"Hiss~"
At the mountain gate of Feixianzong, a gasping sound could be heard. Under the shocked gazes of the guarding disciples, Li Su had already walked deep into Feixianzong.
"Unexpectedly, Senior Brother Li has achieved the Gold Core stage!"
"Yeah, it's so fast. He was only at the Foundation Establishment stage fifty years ago!"
"Foundation Establishment at 100 years old, Gold Core at 150 years old, it's incredible!"
"This is what they call thick accumulation!"
After Li Su left, several disciples at the mountain gate watched his figure and discussed in shock. They were both amazed and envious.
Gold Core stage! The disciples here, except for one in the Foundation Establishment stage, were all in the Qi Refining stage. It was impossible for a Gold Core Elder to come and guard the mountain gate. There was a powerful formation outside, and ordinary enemies couldn't break through it so quickly, giving Feixianzong enough time to react. Therefore, it was sufficient to have a Foundation Establishment stage disciple guarding the gate.
But now, Li Su had reached the Gold Core stage. His cultivation base had greatly improved, and his lifespan had more than doubled compared to the Foundation Establishment stage. How could the other disciples not be envious?
The late Foundation Establishment stage disciple also felt envious and regretted not congratulating Li Su earlier when he had the chance. When Li Su established Feixianzong, he would definitely congratulate and flatter him.
"Brother Li is probably going to become an Elder," the late Foundation Establishment stage disciple thought. In Feixianzong, Elders were all at the Gold Core stage. Although there was a significant difference between the early, middle, and late stages of the Gold Core stage, Li Su's breakthrough to Gold Core was a new achievement, making it very likely for him to become an Elder.
Soon, Li Su reached the main hall. Along the way, he encountered some disciples in the Qi Refining stage, but the news hadn't spread yet, and these disciples couldn't accurately perceive Li Su's changes. They felt that Li Su had changed a lot, giving off an Elder-like aura, but they didn't have the same bold guesses as the Foundation Establishment disciples.
"Senior Brother Li feels completely different today."
"Yeah, when I saw him, I felt like looking up~"
After meeting Li Su, two Qi Refining stage disciples discussed in a low voice. The Foundation Establishment stage disciples didn't encounter them. Most of the Foundation Establishment stage disciples were immersed in cultivation. The higher the cultivation base, the longer the training periods. It was difficult for Qi Refining stage disciples to undergo prolonged closed-door cultivation like the Foundation Establishment stage disciples.
Su Yun, who didn't know what to think of, hugged Su Yun's cheeks with a flushed face. Finally, Li Su caught sight of the sect leader, who had arrived not far away. She had already confirmed Li Su's cultivation level from his aura. The leader's gaze was bright, and obvious surprise could be seen within. She hadn't expected Li Su to reach the Gold Core stage so soon. There was still over a year left before their bet expired. In the past five years, the leader had wondered where Li Su's confidence came from during his spare time. She had eagerly awaited the five-year period to end. But she never expected to meet Li Su so soon, and for him to have already reached the Gold Core stage.
"The breath is pure, and the essence is vigorous. It is indeed the Gold Core stage," the leader's voice resonated in the main hall. Although she was reassured about Li Su, she still tested him to prevent any shortcuts or deviation from the right path. After confirming, the leader's gaze showed appreciation. Her gaze lingered on Li Su, who had repeatedly surprised her in the past 50 years since reaching the Foundation Establishment stage at 100 years old. The leader had been eagerly waiting for the five-year period to end, but she didn't expect Li Su to achieve Gold Core so soon.
"Master, Junior Sister, actually, I don't need any more consolidation. I'm planning to discuss with the Master and Junior Sister. Three months from now, I would like to marry my Junior Sister. Is that alright?" Li Su hurriedly said. He didn't take the initiative to mention their bet. The leader wouldn't go back on her word, but Li Su wanted to seize the opportunity and not delay the marriage. Moreover, marrying Su Yun while she was still young would allow them to have one or two children without affecting her future cultivation.
"No need to consolidate? Could it be that your Gold Core is at the sixth rank or above?" the leader asked. The lower the rank of the Gold Core, the longer it took to consolidate.
Upon hearing the leader's question, Li Su considered it and decided to show his Gold Core to dispel any doubts and prevent the leader from worrying about him. Sacrificing the Gold Core was dangerous, and some cultivators only resorted to this when they were desperate. But Li Su trusted the leader completely, so he manifested his Gold Core without hesitation. The appearance of the Gold Core shocked everyone in the Great Hall. The leader's gaze fell upon the Gold Core, and her expression gradually changed.
"Master, look at my big and round Gold Core. It should be... at the first rank!" Li Su said.
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