If I made you a special forces soldier, would you become a terrestrial god?

For seven days, the Kunlun base fell into deep silence.

This silence is not empty; it is pulsating with a powerful rhythm. With each breath, it seems to draw in a vast spiritual energy, which gathers and rises invisibly.

Thousands of Kunlun warriors, wielding advanced techniques personally taught by Su Chen, are currently engrossed in a new round of arduous seclusion. They are not only improving their internal strength, but also undergoing a thorough tempering and reshaping of their muscles, bones, blood vessels, and even the essence of their lives.

Throughout the training ground, the previously visible vortex of air became even more solid, emanating ancient and profound power fluctuations, indicating the enormous changes taking place within. All the Kunlun warriors were immersed in selfless cultivation, and Su Chen was not lax at all.

He returned to his office, sat cross-legged, and the ancient bronze lamp on his desk emitted a faint and soft light, illuminating his calm face. Su Chen's eyes were lightly closed, and his consciousness wandered leisurely in his sea of ​​consciousness. The bottleneck that had once stood in the way of the Foundation Establishment Peak was now as thin as a cicada's wing, almost transparent.

Within his body, the "Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Technique" drew upon the primordial energy of heaven and earth with each breath, causing it to surge like a tide, repeatedly washing away the invisible shackles.

This disaster relief effort allowed him to personally experience the great love and sorrow of humanity. The selfless dedication, the inherent fragility and tenacity of life, and the brilliance and greatness of humanity were all deeply imprinted on his soul.

This reverence for life and compassion for all beings made his Daoist heart more perfect and flawless, and his spiritual realm reached an unprecedented height. He did not sit on the futon and daydream, but resonated with the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth after personally experiencing all things in the world.

The Golden Elixir Path is not simply about accumulating energy; it is more about a profound understanding of the laws of heaven and earth, a thorough comprehension of the essence of life, and the ultimate pursuit of the unity of self and the Great Dao.

Su Chen recalled the moment when the teacher shielded his students with his body without hesitation in the ruins, that resolute determination that transcended life and death. He remembered the touching message left on the mother's phone, every word of which was heartbreaking yet full of hope. He saw the elderly supporting each other in the ruins, their steps faltering yet exceptionally resilient, and the sparks of hope that rekindled in the children's eyes of despair.

Each scene was not a single fragment of memory; they converged into a torrent, impacting the last barrier deep within his heart. The barrier was teetering on the brink of collapse, and the true energy within his body was no longer flowing through the ordinary meridians.

At this moment, it is closely connected with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, forming a grand cycle. With each breath, it can cause subtle vibrations in the surrounding space that are imperceptible to the naked eye. Su Chen's existence itself is like a miniature world, and his mind is completely immersed in a state of emptiness and mystery.

There were no hindrances or obstructions in between. At this moment, the concept of time no longer had any meaning. He transcended ordinary constraints and entered a transcendent state. Su Chen did not see with his eyes. He perceived with his divine sense and touched with his soul. He seemed to have witnessed the very origin of life, the boundless vastness of the universe, and even the profound and ineffable trajectory of the Heavenly Dao.

All past confusions and deep-seated questions are now clearly revealed, as if the clouds have parted to reveal the sun, and have been answered. It is an epiphany of the great Dao in one's heart, a transcendent experience of becoming one with the universe and all things.

"boom!"

A muffled roar, yet one that resonated deep within the soul, exploded in Su Chen's sea of ​​consciousness. The bottleneck of the Foundation Establishment Peak was forcibly torn apart by a force as powerful as the creation of the world, instantly shattering into nothingness. An unprecedentedly vast power suddenly erupted from the depths of his dantian. This was not a simple amplification of true qi; it was a complete cleansing and sublimation of the essence of life!

His body, like parched land receiving timely rain, was nourished by the sweet dew that nourishes all things, radiating boundless vitality. Every cell cheered silently, emitting a faint light invisible to the naked eye. Within this light lay immense life force. His bones, muscles, and blood vessels, nourished by the power of the Golden Elixir, underwent a deeper level of tempering and reshaping, becoming more resilient and stronger. Every inch of his flesh was completely renewed.

Golden Core Formation Complete! Su Chen's cultivation has successfully broken through to the early stage of Golden Core! At the same time, the "Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Technique" has also broken through to the fourth level. The system notified him that he saved 800,000 experience points. This is a double breakthrough, and it is also proof of the perfect combination of his Dao heart and strength.

He slowly opened his eyes. The sharpness and fierceness of the past were gone from his eyes. In their place was a calm and composed demeanor that seemed to have seen through everything in the world. The surging power had been completely contained and was not revealed in the slightest.

However, it created a subtle sense of stagnation in the surrounding space, as if it were being quietly controlled by an invisible force. Su Chen clenched his fist lightly, feeling the surging yet harmonious power within his body.

This is the unique power of the Golden Core realm. It is more in harmony with the laws of heaven and earth. With every move, one can mobilize the great power of heaven and earth for one's own use. Now, with a thought, he can easily destroy mountains and rivers. His power has reached a level that mortals cannot imagine. For cultivators, the early stage of the Golden Core is the mark of truly stepping into the gate of cultivation. For the mortal world, he has already transcended the mortal world and is like an immortal god.

He walked out of the office and went to the window. The sky outside was already turning a pale white, and a touch of orange-red was brewing on the horizon in the east. The Kunlun Mountains stood majestic and upright in the dim light of dawn.

They are like ancient guardians.

Su Chen took a deep breath, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth flowed into his body like a gentle stream.

The spiritual energy nourished his newly formed golden core, making it increasingly solid.

After entering the Golden Core stage, his divine sense once again underwent a qualitative leap.

It has a wider coverage and stronger perception.

He could even clearly "see" the magma veins flowing deep underground.

He could feel the vibrant pulse of life deep within the earth's crust.

On a more macroscopic level, the flow of spiritual energy between heaven and earth, the energy pulse deep within the earth, and even the aura of certain hidden formations cannot escape his perception.

He raised his palm and gently grasped at the void. A floating white cloud in the distance was summoned from nowhere. The cloud condensed into a crystal-clear droplet in his palm, and then the droplet dispersed into nothingness, returning to the world. This control over the power of heaven and earth far surpassed the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage and had reached a state of perfection.

Su Chen composed himself, a smile playing on his lips.

He knew that with him, a Golden Core cultivator, now in charge of Kunlun, their strength had reached the limit of the mortal world. This was not only his personal breakthrough, but also the solid foundation for Kunlun, and even the whole of China, to face future challenges.

"M country... Pandora..." Su Chen whispered.

His gaze once again pierced through thousands of miles, reaching the distant other side of the Pacific Ocean, where undercurrents surged, and the lurking ambitions and schemes hidden in the shadows were all within his perception.

He knew that a real contest, a game that could influence the world order, was about to begin.

However, Kunlun was fully prepared at this moment. The power of a Golden Core cultivator was enough to make any unscrupulous force reconsider its own worth.

He is no longer passively waiting for challenges; he now possesses the ability to take the initiative and completely eliminate threats.