He became the True Lord of Ten Thousand Laws starting from Liaozhai.

There are only two Nascent Soul stage cultivators in the entire Willow City: the city lord and Wang Zhen, the manager of Wanbao Pavilion.

However, he wouldn't dare to let the city lord of Liucheng confront Wang Zhen. Liucheng is a large city, and although it has a major sect as its backer, the city lord himself was sent by the major sect to be stationed here.

The purpose of this was to better maintain order in the city, and also to provide cultivators with a place to live and work in peace, a place where they could survive.

Where people gather, an economy can be generated. This is also a way for these major sects to make money. Major sects don't protect a city for nothing. Everyone who enters the city needs to pay an entry fee. Although it's not much, it adds up over time. In addition, every shop that opens in Willow City needs to pay a management fee, and they also need to pay taxes after selling goods.

There are many twists and turns in this, but it has also allowed the sects that are the backers of Liucheng to make a lot of money. Moreover, a large sect can protect more than just one large city.

This sect is called the Green Mountain Sect. It has many large cities under its control. The cultivators of the Green Mountain Sect are particularly good at finding places suitable for living, places suitable for human beings to live in. Therefore, they build cities in these places, which always attract many cultivators and mortals. When there are many people, economic order will naturally emerge.

The Green Mountain Sect rose to prominence in the same way, relying on its ability to survey terrain to become the major sect it is today.

But no matter how big the Green Mountain Sect is, how can it be bigger than the Southern Region's overlord, the Myriad Treasures Pavilion?

Wanbaoge had already become famous, while the so-called Qingshan Sect was still unknown in some remote corner.

Some sects may not be able to withstand the erosion of time or the interference of external enemies, and may even disappear and be erased by the years.

But so many years have passed, and Wanbaoge is still here. Wanbaoge has stood firm through the years without falling, and even the masters of Wanbaoge have ascended to immortality several times.

It's easy to imagine just how much resources and influence Wanbaoge has.

You should know that the celestial beings can intervene in the mortal realm, it just depends on the extent of their intervention. If the celestial beings don't intervene too much, the top combat forces in the mortal realm can actually fight quite fiercely. But now, many cultivators rely on the celestial beings behind them.

Heaven is watching what people do; there are people in heaven who are watching over us.

Ultimately, the Green Mountain Sect is still inferior to the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. Otherwise, the City Lord of Liucheng wouldn't have been so polite to Wang Zhen. They are both at the Nascent Soul stage, so why should he have to be subservient to you for no reason?

Wang Zhen naturally had to give the other party face, after all, he still needed to make a living in Liucheng. If he could avoid any unpleasantness, Wang Zhen didn't want to have any unnecessary conflicts with this so-called city lord.

Moreover, it was his subordinates who were undergoing tribulation in the city. Both morally and logically, it was his fault, so he had to take responsibility.

Soon, Wang Zhen had quietly led Xu Yi to a mountain forest outside Liucheng. There were ancient trees that blocked out the sun, and not a single ray of sunlight could penetrate through the branches.

It's still daytime, so this is a good place to undergo tribulation. There's a wood element present, and below is the earth, which belongs to the earth element.

These things don't actually have much impact on the tribulation.

However, Xu Yi's tribulation came too suddenly. Wang Zhen was not prepared at all. If it were a normal tribulation, he should have prepared healing pills and pills to replenish spiritual power. These are essential. If these things are missing, and if he is short of magical power during the tribulation, he may even be in danger of losing his life.

However, Wang Zhen was experienced after all, and moreover, he was the so-called manager of Liucheng Wanbaoge. He possessed many treasures, all of which were in his storage ring. These things were just small items to him, just pills for Foundation Establishment stage cultivators. How could they cost a few spirit stones?

He also has some spares on him, so there's no need to worry about that.

Now it really depends on Xu Yi's fate. If Xu Yi is capable enough, he will survive this Golden Core Tribulation today.

If you're unlucky, you might not die, but it could take a long time before you can advance to the Golden Core stage again.

Wang Zhen quickly moved aside to create space between himself and Xu Yi, and quietly watched Xu Yi with his eyes closed.

Rumble...

The sky suddenly changed color. The heavenly tribulation that was just above Liucheng a moment ago suddenly sensed something was wrong. The person it was about to strike had suddenly disappeared.

Rumble...

The sky suddenly changed color. The heavenly tribulation that was just above Liucheng a moment ago suddenly sensed something was wrong. The person it was about to strike had suddenly disappeared.

This was heavenly lightning, the heavenly lightning that helped Xu Yi advance to the Golden Core stage. It would lock onto Xu Yi's aura. Soon, it condensed in the sky again, locking onto Xu Yi's location. The thunderclouds moved slowly. In Wang Zhen's view, the movement seemed very slow, but it did indeed move tens of thousands of miles in an instant.

Wang Zhen stood still. In the blink of an eye, the thunderclouds had flown over Liucheng and landed above Xu Yi's head. The clouds that had appeared thinner earlier were now filled with thunder and lightning. Even a powerful figure like Wang Zhen felt a chill upon seeing this terrifying heavenly might. Tribulation was an extremely difficult and dangerous process, and a slight misstep could lead to death. Throughout history, countless people had died during tribulations.

When your cultivation reaches the Golden Core stage, every time you break through in your laws, you will be punished by heavenly lightning. However, it cannot be called punishment. After experiencing the baptism of heavenly tribulation, you will have a deeper and more personal understanding of your own laws. This is your progress.

Every time lightning strikes, it not only hits you, but it also brings you a lot of convenience.

Rumble...

Rumble...

The thunder grew more and more rapid. Wang Zhen dodged again, putting distance between herself and Xu Yi once more. Maintaining a safe distance was good for Xu Yi, and also for his own good.

If someone of his strength were to forcibly stand in the direction of Xu Yi's tribulation, it would not only be of no help to Xu Yi, but would also greatly increase the intensity of Xu Yi's tribulation. This would undoubtedly increase the intensity for Xu Yi, and he did not intend to do so. Doing so would not benefit either Xu Yi or him. Wang Zhen hoped that Xu Yi could successfully advance to the Golden Core stage, so that he could still have Xu Yi play some role in his hands. But if Xu Yi failed, then he could only let Xu Yi escort some goods first.

After all, he needs to have something to do in every situation.

Wang Zhen had a strong feeling that Xu Yi would succeed. He didn't know why, but he had this feeling that Xu Yi would definitely be able to advance to the Golden Core stage this time. This feeling was so strong that even he himself found it hard to believe.

"Why do I trust him so much? Could it be..." Wang Zhen was stunned for a moment. Then he realized that when his soul law was cultivated to a certain level, he could briefly have a precognitive ability. This was something he had developed. Every law has its own unique function.

"Great, it seems Xu Yi is really going to succeed." Wang Zhen nodded. In that case, they could arrange for Xu Yi to join the scheme!

Xu Yi opened his eyes amidst the storm and immediately noticed Wang Zhen standing in the distance.

Wang Zhen noticed Xu Yi's gaze and looked in his direction. He smiled at Xu Yi.

Xu Yi nodded slightly.

Is this a tribulation to be overcome?

When they were discussing the Dao, Wang Zhen specifically told him that when a half-step Golden Core cultivator has fully cultivated the laws, he must undergo tribulation, facing the nine lightning tribulations descended by the Heavenly Dao.

If you successfully pass through, then congratulations! You will absorb the remaining power of the heavenly lightning, forge the laws, and condense them into a golden core of laws.

Even if you fail, you can still absorb a certain amount of the power of the laws to create a fake core. Your strength will already surpass that of a half-step Golden Core cultivator. Unless you have the opportunity to undergo tribulation again, you will be stuck at the fake core realm for the rest of your life.

According to Wang Zhen, he had never actually seen a cultivator break through from the False Core stage; such a claim was rather bizarre.

In Wang Zhen's view, once one enters the False Core stage, there is no solution; there is no way to successfully enter the Golden Core stage.

Xu Yi was ready. Under Wang Zhen's guidance, he had gained a lot of knowledge about the laws of the soul. Not only that, he had also comprehended his own unique laws of the soul. Although it was only a trace, Xu Yi felt that he was fully confident that he could break through to the Golden Core stage with just this trace of the law.

Finally, the first bolt of lightning struck.

Xu Yi released his own laws and Daoist principles, and began to let the heavenly lightning bombard him.

Behind Xu Yi, a cloud of mist had appeared, which was blood red in color.

This is the manifestation of his own laws.

The first bolt of lightning struck the mist behind Xu Yi. Xu Yi felt no pain or itch, and didn't even notice any discomfort.

After passing through this heavenly lightning, some of the essence of Xu Yi's technique settled onto his own Law Aura.

He pondered this carefully and realized it was a reward left by Heaven.

He could only keep this question to himself; he dared not ask Wang Zhen. If he did, he would become the target of everyone's criticism, and might even be taken away by the Wanbaoge people for research.

During the remaining five tribulations of lightning, Xu Yi made some symbolic micro-expression changes.

Wang Zhen saw all of this and nodded appreciatively. However, Xu Yi was in the eye of the storm, and even his divine sense could not see Xu Yi's expression through the thunder.

Xu Yi's move was essentially a case of casting pearls before swine, but this was also Xu Yi's blind spot. Under the bombardment of heavenly lightning, no one could see clearly what was happening inside. No one could, not even if they came. This was the majesty of the Heavenly Dao, the pressure exerted by the Heavenly Dao, which no divine sense could see through unless your strength surpassed that of the Heavenly Dao.

Finally, after a day, Xu Yi emerged from the eye of the storm, dressed in neat clothes and looking refreshed.

After seeing the thunderstorm stop, Wang Zhen, who was in the distance, walked towards Xu Yi.

He smiled and said, "Little Yi, congratulations! You've achieved the Golden Core stage!"

"Here, take this gift!"

Wang Zhen actually prepared two gifts: one was a gift for Xu Yi's successful advancement to the Golden Core stage, and the other, of course, was a gift for Xu Yi's successful condensation of a Pseudo-Core.

Both gifts are of different values.

Xu Yi bowed and thanked him, but he did not accept the gift. He said, "Manager Wang, I am unworthy of this gift. Your protection of me is already a great favor. How could I dare to accept your gift!"

Xu Yi meant these words sincerely. If he were to be disturbed by external forces during his tribulation, the consequences would be unimaginable. If the advancement ceremony were interrupted, Xu Yi might actually have to condense a fake core, which would be a really bad situation.

Wang Zhen had stayed by Xu Yi's side for so long without ever leaving his side, which moved Xu Yi, a newcomer, deeply. Although he didn't know what Wang Zhen's purpose was, this kindness and goodwill alone were not important.

"Xiao Yi, please accept this. You've just advanced to the Golden Core stage, so there are bound to be many things you don't understand. There are some things to keep in mind, so you can exchange it yourself at the Treasure Pavilion. Since you've come to Liucheng and are working for me, I naturally have to take responsibility for you. Don't refuse. This thing is no longer of any use to me. If you can use it, then I'll give it to you."

Wang Zhen spoke with such seriousness that Xu Yi couldn't find a single fault with her.

This time, Xu Yi didn't refuse. He felt that Wang Zhen was right. Wang Zhen was a senior, and since he had prepared this gift, he certainly didn't lack anything. Moreover, he was the manager of Wanbaoge. He didn't know how many resources he had, but he definitely didn't need these.

Having just advanced in rank, I don't have many resources to begin with, so how can I possibly repay his kindness...?

It's just cause and effect.

After making up his mind, Xu Yi accepted the gift, but he didn't open it right away. Instead, he put it into his storage ring.

"Xiao Yi, let's go back first. You should consolidate your cultivation. Now that you've reached the Golden Core stage, there are some things you can do yourself."

"Xiao Yi, I'll be waiting for you at the front desk."

After Wang Zhen finished speaking, she smiled and glanced at Xu Yi before disappearing from the spot.

Xu Yi bowed to Wang Zhen as he saw her off. Sure enough, Wang Zhen's dedication to him was for a reason. But what could he do but refuse her kindness?

He couldn't do it. If he refused Wang Zhen's kindness, not to mention that Wang Zhen's cultivation was unfathomable, it would be a question whether he could even leave Liucheng. This was not an equal world.

Xu Yi didn't know whether he would be pressured or forced by these senior experts in the future.

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