Ultimate Profound Core!

Li Changsheng, who was currently cultivating diligently inside the Eternal Dungeon, had no idea what kind of storm was brewing in the outside world due to his action.

Even if he knew, he wouldn't care less about it.

All the blame would fall on that bastard Li Tianji's head first anyway; what's this got to do with him?

The only thought in his mind right now was how to break through to the Profound Core realm.

Hoo hoo…

He exhaled softly.

A breath of spiritual energy purer and stronger than that of an entry-level Profound Core realm cultivator was permeating the pores of his skin, despite him still being a cultivator at the peak of the Spirit Gathering realm.

"Milord, breaking through to the Profound Core realm is on a whole new level compared to the previous cultivation realm. While the three lowest realms mainly depend on internal factors such as cultivation aptitude, comprehension, and one's persistent effort, breaking through to the Profound Core realm required external assistance as a prerequisite," said Song Yuxuang, who came over hurriedly the moment he felt the fluctuation in Li Changsheng's spiritual energy.

Li Changsheng nodded at his explanation; he was already aware of the massive differences between the Profound Core realm and the three realms prior.

If the Meridian Opening realm was a tumultuous strait that separated an ordinary person from a practitioner, the Profound Core realm was akin to a vast ocean that set apart a talented cultivator from the one without.

Only by reaching the Profound Core realm can one be called a "True Cultivator" and obtain the qualification to seek immortality and absolute power.

Thus, this realm was often regarded as "the end of the path," or, "the first wall," depending on which perspective you looked at.

Song Yuxuang added, "The profound core is divided into several grades depending on what kind of material is used to condense it. The better the quality of the materials, the higher the grade of the profound core, and as a logical consequence, the higher the strength one gains after being promoted into the Profound Core realm."

Li Changsheng nodded and asked, "So, what materials are needed to refine the highest grade of profound core?"

Before Song Yuxuang could reply, Mo Tiesha interrupted and answered first with a chuckle, "Hehe, Brother Li, it's better to ask me if you want to know about this matter."

A smug smile plastered on his face as he sent a provocative look at Song Yuxuang.

Song Yuxuang rolled his eyes at Mo Tiesha but didn't refute him.

After all, although he could be regarded as invincible in the later part of his life, he struggled a lot when he was still perfecting the creation of his forbidden techniques, and considering that he came from a common background, at the time he advanced to the Profound Core realm, his profound core at that time was not even a high-grade profound core. This was also one of his regrets.

If not for the fact that he had been persistent enough and had also gained some fortuitous encounters that enabled him to complete his forbidden techniques at that time, he wouldn't have been able to get where he was today.

On the contrary, Mo Tiesha was born into a prestigious family with abundant resources and a deep background. It wasn't strange for him to know more pertaining to this matter.

Li Changsheng nodded, giving approval to Mo Tiesha to speak.

Mo Tiesha grinned and looked at Li Changsheng with a flattering expression. "Hehe, brother Li, let's use my method. The materials needed are the inner cores of the Venerable-level Spirit Beast, the root of heavenly medicine, and the bones and marrow of the Supreme-level Spirit Beast. Using these three materials, you'll be able to condense a top-grade, profound core! No one will be your opponent at the same level in the entire Eastern Desolate region!"

Li Changsheng frowned, seemingly unsatisfied. Then he turned to Desolate Demon.

Although Mo Tiesha's background was good, it still couldn't be compared to Desolate Demon's.

Desolate Demon pondered for a moment before answering, "There's actually a better option than this. But it's quite difficult to achieve in the current situation." He paused and tried to persuade Li Changsheng: "Although it's better to have a higher-grade profound core, the materials are also extremely rare, and not everybody is qualified to use this material." He gave him a glance and added, "Well, you're the exception."

"It's fine," Li Changsheng gestured for him to continue speaking.

Desolate Demon didn't persuade him any further and said, "If you want to pursue the ultimate profound core, then you'll need the inner core of Saint-level Divine Beast, the extract of Holy Medicine, and Dragon's bone and Phoenix's marrow."

Li Changsheng paused for a moment before asking, "I already have the extract of Holy Medicine, which one of you knows where to get the rest of the materials inside this prison?"

The trio went silent for a moment before Mo Tiesha broke the ice first: "Brother Li, do you really want to refine the ultimate profound core?"

Li Changsheng nodded firmly.

Seeing him like this, the three villains took a deep breath, seemingly impressed by Li Changsheng's ambition.

Mo Tiesha immediately gave him a thumbs up. "You're awesome, brother Li!"

Song Yuxuang suddenly said, "I remember there's a Divine Beast imprisoned on this floor. If you can kill this beast, you can take its inner core. It'll satisfy one of the requirements."

"So, it means there's only Dragon's bone and Phoenix's marrow remaining; do you know where to get it?" Li Changsheng inquired.

Song Yuxuang shook his head. Then, Li Changsheng turned to Mo Tiesha but got the same response as well.

At this time, Desolate Demon spoke, "I know where you can get the dragon bone and phoenix marrow."

Li Changsheng looked over and motioned for him to continue.

"There is a prisoner whose identity is that of a member of the True Dragon Clan, and his cultivation was at half-saint level. He was hunted down because he killed the son of the True Dragon's Clan Leader. I think he might have what you want."

He glanced at Li Changsheng and said, "But you can only depend on your own to get the dragon bone and phoenix marrow from him at that time."

After listening, Li Changsheng felt a chill down his spine.

It was a half-saint level powerhouse!

Even if he used all his hidden cards and got the assistance of the three villains, he might not be able to deal with this monster!

However, he had already made up his mind. He might need to rack his brain for a plan but he definitely wouldn't give up the chance to refine the best profound core!

Although it was difficult, it might not necessarily impossible for him to obtain what he wanted. After all, he had something that no one other than him possessed: infinite lifespan!