NOVPUBChapter 779: Chapter 421 Retreat_2 Chapter 779: Chapter 421 Retreat_2 Otherwise, after being led by Hu Yuan into the seclusion chamber, the critical item needed for the breakthrough was in high demand among the three of them, yet it couldn’t be allocated sufficiently.
Fortunately, that was not a problem; even without the original insights on breakthroughs, Lin Tianming and another person weren’t affected in their pursuit of the Golden Core Stage.
As such, over the course of a year of closed-door cultivation, the concentration of spiritual energy in Hu Yuan’s place of seclusion seemed to be gradually increasing.
It seemed that everything with Hu Yuan’s cultivation process was normal. However, the richness of the spiritual energy was far from sufficient; it was unlikely to induce the Heavenly Tribulation anytime soon.
And all they could do now was continue to wait.
At this moment, having learned about these matters of concern and knowing that everything was progressing well, Lin Tianming couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.
In his eyes, the greatest worry was the direction of the great war among the three sects, as Qin Xi and several of his clan members were participating in the war.
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As long as their safety was not an issue, the family could develop peacefully on the clan grounds, with those in seclusion continuing their cultivation, and those practicing their skills, seizing this increasingly rare period of peace to improve their strength.
This too would enable the Lin Family to safely get through any crisis that might arise in the future.
With these thoughts, Lin Tianming decided not to delay any longer, preparing to begin his retreat tomorrow to impact the Golden Core Stage.
Having made up his mind, Lin Tianming chatted briefly with several elders to confirm some details, then returned to his own cave dwelling.
That night, he did not cultivate but instead went to bed early, an unusual occurrence, to conserve his energy for the impending realm advancement.
The next morning, he went alone to the back mountain of the peak, entering the valley where Lin Shikang had once secluded himself for cultivation.
Standing at the entrance of the valley, Lin Tianming carefully surveyed the seclusion spot before him.
As far as the eye could see, the gorge was filled with birdsong and floral fragrances. Not only was it exceptionally tranquil, but even the spiritual energy was much more concentrated than he remembered.
It appeared that after Ye Pinghai and then Lin Shikang had successively reached the Golden Core Stage here, the family had utilized a Spirit Gathering Array to transform it, making it into an ideal place for seclusion.
Looking at the location and feeling the dense spiritual energy, Lin Tianming nodded, a satisfied smile on his face.
Then, he entered the interior of the gorge, finding a natural cave and walking inside.
He sat down cross-legged and began to circulate his Cultivation Technique, performing a Grand Circulation.
Once his state peaked, he slapped his storage bag, and a Fruit of Fortuity appeared in his hand.
This Fruit of Fortuity had been in his possession for years. The other Fruit of Fortuity and three Jiuli Star Fruits had all been given to Lin Shikang to distribute.
Without any surprise, Lin Shilu must have one Fruit of Fortuity now and would be using it for his imminent impact on the Golden Core Stage.
As for the three Jiuli Star Fruits, they were rightfully obtained from the Golden Sword Sect; strictly speaking, these fruits should be given to the two powers of Myriad Medicine Valley.
However, the Lin Family had no intention of handing them over, yet did not dare to use them lightly.
In case of any major crisis within the Lin Family, it might be necessary to offer these fruits in exchange for the support of the two sects of Myriad Medicine Valley.
Besides, there were currently no other members of the family ready to impact the Golden Core Stage, and the most recent to reach the Foundation Establishment Sixth Level Realm was only Qin Xi.
Even if everything went smoothly, it would take over a decade to meet the necessary requirements to attempt the Golden Core Stage.
In this sense, the Lin Family wouldn’t lack Nascent Soul Spiritual Items for a while, and Lin Tianming along with the other person could completely consume their own Fruits of Fortuity, keeping the Jiuli Star Fruits for emergencies.
Coming back to himself, Lin Tianming stared at the Fruit of Fortuity in his hand and zoned out for a moment before swallowing it in one gulp.
As the Fruit of Fortuity dissolved, a surge of powerful energy was instantly released.
In a flash, this energy caused his complexion to turn red, and he felt all the blood in his body boiling.
As expected, the energy of the Fruit of Fortuity was immense, deserving of its reputation as a spiritual object capable of aiding Core Formation; even at his full potential, he could sustain the assimilation for a long time.
However, among all the spiritual objects that assist Core Formation, the Fruit of Fortuity is one of the few with a gentler medicinal nature.
Even so, the massive outpouring of energy instantly left Lin Tianming invigorated, feeling as though he was about to soar into the air.
In this moment, he steadied his mind and returned to calmness, then pushed his Cultivation Technique to its limit, vigorously refining this powerful energy.
Following that, he diligently refined according to the ancestral teachings on breakthroughs that continuously circulated in his mind.
Time slipped away silently, and in a blink of an eye, another year and a half had passed.
It was high noon on this day, with the sun beating down from the sky.
Behind the Peak of Green Bamboo Mountain, Lin Shikang sat cross-legged on a rock, his eyes fixated on the direction of the valley within.
Gazing over, the sky above the secluded valley where Lin Tianming was in meditation was filled with spiritual energy to the extreme, far surpassing any other place on the Lin Family Clan Grounds.
Even Hu Yuan and Lin Shilu, who were also preparing for the Impact of the Golden Core Stage, could not compare with the degree of spiritual energy here.
Watching this dense spiritual energy slowly circulating around the valley,
Lin Shikang’s expression was one of excitement as he muttered under his breath.
“Tian Ming is indeed refining the Fruit of Fortuity at a great pace. Judging by the level of spiritual energy here, it shouldn’t be long before he shatters his dantian to reconstruct the Golden Core!”
After saying this, Lin Shikang’s expression gradually grew solemn and he sent out several messages to let Lin Shihua make preparations according to the plan.
Once the Heavenly Tribulation descended, they should reduce any unnecessary loss to the minimum.
Apart from that, they also had to take into account Hu Yuan and Lin Shilu’s situations to prevent the strength of the tribulation from extending too far and disturbing their meditation.
If the scope of the tribulation’s influence became too vast due to its great strength and led to the failure in Hu Yuan and Lin Shilu’s Impact on the Golden Core Stage, it would be a tremendous pity.
After all, for a cultivator to reach this stage is no easy feat, not to mention the Nascent Soul Spiritual Items they consumed and the considerable resources already spent.
Just consider how the Lin family had once acquired the Star Moon Fruit, Lin Shilu and Lin Tianming had taken a significant risk.
It was also because of this hard-won Nascent Soul Spiritual Item that Lin Shikang was able to successfully form his Core.
If they were indeed to fail, even the current Lin Family would feel the pain, that’s for sure.
Fortunately, they had detailed plans several years in advance, with the locations for their three members’ secluded meditations arranged in different directions of the Lin Family Clan Grounds and quite distant from one another.
Otherwise, the force of the Golden Core Tribulation is immense; if both happened to attract their tribulations at the same time, they would inevitably affect each other.
If the tribulations of the two collided, the power would likely double.
Under those circumstances, even if Lin Tianming had exceptional talent and was far stronger than other cultivators at his level, he would hardly have a ten percent chance of successfully transcending the tribulation.
However, the chances of both attracting the Heavenly Tribulation at the same time were so minuscule as to be almost non-existent.
The process of Impacting the Golden Core Stage itself takes a long time, ranging from a couple of years to as much as three to five years. The probability of undergoing tribulation on the same day under such conditions is indeed too small.
Besides, the three had not started their retreats at the same time, and with Lin Tianming’s high talent, his speed in refining the Fruit of Fortuity was sure to surpass Hu Yuan and Lin Shilu.
Under these combined factors, the probability was even smaller.
Therefore, as long as they did not face the Heavenly Tribulation on the same day, it would not affect Hu Yuan and Lin Shilu.
Putting it this way, the impact of the tribulation should not be a problem.
Realizing this, Lin Shikang couldn’t help but heave a sigh of relief. Then, as he watched the changes in the valley, a look of anticipation appeared on his face.
One month later,
At dawn on this day, the sun rose as usual, painting a pale light across the sky, and its rays spread across the ground.
At this time, many clan members were shuttling through the clan grounds, presenting a scene of tranquility and peace.
At the busiest moment for the Lin Family, everything within the clan grounds was as normal as usual. Whoever needed to cultivate, cultivated.
Apart from some prohibitions that the family had announced in advance, which puzzled some uninformed clan members, there seemed to be no change within the family.
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