Chapter 189: Ancient Jade

Breaking through to the Golden Core stage could be done without spiritual objects, but this method would result in a low success rate. Moreover, the Golden Core formed in such a way would most likely be of low quality, generally only the lower three ranks.

Alternatively, spiritual objects could be used to form the core of the Golden Core. Not only would this increase the rank of the Golden Core, but it would also increase the chances of awakening the Golden Core’s Divine Ability, greatly enhancing the cultivator’s combat power.

Such spiritual objects also proved to be very beneficial for breakthroughs to the Nascent Soul stage. These spiritual objects could be divided into two types. One type could serve as the core of the Golden Core. The other type, such as the Blue Sea Essence or Glazed Purification Water, were auxiliary objects that improved the chances and quality of the breakthrough.

At this moment, Ye Chen was inquiring whether his Master had prepared the core spiritual object. Upon hearing his question, Gu Yunyun nodded.

“In the sect’s treasury, there is an ancient jade obtained from an ancient sword cultivation sect, which is infused with the murderous aura of countless sword cultivators. This jade absorbed the sword aura from countless ancient battlefields and has undergone some miraculous changes.

“Although this ancient jade isn’t a top-tier treasure, for me, it is the most suitable as the core spiritual object for forming my Golden Core. Using this jade, I might be able to form a top three rank Golden Core. And with the Blue Sea Essence and Glazed Purification Water, I suspect I can at least form an eight-turn Golden Core. If I gain some insight, I might awaken a Sword Dao Divine Ability and reach the nine-turn Golden Core. The chances are pretty good…”

Gu Yunyun didn’t hide anything from Ye Chen, speaking directly without reservation. The reason Gu Yunyun had delayed her breakthrough was that she had been waiting for a more suitable spiritual object. The sect had been negotiating with a certain faction.

However, because they couldn’t meet the other party’s demands, the negotiations had failed. This had caused Gu Yunyun some hesitation. But now that she had the Blue Sea Essence and Glazed Purification Water, there was no need to hesitate anymore.

Ye Chen, upon hearing this, frowned. “Only the possibility of a nine-turn Golden Core? That chance is too low, isn’t it?”

Gu Yunyun was stunned. Not satisfied with the possibility of a nine-turn Golden Core? Did he understand how rare a nine-turn Golden Core was?

Even in Divine Will Sect, only the Phoenix Blood spiritual object could guarantee the formation of a nine-turn Golden Core. The vast majority of Divine Will Sect’s elders only managed to form four or five-turn Golden Cores. For wandering cultivators, families, or lower-tier sects, even a Mid-Rank Golden Core was a matter of luck.

For example, the sect’s old sect master had only managed a five-turn Golden Core. A nine-turn Golden Core, or even just the possibility of one, was already an unimaginable rarity. Once such a thing appeared in the outside world, it would definitely cause a bloodbath. Even Nascent Soul stage powerhouses might intervene to seize it. With such a rare chance, Ye Chen was actually dissatisfied?

Gu Yunyun felt as though she was sinking into a state of self-doubt.

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Ye Chen, of course, wasn’t just boasting. He truly felt that the chances were too low. How could his Master, Gu Yunyun, only have the possibility of a nine-turn Golden Core? If others found out, they might think Ye Chen lacked filial piety. This was absolutely unacceptable.

After thinking for a moment, Ye Chen immediately came up with a plan.

“Master, the quality of this ancient jade is indeed a bit low. I suggest that you hold off on breaking through for now. Give me the ancient jade. I have a channel, and maybe I can get something better.”

Ye Chen spoke directly.

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Upon hearing this, Gu Yunyun widened her eyes. The ancient jade, with the potential to form a top-three rank Golden Core, was already incredibly precious. Yet Ye Chen claimed that he had a way to exchange it for something better?

If anyone else had said this, Gu Yunyun would have never believed it. She would have thought they were treating her like a fool, trying to deceive her out of her spiritual objects. But when Ye Chen said this, Gu Yunyun didn’t doubt him in the slightest.

After all, although Ye Chen’s filial piety wasn’t entirely pure, his feelings for her were real. A hundred pieces of ancient jade couldn’t even compare to a single bottle of Glazed Purification Water.

Ye Chen had given her the Glazed Purification Water without hesitation. How could he possibly try to deceive her for the ancient jade?