Chapter 57: Chapter 57: Lu Yunzhou Begins His Golden Core!
The instant the Sixteen Celestial Array was completed, dense white mist suddenly enveloped the entirety of Giant Sword Mountain.
This mist wasn't ordinary fog. It was, in fact, a manifestation of highly concentrated Soul Power!
With the successful setup of the array, the Soul Power density on Giant Sword Mountain increased tenfold due to the power of the "Four Spirits and Four Symbols." Here, the rate of cultivation could be enhanced up to ten times that of other places.
What did this mean? Even the weakest cultivator could become powerful here! A true powerhouse!
Cultivating here for a single day equated to ten days elsewhere! In this place, the ordinary could become geniuses, geniuses could transform into prodigies, and prodigies into monsters—terrifyingly fast monsters.
Nearby, after confirming they hadn't sensed wrong, the elders and Consecrations of Spirit Hall all wore expressions of sheer shock and amazement, their faces practically molded into the same astonished shape.
Bibi Dong: "d(д)"
Qian Renxue: "d(д)"
Qian Daoliu: "d(д)"
Hu Liena: "d(д)"
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Finally snapping back to his senses, Qian Daoliu uttered a few, weighty words:
"Cultivators…truly terrifying beings."
Beside him, Golden Crocodile Douluo swallowed and said, "With this formation, powerful Soul Masters can be cultivated endlessly. Whoever possesses it would reign as the supreme Soul Master force on Douluo Continent! Not only that, but conquering the entire Soul Master world would be within reach."
Sensing the energy around them with his Spiritual Energy, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan's face showed a look of pure enjoyment as he trembled with excitement. "If I cultivate here, I'll reach Level 96, the peak Douluo level, within a year! Reaching even Levels 97 or 98 wouldn't be out of the question!"
The thought ignited a fervent light in Yue Guan's eyes. Who wouldn't want to become stronger? Even those like Yue Guan craved greater power, especially after witnessing the recent breakthroughs of Devil Bear, Ghost Leopard, and Yu Yuanzhen to the pinnacle of Level 96. Yue Guan had originally estimated that advancing to Level 96 might take at least eight years and a great deal of luck. Now, however, with Lu Yunzhou's Sixteen Formation Array, he was confident he'd reach his dream level soon.
A surge of gratitude filled Yue Guan's heart toward Lu Yunzhou. If possible, he might have even offered himself in thanks.
Staring at Lu Yunzhou with an intense gaze, Qian Renxue found herself musing, "I thought the Four Symbols Spirit Gathering Array was incredible before. But compared to this formation, it's like the difference between clouds and mud. Lu Yunzhou, just how
many more hidden methods do you have?"
As she thought this, her curiosity and desire to understand him reached a peak.
Standing behind Bibi Dong, Hu Liena's mind raced with mixed feelings as she gazed at Lu Yunzhou's tall silhouette, a hint of greed flashing in her beautiful eyes. "This man's allure is becoming even stronger. I'd love to…test him out."
Just then, Lu Yunzhou spoke up, "The construction of the Ethereal Sanctuary will require Spirit Hall's assistance. Here are entry tokens for the sanctuary. In the future, you can enter for cultivation if you bring a token, but entry without one will be impossible—and attempting to force your way in could result in serious injury or worse."
As Lu Yunzhou finished speaking, he held out an assortment of tokens. Each was identical in shape but varied in color, divided into six types: white, yellow, purple, black, red, and gold.
In the Ethereal Sanctuary:
- White tokens represented outer disciples.
- Yellow tokens symbolized inner disciples.
- Purple represented core disciples.
- Black signified mentors, stewards, supervisors, and direct disciples.
- Red was reserved for elder-level figures.
- Gold belonged solely to Lu Yunzhou, as the Sanctuary's master.
For now, as the sanctuary wasn't yet open for recruitment, Lu Yunzhou didn't delve deeply into the classifications. He needed to focus on forming his Golden Core. Only after reaching the Golden Core stage would he begin formal recruitment.
Lu Yunzhou handed each Spirit Hall elder and Consecration a purple token. As for Pope Bibi Dong, due to her status and strength, he gave her a black token. He also awarded Qian Renxue a black token, recognizing her assistance. Lastly, to Qian Daoliu, one of Douluo Continent's three Supreme Douluos, he presented a red token. If he didn't deserve it, who would?
"Thank you, Sir Lu," the Spirit Hall elders and Consecrations said in unison, expressing their gratitude. Their faces shone with genuine joy at knowing they could come here to cultivate whenever they wished.
"It's nothing," Lu Yunzhou replied, handing some white tokens to Qian Renxue so she could arrange for the Ethereal Sanctuary's construction team. After establishing the array, a slightly weary Lu Yunzhou departed. Seeing this, Qian Renxue hurriedly followed to prepare accommodations and properly host this esteemed guest of Spirit Hall.
"Why didn't I get one?" muttered Hu Liena, feeling overlooked. "Does he think so little of me? I'm part of Spirit Hall's Golden Generation and the future Saintess. How could he ignore me like this?"
Watching Lu Yunzhou walking away with her daughter, Bibi Dong felt a tinge of jealousy in her gaze and couldn't help but comment, "Lu Yunzhou…he's almost divine."
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Under a night sky studded with stars and a radiant, full moon, Spirit Hall rested quietly.
Outside a secluded courtyard, Hu Liena approached and knocked respectfully, her voice soft and alluring as she called out, "Sir Lu, are you…there?"
It was silent, there was no answer. Perplexed, Hu Liena wondered if he'd gone to bed.
Unbeknownst to her, Lu Yunzhou had already departed. His purpose was simple: to begin his journey into Golden Core formation!
Swallowing a Golden Core, I defy fate and seize my destiny!
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