107: Today, I will help you to enter the true elixir in one day.

Yuanlian Island.

At the top of the tree canopy, seven fruit-like babies gradually turned red, emitting a unique and alluring fragrance.

The second Ghost Extermination Assembly was in full swing.

Compared to the last time, there were hundreds of Spirit Building Stage cultivators at this Ghost Extermination Assembly, but there were still only seven slots for the spirit fruit.

The difficulty had increased several times over.

However, to the surprise of many Cultivator Families and small Sects, a Loose Cultivator claimed the top prize at this grand event.

Fang Ping stood in the center of the crowd, countless envious gazes fixed on him, like burning, sharp swords piercing his lungs.

His gaze swept towards the majestic five qi gathering tree in the Void Realm; on its canopy, like the firmament, seven crimson tree fruits shone brilliantly like stars in the night.

‘True Core Opportunity… I’ve obtained it just like that…’

Fang Ping’s breathing quickened, a flicker of fervent desire in his eyes.

He recalled that more than ten years ago, he was just a young fisherman, traversing through wind and rain daily, making a living in the waters.

To cure his mother’s illness, he endured for a month, risking his life to fight a spirit fish in the wind and rain.

He barely survived.

Now, with the passage of time, the Water Dragon Dock he established was one of Yuanlian Island’s seven major powers.

He himself was only a step away from breaking through to the True Core Realm.

“Everything… began that day…”

A person in white robes, like an immortal, wearing an insect-faced mask, appeared in Fang Yu’s mind.

Just as he was pondering, the situation changed dramatically, and a myriad of horses neighed in the Void Realm, auspicious clouds entwined, and beneath a brilliant golden light, a ceremonial carriage ascended.

“It’s Island Revered Master!”

“Island Revered Master hasn’t shown himself for decades.”

“Normally, affairs on Yuanlian Island are handled by Senior Sister Nie. Now, he has finally appeared.”

Everyone looked at the ceremonial carriage in the Void Realm, their faces showing excitement and admiration.

Decades had passed, and the Cultivators and Mortals who had migrated here had long since settled, considering Yuanlian Island their home.

Especially this generation of Spirit Building Stage cultivators, who had grown up on Yuanlian Island since childhood, listening to the legends of Yuan Lian Old Ancestor.

Now, the legendary figure had appeared.

How could they not be excited?

A white-robed young man with an ethereal demeanor stepped out of the ceremonial carriage and took the main seat.

He extended his palm, and an infinite suction force emerged.

The largest and most spiritual Five Qi Gathering Fruit on the branch detached and fell into his hand.

The strong, unique fragrance drew countless gazes.

This was a True Core Opportunity!

Seeing Gu Changsheng appear, Nie Xiaoqian, beside him, pouted playfully, pulling his arm and saying, “Young Master, didn’t you say that this grand event would be entirely handled by Xiao Qian?

Why the sudden interest in coming personally?”

Decades had passed, and Nie Xiaoqian, with Gu Changsheng’s help, had already broken through to the True Core Realm.

Now, her flesh and blood were solid, indistinguishable from a living person.

At noon, when the Yang Qi was strongest, she could bathe in the light without any harm.

Gu Changsheng smiled faintly, naturally putting his arm around Nie Xiaoqian’s soft waist: “Today is a grand event.

It concerns the second batch of Yuanlian Seven of Yuanlian Island, so I naturally must come.”

“It is their good fortune that Revered Master can come to observe the ceremony.”

A Middle Stage True Dan Cultivator in a blood-colored python robe stepped forward and said.

This person was Li Changhe.

Thirty years had passed, and he had already established a foundation in the outside world, calling himself Old Ancestor Blood Robe, with a fearsome reputation.

“Senior Brother Li is right.”

“Revered Master’s presence at the ceremony is a great fortune for them.”

Gu Nian, the beautiful woman in palace attire beside him, echoed.

The previous generation of Yuanlian Seven had all broken through to the True Core Realm.

They were subtly divided into two groups: Family Cultivators and Loose Cultivators.

Among them, the Family Cultivators were led by Li Changhe.

Su Kexing, beside him, had a solemn expression.

Her philosophy was completely opposite to Li Changhe’s, and their conflict was already irreconcilable.

If it weren’t for Gu Changsheng’s birthday, they would never have met.

Gu Changsheng saw all of this but let it be.

‘This Li Changhe is indeed a formidable figure, gathering a group of Cultivators around him, his influence even extending to the Great Shang Dynasty… However, this person’s skull protrudes, subtly showing signs of rebellion… Well, it’s good, it allows me to see how you will outlast your Revered Master…’

Even if Li Changhe had ulterior motives, Gu Changsheng had no intention of acting.

Time was always on his side.

His gaze shifted, landing on the young man not far away, and a slight smile played on his lips.

‘Fang Yu… After years of cultivation, it’s time to see the returns…’

“Fang Yu, since you have won first place, this item is yours.”

Gu Changsheng casually tossed the crimson, infant-shaped spirit fruit, which arced through the air and was precisely caught by Fang Yu.

Fang Yu was overwhelmed, his hands clutching the Five Qi Gathering Fruit trembling constantly.

His lips quivered, but a flicker of determination flashed in his eyes, and he stepped forward to ask, “May I ask, Old Ancestor, are you the person from back then?”

For more than ten years, in the wind and rain, he had never dared to forget that peerless immortal figure.

Now, the answer was within reach.

“What you are thinking in your heart… is the answer.”

Gu Changsheng did not answer directly.

‘It really is him…’

Fang Yu’s eyes welled up.

Looking at Gu Changsheng, who appeared even younger than himself, his image gradually merged with the one in his memory.

“Greetings, Revered Master!”

Fang Yu prostrated himself on the ground until his forehead turned bruised.

“Good, with your call of Revered Master.

I shall accept a portion of your Karma, and today I will help you… advance to the True Core Realm!”

Upon hearing this, everyone was utterly astonished.

Advancing to the True Core Realm was incredibly difficult; even with the aid of the Five Qi Gathering Fruit, it only increased the chances of Core Formation, still leaving a possibility of failure.

Moreover, when breaking through to the True Core Realm, who wouldn’t bathe, burn incense, calm their mind, and seek the most fitting Opportunity?

Yuan Lian Old Ancestor could actually enable someone to enter the True Core Realm in a single day!

‘The Old Ancestor is becoming more and more unfathomable…’

Li Changhe frowned.

Over these years, he had broken through to the True Core Realm, and with vast resources, had even advanced to the Middle Stage of the True Core Realm.

Yet, he remained both awed and fearful of his Revered Master.

On the surface, he dared not show the slightest disrespect.

‘Junior Brother Fang Yu also comes from a Loose Cultivator background.

From his past experiences, he acts prudently and adheres to the rules, so he might be worth winning over…’

Su Kexing’s eyes darted around as she secretly thought.

A moment later, the tree fruits were distributed one by one.

“Thus, let’s go!”

Gu Changsheng spread his arms, and an infinite suction force emerged from his sleeves, drawing Fang Yu into them.

He flashed, disappearing from everyone’s sight.

A moment later, above Yuanlian Island, dark clouds gathered, pressing down like a heavy pall.

“This is… a sign of Core Condensation…”

“Island Revered Master can really enable someone to enter the True Core Realm in a single day!”

“Such methods are simply miraculous!”

Boom boom—

Thunder erupted in the Void Realm, and countless azure raindrops fell.

A five-clawed blue Dragon roamed in the sky.

What was strange was that its head was an insect’s head.

The terrifying pressure made the Yuanlian Seven frown.

It seemed that their newly ascended Junior Brother cultivated no simple technique.

A moment later, the clouds dispersed and the rain cleared.

A True Core appeared above his head.

A Fifth-Grade True Core!

Fang Yu swallowed the pill, his face flushed with excitement, as if he had encountered an immortal in the wind and rain many years ago.

‘It really is him…’

Just now, Gu Changsheng had cast various techniques.

With what seemed like a casual pat, the spirit fruit Fang Yu had consumed in his body would digest a portion.

In just the time it took to drink a cup of tea, it was completely digested.

The technique was so profound it left Fang Yu in awe.

Yet, he still perceived a hint of mystery.

This technique subtly bore traces of the Heavenly Saint Technique.

At this point, he was completely certain.

The current Island Revered Master of Yuanlian Island was the person who had granted him the immortal Opportunity back then.

“Thank you, Revered Master.”

Fang Yu was moved beyond words, and could only kowtow deeply.

“No need for such formality…”

Gu Changsheng pointed a finger, and a resistance emerged beneath Fang Yu’s knees, preventing him from kneeling, no matter how much force he applied.

‘Years of planning, finally achieved today… The improved Pill Formula has finally… succeeded…’