Published: March 3, 2025
Chapter 493: Passionate Speech
During the discussions among several Golden Core Elders, although they did not explicitly state that a beast tide would definitely erupt, the implication was clear.
After all, this incident was far too unusual.
The demonic beasts were not causing chaos in just one nation or continent, but in almost all countries adjacent to the Transverse Mountain Range, similar phenomena were happening.
Liu Yu had been in closed-door cultivation for many years and was thus unaware of these situations, which is why he seldom interjected during discussions about the "beast tide."
"The Ten Thousand Souls Banner and the Golden Jade Ring, one for offense and one for defense, along with the divine ability 'Withering' as support, finally have true Golden Core-level strength."
"However, we still need to expedite the refinement of our life-bound magical treasures."
"The cultivation technique Qingyang Skill only has the first eight layers; there are no subsequent parts by the time one reaches the Golden Core Mid Stage."
"We must find a way to search for them."
He listened quietly to everyone's discussions, with various thoughts flashing through his mind.
As time passed, more and more cultivators from Qingchen Peak gathered; roughly estimating, there were already over a thousand people, including those at the foot of the mountain.
This was still because Liu Yu did not make a grand event out of it.
Otherwise, if he had organized a large-scale celebration and involved some small clans under the sect, the number of attendees would easily double.
However, there were indeed quite a few cultivators who had just formed their cores and chosen to hold a grand event.
After all, it is common for newly promoted Golden Cores to be somewhat financially strapped, and organizing a Golden Core ceremony to collect spiritual stones is one way to go about it.
Three hours later, Yan Kai entered to report that the cultivators attending the celebration had nearly all arrived.
Liu Yu immediately stood up, bowed to the crowd, and said generously,
"The auspicious time has arrived. Senior brothers and sisters, let us make our appearance."
"Those juniors outside must be waiting anxiously."
"Indeed," the seven Golden Core Elders from the family branch responded in unison.
At such an important ceremony as the Golden Core ceremony, everyone was on the same side, and they certainly wouldn’t embarrass themselves.
Xu Lengyan from the Shishu branch and Cao Yuanju from the other courtyard also nodded in agreement.
The group then made their way toward the venue outside the hall.
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"Disciples greet the esteemed Elders and congratulate Elder Qingyang on achieving the Golden Core!"
"Congratulations to Elder Qingyang on achieving the Golden Core!"
As if rehearsed beforehand, as soon as Liu Yu and the others stepped out of the hall, a thunderous wave of voices erupted.
Congratulations echoed from both the mountain above and below, reverberating throughout the mountains!
One shout followed another, continuing for a full nine shouts before coming to a stop.
This overwhelming congratulations made Liu Yu feel quite pleased, and his mood lifted!
It was akin to how scholars toil for ten years in the cold window only to yearn to stand out and return home adorned in glory.
In his past life, there was a poem that went:
"Yesterday's filth was not worth boasting about,
Today’s indulgence knows no bounds,
With spring winds and success..."
Various thoughts flashed through, all within the blink of an eye.
Li Changkong, Elder Yan, and the others had no intention of stealing the spotlight, merely nodding with smiles, leaving the stage for the protagonist of the day.
Liu Yu showed no signs of stage fright, cleared his throat, and surveyed the audience.
He gently pressed his palm downward, and the sounds from the spiritual mountain quickly diminished, returning to silence.
After two or three breaths, once all noise had disappeared, Liu Yu began to speak:
"Today, I, Liu Yu, am grateful for everyone's presence at my Golden Core ceremony."