Another month passed.
Boom!
A loud noise echoed through the sky.
Immediately after, a hearty laugh rang out.
"Hahaha, this humble Taoist has broken through, uh... this humble Taoist has broken through again, uh... this humble Taoist has broken through yet again..."
The two Golden Core cultivators on guard exchanged glances.
They saw two words in each other's eyes: "exhausted."
So tired!
So damn tired!
Old Taoist Jin Mo, did you plan this? Once a month?
Despite their exhaustion, the proper protocol had to be followed!
"Congratulations, Senior Jin Mo, on your breakthrough!"
Upon hearing this, Taoist Jin Mo chuckled.
"This time, this humble Taoist has comprehended a super-powerful Nascent Soul divine ability, the Great Mantra of Truth! With this ability, at the late Nascent Soul stage, I can contend with those at the Great Circle of Nascent Soul!"
Challenging a higher realm!
That's the confidence!
Thinking of this, Taoist Jin Mo felt immense emotion.
"Speaking of which, all of this is thanks to Senior's guidance..."
Seeing Taoist Jin Mo about to deliver another "acceptance speech."
The "alarms" in the minds of the two Golden Core guards sounded at an extremely high pitch.
Danger!! Danger!! Danger!!
The two Golden Core cultivators practically leaped up.
"Senior Jin Mo, please, don't say any more, we beg you!"
"Yes, Senior Jin Mo, we understand what you mean. You want to go thank Senior in person, right? Let's go, we'll go right now!"
With that, the two Golden Core cultivators, without explanation, grabbed Taoist Jin Mo and left.
Taoist Jin Mo looked utterly baffled.
What were they doing?
I haven't finished speaking yet!
Are all cultivators in the "Eastern Barren Mountains" so impatient, so restless?
Taoist Jin Mo suddenly felt happy.
He had found the weakness of the cultivators in the "Eastern Barren Mountains."
Heh, after all, they were "country bumpkins" from a small place, too hasty in their actions, lacking the composure and steadiness of us from the great holy sects.
The sense of superiority returned!
Taoist Jin Mo felt fantastic!
...
Soon, led by the two Golden Core cultivators, Jin Mo returned to the "Purple Jade Bamboo Grove" and arrived outside the cave.
"Senior, this humble Taoist Jin Mo expresses his deepest gratitude!"
Taoist Jin Mo, over eight hundred years old and a powerful "Nascent Soul cultivator," was respected as a "veteran" everywhere he went.
However, outside the cave, on the territory of the "Mysterious Senior," Taoist Jin Mo dared not put on any airs. He was trembling and respectful, like a devout junior visiting an elder.
There was no choice!
The "Mysterious Senior" in the cave was too powerful, too formidable!
The moment he thought of the opponent's "mysterious and miraculous" methods, Taoist Jin Mo felt as insignificant as an ant.
"Senior, my continuous enlightenment this time is all thanks to your guidance..."
Taoist Jin Mo was about to launch into another "long discourse."
At this moment, a voice from within the cave suddenly echoed.
"Jin Mo, come in!"
Although the voice was in a "sage mode," it lacked the previous "tranquil indifference" and instead carried a hint of urgency and panic...
The Golden Core cultivators outside the cave exchanged bewildered glances.
No way, could their ears be playing tricks on them? How could Senior have emotions like "urgency" and "panic"?
Uh...
Alright!
As everyone's gaze fell upon Taoist Jin Mo, they began to understand.
His mouth was truly "boundless in its magic"!
Even with Senior's power, he was afraid of Old Taoist Jin Mo "speaking his mind."
This just showed how terrifying and ferocious this old Taoist was!
Truly formidable!
A shiver ran down the spines of the Golden Core cultivators.
They instinctively moved away from Old Taoist Jin Mo.
It was like avoiding a plague god!
Taoist Jin Mo, however, had no such awareness. On the contrary, he was quite pleased!
Senior truly valued me!
Senior not only guided my "enlightenment," but is now actively receiving me.
Senior is too good to me!
I'm so moved!
A wave of tears welled up in Taoist Jin Mo's eyes, moved beyond words.
With a "grateful heart," he quickly walked into the cave.
"Master, you've finally come out of seclusion!"
The moment Taoist Jin Mo entered the cave, a lively figure rushed forward.
His beloved disciple, Kong Xiaoxian.
Taoist Jin Mo looked at Kong Xiaoxian dotingly.
"Little Immortal disciple, you've grown even more beautiful!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a pimple popped up on Kong Xiaoxian's face.
At the same time, whether it was an illusion or something else, the "pin" on Kong Xiaoxian's chest seemed to have shrunk slightly.
Kong Xiaoxian
(▼ヘ▼＃)
Her delicate little face darkened...
Really, Master, please just stop talking from now on!
Sensing Kong Xiaoxian's overwhelming resentment, Taoist Jin Mo looked utterly confused.
"Alas, little Immortal disciple, did someone upset you? Let your master vent your anger for you..."
The world is so beautiful, yet I am so irritable. Calm down, calm down!
Kong Xiaoxian took a deep breath, her chest remaining flat, as flat as an airport runway, and she silently recited the "Seven-Character Mantra" in her mind.
"He is my master, my real master... He is my master, my real master..."
With great effort, Kong Xiaoxian suppressed the urge to smash Taoist Jin Mo's head and told herself that from now on, she would be a machine with no emotions.
Kong Xiaoxian's eyes became vacant, and her tone turned mechanical and flat as she slowly said.
"Master, Senior is just ahead. I'll take you there!"
"Little Immortal disciple, what's wrong? Are you alright!"
Taoist Jin Mo felt that his little disciple today was acting strangely!
Kong Xiaoxian, on the other hand, kept chanting in her heart: Master, don't speak. If you stay silent, the sky will be clear, and all will be well...
And so, amidst an atmosphere of "weirdness," Kong Xiaoxian led Taoist Jin Mo into the depths of the cave.
At this moment, Hao Ren was meditating.
Spiritual energy swirled around him, his bearing was solemn, and his aura was full of power.
Taoist Jin Mo took one look and his eyes lit up, filled with respect and admiration.
Senior has such an aura!
Such a profound presence!
It makes one want to prostrate oneself!
And the treasures surrounding Senior, they are simply outrageous!
A top-grade spirit spring.
This spirit spring was gushing out pure spiritual energy.
The concentration of spiritual energy in the surroundings was insane!
With every breath, he felt refreshed and invigorated!
Two drops of "Heavenly Water."
An incomparably pure "life essence" emanated from these two drops of "Heavenly Water," continuously nourishing one's physical body.
At this moment, Taoist Jin Mo felt as if he were bathing in a hot spring, warm and indescribably comfortable.
These two top-tier "spiritual treasures" would be priceless and unobtainable in the outside world!
However, in Senior's cave, they appeared so ordinary.
The piece of withered wood beside Senior, although it had only sprouted a tender bud, exuded an ancient and primordial aura.
The tender bud was vibrant green and incredibly profound, as if a small world were slowly taking shape...