A Core Formation magic treasure?
Shu Han squatted in front of Shangguan Ruolin, looking at the little girl in front of him, and couldn't help but smile and say, "Senior is joking. The only reason I was able to keep my life is thanks to Senior. If there's anything Senior needs, as long as I can do it, I will not refuse."
Shangguan Ruolin nodded in satisfaction: "You're not a bad kid after all, it wasn't a waste of my time to stay in this shabby mountain for more than three months."
She continued, "During this time, except for the physical strength bolstered by my Golden Core, I am unable to use any other spells. As you've seen, even a Qi Refining cultivator can threaten me. Since you are at the Foundation Establishment stage, you must ensure my safety during this journey."
Shu Han nodded, "Of course."
Shangguan Ruolin continued, "Also, this place is in the north of Great Cloud, where there are fewer major sects with Nascent Soul stage cultivators, and resources are relatively scarce. However, according to my previous investigation, this region once produced the legendary Heavenly Creation Fluid. If I can get this precious fluid, I will surely recover."
"Heavenly Creation Fluid?"
Shangguan Ruolin explained, "When I left the Sky Palace Sect, I was looking for heavenly treasures everywhere to make up for my cultivation deficiencies. The Heavenly Creation Fluid was one of my first choices. This precious fluid contains the chaotic spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and it has the miraculous effects of stabilizing the foundation, supplementing deficiencies, purifying evil spirits, and nourishing a cultivator's Golden Core or even Nascent Soul. I planned to try my luck with the Heavenly Creation Fluid if I couldn't find top-grade spirit stones. It's said there's a chance in half a year, but unfortunately, I ended up like this."
Upon hearing this, Shu Han felt a sense of unease.
"Senior, you're not suggesting that I go for this treasure, are you? When such a treasure appears, it will definitely attract a large group of high-level cultivators to compete, and I'm just at the early stage of Foundation Establishment!"
Seeing Shu Han's uneasy expression, Shangguan Ruolin said, "Look at how scared you are! Don't worry, those at the Core Formation stage and above can't participate, only Foundation Establishment cultivators will go."
Shu Han was puzzled and asked, "Why won't those at the Core Formation stage or above compete for such a treasure?"
"Firstly, it's not certain you can get it. After all, it's been two thousand years since the last time the Heavenly Creation Fluid appeared. Secondly, the Heavenly Creation Fluid only appears in a dimension layer. This dimension is extremely fragile. If a Core Formation cultivator breaks in, it would either be bounced away by the law of space or directly break the fragile space and be killed by the spatial debris flow. Therefore, the sects in the north of Great Cloud only send Foundation Establishment disciples in."
Shu Han was somewhat confused, "But don't you also want to go in and try your luck?"
"That's because I can suppress my cultivation level to Foundation Establishment due to the defects in my cultivation, then sneak in."
Shu Han hesitated, "This sounds pretty dangerous... As a junior at the Foundation Establishment stage, I'm not sure I should get involved in such a major conflict... I haven't even cultivated my life's magic treasure yet... Senior, why don't you just cultivate hard for ten years? I'll stay with you during these ten years!"
"You are such a coward!"
Shu Han sheepishly said, "I don't think that's cowardice, it's just being realistic."
Shangguan Ruolin smacked her forehead in frustration, then suddenly seemed to think of something and slyly said, "Oh, if you don't want to go, that's fine. I forgot to tell you that the Heavenly Creation Fluid can significantly increase the rate of core formation. What was it you said before? If you don't form a Golden Core, your cultivation method will explode. Let me tell you, you're definitely going to explode."
Shu Han's face immediately darkened.
"I can try other methods!"
Shangguan Ruolin said, "Other methods? Ah, you have no idea how difficult Core Formation is! I possess the Wind Spirit Root, which is a rare spirit root that appears only once in a thousand years, and I was fully supported by the Sky Palace Sect, yet it took me more than two hundred years to reach Core Formation! Do you think there's hope for you to reach Core Formation without the Heavenly Creation Fluid?"
Shu Han said solemnly, "Senior, you wouldn't be exaggerating to trick me into going for it, would you?"
Shangguan Ruolin laughed heartily, her childish laughter making Shu Han quite annoyed.
"Kid, when it comes to Core Formation, no matter how difficult I say it is, it's not an exaggeration. You're new to the cultivation world, but you'll understand the truth of my words in the future."
At this point, Shu Han remembered what Master Dragon Mystical had said.
"There are plenty of people with talent and effort, but very few can reach Core Formation. To reach Core Formation, it relies more on fate."
Shu Han thought to himself, these two people's views on Core Formation are remarkably consistent, it seems that Core Formation really is a challenging threshold to cross.
So, Shu Han sighed and said, "Then please allow me some time to consider whether or not to go for the Heavenly Creation Fluid, is that acceptable to Senior?"
"That's fine, you're a crafty one, I wouldn't expect to convince you right away."
Then, Shangguan Ruolin stood up, dusted off her clothes, and said, "But before that, you'll have to find a sect to join in the North of Great Cloud. The authority to enter that dimension is held by these sects. With your cultivation at the Foundation Establishment stage, joining a sect shouldn't be a problem."
Shu Han nodded, "Senior, before that, can I go and take care of something first?"
"Whatever, but don't take too long, after all, we only have half a year."
Shu Han summoned a small black sword, enlarged it under his feet, and said, "Just returning an item, I can now fly with my sword, it shouldn't take more than a day."
Shangguan Ruolin didn't care what it was, her dirty little feet stepped on Shu Han's flying sword, her messy hair flew in the wind, and her dirty skirt fluttered as she stood with her hands behind her.
"Let's go! Lead the way!"
Shu Han admired her, indeed she was a senior, even though she had fallen to the point of looking like a small beggar, she still had such a proud demeanor.
Shu Han flew on his sword. But as soon as the sword moved, Shangguan Ruolin's small body wavered, and she fell off the sword headfirst with a thump.
Shu Han was shocked and quickly asked, "Senior, are you alright!"
Shangguan Ruolin was embarrassed and angry, covering her head. Seeing that she had lost even the ability to fly with a sword, she felt a sourness in her heart and her eyes were filled with tears, she looked up and cursed.
"What do you think!? Now I'm just a little girl without any magic power!"
Hold it in! Don't laugh!
Finally, Shu Han flew on his sword, turning into a black light and leaving the mountain area.
Shangguan Ruolin sat on his shoulder, sulking on her own, occasionally kicking Shu Han's chest a couple of times, venting her anger on him.
The flying sword pierced through the clouds, heading towards the distant sky.
This was Shu Han's first time flying on a sword, the thrill of soaring through the sky made him feel exhilarated.
During the Qi Refining stage, although he could also fly with the wind, the speed was nowhere near as fast as flying on a sword, and it consumed a lot of magic power, making it impossible to travel long distances. But once he had his magic treasure, flying became as easy as walking.
A day later, Shu Han arrived at a secluded town in the mountains before dusk. According to the notes in the letter, this was Floating Mountain Town, the hometown of Lin Wenguang.
Shangguan Ruolin looked at the secluded town below and couldn't help but ask, "Kid, what are you doing here?"
Shu Han sighed, "Sending a friend home."
A Core Formation magic treasure?
Shu Han squatted in front of Shangguan Ruolin, looking at the little girl in front of him, and couldn't help but smile and say, "Senior is joking. The only reason I was able to keep my life is thanks to Senior. If there's anything Senior needs, as long as I can do it, I will not refuse."
Shangguan Ruolin nodded in satisfaction: "You're not a bad kid after all, it wasn't a waste of my time to stay in this shabby mountain for more than three months."
She continued, "During this time, except for the physical strength bolstered by my Golden Core, I am unable to use any other spells. As you've seen, even a Qi Refining cultivator can threaten me. Since you are at the Foundation Establishment stage, you must ensure my safety during this journey."
Shu Han nodded, "Of course."
Shangguan Ruolin continued, "Also, this place is in the north of Great Cloud, where there are fewer major sects with Nascent Soul stage cultivators, and resources are relatively scarce. However, according to my previous investigation, this region once produced the legendary Heavenly Creation Fluid. If I can get this precious fluid, I will surely recover."
"Heavenly Creation Fluid?"
Shangguan Ruolin explained, "When I left the Sky Palace Sect, I was looking for heavenly treasures everywhere to make up for my cultivation deficiencies. The Heavenly Creation Fluid was one of my first choices. This precious fluid contains the chaotic spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and it has the miraculous effects of stabilizing the foundation, supplementing deficiencies, purifying evil spirits, and nourishing a cultivator's Golden Core or even Nascent Soul. I planned to try my luck with the Heavenly Creation Fluid if I couldn't find top-grade spirit stones. It's said there's a chance in half a year, but unfortunately, I ended up like this."
Upon hearing this, Shu Han felt a sense of unease.
"Senior, you're not suggesting that I go for this treasure, are you? When such a treasure appears, it will definitely attract a large group of high-level cultivators to compete, and I'm just at the early stage of Foundation Establishment!"
Seeing Shu Han's uneasy expression, Shangguan Ruolin said, "Look at how scared you are! Don't worry, those at the Core Formation stage and above can't participate, only Foundation Establishment cultivators will go."
Shu Han was puzzled and asked, "Why won't those at the Core Formation stage or above compete for such a treasure?"
"Firstly, it's not certain you can get it. After all, it's been two thousand years since the last time the Heavenly Creation Fluid appeared. Secondly, the Heavenly Creation Fluid only appears in a dimension layer. This dimension is extremely fragile. If a Core Formation cultivator breaks in, it would either be bounced away by the law of space or directly break the fragile space and be killed by the spatial debris flow. Therefore, the sects in the north of Great Cloud only send Foundation Establishment disciples in."
Shu Han was somewhat confused, "But don't you also want to go in and try your luck?"
"That's because I can suppress my cultivation level to Foundation Establishment due to the defects in my cultivation, then sneak in."
Shu Han hesitated, "This sounds pretty dangerous... As a junior at the Foundation Establishment stage, I'm not sure I should get involved in such a major conflict... I haven't even cultivated my life's magic treasure yet... Senior, why don't you just cultivate hard for ten years? I'll stay with you during these ten years!"
"You are such a coward!"
Shu Han sheepishly said, "I don't think that's cowardice, it's just being realistic."
Shangguan Ruolin smacked her forehead in frustration, then suddenly seemed to think of something and slyly said, "Oh, if you don't want to go, that's fine. I forgot to tell you that the Heavenly Creation Fluid can significantly increase the rate of core formation. What was it you said before? If you don't form a Golden Core, your cultivation method will explode. Let me tell you, you're definitely going to explode."
Shu Han's face immediately darkened.
"I can try other methods!"
Shangguan Ruolin said, "Other methods? Ah, you have no idea how difficult Core Formation is! I possess the Wind Spirit Root, which is a rare spirit root that appears only once in a thousand years, and I was fully supported by the Sky Palace Sect, yet it took me more than two hundred years to reach Core Formation! Do you think there's hope for you to reach Core Formation without the Heavenly Creation Fluid?"
Shu Han said solemnly, "Senior, you wouldn't be exaggerating to trick me into going for it, would you?"
Shangguan Ruolin laughed heartily, her childish laughter making Shu Han quite annoyed.
"Kid, when it comes to Core Formation, no matter how difficult I say it is, it's not an exaggeration. You're new to the cultivation world, but you'll understand the truth of my words in the future."
At this point, Shu Han remembered what Master Dragon Mystical had said.
"There are plenty of people with talent and effort, but very few can reach Core Formation. To reach Core Formation, it relies more on fate."
Shu Han thought to himself, these two people's views on Core Formation are remarkably consistent, it seems that Core Formation really is a challenging threshold to cross.
So, Shu Han sighed and said, "Then please allow me some time to consider whether or not to go for the Heavenly Creation Fluid, is that acceptable to Senior?"
"That's fine, you're a crafty one, I wouldn't expect to convince you right away."
Then, Shangguan Ruolin stood up, dusted off her clothes, and said, "But before that, you'll have to find a sect to join in the North of Great Cloud. The authority to enter that dimension is held by these sects. With your cultivation at the Foundation Establishment stage, joining a sect shouldn't be a problem."
Shu Han nodded, "Senior, before that, can I go and take care of something first?"
"Whatever, but don't take too long, after all, we only have half a year."
Shu Han summoned a small black sword, enlarged it under his feet, and said, "Just returning an item, I can now fly with my sword, it shouldn't take more than a day."
Shangguan Ruolin didn't care what it was, her dirty little feet stepped on Shu Han's flying sword, her messy hair flew in the wind, and her dirty skirt fluttered as she stood with her hands behind her.
"Let's go! Lead the way!"
Shu Han admired her, indeed she was a senior, even though she had fallen to the point of looking like a small beggar, she still had such a proud demeanor.
Shu Han flew on his sword. But as soon as the sword moved, Shangguan Ruolin's small body wavered, and she fell off the sword headfirst with a thump.
Shu Han was shocked and quickly asked, "Senior, are you alright!"
Shangguan Ruolin was embarrassed and angry, covering her head. Seeing that she had lost even the ability to fly with a sword, she felt a sourness in her heart and her eyes were filled with tears, she looked up and cursed.
"What do you think!? Now I'm just a little girl without any magic power!"
Hold it in! Don't laugh!
Finally, Shu Han flew on his sword, turning into a black light and leaving the mountain area.
Shangguan Ruolin sat on his shoulder, sulking on her own, occasionally kicking Shu Han's chest a couple of times, venting her anger on him.
The flying sword pierced through the clouds, heading towards the distant sky.
This was Shu Han's first time flying on a sword, the thrill of soaring through the sky made him feel exhilarated.
During the Qi Refining stage, although he could also fly with the wind, the speed was nowhere near as fast as flying on a sword, and it consumed a lot of magic power, making it impossible to travel long distances. But once he had his magic treasure, flying became as easy as walking.
A day later, Shu Han arrived at a secluded town in the mountains before dusk. According to the notes in the letter, this was Floating Mountain Town, the hometown of Lin Wenguang.
Shangguan Ruolin looked at the secluded town below and couldn't help but ask, "Kid, what are you doing here?"
Shu Han sighed, "Sending a friend home."
