Jade Screen Peak.
Moon-Gazing Pavilion.
Chen Shuangbai arrived at the top floor of the pavilion, sealed the four doors, took out the golden censer, put in an incense pill, and flicked it with his finger. A faint fragrance slowly floated up and rose in wisps of aroma.
Amidst this pure fragrance, the pure gold birdcage was opened, releasing the Flowing Light Flame Bird.
This bird was quite intelligent; even after gaining its freedom, it refused to fly away. Instead, it landed in front of Chen Shuangbai, its eyes quietly watching him, as if looking at something unseen by others.
"Thanks a lot."
Chen Shuangbai said softly, and then, following the method given to him by True Lord Qingchen, began to circulate his magical Law Power and released the suppression of the demonic light. After the suppression was removed, the demonic light, which had originally been reduced to a wisp of gray-green, climbed back onto Chen Shuangbai Golden Core like a winding vine, covering it with a faint layer of wood grain.
Chen Shuangbai activated his magic, letting the Flowing Light Flame Bird land on the jade table in front of him. He saw the spirit beast gently open its red beak, from which a crimson light gradually emanated. The gray-green demonic light covering the Golden Core core was gradually peeled away and fell into the bird's beak.
After an unknown amount of time, the wisps of gray-green smoke that the demonic light transformed into were swallowed by the Flowing Light Flame Bird.
After swallowing the last wisp of demonic light, the spirit bird let out a small burp, its crimson-gold feathers shining even brighter, and it even let out two happy cries.
It was clearly well-fed and watered, and its mood had improved considerably.
Chen Shuangbai looked inward and saw that his Golden Core was crystal clear, without any impurities. The sluggish feeling that had bothered him for so long had also completely disappeared.
"Although the pills were helpful, and the [ Lunar Rites Golden Core ] itself possessed many mysteries, suppressing this substance was easy and not particularly troublesome... but leaving it on the Golden Core would always be a scourge."
He exhaled a long breath, feeling refreshed all over, his Divine Sense cleared considerably, and his Law Power flowed much more smoothly.
Perhaps because she had finally shaken off the demonic light, Chen Shuangbai breathed a sigh of relief, only to find that her cultivation had improved once again.
Jiujiu!
Once the bird had eaten and drunk its fill, it hopped onto Chen Shuangbai's shoulder and gently nuzzled against him.
Chen Shuangbai reached out and gently stroked the back of the Flowing Light Flame Bird. The bird comfortably squinted its eyes, made a series of cooing sounds, and then rubbed its head against his fingers, appearing quite affectionate.
Thank you very much.
Chen Shuangbai smiled slightly and took out a Spirit Feeding Pill for it.
After meditating for a while and confirming that his chronic illness was completely gone, Chen Shuangbai opened the four gates and let Feiguang and the others who were guarding outside in.
As soon as Feiguang entered, he looked at his master and saw that his master looked relaxed and calm. He smiled happily, but when he turned his head and saw the Flowing Light Flame Bird on the jade table, he became wary.
The spirit bird seemed to be impacted by the aura of Feiguang, the king of snow mountain birds. Its eyes rolled back, and it fell straight to the ground, falling into a state of suspended animation.
Upon seeing this, Chen Shuangbai couldn't help but chuckle.
He reached out and gently patted Feiguang's head, saying, "Don't be rude."
Feiguang, Chen Shuangbai's first contracted spirit beast, has been with him for over twenty years. It has been by his side since Chen Shuangbai was Qi Refining cultivator, witnessing him condense his Golden Core and achieve his current illustrious reputation.
Feiguang somewhat petty, harboring a natural hostility towards any Demon Beast that dared to steal her place in Chen Shuangbai's heart.
But he was also tolerant.
Like the two young cranes sent by the White Feather Crane Clan, they paid homage to him, recognized him as their leader, and followed his lead in everything. They were also able to tolerate demons.
But what's wrong with your bird?
Feiguang stalked the Flowing Light Flame Bird, which was trying to sneak up, and the bird froze again, seemingly about to feign death. But Chen Shuangbai patted Feiguang and laughed, "Alright, don't scare it."
"It just helped me remove the demonic light; you should thank it!"
Upon hearing this, Feiguang suppressed his fierce aura, tilted his head to examine it, and muttered, "That's more like it!"
With the Peak Master's old ailment cured, everyone on the peak was naturally happy.
Chen Shuangbai took the opportunity to have Juanniang prepare more spiritual food and summoned several spirit beasts from the peak, intending for everyone to gather together and share the good news.
It's a pity that of his four disciples, only Gao Yi remains by his side.
Chen Fuguang is still in Ning Country, Chen Yazhen is still in the Zhao Kingdom, and as for Lu Xiangyuan... he is said to be traveling, but no one knows where he went.
"Never mind, they should be at the Foundation Establishment anyway, so nothing serious should happen."
Young eagles eventually need to leave the nest and soar on their own.
Whether one soars through the sky like an eagle or returns with broken wings ultimately depends on one's own destiny and character.
After the banquet ended, Chen Shuangbai returned alone to the top floor of the Moon-Gazing Pavilion.
Feiguang flew in from outside, and upon landing, transformed into a young man clad in a flowing golden feather robe. He stepped forward and bowed, saying, "My lord, I wish to attempt to break through to the Golden Core."
Chen Shuangbai turned to look at Feiguang.
Feiguang had followed him the longest and received the most gifts. In addition, his bloodline showed some signs of reversion to its ancestral form, and he had been at the Foundation Establishment Perfection stage for several years now.
On Jade Screen Peak, the spiritual energy is abundant, and with the daily tempering by the Essence of the Moon, Feiguang is already qualified to attempt to break through to the Golden Core.
only...
Chen Shuangbai looked at it from left to right, but still felt it wasn't quite enough.
He suddenly remembered something.
That old eagle in the Late Golden Core Stage of Great Li Mountain, whose lifespan is nearing its end!
If we could obtain its inner core and let Feiguang use it to temper his physical body, wouldn't the probability of him achieving the Golden Core stage increase considerably?
However, in these turbulent times, the very journey from the Jing Kingdom to Great Li Mountain is fraught with danger... which must be carefully considered.
Chen Shuangbai pondered for a moment, then said, "Wait a little longer. I will ask the True Lord within the sect if there are any suitable precious pills for your Demon Beast body, or other methods... It's always better to be on the safe side!"
Feiguang nodded in agreement.
For him, Chen Shuangbai's words were always something he had to listen to.
Just two days later, Chen Shuangbai was planning to return to the sect to ask True Lord Qingchen, but a messenger from the sect came to report that someone had defected from the sect and caused casualties!
"Defecting the sect?"
Chen Shuangbai abruptly stood up from his jade throne, his sharp gaze fixed on the messenger who had brought the news. He said in a deep voice, "Tell me in detail, who betrayed the sect? What are the casualties?"
The messenger knelt down, his tone tinged with resentment, clearly suppressing his anger, and said, word by word, "Peak Master of Tianquan Peak, Head of Yulu Hall, Yan Nanlai!"
Yan Nanlai?
Chen Shuangbai's first reaction was that it was impossible!
Yan Nanlai was his senior brother by seniority, and also the father of Yan Heng, his senior sister... Although he wasn't a close friend of Yan Nanlai, they had met several times.
For many years, he has served as the Peak Master of Heavenly Spring Peak, the head of the Jade Dew Hall, and one of the three third-level Alchemist of the Jade Spring Sect!
He wielded considerable power within the Jade Spring Sect and was known for his steadiness and pragmatism, enjoying an excellent reputation within the sect. Now, nearing the Core Formation stage... how could he possibly commit such a heinous act as betraying the sect?
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