bookbashuk Chapter 374 Gathering
Chapter 374 Gathering
In just one day, Zhang Lingyu arrived at the gate of Yuguang Pavilion.
"This time, I'm determined to collect all the materials for my natal magic weapon!"
Before stepping into the council hall, he couldn't help but glance in the direction of the Hall of Merit.
Besides the spiritual materials needed to exchange for one's natal magic weapon, some pills for daily cultivation are also essential, and one also needs a defensive magic weapon.
After the turmoil ended, Yue Yi secretly went elsewhere to break through his cultivation level. According to the agreement, once he broke through, the Spirit Puppet Myriad Transformations Box would be returned to its rightful owner.
Without this magic weapon, one must be extremely careful when engaging in magical battles.
Fortunately, the chaos in the southeastern cultivation world allowed him to profit greatly, as he killed two demon kings and a Golden Core demon cultivator in succession, and his wealth was comparable to that of an ordinary late-stage Golden Core cultivator.
Just by taking out a single demon core, one might be able to exchange it for a decent defensive magic weapon.
He was silently calculating in his mind when he unknowingly walked into the council hall.
The room was bustling with noise, but the atmosphere lacked the joy of victory. Instead, everyone sighed and looked worried.
"Alas, in this great battle, my family lost sixteen Foundation Establishment cultivators and over six hundred Qi Refining cultivators. When will we ever be able to recover our strength!"
"Who can argue with that? My most beloved grandson also perished in the jaws of that monster."
"You're all lucky. With the fall of Yanxing County Pass, countless powerful families and sects were wiped out, but at least you still have people..."
"Indeed, this great battle caused immense losses to various families in Zhao. Not to mention those at the Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining stages, more than thirty Golden Core cultivators alone perished..." Hearing this, Zhang Lingyu's heart sank.
Putting aside other things, didn't the Zhang family itself lose nine Foundation Establishment cultivators?
This also includes Zhang Yuanyi, the pillar of the family.
The family had risen to the status of a Golden Core Immortal Clan, and should have been enjoying a period of rapid development, but then the Southeast Immortal Cultivation World descended into chaos, and they were suddenly reduced to their original state.
Don't be fooled by the fact that the family now has two Golden Core cultivators; Foundation Establishment cultivators are still the backbone of the family. Every Golden Core Immortal Clan member would be embarrassed to admit if they didn't have at least thirty Foundation Establishment cultivators under their command.
After Zhang Lingyu entered, all the Golden Core cultivators in the hall gathered around this young man.
"He is Zhang Lingyu... He's so young, I've never heard of him before."
"It is said that he comes from a small family and is about the same age as the peak master of Xiaoyun Peak. Although he has just broken through, his strength is not weak. He has made a lot of contributions this time."
Apart from Xuan Shui Zhenren and Song Siyu, who had fought alongside the demons in the north, and a few others who went forward to greet them, the rest of the group continued to whisper among themselves.
"Fellow Daoist Yuyao!"
Just after Zhang Lingyu finished greeting Xuan Shui Zhenren, a hearty laugh came from the side.
He turned his head to look, and saw that the speaker was an old man dressed in the robes of an elder of the Jade Light Pavilion. He was smiling, but there was an aura of authority about him.
This person was no stranger; he was none other than Xuanhao Zhenren, the patriarch of the Li family of Yuhu.
"Lingyu greets Senior Xuanhao!"
Although his family had been a vassal of the Li family, Master Xuanhao had helped him a lot. Not to mention the marriage alliance between the two families, just take the recipe for the Water Moon Divine Elixir. Without it, it would have taken him a lot of effort to overcome the tribulation of inner demons.
Zhang Lingyu was still very grateful to him, and bowed, saying, "Congratulations, Senior."
Although the Xuanhao Zhenren in front of him was somewhat weak and unstable due to some injuries, his late-stage Golden Core cultivation was genuine.
Clearly, the demon core of that Black Cloud Poison Dragon had brought him great benefits.
It's not just about cultivation level, but also about family background.
For centuries, the Li, Du, and Huang families of Yuhu County had been secretly fighting each other. After the news that the Huang family had secretly sided with the Chu Kingdom was exposed, Jin Dan was killed and the entire clan became prisoners.
With Xuanhao Zhenren, a cultivator at the late stage of the Golden Core realm, backing them up, the Li family will soon be able to devour the vacated Huang family territory completely.
At that time, not only will they dominate Yuhu County, but they will also be able to rank among the top-tier Golden Elixir forces in Zhao.
Congratulations to you both!
The old man was in a very good mood, his face beaming with smiles: "Fellow Daoist Yuyao has achieved the Golden Core stage, so we are of the same generation. There's no need to call me senior, just call me fellow Daoist."
"Alas, I have only just broken through to the Golden Core stage, how can I be compared with you, senior? Besides, just call me Lingyu. Our families are related by marriage, so it's a bit awkward to use your Daoist title."
"Haha, Lingyu is right, then I'll just call him that directly."
Master Xuanhao nodded slightly and continued, "Our two families are related by marriage. When you broke through to the Golden Core stage, the Great Chaos had already begun. After you return, I will have the Li family prepare generous gifts and personally pay them a visit."
Master Xuanhao believed that Zhang Lingyu had a high probability of breaking through, but he did not expect it to happen so quickly.
My first reaction was joy.
I have provided a lot of help to him on his spiritual path, and our families have become in-laws. With this friendship, he will definitely be a great help in the future.
However, after the joy came regret. Zhang Lingyu was not Song Siyu. She had a good master who prepared all kinds of magical treasures as soon as she broke through.
A Golden Core cultivator from a first-tier Foundation Establishment family, who had just broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, encountered the great chaos sweeping across the southeastern cultivation world, and the risk of perishing was simply too great.
He thought his investment had failed, but Zhang Lingyu not only survived, but also made many contributions.
"Then thank you very much, senior." Zhang Lingyu nodded with a smile.
According to custom, cultivators hold a celebration after breaking through to a higher realm.
Zhang Lingyu had already held one when he was in the Foundation Establishment stage, and it was also essential for those in the Golden Core stage. He originally planned to hold one after the great chaos ended.
In the past, many families and sects would have traveled thousands of miles to attend his Golden Core ceremony, which was held by a Foundation Establishment family.
It's different now.
His reputation gradually spread through these one or two battles, and when the time came, those who were completely unwilling to come came with the intention of making friends and currying favor.
Then there will be another considerable income.
"Lingyu, let me introduce you to a few fellow cultivators..."
After exchanging pleasantries, Master Xuanhao warmly led Zhang Lingyu to introduce her to the many Golden Core cultivators one by one: "Lingyu, this is Master Xuanli from our sect, and this is Master Feng, the patriarch of the Cuiling Sect in Cangshan County."
"Greetings, esteemed seniors!"
Zhang Lingyu did not refuse and greeted each person.
As the saying goes, each level of cultivation corresponds to a certain circle; the higher the cultivation level, the smaller the circle.
Ultimately, aren't there only so many Golden Core families and sects in the entire Zhao Kingdom, or rather, within the influence and sphere of influence of the Jade Light Pavilion?
Since we'll inevitably run into each other again in the future, it won't be so awkward to ask for favors or discuss philosophical topics with others.
After all, once you reach the Golden Core stage, it's often difficult to find things that are truly suitable for you on the market. You either have to buy them from powerful forces or exchange them with others.
This is where the importance of your network becomes apparent.
After Zhang Lingyu became acquainted with all the Golden Core cultivators present, the noise in the hall gradually subsided.
Before long, the three people slowly entered the main hall.
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