372: Chapter 372 Collective Breakthrough Before the Great Battle

Ling Zhan nodded and said, "That's enough. By the way, I'm here for official business."

He took out a Jade Slip and handed it to Gao Feng. "The Sect Master asked me to ask you, since the Myriad Races army is likely to attack early, when can you head to Meteor City to serve as the commander of the allied forces?"

Gao Feng took the Jade Slip and sent his spiritual sense into it; inside was a list of the major Sects and the planned organization of the allied forces. Wuxiang Sect, Qingyun Sect, Tianyin Pavilion, Ten Thousand Array Sect... more than a dozen Sects large and small, with tens of thousands of Cultivators, were waiting for him to take command.

He put away the Jade Slip and looked at everyone. "I will first issue a Mobilization Order to gather the Cultivators of each Sect to Meteor City. As for the War God Pavilion, what do you think about leaving in one month?"

Luo Li said, "That works, we will go with you."

Su Ning nodded and said, "My Spatial Magic can help the allied forces mobilize quickly."

Chu Lan said, "My spirit plants can help the allied forces replenish supplies."

Tian Xin said, "My Talismans can help the allied forces enhance their combat power."

Yao Guang said, "My healing can help the allied forces reduce casualties."

Lin Yue grinned and said, "My defensive Formations can help the allied forces hold their positions."

Gao Feng looked at them, a surge of pride rising in his heart. With these comrades-in-arms and the Cultivators of the major Sects, what did he have to fear?

The news of Gao Feng's Breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage spread throughout the entire Cultivation World as if it had grown wings.

The Sect Master of the Wuxiang Sect was the first to send a letter of congratulations. The wording was sincere, expressing both admiration for Gao Feng and concern for the upcoming great war.

The Sect Master of the Qingyun Sect followed closely behind, stating full support for the Formation of the allied forces.

The new Pavilion Master of Tianyin Pavilion, Yun Xi, even personally rushed to the Meteor Realm to report the recent situation of Tianyin Pavilion to Luo Li and stated that Tianyin Pavilion was willing to send all its elite Cultivators to participate in the war.

The Sect Leader of the Ten Thousand Array Sect also sent someone to deliver a large number of Formations and Formation Plates, saying they were gifts for Lin Yue.

In just a few days, the entire Cultivation World was seething with excitement.

In a quiet room deep within the War God Pavilion, everyone was sitting in a circle, listening to Gao Feng share his insights and experiences regarding his Breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage.

“The essence of the Golden Core Stage lies in the word 'Condensation',” Gao Feng said slowly. “It involves compressing and condensing the Qi of the entire body into a Golden Core, causing a qualitative change in the Qi. But this process is extremely dangerous; the slightest mistake will cause the Qi to become chaotic and the Meridians to be completely severed. During my three months of seclusion, I failed countless times and almost suffered Qi Deviation.”

Everyone listened with rapt attention, not daring to miss a single word.

Gao Feng continued, “Later, I finally understood that the condensation of the Golden Core is not just the compression of Qi, but also the Fusion of one's own various powers. Within my body, the Star Battle Body, Myriad Weight Hegemon Body, War God Power, Demonic Flame Power, Time Power, Space Power... these powers may seem complex and diverse, but they all originate from myself; they are all part of me. As long as I find their commonalities, I can truly fuse them.”

He looked at everyone and said seriously, “Although it is not yet time for you to break through to the Golden Core, the same logic applies. Cultivating in the Foundation Establishment Stage is not just about accumulating Qi, but more importantly about finding the balance point of your various powers and letting them coexist harmoniously. Only in this way will you avoid detours when you break through to the Golden Core in the future.”

Everyone nodded thoughtfully.

Luo Li closed her eyes in deep thought for a moment, then opened them and said, “I understand. The Dao of Melody I Cultivate fuses the traditions of Tianyin Pavilion, the insights from the Star Battle Song, and the methods of restraint learned from the Charm Clan. If these powers can truly fuse, my melody will surely reach a new height.”

Su Ning said softly, “Law of Space, Law of Time, Star Power... I need to let them find a balance within my body.”

Chu Lan said, “Spirit Plant Art, the Dao of Formations, the power of the Time Holy Vine... if these things can fuse, my Spirit Plant Array will definitely be stronger.”

Tian Xin spoke a few more words than usual: “Dark Power, the Dao of Talismans, the insights gained from the Star Clan... I need to let them promote each other rather than conflict with each other.”

Yao Guang said, “The healing power of the azure wood holy seed, the Legacy of the Yao Family, and the Spells learned from various places... I need to ponder this carefully.”

Lin Yue grinned and said, “The Rock Demon Prison-Suppressing Array, the Ten Thousand Array Map, and the defensive methods learned from the Rock Demon Clan... if these things can fuse, my defensive Formations will surely be impregnable.”

Gao Feng nodded and said, “For the next period of time, you all should stay in the War God Pavilion and gain insights. Although I have broken through to the Golden Core, I also need to stabilize my Realm. Once you have made some gains, we will head to Meteor City.”

Everyone nodded one after another and returned to their respective cultivation places to begin their secluded meditation.

Time passed quietly during their cultivation.

Luo Li locked herself in the melody room, playing the 'Star Battle Song' and the 'Time-Space Soul Suppressing Melody' daily. She repeatedly analyzed the essence of the two melodies, trying to find the possibility of their Fusion. The zither music was sometimes passionate and surging, sometimes soft and gentle, sometimes like ten thousand galloping horses, and sometimes like a trickling stream. Those melodies echoed in the room, weaving into an unprecedented musical movement.

Half a month later, when she walked out of the melody room, her entire temperament had changed significantly. She was no longer just a simple zither player, but a powerhouse who had truly fused the Dao of Melody into her Bloodline. Her cultivation broke through from the Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer Late Stage to the Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer Early Stage in one go!

Su Ning sat cross-legged in a quiet room deep in the Space Hall, surrounded by silver light. That light sometimes contracted, sometimes expanded, sometimes condensed into a point, and sometimes diffused into a sheet. She repeatedly contemplated the insights regarding space and time within the 'Starry Myriad Arts', trying to find the balance between the two. Those Laws intertwined in her Sea of Consciousness, turning into mysterious patterns.

Twenty days later, she opened her eyes; at this moment, those eyes seemed to contain an endless starry sky. Her cultivation broke through from the Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer Early Stage to the Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer Middle Stage!

Chu Lan spent all day in the Spirit Plant Garden, keeping company with those spirit plants. She repeatedly fused the power of the Time Holy Vine, the characteristics of the Spirit-Devouring Ancient Tree, the vitality of the azure wood holy seed, and the spirit plant knowledge obtained from various places, trying to create a brand-new method for nurturing spirit plants. Under her stimulation, those spirit plants grew faster and faster, becoming more and more lush.

Twenty days later, an unprecedented spirit plant grew in her Spirit Plant Garden. That spirit plant was translucent throughout, with silver and green light flashing simultaneously on its leaves, containing both Time Power and life force. Her cultivation also broke through from the Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer Early Stage to the Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer Middle Stage!

Tian Xin locked herself in the Talisman Hall, drawing Talismans day and night. She repeatedly fused Dark Power, Star Power, and the Dao of Talismans, creating a brand-new 'Starry Dark Talisman'. This Talisman contained both the eeriness of Dark Power and the vastness of Star Power, its power far exceeding any previous Talisman.

Twenty days later, she drew a perfect Starry Dark Talisman; that Talisman emitted a deep and brilliant light in her palm. Her cultivation also broke through from the Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer Early Stage to the Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer Middle Stage!

Yao Guang went into seclusion in a quiet room of the Healing Hall, repeatedly fusing the power of the azure wood holy seed with the healing Spells of the Yao Family. She attempted to integrate the Law of Time into her healing arts, creating a brand-new 'Time-Space Healing Art'. This Spell could briefly return an injured person's body to its state before the injury, thereby achieving a healing effect.

Twenty days later, she finally successfully performed the Time-Space Healing Art. Although it could only be maintained for a few short breaths and consumed a massive amount of energy, it was already a huge Breakthrough. Her cultivation also broke through from the Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer Early Stage to the Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer Middle Stage!

Lin Yue sought inspiration within the Ten Thousand Array Map. He repeatedly cross-referenced the Rock Demon Prison-Suppressing Array with the tens of thousands of Formations in the Ten Thousand Array Map, trying to create a brand-new Formation system that could quickly set up various Formations. Those Formation patterns intertwined in his mind, turning into a complete system.

Twenty days later, he finally created the complete version of the 'Ten Thousand Arrays Rock Demon Map'. This set of Formations used the Rock Demon Phantom as its core and could quickly set up dozens of Formations such as trapping Formations, killing Formations, defensive Formations, and illusion Formations to deal with different enemies. His cultivation also broke through from the Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer Early Stage to the Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer Middle Stage!

One month later, everyone gathered together again. Seeing each other's progress, they were all surprised and delighted.

“Everyone has broken through.” Gao Feng looked at them, his eyes full of gratification. “Now, the strength of our allied forces has increased significantly.”

Chu Lan said excitedly, “Then what are we waiting for? Let's go to Meteor City!”

Gao Feng nodded and said, “Let's go.”

The group left the War God Pavilion and headed for Meteor City.

When they arrived at Meteor City, the scene before them made them slightly startled.

Several thousand Cultivators had already gathered in the city, all from the advance teams of the major Sects. They were busy in the city, some setting up camps, some moving supplies, and others setting up Formations. The entire Meteor City presented a scene of bustling activity.

Ling Zhan was waiting at the city gate; seeing Gao Feng arrive, he hurriedly came forward to meet him.

“Gao Feng, you've finally come,” Ling Zhan said. “All the major Sects received your Mobilization Order and are sending people one after another. Now there are already over five thousand Cultivators in the city, and more will follow.”

Gao Feng nodded and said, “Thank you for your hard work. What is the situation now?”

Ling Zhan said, “The Wuxiang Sect's team is all in place, the Qingyun Sect's team is still on the way and is expected to arrive in three days. The people from Tianyin Pavilion and the Ten Thousand Array Sect have arrived and are resting in the city. Other small and medium-sized Sects also have people arriving one after another, totaling about two thousand people.”

Gao Feng said, “Good. I plan to divide the allied forces into ten legions, with each legion managed by a commander. The specific organization will be announced once everyone has arrived.”

Ling Zhan's eyes lit up and said, “Ten legions? Good idea! That way, commanding will be much more convenient.”

In the following days, more and more Sect teams arrived at Meteor City.

The Qingyun Sect's team was personally led by the Grand Elder, a group of five hundred people, every one of them an elite.

The Tianyin Pavilion's team was led by Yun Xi, with one hundred musical Cultivators, all dressed in light purple robes, which was particularly eye-catching.

The Ten Thousand Array Sect's team was led by Zhou Yuan, with eighty Formation Cultivators carrying a large number of Formation Plates and Formation Flags.

Other small and medium-sized Sects also sent people, some with dozens, some with over a hundred, totaling more than two thousand people.