Breakthrough to the Eighth Layer of Golden Core

"It just so happens that my cultivation has stagnated, and I cannot advance any further until I obtain the Heavenly Dao Qi."

Seeing that Chen Nianzhi still felt a pang of heartache, she added, "Moreover, without drastically consuming Natal Essence Blood and soul, how could one possibly transform into an existence comparable to a Nascent Soul True Lord using only the Water-Vein Jade and the Five Elements Essence?"

"Hmm." Chen Nianzhi nodded, then took out another Precious Pill: "Back then, in the battle, the Red Flood Dragon Demon Emperor's body fell into our hands. I refined its flesh and blood into this Precious Pill to replenish your Essence Blood."

Jiang Linglong took the Precious Pill, feeling a slight warmth in her heart.

"..."

Time flies, and seven or eight years have passed in the blink of an eye.

After several years of recuperation, Jiang Linglong's physical body and soul recovered to about 80-90% of their original state. In her spare time, she also exhausted her Five Elements Essence and finally successfully cultivated her Natal Great Divine Ability.

On this day, a large amount of Spiritual Qi continuously gathered in the Seclusion Chamber in Azure Lotus Isle, and it continued for three full days before gradually dissipating.

Chen Nianzhi opened her eyes in the Seclusion Chamber, only then sensing that the power emanating from her body was becoming increasingly powerful, having increased by a full 20% compared to before her seclusion.

"Eighth Golden Core Layer."

Chen Nianzhi muttered to herself, a slight smile appearing on her face.

After reaching the Eighth Golden Core Layer, his cultivation was only one step away from the Golden Core Grand Completion. The surge in his Law Power also greatly increased his combat strength.

He emerged from his seclusion, and Jiang Linglong, who had been protecting him, put away the ancient book in her hands, then smiled and said, "Your breakthrough this time has greatly enhanced your Law Power; it seems quite successful."

"Hmm." Chen Nianzhi nodded and said, "At this rate, I'm afraid I'll be able to break through to the Nascent Soul realm within sixty years."

"Then let's wait for the Heaven-Earth Resonance."

Jiang Linglong waited, then said, "A while ago Daoist Zixu came to Azure Lotus Isle and invited you to go to the Azure Luan Continent together."

"However, since you were in seclusion, he went ahead of time."

"Oh?"

Chen Nianzhi's eyes flickered slightly. After considering for a moment, she said, "We don't have enough Heavenly Crystal. We only have some Divine Ability Cultivation Method to offer, which may not be enough to exchange for satisfactory treasures."

Back then, Chen Nianzhi used up all seventy Heavenly Crystal she had to purchase the Water-Vein Jade. Although her Lineage has been acquiring more over the years, they have only managed to accumulate a few dozen Heavenly Crystal.

They currently possess many precious treasures, but only a handful are worth exchanging for Tier 5 treasures.

Their Life-bound Spirit Treasure and Second Primordial Embryo are both priceless and cannot be traded. The Sun-Moon Twin Wheels have done them a great favor, so they cannot be exchanged for them either.

They also possessed a Golden Rhinoceros Immortal Sword and a Three-Treasure Glazed Armor, both of which were powerful artifacts of the level of Demon-Refining Supreme Treasure.

However, such treasures are extremely rare, and they are reluctant to trade them unless absolutely necessary.

In addition, they also possessed a Fire-Vein Jade, a Nascent Soul Formation Pill, and a Earth Mother Qi.

Nascent Soul Formation Pill and the Fire-Vein Jade are extremely precious. The Nascent Soul Formation Pill was left by Chen Nianzhi to the Old Clan Leader. The Earth Mother Qi is one of the necessities for forging the Earth Dao Nascent Soul and the Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul, and they still felt it wasn't enough.

The only thing that could be exchanged was probably the Fire-Vein Jade, but the Fire-Vein Jade was extremely precious, and Chen Nianzhi wouldn't part with it unless she encountered a truly valuable treasure.

Seeing Chen Nianzhi's expression, Jiang Linglong said, "Although my Six Directions Eight Desolations Cauldron is mainly fire-attribute, it is most suitable to fuse with fire-attribute Treasure Gold. Your Blazing Fire Return-to-Ruins Sword has also been successfully forged."

"We don't have many treasures at the moment. If we want to acquire suitable treasures, we can exchange this Fire-Vein Jade for it, but we need to consider it carefully."

Chen Nianzhi nodded and then said, "Now that our cultivation is not far from the Nascent Soul realm, it's time to prepare for breaking through to the Nascent Soul."

Hearing him say that, Jiang Linglong's eyes flickered slightly, realizing that what Chen Nianzhi said was very important.

The Heavenly Dao Qi was one thing, but they only had one strand of Earth Mother Qi, not even enough for two of them. How could such a small amount of resources allow them to break through to the Nascent Soul?

With this thought in mind, she looked at Chen Nianzhi and asked, "What are your plans?"

"A Earth Mother Qi is worth around two hundred Heavenly Crystal, almost equivalent to a mid-grade Mid-Grade Demon-Refining Supreme Treasure."

Chen Nianzhi spoke calmly, calculating the treasures she lacked. "If we want to purchase the Earth Mother Qi, we need to gather at least two hundred Heavenly Crystal."

"Now, if we don't sell our Demon-Refining Supreme Treasure, we only have two options..."

As he spoke, Jiang Linglong nodded slightly.

They would naturally be reluctant to sell the Golden Rhinoceros Immortal Sword and other Demon-Refining Supreme Treasure unless absolutely necessary. So, if they wanted to obtain these treasures, they would either have to kill the Demon Emperor or explore the ruins.

Nascent Soul Demon Emperors are extremely wealthy, with both their Nascent Soul and natal treasures being of extremely high value.

However, such beings are extremely difficult to kill, and there is great danger involved. Even though Chen Nianzhi and Jiang Linglong are exceptionally strong, they are not confident of success at all.

Besides that, there's exploring ruins. Ruins are incredibly rare in the world, but Chen Nianzhi happens to know about one.

"Lin Daoyang's dying wish was to entrust me with the task of going to the ruins of the Azure Void Sect and bringing back their sect's most precious heirloom."

"Now that nearly three hundred years have passed, it's time for me to fulfill this long-cherished wish."

Chen Nianzhi spoke slowly and deliberately, but there was a hint of seriousness in her eyes.

The dangers of the Eastern Sea Cultivation World far exceed those of the current cultivation Immortal Realm in the Eastern Wilderness. Back then Azure Void Sect was destroyed in the Mo Yuan Cataclysm, and no one knows if any of its members still exist.

Jiang Linglong also looked somewhat solemn. After a long pause, she said, "The Outer Realm Demons destroyed the Azure Void Sect, so they probably won't give up that invaluable Fifth-Tier Spirit Vein. The ruins of the Azure Void Sect must still contain remnants of high-level demons."

She then smiled and said, "However, although the Outer-Realm Demon are powerful, most of their souls have long been sold to the Demon God. They live in a daze, unaware of the will of heaven and ignorant of the ways of formations."

"They must still be using the Azure Void Sect's formation, so if we can infiltrate them and regain control of the Azure Void Sect's formation, we might be able to kill them."

"That's what I think too. Let's go to the East Sea to investigate. If we can make a move, then we will; if we're not confident, then we won't."

Chen Nianzhi spoke calmly, then paused slightly, her gaze becoming serious as she said, "Let's also take a look at Rama Island."

"Rama Island."

Jiang Linglong's eyes flickered slightly, and she smiled, saying, "You still remember Qing Ji."

"Of course I remember."

Qing Ji was the creator of the Ren Shui Qing Lian Tai. She was originally a celestial beauty with extraordinary talent, but she died halfway through her journey due to the machinations of the Liu family of Luo Mo Island in the East Sea.

Later, Jiang Linglong gave Qing Ji's Azure Lotus Ren-Water Scripture to Chen Nianzhi, allowing Chen Nianzhi to obtain the precious Ren-Water Azure Lotus Platform.

For hundreds of years, he had been sharp and outspoken, offending too many enemies. If it weren't for the fact that the Ren-Water Azure Lotus Platform stored one or two times the extra Law Power, he probably wouldn't have been able to repeatedly use Divine Ability powers and magical Law Treasure that consumed a great deal of energy to kill his great enemies.

It can be said that although the Ren-Water Azure Lotus Platform cannot be used directly against enemies, its importance even surpasses that of any of Chen Nianzhi's Life-bound Magical Treasure.

With such a significant Karmic Retribution at play, how could Chen Nianzhi forget it?