Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 177 - 175 Han Bing’s Core Formation

Chapter 177 -175 Han Bing’s Core Formation

At dawn, the sky was filled with flying snow.

Purple Cloud Peak welcomed two uninvited guests.

These two men came from Qiushui Lake, belonging to the Chang Family who had once occupied the Second Order High Grade Spiritual Vein of the Han Family at Qiushui Lake.

Back then, the Han Family was the true master of Qiushui Lake. The Family Head had married a female cultivator from the Chang Family.

At first, everything was fine, but as more and more members of the Chang Family moved to Qiushui Lake and Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators were born among them, they eventually usurped the owners and drove the Han Family out of Qiushui Lake.

Back then, it was Uncle Lin who took Han Bing, the Han Family’s only legitimate heir, into hiding at Qiongbi Peak, and under the protection of the Chaotic Sect, they barely escaped the Chang Family’s attempt to eradicate them completely.

Now, the Han Family’s Second Order High Grade Spiritual Vein at Qiushui Lake had caught the eye of another Golden Core Family – the Huangs – and a family war was about to erupt between them.

Although the Chang Family had Chang Hao, a Golden Core Ancestor, Chang Hao was just a Fake Pill Cultivator, and his cultivation was slightly inferior to that of a true Golden Core.

Therefore, the Chang Family thought of Han Bing from the Chaotic Sect.

Han Bing was a disciple of Ning Qing, the Peak Master of Purple Cloud Peak, which was one of the three main peaks of the Chaotic Sect. If the Chang Family could mend relations with the Han Family, or even arrange for the Young Master of the Chang Family, Chang Huaiming, to become Daoist couple with Han Bing, then the Chang Family allied with the Chaotic Sect would certainly not need to fear the Huang Family Clan any longer.

There were two who came to the Chaotic Sect to propose marriage: one was that Young Master, Chang Huaiming, at Mid-stage Foundation Establishment.

The other was the Great Elder of the Chang Family, Chang Wanning, who had the cultivation of the Late-stage Foundation Establishment.

After ascending to Purple Cloud Peak, these two directly stated their intentions.

…

Dressed in a blue-green long gown and exuding a rich Golden Core aura, Ning Qing swept her gaze over the two men before her and scoffed, saying,

“Bing’er, the Chang Family from Qiushui Lake has proposed a marriage to you, with Young Master Chang Huaiming present here. What do you think?

Speak your mind, and your Master will decide for you.”

“I refuse this marriage proposal.”

Just then, Ning Daoran, who was visiting Purple Cloud Peak and tasting tea, stood up majestically.

“Senior Brother Ning…”

Han Bing’s lips trembled slightly as her beautiful eyes filled with excitement.

“Fellow Daoist Ning.”

Chang Wanning frowned and said, “The Han and Chang families were originally one. This matter concerns both the Han and the Chang families. Since Fellow Daoist Ning is an outsider, why should you interfere in this matter?”

“I’m merely expressing my stance.”

Ning Daoran sat down and said, “Senior Brother Lin, what’s your stance?”

“Of course I fucking disagree!”

Slamming his hand on the desk in anger, Lin Sheng said, “What a joke! Back in the day, Qiushui Lake was the foundation of the Han Family, and your Chang Family took over like cuckoos stealing a nest, driving out all of the Han’s people and even attempting to wipe them out. And now you have the audacity to talk about becoming relatives by marriage, becoming closer than before?”

“You…”

Chang Huaiming clenched his teeth and looked at Han Bing with a pair of pleading eyes: “Cousin, this is a matter for the Chang and Han families. You cannot trust the words of outsiders. Don’t you want to revitalize the Han Family?”

“Shameless.”

Slamming the table, Ning Daoran commanded, “Old Lu, scold him!”

“Yo yo~~ yo yo~~”

Big Stupid Deer called out while sticking out its tongue, spraying saliva three feet away.

Ning Qing and the disciples of Purple Cloud Peak couldn’t help but laugh lightly.

“Both of you.”

With a slight raise of her eyebrows, Ning Qing said, “Han Bing’s opinion is quite clear. You two should leave. Even if we truly intend to revitalize the Han Family, I believe Han Bing would prefer to rely on her own cultivation and abilities, not on marrying a descendant of the Chang Family.”

“I understand…”

Chang Wanning bowed with his hands cupped in front and said, “However… our Ancestor is currently in seclusion. He will come out about three months later, and after he exits his seclusion, he will personally visit Purple Cloud Peak to propose marriage.”

“Oh?”

Ning Qing narrowed her eyes: “Chang Wanning, are you using Chang Hao to pressure my Purple Cloud Peak? Forgive my bluntness, but what right does a Fake Pill Cultivator have to be considered an equal to me? Is Chang Hao significant enough?”

“Peak Master, please don’t misunderstand, that’s not what I meant, it’s just…”

“Enough, go down the mountain. You two may rest at the Hostel at the foot of the mountain. Unless there’s something else, there’s no need to come up again.”

“Peak Master, you…”

Chang Huaiming felt somewhat embarrassed.

“Young Master, let’s go!”

Chang Wanning’s expression was serious as he pulled Chang Huaiming away.

…

“Martial Uncle Ning.”

Lin Sheng furrowed his brow and said, “The Chang and Han families are sworn enemies. In my opinion, we might as well have Uncle Ning make a move directly. We would assist, eliminate these two from the Chang Family on the spot, and then take the opportunity to eradicate the Chang Family’s influence, making it easier for our Junior Sister to lead the Han Family in reclaiming the Spiritual Vein at Qiushui Lake.”

“Hmm.”

Ning Qing nodded and looked at Ning Daoran: “Ning Daoran, you always have cunning ideas, what do you think?”

“Senior Brother Lin’s approach is too simplistic.”

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Ning Daoran said, “In my opinion, we should agree to the Chang Family’s request for now, but tell them that the wedding must be held at Purple Cloud Peak and require all the prominent members of the Chang Family to attend the banquet.”

As he spoke, a fierce light shone in his eyes: “Once all the key figures of the Chang Family are gathered, use the smashing of a cup as a signal, and we shall have a bloody wedding, wiping out all the Chang Family members, thoroughly eradicating them!”

Lin Sheng looked shocked: “Junior Brother Ning, your move is ruthless…”

The core disciples of Purple Cloud Peak at the side couldn’t help but smirk, even agreeing somewhat with Ning Daoran’s proposal.

“Senior Brother~~”

Han Bing suppressed the smile tugging at the corner of her mouth and said, “The two from the Huang Family were right about one thing; this matter concerns the Huang Family and the Han Family, so I didn’t plan to drag the Sect into it.”

She turned to Ning Qing, “Master, at Qiushui Lake, I will eventually personally retrieve what the Han Family has lost, but not now.”

“Mhm.”

Ning Qing nodded, “Since that’s what you intend, then prepare yourself. You’ll start your Core Formation in three days.”

“Yes!”

Lin Sheng and Ning Daoran took their leave.

Along the road, both reflected heavily amid the snowfall.

“It seems like yesterday, Junior Sister Han Bing was preparing to attempt Core Formation…”

Lin Sheng stepped on the snowy ground with a wry smile, “How ludicrous that I, Senior Brother Lin, am only at Mid-stage Foundation Establishment, realizing I’ll never be able to form a core in this lifetime—there’s no need to harbor such lofty hopes anymore.”

“That’s not the way to talk, Senior Brother.”

Ning Daoran said, “We should be content to have experienced the splendors of Foundation Establishment. As for Core Formation, that’s not something those with a Ninth Grade Spirit Root should even contemplate.”

“Junior Brother speaks wisely.”

Lin Sheng forcefully stamped on the snow, creating a rustling sound, “Junior Brother, do you know where Junior Sister Han Bing got her Dust-falling Pill from?”

“I do not.”

Ning Daoran shook his head, “I’ve heard that when the three Elders attempted Core Formation, they all did it the hard way, without any help from a Dust-falling Pill. Our Junior Sister has one?”

“Indeed.”

Lin Sheng said, “That Dust-falling Pill was obtained by the Sect Master during an exploration in the Secret Realm, a total of three. One each for True Yang Peak, Danxia Peak, and Purple Cloud Peak. It seems that Martial Uncle Ning intends to give the Purple Cloud Peak’s pill to our Junior Sister.”

“That’s normal.”

Ning Daoran said, “Although Junior Sister’s Spirit Root is average, she possesses an Innate Sword Heart Clarity, which is a chance most Sword Cultivators wouldn’t even dare dream of. Besides, the entire Purple Cloud Peak has only three others in the Late-stage Foundation Establishment.

Apart from Junior Sister, the other two are already a hundred and sixty or seventy years old, well past the prime age for Core Formation. Who else should receive the Dust-falling Pill if not Junior Sister?”

“Junior Brother speaks wisely.”

Lin Sheng sighed with a wistful smile, “Alas… in a few more decades, you and I, brothers, shall be old and withered, and by then, we can only watch as our Junior Sister is in the prime of her life—”

Ning Daoran touched his nose, feeling a twinge of pity for Senior Brother Lin.

But there really was nothing he could do; Lin Sheng’s aptitude was well known, and his Cultivation was still a far cry from the Late-stage Foundation Establishment, with no possibility of Core Formation in sight.

This was not something that Ning Daoran could influence.

…

Three months later, with the arrival of spring, the flowers bloomed.

On either side of the mountain path, clusters of little yellow flowers swayed in the breeze, like tiny stars in the river of time, etching unforgettable memories into the lives of countless Disciples.

“Swoosh—”

With the stirring of the mountain wind, a Golden Core Cultivator ascended the peak.

The individual donned a grey robe, hands clasped behind the back, showcasing the youthfulness of an old man with crane-white hair.

This man was none other than Chang Huaiming, the Ancestor of Qiushui Lake’s Huang Family, and a Fake Pill Cultivator.

Having failed his first attempt at Core Formation during the Late-stage Foundation Establishment, Chang Hao had spent a massive amount of Spirit Stones to fully recover from his injuries.

Reluctant to rashly attempt Core Formation again but upon a stroke of serendipity, he obtained a Pure Demon Pill, allowing him to succeed in creating a False Core.

Although his Cultivation was slightly inferior to a true Golden Core Stage, at least his lifetime was the same.

At that moment, Chang Huaiming’s demeanor embodied that of a Golden Core Cultivator with hands behind his back.

Purple Cloud Peak.

Ning Qing was preparing tea for his guests in a cool pavilion at the summit, with Gongyang Yan and Lin Xingyuan, two other Golden Core Cultivators, at his side.

After exchanging greetings and taking his seat, Chang Huaiming enjoyed some tea.

“Have you come this time to propose a marriage for Chang Huaiming?” Ning Qing asked with a smile.

“Indeed.”

Chang Hao responded, “In the past, there was a marriage alliance between the Han Family and the Huang Family. Though there was some misunderstanding, the generation that had fought is now gone.

As the current head of Qiushui Lake, and with only a few years left to me, my wish is to turn swords into plowshares, allowing Chang Huaiming and Han Bing, these two children, to become a Daoist couple, thus achieving the best of both worlds.”

“However…”

Ning Qing said, “Do you truly think that Chang Huaiming is worthy of my disciple Han Bing?”

“Chang Huaiming is exceptionally talented with a solid Daoist Heart. Although he is currently only at Mid-stage Foundation Establishment, slightly behind Han Bing, given time, he will certainly reach the Late-stage Foundation Establishment before the age of one hundred and forty.”

“Oh?”

Gongyang Yan sipped his tea and chuckled, “Do you really believe that Chang Huaiming’s advancement to Late-stage Foundation Establishment will make him worthy of Niece Han Bing?”

“Of course.”

Chang Hao showed no fear as he faced the three Golden Cores and replied, “As far as I know, Han Bing possesses only a Low Grade Golden Spirit Root, while Chang Huaiming has a Fourth Grade Spirit Root, which is close to being Top-grade.

In my opinion, Chang Huaiming’s potential for the future will be even greater, and he even has a certain chance to reach Core Formation. It is not impossible that he may surpass Han Bing in Cultivation.”

Lin Xingyuan’s mouth curved slightly upward, “Fellow Daoist Chang is quite confident…”

But just at that moment,

Suddenly, a golden light soared from a Third-tier Cave Mansion on Purple Cloud Peak, followed by a rich Golden Core aura spreading through the mountains.

“This…”

Chang Huaiming stiffened slightly, “This is… this is…”

Ning Qing smiled gently, “My disciple Han Bing has formed her Golden Core!”