Once attaining the Golden Core, one becomes truly one of us!

The aura of the Golden Core rose from a desolate mountain outside Three Clouds Market.

It was a newly formed Golden Core.

A little golden light floated in mid-air, causing the Spiritual Qi within a radius of ten thousand miles to violently surge.

The Qi transformed into whirlpools, like torrents, pouring into the Golden Core.

A figure stepped into the air, swallowing the Golden Core in one gulp.

True Essence surrounded him like mist, resembling an Exiled Immortal descending to the mortal world.

The mountain folk beside the mountain were fearful and prostrated themselves.

Beasts in the forest gained intelligence because of this.

Zhong Heng’s eyes shone brightly to the extreme.

The Golden Core spun in his Dantian, and the True Essence throughout his body was at least ten times stronger than the Foundation Establishment Stage.

The Golden Core further connected to the world, causing a qualitative change in his life level.

Even the countless array problems in his mind were instantly solved.

An immense Divine Sense frantically computed and analyzed countless cultivation dilemmas.

Thus is the True Master!

With Five Spirit Roots, breaking through to the Golden Core, let alone breaking through to Foundation Establishment, is exceedingly difficult.

Yet Zhong Heng was exceptionally fortunate this time, not needing even a second Golden Core Pill to solidify his Pill.

"Hmm?!"

Zhong Heng frowned slightly, sensing the chilling killing intent and Military Evil Qi in the world.

Three Clouds Market reacted the fastest, with cultivators from Divine Strategy Pavilion arriving joyfully to pay homage.

This meant they now had two True Masters at Divine Strategy Pavilion.

It’s known that even the weakest among the Nine Sects only had one True Master.

Divine Strategy Pavilion might replace that sect!

True Masters are incredibly rare. Ordinary sects need to cultivate many Foundation Establishment cultivators to increase the chance of True Masters appearing.

It was unexpected for an organization like Divine Strategy Pavilion, with few Foundation Establishment cultivators, to produce another True Master.

"Greetings, True Master."

"Greetings, True Master."

"We pay homage, True Master."

Cultivators from within Three Clouds Market bowed to Zhong Heng.

Zhong Heng’s eyes flickered with white light, his vast Divine Sense surged like a tsunami in all directions.

Refugees, countless refugees.

"War, is it..."

Zhong Heng had already anticipated this from Wandering Dragon Sword Sect’s response, which was why he rushed to breakthrough.

Zhong Heng’s two disciples approached him, carefully recounting the sudden changes of the past year.

When he heard of the Wandering Dragon Sword Sect’s destruction, Zhong Heng’s expression flickered.

Though there wasn’t immense grace between Wandering Dragon Sword Sect and him, they were allies.

Moreover, Wandering Dragon Sword Sect had solid power; based on Zhong Heng’s estimation, if war broke out, it would likely be external forces invading.

It was unexpected that Shallow Cloud Mountain’s Gold Devouring Sect declared war.

Upon hearing Demon Heaven Valley’s founding, Zhong Heng’s expression slightly darkened.

At this moment, a direct lineage disciple from the Business Alliance suddenly interjected.

"True Master, Demon Heaven Valley is formidable."

"They have shattered most of the Nine Sects and absorbed their strength. Now, only Shallow Cloud Mountain barely holds on, while other sects are nearly exterminated."

"Our Hundred Stars Alliance should consider finding another partner."

Zhong Heng’s expression returned to calm; he quietly said, "It seems the Business Alliance is involved as well."

The direct lineage disciple’s expression slightly changed.

Soon, stewards from the Business Alliance arrived, one of them was Manager Li and Steward Qian, Qian Hua’s father.

Steward Qian’s face turned into a bitter smile, seemingly able to foresee what would happen next.

He didn’t speak.

Manager Li was rather arrogant, merely cupping his hands upon seeing Zhong Heng.

He said, "Master Zhong has been with our Business Alliance for quite some time; he should know the profit-driven nature of merchants."

"We support whoever benefits us."

Manager Li’s words astounded many.

"Demon Heaven Valley is our ally, their strength is not weak, with exactly seven Golden Core Masters, one of whom is Late-Stage Golden Core."

"It’s known that in our Qu Hong Cultivation Realm, there’s not even one Late-Stage Golden Core Master."

Except for that mad woman.

However, that mad woman isn’t supposed to be in this medium-sized cultivation realm.

It was because of Yunmiao Master that he stopped certain people in Demon Heaven Valley and the Business Alliance from taking action.

"The Seven Cultivators of Demon Heaven are powerful; in our cultivation realm, strength has always been respected. Demon Heaven’s victory over the Nine Sects and replacing them is quite normal."

Manager Li spoke matter-of-factly.

Zhong Heng replied calmly, "Even if they are Evil Cultivators?"

His eyes suddenly emitted white light.

Countless onlookers suddenly smelled a blood-scent.

Manager Li’s expression shifted dramatically, turning quickly to see numerous mutilated remains flying out from various hidden corners in the market.

The surrounding cultivators also changed their expressions.

In disbelief, they looked at Manager Li.

Manager Li’s expression was somewhat sinister; he said, "I didn’t expect Evil Cultivators to set up these methods within Three Clouds Market. It’s indeed this steward’s negligence; I ask the True Master to punish."

Manager Li slightly cupped his hands to Zhong Heng.

Zhong Heng gazed into the distance, perceiving a familiar aura, it was a True Master from the Business Alliance.

Not only that, but also a True Master from the Independent Cultivator Alliance.

In mid-air, dozens of Foundation Establishment True Cultivators moved through the air, eyes fixed on the newly risen True Master.

The True Master’s wide sleeves fluttered gently in the wind, the array master’s emblem on his chest gleamed with brilliance.

On the ground below, Qi Refining cultivators unable to fly gazed at the figure in mid-air.

In their eyes were complex expressions of hope, desire, awe, and a hint of fear.

They were vaguely aware of the Business Alliance’s actions.