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Chapter 508: A Visit from an Old Friend, Guidance
Chapter 508: A Visit from an Old Friend, Guidance
Lu Qing made his way down the mountain, but not to the three Sovereigns. Instead, he returned to his own Cave Manor.
Although he and Han Lingshuang were old acquaintances, since she was visiting the three Sovereigns, there was no need for him to join in the commotion.
"Brother, you’ve emerged from seclusion?"
As soon as he returned to the Cave Manor, Xiao Yan walked out of her meditation chamber.
It seemed her cultivation had also reached a temporary conclusion.
"Yeah, I just finished and decided to take a walk."
Lu Qing sensed Xiao Yan’s aura and smiled. "Made a breakthrough?"
"Yes, Brother! I’ve reached Foundation Establishment Perfection!" Xiao Yan said with great joy.
"Excellent. Keep it up and strive to transcend the Heaven Tribulation and achieve the Core Formation Realm." Lu Qing encouraged her.
However, he wasn’t surprised.
Xiao Yan’s talent for cultivation was naturally exceptional.
In the past, Lu Qing had deliberately focused on strengthening her foundation rather than rushing her to advance in cultivation.
As a result, the young girl’s foundation was now incredibly solid and deep.
Cultivating in a blessed land like the Holy Mountain, she naturally progressed at an astonishing pace.
"Sure, I will!" Xiao Yan clenched her fist, her face determined.
Recently, although she hadn’t said anything, Xiao Li’s and Wu Xing’s successful transcendence of the Heaven Tribulation had somewhat spurred her on.
After all, among the many in the family, she was the only one who hadn’t yet achieved the Golden Core.
Fortunately, she had now reached Foundation Establishment Perfection, and the Core Formation Realm was within reach.
"Brother, I’m going back into seclusion!"
With this thought, Xiao Yan’s enthusiasm for cultivation was rekindled, and she was about to return to her meditation chamber.
But Lu Qing called her back.
"Don’t rush into seclusion just yet. The path of cultivation requires a balance of effort and relaxation.
Continuously secluding yourself in intense practice can lead to mental strain, making it counterproductive.
Since you just broke through, take some time to relax and enjoy it. No need to rush into cultivation right away.
By the way, an old friend might come to visit us soon. You can join me in welcoming her."
"An old friend? Brother, who is it?" Xiao Yan asked, puzzled.
In her memory, there weren’t many people who could be called old friends, and even fewer who had the right to visit the Holy Mountain.
So she couldn’t immediately think of anyone.
"You’ll find out soon."
Lu Qing smiled, keeping it a mystery.
He had already sensed someone approaching the Cave Manor.
Soon, while Xiao Yan was still puzzled, the voice of the First Sovereign sounded from outside.
"Little Daoist Lu, are you in the Cave Manor?"
"Come on, Xiao Yan. An old friend is here, and you’ll be delighted to see her."
Lu Qing led Xiao Yan outside.
"An old friend’s visit is a great pleasure, Palace Master Han, it’s been a long time."
"Sister Lingshuang!"
At this moment, Xiao Yan saw Han Lingshuang and her face lit up with surprise. She ran over.
"So, Brother, you meant her!"
"Um..." Han Lingshuang, who was about to greet them, was momentarily taken aback and looked at Lu Qing. "Did the Sovereign know I was coming to the Holy Mountain?"
"I was taking a stroll on the mountaintop and happened to see Palace Master approaching." Lu Qing smiled.
"I see." Han Lingshuang understood.
She was even more impressed by Lu Qing’s strength.
Earlier, she hadn’t sensed his aura at all.
Indeed, even after achieving the Core Formation Realm, the gap between her and the Sovereign’s strength remained unimaginably vast.
"Congratulations, Palace Master, for successfully overcoming the heavenly tribulation and achieving a middle-grade golden core."
Lu Qing sensed Han Lingshuang's aura and was somewhat surprised.
From the occasional fluctuations in her aura, it was clear that she had only recently succeeded in overcoming the heavenly tribulation.
Thus, she was still unable to perfectly control her newfound power.
However, the strength of her aura was not far off from that of the three Sovereigns.
"Indeed, nothing escapes your notice, Supreme Sovereign", Han Lingshuang said with a radiant smile.
"Ever since I received your guidance back then, I returned to refine my foundation. Two weeks ago, I finally succeeded in overcoming the heavenly tribulation and managed to condense a middle-grade golden core by sheer luck."
After the Sacred Assembly ten years ago, Han Lingshuang had visited Holy Mountain to seek an audience with Lu Qing and received his guidance.
Understanding the impact of the golden core's grade on her future path,
Han Lingshuang, who could have already broken through and faced the heavenly tribulation, ultimately suppressed her desire to do so.
She spent an additional ten years refining her foundation.
Finally, two weeks ago, she triggered the red tribulation cloud, successfully overcame the heavenly tribulation, and condensed a middle-grade golden core.
In her excitement, she only briefly consolidated her cultivation and did not wait to fully master the power of the Core Formation Realm before coming to Holy Mountain. She wanted Lu Qing to see the results of her cultivation efforts, to show him that she had not let his guidance go to waste.
"Middle-grade golden core!"
The three Sovereigns were all shocked when they heard this and looked at Han Lingshuang with astonishment.
Earlier, when they had met Han Lingshuang, they had sensed her aura to be exceptionally powerful, almost on par with their own.
They had assumed it was due to her practicing some powerful cultivation technique, as the Cold Water Palace was one of the secret places passed down from the previous cultivation era, with a profound heritage. It was not unusual for such a place to have advanced cultivation techniques.
However, they never imagined it was because Han Lingshuang had condensed a middle-grade golden core.
For a moment, the three Sovereigns felt an overwhelming sense of envy.
Having also received guidance from Lu Qing, they understood the importance of the golden core's grade.
Han Lingshuang's middle-grade golden core, in terms of both power and potential, far surpassed their own low-grade golden cores.
In other words, at least for now, Han Lingshuang's path was much smoother than theirs.
"Palace Master must have condensed a middle-grade golden core, no wonder we felt your aura was extraordinary", the First Sovereign said with a smile.
"It was just luck. Without your guidance, Supreme Sovereign, I could not have condensed a middle-grade golden core", Han Lingshuang humbly replied.
Lu Qing shook his head, "A middle-grade golden core is not something that can be achieved solely through guidance. It is mainly due to your ability to endure the monotony and consistently refine your foundation that you have achieved this."
Upon hearing this, the three Sovereigns felt even more envious and regretful.
They had been too hasty in the past, rushing to break through and enter the Core Formation Realm.
Had they received Lu Qing's guidance before facing the heavenly tribulation, perhaps they too would have had a chance to condense a middle-grade golden core.
Now, although it was possible to refine a low-grade golden core into a middle-grade one, it was a difficult path, and no one could guarantee success.
Later, Lu Qing welcomed Han Lingshuang and the others into his cave manor, and the few Core Formation Realm cultivators began discussing the Dao.
While it was called a discussion, it was mainly Lu Qing lecturing and guiding, with the others listening intently.
When Lu Qing finished his guidance, Han Lingshuang and the others felt they had gained much and were eager to return and enter seclusion to digest what they had learned.
As Han Lingshuang and the others took their leave and slowly departed,
Lu Qing watched their backs and fell into deep thought.
(End of Chapter)
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