Core stage spiritual object.

However, he did not expect that Zhang Yan's Core Formation artifact would be so precious.

Some of them can even be used on the Nascent Soul stage.

This is why he hasn't been able to collect all the spiritual items in the past few months.

"It's still a little short."

"But it'll be soon. We already have news about the spirit creature. Just wait patiently."

"good,."

In general, Zhang Yan is quite honest.

Since the other party wouldn't let him ask.

Then he stopped asking.

After all, the other party has already given so much.

Now that they've reached the final hurdle, they must be even more anxious than Zhang Yan.

If Zhang Yan cannot successfully form his core, then participating in the assessment will be a joke.

As for the rewards from the Human Race Alliance, that's even more out of the question.

Moreover, these spiritual items are extremely expensive.

If Zhang Yan were to search for it himself, who knows how much time and spirit stones it would take.

Therefore, he did not refute Gu Jingsong's words.

Instead, he returned to his temporary residence and began to continue comprehending his supernatural powers.

Although he had already mastered all of these supernatural abilities to the maximum level.

But anyway, I'm just idling around.

So he decided to familiarize himself with the material again.

We'll strive to ensure there are absolutely no problems when we reach the Core Formation stage.

A successful completion of the Core Formation in one go.

……

Time flies.

Half a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, Zhang Yan was in seclusion.

At that moment, Gu Jingsong came over with a smile.

"We have prepared the materials you requested, and you can proceed with the Core Formation at any time."

"When do you plan to go?" Gu Jingsong asked Zhang Yan.

"Let's do it now," Zhang Yan said without hesitation.

“en?”
To form the Golden Core now?
"Why don't you pick an auspicious day?"

"No need. Whenever I reach the Core Formation stage, that will be an auspicious day." Zhang Yan refused without hesitation.

What are auspicious days?

That's just an excuse for the weak.

Zhang Yan doesn't need any auspicious days at all!
"Alright, since you've made up your mind, let's go. I'll take you into seclusion." Seeing Zhang Yan's abundant energy and stable Dao heart, Gu Jingsong felt relieved.

They took Zhang Yan directly to a spiritual vein of the Houtian Dao Sect.

"You should cultivate here. You must succeed in forming your core!" Gu Jingsong said to Zhang Yan with some nervousness.

He never doubted Zhang Yan's combat prowess.

They never even doubted his potential.

However, he was genuinely worried about whether he could form a core.

After all, no matter how skilled you are, there's always a chance of failure with this.

And this thing is not subject to human willpower.

The attempt to form the Golden Core failed.

It's perfectly normal for things to be impacted several times.

After all, it's about cultivating immortality.

There's no such thing as success on the first try.

In Gu Jingsong's uneasy gaze.

Zhang Yan entered the secret chamber and began his seclusion.

"Seal off this area and activate the protective array. There absolutely cannot be any problems here."

"By the way, keep a close eye on things. If anything happens inside, notify me immediately." Seeing Zhang Yan enter the secret room.

Gu Jingsong was still somewhat worried.

Then he quickly summoned the guard on duty and gave him instructions.

"Yes, Elder." The cultivator on duty nodded quickly upon hearing Gu Jingsong's instructions, and at the same time looked curiously at the secret room.

He knows it very well.

Although Gu Jinsong is only a Nascent Soul cultivator, his adoptive father is a powerful figure in the Dharma Aspect Realm and one of the actual managers of the sect.

Therefore, Gu Jingsong can be considered to have a great reputation.

But I've never heard of him having any illegitimate children!
If he wasn't an illegitimate child, this guard really doesn't understand why the other party would care so much about the result of a Foundation Establishment cultivator's Core Formation.

This is too abnormal.

Despite this, he still dutifully stayed there to guard the place.

To prevent any accidents from happening, he even shut down the secret room surrounding Zhang Yan.

He was afraid that some unforeseen circumstances might arise that would be difficult for him to handle.

……

And at the same time.

In the secret room.

Zhang Yan took a deep breath and calmed himself down.

Then he sat down on the futon.

His feelings are somewhat complicated right now.

Golden Core stage.

The realm he once looked up to is now within his grasp.

He could even reach out and touch it.

There's something unreal about this.

Even so.

However, Zhang Yan was not affected at all when he was forming his core.

joke.

It's just a mere Core Formation stage.

He will also need a nascent soul, a Dharma body, and a true self in the future.

Ok.

I'm overthinking it.

But this did not diminish his confidence.

First, Zhang Yan took out all the necessary spiritual items before slowly absorbing them.

After absorbing these things.

The magical power within his body was immediately and violently stimulated.

Wave after wave of magical power surged into his dantian.

now.

Within the Dantian.

On the foundation of the Dao, the enormous cauldron looked as if it had been boiled by something.

It kept making gurgling noises.

As more and more magical power was added, the magical power inside the cauldron immediately began to thicken.

It's like cooking a pot of soup.

Now, the soup is getting thicker and thicker as the fire blazes.

Zhang Yan was not surprised by this.

They are even constantly adding spiritual objects to it.

The process of forming the elixir is like simmering soup.

It requires careful attention to the cooking time and temperature.

I don’t know how much time passed.

Zhang Yan has already put all the spiritual materials into it.

By this time, the inside of the cauldron had completely dried out.

Moreover, a five-colored pill appeared.

However, this pill has not yet fully formed.

It still needs some stimulation.

"Form your Core!"

Zhang Yan closed his eyes.

Then I remembered the profound meaning of Core Formation and hand seals in the Taiyi Yantian Record.

With an order.

The pills inside the cauldron suddenly exploded.

They blew Zhang Yan's cauldron to smithereens.

However, the cauldron that was blown apart did not disappear; instead, it transformed into streams of pure magical power, which were absorbed by the pill.

"It's done!"

After absorbing all the spiritual energy, the pill gradually turned into a hazy gray sphere.

A smile immediately appeared on Zhang Yan's face.

The Golden Core of a Golden Core cultivator.

It was gray at first.

As his cultivation progressed continuously.

It will eventually turn completely gold.

What is truly impressive is that Zhang Yan's pill actually has nine orifices.

It's like the nine orifices of a person.

Fantastic.

"Is this the Golden Core stage?" He sensed the changes in the magical power within his body.

A smile also appeared on Zhang Yan's face.

"Now that I've achieved the Golden Core stage, let's start with some spiritual energy." Zhang Yan said, opening his mouth to inhale, and instantly, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth swept in. (End of Chapter)