Chapter 364 - 223: Peerless Celestial Pride, Golden Core Magical Combat

After a few casual words, Nie Yu left with Nie Wushuang.

Before leaving, Nie Wushuang’s murderous intent had not faded as he stared at Li Chang’an.

"Li Chang’an, the next time we meet, I will cut you down!"

"Safe travels, Daoist Nie."

Li Chang’an cupped his hands, his expression composed.

His calm demeanor earned him the secret admiration of Mo Hong, who was standing to the side.

Most others targeted by Nie Wushuang would not have been able to remain so composed.

Afterward, Li Chang’an and Mo Hong returned to the Mo Clan Territory along with Mo Qingxue.

He took the Mechanical Technique inheritance from his Storage Pouch and said, "Elder Mo, this is my congratulatory gift. Please accept it."

"Mm."

Mo Qingxue nodded slightly and took the Jade Scroll from his hand.

She probed it with her Divine Sense, and her expression immediately shifted subtly.

"Li, you’re being quite generous this time, willing to part with such a valuable Treasure."

’For someone with Li Chang’an’s disposition to directly give away this Tier Three Mechanism Technique without haggling or asking for any Treasure in return...’

This truly surprised Mo Qingxue.

Li Chang’an smiled. "I’m glad you like it, Elder."

"If you have any questions about your cultivation in the future, you may come find me at any time."

"Yes."

It was clear that Mo Qingxue was very satisfied with this gift.

Mechanical Technique and Puppetry Technique had always been complementary arts.

With this inheritance, the Mo Family’s overall strength would rise to a new level.

...

The next day, the Core Formation Ceremony officially began.

This ceremony was far grander than Li Chang’an’s Foundation Establishment Ceremony had been.

The entire Mo Clan Territory was a scene of celebration. The gates were thronged with an endless stream of distinguished guests, filling every seat available.

The Artifact Refining Ou Family and the Talisman Zhang Family, being rivals, did not send anyone to offer congratulations.

However, the other four great Noble Families all sent representatives.

Moreover, with the exception of the Zhou Family, the other three families all sent their Core Formation Ancestors!

The Core Formation Ancestors of the Jin Family, the Xiao Family, and the Mu Family!

Three successive Core Formation auras descended from the sky.

Li Chang’an’s gaze lingered on the last ancestor for a moment longer.

’The rumors say this Mu Family Ancestor was so severely injured he could barely fight and rarely left Red Leaf Valley. But looking at him now, he seems to be in good health.’

Li Chang’an mused.

Before long, he saw many familiar faces.

People like Xiao Yiyue, Mu Caiwei, and Jin Ming had all come with their family’s ancestors.

Xiao Yiyue’s eyes darted about, her gaze sweeping over the crowd as if searching for someone.

’I wonder if that Li Chang’an will be here.’

She was still bothered by her previous loss to Li Chang’an.

At the time, she had only recently broken through to become a Tier Two Top Grade Alchemist, and her Skills were still unrefined.

But things were different now.

Her Skills were now well-practiced, and her understanding of the Alchemy Dao was greater than ever before.

If they were to compete again, she was confident she would not lose to Li Chang’an.

Suddenly, her eyes lit up as she spotted Li Chang’an in the crowd.

"Daoist Li, it’s been a while."

"Daoist Xiao!"

Li Chang’an greeted her with a smile.

Xiao Yiyue immediately suggested, "Daoist Li, since we are both Pill Masters, why don’t we discuss the Alchemy Dao?"

"I was thinking the same thing!"

The two found a random corner to sit down and began discussing the Alchemy Dao together.

Xiao Yiyue was full of confidence, planning to even the score.

However, she soon discovered to her astonishment that when it came to discussing the Alchemy Dao, she was still outmatched!

’I’m still no match for him.’

Xiao Yiyue couldn’t believe it, and a sense of defeat washed over her.

’How could she, a proud member of a Golden Core Family, not even measure up to a mere Loose Cultivator?’

’Could it be that my talent is so poor...?’

Xiao Yiyue couldn’t help but start to doubt herself.

Li Chang’an noticed her state was off and immediately said, "Daoist Xiao, the most important thing for you right now is not the Alchemy Dao, but your cultivation. Don’t forget, you are the Xiao Family’s Golden Core Seed."

Xiao Yiyue was stunned by his words.

She took a deep breath and cupped her hands in thanks.

"Daoist Li, thank you for the reminder."

Her state of mind just now had indeed been wrong. If she continued to doubt herself, it would inevitably affect her future cultivation path.

It might even give rise to a Heart Demon!

Fortunately, Li Chang’an had woken her up in time.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yiyue couldn’t help but glance at Li Chang’an again, a sense of regret welling in her heart.

’Li Chang’an was exceptionally talented, yet he was held back by his Spiritual Root. It was a true pity that his Immortal Path was destined to be short.’

Just as she was thinking this, an extremely terrifying aura suddenly erupted on the distant horizon.

"SHIIING—"

Everyone in the Mo Clan Territory heard a loud, clear cry of a sword.

Immediately after, a brilliant beam of sword light tore through the sky like a meteor, arriving over the Mo Clan Territory in an instant with terrifying power.

"A Golden Core is attacking!"

Sensing this aura, the expressions of most people present changed drastically.

If this sword strike wasn’t blocked, the Mo Clan Territory would suffer countless casualties!

Just then, Mo Qingxue, her expression cold, struck out with her palm without even moving from her spot.

"WHOOSH—"

A flurry of snow danced through the air, coalescing into a snow-white Longsword that was just as sharp as it shot toward the beam of sword light.

BOOM!

Rampant Golden Core Magical Power erupted, sweeping out in all directions with devastating force.

If not for the protection of the Tier Three Array, the fate of the crowd below would have been uncertain.

In Golden Core Magical Combat, even the slightest aftershock was not something an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator could withstand.

After that beam of sword light, a second Core Formation aura erupted on the distant horizon.

Immediately after, scorching fireballs rained down from the sky by the hundreds and thousands, like a meteor shower of fire. Each one was terrifyingly powerful as it smashed down toward the Mo Clan Territory below.

Mo Qingxue struck again to intercept, blocking the attack with a barrier of icy wind and snow.

A moment later, a rough laugh echoed from the distant horizon.

"Hahaha, Daoist Mo, what impressive skills! My apologies for the offense today!"

Another, gentler-sounding voice followed. "Daoist Mo, if fate allows it in the future, you may come to my Ten Thousand Swords Sect for a cup of tea!"

As the voices faded, the two Golden Core auras receded into the distance.

"That was Mu Yan of the Red Flame Sect and Wang Xuanjian of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect! Those two old bastards!"

"What happened today was truly excessive."

The Golden Core cultivators present spoke one after another, their expressions grim.

A Core Formation Ceremony happens only once in a lifetime. Yet those two old coots insisted on testing Mo Qingxue’s strength at this very moment, completely shattering the celebratory atmosphere.

Li Chang’an couldn’t help but be reminded of his own Foundation Establishment Ceremony.

Back then, his Foundation Establishment Ceremony had also been interrupted by that Fake Pill cultivator, Xiahou Hong.

But at that time, he didn’t have Mo Qingxue’s strength and could only endure it in silence.