The First Immortal of Destiny-Chapter 543 Core Formation_1

A rich, fruity aroma burst forth in Shen Mo’s mouth.

It was followed by an indescribable, sweet, and refreshing taste, full of lingering notes. After swallowing, it swiftly transformed into a warm current that spread throughout his entire body!

This sweetness, however, did not merely linger in the five senses of "smell" and "taste"; it permeated his other senses as well. It was a peculiar sensation, as if his eyes could see "sweetness" and his ears could hear "sweetness"...

Upon swallowing a Chaotic Yuan Fruit, Shen Mo felt the True Yuan within his body rapidly becoming purer and more concentrated at an astonishing rate.

This transformation continued for the time it takes to brew a cup of tea before gradually slowing.

The pale golden Mana in his Dantian Spirit Sea shifted to a deeper, pure gold color, shimmering beautifully.

Without pausing, Shen Mo swiftly devoured the remaining two Chaotic Yuan Fruits.

Under the miraculous effects of the Chaotic Yuan Fruits, his Mana and True Yuan reached unprecedented levels of purity, like gold melted by flame.

The disciples of the Riverside Sect who cultivated the "Mixed Yuan Qi Technique" generally had milky-white True Yuan. Those with deeper cultivation would exhibit a faint golden glow.

However, Shen Mo was different. His cultivation of this technique had already reached the "Transcendence" level, only a few steps away from Extreme Perfection. Not only was his cultivation speed far superior to that of ordinary people, but the purity of his refined Mana was also unmatched.

Furthermore, the "Flawless" Skill expelled all Turbid Qi and Demonic Qi from his body, making his True Yuan exceptionally pure and uniformly pale golden.

Now, after consuming three Chaotic Yuan Fruits, his True Yuan had become extraordinarily pure and condensed to the extreme.

Even if his Realm had not increased at this moment, his combat power was somewhat stronger than before. Whether deploying magic or activating magic treasures, their effects were significantly amplified!

Of course, this state was not permanent. As Shen Mo breathed, the True Yuan in his Spirit Sea would gradually revert to a pale golden color.

Of the three—Essence, Qi, and Divinity—the "Divinity" aspect had already been refined after his experience at Golden Light Ridge.

Now, his "Qi" had also reached a considerable level...

As for the remaining "Essence," Shen Mo practiced two external magic techniques, and his vitality was comparable to that of a Class IV demonic beast, so he did not need to pursue this aspect intentionally.

Moreover, he had yet to consume the Grade V Chaotic Yuan Pill. This Elixir had comprehensive effects and could enhance the Essence, Qi, and Divinity of those who practiced the "Mixed Yuan Qi Technique" in all aspects!

Without delay, Shen Mo took out an excellent quality Chaotic Yuan Pill from the Elixir bottle he had prepared earlier and, without hesitation, popped it into his mouth.

GULP!

As the Elixir entered his abdomen, he immediately began circulating his cultivation method to refine its medicinal properties.

Moments later, Shen Mo felt his body grow intensely hot, yet his mind was exceptionally clear and refreshed.

WHOOSH!

The Qi and blood within his body surged like mighty rivers, coursing through his limbs, bones, and internal organs.

In his Mind Sea, the Scorching Sun Soul Phase ascended, shining brighter and warmer. The pure soil of Green Cloud Peak also solidified, as if it were truly about to transform into a Buddhist holy ground.

His True Yuan, already golden, lost its last hint of paleness and blazed with a radiant, pure gold brilliance!

The next instant, the three overfilled Spirit Seas could no longer contain the energy and burst open. This triggered a massive influx of nature’s Spiritual Qi, creating a powerful impact that rippled outward.

In a mere instant, the dispersed True Yuan surged back towards his Dantian.

Following that, boundless nature’s Spiritual Qi was refined into pure True Yuan, merging into this omnipresent spiritual power, which now seemed to possess an additional quality.

At that moment, Shen Mo felt his consciousness shatter, plunging him into a brief, muddled state. Then, he perceived his True Yuan beginning to contract and unify.

As this process advanced, his soul and Dao Body, intimately connected to it, also began to transform in synchrony.

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Time seemed to have passed in a fleeting moment, yet it also felt as if many years had gone by. Shen Mo had lost his perception of time’s passage, completely immersed in this transformation.

If someone were to launch a sneak attack on him at this moment, Shen Mo would be unable to react in time; even if he did not die, he would be severely injured.

Fortunately, the Jade Pool Dungeon was relatively safe; aside from the Flower Fairy, there were no other individuals present.

For safety’s sake, prior to this breakthrough attempt, Shen Mo had also used a Prohibition Talisman to suppress the Soul Refining Flag. A complete severing of the connection was impossible, but this could largely prevent the Demon Soul within the flag from launching a backlash during his breakthrough.

Memories from past and present lives, insights from his cultivation methods, comprehension of the myriad things in the world, perspectives and emotions from diverse experiences—all sorts of realizations flooded his mind. Yet, Shen Mo’s Path Heart remained steadfast as he calmly observed the gathering storm!

Soon, these experiences and insights became nourishment for his soul, rendering it more translucent and substantial.

At the same time, it became increasingly harmonious with his Essence and Qi.

If he harbored the slightest obsession now, it would manifest as a Heart Demon at this critical juncture, damaging his Path Heart and hindering his formation of the Golden Core!

Fortunately, the greatest resentment in Shen Mo’s heart had been vented at Golden Light Ridge. Any other lingering issues were far too weak to coalesce into a Heart Demon.

Every part of his Dao Body—every inch of Flesh and Blood, every drop of marrow, every fiber of muscle, every strand of meridian—underwent a miraculous transformation. It was as if each part became intimately connected with his Mana and True Yuan, collectively driving the formation of the Golden Core.

Within the Dantian, the gold-colored True Yuan, coalescing towards unity, resembled the flames within a cauldron, exhibiting a state of chaotic ebullition.

Shen Mo’s Dantian itself was like an exceptional alchemy cauldron.

Within it, his transforming Essence, Qi, and Divinity were akin to spiritual medicines being rendered into a medicinal elixir by alchemical flames. They seemed formless and intangible, yet they were intertwining and fusing!

Having reached this stage, Shen Mo knew what to do without needing to consult the jade slips containing the insights of his sect’s seniors.

His goal was to refine his entire cultivation level into an Elixir. This differed from ancient cultivators who entrusted their Dao fruit to an External Core; he aimed to directly achieve the Golden Core Dao fruit.

Essence, Qi, and Divinity have all transformed to the extreme—form! Shen Mo commanded silently in his heart.

As this thought arose, the golden Mana and True Yuan roiled even more violently. The formless entities carried within were continuously condensed and unified by the searing flames of True Yuan.

BOOM! RUMBLE!

Muffled, thunder-like rumbles echoed from within his body.

Accompanying the thunder, Shen Mo even perceived flashes of ’lightning’ striking down, along with the ceaseless howling of gales and torrential rain.

This was not occurring in the outside world, nor was it a mere illusion. It was an extraordinary phenomenon accompanying the condensation of the Golden Core, existing in a state between reality and unreality. If Shen Mo dismissed it as false, the power of the wind, rain, and lightning would be sufficient to destroy his Dantian. Yet, if he regarded it as real, he could neither touch nor block it; he could only endure.

Fortunately, Shen Mo’s foundation was profound. The ’Chaotic Yuan One Qi Pill’ gradually taking form within the cauldron of his Dantian could withstand the buffeting winds, driving rain, and striking lightning. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Indeed, amidst these extraordinary phenomena, it grew increasingly harmonious, radiating bursts of golden light!

BOOM!

Shen Mo felt a jolt to his consciousness, snapping him out of the chaotic, nebulous trance.

Upon introspection, he found a perfectly round, radiant golden pill within his Dantian. It emitted a golden luminescence, intimately connected to his soul and Dao Body.

A single glance revealed... it was flawless!