Moreover, Gong Yang and he have been friends for decades; if he chooses not to go at this time, it would undoubtedly seem too inconsiderate.

What's more, he had already planned in his heart that the location for the Water Lake Rat's breakthrough to the third tier would also be set in Luoyun Immortal City.

Heading there in advance would also help make some preparations for future events.

"Then I must thank Fellow Daoist Xu for his righteous assistance!"

Upon hearing Xu Ping agree, Gong Yang was overjoyed beyond expectations, his eyes filled with gratitude, and he swiftly expressed his thanks repeatedly.

A hint of uncontainable joy also flashed in Duan Shuang's eyes.

Although the frequency of demon cultivator invasions had decreased significantly, there was still considerable danger for Foundation Establishment cultivators like them.

If Xu Ping, who could kill Fake Pill cultivators, threaten Core Formation talisman masters, and add array masters, were present, the safety of this trip would undoubtedly increase greatly.

"Fellow Daoist Gong, there's no need to be so polite."

Xu Ping waved his hand, a gentle smile appearing on his face. "As Fellow Daoist Duan said, protecting Daoist friends will greatly benefit our future efforts to reach Golden Core."

Although the frequency of demon cultivator invasions had decreased significantly, it did not mean that Thousand Leaves Mountain could rest easy.

He already had long-term plans in mind. After the Water Lake Rat successfully breaks through to the third tier, he would formally begin dispersing his cultivation.

Only in this way can he maximize the safety of himself and Thousand Leaves Mountain.

And at this moment, being able to observe the entire process of Gong Yang's breakthrough to Golden Core and accumulate valuable experience, would give him more confidence and assurance when he later protects the Water Lake Rat.

"Then, I wonder if there are any matters that need attending to on Fellow Daoist Xu's side?" Gong Yang smiled, looking at Xu Ping inquiringly.

"None."

Xu Ping decisively shook his head, speaking in a crisp and clear manner, "Everything on my end is ready; I can depart at any time!"

"There's no time like the present, let's set off now," Gong Yang suggested.

"No problem."

Xu Ping nodded without hesitation, then added, "However, I need to go back to the room to fetch some necessary items. Please wait for a moment."

As soon as he finished speaking, he got up and walked toward the direction of the cultivation chamber.

"No rush, no rush, please go ahead, Fellow Daoist Xu."

Gong Yang nodded with a smile, then stayed in the pavilion quietly waiting with Duan Shuang.

...

Cultivation Chamber.

"Six Nines Divination Skill!"

Xu Ping stood in the center of the cultivation chamber, swiftly forming hand seals with both hands.

With a soft, low chant from him, the Six Nines Divination Skill quietly began to operate.

He did not come to the cultivation chamber to actually retrieve items, but to use this technique as an extra precaution to divine whether this journey would be safe.

Buzz!

As the Six Nines Divination Skill was performed, a strange and mysterious power slowly surged within him.

In an instant, Xu Ping felt as if his soul was gently floating away from his body, lightly leaving the confines of his flesh.

His vision began to widen immensely, no longer limited to the small cultivation chamber.

The surrounding walls, tables, and chairs gradually blurred, replaced by an endless, boundless world.

In this wondrous state, the concept of time became indistinct.

Xu Ping could no longer feel the passage of time; the rotation of sun, moon, and stars, the alternation of day and night, all ceased to exist around him.

It was as if he was in a realm detached from time and space, where it seemed as though only a second had passed, yet also as if he had already experienced a millennium.

In a daze, a faintly visible "Auspicious" character, like a star twinkling in the night sky, slowly emerged in his heart.

"Auspicious!"

Xu Ping promptly awoke from that wondrous state; the strange feeling of merging with the heavens and the earth disappeared swiftly like light smoke.

He opened his eyes sharply, finding himself still standing in the center of the cultivation chamber.

Everything around him was as familiar as ever; the strange experience just now seemed only like an illusory dream, but the distinct "Auspicious" character in his heart was incomparably real.

Having experienced divination before, Xu Ping was not surprised by the sudden coming and going of this strange experience.

And this auspicious omen dispelled the last strand of worry in his heart.

This meant that the journey to Luoyun Immortal City was unlikely to encounter any fatal danger.

Although this divination cost him ten days of his lifespan, compared to his lengthy lifespan, this loss was insignificant.

"Shall I divine the success rate of Gong Yang's breakthrough to Golden Core?" This thought quietly arose in Xu Ping's mind.

He thought, if he could accurately divine the success rate of Gong Yang's breakthrough to Golden Core,

it would surely provide substantial assistance and reference not only for the Water Lake Rat's breakthrough to the third tier but also for his own future attempt to reach Golden Core.

Little did he know, just as this thought arose, an indescribable, mysterious premonition descended upon him.

Bang!

A deafening, thunderous explosion seemed to erupt directly in the depths of his Sea of Consciousness.

In an instant, Xu Ping's face turned ashen, pale as paper.

Fortunately, this terrifying scene lasted only for a very brief moment, and that mysterious premonition quickly vanished without a trace.

As if the thundering, earth-shaking explosion had never occurred in his Sea of Consciousness.

"Huff, huff, huff..."

"This matter of breaking through to the Golden Core... cannot be divined!"

Xu Ping took deep, heavy breaths, large beads of sweat continuously rolling down from his forehead.

That earlier experience should be some kind of warning!

Breaking through to the Golden Core is already defying the heavens; divination is akin to stealing the mandate of heaven.

If he were to persist obstinately and continue probing so recklessly, even with his near-millennial lifespan, it would likely be consumed completely without him realizing it!

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