[Roaring Gold Method], [Woodland Method], [Thick Earth Method].
As for fire...
After looking around and comparing, Li Fan felt it was more practical to directly use the [Red Blaze Method].
In this world, the Red Blaze had been strengthened by the power of heaven and earth, greatly increasing its combat power.
It was no longer the unknown youngster.
Li Fan forming the core with it as one of the Five Elements methods was entirely feasible.
"Using the Five Elements methods as a foundation, coupled with two sets of opposing laws to achieve the Golden Core, is a bold attempt for me."
"Perhaps there will be some flaws, but expecting perfection in one attempt is not possible."
"Back then, it took me countless lifetimes to build a perfect foundation with [Still True]."
"To achieve a perfect Golden Core will certainly not be too easy."
"Let's give it a try."
With this in mind, Li Fan spent a total of 180,000 contribution points to purchase the cultivation insights of the three methods.
In an instant, three differently shaped and somewhat incomplete golden cores appeared in Li Fan's hands.
"Similar to refining the wonders of the world, I'll swallow them using the Devouring Method, absorb them into the abdomen, and then peel off and comprehend the contained laws."
Without hesitation, Li Fan swallowed the three golden core fragments.
Activating the Devouring Method, the golden core fragments reached his dantian and were adsorbed near [Still True].
Countless suction emanated from them, like a black hole.
Dots of golden light floated from the fragments, flying towards [Still True].
Bit by bit, insights into the Gold, Fire, and Earth methods emerged in Li Fan's mind.
It was different from what he had heard or been taught by others.
This feeling was like memories that were born but forgotten, suddenly recalled in an instant, leaving a deeper impression.
"Indeed, it's a good treasure, saving countless efforts. The contribution points spent on this are worth it."
"Unfortunately, what's circulated outside are just ordinary insights. Even if it can easily form the core using this, the final achievement is limited."
"If not for me just wanting to complete the Five Elements methods, and truly relying on the [Ink Kill], [Hidden Storage], [Sky Execution], and [Blue Flame] four methods, I wouldn't have ruined my future like this."
As time slowly passed, the three golden core fragments became smaller and smaller.
When they were completely absorbed by Li Fan, his Five Elements methods were successfully completed.
"Everything is ready, I can form the core now."
To reduce the difficulty of forming the core, Li Fan also purchased heavenly treasures of the Gold, Wood, Fire, and Earth attributes in the Tianxuan Mirror as the foundation for condensation.
Recalling the insights into the nine methods one by one in his mind, Li Fan took a deep breath.
Activating the seclusion and anti-disturbance function in the academy, Li Fan's eyes flickered, officially starting his core formation.
"First is the endless Hidden Storage power within the body, the method of creation."
"Boom!"
A sound like a volcanic eruption faintly emanated from within his body. Li Fan fully operated the Furnace of Creation Technique, mobilizing the boundless and limitless Hidden Storage power within his body.
Soon, a touch of rosy red appeared on Li Fan's face.
It was because his main body had not practiced the Furnace of Creation Technique before, and his physique was relatively weak. The sudden activation of such a large amount of Hidden Storage power was somewhat unbearable.
However, Li Fan remained calm and fearless.
The feeling of his body being devoured by black particles that he experienced before surfaced in his mind again.
From within [Still True], a power that could annihilate everything suddenly appeared, instantly spreading throughout his body and neutralizing the vigorous Hidden Storage power.
Creation and annihilation, two opposing forces, intertwined and conflicted within Li Fan's body.
While colliding with each other, they gradually merged.
Like a spiral, after roaming within his body for a circle, it infused into [Still True].
"These two methods have achieved balance, and I can try the next step."
Li Fan was neither happy nor worried. [Still True] suddenly transformed into the appearance of the Sky Execution Sword Intent.
This time, the Sky Execution Sword Intent that appeared not only referred to the foundation of the Twelfth Generation Zhang Haobo's foundation-building miraculous item but also incorporated Li Fan's new insights after witnessing the remnants of the Sky Execution Sword.
It became even more twisted and crazy.
Black sword energy surged from the Sky Execution Sword Intent, continuously spreading around Li Fan's dantian.
The spiritual energy within the dantian gathered, and in an instant, it became chaotic.
Furthermore, with the spread of malevolent energy, there was a trend of violent turmoil and loss of control.
Soft whispers sounded in Li Fan's ears for a moment. Even with Li Fan's temperament honed through countless cycles of reincarnation, at this moment, an uncontrollable sense of restlessness and confusion surged.
A trace of madness gradually emerged in his pitch-black eyes.
Just at this moment, the Blue Flame Illusory Spirit moved out from the Sea of Consciousness, transforming into a meandering stream of gentle blue flames, cleansing his entire body.
The agitation and distortion were instantly suppressed.
The Sky Execution Sword Intent seemed to sense something, its body trembling slightly, seemingly quite dissatisfied.
However, the Blue Flame Stream had already arrived in the dantian, wrapping up the Sky Execution Sword Intent.
No matter how the black malevolent energy dashed and attacked, it couldn't penetrate the blockade of the blue flames.
Without the influence of the Sky Execution Sword Intent, the distortion in Li Fan's eyes slowly disappeared.
"The Sky Execution Sword is indeed extraordinary. Even just observing a bit towards its true form, there are signs of losing control."
"But fortunately, I have the absolute rationality of the Blue Flame to assist, successfully turning danger into safety."
"The Sky Execution and Blue Flame have also reached a balance."
"With the four foundational powers in place, the next step is the Five Elements methods."
In one gulp, he swallowed the four heavenly treasures of different attributes prepared in front of him, transforming once again into the appearance of the Canghai Pearl.
Gold, wood, water, fire, and earth—the powers of these five attributes instantly converged in the dantian.
This was an extremely massive force, causing Li Fan's dantian to faintly show signs of being on the verge of bursting.
Surprisingly, Li Fan's body also gradually swelled.
Feeling a slight heaviness in his heart, he reserved a trace of mental energy, ready to recall [Still True] in case of failure.
Li Fan concentrated the rest of his mental energy, trying to balance the internal forces.
However, the mutually complementary Five Elements powers, upon entering the dantian, not only showed no signs of dissipating but instead grew more massive as they blended with each other over time.
"It's still a bit forced."
Li Fan sighed inwardly.
"Could it be that I'm going to fail?"
Just as Li Fan thought so.
Perhaps the unruly behavior of this external force had provoked dissatisfaction from the two pairs of powers that had merged before.
The spiral of creation and annihilation, the rational and twisted flames, jointly launched an attack towards the Five Elements powers.
As if a massive explosion occurred in the dantian.
"Puff!"
The intense impact made Li Fan couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood.
But there was no surprise on his face.
Because Li Fan sensed that a huge vortex appeared in the aftermath of the explosion, shining in the glowing cloud of [Still True].
The powers of the Five Elements, the spiral, and the flaming sword, all were engulfed by the vortex.
They mixed in the vortex, yet remained distinct.
At the deepest part of the vortex, a chaotic and dual-colored "Golden Pill," slowly took shape.
(End of this chapter)