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

Chapter 85: Generous Lu Fei

"Not bad, Rogue Immortal Venerable, you made it onto the Eastern Lands' Small Prodigy List!"

It was the Ice Mountain Overlord who spoke, having remained silent in the group chat until now.

Rogue Immortal Venerable quickly responded, "I can't compare to you, Overlord Sister!"

It seemed that Rogue Immortal Venerable was somewhat afraid of the Ice Mountain Overlord.

Great Sun Flame Emperor added, "Rogue Immortal Venerable, keep pushing forward and get on the main Eastern Lands' Prodigy List!"

After lurking in the chat for a while, Qi Yuan finally understood. The Eastern Lands' Prodigy List records the top 1,000 prodigies under sixty years old in the Eastern Lands.

The Small Prodigy List is a subsidiary list for those who can't make it onto the main Prodigy List.

Regardless, both are far superior to the Great Shang's Top Ten list.

Qi Yuan, filled with admiration, thought of the well-informed group members and asked, "Do any of you know Breaking Wolf from the Palace of Light?"

Know your enemy, and you will win every battle.

"Breaking Wolf? Never heard of him. Oh, newcomer, we now have four emperors in the Divine Flower Association instead of three," Ice Mountain Overlord said.

Rogue Immortal Venerable quickly added, "Origin Heaven Venerable, have you encountered Breaking Wolf? He is ranked within the top 700 of the main Eastern Lands' Prodigy List. Those on the Prodigy List all have the ability to challenge opponents beyond their rank. The Palace of Light is hostile to the Divine Flower Association. You must not reveal your association with the Divine Flower Association, or Breaking Wolf will certainly not spare you!"

Qi Yuan was both surprised and delighted. Surprised at the opponent's apparent strength, and delighted that this White Moonlight must be carrying many valuable items.

At this point, Great Sun Flame Emperor also expressed concern, "Origin Heaven Venerable, if you lack the power of a Golden Core, it would be wise to avoid Breaking Wolf."

Great Sun Flame Emperor knew some things about the Palace of Light's actions. Breaking Wolf seemed to be handling affairs in a small place, but he didn't know exactly where. It now appeared that the "Glorious Sword" obtained by Origin Heaven Venerable had come from someone in the Palace of Light. Breaking Wolf had gone there to reclaim the honor.

"Thank you all for your concern, but why would I, a Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Dao of Heaven, fear him?"

"Are you also a Foundation Establishment of the Dao of Heaven?" Ice Mountain Overlord inquired.

"Of course. That day, I battled three thousand extraterrestrial demons, capturing the Dao of Heaven and finally establishing my foundation!" Qi Yuan replied calmly.

Ice Mountain Overlord paused for a moment before quickly saying, "Origin Heaven Venerable is truly impressive; another giant in the cultivation world is rising!"

Feeling the group's admiration, Qi Yuan felt that the group members were the best. Others didn't believe he had built his foundation on the Dao of Heaven, but the group members did.

He remembered something and asked, "Does Breaking Wolf have any powerful techniques?"

A White Moonlight carrying great wealth is a good White Moonlight.

"Breaking Wolf's master is Wind Fury True Lord, a late Nascent Soul stage powerhouse. Breaking Wolf should have many valuable items," Great Sun Flame Emperor said. "You need to be careful."

Ice Mountain Overlord then spoke up, "Wind Fury? I've seen him. Not a great person. He once secretly overthrew a small country to refine a magic treasure. If his master wasn't formidable, I would have scattered his ashes long ago."

Rogue Immortal Venerable added, "... Ice Mountain Overlord is still awe-inspiring."

"Big Sister, give me a hug!" Qi Yuan quickly flattered, knowing that Ice Mountain Overlord must be a significant figure. As the saying goes, if a woman is three thousand years older, she can become an immortal.

Qi Yuan hoped to rise with them.

After praising Ice Mountain Overlord for a while, Qi Yuan exited the chat, feeling very excited.

"I can hardly wait to find a secluded place to..."

"Senior Brother Qi Yuan, it's time to head out," Dong Xian's voice interrupted.

Qi Yuan collected his thoughts.

......

In the palace, a group of people stood with their hands behind their backs.

Qi Yuan stood near Dong Xian, scanning the crowd as if looking for someone.

More and more people gathered in the hall.

A dozen princes, all wearing golden robes embroidered with large pythons.

Behind them stood Foundation Establishment cultivators with varied expressions.

The First Prince, tall and bearded, stood at the forefront.

Behind him stood two Foundation Establishment sword cultivators from Floating Mountain, exuding a sharp aura.

Ordinary cultivators felt as if their eyes were pierced by swords just by looking at these two.

At that moment, a voice reached Qi Yuan's ears.

"Senior Sister has cultivated a profound-level technique. The Foundation Establishment cultivators from Floating Mountain and Divine Light Sect can be subdued with one hand."

It was a transmission.

Sometimes, Qi Yuan could hear strange sounds nearby—some were conversations, others were thoughts, and some were transmissions.

Now, he caught a voice.

His eyes lit up.

Who was this little cutie with a profound-level technique?

Qi Yuan's gaze swept the hall, finally landing on a seductive female cultivator from the Demonic Desire Sect.

This female cultivator wore a bright red dress, her figure exaggeratedly curvy, with a slender waist and a full chest, the dress revealing much of her fair skin.

The deep cleavage and round curves were boldly displayed without any attempt to cover them.

Though impressive, Qi Yuan thought it couldn't compare to his junior sister, Jiang Lingsu.

His junior sister's clothing was loose but hid great potential.

Qi Yuan's eyes were like torches, fixed on the female cultivator.

A White Moonlight!

He now had another White Moonlight.

He had to keep an eye on her.

He found that if he focused on a person, stayed close, and had a clear target, he might be able to hear their thoughts.

What if this Demonic Desire Sect female cultivator was using a technique and he overheard it?

The female cultivator, Lu Fei, seemed to notice Qi Yuan's intense gaze.

She turned to him with a flirtatious smile, "Brother Qi Yuan, staring at me like that makes me shy. Why don't you come to my room tonight and have a good look?"

As she spoke, she deliberately pushed out her chest, giving Qi Yuan a generous view.

Her words attracted everyone's attention to Qi Yuan and Lu Fei, with playful looks in their eyes.

Among them, a female sword cultivator from Floating Mountain looked at Qi Yuan with disdain.

Qi Yuan didn't care about these looks. He smiled with joy, "Really?"

He couldn't wait.

Lu Fei was slightly stunned, her smile widening. "I'll be waiting for you, little brother."

She was puzzled. Was the top disciple of Seven Colors Peak really like this?

But it was even better this way.

She loved using her body to play with these men.

At that moment, a powerful voice rang out, "Is everyone here?"

A man in a white robe with a long sword on his back entered the hall.

He seemed to radiate light.

Everyone knew this was due to his cultivation technique.

The newcomer was Breaking Wolf, with the Eighteenth Prince following closely behind like a servant.

All the princes and cultivators looked at Breaking Wolf with wary eyes.

After all, the Palace of Light was an outsider.

They all felt strong resistance towards the Palace of Light.

Qi Yuan also stared intently at Breaking Wolf.

After all, this was the true White Moonlight. Compared to him, Lu Fei was nothing.

Breaking Wolf glanced around, his gaze pausing briefly on Qi Yuan and Kang Fulou before settling on Kang Fulou for a few moments, then moving on.

He took his place without speaking further.

Everyone felt immense pressure.

Qi Yuan, however, remained calm, alternating his gaze between Breaking Wolf and Lu Fei.

He had to keep an eye on both White Moonlights to ensure they didn't slip away.

Qi Yuan's intense gaze caught the attention of many.

Breaking Wolf, feeling uncomfortable under Qi Yuan's stare, looked back at him with a hint of killing intent. "I remember you, Qi Yuan of the Divine Light Sect!"

The white-haired one was Kang Fulou, the top Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Divine Light Sect.

The other had to be Qi Yuan.

Qi Yuan noticed the killing intent in Breaking Wolf's eyes and felt a bit angry.

Just one look and you want to kill me?
The Palace of Light truly lives up to its reputation for arrogance, as his junior sister said, full of hypocrites.

Look at the White Moonlight from the Demonic Desire Sect; even when stared at, she invited Qi Yuan to her room.

People from the Demonic Desire Sect were much more generous.

Seeing Breaking Wolf's words, Kang Fulou stood in front of Qi Yuan. "The Palace of Light is indeed domineering. So, you are Breaking Wolf? I am Kang Fulou, son-in-law of the sect leader, direct disciple of Five Light Peak's leader, and a late Foundation Establishment cultivator. If there's anyone to remember, it's me!"

Kang Fulou exuded a powerful aura.

Breaking Wolf squinted. "Interesting."

He said no more.

As a person on the Eastern Lands' Prodigy List, why bother with this country bumpkin?

Once in the Celestial Dragon Immortal Realm, one sword would end him.

Kang Fulou glanced at Qi Yuan. "Junior Brother, with me here, Breaking Wolf won't dare act arrogantly!"

"Thank you, Senior Brother." With his senior brother's support, Qi Yuan stared even more intently at Breaking Wolf and Lu Fei, his gaze hopping between the two.

Kang Fulou felt somewhat helpless seeing this.

The female sword cultivator from Floating Mountain occasionally glanced at Qi Yuan, her expression a mix of hesitation and disdain.

Everyone stood in the hall.

Suddenly, a sharp voice rang out.

"The Emperor has arrived."

Everyone looked up.

Supported by a beautiful woman in a palace gown, the Emperor of the Great Shang Kingdom slowly walked in.

He coughed as he walked, his face pale and weak, looking like he might collapse at any moment.

Qi Yuan glanced at the Emperor.

[This is an ordinary emperor, gravely injured and severely ill, with only a month left to live under normal circumstances.]

An elderly emperor, weak and dying, without any imperial majesty.

"Greetings, Your Majesty. Greetings, Empress."

Everyone bowed, maintaining basic decorum.

The Great Shang Emperor looked at the crowd, gasping after just standing for a while, and had to be helped to the dragon throne by the Empress.

The Empress, sitting beside him, exuded far more presence than the Emperor. "In two days, the Celestial Dragon Immortal Realm will open, and the struggle for the dragon will begin.

There are many treasures in the Celestial Dragon Immortal Realm.

The rules for the struggle are simple: whoever obtains the most valuable treasures will be... the future emperor of the Great Shang!"

The Empress, sparing with words, didn't give a long speech.

With just a few words, the princes' breaths quickened.

Some clenched their fists, some looked grim, while others seemed indifferent, having no hope for the struggle.

Even Dong Xian was somewhat excited.

He also wanted to become the Emperor of the Great Shang!

"The Emperor's health is poor. Everyone, disperse," the Empress quickly said. The Emperor hadn't spoken a word before they left.

The crowd had mixed thoughts, while Qi Yuan kept staring at Lu Fei, hoping to catch her thoughts.

Noticing his gaze, Lu Fei smiled seductively. "Come play with me tonight, little brother. I'll leave my door ajar for you."

With that, Lu Fei, full of charm, followed the Seventh Prince out.

The crowd also began to disperse.

The female sword cultivator from Floating Mountain watched Lu Fei's back, glanced at her own flat chest, and angrily thought, "Shameless!"

......

As night fell, Qi Yuan wanted to leave and play with Lu Fei, the White Moonlight.

But he couldn't leave just yet.

Senior Brother Kang Fulou mentioned a visitor tonight.

Sure enough, not long after, a pair of young cultivators entered the hall, exuding sharp sword energy.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Kang, Junior Brother Qi."

The newcomers were the two Foundation Establishment cultivators from Floating Mountain.

The male cultivator was named Lei Wen, and the female was named Miao Li.

When Miao Li entered the hall, she looked at Qi Yuan with some displeasure.

Kang Fulou warmly welcomed them. "Please, sit."

Lei Wen and Miao Li took their seats.

Lei Wen spoke, "For this struggle for the dragon, our master said that the kingdom's affairs should not be influenced by outsiders. We should unite with the Divine Light Sect to drive out the Palace of Light first, then discuss other matters."

Lei Wen got straight to the point.

Kang Fulou nodded. "That makes sense. Our master also instructed us that the Great Shang should not fall under the control of the Palace of Light."

If the Great Shang fell under the Palace of Light's control, the three major sects would suffer.

"I've already contacted other Foundation Establishment cultivators from various sects. Five are willing to cooperate with us. There are still a few who are closer to the Divine Light Sect. Please reach out to them," Lei Wen said, stating his purpose clearly to Kang Fulou and Qi Yuan.

In the Great Shang, the three major sects were supreme.

Other sects were backed by the three major sects, all having some ties with them.

"Don't worry, it's a small matter," Kang Fulou said warmly.

"Breaking Wolf from the Palace of Light is highly formidable. We will need you and our junior sister to help subdue him," Lei Wen said, not mentioning Qi Yuan.

After all, Qi Yuan was a new Foundation Establishment cultivator with low combat power.

"Agreed," Kang Fulou nodded. "As fellow Daoists of the Great Shang, we must stand together against our common enemy."

Everyone reached an agreement.

The two sword cultivators from Floating Mountain prepared to leave.

At that moment, the previously silent Miao Li said softly, "Lu Fei is ruthless and practices techniques that absorb Yang to supplement Yin. Some people should not be deceived by her beauty."

With that, Miao Li left with Lei Wen.

Qi Yuan was puzzled by Miao Li's words, unsure of her intent. He thought for a moment and said to Kang Fulou, "Senior Brother, Senior Sister Miao is warning you not to fall for Lu Fei's charms."

Kang Fulou: "..."

......

At night, under a half-moon sky.

Qi Yuan left the palace, using a stealth technique to move around.

The palace was brightly lit, with cultivators walking about.

Qi Yuan's stealth went unnoticed.

"The Demonic Desire Sect's quarters should be ahead, right?" Qi Yuan hesitated. His goal tonight was to eavesdrop on Lu Fei, hoping to overhear some profound-level techniques.

After all, that big sister was kind-hearted and inviting him to her room. Qi Yuan was too shy to go, so he decided to eavesdrop instead.