My Golden Core is a Star, do you call this cultivating?

Chapter 243: The Four Emperors of the Divine Flower group plan a Meeting

"Once a sister, always a sister!" Qi Yuan was very particular about ethics and morals.

For example, when he saw Ruan Yixi (his master), he immediately recognized her as his wife, so he always addressed her as "wife."

Since Ice Queen was older than him, he naturally had to call her "sister."

"I'm youthful and beautiful, but you all keep calling me old!" Ice Queen gritted her teeth as she sent this message.

Back when she was at the peak of the Purple Mansion stage, she didn’t act superior in the group, and she never showed inferiority when facing Qi Yuan.

"Ice Queen, you're stunning and in the prime of your youth!" Rogue Immortal perfectly timed his flattery.

Rogue Immortal had already resigned himself to his fate. His talent was lacking, and the Origin Heavenly Sovereign, who used to be on the same level as him, had now become a super powerhouse. In the group, he was the only true newbie left.

So, his role was simple: flatter the powerful and cling to their coattails.

"Although breaking through to Nascent Soul True Monarch feels amazing, I still have my own worries. My progress has been too fast," Qi Yuan said with a worried expression.

He really had progressed too quickly.

After returning to Seven Colors Peak, he hadn’t even had time to settle in before advancing from the early Gold Core stage to the Nascent Soul stage.

This speed was unprecedented and unparalleled.

Rogue Immortal was at a loss. Someone was actually complaining about progressing too fast? By Qi Yuan's description, this was the epitome of flaunting.

"If I break through to the Yin God stage, I'll definitely show off in front of my sisters, just like the Origin Heavenly Sovereign," said Ice Queen. "I'll say... Sigh, breaking through to Yin God was too easy, no challenge at all, no sense of accomplishment."

"Of everyone in this group, the Origin Heavenly Sovereign has truly mastered the art of bragging."

"I'm not showing off. I genuinely have concerns. I went to find the Old Man Wu Tian and moved all the cultivation techniques from the Ascension Pavilion. But, unfortunately, I've exhausted all those techniques, and they've only gotten me to the point of breaking through to Nascent Soul."

Qi Yuan was genuinely troubled.

The cultivation techniques related to his Gold Core path had two branches—one was to continue along the path of the Star Core, and the other was to break through to Nascent Soul.

Now that he had exhausted all the techniques, the Star Core Dao's techniques remained unfinished, and he had no clear path forward for the Nascent Soul Dao.

So, even though Qi Yuan was technically a Nascent Soul True Monarch, he could still be considered a Gold Core cultivator.

His words once again left the Four Emperors of the Divine Flower group speechless.

"You finished all the techniques in the Ascension Pavilion..."

"Even though the Ascension Pavilion's master was only at the peak of the Purple Mansion stage, he was highly respected by even Yin Gods. Origin Heavenly Sovereign... you're truly formidable!"

"Sigh, don't mention it. I'm broke now and severely lacking in cultivation techniques. Where can I find another place as resource-rich as the Ascension Pavilion?" Qi Yuan couldn't help but ask for advice.

His Star Core Dao was a bottomless pit.

His Nascent Soul Dao also needed various techniques.

He had completely drained Jiang Ya, the wealthy woman of the Ascension Pavilion, so Qi Yuan needed to look elsewhere for resources.

Along the way, he might also check out the impending great calamity.

"Of the thirteen provinces in the Eastern Land, the Ascension Pavilion has the most techniques. If you want more, Origin Heavenly Sovereign, you may need to leave the Eastern Land." The Great Sun Flame Emperor suggested.

"Oh, leave the region?" Qi Yuan pondered.

Not long ago, Qi Yuan had returned from the Moonwatch Continent, where he had eliminated those who defamed him, following the tip-off from Little Li of the Fox Cave.

However, his actions had been confined to the Eastern Land.

He hadn’t ventured beyond the Eastern Land yet.

"Origin Heavenly Sovereign, why not come to Feng Tianyu? Feng Tianyu borders the Eastern Land, and the Dao Seeking Palace has a branch in Feng Tianyu. You might find plenty of cultivation techniques there," the Great Sun Flame Emperor explained.

In the Canglan Realm, there were thirty-six regions in total.

Among them, the Eastern Land, Central Celestial Domain, and Northern Ice Plains each constituted one region.

Feng Tianyu was adjacent to the Eastern Land and was where the Great Sun Flame Emperor resided.

Feng Tianyu was more powerful than the Eastern Land, and more importantly, Feng Tianyu had Yin Gods.

The Dao Seeking Palace was an organization established by Purple Mansion cultivators, comprising members from various regions, all in pursuit of the Yin God Dao.

The major strongholds of the Dao Seeking Palace in the Eastern Land, Feng Tianyu, and the Demon Yao Region were located in Feng Tianyu.

"Does the Dao Seeking Palace have many techniques?"

"The Feng Tianyu branch of the Dao Seeking Palace has slightly fewer techniques than the Ascension Pavilion. However, its members possess many techniques that they haven’t turned over," Ice Queen explained.

"What Dao Seeking Palace? This is clearly my perfect target!" Qi Yuan's eyes lit up.

According to his criteria, the members of the Dao Seeking Palace were all old but vigorous, perfectly matching his standards for his "White Moonlights".

Of course, whether they were suitable still depended on a closer look and whether they were destined.

"I'll go. As soon as I finish the Nascent Soul ceremony, I'll head to Feng Tianyu to meet you," Qi Yuan said to the Great Sun Flame Emperor.

At this point, Ice Queen suggested, "The Four Emperors of the Divine Flower group have never met in person. Why don't we take this opportunity, while the Origin Heavenly Sovereign is in Feng Tianyu, to meet up?"

"No problem. If everyone comes, I'll make the arrangements!" The Great Sun Flame Emperor was a bit excited.

Rogue Immortal hesitated for a moment and said, "I have some time as well."

"It looks like the Four Emperors of the Divine Flower will finally meet," Qi Yuan also felt a surge of excitement.

He was quite eager to meet his online friends.

Perhaps this was some form of compensatory behavior after his unusual failure when he met Jin Li.

"Since that's the plan, let's meet in Qinghong City, Bolo Prefecture, Feng Tianyu!" The Great Sun Flame Emperor suggested.

The Dao Seeking Palace's stronghold was in Qinghong City, which was also a famous city in Feng Tianyu.

"What about the timing?" The Great Sun Flame Emperor asked.

"I'll probably arrive in about half a month," Qi Yuan responded.

He was currently in the Hundred Kingdoms and still needed some time to travel there.

"Half a month is fine with me."

"That works for me too."

The group members discussed excitedly.

"Origin Heavenly Sovereign, what do you look like? Are you really as impressive as they say?

My friends are eager to see the legendary Blood-Robed Sword God. Unfortunately, no images of you have surfaced in the Eastern Land."

"I think I'm quite handsome." Qi Yuan recalled how his junior sister Jiang Lingsu had chosen to "offer herself" instead of repaying him in another way, which boosted his confidence.

If he wasn’t handsome, his junior sister might have chosen to repay him in another life.

"I've seen the Origin Heavenly Sovereign, and he’s one of the most charismatic and handsome cultivators I’ve ever met!" Rogue Immortal said in the group.

"In terms of cultivation and power, I may not rank at the top in the Canglan Realm, but... in terms of looks and charm, if there were a most handsome man ranking in the Canglan Realm, I would undoubtedly be number one!" Qi Yuan boasted.

Compared to his looks, the two Star Cores in the sky seemed utterly dim.

"So confident?" The Great Sun Flame Emperor was surprised. "Are you exaggerating?"

"I don't need to exaggerate. My presence alone can suppress all enemies!" Qi Yuan declared confidently.

Leaving the Divine Flower Society's communication, Qi Yuan noticed the cultivators who had arrived to build his new concrete house.

Naturally, he couldn't stay in his current abode, so he grabbed his pet, the kitchen knife, and strolled down the mountain.

He stopped under a large tree, where the Sect Leader once had a secret meeting with the Empress of the Great Shang Kingdom, who was now the Empress Dowager.

He looked at the grass on the ground.

【This is a somewhat unusual blade of grass. It sensed Qi Yuan's presence and underwent some changes.】

Seeing this, Qi Yuan's eyes widened in curiosity.

"It really can sense my presence?"

The last time he saw this grass, the message indicated that the grass had sensed the presence of the moon.

At the time, Qi Yuan had wondered if the grass might sense his presence the next day.

Now, it had happened.

"Xiaojia, look at this grass; it's strange!" Qi Yuan held Xiaojia's red sleeve as they both stared at the seemingly ordinary grass.

Qi Yuan remembered that the last time someone trespassed on Seven Colors Peak, this grass had killed them.

"Hey... can you talk?" Qi Yuan asked the grass.

Unfortunately, the grass remained silent, just like an ordinary blade of grass.

"Even though you're ordinary and unremarkable, I still noticed you."

Qi Yuan continued to talk to the grass, but it remained silent, just like any other blade of grass.

Jiang Ran, passing by, couldn't help but chuckle at the scene.

The Senior Brother of Seven Colors Peak... was indeed unique.

"Greetings, Senior Brother," Jiang Ran said as she respectfully bowed, her eyes filled with both reverence and confusion.

Not long ago, Jiang Lingsu had approached her, saying she needed a companion to be a gatekeeper.

Jiang Ran agreed to be her companion.

Being a companion would have been fine.

But this time, she was going to be the gatekeeper for the "First Nascent Soul of Great Shang".

She had specifically asked the disciples and elders of the Shenguang Sect, and it was confirmed that there would indeed be a Nascent Soul ceremony tomorrow... and it was being held for Qi Yuan of Seven Colors Peak.

How could Jiang Ran not be shocked?

At this moment, the entire Shenguang Sect’s disciples were probably all stunned by the news.

Who in the Shenguang Sect didn't know the name Qi Yuan?

And now... he had become a Nascent Soul cultivator?

If the sect leader hadn't ordered that no one should disturb Seven Colors Peak, the place would surely be bustling with activity.

Countless disciples and even deacons and elders would likely have flocked to Seven Colors Peak to see for themselves.

"Are you here to find Junior Sister? Go ahead," Qi Yuan didn't say much to Jiang Ran.

Jiang Ran looked at Qi Yuan, her thoughts swirling.

Back then, Senior Brother Qi Yuan had stood up for her when she had a conflict with Chu Tianxiong of the Black Mountain Sect.

That night, Chu Tianxiong and several disciples of the Black Mountain Sect died, and soon after, the entire notorious Black Mountain Sect was annihilated.

This incident had remained an unsolved mystery in the Great Shang Kingdom; no one knew who the killer was, only that they used a special knife.

Now, as Jiang Ran glanced at the kitchen knife following Qi Yuan, countless thoughts crossed her mind.

Could it be that Qi Yuan had been hiding his strength all along?

Could he be the one who destroyed the Black Mountain Sect?

Filled with gratitude, Jiang Ran couldn't help but ask, "Senior Brother Qi Yuan, was it you who annihilated the Black Mountain Sect?"

If it was, Senior Brother Qi Yuan was indeed her great benefactor.

Qi Yuan glanced around, as if acting very secretive: "I'll tell you, yes, it was me. But don't tell anyone. Otherwise, if the hidden experts of the Black Mountain Sect come to Blue Star and kill my fellow villagers, it would be bad!"

Jiang Ran's eyes lit up.

It really was Senior Brother Qi Yuan!

Back when Senior Brother Qi Yuan had stood up to the Black Mountain Sect, Jiang Ran had been worried about his strength. She had no idea that he would secretly destroy the entire sect overnight.

The second part of Qi Yuan's words also shocked Jiang Ran.

The Black Mountain Sect had hidden experts? Stronger than Senior Brother Qi Yuan?

She felt immense guilt.

After all, Senior Brother Qi Yuan had faced the Black Mountain Sect's wrath because of her.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Qi Yuan, for eliminating evil and helping me out of a dangerous situation!" Jiang Ran sincerely expressed her gratitude.

Right now, she was only at the Qi Refining stage, with no spirit stones or treasures to offer in thanks.

"No problem," Qi Yuan waved his hand. "The Black Mountain Sect was too overbearing. They were always plotting against me in secret, so I had no choice but to wipe them out in one go.

After all, even an ordinary person can unleash their anger and spill blood when pushed to the limit!"

Jiang Ran hadn't expected there to be such a backstory. It turned out the Black Mountain Sect had long been secretly bullying Senior Brother Qi Yuan.

Senior Brother Qi Yuan's actions were just payback.

After expressing her gratitude several times, Jiang Ran continued up Seven Colors Peak to find Jiang Lingsu.

Now, only Qi Yuan and the grass remained.

"It seems you're lacking sunlight!" Qi Yuan casually remarked.

He glanced at the Star Core in the sky.

Now that he had reached the Nascent Soul stage, his dantian's spiritual power was far more abundant than when he was in the Gold Core stage.

In the past, summoning the Star Core once required a long time to accumulate spiritual power.

Now, that wasn’t necessary—he could summon it multiple times in one go.

As for Ningtao's projection, he could even summon her down to stay with him.

However, right now, the Star Core was in a critical stage of devouring the third sun, so Ningtao couldn't leave.

So, Qi Yuan planned to summon Ningtao to play together once the third Star Core was successfully absorbed.

"Maybe next time I play a game, I can call Ningtao down to play with me too.

If the new game is set in a modern society, it would be great. I could get a marriage certificate with Xiaojia and Ningtao."

Qi Yuan, having grown up on Blue Star, found it easier to accept a marriage certificate over ancient marriage contracts.

"Besides, I'm broke, so I don't have to worry about dividing assets in a divorce."

As Qi Yuan thought about this, he furrowed his brows.

"Damn heavens, why am I so poor!"

Qi Yuan was indeed quite poor.

The Blood-Robed Alliance had been steadily collecting cultivation techniques, but it was just a drop in the bucket.

He wanted to go to the Dao Seeking Palace to obtain more techniques, but he didn’t have the money to buy them.

"If only I could hold a Nascent Soul ceremony for each of my Nascent Souls, I could empty the pockets of all the Nascent Soul old monsters in the Great Shang Kingdom!" Qi Yuan mused.

Holding a Nascent Soul ceremony typically involved receiving gifts from other Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

If he could hold one ceremony for each Nascent Soul, Qi Yuan would undoubtedly make a fortune.

But then he realized that even if he emptied the Great Shang Kingdom, he wouldn’t make that much money, so he abandoned the idea.

"If I could hold a Nascent Soul ceremony in the Canglan Realm that everyone could attend, and do it over four thousand times, I’d definitely become the richest person in the Canglan Realm."

Qi Yuan fantasized wildly.

It was like wishing everyone in the world would give him a dime.

But this time, the fantasy was even more ambitious—not only did he want a dime from everyone, but he also wanted it over four thousand times, which was like asking everyone on Blue Star to give him over four hundred bucks.

Even then, it would barely match the debt of certain companies.

Qi Yuan stopped indulging in such meaningless fantasies. On Seven Colors Peak, many cultivators were busy constructing his new concrete house.

Qi Yuan looked into the distance. "When Qi Jianjun, that little brat, comes back and sees the place completely changed, she’ll definitely be surprised."

Meanwhile, hundreds of miles away, a little girl was holding a fishing rod, fishing in a large lake.

Occasionally, a shiny spirit fish would be caught, and the girl's face would light up with a bright smile.