Cultivation Starts from Farming

The next moment

A swordlight soared into the sky, shooting out from the tip of the sword, resembling a dazzling meteor streaking across the horizon, carrying an earth-shattering momentum, directly striking the array barrier not far away.

"Boom!"

Accompanied by a loud bang, it seemed as if the entire heavens and earth trembled in response.

The tremendous impact caused the surrounding air to instantly twist, forming visible ripples that spread outward.

Dust flew, sand scattered, and the previously calm ground was left pitted and uneven from the shock.

The Myriad Manifestations Wood Spirit Array only showed slight ripples, and the solid array barrier quivered briefly before quickly returning to calm.

Meanwhile, that towering swordlight shattered upon collision with the array barrier, dispersing into countless fragments of light and vanishing into the air.

However, at this moment, Xu Ping's face wasn't tinged with disappointment; instead, it was overflowing with immense joy.

Although the sword did not cause substantial damage to the Myriad Manifestations Wood Spirit Array.

He clearly knew that this time, he used only Mana alone.

Even so, the power displayed by the swordlight was formidable, comparable to that of a typical Golden Core Cultivator.

If he deployed 'Swordlight Like a Rainbow' with all his might.

With the current Mana support at his half-step to Golden Core state, Xu Ping had full confidence that this sword's power would surely reach the Middle Stage of Golden Core level.

Thinking of this, an uncontrollable wave of joy surged in his heart.

"Not bad, not bad!"

Xu Ping couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Despite not breaking through to Golden Core, the perfection of his Cultivation Technique and elevation of his realm brought an enormous boost in his combat power.

A cultivator merely at the Foundation Establishment Perfection realm, relying solely on his attack strength, could reach the threshold of the Middle Stage of Golden Core.

Such an achievement is truly beyond ordinary imagination!

"Fellow Daoist Xu!"

Just at that moment, a crisp and pleasant voice came from outside the array.

Xu Ping looked up and saw two slightly blurry figures quietly hovering above the array at Thousand Leaves Mountain.

"Duan Shuang, Gong Yang!"

Xu Ping recognized those two familiar figures at a glance.

Presumably, the two were attracted by the peculiar phenomena triggered by the Golden Core earlier.

Now seeing the phenomenon gradually vanishing, they thus came specifically to inquire out of concern.

At that moment, he flipped his palm, and the wooden sword of the Skill unceremoniously delved into his Storage Ring.

Then, Xu Ping withdrew the Spiritual Qi from Thousand Leaves Mountain and proceeded to control the array to reveal a passage.

Seeing this, Duan Shuang and Gong Yang from above the array wasted no time in maneuvering their Escape Light to land on Thousand Leaves Mountain.

"A Secret Technique of mine happened to make some progress by chance, unexpectedly triggering the phenomenon and alarming you two Fellow Daoists," Xu Ping clasped his hands and said with a smile.

"I see!"

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Xu!"

Hearing this, Duan Shuang and Gong Yang smiled and offered congratulations, with no further inquiry about the previous phenomenon.

Actually, within their hearts, they secretly felt the phenomenon that just appeared wasn't something typical Secret Techniques could trigger, instead more resembling the phenomena occurring during a Core Formation breakthrough.

But this phenomenon lasted far too short.

Even shorter than the phenomena produced from failed Core Formation attempts, so neither dared to be very certain.

Moreover, upon observing Xu Ping carefully at this moment, they found his expression full, his aura abundant and profound.

It appeared more like significant progress in cultivation, rather than the appearance of a failed Core Formation with severely damaged Primordial Qi.

Though they harbored doubts in their hearts, since it was Xu Ping's private matter, they refrained from pressing further.

"Just a small progress,"

Xu Ping responded with a modest smile, then invited, "Why don't the two Fellow Daoists move to the pavilion for a leisurely chat."

Duan Shuang and Gong Yang naturally had no objections.

...

In the pavilion, the aroma of tea wafted.

Xu Ping, smiling, personally poured a cup of Spirit Tea for both Gong Yang and Duan Shuang.

The steaming Spirit Tea exuded an enticing aroma, smooth on entry, with a hint of sweetness, refreshing one's mind.

After some casual chat among the three.

Gong Yang spoke about recent major events concerning the One Qi Alliance and the Six Demon Countries Alliance:

"Fellow Daoist Xu, do you know that the conflict between the One Qi Alliance and the Six Demon Countries Alliance has already reached a verdict?"

"Reached a verdict?"

Xu Ping was slightly taken aback, his brow gently furrowing, and shook his head, "That I did not know."

Previously, Xu Ping knew about the battle fought between the Nascent Soul cultivators of the One Qi Alliance and the Six Demon Countries Alliance.

Though the battle was fierce, both sides were evenly matched, and there were no casualties among Nascent Soul cultivators.

Judging by such a situation, it seemed difficult to discern a decisive outcome in a short period.

Gong Yang's expression turned serious as he explained, "This battle, it could be described as dramatically changing."

"Initially, both sides indeed remained deadlocked, but for some reason, the Six Demon Countries Alliance suddenly produced a Nascent Soul cultivator, whose strength was unfathomable, breaking the stalemate with a single move."

"Fortunately, Jingxu Master was formidable and held both individuals completely, preventing casualties among the Nascent Soul cultivators of the One Qi Alliance."

Speaking to this point, a slight sense of relief flickered in Gong Yang's eyes.

If it were not for Jingxu Master, the sole Mid-Stage Nascent Soul cultivator holding firm, it could have meant disaster for Yue Country.

"However, although the Nascent Soul cultivators suffered no damage, the entire Feng Country fell into the hands of Demonic Cultivators."

Duan Shuang continued, a trace of worry flashing in his eyes, "I fear that Demonic Cultivators will later use Feng Country as a stepping stone to invade the two countries."

Listening to their account, Xu Ping's expression gradually turned peculiar.