Longevity: Start Farming with Entries-Chapter 295 - 277: Fame Shakes the Southern Wilderness

Chapter 295: Chapter 277: Fame Shakes the Southern Wilderness

Half a day later.

The news of Qin Ming’s breakthrough to the Golden Core stage spread like a hurricane, swiftly sweeping across the cultivation realm of Wei Country.

And at an extremely fast pace, it began spreading to the other three kingdoms.

"Extra, extra!"

"Wangyue Island Master, after attaining the status of a Tier Three Alchemy Grandmaster, has recently succeeded in core formation, breaking through to the Golden Core stage, and is now addressed as Master Wangyue."

"What?! Is it true or not?"

"Golden Core stage... is beyond our reach."

"Isn’t it fake? Wasn’t Isle Master Qin only at the mid-stage Foundation Establishment? How did he suddenly become a Golden Core Master?"

"Tch, Master Qin had been concealing his true cultivation level, don’t you understand?"

"Master Wangyue, achieving core formation as a loose cultivator, is truly the first in Wei Country; it’s genuinely inspirational!"

"It’s said that Master Wangyue formed his core at an age under a hundred... placing him in the top three throughout the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm!"

"Hiss~"

"Doesn’t that make him the youngest Golden Core Master in Wei Country?"

"No more talking fellow daoists, I’m off to learn farming now."

"The life of Master Wangyue is simply a living example of someone from the lower levels of the cultivation realm striving through hard work to progressively break through the barriers of class and achieve the unparalleled Golden Core!"

"Truly a model for us all!"

...

In Jin Country, within the Lingyun Sect.

Duanmu Saint and Old Ghost Yuu sat at the head seats of the main hall, holding an intelligence report in their hands.

The expressions on their faces were so dark they were almost dripping.

"I knew it, I should’ve taken him out earlier. I never imagined he’d grow to such an extent," Duanmu Saint said, his gaze sullen.

Old Ghost Yuu’s gruff voice sounded: "Didn’t you tip off Yanf the Demon back then?"

"Didn’t Yanf the Demon take action back then?"

"I’m puzzled too. Logically, considering Yanf the Demon’s temperament, he wouldn’t have missed an opportunity like the appearance of a Tier Three pill."

"Moreover, I haven’t heard any news about Yanf the Demon for quite some time; I can’t reach him no matter what," Duanmu Saint said, his gaze flickering.

"I wonder what that old fellow is up to."

Old Ghost Yuu looked at the jade scroll in his hand: "Qin Ming... It’s said this person achieved a high-grade Golden Core."

"To think that his innate talent and fortune actually surpassed yours..."

Upon hearing the words "high-grade Golden Core," Duanmu Saint felt a surge of jealousy, nearly breaking his composure.

"Hmph! That kid just got lucky, that’s all."

"Even if it’s a high-grade Golden Core, so what?"

"Can it compare to the foundation of our sect?"

"He probably couldn’t even produce a decent artifact upon core formation."

Old Ghost Yuu: "..."

"But..."

"Now there’s another Golden Core cultivator in Wei Country. What about our plans?"

"With only Wei Wuya, taking over Wei Country was already a certainty for us."

"Just a matter of time."

"Moreover, I heard Qin Ming is different from others, being a loose cultivator with a rather close relationship with Wei Wuya."

"Who would’ve thought such a significant variable would emerge, damn it!"

Duanmu Saint fumed angrily, crushing the jade scroll in his hand.

...

Within the Profound Creek Valley.

Inside the main hall of Qianyuan Peak.

"Hmm... Who would’ve thought Wei Country produced such an unparalleled prodigy."

"A Tier Three Alchemy Grandmaster at the Golden Core stage..."

"It’s a pity that Fellow Daoist Qin is unwilling to join our sect."

A scholarly middle-aged man in a blue Daoist robe looked at the information in his hand and said.

This person was Elder Qingxuan, the Supreme Elder of Profound Creek Valley, at the late-stage Golden Core.

Gongsun Yang, sitting below, couldn’t help but lament: "The alchemical attainments of Grandmaster Qin are something I’ve rarely seen in my life."

"To think, in just a few short years since we parted, he’s broken through to the Golden Core realm again."

"His cultivation talent must not be low either."

"Oh? But I heard that Fellow Daoist Qin has a four-element pseudo spirit root," remarked Elder Xu of the Spirit Medicine Garden, also deeply moved.

However, recalling that he had some acquaintance with Qin Ming, his heart opened up significantly.

"Hehe! For Fellow Daoist Qin to unexpectedly achieve a breakthrough to the Golden Core, perhaps he’s been hiding his true spirit root talent."

"Elder Qingxuan, are you suggesting... besides the pseudo spirit root, Master Qin might possess some kind of innate spiritual body?" 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

"Hmm... Only that explanation makes sense."

At this moment.

Elder Qingxuan pondered for a moment, then suddenly addressed Gongsun Yang and asked, "Elder Gongsun, do you think... Fellow Daoist Qin might have already successfully produced the Golden Core Formation Pill?"

A terrifying thought emerged in his mind.

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Yang raised his eyebrows and firmly replied, "Impossible, right?"

"Fellow Daoist Qin’s talent in the Alchemy Dao is indeed extraordinary, but how could he possibly produce the Golden Core Formation Pill in just two short years?"

"Even I took over thirty years, failed countless times, and barely succeeded a few times."

"Moreover, apart from our sect having the Golden Core Formation Pill Formula, the entire Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm doesn’t have it."

"Hmm, so do you think it’s Su Yuqing who provided him with the pill formula?" Elder Qingxuan asked.

Gongsun Yang thought for a moment, "Highly unlikely."

"The Golden Core Formation Pill is a strategic resource of Lihuo Palace."

"If that really happened, it’s likely the Upper Sect would hold the Su Family accountable, which isn’t worth the risk."

With that said.

Gongsun Yang thought of something, solemnly asking, "Ancestor, do you think Lihuo Palace might have already been paying attention to Fellow Daoist Qin?"

"Hmm, I’ve already investigated this matter earlier."

"When Fellow Daoist Qin was promoted to Tier Three Alchemy Grandmaster, the higher-ups of Lihuo Palace were indeed interested in recruiting him."

"But the Upper Sect had already thoroughly understood Fellow Daoist Qin’s character and disposition, knowing he wouldn’t join any sect, so they didn’t send an envoy."

"Now that Fellow Daoist Qin has broken through to the Golden Core, along with his status as a Tier Three Grandmaster, Lihuo Palace will likely make a move no matter what."

"I suspect the terms they offer won’t be low..."

...

Among Vast Sea Immortal City and Moyuan Immortal City, the hottest topic was none other than Qin Ming’s achievement in forming the Golden Core.

In every street and alley, the name of Master Wangyue became almost universally known.

Qin Ming’s reputation had reached an unprecedented peak in the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm.

...

A few days later.

On Wangyue Island.

Guu Qingzhao suddenly came to visit, respectfully saluting Qin Ming and asking:

"Master Qin, when do you plan to host the Golden Core Ceremony? My Mirror Snow Pavilion can organize it comprehensively for you."

She was feeling as if in a dream these days, gazing at the man before her, serene as water.

Involuntarily, she recalled their initial meeting at Qingyang Market, and the moments since then flashed in her mind.

There was a time when she actively approached Qin Ming, collaborated mutually, reciprocated courtesies, and treated each other with admiration.

All of it had become bygone events.

Upon meeting again, Qin Ming had already become a high-tier cultivator at the Golden Core Stage, a prominent figure within the vast Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm.

In the strict hierarchy of the cultivation realm, even with a good relationship with Qin Ming, she had to show respect.

"The Golden Core Ceremony?" Qin Ming’s initial thought was to reject it.

Because he wasn’t a Golden Core Ancestor of any major sect, there was no need to enhance sect prestige, showcase power to external realms, or flaunt strength and the like.

But he reconsidered.

Breaking through to the Golden Core is such a major event!

If he didn’t celebrate it, it would indeed be excessively low-key.

He wondered how the cultivators of the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm would perceive him.

So Qin Ming pondered for a moment and said:

"Let’s set it for a month from now, Fellow Daoist Guu can handle it."

Upon hearing this, Guu Qingzhao was quietly pleased.

"Master Qin, rest assured, I’ll make sure everything is handled smoothly."

With the aid of this Golden Core Ceremony, the prestige of Mirror Snow Pavilion would rise significantly.

"Ahem! Let’s keep it simple, no need for grand fanfare." Qin Ming added.

Guu Qingzhao smiled knowingly and nodded.

...

After Guu Qingzhao left.

Qin Ming summoned Wu Jiang.

Wu Jiang came before Qin Ming, paid a respectful salute, and asked, "Isle Master, you wanted to see me?"

These days, Wu Jiang and his clan members felt as if living in a dream, dazed and incredulous.

Their Isle Master had suddenly risen to become a revered Golden Core Ancestor.

If not for years of being accustomed to the awe Qin Ming brought him, Wu Jiang would hardly believe it.

"Hmm, in a month, the island will host a Golden Core celebration; I have already entrusted the external affairs to Fellow Daoist Guu from Mirror Snow Pavilion."

"Regarding the island’s reception duties, managing the entry and lodging matters will be yours to handle," Qin Ming instructed indifferently.

Upon hearing this.

Wu Jiang felt invigorated as if injected with adrenaline, quickly promising, "Isle Master, rest assured, I’ll ensure everything is executed impeccably."