"Mission accomplished."
Ji Haoyuan took two jade bottles from himself and smiled as he handed them to Ji Bochang and the others.
"This time, during the alchemy process, I’ve successfully forged nine pills.
Aside from the three pills that need to be given to the three families, we can keep six of them for our own family."
Upon hearing that their family could keep six Foundation Establishment pills, even Ji Bochang couldn’t resist showing a look of delight on his face.
However, Ji Bochang soon seemed to realize something, his expression suddenly becoming solemn as he looked at Ji Haoyuan and asked:
"Haoyuan, are you planning to go out?"
What he meant by going out wasn’t simply leaving the Ji Family’s territory.
Upon hearing this, Ji Haoyuan didn’t hide anything, and he nodded, saying:
"Yes, I’ve reached a bottleneck in my cultivation. Staying within the family, there is no room for further advancement.
Therefore, I plan to go outside and seek opportunity to advance in the future."
When Ji Yunfan and Ji Qingfei, who were still immersed in the surprise of the six Foundation Establishment pills, heard Ji Haoyuan’s words, they suddenly came back to their senses.
They both turned their heads to look at Ji Haoyuan.
Ji Qingfei then asked, "Uncle, by seeking opportunity outside, do you mean...?"
Ji Haoyuan nodded lightly.
"It’s precisely the opportunity for Core Formation."
Hearing these two words, Ji Yunfan and Ji Qingfei both felt a heavy jolt in their hearts.
In such a short time, Ji Haoyuan is already planning to seek the opportunity for Core Formation?
This is almost unimaginable for someone who broke through Foundation Establishment less than ten years ago and for someone who hasn’t even reached the threshold of Foundation Establishment.
It’s akin to looking up to a towering mountain with awe.
Yet, Ancestor Ji Bochang was not too surprised by Ji Haoyuan’s decision.
However, he still solemnly reminded: "Haoyuan, on your journey outside this time, I can imagine it won’t be peaceful.
But regardless of what happens, you must always keep in mind your personal safety above all else.
As long as the green mountain remains, there will be no shortage of firewood.
Never let yourself fall into danger lightly."
Ji Haoyuan smiled and nodded.
"Don’t worry, Ancestor, I’ll pay attention to those matters."
Ji Bochang’s expression relaxed.
"By the way, is there anything the family can assist you with?
Also, when do you plan to leave?"
Ji Haoyuan thought for a moment and said, "There’s no time like the present. After I pay respects to my elder brother, I plan to leave."
He looked at Ji Qingfei beside him and said:
"Qingfei, let’s go together to pay respects to your great-grandfather later.
As for delivering the Foundation Establishment pills to the three families and other matters, Ancestor, I’ll leave it to you and Yunfan."
Upon hearing this, Ji Bochang and Ji Yunfan both shook their heads with a wry smile.
Compared to the things Ji Haoyuan had done over the years, delivering pills was nothing at all.
An escape light shot out from the Ji Family’s Qianyang Mountain.
The journey to the Chaotic Sealed Forest in the central part of the Hongduan Mountain Range is far from short.
Based on his flying speed alone, it would probably take more than a month.
Fortunately, he still had the Cloud-Piercing Shuttle, a flying spiritual artifact given to him by Gu Zhengfei.
It could save him a lot of magical power and travel time.
But, just after he flew out of the Ji Family, a message suddenly lit up urgently on one of the jade talismans he had with him.
Ji Haoyuan’s expression slightly froze.
Because he recognized that the one who sent the message was no ordinary person, but the True Man Binghuo from the Crimson Sunset Sect.
He felt a bit puzzled.
Uncertain about what had prompted the True Man Binghuo to send a message to him.
He decided to go over and have a look.
After all, since it was the True Man Binghuo summoning him, he had to make an appearance.
Immediately, Ji Haoyuan changed direction and headed towards the mountain gate of the Crimson Sunset Sect.
It was clear that this message from the True Man Binghuo was sudden and urgent.
Upon arriving at the Crimson Sunset Sect, Ji Haoyuan did not delay but went directly to the cave dwelling on Miaoyu Peak where the True Man Binghuo resided.
This place was surrounded by a third-rank spirit vein.
As soon as Ji Haoyuan arrived here, he immediately felt the rich spiritual qi that was different from other places.
Just a slight inhale made all eighty-four thousand pores of his body seem to open, "greedily" absorbing everything within.
After proceeding a distance, Ji Haoyuan saw the True Man Binghuo beside a mountain peak.
She was dressed in a goose-yellow gown today.
Although her face was still obscured by a layer of mist.
Perhaps because she was in her own cave dwelling, Ji Haoyuan felt that today the True Man Binghuo’s entire demeanor was somewhat relaxed.
However, Ji Haoyuan didn’t dare to look too much and respectfully approached, saluting her, he said:
"Junior greets the True Man."
"No need for formalities."
The True Man Binghuo spoke slowly.
"The reason I sent for you this time is to inquire if you’re interested in an opportunity for a competition."
Ji Haoyuan was slightly surprised.
The True Man Binghuo nodded, "Yes, have you heard of the Thousand Streams Secret Realm?"
"Thousand Streams Secret Realm?"
Ji Haoyuan’s face instantly showed confusion, and he immediately shook his head.
"I hope the True Man can enlighten me."
Upon hearing this, the True Man Binghuo wasn’t surprised but patiently explained:
"The Thousand Streams Secret Realm is a secret realm located on Cangling Mountain in the central part of the Hongduan Mountain Range.
This secret realm opens once every hundred years.
At that time, every Golden Core sect holding a place will send their Foundation Establishment cultivators in.
There are many rare spiritual objects within, including several Core Formation spiritual objects, coveted by Foundation Establishment cultivators aiming for Golden Core."
"What? Core Formation spiritual objects?"
Ji Haoyuan was taken aback.
He knew very well how important such a secret realm was to the Golden Core sects.
Moreover, from the True Man Binghuo’s previous words, it seemed there wasn’t only one Core Formation spiritual object in the Thousand Streams Secret Realm.
Such a secret realm would indeed incite the desire of all Golden Core sects aware of its true value.
Is this truly something that the few Golden Core sects in the Hongduan Mountain Range can completely control?
Seeing Ji Haoyuan’s thoughts, the True Man Binghuo nodded lightly and said:
"You’re correct, besides our Hongduan Mountain Range’s Golden Core sects, Foundation Establishment cultivators from other regions will enter the secret realm.
Among them are disciples from major Golden Core sects."
When True Man Binghuo mentioned major Golden Core sects, she referred to those with late-stage Golden Core cultivators.
This is because once Golden Core cultivators reach the late stage, both their magical power and combat techniques take a qualitative leap, greatly surpassing those in the early and mid Golden Core stages.
They can even achieve absolute dominance.
Late-stage Golden Core cultivators are often called major Golden Core cultivators.
And their sects are referred to as major Golden Core sects.
Ji Haoyuan was once again taken aback by the True Man Binghuo’s words.
Even disciples from major Golden Core sects will enter the Thousand Streams Secret Realm...
It’s easy to imagine just how fierce the competition for resources within the Thousand Streams Secret Realm will be.
But come to think of it, it’s quite normal.
Even as a disciple from a major Golden Core sect, in the face of Core Formation spiritual objects, it’s impossible to remain indifferent.