Core Formation

Core Formation is the realm where cultivators further compress and solidify liquid spiritual energy in the dantian to eventually condense into a Golden Core, divided into Early Stage, Middle Stage, Late Stage, and Great Perfection. Cultivators can fly without magical instruments and forge and control natal magic treasures.

Realm Description

Core Formation cultivators further compress and solidify the liquid true qi from Foundation Establishment, condensing it into a solid Golden Core within the dantian. From this point, they can fly directly through their cultivation without relying on flying instruments.

Lifespan and Abilities

• Lifespan: 500-600 years (double that of Foundation Establishment again)
• Abilities: Unassisted flight, forging natal magic treasures, controlling natal magic treasures, sect mainstay forces
• Physique: Golden Core connected to cultivator's life, greatly enhanced magical power

Cultivation Key Points

Four Stages

Core Formation is divided into four stages:

• Early Stage: Just condensed Golden Core, unstable realm, unskilled power usage
• Middle Stage: Stable realm, skilled use of Core Formation magical power
• Late Stage: Power reaches realm limit, can impact next stage
• Great Perfection: Core Formation peak (also called False Nascent Soul), preparing for Nascent Soul breakthrough

Breakthrough Conditions

• Must first reach Foundation Establishment Great Perfection
• Golden Core quality directly affects Nascent Soul breakthrough success rate
• Natal magic treasure quality determines combat power ceiling

Natal Magic Treasures

Core Formation cultivators can forge natal magic treasures:

• Mind-connected: Natal magic treasures connected to cultivator's life, far more powerful than ordinary instruments
• Growing together: Natal magic treasures grow stronger alongside their master
• Power determinant: Natal magic treasure quality determines Core Formation cultivator's combat power ceiling

Nascent Soul Breakthrough

After Core Formation Great Perfection, breakthrough to Nascent Soul is needed:

• Success Requirements: Golden Core nurtures Nascent Soul, achieving qualitative leap
• Success Significance: Lifespan extended to 1000 years, indestructible Nascent Soul can possess new bodies
• Breakthrough Difficulty: Higher Golden Core quality means greater breakthrough success rate

Significance in A Mortal's Journey to Immortality

Core Formation is the mainstay force of the cultivation world, determining sect strength. Core Formation cultivators are the strongest trump cards of weaker sects, and Qi Condensation disciples must address them as "Grand Master." In terms of power comparison, 10 late Foundation Establishment cultivators can barely contend with 1 early Core Formation cultivator.

After advancing to Core Formation, Han Li planned to forge the Azure Bambion Cloudswarm Sword as his natal magic treasure, but required precious materials like ten-thousand-year Golden Lightning Bamboo.

Core Formation marks cultivators officially becoming mainstay forces of the cultivation world, with Golden Core quality determining future cultivation heights.