A large number of outside cultivators appeared in the allied forces of the two families. The Saint Yu Immortal Dynasty was no exception; experts from other Noble Families had also concealed their identities to participate in secret.

The fighting between both sides was incredibly fierce. Every day, a considerable number of Cultivators were injured or even killed, and Nascent Soul True Monarchs were no exception. Some unfortunate souls couldn’t even retrieve their Divine Souls.

At this point, the Taiqing Divine Dynasty of Yaozhou had not yet personally entered the fray, but the signs of its intention to openly intervene were already quite clear.

The same was true for the Beichen Family. The Yin and Feng Families, which they secretly infiltrated and controlled, had recently been stirring with ambition.

In light of this, the remaining five major Noble Families, Lu Hua Palace, Xianyin Pavilion, the three great merchant guilds, and those mysterious factions all raised their alert levels to prevent any unexpected incidents.

...

Once the situation outside had settled down, Ling Changqing decided to enter solitary cultivation for a while to properly process his recent insights and, at the same time, avoid the arriving Vice Sect Leader of Xianyin Pavilion.

Although the women were somewhat resentful, they did not object, merely requesting that he spend quality time with them after he emerged from his seclusion.

Half a month slipped by quietly. The Vice Sect Leader of Xianyin Pavilion arrived at Li Long Continent in the Chixue Sea Region, and Ling Qiyue led a group of Elders out to greet them.

「In the Cultivation Chamber.」

On the Cold Jade Bed, Ling Changqing’s Divine Thought had already sunk into the depths of his sea of consciousness, where he was silently communicating with Gong Ling. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

In his sea of consciousness, a message exuding a mysterious Dao Rhyme silently materialized:

[Master of the Era Star Palace: Ling Changqing]

[Bone Age: 79/1716]

[Cultivation: Golden Core Peak]

[Destiny: 297+633]

[Blessed Fortune: 289+483]

[Physique: 113]

[Root Bone: 119]

[Comprehension: 147]

[Divine Soul: 283]

[Alchemy Dao: 0/80000 (Third Grade High Rank)]

[Talisman Dao: 0/80000 (Third Grade High Rank)]

[Array Dao: 0/80000 (Third Grade High Rank)]

[Celestial Secret Technique and Divination: 0/100000 (Third Grade High Rank)]

[Primary Cultivation Technique: Five Elements Origin Secret Manual (1st Floor) 76703/80000]

[Primary Cultivation Technique: Taiyin Moonlight Divine Heart Refining Scripture (4th Floor) 971/50000]

[Sword Cultivation Technique: Kunling Sword Manual (1st Floor) 72450/80000]

[Primary Cultivation Technique: Langhuan Celestial Essence Secret Manual (4th Floor) 1490/50000]

[Body Cultivation Technique: Xinghai Jade Pool Scripture (1st Floor) 42870/60000]

[Spirit Root: Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Bottom Grade Celestial Rank 32966/50000]

[Nobles: Qin Mengxuan/Liu Ying Ziyi/Shangguan Qingying]

[Dao Companions: Qin Mengxuan/Ling Qiyue/Luo Qingxuan/Xue Qingtan/Meng Feiyu/Yu Yalan/Yu Ruoshuang]

[Dao Companions: Shangguan Qingying/Zhao Wanyi/Zhao Wanqing/Mu Yunxiu...]

Compared to his time in the Late stage Golden Core, his Lifespan had increased by another hundred-plus years, which was a pleasant surprise.

His Alchemy Dao, Talisman Dao, Array Dao, and Path of Celestial Secret Art and Divination were all at the Great Perfection stage of Third Grade High Rank. He couldn’t improve them any further simply because he hadn’t yet broken through to become a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

The Taiyin Moonlight Divine Heart Refining Scripture and the Langhuan Celestial Essence Secret Manual had both reached the 4th Floor. The former enhanced and strengthened his Divine Soul Origin, while the latter increased the total amount and purity of his Magical Power.

His newly practiced Five Elements Origin Secret Manual, Kunling Sword Manual, and Xinghai Jade Pool Scripture had all shown significant progress. Of course, the main reason was Ling Changqing’s willingness to sacrifice his Lifespan.

"How much longer until I can reach the Nascent Soul True Monarch Realm?"

Ling Changqing asked.

The radiant and bewitchingly beautiful Gong Ling smiled and said, "If you’re willing to sacrifice your Lifespan, Master, all you need to do is prepare the Nascent Soul Resources, sacrifice ninety-five percent of your current Lifespan, and you can immediately start your breakthrough to the Nascent Soul True Monarch Realm!"

"And... what about the success rate?"

"Seventy to eighty percent, I’d say. You would also need to consume a certain amount of your Luck and Fortune to guarantee success."

"...Never mind. Let’s wait on that. I won’t risk it unless I’m ninety-nine percent certain of success."

Ling Changqing shook his head, dismissing the tempting idea.

Right now, neither he nor the Ling Family were facing a crisis they couldn’t handle, so there was no need to take such a risk.

Besides, if he just continued his Cultivation step-by-step, he would only need to wait another ten years or so before his breakthrough to the Nascent Soul True Monarch Realm would happen naturally.