Free Web NovelChapter 542: Chapter 40: The Fall of a Prodigy
Years ago, when Master Yuxiao brought him for registration, the field’s steward already had a good grasp of his talents.
At that time, the spiritual energy he displayed was just after advancing to the late Foundation Establishment stage, and his magical power was relatively weak.
Under normal circumstances, there would definitely be some improvement within two years, but it would still be quite limited.
"Fellow Daoist Huang, currently, the other two of the three Dao fields have already been confirmed. You will be the third Dao field; however, one Core Formation friend from the third Dao field has not yet exited seclusion and you need to wait a little longer." After confirming Li Ji’an’s identity, the steward casually swept him, and then calmly spoke, understanding Li Ji’an’s current magical power situation.
"So soon?" Li Ji’an was slightly surprised.
He remembered very clearly that, at the time of registration, although the three Dao fields of Feihong Dao Field were independent of each other and did not influence one another, they were all enveloped by the large Gathering Spirit Array and Purification Array created by the Business Alliance. Once activated, they were used collectively by all three.
This was also a major reason why the Feihong Dao Field attracted the young talents of this world to form their core here.
With a large Gathering Spirit Array and Purification Array, it significantly enhances the purity of the magical power of cultivators impacting Core Formation within.
Therefore, the three Dao fields were basically activated at the same time, waiting for three people to hit Core Formation together.
For cultivators forming their core, apart from initially swallowing spiritual energy and using the Bursting Technique to solidify the pill, the subsequent steps of utilizing the Purification Method Pill and stabilizing the realm no longer require the support of a large array but are activated before solidifying the pill and closed afterwards.
In the first few steps, although each cultivator is different, the time difference is not that great. However, the subsequent purification and stabilization times not only are longer but also vary greatly among individuals.
In the last batch of three forming their core, the earliest one had completed their core formation and exited two months ago, the second one exited a month ago, and the third one has still not exited.
The reason Li Ji’an came here half a month in advance was to strive for the No. 1 Dao field that had been vacant for two months.
Although the three Dao fields are the same, the difference lies in whether they have been consumed by a cultivator or not. Naturally, the longer unoccupied fields have relatively more stable spiritual energy.
Because when queuing back then, the steward had already clarified the rules that one could come half a month early to decide on the final use of the Dao field.
Without hesitation, Li Ji’an took out a storage pouch and quietly handed it over: "Please, Steward Tong, lend me a hand. I had someone do a divination before coming, forecasting that my fortune lies in the east. Therefore, I hope to form my core in the No. 1 Dao field."
Li Ji’an had this plan and was naturally able to ensure he was the first to register today. If the other party was refusing because the first two Dao fields were occupied, they either wanted a benefit, or the other two individuals had a strong background. Thus, he took out a pouch of Spirit Stones as a probe.
However, Steward Tong looked solemn and waved his hand to scold: "Fellow Daoist Huang, do not break the rules of the Business Alliance."
"So, it is indeed a matter of the commerce association’s background." Li Ji’an slightly smiled, having understood in his heart.
Regarding this, he was personally helpless, as Si Shui Commerce was ranked very low in the Business Alliance.
"That’s fine." He wasn’t too disappointed, as it was merely an act of striving for excellence.
Taking the Communication Talisman, Li Ji’an cupped his hands and exited.
Just as he walked not far, he encountered a familiar face.
Bai Cailin was following a charming woman walking over.
The charming woman Li Ji’an had seen at an auction, was Bai Cailin’s biological mother, Yongchun Fairy, the leader of the dual cultivation business of the Yaochi Commerce Association.
"Oh, Fellow Daoist Huang is also forming his core this time?" Yongchun Fairy greeted with a beaming smile from afar upon seeing Li Ji’an.
Compared to Bai Cailin’s aloof arrogance, Yongchun Fairy, who has mingled among male cultivators for many years, was warm and fiery, both affluent and generous.
Moreover, she had sharp observation skills.
Since meeting Li Ji’an once at the auction, she could already judge his attitude toward female cultivators by his appearance and demeanor.
Clearly, he was one of the same kind.
"Greetings, Senior Yongchun." Li Ji’an cupped his hands in salute.
"Hehe~ Why call me senior? Do I, this humble one, look so old? Moreover, Fellow Daoist Huang, being an elder of the Si Shui Commerce Association, let’s not rank by cultivation." Yongchun Fairy waved a silk handkerchief, deliberately puffing up her chest and smiling enchantingly.
"Haha, it seems I am indeed pedantic. The Fairy is certainly ever-youthful." The essence blood within Huang Jie was stirred by a slight move, his expression becoming quite ambiguous.
"Fellow Daoist Huang, this humble one wishes you a successful core formation this time, and may you have the opportunity to visit me in Linchun Immortal City. I will surely entertain you well." Yongchun Fairy warmly invited.
"Hmph!"
However, just as she was about to speak further, Bai Cailin, at her side, already had a face like water and turned on her heel to leave.
"Cailin... Fellow Daoist Huang, we shall meet again if fate allows." She finished speaking and chased after Bai Cailin.
Watching the mother and daughter depart, Li Ji’an chuckled, shaking his head.
It was a coincidence that when Gugu advanced alongside Bai Cailin’s Spiritual Crane, Li Ji’an was also forming his core together with Bai Cailin.
He just wondered who the other fellow Daoist, the young genius, would be.
Finally, half a month later, Li Ji’an returned to the Dao field and saw the third Core Formation friend.
It was the champion of this world’s Flying Crane Dao Discussion, the Earth-type Celestial Spirit Root Immortal Seedling of the Taian Commerce Association, Tu Yifei.
Compared to him coming alone, both Bai Cailin and Tu Yifei were like stars clustered around the moon, followed by commerce association family members.
"Cailin, there is no need to worry about Little Friend Tu’s influence on you. Little Friend Huang’s magical power aura is not as strong as yours. Even if Little Friend Tu absorbs like a whale, he would only draw the spiritual energy of his own Dao field, having no effect on you."
As Li Ji’an settled outside the third Dao field, he immediately sensed several Divine Senses scanning him.
The president of the Yaochi Commerce Association, also Bai Cailin’s father, smilingly stroked his beard, comforting her.
