My Golden Core is a Star, do you call this cultivating?

Chapter 107: Fortunately, There Is You, Xiao Jia

Jiupan Mountain.

Xue Yan’s face turned pale as she saw the Gate of Myriad Forms disappear. Grabbing her dress, she frantically ran up the mountain.

“Blood Pearl!”

The familiar figure did not appear; the peak was empty.

Xue Yan felt inexplicably lost.

The Gate of Myriad Forms vanished, and Blood Pearl… disappeared.

Everything was so strange and hard to accept.

The mountain breeze lifted the strands of hair on Xue Yan’s cheeks as she stubbornly looked at the sky.

“Blood Pearl, could you really be that Buddha they talked about?”

“Am I… the demoness you killed?”

Ever since the origin of the Gate of Myriad Forms was discovered, a theory spread secretly on Jiupan Mountain.

It said that the Blood Pearl who appeared with the Gate of Myriad Forms was a great demon, a drop of Buddha’s blood.

The Blood Lord preaching the “Demon Confinement Technique” was his atonement.

Many on Jiupan Mountain considered this theory absurd, but many also believed it.

Xue Yan stood alone at the peak.

She didn’t like the story of Buddha slaying the demoness.

...

A vast rain fell, and in Wugui City, Yuan Qi wore a raincoat. When he looked up at the city wall and saw the defender, a wave of inexplicable fear surged in his heart.

Just moments ago, an army of thousands of demons attacked, and the defender slew them one by one with his sword.

This should have been heartening, but for some reason, looking at Qi Yuan filled Yuan Qi with a strange terror, as if he were seeing a terrifying demon from hell.

Especially when Qi Yuan sat on the city wall, his eyes glinted with a blood-red light, making Yuan Qi tremble inexplicably.

It felt like he wasn’t looking at a defender but a terrifying demon.

“What’s wrong, are you afraid of me?” Qi Yuan’s voice came from the city wall, landing like a stone on Yuan Qi’s heart. He gritted his teeth and said, “Lord Defender, your current state… is a bit strange.”

He didn’t dare look at Qi Yuan directly.

“Hmm, go away.” Qi Yuan said lightly, seemingly indifferent.

Yuan Qi breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly left.

Being close to the defender filled his heart with inexplicable fear.

Inside, he felt incredibly stifled.

Qi Yuan sat on the wall, holding a broken sword still stained with blood. With a shake, the blood drops fell.

“After this comprehension, the extraction of the demonic origin increased tenfold, reaching 10%.

I hope I don't end up becoming a monster like the demons,” Qi Yuan pondered.

His emotions had been very unstable lately, with greed, wrath, lust, and arrogance constantly flowing through him.

This was especially severe after slaying demons.

“Xiao Jia, are you afraid of me?” Qi Yuan turned to look at the red wedding dress behind him.

Xiao Jia, flustered and almost tripping, dropped a wooden sign on the ground.

Qi Yuan picked it up; it was a sticky note.

Qi Yuan hugged Xiao Jia tightly, smelling the faint fragrance of her dress, and showed a satisfied expression: “Fortunately, I have you… Playing a game alone can sometimes be quite boring.”

The red in Qi Yuan’s eyes slowly faded, and the previous terrifying aura gradually dissipated.

He hugged Xiao Jia, and they sat on the city wall, looking out over the vast desert. Unfortunately, in the Flowwind Realm, there was no sunrise or sunset.

...

In the Demon Controller’s camp, Wu Tong’s face was ashen.

“A small Wugui City, do I have to go personally?”

Wu Tong was furious, overturning the wine cups and jade plates on the table.

The dozen national guardians present kept their heads down, not daring to speak.

Recently, the vanguard army, led by Iron Chain, went to Wugui City but didn’t return.

This shocked them all.

Iron Chain was second only to Wu Tong in strength within the camp, yet he didn’t come back.

They wouldn’t go without knowing the situation, so they could only control some demons to methodically attack Wugui City.

But those demons didn’t return either.

“Hmph!” Wu Tong glared at his cowardly subordinates, “If Mi Sang finds out about this, how will he mock me?”

No one dared to speak.

If they attacked other cities, they could surrender if defeated, but no one dared to go to Wugui City.

An old man stepped forward: “Commander Wu Tong, perhaps Wugui City’s name is unlucky, leading to no return.”

They dared not go.

Wu Tong’s anger intensified: “Who dares go to Wugui City? Capture it, and you will be heavily rewarded, even with… demonic origin.”

Everyone's breathing quickened.

They could command demons without being attacked due to the demonic origin.

Currently, they commanded demons by borrowing the demonic origin, not owning it.

Owning the complete demonic origin would not only allow them to command more and stronger demons but also greatly enhance their cultivation, potentially elevating them to the realm of land myths.

But they were still apprehensive.

“Commander Wu Tong, how about… we all go together?” The old man suggested.

“Yes, let’s go together and destroy Wugui City!”

“If Commander Wu Tong leads, Wugui City will fall instantly!”

Everyone encouraged him, relying on Wu Tong’s strength.

With so many strong individuals, there was almost no risk.

Wu Tong looked at them, internally furious, his face changing. Finally, he said, “In a month, we will attack Wugui City!”

After speaking, Wu Tong left the tent.

He soon arrived at a lake.

He took out a small bottle of liquid and poured it into the lake.

The clear water instantly turned blood-red.

A terrifying projection appeared.

“Greetings, Supreme!” Wu Tong showed a respectful expression to the lake’s projection.

“How is the situation in Yuzhou?” The projection asked slowly.

“Supreme, I’ve encountered some trouble.

There is a powerful defender in Wugui City, guarding it alone, possibly a disciple of the White Emperor.” Wu Tong’s attitude was respectful.

He knew Mi Sang didn’t want to provoke Wugui City, preferring to leave Yuzhou.

Wu Tong came here under the Supreme’s orders.

“A disciple of the White Emperor, could it be…” The Supreme felt a tinge of fear but quickly suppressed it, “No, the White Emperor would have come himself if he knew.”

The Supreme feared the White Emperor immensely.

The White Emperor and the Supreme were the two strongest in this world.

The Supreme dared not confront him.

“So, it’s all coincidence.” Realizing this, the Supreme’s fear dissipated, “Are you afraid of being no match for the White Emperor’s disciple?”

“Yes, I fear it would disrupt the Supreme’s plan if I die.” Wu Tong replied.

He knew the Supreme had plans for Wugui City and Garan City.

He didn’t know the exact reasons and dared not ask.

But completing it promised great rewards.

The Supreme’s eyes showed various emotions.

Suddenly, the lake water began to churn.

A vortex appeared in the center, drawing all the water in.

Wu Tong watched, moved.

He knew this was the Supreme’s doing.

About fifteen minutes later, the vast lake disappeared, leaving only cracked, dry land.

A light purple water droplet floated beside Wu Tong.

The Supreme’s voice came, “Take this. If you can’t beat the White Emperor’s disciple, use it.

This contains my most powerful strike, capable of killing a land myth instantly.

Even a lower-level Supreme would be at risk against it.

The White Emperor has three thousand disciples, but only a few core ones.
With this, you can surely take Wugui City.”

Wu Tong looked at the light purple droplet, extremely excited.

“Thank you, Supreme. I will take Wugui City for you!”

Taking Wugui City was just the first step.

He needed the Supreme to find what he wanted.

...

Meanwhile, in a northern abyss.

A man, shrouded in purple, stood before an ancient, profound stone slab.

He had possessed this slab for three thousand years.

In those three thousand years, he had finally deciphered its secrets, revealing an ancient secret.

“Wugui City… the place where the demoness was buried, the source of all evil. If I obtain it…”

The man’s eyes were filled with greed.

If he obtained it, what would the Supreme and the White Emperor be to him?
“Unfortunately, I can’t go personally, or it would draw too much attention…”

The man was powerful, among the top in the north.

His actions would definitely attract attention.

Going to Wugui City would likely expose his plans.

So he could only rely on Wu Tong to find the source of evil before going himself.

“Wugui City is manageable… but… where did the great demon become a demon?” The man hesitated.

That place held a fortune equal to Wugui City.

But it was harder to capture than Wugui City.

He needed a plan to capture it.

...

Garan City was shrouded in heavy clouds, the atmosphere tense.

Defender Dong Long listened to his subordinates' reports, his face stern: “Wu Tong will lead all his forces to attack Wugui City. What do you think?”

The national guardians looked grave: “Wu Tong is tougher and stronger than Mi Sang. If Wugui City falls, Garan City… will be in trouble.”

Everyone was worried.

Mi Sang, though strong, had been hesitant in attacking Garan City, fearing for his life.

Wu Tong, however, seemed highly aggressive.

“Wen Tai, what do you think?” Dong Long asked Liu Wentai and his sister.

Liu Wentai and Liu Wenmei had met Qi Yuan.

“The defender of Wugui City is incredibly powerful, possibly a land myth.” Liu Wentai recalled Qi Yuan’s amazing sword strike with reverence.

“A land myth is strong, but Wu Tong will have over a hundred national guardians and countless demon troops. Even a land myth could be overwhelmed. I suggest inviting the Wugui City defender to Garan City.”

Dong Long nodded: “If he comes, I would even give up my position as Garan City’s defender.”

Liu Wentai hurriedly said, “The Wugui City defender will never come to Garan City!”

He remembered Qi Yuan’s sword strike, expressing his attitude.

He felt the defender was already annoyed with his constant urging to leave.

“Arrogant!” An old man said, “Does he think being a land myth means he can do as he pleases?”

A deep voice said, “A land myth can indeed do as they please. If Liu Xiantai is right, the defender’s presence in Garan City would be a burden.

With his strength, even if Wu Tong attacks, he can leave. Can Wu Tong stop him?
We should worry less about Wugui City and more about defending Garan City after he leaves.”

Everyone agreed.

Wugui City couldn’t be defended.

The defender would surely leave.

They had to face Wu Tong’s army.

Their pressure was much greater now.

Garan City’s defender, Dong Long, stood on the city wall, looking into the distance: “I hope… the mythic defender heavily damages Wu Tong’s army before leaving.”

This way, Wu Tong couldn’t quickly organize his forces to attack Garan City, giving them time to prepare.

“Liu Wentai, Zhao Ju, take some people and watch Wugui City from afar.

Report any news immediately.” Dong Long ordered.

He wanted news of Wu Tong’s army, not Wugui City.

Wugui City’s fate was sealed.

He needed to know the damage to Wu Tong’s army after Wugui City fell.

“Yes, sir!” Liu Wentai and Zhao Ju obeyed.

...

A month passed in a flash.

Liu Wentai and Zhao Ju hid in the vast desert, concealing themselves.

Behind them, over a dozen cultivators also hid.

They were Garan City’s guerrilla scouts, skilled in hiding and speed.

Zhao Ju, hidden in the sand, smiled mischievously: “That Wugui City defender sure likes to… show off.

If it were me, facing Wu Tong’s army, I’d have run already.

But there he is, sitting on the city wall, unafraid of thousands of troops. He’s pretending to be brave, but it’s quite impressive!”

“Is it possible the defender isn’t afraid?” Liu Wentai thought of Qi Yuan.

That defender wasn’t what Zhao Ju said.

“Don’t worry, when Wu Tong’s army comes, he’ll surely strike and run!” Zhao Ju was confident.

If he had that power, he’d emulate the defender too.

Being flashy might be unprincipled, but it was definitely cool.

Liu Wentai looked at Zhao Ju with disdain: “Don’t judge a gentleman with a petty mind.”

Zhao Ju shrugged: “I don’t judge by thoughts, only actions.

If he stays in Wugui City and harms Wu Tong’s army, I’ll respect him.

Though I say he shows off, he’s indeed impressive. The only flaw is Wugui City will fall.”

Zhao Ju spoke with regret.