Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2826 - 1045: Rapid Core Formation at the East Sea (Part 2)

Even without direct intervention, Zhou Fuqiu might not have ultimately failed; it would have merely extended the process.

"Sensing Heaven and Earth?"

"How is this possible? He's only just beginning to condense the Golden Core!"

"Could it be because of his Xuanming Dao Body?"

"But even two hundred years ago, when Shi Ju, possessing the Nine Yang Dao Body, condensed his Golden Core, such a phenomenon never occurred!"

Qing Lan Fairy was perplexed, yet this did not impede her swift and accurate judgment.

She could no longer permit Zhou Fuqiu to absorb external Spirit Qi without restraint, lest the balance be disrupted, compromising the purity of his Golden Core formation.

With a mere thought, she unleashed a Spiritual Secret.

Instantly, a soft, verdant luminescence began to radiate from her palm.

Shi Miaoyin, observing the green light from her vantage point, felt her own Qi Power stir with vitality, and a profound sense of comfort washed over her entire being.

Her eyes widened, and she couldn't suppress an exclamation, "It's the Divine Power of the Master, the Great Heaven Creation Seal!"

Qing Lan Fairy seemed not to register the exclamation. After projecting the green light, she made a swift gesture.

In that very moment!

The drastic fluctuations of the Outer World's Spirit Qi were immediately quelled, commencing a gradual retreat.

The extent of the Spiritual Energy Tornado’s influence halted, confined within a thousand-mile radius.

"Enough!"

Witnessing this turn of events, Qing Lan Fairy assessed the situation with a slight nod of satisfaction.

She then instructed, "Miaoyin, once Zhou Fuqiu successfully achieves Core Formation, tell him to come to the Houtu Hall."

"Yes, Master!"

...

"Enough!"

"Stop!"

Within Chaixi Palace, Zhou Fuqiu remained seated cross-legged in the void, his robes fluttering and his dark hair swirling like serpents.

His body at this moment resembled a bottomless abyss, into which a vast quantity of Spirit Qi poured, vanishing without a trace.

Within his Sea of Qi, a magnificent Golden Core pulsed and swayed, radiating a brilliant light.

He had already accomplished Core Formation.

Yet, the enigmatic connection to the external world persisted, driving the ceaseless absorption of Spirit Qi.

At this juncture, Zhou Fuqiu felt as though his body might rupture.

But the unfathomable depth of his Sea of Qi unequivocally signaled his capacity to endure more!

"I cannot continue!"

"I must cease!"

Zhou Fuqiu exerted control over his Golden Core, employing the generated Qi Power to seal his Meridians and Acupoints, thereby severing the connection to the outside.

This act, a defiance of natural order, precipitated a distinct backlash.

Accompanied by sounds of disruption, small, finger-sized holes began to appear across his body.

Just then, a faint green luminescence descended, completely enveloping him.

Cocooned within the gentle green light, he experienced an overwhelming warmth, and the injuries afflicting his body started to mend rapidly.

"The Master has intervened!"

Zhou Fuqiu was momentarily stunned, then swiftly composed himself, focusing on managing the internal turmoil.

Time slowly unfurled.

The oppressive dark clouds that had blanketed the sky above Houtu Hall began to dissipate significantly, though a gentle drizzle persisted.

All eyes were fixed on Chaixi Palace, with some even contemplating a visit. However, the presence of the Houtu Hall Master deterred anyone from approaching the sacred grounds.

Thus, three days and three nights elapsed.

A figure clad in white emerged from Chaixi Palace.

Gazing at the overcast heavens, the Daoist in white initially knit his brows, only to break into a spontaneous, unburdened smile.

With that smile, inexplicably, the drizzle gradually ceased, and the pervasive dark clouds slowly dispersed.

The sky cleared, revealing a pure, azure expanse.

"Hoo..."

Exhaling a breath of impure Qi, the white-robed Daoist, seemingly unconcerned by the growing number of onlookers, took a deliberate step and ascended the mountain's summit.

...

Zhou Fuqiu had arrived promptly, but the gates of Houtu Hall remained resolutely shut.

Only his Senior Sister was waiting there specifically for him.

"The Master wishes to see me?"

"Indeed."

"That is fortunate, as I also wished to express my gratitude to the Master for her assistance during my Core Formation."

Although Zhou Fuqiu remained unsure of the exact consequences had he continued absorbing Heaven and Earth Qi three days prior, he grasped the principle of restraint.

Even after forcibly halting the process, he sensed his current state was somewhat unnatural.

"Before you meet with the Master, here is a letter from your homeland."

"Oh?"

Zhou Fuqiu accepted the envelope from his Senior Sister. Employing the distinctive Zhou Family seal the Ancestor had taught him, he broke the prohibition.

He quickly scanned the contents.

Immediately thereafter, the Senior Sister beside him witnessed him break into a smile so radiant, it surpassed even the clarity of the heavens above.

A wide grin spread across Zhou Fuqiu's face as he declared, "My little sister has achieved Foundation Establishment."

Shi Miaoyin’s eyes widened in surprise, a hint of amusement in her expression.

It struck her as odd; this Junior Brother hadn't seemed this jubilant even after his own successful Core Formation. Yet, his sister's Foundation Establishment had elicited such elation from him. Could it be the strength of their sibling bond?

Shi Miaoyin offered a smile, her words laced with warmth, "Your younger sister is quite young. This letter was sent three years ago while you were in Closed-Door Cultivation. It appears she possesses exceptional talent to reach Foundation Establishment at such an early age."

Excellent talent? Zhou Fuqiu's lips curved upwards subtly, but he chose not to elaborate.

Indeed, a weight had been lifted from his shoulders. He estimated that the lifespan of the Elixir Spirit Root was nearing its end. It was incredibly fortunate that his sister, Zhou Qingyu, had managed to achieve Foundation Establishment before its effects completely waned. Furthermore, he himself had now attained Golden Core Formation.

A thought sparked in Zhou Fuqiu’s mind, and he asked, "Senior Sister, would it be possible for my sister to attend classes at Tian Nan Dao Palace as an auditor?"

"This..." Shi Miaoyin’s face showed a clear sign of hesitation.

Sensing an opening, Zhou Fuqiu pressed on, "Although my sister missed the initial foundation-laying process at Seven Stars Academy, she could directly join Houtu Hall and benefit from the guidance of you and the Master. Wasn't that how you all learned when you brought your skills here back then?"