In fact, the Red Phoenix Sect's intention was simple: as long as it could raise the odds, no matter by how much, Guan Hongxiu should attempt Core Embrace at Liba Beach.
If it had been somewhere else, Red Phoenix would truly have had to consider the sect's reputation. But here with Feng Jun... did Red Phoenix still need to care about appearances? So many disciples had come here in turns for divinations.
Moreover, Feng Jun's divinations really were reliable. Since this could increase the chances of Core Embrace, was there any need to consider anything else?
Five days later, Bai Luan arrived with her master and Scarlet Luan. Not only did they bring the Glory Merit Drum, but they also brought a portable Golden Core Cave Dwelling—one specially prepared for those attempting the Golden Core stage.
The Golden Core Cave Dwelling was placed inside the Red Phoenix Sect's Branch Academy. It was essentially an alternative Spirit-Gathering Formation and Defensive Formation. It could directly lock onto an Earth Vein, drawing upon earth energy to better attract spiritual energy.
If the cave dwelling was placed inside the Branch Academy, the tribulation lightning might damage the Branch Academy. However, there was no helping it. If the cave dwelling were placed outside the Branch Academy, they might not be able to find a suitable Earth Vein anytime soon, which could affect Guan Hongxiu's chances of successfully achieving Core Embrace.
In any case, as long as Guan Hongxiu successfully transcended the tribulation, what did it matter even if the entire Branch Academy was destroyed?
The Red Phoenix Sect began making preparations, and the commotion immediately alerted both the Supreme Clarity Sect and Azure Steel Sect. Red Phoenix already had three Golden Core cultivators here—Qu Jianlei, Xiao Meng, and Xia Nishang—and now not only was another