Arrangements

After using the Spirit Communion Dew, Zhu Luomu would be able to strengthen himself with a cultivation art Xingming had taught him when he later formed his Golden Core and faced the Heavenly Tribulation.

For half an hour, it could raise his Foundation Establishment grade from the Sixth Tier to the Seventh Tier, known as Cauldron-Ranked Foundation Establishment.

If Zhu Luomu seized the right moment and used the art at the critical juncture, the grade of the Golden Core he ultimately formed could likewise be raised by one whole grade.

It was only a difference of one grade, but for cultivators, it represented an enormous gulf in combat strength.

That was why, although Ning Ying and Lin Xinghe were both mid-stage Golden Core Realm cultivators, Lin Xinghe could have crushed her if Xue Qianzong had not helped her.

Xingming, who was meditating to recover, twitched his brow and then opened his eyes.

"He's finally appeared. Judging by the aura leaking from him, even that rather good concealment art of his couldn't suppress it.

"His bonded magical treasure has been successfully refined, but after bringing it into his body, he hasn't fully integrated it yet."

A moment later, Zhang Ming stood before Xingming.

"Thank you for allowing me to use the earthfire, Senior. Thanks to you, I've finally achieved what I hoped for."

He bowed to Xingming, who sat above him sipping tea.

"There's no need to call me Senior. Sect Master will do. This also fulfills the sect's promise to you.

"Now that you have a bonded magical treasure, you're stronger than before. Judging by your previous combat strength, you're qualified to serve as a Guest Elder."

Xingming set down his teacup and spoke mildly. He cast a seemingly casual glance at the young man below him and thought, *He's