Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2825 - 1045: Rapid Core Formation at the Shore of the East Sea

The passage of time is relentless, with fleeting moments easily lost.

Fleeting celestial surges disappear quickly, yet a brief summer's day is hard to grasp.

Two decades have now flown by since Zhou Fuqiu entered the Tian Nan Dao Palace and became a disciple of Qing Lan Fairy in Houtu Hall.

During these twenty years, Zhou Fuqiu kept to himself, rarely venturing out or engaging with others.

He found little necessity for extensive social interaction.

Though he had a master, Master Qing Lan primarily offered guidance to the cultivators of Houtu Hall on rare occasions, and even then, only to the formally recognized Golden Core Disciples.

These senior disciples were then tasked with instructing the registered disciples of the Foundation Establishment Stage in her stead.

In theory, Zhou Fuqiu was also meant to receive such instruction.

However, having received personalized guidance from his ancestor, Zhou Yunshen, for over half a year, he had already gained a comprehensive understanding of the cultivation path from the Foundation Establishment Stage to the Golden Core Period.

Consequently, he saw no need for the standard teachings imparted by his eight senior brothers and sisters.

Over these two decades, fellow Foundation Establishment True Cultivators from Houtu Hall would occasionally extend invitations for visits.

These encounters were largely amicable, aimed at fostering connections or friendships, a stark contrast to earlier provocations.

Nevertheless, Zhou Fuqiu typically declined most of these overtures, with the sole exception being an invitation to a gathering extended by Zhou Yuwei.

That particular occasion was quite noteworthy!

The host of the event was his relative, the female cultivator Lin Qingtong, hailing from the Qingtong Lin Family.

The fact that she was identified by her clan's territory signified the Lin Family's considerable esteem and high expectations for her.

She did not fail to meet these expectations, successfully establishing her Foundation at the age of thirty-two after twenty years of cultivation at the Yuheng Institute.

Subsequently, she joined Houtu Hall and was accepted as a registered disciple by Qing Lan Fairy.

Upon being granted a cave mansion, Lin Qingtong organized a modest Foundation Establishment Celebration, which was the gathering in question.

This form of 'celebration gathering' had become quite popular within the Daoist Palace, offering an excellent platform for fellow disciples to forge emotional bonds and an ideal chance to broaden their social circles.

The latter benefit was particularly significant, allowing participation under the guise of celebration even when regular interactions were minimal.

And at that particular gathering, the most highly regarded guest was neither the long-renowned Foundation Establishment True Cultivators of Houtu Hall nor the seventh senior brother who made a special appearance, but rather the seldom-seen ninth senior brother, Zhou Fuqiu!

Zhou Fuqiu's presence at the time surprised many; no one had anticipated that the newly joined Lin Qingtong could actually invite him.

It was only later that certain insider details gradually came to light.

Zhou Fuqiu's mother, Lin Jingshu, was a member of the Qingtong Lin Family and happened to be a half-sibling to Lin Qingtong's father.

While the relationship might sound a bit complicated, their blood connection undeniably made them cousins.

During the gathering, many individuals made a concerted effort to befriend Zhou Fuqiu, yet very few managed to establish any genuine connection.

As the rumors suggested, Zhou Fuqiu, despite his exceptional talents, was reclusive and disinclined to engage with others.

Following the gathering, Zhou Fuqiu largely retreated from public view, dedicating himself entirely to secluded cultivation within Chaixi Palace.

This continued until the approximate twenty-year mark approached.

This year marked Zhou Fuqiu's fortieth birthday.

And what of his cultivation realm?

Boom!

A sudden clap of thunder reverberated across the western mountain range of Tian Nan Dao Palace.

This was followed by a continuous, resounding noise, akin to the creaking of joints or a series of intense thunderstorms.

Dark clouds gathered overhead, and serpentine bolts of lightning writhed through the sky.

Drip!

At some point, a single raindrop fell.

Soon after, a torrential downpour commenced.

Before many could even register what was happening, substantial amounts of Heaven and Earth Qi converged towards Chaixi Palace.

Instantly, the winds and clouds swirled, and the roars of dragons and tigers echoed in succession.

A Spiritual Energy Tornado, formed by the reversal of Spirit Power, expanded outwards in all directions.

Nearby, numerous Second Order Spirit Veins were drawn in, unleashing immense quantities of spirit qi that fed into the Heaven-Reaching Tornado.

Witnessing such a phenomenon, even the least perceptive cultivator would understand its significance.

"Core Formation!"

"Is someone attempting to condense their Golden Core?"

"But why here? This area is primarily designated for the cultivation of Foundation Establishment True Cultivators. The highest Spirit Vein Rank here is only Second-Order Top Grade, hardly suitable for a breakthrough to the Golden Core Period!"

"That direction... could it be?"

"Chaixi Palace!"

"Zhou Fuqiu, he's actually attempting Core Formation!"

Amidst a chorus of astonished cries, a voice boomed from the mountain peaks of Houtu Hall.

"Reckless!"

A voice, tinged with both reprimand and undeniable gratification, echoed.

As the voice faded, a verdant luminescence descended from the heavens.

The sky, bathed in this emerald glow, seemed to heave, and the very earth began to tremble!

Deep beneath the surface, the spirit veins appeared to have been unleashed, spewing forth an immense surge of spirit qi.

This vital power, almost sentient, merged with the swirling Spiritual Energy Tornado, giving the subject within an unprecedented boost.

Meanwhile, inside Houtu Hall.

Qing Lan Fairy, having just emerged from her secluded cultivation, felt a tremendous burden lift as she witnessed the unfolding events.

Shi Miaoyin, her senior disciple who had hurried to her side, shared the sentiment. "Little Junior Brother was far too impulsive, attempting core formation without a word. It's fortunate you intervened; otherwise, he might have met with disaster at that crucial juncture!"

Initially, Qing Lan Fairy concurred with her disciple's assessment. However, as her Divine Consciousness swept across the surrounding thousand-mile expanse, her perspective shifted.

Raising her gaze towards the cloud-veiled heavens, she softly mused, "Perhaps his actions were not so reckless after all!"

Shi Miaoyin blinked in surprise, failing to grasp her master's cryptic words.

Without offering further explanation, Qing Lan Fairy’s brow furrowed as she continued to meticulously probe the surroundings with her Divine Consciousness, a look of deepening bewilderment crossing her features.

The fluctuations in spirit qi stretched across a thousand miles, and the phenomenon showed no signs of abating, only continuing to expand.

This entire situation was exceptionally peculiar.

The prohibition she had lifted within the spirit veins only served to expedite the process; it was not the primary catalyst for this overwhelming display.