Chapter 138.2: That Is Not The Sun, It Is My Golden Core

Taking a deep breath, Qi Yuan gazed toward the palaces and pavilions atop the Seven-Colored Peak. Under the cold moonlight, the place was as silent as an immortal realm. He began to ascend.

Midway up the mountain, a barrier appeared.

Qi Yuan touched the barrier with his fingertips. "Master, your disciple has formed his Golden Core."

The restriction that had once blocked him could no longer hold him back. He stepped through and slowly walked toward the palace at the peak.

He felt calm. The summit was far colder than the mid-slope. Sometimes, snow fell at the peak while the mid-slope remained sunny.

Upon arriving at the summit, Qi Yuan felt a faint chill. He caught a glimpse of a white-jade palace through drifting clouds. It was his first time here.

Qi Yuan called softly toward the palace ahead, "Master?"

His voice echoed through the halls and returned to his own ears. Yet, his master did not appear.

Qi Yuan grew a little bolder. "Wife?"

Nothing happened. Usually, the clouds would have responded. Qi Yuan felt disappointed. As he expected, beautiful women were always skilled at lying.

He stepped into the palace in hope of finding her. However, the vast grand hall was empty. It was eerily quiet, utterly devoid of any sign of life, as if no one had lived here for a thousand years.

Just then, a simple jade token fell from the air, landing perfectly in Qi Yuan’s palm. His eyes narrowed sharply when he saw the only character carved upon it. "Moon?”

That one character triggered countless thoughts in his heart.

[Moon Token, the personal token of Lord Moon God.]

Qi Yuan held the Moon token tightly as waves of emotions surged within him. Memories of the Moonwatch Continent surfaced once again.

"So, the mutation of that little grass, was it related to Master?" His expression grew complicated as he stared ahead, whispering, "Master, have we met before? Or will we meet somewhere in the future? Or perhaps all this time, you actually—"

He clasped the Moon Token firmly, feeling a faint sorrow spreading through him.

Just then, a light, delicate fragrance drifted over. Little Bride’s graceful figure quietly appeared beside him, tugging gently at his sleeve. As if trying to comfort him, a wooden plaque with the word "Stick Close" slipped from her sleeve.

Her faint fragrance was especially soothing, akin to the soft scent drifting through a quiet evening. Neither too strong nor too light, just enough to calm the heart, and make one feel as though they could fall asleep at any moment.

Meanwhile, Ning Tao’s fragrance was different. At times, it was reminiscent of orchid blooming in a secluded valley—light, sweet, and pure. At other times, it carried a seductive allure, akin to a maddening poppy that could make one lose control, be torn apart, and consumed by their own desires.

"Moonwatch Continent. The Lord Moon God. Back then, who exactly did the Great Sun meet? Is it possible to go to the Moonwatch Continent once more?"

Perhaps there, he would find the answers.

***

Qi Yuan cast his worries aside. The "One Hundred Days to Annihilate the Bright Palace" plan was still underway. If anything, he had to accelerate it. Unfortunately, he was running out of cultivation techniques again.

Now that he had stepped into the Core Formation realm, his Qi Yuan Scripture had reached another bottleneck. He required more techniques from Bright Palace’s white moonlights.

Entering the forum using his alt accounts, Qi Yuan opened the post.

Good heavens, there are over a thousand replies!

He skimmed through them. Most were members of the Divine Flower Society viciously tearing Bright Palace to shreds.

"

Haa

... Despite learning how to make clickbaity titles, their insults are still too restrained. C’mon, this forum isn't even censored. They could let loose and curse however they want!" he uttered.

Of course, he was only talking big, as he himself wasn’t good at cursing either. At most, he would type a few "***" symbols to intimidate the other side.

Logging out of his alt, he used his main account to enter the group chat.

Qiyuann Sovereign: Honored Seniors, this clueless newbie seeks your guidance. If the Golden Core you formed escapes your body, how do you summon it back?

His Golden Core was separated from him by an entire universe, was it not? The little sun in the sky was only its projection.

As for actually summoning the core back to his belly, there was no need to even think about it. With his tiny stomach, stuffing a star inside would definitely tear him apart. Regardless, if he could bring his core into this universe, channeling its power would be more handy. Summoning it across universes was simply too inconvenient at the moment.

Rogue Immortal: Qiyuann Sovereign, you already formed your Golden Core?

Even though Rogue Immortal claimed to be in seclusion, he would still actively read the chats.

Qiyuann Sovereign: Just barely. This time, I led a hundred thousand Violet Palace realm cultivators, swept through the Myriad Demon World, and crushed over ten thousand Violet Palace enemies. I barely managed to kill the final boss and formed a very,

very

powerful Golden Core.

Afraid the others wouldn’t understand, he purposely replaced "Supreme" with "Violet Palace."

Rogue Immortal was speechless and imitated Qi Yuan's bragging style.

𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Rogue Immortal: 666! [1]

If you really have a hundred thousand Violet Palace realm cultivators, why would you need a secret alt account to smear the Bright Palace? You could've wiped them out directly!

In his eyes, Qiyuann Sovereign’s illness was clearly worsening.

Great Sun Flame Emperor: You've formed your core so quickly, truly a peerless prodigy!

Only after a long while did the Iceberg Empress went online.

Iceberg Empress: Losing your Golden Core is indeed troublesome. Where exactly did you lose it?

Qiyuann Sovereign: Not in the Canglan World.

The group fell silent.

Rogue Immortal felt that Qi Yuan really knew how to brag.

Iceberg Empress: This... I don’t have a solution.

She paused, then suddenly recalled something.

Iceberg Empress: Qiyuann Sovereign, have you traveled to other worlds as well?

Qiyuann Sovereign:

Mhm

.

He had been to Moonwatch Continent, the Flowing Wind World, and that other universe.

Iceberg Empress: If I remember correctly, the Eastern Lands Prodigy Battle has been moved forward this time. Qiyuann Sovereign, if you participate, aim for a good placement. Eastern Lands discovered a new world entrance with a very low energy level. Anyone in the top thirty of the Eastern Lands Prodigy List will get a chance to enter that world.

She had revealed an important piece of news. Rogue Immortal became excited.

Rogue Immortal: A chance like this exists? A brand new world with infinite resources!

Iceberg Empress: Rogue, don't think about it. You should first worry about qualifying for the Eastern Lands Prodigy List. The top thirty is for Heavenly Dao class geniuses like Qiyuann Sovereign to consider.

Rogue Immortal:

Oooooo...

Rogue Immortal felt that the weak truly had no right to speak.

Great Sun Flame Emperor: A few days ago, Bright Palace released a message. They invited Blood-Clothed Sword God to meet in the Chen Kingdom. Do you all know the late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator? The one who forced his daughter to live in a dog house? They will personally apologize to him.

Qiyuann Sovereign: Apologize?

Wasn't that something I made up? Why were they suddenly apologizing? Did they just assume I was talking about them?

Great Sun Flame Emperor: It could either be an apology or a trap. They might be trying to pressure you into dropping the matter. Qiyuann Sovereign, be careful, don't fall into their trap.

Qiyuann Sovereign:

Hmph

! I’ve already formed an invincible Golden Core, what’s there to fear?!

Ever since forming his core, Qi Yuan’s courage had skyrocketed. Even without using the core’s power, he wasn't afraid of late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators from Bright Palace.

Besides, back when he was just at the late stage Foundation Establishment, he could slaughter the late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators from the Bright Palace.

Rogue Immortal: Qiyuann Sovereign, don’t be reckless. Think this through.

When it came to life-and-death matters, Rogue Immortal was always careful, always keeping Qi Yuan’s safety in mind. Qi Yuan was touched.

Qiyuann Sovereign: Don’t worry. The "One Hundred Days to Annihilate the Bright Palace" plan is progressing smoothly. You can take as many high-interest loans as you want!

Qi Yuan pondered.

If Bright Palace really comes to apologize this time, should I take this opportunity to borrow some high-interest loans from them?

Iceberg Empress: What a pity, they won’t lend to me anymore. Too stingy!

Great Sun Flame Emperor: Sister Iceberg Empress, how much did you borrow?

Iceberg Empress: Not much. Just four million spirit stones.

Great Sun Flame Emperor: ...

Qiyuann Sovereign: ...

Rogue Immortal: ... Not much...

Not repaying loans is truly a wonderful way to make money!

I am the one destroying the Bright Palace, while Iceberg Empress practically did nothing and earned four million spirit stones. Terrifying!

Iceberg Empress: Qiyuann Sovereign, remember to keep updating us on the destruction progress of Bright Palace. If the money hasn't fully entered my account, I can’t spend it comfortably!

Qiyuann Sovereign: Don't worry.

He decided he would use the Blood-Clothed Sword God identity to meet that late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator from the Bright Palace.

Now that he had formed his Golden Core, it was time to face them head-on and kill, kill, kill!

If he could strike hard in the game world, he couldn’t keep acting timidly forever in reality, right?

The legend of a star core would begin with the destruction of Bright Palace!

1. In Chinese numerology, the number six is regarded as lucky, symbolizing harmony, smoothness, and good fortune. When the digit is repeated thrice as in 666 (六六六, liùliùliù), it amplifies these positive attributes, suggesting that everything will proceed smoothly. AKA AMAZINNNNG ☜