Perfected Golden Core Realm! Thanks to [Luciola of a Nation's Capital] for All the Gifts!

After finalizing the plan to undergo tribulation transcendence at Azure Emperor's Garden, Xu Changqing began considering how to accelerate his cultivation.

Although Red Maple Valley was peaceful, its spiritual energy was not as dense as that of Azurewood Peak, where his master and senior siblings resided. With the support of a spirit vein there, it was better suited for his final push.

That evening, Xu Changqing found Ruo Qunshuang. Pressing close to her, he shared his thoughts. "Shuangmei, I plan to move to Azurewood Peak for a while and focus on raising my cultivation. What do you think?"

Ruo Qunshuang chuckled softly. "Cultivation means seizing opportunities. I'll keep watch over Red Maple Valley—the disciples' cultivation, the care of the spirit fields, and the recent situation of the Qihu Sun Clan. I'll look after it all, so cultivate without worry."

Warmth filled Xu Changqing's heart. "It's wonderful having you."

Ruo Qunshuang said with a smile, "I'm your Dao companion."

The two gazed at each other. When emotions ran deep... there was no need for words.

The next day, Xu Changqing packed lightly and headed straight for Azurewood Peak.

The moment he arrived, he happened to run into his fourth senior brother, Gu Qiao, who asked curiously, "Junior Brother Changqing, why did you come here so early in the morning?"

Xu Changqing did not hide it and answered at once, "Before, all my attention was on farming, and I neglected my cultivation and advancement in realm. Now I'm preparing to rise and chase after you all, closing the gap as soon as possible."

Gu Qiao smiled and patted his shoulder. "Go chase after Eldest Senior Sister, Second Senior Brother, and Third Senior Brother. Don't chase a salted fish like me—I'm not even at a higher realm than you."

Though teasing,