Longevity: Start Farming with Entries-Chapter 348 - 327: Breakthrough and Commission

Three days later, above the Vast Sea Peak.

The Spiritual Qi clouds in the sky began to gather and expand continuously, yet always unable to exceed a radius of five miles.

The Spiritual Energy Vortex dissipated, as the dark and oppressive tribulation clouds rolled and gathered, starting to brew the Golden Core Thunder Tribulation.

"What a pity... the range of Weather Spiritual Qi Qingzhao attracted while charging at the Golden Core is only five miles, the limit for a Low-Grade Golden Core."

The quality of the Golden Core achievement is closely linked to the future potential of a cultivator, naturally, the higher, the better.

Master Nalan Xi looked upwards, her tone somewhat regretful.

"The Path of Cultivation, breaking through each Great Realm is arduous in the extreme. If Fellow Daoist Guu can successfully breach the Golden Core Stage this time, it would be a rarity among rarities." Qin Ming said calmly.

"Fellow Daoist Qin makes a good point, in the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm, the cultivators pursuing the Great Dao are as numerous as crossing geese, yet only a handful can successfully reach the step of the Golden Core."

"Not everyone has the fortune and talent like Fellow Daoist Qin to achieve a High-Grade Golden Core, hahaha!"

"Next comes the crucial Thunder Tribulation. Whether she can pass this hurdle depends on her fate."

Within Nalan Xi’s eyes, a trace of worry emerged.

Boom! Crack!

Golden bolts of lightning continued to descend, as a graceful silhouette in green emerged on the Vast Sea Peak, continuously using secret techniques to resist the Thunder Tribulation.

As time passed, the power of the Thunder Tribulation grew increasingly strong.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the ninth wave of thunder passed.

The tribulation clouds in the sky completely dispersed, and a vast amount of Spiritual Qi suddenly surged forth, beginning to replenish Guu Qingzhao, who had crossed the Thunder Tribulation.

Suddenly.

Boom!

A wave of Golden Core Stage’s Spiritual Pressure emitted from her body, descending in the Immortal City, making numerous cultivators feel the majesty of the Golden Core Master.

Moments later, she returned to her Cave Mansion, consolidating her cultivation.

In the Cave Mansion, a layer of ethereal spirit essence surrounded Guu Qingzhao. Her eyes were tightly closed, and the mana waves of the Golden Core Stage radiated out.

The entire person exuded an inescapable noble and cold elegant aura, as if a Directly Cultivated Fairy stepping out from a painting.

Always calm and composed, she was now brimming with excitement inside.

"Finally reached the Golden Core."

"Barely caught up with Fellow Daoist Qin’s steps."

Having crossed the heavenly barrier of the Golden Core, she now counted among the ranks of High-Tier Cultivators.

...

Inside Vast Sea Immortal City.

Numerous loose cultivators cheered, and the entire Immortal City was immersed in a lively and festive atmosphere.

After hundreds of years, another cultivator achieved Golden Core Master status in Vast Sea Immortal City.

This holds considerable significance, being a tremendous encouragement for these loose cultivators.

"So it was Mirror Snow Pavilion’s Pavilion Master Guu."

"Pavilion Master Guu is not only as beautiful as a fairy, but her cultivation also broke through to the Golden Core. Truly a rare extraordinary woman in this world."

"With Mirror Snow Pavilion’s foundation, Pavilion Master Guu achieving the Golden Core was only a matter of time."

"Now Mirror Snow Pavilion’s influence in the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm will rise again."

...

From afar, Qin Ming and Nalan Xi both watched with smiles.

"It seems from now on, we will have another fellow colleague." Nalan Xi said with a gentle smile.

Qin Ming nodded and laughed, "Looks like I won’t be leaving the Immortal City anytime soon, since Fellow Daoist Guu successfully broke through the Golden Core. We should celebrate in some way."

"But we’ll have to wait until she comes out of her retreat."

"Speaking of which, Fellow Daoist Guu helped organize my Golden Core Ceremony back then."

"After all these years, it’s finally time for her own celebration."

As he spoke, he was filled with deep emotions.

At this moment, the Heaven-Devouring Rat, hearing the commotion, poked its head out and said, quite ruining the atmosphere:

"What? There’s going to be a celebration?"

"Is there going to be a feast again? I want to sit at the children’s table."

Qin Ming: "..."

In the following days, Qin Ming temporarily stayed in the Immortal City.

Nalan Xi arranged a Cave Mansion for him in an excellent location on Vast Sea Peak, surrounded by a Tier Three High-Grade Spirit Vein environment.

During this free time, Qin Ming took the opportunity to visit the Fengg Family and Lvu Wanjun, and also went to the Mirror Snow Pavilion to chat with Huangfu Qii and Shopkeeper Liao.

From them, he learned that Guu Qingzhao’s breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage had already caused a sensation among the highest levels of the Mirror Snow Pavilion headquarters, and even the Grand Pavilion Master would come to the Immortal City to celebrate this grand event.

Half a month later.

Qin Ming and Nalan Xi were deeply exchanging cultivation experiences in the main hall.

On this day.

A green rainbow flew out from the cave mansion of Vast Sea Peak and instantly landed before Qin Ming and Nalan Xi.

Until the escape light dissipated, Guu Qingzhao’s figure appeared. Although she was dressed in plain gauze, it could hardly conceal her unique temperament and exquisite figure.

"Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Guu on achieving your Golden Core, progressing on your immortal path!"

"Congratulations, Qingzhao, from now on, I won’t have to support Vast Sea Immortal City alone."

Qin Ming and Nalan Xi stepped forward, smiling, and congratulated her with cupped hands.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoists Qin and Nalan."

On Guu Qingzhao’s usually cool face, there was a rare smile as she returned the courtesy to the two.

Afterward, the three engaged in more discussions in the main hall.

A month later.

Guu Qingzhao’s Golden Core Ceremony was held as scheduled in Vast Sea Immortal City, celebrated by all. The Mirror Snow Pavilion also provided many benefits to the loose cultivators in the city.

Representatives from various major forces came to congratulate and attend the ceremony.

Qin Ming also met the Grand Pavilion Master of the Mirror Snow Pavilion, who was Guu Qingzhao’s third uncle, Guu Qinghe.

He appeared as a meticulous middle-aged cultivator with Early-Stage Golden Core cultivation, dressed in a dark robe with wide sleeves and python patterns, wearing a cap adorned with dragon-shaped jade ornaments, and possessing deep and wise eyes.

He gave off an aura of profound cultivation.

"Come, Third Uncle, let me introduce to you, this is Fellow Daoist Qin Ming," Guu Qingzhao introduced.

Guu Qinghe’s face also lit up with a smile, warmly greeting Qin Ming: "I have long heard of the famous Master Wangyue from Wei Country. Qin Daoist, you must have a few more drinks today to honor us with your presence."

The Mirror Snow Pavilion’s intelligence was very accurate, and Guu Qingzhao already knew the details of the Liang Country Tai Lake Ruins battle.

It was said that if it weren’t for Qin Ming’s efforts to turn the tide and slay the Late-stage Tier Three Golden Toad Ancestor, as well as successfully repelling the Six Demonic Sects’ ambush, the outcome of the war would have been uncertain.

Therefore, even though he was the Grand Pavilion Master of the Mirror Snow Pavilion, he dared not put on airs in front of Qin Ming, behaving modestly and politely.

"Hehe! Fellow Daoist Guu Qinghe, you’re really too kind."

Qin Ming also familiarized himself with him.

Soon after, the celebration began, with major forces from the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm appearing in succession, offering their congratulations.

To cultivate favor with this newly-risen Golden Core cultivator Guu Qingzhao, a wide array of rare treasures was presented.

When it was Qin Ming’s turn, he took out two jade bottles unhurriedly and placed them on the table.

The cultivator receiving the gifts stared in a daze for a while before finding his voice to announce:

"Master Wangyue from Wangyue Island, offering a bottle of Dust-annihilating Pills and a Longevity Fruit Pill... Congratulations to Master Guu on the achievement of the Golden Core, may your immortal path be evergreen!"

Wow~

As the words fell, they caused a stir among the cultivators present; gifting an entire bottle of Tier Three Pills, including the rare middle-grade Longevity Fruit Pill.

Their value was self-evident, nearly overshadowing all the other gifts at the event, greatly enhancing the prestige and grandeur of the celebration.

Sitting at the head seat, Guu Qingzhao was also moved.

Her calm heart rippled slightly, her beautiful eyes shimmering, pondering unknown thoughts.

After the Golden Core Ceremony ended.

Inside a private room on the seventh floor of the Mirror Snow Pavilion.

Qin Ming sought out Guu Qingzhao alone.

Before Qin Ming could speak, Guu Qingzhao took the initiative to express her gratitude:

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Qin, for today’s lavish gifts... I’m truly embarrassed."

"If it weren’t for your Golden Core Formation Pill, I wouldn’t be here today, and now I’ve received such a heavy gift from you, I truly feel guilty."

Qin Ming smiled lightly, raised his hand to interrupt her, and calmly said, "Fellow Daoist Guu, you’re too kind. In fact, there’s something I need your help with, so you needn’t worry about a mere handful of pills."

"Achieving the Golden Core was something you attained through your own fortune, and the pills were merely an aid."

"Oh? If there is anything Fellow Daoist Qin needs, just let me know, and I will do my utmost to assist," Guu Qingzhao said, slightly surprised.

Qin Ming replied, "Didn’t I mention to you earlier that I plan to travel to the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty to seek new opportunities and broaden my horizons?"

"I don’t know when I’ll return from this journey."

"Now that I calculate it, the timing seems about right. I would like to ask you to look after matters on Wangyue Island for me."

Upon hearing this, Guu Qingzhao fell silent, not expecting that Qin Ming would leave just after she broke through to the Golden Core.