The Method of Seeking the Golden Core!

They successfully evaded the overwhelming wave of Divine Sense probing from the Great True Person.

Deep within Qi Yun's Purple Mansion, in the vast void of [Great Luo Heaven], that point of dark golden spiritual light breathed a sigh of relief, no longer as tightly bound and hidden as before.

The light rippled and spread out, quickly outlining the silhouette of the small golden tree.

Although it was countless times smaller than the external entity, it was only about a foot tall.

However, the flowing dark gold patterns, the faint "Kaiyuan Tongbao" inscription among the branches and leaves, and the ancient and noble aura originating from the source are all identical.

The moment the phantom took shape, it stretched like a human, then emitted a wave of unrestrained spiritual energy. "Hahaha! A few old scallions, you think you can catch me?"

Pooh!

Cultivating so much that your mind becomes rigid, you have brute force but no ability to adapt!

They seemed to have completely forgotten how they had just fled in a sorry state and narrowly escaped death, as well as their current predicament of being dependent on others.

Wealth Connects to the Divine's tone was filled with the smugness of surviving a calamity and disdain for the seven Great True Person.

"You're pretty good, kid!"

The spiritual fluctuations of the Wealth Connects to the Divine carried a condescending admiration, like a senior praising a junior.

"They have courage and determination, and dare to make decisions at crucial moments."

To achieve this [Supreme Dao Foundation] at such a young age would surely make one a dazzling talent worthy of being enshrined in the Lingyan Pavilion during the Great Tang!

I will remember this kindness today and repay it handsomely in the future!

Its tone was quite generous, and it made a remarkable promise.

"In the future?"

Qi Yun's will projection became clearer, his brows slightly raised as he gazed at the small tree phantom that was talking eloquently within his Dao Foundation.

"That's not what you said when you sent that telepathic message for help."

You said that as long as I help you this time, you will be given an incredible fortuitous opportunity.

"That's right." The Wealth Connects to the Divine's branches seemed to twitch slightly, then he said confidently, "When have I ever gone back on my word? I said I would bestow upon you an immense fortuitous opportunity, and isn't that fortuitous opportunity right before your eyes right now?"

As it spoke, it stretched out a slender branch that shimmered with a dark golden luster and pointed to itself.

"I am [the Wealth Connects to the Divine], the seventh of the twenty-four Nation-Suppressing Imperial Weapon of the Great Tang."

It was created with the intention of "May the Kaiyuan Tongbao coin prosper for ten thousand generations".

Although I have temporarily lost my physical form, my spiritual essence remains intact, and my Daoist spirit endures!

Today, by a twist of fate, I am able to be by your side.

Is there any greater fortuitous opportunity in the entire world?

To have formed such a karmic bond with the spirit of an Imperial Weapon, and to have gained my favor to temporarily reside there, will be of unimaginable benefit to your future cultivation and enlightenment!

It spoke with great conviction, as if it were giving Qi Yun a huge favor.

Qi Yun narrowed his eyes slightly, a barely perceptible glint of cold light flashing within them.

"Your Excellency, are you trying to renege on your debt?"

"Wait a minute—" Suddenly realizing something, Qi Yun's eyes flickered slightly. "What do you mean by 'by my side'?"

"Hehehe----" The Wealth Connects to the Divine emitted a dry laugh-like spiritual fluctuation, causing the branches and leaves to sway without wind.

It means exactly what it says.

Young friend, look! My physical body is now trapped by those old geezers working together. My remaining spiritual essence is like a rootless duckweed, with nowhere to go.

It paused, its tone becoming sincere yet helpless. "Since you've been so kind as to lend a helping hand in this crucial matter, why not go all the way and see it through to the end?"

Let me stay here with you for a while and cultivate my spirituality.

Your [Great Luo Heaven] Dao Foundation is profound and extraordinary, with a supreme position, making it an excellent place to hide and nurture your spirit.

"Let's discuss this further once things have calmed down, shall we?"

The adhesive packaging is so annoying!

Qi Yun sneered inwardly, fully understanding the [Wealth Connects to the Divine]'s intentions.

It wasn't just "temporarily residing" here; it clearly saw the profound mystery of its own Dao Foundation, which could perfectly conceal its aura and seemed to have boundless potential, so it wanted to take refuge in it!

The so-called "generous reward in the future" is nothing but an empty promise.

It just wants to stay put and not leave!

It can't be kept anymore----

Qi Yun's mind raced, and murderous intent began to rise.

This Imperial Weapon's spirit is intertwined with the legacy of the Great Tang, the True Lord's schemes, and the struggle of the Great True Person.

The weight of cause and effect was enough to crush his mere Foundation Establishment cultivation into dust.

Once their whereabouts are exposed, I will be the first to be crushed!

Secondly, if True Lord -level being were to personally examine the soulless Imperial Weapon's true form, would their all-encompassing abilities allow them to see through this "Golden Cicada Sheds Its Shell" trick?

Is it possible to trace this connection back to oneself through the Unseen link?

If the Wealth Connects to the Divine can deceive the Great True Person, can he deceive the True Lord?

Finally, this spiritual being is cunning and slippery, seemingly amiable but actually full of empty words and utterly devoid of integrity.

Who knows, once it recovers somewhat, might it take over the reins?

The risk is too high!

There are too many uncontrollable factors!

Thinking of this, the cold glint in Qi Yun's eyes suddenly became clear and sharp, like an ice blade drawn from its sheath, coldly locking onto the small tree phantom in the void of [Great Luo Heaven].

Almost simultaneously, the entire [Great Luo Heaven] seemed to sense Qi Yun's thoughts and decisions, and began to undergo changes!

Rumble----

The chaotic energy, which had been flowing calmly and constantly changing, suddenly accelerated and became violent!

Those phantoms that evolved into all things— Sword Qi, rune light, stardust, mountains and rivers, and Black Coffin —all emitted a low hum, exuding a chilling hostility and suppressive power, pressing towards the small tree phantom from all directions!

The void trembled, and the Dao intent surged!

A boundless will, originating from the [Supreme Dao Foundation] and surpassing all laws, began to revive, as if the entire world had "come alive" under Qi Yun's killing intent.

We must completely crush this foreign, malicious "foreign object"!

"Young friend! Wait! Don't act rashly!"

Sensing Qi Yun's murderous intent, Wealth Connects to the Divine panicked.

This guy—he's really ruthless!

It truly has the ability to completely obliterate its own spirituality within this Dao Foundation!

"Young friend! Let's talk this out! Don't resort to violence!"

[The Wealth Connects to the Divine] hurriedly suppressed all his slickness and wishful thinking, his spiritual fluctuations filled with urgency and pleading.

I won't let you get away with this!

You have achieved the [Supreme Dao Foundation], the road ahead is vast, but the challenges are immense! Especially—"

It paused abruptly, as if having made up its mind, and then threw out what it considered to be the most compelling and substantial bargaining chip to Qi Yun: "I know the [Supreme Dao Foundation]'s method for seeking gold and proving the Dao!"

These words were like a thunderclap!

The originally boiling, violent, murderous intent [Great Luo Heaven] was momentarily stilled by the surging chaotic energy and myriad phenomena!

Qi Yun's cold gaze, which had been fixed on the illusory tree, suddenly froze, then burst forth with an unprecedented sharpness.

"Seeking Gold—The Path to Enlightenment?!"

"That's right!" Seeing Qi Yun's reaction, [Wealth Connects to the Divine] felt a little more at ease and quickly struck while the iron was hot, his spiritual fluctuations becoming extremely solemn and mysterious.

"Seeking gold from ordinary Dao Foundation is as difficult as ascending to heaven."

For those seeking the Golden Core, the [Supreme Dao Foundation] is even more difficult.

Only by conforming to a unique method of enlightenment can one perfectly integrate the supreme status with the Great Golden Core and lay an unparalleled Dao Foundation!

Otherwise, even with a strong Dao Foundation, one might be trapped in the Foundation Establishment and never have a chance to reach the Golden Core stage!

"Even within our Great Tang, very few people know of this method!"

Its words struck Qi Yun's Dao heart like a heavy hammer!

The method of seeking gold and proving the Dao in [Supreme Dao Foundation]!

This is undoubtedly Qi Yun's most crucial, most pressing, yet most perplexing path forward in his cultivation.

Although he knew that his Dao Foundation was extraordinary and his future was bright, he also vaguely sensed that if he wanted to obtain gold in the future, it would be as difficult as when he Foundation Establishment, thousands of times more difficult than that of ordinary cultivators.

Unexpectedly, this seemingly cunning and shameless spirit of the Imperial Weapon actually knew such a shocking secret!

The riot in the entire [Great Luo Heaven] gradually subsided, but the heavy pressure and cold scrutiny still shrouded the [Wealth Connects to the Divine]'s spirituality.

"Tell me your method for finding gold," Qi Yun said, his coldness fading as a gentle smile appeared on his face. "You can stay here as long as you want."

In the void of [Great Luo Heaven], the branches and leaves of the illusory dark golden tree seemed to stretch out almost imperceptibly.

The fluctuations in the Wealth Connects to the Divine consciousness also lessened.

"Don't be hasty, young friend."

The Wealth Connects to the Divine's tone softened noticeably. "This method of seeking gold points directly to the Great Dao, and is profound and mysterious, which cannot be fully described in words."

Although you have an extraordinary foundation and have forged the [Supreme Dao Foundation], you have ultimately not even touched the threshold of the "Great True Person".

"The tempering of the Divine Soul and the understanding of the Dao realm are still lacking."

"If I were to pour all the profound secrets, as vast as the sea of stars, into your mind at this moment, it would not only be of no use, but would be like forcibly stuffing a map of a mountain into the arms of a child."

Not only will you not remember a single thing, but your Divine Soul will also be shaken, and your Dao Foundation may be cracked as a result.

Moreover, such a torrent of information concerning the fundamental principles of the Tao is extremely difficult to completely conceal.

The subtle fluctuations it causes are like beacon fires in the dark, extremely difficult to conceal.

When that time comes, our intertwined auras will be exposed, and that will be a truly irreversible catastrophe, a loss that outweighs any gain.

"If the time is not right, forcing it will only bring trouble; this is an unchanging truth throughout history."

Faced with this reasonable and even seemingly considerate explanation, Qi Yun did not immediately refute it.

His eyelids were slightly lowered, and the look in his eyes flickered uncertainly.

The silence lasted for about three to five breaths, and the lines of his lips, which were originally slightly sharp due to his coldness, relaxed almost imperceptibly.

"Furthermore," seeing that a preliminary consensus had been reached, the Wealth Connects to the Divine fluctuations seemed to become more active.

"To show my sincerity, and also to ensure a more secure start for our relationship—well, our destiny—I'll give you an extra piece of news."

This message concerns the very foundation of your Dao Path, and even—your very life and fortune.

Its intent slowed, each word clearly imprinted deep within Qi Yun's mind, each word seemingly carrying the echo of ancient bells and chimes, "The Supreme Dao Foundation grants you unparalleled potential to be the most respected among your peers and to fight beyond your realm. However, the Way of Heavenly Dao is balanced; what you gain must be compensated for."

Such extraordinary foundations, from the very beginning, bear a great karmic burden.

"What great cause and effect?" Qi Yun's expression suddenly hardened. The branches of the Wealth Connects to the Divine swayed gently in the void without wind, then slowly uttered four words as heavy as a thousand pounds, seemingly capable of crushing the stars. "Supreme—Unique."