txolops Chapter 98 Golden Green
Chapter 98 Golden Green
Chapter 98 Golden Green
Luo Ming was a person who disliked trouble and was not fond of being constrained. Moreover, these small forces were struggling to survive in the cracks of the Chaotic Star Sea, and there were no resources in there that appealed to him.
The truly powerful forces generally wouldn't care about an ordinary Core Formation cultivator.
Although he didn't want to join a major power for the time being, Luo Ming was quite concerned about the attempts of those cultivators of the same level to make friends.
Without a master to guide him, he relied entirely on his own exploration in cultivation. During the Foundation Establishment stage, he progressed smoothly thanks to hard work and good fortune.
However, once you reach the Core Formation stage, it not only relies on the accumulation of magical power, but also involves the fusion with the power of the primordial spirit. If you are not careful, you will go astray.
If one can get to know a few like-minded Core Formation cultivators, exchange cultivation experiences, and share resources, one can undoubtedly avoid many detours.
Luo Ming put away the communication talismans one by one, and was about to take a moment to calm his mind when his gaze fell on the last communication talisman.
"Golden blue?"
Upon seeing the signature, Luo Ming was slightly taken aback, then remembered the other party's identity.
This Jin Qing seems to be Jin Kui's junior, while Elder Jin Kui is a peak mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator in the Star Palace, and a very famous figure in the Chaotic Star Sea.
"He's a good person to befriend." Luo Ming smiled slightly, flicked his finger, and sent Jin Qing a message, agreeing to meet in the other's cave in ten days.
In the following days, Luo Ming began to frequently visit the Core Formation cultivators in the surrounding area. Seeing that Luo Ming was so young, had great potential, and was also humble and polite, they quickly became acquainted with those Core Formation cultivators and agreed to communicate with them often in the future.
On this day, Luo Ming arrived at Jin Qing's cave.
The cave is decorated quite exquisitely, with the stone walls inside inlaid with luminous stones, illuminating the entire cave as if it were daytime, and a faint aroma of tea permeates the air.
On either side of the stone table, Luo Ming and Jin Qing sat facing each other, each holding a cup of spiritual tea. The aroma of the tea was fragrant and refreshing.
The two chatted casually for a while, talking about the local customs and culture of the Chaotic Star Sea. As they gradually became more familiar with each other, the topic naturally turned to cultivation.
When Jin Qing learned that Luo Ming was not even a hundred years old yet had managed to cultivate to the Core Formation stage with the aptitude of three spiritual roots, the teacup in her hand suddenly stopped, and a few drops of tea splashed onto the stone table, making a crisp sound.
His eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief, and his gaze at Luo Ming was filled with shock: "Brother Wang Chan—you're not even a hundred years old yet?!"
After the initial shock, Jin Qing couldn't help but sigh repeatedly, his tone full of regret: "I, Jin, possess dual spiritual roots and have the Jin family backing me up, with resources flowing in continuously. Yet, only ten years ago, at the age of one hundred, I barely managed to advance to the Core Formation stage."
Brother Wang, with your three spiritual roots and without any sect or school of thought, you were able to form your core before the age of one hundred. This talent, this perseverance, is truly—truly admirable!
Jin Qing comes from the Jin family, which has a profound heritage. There are several Nascent Soul cultivators in the family, among whom the highest-ranking is Jin Kui, the Grand Elder of the Star Palace, who is only one step away from the late Nascent Soul stage.
With the protection of his family, his cultivation path went smoothly, but even so, he was only on par with Luo Ming.
Upon hearing this, Luo Ming simply smiled faintly, raised his cup, and said, "It was just luck. Brother Jin comes from a prestigious family and has a solid foundation. His future achievements will likely far surpass mine. Come, have some tea."
Jin Qing laughed heartily, said no more, and raised his glass to clink with Luo Ming's.
As the aroma of tea filled their mouths, the two exchanged a smile, their eyes showing a newfound mutual approval.
After serving two more cups of spiritual tea, Jin Qing put down his teacup, his expression gradually becoming serious: "Brother Wang, you have just advanced to the Core Formation stage, and I suppose you haven't yet delved into the key aspects of later cultivation. The most important thing to avoid during the Core Formation stage is to be impatient for quick results. Accumulating mana is secondary; nourishing the core with spiritual consciousness is of paramount importance."
Luo Ming's heart stirred, and he leaned forward slightly: "I would like to hear the details." He had no master to guide him and lacked a systematic understanding of the ways after Core Formation. Jin Qing came from a prestigious family, so his words must be true.
Jin Qing lightly tapped the stone table with his fingertips, and a wisp of divine consciousness overflowed, condensing into a miniature golden core in the air: "You see, when a golden core is first formed, it is like a newly born jade, with enough spirituality but insufficient divinity. You need to slowly wrap the golden core with your own divine consciousness, carefully sort out the magic power flowing within the core, and completely integrate your divine consciousness with the aura of the golden core. Over time, the golden core will become more and more transparent, and its divinity will gradually emerge."
This step lays the foundation for the future development of a Nascent Soul—a Nascent Soul is born from the Golden Core, which takes form and is carried by divine consciousness. The more spiritual the Golden Core, the greater the chance of breaking through to form a Nascent Soul.
He paused, then added, "This matter cannot be rushed; the key is perseverance. Many cultivators are eager to increase their magical power and neglect the cultivation of their core. When they reach the late stage of Core Formation, it becomes difficult to make up for it, and they eventually get stuck at the Nascent Soul stage, exhausting their lifespan without being able to advance any further."
Luo Ming nodded repeatedly, marveling at the profoundness of the methods involved. Although the Spirit Control Technique also contained similar methods for cultivating cores, the descriptions were somewhat vague. When he had spoken with other Core Formation cultivators earlier, the explanations were not as clear. He couldn't help but admire Jin Qing's generosity and openness.
"There are definitely many benefits to befriending people with powerful backgrounds! The things you can access are indeed different, and Jin Qing is not very cunning; he's someone worth befriending," Luo Ming thought to himself.
However, after pondering the method of nourishing the elixir he had just learned, for some reason, he immediately thought of a woman's ten months of pregnancy. Upon closer examination, it was indeed quite similar.
This thought only flashed through his mind for a moment, but his face remained serious: "I have learned a lot. Brother Jin's words have enlightened me. I was worried that I would not have much experience after forming my core, and I was afraid of making a mistake. Today, I can say that my wish has been fulfilled."
Jin Qing was delighted to see his approval and said with a smile, "Brother Wang Chan is exceptionally talented, but he lacks some guidance. In fact, my Jin family is in dire need of a promising young Core Formation cultivator like you."
"I humbly invite you to become a guest elder of my Jin family. You will not need to participate in family affairs on a daily basis, only needing to assist with clan matters a few times a year. The clan will provide you with ample spirit stones and elixirs. If you, my brother, ever advance to the peak of the Core Formation stage, my clan also possesses insights into breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage."
These conditions are indeed generous and tempting; an ordinary rogue cultivator would probably have accepted them immediately.
But Luo Ming didn't think so. There's no such thing as a free lunch. He figured that the method for breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage would probably require him to dedicate his entire life to the Jin family.
Moreover, he had already made plans, so Luo Ming bowed slightly, his tone sincere yet firm: "Thank you for your kindness, Brother Jin, and thank you to the Jin family for their high regard."
However, after advancing to the Core Formation stage, Luo still had important matters to attend to.
Wang is going to the outer sea to hunt demonic beasts, mainly to collect materials to refine his natal magic weapon. The outer sea is dangerous, and the journey will take an unknown amount of time. It is really inconvenient for him to accept the position of guest elder of the Jin family, lest he interfere with the clan affairs of Brother Jin.
Upon hearing this, Jin Qing's expectation faded, but a deep envy welled up in his eyes: "The outer sea—I've heard from my elders since I was a child that the outer sea has rare spiritual materials that are hard to find even once in a thousand years, and powerful demonic beasts that can reach the heavens and the earth. However, it is also far more dangerous than the inner sea."