My Golden Core is a Star, do you call this cultivating?

"Beating others into submission... that doesn't seem right, does it?"

Qi Yuan muttered to himself.

His persona had always been lawful good.

The other party hadn't offended him, so forcing them to submit just to access the places of opportunity felt a bit wrong.

The chubby old man chuckled but didn't say anything.

Naturally, he thought Qi Yuan was just being timid.

After all, even the leader of the Myriad Transformations Society couldn't force the Black Profound Palace and the White Profound Palace into submission.

The two palace masters of the Black and White Profound Palaces had each mastered over thirty Dao Lord scriptures.

Qi Yuan had just joined the Myriad Transformations Society, and while his strength was considerable, it was still limited.

The places of opportunity within the Myriad Transformations Society are already enough to elevate your strength to a terrifying level," the chubby old man said.

Among the thirty-six places of opportunity, many of them overlapped in terms of the opportunities they offered.

Going through similar ones would yield minimal improvements in strength. It would be better to master another Dao Lord scripture.

"But I want to visit all thirty-six," Qi Yuan said.

As the saying goes, since you're already here.

Having seen the message in a bottle, it would be a waste not to visit the other places of opportunity.

"What are the palace masters of the Black and White Profound Palaces like? Are they as kind-hearted as me? Do I have a chance to persuade them?" Qi Yuan asked.

The chubby old man smiled without answering.

"Damn it, I thought the stronger one becomes, the more refined and classy they would be.

But these palace masters of the Black and White Profound Palaces don't even know how to be kind to others." Qi Yuan wanted to morally condemn the palace masters of the Black and White Profound Palaces.

If the moral high ground was on their side, then... following the tactics of a certain comment section on Earth, shouldn't he accuse them of moral failings and muddy the waters?

"Sigh, I thought the Primordial Council was like a first-tier city, where everyone was refined. Turns out, it's just a bunch of old hicks," Qi Yuan lamented. ℞Ἀ₦ǒ𝐁ÈṢ

The chubby old man ignored him.

"Old man, give me the Dao Lord scriptures you want me to adapt. I'll help you adapt them, and then I'll visit the accessible places of opportunity first," Qi Yuan said.

"Alright," the chubby old man agreed without hesitation. "The 'Thunder Scripture,' 'Minor Thunder Scripture,' and 'Mountain Quaking Scripture' were all created by the same Dao Lord. Adapting them should be easier for you."

The chubby old man looked at Qi Yuan with anticipation in his eyes.

Just because Qi Yuan could adapt the "Scripture of All Things' Growth" didn't mean he could adapt thunder-related scriptures.

Perhaps it was just a coincidence that Qi Yuan was skilled in that area.

"No problem," Qi Yuan said.

He took the three Dao Lord scriptures and began to study them carefully.

For him, Dao Lord scriptures could also be used to refine his "Qi Yuan Scripture." Adapting Dao Lord scriptures would be of great help to him.

"I'll wait for your good news. No rush," the chubby old man said cheerfully.

Although he said that, he was actually quite anxious.

After all, his cultivation had been stagnant for a long time, unable to progress further.

Mastering these three Dao Lord scriptures was crucial for him.

If Qi Yuan could truly adapt them within a cosmic epoch, he would be willing to call Qi Yuan his sworn brother.

Qi Yuan's figure disappeared.

The chubby old man then spoke: "This matter must not be leaked. Otherwise, if the Black and White Profound Palaces learn of Fellow Daoist Qi Yuan's existence, he might be in danger."

Realm Lord Chui Bei and Chun Ran stood there, nodding quickly.

"Senior, rest assured. We understand the importance of this matter."

"This Qi Yuan, if he can truly adapt these three Dao Lord scriptures for me, would indeed have the qualifications to compete for the position of the Myriad Transformations Society's leader," the chubby old man said with a sigh.

"The leader of the Myriad Transformations Society?" Realm Lord Chui Bei's expression changed slightly.

That was the leader of the Myriad Transformations Society.

With the fourth layer of Yang God absent and the fifth layer unreachable, within the Primordial Council, the leader of the Myriad Transformations Society was undoubtedly a dominant figure.

Qi Yuan had only just joined the Myriad Transformations Society. How could he already be considered for the position of leader?

"However, it still depends on his abilities. The current leader is no ordinary figure.

The highest record in the Cosmic Spirit Sea is still held by the leader," the chubby old man said.

The three most powerful beings in the Primordial Council were the leader of the Myriad Transformations Society and the two palace masters of the Black and White Profound Palaces.

Of course, this excluded certain entities.

Within the Primordial Council, there were also some terrifying existences and dangerous places where even Realm Lords could perish.

"The leader is peerless. Naturally, not just anyone can compare to him," Realm Lord Chun Ran said with a smile.

She held the leader in great reverence.

"Since I'm in a good mood, I'll explain the 'Mysterious Origin Scripture' to you," the chubby old man said.

The two Realm Lords' eyes lit up with joy.

The "Mysterious Origin Scripture" was also a Dao Lord scripture.

Realm Lord Chun Ran and Chui Bei had both studied it but hadn't mastered it deeply.

The chubby old man had fully mastered it, so teaching them would be simple.

"With your talents, it should take about a day to make further progress," the chubby old man said.

Realm Lord Chun Ran and Chui Bei were delighted: "Thank you, Senior."

They thanked the chubby old man, and naturally, they also thanked Qi Yuan.

If it weren't for Qi Yuan, they wouldn't have had the opportunity to receive the chubby old man's teachings.

In an instant.

It was as if celestial music had descended.

The sounds of the Great Dao filled their ears, and Realm Lord Chui Bei and Chun Ran listened with rapt attention, completely absorbed.

A single sentence from the chubby old man made them feel as though they had gained immense insight.

Their understanding of the "Mysterious Origin Scripture" deepened.

Of course, they were still far from fully mastering it.

Time passed minute by minute, as if in an instant.

The celestial music faded, and the sounds of the Great Dao disappeared. Realm Lord Chui Bei felt a sense of emptiness.

Realm Lord Chun Ran felt the same.

He wished time could slow down.

But a day was just a day.

A day of explanation couldn't even be exchanged for a single major merit.

They were both delighted and disappointed, wishing they could stretch a second into ten thousand.

At that moment, a voice sounded: "You're finally done. Sigh, I've been waiting here for a long time.

But I've always been polite, so I didn't disturb you."

Qi Yuan stood not far away, holding a bright red fruit and munching on it.

Seeing him, Realm Lord Chui Bei and Chun Ran were instantly alert.

"Fellow Daoist Qi Yuan, didn't you leave? Is there something else?" Realm Lord Chui Bei asked immediately.

The chubby old man also looked curious.

Probably something related to the Spirit Summoning research topic.

"Yeah, I left, and then I came back. I've been waiting here for two full hours," Qi Yuan said.

"Huh?" Realm Lord Chui Bei was confused.

Realm Lord Chun Ran thought for a moment and asked directly: "Fellow Daoist Qi Yuan, what brings you here?"

She already had some understanding of Qi Yuan's personality, so she asked casually.

"I'm here to return the three Dao Lord scriptures to you, old man."

"What about the Dao Lord scriptures? Did Fellow Daoist fail?" The chubby old man was disappointed but didn't show it.

"How could I fail!" Qi Yuan's face turned red with frustration. "I've already adapted the three Dao Lord scriptures."

"What?" The chubby old man's face showed astonishment.

Realm Lord Chui Bei and Chun Ran were also shocked, finding it hard to believe.

Could it be that the chubby old man's lecture had lasted not just a day, but an entire epoch?

Because they were so engrossed, it felt like only a day had passed?

"Here, take a look at the three Dao Lord scriptures," Qi Yuan handed the three scriptures to the chubby old man.

The chubby old man quickly took them and scanned them with his divine sense.

Realm Lord Chui Bei and Chun Ran kept their eyes on the chubby old man, watching his reaction.

After about twenty breaths, the chubby old man took a deep breath. He looked at Qi Yuan and said seriously: "Fellow Daoist, are you perhaps like the Holy Light Clan, capable of forcibly distorting the perceptions of living beings?"

Only that could explain it.

After all, adapting three Dao Lord scriptures in half a day was... terrifying.

But the universe was vast, and there were all kinds of wonders. Perhaps there were one or two races like the Holy Light Clan.

"I've seen the Holy Light Clan, but I'm not one of them," Qi Yuan said.

The chubby old man, now confirmed, took a deep breath and said: "If you don't mind, I would like to call you... Father."

The sworn brother had now been upgraded to father.

"No, I'm still young. I don't want such an old son."

"Hmph," the chubby old man snorted. "I was just joking earlier. I already have a father."

He retracted his previous statement.

At their level of cultivation, eccentric personalities, shamelessness, and even obsessiveness were all normal.

"But, Brother, could you help me adapt a few more Dao Lord scriptures? As payment, even if you don't become the leader, I'll do my best to help you visit the remaining places of opportunity. Of course... the ones in the Black and White Profound Palaces are exceptions."

"Deal," Qi Yuan agreed without hesitation.

The chubby old man immediately beamed: "You're not just my sworn brother, you're my real father!"

...

Three months passed.

Qi Yuan stood in the True Spirit Tower.

His expression was somewhat dazed.

"This is really strange."

This was the twenty-first place of opportunity he had visited.

With the chubby old man's help, he had indeed visited many places of opportunity.

In these places, his strength had increased rapidly.

"Since these places of opportunity can boost strength so quickly, why are the Realm Lords in the Primordial Council... so weak?"

Based on his own strength improvements, if those Realm Lords had visited these twenty-plus places of opportunity, their strength should at least be half of what he had when he first entered the Yin God realm. Those with exceptional talent might even rival his strength when he first entered the Primordial Council.

Yet, so far, he hadn't encountered a single Realm Lord in the Primordial Council who could put up a decent fight.

Of course, the gap was large, but it was just that—large.

For example, when Qi Yuan first entered the Primordial Council, he was stronger than Realm Lord Chui Bei and even the chubby old man.

But killing them was absolutely out of the question.

Now, however, he could do it.

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"Each one is comparable to a treasure formed from a fourth-layer Yang God."

"Could it be that because I reached the deepest layer of the Cosmic Spirit Sea and obtained that message in a bottle, my improvements have been so significant?"

Qi Yuan's strength had now reached a terrifying level.

If he faced Black Heaven again, he wouldn't need to fear his true spirit being annihilated. He could resist Black Heaven's erosion.

In terms of combat power, he was now at the level of a weak fourth-layer Yang God.

"If I visit all the places of opportunity, how strong will I become?"

Qi Yuan was looking forward to it.

Especially that suspected Dao Lord's inheritance.

He felt it wasn't as simple as it seemed.

"Unfortunately, the other places of opportunity are difficult to access."

"Especially the seven in the Black and White Profound Palaces."

"I'm a good person. How can I just take them by force?"

"Should I set a trap?"

"No, I'm a good person!"

Qi Yuan muttered to himself.

...

In the Black Profound Palace.

A majestic man looked at the star-like blood in his hand, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"The Myriad Transformations Society has produced such a peerless genius?

Adapting three Dao Lord scriptures in half a day."

A short man narrowed his eyes: "Such talent is terrifying. We must nip it in the bud. If they truly find a variable, it would be disastrous."

The Black and White Profound Palaces both had Dao Lords backing them. The establishment of these two palaces was to prevent the Myriad Transformations Society from seeking change.

"Set up a killing game?" the Black Profound Palace's master asked.

"What if... it's false information?" the White Profound Palace's master asked.

Although they had spies in the Myriad Transformations Society, those spies might not be entirely trustworthy.

It was also possible that the genius was a ruse, a trap set for them.

"Regardless, whether it's a trap or not, we must act," the Black Profound Palace's master said.

The White Profound Palace's master nodded, then said: "The Wind Spirit Cloud place of opportunity would be a suitable location for the killing game."

The Black Profound Palace's master's gaze deepened, and he said: "Agreed."

...

Exiting the True Spirit Tower, Qi Yuan's true spirit became even more condensed and unified.

The chubby old man waited outside, a smile on his face: "How do you feel? Has your strength improved significantly?

Back when I visited the True Spirit Tower, my strength increased by half."

The chubby old man said proudly.

"My improvement was minimal, less than half," Qi Yuan said honestly.

"If the Dao Lord opens a window for you, he will surely close another. Don't be disheartened," the chubby old man said, though his face was full of glee, clearly enjoying Qi Yuan's misfortune.

"Are there any other places of opportunity I can visit?" Qi Yuan asked.

This was what he cared about most.

"I've recently spent a great deal of effort to persuade the Ten Thousand Saints Palace. The Wind Spirit Cloud place of opportunity is now accessible to you," the chubby old man said seriously.

Qi Yuan's brow twitched slightly, as if he had realized something.

"Wind Spirit Cloud? Since it's a place of opportunity, I must go," Qi Yuan agreed without hesitation.

"Brother, if you go to Wind Spirit Cloud, be careful not to enter the forbidden zone.

In the forbidden zone of Wind Spirit Cloud, there is a Buddha corpse that even Creation Realm Realm Lords cannot defeat. It's extremely dangerous," the chubby old man warned.

"A Buddha corpse?" Qi Yuan was surprised. "Is it a cultivator?"

Being able to fight Creation Realm Realm Lords, its strength was naturally extraordinary.

It raised some questions.

Either it was a fourth-layer Yang God or a fifth-layer Yang God.

But treasures formed from fourth-layer Yang Gods generally didn't attack on their own.

Fifth-layer Yang Gods also couldn't enter the Primordial Council.

So, this Buddha corpse was somewhat peculiar.

"The Myriad Transformations Society has conducted much research on the Buddha corpse, even having a dedicated research topic, but with little success.

As long as you don't enter the forbidden zone of Wind Spirit Cloud and don't encounter the Buddha corpse, nothing will go wrong. You can rest assured," the chubby old man said confidently.

Qi Yuan nodded, his expression calm.

Could it be that the earlier twitch of his brow was because of that Buddha corpse?

If so, he really needed to go and see what kind of opportunity it offered.

Of course, he also hoped it wasn't just because of the Buddha corpse.