Chapter 467 (1)
The Third Holy Lord received the jade slip as if it were a priceless treasure.
If it weren’t for the current situation, he would have immediately secluded himself to comprehend and cultivate its contents.
Seeing this, Lu Qing smiled slightly and put away the Golden Spirit Pearl.
What he had inscribed in the jade slip for the Third Holy Lord was certainly not the complete inheritance of the Heaven-Shattering Sword Qi.
Such an unparalleled inheritance required a matching Intent of Dao to fully comprehend. Even he himself was not yet qualified to cultivate it, let alone record it into a jade slip.
At his current level, he could not inscribe the Heaven-Shattering Sword Qi into a jade slip.
What he recorded was a sword technique that he had derived, based on his master’s Sword Qi Domain, along with a trace of enlightenment he had gained while watching Daoist Heaven-Shatterer's astonishing sword strike in the inheritance illusion.
Though this trace of Heaven-Shattering Sword Qi was far from the true inheritance, it was still extraordinary.
The Third Holy Lord’s intuition was correct.
If he could thoroughly comprehend that trace of Sword Qi Intent, stepping into the Nascent Soul Realm in the future would not be impossible.In the time that followed, Lu Qing engaged in a discussion of the Dao with the three Holy Lords.
However, in truth, it was more of Lu Qing speaking while the three listened.
By the end, the discussion had evolved into the three Holy Lords taking turns presenting their cultivation doubts and seeking guidance from Lu Qing.
Lu Qing, without reservation, answered each of their questions one by one.
His every word was a gem, and his explanations were so clear and insightful that the three Holy Lords felt as if a veil had been lifted from their minds, granting them sudden enlightenment.
"Daoist Lu, hearing your words is indeed more beneficial than decades of secluded cultivation," said the First Holy Lord with deep gratitude.
The other two Holy Lords also looked at Lu Qing with appreciation.
Lu Qing’s guidance had resolved numerous cultivation bottlenecks that had troubled them for years, allowing them to gain a much deeper understanding of the Golden Core Realm.
Not only did they gain clarity on their current cultivation level, but they also gained direction for their future cultivation path.
To be frank, this single discussion was valuable enough that even if they were to formally acknowledge Lu Qing as their master, it would not have been excessive.
At the same time, the three were profoundly shaken.
If before, they had only considered Lu Qing an unparalleled genius who had cultivated swiftly due to his talent, this discussion completely overturned their perception.
Lu Qing was not just a prodigious talent; his accumulated foundation was incomparably deep.
His profound understanding of cultivation far surpassed their imagination.
He did not seem like a cultivator at their level but rather a being standing at a completely different height.
No wonder he could create such an unfathomably profound sword technique with just a moment of inspiration!
Moreover, his insights on the Three Grades of the Golden Core and the Nine Transformations of the Golden Core Realm opened their eyes to an entirely new level of understanding.
These were truths they had never even heard of, nor were they recorded in any of their sect’s inheritances.
At this moment, the three Holy Lords were utterly convinced and held Lu Qing in the highest esteem.
Were it not for concerns over their seniority and age, they might have knelt and formally acknowledged him as their master!
"It was merely a few insights, there’s no need to be so formal," Lu Qing said with a smile.
"The Golden Core Realm is divided into nine transformations, and the Golden Core itself is classified into three grades.
All of you condensed Inferior Golden Cores when you underwent tribulation. At most, you can cultivate up to the Third Transformation of the Golden Core Realm.
If you wish to advance further, you must refine your Golden Core and elevate its grade.
Once the grade of your Golden Core improves, breaking through to higher levels will become much easier.
This should be the primary direction of your cultivation moving forward."
"May I ask, Daoist Lu, how can we refine our Golden Core and enhance its grade?" the First Holy Lord asked sincerely.
"The methods of Golden Core Refinement vary among different sects.
But in summary, there are two main approaches.
One is to use rare and mystical treasures to cleanse and refine the Golden Core, but such treasures are extremely difficult to obtain.
The second method is to use specialized techniques, combined with great perseverance and immense focus, to gradually refine the Golden Core over time.
As for the specific methods, I do not know much about them. You will have to explore and comprehend them yourselves."
Lu Qing spoke slowly.
It was not that he was deliberately withholding information, but rather that he truly did not possess any concrete methods for Golden Core Refinement.
Even in the jade slips left behind by the Mo Hu brothers, there were only general mentions of this concept, without detailing any secret techniques.
From this, it could be inferred that even in a Great World, Golden Core Refinement Techniques were highly coveted legacies, not casually passed down.
"Many thanks for your guidance, Daoist Lu."
Although they were unable to obtain a complete Golden Core Refinement method, the three Holy Lords were still immensely grateful.
At the very least, they now had a clear direction for their future cultivation.
Unlike before, when they had to blindly explore their path, with their doubts accumulating without anyone to provide answers.
Almost simultaneously, the three Holy Lords stood and bowed deeply to Lu Qing.
Lu Qing accepted the bow with composure.
What he had shared with them was not merely a cultivation technique but something far more precious—cultivation insights and knowledge.
There is a saying: a single phrase of true guidance surpasses a thousand volumes of scripture.
Sometimes, a single sentence from a true master could enlighten a cultivator and set them on the right path.
Moreover, what he revealed to them were cultivation truths that had been refined through generations of Great World cultivators.
For these cultivators from an Incomplete World, such insights were beyond priceless.
Thus, this bow was well-deserved.
Standing at the side, Lin Zhirui was utterly dumbfounded by what he witnessed.
The bow performed by the three Holy Lords was a disciple’s bow!
This meant that the three Holy Lords now regarded Lu Qing as their teacher!
For Lin Zhirui, who had always revered the three Holy Lords, this realization left him utterly shaken.
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After the discussion, the three Holy Lords took their leave, preparing to enter seclusion to comprehend their newfound insights.
Lu Qing could see their eagerness, so he did not urge them to stay.
After Lin Zhirui also departed, Lu Qing calmly settled into the cave dwelling.
With a flicker of thought, he retrieved the Golden Spirit Pearl once more.