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Chapter 1236: A Misstep
Chapter 1236: A Misstep
"After advancing to the Core Formation stage, I've cultivated for over seventy years. With the additional boost from the Light Clusters, I've finally broken through to the Middle Stage of Core Formation."
Lu Xuan's face lit up with a smile.
The effects of the Leakyless Physique exceeded his expectations and were even more potent than he had imagined. He had initially estimated that he might need to harvest cultivation rewards twice to break through, but he succeeded in one go.
"If I were still in the Tianjianzong, I would undoubtedly be considered a top genius. Even in the current Dongxuan Sword Sect, my cultivation talent surpasses most of my fellow sect members."
"Of course, compared to those at the level of Sword Sons, I still fall a bit short. After all, those individuals possess overwhelming heavenly fortune, supreme root bones, and talents that are one in a billion."
Lu Xuan secretly marveled.
However, with the existence of the Light Clusters, he was fully confident in catching up to, or even surpassing, Mo Yuanfeng and the others. After all, even a true disciple of the Sword Sect might not be able to advance from the early to the middle stage of Core Formation within seventy years.
After absorbing and digesting the massive amount of pill refinement experience, Lu Xuan felt as if he had hundreds or even thousands of pill refinement experiences within a short period. He had a thorough understanding of every detail in the refinement process, and it became second nature to him.
"I estimate that no one in the entire Sword Sect at the Core Formation stage can achieve such a level of refinement for a Five Grade pill."
Lu Xuan marveled in his heart.
He flew into his personal space and carefully sensed the changes after his breakthrough.
"The most noticeable improvement is in Zhen Yuan Legal Energy, which will make using treasures like the Five Fire Seven Bird Fan much less taxing."
The Zhen Yuan Legal Energy within his body surged like a vast ocean, never-ending, making Lu Xuan feel more powerful than ever before.
"Although my physical body has strengthened significantly, the improvement pales in comparison to the previous two. I estimate that I'll need to wait for some time before seeing the results."
After gaining a new understanding of his strength, he returned to his cave mansion.
"For now, I'll keep my breakthrough a secret and let my fellow sect members know after a few years."
With the Leakyless Physique, he could barely conceal his rapid cultivation progress.
But advancing to the Middle Stage of Core Formation in less than seventy years was too fast.
If this news were to leak out, it would cause a huge sensation and might attract unnecessary trouble.
"It's better to keep a low profile."
Lu Xuan didn't want his peaceful farming life to be disturbed by unnecessary troubles, so he decided to temporarily conceal his cultivation breakthrough.
He cultivated the ancient and unique art of the Heavenly Cicada Six Transformations, which excelled in concealing one's aura. Additionally, with treasures like the Heavenly Cicada Remnant, his ability to hide his true cultivation was extremely powerful. Unless a Hua shen lao zu probed, it would be challenging to detect his actual cultivation.
Moving forward, it would become increasingly challenging for him to maintain a balance between the higher-level Spirit Plants and the cultivation-enhancing Spirit Plants.
Soon, two years passed.
In the Spirit Grass Spirit Field, thunderous roars echoed, and lightning flashed. The Five Grade Leiyin Sword Grass and Lei Yuan Jian Grass were about to mature.
After Lu Xuan's meticulous cultivation, two small green jade pots appeared in his hands.
One of the items was a complete 7th-grade treasure from Shenmu Zong, its color more vibrant and its spiritual energy palpable. The other, though slightly less impressive in appearance, was also nearly a 7th-grade treasure, cultivated and harvested by Lu Xuan, who had contributed greatly to the collection of these precious items.
"Two Shenmu Qing Hu brimming with essence, over eighty drops of Wood Elf juice collected over the years, and more than fifty drops of Hunyuan Tree Sap remaining."
"And eight drops of Taiyi Qingling Liquid, enough to hasten the maturity of even an 8th-grade spirit plant."
Lu Xuan contemplated which high-grade spirit plant he should hasten first.
Suddenly, a thousand-zhang sword qi tore through the clouds, its whistling sound echoing through the sky.
"Lu, come here for a moment."
Zhen Jie Main's voice sounded in his ear, an unprecedented seriousness in his tone.
Lu Xuan's heart sank, and he had no time to consider the hastening process further. In an instant, he arrived at the peak of the sword peak.
As he entered the main hall, eight Zhen Jie Peak's Core Formation cultivators, including himself, hurriedly gathered, each with a grave expression.
This was the strongest force Zhen Jie Peak could muster at present. The other Core Formation cultivators were either in secluded cultivation or traveling, making contact difficult.
Zhen Jie Main's figure silently appeared before them.
"I have some terrible news to share with you all."
"Jin, while competing for treasures in Kunyuan Xianggong, nearly lost his life."
No one dared to utter a word, and the atmosphere grew tense.
Zhen Jie Main's expression was stern, and his piercing gaze swept over them, as if countless fine sword auras were leaping in his eyes. The crowd couldn't help but avert their eyes.
"How could Jin, who has been in the middle stage of the Core Formation for hundreds of years and is proficient in the sword path, end up in such a dire situation?"
The moment they received this news, the eight of them were stunned. An elderly cultivator in the middle stage of the Core Formation spoke up.
Although Jin Zai Qian's lifespan was limited, he had indeed reached the middle stage of the Core Formation and was from the Sword Sect. Even if he encountered a late-stage Core Formation cultivator, he would have a great chance of escaping with his life.
"Indeed. Jin's physical body was destroyed, and his soul was severely damaged. He managed to escape with his primordial spirit by using a secret technique and was extremely fortunate to find a fellow sect member from the Hundred Crafts Sword Peak in a nearby realm, who he entrusted to bring his primordial spirit back to the Sword Sect."
"Currently, Jin's primordial spirit is resting in a precious location within the sect. For now, none of you should visit him."
"However, even if his primordial spirit recovers, it will be difficult for him to return to his former self."
Zhen Jie Main's voice paused, carrying a hint of imperceptible melancholy.
Everyone fell silent, and the hall was so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.
Especially for those of advanced age, they couldn't help but feel a sense of sorrow.
"I never imagined that Jin, who was in the middle stage of the Core Formation, would unexpectedly face such a mishap..."
Lu Xuan lowered his head, his heart filled with countless emotions.
"I wonder what terrifying existence he encountered in Kunyuan Xianggong to suffer such severe injuries!"
If Jin Zai Qian, in the middle stage of the Core Formation, was injured to this extent, Lu Xuan's chances of victory in a confrontation would not be high.
"Fortunately, I only need to stay within the Sword Sect, cultivating spirit plants in peace, without taking risks to gather treasures and opportunities."
"Risking my life, fighting against fellow cultivators, against yao beasts, against evil forces, enduring countless trials and tribulations to obtain treasures, may not even compare to the rewards from a single spirit plant in my spirit field."
He secretly felt fortunate for the existence of the Light Cluster.
"Senior Zhen, can we learn what Jin encountered in Kunyuan Xianggong?"
"If he was ambushed and besieged by cultivators from other sects, we must seek justice for Jin."
Yuan Yue asked coldly.
(End of Chapter)
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