Ye Lin took out the jade bottle from his space ring, and then the jade pendant.
Suddenly, the originally unremarkable jade pendant burst into brilliant light, then slowly merged into the jade bottle.
The jade bottle glowed with a vibrant green light, and from its mouth, streams of Spiritual Qi surged out.
"Not good."
Seeing this, Ye Lin immediately took out a Spirit Gathering Formation Plate and confined all the Spiritual Qi within the Formation Plate.
This was Innate Spiritual Qi; if it all dissipated into the air, he would have nowhere to cry.
"Begin cultivation dispersion."
At this moment, Ye Lin sat cross-legged on the bed.
Cultivation dispersion, this step, is to completely dissipate all the Spiritual Qi within the body, including the Dao Platform and the Origin.
It involves replacing all the Acquired Spiritual Qi in the entire body with Innate Spiritual Qi.
Instantly, Ye Lin's entire body was enveloped in a mist. This mist dissipated with the wind, but it gathered even faster than it dissipated.
These were all the Acquired Spiritual Qi within Ye Lin's body; a Qi Training Stage Cultivator could simply take a breath and instantly achieve a Breakthrough.
As time passed, all the Spiritual Qi within Ye Lin's body completely dissipated, and his Dao Platform became incredibly dry.
"Begin."
Ye Lin took a deep breath, then opened the Spirit Gathering Formation Plate, releasing the Innate Spiritual Qi within it.
The moment the Innate Spiritual Qi appeared, it surged into Ye Lin's body.
"Is this Innate Spiritual Qi? It is indeed overbearing."
Ye Lin exclaimed in admiration. If Acquired Spiritual Qi was compared to a house cat, then Innate Spiritual Qi was a fierce tiger.
It was incredibly overbearing, and it was precisely this incredibly overbearing Innate Spiritual Qi that forged the Cultivator's unparalleled combat power.
Three hours slowly passed. All the Innate Spiritual Qi in the jade bottle had been completely absorbed. At this moment, all the Spiritual Qi contained within Ye Lin's body was Innate Spiritual Qi.
The Martial Skill unleashed with Innate Spiritual Qi was several times more powerful than with Acquired Spiritual Qi.
"Next, is the most dangerous step."
After completing everything, Ye Lin took out countless Spirit Fruits, Spirit Medicine, and various treasures of heaven and earth, and began to refine them all.
Each treasure transformed into a mass of liquid, surging into Ye Lin's body, flying directly towards the Dao Platform, and fusing with the Innate Spiritual Qi.
And the next step, also the most perilous, was to shatter the Dao Platform.
This step allowed for no mistakes; any error would result in immediate death.
Many Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators had died at this step.
With a ruthless resolve, Ye Lin fully circulated the Star Art. The originally calm Spiritual Qi in his Dantian began to violently impact the Dao Platform.
With each collision, an indescribable pain assaulted Ye Lin's mind.
In a short moment, Ye Lin was already drenched in sweat.
The Dao Platform was like his own heart, and at this moment, it felt as if a sharp blade was repeatedly stabbing his heart.
Boom!
Accompanied by a loud bang, the entire Dao Platform instantly shattered, turning into a mass of fragments.
"Pfft."
Ye Lin suddenly opened his eyes, spitting out a large mouthful of blood, his aura extremely weak.
But he did not hesitate in the slightest. He formed hand seals, and the Dao Platform fragments, Five Elements imprints, Innate Spiritual Qi, and various treasures within his body began to gradually fuse.
The process was incredibly long, but even so, he had to be fully immersed in it. A single slip-up could lead to death and the dissipation of his Dao.
Cultivating was no different from fighting against the heavens. Every Breakthrough in a major Realm was a life-and-death trial.
And as batches of Cultivators died, those who remained were the strongest ones.
In the blink of an eye, two months passed.
At this moment, Ye Lin sat cross-legged on the bed, his expression calm. Within his Dantian, the original Dao Platform and Five Elements imprints had all vanished, leaving only a fist-sized Golden Core.
The Golden Core itself was golden, and its surface shimmered with nine rays of light.
This was the renowned Nine-Colored Golden Core.
It was also a symbol of invincibility among those of the same stage.
It was also the symbol of the strongest Golden Core.
And the Phoenix Fire transformed into a small Phoenix, soaring around the Golden Core.
The aura emanating from the Golden Core made it feel very comfortable.
At this moment, the Golden Core suddenly burst into brilliant light, and terrifying surges of Spiritual Qi gushed out from within the Golden Core, nourishing every Meridian in Ye Lin's body.
Boom!
At this moment, a thunderclap suddenly appeared in the originally clear sky.
Boom, boom, boom.
As the sounds became more and more frequent, the thunderclaps roared a total of nine times.
Then they disappeared without a trace, as if even the heavens were congratulating Ye Lin.
"Golden Core Stage, achieved."
Ye Lin slowly opened his eyes, looking at his arm.
"So... such powerful strength. The current me can crush the former me with a single finger. So strong."
Feeling the world-destroying power contained within his body, Ye Lin was momentarily intoxicated.
This power was simply too immense, completely incomparable to that of a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator.
"The Golden Core is both hard and fragile. Its hardness can rival Profound Rank weapons, but once the Golden Core shatters, this life will be over."
All of Ye Lin's strength at this moment originated from the Golden Core. The Golden Core was the most precious possession of a Golden Core Stage Cultivator.
Once the Golden Core shattered, he would be no different from a cripple.
"Oh right, let's see what's left."
Ye Lin raised his right hand, checking his space ring.
The next moment, his face froze.
Gone... nothing left, all gone.
To Breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage, all the family fortune he had painstakingly accumulated was gone.
Only a Spirit Fruit that could enhance his Spiritual Root and the Earth Vein Essence remained. Everything else, anything that could be absorbed, was gone.
Suddenly, he became a pauper again. To be precise, he was even poorer than a pauper.
"My Breakthrough should have taken two months, right? Let's go out and see."
"Wait, let's first see if my current panel has changed."
Name: Ye Lin
Cultivation: Golden Core Early Stage
Fate: Green
Fate Trait: 【Minor Luck】 【Divine Comprehension】
Destiny: Stops at Nascent Soul Middle Stage, killed by an enemy during a Secret Realm exploration.
Recent Opportunity: None
【Minor Luck】: A bit of Luck, but not much. Good Luck often allows you to turn peril into safety when facing a crisis.
【Divine Comprehension】: Extraordinary Comprehension Ability. You are extremely fast at comprehending various Cultivation Techniques. For the same Cultivation Technique, others need three months, while you only need a few days.
"My Fate has completely turned green, and my Destiny has also changed. This change is quite significant."
Looking at his panel, Ye Lin was full of pleasant surprises. After all, his Fate had improved, and he was genuinely happy.
Then Ye Lin calculated with his fingers, estimating that about two months had passed.
"It's time to go out and see."
Ye Lin got up.
Two months had passed since his Breakthrough, and the room was already covered in dust.
With a casual wave of his hand, the room instantly became spotless white.
Stepping out of the room, Ye Lin discovered Chu Xue standing on a giant rock.
At this moment, a transparent panel appeared before his eyes.
Name: Chu Xue
Cultivation: Golden Core Middle Stage
Fate: Blue
Fate Trait: 【Ice Snow Physique】 【Minor Luck】 【Boundless Fortune】
Destiny: Stops at Soul Transformation Early Stage, eventually dying due to the limitations of her talent and the exhaustion of her Lifespan.
Recent Opportunity: None
【Ice Snow Physique】: This is a very good Physique. You are naturally close to ice and snow, and you always comprehend Cultivation Techniques related to ice and snow extremely quickly.
【Minor Luck】: A bit of Luck, but not much. Good Luck often allows you to turn peril into safety in times of crisis.
【Boundless Fortune】: A life free of disasters and difficulties, eventually dying naturally. Among Cultivators, you are considered a clear stream.