Sun Chengzu Begins Core Formation!

On Purple Firmament Peak, Shi Jian lay in the Thunder Pool, listening to the Lord Rat recount the detailed events reported back from the Supreme Purity Sect.

Silence fell for a long while.

The purple-gold lightning arcs in the Thunder Pool rose and fell continuously, just like Shi Jian's emotions, which fluctuated constantly, remaining silent for a long time.

"Core Formation."

Shi Jian let out a breath of stale air, as if he had breathed a sigh of relief, and his whole body relaxed.

"Yes, Shi Yin has successfully Core Formation."

The Lord Rat squatted by the pond, also filled with many thoughts...

Everyone knows that Core Formation is extremely difficult, but few know the price and fortuitous opportunity that a Demon Beast must pay to Core Formation on the Profound Spirit Continent, where Human Race reign supreme.

But in the end, it was all worth it.

With Shi Yin Core Formation, the various Demon Beast races gained an extra asset!

Now, Shi Yin is based in the heart of the Supreme Purity Sect, bearing the title of "Sect Guardian Spirit Beast," protected by the Nascent Soul Sect, receiving offerings from the sect, and cultivating the sect's top-tier Spirit Vein.

This position is more effective than any concealed weapon.

Soon, Shi Jian fell into a deep sleep again. The lightning liquid submerged his body, and the violent lightning subsided into silence.

Shi Yin has now Core Formation.

The most direct impact was that White Cloud Temple's status in the Clear Azure Kingdom rose to a new level.

Outsiders only know that White Cloud Temple is good at cultivating spirit beasts, and even a spirit beast sent to the Supreme Purity Sect was able to cultivate to the Golden Core.

How profound must the White Cloud Temple's own cultural heritage be?

In fact, White Cloud Temple is now ranked among the top ten Golden Core sects in the Clear Azure Kingdom.

With two Golden Core cultivators in charge, and a "Sect Guardian Beast" nominally registered within the Supreme Purity Sect, the sect commands the Ming Province Northern Protectorate, and its affiliated direct forces are spread throughout Transformation Province and Yuan Continent.

With that kind of scale, once it's launched, everyone will have to think twice.

But as lively as it may be.

But there is another matter, which is the most important thing for White Cloud Temple right now!

Return to Origin Sword Tomb.

Sun Chengzu has been in seclusion for a long time.

Over the years, the Sword Tomb has been calm and still, like a stagnant pool.

In the eyes of many cultivators at White Cloud Temple, this silence was not necessarily a bad thing. The quieter it was, the more it showed that Sun Chengzu was still honing his foundation and was not in a hurry to make a breakthrough.

Impatience leads to chaos, and chaos leads to failure.

Being cautious and preparing thoroughly is never a bad thing.

That winter was exceptionally cold.

Five heavy snowfalls hit the villages and towns under the jurisdiction of White Cloud Temple, collapsing many houses. The sect stepped in to provide relief, which didn't cost many Spirit Stone; it was considered a good deed.

Business in White Cloud Immortal City, on the other hand, is booming.

The post-war boom was still in full swing, and prices for all kinds of goods remained high. Everyone at White Cloud Temple was quietly making a fortune.

Only the Sun Clan line remained quiet.

Those disciples of the Qi generation, who were promoted by Sun Chengzu to manage the family business, dutifully guarded it, neither vying for anything nor causing trouble.

The offerings due will be paid in full, and the share due will not be exceeded.

They kept such a low profile that people almost forgot the existence of the Sun Clan.

But nobody really forgot; everyone is waiting.

Wait for that person in the Sword Tomb to give an answer.

Success or failure?

To live, or to die?

Return to Origin Sword Tomb is located deep in the Southern Mountain Range of White Cloud Temple.

This place is White Cloud Temple, Blessed Land for Sword Dao built over hundreds of years of painstaking efforts, and also the foundation upon which White Cloud Temple has continued to this day.

Within this Blessed Land.

A Sword Dao Heaven and Earth Qi rises and falls, waiting for someone to use it.

Sun Chengzu secluded himself in the Sword Tomb to cultivate his mind.

Over the years, he first honed his cultivation from the Foundation Establishment Late Stage stage to the Foundation Establishment Perfection, and then spent a lot of time repeatedly refining his Dantian meridians to make final preparations for Core Formation.

This level of patience is rare even among the younger generation.

To this day.

The Spiritual Qi surrounding the Return to Origin Sword Tomb began to fluctuate slightly. The two Sun Clan disciples guarding outside the tomb exchanged a glance, their expressions changing drastically.

"Quickly, go and report this!"

The news first reached Lu Xun.

Lu Xun down the clan affairs file in his hand, remained silent for a moment, then got up and walked out of the Law Enforcement Hall to rush to Purple Firmament Peak to report to the Ancestor.

Upon hearing the news, Shi Jian slowly awoke and seemed to be moved.

"Has it finally arrived?"

"Yes." Lu Xun stood by the pool, his robes flickering in the lightning. "The Spiritual Qi around the Sword Tomb has begun to loosen. Judging from Senior Brother Sun's temperament, it shouldn't drag on for too long."

"Spread the word."

"Core Formation is no ordinary feat; if anything were to happen, someone would need to be outside to provide backup."

"Disciple understands."

Lu Xun and went down the mountain. After taking a few steps, he heard Shi Jian's voice coming from behind him:

Lu Xun.

"Exist."

"If he succeeds, White Cloud Temple will have three Golden Core cultivators in charge. You are currently in the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, so you still need to work harder and not let others look down on you."

Lu Xun paused for a moment, then smiled.

"I understand."

Outside the Return to Origin Sword Tomb, everyone eagerly awaited the arrival of the sword.

On the peaks of various mountains in the north, Lei Zhen, leading two Lei Bao, Lei Kuang and Lightning Bear Kuang, squatted on a hilltop beside the Sword Tomb, watching from afar.

Kuang Dou and Lord Rat huddled together, silently observing the changing situation.

"What, even Lord Rat and Kuang Dou Fighter would get nervous over a human?" Shuang Yu walked over and squatted down to the side.

"I dislike Human Race, so why would I be nervous?"

The Lord Rat said with a disdainful look, "It's just a matter of doing some calculations. If he succeeds, won't the Sun Clan be able to turn things around?"

"Now that things have turned around, the lives of both branches of my Rat Race will naturally improve."

"Back then, my Rat Clan had a close cooperative relationship with the Sun Clan. If they fall, the interests of my Rat Clan will also be harmed."

"Otherwise, why would I be frowning over this Human Race?"

Upon hearing this, Shuang Yu nodded silently, without offering any rebuttal.

They all knew the significance of this Core Formation; the Sun Clan had declined to this point and was now on the verge of extinction.

Success! White Cloud Temple will now be presided over by three Golden Core cultivators.

It ranks among the top sects in the Clear Azure Kingdom, second only to the various Nascent Soul sects.

But if we lose, it will mean utter destruction!