Moreover, while inside the space, I can freely observe the outside world. Even if a Nascent Soul True Monarch were standing right in front of it, they wouldn't detect a thing.

What's more, the Era Star Palace's main body is hidden within a mysterious dimension. Other than Ling Changqing himself, no Great Power from the outside world could possibly spy on it.

"If I'm inside, can the Era Star Palace still move?"

Ling Changqing asked.

"It can, but it's quite slow. It's impossible for you to use it for travel, Master."

Gong Ling replied.

"I understand."

Ling Changqing nodded. He didn't need to use the Era Star Palace for travel. He already had some ideas on how to fully leverage the advantages of this heavy artifact.

His gaze fell upon the utterly enchanting Gong Ling before him, and he asked with a hint of surprise,

"You seem to have changed a bit, too. Not only are you prettier than before, but… you're also a bit bigger?"

"Of course. As your cultivation improves, Master, my main body recovers accordingly."

Gong Ling explained that in the future, when Ling Changqing became a Nascent Soul True Monarch or even a Divinity Transformation Level Great Power, her strength would increase as well.

"So eventually, you'll also become a true Great Power, free to walk the world?"

Ling Changqing asked curiously. The power of this heavy artifact was likely even more incredible than he had previously estimated.

Gong Ling's smile was radiant. "Of course. I did say I was going to dual cultivate with you in the future, Master!"

Ling Changqing was speechless.

Seeing his speechless expression, the girl took the initiative to step forward, wrap her arms around him, and give him a kiss. The wonderfully warm and soft sensation made it difficult to doubt that she was a living, breathing woman.

"Alright, shall we go out now?"

Gong Ling's expression turned serious. "Remember, Master, you're still not that strong. When you go out, you must continue to lay low. It's best not to be too conspicuous."

"Of course."

Ling Changqing had no objections. He could now strut around in front of other Golden Core Cultivators, but he'd still be toast if he ran into a Nascent Soul True Monarch. Therefore, he had to stick to his Way of Survival for the next hundred years, no matter what.

Back in the Cultivation Chamber, he deactivated the Array Restrictions one by one. As the door slowly swung open, Ling Changqing stepped out.

Outside, the gorgeous, long-legged Ling Zhiqing was the first to throw herself into his arms.

"…Congratulations, my husband! You've finally attained the Golden Core Dao Fruit!"

Ling Qiyue and the other women said with warm smiles.

Ling Changqing's breakthrough meant that from this day forward, the Ling Family hadn't just gained another Golden Core Master; the clan's overall Destiny had also skyrocketed.

"I've kept you all waiting, my dears. Has anything happened outside?"

Ling Changqing said with a smile.

All the Female Cultivators close to him were present: Ling Qiyue, Qin Yun, Tang Qiu Yao, Ling Bingyun, Ling Yulu, Ling Yuzhu, Ling Xueyu, Ling Zhiqing, Fu Yin Xue, Meng Feiyu, and Xue Qingtan.

In addition, Song Xuelan, Ling Menghuan, Xiao Meiniang, Yang Yunfei, Chen Zihan, Li Hanyou, and Mu Yu Xin had all come over as well.

Each of the meticulously dressed women was an absolute beauty, alluring and graceful. Their radiant faces, lovely whether smiling or pouting, seemed to shine against one another. Dressed in vibrant colors, their faint, sweet scents filled the air.

Ling Qiyue said gently, "Don't worry, my husband. Everything is peaceful. Some outsiders might be getting ideas, but they can't stir up any trouble."

"That's good to hear."

Ling Changqing said.

The Ling Family now openly had four Golden Core Cultivators. In the shadows, they also had the assistance of Meng Feiyu, Xue Qingtan, and Fu Yin Xue, making their strength greater than ever before.

After a bit more teasing, Ling Qiyue urged, "Alright, my husband, go and stabilize your realm first. The rest of us are still waiting for you to dual cultivate!"

Hearing this, all the women blushed, overcome with shyness, yet none of them denied it.

After all, the benefits of dual cultivation with Ling Changqing were plain for all to see. Now that he had become a Golden Core Master, they imagined the effects would be even better.

So, while none of the women said it aloud, they had all been eagerly anticipating it in their hearts. After all, didn't their own chances of achieving a Golden Core Dao Fruit depend on him?

Ling Changqing agreed, returned to the Cultivation Chamber, activated the Array Restrictions, and resumed his secluded cultivation.

This period of seclusion also passed peacefully. 「A month later」, his Golden Core Dao Fruit completely stabilized, Ling Changqing emerged from the Cultivation Chamber to a fervent welcome from the women.

Ling Qiyue immediately instructed the maids to lay out a lavish banquet, and all the women joined Ling Changqing in a grand feast.

"…By the way, my husband, does the clan need to hold a public celebration this time?"

Ling Qiyue suddenly asked.

The last time Tang Qiu Yao advanced to become a Golden Core Master, the Ling Family had sent out invitations far and wide and held a grand banquet in celebration.

All the prominent Loose Cultivators and factions from the Marketplace and the surrounding sea regions had attended the banquet, presenting congratulatory gifts for her Golden Core breakthrough.

Although Ling Changqing's breakthrough was rather close to Tang Qiu Yao's, he was a Golden Core Master all the same, so such a celebration couldn't be handled carelessly.

Ling Changqing shook his head. "I don't think that's necessary. My identity is rather unique; it's better to keep a low profile.

"Just tell everyone that a visiting Loose Cultivator rented the family's Third-grade Spirit Vein Cave Mansion and successfully broke through to the Golden Core Realm, but that he isn't one of our Ling Clan Members."

Tang Qiu Yao frowned. "Will anyone on the outside actually believe a story like that?"

Ling Qiyue smiled. "It doesn't matter whether they believe it or not. Once the story is out, I doubt any of them have the guts to come here and verify it!"