CHAPTER 363: CHAPTER 358: CONSECUTIVE BREAKTHROUGHS

"Sing!!"

In the Qingyu Cave Heaven, between the clouds, two Canghai Whales, one large and one small, howled skyward, their melodious cries echoing and complementing each other.

The immense whale, as large as mountain ranges, was the Canghai Whale Emperor, a remnant spirit nurtured by infinite Earth Essence Qi, vast and boundless, with even the white clouds merely patterns on its skin.

It was precisely due to the permeation of Essence Qi, lacking any solid form, that such a majestic figure was birthed.

In comparison, the body of the Canghai Whale Spiritual Beast, though huge, was not so exaggerated, as it possessed a normal flesh and blood body.

This naturally nurtured Cave Heaven had been a piece of ancestral land for the Canghai Whale clan since ancient times, belonging to these powerful demon beasts as a utopian paradise.

Until one day, a group of cultivators with the Heavenly River Dao Inheritance accidentally ventured in, coexisting peacefully with the Canghai Whales, which led to the renown of the Canghai Whale, passing down ever since.

At this moment, drawn by the Canghai Whale’s bloodline aura, the remnant spirit of the Cave Heaven was naturally attracted, with threads of Essence Qi permeating, compressing, and transforming into the purest energy, burrowing into its body.

Even Zhao Qian was involved, leveraging his Nascent Soul pressure to forcibly compress these Essence Qi and infuse them into the flesh and blood of the spiritual whale.

It could be seen that the Canghai Whale’s cultivation was already at the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection, having been honed for a long time.

Now, it was truly making the breakthrough into the Golden Core Realm, proceeding smoothly, with the previous bottleneck shattered and even its aptitude improving, undergoing a transformation of rebirth.

The spirit of the Cave Heaven, inherently one of the most mysterious and powerful entities between heaven and earth, akin to the ethereal Heavenly Dao, was an incarnation of the world’s most primal essence, possessing inconceivable power.

"The breakthrough succeeded!"

Li Quanqing looked up at the Canghai Whale, with radiant light bursting forth from all over its body, appearing like clouds and vast oceans converging and condensing into a demon core interwoven with blue and white.

Rumble!!

At this moment, the Golden Core Thunder Tribulation descended once again, black clouds covered the sky, hands couldn’t be seen in front of the face, only flashing with silver-white lightning illuminating the heavens and earth.

Those members of the Green Jade Li Family witnessing this scene were somewhat numb, having seen the descent of the Heavenly Tribulation too many times to be surprised.

"Sing!!"

Nine bolts of Heavenly Thunder descended, each more powerful than the last, exhibiting the awe-inspiring heavenly might, making one feel no desire to resist.

But with the protection of the Cave Heaven’s remnant spirit, the entire power of the Qingyu Cave Heaven was mobilized, safeguarding the Canghai Whale’s body.

"Sing!!"

Finally, with an exuberant call, ecstatic and unrestrained, the Canghai Whale truly passed the Thunder Tribulation, gaining new life amidst the cataclysmic lightning, with demon energy surging like clouds.

The power of the Cave Heaven’s remnant spirit was also truly exhausted at this time, disappearing completely into the world with the last wistful cry.

"What a pity..."

Li Quanqing looked on with deep regret, if not for the change in the world’s environment, this whale spirit could have been nurtured to fruition, naturally sacred, eternally guarding this ancient pocket world.

His gaze shifted to the forehead of the Canghai Whale, where gentle white light gathered, transforming into a shining light group.

[Obtained a Golden Core Early Stage Canghai Whale King, rewarded with the Nascent Soul Treasure "Whale Emperor Sacred Armor"!]

[Whale Emperor Sacred Armor: Nascent Soul Treasure, possessing incredible power. Wearing this armor allows Golden Core Cultivators who have cultivated the Canghai Whale Emperor Technique to forcibly elevate their physical bodies to the Nascent Soul level, enabling them to challenge across ranks!]

Li Quanqing never expected a reward like this, such a powerful treasure, allowing a Golden Core Cultivator to contend with a Nascent Soul Cultivator!

"Somewhat akin to the Green Tide Pearl of the Li Family inheritance, allowing a Foundation Establishment Perfect Realm cultivator to exhibit Golden Core-level power!"

Li Quanqing let out a long breath, excitement bubbling within him, feeling much of the pressure that had been upon him easing.

With the Holy Armor to protect him, and combined with the Ice Phoenix Puppet, there are now two Nascent Soul-level combat powers, enough to contend with the Blood River Ancestor.

"And with the upcoming completion of the Fourth Rank Great Array, the trump cards are finally ample..."

Li Quanqing tried to suppress the joy in his heart, but the upturned corners of his mouth couldn’t be held back, his excitement evident.

Zhao Qian also noticed his odd state, but paid no mind, thinking he was just excited over the Canghai Whale’s core formation success.

"Next, let’s commence the entire Cave Heaven’s advancement since the celestial might is diffusing now, making it the perfect opportunity," Zhao Qian said, gazing at the Tribulation light disappearing into the clouds, suddenly making the decision to begin the final Spirit Veins ascension steps.

Li Quanqing naturally wouldn’t stop him, flicking his sleeve to collect the Canghai Whale into the Hanhai Bowl, subtly taking the light group as well.

Now clearly wasn’t the time for a detailed examination, and with Nascent Soul cultivators present, it was better to wait until later to savor the delight of the harvest.

With Zhao Qian’s command given, all the cultivators of the Longevity Dao acted simultaneously, forming seals with their hands to activate the Mountain and River Pillars penetrating deep into the earth.

Hundreds of Mountain and River Pillars vibrated simultaneously, with the Dao traces inscribed on their surfaces seemingly coming to life, erupting with immensely astonishing Heaven and Earth Essence Qi.

These Mountain and River Pillars interconnected, forming an Earth Spiritual Vein, with the highly concentrated spiritual energy compressing and ultimately transforming into Spirit Stone Veins, endowing the Cave Heaven’s terrain with a corporeal form.

"Truly a grand gesture, with such massive consumption, a favor owed..."

Li Quanqing, who had created the Hanhai Cave Heaven, possessed much insight into the ascension of Cave Heaven Spirit Veins.

But the vast amounts of consumed spiritual essence, could only be described as inexhaustible, unclear how much Spirit Stone essence it took to refine.

With countless expenditures, the ranking of the Qingyu Cave Heaven advanced rapidly toward the Fourth Rank Spirit Veins.

Visibly, the surrounding spiritual energy surged fiercely, turning into mist circulating around, with immortal Qi drifting, making the mountains and rivers appear celestial.

Rumble!!

Unexpectedly, the Spirit Veins’ ascension also invoked a Heavenly Tribulation, with thunder gathering around, its power so intense, even changing the color of heaven and earth.

"Finally here, everyone... form the array!"

Zhao Qian, however, seemed to have anticipated this, facing the vast Thunder Tribulation head-on, with Mana surging throughout his body, and a five-colored ring rotating endlessly behind him, illuminating the entire heaven and earth.

The cultivators of the Longevity Dao remained unflustered, having long set up the array, using the Mountain and River Pillars as their foundation, ready to have the entire Cave Heaven’s Spirit Veins bathed in the Heavenly Tribulation, gaining the fortunes of heaven and earth!

This was a crucial step, even an inanimate Earth Spirit Vein, seeking transformation, also required recognition from heaven and earth!

Thunder raged like the ocean, the celestial might like a prison, the terror of this tribulation exceeding the Golden Core level, reaching the realm of Nascent Soul cultivators.

This was precisely why Zhao Qian personally came.

With the Spirit Veins’ ascension, the entire Qingyu Cave Heaven rumbled and shook, the void cracked, and it began slowly expanding, the Void Space Power becoming extraordinarily active.

In the Hanhai Bowl, the previously quietly suspended Void Butterfly also awoke, letting out a cry.

Attempting to devour this endless Space Power, in a bid to break through to the late-stage Golden Core!