The Ancestor Worship Ceremony was, in itself, actually rather dull.
The Kunlun Taiqing Sect fancied itself the paragon of righteousness and thus placed great emphasis on ancient rituals, which were both odorous and protracted.
While the guests could relax in secrecy, Qiu Changtian, as the focus of everyone’s attention, could not let his guard down even slightly and he inwardly groaned incessantly.
The only advantage was that the synchronization value of the invincible character setting had already been maxed out.
From today on, all the big shots in the Cultivation Realm would rember his na and face.
Daoist Heart Clarity, First Grade Golden Core, Qiu Changtian of Changgeng!
When the tedious Ancestor Worship Ceremony ended, no unexpected complications arose.
After all, this was the Kunlun Taiqing Sect’s territory, and even the sly Hell Path would not dare to cause trouble here.
Afterward, everyone left for their own destinations.
They had not co here to attend the ceremony, after all, but to et Qiu Changtian, the "First Grade Golden Core".
Now that they had seen him, it was natural for them to hurry back to their respective sects to discuss potential adjustnts to their attitudes towards Kunlun.
Only the leaders of the Shushan and Penglai factions stayed behind to discuss subsequent matters in private with the Ziwei Master.
"Hell Path will definitely not let Qiu Changtian go," the Jade Capital Sect Leader said in a low voice.
"Naturally," Ziwei Master replied calmly. "Even without making a big show of it, with their cunning abilities, they are bound to find out sooner or later."
"Maybe it’s better to just lure them out," the Xuandu Sect Leader sighed. "But still, the risk is ultimately too great."
"In the approaching era of great strife, we of the Three Pure Orthodox Sects share a common origin and must unite and help each other, not fight independently," Ziwei Master slowly stated.
The Jade Capital Sect Leader and the Xuandu Sect Leader exchanged glances.
"Naturally."
"It should be so."
With the ergence of Qiu Changtian, the First Grade Golden Core, Kunlun, along with the Shushan and Penglai factions, thus forged a tighter alliance and established their leadership dominance.
Of course, the Cultivation Realm had not yet realized the ripple effects this event would bring.
The unity of the Orthodox Sects would naturally lead to the consolidation of the Demon Cult.
As the two sides beca increasingly distinct and opposed to each other, the so-called era of great strife was not far off.
Upon returning to his cave abode, Qiu Changtian instructed the Kunlun Mirror:
"Load the profile for Ling Yunpo; let’s retrieve the last piece of yours."
"No rush," the Kunlun Mirror said unexpectedly. "Isn’t Ling Yunpo still undeclared in Core Formation? Let’s wait until after the pill is ford before entering the Demon Locking Tower."
"Can you wait?" Qiu Changtian asked in surprise.
"I’ve waited for hundreds of thousands of years, a few more months won’t matter," the Kunlun Mirror responded considerately.
Qiu Changtian was sowhat skeptical, but Ah Jing’s reasoning did make so sense.
Rushing into the Demon Locking Tower while at the Foundation Establishnt Realm would inevitably raise suspicions. It was better to quietly wait a few months, until the stir over Qiu Changtian’s First Grade Golden Core had settled, before discreetly declaring Core Formation.
As for the grade rank, considering Qingluo Peak’s unfavorable position within Shushan, claiming a Second Grade Golden Core might well provoke envy, so it would be better to claim a Third Grade Golden Core.
"Load the profile!"
[Location Two: Shushan Shangqing Faction, Qingluo Peak.]
[Identity: Ling Yunpo.]
[Mirror Flower Water Moon Template overlay being applied, ti-space travel in progress.]
...
In recent days, Ling Yunpo gradually noticed that sothing was off about Senior Sister An.
She would often sit in her room, lost in thought, and her gaze towards him also seed quite peculiar, as if she were scrutinizing him.
Heh, could it be that I’ve revealed so kind of flaw?
Ling Yunpo wasn’t concerned, and the reason was quite simple:
First, although he was a spy, he was also unquestionably An Zhisu’s junior brother, a identity that could not be faked.
Second, after all these years, he was all too familiar with the character of An Zhisu.
She was extrely protective of her own people to the point of being utterly unreasonable!
Even if she lacked emotional intelligence, acted without thinking, and was generally indifferent or even fierce to others, she really went to great lengths to take care of , her junior brother, almost to the point of doting on .
Even the most perfunctory excuse, as long as it ca from , her junior brother, could easily deceive her!
The alcohol in the Daoist temple had run out again, so Ling Yunpo picked up the wine pot and went out, intending to buy more for his senior sister.
But as soon as he stepped out the door, he saw Lin Duanshan and Duan Fenhai descending rapidly from the sky, their sword lights piercing through the air.
"Chief Qiu of Kunlun, Qiu Changtian, has ford his Core!" As soon as Lin Duanshan landed, he imdiately exclaid, "And it’s said to be a First Grade Golden Core!"
"Oh," Ling Yunpo unconsciously responded, then suddenly realized.
That won’t do, his reaction was too calm, which could give him away.
So, he put on an expression of "suddenly realizing what the other party was talking about," incredulously raised his head, and exclaid in surprise:
"What did you say? What grade did he form?"
"First Grade Golden Core!" Duan Fenhai replied with a face full of admiration and envy.
Then, both of them just saw Ling Yunpo standing there dumbfounded, the wine pot falling from his hands to the ground, his expression turning into one of shock and disbelief.
"How is that possible!" he cried out, "Last ti at the White Jade Capital competition, he was only at the Refining Mansion rank! How could he have ford his Core so quickly! You better not be tricking !"
"Why would we trick you with this?" Lin Duanshan said with a wry smile, "It’s not just us; the whole Shushan knows about it, it’s a First Grade Golden Core after all!"
Ling Yunpo was about to continue with his performance when he heard footsteps from behind. An Zhisu walked out of the temple.
"So Qiu Changtian has ford his Core?" She frowned suspiciously.
"Yes," Duan Fenhai nodded, then glanced towards Lin Duanshan.
The expression on Senior Sister An was a bit off. Hearing about her old rival and Chief Qiu of Kunlun had ford his Core, her first reaction wasn’t disappointnt nor was it a surge of fighting spirit; it was so kind of doubt, a confused look?
"Absolutely true," Lin Duanshan said seriously.
An Zhisu nodded and then turned to Ling Yunpo:
"Junior brother, how many years have you been at the Refining Mansion Cultivation Level?"
"Ah?" Ling Yunpo was stunned for a mont, his mind racing, "Around one hundred and fifty years or so."
A Shushan Cultivator, if among the very top, could attain the cultivation level of one hundred and thirty years with the help of the rcurial Elixir Liquid, the Millennium Stone Milk (Southern Border), and the Cloud Sea Empty Cocoon (Demon Locking Tower), three Purple Mansion secret dicines/secrets.
Subsequent personal breathing and cultivation, though the Qi Refining Technique was not as good as Kunlun’s, reaching two hundred years of Third Grade Golden Core was not extrely difficult.
An Zhisu fell silent upon hearing this. After a mont, a look of understanding appeared in her eyes.
"So what if Qiu Changtian has ford his Core? Why are you all so shocked?" she earnestly advised, "It’s more important to focus on your own cultivation."
"We were just taken aback by the sudden news," Lin Duanshan explained, "feeling it was just too extraordinary."
"We were never Qiu Changtian’s match to begin with. Now that he has taken the lead and ford his Core, becoming a true person, it becos even more out of our reach to surpass him in strength and redeem the sha of the past White Jade Capital competition," Duan Fenhai also sighed.
"In the White Jade Capital competition, it was not you who were defeated by him," An Zhisu said indifferently, "I’m not worried, so what’s the rush for you?"
Lin Duanshan was tongue-tied for a long ti before finally saying:
"You’re right, Senior Sister."
"Junior brother," An Zhisu turned around and instructed Ling Yunpo, "Co with to practice swordsmanship."
"But Senior Sister, we’ve run out of wine," Ling Yunpo said, holding up the empty wine pot.
"Then go buy the wine first," An Zhisu thought for a mont and then said.
"We’ll go with you," Lin Duanshan gave Duan Fenhai a look and quickly added.
Ling Yunpo’s brow furrowed slightly, thinking, why are you following along? What, are you trying to be third wheels?
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