: The Visit from the Myriad Sounds Sect

Seeing the undisguised surprise on the two women's faces,

On Lu Jianghe's face, the ink flowed and changed like clouds and mist, seemingly containing a smile yet also a hint of sorrow, making it difficult to describe clearly.

It was merely a newly formed Yin spirit.

When one truly condenses the Yang Spirit, that is the great supernatural power that allows one to enter the inner sanctum.

This is also the fundamental origin of those who readily manifest countless celestial bodies of Dharma form.

That kind of realm can truly be called profound and unfathomable.

When they gather, they take shape; when they disperse, they become mist.

Yin spirits are unpredictable, and if ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators are in prolonged contact with them, they will inevitably be affected by their cold and yin nature, causing damage to their bodies.

This was beyond Lu Jianghe's control; it was due to the inherent nature of the Yin spirit.

The ink-wash-like phantom flashed by, like dew evaporating in the sunlight, and instantly reassembled in the pavilion on the other side, revealing its form once more.

"Senior Lu, how long will your seclusion last?"

Yan Ruyan gazed at the mysterious and unpredictable "being" before her, her eyes sparkling with an irrepressible curiosity and eagerness.

Such a miraculous transformation of a split soul into human form was something she had never heard of in her life.

Having successfully formed his core, he felt that his destiny had changed dramatically, and his mindset had broadened considerably.

However, witnessing such supernatural power now, she was even more shocked. The level and methods of this senior were far beyond what she could fathom or measure with "common sense".

Lu Jianghe's Yin spirit paused slightly, as if sensing the condition of his physical body.

A moment later, a hint of "helplessness" seemed to appear on his face, which was etched with ink-like strokes.

This being is currently refining the 'Water Pill' formed from the last two eighth-order water-attribute demon cores.

It took more than six years to refine all the demon cores he had previously obtained.

Nourishing the dantian, honing one's strength, and cultivating the body are not tasks that can be accomplished overnight.

Upon careful consideration, it will still take several years before he can truly achieve success and emerge from seclusion.

"It may take more than ten years, or it may be as short as two or three years. The time is uncertain."

When Lu Jianghe, this Yin spirit with flowing ink-wash style, uttered these words, his illusory face, with its cloud-like expression, revealed a look that was almost one of being amused by anger.

His true form is indeed still trapped in the Golden Core realm at this moment.

The cost of condensing this Yin spirit far exceeded expectations.

Instead of making any steady progress, the foundation of his cultivation level not only failed to advance, but instead seemed to be dragged along by invisible chains, stagnating in place.

Fortunately, it wasn't all for nothing.

"Now that you two have emerged from seclusion and made progress, there is no need to be confined to this small cave. I will say it again: whether in Tianxing City or elsewhere, you can do whatever you want. Although my true self cannot emerge from seclusion for the time being, this Yin spirit is not something made of paper."

His ink-wash figure moved about, his gaze seemingly falling on Xin Ruyin and Yan Ruyan respectively, his voice carrying Lu Jianghe's unique indifference.

The almost reassuring promise from a Nascent Soul stage cultivator warmed the hearts of both Xin Ruyin and Yan Ruyan.

At this moment, the former finally understood why the latter was so obsessed with breaking through to the next realm.

Lu Jianghe's attitude towards them also stirred something within her.

Originally forced to come, Yan Ruyan harbored a deep resentment deep in her heart.

However, at this moment, successfully forming the core felt like opening a new window. With a clear and open mind, the fear he once felt towards the Nascent Soul cultivator in front of him had faded somewhat.

No matter how subtle or complex their feelings may be.

Lu Jianghe always treated them as juniors, and very promising ones at that...

After saying this, the spirit completely dissipated.

Xin Ruyin and Yan Ruyan seemed to want to say something more, but in the end they hesitated and swallowed back the words that were about to come out.

The two looked at each other and saw in each other's eyes a trace of unspoken melancholy and a deep shock.

"The Yin Spirit..."

Yan Ruyan murmured softly, her fingertips still seeming to retain the icy touch she had just felt when she came close.

Gathering and parting are at one's own discretion, disregarding prohibitions, and speaking as usual...

Is this the manifestation of a higher level of realm?

Unlike the legendary separation of the nascent soul from the body, the second primordial spirit seems to be different...

A few more days passed.

Although Yan Ruyan had become a Core Formation cultivator, she was still unable to shake off her girlish and unrestrained nature. Having been in seclusion for a long time, she inevitably felt bored.

In addition, having just achieved a certain level of cultivation, he no longer needed to worry about breaking through in the short term. He couldn't suppress his excitement to relax and see a wider world, and he was quite impatient to endure the loneliness of cultivating in his cave.

On this day, Yan Ruyan was leaning on the railing in the Xieshan Pavilion, gazing into the distance, lost in thought at the swirling clouds and shadows outside the cave's protective barrier.

Suddenly, a slight ripple emanated from the protective array light barrier surrounding the cave.

Immediately afterwards, a stream of light passed through the restriction and transformed into a floating communication jade talisman, which came to rest steadily under the eaves of the pavilion, trembling slightly and emitting a soft halo.

Almost simultaneously, two figures, riding on beams of light, landed outside the mountain path leading to the cave entrance.

Through layers of shimmering, translucent light barriers, one could vaguely make out two cultivators, a man and a woman.

The two men stood respectfully with their hands clasped, their gazes fixed on the depths of the cave, seemingly awaiting a response while also displaying a degree of caution.

The man appeared to be middle-aged, with an upright posture and a composed demeanor.

The woman had a graceful and elegant appearance, and her dark blue dress was open, revealing a patch of snow-white skin that was faintly visible, trembling and seemingly about to burst forth, difficult to grasp.

Both of them concealed their auras, revealing themselves to be Core Formation cultivators.

At the same time, they adopted an extremely humble posture.

Yan Ruyan captured the floating communication jade talisman.

As my divine sense probed in, a gentle yet respectful male voice rang out.

"I am Wang Heng, the sect leader of Miaoyin Sect, and my wife Zhou Yuan. We have taken the liberty of visiting your cave abode, senior. We have heard that someone under your tutelage has successfully formed their core, so we have prepared a small gift to offer our congratulations. We earnestly hope that you will grant us a brief audience."

After listening, Yan Ruyan seemed to be deep in thought, and raised her hand to send out a talisman light towards the depths of the pavilion.

A moment later, Xin Ruyin arrived.

"The Myriad Sounds Sect? I remember receiving their transmission talismans before."

Yan Ruyan nodded, her fingertips tracing the smooth jade talisman. "It is indeed true. Shall we meet or not?"

Xin Ruyin pondered for a moment: "They've clearly come for Senior Lu, so it's not appropriate for us to refuse them outright. Perhaps... we should meet them first and find out their intentions?"

"My sister is right."

To be able to establish a sect in Tianxing City, one must have considerable resources and influence.

Xin Ruyin raised her hand and made a hand seal. Before long, the several layers of light screens surrounding the cave rippled out like water, revealing the entrance to the path.

The couple, Wang Heng and Zhou Yuan, who were waiting outside, became even more respectful when they saw the barrier opened. They exchanged a glance and saw a hint of joy and caution in each other's eyes.

The two tidied themselves up before stepping onto the stone steps with steady steps.

As you walk up the corridor, you will see two stunningly beautiful women standing quietly in the pavilion.

The Wang couple's gazes swept over the two women; one was at the Foundation Establishment stage, and the other at the Core Formation stage.

That Core Formation female cultivator had a deep and serene aura, and her inner charm was profound. She must be the one who triggered the spiritual energy tide a few days ago and broke through to the next realm.