I Seek Immortality Through Serendipity

Chapter 523: Chapter 352: 2,800 Strands, Black Eyes in the Cliff!_2

Thunder Flying Waterfall, suspended upside down, surging endlessly.

Behind him, the two-thousand-zhang Myriad Phenomena Thunder Mist floated continuously, drawing in countless Spiritual Qi.

This scene, akin to the presence of an Immortal God, if witnessed by mortals, would surely lead them to bow in reverence.

Within such cultivation, several months passed in the blink of an eye.

"Late-stage Golden Core is truly extraordinary..."

The Thunder Flying Waterfall halted, Gu Yuan opened his eyes, introspecting the endlessly surging mana within his body, could not help but sigh.

Cultivation at the late-stage Golden Core is entirely different from the previous stages.

From late-stage Golden Core to Golden Core Peak, you need at least four thousand strands of mana.

Generally speaking, a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, after breakthrough, receiving the Power of Heaven-Earth infusion, will see their mana increase by at least five hundred strands, reaching two thousand five hundred strands.

That is to say, for a late-stage Golden Core cultivator to breakthrough to the Daoist Embryo Realm, they need at least another one thousand five hundred strands of Gold-Attribute Magical Power.

However, the mode of cultivation at late-stage Golden Core differs significantly from the early and mid-stages.

During the early and mid-stages of Golden Core, although cultivators exhibit clouds and mists with continuous anomalies, the Spiritual Qi they can truly absorb is only within a few miles, tens of miles if strong.

But at late-stage Golden Core, anomalies coalesce, and thousand-li Spirit Qi surge like a vast ocean, pouring in, allowing cultivators to rapidly accumulate mana.

The speed of cultivation is multiplied by several times or more?

In the past, cultivators needed a year to accumulate one strand of Gold-Attribute Magical Power, but with anomalies, at the very least, they can accumulate five strands!

If the anomaly is strong and the Root Bone is excellent, six, seven strands, or even ten strands are not impossible.

Typically, as long as a cultivator can breakthrough to the late-stage Golden Core before seven hundred years old, there is hope to glimpse the Daoist Embryo Realm.

The earlier the breakthrough, the greater the chance naturally.

And now, Gu Yuan has only been cultivating for less than two hundred years.

The hope is immensely great.

However, breaking through to the Daoist Embryo is exceedingly difficult, and no one can guarantee it.

"Let it go!"

Recollecting his chaotic thoughts, Gu Yuan stood up, gazed at the sky filled with clouds and mist, then his Token at his waist flashed with green light, and his figure vanished instantly.

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Yunji Sect, Luling Peak.

This peak is also one among Yunji Sect’s main peaks. It was named "Luling" because, when Yunji Sect was founded, a Tier Four Seven-Colored Deer King transformed and joined the sect, designated as a Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast by Yunji Sect’s founder.

This Demon King, skilled in Enlightenment, was a natural Spirit Beast with extraordinary realm, far from ordinary Demon Beast, truly a spiritual being who attained the Dao, thus monopolizing a peak to enjoy Yunji Sect’s offerings.

As time passed, this deer had long since passed away, but the name of the peak remained preserved.

Now, the peak master of this peak is a half-demon cultivator with deer spirit lineage, titled "Master Xuanlu," renowned at Golden Core Peak cultivation.

At this moment, Master Xuanlu was in a bamboo pavilion on the peak, brewing tea for an elder.

The elder’s face was aged, but his eyes remained bright and spirited, showing no signs of weariness. He was none other than the Great Demon of Cloud Dream Marsh, the Three-headed Infant Fox.

"Calculating the days, today should be the day that person exits seclusion. I should congratulate you in advance, Fellow Daoist, for extending life by three hundred years and continuing your charm..."

Master Xuanlu lifted the teapot, poured a cup of golden tea for the Three-headed Infant Fox, and smiled in congratulations.

"It’s just prolonging the inevitable..."

The Three-headed Infant Fox sighed softly, his expression somewhat melancholy.

"Hahaha, Fellow Daoist should not act in front of me. We have known each other for almost four hundred years; how could I not know? You’re not someone who greedily seeks enjoyment for those three hundred years!"

"Moreover, this past year, you’ve frequently visited the market in my Yunji Sect, visiting old friends. Such a big move, how could I not know?"

Master Xuanlu immediately laughed, uncovering the "melancholy" of the Three-headed Infant Fox.

"Made you laugh, Fellow Daoist..."

The Three-headed Infant Fox raised his tea, drank it in one go, apologizing.

This matter is of grave importance, he must act cautiously, believing he had been discreet enough, but now it seems that it could not escape the insight of those with intentions.

"No problem, I’m not a person who talks too much, and my Yunji Sect isn’t a sect that resorts to force and plunder, Fellow Daoist can rest assured."

Master Xuanlu shook his head slightly, indifferent.

In fact, those seeking Longevity Fruits are all aiming to breakthrough to Daoist Embryo or Demon King.

Yet, how many can truly succeed?

In this world, those who can challenge the Daoist Embryo all have reliance and opportunities.

His Yunji Sect wouldn’t covet one after another, and in fact, most opportunities are actually fruitless efforts.

He possesses deer spirit lineage, skilled in Enlightenment, though he admires the Three-headed Infant Fox’s breakthrough means, he ultimately restrained the restlessness within.

"Nonetheless, Fellow Daoist must still be cautious."

"The market in my Yunji Sect isn’t entirely secure; there are many late-stage Golden Core cultivators outside, always watching for an opportunity, some people might catch traces."

Master Xuanlu composed his mind, offering a warning to the Three-headed Infant Fox.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist!"

Upon seeing this, the Three-headed Infant Fox’s expression immediately became solemn, expressing his gratitude seriously.

The reason he chose Yunji Sect for purchasing spiritual materials and artifacts is precisely due to appreciating Yunji Sect’s demeanor and mindset towards cultivation.

This sect’s endless charm is not an empty boast; the True Scriptures of Technique are all orthodox from the Profound Sect, with extraordinary mental disposition, and great reputation.

However, Master Xuanlu’s advice was correct, there is no wall that doesn’t let wind through, not all cultivators have this kind of disposition. It seems that over the past year, his actions have been somewhat impatient.

"Boom!"

As the Three-headed Infant Fox was contemplating how to retrieve the situation and better conceal his whereabouts, suddenly, a faintly deep thunderous light flashed forth.

"What is this?!"

The Three-headed Infant Fox was startled, unable to resist looking up.