An Old Friend Comes Calling, Guidance

Lu Qing walked down the mountain, but not to the three Holy Lords; instead, he returned to his own cave.

Although he and Han Lingbai were old acquaintances, since she had come to visit the three Holy Lords, he didn't need to go and join in the fun.

"Brother, you've emerged from seclusion?"

As soon as she returned to her cave, Xiao Yan came out of her meditation room.

It turns out that her cultivation practice has also come to an end.

"Yeah, I just finished, so I'm going out for a walk."

Lu Qing sensed Xiao Yan's aura and smiled, "You've broken through?"

"Yes, brother, I've broken through! I've reached the Foundation Establishment Completion!" Xiao Yan said happily.

"Good, keep up the good work and strive to Tribulation Transcendence and reach the Golden Core Realm as soon as possible," Lu Qing encouraged.

However, he was not surprised by this.

Xiao Yan's talent for cultivation was already exceptional.

However, Lu Qing had always intended for her to focus on honing her foundation, and was not in a hurry to improve her cultivation.

This has made the little girl's foundation in cultivation exceptionally solid and profound.

Now, practicing in a blessed place like the Holy Mountain, one naturally thrives and progresses rapidly.

"Yes, I will!" Xiao Yan clenched her fist, her face full of determination.

Although the little girl didn't say it out loud a while ago, Xiao Li and Five Elements's Tribulation Transcendence had actually affected her somewhat.

After all, among so many people in her family, she was the only one who hadn't yet achieved the Golden Core stage.

Fortunately, she has now reached the Foundation Establishment Completion and is not far from the Golden Core Realm.

"Brother, I'm going back to seclusion!"

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan's enthusiasm for cultivation was rekindled, and she prepared to return to her meditation room to continue her practice.

However, Lu Qing called out to her.

"Don't rush into seclusion. The way of cultivation is to maintain a balance between activity and rest."

Simply shutting yourself away for intensive training, with your mind constantly on edge, can easily lead to less effective results.

Since you just broke through today, relax first and don't rush to cultivate.

"Perfect timing! An old friend might come to visit us later. Come with me to greet her."

"An old friend? Brother, who is it?" Xiao Yan asked, puzzled.

In her memory, there were probably very few people who could be considered old acquaintances.

And those who are qualified to come to the Holy Mountain are even fewer.

So for a moment, she couldn't think of who was involved.

You'll find out soon enough.

Lu Qing smiled slightly, keeping everyone in suspense.

He had also sensed that someone was coming towards the cave.

Soon, while Xiao Yan was still wondering, the voice of the First Holy Master rang out from outside.

"Little Daoist Lu, are you in your cave dwelling?"

"Let's go, Xiao Yan. An old friend has arrived. You'll definitely be happy to see her."

Lu Qing led Xiao Yan outside.

"I am overjoyed to have an old friend visit. It has been a long time since I last saw you, Palace Master Han."

"Sister Ling Shuang!"

At this moment, Xiao Yan also saw Han Lingbai, and her face immediately lit up with surprise as she ran over to her.

"So the old friend you were talking about, brother, was you!"

"Uh..." Han Lingbai, who was about to greet him, paused for a moment upon hearing this and looked at Lu Qing, "Esteemed One know that I have come to the Holy Mountain?"

"I was taking a walk on the mountaintop just now when I happened to see the Palace Master coming over," Lu Qing said with a smile.

"I see." Han Lingbai suddenly realized.

At the same time, he felt that Lu Qing's strength was even more unfathomable.

She hadn't sensed Lu Qing's presence at all before.

Sure enough, even after reaching the Golden Core Realm, the gap in strength between her Esteemed One was still unimaginably huge.

"Congratulations, Palace Master, on successfully passing the Heavenly Tribulation and achieving Middle Grade Golden Core."

Lu Qing was somewhat surprised to sense Han Lingbai's aura.

Judging from the occasional fluctuations in Han Lingbai's aura, she had clearly only recently successfully Tribulation Transcendence.

That's why I can't yet have perfect control over my own power.

However, its aura was not far inferior to that of the three Holy Lords.

"As expected, nothing can be hidden from Your Esteemed One." Han Lingbai revealed a bright smile.

"Since receiving guidance from the Esteemed One, Ling Shuang has returned to cultivate diligently and hone her foundation. Half a month ago, she finally succeeded in Tribulation Transcendence and was fortunate enough to condense Middle Grade Golden Core."

Ten years ago, after the Holy Assembly ended, Han Lingbai went to the Holy Mountain to see Lu Qing and finally received his guidance.

After understanding the impact of the Golden Core grade on one's future cultivation path.

This caused Han Lingbai, who was originally capable of Tribulation Transcendence and breaking through, to ultimately suppress her desire to break through.

It took an extra ten years to solidify the foundation.

Finally, half a month ago, he triggered Red Tribulation Cloud, successfully survived the Tribulation Transcendence, and condensed Middle Grade Mana Golden Core.

Therefore, in her excitement, she only consolidated her cultivation slightly and came to the Holy Mountain before fully mastering the power of the Golden Core Realm, wanting Lu Qing to see the results of her cultivation.

Let him know that she has not let him down.

"Middle Grade Golden Core!"

Upon hearing this, the three Holy Lords all looked at Han Lingbai in shock.

When they first met Han Lingbai, they sensed that her aura was exceptionally powerful.

There were even faint signs that they were going to confront them.

However, they still thought it was because Han Lingbai had cultivated some powerful technique, after all, Cold Water Palace was one of the secret places inherited from the previous Cultivation Era.

The depth of its foundation is beyond the comprehension of outsiders, so it's quite normal that it possesses some profound techniques.

Unexpectedly, it was because Han Lingbai had refined Middle Grade Golden Core.

For a moment, all three holy lords felt extremely envious.

Having also received guidance from Lu Qing, they knew the importance of the Golden Core grade.

The Middle Grade Golden Core that Han Lingbai condensed was far superior to the Low Grade Golden Core they condensed, both in terms of power and potential.

In other words, at least for now, Han Lingbai's path is much smoother than theirs.

"So the Palace Master has condensed Middle Grade Golden Core. No wonder we sensed that the Palace Master's aura was unusual just now," the First Holy Master said with a smile.

"Ling Shuang's success was purely due to luck. Without the guidance of the Esteemed One, I would not have been able to condense Middle Grade Golden Core," Han Lingbai said modestly.

Lu Qing shook his head. "Middle Grade Golden Core cannot be condensed simply by giving guidance. The main reason is that you, Palace Master, can endure the tedium and hone your foundation day after day. Only then can you achieve this."

Upon seeing this, the three holy lords were even more envious.

At the same time, I felt even more regret.

Unfortunately, they were too eager for quick Tribulation Transcendence back then and entered the Golden Core Realm too early.

Otherwise, if one could receive guidance from Lu Qing before undergoing the Tribulation Transcendence.

Perhaps, they might even have a chance to condense Middle Grade Golden Core.

Now, even though it is Low Grade Golden Core, there is still hope that it can be refined and promoted to Middle Grade Golden Core.

But it is a difficult path, and no one can guarantee whether they can do it.

In the following time, Lu Qing welcomed Han Lingbai and the others into the cave, and the Golden Core Realm cultivators began to discuss the Dao.

Although it was called a discussion of the Dao, it was actually Lu Qing who was giving guidance and instruction, while the others listened attentively.

When Lu Qing finished his guidance, Han Lingbai and the others felt they had gained a lot and couldn't wait to go back to seclusion and cultivate to digest what they had learned from this lecture.

As Han Lingbai and the others bid farewell and slowly departed...

Lu Qing watched their retreating figures, but fell into deep thought.