I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

In the course of cultivation, time always passes silently, as if only a few cycles of the celestial bodies have passed, and the world outside has already changed.

When Lin Che awoke from his meditation, three days had passed.

Within his dantian, the ten-patterned golden elixir was slowly rotating at a certain constant and mysterious rhythm, emitting an increasingly warm and restrained golden halo.

Compared to its initial sharpness and slight superficiality, the golden elixir now appears more rounded, full, and perfectly formed.

The most amazing thing is that even though Lin Che did not actively activate the cultivation technique, the golden core was spontaneously and slowly absorbing and releasing the rich spiritual energy around it.

He transformed it into pure magic power to replenish himself and nourish his entire body.

This almost instinctive and continuous transformation of spiritual energy is one of the most fundamental differences between the Golden Core and Foundation Establishment levels.

From passively absorbing and struggling to transform, to initially resonating with heaven and earth and spontaneously exhaling and exhaling.

Lin Che exhaled a long breath and slowly opened his eyes.

His eyes were calm, devoid of the sharp edge he had displayed three days ago, replaced by a return to simplicity and inner strength.

Only now did he feel that he had truly and completely mastered the power of the Golden Core realm, his foundation was completely solid, his core essence was perfectly integrated, and his spirit was complete and full of energy.

With a slight thought, without any deliberate effort, his divine sense, several times stronger than that of other cultivators of the same level, naturally spread outwards.

His divine sense swept over the pavilions, towers, springs, and ancient trees on the island in the middle of the lake.

Further outwards, beneath the vast surface of Shattered Star Lake, the Alligator Crocodile Turtle population is quietly resting or hunting in the deep waters.

Along the lake and in the mountains, various carnivorous spirit beasts either doze in their dens or vigilantly patrol their territories;

High above the cliff face, a flock of Azure-eyed Eagles circled and soared, their sharp eyes surveying everything below...

The range of his divine sense continued to expand: a hundred miles, a hundred and fifty miles, two hundred miles...

Until it reaches the current natural evolutionary boundary of the Azure Profound Realm!

Everything within a radius of over two hundred miles—the scenery, the presence of living beings, the flow of spiritual energy, and even the subtle fluctuations of the earth's veins—was reflected in his "heart lake" with unparalleled clarity, like a three-dimensional painting.

Every detail is clearly visible, leaving nothing out.

This is the qualitative change in the divine sense of a Golden Core cultivator!

The range grows exponentially, and the difference in perception accuracy and control is enormous.

Such vast and subtle divine thoughts are the fundamental reliance of Golden Core cultivators, enabling them to mobilize enormous spiritual energy of heaven and earth in an instant, precisely control complex supernatural powers, and even suppress the souls of lower-level cultivators with a single thought.

It can be said that, for true Golden Core cultivators...

Even without using specialized soul-attacking spells.

The sheer power and impact of divine sense alone are enough to cause Foundation Establishment cultivators to lose their composure, and Qi Refining cultivators to experience soul tremors or even faint.

In addition, there is the characteristic of Golden Core cultivators that "if the Golden Core does not shatter, the physical body will not die."

As long as the dantian golden core remains intact, even if the physical body suffers severe damage, it can slowly repair itself with the pure dantian essence and powerful vitality.

This makes it virtually impossible for low-level cultivators to challenge Golden Core cultivators of a higher level.

Unless one possesses a heaven-defying magic weapon or talisman, or the Golden Core cultivator is severely injured and on the verge of shattering their Golden Core.

It was only after he had truly solidified his Golden Core realm.

Lin Checai realized more clearly the seemingly small gap between Foundation Establishment and Golden Core.

In reality, it is a world of difference in the level of life, the nature of power, and even the understanding and application of the laws of heaven and earth!

Just as he was savoring this new, vast, ocean-like sense of power, a specially made communication stone in his arms vibrated slightly, emitting a soft spiritual light.

Lin Che scanned the information with his divine sense and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

It was Liu Qingxue, who was in charge of receiving guests, who reported that a guest with a special identity had arrived.

Without delay, he moved swiftly and silently appeared in the main residence of the Shattered Star Lake clan through the teleportation function of the secret realm token.

He then tidied his appearance and flew towards the reception room in the main area on his sword.

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The reception room in the main area is decorated in a simple yet elegant style, with a light, calming incense burning in the air.

A female cultivator, dressed in the official white dress of Chuyang City, with a capable yet scholarly air, sat upright in the guest seat.

Holding a cup of spiritual tea, his gaze was somewhat unfocused, as if he were deep in thought, with a hint of seriousness in his brows.

It was Wang Miaoxue, a steward of the Chuyang City Spirit Vein Management Office and an old acquaintance of the Lin family who had dealt with them for many years.

Upon learning that it was her who had come to visit, Lin Che had a general idea in his mind.

In recent years, he has devoted himself to cultivation and has handed over almost all the family's affairs to Wang Lingsu.

Every year, Wang Lingsu would handle matters such as paying the rent for the spiritual veins in conjunction with Wang Miaoxue.

Although the two did not become close again, they maintained a good relationship.

The rent payment date hasn't arrived yet, so the other party's personal visit clearly indicates they have other business to discuss.

A perfectly timed smile appeared on Lin Che's face as he pushed open the door and entered, his voice gentle and tinged with the joy of a long-awaited reunion:

"Haha, it's Fellow Daoist Wang! Long time no see, you're even more radiant than before!"

Wang Miaoxue, who was lost in thought, was startled by the sound and quickly put down her teacup and got up from her seat.

She quickly adjusted her expression, putting on a perfectly respectful smile, and bowed deeply to Lin Che, her posture very humble:

"Junior Wang Miaoxue congratulates True Person Lin on breaking through to the Golden Core realm! From now on, the path to immortality is open and the Great Dao is within reach! True Person's extraordinary talent truly fills me with immense admiration!"

As she spoke, she presented a white jade box, carved with cloud patterns and emanating a faint chill, with both hands, her tone sincere:

"This is a small token of my appreciation, a gift I specially prepared for you, Master, to congratulate you on achieving the Golden Core. I hope you will not reject it."

Lin Cheshen did not investigate further.

However, the jade box itself was made of extraordinary cold jade, which could perfectly preserve the medicinal properties of spiritual objects. The spiritual charm emanating from it was pure and gentle, with a faint sense of starlight flowing through it, making it no ordinary object.

It is at least a second-tier high-grade item, and may even reach the threshold of a second-tier top-grade item.

This gift is quite generous for a steward in the late Foundation Establishment stage, which shows his thoughtfulness.

The shock that Wang Miaoxue felt, sitting opposite Lin Che, was actually far greater than it appeared on the surface.

She truly hadn't expected that this seemingly low-key and steadily developing head of the Lin family would break through to the Golden Core stage so quietly!

Looking back on their past interactions, she felt that this person was extraordinary, but she did not expect him to have such a profound background.

Shocked, she immediately realized that this was an excellent opportunity to further strengthen her relationship with the Lin family.

Therefore, they made preparations in advance and went to offer their congratulations before the possible Golden Elixir Ceremony.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, you're too kind!" Lin Che smiled and stepped forward, offering a helping hand.

Instead of immediately taking the jade box, he led her to a seat.

"We've known each other for many years and are old friends, so why be so formal? Please sit down and let's talk."

After Lin Che sat down comfortably in the main seat, Wang Miaoxue sat down again with a slight sense of restraint.

He gently placed the jade box on the small table beside him.

She knew in her heart that the "familiarity" she had built up through past interactions needed to be redefined in front of a newly promoted Golden Core cultivator.

If someone calls you "fellow Daoist" or "old friend," it's a sign of respect, but you shouldn't be presumptuous.

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries, with Wang Miaoxue showering them with compliments.

He subtly praised Lin Che's advanced cultivation and the Lin family's momentum, while also lamenting the recent "changes in fortune" in Chuyang City.

Lin Che responded with a smile, his attitude gentle, maintaining the demeanor of a Golden Core cultivator without appearing overly distant.

Under Wang Miaoxue's guidance, the conversation gradually shifted from an overview of Chuyang City to interesting anecdotes about cultivation, and finally, seemingly unintentionally, landed on the topic of "spirit beasts".

When the word "spirit beast" was mentioned, the respectful smile that had been on Wang Miaoxue's face slowly faded, and her expression became serious and solemn.

She sat up straight, looked at Lin Che with an open and honest gaze, and her tone became much more formal:

"Master Lin, to be honest, I have come here today to offer my congratulations. Besides wishing you success in achieving your Golden Core, I also have an important matter related to spirit beasts. Perhaps... it is related to you and the Lin family."