Gou Zai Sect Beast Taming Longevity

"How could that be? Without your permission, who would dare to bully your disciple?"

Yu Changsheng chuckled and naturally walked behind Old Wei, slumping down to massage Old Wei's shoulders.

"Hmm." Elder Wei closed his eyes slightly, his smile widening, revealing a hint of enjoyment. "That's good. If you need anything within the Myriad Manifestations Sect, go find that kid Lu Ruikai. With my influence, it's quite effective."

"Mmm." Yu Changsheng nodded like a chicken pecking at rice. It had been more than a year since they last met, and a lot had happened. He still missed Old Wei a little, and felt much more at ease.

"Speaking of which, did you encounter any crisis on your trip to Huishui Mountain?" Old Wei let out a long breath, stretched, turned to look at Yu Changsheng, and asked seriously, "Tell me, what exactly happened? Even Wang Dingsheng of the Magic Peak has perished. It seems that this is no small matter."

"Oh, okay." Yu Changsheng nodded obediently and recounted everything that happened in Huishui Mountain, including the matter of Yanta and Tianyi Divine Water.

Old Wei listened quietly, and after a stick of incense had burned, he looked at Yu Changsheng with a strange look in his eyes and nodded in satisfaction.

"Good, it's good that you weren't seriously injured. It's also good that you had this opportunity, which saves me from having to go through all the trouble of finding a way to repair your nine-layered spiritual platform."

Old Wei chuckled and joked.

"It's all thanks to Senior Xuan Gui." Yu Changsheng touched his nose and chuckled.

"That's only right. This old man's fate is now intertwined with yours, so helping you is also helping him. Besides, you've received quite a few opportunities, but most of the benefits have been taken by this old man." Old Wei chuckled softly.

"Hmph, you old geezer, you're getting more and more impolite."

Just as Yu Changsheng was about to speak, the void beside him distorted, and the phantom of the Xuan Turtle emerged from Yu Changsheng's inner world, coldly snorting at Elder Wei in an unfriendly tone.

"Haha," Old Wei laughed heartily upon hearing this, his expression natural, "What's wrong? Aren't you an old man? A thousand years have passed. You and I are both half-buried in the ground, barely clinging to life."

Just as the black tortoise was about to retort, it suddenly fell silent, and after a long while, it exhaled a breath of white air from its nostrils.

"You're not wrong, we're all old folks now."

"Hehe," Old Wei didn't mind, patted the black tortoise's head, the black tortoise frowned, glared angrily at Old Wei, but did nothing else.

Yu Changsheng watched this scene silently from the side and smiled gently.

"It's good that you still have some conscience, knowing to find opportunities for my disciple. In the future, we should do more of these things," Old Wei said with a smile.

"It's not that easy. Your beloved disciple is still difficult to serve. If it weren't for me, he would have died several times over."

The black tortoise said irritably, glancing at Yu Changsheng with a hint of smugness in its tone.

"Haha, isn't it normal to cause trouble?"

Old Wei wasn't annoyed, and the two chatted easily, like old friends who hadn't seen each other for many years.

"Forget it, this kid's strength is still too low. He should focus on breaking through to the Golden Core stage as soon as possible."

The black tortoise pursed its lips and shook its head.

"That's true," Old Wei nodded in agreement, then turned to look at Yu Changsheng, who was massaging his shoulders behind him, and said seriously:

"Now that you have reached the ninth level of the Spirit Platform, the next step should be to consider forming the Core."

"Hmm!" Yu Changsheng's spirits lifted, and he listened intently.

"The Golden Core Formation, as the third major realm of cultivation, is also a watershed in the cultivation world. Looking at the entire cultivation world, only those who have reached the Golden Core stage are truly qualified to go out and travel."

Old Wei thought for a moment, then slowly began to explain:

"This realm is of paramount importance to cultivators. If Foundation Establishment is the entry point to cultivation and the foundation for forging the Great Dao, then Golden Core is a further step, possessing the rudimentary form of the Great Dao. The term Golden Core is easy to understand; it means condensing everything you have cultivated before into a Golden Core."

Yu Changsheng listened attentively, his hands slowly stopping as he nodded earnestly.

"With a single golden elixir, one enters the Great Dao; my fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens." While this statement may be somewhat exaggerated for cultivators, it is not far from the truth.

"Since the formation of the Golden Core is the condensation of everything a cultivator has cultivated before, the quality of the Golden Core formed will naturally be different depending on each person's understanding, and the blessing it brings to the cultivator will be earth-shattering."

As Old Wei spoke, he paused slightly, thought for a moment, then patted the black tortoise's head, ignoring its angry glare, and continued:

"In layman's terms, the quality of Golden Cores is divided into different grades based on their purity. The lowest and most common type is the Common Golden Core. Although it is still a Golden Core, it is dull and lacks luster, offering the least boost to a cultivator's lifespan, combat power, and so on. Without other fortuitous encounters, one's achievements will stagnate at this level, making further breakthroughs difficult."

"The next level is the Earth-grade Golden Core. This kind of Golden Core is lustrous and provides cultivators with relatively good and considerable benefits in terms of lifespan, physical body, and soul. If nothing unexpected happens, with diligent cultivation, the possibility of breaking through to the Earth-grade Golden Core in the future is quite high."

"I see."

Yu Changsheng listened quietly, nodding occasionally, as if suddenly enlightened. The higher one's cultivation level, the less knowledge one has about this, at least that's the case within the Myriad Manifestations Sect. Therefore, this was the first time Yu Changsheng had heard such a systematic explanation, so he listened attentively.

"And above that, there is the highest level, the Golden Core," Elder Wei said, his gaze towards Yu Changsheng suddenly becoming incredibly sharp, revealing a strong light.

"This kind of golden core is called the Heavenly Dao Golden Core. The core is purple-gold in color, in harmony with the Heavenly Dao. Its combat power is blessed by heaven and earth. Every move it makes carries the great power of heaven and earth. Its combat power is unparalleled and can be called invincible in the same realm. Such people are extremely rare. Each one is a true prodigy of heaven. Even in those holy lands, they are like holy sons."

"As long as such a person doesn't perish, it's inevitable that they will eventually reach the Purple Mansion realm, and transforming into a Nascent Soul will be a piece of cake. Moreover, their cultivation speed is dozens of times that of ordinary people. It can be said that the Heavenly Dao Golden Core has endless wonders. Once they achieve it, their path to the Dao will be smooth sailing, and they will rise to great heights."

Yu Changsheng listened quietly, swallowing hard, his eyes flickering with anticipation.

"The most important factor determining the quality of the Golden Core is the number of Spirit Platforms during Foundation Establishment! The more Spirit Platforms you condense, the higher the quality of the Golden Core will be, and the greater the benefits will be. This is why the number of Spirit Platforms is so important at the Foundation Establishment stage."

"The reason I have repeatedly asked you to work hard to increase the number of your spiritual platforms is precisely for this reason. The higher the spiritual platforms you have during the Foundation Establishment stage, the more solid your foundation for the Great Dao will be. Then, the quality of the golden core you can condense when you form your golden core will be better, and it will have endless benefits for your future cultivation path."

Old Wei explained slowly and deliberately, looking at Yu Changsheng's thoughtful expression with a faint smile.

"With your talent, nine-layered spiritual platform, spiritual body, and the favor of the Heavenly Dao, and with the Heavenly One Divine Water, a supreme treasure of heaven and earth, being refined as the prototype of your Great Dao, your physical body and soul are far superior to ordinary people. Once you form your core, the possibility of condensing the Heavenly Dao Golden Core is very high."

"However, this matter cannot be taken lightly. Therefore, it is best to wait until you are fully prepared before attempting the breakthrough. Furthermore, you should be aware that while the Heavenly Dao Golden Core is favored by the Heavenly Dao, it is also rejected by Heaven and Earth. This is because such a core formation that forcibly seizes the essence of Heaven and Earth will be rejected when it appears."

As Old Wei spoke, he met Yu Changsheng's curious gaze, paused for a moment, pondered for a second, exhaled deeply, and his expression became more solemn.

"In other words, the Heavenly Dao Golden Core is different from other Core Formation methods. When it breaks through, it will 100% encounter a Heavenly Tribulation, and the power of the Heavenly Tribulation is also the strongest."

"You need to remember this: the Heavenly Dao Golden Core is both a gift and a test. Only after experiencing the great power of heaven and earth, such as the Heavenly Tribulation, and being tempered, can your Golden Core truly become round and perfect, becoming a complete Heavenly Dao Golden Core."

"While the Heavenly Tribulation is not exactly extremely dangerous, it is certainly difficult to deal with. Therefore, once you decide to break through, you must be absolutely sure of your plans. Otherwise, you might end up with the Golden Core formed, but you will also be struck by the Heavenly Tribulation and die a near-death experience."

"Heavenly Tribulation?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Changsheng's expression changed, and a wave of emotion washed over him. He nodded.

"The path of cultivation emphasizes gradual progress. The accumulation you make at each level will become your most solid foundation, the cornerstone of the great path beneath your feet, ultimately leading you straight to the clouds. Remember not to be impatient or rash. Only by reaching the pinnacle of each level can you go far in the future."

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"Both you, Senior Xuan Gui, and I have high hopes for you in this regard."

Old Wei shook his head gently, his gaze returning to calm. He patted Yu Changsheng's shoulder, his eyes filled with profound meaning, and spoke softly with a hint of resignation.

"Very well. Your disciple will remember this."

Yu Changsheng clasped his hands in a fist salute and said solemnly.

All that he had accumulated before, if he didn't condense the Heavenly Dao Golden Core here, even Yu Changsheng himself wouldn't be able to get through it.

"Hmm," Elder Wei nodded, then smiled with relief, "But don't worry too much, just do it normally. With your foundation, plus the fact that I've set up a defensive formation for you in advance these past few days, you should be able to get through the tribulation without too much trouble."

"After all, your greatest advantage is that your physical body and soul have surpassed your current cultivation level. These two points will make it much easier for you to overcome your tribulation."

"In the days to come, you should hone your skills and fully complete the Foundation Establishment stage. When the time is right, you can then draw down the Heavenly Tribulation and condense the Golden Core."

"Thank you for your painstaking efforts, Master."

Yu Changsheng smiled and thanked him respectfully and gratefully.

"Why should we, master and disciple, be so polite? Well, don't embarrass me, kid. The Myriad Manifestations Sect hasn't produced a Heavenly Dao Golden Core in a thousand years. I look forward to the next Heavenly Dao Golden Core being my disciple."

Old Wei chuckled, looking at Yu Changsheng with a hint of something inexplicable in his eyes—a mixture of admiration and expectation.

Yu Changsheng was speechless, muttering to himself that he naturally agreed with the meaning of the words. So he nodded, turned around, fed the animals in the animal enclosure, and then took his leave.

Yu Changsheng left the Xuan Turtle projection and Elder Wei to communicate alone. Although the Xuan Turtle has now become Yu Changsheng's tamed beast, due to the special nature of their contract, the Xuan Turtle is still relatively free to a large extent. For example, the projection leaving the body at this moment is one of its methods, which does not require Yu Changsheng's consent.

However, it will consume a certain amount of Yu Changsheng's mana and soul power, and the projection distance is also limited. But with the sheer strength of Yu Changsheng's soul and his cultivation, as long as he does nothing else, this consumption is just a drop in the ocean, and its distance from the body covers the entire Myriad Manifestations Sect.

Seeing Yu Changsheng leave, Elder Wei regained his composure, turned to exchange a glance with the Xuan Turtle, and jokingly said:

"Old man, how are you? Have you adapted well during this time? You've been in that dark, godforsaken place for over a thousand years, are you getting used to it?"

Upon hearing this, the Xuan Turtle's weathered eyes revealed a hint of a smile. He nodded and said softly, "Not bad. I came out for some fresh air. This cultivation world seems to have changed in every way, yet it also seems to have remained the same."

"Yes, the cultivation world changes, but we remain the same. The flowers bloom the same year after year, but the people are different year after year..."

Old Wei spoke with a sigh, his tone somewhat wistful.

"We've all lived too long, we've really become old fogies. Haha."

"Well, after all these years, I no longer have such high expectations for this kid." The Xuan Turtle was silent for a while, then shook its head and suddenly laughed.

"Oh? Why is that?" Old Wei raised an eyebrow, looking at the Xuan Turtle with a puzzled expression.

"Even if I live too long, and he doesn't solve the problems of the seal and origin for me after a hundred years, and I perish, it would still be interesting to be able to accompany him for a hundred years, see the scenery of the cultivation world, and watch him grow up. It would be worth the trip."

The black tortoise smiled, its eyes filled with only emotion, devoid of any other impurities.

"A hundred years is enough. As for what happens after that, let dust return to dust and ashes to ashes. Let everything take its natural course."

Upon hearing this, Old Wei glanced at the black tortoise in surprise, then frowned, before letting out a relieved laugh.

"I didn't expect you to have such a change. But don't worry, you've seen my disciple now. At this rate, within a hundred years, he should be able to reach the level you require and solve your problem."

"Perhaps," the Xuan Turtle said noncommittally, shaking its shell and slowly moving its limbs closer to Elder Wei. "I don't doubt your judgment. Both of your disciples are exceptionally talented and have not tarnished your reputation."

"However, I am worried about you. So many years have passed. With your cultivation level, you have already forcibly extended your life. How much lifespan do you have left now? I'm afraid it's only within a hundred years."

Upon hearing this, Elder Wei's expression froze, a fleeting hint of sadness crossing his face. He then shook his head and smiled, his gaze sweeping over the black tortoise before settling into the distance. (End of Chapter)