Advancing to Foundation Establishment

The birth of that drop of Liquid Spiritual Power was like casting a core with a strange gravitational pull into a calm, gaseous Ocean.

As soon as it appeared, it exuded a calm aura that was completely different from gaseous Spiritual Power, and began to spontaneously and efficiently absorb and transform the surrounding gaseous Spiritual Power.

Su Bai looked inward and could clearly see that the brilliant liquid light in the center of his dantian was like a miniature black hole, frantically absorbing and assimilating the thick, fog-like Spiritual Qi around him.

Immediately afterwards, this liquefaction process spread rapidly throughout the entire Dantian Sea of Qi) like a chain reaction.

The once abundant and surging sea of Spiritual Qi began to collapse inward and undergo a qualitative change, its volume shrinking rapidly, but the energy it contained increased exponentially!

At the same time, the Spiritual Power scattered throughout the limbs Meridians vibrated in unison, and then, following some mysterious Principle, began to condense, transforming into thin but heavy streams of Spiritual Power that flowed back from the thousands of acupoints Meridians and converged into the dantian.

Countless streams flowed into the sea, rapidly converging under the guidance of the initial drop of Liquid Spiritual Power at the center of the dantian.

Finally, all the liquefied Spiritual Power condensed into a small pool of Spiritual Spring, which slowly rotated in the center of the dantian. Each rotation carried even purer Spiritual Power throughout the body, forming a perfect internal circulation.

"Spiritual Power liquefaction complete... The path to Foundation Establishment is more than halfway complete!"

Su Bai calmed down.

The transformation of the Foundation Establishment is far from over.

This newly formed liquid Spiritual Spring, with its immense energy, began to nourish and transform Su Bai's Mortal Body body.

This is a leap in the level of life, from the inside out, completely and utterly!

It starts with the skeleton.

The originally dense bones, under the cleansing and nourishment of liquefied Spiritual Power, were as if thrown into an invisible furnace. Impurities were quenched out, the structure was optimized and reorganized, and gradually became as clear as jade and indestructible.

This is the "Innate Jade Bone," meaning that after Foundation Establishment Cultivator falls, their remains can endure thousands of years of wind and frost without decaying.

Then comes the wave of enhancement that sweeps across every inch of the body, affecting the blood, organs, Meridians, skin, and flesh.

The blood became thicker and more powerful, its flow carrying the sounds of wind and thunder, and its efficiency in carrying oxygen and transporting Spiritual Power increased exponentially.

The internal organs were enveloped in a soft spiritual light, brimming with vitality and greatly enhancing their self-repair capabilities; ordinary damage was no longer fatal.

The Meridians were widened and reinforced, like refined spiritual metal pipes, capable of withstanding even more violent circulation of Liquid True Essence.

The flesh, bones, and muscles are repeatedly forged, reaching an unbelievable level of density and strength, making them difficult to harm with ordinary swords and knives, and also possessing power and explosive force.

Once Cultivator in the Qi Refining Stage has tempered their physical body to the later stages, they can withstand the sharp blades of mortal divine weapons.

Those who Foundation Establishment stage have truly stepped into the threshold of "extraordinary".

If a severed limb is reattached in time and nourished with Spiritual Power, it can regrow and heal.

Even if an organ is damaged, it may slowly recover as long as the core is not completely destroyed.

At the same time, the Sea of Consciousness in my brain suddenly opened up!

The Spiritual Sense, which was originally limited to a few meters around the body, was like an eagle breaking free of its shackles, instantly soaring into a wider world.

Even with his eyes closed, within Fang Yuan three miles, the rustling of the wind, the crawling of insects, and even the slightest disturbance of Spiritual Qi were all clearly reflected in his Divine Sense, as if he had seen and heard them himself.

This absolute sense of control over the environment is unimaginable for those in the Qi Refining Stage.

Most importantly, the source of life is strengthened, and Lifespan increases by a hundred years! From then on, one will have a long life of two hundred years!

I don't know how much time passed, perhaps several hours, perhaps a whole day, but the wave of transformation that swept through my body finally subsided slowly.

The surging power subsided and transformed into a calm and restrained strength.

Su Bai suddenly opened his eyes!

"Whoosh!"

Two beams of condensed Spiritual Power flashed from his eyes, illuminating the dim cave for a moment before quickly receding.

This is a manifestation of his recent advancement, as he has not yet fully mastered the surging Liquid Spiritual Power and the rapidly increasing Spiritual Sense within him.

An indescribable feeling welled up in my heart.

"Foundation Establishment... complete."

He entered the Jade Mist Sect at the age of sixteen and completed the Foundation Establishment at the age of twenty-three.

In just seven years, I've gone from the Outer Sect to True Disciple, and now Foundation Establishment. The journey has been filled with hardship, loneliness, and arduous cultivation...

Various images flashed by like fleeting shadows.

Now, his Lifespan has greatly increased, his Spiritual Power has undergone a qualitative change, his physical body is extraordinary, and his Spiritual Sense has broadened...

Finally, he has taken the crucial first step on the Path of Cultivation.

He slowly rose, his mind stirring slightly as he attempted to mobilize a wisp of Spiritual Power.

Suddenly, I felt incredibly light, as if I had broken free from some of the earth's constraints.

With just a thought, combined with the natural flow of Spiritual Power, his body slowly lifted off the ground and floated up like a feather!

Without the aid of any Law Artifact, one can Sky-Flying solely through the combination of one's own Spiritual Power and Divine Sense!

This is one of the signature abilities of Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Although beginners are far slower than those who fly on Sword Flight, and their energy expenditure is much greater, the feeling of freely soaring between heaven and earth is still intoxicating.

He tried to move slowly within the narrow cave, getting used to this new sense of control.

"After reaching the Foundation Establishment, the first thing to do is to choose a Main Cultivation Method that suits you."

Su Bai landed on the ground, pondering.

The basic Cultivation Method such as the "Radiant Qi Refining Technique" Qi Refining Stage are merely methods to solidify the foundation and accumulate Spiritual Power.

The Main Cultivation Method Foundation Establishment Realm will determine the future nature of Spiritual Power, the direction of Law Technique, and even the path of the Great Dao.

He recalled that the Academy Master Xu Shangran, had once said that he would give him a surprise after he achieved Foundation Establishment.

"Presumably, that surprise is related to the Foundation Establishment Main Cultivation Method passed down in the Sword Academy," Su Bai secretly guessed.

The Main Cultivation Method is completely different from the Qi Refining Method Formula.

They can not only accelerate cultivation, but also fundamentally change or strengthen Cultivator's Spiritual Power attributes, thereby greatly enhancing the power of corresponding attribute Law Technique.

A Top Grade single-attribute Cultivation Method can even allow a cultivator to completely outclass Cultivator of the same level who practice ordinary Law Technique in terms of mastery of Cultivation Method of the same attribute.

Of course, the Top Grade of the Cultivation Method, the greater the difficulty of cultivation, and the higher the requirements for the Cultivator's Spirit Root Talent, Spell Talent, and even mental and comprehension qualities.

Some legendary Cultivation Method may require rare and wondrous artifacts from heaven and earth to assist in breaking through the limitations of each major realm.

However, the more refined and concentrated the Spiritual Power cultivated, the more terrifying the Divine Ability Power become.

In the Cultivation World, the Main Cultivation Method for the Foundation Establishment Realm are usually divided into four Top Grade grades: Lower Grade, Middle Grade, Upper Grade, and top-grade.

As the overlord of Qingzhou, the Jade Mist Sect has a long history and naturally possesses several Top Grade- tier Cultivation Method that are considered sect-protecting.

The most famous of these, and one of the sources of the sect's name, is the [Jade Mist Art].

This technique is all-encompassing. Its greatest feature is not to maximize the enhancement of a single attribute, but to gently increase Cultivator's affinity and control over all attribute Spiritual Power. Although it is not as good as the top single-attribute Cultivation Method in maximizing the enhancement of a single attribute.

However, its strength lies in its balanced and comprehensive nature, making it highly adaptable.

Furthermore, those who have successfully cultivated the Jade Mist Art typically possess Spiritual Power that is 20-30% higher in both quantity and refinement than Cultivator of the same level, and their foundation is exceptionally solid.

In addition, most of the core sects also possess their own Top Grade or Upper Grade Cultivation Method, focusing on a specific area.

For example, the Sword Academy must have Foundation Establishment Cultivation Method specifically designed for Sword Cultivator.

"I have just Foundation Establishment and have not yet cultivated any Main Cultivation Method. The Spiritual Power in my body is only in its most primitive and natural state, and its Spiritual Power efficiency and characteristics have not yet been developed."

Su Bai sensed the Chaos Spiritual Spring rotating on its own within his dantian and understood.

He took out the Hourglass Law Artifact used to record time from his Storage Bag and carefully examined the scale markings indicating the accumulation of sand grains.

"It's already March outside... This seclusion to Breaking Through to Foundation Establishment has taken a full two months."

He nodded slightly and noted the result. The mission in the Lake of Rebirth Secret Realm wouldn't expire until June.

"There are still three months left, perfect. I'll consolidate my Foundation Establishment realm here, and at the same time... let's see if this fishing rod can bring me some luck." Su Bai made his decision.

He carefully put away the unused Foundation Establishment Pill in front of him.

"Successfully Foundation Establishment with just one Foundation Establishment Pill, at least I've saved this one. Perhaps... I can find an opportunity to sell it to that kid Jiang Han at a high price in the future."

He thought of his business partner, who was in the Immortal Palace and worried about the Foundation Establishment Pill.

The Immortal Palace has a notorious reputation in the Cultivation World. There are very few legitimate channels to obtain Foundation Establishment Pill, and the internal competition is brutal.

Given Jiang Han's Talent and status, even if the Immortal Palace were to plunder the Foundation Establishment Pill, it might not be his turn.

This extra Foundation Establishment Pill might be worth a considerable reward from him.

However, this matter is not urgent and requires careful consideration.

At this moment, far away in a remote Market in Qingzhou, Jiang Han, who was concealing his aura as if lurking in the shadows of the woods, suddenly sneezed loudly for no apparent reason.

Achoo!

He quickly covered his mouth and nose, lowered his body even further, and was filled with doubt and apprehension.

"Strange... With my Qi Refining Layer Nine cultivation, I'm already immune to heat and cold... Which bastard is eyeing me from behind?"

He looked around warily, but only saw the two men he had been eyeing who had just left the Market and appeared to be wealthy "sugar daddies."

Due to the strategic contraction of the Immortal Palace after the battle with the Flowing Cloud Sect, lower-level members like Jiang Han had no choice but to fend for themselves.

Over the course of three years, he exhausted the resources he had obtained through his cooperation with Su Bai. Unfortunately, his Four Spirit Roots Talent were simply too poor, and the resources that should have been enough for him to cultivate to the Great Perfection only pushed him to the Qi Refining Layer Nine.

Left with no other choice, he had to return to his old ways and engage in robbery, partly to maintain his cultivation and partly to save up a huge sum of money to buy Foundation Establishment Pill in the future.

Fortunately, thanks to the unpredictable Law Technique Immortal Palace Inheritance and his remarkable Spell Talent, he was almost unrivaled at the Qi Refining Stage stage, and every action he took was like a crushing defeat.

Just be careful not to go too hard and damage the target's Storage Bag.

At this rate, accumulating tens of thousands of Spirit Stone doesn't seem so far-fetched.

"Hmm? These two... Judging from their sinister and obscure Spiritual Power fluctuations, and their dark red clothing, could they be demonic cultivators from the ' Qingzhou Blood Hall '?"

Jiang Han's gaze locked onto two furtive Cultivator not far ahead, a glint of greed flashing in his eyes. "They say demonic cultivators kill and plunder, amassing great wealth... Let's follow them and see, maybe we can strike it rich."

He followed silently.

The Lake of Rebirth Secret Realm, within the Giant Rock Cave Abode.

Su Bai put away the Foundation Establishment Pill and went to the sealed cave entrance.

He didn't use his Spiritual Power; he simply relied on his physical strength to reach out and brace himself against the massive boulder that weighed over a thousand pounds.

"Hey."

With a soft shout, the muscles in his arm twitched slightly, and the boulder was slowly pushed aside like a light building block, revealing the eternally unchanging dim light of the outside world.

The power of Foundation Establishment body is beyond what can be measured by reason.

He summoned the Azure Dragon Sword and leaped onto it.

With his mind and Sword Intent aligned, the Liquid True Essence of the Foundation Establishment Realm surged into the sword!

"Call out--!"

The azure Sword Light surged, emitting a pleasant, clear cry, and carried Su Bai, transforming into a streak of azure light that was difficult to detect with the naked eye, and soared into the sky!

With the combined blessing of the Foundation Establishment Realm Spiritual Power and powerful Spiritual Sense, the speed of Sword Flight flight is more than three times faster than when he was at the Qi Refining Great Perfection!

The journey there took half a day, but the return trip took less than two hours, and the familiar giant rock was already in sight.

Press down the Sword Light, and return to the old place.

Apart from a thin layer of gray dust that seemed to have come from nowhere, everything inside the cave remained the same, exuding a desolate atmosphere as if time had stood still.

With a flick of his sleeve, Su Bai released a gentle Spiritual Wind that swept through every corner of the cave, instantly sweeping away all the dust and leaving the room spotless.

"Let us spend the last three months with this Lake of Rebirth."

He walked to the edge of the Fishing Platform and looked at the [Soul Spirit Fishing Gear] that had been dormant for nearly three years.

He couldn't help but chuckle. "Three whole years, and not a single Memory Fragment has caught my attention... My luck is truly unparalleled."

He reactivated his fishing gear, and the silver runes on the dark fishing rod lit up one by one, emitting a steady warmth.

With a flick of his wrist, he tossed the Spirit Jade Doll back into a slowly rotating Chaos Whirlpool below.

"Now that I have successfully Foundation Establishment, defying fate and altering my destiny, perhaps my fortune will also be different? Let's see if I can gain anything in these final days."

Time slipped away again as I focused on consolidating my skills and fishing with Mind-Calming.

Lake of Rebirth remains silent, the Aurora in the sky continues to change, everything is exactly the same as it has been for the past three years.

Just as Su Bai was almost getting used to this unresponsive wait again...

At some point several dozen days later!

Su Bai, who was sitting quietly, suddenly opened his eyes. The soul fishing rod in front of him was trembling continuously, obviously Memory Fragment had taken the bait! It was constantly impacting the Spirit Jade Doll!