Chapter 1531: Late Stage Golden Core

Chapter 1531: Chapter 1531: Late Stage Golden Core

Previously, Yu Yang said that during his breakthrough to the Late Stage Golden Elixir, his Golden Core shattered into eight pieces, which made him quite proud.

But for Lin Tian, eight pieces were just the beginning!

The pain he felt previously when the Spiritual Qi washed over the Golden Core was entirely because the exterior of the Golden Core was too tough. Without the Thousand Jin Rock Formation, Lin Tian would never have hoped to break through to the Late Stage Golden Elixir in his lifetime.

However, after the outside of the Golden Core shattered into countless pieces, the pain disappeared.

The Golden Core had completely fragmented under the wash of Spiritual Qi, and it shattered into seemingly numerous stars spread across the sky. Eventually, they all settled, merging into the Sea of Qi, leaving no trace of their former shape. Only when overlooking the Sea of Qi could one see many golden specks.

For Lin Tian, this was yet another new experience, with every cell filled with a sense of power.

If he were to face the pressure from Wang Xingkong again, Lin Tian definitely wouldn’t be as embarrassed as last time. At the very least, he would have a chance to retaliate, although that chance would be slim.

As the Golden Core shattered completely, the wash of Spiritual Qi gradually halted.

The bulging veins receded, and his heartbeat gradually returned to normal.

Lin Tian opened his eyes, took a calm breath, and once again felt how wonderful it was to be alive!

Looking down at the medicinal bath he was soaking in earlier, the water level had descended to his knees, and the thick medicinal soup had become much clearer, though there were still some residues under his feet.

"Phew~ Master. Have I broken through?"

"..."

Yu Yang was speechless, and after a while, he let out a slight sigh. Filled with emotion, he said, "You little rascal... you’re truly unexpected. Did you know? I originally thought you’d only be able to operate Spiritual Qi through the Thousand Jin Rock Formation three times, but you did it eighteen. I thought your Golden Core would shatter into no more than twenty pieces, but it turned into countless stars, all settling into your Sea of Qi. Your achievements far exceeded my expectations as your teacher."

"Initially, I thought you chose me as your master because it was a good bargain for you. Now I realize it’s the greatest fortune of my thousand-year life~"

Yu Yang’s words ended with bittersweet emotions.

Lin Tian smiled and replied, "Without you, I wouldn’t have been able to achieve what I have today. Maybe if I had failed the entrance exams back then, I would have gone to work with Wu Yong. How could I have had later opportunities? You are the greatest fortune in my life."

Yu Yang chuckled a few times; he clearly enjoyed hearing Lin Tian’s sentiments.

Suddenly, Lin Tian turned the conversation back to the main topic and asked, "Master, I still don’t quite understand. Why is shattering the Golden Core more beneficial for reaching the Grotto Heaven Realm?"

"The Grotto Heaven Realm means your entire body becomes a Sea of Qi, where every acupoint can store Spiritual Qi. Your body becomes its own realm. However, this requires the Golden Core to completely reintegrate into the body. It’s a process of feedback—the more the Golden Core shatters, the faster this process. Moreover, the amount of Spiritual Qi you can utilize now is several times greater than before."

Lin Tian was unaware of this since he hadn’t experienced it, and ’Tyrant Emperor’s Record’ didn’t mention it.

What Yu Yang said was based on experience but could help Lin Tian avoid many detours. Without this master, Lin Tian would only be fumbling his way across the river.

After Yu Yang’s advice, Lin Tian suddenly understood. What excited him more was that the Grotto Heaven Realm meant the body forming its own realm, akin to the mechanisms of the Thousand Jin Rock Formation.

At that time, he could completely expand the formation, inscribing it into his own body. Even top-notch experts in the same realm wouldn’t be Lin Tian’s match.

Thinking about this, Lin Tian was eager to charge into the Grotto Heaven Realm again.

Of course, it’s just fantasizing for now. A hundred percent success is currently impossible, and having just broken through to the Late Stage Golden Elixir, what he needs now is stability—to prevent becoming too superficial.

This secluded training once again made Lin Tian lose track of time. The only thing he felt was the change in the air.

When he entered seclusion, the temperature was quite high, but now it’s more comfortable, even a bit chilly—the temperature had dropped significantly.

Lin Tian moved his long-motionless body, and his joints made a ’crackling’ sound like beans frying, which was incredibly satisfying.

His skin was very smooth; none of the sticky medicinal bath residual was left on him, and it was particularly fair.

Such skin, enviable and enviable enough to make women jealous, Lin Tian didn’t like much because... it looked too feminine! It seems he needs to find a chance to tan it a little.

He put on the dry clothes he had prepared earlier and walked outside, taking steps with equal strides. When he opened the door, a faint ’creaking’ sound accompanied it, and a not too harsh ray of sunlight warmed his face.

The retreat house he was in was built some distance from Xu Family Stream, so as long as one gazed far enough, the familiar village in the mountain stream was still visible.

Xu Family Stream remained unchanged—exactly the same. But on the distant mountain, the greenery had disappeared, replaced by a stunningly beautiful red scenery—a forest of maple leaves.

Autumn had arrived.

Lin Tian glanced at the house beside him, its door tightly shut, unsure of Xu Xianrong’s progress in her seclusion.

Lin Tian considered using his vision to see through, but considering the gender differences, he gave up on this idea. He stretched his body as he headed toward Xu Family Stream.

Along the way, he encountered many Xu family members who greeted him, inquiring about the results of his seclusion. Lin Tian responded to them all with smiles, in a very good mood.

Once he reached the doorstep of his home, he intended to see his parents first. But he heard a familiar yet unfamiliar voice nearby, prompting him to walk a few steps forward and look into Xu Shaohui’s courtyard.

A young boy stood in the courtyard, wielding the enormous Hidden Dragon Sword. Despite being a mighty Divine Artifact, it seemed cumbersome in his hands.

Yes, this youngster was Xu Xiangming, Miaoqiu’s younger brother, a disciple of the Martial Sect, and Lin Tian’s apprentice’s grand-disciple.

This kid was brought back to Luoyan Dock by the Martial Sect, and this was his first visit back. After half a year unseen, the boy had grown taller by half a head, and his voice had deepened somewhat.

Looking at the Hidden Dragon Sword in his hand, it was apparent the Martial Sect’s elder from the family Alliance had come too.

What was his intention in coming at such a critical moment?

Instantly, Lin Tian’s good mood vanished.