Chapter 463 (2)
The Wei family now found themselves closely attached to the lineage of Jiuli Village.
With Doctor Chen successfully forming a Golden Core, the strength of Jiuli Village soared once more—an outcome that was undoubtedly a great boon for the Wei family.
"Hehe, if not for the many treasures Ah Qing prepared for me beforehand, this old man would have hardly survived this calamity."
Doctor Chen chuckled in response to the crowd’s congratulations.
"To endure such a terrifying tribulation lightning, Senior Chen's cultivation must be unfathomably deep. Luck alone could never account for such a feat."
At that moment, everyone turned to observe the surroundings of the mountain peak, unable to suppress their astonishment.
Even from afar, they had already sensed the sheer terror of the heavenly tribulation.
Now, as they beheld the mountain ravaged beyond recognition by the tribulation lightning, they could truly grasp the dreadful power of those divine bolts.
It was simply unimaginable how Doctor Chen had managed to endure such a fearsome tribulation and emerge successfully.
"Alright, since Master has passed the tribulation safely, let’s return and discuss further."After celebrating for a while, Lu Qing summoned a small golden boat, which instantly expanded in size, inviting everyone aboard.
Wei Shanhai and the others curiously examined the golden flying boat before stepping on board.
In the next moment, with a mere thought from Lu Qing, the flying boat transformed into a streak of golden light, soaring into the sky and heading toward Jiuli Village.
In just a few short breaths, they had already arrived at Jiuli Village, landing outside the Half-Mountain Courtyard.
As Wei Shanhai and the others disembarked from the boat, they found themselves momentarily dazed upon recognizing the familiar surroundings.
Had they truly returned to Jiuli Village from the depths of the Hundred Thousand Mountains in such a short span of time?
Turning back to watch Lu Qing casually stow away the golden flying boat, awe filled their eyes.
For the first time, those who had never experienced flight truly understood the wonders of the immortal path.
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Over the following period, Wei Shanhai and his companions lingered at the Half-Mountain Courtyard for quite some time.
They took the opportunity to seek guidance from Lu Qing and Doctor Chen on their cultivation, receiving insightful answers before eventually departing with newfound understanding.
However, one person remained behind instead of leaving with the group.
That person was Lin Zhirui.
"Lu Xiaolangjun, you mentioned before that you would consider the invitation of the Three Holy Lords after Senior Chen's tribulation. Now that the tribulation is over…"
Lu Qing pondered for a moment before replying, "Tomorrow, I will accompany you to the Sacred Mountain and meet with the Three Holy Lords as promised."
"Lu Xiaolangjun, you are willing to accept the invitation? Then I will return at once and inform my master!"
Lin Zhirui was overjoyed upon hearing this.
"Ah Qing, do you need me to accompany you?"
Doctor Chen, who was listening on the side, asked.
"Master, you have just condensed your Golden Core. Your cultivation still needs to be stabilized, so there is no need to trouble yourself. I can go alone."
Lu Qing shook his head.
He understood that his master disliked formal occasions, and more importantly, he had just overcome a major tribulation. The priority now was to consolidate his realm rather than be distracted by such minor matters.
"Very well. Now that I have successfully passed the tribulation and with the grand formation protecting the village, you need not worry about its safety."
Doctor Chen knew that Lu Qing had always been decisive. Since he insisted on going alone, there was no need to argue.
Lu Qing smiled at this.
He had no concerns for the village’s security.
His master was now in the Golden Core Realm—and not just any Golden Core, but a Superior Golden Core.
At this moment, across the entire land, aside from himself, there were likely very few cultivators capable of posing a threat to his master.
The only issue was that his master had yet to fully comprehend the extent of his newfound power.
"By the way, Master, take this jade slip. It contains some insights I have compiled on the Golden Core Realm. Perhaps it may be useful to you."
Lu Qing handed over a jade slip.
Doctor Chen accepted it without hesitation.
He understood that Lu Qing's cultivation had already far surpassed his own.
Even now, despite having reached the Golden Core Realm, when he looked at Lu Qing, he still felt as if his disciple was shrouded in an impenetrable mist.
His aura was ethereal and elusive, making it impossible to discern his true cultivation level.
How could he not realize that although they were both in the Golden Core Realm, the gap in their actual strength was vast?
A hint of regret appeared on Doctor Chen’s face as he sighed.
"Ah Qing, after passing the tribulation, a profound technique appeared in my mind.
Unfortunately, it seems impossible to pass it on. Otherwise, I would have liked to teach it to you."
Lu Qing’s heart stirred.
He immediately understood—his master had received a Heavenly Bestowal, a divine technique granted by the heavenly tribulation itself.
With a faint smile, he said, "Since it cannot be passed on, it must be a technique personally granted by the Heavenly Dao. If forced upon others, it may even go against the will of the heavens, making it counterproductive."
Lu Qing knew that Heavenly Bestowals were unique gifts granted by the will of the heavens.
Even if one obtained the cultivation method, mastering it was nearly impossible without the corresponding Divine Ability Seed bestowed alongside it.
The Divine Ability Seed contained the essence of the divine technique, serving as the catalyst for natural comprehension.
Without it, no matter how perfect the cultivation method, one could never truly master the technique.
This was something he had once tried to verify himself.
He had coveted Xiao Li’s two innate divine abilities, attempting to replicate them using his unique abilities.
However, he quickly discovered that without the corresponding divine power, even if Xiao Li revealed the entire method, he could not cultivate the ability.
It was then that he realized the profound nature of Heavenly Bestowed Divine Abilities.
Of course, he also speculated that perhaps it was simply because his realm was still too low.
If one day his cultivation reached an unfathomable level, perhaps he could independently condense his own Divine Ability Seeds and master divine abilities at will.
At least for now, even with his unique talents, he had yet to reach that stage.
This limitation was not exclusive to Heavenly Bestowals.
Even Daoist Chapters, which Lu Qing had obtained, were the same.
He could not pass on the complete knowledge to his master directly.
The best he could do was share the insights and principles he had comprehended from these chapters, allowing his master to interpret them in his own way.
That was precisely what he had recorded in the jade slip he had just given to his master—his understanding of the Golden Core Realm drawn from the Daoist Chapters and various cultivation techniques.
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Since Lin Zhirui was present, Lu Qing did not explain these matters further.
After all, Heavenly Bestowed Divine Abilities were among the greatest hidden aces of any cultivator.
The fewer people who knew about them, the better.
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The following period was much more relaxed.
To celebrate his master’s successful tribulation and ascension to the Golden Core Realm, Lu Qing personally cooked a grand feast.
He even made a special trip to the river to catch several Spirit Fish as ingredients, much to Xiao Li’s delight.
After the meal, Doctor Chen immediately went into seclusion to familiarize himself with the power of his new realm and to stabilize his cultivation.
As for Lu Qing, the next morning, he entrusted Xiao Yan and the others to Wei Furen at the Wei family’s estate for safekeeping.
Then, summoning the golden flying boat, he took Lin Zhirui and set off toward Zhongzhou.