Lin Qing was curious, so he asked, "What method?"
Zhu Ci slowly began, "That Daoist sent me word that by cultivating an art called the Heavenly Silkworm Core-Replenishing Art, one could open up another Gang Core within the Mud Ball Palace."
"The Heavenly Silkworm Core-Replenishing Art?"
Lin Qing repeated the name.
He searched through his memories, yet found no impression of it whatsoever.
He had read quite a few ancient texts while overseas.
He knew something of the cultivation arts of every sect and school.
Yet he had never heard this name before.
The only thing that might be related was the Heavenly Silkworm True Art he had obtained from Heavenly Prosperity Pavilion.
"This art is that miraculous?" Lin Qing could not help asking.
He swept his gaze over the surrounding crowd. Quite a few people had clearly heard Zhu Ci's words, and curiosity showed in their eyes.
Lin Qing privately guessed that Zhu Ci had done this deliberately.
As for the reason...
It was most likely to draw out the true mastermind lurking behind the scenes once more.
Zhu Ci gave a bitter smile. "I did not understand it very well at the time either, because this was also the first time I had heard of the Heavenly Silkworm Core-Replenishing Art."
"But that Heavenly Silkworm True Person said this art had been created by the Ten Thousand Nations Ruins Master by chance. It required the resolve to find life in the face of death, as well as supreme perseverance, before one could recast the foundation of a Gang Core."
"Moreover... the process is long and arduous, and success is not guaranteed."
"But for me, at least it is an opportunity."
Lin Qing's heart stirred slightly, and reverence rose within him.
That was because the First Prince before him was