180: Chapter 18: Level Six Demonic Beast Essence Blood! Eight Years of Seclusion! Mid-Stage Core Formation!

Chapter 181: Sixth-level Demonic Beast Essence Blood! Eight Years of Seclusion! Middle Core Formation Stage!

Tianmen Peak, Immortal Cave Hall.

Sunlight streamed through the window lattice, casting dappled shadows on the bluestone floor.

Lu Qiu and Xin Ruyin sat opposite each other, a complex Formation diagram phantom, condensed from magical power, floated before them, spiritual light flowing, profound and extraordinary.

"Husband Lu, look, if the connection between the 'Xun Wind position' and the 'Li Fire position' here were changed to use the 'Wind Fire Interdependence Pattern,' although it requires higher control over spiritual power, the power of the Formation after activation could increase by nearly 20%." Xin Ruyin lightly tapped with her delicate hand, and the phantom of the Formation diagram changed accordingly. Several runes recombined, indeed emitting a fiercer aura than before.

Lu Qiu gazed for a moment, genuinely praising, "Ruyin, your Formation mastery has advanced so rapidly these past few years; it truly makes one look at you with new eyes."

These were not polite words.

In recent years, Xin Ruyin's Formation Dao level had indeed progressed by leaps and bounds.

Back in Tiannan, although she was already a rare Formation Dao Genius, she was limited by her knowledge and Legacy, and many subtle points could only be explored on her own.

But now, with True Person Ling Yun, a Nascent Soul mighty expert's remnant soul occasionally giving guidance, with Formation Dao classics collected by Lu Qiu from various places available for study, and with Tianmen Peak, a place rich in Spiritual Qi, for her to calmly deduce—her progress was a thousand miles a day.

Today, Xin Ruyin's Formation Dao mastery had long surpassed her past self when she first created the Four Symbols Demon Slaying Array.

Many Formation problems that even Lu Qiu had to ponder over, she could often see through at a glance and casually propose the optimal solution.

Lu Qiu sighed in his heart: Xin Ruyin truly deserves to be recognized as the Human Realm's number one Formation Genius in the original work! As long as she is given enough room and time to grow, her future achievements will likely be even higher than he anticipated.

"Ruyin."

He suddenly remembered something, "How have your Cultivation of the Great Evolution Art and Xuanji Pupil that I taught you been progressing?"

As early as two years ago, he had passed these two Cultivation Technique secret arts to Xin Ruyin.

The Great Evolution Art goes without saying; it is an ancient secret method for tempering Divine Sense.

Improving Divine Sense is very beneficial for comprehending the Formation Dao and can also increase the chances of Core Formation.

Xin Ruyin is now close to the Middle Stage Foundation Establishment, and the matter of Core Formation should also be put on the agenda.

As for the Xuanji Pupil, it is a pupil technique Divine Ability that Lu Qiu extracted from the profound mechanism array canon.

When Cultivated to a profound level, the eyes can see through illusions, break through phantoms, analyze Formation Veins, and even use the technique of 'Soul Seizing' on those with weaker Divine Soul to temporarily suppress or control their minds!

Breaking Illusions, Breaking Phantoms, Breaking Formations, Soul Seizing—fourfold Divine effects, it can be called an all-around auxiliary secret art.

In Lu Qiu's heart, this pupil technique was the most suitable Divine Ability for a Formation Dao prodigy like Xin Ruyin.

If she could Cultivate it to success, combined with her Formation talent, it would be like adding wings to a tiger.

He still vividly remembered the excitement and emotion that flashed in Xin Ruyin's eyes when he passed these two Cultivation Techniques to her.

Both the Great Evolution Art and the Xuanji Pupil were considered un-transmittable secrets to ordinary people, yet Lu Qiu gave them to her without reservation.

Xin Ruyin's eyes softened upon hearing this, and she softly said, "I have Cultivated the first layer of the Great Evolution Art, and my Divine Sense is nearly half stronger than before. As for the Xuanji Pupil... I have barely reached the Minor Achievement Realm; it is no longer difficult to discern the flaws in ordinary Formation Restrictions."

Lu Qiu nodded in satisfaction.

Such progress indicated that Xin Ruyin was indeed diligently Cultivating and had not neglected her fundamentals due to Formation research.

A hint of expectation arose in his heart.

Xin Ruyin already possessed extraordinary Formation talent, and now with the Great Evolution Art to temper her Divine Sense and the Xuanji Pupil to discern Formation Veins—the two complemented each other perfectly, like a fish in water, like a tiger with wings!

Perhaps he could personally Cultivate a 'Human Realm's Number One Formation Master'.

"Husband Lu." Xin Ruyin, seeing his expression, softly asked, "Did you have something to tell me today?"

Lu Qiu nodded, his expression becoming a bit more serious: "I'm preparing to enter seclusion for a period."

Xin Ruyin was slightly startled, then understood.

Since successfully forming his Core a few years ago, although Lu Qiu had engaged in daily Cultivation, he had many affairs to handle—managing the Liulian Hall branch, collecting resources, dealing with miscellaneous tasks—so he hadn't truly had much time to settle down for arduous secluded Cultivation.

Now that his Spiritual Root Aptitude had been raised to the Dual Spiritual Roots level, and the Medicinal Pills required for the Early Core Formation Stage were already prepared, it was the best time for him to enter seclusion and push his Cultivation.

"This seclusion might take a while." Lu Qiu said, "At least a few years, at most ten years. The goal is to reach the Middle Core Formation Stage."

Xin Ruyin gazed at him, her eyes showing no reluctance, only complete trust and support. She gently clasped his hand and softly said:

"You can enter seclusion with peace of mind. I will manage the Immortal Cave affairs well. The Spirit Medicine garden, Spirit Pet feeding, Formation maintenance... I'll take care of everything."

Lu Qiu's heart warmed.

In every aspect, Xin Ruyin was an excellent Dao Companion.

Intelligent, gentle, considerate, and never holding him back; instead, she always thought of him.

It was truly fortunate to have her accompany him.

"Good."

He tightened his grip on her hand and softly said, "Wait for me to come out of seclusion."

...

The next day.

Tiandu Street, White Water Tower.

Third Mother Feng was already waiting in the VIP room. Seeing Lu Qiu arrive, she quickly stood up and bowed, "Greetings, Elder Lu."

Lu Qiu waved his hand, motioning for her to sit down, and directly stated, "Are the things I asked for ready?"

Third Mother Feng took out a mutton-fat jade bottle sealed with several Spirit Sealing Talismans from her Storage Pouch, presenting it with both hands, a hint of pride on her face:

"How dare this concubine neglect Elder Lu's instructions? This sixth-level Demonic Beast Essence Blood, Third Mother spent a tremendous effort to acquire it from a Loose Cultivator in Core Formation Stage who frequently hunts Yao Beasts overseas. The quality is superior, absolutely no adulteration."

Lu Qiu took the jade bottle, removed the Seal, and a wisp of Divine Sense probed inside.

Inside the bottle was a fist-sized mass of crimson blood with a faint golden glow, emitting a mighty and scorching Demonic power fluctuation.

Even through the jade bottle, one could feel the powerful aura of a Level Six Demonic Beast.

It was indeed genuine Level Six Demonic Beast Essence Blood!

"Well done." Lu Qiu nodded in satisfaction and put away the jade bottle.

Sixth-level Demonic Beast Essence Blood was one of the rare Materials he had asked Third Mother Feng to collect.

The quality of the blood pearls refined by the blood devouring pearl is directly related to the grade of the Demonic Beast Essence Blood.

Blood pearls refined from Fifth-level Demonic Beast Essence Blood are effective for feeding Fifth-level Demonic Beasts; while blood pearls refined from sixth-level Demonic Beast Essence Blood are enough to give Fifth Tier Peak Demonic Beasts an opportunity for Breakthrough!

The Bloodline Flood Dragon and Golden-Backed Demonic Mantis have been stuck at Fifth Tier Peak for many years; whether they can enter the sixth level depends on this.

"I am about to enter seclusion, for a few years at the shortest, and ten years at the longest."

Lu Qiu looked at Third Mother Feng and said solemnly, "During my seclusion, if there's anything urgent, go find Immortal Master Heisha. He will handle the affairs of Tianmen Peak."

Third Mother Feng quickly nodded, "This concubine has noted it. I wish Elder Lu a smooth seclusion and early success!"

Lu Qiu said no more, rose, and departed.

...

Returning to Tianmen Peak, Lu Qiu went straight to Heisha's Quiet Room.

He handed the bottle of sixth-level Demonic Beast Essence Blood to Heisha, instructing him to refine it into blood pearls using the blood devouring pearl, and then feed them in batches to the Bloodline Flood Dragon and Golden-Backed Demonic Mantis.

During the main body's seclusion, the matters of the Spirit Pet naturally had to trouble Heisha, the Incarnation.

After explaining everything, Lu Qiu finally stepped into that familiar Quiet Room.

The stone door slowly closed behind him, cutting off all external noise.

Inside, the spirit eye spring gurgled, and the misty Spiritual Qi permeated like clouds, making one feel refreshed with every breath.

This was the most concentrated Spiritual Qi spot on the entire Tianmen Peak, and it was also the Cultivation ground he had specially prepared for his seclusion.

Lu Qiu sat cross-legged on a futon, waving his hand to take out nearly ten bottles of Medicinal Pills, neatly arranged beside him.

snow source pills, highly effective for Early Core Formation Cultivators.

Each one consumed a large amount of rare Materials and was quite valuable.

He took out a snow source pill and placed it in his mouth.

The Medicinal Pill dissolved, and a cool, mellow medicinal power surged into his Meridians like a stream, fusing with the magical power in his body, slowly pushing the Golden Core's operation.

Lu Qiu closed his eyes, activated the Crimson Sky Burning Heaven Technique, and entered a state of selfless Cultivation.

In the Quiet Room, only the gurgling spring and his steady breathing remained.

Time, in this tranquility, quietly slipped away.

...

Time flies like an arrow, days and months like a shuttle.

Eight years is a long time for Mortals, but for Cultivators, it is but an instant between closing and opening their eyes.

On this day.

In the Quiet Room, Lu Qiu sat cross-legged, his aura as calm as water. Compared to eight years ago, it had undergone earth-shattering changes.

Within his Dantian, that scarlet gold Golden Core suddenly trembled after a deep exhalation!

The Golden Core's volume slightly expanded, its radiance became more subdued yet thicker and more solid, and the magical power fluctuations it emitted suddenly increased by a level!

Crimson Sky Burning Heaven Technique, Eighth Layer—success!

His Cultivation officially entered the Middle Core Formation Stage!

Lu Qiu abruptly opened his eyes.

In an instant, two substantial green lights shot out from his eyes, leaving brief streaks of light in the air!

The air in the Quiet Room solidified, and the temperature suddenly rose by several degrees!

He slowly stood up, feeling the surging magical power within his body, and a satisfied smile curved his lips.

Eight years of arduous Cultivation, day and night without ceasing, consuming ten bottles of snow source pills.

Finally, he had stepped into the Middle Core Formation Stage!