34: The Chaos Golden Core devours all paths, and the Azure Lotus sways as it breaks through the peak!

Grand Void Holy Land, Qingxuan Hall.

Three days had passed since Saint Lu Qingxuan returned from the Godfall Forbidden Zone. These three days, the entire Holy Land was still immersed in the shock and fervor of the Saint single-handedly suppressing extraterrestrial Prodigies and Body Integration old monsters, but Qingxuan Hall itself had fallen into absolute tranquility.

The hall doors were tightly shut, and the Formations were fully activated, isolating inside from outside. Everyone knew that the Saint was in seclusion, digesting the astonishing gains from his trip to the forbidden zone.

In the deepest part of Qingxuan Hall, in a secret chamber constructed entirely from Chaos Stone.

Lu Qingxuan sat cross-legged in the Void Realm. No longer did light shimmer around him; instead, it was restrained to the extreme. However, the space around his body was subtly distorting, as if unable to bear the immense power surging within him.

His mind had completely sunken into his Dantian.

There, the Nine Revolutions Chaos Golden Core, originally the size of a pigeon's egg, had now expanded to the size of a fist! The Golden Core was no longer purely chaotic in color; on its surface, countless more complex and profound Dao patterns naturally emerged, perished, and circulated. Upon closer inspection, these Dao patterns seemed to be depicting the vast scenes of creation, the movement of stars, the birth and death of all things, and the endless cycle of Reincarnation!

It was no longer just a Golden Core; it was more like a “World Seed” pregnant with infinite possibilities!

And at this moment, this “World Seed” was undergoing an unprecedented transformation.

“It’s time.”

With a thought from Lu Qingxuan, the entry for the Chaos Law in his Sea of Consciousness, which emitted a supreme aura, burst forth with brilliant light. Its exclusive characteristic, Dao Refining, was pushed to its limit!

In an instant, the massive amount of energy and Dao charm accumulated within him, not yet fully absorbed, erupted like an oil depot thrown into a raging inferno!

First, it was the remaining Origin of the myriad dao source crystal obtained from the Myriad Laws Hall! This vast and pure Myriad Dao Origin, like a golden ocean, was forcibly extracted and purified by the power of Dao Refining, transforming into the most fundamental Chaos nourishment and surging into the Chaos Golden Core!

Next, it was that wisp of pure Reincarnation Origin fed back by the reincarnation sapling after absorbing the ancient Dao charm of life and death in the Burial Dao Valley! This power contained mysteries beyond life and death. Now, it was also activated, like a gray stream, coiling around the Chaos Golden Core, adding a hint of Reincarnation to the Dao patterns on its surface.

Then, there was the massive amount of true meaning of the Great Dao absorbed from the three Innate Dao monuments of Destruction, Annihilation, and Chaos! These three terrifying powers, representing ultimate destruction and return to nothingness, were stripped of their violence and Chaos under the refining of Dao Refining, leaving only the most fundamental Law fragments. Like three distinct colored light bands, they merged into the Golden Core, making the “ending” aspect of Chaos increasingly perfect.

Finally, and most immensely, it was the Origin of the Azure Emperor Longevity Art obtained from the bronze immortal palace! That azure immortal light, filled with infinite vitality and creative power, enveloped the entire Chaos Golden Core like a warm ocean. Vitality and Chaos intertwined, creation and destruction coexisted, forming a perfect dynamic balance that greatly promoted the qualitative change of the Golden Core!

All rivers flow into the sea, all Dao return to the source!

All these incomparably precious energies and Dao charms, enough to drive any Cultivator mad, were, under the 統御 of the Chaos Law and the efficient transformation of the Dao Refining characteristic, not wasted in the slightest. They all became the immense resources for the Chaos Golden Core to impact a higher Realm!

“Buzz, buzz, buzz—!!”

The Chaos Golden Core emitted an overwhelmed yet excited hum, its rotation speed reaching a terrifying degree! It was like a greedy black hole, frantically devouring all incoming energy. Its volume expanded further at a visible rate, and the Major Thousand Worlds scene evolving on its surface became clearer and clearer, as if a real world was truly about to be carved out from within it!

Late Golden Core Stage

...Late Golden Core Stage

...Peak Late Golden Core Stage

The barrier between Peak Late Golden Core Stage and Peak Golden Core seemed fragile and 不堪 under the impact of this torrent, which gathered various supreme powers.

Boom!

It was as if the first great sound of the Universe's creation exploded within Lu Qingxuan's Dantian!

That solid Bottleneck shattered in response!

The volume of the Chaos Golden Core suddenly stabilized, no longer expanding, but the light it emitted was restrained to the extreme, its color becoming deeper, as if concentrating the darkness and starlight of countless Universes. The Dao patterns on the Golden Core's surface completely solidified, forming a perfect and vast “Chaos Dao Diagram” that expounded the beginning and end of all Laws.

Peak Golden Core!

It was a natural progression, without any hindrance!

However, the Breakthrough did not end there. A vast amount of energy remained. Now, with the Bottleneck broken, it lost its restraint and became even more violent, surging wildly through his Meridians, attempting to backlash against its master!

Just as this energy was about to spiral out of control—

“Stabilize.”

Lu Qingxuan silently recited in his heart.

Above his head, the chaos seed green lotus phenomenon, which had been quietly suspended, suddenly burst forth with brilliant light!

Three lotus leaves gently swayed: one scattered Chaos pure light, stabilizing the rampaging Chaos energy; one circulated Reincarnation light, calming the agitated mind and Meridians caused by the energy impact; and one flashed with ultimate Dao patterns, directly returning to nothingness and obliterating those overly violent, unabsorbable energy Impurities!

The green lotus stood in the center, suppressing everything like a stabilizing divine needle, smoothing out all unstable factors.

The originally violent energy turbulence, under the guidance of the green lotus phenomenon, became docile. Like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, it slowly and completely merged into the newly achieved Peak Golden Core cultivation, solidifying this new Realm.

At the same time, the moment Lu Qingxuan broke through to Peak Golden Core, the outside world responded!

Above Qingxuan Hall, the clear sky for thousands of miles suddenly changed color! Thick, dark thunderclouds, imbued with destructive aura, gathered out of thin air. Thunder snakes danced wildly, and lightning roared! A Heavenly Dao pressure descended, locking onto Lu Qingxuan in the secret chamber!

This was the Heavenly Tribulation drawn by a Golden Core's Breakthrough! And judging by its might, it was a hundred times more terrifying than a normal Golden Core cultivator's Heavenly Tribulation! It was enough to easily strike down a Nascent Soul Cultivator!

The Disciples and Elders in the Holy Land were startled by this sudden celestial phenomenon, looking up at the sky in horror.

“It’s the Heavenly Tribulation! What a terrifying Heavenly Tribulation!”

“It’s the Saint! The Saint is breaking through!”

“Such a mighty Heavenly Tribulation... the Saint, he...”

Worry had just begun to rise.

The next moment, a scene that left everyone dumbfounded occurred.

From within Qingxuan Hall, a hazy green light shot into the sky. It wasn't an attack; it was just the phantom of the chaos green lotus, which shimmered slightly above the hall's roof and swayed.

Just a gentle sway.

The thick tribulation clouds, spanning thousands of miles and containing destructive lightning, seemed to be brushed by an invisible giant hand. Like smoke, they silently and instantly... vanished completely!

Sunlight once again cascaded down, and the sky was as blue as if it had been washed clean, as if the world-destroying tribulation clouds had never appeared.

Silence!

The entire Grand Void Holy Land fell into a deathly silence!

Everyone's mouths hung open, staring blankly at the clear sky, their minds a blank.

The Heavenly Tribulation... just disappeared?

Dispelled by the Saint's phenomenon... with a casual wave?!

What kind of Divine Ability was this? What kind of power?!

After a brief silence, there was a volcanic eruption of fervor and excitement!

“The Saint is invincible!”

“The chaos green lotus, impervious to all Laws, can even easily dispel the Heavenly Tribulation!”

“Our Grand Void Holy Land shall prosper! It shall greatly prosper!”

Countless Disciples trembled with excitement, prostrating themselves on the ground, bowing in worship towards Qingxuan Hall.

In the secret chamber, Lu Qingxuan slowly opened his eyes.

In his eyes, Chaos light and Azure Emperor vitality intertwined. His left eye was as deep as the Universe, and his right eye was gentle and contained creation. He gently clenched his fist, feeling the surging, terrifying power within him, as if a single punch could shatter stars.

Peak Golden Core!

It was not only an explosion in the total amount and quality of spiritual energy, but also a new height in the understanding and application of the Chaos Law, the Azure Emperor Longevity Art, and many Great Dao true meanings. He felt his Divine Soul was more condensed, his Divine Sense range had expanded by more than ten times, and his perception of the surrounding Heaven and Earth Laws had become clearer and... more intimate.

It was as if this world could no longer suppress him much.

With a slight thought, the chaos green lotus phenomenon above his head retracted into his body. The terrifying aura around him, which could not be completely restrained due to his recent Breakthrough, gradually subsided. However, the pressure deeply rooted in his life Origin and Dao status could not be entirely concealed.

He stood up and, with a single step, appeared outside Qingxuan Hall.

Su Linger, Chen Feng, Zhao Lei, and the core Elders of the Holy Land, who had been waiting outside the hall, immediately bowed in salute.

“Congratulations, Saint (Saint), on your Major Achievement!”

Their voices carried excitement and immense respect. Especially the several Soul Transformation Stage Elders, upon feeling the pressure from Lu Qingxuan, which, though restrained, still made their Souls tremble, bowed their heads even lower. There were no other thoughts in their hearts, only complete submission.

Lu Qingxuan glanced at everyone and nodded calmly.

“Prepare yourselves. In a few days, I will re-enter the Godfall Forbidden Zone.”

His voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable decision.

Everyone's hearts tightened, and they quickly assented. They understood that the Saint's footsteps would never stop at Peak Golden Core; there must be something more appealing to him deep within the mysterious Godfall Forbidden Zone.

Lu Qingxuan looked up, gazing in the direction of the Godfall Forbidden Zone, his eyes profound.

Peak Golden Core was just a new starting point.

The fragmented memories of the Azure Emperor's Legacy, the “source of darkness” concerning ancient times, and the greater secrets hidden behind the bronze immortal palace, all prevented him from stopping.

Moreover, he could feel that the Chaos Golden Core, having reached its Peak within him, was spontaneously nurturing something. It was not a Nascent Soul, but a more fitting... new form for his Chaos Great Dao.

His next emergence from seclusion might be the time to condense a “chaos immortal infant”!

And the Godfall Forbidden Zone was undoubtedly the perfect place for him to complete this transformation.

The winds and clouds would rise again.