Chapter 467: Discussion and Guidance, Invitation from the Holy Mountain

Chapter 467: Discussion and Guidance, Invitation from the Holy Mountain

January 24th, 2025

The Third Sage Sovereign eagerly took the jade slip, treating it as a priceless treasure.

If not for the current circumstances, he would have immediately secluded himself to comprehend and cultivate the knowledge within.

Seeing this, Lu Qing smiled slightly and also put away the golden spiritual pearl.

The inheritance he had recorded for the Third Sage Sovereign was not the complete legacy of the Breaking Heaven Sword Qi.

This supreme inheritance was something he didn't even have the qualifications to cultivate, let alone record into a jade slip.

Such a legacy required one to resonate with the corresponding spiritual essence to comprehend it.

With his current cultivation realm, he was still incapable of recording the Breaking Heaven Sword Qi into a jade slip.

What he had recorded for the Third Sage Sovereign was a combination of his master's sword aura domain and a trace of insight he gained from the inheritance illusion.

By observing the awe-inspiring sword strike of the Breaking Heaven Daoist, he had comprehended a faint trace of the sword intent of the Breaking Heaven Sword Qi and integrated it to create a sword technique.

However, despite the simplicity of this trace of sword intent compared to the genuine Breaking Heaven Sword Qi, it was still exceptionally remarkable.

The Third Sage Sovereign's intuition was not wrong.

If he could thoroughly comprehend this trace of intent, it would not be impossible for him to reach the Primordial Soul Realm in the future.

In the following time, Lu Qing discussed the Dao with the three Sage Sovereigns.

Although it was a discussion, Lu Qing did most of the talking while the three Sage Sovereigns listened attentively.

As time went on, the three Sage Sovereigns began to ask Lu Qing about their doubts and confusions regarding cultivation.

Lu Qing generously shared his insights, providing clear and easy-to-understand answers that left the three Sage Sovereigns feeling enlightened and deeply grateful.

"Young Friend Lu, your words are like pearls of wisdom. Listening to you is far more beneficial than secluding oneself for decades of bitter cultivation."

The First Sage Sovereign expressed his gratitude.

The other two Sage Sovereigns also showed their appreciation.

Lu Qing's explanations had resolved numerous cultivation dilemmas that had plagued them for years.

His insights greatly enhanced their understanding of the Golden Core Realm.

They now had a clearer direction and understanding of how to proceed on their cultivation path.

To be frank, this guidance alone was so valuable that it wouldn't be an exaggeration for them to consider Lu Qing as their master.

At the same time, the three Sage Sovereigns were deeply impressed.

Previously, they had thought that Lu Qing's rapid cultivation progress was solely due to his extraordinary talent.

However, after receiving Lu Qing's guidance, they had to revise their understanding.

Lu Qing not only possessed exceptional cultivation talent but also had an incredibly deep foundation.

His profound comprehension of cultivation far exceeded their imagination.

He seemed to transcend their level, as if he belonged to a higher realm.

No wonder he could create such profound and awe-inspiring sword techniques with just a thought!

Moreover, Lu Qing's mention of the three grades of Golden Core and the nine transformations of the Golden Core further broadened their horizons.

These were secrets they had never known before, and their inherited teachings had never mentioned such matters.

At this moment, the three Sage Sovereigns were genuinely convinced and admired Lu Qing from the bottom of their hearts.

If not for their status and age, they would have impulsively bowed down and accepted Lu Qing as their master!

"It's just a small insight, no need to be so polite," Lu Qing said with a smile.

"The Golden Core Realm is divided into three grades and nine transformations.

There are a total of nine levels within the Golden Core Realm.

Senior Sage Sovereigns, the Golden Cores you refined during the tribulation are all of the lowest grade, and you can only cultivate up to the third transformation.

To make further breakthroughs, you'll need to find a way to refine and elevate the grade of your Golden Core.

Once the grade of your Golden Core is improved, breaking through the realm will become much easier.

This will be the main direction of your future cultivation."

"May I ask, Young Friend Lu, how can we refine and elevate the grade of our Golden Cores?"

The First Sage Sovereign asked humbly.

"Each sect has its secret methods for refining the Golden Core.

But to summarize, there are mainly two approaches.

One is to refine the Golden Core using certain rare treasures, but such treasures are usually difficult to come by.

The second method involves using special secret arts, combined with great willpower and concentration, to gradually refine and enhance the Golden Core through persistent effort.

As for the specific techniques, I know very little about them, so you'll have to explore and comprehend them on your own."

Lu Qing explained slowly.

It wasn't that he was being stingy with his knowledge; he genuinely didn't know the specific methods for refining the Golden Core.

Even in the jade slips left by the gray-robed man and his fellow disciples, only a mention of these methods was made without any detailed secrets for refining the Golden Core.

It seems that the secret method of refining the Golden Core is an extremely precious heritage, even in the Great World, and it's not allowed to be privately passed down among disciples.

"Many thanks for your guidance, Fellow Daoist Lu."

Although they couldn't obtain the method of refining the Golden Core from Lu Qing, the three Sage Sovereigns were still very grateful.

At least they now had a clear direction for their future cultivation path.

They no longer had to fumble through their cultivation like before, and even if they had doubts, they wouldn't have to keep them bottled up inside with no one to consult.

Almost simultaneously, the three of them stood up and bowed deeply to Lu Qing.

Lu Qing didn't avoid their gesture and calmly accepted their bow.

The guidance he had given them wasn't a specific cultivation technique, but it was a cultivation experience even more valuable than a technique.

As the saying goes, a true teaching is passed down in a single sentence, while a false teaching fills countless volumes.

Sometimes, a true enlightenment can come from just a single sentence, opening one's mind and leading to sudden realization.

Moreover, the guidance he had provided was a set of rules summarized by countless predecessors and powerful cultivators in the Great World.

This was the ultimate truth of cultivation, and its value was immeasurable, especially for their small world with an imperfect cultivation system.

So, Lu Qing deserved this bow.

Lin Zhirui, standing nearby, was left dumbfounded by this scene.

The three Sage Sovereigns had performed the Master's Salute, indicating that they considered Lu Qing's guidance worthy of being their teacher!

This was shocking to Lin Zhirui, who had always held the three Sage Sovereigns in great reverence.

After their discussion, the three Sage Sovereigns bid farewell and prepared to leave the cave abode.

Lu Qing's guidance had given them much to ponder, and they were eager to retreat and meditate on their newfound insights.

Lu Qing understood their eagerness and did not try to stop them.

After Lin Zhirui also took his leave, Lu Qing settled down in the cave abode.

With a slight movement of his spiritual sense, he retrieved the Golden Spirit Pearl.

Lu Qing extended a wisp of his divine soul power and infused it into the pearl.

Since the third Sage Sovereign had already erased the original soul mark, Lu Qing easily imprinted his own soul mark on the pearl, refining it.

Once the Golden Spirit Pearl acknowledged Lu Qing as its master, it transformed into a radiant beam and entered his forehead, reaching the central space of his spiritual aperture.

Unlike the Fire Spirit Pearl, which had attempted to seize the central position, the Golden Spirit Pearl calmly followed the mysterious trajectory and revolved around the Earth Spirit Pearl without any signs of contention.

It was like a proud swordsman, only doing what it believed to be right.

As the Golden Spirit Pearl circled several times, a unique connection formed between the three spirit pearls.

Suddenly, Lu Qing's perception of the remaining two spirit pearls intensified.

He closed his eyes and carefully sensed their presence.

An understanding dawned on him: "The remaining two spirit pearls, the Wood Spirit Pearl in the Far West, and the Water Spirit Pearl in the East Sea... After the matters at the Holy Mountain are concluded, I shall set out to gather them."

Lu Qing eagerly anticipated the changes that would occur once all five spirit pearls were united.

His perfectly condensed Golden Core, formless and possessing all five elements, seemed to resonate naturally with the five spirit pearls.

He had a premonition that once all five pearls were gathered, he would gain immense benefits.

After savoring this anticipation for a while, Lu Qing calmed his emotions.

He took out a jade talisman and briefly informed his master of the situation, mentioning that he might stay at the Holy Mountain for some time.

Then, he entered a state of cultivation.

With such rich spiritual essence in the Holy Mountain's cave abode, he couldn't afford to waste it.

As Lu Qing secluded himself at the Holy Mountain...

The entire world began to stir, following the actions of the Holy Mountain.

...

The Bright Moon Sect was one of the major sects in Central State, wielding significant influence even before the revival of the world.

It dominated a vast territory in Central State, unafraid of any other Central State power except for the Holy Mountain.

Of course, with the changes in the world and the revival of essence qi, the sect's strength had grown significantly in recent years.

Many elders had broken through to new realms, and their power had increased exponentially, especially with the recent success of two Supreme Elders in transcending the tribulation and achieving the Golden Core Realm.

The Mingyue Sect's attitude towards the Holy Mountain had become somewhat enigmatic.

At this moment, as the Sect Master of Mingyue Sect looked at the several Holy Mountain messengers before the young lord, his expression was one of amusement.

"Messenger, you mentioned that the three Holy Sovereigns wish to convene a sacred assembly, inviting all sects and factions under the heavens to the Holy City to discuss important matters?"

"Indeed. The three Holy Sovereigns feel that after the revival of the heavens and earth, chaos has once again engulfed the world, making life difficult for the common people.

They wish to invite all the sects to gather in the Holy City a month from now for a sacred assembly.

The purpose is to reestablish order following the revival of the heavens and earth and maintain stability in the world.

They aim to prevent a situation where the people suffer and evil deeds proliferate."

The leading messenger, dressed in white, stepped forward, holding out the golden invitation with both hands. "This is the invitation personally sealed by the three Holy Sovereigns. Please, Sect Master Su, take a look."

The Sect Master of Mingyue Sect's expression flickered slightly. The invitation in the white-robed messenger's hand began to flutter without any wind, suddenly flying out and landing in his hand.

He opened the invitation, and a faint pressure washed over him, causing his heart to skip a beat.

At the end of the invitation, three distinct magical power imprints appeared.

The content of the invitation was similar to what the white-robed messenger had said.

After examining and pondering over the three imprints for a while, the Sect Master of Mingyue Sect felt a chill in his heart.

He raised his head and smiled, "Please convey my message to the three Holy Sovereigns. The Mingyue Sect will definitely attend the assembly at the appointed time."

The white-robed messenger nodded, "Since the invitation has been delivered, Sect Master Su, we still have invitations to deliver to other sects. We shall take our leave now."

After the Holy Mountain messengers departed, the Sect Master of Mingyue Sect's expression gradually turned somber, becoming somewhat inscrutable.

He stared at the invitation for a long time, then suddenly spoke, "Elder, Second Elder, what are your thoughts on this matter?"

Two figures suddenly appeared beside the Sect Master, and one of them took the invitation from his hand and examined it.

They paid particular attention to the three magical power imprints, scrutinizing them for a while.

One of them sighed, "No wonder they've occupied the Holy Mountain for a thousand years; these three old monsters possess magical power far surpassing mine."

The other figure also took the invitation and sensed it, "Indeed, the other two are fine, but the First Holy Sovereign's magical power is so powerful that it can cause the spiritual energy of the surrounding heavens and earth to fluctuate. His cultivation is extraordinary.

Even if you and I joined forces, we might not be able to match him."

"Is the First Holy Sovereign that formidable?"

The Sect Master of Mingyue Sect's expression changed upon hearing this.

He had not yet completed his tribulation and achieved the Golden Core Realm, so while he could sense the power of the three magical power imprints, he couldn't fully discern their differences.

Hearing the two elders' wariness of the First Holy Sovereign, he couldn't help but be surprised.

"He is the first person to achieve the Golden Core Realm since the revival of the heavens and earth. He is indeed formidable.

In my opinion, his cultivation has already surpassed ours."

The elder sighed.

"Elder, what about this sacred assembly..." The Sect Master of Mingyu Sect asked hesitantly.

"Let's go and take a look. It'll be a good opportunity to see what those three old monsters are up to."

...

Unlike the amicable Mingyue Sect, another major sect in Central State, the Guyuan Sect, had a different reaction.

The elders of Guyuan Sect looked at the golden invitation with cold smiles.

"They want to convene a sacred assembly to reestablish the order of the world?

Do those three old monsters think it's still the same as before? Do they believe they can still dictate the rules of the world?

What qualifications do they have to make rules for the world again?"

"They're just three old men who can't leave the Holy Mountain. What can they do even if they've reached the Golden Core Realm? Do they still think they can control the world?"

"It's time to teach those stubborn old monsters a lesson and make them see reason!"

"This sacred assembly is a perfect opportunity for our Guyuan Sect. It's time for a change in the leadership of the world."

...

In the Western Territory, at the Qingyang Temple.

Several elderly Daoists were also examining a golden invitation.

"The three of them from the Holy Mountain still have such ambition, wanting to reestablish the rules of the world?"

"Their true bodies can't leave the Holy Mountain. Don't they fear that this will ruin the reputation of the Holy Mountain?"

"The three Holy Sovereigns don't seem like people who act without consideration. They must have something else up their sleeves."

"Interesting, I'm curious to know what gives them such confidence."

"Let's go and take a look. After all, the world has been in turmoil lately, and it's time to restore peace."

(End of Chapter)

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