Transformed into the Sun, Moon, Stars, and Thunder Body.

Though he has yet to take that final step, in terms of sheer power, it has already reached the fourth-tier level.

Once fully unleashed, it can directly contend with a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

If paired with the Heaven-Ascending Seal, and successfully gains the upper hand, it's not an impossible scenario.

In addition, his God-slaying Treasure Gourd has had a large amount of Soul Nourishing Items invested over the past twenty years by Ji Haoyuan.

Despite having only the power for one strike, once unleashed.

Even a Nascent Soul True Monarch might suffer a significant setback, possibly even be heavily wounded.

Lastly.

This is relatively important information.

It concerns the news from the Ji Family.

After Ji Bochang consumed the Sun and Moon Spirit Spring that Ji Haoyuan had Shi Siyao bring him.

The foundation he had previously damaged has entirely recovered.

Moreover, fifteen years ago, using the Core Formation resources left by Ji Haoyuan, including the Golden Core, he successfully formed a Golden Core and overcame the Celestial Tribulation.

He successfully became a Golden Core True Man.

This makes him the Ji Family's second Golden Core True Man, apart from Ji Haoyuan.

In today's increasingly tense Cultivation Realm, this is particularly crucial.

Because twenty years ago.

True Monarch Yanfa personally visited the Endless Sea, along with the Five Elements Profound Sect's Sect Leader at the time, True Monarch Changqing, conducting an investigation.

They found nothing.

Rather, they ended up battling the True Words Sect's Sect Leader, as well as the Five Elements Demon Sect's Sect Leader.

This led to the four major sects engaging in prolonged open and covert struggle over the next twenty years.

The conflict escalated into an all-out four-sect war half a year ago.

Forcing various sects and families under their wings to be dragged into it.

Presently.

Several areas within the four sects have been affected by the flames of battle.

And the range continues to grow larger.

Yet all this has had no impact on Ji Haoyuan, who is still in closed cultivation.

At that moment, Pill Fire was burning fiercely before him.

Thick Pill Fragrance wafted throughout the entire cave dwelling he resided in.

Yes, Ji Haoyuan was currently engaged in Alchemy.

And what he was refining was not any ordinary pill, but the Nascent Soul Pill, one of the three treasures for Nascent Soul formation, using fourth-tier spiritual objects as the main material.

With the sect-provided Nascent Soul Pill Formula.

Ji Haoyuan, relying solely on his comprehension, had already pushed the refinement of the Nascent Soul Pill to its final step.

Next, he only needs to complete the final solidifying and pill collection process to truly complete the refining of this pill.

And this is no challenge for Ji Haoyuan, who has already touched the fourth-tier threshold.

When a typical fourth-tier Alchemy Master refines pills.

If their cultivation hasn't reached the Nascent Soul Realm, they need to worry about insufficient Magical Power or lack of Divine Thought.

But for the current Ji Haoyuan, none of these are issues.

Just a few months later.

A burst of dense Pill Radiance imbued with Spiritual Charm suddenly illuminated Ji Haoyuan's entire cave dwelling.

Buzz!

As Ji Haoyuan cast the final Pill Collection Technique.

The entire Alchemy Furnace suddenly emitted a buzzing sound.

Following which, a resounding clang was heard.

The lid of the Alchemy Furnace burst open with a boom.

Instantly, a Spirit Light entwined with black and white energy, exuding thick Pill Fragrance, shot out from the opened furnace lid.

Ji Haoyuan raised his hand and summoned.

Three pills, enveloped in black and white hues, resembling a vague infant shadow on the surface, were placed into a prepared emerald green jade bottle.

This jade bottle was crafted from the heartwood of a millennia-old Evergreen Spirit Tree.

Thus, it can preserve pills ranging from first-tier to fifth-tier.

Pills within the bottle will not lose any potential for medicinal decay for several hundred years.

After storing away the Alchemy Furnace before him, Ji Haoyuan did not continue to stay closed in, but directly opened the cave dwelling's restriction and stepped outside.

Outside, Ji Haoyuan sent a message.

Not long after, Miao Zixi, the steward of his Jade Spring Peak, arrived.

After not seeing each other for twenty years, Miao Zixi's cultivation had reached the peak of Foundation Establishment.

It's not surprising when you think about it.

Consider the level of cave dwelling that typical Foundation Establishment cultivators reside in.

And then consider the cave dwelling of Miao Zixi, steward of Ji Haoyuan's Jade Spring Peak.

The difference is incomparable.

"Tell me about some relatively important events from these past twenty years."

"Yes, Elder!"

Upon hearing Ji Haoyuan's inquiry, Miao Zixi promptly and respectfully responded.

She then proceeded to recount some key events she had gathered over the past twenty years to Ji Haoyuan.

First and foremost, naturally, is the war among the Demonstration Sect, Five Elements Profound Sect, True Words Sect, and Five Elements Demon Sect.

This war officially broke out half a year ago.

So far, the level of warfare has been limited to the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages.

The Golden Core True Man level has yet to formally participate.

At most, they serve as defenders, overseeing certain areas.

Which makes sense.

For a Nascent Soul major sect.

What truly supports a sect, apart from the Great True Monarchs and Nascent Soul True Monarchs, are the elders in the Golden Core Realm.

Characters of this rank generally don't enter the fray until the war reaches its middle or later stages.

Because no matter how many Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators are lost, it doesn't truly harm the foundation of a Nascent Soul major sect.

However, if too many Golden Core True Men are lost.

It would indeed undermine a sect's foundation.

Therefore.

When Golden Core True Men enter the fray, it signifies that the entire war is moving into its middle, if not late, stages.

In addition.

Senior Sister Master Binghuo, moved to a newly built high-grade third-tier Spirit Peak within the Demonstration Sect, named Miaoyu Peak, after Ji Haoyuan's half-year seclusion.

Like Ji Haoyuan, Master Binghuo, Master Lei Xia, Master Beichen, and Pei Youlan.

All of these Golden Core cultivators who emerged from the Fuya Secret Realm have entered seclusion.

Currently, apart from Ji Haoyuan, all the others are still in seclusion.

There's also news about the Beimang Mountain Range, where an Ancient Ruins is rumored to have been discovered.

Because it is not within the territory of the human race.

Combined with the Demon Race's strict information blockade.

Thus far, the human side cannot fully ascertain whether the news of Ancient Ruins emerging is true or false.

Ji Haoyuan finds some interest in this news.

Currently, he still lacks two main ingredients needed to refine the three treasures for Nascent Soul formation.

Specifically, the Nascent Soul Herb and Nascent Soul Flower.

Originally, these items could have been obtained from the Fuya Secret Realm.

But unfortunately, with the incident at the Fuya Secret Realm, those Nascent Soul spiritual objects couldn't be acquired.

If an Ancient Ruins is truly discovered in the Beimang Mountain Range, it might be worth exploring.

However, that area is ultimately the territory of the Demon Race.

If truly planning to investigate, thorough preparation is necessary.

Especially in terms of Concealing Breath and stealth, mastering a superior technique is essential.

Otherwise, if his whereabouts are exposed, it might trigger a massive Demon Beast attack.

Even attracting the attention of the Demon King, that would be very troublesome.

Even pose some significant risks.

"Additionally..."

At this moment, Miao Zixi seemed to remember something, and continued to speak to Ji Haoyuan.

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