312: Chapter 312 Golden Core Ninth Level

At that time, Gu Changan naively thought that the Treasure Pavilion had its own Alchemist, which is why they had such a large inventory.

But thinking about it now, it might be much more than that!

The main ingredients for the seven types of nascent soul forming pill—the flesh fungus spirit fetus, ten-thousand-year spiritual milk, and earth vein dragon marrow—are relatively easy to obtain.

They are not controlled by major powers!

But the nascent soul fruit, soul nurturing wood heart, undying lotus heart, and immaculate fruit—those are held by others!

Since the Treasure Pavilion had seven or eight nascent soul fruits in stock,

Then these three major powers must also have their own stock!

If not seven or eight, they must have at least two or three!

Gu Changan's mind immediately became active.

Before, he had always focused on finding the main ingredients for the nascent soul forming pill, either to refine it himself!

Or to exchange for it at the Treasure Pavilion!

But now he could just rob them!

The targets he could rob included the Treasure Pavilion, the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sect, the Corpse Refining Sect, and the Buddhist-Daoist Monastery!

The Treasure Pavilion was too powerful, and the Buddhist-Daoist Monastery was also difficult to provoke.

Only the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sect and the Corpse Refining Sect would be easier to act against.

But both of those Sects were guarded by Nascent Soul Ancestors.

Gu Changan's plan immediately changed.

If he could obtain the nascent soul forming pill from these two Sects, then he wouldn't need the main ingredients for the nascent soul forming pill at all.

If he couldn't obtain it, then he would have to start by finding the main ingredients for the nascent soul forming pill.

He would refine it himself then, or go exchange for it!

After Gu Changan understood the key point, he began to inquire about the next task: "What about the descendant of Old Man Corpse Mountain from the Corpse Refining Sect?"

Shadow Dust Pavilion scout: "The two sons at the Golden Core Stage are difficult to deal with, but the two grandsons at the Foundation Establishment Stage have already been controlled!"

Gu Changan unconsciously nodded: "Good!"

"I will deal with the two sons at the Golden Core Stage when I return. Let's stop here for now!"

Shadow Dust Pavilion scout: "Senior, do you have any other instructions?"

Gu Changan thought for a moment: "Pay close attention to information regarding the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sect and the Corpse Refining Sect!"

"I will need it when I come out of seclusion!"

Shadow Dust Pavilion scout: "I will relay your meaning to the Hall Master!"

Gu Changan calmed down considerably, after all, one must eat one bite at a time.

He returned to his place of seclusion,

planning to break through to the Late Stage of the Golden Core Stage or the Peak of the Golden Core Stage in one go.

Then he would have some confidence facing Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators!

One month later, he broke through to the 7th layer of the Golden Core Stage, and his Divine Sense broke through to 7 times that of a normal Golden Core Cultivator!

One month later, he broke through to the 8th layer of the Golden Core Stage, and his Divine Sense broke through to 8 times that of a normal Golden Core Cultivator!

One month later, he broke through to the 9th layer of the Golden Core Stage, and his Divine Sense broke through to 9 times that of a normal Golden Core Cultivator!

Steady progress, no need to rush.

Gu Changan stopped. Unless he could achieve the Divine Sense of the Nascent Soul Stage,

his strength would not see much improvement in the short term!

It was time to execute the next plan.

Gu Changan first arrived at the small city and sent a message through the Shadow Dust Pavilion scout.

He told the strategist to prepare, as he planned to return in a few days.

At the same time, he learned that the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sect and the Corpse Refining Sect had not undergone any major changes in the short term.

However, the warrant for Gu Changan's arrest had not been withdrawn; instead, it was intensifying.

Some Cultivators had already started searching for Gu Changan's whereabouts to commit arson, killing, looting, and pillaging.

But the higher-level Cultivators turned a blind eye,

causing the matter to continuously ferment!

After understanding the situation, Gu Changan fell silent for a moment.

The strategist also responded quickly: "Senior! Everything is ready!"

"We are just waiting for Senior's return!"

"Senior can go directly to the territory of the Corpse Refining Sect, where Shadow Dust Pavilion Disciples will meet you."

Gu Changan only replied: "Good!"

He trusted the strategist's arrangements completely, after all, he had promised the strategist help in forming a Golden Core!

To avoid attracting attention, he only released a top-grade Magical Artifact flying boat.

When he was close, he switched to traveling by ordinary escape light.

After several days of travel, he finally arrived at the territory of the Corpse Refining Sect.

A small city appeared before his eyes; this was the core area of the Corpse Refining Sect.

However, the entire city was filled with all sorts of coffins, and even the open ground outside the city walls was piled high with dense coffins.

It seemed these people were refining corpses, and these Refined Corpses could not be kept in a Storage Pouch.

After all, they also needed to absorb various Yin Qi to slowly improve their strength!

Gu Changan shielded his senses and entered the city.

He immediately detected the location of the Shadow Dust Pavilion scout in the city.

Observing with his Golden Core Stage Divine Sense, he found the scout was actually a Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator.

Gu Changan's voice directly appeared in the scout's mind: "The Hall Master should have informed you of my arrival."

"Are you prepared?"

The Late Foundation Establishment Stage scout showed a look of terror. He was already at the Late Foundation Establishment Stage,

yet he hadn't sensed anyone approaching at all.

But he quickly reacted and replied: "Senior! We are prepared!"

Gu Changan was somewhat puzzled: "Then where are the two of them now?"

"Where should I make the move?"

"Should I just wait for them to come out?"

"Or do you need us to create an opportunity?"

The Late Foundation Establishment Stage scout replied: "Senior, no need!"

"The Cultivators of the Corpse Refining Sect are different from other Cultivators!"

"They stay inside coffins and sleep for long periods of time."

"Some will lie in the coffins together with their Refined Corpses."

"It is said this is for better Cultivation!"

"Or perhaps they are using some special Cultivation Technique inside!"

"Or maybe it's to allow their bodies to adapt to the prolonged exposure to Yin Qi!"

"In short, the specific reasons are unknown!"

Gu Changan thought of Cultivators sleeping with corpses every day and immediately felt a chill.

"So, I can make a move directly where they live?"

"Then can you guarantee that Old Man Corpse Mountain won't be alerted?"

The Late Foundation Establishment Stage scout said: "Senior, I dare not guarantee that!"

"It depends on Senior's methods!"

"But our Hall Master guaranteed that if Senior goes, it will be a sure success!"

Gu Changan smiled faintly. This strategist was truly...

He admired himself a little too much!

How could acting right under the nose of a Nascent Soul Ancestor be without risk?

Or was it that his previous boasting had been too exaggerated?

Creating the illusion that he was omnipotent?

"Then let's go!"

"Lead the way!"

The Late Foundation Establishment Stage scout said: "Senior! We were prepared long ago!"

"The servants around them have already been controlled!"

"Since Senior can sense me, they should be able to sense them too!"

Hearing this, Gu Changan quickly began sensing the core areas.

He indeed found places underground marked with the Token of the Shadow Dust Pavilion in two locations.

But there were no such Tokens in other places.

Gu Changan originally thought these were ordinary servants, the most common outer layer of the Shadow Dust Pavilion's forces.

He didn't expect them to be coordinates left for him by the strategist!

"Arrange for the strategist to come over. I will meet him after this matter is concluded!"

The Late Foundation Establishment Stage scout replied: "Senior, our Hall Master is nearby!"

"It's just that he happens to not be here right now!"

"I will ask him to wait for you to return later!"

Gu Changan nodded: "Let's do that!"