Five days later, the duo’s successful formation of the Golden Core strengthened the aura at White Pebble Beach even more.

That’s not all. As their breakthrough signs manifested, most cultivators’ emotions were stirred—indeed, the domain’s favor was evident, and this rain clearly had significance.

So what are we waiting for? Almost instantly, everyone’s emotions were aroused, and they all rushed into the rain.

Soon, specks of cultivators appeared all over White Pebble Beach. Although everyone tried not to crowd toward the manor, the sheer number of cultivators made it impossible to stay within their designated areas.

Eventually, even the clan practitioners from the surrounding areas couldn’t hold back and poured in. With opportunity at hand and no one stopping them, everyone naturally wanted to try their luck.

In the end, it was Yue Qing of the Qinggang Sect and Master Busheng of Tianxin Platform who stepped up to stop them, saying that if they moved any further, they’d cross the line—we also know that opportunity is at hand and are reluctant to stop you, but you must know when to stop.

At the same time, the continuous drizzle stopped. The sky remained overcast, with intermittent rain, but no longer prolonged.

As Yue Qing put it—"Even the domain’s favor has its limits; it can’t be endless."

In fact, even he had only just heard of the term "domain’s favor," but that didn’t stop him from understanding it.

Seeing that the domain’s favor was waning, others naturally were even less inclined to provoke this well-known Strong Golden Core.

However, Feng Jun’s aura of ascension showed no signs of stopping.

On the seventh day, Xia Nichang arrived with Li Shishi and Mei Yeyu. Her Nascent Soul celebration had just ended, and upon hearing that Feng Jun was starting to advance, she rushed over without a second thought, coincidentally catching the tail end of the domain’s favor.

But Xia Nichang no longer cared much about these things. Her primary concern was Feng Jun’s safety, and even though four True Immortals were in place as protectors, she felt she should still contribute her part.

On the eighth day, the drizzle completely ceased, the weather gradually cleared, yet Feng Jun’s aura of ascension had not ceased.

By the ninth day, the aura paused, but Yi Jue, the protector outside, was well aware, so he conveyed consciously to the other True Immortals, "The most dangerous time has passed, but let’s not relax; we just need to get through this period."

The aura of breakthrough continued for another five days, fluctuating, until the sixth day, when it had mostly stabilized.

At this point, Feng Jun’s advancement could be considered complete. It took twenty days from seclusion to breakthrough completion, followed by a few days to stabilize the realm, marking the full completion of this advancement.

Of course, if he could use twenty days or more to solidify his aura, the results would be better, but now he’s too busy, and having five or six days to stabilize is already good enough.

Five days later, Feng Jun stopped his seclusion. He brought no one, and went directly to the Insect World, where he happened to find the True Immortal Huo Liu recovering spiritual energy. After confirming there was no significant issue, he didn’t further inquire and returned to Kunhao.

That same day, he thanked the many cultivators who helped protect him and held a banquet to celebrate that evening, as was customary.

Then, he spent some time on the Earth Plane, waiting for the time on both sides to synchronize, and once again opened the plane gate.

After the gate opened, he took Yi Jue, Chen Xi, and Liu Xingyu back to Tianqin, allowing the three to return to their sects for two days of organization and agreed on a meeting point.

The following two days were uneventful. Early on the third day, he rushed from White Pebble Beach to the Ice Plate, where he agreed to meet with five True Immortals.

However, this time, a problem arose again. Yi Jue, Cang Jing, Qinghuang, and Liu Xingyu all simultaneously requested Feng Jun to send a group into the Void.

The first three had been to the Void and knew its significance. Liu Xingyu hadn’t been to the Void but was entrusted by True Immortal Jing Quan—Jing Quan’s disciple Moli had already been resting in reality for half a year and didn’t want further delays.

The interactions among these four parties apparently hadn’t been communicated with the Xuanhuang Sect. True Immortal Chen Xi was utterly confused upon hearing this and couldn’t help but voice, "Isn’t this going too far? Why are we, Xuanhuang Sect, kept in the dark? And you still want to explore the Insect World!"

True Immortal Qinghuang casually replied, "We’ve previously cooperated with Mountain Master Feng, and we’re merely continuing that now. Also... do you think the Xuanhuang Sect can spare people to go to the Void?"

The Xuanhuang Sect’s primary task now was to explore the great Insect World; the sooner it’s completed, the quicker they can develop that world. Other sects and paths also wouldn’t give these two sects much time—if you’re struggling, we’re willing to help.

Chen Xi indeed understood this point, knowing the pressure faced by the two sects was significant. This wasn’t other forces deliberately suppressing the two sects, but the norm of the Cultivation World—do not take on more than you can handle.

However, he also believed that the two sects would hold out in the short term, so he stated, "The Xuanhuang Sect has never feared multiple fronts. In fact, we’re still clearing out Heavenly Demons and Demon Cultivators. This time, our request is not high, just to participate."

His intention was very clear. This time, he wasn’t seeking great gains, he just wanted to join the venture. In the future, if there were similar actions, it would be natural for Xuanhuang Sect to participate.

He stated his objective plainly, and the other four True Immortals found it hard to oppose. After all, he was a dignified True Immortal from the Xuanhuang Sect; not even giving him a chance to try would be unreasonable.

Elder Qinghuang was the first to express his stance, "If Mountain Master Feng agrees, Jinwu Sect has no objections. With rich experience in multi-front battles, it’s only by joining forces that Tianqin cultivators can travel further."

Feng Jun glanced at him, thinking, you don’t want to offend anyone, but you can’t expect me to bear the brunt!

Seeing that no one else was speaking up, he nodded, "Alright then, please inform Chen Xi True Immortal about my terms, everyone’s conditions are the same."

Very soon, Chen Xi True Immortal learned of Feng Jun’s asking price, a thousand superior spiritual stones per person, with the harvest being split fifty-fifty. He also came to know the method and means of treasure hunting.

Feng Jun’s conditions seemed a bit harsh, which might not be acceptable to most, especially sect cultivators.

However, Chen Xi True Immortal had a clear understanding of his own position—this time, it wasn’t about profit. Besides, gambling with Void Stones had become a popular trend in Tianqin, a highly sophisticated and luxurious act.

So he straightforwardly said, "I will report this to the sect. Could you all wait for three days?"

"Our personnel are all ready," Cang Jing True Immortal said unhappily. She initially wanted to oppose but Elder Qinghuang spoke quickly. She thought Feng Jun probably wouldn’t agree, so she kept quiet, never expecting Mountain Master Feng to directly agree.

So she was somewhat displeased, as everyone had worked hard coordinating, even selected people had arrived at the Ice Plains, only fearing Feng Jun’s opposition. Now with Chen Xi stirring things up, "Your Xuanhuang Sect can join a bit later."

"Forget it," Feng Jun waved his hand and spoke indifferently, "Let’s wait for another three days, I have been to the Insect World, there’s no rush there."

After speaking, his body flickered and disappeared in front of everyone, obviously returning to White Pebble Beach.

"I said we should give advance notice," Yi Jue couldn’t help but speak up, "He dislikes sudden attacks the most."

She was very aware that if Feng Jun wasn’t dissatisfied with everyone’s sudden response, he wouldn’t have agreed to Xuanhuang Sect so quickly.

"This was also a helpless action," Elder Qinghuang dismissed it with a laugh, "We didn’t force him to agree. Everyone can see, Mountain Master Feng has too many matters, so we prepared. If he agrees, we can act immediately."

After speaking, his body flickered and disappeared as well.

Feng Jun returned three days later, only to be taken aback finding three True Immortals from Xuanhuang Sect had come. Although they were all just Nascent Soul Initial Stage, during such a time, dispatching three Nascent Souls for an attempt showed Xuanhuang’s significant regard for the Void.

The other four factions also had three Nascent Souls and one True Immortal each, and they all brought three cultivators with spatial attributes from the Exalted Earth Sect.

Of course, the True Immortal from Taixu Sect was Master Moli.

Each faction brought four thousand superior spiritual stones, making a total of twenty thousand from the five factions. Feng Jun’s nearly depleted spiritual stone warehouse gained some additional reserves.

Yet what surprised Feng Jun the most was just when he was about to send the people off, a shadow suddenly appeared in front of him. The person handed over a Storage Talisman, "One thousand superior spiritual stones, right? Count me in as well."

Feng Jun gaped at this person: This is... another True Sage?

Elder Qinghuang promptly spoke up, "Mountain Master Feng, this is Luan Xiong True Sage from our sect, whom you met last time. This time entering the Void, he intends to develop a few more treasure-hunting spots and mark them. That way when we go back, there won’t be completely blind searches."

No wonder he agreed to Xuanhuang Sect so quickly; he seized the chance and brought back a True Sage—if there’s room for more from Xuanhuang Sect, adding another True Sage shouldn’t be an issue, right?

Cang Jing True Immortal glared at him fiercely, you cunning old man, sacrificing everyone’s interests to steal a march.

Is that so? Feng Jun looked perplexedly at Luan Xiong True Sage but didn’t have time to speak as Yi Jue nearby raised her hand respectfully, "Greetings to the True Sage, and thank you again for cleansing me of the Insect Race karma last time."

"It was a minor task," Luan Xiong True Sage casually waved his hand, then turned to Feng Jun, "I have entered the Void before. Treasure hunting is indeed a gamble. I heard you have a Broken Stone Zone, I intend to develop a few more mines, Jinwu Sect will take half."

His sudden maneuver against a Small Golden Core disregarded the decorum of a True Immortal. But it wasn’t aimed at Feng Jun; rather, it showed his slight resentment towards the two sects for not inviting him to the Insect World.

Since you don’t invite me, I might as well take a trip to the Void where I’ll gain plenty of rewards!