132: Chapter 132: The Golden Elixir is divided into three grades. Liu Yiyi appears

In this slightly dull atmosphere, Wang Bin was being overcome by drowsiness, his head growing heavy.

Suddenly, a sharp pain, like a needle, pierced his Sea of Consciousness, and the star within his Sea of Consciousness trembled violently.

He instinctively cried out in pain:

“Ow!”

Immediately after, he sharply opened his eyes, his gaze full of vigilance, and quickly scanned his surroundings, only to see the strange looks from everyone around him, which brought him back to his senses.

He understood in his heart that it must have been a Senior from the Chu family who had used their Divine Sense to give him that warning.

He had been too careless; he was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, yet he had fallen asleep while listening to a speech on stage, simply because the speaker was long-winded.

He needed to change this habit. How could he progress if he didn't show respect to his superiors?

On stage, Chu Qingluan completely ignored Thirteenth Aunt's private message and continued to speak earnestly:

“Since everyone dislikes hearing common knowledge, I will now discuss some more confidential matters.

The term 'Foundation Establishment' itself gives a general idea.

The Foundation Establishment Stage is actually about building a solid Foundation for subsequent Cultivation, especially regarding the quality of the Golden Core when one Breakthroughs.

The quality of a Golden Core cultivator's Golden Core is divided into three grades: High Grade, Medium Grade, and Low Grade.

A High Grade Golden Core contains purer spiritual power, can hold a greater total amount of spiritual power, and a Golden Core cultivator with a High Grade Golden Core can even have a longer lifespan than a Golden Core cultivator with a Low Grade Golden Core.

If your accumulation during the Foundation Establishment Stage is insufficient, even if you are lucky enough to enter the Golden Core Stage, you will usually only form a Low Grade Golden Core.

The spiritual power stored in a Low Grade Golden Core, whether in quantity or purity, is far inferior to that of a High Grade Golden Core, and its abilities in combat are weaker. Most crucially,

the probability of it Breaking through to the Nascent Soul Stage is extremely small, unless one encounters a great Opportunity, which might change the situation.

Rather than gambling on such an ethereal Opportunity, it is better to solidify one's Foundation during the Foundation Establishment Stage.

After all, Cultivation resources for the Foundation Establishment Stage are easier to obtain compared to the Golden Core Stage.

Forming a Medium Grade Golden Core is relatively not too difficult. As long as during the Foundation Establishment Stage, one's Physical Body, spiritual power, and Divine Sense all reach the Perfection Realm,

and a few Golden Core spiritual items are prepared, there is a high probability of forming a Medium Grade Golden Core after successful Core Formation. Of course, if something goes wrong in between, it might also become a Low Grade Golden Core.

As for the ultimate High Grade Golden Core, that depends on talent. Golden Cores above High Grade are legendary.

Take my primary Wood Attribute Cultivation Technique, for example. One needs to comprehend the Will of Wood during the Foundation Establishment Stage, while also cultivating spiritual power, Physical Body, and Divine Sense to Perfection, to have a chance of forming a High Grade Golden Core.

What exactly is this Will of Wood? Simply put, it means that even without the control of Divine Sense or the propulsion of spiritual power, I can freely control the direction and shape of fire.”

Speaking of this, Chu Qingluan raised her hand and released a flame. The flame rapidly transformed, taking the shape of a Qingluan Bird the size of a face. Its feathers and eyes were lifelike, as if it possessed life, and it flew gracefully around Chu Qingluan.

After circling a few times, it slowly settled on Chu Qingluan’s hand. Chu Qingluan gently waved, and the fiery Qingluan Bird then dissipated.

“This is the Will of Fire. With this ability, when casting the same Fireball spell, the power I release will far exceed others.

Only by sensing fire more can one have the chance to comprehend this Will of Fire.

Of course, everyone's Spiritual Root attributes are different, so their comprehension will vary. I am unaware of the Will of other elements.

As for the preparations needed for a Foundation Establishment Breakthrough to Golden Core, everything must be meticulously prepared in advance.

For example, Medicinal Pills and Spirit Liquid for restoring spiritual power, Medicinal Pills for restoring Divine Sense, and the process of condensing and compressing spiritual power into a Golden Core in the Dantian. This process can take anywhere from a few months to several years.

During this period, one needs to continuously compress the liquid spiritual power within the body into a Golden Core, which then transforms into spiritual power.

This process is quite lengthy, so thorough preparation is essential. As for the items needed to pass the Golden Core Tribulation, those must be prepared by oneself in advance.”

Chu Qingluan revealed some of her family's secrets regarding the Golden Core Breakthrough, though naturally, many more hidden details were left unmentioned.

The Cultivators below listened with rapt attention. Wang Bin, this time, dared not show the slightest slack and listened extremely carefully. Du Juan was even more focused,

especially since they had just learned that Golden Cores were divided into High, Medium, and Low Grades, and the concept of Elemental Will.

Wang Bin secretly pondered that since he cultivated a Wood Attribute Cultivation Technique, he should theoretically be able to comprehend the Will of Wood. Unfortunately, he had never felt any such Will.

Seeing the expressions of the Cultivators below, Chu Qingluan nodded with satisfaction, then stepped down from the stage. With that, the Golden Core Grand Ceremony officially concluded.

Just then, a female Cultivator, dressed in black light gauze, gracefully ascended the stage. Her figure was enchanting, her steps seemed to ripple like waves, and her skin was faintly visible beneath the light gauze.

Her smile was captivating, and her eyes were alluring, possessing Golden Core Stage Cultivation as well.

“I am Liu Yiyi, and I am deeply honored to serve as the auctioneer for this auction.

If any of you find something you like, please don't miss out!

Many of the items being auctioned today are things that I, Liu Yiyi, have longed to possess even in my dreams, but alas...”

Many female Cultivators below, seeing this, couldn't help but curse softly:

“Fox Spirit!”

The male Cultivators, on the other hand, feasted their eyes, all sighing that this woman was truly a peerless beauty.

Wang Bin was instantly captivated by Liu Yiyi, secretly praising her temperament, her figure, and her Cultivation.

Her Cultivation? A Golden Core Senior? He had no chance again!

“Without further ado, let the auction officially begin.

First up is a Purple Heart Breakthrough Pill! This Purple Heart Breakthrough Pill can provide considerable assistance to Foundation Establishment Cultivators when they Breakthrough to Golden Core!

I believe everyone is well aware of its specific effects.

You should know that in our West Sea City, Golden Core spiritual items have not appeared at auction for ten years, so everyone must seize this Opportunity! The starting bid is ten thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones, with each increment not less than five hundred.”

“Eleven thousand Spirit Stones!”

“Twelve thousand Spirit Stones!”

“Thirteen thousand Spirit Stones!”

Bids rose and fell, one after another, and before long, the price climbed to twenty thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones.

Once the price reached twenty thousand Spirit Stones, the bidders were essentially all Golden Core cultivators.

“Twenty-three thousand Spirit Stones!”

Du Juan glanced at Wang Bin, then bid without hesitation.

“Thirty thousand Spirit Stones!”

A male Golden Core cultivator in front suddenly increased the bid by seven thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones. At this, the auction hall immediately fell silent.

The actual value of this Purple Heart Breakthrough Pill was, in fact, only around twenty thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones.

In reality, it could be exchanged at the Four Seas Commerce League's Merit Hall, but there were many exchange restrictions; at least Du Juan didn't have the authority to exchange for it.

If not for this, they wouldn't have to come here to bid, and Wang Bin even less so, considering his status within the Four Seas Commerce League.

“Thirty-one thousand Spirit Stones!”

Du Juan hesitated slightly, then directly added another thousand Spirit Stones.

She and Wang Bin had discussed it beforehand: as long as the price didn't exceed forty thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones, she wouldn't give up. Spirit Stones could be earned again.

After all, this wasn't just a matter of Spirit Stones, but rather that they had no other channels to acquire it.

Even Foundation Establishment Pills were like this. If Du Juan didn't have some connections, Wang Bin would have to travel extensively to various exchange gatherings to find a Foundation Establishment Pill.

But Du Juan was, after all, only a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator, so acquiring Golden Core spiritual items was truly as difficult as ascending to the heavens.