Immortality starts from the liver proficiency

Chapter 668 The Cultivation Philosophy of the Golden Core Realm
She made a joke, but seeing that Xu Yunfan's expression remained unchanged, she put away her joke and said seriously, "The first thing I wanted to do by inviting you here today is to congratulate you on achieving the Golden Core. The Divine Firmament Dao Fruit has reappeared in the world, which is very gratifying."

She paused, her tone carrying a hint of genuine pleasure and undisguised sarcasm, "Especially after beheading that hypocrite Qingyuan! It truly vented a thousand years of pent-up anger for me!"

The thought of his hypocritical face being blasted apart by your divine thunder, his Dao fruit shattered, and his true spirit forced to flee into reincarnation in a sorry state fills me with immense joy! Such a great favor must be repaid with gratitude.”

Looking at the other person's face, which showed an expression of excitement that seemed to be about to die.

Xu Yunfan understood immediately; it was indeed about Qingyuan.

It seems the two have a deep-seated grudge.

Although Xu Yunfan is very gossipy, he didn't delve into it, as knowing some things would only cause him more trouble.

Maintaining a friendly relationship like that of Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya is sufficient.

He remained calm, neither taking credit nor shirking responsibility.

“The True Lord Qingyuan is obstructing my path to enlightenment and attempting to seize my foundation of enlightenment. His true intentions are now revealed. I, Xu, am merely trying my best to protect myself.”

"To be able to slay him involved a bit of luck. I, Xu, have also heard of the old grudge between Zhenjun and Qingyuan, and this time, it was somewhat by chance that I helped Zhenjun resolve his inner conflict."

His words were impeccable.

"Self-preservation? Ha, what a fine example of desperately trying to preserve oneself."

The Insightful True Lord gave Xu Yunfan a deep look with a half-smile, but did not reveal the depth of his scheme.

"In any case, I am very happy about Qingyuan's fall."

Shenxiao Zhenjun, you are so young yet you possess such skill and courage; your future is limitless.

I invited you here today, firstly to offer my congratulations, and secondly…

She changed the subject, her eyes becoming serious and profound, "I simply wish to get to know you. Within the Yuanshi Sect, there aren't many True Lords who can catch my eye, but you are one of them. There might be times when we can help each other in the future."

With Xu Yunfan's cultivation speed, if he could directly reach the Golden Core Realm through a lifetime of accumulation, he would be no different from the Pure Yang Ancestor of the Wancheng Sword Sect a thousand years ago.

Xu Yunfan thought to himself, "The level of acquaintance we just reached was really a bit too deep."

He still wore a polite smile and cupped his hands, saying, "I am honored by your high regard, True Lord. I am new to the Golden Core stage and am not yet familiar with many affairs of the sect. If I encounter any difficulties in the future, I will need to consult with seniors like True Lord."

After a seemingly harmonious but actually self-serving exchange of flattery, Xu Yunfan finally steered the conversation toward the issue he cared about most: "The True Lord just mentioned mutual support, and I am deeply moved."

To be honest, although Xu was fortunate enough to attain the Golden Core realm, this realm is profound and mysterious. He was completely clueless about how to cultivate, nurture the Golden Core, evolve the grotto-heaven, and even glimpse higher realms.

The sect's records are vague on this matter, as for the Wancheng Sword Sect..."

He shook his head. "I'm sure the True Lord is aware of my awkward situation. May I ask if the True Lord could offer some guidance? After achieving the Golden Core, where does the path of cultivation lead?"

His gaze was intense, filled with a sincere desire for guidance.

Xu Yunfan was certain that Dongming Zhenjun's invitation was not merely to express gratitude and to surpass him; he definitely had something to ask for, so he naturally had to take the opportunity to make his demands.

A glint of light flashed deep in Dongming Zhenjun's eyes, as if he had expected this.

She lazily adjusted her posture, her slender fingers gently tapping the black jade table, producing a crisp sound, and a meaningful smile appeared on her face.

"Divine Firmament True Lord, your question is excellent. After the Golden Elixir, the Grotto-Heavens evolve, following the natural way, involving the secrets of the origin of heaven and earth. This is the foundation upon which we True Lords stand, the root of our longevity. Such a true teaching, even in a single sentence, is worth ten thousand volumes of family books..."

She drew out her words, her expression showing some difficulty.

"These are invaluable experiences that I have personally explored over countless years, traversing numerous detours and even paying a considerable price to gain. Divine Firmament True Lord, what do you think I should offer in exchange?"

See the picture poorly.

Xu Yunfan sneered inwardly, but remained outwardly calm.

He knew from the start that the other party would have conditions.

He leaned forward slightly, as if listening attentively, and asked in return, "What advice does the True Lord Dongming have for me? Please speak freely. As long as it is within my power and does not violate fundamental principles of morality, we can discuss it."

He deliberately emphasized doing what he could and not violating fundamental moral principles, which was both a statement and a line drawn.

The Divine Martial Realm is alright, but now that he has been baptized by the Primordial Sect, Xu Yunfan believes that his bottom line is still relatively flexible.

The smile on Dongming Zhenjun's face deepened, seemingly very satisfied with Xu Yunfan's understanding.

“True Lord Shenxiao is a straightforward person. I don’t ask for much, just one thing: the detailed coordinates of the Attila Realm, and all the information you know about this realm.”

The Great Realm of Attila, it really was for this.

Xu Yunfan raised an eyebrow slightly, still somewhat surprised despite having expected it.

Only Ye Xuan knew at the time that, given Qingyuan Zhenjun's selfish and self-serving nature, there was absolutely no way he would release the coordinates.

How would the Insightful True Lord know?
His mind raced, and he suppressed his doubts.

Before his fall, Qingyuan Zhenjun was entangled with the three main gods in this realm, while he himself was there harvesting the divine essence and condensing immortal golden nature.

Zhang Ziyang, the sect leader, did indeed say that if another True Monarch-level being could be brought into the game, stirring up even greater turmoil, it would be easier to fish in troubled waters.

The fact that the True Lord Dongming took the initiative to come to us was exactly what we wanted.

Moreover, using this coordinate information, which does not belong exclusively to him and is destined to attract the covetousness of other True Lords, to obtain crucial guidance for his subsequent path is a deal he can make.

He nodded almost without hesitation and said decisively, "Okay, it's a deal."

A hint of triumphant joy and a touch of appreciation for Xu Yunfan's decisiveness flashed in Dongming Zhenjun's eyes.

"happy!"

With a flick of her slender hand on the table, a black jade slip inscribed with mysterious runes appeared before Xu Yunfan.

"These are some of my insights and experiences in the early stages of cultivation at the Golden Core Realm, especially the stabilization of the grotto-heaven, the nurturing of the origin, and the initial evolution of the path."

"True Lord Shenxiao may view this first as a deposit. Once you have inscribed the coordinates and details of the Attila Realm on the other side of this jade slip, I will impart to you the more profound methods that follow, including the key insights into elevating the Golden Core stage's inner realm, nurturing and cultivating the Dao Fruit, and even touching upon a trace of the Nascent Soul stage."

Nascent Soul/Taoist Embryo?

Xu Yunfan selectively ignored the last part of Dongming Zhenjun's pie-in-the-sky statement; it would be quite good if half of the contents of this jade slip were true.

As a member of the Primordial Sect, I am well aware that these True Lords especially enjoy setting traps for people.

He picked up the black jade slip, which was icy cold to the touch and seemed to be able to absorb one's soul, and probed it with his divine sense.

Sure enough, although the information contained within was not a complete inheritance, it pointed directly to the core of cultivation in the early stage of the Golden Core realm, which was exactly the knowledge he was currently most eager for.

Skipping over the specific cultivation techniques, Xu Yunfan directly read the descriptions about how to nourish the nascent form of the grotto-heaven with the golden elixir as the core, how to invoke the laws of heaven and earth to temper the grotto-heaven's barriers, and how to comprehend the origin to strengthen the golden elixir's primordial energy, etc.

(End of this chapter)