294: Chapter 294 Congratulations to Uncle-Master Hu on the Success of His Pill Refining

Qin Changsheng grasped the long sword, and the power of the [Enhancement] trait instantly imbued it, while a stream of information appeared in Qin Changsheng's mind.

"It requires one thousand Spirit Stones to enhance this Magical Artifact to a mysterious grade low grade Magical Artifact."

Qin Changsheng waved his hand, and one thousand Spirit Stones appeared on the table.

"Begin Enhancement." Qin Changsheng thought silently, activating the [Enhancement] trait. The Spirit Stones before him instantly transformed into streams of Spiritual Qi, which flowed along his arm and surged into the Earth-Grade long sword.

The long sword shimmered with Spiritual Qi, its aura gradually becoming majestic. The luster of the sword body grew increasingly radiant, and the patterns on its surface became more profound. Clearly, its grade was steadily rising.

Qin Changsheng could clearly feel the power of the long sword continuously strengthening, the Speed of Spiritual Power conduction becoming faster and faster, and its compatibility with him rising simultaneously.

He understood in his heart that as long as he was willing to invest enough Spirit Stones, this long sword could become an Earth-Grade, or even a Heaven-Grade Magical Artifact.

A moment later, the Spirit Stones before him were exhausted, and this High Grade Yellow-Grade Magical Artifact had become a mysterious grade low grade Magical Artifact.

Looking at the long sword in his hand, Qin Changsheng's eyes were full of joy.

Immediately after, Qin Changsheng took out a Dragon Abyss Sword.

This Dragon Abyss Sword was Qin Changsheng's Lifebound Treasure. Although Qin Changsheng had nurtured it with his Divine Sense for many years, it was still Earth-Grade Medium Grade.

To increase the grade of this Dragon Abyss Sword, it would take at least several decades.

Just as Qin Changsheng activated the Golden Trait for Enhancement, a piece of information appeared in his mind.

"Five million Spirit Stones!"

Qin Changsheng began to calculate in his mind.

Enhancing one Lifebound Treasure Dragon Abyss Sword to Earth-Grade High Grade; then, enhancing ten to Earth-Grade High Grade would require at least fifty million Spirit Stones.

The next instant, Qin Changsheng picked up the Heaven-Grade Medium Grade Magical Artifact, the dongtian pearl.

"Two hundred million Spirit Stones!" Qin Changsheng shook his head slightly.

He discovered that enhancing the Heaven-Grade Medium Grade Magical Artifact, the dongtian pearl, required two hundred million Spirit Stones.

Qin Changsheng waved his hand, and the spirit suppressing pearl appeared in his hand.

"Fifty million Spirit Stones!" Qin Changsheng shook his head once again.

He discovered that enhancing the spirit suppressing pearl from Earth-Grade High Grade to a Heaven-Grade Low Grade Magical Artifact required fifty million Spirit Stones.

Although Qin Changsheng had obtained many Spirit Stones over these years,

it was impossible for him to have that many Spirit Stones.

Unless he robbed the Yao Race's treasury once more.

After checking everything and feeling that there were no omissions, Qin Changsheng let Hu Nan walk out.

At this moment, outside Hu Nan's Immortal Cave, it was already bustling with noise. Countless Sect Disciples, deacons, and even several Inner Sect Elders had gathered, all having heard the news. They stood quietly in front of the Immortal Cave gate, gazing intensely at the tightly closed door, their expressions varied but all carrying a trace of anticipation and awe.

A moment later, the Immortal Cave gate slowly opened, and Hu Nan walked out from inside.

He was dressed in a set of purple attire, and the aura of the Golden Core Early Stage around him was steady and majestic, commanding respect without anger.

As soon as Hu Nan walked out of the Immortal Cave, the entire scene instantly quieted down. All gazes focused squarely on him, with various emotions intertwined in their eyes.

Some Disciples' eyes were full of envy, envying that he had broken through to the Golden Core at such a young age, becoming the backbone of the Sect;

Some deacons and Elders had admiration in their eyes, admiring that he had broken through the shackles of Aptitude, taking less than twenty years to break through from Foundation Establishment to Golden Core, rewriting his own destiny;

There were also many people whose eyes were full of confusion and doubt, not understanding how that person, who had low Aptitude back then, could have such an astonishing transformation, and wondering what kind of secret he was hiding.

After a brief silence, among the crowd, an Outer Sect Elder took a step forward, bowed slightly to Hu Nan, and said in a respectful and solemn tone: "Congratulations to Martial Uncle Hu for successfully breaking through to the Golden Core and joining the ranks of Golden Core Cultivators. This is truly the fortune of our Heavenly Sword Sect!"

With the Elder taking the lead, everyone reacted, one after another bowing and cupping their hands towards Hu Nan, congratulating him in unison:

"Congratulations to Martial Uncle Hu on Golden Core formation! Congratulations to Martial Uncle Hu on breaking through to the Golden Core!"

"Congratulations to Martial Uncle Hu on adding another five hundred years to your Lifespan!"

Amidst the rising and falling sounds of congratulations, Hu Nan's expression was indifferent. His gaze slowly swept across the crowd, his eyes calm and waveless, without the slightest hint of arrogance or ostentation.

Wherever his gaze passed, everyone lowered their heads, their expressions respectful, not daring to meet his eyes.

Golden Core Cultivators and Foundation Establishment Cultivators were already worlds apart. Hu Nan's current status and strength were already worthy of their bowing and respectful welcome.

Far away in the Cave-Heaven Blessed Land, Qin Changsheng's true body sat cross-legged on a prayer mat. Through Hu Nan's senses, he felt everything outside the Immortal Cave, and a thousand emotions suddenly surged in his heart. Scenes from the past slowly emerged in his mind like a tide, so clear that it felt as if it were only yesterday.

He remembered when he first stepped into the Heavenly Sword Sect, his Aptitude was mediocre, he had no background, and within the Sect, no one thought highly of him. Even Utility Disciples dared to mock him.

At that time, he had nothing and could only endure silently. In corners where no one paid attention, he cultivated desperately, just to have a place for himself within this Sect.

Later, he became a Utility Disciple, doing the most bitter and tiring work every day, managing the Sect's spirit fields and miscellaneous tasks. Disciples within the Sect, and even some deacons, despised him extremely, frequently scolding and bullying him, treating him as an ant. No one had ever looked at him properly, and no one believed that this inconspicuous Utility Disciple could have any great achievements in the future.

Later still, relying on unremitting efforts, he became an Outer Sect Disciple. He thought he could get rid of the humiliation of the past, but those Sect Disciples still did not look at him properly, still treating him as a mediocre person, believing that he was just lucky to have barely broken through.

Even when he won the championship in the Outer Sect Grand Competition and crushed all Outer Sect Disciples, people were still unwilling to acknowledge his strength, discussing that he had just had a stroke of luck and won by chance.

Even when he broke through to Foundation Establishment, everyone in the Sect, including the Sect Head Xuanyangzi at that time, asserted that his Aptitude was insufficient and his Spiritual Root was limited, and that the highest he could reach in this life was the Foundation Establishment Realm, and he would never be able to break through to the Golden Core and become a Golden Core Cultivator.

Those gazes of mockery, doubt, and contempt were like needles piercing his heart, but they also became the driving force for his continuous progress.

But now, he had successfully broken through to the Golden Core, condensed a rare red Golden Core, and become a true Golden Core Cultivator.

Those who once despised him, bullied him, and mocked him now all lowered their heads, bowing to him with respectful faces, their mouths full of congratulations.

The contrast before and after was so great, how could it not make him feel emotional?

Qin Changsheng gently closed his eyes, his heart feeling both relief and emotion, along with a trace of imperceptible determination.

He knew that today's glory and respect did not come out of thin air, but were exchanged for his day-after-day efforts, repeated persistence, and the assistance of the Heavenly Dao Trait.

Those past humiliations and contempt had already become the past. From now on, he was no longer that mediocre Disciple who could be bullied by anyone and ignored by all, but a Golden Core Cultivator of the Heavenly Sword Sect, a powerhouse who could stand firm in the Cultivation world and protect what he wanted to protect.

Outside the Immortal Cave, the sounds of congratulations still echoed ceaselessly. Hu Nan's expression was indifferent as he slowly raised his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.

"Thank you all for your congratulations, fellow Disciples and Elders. I, Hu, do not deserve such praise."

As his voice fell, the entire scene quieted down again. Everyone raised their heads, gazing respectfully at Hu Nan, waiting for what he would say next.

Hu Nan's gaze slowly swept across the crowd, his tone peaceful, without the slightest arrogance of a Golden Core Cultivator: "My ability to break through to the Golden Core is partly due to my own efforts, but it also cannot be separated from the nourishment of the Sect and the unintentional help of all my fellow Disciples. Today, upon Golden Core formation, I have nothing to repay you with. I am willing to share my Cultivation insights at the Sect plaza in ten days, hoping to contribute a meager effort to the Cultivation of all fellow Disciples."

"What? Martial Uncle Hu is going to share his Cultivation insights?"

"That's great! Martial Uncle Hu is a Golden Core Cultivator; his Cultivation insights must contain the profound truths of the Dao and can give us great inspiration!"

"With Martial Uncle Hu's insights, I estimate I can break through!"

As soon as Hu Nan's voice fell, the entire scene instantly boiled over. The originally respectful expressions were all stained with intense joy, and their eyes were full of anticipation.

In the Cultivation world, the Cultivation insights of a Golden Core Cultivator were extremely precious, and ordinary Disciples had no chance to come into contact with them at all. Especially for a Cultivator like Hu Nan who had broken through the shackles of Aptitude and quickly reached the Golden Core, his insights could answer the confusion of many Cultivators on their Cultivation path, and even guide everyone to break through their Bottlenecks. How could everyone not be happy about such an Opportunity?