Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World
Chapter 355 - 215: New Core Formation Method, The Secret of the Secret Realm_3

Chapter 355: Chapter 215: New Core Formation Method, The Secret of the Secret Realm_3

"Purchasing!" Master Pang said directly, "No matter the cost, we will buy as much as is necessary! Even if the Jiushan Sect has to deplete its entire resources, we must make the purchase!"

All the members of Jiushan Sect nodded one after another.

Even Xiao Yuying at this moment understood the implications of these words—not to mention whether one liked Zheng Fa or not, now his and Jiushan Realm’s fortunes were intertwined, and what’s more...

The significance of the "Golden Core Project" to Jiushan Sect was evident to her, an outsider.

"Since the acquisition of the Tai Chu Gang Qi will still take some time, why not go to Long Silence Lake first?" Zhang suddenly suggested.

Long Silence Lake was exactly the place Mu Qingyan referred to, where Tianhe Venerable’s secret realm was said to be located.

Everyone looked at her, only to hear her analysis: "As Tianhe Venerable’s secret realm, Long Silence Lake may well contain rare treasures that could supplement the income for Jiushan Realm."

The rest of the people nodded in agreement.

"On the other hand, it also prevents any unnecessary delays."

"That’s true, the disciples have also become more or less familiar with the situation." Master Pang slowly nodded.

After discussing for a while longer, everyone felt that Zhang’s suggestion was good and went their separate ways to prepare.

Only Zheng Fa remained in Zhang’s courtyard.

"Sister?"

"Hm?"

"Why the sudden suggestion to go to Long Silence Lake?"

Zheng Fa asked, speaking honestly, this proposal felt abrupt and somewhat urgent.

"Venerable Tianhe... may well have blazed a new trail at the Golden Core Stage," Zhang said after a moment of silence, explaining.

"Yes!"

According to what Elder Han had said, Tianhe Venerable indeed possessed Innate Divine Abilities just like Zheng Fa.

And only by fully comprehending and cultivating a realm to an unparalleled extent would the Heavenly Dao resonate...

Zheng Fa and Zhang had discussed before that judging from the principles of Lifebound Magical Treasures, Tianhe Venerable’s greatest achievement might have been during the Golden Core Stage.

"I want to go to Long Silence Lake to see if there are any Golden Core Stage legacies left behind..."

Zheng Fa paused, a guess forming in his heart.

"An unregretful Core Formation; if we obtain Venerable Tianhe’s Golden Core cultivation method... we can avoid taking any detours in the future."

The expression on Zhang’s face told Zheng that she had been thinking about this for more than just a day, but only voiced it today.

His mind was filled with numerous thoughts.

To others, Zheng Fa’s repeated success with the "Golden Core Project" must have seemed a testament to his capabilities, making him appear infallible in reaching Core Formation.

But Zhang alone...

She was even more worried, apprehensive, and concerned than he was, and was even in pursuit of ensuring nothing went wrong.

This kind of concern was something he had received from his mother, and now there was one more person.

...

Long Silence Lake was thirty-four thousand miles southwest from where the original Jiushan Sect resided.

The vast Xuanwei Realm was said to be divided into East and West continents according to the rumors Zheng Fa had heard; the Hundred Immortals Alliance was located in the western part of the East Continent.

And the region where Long Silence Lake was located had already exceeded the original sphere of influence of the Hundred Immortals Alliance.

It took Zheng Fa over a month to travel to Long Silence Lake, controlling the Sun and Moon Clock.

"This expedition into the secret realm..."

Zheng Fa looked at the dozen or so people in front of him, particularly noting Zhang’s face, which gave him a bit of a headache.

"Sister, your injury hasn’t fully healed yet, has it?"

"I must go," Zhang replied directly, "otherwise, how would we keep in contact internally and externally?"

Zheng Fa was at a loss for words. According to his plan, the small team exploring the secret realm needed to maintain constant contact with the inside of Jiushan Realm, using the members of Jiushan Sect left behind as a kind of staff headquarters.

The best way to do this was through... the Sealing God Book.

Once entered into the Sealing God Book, not only could one revive as a divine spirit within the Jiushan Realm after death, but one could also keep in constant communication with Zheng Fa at any time.

That is to say, Zhang was now a liaison officer.

Currently, Zhang was the only one on the Sealing God Book.

The others were willing to do the same, especially since Yuan once mentioned putting her on the Sealing God Book to explore Tianhe Venerable’s relic.

But... Zhang had refused.

"Sister, do you have enough Thunder Talismans?"

He couldn’t help but ask.

"I’ve brought them."

"Sister, have you recovered from your injury?"

"As long as I don’t use the Mountain and River Seal, there’s no significant hindrance," Zhang added.

The Mountain and River Seal was what Jiushan could transform into. When Zhang activated the Mountain and River Seal, she would wield the power akin to Divinity Transformation.

"Zhang, if there is danger, don’t push yourself. Preserving yourself is the priority."

Zheng Fa, genuinely concerned, admonished once more.

Zhang obediently nodded.

Junior Master Huang’s expression was a bit strange, she glanced at Zheng Fa...

These words, they were all her own!

Did my disciple just find himself another father?

...

Long Silence Lake was not large, with the longest point being only one hundred and twenty miles across, and at its narrowest, the shores were merely twenty miles apart—a slender and winding shape, resembling a crudely made sickle full of notches.

However, this place held some reputation.

Cultivators and commoners in the surrounding areas all knew that the lake was famously eerie:

The lakebed had no aquatic plants, no fish; the lake surface had no wind and waves, no boats; the lakeside had no flowers or grass, no traces of human activity.

This lake was devoid of any sign of life, so naturally, no one lived by its shores, and it seemed even the breezes were reluctant to visit this place.

Thus, it was named "Long Silence."

But over the recent few months, the banks of Long Silence Lake had seen an increase in Cultivators.

Some stood alone while others in groups of threes or twos, stood by the lakeside, whispering quietly, and at times, they would glance around warily.

Sometimes, whispers of "Tianhe Venerable" would be heard, their voices becoming softer as if fearing eavesdroppers.

Gradually, some began to grow restless.

"Yesterday, Five Ghost Taoist entered this Long Silence Lake... why hasn’t he returned yet?" a young man loudly asked, "Isn’t it possible he found a treasure and sneaked away?"

A burst of discussion erupted by the lake.

"Five Ghost Taoist? He’s returned!"

Someone scoffed, and the crowd turned to look, seeing a brawny man-like cultivator smirking.

"He’s back? Then why haven’t we seen him?"