Hao Ren's "Golden Core" was exceptionally large, and understandably so.
After all, he possessed the "Innately Thunder Spirit Root," his talent was sky-high.
A large one was normal!
Rumble!
A series of dragon roars echoed in the void of his dantian.
Within Hao Ren's "Pure Lightning Foundation Establishment Spiritual Sea," nine golden dragon phantoms ascended.
The golden dragons coiled upwards, magnificent and awe-inspiring, representing a cultivator's talent and potential.
They clung to the "Golden Core," transforming into mysterious dragon patterns, guarding it.
A Nine Dragon Pattern Golden Core!
The strongest Golden Core!
As expected of the "Innately Thunder Spirit Root" talent, it was incredibly potent!
A "Nine Dragon Pattern Golden Core" indicated a 99.999% chance of successfully advancing to the "Nascent Soul Realm."
However, at this moment, Hao Ren had no mind to focus on such matters.
His entire attention was captured by the nine "Tribulation Lightning Dragons."
The nine "Tribulation Lightning Dragons," baring their fangs and claws, ferociously lunged towards the "Nine Dragon Pattern Golden Core."
Their stance suggested they intended to obliterate the "Nine Dragon Pattern Golden Core"!
Hao Ren was frantic, yet utterly helpless.
The nine "Tribulation Lightning Dragons" moved too swiftly, reaching the "Nine Dragon Pattern Golden Core" in an instant.
Rumble!
The first "Tribulation Lightning Dragon" plunged into the "Nine Dragon Pattern Golden Core."
The dantian shook violently!
Countless terrifying "Tribulation Lightning Qi" surged forth.
Hao Ren was nearly scared to death!
It was over, it was over, he was doomed!
However, what happened next left him utterly dumbfounded.
The "Tribulation Lightning Qi" did not explode nor attack the "Nine Dragon Pattern Golden Core." Instead, it simply hovered outside the "Nine Dragon Pattern Golden Core," forming a hazy "nebula."
As for the "Tribulation Lightning Dragon" that entered the Golden Core, it displayed no aggression whatsoever. It moved about within the Golden Core with utmost politeness.
At this moment, the entire "Nine Dragon Pattern Golden Core" felt incredibly crowded.
The internal space of the Golden Core was already filled by the nine "Golden Core Dragon Patterns."
The "Tribulation Lightning Dragon" weaved through them, much like someone needing to use the restroom in a packed movie theater.
"Excuse me, excuse me, please make way, could you please let me pass..."
Yes, precisely, the "Tribulation Lightning Dragon" behaved that politely within the Golden Core.
The nine "Golden Core Dragon Patterns," however, were less accommodating. They were highly dismissive of the "Tribulation Lightning Dragon."
"Who are you, outsider? Get out!"
The mighty dragon does not suppress the local snake!
And the nine "Golden Core Dragon Patterns" were incredibly formidable!
In the end, the "Tribulation Lightning Dragon" grudgingly withdrew from the Golden Core.
It circled the "Nine Dragon Pattern Golden Core" once, absorbing and condensing all the "Tribulation Lightning Qi" into a tiny "Tribulation Lightning Golden Core."
The "Tribulation Lightning Dragon" then settled upon the "Tribulation Lightning Golden Core," forming a highly unique "One Dragon Pattern Golden Core."
This "One Dragon Pattern Lightning Core" became a "satellite," constantly revolving around the "Nine Dragon Pattern Golden Core."
It perfectly embodied the ultimate state of a sycophant: "Even though you don't care for me, I will still be devoted to you!"
...
This miraculous scene left Hao Ren bewildered, yet simultaneously exhilarated.
Though he didn't understand how it happened, it was undoubtedly a good thing.
Hao Ren could sense that his "Nine Dragon Pattern Golden Core" was exceptionally powerful, equivalent to over a dozen Golden Cores of ordinary cultivators.
Furthermore, the "One Dragon Pattern Lightning Core" could also be controlled by Hao Ren.
Just like the "Nine Dragon Pattern Golden Core," it belonged to Hao Ren's Golden Core.
One should not underestimate this "One Dragon Pattern Lightning Core." Although it was only a "One Dragon Pattern," it represented the "Power of Heavenly Tribulation."
In a real fight, the "One Dragon Pattern Lightning Core" could rival a "Seven Dragon Pattern Golden Core," or even reach the level of an "Eight Dragon Pattern Golden Core."
He struck gold!
This time, he had truly struck it rich!
Hao Ren was overjoyed.
This was just the beginning!
There were still eight more "Tribulation Lightning Dragons" over there...
Soon, the remaining eight "Tribulation Lightning Dragons" followed the same "sycohpant's journey" as the first one. They all transformed into "One Dragon Pattern Lightning Cores," constantly circling the "Nine Dragon Pattern Golden Core."
Although they were all "One Dragon Pattern Lightning Cores," there were still differences between them, significant differences at that.
The first "One Dragon Pattern Lightning Core" condensed the least "Tribulation Power" and was the weakest. It was the smallest in size.
The ninth "One Dragon Pattern Lightning Core" condensed the most "Tribulation Power" and was the strongest, its power being a hundred times that of the first one. Consequently, its size was also a hundred times that of the first "One Dragon Pattern Lightning Core."
The ninth "One Dragon Pattern Lightning Core" was not much smaller than the "Nine Dragon Pattern Golden Core," and the power it contained was so terrifying that it was exciting just to think about!
Very exciting!
Extremely exciting!
Hao Ren was immensely thrilled at this moment!
Others who underwent tribulation could at most obtain a "Nine Dragon Pattern Golden Core."
But him?
A "Golden Core Package Deal"!
Ten "Golden Cores" at once.
And each one was stronger than the last!
Each one was more ferocious than the last!
Heh, this was probably the effect of the "protagonist's halo," wasn't it?
Hao Ren chuckled to himself.
He felt incredibly confident now.
With his current strength, he might even be able to go head-to-head with a Nascent Soul cultivator.
Heh, heh, heh...
Of course, such a "thought" was just a fleeting fancy.
As a professional-level eight "hiding cultivator," his professional ethics had to be impeccable. He would absolutely "hide," never confront directly, and certainly not challenge opponents of higher realms!
As for his "Nascent Soul enemies," they were naturally dealt with by the "Curse Book"!
A curse here, a curse there, always a curse, always satisfying!
Thousands of miles away, a "curse" that hit the soul was incredibly exhilarating!
While Hao Ren was lost in his thoughts, the voice of the "great filial son," Chuan Jianguo, echoed from the "Heaven-Pushing Mirror."
"Dad, that's great, we succeeded!"
Hao Ren smiled with relief upon hearing this.
"Heh, yes, we succeeded... Wait, something's not right!"
Hao Ren suddenly snapped back to reality.
He widened his eyes and looked at the "Heaven-Pushing Mirror."
"Judging by your words, you haven't used the 'Great Money-Spreading Technique' before?"
Chuan Jianguo immediately replied.
"I have! Dad, don't worry, no one knows the 'Great Money-Spreading Technique' better than me! I must have used it before, but I've never used it to tame heavenly tribulations. After all, heavenly tribulations are too dangerous..."
Damn it!
You "filial son"!
Father trusted you so much, and you treated me as a "guinea pig."
This is too much!
If this is bearable, what isn't?
Next time the monkey comes, I'll have it "accidentally" pee on the "Heaven-Pushing Mirror."
The remnant soul of the Great Emperor, Chuan Jianguo, suddenly shivered with a chill.
"Dad, I feel like someone is plotting against me..."
"Heh, nothing of the sort. You're safe here with me. Father will protect you, don't overthink it!"
"Okay, thank you, Dad!"
What a heartwarming scene of "fatherly love and filial piety"!
At this moment, the "filial son" Chuan Jianguo's heart tightened. He sensed something was amiss and issued another warning.
"Dad, it's bad, another wave of heavenly tribulation is coming!"