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Chapter 171: Core Formation Perfection
Chapter 171: Core Formation Perfection
The four white-robed elders frowned and spoke up again, their voices carrying a hint of sternness, "Don't be distracted."
For the martial warriors of the Nine Provinces' court, the purification at the Divine Martial Temple was a rare opportunity.
If they missed this chance due to their unsettled minds, allowing the energy to pass through their bodies without absorbing it, they would regret it for a long time.
As their words fell, the elders simultaneously began to form intricate hand seals.
The Arhat's angry eyes flickered with a hint of spiritual light, as if it was waking up from a deep slumber, its thoughts muddled and gradually regaining focus.
Finally, it turned its head at an extremely slow pace, looking towards the first golden statue on its right. Then, a streak of golden light was drawn out from the Yaksha statue and slowly entered the black-armored youth's body.
The elders silently calculated the time, as this was also an opportunity to assess the participants' talents. The Divine Martial Temple would record any exceptional individuals in their records.
Ten breaths passed in an instant.
They all raised their eyes, waiting for the golden light to leave the youth's body and return to the golden statue.
However, Shen Yi remained seated quietly, and not only was there no golden light, but there was not even a trace of energy leaving his body.
He intentionally waited for a while before looking at the elders, "You can continue now."
The feeling of being enveloped by a warm current was incredibly soothing, and the effect exceeded his expectations.
[Year 1: You skillfully activate the Condensation Technique, consuming the energy of the golden statue. Under the accumulation of powerful energy, the Heaven Devouring Inner Core begins to take shape.]
[Lifespan increased by 200 years.]
One of the white-robed elders' eyelids twitched, and he exchanged glances with the other three, "..."
Could this youth be a transformed Pi Xiu, only taking in and not giving out?
They formed their hand seals again.
The golden statue of the Arhat showed some response, slowly turning its gaze towards the second statue.
Immediately, an identical streak of golden light was drawn out and flowed into Shen Yi's body.
The result was the same as before.
This time, they didn't give him a chance to urge them on. As soon as the ten breaths passed, the third streak of golden light emerged.
Shen Yi sank into inner vision.
Within the energy sea suppressed by the Sun Melt Furnace, a pure white inner core was forming at a visible speed.
[Year 5: You consume the energy of the golden statue, entering the Core Formation Stage.]
[Lifespan increased by 200 years.]
"The current consumption is already equivalent to ten times the usual purification. What kind of Condensation Technique is he cultivating that he hasn't even reached Core Formation Perfection yet?" The elders suddenly felt a twinge of heartache, but before they could say more, they noticed the youth looking at them again.
"Heaven Devouring Pill Devouring." Another elder sighed.
"Which province's Demon Suppressing Commander is he from? It can't be..."
"Qingzhou."
"How is he even more powerful than the last one? I remember that girl could only retain seventy-five percent."
The elders whispered among themselves, their fingers constantly forming seals.
Until the ninth streak of golden light appeared.
[Year 9: Your Heaven Devouring Inner Core is fully condensed.]
[Heaven Devouring Pill Devouring - Beginner Level]
[Remaining Lifespan: 956 years]
Feeling the immense power overflowing from the youth's body, the elders finally breathed a sigh of relief. They looked at the nine golden statues, which had become noticeably dimmer, their expressions filled with uncertainty.
Seeing that Shen Yi still showed no signs of getting up, one of them finally couldn't help but remind him, "Young friend, you've just broken through, and you're at your most saturated state. There's no need to continue, as further purification will have no effect."
Shen Yi's mind was still focused on his energy sea.
He saw that the Heaven Devouring Inner Core, which contained ten times his cultivation, was meekly circling around his own Heaven Devouring Inner Core.
Logically, both were at the stage of a complete core, but the Heaven Devouring Inner Core was clearly several times denser. Its internal energy was connected to the great apertures of his body, flowing through his meridians smoothly and without any blockage.
This was a true display of profound Core Formation perfection!
He manipulated the suppression force and gave the Celestial Demon Outer Pill another slap, tossing it into the corner.
Only then did Shen Yi open his eyes and slowly stand up, politely saying, "I'll trouble you to keep it for me. I'll come back for it next time."
Although the feeling of being bathed in golden light was very comfortable, he wasn't so extravagant as to use this precious opportunity for enjoyment.
Several white-robed elders waved their hands, dispelling the white mist at the Martial Temple's entrance, and watched as the youth walked out of the main hall.
"..."
"So fast? How do you feel?" Jiang Chengyun was a little surprised as he approached.
"It's not bad." Shen Yi slightly stretched his body, and his heart felt a little emotional. The foundation of an entire dynasty, in certain situations, was almost as good as the panel. Fortunately, he could occupy both sides.
In fact, compared to the increase in strength, what he cared more about was the extension of his lifespan.
After all, he had already experienced the profound Core Formation cultivation through the Celestial Demon Outer Pill.
But looking at the lifespan approaching a thousand years, Shen Yi suddenly felt a little dazed, not knowing how to use it at all.
The increase in strength was something he could truly feel.
But for a young man in his twenties, facing such a long period of time, he really had no clear concept.
He would have to live until the end of time...
Shen Yi quickly adjusted his mood and turned to walk towards his residence, "How much longer until the Artifact is ready?"
Jiang Chengyun explained, "It should be soon. Because we also need to collect the court's rewards for other demon hunters in Qingzhou, so it's a bit troublesome... Moreover, we have to attend a banquet at the Prince's Mansion tonight, so it's not urgent to wait a couple of days."
"I won't be going."
Shen Yi returned to the courtyard house. He really couldn't bring himself to be interested in these matters.
Compared to socializing with others, he would rather try to break through the Essence Condensation Realm.
"This..."
Jiang Chengyun sighed helplessly. Of course, the other party had the capital to refuse, but he didn't dare to offend Jinjiang Heir's face, "It's getting late, so I'll go by myself. After all, we're both from Qingzhou, and we can't let Sir Jiang attend the banquet alone."
Although it wouldn't make any difference, having one more person was always better.
"Mhm." Shen Yi nodded.
After Jiang Chengyun turned and left the courtyard, he sat down at the table.
First, he manipulated his breath and felt the difference between using his own inner pill and the Celestial Demon Outer Pill.
Then he closed his eyes and recalled the part about embracing the essence of the Sky Devouring Pill.
Just then, footsteps sounded again in the courtyard.
Shen Yi glanced sideways and saw a tall figure standing silently in the courtyard, her black skirt swaying slightly, her hair reaching her waist, her fair and exquisite face, her bright eyes and white teeth, causing anyone who saw her to breathe a little heavier.
But he keenly noticed that her body under the skirt was a little stiff, as if she wasn't used to this kind of outfit.
Jiang Qiulan slowly walked into the house and sat quietly at the table.
She took out two wine jars from her storage artifact and pushed one towards the youth, saying softly, "Warm up your body."
"Why are you here?" Shen Yi didn't touch the wine jar.
Jiang Qiulan glanced at him and drank a mouthful of strong wine.
Then she wiped the corner of her mouth with her sleeve and exhaled, "Because I suddenly felt it wasn't necessary."
"What's not necessary?" Shen Yi raised his eyebrows.
The girl looked at the wine jar in her hand, and in her clear eyes, there was a surge of determination. Her voice was calm, "With me in Qingzhou, why bother borrowing the hands of others?"
(End of Chapter)
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