I Seek Immortality Through Serendipity

”So, the Daoist School truly has the existence of Body Seals?”

Gu Yuan couldn’t help but be astonished.

Cyan Peak Daoist School was vast and affluent with deep foundations. Gu Yuan had always speculated about the existence of Body Seals, but after many years of cultivation, he had never seen one.

Many disciples from noble families had also never heard of anyone possessing a Body Seal.

He had once given up, thinking the Daoist School’s Body Seals were just a rumor.

Unexpectedly, he saw them today.

”Body Seals have the power to transform corruption into miracles, indeed something to defy the heavens and rewrite fate. They are exceedingly precious, and it’s normal you have never seen one.”

”Moreover, the spiritual materials to refine this seal are incredibly rare. Without the Golden Cauldron Grass, even if I pass you the cultivation method of the Golden Cauldron Seal, it would be useless.”

”Fortunately, you have extraordinary opportunities. The Six Ren Golden Book of Alchemy is indeed a treasure capable of altering fate, enough to enhance the foundation of our Daoist School, thus enabling you to obtain this seal.”

The Sword Fox Immortal took a sip of tea and spoke softly.

”Thank you for your planning, Ascendant. This disciple is deeply grateful.”

Gu Yuan bowed solemnly, expressing his gratitude to the Sword Fox Immortal.

Although the Sword Fox Immortal claimed everything was due to the great contribution of the Six Ren Golden Book of Alchemy, Gu Yuan understood in his heart that without the support of a Golden Core, the Six Ren Golden Book of Alchemy could not have become a bargaining chip at all.

Without forming a Golden Core, perhaps he wouldn’t even have the qualification to see this grass.

”No need for such formality, you are already one of my people, and these are just trivial matters.”

”Here are several Jade Scrolls of insights on breaking through to Golden Core. Study them carefully, and do not rush to break through.”

”This stage is perilous; even with the Golden Cauldron Seal and the Tripod Furnace Dao Body, it is not easily overcome.”

The Sword Fox Immortal gently waved her hand, her brows slightly furrowed, seemingly worried for Gu Yuan.

Seeing this, warmth rose in Gu Yuan’s heart, giving him a bit of confidence. After a brief contemplation, he raised his head and asked, ”Disciple has one question, I wonder if the Ascendant could enlighten me?”

”Speak freely!”

”This disciple heard that the newest Golden Core of the Daoist School is the Ascendant of the Feng Family, who broke through four hundred years ago, while the other Ascendants formed their cores five hundred years ago.”

”Why was it that five hundred years ago, eight Golden Cores successfully broke through to strengthen our Daoist School, while in the five hundred years following, only one Golden Core broke through?”

”If breaking through is truly so difficult, why were there so many Golden Cores in the first five hundred years? Could it be that the root bone aptitude of our Daoist School disciples is declining with each generation?”

This question had been on Gu Yuan’s mind during his cultivation these days.

Both the Daoist under Master Yunyang and the Sword Fox Immortal were evasive about the Celestial Tribulation, considering it an extremely dangerous and difficult matter.

But why could eight Golden Cores be accumulated in one go during the prior five hundred years?

This matter always seemed a bit strange to him.

”Talented people emerge in every generation. During my Foundation Establishment, my sword light split into only fifty-four strands at most. If you achieve Foundation Establishment Perfection, you won’t be inferior to me. In terms of comprehension, you are not inferior to any prodigy, so don’t belittle yourself.”

The Sword Fox Immortal, upon hearing this, contemplated for a while, before speaking in a soft tone, comforting Gu Yuan.

Gu Yuan bowed to express his gratitude, repeatedly saying that he dared not do so.

Seeing this, the Sword Fox Immortal hesitated for a moment, but finally spoke slowly: ”This matter involves a secret, originally not meant to be easily disclosed to ordinary disciples, but since you are now on the verge of forming a core, it’s okay for you to know.”

”It involves the Celestial Palace!”

The Sword Fox Immortal’s voice was solemn, conveying a gravity that Gu Yuan had never seen before.

”The Celestial Palace?”

Gu Yuan was taken aback with surprise.

He had heard this name many times in ancient texts, but since he started cultivating, he had never sensed this vast and boundless force. It seemed that the Celestial Palace existed only in stories.

But now, the Sword Fox Immortal seemed to lift a veil on the Celestial Palace.

”You should know the reason our institution is called a Daoist School instead of a Sect or School is that it’s a direct force under the Celestial Palace.”

Gu Yuan nodded slightly.

He had also read about this in the texts but had never seen a trace of the Celestial Palace.

”This is no falsehood.”

”For many years, our Daoist School has been tasked with monitoring the South Mountain Domain and has always been able to hear the Celestial Sound and receive decrees from the Celestial Palace.”

”As a reward, every once in a while, the Celestial Palace would bestow a Secret Treasure, the Destruction Tribulation Stone.”

”This stone can obliterate tribulation clouds and is a true supreme treasure, unmatched by any other item for avoiding tribulations.”

”But now... the Daoist School hasn’t received any response from the Celestial Palace for a long time.”

The Sword Fox Immortal couldn’t help but shake her head, her eyes heavy with concern.

”The treasures bestowed by the Celestial Palace?”

Gu Yuan’s heart was deeply shaken. He never expected there to be such a history behind this matter.

Without the Celestial Palace’s rewards, has it become this challenging for the Daoist School to cultivate Golden Cores?

Is the Destruction Tribulation Stone really that overpowering?

”Where exactly is the Celestial Palace? Why would they...”

Gu Yuan didn’t dare to be too direct, but he couldn’t help but ask.

”The Celestial Palace is elusive, above the clouds, impossible to speculate, and cannot be summoned. No one can find the entrance to the Celestial Palace.”

”As for the changes in the Celestial Palace...”

The Sword Fox Immortal shook her head, also appearing somewhat bewildered.

”Moreover, since losing the summons from the Celestial Palace, the Golden Fire Thunder Tribulation for Golden Cores seems more daunting than the one we faced during Realm-Breaking.”

”This matter is indeed subtle, but for several years, there have been too many disciples in the Daoist School failing in their Realm-Breaking, and after careful consideration, we’ve discovered some subtle differences.”

”Without the Destruction Tribulation Stone, the tribulation clouds have become more intense, leading to the high failure rates in recent years. The Daoist School has painstakingly cultivated, resulting in only one Golden Core in five hundred years!”

Gu Yuan’s heart was filled with sudden understanding, and he couldn’t help but ask, ”Dare I ask, sir, is there any difference in forming a core now compared to five hundred years ago? Has the Divine Magical Power also been enhanced?”

”How did the Feng Family’s Master stand out?”

Seeing Gu Yuan inquire first about the increment in Divine Magical Power after core formation and then about the Feng Family Master’s secret to core formation, Sword Fox was quite satisfied. After taking a deep look at him, she finally answered:

”I achieved the Golden Core six hundred years ago, and it took me six full centuries to cultivate to the Mid-Stage Golden Core, only a step away from the Late Stage Golden Core.”

”The Feng Family’s Master of Mount Jing achieved the Golden Core four hundred years ago and is now close to Mid-Stage Golden Core cultivation level as well, not losing to me in any way.”

”The changes within, he seldom mentioned, but from what I see, they are not unrelated to the Golden Core tribulation.”

”As for his technique for breaking realms, you cannot learn it.”

”His destiny is deep, and he acquired a Star Spirit. That Star Spirit has quite miraculous effects in crossing tribulation, which allowed him to break through in one go.”

”But how difficult it is to find a Star Spirit, its whereabouts elusive, and I’ve never seen one in all these years; otherwise, it might have helped you!”

The Sword Fox Immortal sighed.

”Star Spirit?”

”Is this one okay?”

Gu Yuan’s mind shifted, and after a moment of thought, he finally extended his palm.

On the fair, slender palm was a peculiar miniature elephant with icy blue skin, staring with tiny black eyes, curiously watching the Sword Fox Immortal.

”Star Spirit?!”

”You actually acquired one too?”