Chapter 792 - 361: Yunshu’s Core Formation, Intercepting Faith

Xu Changqing, Chen Da’an, Wang Lingjing, and Song Yu’Er were all present among the younger generation.

"Changqing, when do you plan to form your core?"

Li Chang’an glanced at Xu Changqing, noticing the young man had quietly cultivated all the way to the Foundation Establishment Peak, and with a remarkably solid foundation at that.

Even if he were to attempt Core Formation now, he had a chance of creating a Half-step Immortal Golden Core.

Xu Changqing answered respectfully, "Uncle Li, I’d like to spend a little more time consolidating my foundation."

"Mm, a good mindset."

Li Chang’an had high hopes for this junior.

As for Xu Fugui.

That fellow had no real interest in cultivation and was still stuck at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Even if Li Chang’an wanted to support him, there was simply no helping him.

’Big Bull has been cultivating diligently and recently advanced to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment. Unfortunately, he’s already old, so he has no hope of reaching Core Formation either.’

’Qiuyan’s Cultivation is higher, but she exhausted too much of her potential in her past quest for revenge. She doesn’t have much of her lifespan left...’

Li Chang’an looked at his other two old acquaintances and gave up on the idea of helping them reach Core Formation.

A few days later, the vortex of Spiritual Power above Changqing Mountain dissipated.

That evening at dusk,

Luo Yunshu emerged from her cave residence, her lovely face alight with joy. She now emanated the aura of a Golden Core Cultivator.

"Ancestor, I’ve reached Core Formation!"

"Good."

Li Chang’an nodded slightly and offered her a few words of encouragement.

"Cultivate well. Core Formation is merely a new beginning. Only by reaching the Nascent Soul realm can you truly look down upon the vast Cultivation Immortality Realm. You must not grow complacent."

"Don’t worry, Ancestor, I won’t!"

"Mm."

Li Chang’an wasn’t too worried about Luo Yunshu.

Her devotion to the Dao was steadfast. She spent her years cultivating on the mountain, rarely even involving herself in the Luo Family’s affairs.

By comparison,

Chen Da’an lacked that kind of disposition.

He was bogged down by trivial family matters and had only managed to cultivate to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment. His chances of reaching Core Formation in the future were slim.

That evening, Luo Yunshu went to pay her respects at Luo Kun’s grave, informing him that she had successfully reached Core Formation.

This small family from Qinghe Marketplace.

Had finally become a Golden Core Family.

...

「Three months later.」

Luo Yunshu’s Core Formation Ceremony concluded.

She gave all the congratulatory gifts to Li Chang’an.

Afterward, she remained on Changqing Mountain to cultivate, not once seeking out a Tier Three Spirit Vein for the Luo Family.

’It seems she hasn’t let the joy of reaching Core Formation go to her head. In the future, even if she can’t achieve Nascent Soul Formation, cultivating to the Late Stage of Golden Core shouldn’t be difficult for her.’

Li Chang’an was quite satisfied with Luo Yunshu’s condition.

Long Niu had once said that his approach to Luo Yunshu and the others was to let them fend for themselves.

In reality, that wasn’t the case.

He would occasionally check on the juniors’ cultivation progress, answering their questions and clearing up their confusion. It wasn’t a completely hands-off approach.

’After years of constant war, the major Golden Core Influences in the Southern Domain are all impoverished. The gifts from this Core Formation Ceremony hold no real surprises.’

Li Chang’an sat cross-legged deep within his cave residence, taking stock of the numerous gifts.

The highest-tier items,

were merely a dozen or so Tier Three Treasures.

In Li Chang’an’s eyes now, these treasures were all quite unremarkable.

Suddenly,

his gaze shifted, landing on the treasure sent by the Foundation Establishment Liu Family.

’This item is rather peculiar.’

Li Chang’an picked it up and examined it closely.

The item was a jade seal, a solid greenish-blue. Its engraved characters were blurred and illegible, and it had no Magical Power fluctuations whatsoever. It looked like nothing more than the jade seal of some small mortal country.

But Li Chang’an sensed an astonishing power from this jade seal.

The Power of Faith!

That was precisely why he found it so strange.

The jade seal was worn and ancient, suffused with an aura of immense age. It was clearly not a treasure from the present era.

To Li Chang’an, it felt even more ancient than the Nine Great Immortal Sects.

’The nation this jade seal represents was probably wiped out ages ago. So why does it still contain the Power of Faith?’

Puzzled, Li Chang’an activated his Faith Technique. An imperceptible glint of gold flashed through his eyes.

The world before him instantly changed.

Golden wisps of the Power of Faith drifted between heaven and earth, coalescing into countless streams and great rivers, one of which flowed directly into his body.

To his surprise,

none of the Power of Faith was flowing into the jade seal.

In other words,

the Power of Faith within the jade seal was merely a remnant.

’Logically, without a new supply of faith, the Power of Faith within this jade seal should have gradually dissipated. And yet, some power still remains. Could it be that the Power of Faith can be stored and retained?’

A bold idea began to form in Li Chang’an’s mind.

’If the Power of Faith can be stored...’

’...then...’

’...then the False Soul True Monarchs of the Great Qi could maintain their strength even when far from its borders! Their Cultivation wouldn’t drop, and they would still possess the power of a False Soul!’

’The Power of Faith represents a very unique path. Although only the Great Qi Immortal Dynasty follows it now, there must have been many Cultivators in ages past who embarked on this road. It’s possible someone with unparalleled insight created a method for storing it!’

Li Chang’an mused to himself.

His plans concerning the Power of Faith had already reached their final stage.

Once he defeated the Fire Cloud Divine Lord and took control of the entire Secret Realm, he would gain an endless supply of faith.

For that very reason,

he also wanted to obtain this storage method.

’Unfortunately, this jade seal only contains remnant Power of Faith and no Magic Gate. I wonder where the Liu Family obtained it.’

At this thought, Li Chang’an’s figure flickered and he silently departed from Changqing Mountain.

Not long after,

he landed within the Liu Clan Territory. He first went to pay his respects at the grave of his third brother, Liu Sanzhu, before summoning the current Patriarch of the Liu Family, Liu Zhengqi.

"Zhengqi, this jade seal... where did you get it?"

Li Chang’an asked, taking out the jade seal.

Liu Zhengqi replied respectfully, "Senior, that treasure was discovered by a disciple of our Liu Family in the ruins of an Ancient Country, deep within the Black Dragon Mountain Range. Those ruins only appeared a short while ago, and large areas of them have yet to be explored."