Because Ling Fan had told them that Golden Cores also had different grades, and the stronger the Golden Core condensed, the higher its grade, the greater their future achievements would be, and the more hope they would have of reaching the Manifestation Realm.
Therefore, the two of them had always kept Ling Fan's teachings in mind, diligently condensing their spiritual power and comprehending laws, and not just one law. After comprehending the Profound Water Law, Wei Bin began to comprehend a new law.
A Golden Core condensed with two laws would be at least of mid-grade, far surpassing the ordinary Martial Lord powerhouses of the Nine Heavens Realm.
Moreover, although Toad and Wei Bin had not yet broken through to the Golden Core Realm, their true combat power might not be inferior to those Martial Lords who had just entered the Golden Core Realm.
"Boss Ling has been in seclusion for quite some time. Why hasn't he come out yet?"
Outside Ling Fan's cave dwelling, Toad squatted on the ground. The golden spots on his shimmering silver skin were increasing, and his demonic aura was growing stronger.
After this battle, Wei Bin had gained a touch of maturity and steadiness, appearing even more handsome and refined. He said, "What's the hurry? Brother Ling must have gained a lot from this seclusion. When he comes out, his strength will likely have advanced by leaps and bounds!"
"That's true! Ling Zun... no, he should be called Ling Martial Lord now. He can even kill powerful figures like Black Water Martial Lord. His strength is probably even greater than that of a peak Golden Core! Binzi, do you think Boss Ling will reach the Manifestation Realm when he comes out of seclusion this time?"
Toad asked excitedly.
Wei Bin shook his head, "The Manifestation Realm is not that easy to attain! This hurdle has stopped countless geniuses and powerhouses throughout history. Although Brother Ling's combat power is heaven-defying, his actual cultivation is still far from the Manifestation Realm. It's very likely he can reach the combat power of a quasi-saint."
"Let's not talk about Boss Ling. What about you? You seem to be getting along very well with Xuan Na recently. How's it going? Have you won her over yet!"
Toad said with a wink and a smile.
Wei Bin chuckled, "Do I even need to say? After fighting side-by-side this time, I have successfully captured Miss Xuan Na's heart. Of course, this is only one aspect. The main reason is that Lord Wei is handsome, dashing, charming, and infinitely attractive."
"Oh, stop bragging."
Toad said with a sideways glance.
Wei Bin didn't argue with Toad, just smiled proudly.
"Actually, Miss Xuan Na originally admired Brother Ling greatly. But she probably saw the huge gap between her and Brother Ling. Moreover, Brother Ling only has his wife in his heart and disdains other women. Under my guidance, she has finally come to terms with it."
Wei Bin said.
Toad said, "I suspect you're seducing innocent girls."
"What are you talking about? I'm saving innocent girls! How can such a beautiful and kind girl not be cherished by a peerless good man like me!"
The two chatted idly.
Meanwhile, inside the cave dwelling.
Ling Fan, who had been cultivating with his eyes closed, finally opened them. Two beams of sharp light illuminated the dim cave dwelling like lightning.
Around him, the Myriad Law Origin Stream emitted a soft glow, flowing slowly and coiling around the entire cave dwelling.
After absorbing the Golden Cores of Black Water Martial Lord and the ten Martial Lord powerhouses of Giant Whale City, the Myriad Law Origin Stream had now grown to a length of two to three thousand zhang, like a massive dragon, emitting powerful fluctuations of energy.
As the Myriad Law Origin Stream grew stronger, Ling Fan's cultivation power had far surpassed the limit of one hundred thousand Golden Core Laws.
He had reached the terrifying level of nearly two hundred thousand Golden Core Laws.
The cultivation power of many quasi-saint powerhouses was no more than this.
Ling Fan withdrew the Myriad Law Origin Stream and stood up.
As soon as he opened the cave dwelling, he saw Toad and Wei Bin squatting at the entrance, their faces beaming with excited conversation.
"Are you guys so idle? Can you break through to the Golden Core Realm?"
Ling Fan said indifferently.
Toad chuckled, "We calculated that Boss should be coming out of seclusion soon, so we came ahead to welcome you."
Wei Bin carefully observed Ling Fan and sighed, "After a month, Brother Ling's cultivation has become even more profound, like the deep sea. Previously, I could still glimpse it a little, but now I can't even touch its edges. I only feel that Brother Ling stands before me like a mountain, too high to behold, like the sea, too deep to fathom. I fear that even the strongest prodigies of our Nine Heavens Realm are no more than this. My admiration for Brother Ling is as endless as the surging river, and as continuous as..."
Ling Fan interrupted him with a laugh and a scolding, "Stop it, less flattery."
Wei Bin chuckled, "Flattery is also a skill. In terms of cultivation, we can't catch up to Brother Ling even by chasing him. We have to develop in other areas."
"Seriously."
Ling Fan said.
Wei Bin became serious and briefly recounted the events that had transpired on Xuan Yue Island since Ling Fan's seclusion.
Ling Fan smiled slightly, "It's a good thing that Xuan Yue Island's strength has improved. You're about to become Xuan Yue Island's son-in-law, you should be happy. Why do you seem so burdened?"
Wei Bin said, "After annexing Giant Whale City, Xuan Yue Island's strength has indeed improved rapidly, but I don't think it's a good thing."
"Oh? What do you mean?"
"From my current observations, Island Master Xuan and Xuan Na are fine, but the other people of Xuan Yue Island have become a bit arrogant and conceited. If this continues, it will inevitably bring disaster. Among them, Xuan Ye and Li Mobing are the most arrogant. After breaking through to the Golden Core Realm, these two have been making constant small moves, targeting the two of us everywhere, trying to ostracize us from Xuan Yue Island. On the surface, they are targeting us, but in reality, they are targeting Brother Ling."
At this moment, Toad couldn't help but interject, "That damned Xuan Ye and Li Mobing, those two scoundrels, don't they realize who saved their Xuan Yue Island from dire straits? They owe all their current status to Boss Ling. Yet, these two are everywhere, boasting about themselves, taking all the credit for the destruction of Giant Whale City. Not only that, but they also want to betray us. It's infuriating! How can there be such shameless people in the world!"
Ling Fan listened and smiled faintly, "I saw long ago that Xuan Ye is not magnanimous. I am not surprised that he would do something like this. It doesn't matter, anyway, we are only staying on Xuan Yue Island temporarily. We have visited the Sun Moon Spirit Pond and helped them overcome the crisis of Giant Whale City. We owe Xuan Yue Island nothing. I originally planned to leave after coming out of seclusion. As for Xuan Yue Island, let them do as they please; it has nothing to do with us."
Toad was still angry, "Let them fend for themselves. It's none of our business if they make Xuan Yue Island a mess! Seeing the faces of those two birds, Xuan Ye and Li Mobing, makes me angry. If it weren't for Island Master Xuan and the second young lady Xuan, I would have slapped them long ago."
"Go say goodbye to Island Master Xuan and Xuan Na, and then we'll leave."
Ling Fan said.
Wei Bin's face showed hesitation.