Chapter 1090

Everyone was watching closely for what would come next, fully aware that the upcoming half hour would be the most crucial stage of Qin Qi’s Core Formation.

At this moment, yet another terrifying aura descended from the sky!

Several Nascent Soul stage experts quickly turned to look, only to see a white-robed elder who had appeared in the arena without anyone noticing.

Beside him stood another figure—it was Luo Mengyi, whom Qin Qi had met before!

When they saw the elder, the expressions of several Nascent Soul cultivators changed subtly.

"Venerable Baihe!"

Many Nascent Soul cultivators fell silent for a moment.

Then Master Ao Hu was the first to speak, "Wang Baihe, you’re here too!"

Venerable Baihe stood with his hands behind his back, "Since you all can come, why shouldn’t this old man also be here?"

Yan Shuiming spoke in an unfriendly tone, "Wang Baihe, we know your Xuan Yi Sect has a feud with Qin Qi, but Qin Qi’s breakthrough to the Core Formation Stage today is no trivial matter. We advise you not to meddle so recklessly!"

"The battle rules apply to you as well, even as a Nascent Soul stage cultivator!"

At these words, a shadow crossed Wang Baihe’s face.

But very quickly, his expression became calm.

He replaced it with a kindly, affable smile. "What are you implying, fellows? I simply appreciate talented individuals. Since you’ve all been drawn by Qin Qi’s Core Formation phenomenon, shouldn’t this old man be allowed as well?"

The powerful cultivators just snorted coldly, saying nothing more.

They certainly didn’t believe Wang Baihe’s words.

After all, everything is about one’s standpoint.

They might not know the specifics of Xuan Yi Sect’s deep grudge against Qin Qi, but their subordinates had already investigated thoroughly.

If Qin Qi enters the Core Formation Stage, his threat to Xuan Yi Sect would undoubtedly increase greatly.

Meanwhile, Luo Mengyi, standing next to Wang Baihe, secretly began transmitting a message, "Master, are we really going to let Qin Qi successfully enter the Core Formation Stage?"

"This phenomenon is far more terrifying than when Senior Brother Zhao Beiyi and I entered the Core Formation Stage. If he succeeds, he’ll become a huge threat to our Xuan Yi Sect!"

Wang Baihe’s face was dark; moving his lips, he replied via transmission, "Hmph, do you think I don’t know? But you saw it yourself, these Nascent Soul stage experts are always scheming against each other!"

"Today, Qin Qi has triggered this Core Formation phenomenon. Who knows how many have their sights set on him? If I really make a move and fail to stop him from entering the Core Formation Stage, how am I supposed to explain myself afterwards?"

Luo Mengyi was still unwilling, "But..."

Wang Baihe waved his hand, "Rest easy. I know my limits. The sect has already sent me transmissions—I know exactly what this kid has done. If I act, I must successfully interrupt his Core Formation!"

Luo Mengyi breathed a little easier at his words, "If you make a move, what about these Nascent Soul stage experts..."

Wang Baihe sneered to himself, "If we manage to interrupt him this time, hmph, we can ensure this kid won’t be able to attempt Core Formation again for ten years!"

"As for the other Nascent Soul stage experts, don’t worry. If the boy fails to enter Core Formation, he’ll be finished. These Nascent Soul stage cultivators may protect Qin Qi now, but if he’s of no use, do you think they’ll really defend him?"

"As for the so-called battle rules, they’re just there to protect the interests of the strong. As a Nascent Soul cultivator, will the core members of the arena really make things difficult for me over a little Qin Qi?"

Luo Mengyi smiled sweetly, "Master, you are absolutely right!"

"No rush, wait and see. Whether this kid can break through to the Core Formation Stage is still unknown!" Wang Baihe sneered, "Maybe, without us doing anything, he’ll fail all by himself."

Their thinking was far from unique.

Everyone watched intently, unblinking.

But since the phenomenon had faded, the crowd had no idea what Qin Qi’s breakthrough in the house would result in.

Looking from outside, the scene was so quiet that even the drop of a pin could be heard clearly.

After half an hour had passed.

Finally, someone spoke. "Normally, this much True Qi gathering in the body, condensing the Golden Core, only takes half an hour. There should already be a result!"

"Half an hour has gone by and nothing has happened. What’s going on?"

The powerful cultivators looked at each other.

"Could it be...failure?"

Many people had this thought in their hearts.

It wasn’t unreasonable; according to past Core Formation experiences, silence at this stage usually meant failure.

Ji Qingzhu and Ji Hongzhuang, the two sisters, likewise furrowed their brows.

Staring at the courtyard that remained silent for so long, a subtle sense of unease arose in their hearts.

As that uneasy feeling emerged—

Suddenly, Yan Shuiming in the crowd abruptly looked up, "No, something’s wrong."

Others noticed something amiss as well. "Look at the sky, it’s..."

A number of people became aware of the celestial phenomenon, and instantly, everyone inhaled sharply.

"This is... divine tribulation..."

"How can that be!!"

Everyone was stunned.

"Breaking through to Core Formation has triggered the divine tribulation? Isn’t divine tribulation supposed to only appear when a cultivator breaks through to the Nascent Soul Stage?"

"What on earth is happening?!"

Only a handful of Nascent Soul stage cultivators had wider experience.

Monk Wu Xi inhaled sharply, "Cultivation itself is a path against the heavens. Divine tribulation exists to punish and block those who become powerful enough to threaten the workings of the Dao!"

"That’s why breaking through to the Nascent Soul is accompanied by the birth of divine tribulation. But it’s not absolutely limited to Nascent Soul cultivators."

"At the very least, the creation of some extremely defiant pills or extraordinary treasures can trigger divine tribulation. But... breaking through to Core Formation and triggering divine tribulation like this is unprecedented!"

Yan Shuiming’s brows furrowed, "This means, according to the laws of the Dao, even if this person only succeeds at Core Formation, his power is already extraordinary enough to threaten the Dao’s operation as a Nascent Soul cultivator would?"

As this idea took root in every mind—

Even these knowledgeable Nascent Soul stage cultivators found themselves swallowing involuntarily.

Breaking through to Core Formation and gaining power that threatens the Dao’s operation like a Nascent Soul...what a revolutionary level of strength this is!

"We have all underestimated the potential hidden in this kid!"

"Look, the divine tribulation is nearly fully formed. It’s about to strike any moment!"

"Divine tribulation usually only comes with the Nascent Soul Stage—can this kid withstand it..."