Xiaoxiao.

After nine days of quiet recuperation and rest, Kuangzheng's physical condition has become fully stable and robust.

However, due to the previous thrilling battle, all of his spiritual energy was completely depleted, leaving not a trace.

At this moment, he looked pale and slightly weak, but these were not insurmountable obstacles for him.

After all, what he gained from this life-or-death struggle was far more than just a lucky survival; it was a miraculous experience that turned misfortune into blessing.

Looking back, the worrying problem of spiritual energy disturbances had always haunted him, but now, even without the help of the precious resource of the Vermilion Fruit, he no longer needed to worry about it.

All because of that chance encounter, he unexpectedly achieved complete fusion with the inheritance and successfully devoured the three spirits into his body.

In this way, the path choices that had previously left him confused, bewildered, and indecisive instantly became clear.

At this moment, Kuang Zheng felt as if a bright lamp had been lit in his heart, illuminating the winding yet hopeful path of cultivation ahead.

The problem that had plagued his mind for many years was finally solved, and only then could he truly embark on the long and arduous journey of cultivation that he had dreamed of.

"...Cultivation is divided into twelve stages: Foundation Establishment, Enlightenment, Fusion, Heartbeat, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Out-of-Body, Spirit Division, Body Integration, Void Reach, Mahayana, and Tribulation Crossing. Each stage is further divided into three levels: Initial, Middle, and Final."

In the vast and mysterious world of cultivation, there is an unwritten rule: cultivators of the same level can sense each other's cultivation level.

However, if the difference in cultivation level between the two parties exceeds three stages, this sensing ability will be greatly reduced, and it will even become extremely difficult to determine whether the other party is a cultivator.

Of course, this is just a common phenomenon under normal circumstances.

You should know that in this world of cultivation, which is full of fantasy and endless mysteries, there are still many magical secret techniques that are unknown to the world!

That being said, figures like the famous Zhang Sanfeng and the legendary Peng Zu were genuine Golden Core cultivators!

The Golden Core stage is the highest realm pursued by all major schools of Taoism in Penglai—the Golden Core Great Dao!

Once a cultivator breaks through to the Golden Core stage, they will experience a tremendous transformation in their lives, with their lifespan being extended to an unprecedented degree.

This is why, in the eyes of ordinary people, these people with extraordinary abilities and longevity are practically like gods descended to earth.

It is precisely for this reason that people hold them in high esteem and bestow upon them the prestigious title of "Land Immortals."

During this time, aside from accompanying Ying Yue on leisurely strolls to relax, Kuang Zheng spent most of his time explaining to them a series of basic knowledge about cultivation.

From the most basic and easy-to-understand introductory skills to the profound and mysterious advanced methods;

From the key points of cultivating various wondrous techniques to the numerous trials one must face when advancing to different realms...

He spoke frankly and without reservation, all in order to help them better understand this mysterious and alluring realm of cultivation.

After all, cultivation was completely foreign to them, and since they had finally acquired knowledge in this area, they naturally wanted to share it.

This will be of great help to the group's future cultivation and their assessment of their physical condition. They are bound by a deep bond of life and death, so they will naturally correct each other and not hold back.

Wu Ren's face was full of longing, his eyes shining brightly, as if he could already see the glorious scene of himself stepping into a higher realm in the future. He said excitedly, "It is amazing that the Golden Core stage has such powerful abilities and supernatural powers!"

It's hard to imagine what kind of world-destroying power one would possess if they could cultivate to the Tribulation Transcending stage!

"I'm afraid that by then, the whole world will tremble."

Hearing Wu Ren's longing words, Kuang Zheng couldn't help but smile slightly and said slowly, "This is an undeniable fact. You must know that even the Three Spirits, although they developed self-awareness very early on and have experienced countless years of vicissitudes, their cultivation level is still only at the Foundation Establishment stage."

Even the most powerful of them, Zhanling, has only just reached the peak of the early Foundation Establishment stage.

In the world of cultivation, the difference in strength between individuals increases tenfold with each step they ascend.

Moreover, the further one progresses in cultivation, the more obvious this disparity in strength becomes.

Once cultivators break through to the Nascent Soul stage, they can wield astonishing powers akin to those of gods and demons, such as moving mountains and overturning seas, and turning clouds and rain.

Therefore, from a purely intuitive perspective, the gap between different classes is simply like heaven and earth, as different as clouds and mud!

After hearing Kuang Zheng's explanation, Ying Yue not only failed to understand the reason, but also felt as if her head was filled with a tangled mess, becoming increasingly confused.

He frowned, full of doubt, and asked, "According to what you just said, Lü Chunyang is only at the Golden Core stage, which is still far from the legendary Tribulation Transcending stage! If that's the case, why is he suddenly facing a tribulation?"

After saying this, Ying Yue turned her gaze to Wu Ren, who had been silent all along, as if she wanted to get some answers or inspiration from him.

Kuang Zheng glanced at Wu Ren before slowly replying, "In my opinion, Lü Chunyang must have reached the end of his life, but he still felt a deep attachment to this world, which is why he had the idea of ​​performing the dissolution of his body."

Unfortunately, his own cultivation was far too weak and shallow, and in the end, he failed to achieve his goal, suffering a tragic end with his body and soul scattered and his spirit destroyed.

Upon hearing this, Wu Ren nodded slightly, agreeing with Kuang Zheng's statement, and added with deep feeling, "Indeed, it is as Kuang Zheng said, and that is also the case in my memory."

Looking back, it's clear that Lü Chunyang was nearing the end of his life and his time was up, which is why he recklessly chose to forcibly perform the art of self-dissolution in an attempt to prolong his life.

Unfortunately, despite his best efforts, he ultimately failed.

However, besides the difficulty of the number of times he could perform the ritual, he seemed to encounter an unexpected situation during the process. Whether he was attacked or due to the inherent great risks of the ritual itself remains unknown.

Wu Ren's words made Kuang Zheng feel like he had grasped something, but upon closer reflection, it seemed like something was missing.

Reason told him that Lü Chunyang's death was not so simple, but the facts made him doubt his own conjecture.

He couldn't quite put his finger on it, but a knot formed in his heart.