Chapter 765 - 507: An Old Friend Visits, Offering Guidance
Chapter 765: Chapter 507: An Old Friend Visits, Offering Guidance
Lu Qing walked down the mountain, not heading to where the three Saint Masters were, but returning to his own cave mansion.
Although he and Han Lingshuang were acquaintances, since she was visiting the three Saint Masters, there was no need for him to join in.
"Brother, you’ve come out of seclusion?"
As soon as he returned to the cave mansion, Little Yan walked out from her quiet room where she had been cultivating.
It seemed her cultivation had also come to a conclusion.
"Yes, I just finished and decided to take a walk."
Lu Qing sensed Little Yan’s aura and smiled, "Breakthrough?"
"Yes, brother! I broke through; I have now reached Perfect Foundation Establishment!" Little Yan said happily.
"Not bad. Keep up the hard work; aim to cross the tribulation soon and achieve the Golden Core Realm." Lu Qing encouraged.
However, he wasn’t surprised at all by this.
Little Yan’s talent for cultivation was excellent from the start.
Lu Qing had always intentionally made her focus on strengthening her foundation, without hastening her cultivation.
Thus, the little girl’s cultivation foundation was exceptionally solid and profound now.
Now cultivating in a blessed place like the Holy Mountain, she naturally progressed rapidly.
"Yes, I will!" Little Yan clenched her fists with determination.
Recently, although she hadn’t mentioned it, Little Li and the Five Elements’ crossing the tribulation had somewhat inspired her.
After all, among the family, she was the only one who hadn’t achieved the Golden Core.
Luckily, she has now reached Perfect Foundation Establishment and is not far from the Golden Core Realm.
"Brother, I’ll continue my seclusion!"𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂
Thinking of this, Little Yan’s enthusiasm for cultivation arose again, ready to return to her quiet room to continue cultivating.
But Lu Qing stopped her.
"Don’t rush into seclusion yet. The way of cultivation advises moderation as the righteous path.
Constant seclusion and intense cultivation can lead to diminishing returns under a strained heart and spirit.
You just broke through today, so relax well first, no need to rush into cultivation.
Besides, later, someone from the past might come to visit us, you should join me in greeting her."
"Someone from the past? Brother, who is it?" Little Yan asked with some curiosity.
In her impression, there shouldn’t be many who could be called people from the past.
And those qualified to come to the Holy Mountain are even fewer.
So for a moment, she couldn’t think of who it could be.
"You’ll know in a moment."
Lu Qing smiled slightly, keeping it a mystery.
He already sensed someone approaching the cave mansion.
Soon, as Little Yan was still wondering, the voice of the First Saint Master came from outside.
"Lu Xiaodao, are you in the cave mansion?"
"Let’s go, Little Yan, someone from the past has come; you will certainly be happy to see her."
Lu Qing led Little Yan outside.
"A visit from an old friend is a great joy. Lord Han, it’s been a long time."
"Sister Lingshuang!"
At this time, Little Yan also saw Han Lingshuang and immediately showed surprise and ran over.
"So the person brother mentioned is you!"
"Uh..." Han Lingshuang was about to greet when she hesitated and looked at Lu Qing, "Did the Superior know I came to the Holy Mountain?"
"Just now, when I was walking on the mountaintop, I happened to see the Palace Master’s figure approaching." Lu Qing said with a smile.
"I see." Han Lingshuang realized.
At the same time, she felt more deeply the unfathomable power of Lu Qing.
Previously, she hadn’t sensed Lu Qing’s aura at all.
Indeed, even after stepping into the Golden Core Realm, the gap in power between her and the Superior was still unimaginably vast.
"Congratulations, Palace Master, on crossing the Heavenly Tribulation and achieving a Mid-grade Golden Core."
Lu Qing sensed Han Lingshuang’s aura and was somewhat surprised.
From the occasionally fluctuating aura of Han Lingshuang, it was apparent she had recently succeeded in crossing the tribulation.
She still couldn’t perfectly control her power.
But her aura was incredibly strong, nearly rivaling that of the three Saint Masters.
"It seems nothing can escape your notice, Superior." Han Lingshuang flashed a bright smile.
"Ever since receiving the Superior’s guidance years back, Lingshuang went back to diligently cultivate and hone my foundation. Half a month ago, I finally succeeded in crossing the tribulation and luckily refined a Mid-grade Golden Core."
Ten years ago, after the end of the holy meeting, Han Lingshuang had visited the Holy Mountain seeking guidance from Lu Qing, ultimately receiving his guidance.
Understanding the impact of the Golden Core grade on one’s path led to Han Lingshuang suppressing her urge for breakthrough despite being on the verge of crossing the tribulation.
Investing an additional ten years in refining her foundation.
Ultimately, half a month ago, she triggered the red tribulation cloud, successfully crossed the tribulation, and refined a Mid-grade Magic Power Golden Core.
Excited, she only slightly consolidated her cultivation before coming to the Holy Mountain, eager for Lu Qing to see her cultivation results.
To show that she had not failed his guidance.
"Mid-grade Golden Core!"
The three Saint Masters were shocked as they looked at Han Lingshuang.
Previously, when they saw Han Lingshuang, they sensed her aura was extraordinarily strong.
There seemed to be signs of it faintly rivaling theirs.
But they assumed it was due to her practicing some powerful cultivation technique, since Cold Water Palace was one of the secret lands handed down from the previous Cultivation Era.
The depth of its foundation was unknowable; having high-level techniques as inheritance was quite normal.
Unexpectedly, it was because Han Lingshuang had refined a Mid-grade Golden Core.
At this moment, the three Saint Masters felt immense envy.
Having also received guidance from Lu Qing, they understood the importance of the Golden Core grade.
Han Lingshuang’s Mid-grade Golden Core, in terms of potency and potential, far surpassed their Low Grade Golden Core.
In other words, at least for now, Han Lingshuang’s path was significantly smoother than theirs.
"It turns out the Palace Master refined a Mid-grade Golden Core; no wonder we felt the Palace Master’s aura was unusual earlier." The First Saint Master said with a smile.
"Lingshuang was just lucky; without the Superior’s guidance, I couldn’t have refined a Mid-grade Golden Core." Han Lingshuang replied modestly.
Lu Qing shook his head, "A Mid-grade Golden Core isn’t something that can be refined solely through guidance; it’s mainly because the Palace Master could endure the monotony and persistently settle and refine the foundation that led to this achievement."
The three Saint Masters grew even more envious upon hearing this.
Deep regret also stirred within their hearts.
Unfortunately, they sought quick success back then and hastily crossed the tribulation to enter the Golden Core Realm.
Otherwise, if they could have received Lu Qing’s guidance before crossing the tribulation,
perhaps they might have also had the chance to refine a Mid-grade Golden Core.
Though a Low Grade Golden Core can hope to be refined into a Mid-grade one,
it remains a challenging path, without assurance of success.
For the rest of the time, Lu Qing welcomed Han Lingshuang and the others into the cave mansion, where several Golden Core Realm cultivators began a discussion on the way.
Although they said it was a discussion, it was mainly Lu Qing speaking and the others listening intently.
When Lu Qing’s guidance ended, Han Lingshuang and the others felt greatly benefited, eager to return immediately to cultivate and absorb the insights gained from the discussion.
As Han Lingshuang and the others bid farewell and slowly departed,
Lu Qing watched their backs, and fell into deep thought.