Chapter 343: Chapter 68: Nine Revolutions Golden Core, Preparing for Nascent Soul Formation

Changchun Sect, within the great hall.

True Man Changchun sat in the position of Sect Leader, casually speaking:

"The third matter, I am already too old and need a successor to guard the Changchun Sect for me..."

"But look at your generation, is there anyone promising?"

True Man Changchun’s gaze swept across Han Jihai and Wang Changchun, with a hint of weariness in his eyes.

Old Han naturally needs no further mention; his breakthrough to the Golden Core stage was already difficult, and he will likely struggle to ever reach the Nascent Soul stage.

As for Sect Leader Wang Changchun...

A third-generation disciple prodigy, a True Spirit Root cultivator, skilled in the Sword Dao.

But he has been stuck at the Golden Core stage for one or two hundred years, unable to break into the Nascent Soul stage.

Unable to rely on the third-generation disciples, True Man Changchun had to pin his hopes on the fourth-generation disciples.

After looking around, he asked in wonder:

"Where is that boy Wan Xun? I remember he was quite remarkable..."

Upon hearing this, the great hall fell into silence once again.

After a while, Wang Changchun stepped forward and whispered a few words in True Man Changchun’s ear.

True Man Changchun’s face showed regret upon hearing it, and he sighed:

"Ah, what a pity... That boy had a good chance of entering the Nascent Soul stage."

But, it seems he has grown accustomed to seeing life and death.

True Man Changchun was not saddened for long; he again looked towards the other fourth-generation disciples below the stage.

"Lin Chen, Li Zhenqian... you two are quite promising, I’ve heard Changchun mention you before."

"To have entered the Golden Core realm at such a young age... you have the potential for the Realm of True Monarch!"

True Man Changchun looked at Lin Chen and Li Zhenqian, pausing for a moment longer on Lin Chen.

"Huh?"

After a while, he showed an expression of surprise.

"Lin Chen, your cultivation..."

The next second, Lin Chen received a message from True Man Changchun.

"Boy Lin Chen, I see your True Essence is abundant... It’s not just a Ninth Grade Golden Core, is it?"

Lin Chen’s body trembled slightly upon receiving the message, and he quickly replied:

"Ancestor, the disciple luckily formed a Super Grade Golden Core..."

Upon hearing this, True Man Changchun’s eyes gleamed with a profound look as he gazed at Lin Chen.

"Good!"

After surveying the group, he said:

"Lin Chen, Li Zhenqian, Li Fengping... the seven of you will follow me in cultivation for the next few years."

"Your talents are indeed good, but a few of you have been led astray."

"Focusing solely on cultivation without practicing techniques and divine techniques won’t do!"

True Man Changchun selected several disciples with decent cultivation from Changchun Sect.

Additionally, he selected one Golden Core disciple each from the Celestial Pill Sect and the Spirit Beast Sect.

He planned to personally teach the divine techniques!

Lin Chen felt a surge of excitement upon seeing this.

"Qi Gathering and Form Dispersing... Could it be I might learn this divine technique?"

A few days prior, when Lin Chen saw this divine technique, he had already been yearning for it.

This divine technique was quite suitable for him.

It not only offers defense and survival but also potential for escape, its importance rivaling even the Earth Escape Technique!

If he could learn it, Lin Chen’s survivability would greatly increase!

...

In the blink of an eye, three months passed.

Due to True Man Changchun’s return, the entire Changchun Sect seemed to have gained a central pillar, and morale was restored.

But the Righteous Alliance’s defeat was undeniable.

In the Battle of Wudu, nearly ten thousand cultivators from the Righteous Alliance died, with only over two thousand escaping.

Among them, over ten Golden Core cultivators from Changchun Sect and Celestial Pill Sect perished.

Additionally, the Sect Leader Chen Danxin of Celestial Pill Sect also died in Wudu...

The Demon Sect unsurprisingly achieved a great victory, quickly occupying the entirety of Fog Country with a sweeping momentum.

Tens of millions of mortals were in distress, and for a time, the Demon Sect was unrivaled in prominence.

However, in this situation, the Demon Sect did not opt to advance further.

The Orthodox and Demonic Party seemed to have reached a tacit agreement, temporarily halting the warfare.

Changchun Sect held firm in the Yanlai Realm, personally guarded by True Man Changchun.

Meanwhile, the Demon Sect began fully absorbing the territories of Fog Country and Purple Smoke Country.

Nearly ten thousand miles of land became Demon Sect territory...

Meanwhile, during these three months, True Man Changchun also personally started teaching techniques and divine techniques to seven fourth-generation disciples.

Lin Chen got his wish to learn the divine technique "Qi Gathering and Form Dispersing."

His cultivation was also making its final charge towards the Nine Revolutions Golden Core. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

On this day, after once again cultivating the Evergreen Technique, Lin Chen felt the True Essence in his Dantian completely filled.

"Almost, it’s time to return."

Lin Chen glanced at the countdown timer on his arm, less than half a two-hour period remained until his return to the Blue Star.

After organizing a batch of materials, Lin Chen watched as his vision altered dramatically.

...

Great Xia Country, Martial Arts Palace.

Lin Chen successfully returned.

"Uncle Wang, this is the batch of materials I’ve brought back."

"Prepare, I’m heading to the Cultivation Room."

Lin Chen’s words were concise.

Upon hearing this, Wang Lishan and the others felt a stir in their hearts, promptly dispatching people to prepare to safeguard Lin Chen.

Within the Cultivation Room.

Lin Chen took out tens of thousands of Middle Grade Spirit Stones, scattering them around his body.

Feeling the True Essence filling his Dantian, Lin Chen took a deep breath.

"Finally, the final moment... Nine Revolutions Golden Core..."

In his Dantian, eight illusory ribbon-like mists surrounded the Golden Core.

As Lin Chen began further compressing True Essence, a hint of disturbance appeared in the Dantian.

But under his refined control of Spiritual Energy, it quickly calmed down.

Although Lin Chen cultivated rapidly, he had proceeded steadily, his foundation solid, thus eliminating the possibility of failure in breaking through.

In the blink of an eye, seven days passed.

Until the morning of the eighth day...

The True Essence within Lin Chen’s Dantian finally completed its final compression.

On that Golden Core, the ninth mist slowly appeared.

"Nine Revolutions Golden Core, complete!"

Lin Chen suddenly opened his eyes, a slight excitement on his face.

"Since embarking on the path of cultivation, it’s been eighteen years... I’ve finally condensed the Nine Revolutions Golden Core!"

"Now, the next step is Nascent Soul Formation!"

Lin Chen took a deep breath; he had waited too long for this day.

Since practicing cultivation until now.

Entering Qi Refining in one day.

Foundation Establishment in one year.

Four years to reach Golden Core.

Practiced Three Revolutions Golden Yuan Skill, using three years to condense a Perfect Golden Core.

After that, Lin Chen stayed in the Golden Core Stage for a full ten years!

Until today, finally reaching the end of the Golden Core Stage...

The next step is Nascent Soul Formation!

Three years ago, Lin Chen began preparing for Nascent Soul Formation.

For every step of the Nascent Soul Formation, Lin Chen was thoroughly familiar.

"Above the Nine Revolutions Golden Core, to step into the Nascent Soul Realm, three barriers remain..."

"Magic Power Barrier, Divine Soul Barrier, and Flesh Body Barrier!"

"Only after passing through the three barriers can one truly enter the Nascent Soul Stage!"

Lin Chen recalled the insights into Nascent Soul Formation he once read.

With a slight thought, a pill appeared in his hand.

"Nascent Soul Pill!"

Two years ago, after Lin Chen collected all the materials to refine the Nascent Soul Pill,

the Great Xia Country poured endless materials, financial resources, and manpower to cultivate the main materials for refining the Nascent Soul Pill.

After a year’s cultivation, the Infant Peach Fruit and other medicinal materials had already grown over ten thousand plants.

This was followed by a year of continuous refining attempts.

Finally, this highest-quality Nascent Soul Pill was forged.

"Perfect Nascent Soul Pill... with this pill, passing the Magic Power Barrier is almost guaranteed!"

"Once the Magic Power Barrier is passed, one can gather the rudimentary form of the Nascent Soul... truly possessing Magical Power comparable to the Nascent Soul Stage!"

Lin Chen murmured, "But now is not the time to pass the Magic Power Barrier."

According to Lin Chen’s knowledge, passing the Magic Power Barrier requires a long time.

Ranging from half a year to one year.

During this time, it requires a large consumption of Spiritual Energy...

Even if Lin Chen can traverse two worlds, it would still take at least three months.

Therefore, Lin Chen must find an appropriate time.

With a slight thought, Lin Chen put away the Nascent Soul Pill.

"Recently, Ancestor Changchun has been teaching divine techniques."

"After the technique teachings are completed, it will not be too late to break through..."

...

A few days later, in the back mountain of Changchun Sect.

Ancestor Changchun lay on a reclining chair and casually asked:

"Zhenqian, Lin Chen... it’s been three months since I imparted the teachings, it’s time to assess your cultivation progress."

"How have you cultivated over these three months?"

Li Zhenqian had already reached the mid-Golden Core Stage a few days ago, believing he had caught up with Lin Chen, and thus was somewhat complacent recently.

He took a step forward and said aloud:

"Ancestor, I have achieved Minor Achievement in cultivating the Qi Gathering and Form Dispersing Technique. Now, I’ve learned the Scattering Technique."

Hearing this, Ancestor Changchun appeared interested, "Oh? Then show us?"

Li Zhenqian nodded, only to see his mouth muttering continuously.

Gradually, an earthen glow flashed across his body.

After several breaths, Li Zhenqian actually disappeared from the original spot.

Replaced by clumps of earth and sand floating in the air.

"Ancestor, how is my Scattering Technique?" Li Zhenqian’s voice came from within the sand.

Lin Chen looked on with a surprised expression.

It is known that the Qi Gathering and Form Dispersing Technique is divided into two parts.

The first part, Form Dispersing.

Using one’s own energy to communicate with heaven and earth, eventually manifesting as an external form of Spiritual Energy.

For example, True Man Changchun is a Wood Spirit Root cultivator, and he transforms into green leaves.

Similarly, Li Zhenqian is an Earth Spirit Root cultivator, and he transforms into sand and earth.

The second part is Qi Gathering.

It involves controlling the transformed spiritual object to freely move, integrate attack and defense.

Freely transform back into the true form, switching seamlessly between Form Dispersing and Qi Gathering states.

According to Lin Chen’s understanding, Qi Gathering and Form Dispersing Divine Techniques.

Qi Gathering is the key; Form Dispersing is just the foundation.

Watching Li Zhenqian successfully perform Form Dispersing, Ancestor Changchun smiled and nodded, then asked Lin Chen:

"Lin Chen, this Scattering Technique of Zhenqian’s... what do you think of his practice?"

"Hmm... Junior Brother Li’s Scattering Technique has already reached the entry level, considered well-practiced."

"Speak the truth!"

"...Too slow at dispersing, dispersed but not fine, and moreover... his feet are still on the ground!"

Lin Chen pointed at the pair of feet on the ground.

The whole body disappeared, leaving only a pair of feet standing on the ground, which indeed looked a bit eerie.

"Hahaha!"

"Indeed, he hasn’t truly mastered the Qi Gathering and Form Dispersing Technique! Lin Chen, why don’t you demonstrate for him?"

True Man Changchun chuckled, looking at Lin Chen with slight anticipation.

One zhang away, Li Zhenqian’s feet remained on the ground, anxious.

"As the ancestor orders, this disciple will humbly demonstrate..."

With a subtle thought, the Will of Heaven and Earth instantly enveloped Lin Chen.

In almost an instant, Lin Chen’s entire being scattered, transforming into countless green leaves drifting in the air.

Compared to Li Zhenqian, Lin Chen executed the scattering at an incredible speed, and his entire body seamlessly dispersed, leaving no flaws.

In an instant, the superiority was evident!