Two Worlds: Demonic Cultivator with His Zombie Materials

Chapter 497 - 252: All Beings as Pawns, Three Thousand Years of Nascent Soul Longevity (2)

There were times when he occasionally speculated whether there were still unknown Nascent Soul Cultivators hidden within the Taiyin Profound Celestial Sect.

Of course, this was just speculation. The outside world long had varying opinions, and no one truly knew if there were Nascent Soul Cultivators stationed inside the Taiyin Profound Celestial Sect.

But now, from the mouths of the Brahma Heaven Temple monks, it was evident that there were none. They were certain that neither in the Taiyin Profound Celestial Sect nor in the Righteous Core Formation Alliance had a Nascent Soul Cultivator been born in a thousand years.

"So the Taiyin Profound Celestial Sect has managed to firmly control the Three Desolate Mountain Range just with a group of Core Formation Cultivators."

A thought leapt into Zheng Yi’s mind, his eyes flickering, pondering over something.

Admittedly, Core Formation Cultivators already represented one of the grand realms, standing above true high-level Cultivators.

Without Nascent Souls, Core Formation is invincible.

Below Core Formation, all are ants.

To other realms, they are completely overwhelming.

But upon receiving this news, Zheng Yi’s wariness towards the Taiyin Profound Celestial Sect significantly diminished.

It was no longer as out of reach as before. Now, being at half-step Core Formation and possessing the Celestial Demon Relic, the reverence he held towards the Taiyin Profound Celestial Sect had greatly lessened.

After all, Zheng Yi’s opportunities were unique, and his combat power was exceptionally strong. With the Celestial Demon Relic and the Immortal-Slaying Godslaying Gourd for protection, his combat strength among peers was almost unmatched.

By leveraging the advantage of Divine Soul Core Formation, coupled with the amplification from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Divine Thought Celestial Strike Technique, even against Core Formations, he could manage a bout or two in the short term.

His only weakness now was being at the late stage of the Purple Mansion, but given enough time and opportunity, breaking through to Core Formation Magical Power wasn’t out of the question.

After weighing the differences between him and his opponents, Zheng Yi gained confidence.

Nevertheless, since his cultivation level was a tier lower, he had to be cautious when faced with Core Formation Cultivators entering the Sumeru Forest Cave Heaven.

Though these Core Formation Stage Cultivators surely used secret techniques to suppress their own powers to bypass the Sumeru Forest Cave Heaven’s rules, effectively rendering them half-functional Core Formation Cultivators, no one knew how many hidden cards they had.

These thoughts quickly faded from Zheng Yi’s mind, as now wasn’t the time to ponder such matters.

Once again, the voice of the Divine Melody Sound Sect junior sister reached his ears.

"Please enlighten me, senior brother!"

The Brahma Heaven Temple monk continued calmly, "Back in the day, the Righteous and Demonic Dao erupted in a magnificent war, during which many Super Sects vanished, along with the last remaining Nascent Soul Cultivators, who all perished."

"Hence, for hundreds and thousands of years, the inheritance has merely reached the peak of Core Formation, with no later individuals breaking through!"

The monk’s decisive words had Zheng Yi contemplating deeply.

As a part of the Righteous Core Formation Alliance, Brahma Heaven Temple is in the top tier, while the Little Five Elements Sword Sect is slightly weaker. As a high-ranking member, the monk naturally had the privilege of understanding some exact internal insights.

Moreover, being the leader of this small team approaching the Sumeru Forest Cave Mansion, he was well-aware of many hidden truths within.

"So, currently the highest existences in the Righteous and Demonic Dao are merely Core Formation Cultivators, at best late-stage Core Formation, and this visit to the Sumeru Forest Cave Mansion seems to have a large agenda."

"Junior sister, all you need to know is that when the four pieces of the golden key fragment are gathered, they form a complete golden key, unlocking a Secret Realm, accessible by one person, providing the opportunity to break through the Core Formation Realm."

The Brahma Heaven Temple monk lowered his voice and said, "Remember, it’s not only us who came here this time. Behind us are indeed the elders from each sect. These golden key fragments relate to the Righteous and Demonic Dao’s clash. No one can let their guard down, or they will face the punishment of the sect’s elders."

"Yes!"

The others apparently had also received orders from their sects, and naturally devoted themselves to seeking these golden key fragments.

Soon, under the monk’s lead, they set off again.

After they left for a while, not far from where they had been, a figure clearly emerged atop a rock.

"So the Sumeru Forest Cave Mansion is indeed linked to the opportunity for Nascent Soul breakthrough. From the monk’s words, it seems more Core Formation Cultivators have lowered their realms to enter here by unusual means, personally engaging..."

"It seems the danger of this place will rise significantly."

Zheng Yi silently pondered the monk’s words and quickly drew his own conclusions, his expression showing an involuntary reaction.

It seemed this mission had gained a new target.

However, whether he could blend in and reap the benefits remained to be seen based on the circumstances.

...

Based on the Brahma Heaven Temple monk’s words and the clues left by the Divine Thought Patriarch, Zheng Yi reasonably deduced some conclusions.

In truth, within the Sumeru Forest Cave Mansion lies an elixir from an ancient Cultivator Sect, called the ’Nascent Soul Gathering Pill’.

This Spirit Pill, which enhances the Breaking Infant to Pill success rate, is extremely precious. Whether it still exists in the Outer Realm is unknown. Still, in such a remote corner like the Great Yi City Realm, Nascent Soul Gathering Pills, including their ingredients, alchemy formulas, and Alchemy Masters capable of crafting them, have long vanished.

From a thousand years ago, during the blazing Righteous and Demonic War, many righteous and demonic cultivators fell in that grand battle.

After the war, both the Righteous and Demonic sides were in shambles. Even the top Nascent Soul Cultivators representing the strongest ones in the Great Yi City Cultivation Realm inexplicably disappeared after the battle.

As a result, it seemed a path beyond the Core Formation Realm was cut off, like an unseen chasm, firmly blocking the way forward.

The cultivation road that once connected suddenly became deficient, abruptly blocking the path to the Nascent Soul Stage.

Thus, the Righteous and Demonic Dao Cultivators combined forces to open the Sumeru Forest Cave Mansion. It was always recorded that in this Secret Realm, remnants of the ancient sect’s Nascent Soul Gathering Pills were hidden, which increase a Core Formation Cultivator’s chances of forming a Nascent Soul by thirty percent.

This brings hope to all Core Formation Great Cultivators, especially those at the pinnacle, the late-stage Core Formation Cultivators.

The so-called Core Formation opportunities or Nascent Soul opportunities are similar.

Either the Alchemy Master gathers many rare Spiritual Objects to craft Supreme Elixirs, or naturally occurring Spirit Essences and treasures are born, capable of increasing success rates.

Among these, Core Formation Spiritual Objects are already extremely valuable, but once one crosses that threshold, if they are willing to pay the immense price, they can occasionally be accessed.

However, Nascent Soul Gathering Pills or Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects have long disappeared from Great Yi City Realm’s long history, being nowhere to be found.

No wonder those in Core Formation are driven to madness.

This is likely their only chance.

Otherwise, being stuck in one realm for so long, with no path forward in the pursuit of immortality, is also a painful ordeal for many.

The grade of Core Formation dictates the success rate of Nascent Soul formation.

Throughout history, aside from a few prodigies or serendipitous encounters coupled with great fortune, few have been able to transform into a Nascent Soul successfully by their own power alone.

It’s akin to a myriad of soldiers and horses competing over a solitary bridge.

The Nascent Soul Gathering Pill can enhance, almost by thirty percent, the success rate of transforming into a Nascent Soul. For many Core Formation Cultivators, it’s sheer madness, almost like a glimmer of light in unending darkness.

It’s like building a floating bridge over that invisible chasm; although it may not be stable, with some luck, there’s a hope to cross over directly to the other side.

Take a step to Heaven, live the three thousand years of Nascent Soul longevity.

What a Great Creation this is?

No wonder innumerable Core Formation Sects and Core Formation Cultivators are driven mad, going all out for it.