209: Golden Core Tribulation, terrifying pressure

The Spirit Concentration Pill's ability to provide enough energy to Breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage was secondary; its primary benefit was its 'Spirit Gathering' effect.

What is 'Spirit Gathering'?

It means strengthening the Divine Soul, elevating the Divine Soul to a new height, making it more condensed.

For a Foundation Establishment Stage Great Perfection Cultivator to advance to the Golden Core Early Stage, the most difficult hurdle is the test of the Heart Demon.

If one fails the Heart Demon's test, it is highly likely they will become mentally unsound, completely losing their consciousness.

Therefore, Core Formation is not simply a retreat to the original Realm if it fails; it is very likely a life-and-death test.

Lin Yongmao was not afraid of the Heart Demon's test, because his Divine Soul was strong enough, strong enough to rival a Golden Core Late Stage Cultivator.

As the Spirit Concentration Pill's medicinal power was completely refined, Lin Yongmao felt the spiritual energy within him fill all his Meridians, becoming warm and cool.

His mind also became exceptionally clear at this moment.

Countless memories began to flood his mind.

Lin Yongmao murmured, "Is this how the Heart Demon manifests?"

Many of them were painful memories, even memories from his previous life.

However, Lin Yongmao's Dao Heart was stable now, so he would not be affected by his previous life's memories; at most, they would cause a slight emotional fluctuation.

This slight emotional fluctuation was quickly suppressed by him.

Memories were quickly replaced by dreams; whatever Lin Yongmao wanted, it appeared in his mind.

Instant ascension, peerless Cultivation, stunning beauties, infinite resources...

In the illusion, Lin Yongmao seemed to become an earthly emperor, getting whatever he desired.

Lin Yongmao let out a sigh of relief. Thankfully, his Divine Soul was strong, allowing him to realize these were all illusions beforehand, otherwise he would have been easily misled. Weren't the things in those illusions exactly what he needed?

After enduring the Heart Demon's test, came the transformation of spiritual energy's form.

The original liquid spiritual energy was further compressed, transforming into solid true essence. In Lin Yongmao's Dantian, a small, greenish-blue Golden Core was forming.

During his Foundation Establishment Stage, he primarily Cultivated the wood-attribute Cultivation Technique, Ku Rong Art, so his Golden Core also possessed a wood attribute.

Three hours later, the Golden Core completely stabilized, suspended in the very center of his Dantian.

"The Golden Core is complete!"

Lin Yongmao was extremely excited. In just one year and four months, he had successfully formed a Golden Core. Such a Cultivation speed was likely unmatched.

After Lin Yongmao's Golden Core was completely stable, tribulation clouds began to form in the sky; the Heavenly Tribulation was about to begin.

Lin Yongmao temporarily removed the Formation at Thousand-Pinnacle Cliff. Heavenly Tribulation cannot be resisted by external objects, and these external objects include Magical Artifacts and Formations.

If Magical Artifacts and Formations were used, not only would there be no protective effect, but it would also enhance the Heavenly Tribulation's power, which is equivalent to provoking the Heavenly Tribulation.

The tribulation clouds were still brewing, and Lin Yongmao's brows furrowed slightly.

This isn't right!

The Golden Core Stage Heavenly Tribulation couldn't possibly be this powerful. The current tribulation clouds covered the sky and obscured the sun, meaning the duration would certainly not be short, and the power would also become extremely strong.

Yongmao's Divine Sense communicated with Blood River Ancestor, who was in the blood fiend magic core. He asked, "Why is my Heavenly Tribulation so powerful? Grandpa Underwent Tribulation not long ago, and his Golden Core Stage Heavenly Tribulation was not nearly this powerful; its affected range should have been very small."

Blood River Ancestor was deep in thought, wondering what exactly was going on.

...

The thunderclouds over Thousand-Pinnacle Cliff attracted the attention of the Lin Family members.

Lin Yucheng and Han Yuying were at home taking care of little Yongqian. Seeing the thunderclouds cover most of Thousand-Pinnacle Cliff, they both became nervous.

Lin Yucheng handed little Yongqian back to Han Yuying. He said, "This should be Yongmao Undergoing Tribulation. No, I must go help him."

Han Yuying stopped Lin Yucheng with her eyes. She said, "You are just worried. Heavenly Tribulation cannot be interfered with by others. If you go, you will only make Yongmao Divided Soul. Besides, your Cultivation is only at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage! How could you possibly withstand a Golden Core Stage Heavenly Tribulation?"

Only then did Lin Yucheng stop his steps.

...

Inside Lin Yuheng's courtyard.

Lin Yuheng was originally handling Family affairs in his room, but was disturbed by the thunderclouds, so he walked out into the courtyard.

In the courtyard was also Han Yuxiu, Lin Yuheng's wife and Han Yuying's elder sister.

"What's going on?" Lin Yuheng asked without thinking as he walked out.

Han Yuxiu shook her head, her expression somewhat dazed.

She had been in a very bad state these days, unable to find the energy for anything, because Lin Yongrong had disappeared. Her most prideful son had seemingly vanished into thin air.

Aside from searching for her son, she was indifferent to everything else.

Lin Yuheng's gaze turned towards the direction covered by the tribulation clouds. This was Thousand-Pinnacle Cliff, which should be where his nephew, Yongmao, was located.

A preposterous thought appeared in his mind. He whispered, "Could it be Yongmao Undergoing Tribulation? Has he already advanced to the Golden Core Stage Cultivator?"

Han Yuxiu's eyes suddenly widened. "How is that possible?" She quickly thought of Lin Yongrong. Han Yuxiu said to her husband, "What Realm do you think Yongrong is at now? He hasn't been back for a very, very long time."

Lin Yuheng had a headache. As Lin Yongrong's father, how could he not care about Lin Yongrong? It was just that the child's Heart-Nature was truly too poor, all because he had been busy with Family affairs and neglected his discipline.

"Yongrong should already be dead. Do you still remember his strange behavior before, and suddenly becoming a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator, with white hair and an aged face...? I suspect he is already dead."

Although unwilling to admit it, Lin Yuheng still told Han Yuxiu.

Han Yuxiu's constant state was also not good; she had to face this fact.

"Impossible!" Han Yuxiu refused to believe it, tears already unconsciously sliding down her cheeks. In truth, she had thought this herself long ago.

"If the person Undergoing Tribulation really is Lin Yongmao, then do you think Lin Yongmao might have killed our Yongrong?" Han Yuxiu speculated, knowing the past conflict between Lin Yongmao and Lin Yongrong.

Although she knew Lin Yongrong was in the wrong, she had always favored her son.

Lin Yuheng took a deep breath. He had also noticed some clues. Only Lin Yongmao had the most motive, but there was no substantive evidence.

"It doesn't matter anymore. Yongmao is the hope of our Lin Family. From now on, we cannot make things difficult for him; we must treat him like our own son," Lin Yuheng said.

Whether as an elder uncle or as the Lin Family Clan Chief, he had to protect Lin Yongmao.

If Lin Yongmao was willing, he would pass the Lin Family Clan Head position to him.

...

Lin Family Ancestral Hall.

Lin Xuanbo walked out of his Immortal Cave, accompanied by Lin Xuanzhong. The two had originally been drinking and chatting together but were drawn out by the thunder.

"It's the Lightning Tribulation!" Lin Xuanbo was all too familiar with it.

Lin Xuanzhong said, "It should be Yongmao Undergoing Tribulation, right? Our Lin Family is about to produce another Golden Core Stage Cultivator!"

Lin Xuanzhong's words contained both joy and envy. He had Cultivated for over two hundred years without Core Formation, yet Lin Yongmao, at such a young age, had already advanced to the Foundation Establishment Stage.

"Strange, why is the coverage area of these thunderclouds so wide? It doesn't seem like an ordinary Golden Core Heavenly Tribulation!"

Lin Xuanzhong worried for Yongmao, "Will Yongmao be alright then?"

"It's up to him!"