"I am enlightened!"

Lin Chang’an took a deep breath, his expression solemn as he rose and respectfully clasped his hands in gratitude.

The other person was reminding him of the Heart Demon Tribulation above the Nascent Soul Realm.

Fairy Ni Chang also smiled slightly and nodded.

She too could see that Lin Chang’an had a determined heart, otherwise he would not risk transforming into a pill.

His resolve would not be content with the Core Formation Realm.

Regarding the Nascent Soul Realm, even she, with a Celestial Spirit Root, did not have complete confidence.

On this lonely path of cultivation, having a like-minded companion to walk it with is indeed a blessing.

Lin Chang’an also came to his senses; although the Nascent Soul was still far away, he would inevitably face it one day.

"The Heart Demon Tribulation, who knows how many geniuses it has stumped, my various methods are nearly useless."

He could only rely on himself.

As for the help from the Sword Servant’s Celestial Spirit Sword Body, it wasn’t exactly a guaranteed passage.

Thinking about this, Lin Chang’an suddenly realized something, and now looking at the chessboard, his mind seemed clearer.

Winning and losing no longer seemed that important.

"It’s a matter of heart!"

At this moment, Lin Chang’an looked up and gazed at Fairy Ni Chang, whose elegance and ethereal grace seemed to remind him of something.

"Mr. Ni Chang, you truly have a bold spirit."

Fairy Ni Chang gently smiled and nodded without refuting, as she blew softly on the steam of her Spirit Tea.

"Some say I’ve been too protected, and others suggest the Sect might become a burden, but to me, the Sect is my home, never a burden."

The Sect is both a restraint and a chance to temper one’s mind.

Being a Celestial Spirit Root, Fairy Ni Chang had been too well-protected and her path had been too smooth.

It wasn’t until she became a Core Formation Cultivator that she began bearing the Sect’s rise and fall.

Yet Fairy Ni Chang’s progress in cultivation over the years had clearly been hindered by the Sect to the point where many shook their heads.

However, Fairy Ni Chang was also using the Sect to temper her own resolve.

"A Celestial Spirit Root advances quickly, but only by becoming a Core Formation Cultivator can one have the power for self-preservation. If given the choice, no one would give up a Celestial Spirit Root."

Lin Chang’an’s eyes flickered, for only by having a certain level of strength can one have the opportunity to choose.

Fairy Ni Chang was clearly walking a difficult path.

The Celestial Spirit Root’s Core Formation, with its advantage of more longevity, is now being offset to temper her mindset.

Once deeply entrenched, it could also lead to her own ruin.

But everyone has their own road to walk.

...

Just then, the dark clouds in the sky rolled violently.

"It’s come to the final step!"

Lin Chang’an looked up, staring intently at the celestial phenomena of Core Formation.

The Nascent Soul is still distant, now that he has awakened, he will prepare slowly, not in haste.

The breakthrough of the Cyan-Horned Bull to Tier Three is now of utmost importance.

"Moo!"

From within the cave, an aura from the ancient wilderness era emanated.

The Phoenix Cry Bird showed a serious expression.

"Master!"

Within the cave, there was another avatar of Lin Chang’an, but half of this avatar’s face was withered.

"It succeeded!"

As the avatar’s joy erupted, outside the heavenly skies, the rolling clouds of the Core Formation celestial phenomena gradually dispersed, replaced by a surge of demonic energy reaching the sky.

The wind and clouds stirred, and the birds and beasts on Celestial Spring Peak all instinctively crouched down, trembling.

The fish in the water did not dare to surface.

The aura of a Tier Three Great Demon was terrifying.

"Upper Grade Demon Pill!"

Not every demon beast was like the Phoenix Cry Bird, forming an Immortal Golden Core was not easily done, the Cyan-Horned Bull achieving an Upper Grade Demon Pill had already satisfied him.

This time, Lin Chang’an did not conceal the celestial phenomena of Core Formation, as there was no necessity to do so given his current status and strength.

Many cultivators have formed Upper Grade and even Immortal Golden Cores, but how many have truly broken through to Nascent Soul?

The principle is the same.

The breakthrough of the Cyan-Horned Bull is something that will be openly displayed in the future.

If his cultivation grows too fast in the future, it may arouse suspicion.

It’s best to reveal it openly; in this way, whether it’s the Cyan-Horned Bull or himself, the growth in cultivation wouldn’t draw any speculation.