When Long Yan was thirteen, he discovered a perfect place for cultivation in a valley outside Xingyuan City. The spiritual energy there was so dense it resembled mist, making it his secret training ground. As his skills improved, Long Yan decided to further explore this mysterious cave, and to his surprise, he found the legendary Nine-Petal Lotus Platform and a spiritual spring. These rare treasures thrilled him beyond measure. However, the spiritual energy from the spring began to rush into his body uncontrollably, causing his meridians to nearly collapse. Long Yan endured unbearable pain and eventually lost consciousness. During the six months of his coma, nine distinct golden cores formed in his dantian, an unprecedented phenomenon that heralded an extraordinary future for him... --- Cough, cough… Faint coughing sounds came from a distance, awakening everyone from their shock. Dozens of disciples flew over and helped Li Tian up. At this moment, Li Tian no longer had the arrogant demeanor he had moments ago. His face was pale, lacking color.