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

Chapter 139: How is an Original Divine Ability Not a Divine Ability?

Chen Country.
Lingfeng Ferry.

This used to be a busy ferry crossing with boats coming and going. Over time, strange occurrences began happening here. Passersby would be mysteriously blown away by the wind, leading to the ferry's abandonment. Now, it was bustling again.

The Light Palace had chosen Lingfeng Ferry to meet the Blood-Clad Sword God. A grand treasure ship was docked at the ferry, with three Nascent Soul enforcers from the Light Palace gathered there.

Two were at the late Nascent Soul stage and one at the mid Nascent Soul stage, a strength comparable to several major sects in Chen Country.

Besides the three Nascent Soul enforcers from the Light Palace, many Nascent Soul experts from Chen Country were also present on the treasure ship.

"The so-called Blood-Clad Sword God is likely Marquis of the Earth Sword. I thought he was dead, but it seems he is alive and has joined the Divine Flower Association, causing trouble for several True Lords," said Duke Dongchang, his face full of guilt.

True Lord Wukong glanced at Duke Dongchang, his voice buzzing: "This matter is not your fault. It is that Blood-Clad Sword God stirring up trouble!"

Back then, True Lord Wukong came to Chen Country for leisure and took a liking to Marquis of the Earth Sword's mansion. Beneath the mansion was a spiritual eye containing the Star Essence, a treasure that absorbs the essence of heaven and earth, and possesses the energy of golden evil spirits, making it a perfect carrier for a mid-grade Golden Core.

True Lord Wukong merely expressed his desire for the mansion. Duke Dongchang then forcibly evicted everyone from the Marquis of the Earth Sword's mansion. When the family resisted, True Lord Wukong impatiently shouted, "Send them to the doghouse!"

The marquis's 90-year-old daughter was forced to live in the doghouse. Later, Duke Dongchang secretly slaughtered the entire family of the Marquis of the Earth Sword to eliminate future troubles.

Now, Duke Dongchang was here to curry favor with the Light Palace. It seemed the Marquis of the Earth Sword had taken the name Blood-Clad Sword God and improved his cultivation, daring to cause such a stir.

"The Marquis of the Earth Sword and his family's fate is deserved. They offended the True Lord," Duke Dongchang said righteously. "When that Blood-Clad Sword God arrives, I will persuade him to return to the right path and apologize to the Light Palace."

These words were just for show. Duke Dongchang wished for a conflict between the Blood-Clad Sword God and the Light Palace to use the Light Palace's hand to eliminate the Blood-Clad Sword God.

"Apologize? Hmph!" True Lord Wukong was furious. This incident had caused a stir even in Cuoyun Continent. He had been forced to leave his secluded cultivation to come to this desolate place to apologize, which filled him with anger. Apologize? The Blood-Clad Sword God would dare to accept?

"This Blood-Clad Sword God is likely a coward, only daring to provoke in the dark. I doubt he will show up here," said a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Many of Chen Country's cultivators sided with the Light Palace, angry and disgusted with the Blood-Clad Sword God, wishing to eliminate him quickly to secure their standing in the Light Palace.

"There's no need for the True Lords of the Light Palace to act. If he shows up, we'll capture him and make him apologize to the True Lords of the Light Palace!"

Hearing this, True Lord Wukong felt somewhat appeased, his dissatisfaction with being in this desolate place lessening.

Outside the treasure ship, on a small boat stood a young girl in green, accompanied by an old woman.

The old woman looked at the grand treasure ship and said softly, "The Light Palace is here. Miss Ya, would you like to go aboard?"

The old woman was a Nascent Soul stage cultivator, and the young girl in green beside her was at the Golden Core stage, yet the old woman showed great respect to her.

The young girl, Jiang Ya, was ranked fifteenth on the Eastern Lands Genius List. Being ranked fifteenth in the Eastern Lands, where even the Hundred Nations couldn't produce a single genius on the list, was a significant achievement. If not for her beauty, she would undoubtedly become a Purple Mansion powerhouse in the future. Such talent was enough to command respect in the Eastern Lands.

However, Jiang Ya's most terrifying attribute wasn't her cultivation talent but her profound understanding and ability to annotate and modify various cultivation techniques. Because of this, she was accepted as a disciple by the master of the Ascension Pavilion, a highly sought-after honor among the top three on the Eastern Lands Genius List.

The master of the Ascension Pavilion, Old Man Wutian, was a Purple Mansion powerhouse closest to the legendary Yin God realm in the Eastern Lands. The Yin God realm was said to touch upon the domain of immortals and gods. If Old Man Wutian reached the Yin God realm, Jiang Ya's status would far surpass that of the top three on the Genius List.

"No, thank you," Jiang Ya shook her head. "I am here because there might be a conflict. Observing the battles of Nascent Soul cultivators would be beneficial for my cultivation. I detest the Light Palace as much as Ling Su does, so why would I get involved with them?"

The Ascension Pavilion collected cultivation techniques from all over the world. Jiang Ya was interested in any technique, and observing the battles of Nascent Soul cultivators would be highly beneficial to her. Her path was to modify and create cultivation techniques, and she pursued this path with unwavering dedication. Once she reached the Nascent Soul stage, she would awaken a divine ability related to this path. Upon reaching the Purple Mansion stage, she would comprehend the essence of spiritual energy and use it to grasp her original divine ability.

Jiang Ya suddenly thought of something and said, "If the Blood-Clad Sword God is weak and quickly defeated, Elder Shi, could you fight the Light Palace cultivators? I want to see their techniques."

The old woman nodded, "As you wish, Miss Ya."

As night fell, a small boat floated on the water. Jiang Ya stood at the front of the boat, her consciousness immersed in a jade slip. Every moment, she practiced her path.

The vast sea and moonlight reflected on the water.

Suddenly, Jiang Ya opened her eyes. The old woman also looked up, a serious expression in her eyes.

They saw a man in a blood-colored robe walking on the water, with the full moon hanging high in the sky. The cold moonlight shone on him, reflecting a red light.

"What a strong smell of blood!"

"How many people has he killed?"

"The Blood-Clad Sword God?"

On the treasure ship, the gazes of over a dozen Nascent Soul cultivators fell on the blood-robed figure on the water. Their eyes were filled with uncertainty and a hint of fear.

The three Nascent Soul enforcers from the Light Palace saw the blood-colored robe and were initially stunned. Then, True Lord Wukong shouted, "With such blood energy, how many souls have you killed? Such a great devil, if I had known earlier, I would have killed you on the spot. How could you be allowed to wreak havoc in the world?"

Initially, the three Nascent Soul enforcers from the Light Palace planned to go through the formalities of apologizing before finding trouble with the Blood-Clad Sword God. But seeing him, they felt there was no need for formalities. The overwhelming blood energy indicated countless killings. This wasn't a Sword God but a great devil. Such a devil should be killed immediately.

Under the full moon, the blood-robed figure emitted a demonic light. His voice was hoarse and cold.

Qi Yuan had entered the role, playing his alter ego.

"My daughter was innocent, sharp-tongued, and exceptionally smart. I wanted to give her the stars and the moon. But you forced her to live in a doghouse. This matter is far from over!"

Hearing this, Duke Dongchang was surprised.

Innocent? Sharp-tongued? Marquis of the Earth Sword, your 90-year-old daughter barely has any teeth left, right?

But the blood-clad figure's face seemed obscured by a layer of blood mist, making it impossible to see his features clearly.

"Such a devil should have his entire family sent to hell!" Duke Dongchang seized the moment to speak.

Qi Yuan looked puzzled, "Weren't you here to apologize? Is this your attitude?"

He had come because the Light Palace had said they would apologize. He intended to extort them.

"If you were a righteous cultivator, I would apologize for my minor past mistake. But a devil cultivator like you, do you deserve my apology?" True Lord Wukong stood on the moral high ground, feeling righteous.

Qi Yuan felt disappointed.

"I overestimated some people's morality. I thought the Light Palace members were all gentlemen with the world in their hearts. The immortal path is vast, but they are willing to eliminate demons. Truly immortal heroes. Unfortunately, I thought you would compensate me with some spirit stones, and I would let this go."

Qi Yuan spoke, genuinely looking disappointed, dejected.

This confused the three Nascent Soul enforcers on the treasure ship.

Did this person genuinely admire the Light Palace?
"Hmph!" True Lord Wukong wouldn't be swayed, "Does a devil cultivator deserve to admire the Light Palace?"

The late Nascent Soul enforcer next to him asked, "How much compensation do you want?"

"She was my beloved daughter. At least... one billion... no, ten trillion spirit stones!"

The treasure ship fell silent.

After a few moments, Duke Dongchang's face twisted in anger, "Marquis of the Earth Sword, are you mocking the True Lords of the Light Palace?"

Ten trillion spirit stones?
Impossible!
The other Nascent Soul cultivators from Chen Country began verbally attacking Qi Yuan.

"Ludicrous! First, you slander the True Lords of the Light Palace, now you attempt extortion. Such a villain must be executed!"

Facing these accusations, Qi Yuan felt weak and helpless.

Although he fabricated the story, wasn't it true?
He was furious, like an unpaid worker: "I'll kill you all!"

Qi Yuan charged at the treasure ship.

True Lord Wukong sneered, "A mere Nascent Soul cultivator from the Hundred Nations, how strong can your divine ability be? You dare to challenge me?"

Nascent Soul cultivators' divine abilities were ranked from ninth to first, with ninth being the weakest and first being the strongest. Seventh, eighth, and ninth were low-grade; first, second, and third were high-grade. Above first were even higher ranks.

True Lord Wukong's divine ability was of the first rank. In the Hundred Nations, most Nascent Soul cultivators had low-grade abilities. Occasionally, a few had mid-grade abilities. Thus, the Nascent Soul enforcers from the Light Palace felt superior.

On the small boat, the old woman shook her head, "The three Nascent Soul enforcers from the Light Palace all have high-grade abilities. Above them, there are twelve more Nascent Soul cultivators. The Blood-Clad Sword God's actions are unwise."

Nascent Soul cultivators from the Hundred Nations had weak divine abilities. Their combat power was naturally inferior to those from the Light Palace.

Jiang Ya looked at the Blood-Clad Sword God, her eyes filled with curiosity. For some reason, he felt strange to her.

Qi Yuan held a blood-red sword, his face fierce, "Do you think only you have divine abilities? I have one too!"

He flew towards the treasure ship, like a blood-red crow in the night sky.

True Lord Wukong sneered, "Let me handle you!"

He left the treasure ship, raising his hand towards the sky.

"Heavenly Thunder!"

"Holy Light Sword!"

"Exterminate the demons!"

With his words, endless sunlight shone on him, making him appear holy and radiant. A sword of light formed in his hand, and he seemed like a righteous immortal.

One sword could sweep away all demons.

Qi Yuan saw the light sword and shook his head, "Light swords are not used this way. You need to change clothes, remember to transform. No, you need to change your character first, then transform with the light sword to have the right flavor!"

In Blue Star, short videos of light sword transformations were popular. Ordinary clothes would change to sexy attire under dim light with the appearance of a light sword. Some versions were quite explicit.

True Lord Wukong's use of the divine ability seemed to Qi Yuan like one of those light sword transformations.

Righteous aura emanated from True Lord Wukong, his face angry like a god, "First rank divine ability, Holy Light Sword, let's see how you handle it!"

"Let's see how you handle my divine ability?"

At that moment, Qi Yuan's blood-red sword was unsheathed, revealing a terrifying, eerie aura.

Without even using it, the water under his feet turned blood red.

The red color spread, even tainting the Holy Light Sword's radiant glow.

True Lord Wukong felt like he was falling into a blood-soaked hell.

"Let me show you... my divine ability!"

At that moment, Qi Yuan unleashed the Void Realm Dominator Heart Demon Charm.

Blood no longer confined to a small area, engulfed Lingfeng Ferry, turning it into a blood prison.

Ghostly winds howled, blood seas roared!
All the Nascent Soul cultivators were horrified.

True Lord Wukong was terrified, "Or... Original Divine Ability..."

He trembled, tried to retreat, but was trapped in the blood prison.

The Void Realm Dominator Heart Demon Charm, engraved on the blood-red sword, unleashed.

In a breath, True Lord Wukong turned into a pool of blood.

Qi Yuan looked at the blood pool, boasting, "Isn't my divine ability stronger than yours?"

Unfortunately, True Lord Wukong was dead and couldn't answer.

The Nascent Soul cultivators on the treasure ship trembled.

Original... Divine Ability!
The Blood-Clad Sword God used an Original Divine Ability!
Though many hadn't seen Purple Mansion cultivators in action, they knew Qi Yuan's move was an Original Divine Ability!
Original Divine Abilities were the domain of Purple Mansion cultivators.

Seeing through the essence, it was beyond Nascent Soul cultivators!

The Blood-Clad Sword God... was a Purple Mansion cultivator!

A Purple Mansion cultivator in the Hundred Nations?

Duke Dongchang felt a chill, terrified.

How did it suddenly turn into a Purple Mansion?

The remaining two Nascent Soul enforcers from the Light Palace also looked pale but tried to stay calm. After all, the Light Palace had dozens of Purple Mansion cultivators.

"Senior using an Original Divine Ability against True Lord Wukong's divine ability seems a bit too much," the previously arrogant Nascent Soul enforcer now spoke respectfully.

He was no longer as arrogant as before but still held a trace of pride. After all, they were from the Light Palace and had no direct enmity with the Blood-Clad Sword God. True Lord Wukong had a grudge with the Blood-Clad Sword God, and his death didn't matter.

"How is an Original Divine Ability not a divine ability?" Qi Yuan said matter-of-factly.

He had borrowed this line from Wu Tong. Since he had killed Wu Tong, it didn't count as plagiarism.

He spoke, raising his sword, advancing towards the treasure ship.

The Nascent Soul enforcers from the Light Palace looked tense, "Is Senior determined to wipe us out? Though Senior is a Purple Mansion cultivator, the Light Palace has many cultivators of the same rank. And Senior has already killed True Lord Wukong, let's call it even. We hope Senior will reconsider!"

At this point, they couldn't fight, only reason.

"Hmph." Qi Yuan sneered, "That's not what you said earlier."

When he first appeared, these Nascent Soul cultivators had insulted him. Most of them had looked at him with killing intent, eager to eliminate him.

Now... they changed their tune?
"Does Senior really want to be our enemy?" the late Nascent Soul enforcer said coldly.

"You are the ones who want to be my enemy!" Qi Yuan replied, not hesitating.

The Void Realm Dominator Heart Demon Charm erupted.

The grand treasure ship turned blood red.

All the Nascent Soul cultivators on the ship looked crazed.

"No!"

"I shouldn't have killed my brother and humiliated my sister-in-law!"

"I didn't mean it. He was too talented."

With the Heart Demon unleashed, the luxurious treasure ship turned into a blood-red hell.

Over a dozen Nascent Soul cultivators danced wildly, their faces twisted, consumed by heart demons, dying miserably.

The servants and singers on the ship shivered, witnessing the most terrifying scene.

"Boring, none of them could withstand a single strike." Qi Yuan sheathed his sword.

The Light Palace cultivators were too weak. He didn't even need his Golden Core's power.

Even the Light Palace's Purple Mansion cultivators probably couldn't make him use his Golden Core.

Only the Emperor's Dragon Crown, capable of using Yin God level power, might force him to use his Golden Core.

Yin God... too powerful.

That was a true immortal!

Invisible to mortals and cultivators, a divine being!

Qi Yuan sheathed his sword, scanning the surroundings, his voice thundering, "The Light Palace falsely offered to apologize, then ambushed me. This grudge must be avenged!

I, the Blood-Clad Sword God, formally declare war on the Light Palace!

Either the Light Palace falls, or I perish!"

Qi Yuan shouted, his voice echoing for miles.

All the surrounding cultivators were shocked, deeply moved.

The Blood-Clad Sword God was a Purple Mansion cultivator!
The Hundred Nations finally had a Purple Mansion cultivator!

Qi Yuan waved his hand, collecting all the storage bags.

These White Moonlights had come all this way to meet him, so he had to take their gifts.

Taking the storage bags, he was about to leave when a gentle voice called, "Senior, please stay."