Chapter 462: Chapter 256: Body Refinement Genius, Final Battle of the Three Sects

He suspected that Li Chang’an’s Alchemy Dao had already broken through to Tier Three.

But that simply didn’t make sense.

With Li Chang’an’s Magical Power and Divine Sense at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, how could he possibly refine Tier Three Elixir Pills?

’Perhaps I’m overthinking this.’

Xiao Haoran shook his head, burying the thought deep in his mind without voicing it.

...

「Changqing Mountain, deep within a cultivator’s abode.」

Li Chang’an sat cross-legged.

He had already used the Wood Seed Technique to control Wang Baichuan.

At this moment, he was observing the situation on Yellow Crane Mountain through Wang Baichuan.

’From the outside, the Array on Yellow Crane Mountain appears to be just a Tier Three Middle Grade Array, but there should be a Tier Three Top Grade Array hidden within.’

Afterward, he took a look at Yellow Crane Mountain’s Treasure Vault.

The Treasure Vault still contained one Five Elements Golden Condensation Pill, but this Gold Condensing Pill was reserved for Xiahou Qian.

Xiahou Qian had no plans to attempt Core Formation immediately. Instead, he intended to accumulate his foundation for another ten-odd years. After all, he was still young and had plenty of time.

’Unfortunately, I can’t take this Gold Condensing Pill.’

The ownership of the Gold Condensing Pill had been personally designated by Huang He Master; no outsider could change it.

Li Chang’an could only look.

For the next three months, he continued to control Wang Baichuan, who lived on Yellow Crane Mountain without revealing any flaws.

Before he knew it, the day of Xiao Yiyue’s Core Formation had arrived.

Li Chang’an took Jiang Muyu with him to the Dan Valley Xiao Family to observe Xiao Yiyue’s Core Formation.

Even before reaching the Xiao Family, he could feel a scorching heat.

’It’s rumored that there’s an Earth Fire Vein within Dan Valley, the core of which can produce Tier Three Earth Fire, making it extremely suitable for Alchemy. It seems the rumors are true.’

The closer they got to Dan Valley, the more intense the scorching sensation became.

Looking from a distance, a long, narrow valley appeared on the landscape. Billowing heat rose from within the valley, which glowed a fiery red.

Li Chang’an and Jiang Muyu landed at the entrance to Dan Valley, presented their invitation, and entered without issue.

The two were arranged in an excellent viewing position.

Around them were other guests from different families who were on good terms with the Xiao Family and had also received the opportunity to observe.

’The Xiao Family’s Spirit Vein is quite good, much better than the Zhou Family’s. It should be a Tier Three Peak Spirit Vein, and its core might even approach Tier Four.’

Li Chang’an silently assessed the Xiao Family’s Spirit Vein, lost in thought.

Rumor had it that the Xiao Family’s most powerful ancestor had reached the Late Stage of Golden Core many years ago. He hadn’t been seen in years, as he was attempting to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm.

And the best place to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm was on a Tier Four Spirit Vein.

’A Tier Three Peak Spirit Vein, supplemented by a Spirit Gathering Array and numerous Treasures for nurturing Spirit Veins, should be able to temporarily raise the core to Tier Four, meeting the conditions for a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Realm.’

Li Chang’an made up his mind to interact more with the Xiao Family in the future.

Perhaps he would have the chance to witness the birth of a Nascent Soul True Monarch in the future.

Time flew by.

Two days later, the surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power stirred unnaturally.

The Spiritual Power within a ten-mile radius was instantly drained, forming a massive spiritual vortex over the Xiao Clan Territory.

"A ten-mile Celestial Phenomenon!"

"It’s starting!"

Whether they were members of the Xiao Family or invited guests, everyone’s expression became incredibly solemn at this moment.

If she succeeded, she would become a lofty Golden Core Master, one of the top figures in the entire Southern Domain Cultivation Immortality Realm.

If she failed...

...then all would be for naught.

The entire Xiao Clan Territory fell silent as everyone waited quietly.

’Xiao Yiyue has been preparing for so many years. Her Magical Power is profound, and she has the full support of the Xiao Family. She should succeed.’

Li Chang’an thought to himself as he watched the Celestial Phenomenon.

...

「Four days later.」

The spiritual vortex in the sky calmly dissipated.

Not long after, the aura of Core Formation emanated from deep within the Xiao Clan Territory.

As expected, Xiao Yiyue had successfully achieved Core Formation!

Li Chang’an and the others all rose to their feet and offered their congratulations.

"Congratulations on your Core Formation, Elder Xiao!"

The members of the Xiao Family let out a collective sigh of relief.

Although the Xiao Family already had six Golden Core Ancestors and wasn’t in desperate need of Tier Three Combat Power like the Zhou and Mo Families...

...it was naturally a case of the more Golden Core Ancestors, the better!

This was especially true for a young Golden Core Master like Xiao Yiyue. She could be considered a pillar of the Xiao Family for the next several hundred years.

「The next day.」

Within the Xiao Clan Territory, Xiao Yiyue publicly shared her insights on Core Formation.

After her lecture, she announced that her Core Formation Ceremony would be held in three months. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Li Chang’an and the others all received invitations.

Not long after, he got the opportunity to speak with Xiao Yiyue alone.

Li Chang’an wanted to use the favor Xiao Yiyue owed him to obtain a Tier Three Body Refining Technique.

Xiao Yiyue was now a Golden Core Ancestor and had sufficient authority to access the Cultivation Techniques and Magic in the Xiao Family’s Library Pavilion.

However, to Li Chang’an’s surprise...

...Xiao Yiyue informed him, "There are no Tier Three Body Refining Techniques in the Xiao Family’s Library Pavilion."

She wasn’t deceiving Li Chang’an.

An Alchemy Family like the Xiao Family did not lack cultivation resources.

If they truly possessed a Tier Three Body Refining Technique, they would have likely already produced a Tier Three Body Refinement expert by now.

Li Chang’an couldn’t help but feel a sense of regret.

The Mo Family and the Zhou Family didn’t have a Tier Three Body Refining Technique, and neither did the Ten Thousand Swords Sect’s Library Pavilion.

He could only set his sights on the other two major Sects and four great Noble Families.

’So be it. I can’t force it.’

Not long after, Li Chang’an returned to Changqing Mountain with Jiang Muyu and relayed the insights on Core Formation to Luo Yunshu.

In the days that followed, his cultivation life remained unchanged.

He would either change his identity to buy Souls in the Black Market, or he would practice his Sword Array and Mechanical Technique.

In the blink of an eye, three months passed.

...

「On this day.」

Inside Dan Valley, the sound of drums and music filled the air, and not an empty seat was to be found.

A Core Formation Ceremony had always been a grand event throughout the Southern Domain Cultivation Immortality Realm.

Xiao Yiyue’s Core Formation Ceremony was even grander than Mo Qingxue’s. After all, the Xiao Family was a neutral family—and the strongest among the neutral powers at that.