If there were only this method, he wouldn’t need to ask the other party for help—he could save her himself.

Though the process might be somewhat improper and taint someone’s innocence.

But after all, she was Xiao Xiyue’s senior sister and Yun Wanshang’s disciple. Could he truly stand by and do nothing?

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No, no, this was simply the compassion of a healer. Seeing a patient in such critical condition, his emotions were naturally stirred.

“He’s quite the gentleman…”

Chu Qingyi, lying weakly in Lu Changsheng’s arms, heard these words. Her eyes quivered, and her long, thick eyelashes, like small fans, fluttered gently.

At this moment, she was so weak that she couldn’t even move a single finger.

If Lu Changsheng really wanted to save her through this method, she wouldn’t have any means to resist.

“If young friend wishes to restore her foundation, this old man does have a method, but it is exceedingly dangerous…”

Tianyuan True Monarch said after a slight deliberation.

“Senior, please do share.”

Lu Changsheng thought to himself, as expected of a Nascent Soul True Lord—his knowledge and methods were indeed extraordinary.

“Young friend has condensed a First Grade Golden Core, hasn’t he?”

Tianyuan True Monarch’s gaze scrutinized Lu Changsheng as he asked.

“Indeed!”

Lu Changsheng nodded in affirmation, not bothering to explain about the Great Dao Golden Core.

“A First Grade Golden Core!?”

Hearing this exchange, Chu Qingyi, whose consciousness was already blurred, was shocked.

Core Formation was divided into nine grades.

More than ninety percent of cultivators could only dream of forming a High-Quality Golden Core.

But a First Grade Golden Core—it was the pinnacle achievement of Core Formation!

Even in the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm, and even in the entire Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm, such cases were as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

And yet, the Lu Changsheng before her had actually condensed a First Grade Golden Core!

In this moment, Chu Qingyi grew even more curious about who Lu Changsheng truly was.

Why did he care so much about saving her? How did he also master the Sun Moon Samsara Technique?

“Since young friend possesses a First Grade Golden Core, then this method becomes somewhat more feasible.”

Tianyuan True Monarch nodded slightly and said, “Now, this old man has little time left. Beyond the inheritance of my cultivation technique, I have one final gift for you, young friend—this Tianyuan Treasure Emperor Lotus.”

“This lotus previously housed my Second Nascent Soul. When I attempted to break through to Divinity Transformation, it was baptized by the Origin Source of Divinity Transformation, and it was just one step away from advancing to the Heavenly Yuan Dao Lotus!”

“This is precisely why this remnant soul of mine has lasted until today!”

“Now that the Nascent Soul has dissipated, a trace of the Nascent Soul’s Origin Source remains. I can transfer it to young friend as a means of empowerment and refinement. In the process, you can use the Elixir Conversion Secret Technique to dissolve this woman’s True Elixir and use it to repair her body’s meridians.”

“Then, through the Sun Moon Samsara Technique, you can help her form a core anew. If successful, not only will her meridian injuries fully recover, but her cultivation could also achieve a breakthrough, and she could condense a Golden Core.”

Tianyuan True Monarch’s voice was calm and unhurried as he explained.

“The Elixir Conversion Secret Technique!?”

Lu Changsheng, of course, understood such a technique.

Some False Core Immortals or cultivators with Low-Grade Mixed Cores, who encountered great fortune and had sufficient confidence in surviving, could use such secret techniques to break and rebuild their core.

However, the better the quality of the core, the higher the risk!

For example, dissolving the inner core of a False Core Immortal carried a mortality rate of thirty to fifty percent.

But attempting to dissolve a Low-Quality Core could raise that mortality rate to seventy or eighty percent.

And for someone like Chu Qingyi, who had reached Half-Step Golden Core, attempting such a technique would undoubtedly be a near-death experience.

What’s more, in her current state, she was already clinging to life by a thin thread.

Her core might not even fully dissolve before she succumbed to death.

Seeing Lu Changsheng’s hesitation, Tianyuan True Monarch shook his head slightly and said, “Breaking before remaking, destruction before rebirth.”

“Given this woman’s condition, the two choices are as described earlier: use the Sun Moon Samsara Technique to maintain her vitality, or break and rebuild.”

“With this old man’s Nascent Soul Origin, along with spiritual medicines from the Medicine Garden, and young friend’s assistance with the First Grade Golden Core, there’s about a thirty percent chance.”

Tianyuan True Monarch explained in such terms.

After speaking, he fell silent, giving Lu Changsheng time to think.

“Fairy Qingyi, you have surely heard this senior’s words?”

After a moment of contemplation, Lu Changsheng looked down at the Chu Qingyi in his arms, letting her decide for herself.

“Thank you, Daoist… but there’s no need to save me…”

Chu Qingyi’s pale, bloodless lips moved faintly as she spoke, her voice weak and waning.

“No. You must choose one of the two options. If you don’t decide, I’ll decide for you.”

Lu Changsheng said firmly, his tone leaving no room for argument.

“No… cough, cough, cough…”

Chu Qingyi wanted to refuse again, but she was too frail to speak. Her life was entirely sustained by Lu Changsheng’s mana.

“I understand that the Fairy would rather die than have her body tarnished. But I, Lu Changsheng, have fallen for the Fairy at first sight and cannot bear to watch you perish.”

Lu Changsheng sighed, his voice heavy.

Hearing Lu Changsheng’s words, Chu Qingyi’s pallor was tinged with a faint flush.

So… he was saving her because he had fallen for her…

“Since that’s the case, I, Lu Changsheng, will choose the second method on the Fairy’s behalf and leave the rest to fate!”

“If it fails, the Fairy need not worry. If it succeeds, I, Lu Changsheng, will bear responsibility. If the Fairy is willing, I will go to Qingyun Sect to formally propose marriage to Caiyun True Immortal!”

Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and continued.

Tianyuan True Monarch mentioned a thirty percent chance.

In Lu Changsheng’s estimation, the odds should be slightly higher.

If all else failed, he could at least stabilize Chu Qingyi’s fragile vitality with his advanced medical skills, buying time to think of other solutions.

Having made up his mind, he didn’t wait for Chu Qingyi to respond but turned toward Tianyuan True Monarch and said, “Senior, let’s proceed with your method.”

“Oh right, Senior, the red-haired creature from earlier was pursuing us and is heading this way. Will it have any impact?”

“Furthermore, the Secret Realm is collapsing; if it completely crumbles, will that affect us?”

At this moment, Lu Changsheng thought of the situation outside and voiced his concern.

Chu Qingyi’s condition was critical. If they could treat her here within the Cave Heaven, that would be ideal.

But if the collapse of the Secret Realm would interfere, things would become exceedingly troublesome.