My Core is the Boss

When Qi Yuan returned to his cave, Kang Fulu had already left. Jiang Ya was still perched among the branches of the bodhi tree, immersed in the study of cultivation methods.

Qi Yuan glanced her way. "I went through the backdoor, so I'm skipping the Eastern Lands Prodigy Battle. I'll be in seclusion for seven days to figure out a new technique!"

Jiang Ya stared at him for a moment, looking baffled. "Alright."

Certainly, with his current level, participating in the battle would just be courting death. Skipping it was the only sane choice.

Outside the cave, Qi Yuan hung a brand-new sign: Do Not Disturb. Closed-Door Cultivation for Seven Days. Violators Will Die.

Since it was about his Golden Core Path, of course he took it seriously. He even stationed the vegetable knife and the Blood Soul Sword by the entrance akin to two irritable guards.

Two days later, Kang Fulu wandered by. He grimaced at the sign. "Junior Brother’s talent might even surpass me. What a shame. If the prodigy battle hadn't been pushed earlier, he could've broken into the top hundred and retrieved the clan treasure for the Sect Master."

As it was, Qi Yuan didn't even have a Golden Core. Competing would just be suicide.

Jiang Ya remained expressionless. "Let's go. The battle's starting."

Turning into streaks of light, the two headed for Cloud Court's inner grounds. The secret realm unfolded amid the mountains. Light blazed and spiritual energy churned in waves from every direction.

Jiang Ya's eyes sharpened as she took in the gathered prodigies.

Meanwhile, Kang Fulu's shoulders sagged. "My impressive titles are nothing but useless here."