From Family Fisherman to Water Virtue True Immortal-Chapter 249 - 244: Heavenly Fire Crystal

"Screech!!"

Within the Hanhai Bowl, the water surface was vast. A Dragon Flame Eagle stretched its body freely, releasing a joyous and piercing screech, its feathers burning fiercely like flames.

Above its head, white vapor churned, forming a shimmering light group that was enticing in color.

When the Dragon Sculpture grew tired from flying, it suddenly flapped its wings and landed on the Red Dragon Mountain, its demon energy converging to form flame Flood Dragons that roared fiercely.

It was evident that this creature had made significant progress and had reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment, ranking first among all Spiritual Beasts.

However, the potential of the Dragon Flame Eagle’s bloodline had likewise been exhausted. The chance of reaching Core Formation was slim, and it might never reach the realm of a third-rank Great Demon in this lifetime.

"Again, the eagle takes the lead. If Ao Qing knew, he might cultivate even more diligently," Li Quanqing thought. These two were old foes after all, considering the Dragon Sculpture had often preyed on the great green fish, half of which ended up in the stomach of the Golden Flame Tiger.

Li Quanqing’s mana surged under his feet, lifting his body as he stepped on rolling magma and reached the top of the Parasol Spirit Tree.

With a lift of his hand, he plucked the white light group, which felt somewhat bouncy and solid to touch.

"Finally gathered, two Jiedan Spiritual Items, Water and Fire Refining Golden Pill!"

Li Quanqing heaved a long sigh of relief, a huge burden lifting from his heart, and an irrepressible smile spread across his face, almost grinning ear to ear.

Li Kunlun had his fortune, refining Exorcism Gold Thunder and breaking through to Core Formation.

He himself was not inferior, entirely depending on Golden Finger to possibly breakthrough even earlier.

Li Quanqing returned to his own Cave Mansion and activated the protective array. Almost impatiently, he crushed the light group in his hand.

As the light dissolved, it transformed into a vermilion crystal, inside which a golden blazing flame burned slowly, as if Heavenly Fire had descended, sealed within.

Heavenly Fire Crystal!

He had once seen such a Core Formation Spiritual Item at an auction in Cold Chi Immortal City.

A Heavenly Fire Crystal, the size of a fingertip, was eventually auctioned for a million low-grade spirit stones.

Now, the crystal he held was as big as a fist, containing tremendously surging power and turbulent flames.

"Truly generous, the benefits of cheating, giving me such a big piece," Li Quanqing thought contentedly. He then took out the Mystic Water Essence, which was deep blue-black in color, profound as the starry night sky.

The collision of the auras of the two Core Formation Spiritual Items immediately triggered an extraordinary transformation, like Yin and Yang fusing together, releasing an unprecedented energy fluctuation.

Streams of red and blue intertwined, with even golden flames and black water bursting forth, the colors mystic, lighting up the entire secret chamber.

The abundant essence contained within made even Li Quanqing’s color change slightly; probably even Golden Core cultivators could hardly endure it.

"Having too large a Core Formation Spiritual Item is also a trouble,"

Li Quanqing emitted a sort of blissful, faint melancholy.

Fortunately, he practiced Dual Cultivation of Body and Magic, preparing to condense two Golden Cores, one with Azure Sea Magic Power and the other with Canghai Refining Body, thus not fearing the challenge.

"Unfortunately, my Li family has a shallow foundation, only inheriting a piece of ancient and incomplete Core Formation insights. I hope nothing unexpected happens..."

Li Quanqing stretched out his palm and carefully stored the two spiritual items, then took out an ancient Jade Scroll.

This was passed down from the ancestors of the Li family, containing cultivation insights about condensing Golden Cores, which he had read back and forth.

It also recorded the knack of refining Golden Cores with Water and Fire, which could be said to be like timely rain.

"Core Formation Heavenly Tribulation..."

Li Quanqing caressed the Jade Scroll, his eyes flickering slightly, appearing quite solemn.

Different from cultivators breaking through Foundation Establishment, Core Formation involved seizing the creation of heaven and earth and would bring down nine heavenly thunder tribulations.

If one could cross it, then the path of the Tao would be forged, the Golden Core achieved, enjoying five hundred years of lifespan.

If failed, then one would turn to ashes, essence dispersed, in turn nurturing the natural world of this place.

Li Quanqing hesitated slightly, as he was condensing two Golden Cores simultaneously, would he face nine thunder tribulations, or eighteen?

"Perhaps I could start by forming my Core with Mana and consider breaking through with the Canghai Whale Emperor Technique to refine my body into a Golden Core later?"

Li Quanqing pondered. It was rare for someone like him, who dual cultivated body and magic, and was on the verge of breaking through to Core Formation. The Li Family had no previous experience for him to refer to.

He could only rely on his own gradual contemplation to forcefully carve a path to the heavens.

"Take it slowly..."

Li Quanqing wasn’t too worried, after all, the Heavenly Tribulations are meant for Foundation Establishment cultivators, but with the Green Tide Pearl by his side, he already possessed the combat power of Core Formation.

Additionally, equipped with the Fish-Dragon Spear Talismanic Treasure, various Spiritual Artifacts and Treasures, and aided by his Lifebound Magical Treasure, the issues were not too significant.

Moreover, he required a considerable amount of time to refine two Core Formation Spiritual Objects with his own Mana Qi.

To eventually fully unleash their power, and refine them in water and fire to form the Golden Core.

All these require time; after all, cultivation is a step-by-step journey that cannot be rushed.

In the following half-month, the Purple Blood Sea Domain fell back into a period of calm.

As expected, the Golden Crowned Thunder Peng didn’t dare to trouble the Li Family, or perhaps it wasn’t even aware of the existence of the Green Jade Li Family, perhaps even ignorant of Li Kunlun’s name.

Severely injured, this Golden Core Demon naturally hurried back through the underwater secret passageway to its lair to recuperate.

As for the secret current passageway, the current Li Quanqing also had little interest, given his insufficient strength, as the territory beyond belonged to the Outer Sea Demon Clan.

He simply dispatched people to find the entrance of the passageway and then sealed it with an Array, ordering his family members and subordinate cultivators to monitor it day and night to avoid any mischief.

Compared to the calm of the sea, the Qingyu Cave Heaven became lively; many families secretly inquired about the Li Family’s background, all truly astonished.

Especially since the Golden Core battle that day had caused a massive commotion, witnessed by many cultivators across various Spirit Islands.

Later, when Nine Sword True Man appeared, his voice transmitted for hundreds of miles, openly declaring the Li Family had now ascended to a Golden Core Family, creating quite a stir.

Driven by people with motives, this news spread at an astonishing speed throughout the entire sea domain.

The Li Family’s stance was to neither acknowledge nor deny it.

When the Shuihua Sword Sect took the initiative to show goodwill by voluntarily returning the discovered Spirit Stone Vein to the Li Family,

Nearly all Foundation Establishment Families realized that a major change was brewing in this tens of thousands of miles of sea domain. ƒreewebɳovel.com

Thus, the threshold of Qingyu Cave Heaven was nearly broken by crowds of cultivators flocking to it, even wishing to serve the Li Family.

"Family alliance?"

Deep in Jade Dragon Pond, Li Quanqing was meditating, his aura more ethereal and unfathomable, almost imperceptible.

He looked towards the Old Clan Chief, seeing that each Foundation Establishment cultivator held a big red Jade Scroll, looking quite festive.

"Baoshu Island’s Xie family, Carefree Island’s Yun Family... even the Shen Family under Yanyue Sect on Heavenly Talisman Island all wish to form marriage alliances with our Li Family, willing to offer noble daughters or Qian Xiu as sons-in-law."

The Old Clan Chief counted on his fingers, his face almost overflowing with a smile, clearly feeling quite triumphant and pleased; there literally could not have been a better mood than this.

"Let them be then, it’s about time for the Quan generation of our family, who are mostly in their forties and fifties, to start families and establish themselves."

Li Quanqing was indifferent about this matter.

Even though the Li Family was about to ascend to a Golden Core Clan, it couldn’t guarantee the success of each family member in reaching Foundation Establishment; some were destined to have a dimmer path and start planning for descendants.

"The old man means that when the time comes, Quanqing, you can reveal your Golden Core pressure to completely convince them, and plant the seeds for the family’s future expansion."

"Agreed."

Li Quanqing nodded lightly, his emotions not largely disturbed.

Now that his path to the Golden Core Dao seemed promising, the breakthrough seemed almost certain; he had been looking beyond these already.

After all, they were just a bunch of Qi Refining cultivators; even if there were thousands of them, they would hardly pose a significant threat to a Golden Core Cultivator.

After all, a single Spell cast with Golden Core Power was an utter domination.

With the family’s grand strategy settled, Qingyu Cave Heaven instantly became festive, adorned with lights and decorations, red silk hanging high, and everyone’s face was beaming with joy.

Preparations were underway to host a grand matchmaking event.