Chapter 23: Obtaining the Innate Cave Mansion, Target Golden Core Realm

Chapter 23: Obtaining the Innate Cave Mansion, Target Golden Core Realm

Han Jue replied, "Junior is not happy about getting third place; I am simply very excited to visit the Main Peak for the first time. Master did not ask me to fight only for the top three either. I entered the peak late, and although I became a Personal Disciple, Master said that doing my best is enough."

Old Immortal Dao Lei let out a cold snort, clearly disbelieving him.

Zhou Fan was his Personal Disciple, and Han Jue only defeated Zhou Fan before admitting defeat, which undoubtedly damaged the face of Heavenly Thunder Peak. However, as a Senior, he could not directly accuse him.

Han Jue smiled politely at the other two Disciples.

The three of them did not communicate much, as it was not an appropriate time to converse.

Not long after,

they entered the Main Peak.

Old Immortal Dao Lei brought them to see Venerable Jingxu, and then left first.

"The top three of this Inner Sect Assessment can all be promoted to elite Disciples. In addition, you can choose an Innate Cave Mansion, with the first place choosing first."

Venerable Jingxu said expressionlessly, casting a subtle glance at Han Jue.

To think this kid could make it to the top three.

It seems Xuan'er did not misjudge him.

His Aptitude is truly extraordinary.

The two Disciples did not feel surprised; clearly, they had learned about the Innate Cave Mansion beforehand.

Venerable Jingxu waved her right hand, and a scene appeared before her, showing three Innate Cave Mansions respectively.

These three Innate Cave Mansions surrounded the edge of a mountain range. Han Jue glanced at them, guessing it was a map of the Jade Purity Sect.

"Are they arranging for us to be security guards?"

Han Jue complained inwardly, as the three cave mansions happened to surround the Eighteen Peaks.

Complaining aside, the temptation of the Innate Cave Mansion was simply too great; it was equivalent to a free spirit pool, so Han Jue endured it.

Now that he possessed the Golden Cicada Mystic Robe, he was no longer afraid of threats.

Venerable Jingxu began to introduce the three cave mansions.

The first Innate Cave Mansion had extremely rich Fire Spiritual Qi and Wind Spiritual Qi.

The second Innate Cave Mansion had relatively rich Water Spiritual Qi, Fire Spiritual Qi, and Wood Spiritual Qi.

The third Innate Cave Mansion had Spiritual Qi density that reached the level of a spirit pool, but the Spiritual Qi attributes were mixed.

There were no surprises.

The third Innate Cave Mansion belonged to Han Jue.

Cultivators who could reach this step were all geniuses with three or four Spiritual Roots, but they cultivated a single attribute of Spiritual Qi, which was why they would choose the first two Innate Cave Mansions.

Han Jue had no choice, yet he obtained the Innate Cave Mansion that suited him best.

After choosing the Innate Cave Mansion, Han Jue obtained a talisman paper.

Tearing open the talisman paper would allow him to find his destination.

The three bowed and left.

After walking out of the grand hall, Han Jue directly tore open the talisman paper. A golden dove appeared out of thin air and flew toward the distance, and Han Jue immediately followed.

The other two bowed to each other and left accordingly.

…

Following the golden dove for half an hour, Han Jue finally found the Innate Cave Mansion.

This cave mansion was located within a mountain forest. The golden dove flew into the cliff face, causing it to emit a glow. Han Jue felt spiritual power fluctuations, estimating that a formation had existed there previously.

The cliff face transformed to reveal a cave entrance, and Han Jue immediately walked inside.

The tunnel could accommodate three or four people walking side by side. After walking fifty steps, he saw a cavern chamber. The chamber was very large with damp walls and an opening at the top from which cold wind blew. In the center of the cavern chamber, there was also a pool of water emitting heat, with quite a few aquatic plants growing around it.

Han Jue felt the rich Spiritual Qi; it was indeed no less inferior than the spirit pool of the inner sect, and was even a bit denser.

Spiritual Qi of all six attributes was present!

Han Jue was deeply satisfied.

He first took out the Golden Cicada Mystic Robe, put it on his body, and then draped the Jade Purity Sect Dao robe over it.

The moment he put on this Spirit Treasure, Han Jue felt as if his entire temperament had changed.

Such a strong sense of security!

Han Jue smiled happily and walked back to the cave entrance.

He looked up.

Since this was his exclusive cave mansion, how could it not have a name inscription!

Using his finger as a sword, he carved characters above the cave entrance.

Endurance brings a vast and boundless sky!

Han Jue nodded with satisfaction. The characters were written well, being vigorous and powerful, able to reflect his formidable Sword Qi.

After making the inscription, Han Jue chopped down trees nearby; he wanted to build a table, chairs, stools, and a bed.

…

Jade Serenity Hall.

Fairy Xixuan was expressionless.

Chang Yue'er was recounting the Inner Sect Assessment before her.

Upon hearing that Han Jue directly admitted defeat after entering the top three, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but twitch.

This brat…

He has absolutely no ambition!

Fairy Xixuan appreciated Han Jue's heart towards the Dao, but could not understand why he was so afraid of standing out.

Cowardly to an outrageous degree!

The crucial point was that Han Jue's appearance was also extremely outstanding; it was difficult for him not to stand out even if he wanted to.

"Master, did Junior Brother Han suffer persecution in his childhood?" Chang Yue'er asked.

Fairy Xixuan was deep in thought.

It seems I must ask Elder Tie.

Could it be that Elder Tie once tortured Han Jue?

Upon thinking of this, Fairy Xixuan's gaze turned cold.

She never had a good impression of Elder Tie to begin with. If not for Elder Tie's great contributions in the outer sect, even if someone reached Foundation Establishment to enter the inner sect, no one would be willing to take them in due to such poor Aptitude.

…

After the Inner Sect Assessment ended, Han Jue did not cause much of a reaction, and the Disciples just smiled and brushed it off whenever they mentioned him.

Han Jue did not go to the inner sect's city again either, staying in the Innate Cave Mansion to Cultivate all along.

He prepared to forge the Golden Core early!

His six-attribute Spiritual Qi had already reached the Ninth Layer of Foundation Establishment Realm, and he only needed to practice it to Perfection to achieve the Golden Core.

Han Jue was full of fighting spirit.

Upon reaching the Golden Core Realm, he would be able to display the divine abilities of the Six Paths of Reincarnation Art.

The Six Paths of Reincarnation Art came with its own divine abilities, but it required reaching a certain Realm; the Golden Core Realm would naturally come with one Divine Ability!

Half a month later,

someone came to visit.

Mo Fuchou and Zhou Fan.

Looking at the seven characters carved above the cave entrance, the two of them instantly fell into speechlessness.

Endurance brings a vast and boundless sky…

It truly matched his temperament.

"Brother Han, Mo Fuchou has come to visit!" Mo Fuchou shouted with cupped hands.

After a few seconds, the cave door opened wide.

The two immediately walked inside.

Seeing Han Jue again, they saw him meditating and cultivating by the pool.

Han Jue opened his eyes and asked, "What brings the two brothers to see me?"

Zhou Fan stared at him with a complex expression.

Mo Fuchou smiled and said, "Recently, the friction between the Azure Nether Demonic Cult and our Jade Purity Sect has been growing increasingly large, and there is no telling which day a full-scale war might break out. We want to invite you to take on a mission together to wipe out a branch stronghold of the Azure Nether Demonic Cult. It is said that that branch stronghold has quite a few Spirit Pills that can help you Cultivate."

Before coming, Mo Fuchou had already thought it through.

To move Han Jue, one still had to bring up cultivation.

Han Jue shook his head and said, "Thank you for your kind intentions, but I do not want to leave for the time being. I must enter seclusion for a Breakthrough."

Entering seclusion for a Breakthrough?

The two were stunned.

Zhou Fan couldn't help asking, "You are going to achieve the Golden Core Realm?"

Han Jue nodded.

"The Golden Core Realm is not so easy to break through. The Heavenly Tribulation you will face is even more terrifying than during the Foundation Establishment Realm. You have to rely on some tribulation-crossing pills to dissolve the power of the heavenly thunder and consolidate your Dao Heart," Mo Fuchou reminded him.

Zhou Fan added, "This mission is of great importance. If we perform well, we will surely achieve meritorious service, and our status within the Jade Purity Sect will rise accordingly in the future. We can also make a name for ourselves in the Cultivation World."

[You have received an invitation from fellow sect Disciples. Faced with fame and fortune, you have the following choices:]

[1. Agree to them and go achieve meritorious service together; you can obtain one Low-Grade Spirit Stone]

[2. Refuse them and Cultivate in a low-profile manner; you can obtain a Magical Artifact]

Three lines of text suddenly popped up before Han Jue's eyes.

This…

Is there any need to choose?

Han Jue said righteously, "Apologies, I am not interested in fame and fortune, and only want to Cultivate down-to-earth. If the Jade Purity Sect is in trouble another day, I will definitely not hesitate to sacrifice myself, even if it means being smashed to pieces. But right now, I do not want to leave the Jade Purity Sect!"

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