For an average cultivator in the Golden Core Stage, it takes 60 years to break through one level of cultivation. However, with enough Creation Spirit Fruits to supplement the power of creation, the time to break through can be shortened to 40 or even 30 years.
Jiang Linglong's cultivation speed would also increase significantly with the Fire Spirit Fruits in the future.
Thinking of this, Elian smiled and said, "With this, your cultivation speed will improve greatly."
Jiang Linglong nodded with joy and said, "The natural spiritual roots are precious, and this Fire Spirit Fruit Tree is certainly a remarkable treasure."
Meanwhile, the news of Qingyang Sect's downfall quickly spread throughout the Chu Kingdom, and even reached the other five countries of the Ji Continent.
Jiang Linglong took control of Qingyang Mountain and became a new power in the Chu Kingdom.
After Qingyang Sect's collapse, Jiang Linglong formed a loose alliance called the Tianxu Alliance with various immortal clans from three regions.
The Chu Kingdom's cultivation world soon established a new order. The major families stabilized and began to absorb the spoils of war. Jiang Linglong relocated to Qingyang Mountain, while Tianxu Mountain was overseen by Lin Qianshu.
Although Lin Qianshu's strength was somewhat insufficient for guarding Tianxu Mountain, the pressure there was greatly reduced after the Sky Python Demon King was slain, ensuring relative safety.
The Chen family occupied the high-grade third-rank spirit vein of Origin Peak and a newly acquired high-grade third-rank underground fire vein. These resources were so valuable that even late-stage Purple Mansion cultivators coveted them.
Elian decided to remain at Origin Peak to guard it while also cultivating and comprehending techniques.
He thoroughly searched Qingyang Sect's library and recorded all techniques above the Foundation Establishment level. Every day at Origin Peak, aside from cultivating, he devoted himself to diligently studying these techniques.
In nearly 100 years since Elian's reincarnation into this world, this was the first time he had access to so many high-level techniques. Immersed in this ocean of knowledge, he tirelessly absorbed the wisdom and experiences of his predecessors.
Time flew by.
At Origin Peak, Elian remained in seclusion, cultivating day and night.
Within a year, he had mastered over a hundred Foundation Establishment techniques.
Over the next seven years, he comprehended 27 Purple Mansion techniques, achieving significant mastery.
With this foundation, he began deriving and advancing the Solar Flame Sutra, spending three years perfecting it to the Grand Completion Stage of the Purple Mansion.
Once he reached this level, he found the other Purple Mansion techniques flawed and spent another year revising all 27 techniques.
Even after his revisions, he felt the techniques were too narrow in scope. Dissatisfied, he decided to start from scratch and create a new Purple Mansion technique. Within three years, he derived a new earth-attribute technique—the Sovereign Earth Scripture.
The Sovereign Earth Scripture combined the strengths of countless techniques and was Elian's masterpiece, rivaling the Solar Flame Sutra.
While the Solar Flame Sutra's power was unparalleled, the Sovereign Earth Scripture surpassed it in robustness.
Elian also developed a method to forge the Sovereign Earth Bell, a natal treasure. This defensive treasure, once crafted, would be unmatched in its tier.
Time passed like water.
Fifteen years went by during Elian's seclusion.
On this day, Elian exhaled deeply and emerged from his retreat.
He had fully assimilated the techniques and was also drawn out by joyful news from his family.
Recently, Chen Qinghao had entered seclusion again and, using a Metal Crystal, successfully broke through to the Purple Mansion Stage on his second attempt.
In fact, he was not the first to achieve this breakthrough.
In the 15 years following Qingyang Sect's destruction, two others in the family had advanced to the Purple Mansion Stage.
In the sixth year of Elian's retreat, Chen Nianchuan subdued the power of the underground fire energy and attempted to break through to the Purple Mansion Stage for the first time.
The fire energy not only strengthened his essence but also tempered his will. After six years of enduring its tempering, Chen Nianchuan firmly established his Dao heart and broke through to the Purple Mansion Stage without relying on any external items, burning his natal blood essence to achieve success.
However, this reckless approach left him severely weakened after the breakthrough, requiring five to six years to recover, even with the aid of restorative pills.
In the following year, Chen Qingwan attempted to break through to the Purple Mansion Stage. Although she failed, she managed to activate 45% of the Purple Mansion Dao Veins.
Others, such as Xianling, Xianyan, and Xianye, had all reached the ninth level of Foundation Establishment. They seemed likely to attempt breakthroughs within three to ten years.
"Time flies," Elian sighed after emerging from seclusion.
Fifteen years had passed, and Elian had surpassed 100 years of age, while even the patriarch had celebrated his 200th birthday.
"Nianchuan."
Chen Nianchuan arrived at Origin Peak, smiling as he addressed Elian.
"I'm here to take over guarding this spirit vein."
"Very well. Thank you," Elian replied. With the family's strength increased by two Purple Mansion cultivators, there were finally enough people to manage their territories.
Now that Origin Peak had a Purple Mansion guardian, Elian could finally leave.
Before departing, Elian paused and gave Chen Nianchuan some advice.
"You have shown remarkable determination by enduring physical hardship and breaking through to the Purple Mansion in one go."
"With your remaining lifespan, you might want to consider attempting to form your own Golden Core."
Chen Nianchuan froze for a moment. Except for those with unique or heavenly spirit roots, the odds of forming a Golden Core without external aids were slim—barely 10%.
Even with his solid foundation, Chen Nianchuan estimated only a 20% chance of success, a far greater challenge than breaking through to the Purple Mansion.
Seeing his expression, Elian shook his head and said calmly, "There is such a thing as Supreme Golden Cores."
"Reaching this point, relying on external aids to form your Golden Core would be a waste."
"With your three spirit roots, why not forge several natal treasures and refine your mana further? That might increase your chances."
After Elian left, Chen Nianchuan pondered for a long time before smiling.
Having cultivated to this point, his Dao heart had grown firmer. With the possibility of a Supreme Golden Core ahead, why not give it a try?
Elian departed from Origin Peak and traveled by sword to Qingyang Mountain.
After 15 years, Jiang Linglong had advanced to the second level of the Golden Core Stage.
She had broken through to the Golden Core Stage 40 years ago, and even after refining five natal treasures, she had managed to reach the second level, which was a respectable pace.
After spending three days with her at Qingyang Mountain, Elian said, "I plan to make a trip to the Tianlu Continent."
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