Lin Chang’an seemed to sense that the atmosphere was a bit off, so after offering his congratulations, he left.

After all, it was now his turn to enter seclusion and achieve a breakthrough.

"Mr. Lin, your Identity Jade Pendant has been confirmed as normal. Sign the Spirit Contract once you successfully complete Core Formation and come out."

"Thank you."

Lin Chang’an cupped his hands in thanks, and finally, before entering the cave, only Lu Yujian seemed unaware and smilingly offered him blessings.

"Master!"

Seeing the somewhat guilty look in Lu Yushu’s eyes, Master Tan sighed helplessly after a moment’s pause and then flicked his sleeve:

"So it is fate. Perhaps it was yours to have this destiny; as master and apprentice, I’ll accompany you to sign the Spirit Contract."

"Thank you, Master."

Lu Yushu had just achieved the Fake Pill but felt no joy, instead, a sense of heartache as if he had missed a great opportunity.

Yet all this was no longer related to Lin Chang’an; he had already entered the spiritual energy-rich cave.

...

But only three days after Lin Chang’an entered the cave, a terrifying Core Formation aura swept out.

This prompted the cultivator guarding the great hall to exclaim, "So fast!?"

Usually, when a cultivator enters, it takes at least more than ten days to adjust to the optimal state, some even one or two months.

But Lin Chang’an took only three days after entering.

An older Foundation Establishment Cultivator shook his head and said:

"What do you know? This Talisman Master Lin had already been waiting outside for two months before this, so he was probably already in his best state."

At this point, the older Foundation Establishment Cultivator couldn’t help but reveal a hint of envy.

"Being able to adjust to the best condition in such a short time, Talisman Master Lin’s mental state is very stable, increasing his breakthrough chance by at least five percent."

Inside the cave, Lin Chang’an sat cross-legged with eyes closed.

He could maintain his best condition at any time, but sometimes the mind needed some personal adjustment.

Lin Chang’an sat cross-legged, with spiritual energy surging within him, starting a qualitative transformation with astonishing power.

With his powerful Divine Sense, he didn’t immediately take any Core Formation Spiritual Object, instead operating the True Fire within, refining his three Demon Cores.

"Three-Turns Condensing Pill Formulas"

The three Tier Three Demon Cores, after more than twenty years of refining, were at their final moment, finally condensing into the legendary Elixir Liquid.

"Now is the time!"

As the powerful mana in his body became viscous, Lin Chang’an swallowed a Crystal Condensing Pill and some Profound Water Liquid to accelerate the process of this transformation.

If breaking through from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment is mana transitioning from gaseous to liquid state,

then breaking through from Foundation Establishment to Core Formation is the crystallization of liquid mana, forming a Golden Core within the body.

Simultaneously, under the operation of the Ancient Cultivation Technique, a green life-force aura surrounded him, emitting strong spiritual pressure, comparable to a Core Formation Cultivator.

In his Dantian, the compressed mana saw the first appearance of solidified crystal mana.

"Begin Core Formation, crystallize the mana!"

In the Dantian, mana continuously rotated and compressed; Lin Chang’an, with the powerful Divine Sense of a Fake Pill Cultivator, forcibly manipulated and suppressed it.

Controlling a large amount of liquid mana, rotating and compressing in the Dantian.

This step demands highly on the quality of mana, external spiritual pressure, and the cultivator’s Divine Sense.

The external phenomenon of Core Formation was even more astonishing.

"This phenomenon of Core Formation, could it be that a True Pill is being formed!"

The gathered spiritual energy cloud began to accelerate its rotation, and the phenomenon of Core Formation further intensified, drawing many exclamations.

Just having signed the Spirit Contract, Lu Yushu came out and witnessed this phenomenon, his eyes turning dull.

"Mother, this is Mr. Lin’s Core Formation phenomenon, it has already surpassed..." 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Beside him, Lu Yujian was so excited that he almost blurted out but was stopped by his mother’s gaze.

Master Tan, seeing the situation, was also a bit astonished; this phenomenon exceeded expectations.

Originally thinking that this Loose Cultivator and his disciple could match, the outcomes seemed reversed.

"This phenomenon of Core Formation is already faintly heading towards a Middle Grade Golden Core, isn’t it?"

The pride within Lu Yushu had long dissipated; watching a Loose Cultivator’s Core Formation phenomenon surpass his own filled him with envy, jealousy, and slight bitterness, which was only human.

After all, being surpassed by someone not initially regarded highly, it was impossible not to feel distressed.

If the other party was inherently a genius, it would have been understandable.

"It seems this individual at least possesses a Top-Grade Core Formation Spiritual Object, while also having an incredibly firm foundation."

The experienced Master Tan immediately discerned the crux of the matter.

"Top-Grade Core Formation Spiritual Object!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Lu’s eyes flashed with surprise; upon contemplation, she seemed to understand something.

Lin Chang’an traveled thousands of miles to this place; many thought it was out of dissatisfaction and a desire to try his luck.

But who would have thought he had already secretly prepared a Core Formation Spiritual Object.

The massive heavenly Core Formation phenomenon above seemed to expand to its limit, trying to enlarge further but lacked follow-through.

Many spectators revealed regretful expressions, shaking their heads.

"What a pity, it was just a step away from a Middle Grade Golden Core."

Upon seeing this, Master Tan seemed to have realized something, as a glimmer flickered in his eyes.

Perhaps a glimmer of hope appeared just around the corner.

...

Inside the cave.

Lin Chang’an, eyes closed, after consuming all the Core Formation Spiritual Objects, compressed the mana within to an extreme.

A spinning Golden Core in his Dantian, radiating life-force.

When he sensed that progressing further was extremely difficult, with a trace of risk even, Lin Chang’an decisively chose to solidify his current Golden Core.

"Just short of a line to a Middle Grade Golden Core, but still far beyond expectations, at least it’s not a Fake Pill."

Lin Chang’an took a deep breath, beginning to absorb spiritual energy to stabilize his current state.

Initially expecting just a Fake Pill, achieving a True Pill was already quite good.

Going further posed too much risk.

There’s no necessity.

Once his cultivation stabilizes, he’ll have opportunities to improve his Spirit Root and Golden Core quality in the future.

"It’s rumored that the limit of a Low Grade Spirit Root’s Core Formation is a Low Grade Golden Core; forceful improvement might leave hidden injuries, not worth it."

Moreover, he had the Pill Formula for the Spirit Supplement Pill, giving a direction for future enhancement, making hard striving unnecessary.

[Life Span: 139/586]

[Realm: Core Golden Early Stage (0/100)]

Gently absorbing spiritual energy, Lin Chang’an watched his attributes transform, revealing a hint of a smile on his pale cheeks.

"Finally! Core Formation..."

Subsequently, Lin Chang’an’s carefree laughter echoed inside the cave.

After nearly a hundred and forty years of hard cultivation, he finally achieved the Golden Core Dao.

Moreover, the life-force aura of his Cultivation Technique had initially manifested; having just broken through to the Core Formation Realm, his life span surprisingly nearly six hundred years.

Once reaching Late Core Formation, with his body nurtured by mana over the years, wouldn’t his life span extend well beyond eight hundred years?

"Is this the power of a Core Formation Cultivator!"

Simultaneously sensing the transformation from within to outside, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but laugh heartily.

Firstly, his Divine Sense, initially a Fake Pill Realm sense, significantly further enhanced now.

It’s below Mid Core Formation, but not by much.

Then his mana; he could clearly feel the mana, filled with life-force, surging robustly within him, especially in the Dantian’s Golden Core.

His mana was three times that of an ordinary Core Formation cultivator of the same stage, not even counting recovery capabilities.

"Especially with this Self-Healing Body! I can clearly sense now that as long as the Golden Core remains intact, my physical body won’t perish."

Excited, Lin Chang’an felt the strength of his body; it meant that even if his physical body was pierced at vital points by a Magical Treasure, it could at most be injured.

But as long as his mana sufficed, it could recover instantly.

It’s practically a weakened version of the Undying Body.

"This is the power of this Ancient Cultivation Technique, or rather, starting from Core Formation, is where the power of this Cultivation Technique truly manifests."

The Self-Healing Body could further enhance to the Undying Body.

That’s a legendary feature, possessed only by some rare Transformed Great Demons as a bloodline power.

"And this is a Low Grade Golden Core, if I can upgrade my Spirit Root and Golden Core quality to Middle Grade, Upper Grade, or even Top Grade in the future, the power will be even greater."

This journey to Core Formation, despite some troubles along the way, was, after all, quite worthwhile.

He finally successfully formed his Core.

Following this, Lin Chang’an calmed his mind and began stabilizing his cultivation.

The Golden Core is just a beginning; his talent and opportunities, the road is long.

"After this Core Formation, I’m curious to see who can keep up with me now."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but smile.

At the very least, if he had this level of cultivation last time while boarding the Spirit Ship, the other party would have dared not act so impudently.