Golden Core Realm: Delivering Treasures

Just a few breaths after Azure Water True Person and Thundercloud True Person left, the clouds in the sky above Core Breaking Peak began to change.

A massive black Tribulation Cloud appeared in the sky above Core Breaking Peak.

Within this Tribulation Cloud, purple lightning pulsed continuously, as if accumulating power.

Several breaths passed before a dazzling purple bolt of lightning shot out from the Tribulation Cloud.

"I didn't expect that the power of the first tribulation lightning would be comparable to the full-force attack of Golden Core First Layer cultivator."

Ling Pengyun's expression became more serious.

Just as the first bolt of tribulation lightning was about to strike Ling Pengyun, countless purple array patterns suddenly emanated from the Fourth Rank "Thunder Spirit Tree" beside Ling Pengyun, quickly merging into the descending purple tribulation lightning.

Subsequently, the first purple tribulation lightning was drawn into the body of the Fourth Rank Thunder Spirit Tree, transforming into nourishment for the Fourth Rank Middle Grade Lightning Guiding Tribulation Crossing Grand Array.

The Tribulation Cloud then gathered power for a few more breaths before unleashing a second powerful bolt of tribulation lightning.

The power of this second tribulation lightning was comparable to the full-force attack of a peak Golden Core First Layer stage cultivator.

However, just like before, this tribulation lightning did not harm Ling Pengyun in the slightest. It was absorbed into his body by the Fourth Rank "Thunder Spirit Tree," the core of the Lightning Guiding Tribulation Crossing Grand Array.

Subsequently, all six tribulation lightning bolts followed the same pattern.

At this moment, the dark, ominous Tribulation Cloud in the sky were gathering their final strength for the final blow.

A full hundred breaths passed before the Tribulation Cloud finally finished forming.

A massive bolt of purple lightning, as thick as a water bucket, carrying destructive force, finally struck.

Although this last tribulation lightning was the most powerful of the nine tribulation lightning bolts, comparable to the full-force attack of Golden Core Sixth Layer expert, it was still blocked by the Thunder Spirit Tree, the core of the Fourth Rank Guiding Thunder Tribulation-Passing Array.

This time, however, the Thunder Spirit Tree did not consume the tribulation lightning all at once. Instead, it divided the lightning into strands and slowly transferred them into Ling Pengyun's body.

Immediately afterwards, an ethereal voice came from the Thunder Giant Tree beside them.

"Ling Boy, make good use of the power of this strongest tribulation lightning to temper your body. The Sha Qi of the Kui Water True Evil that remains in your body can also be eliminated with the help of this lightning."

Upon hearing this, Ling Pengyun, who was standing under the Thunder Spirit Tree, was startled and glanced at the Fourth Rank Thunder Giant Tree beside him with surprise.

However, considering that this Thunder Spirit Tree has reached the Fourth Rank, equivalent to the Nascent Soul Realm of a cultivator, it has already developed sentience and has become a sentient being, so it is normal that it can speak human language.

As his thoughts returned to normal, Ling Pengyun's face also showed joy at the upcoming tribulation lightning tempering.

The lightning tribulation that belongs to oneself does indeed have the effect of tempering the body, and the effect of tempering the body is extremely strong.

However, most cultivators wouldn't think of using the tribulation lightning to temper their bodies during a tribulation; being able to safely pass through the tribulation and enter the Golden Core is already considered a lucky thing.

Very few people can truly use the tribulation lightning to temper their bodies during the tribulation period.

As for the Kui Water True Evil, although it has the effect of enhancing physical strength in a short period of time, a trace of Sha Qi will indeed remain in the cultivator's body after the effect of this evil energy ends.

This causes cultivators to suffer from the erosion of their bodies by the Sha Qi every day. However, there are many ways to resolve this Sha Qi. One way is to use tribulation lightning. Many spiritual objects and even some secret techniques can also resolve the baleful aura.

It is also possible to remove Sha Qi by nourishing it with one's own spiritual power, but it will take more time.

At that very moment, wisps of tribulation lightning entered Ling Pengyun's body.

Because these tribulation lightning bolts were all broken into strands, their power was greatly reduced, and they posed no threat to Ling Pengyun whatsoever, at most causing some physical pain.

Ling Pengyun didn't care at all; he just gritted his teeth and endured it.

He focused his mind, constantly drawing the wisps of tribulation lightning that had entered his body to travel throughout his body.

After half a day,

When the ninth lightning tribulation power intercepted by the Thunder Spirit Tree was completely exhausted by Ling Pengyun, Ling Pengyun's not particularly strong physique was actually raised to the level of Golden Core First Layer Body Cultivator with the help of the tribulation lightning.

With just the strength of his physical body, Ling Pengyun was able to withstand Demon Beast at the Golden Core First Layer.

However, he was not Body Cultivator after all and had not mastered the secret techniques of Body Cultivator. At most, he could only fight against Demon Beast at the first level of the Golden Core First Layer. If he wanted to kill them, he would have to rely on the methods of Spell Cultivator.

The dark, ominous Tribulation Cloud in the sky gradually dissipated, transforming into streams of sweet dew that fell from the heavens.

Ling Pengyun waved his hand and absorbed them all into the empty Golden Core.

With the help of these sweet dews, Ling Pengyun's physique, Divine Sense, and cultivation were also nourished.

His Divine Sense and spiritual power were also greatly enhanced.

His Divine Sense, which was already comparable to the Golden Core First Layer, surged three times again, covering a radius of three thousand feet.

The total amount of spiritual power is more than ten times that of a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Consummation Realm, and is comparable to the spiritual power intensity of a cultivator at the Golden Core Third Layer.

The improvement in physical fitness was not significant.

His newly formed Golden Core was also nourished and stabilized, saving Ling Pengyun the trouble of consolidating his foundation in the future.

Even the nectar had miraculous healing effects, and many of his internal injuries were healed.

Once everything had calmed down, Ling Pengyun, who had been sitting cross-legged on the ground, stood up.

He bowed deeply to the Thunder Spirit Tree beside him, expressing his gratitude.

"Thank you, senior, for using the tribulation lightning to help me temper my body."

During the tribulation just now, even if he used all his skills, he could only block the first three lightning bolts at most.

The six bolts of tribulation lightning were simply too much for him to withstand; they were enough to reduce him to ashes.

Not to mention the matter of body tempering.

The Thunder Spirit Tree shook its branches, and ethereal sounds once again emanated from its body.

"No need to thank me. This is a step that all disciples in our sect who are breaking through to the Golden Core stage will take."

Upon hearing this, Ling Pengyun felt somewhat envious.

"If it were Lineage, it would be wonderful to have such a spirit tree."

"When the Yin Yang Primordial Qi is more abundant in the future, it can be transferred to the Lineage's spiritual trees to improve their aptitude and perhaps help them reach a higher realm."

After regaining his senses, Ling Pengyun bowed to the Thunder Spirit Tree once more before stepping down from the mountain peak to the foot of Core Breaking Peak and standing before the group.

The two people who had abruptly left earlier Azure Water True Person and Thundercloud True Person, have returned to this place.

"Many thanks to Thundercloud Grand-Uncle Master and Master for lending this great formation to help me withstand the tribulation and achieve the Golden Core. I will always remember this kindness."

The most senior member Thundercloud True Person, waved his hand and said something indifferently.

"This is your own fortuitous opportunity. If you are unable to condense your Golden Core and fail to trigger the tribulation lightning, our sect's great formation will be unable to help you break through."

After saying this, he patted the Storage Bag at his waist, took out a book and a fist-sized piece of spirit iron that shimmered with blue spiritual light, and handed them to Ling Pengyun.

"That book is the Cultivation Method of our sect's Azure Sea Azure Sky Art for the Golden Core First Layer to Golden Core Sixth Layer. This Cultivation Method is the same as the Azure Sea True Scripture left by your Ling Clan's Ling Zhu."

"It's just that your ancestor Ling Zhu modified my sect's Azure Sea Azure Sky Art, making the spiritual energy and even the appearance and aura of your Lifebound Magic Item's Azure Sea True Scripture different from my sect's Azure Sea Azure Sky Art."

"If you are ever outside in the future, you should modify the aura of this Golden Core level Cultivation Method just like your ancestor did. This will help prevent our sect's enemy sect, the Saint Demon Sect, from seeking you out after you leave the outside world."

"As for that piece of spirit iron, it is a ten-pound, Third Rank High Grade Heavy Yuan Treasure Iron."

"With this ten-pound Heavy Yuan Treasure Iron as the source, it should be enough to reforge your Second Rank High Grade natal Lifebound Magic Item, the Azure Sea Heavy Yuan Treasure Pearl, and help it reach the level of Cone-shaped Magic Tool. In this way, you will also have a magic Law Treasure suits your needs."

"These two items are a gift from the sect to you. If you truly remember this kindness, we hope you will lend a helping hand if our sect encounters difficulties in the future, or if any of our disciples encounter danger while traveling."

"As for that Cultivation Method, apart from you and Ling Yunhong, no one else can see it. You must make Heavenly Dao Oath regarding this matter."

Upon hearing this, Ling Pengyun's eyes immediately lit up.

Just now, when he successfully entered the Golden Core stage, he was troubled by the subsequent Cultivation Method of the Azure Sea True Scripture and the matter of upgrading his Lifebound Magic Item into Law Treasure.

Although the Azure Sea True Scripture originated from the Azure Sea Azure Sky Sect, if the Azure Sea Azure Sky Sect is unwilling to provide the subsequent Cultivation Method, he cannot force them to do so.

Upgrading Lifebound Magic Item to Law Treasure is even more difficult, requiring at least tens or hundreds of thousands of Spirit Stone to accomplish.

Using ten catties of Third Rank High Grade Heavy Yuan Treasure Iron as a source to temper one's Lifebound Magic Item and recast it to the level of Law Treasure, Ling Pengyun dared not even think about it.

Heavy Yuan Treasure Iron is inherently more durable and therefore more valuable than other spirit iron of the same grade.

This makes the price of Third Rank High Grade Heavy Yuan Treasure Iron as high as two thousand Spirit Stone per kilogram in the outside world.

The price of ten catties of Third Rank High Grade Heavy Yuan Treasure Iron is as much as 20,000 Spirit Stone.

Twenty thousand Spirit Stone is not a small amount for Ling Pengyun; it is enough to offset the amount of Spirit Stone he could earn over several years of refining Law Artifact when he was in the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Most importantly, this is something that money can't buy.

Even in the Boundless Sea Region Cultivation World, such events only occur at medium and large-scale auctions.

Moreover, every time this item appears, its price will be 30% to 50% higher than the market price. Ten catties of Third Rank High Grade Heavy Yuan Treasure Iron cannot be bought at an auction without 30,000 Spirit Stone.

Normal Third Rank Low Grade Treasure Iron costs 500 spirit stones per kilogram, Third Rank Middle Grade Treasure Iron costs 1,000 Spirit Stone per kilogram, and Third Rank High Grade Treasure Iron costs 1,500 Spirit Stone per kilogram.

At the same time, Ling Pengyun also understood Thundercloud True Person Thundercloud True Person's meaning from the Cultivation Method given to him.

That Cultivation Method only records the operational route from the Golden Core First Layer to the Golden Core Sixth Layer stage. If Ling Pengyun reaches the Golden Core Sixth Layer stage and wants to further improve his cultivation, he will have no choice but to come to the Azure Sea Secret Realm again and seek help from the sect.

Furthermore, it's likely that this sect also intends to test his potential.

He could understand this move.

After all, he was not a member of the Azure Sea Azure Sky Sect, and no one could guarantee that even if he obtained the complete Golden Core level Azure Billow Sea Art's operating route, he would still have dealings with the sect.

Knowing this, Ling Pengyun accepted the two spiritual items and thanked them with a knowing smile.

"Thank you both for the gift. I will be at your service in the future."

After saying this, Ling Pengyun also made Heavenly Dao Oath based on his cultivation, indicating that he would not pass on the Golden Core chapter of the "Azure Sea Azure Sky Art".

Ling Yunhong also swore an oath based on his cultivation level.

Both Thundercloud True Person and Azure Water True Person were quite satisfied with this.

Afterwards, the two True Person shared some of their cultivation experiences with Ling Pengyun.

These two Golden Core True Person cultivators were both highly skilled, and their cultivation experience was of great help to Ling Pengyun, who was just entering the Golden Core realm.

Ling Pengyun was very grateful for this.

Ling Yunhong and Wang Ying, thanks to Ling Pengyun's good fortune, listened quietly from the side.

This Dao Discussion lasted for almost half a month before it finally came to an end.